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Table of Contents
NATIONAL AFFAIRS ........................................................................................................................................................................................3
GOVT SCHEMES ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 47
VISITS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
BANKING & FINANCE .................................................................................................................................................................................. 58
ECONOMY & BUSINESS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 77
MoU’s & AGREEMENTS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 86
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 92
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS....................................................................................................................................................................107
SUMMITS, EVENTS & CONFERENCE ...................................................................................................................................................131
COMMITTEE & MEETING.........................................................................................................................................................................140
INDEX ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................150
ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS ....................................................................................................................................................................167
DEFENCE.........................................................................................................................................................................................................170
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY........................................................................................................................................................................178
ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................................189
SPORTS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................191
BOOKS & AUTHORS ....................................................................................................................................................................................206
OBITUARY ......................................................................................................................................................................................................211
IMPORTANT DAYS ......................................................................................................................................................................................225
STATIC GK ......................................................................................................................................................................................................233
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1) Which metro station was renamed as ‘Supreme Court metro station’ recently by the
committee headed by Manish Sisodia?
1) Rajiv Chowk metro station
2) Raja Nahar Singh metro station
3) Pragati Maidan metro station
4) Punjabi Bagh West metro station
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Pragati Maidan metro station
Explanation:
On 31st December 2019, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said that The Delhi Government’s renaming
committee has renamed Pragati Maidan metro station as Supreme Court metro station. The demand
was made by the Supreme court in September 2019. Key Points: i.The committee has also decided to
rename Mukarba Chowk and its flyover after Kargil war martyr Captain Vikram Batra, MB Road as
Acharya Sri Mahapragya Marg and The Lajpat Nagar flyover to Jhulelal Setu.The committee has been
constituted in 2017 based on the approval of Lieutenant governor Anil Baijal, and the committee was
headed by the Deputy CM Manish Sisodia.
2) Name the 5th department that was created under Ministry of Defence (MoD) after a change
in Government of India (Allocation of Business), Rules 1961?
1) Department of Defence
2) Department of Military affairs (DMA)
3) Department of Defence Production
4) Department of Defence Research and Development
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Department of Military affairs (DMA)
Explanation:
Department of Military affairs (DMA)was the newly created department. The new department works
for the unity of the three forces Army, Navy and Air Force and will also monitor the services except
capital acquisitions according to prevalent rules and procedures. The DMA is the 5th department in
the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and was created after a change in Government of India (Allocation of
Business), Rules 1961.The other existing 4 departments under MoD are are the Department of
Defence, the Department of Defence Production, the Department of Defence Research and
Development and the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare.
3) Who will head the newly created Department of Military affairs (DMA)?
1) Ram Nath Kovind
2) Rajnath Singh
3) Narendra Modi
4) Bipin Rawat
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Bipin Rawat
Explanation:
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat will be the head of the newly created Department of
Military affairs (DMA). The new department works for the unity of the three forces Army, Navy and
Air Force and will also monitor the services except capital acquisitions according to prevalent rules
and procedures. The DMA is the 5th department in the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and was created
after a change in Government of India (Allocation of Business), Rules 1961.
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4) Which became the first state in India to pass a resolution scrapping the Citizenship
Amendment Act (CAA)?
1) West Bengal
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Kerala
Explanation:
On December 31, 2019 the state govt. of Kerala became the 1st state in the country to pass a
resolution scrapping the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The resolution was moved by Kerala’s
Chief Minister Shri Pinarayee Vijayan and was seconded by the Leader of Opposition Ramesh
Chennithala.It was also stated during the assembly that when the Citizenship Act was passed in 1955,
it followed all international conventions. But the present act passed by the central govt was claimed to
have not followed the international conventions.
5) Which state government’s Road Transport Corporation has launched the ‘Damini’ helpline
service to ensure the safety of women passengers with the unique number “81142-77777”?
1) Gujarat
2) Assam
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On December 31, 2019 UPSRTC (Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation) has launched
‘Damini’ helpline service considering the safety of the women passengers. As the extension of
‘Nirbhaya Yojana’ the unique number “81142-77777” has been subscribed for this helpline. Using
these helpline women passengers can lodge their complaints by calling the helpline number and by
using WhatsApp service.Women officers from UPSRTC will monitor this service from 9 a.m to 6 p.m
everyday. After 6 p.m complaints can be lodged using general helpline number 1800-180-2877.
6) Dramatist, writer, social activist & Natyasurya Awardee Ratna Ojha passed away recently, he
belonged to which state?
1) Odisha
2) Maharashtra
3) West Bengal
4) Assam
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Assam
Explanation:
On December 31, 2019 renowned Assamese dramatist, writer and social activist Ratna Ojha passed
away in Guwahati, Assam. He was 88. He took part in ongoing protest against amended Citizenship
Act.He was born on December 5, 1931 in Barpeta district of Assam.In 1971 he introduced street plays
in Assam.He also introduced Cartoon Theater in Northeast and produced and directed the
documentary film ‘Naam-ghar’.For his contribution in the field of theater, he received the prestigious
Natyasurya Award in 2005.
7) How much percent of the Poshan Abhiyaan funds have been used in the past 3 years?
1) 35%
2) 40%
3) 30%
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4) 50%
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 30%
Explanation:
On December 29, 2019 according to an analysis of the data shared by Minister for Women and Child
Development (MoWCD) Smriti Irani in the Parliament, merely 30% of the Poshan Abhiyaan funds
have been used in 3 years. Apart from Mizoram, Lakshadweep, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar, none of
the state govt has used the fund granted to them in the past 3 years.
8) Which State/UT has utilized the Poshan Abhiyaan funds well & emerged as the best
performer?
1) Mizoram
2) Lakshadweep
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Bihar
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Mizoram
Explanation:
Best performers in Poshan Abhiyaan : Among the states that utilised the Poshan Abhiyaan funds well,
Mizoram(65.12%) emerged as the best performer. It was followed by Lakshadweep (61.08%), Bihar
(55.17%), Himachal Pradesh (53.29%) and Meghalaya (48.37%) in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place
respectively. Worst performers: The top worst performers were Punjab (0.45%), Karnataka (0.74%),
Kerala (8.75%), Jharkhand (13.94%) and Assam (23.01%).
9) What is the Integrated help line number launched by Indian Railways for quick grievance
and enquiries by the passengers during journeys?
1) 149
2) 152
3) 143
4) 139
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 139
Explanation:
On 3rd January 2020, The Indian Railways launched an integrated helpline number 139 for quick
grievance and enquiries by the passengers during journeys.It is an integrated form of existing helpline
numbers (except 182) particularly to avoid the inconvenience over multiple helpline numbers and
will be easy to connect with Railways for all their needs during travel.The helpline number will be
available in 12 languages and it will be based on an interactive voice response system and it can also
be used for general complaints, accidents and safety issues.
10) Where did Shri Vijay Ramniklal Rupani unveiled the 50 feet tall, “World’s 2nd largest
statue of Sardar vallabhbhai Patel” recently?
1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3) New Delhi, Delhi
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Explanation:
On January 3, 2020 the Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Vijay Ramniklal Rupani unveiled the world’s 2nd
largest statue of Sardar vallabhbhai Patel at Sardardham campus near Vaishnodevi circle in
Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This bronze statue which is 50 feet tall weighing 70,000 kilograms was built at a
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cost of Rs 3.25 crores. Padma Bhushan awardee Ram Vanji Sutar(Sculptor) who designed the world’s
tallest statue has built this world’s second tallest statue too.
11) Which state has celebrated Ritualistic festival, ‘Lai Haroba’ recently?
1) Manipur
2) Nagaland
3) Tripura
4) Mizoram
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Tripura
Explanation:
Lai Haroba, a ritualistic festival observed by Manipuri meitei communities began in Agartala. The five-
day long festival was inaugurated by Speaker of State legislative Assembly, Rebati Mohan Das. Lai
Haroba was celebrated through oral literature, music, dance and rituals. A cultural troupe from
Manipur came and performing manipuri martial arts, folk music and folk dances. The festival was
organized by:Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, Government of Tripura. Puthiba Lai
Haraoba Committee and Puthiba Welfare & Cultural Society, Agartala.
12) Census of which animal, is set to be conducted in May 2020 by Wildlife Institute of India
(WII) in Gujarat using 8,000-10,000 cameras?
1) Asiatic Lion
2) Cape lion
3) American lion
4) Barbary lion
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Asiatic Lion
Explanation:
On January 1, 2020,The Wildlife Institute of India (WII),an autonomous institution under the Ministry
of Environment Forest and Climate change(MoFCC), is set to conduct the Asiatic Lion Census in May
2020 by using around 8,000-10,000 cameras across 25,000 sqkm (Square kilometre) area spanning 7
districts in Gujarat. National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)’s technology will be used for the
lion census.
13) Which state government has launched a ‘Cyber Safe Women’ campaign to mark the birth
anniversary of social reformer, Savitribai Phule?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Assam
3) West Bengal
4) Maharashtra
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
On January 3, 2020 Maharashtra Government launched ‘Cyber Safe Women’ campaign to mark the
birth anniversary of social reformer, Savitribai Phule.The main aim of this initiative is to reduce the
cyber crimes against women and children.This campaign will be launched in 34 districts and 90 places
at once across the state.To create awareness among women and children, cyber crime police will
conduct presentations and lectures across the state.
14) Kerala government has launched, “K-RERA” to bring confidence and transparency in real
estate sectors among the customers.What does ‘A’ stands for?
1) A - Asset
2) A - Authority
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3) A - Association
4) A - Auctions
5) None of these
Answer – 2) A - Authority
Explanation:
A – Authority in K-RERA.The full form of K-RERA is Kerala Real Estate Regulatory Authority.It was in
news recently because on January 1, 2020 Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan launched K-RERA
(Kerala Real Estate Regulatory Authority) to bring confidence and transparency in real estate sectors
among the customers.According to the CM, K-RERA will reduce real estate mafia and helps in creating
valid relationships among promoter and buyer.As per the Real Estate (Regulation and Development)
Act 2016, State governments needs to establish RERA for the effective regulations in real estate
sectors.
15) NEST was in news recently, what does ‘S’ stands for ___________?
1) S - Strategic
2) S - Securities
3) S - Stabilisation
4) S - Speculation
5) None of these
Answer – 1) S - Strategic
Explanation:
S stands for Strategic.The Full form of NEST is New, Emerging and Strategic Technologies (NEST) .
16) To boost which type of Saree production, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
has opened its first Silk Processing Plant in Gujarat?
1) Bomkai Sarees
2) Patola Sarees
3) Bandhani/Bandhej Saree
4) Bhagalpuri Saree
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Patola Sarees
Explanation:
On January 3, 2020 Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) opened its first Silk Processing
Plant in Surendranagar district of Gujarat to increase the production of Gujarat Patola Sarees. The
Plant was set up at a cost of Rs 75 lakh by Khadi institution where RS 60 lakh was contributed by
KVIC. Patola Sarees are the trademark of Gujarat.
17) Name the division, that was formed by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to deal with new
and emerging technologies?
1) NEST – Neutrality, Emerging and Strategic Technologies
2) NEST – Network, Emerging and Strategic Technologies
3) NEST – New, Emerging and Strategic Technologies
4) NEST – National, Emerging and Strategic Technologies
5) None of these
Answer – 3) NEST – New, Emerging and Strategic Technologies
Explanation:
On January 1, 2020 The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has set up a New, Emerging and Strategic
Technologies (NEST) division which helps to deal with new and emerging technologies. NEST helps to
partner with 5G and artificial intelligence areas of other countries. Under NEST, central government
allows data sharing of various network makers in which Huawei shares its customer details with
Chinese government under 5G trails.
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18) Where was the India’s 1st of its kind turtle rehabilitation centre inaugurated?
1) West Bengal
2) Gujarat
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Bihar
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Bihar
Explanation:
A 1st of its kind rehabilitation centre for freshwater turtles is to be inaugurated in January 2020 in the
Bhagalpur forest division of Bihar. This centre spread over half a hectare will be able to shelter 500
turtles at a time. The centre will also treat turtles that are sick, severely injured or smuggled, and then
be returned safely into its natural habitat.
19) Which 2 countries exchanged the list of Nuclear Installations on January 01, 2020?
1) India and Pakistan
2) Pakistan and China
3) China and Russia
4) India and Sri Lanka
5) None of these
Answer – 1) India and Pakistan
Explanation:
On January 01, 2020 India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations. The 2 countries have
agreed to not be targeted incase of hostilities in continuation of the 3 decade old tradition. The
exchanges were shared through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad
(Pakistan).
20) How many States have finalized action plan for Agriculture Export Policy (AEP) to enhance
exports?
1) 5
2) 6
3) 7
4) 8
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 8
Explanation:
On January 5, 2020, As per Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
(APEDA), eight states namely Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Nagaland, Tamil Nadu, Assam,
Punjab, and Karnataka finalized an action plan for Agriculture Export Policy (AEP) to enhance exports.
21) Name the 1st North Indian & 5th Indian Railway Station that inaugurated Navigation
facilities for visually impaired recently?
1) Jagadhari Railway Station
2) Jalandhar Railway Station
3) Chandigarh Railway Station
4) Charbagh Railway Station
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Chandigarh Railway Station
Explanation:
On January 5, 2020 Navigation facilities for visually impaired was inaugurated in Chandigarh railway
station in Mohali, Punjab by Shri Gurinder Mohan Singh, Divisional Railway Manager- Ambala
Division. It is fifth in the country and first in North India to have this facility for visually impaired.It
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was developed by Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation (IRSDC) and Makemytrip
Foundation through NGO (Non-government organization) ‘Anuprayaas’.
22) Name the 1st state in India that shortlist migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and
Afghanistan for eligibility under the new Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019?
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh (UP)
3) Gujarat
4) Tamil Nadu
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Uttar Pradesh (UP)
Explanation:
On January 05, 2020 Uttar Pradesh (UP) became the 1st state in India to conduct an exercise to
shortlist migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan for eligibility under the new Citizenship
Amendment Act (CAA) 2019. This exercise will also eventually identify the people living illegally in
UP.All the 75 district magistrates of UP have been asked to track down migrants from the above three
countries who have settled without citizenship for decades. Migrants from Pakistan and Bangladesh
were reported to be found mainly in Lucknow, Hapur, Rampur, Shahjahanpur, Noida and Ghaziabad
cities of UP.
23) Which state has celebrated the 4th edition of the Buxa Bird Festival 2020 recently?
1) Gujarat
2) Arunachal Pradesh (AR)
3) West Bengal(WB)
4) Andhra Pradsh (AP)
5) None of these
Answer – 3) West Bengal(WB)
Explanation:
On January 7, 2020, A 3-day long 4th edition of the Buxa Bird Festival 2020 has begun in Buxa
National Park in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal(WB).The festival, organized by West Bengal
Forest Department, will see the participation of around 50 people, including prominent ornithologists,
birdwatchers and bird enthusiasts from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and
Delhi.Till now, the presence of More than 300 rare species of birds has been noticed in Buxa National
Park.
24) Which state has celebrated the 1st edition of Zo Kutpui festival 2020?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Mizoram
3) Nagaland
4) West Bengal
5) None of these
Explanation:
In a bid to unify different tribes of Mizo community, the state Government of Mizoram will organize
the 1st edition of Zo Kutpui festival 2020 across 10 states in India & also in countries such as
Maryland in the US (United States), Tahan in Myanmar and Bangladesh from January 9, 2020.The 1st
such festival, organized by the Mizoram tourism department, would be held at Vanghmun, a hub of
Mizos in neighbouring Tripura, from January 9 – 11,2020. Then festival will carry forward to other
states which have a significant Mizo population.
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25) What is the default temperature setting of all Air Conditioner (AC) that was set by Bureau
of Energy Efficiency (BEE) with effect from January 1, 2020?
1) 13°C
2) 12°C
3) 18°C
4) 24°C
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 24°C
Explanation:
On January 06, 2020 the central govt. in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has
notified new energy performance standards for room Air Conditioner (AC) on 30th October 2019.
Under the ambit of BEE star-labelling program vide the notification, the default temperature setting
for all ACs has been made mandatory at 24°C with effect from January 1, 2020. ISEER new range: The
Indian Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (ISEER) as per the new standards will also be ranging from
3.30 – 5.00 for split ACs and 2.70 – 3.50 for window air conditioners. This will become effective from
January 1, 2021 onwards.
26) Which city has launched the 3rd edition of the ‘Sukanya’ project that provides self defence
training to girls studying in Schools and Colleges?
2) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4) New Delhi, Delhi
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Kolkata, West Bengal
Explanation:
On January 06, 2020, the Kolkata police of West Bengal started the 3rd edition of the ‘Sukanya’ project
in the state. The project provides self- defence training to girls studying in school and colleges of
Kolkata city. In the 3rd batch of the project, 100 city based schools and colleges lying in the Kolkata
police jurisdiction were given training.
27) Which university will be conferred with the status of Institution of National Importance to
a cluster of Ayurvedic institutions?
1) National Institute of Homeopathy, Kolkata
2) North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homeopathy, Mawdiangdiang
3) Gujarat Ayurveda University campus, Jamnagar
4) National Institute Of Ayurveda, Jaipur
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Gujarat Ayurveda University campus, Jamnagar
Explanation:
CCEA has approved to confer status of Institution of National Importance (INI) to the Institute of
Teaching and Research in Ayurveda by conglomerating cluster of institutes at Gujarat Ayurveda
University campus, Jamnagar. The institutes include Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and
Research in Ayurveda Shri Gulabkunwerba Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya and Institute of Ayurveda
Pharmaceutical Sciences including Pharmacy Unit.
28) What is the total length of the North East Gas Grid project of Indradhanush Gas Grid
Limited (IGGL) that was approved by cabinet with viability Gap Funding(VGF)/ Capital Grant at
60% of the estimated cost of Rs 9265 crore?
1) 1356 Kilometers
2) 1456 Kilometers
3) 1556 Kilometers
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4 )1656 Kilometers
5) None of these
Answer – 4 )1656 Kilometers
Explanation:
CCEA has approved the North East Gas Grid project of Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) with
viability Gap Funding(VGF)/ Capital Grant at 60% of the estimated cost of Rs 9265 crore (Including
interest during construction). The VGF capped at 60% of estimated cost will not be linked with
upward capital cost variation. Pipeline length: The total length of the pipeline is 1656 Kilometers.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas(MoPNG) will identify milestones for major activities for this
project and also link the same for releases of capital grant of the project.
29) By which year, the target of producing coal is set to one billion tonnes by government of
India?
1) 2024-25
2) 2023-24
3) 2022-23
4) 2021-22
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 2023-24
Explanation:
The CCEA has approved the promulgation of Mineral Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2020. This
ordinance will provide an allocation of coal blocks for composite prospecting license-cum-mining
lease. This ordinance will amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 and
Coal Mines(Special Provisions) Act, 2015. Coal imports: India has imported 235 million tonnes coal
worth Rs 1.75 lakh crore in 2019. Out of this quantity, 100 million tonnes was non-substitutable
coking coal.Coal production target: The govt has targeted to produce one billion tonnes by 2023-24.
30) Which Indian city, celebrated the 31st International Kite Festival for the year 2020
recently?
1) Ahmedabad , Gujarat
2) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
3) Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Ahmedabad , Gujarat
Explanation:
On January 7,2020 The 31st International Kite Festival has been launched at Sabarmati riverfront in
Ahmedabad. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has inaugurated the colourful kite festival in the
presence of Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on this occasion.In this festival around 140 kite flying
experts from 40 countries are participating in this event.The festival is also being organized in 9 other
places across the state simultaneously including Statue of Unity- Kevadiya, Surat, and Vadodara and
continue till 14th January MakarSankranti (Uttarayan)- the festival of kites in different parts of the
state.
31) Vikram Sarabhai Children Innovation Center (VSCIC) is to be set up in which of the
following Indian State?
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) West Bengal
4) Gujarat
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Gujarat
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Explanation:
Gujarat will set its Vikram Sarabhai Children Innovation Center (VSCIC) soon. The objective of the
center is to identify, nurture and promote innovation of children up to 18 years in the state.The
innovation centre will come up in Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Extension Research and Innovation
at Gujarat University.The centre provides a platform for children to identify their potential with a
joint partnership between the Gujarat University and United Nations International Children’s
Emergency Fund (UNICEF).The centre has been named after the noted Indian Physicist and
astronomer Vikram Sarabhai who is known as the ‘Father of the Indian Space Program’.
32) Which Indian state, has launched the 2nd phase of vaccination drive under Intensified
Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0?
1) West Bengal (WB)
2) Gujarat
4) Assam
5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 7, 2020, The Union Government has launched 2nd phase of vaccination drive under
Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 at block level in 35 districts of Uttar Pradesh (UP).It aims
to achieve 90 % vaccination coverage among children under 2 years of age & pregnant women against
8 vaccine preventable diseases(diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, poliomyelitis, tuberculosis,
measles, meningitis and Hepatitis B).Under IMI2.0, the government will provide the immunization
activity in 4 rounds over seven working days excluding the Regular immunization days, Sundays and
holidays between December 2019 & March 2020.
33) Annual festival of Madhavpur Mela will be held in which Indian city in April 2020?
1) Gujarat
2) West Bengal
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Mizoram
5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 8, 2020 in New Delhi Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Development of North
Eastern Region (DoNER) chaired a high- level meeting for the preparation of the annual festival
Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat which will be held at Madhavpur Ghed in Porbandar district of Gujarat on
2nd April 2020.The seven days festival celebrates the immortal journey of Lord Krishna and Rukmini
from Arunachal Pradesh to Gujarat. The eight North-Eastern states namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam,
Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura will participate in this festival.
34) MLAT was in news recently, what does ‘A’ stands for?
1) Association
2) Authority
3) Assets
4) Assistance
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Assistance
Explanation:
A stands for Assistance.The full form of MLAT is Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT).
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35) How many countries have signed Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with India for
cooperation in criminal matters in November 2019?
1) 40 Countries
2) 42 Countries
3) 50 Countries
4) 52 Countries
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 42 Countries
Explanation:
On 8th January 2020, The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued revised guidelines to
expedite the delivery of mutual legal assistance and justice in criminal matters with other countries
under the government’s policy of zero tolerance for crime at all. In this regard, India has signed
Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with 42 countries in November 2019 for cooperation in
criminal matters & the MHA is also designated ‘Central Authority of India’ for it.
36) By using which fund, Indian Railways will install Internet Protocol (IP) based Video
Surveillance System (VSS) in 983 railway stations?
1) Railways funds
2) Nirbhaya funds
3) Credit Guarantee Fund
4) Stand Up India Fund
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Nirbhaya funds
Explanation:
Indian Railways is in the process of installing Internet Protocol (IP) based Video Surveillance System
(VSS) at railway stations. In the last budget Rs 250 crore was allocated to Indian Railways from
Nirbhaya funds for installation of VSS in 983 railway stations. In the first phase of installation VSS is
being installed at 200 stations and as on date work has been completed at 81 stations across India.
37) Name the scheme under which 24 states and Union Territories (UTs) will set up a total of
1,023 ‘fast-track special courts’ (FTSCs)?
1) Pradhan Mantri Mantru Vandana Yojana
2) SWADHAR Greh Scheme
3) National Mission for Safety of Women (NMSW)
4) Mahila e-Haat
5) None of these
Answer – 3) National Mission for Safety of Women (NMSW)
Explanation:
On January 09,2020 24 states and union territories (UTs) have joined together to set up a total of
1,023 ‘fast-track special courts’ (FTSCs) to dispose of over 1.60 lakh cases of rape of children below
the age of 12 years and women pending in various courts across the country. This has been done to
bring out fast and time bound completion of trial of these cases for which Criminal Law (Amendment)
Act, 2018 was enacted. The FTSC will be set up as part of National Mission for Safety of Women
(NMSW).
38) What is the total outlay of the project, that will set up 1,023 ‘fast-track special courts’
(FTSCs)?
1) Rs. 767.25 crore
2) Rs. 667.25 crore
3) Rs. 567.25 crore
4) Rs. 467.25 crore
5) None of these
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Answer – 1) Rs. 767.25 crore

Explanation:
On January 09,2020 24 states and union territories (UTs) have joined together to set up a total of
1,023 ‘fast-track special courts’ (FTSCs) to dispose of over 1.60 lakh cases of rape of children below
the age of 12 years and women pending in various courts across the country. Law and Justice Ministry
had sent a proposal regarding setting up FTSC to WCD (Women and child development) Ministry. The
Empowered Committee of officers for the Nirbhaya Fund headed by WCD secretary Rakesh Srivastava
approved the proposal. Project cost:Total financial implication of the project is over Rs. 767.25 crore.
The central support of Rs 474 crore for one year will be funded under the Nirbhaya Fund.
39) How many Indian airports have received the International recognition for reducing the
carbon emission level as per the standards set by Airports Council International (ACI)?
1) 2
2) 4
3) 3
4) 6
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 4
Explanation:
On January 10, 2020 the Airports Authority of India(AAI) has announced that 4 Indian airports have
received international recognition for reducing the carbon emission level as per the standards set by
Airports Council International (ACI) for the grading. The 4 airports are as follows:
Si.No Airport City and State
1 Netaji Subhas Chandra Kolkata, West
Bose International Airport Bengal
2 Biju Patnaik International Bhubaneswar,
Airport Odisha
3 Lal Bahadur Shastri Varanasi, Uttar
International Airport Pradesh
4 Trivandrum International Trivandrum,
Airport Kerala.
40) Which section has been declared as the first solar section in South Central Railway?
1) Attipattu-Korukkupettai section, Tamil Nadu
2) Mangalore-Panambur section, Karnataka
3) Ernakulam-Haripad section, Kerala
4) Nandyal-Yerraguntla section, Andhra Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Nandyal-Yerraguntla section, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
On January 9, 2020 the Nandyal-Yerraguntla section in Guntakal Division of Andhra Pradesh has been
declared as the first solar section in South Central Railway. In 2016 August Indian Railways opened
Nandyal-Yerraguntla section in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. All the 8 stations in the Nandyal-
Yerraguntla section namely Madduru, Banaganapalle, Koilakuntla, Sanjamala, Nossam, S.Uppalapadu,
Jammalamadugu and Proddutur has been provided with solar panels which are capable of meeting all
the power needs in these railway stations.
41) By which year, Indian Railways has planned to source about 1000 MegaWatt (MW) Solar
Power?
1) 2022-23
2) 2023-24
3) 2021-22
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4) 2024-25
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 2021-22
Explanation:
On January 9, 2020 the Nandyal-Yerraguntla section in Guntakal Division of Andhra Pradesh has been
declared as the first solar section in South Central Railway.By 2021-22 ,Indian Railways has planned
to source about 1000 MegaWatt (MW) Solar Power and about 200 MW of wind power across Zonal
Railways & Production Units. Out of which 500 MegaWatt (MW) solar plants are to be installed on the
rooftop of Railway buildings.
42) Name the bridge, that will become the world’s highest railway bridge (359 m height above
river bed) after completion?
1) Chenab Bridge
2) Bogibeel Bridge
3) Saraighat Bridge
4) Dikhow Bridge
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Chenab Bridge
Explanation:
On January 9,2020 Government of India set a new deadline for the completion of the world’s highest
railway bridge (359 m) - Chenab bridge. Kashmir will be connected to the rest of India by Indian
railways by December 2021. Konkan railway is the implementing agency of this project. The Chenab
bridge will be 35m taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris,France. Once completed, it will surpass the
record of the Beipan river Shuibai railway bridge (275 m) in China.
43) Which of the following cities will be connected by the 1.315-km-long Chenab Bridge?
1) Bishnah (Jammu) and Hazratbal (Srinagar)
2) Bakkal (Katra) and Kauri (Srinagar)
3) Kokernag (Anantnag) and Khanyar (Srinagar)
4) Bijbehara (Anantnag) and Eidgah (Srinagar)
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Bakkal (Katra) and Kauri (Srinagar)
Explanation:
On January 9,2020 Government of India set a new deadline for the completion of the world’s highest
railway bridge- Chenab bridge. The 1.315-km-long ‘engineering marvel’ will connect Bakkal (katra)
and Kauri (Srinagar).The bridge forms a crucial link in the 111-km stretch between Katra and Banihal,
which is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project. The massive arch-shaped
structure being constructed in hostile-terrain, have used over 5462 tonnes of steel will be 359 meters
above the chenab river bed.
44) Under which scheme, Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) allowed forests to be traded as a
commodity?
1) Green India Mission (GIM)
2) Intensification of Forest Management Scheme (IFMS)
3) National Afforestation Programme (NAP)
4) Green Credit Scheme
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Green Credit Scheme
Explanation:
On January 09, 2020 the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) which is an apex body that considers
questions on the diversion of forest land for non-forest uses such as mining, industrial projects,
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townships etc and also issues granting of forest clearances has approved Green Credit Scheme that
would allow forests to be traded as a commodity.
45) Which state will set up 121 acres zoological garden named after the freedom fighter and
revolutionary Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan?
1) Jaipur, Rajasthan
2) Guwahati, Assam
3) Nagpur, Maharashtra
4) Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On January 8,2020 The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a proposal to set aside Rs.234 crore for a
zoological garden spread across 121 acres in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh to be named after the freedom
fighter and revolutionary Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan.AIM: To attract tourists and to increase
employment opportunities.The purpose of the zoological garden is conservation of the
wildlife.Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan zoological garden was proposed in 2008-2009.At present there are
two zoological gardens in Uttar Pradesh namley, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden in Lucknow
and Kanpur Zoological Park in Kanpur.
46) Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (ARLA) adopted a new logo recently. Which of the
following flower is seen in logo?
1) Dragon-like Dendrobium
2) Aerides falcata
3) Rhynchostylis gigantea
4) Rhynchostylis retusa
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Rhynchostylis retusa
Explanation:
On January 9, 2020 Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (ARLA) adopted a new logo which will
reflect the distinct identity and culture of the state. The new logo consists of the National Emblem to
signify the federal system of the Indian Constitution and the flower foxtail orchid (Rhynchostylis
retusa) which represents the state, its people and culture, while the blue colour denotes the autonomy
of the assembly secretariat.
47) Tamil Nadu (TN)’s Fishery and Music universities were named after which politician
recently?
1) K. Kamaraj
2) M. Karunanidhi
3) J.Jayalalithaa
4) M. G. Ramachandran
5) None of these
Answer – 3) J.Jayalalithaa
Explanation:
On January 9, 2020 Tamil Nadu (TN) Assembly passed the Bills to rename ‘Tamil Nadu Fisheries
University’ and ‘Tamil Nadu Music and Fine Arts University’, after the late Chief Minister and AIADMK
leader Jayaram Jayalalithaa as ‘Tamil Nadu Dr.J.Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU)’ and ‘Tamil
Nadu Dr. J.Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University (TNMFAU)’ respectively.
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48) Under which rule, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has
launched paperless licensing process through Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization
(PESO) for road tankers for transportation of petroleum?
1) Petroleum Rules, 2005
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Petroleum Rules, 2002
Explanation:
On January 10,2020 Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of
Commerce and Industry, has launched paperless licensing process through Petroleum and
Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) for road tankers for transportation of petroleum under the
Petroleum Rules,2002.This is a significant move towards paperless and green India that provides ease
of doing business for petroleum road tankers.Moving towards digitalisation the process will include
filing the applications through online processing of the application at every stage will be intimated via
e-mail (electronic mail) and SMS (Short Message Service) whether discrepancy or approval or grant of
license.
49) Where is the state-of-the-art, Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) located?
1) New Delhi, Delhi
5) None of these
Answer – 1) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
On January 10, 2020, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Indian Cyber Crime Coordination
Centre (I4C). The state-of-the-art Centre is located in New Delhi.The scheme to setup I4C was
approved in October 2018 at an estimated cost of Rs. 415.86 crore to deal with all types of Cyber
crimes. National Cyber Crime Threat Analytics Unit, National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, National
Cyber Crime Training Centre, Cyber Crime Ecosystem Management Unit, National Cyber Crime
Research and Innovation Centre, National Cyber Crime Forensic Laboratory Ecosystem and Platform
for Joint Cyber Crime Investigation Team are the seven components of I4C.
50) Name the mission launched by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in Kolkata, West Bengal for
accelerating the development of eastern India through integrated steel hub?
1) PURVODAYA
2) INSPIRE
3) PROTSAHAN
4) VIDYUTIKARAN
5) None of these
Answer – 1) PURVODAYA
Explanation:
On January 11, 2020 the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel (MoPNG&S) Shri Dharmendra
Pradhan launched PURVODAYA with the aim of driving accelerated development of eastern India
through integrated steel hub in Kolkata, West Bengal.
51) By which year, India is expected to produce 300 Million Tonne (MT) capacity of steel?
1) 2035-36
2) 2020-21
3) 2030-31
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4) 2025-26
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 2030-31
Explanation:
On January 11, 2020 the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel (MoPNG&S) Shri Dharmendra
Pradhan launched PURVODAYA with the aim of driving accelerated development of eastern India
through integrated steel hub in Kolkata, West Bengal. The eastern belt has the potential to add more
than 75% of the country’s incremental steel capacity envisioned by the National Steel Policy (NSP).
This region alone is expected to produce 200MT (Million Tonne) out of 300MT of steel by 2030-31
driven by Industry 4.0(trend towards automation).
52) Which of the following mine act was amended along with Coal Mines (special provisions)
act, 2015 (CMSP act 2015) in order to ease new areas of growth in the coal & mining sector?
1) Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1955 (MMDR act 1955)
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 (MMDR act 1957)
Explanation:
The central govt has promulgated ordinance for amendment in the Mines and Minerals (Development
and Regulation) Act 1957 (MMDR act 1957) and The Coal Mines (special provisions) act, 2015 (CMSP
act 2015) in order to ease new areas of growth in the coal & mining sector.
53) What is the target year set by government of India to produce one billion tonnes of coal?
1) 2023-24
2) 2021-22
3) 2025-26
4) 2026-27
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 2023-24
Explanation:
The central govt has promulgated ordinance for amendment in the Mines and Minerals (Development
and Regulation) Act 1957 (MMDR act 1957) and The Coal Mines (special provisions) act, 2015 (CMSP
act 2015) in order to ease new areas of growth in the coal & mining sector. The govt has targeted to
produce one billion tonnes of coal by 2023-24. It also aims to produce 660 million tonnes of coal by
2019-20.
54) Name the institute that has developed IT (Information Technology) tool “Integrated Road
Accident Database (IRAD)”, that will help in proper monitoring and accurate analysis of road
accidents?
1) Indian Institute of Technology–Delhi (IIT-D)
2) Indian Institute of Technology–Kanpur (IIT-K)
3) Indian Institute of Technology–Kharagpur (IIT-K)
4) Indian Institute of Technology–Madras (IIT-M)
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Indian Institute of Technology–Madras (IIT-M)
Explanation:
On January 13, 2020, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs(Ministry of Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprises) Shri Nitin Gadkari & Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh have jointly
launched an IT (Information Technology) tool “Integrated Road Accident Database (IRAD)” developed
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by the Indian Institute of Technology–Madras (IIT-M) that will help in proper monitoring and accurate
analysis of road accidents. It was launched during ‘Road Safety Stakeholders’ Meet held in New Delhi.
55) Which bank provides financial assistance of Rs. 258 crore for developing the IT
(Information Technology) tool “Integrated Road Accident Database (IRAD)”?
1) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
2) World Bank (WB)
3) New Development Bank (NDB)
4) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
5) None of these
Answer – 2) World Bank (WB)
Explanation:
On January 13, 2020, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs(Ministry of Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprises) Shri Nitin Gadkari & Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh have jointly
launched an IT (Information Technology) tool “Integrated Road Accident Database (IRAD)” developed
by the Indian Institute of Technology–Madras (IIT-M) that will help in proper monitoring and accurate
analysis of road accidents. Developed with the help of ₹258 crore financial assistance given by the
World Bank,the database will be implemented by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).Initially this
system is being implemented in 6 states with highest fatalities of road crashes namely Karnataka,
Madhya Pradesh (MP), Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu (TN) and Uttar Pradesh (UP).It will be
launched Across India after the successful trial.
56) Under which scheme, financial support of Rs. 15 lakh will be provided for one-time
treatment of rare diseases as per the National draft policy on Rare Disease?
1) Prime Minister Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna
2) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
3) Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi scheme
4) Shramew Arogaya Nidhi Yojana
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi scheme
Explanation:
On January 14, 2020 the govt has released the National draft policy on Rare Disease in which financial
support of Rs. 15 lakh will be provided under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi scheme for one-time
treatment of rare diseases. Beneficiaries: The scheme benefit is limited to people below Poverty Line
(BPL) and also 40% of the population eligible as per Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya
Yojana(AB-PMJAY) norms for treatment in government tertiary hospitals only.
57) Name the campaign launched by Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra
Pradhan to create awareness among the people in conservation of fuels?
1) Shram Yogi
2) Samman
3) Saksham
4) Sansad Adarsh
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Saksham
Explanation:
On January 16, 2020 Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launched
‘Saksham’ a month long People-centric fuel conservation mega campaign of Petroleum Conservation
Research Association (PCRA) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in New Delhi. Under
this campaign PCRA and Gas companies will conduct various workshops, seminars, cyclothons to
adapt the measure of using less fuels. This campaign programs will be also broadcast in social media
to create awareness among the people in conservation of fuels.
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58) Which state celebrates the festival ‘Chapchar Kut’ recently?

1) Assam
2) Mizoram
3) Meghalaya
4) Gujarat
5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 14, 2020 Government of Mizoram along with the organizing committee under the
chairmanship of Chief Minister Zoramthanga has decided to celebrate the ‘Chapchar Kut’, the biggest
and most important festival of the Mizos, on March 6, 2020. The two- days festival is celebrated under
the theme “Promotion of Mizos’ culture and moral code”.
59) Which state has became 1st in India to initiate the International Union for Conservation of
Nature (IUCN)’s ‘red listing’ of orchids?
1) Andhra Pradesh (AP)
2) Assam
3) Kerala
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Arunachal Pradesh (AR)
Explanation:
On January 17, 2020, Arunachal Pradesh (AR) has became the 1st State in India to initiate the
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s ‘red listing’ of orchids at the state level after
it has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Union for Conservation of
Nature (IUCN) in Itanagar, AR. According to the MoU, the state government of Arunachal Pradesh will
cooperate with IUCN and conduct a red-list evaluation of orchids in the state.
60) ________ edition of National Youth Festival (NYF) 2020 held in Indira Pratishthan, Lucknow,
Uttar Pradesh?
1) 23rd
2) 22nd
3) 21st
4) 20th
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 23rd
Explanation:
The 23rd edition of the National Youth Festival (NYF) 2020 was held at Indira Pratishthan, Lucknow,
Uttar Pradesh from January 12-16, 2020. It was jointly organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and
Sports (MYAS) and State Government of Uttar Pradesh.
61) What was the theme of the 23rd edition of the National Youth Festival (NYF) 2020?
1) “Youth for Digital India”
2) “Fit Youth, Fit India”
3) “Sankalp Se Siddhi”
4) “Celebrating Diversity”
5) None of these
Answer – 2) “Fit Youth, Fit India”
Explanation:
The 23rd edition of the National Youth Festival (NYF) 2020 was held at Indira Pratishthan, Lucknow,
Uttar Pradesh from January 12-16, 2020. It was jointly organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and
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Sports (MYAS) and State Government of Uttar Pradesh. The theme of the 2020 NYF was “Fit Youth, Fit
India”.
62) Which firm’s brand “APNA UREA – Sona Ugle” was launched by Shri Devaragunda
Venkappa Sadananda Gowda recently?
1) Oman India Fertilizer Company (OMIFCO)
2) Hindustan India Fertilizer Company (HIFCO)
3) Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL)
4) IOT India Fertilizer Services Ltd. (IIFSL)
5) National Fertilizer Services Ltd. (NFSL)
Answer – 3) Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL)
Explanation:
On January 17, 2020 the Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers (MoC&F) Shri Devaragunda
Venkappa Sadananda Gowda launched “APNA UREA – Sona Ugle” brand of Hindustan Urvarak &
Rasayan Limited (HURL) and also the company’s logo at an event in New Delhi.
63) Indian Postal Department, has released the commemorative stamp of Chuni Goswami.He is
associated with which sport?
1) Football
2) Cricket
3) Hockey
4) Chess
5) Badminton
Answer – 1) Football
Explanation:
On January 15, 2020, the Indian Postal Department of India Post has released a commemorative
stamp of legendary Indian footballer Chuni Goswami on his 82nd birthday at his residence in Kolkata,
West Bengal. Chuni Goswami led the Indian team to win a gold medal in the 1962 Asian Games held in
bangkok, Thailand. He is only the 3rd Indian footballer on whose name a commemorative postal
stamp has been released.
64) Name the villages of Uttar Pradesh, that is set to become India’s first ‘Model Sports villages’
as a part of ‘Adarsh Khel Gram’ program of Institute of Management Technology (IMT)
Ghaziabad, UP along with Non Governmental Organization,‘ Sports: A Way of Life’?
1) Kisarua and Chandau
2) Hansigunj and Jirauliya
3) Ughaiti and Maujampur
4) Bahadurpur and Kheri Viran
5) Ughaiti and Chandau
Answer – 4) Bahadurpur and Kheri Viran
Explanation:
On January 16, 2020 Two villages namely Bahadurpur and Kheri Viran of Uttar Pradesh (UP) has set
to become India’s first ‘Model Sports villages’ as a part of Institute of Management Technology (IMT)
Ghaziabad, UP ‘Adarsh Khel Gram’ program in association with NGO(Non Governmental
Organization)‘ Sports: A Way of Life’ to evolve sports culture and increase sports literacy in the
country.
65) Government allocates, Rs.2379 crore for construction of Z-Morh tunnel, it is build in which
UT/State?
1) Ladakh
2) Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)
3) Uttar Pradesh
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4) Assam
5) West Bengal
Answer – 2) Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)
Explanation:
On January 17, 2020, a concession agreement was signed in New Delhi for completing the Z-Morh
tunnel in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir(J&K). Under the agreement, Rs.2379 crore
has been allocated to complete the construction of the tunnel within 3.5 years.
66) Where was the 5th edition of the Science Film Festival of India, SCI- FFI 2020 held?
3) Panaji, Goa
4) New Delhi, Delhi
5) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Answer – 3) Panaji, Goa
Explanation:
On January 15, 2020 the 5th edition of the Science Film Festival of India, SCI- FFI 2020 held at Inox
Complex and Maquinez Palace in Panaji, Goa. It was a 4-day long festival which was held from January
15-18, 2020 and was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Pandurang Sawant. The aim of
the festival was to instill knowledge of science among youth of the country.
67) Who won the Kerala State Sports Council’s V Raja (Lt.Col. P. R. Godavarma Raja) award for
athletics (Male) recently?
1) Mohammad Anas
2) Arokia Rajiv
3) Dharun Ayyasamy
4) Jinson Johnson
5) Manjit Singh
Answer – 1) Mohammad Anas
Explanation:
On 16 January 2020, Kerala Sports Minister EP Jayarajan Nambiar announced the sports award
instituted by Kerala State Sports Council. Indian Sprinter Mohammad Anas won GV Raja(Lt.Col. P. R.
Godavarma Raja) award (Male) for athletics. GV Raja award is awarded yearly for excellence in
Sports.Anas has won silver for India in the 400-meter race at Jakarta Asian games.
68) Which State/UT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National
Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog to promote the development of
infrastructures?
1) Assam
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Jammu and Kashmir
4) Ladakh
5) Gujarat
Answer – 4) Ladakh
Explanation:
On January 17, 2020, the National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with newly developed Union Territory(UT) of Ladakh in order
to promote the development of infrastructures in the recently developed UT. Under the MoU, Niti
Aayog will provide support to ladakh through ‘Development Support Services to States for
Infrastructure Projects (D3S-i or DSSS for Infrastructure Projects)’. The MoU was signed by senior
adviser of Niti Aayog Yogesh Suri and Adviser to the Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor Umang Narula in
presence of Niti Aayog Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Shri Amitabh Kant and joint secretary MC Jauhari.
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69) Where did Union Minister of Law and Justice (MoL&J) Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad
inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Blockchain Technology?
2) Bengaluru, Karnataka
3) New Delhi, Delhi
5) Guwahati, Assam
Answer – 2) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Explanation:
On January 17, 2020 the Union Minister of Law and Justice (MoL&J) Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad
inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Blockchain Technology set up in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
The CoE has been set up with the aim of providing blockchain as a service and help all stakeholders to
benefit from shared learning, experiences and resources.
70) Name the organization, that sets up the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Blockchain
Technology in Bengaluru, Karnataka?
1) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC)
2) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
3) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
4) National Informatics Centre (NIC)
5) National Development Centre (NDC)
Answer – 4) National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Explanation:
On January 17, 2020 the Union Minister of Law and Justice (MoL&J) Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad
inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Blockchain Technology set up by the National
Informatics Centre(NIC) in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The CoE has been set up with the aim of providing
blockchain as a service and help all stakeholders to benefit from shared learning, experiences and
resources.
71) Find the information that will be collected by the citizens of India for the first time during
Census 2021?
a. Data on households headed by a transgender.
b. Inquiry about main cereal consumed
c. Data on OBC
1) Only a
2) Only b
3) Both a & b
4) Both b & c
5) All the above given options (a, b & c)
Answer – 3) Both a & b
Explanation:
On January 15, 2020, According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the central government, for
the 1st time, will collect data on households headed by a transgender and members living in the family
for census 2021. Previously, the choice of the head of the household was gender – male or female. The
Census 2021 is to ask 31 questions to the citizens. For the first time of Indian history, the following are
to be included The information about households run by transgender is to be collected. Under the
question of sex of household head, male, female and transgender is to be collected. The Census 2021 is
to be conducted through mobile phone application Inquiry about main cereal consumed Earlier it was
announced that the census for the first time will collect data on OBC. However, this has not been
included. Rather there is provision of SC/ST in the census.
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72) Where did President Ram Nath Kovind, laid down the foundation stone of Lakshadweep’s
1st Super Specialty Hospital?
1) Kavaratti, Lakshadweep
2) Minicoy, Lakshadweep
3) Kalpeni, Lakshadweep
4) Kiltan, Lakshadweep
5) Andrott, Lakshadweep
Answer – 1) Kavaratti, Lakshadweep
Explanation:
On January 7, 2020, The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, who was on a first ever 2-day State
Visit to the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, has laid the foundation stone for Lakshadweep’s 1st
Super Specialty Hospital at Kavaratti.
73) Which state celebrates the “Magh Bihu festival” recently?

1) West Bengal
2) Assam
3) Odisha
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Gujarat
Answer – 2) Assam
Explanation:
On January 15,2020 Magh Bihu, an auspicious harvest festival is being celebrated in Assam. Magh Bihu
falls in the local month of ‘Magh’ during mid-january. It is also called ‘Bhogali Bihu’ or ‘Maghor Bihu’ as
it is celebrated with community feasts after the annual harvest takes place. The night before ‘Magh
Bihu’ is called ‘Uruka’ meaning the night of feasts. The villagers make bamboo huts called ‘Bhelghor’ or
community kitchen where they begin with the preparations for the festival.
74) Which Indian city is connected with Biratnagar of Nepal through 2nd Integrated Check Post
(ICP) inaugurated by Prime Minister (PM) of India, Shri Narendra Modi along with the PM of
Nepal Shri Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli?
1) Purnia (Bihar)
2) Begusarai (Bihar)
3) Jogbani (Bihar)
4) Darbhanga (Bihar)
5) Saharsa (Bihar)
Answer – 3) Jogbani (Bihar)
Explanation:
On January 21, 2020 the Indian Prime Minister(PM) Shri Narendra Modi along with the PM of Nepal
Shri Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli jointly inaugurated the 2nd Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Jogbani –
Biratnagar of India (in Bihar state) and Nepal respectively through video conference. Jogbani –
Biratnagar acts as an important trade point between the two nations and is equipped with modern
facilities.
75) Which date is set as deadline (preponed from June 30, 2020) to implement ‘One Nation,
One Ration Card’ scheme across the country?
1) May 1, 2020
2) June 1, 2020
3) April 30, 2020
4) April 1, 2020
5) May 30, 2020
Answer – 2) June 1, 2020
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Explanation:
On January 20 ,2020 ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme will be implemented by June 1,
2020 across the country. This scheme has been preponed from its original date of June 30, 2020 to
June 1, 2020. The announcement was made by the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public
Distribution, Ram Vilas Paswan. On January 1, 2020 the scheme is operational in 12 states across the
country which includes Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Tripura, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Kerala,
Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana.Under this scheme, the beneficiaries will
be able to avail their entitled food grain under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) from any Fair
Price Shop located across India.
76) How many Agri products testing laboratories are there in India after Agricultural and
Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has set up additional 135
laboratories recently?
1) 190
2) 195
3) 180
4) 186
5) 179
Answer – 4) 186
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020 Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
(APEDA) has set up additional 135 Agri products testing laboratories under the Ministry of Commerce
and Industry (MOCI). Now APEDA recognized Agri products testing laboratories has reached 186
across the Country.The number of Agri product testing laboratories have increased in states like
Maharashtra (35), Gujarat (23), Andhra Pradesh & Telangana (10), Tamil Nadu (23) and Karnataka
(17).
77) Which state government has passed Decentralization and Inclusive development of All
Regions Bill-2020 for the tri-capital system recently?
1) Maharashtra
2) West Bengal
3) Gujarat
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer – 5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020 Andhra Pradesh (AP) Government has passed Andhra Pradesh Decentralization
and Inclusive development of All Regions Bill-2020 for the tri-capital system.
78) Name the city, that will be made as the judicial capital of Andhra Pradesh if “Andhra
Pradesh Decentralization and Inclusive development of All Regions Bill-2020” gets approval?
1) Kurnool
2) Vizianagaram
3) Anantapur
4) Nellore
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Kurnool
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020 Andhra Pradesh (AP) Government has passed Andhra Pradesh Decentralization
and Inclusive development of All Regions Bill-2020 for the tri-capital system. The bill proposes to
make Visakhapatnam as the executive capital, Amaravati as the legislative capital and Kurnool as the
judicial capital of Andhra Pradesh.
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79) Which state has recently released the “Guarantee Card”, 10-point shorter election
manifesto of the party that promises pollution-free city?
1) Assam
2) Maharashtra
3) Delhi
4) Gujarat
5) West Bengal
Answer – 3) Delhi
Explanation:
On January 19, 2020, Delhi Chief Minister (CM) and AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) national convenor Arvind
Kejriwal has launched the “Kejriwal Ka Guarantee Card”, a 10-point shorter election manifesto of the
party, ahead of Delhi Assembly elections 2020 to be held on Feb 8, 2020. The detailed manifesto will
be released after January 26, 2020.
80) To meet which of the following purpose, Ministry of Earth Science has launched Seismic
Hazard Microzonation project?
1) For identifying the earthquake prone areas based Volcanic inflation and geophysical characteristics
2) For identifying the earthquake prone areas based Climate change and Volcanic inflation
3) For identifying the earthquake prone areas based on its geological and geophysical characteristics
4) For identifying the earthquake prone areas based on its Explosions and Fracking
5) For identifying the earthquake prone areas based on its Climate change and Fracking
Answer – 3) For identifying the earthquake prone areas based on its geological and geophysical
characteristics
Explanation:
The Ministry of Earth Science has launched Seismic Hazard Microzonation project in major cities of
India. The project aims to reduce the hazards of Seismic activities by taking proper measures. Seismic
Hazard Microzonation is the process of identifying the earthquake prone areas based on its geological
and geophysical characteristics. The project has been completed in the State of Sikkim and in other
eight cities namely Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Guwahati, Jabalpur, Dehradun Ahmedabad and
Gandhidham.Japan is the best example for the proper implementation of microzonation techniques.
81) Name the first Airport in India, that acquired Disabled Aircraft Recovery Equipment
(DARE) from KUNZ GmbH to recover disabled aircraft up to Code F category and enabling
faster resumption of operations?
1) Kempegowda International Airport (KIA)
2) Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA)
3) Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA)
4) Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (JPNIA)
5) Cochin International Airport (CIA)
Answer – 1) Kempegowda International Airport (KIA)
Explanation:
On 14th January 2020, An agreement was signed by The Bangalore International Airport Limited
(BIAL) to acquire Disabled Aircraft Recovery Equipment (DARE) to enhance operational capabilities
and to reduce downtime during runway emergencies. The Bangalore International Airport Limited
(BIAL) has signed an agreement with a German based company KUNZ GmbH to manufacture, supply,
commission and maintain the specialized equipment for Kempegowda International Airport (KIA),
Banglore.This will make Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) the first airport in the region to
acquire such facility to recover disabled aircraft up to Code F category and enabling faster resumption
of operations.
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82) What was the theme of the 2nd edition of ‘NIC Tech Conclave 2020’ inaugurated by Shri Ravi
Shankar Prasad in New Delhi?
1) Theme – “Advance Manufacturing with Quality, Innovation & Technology Interventions”
2) Theme – “Access for all: Leveraging Innovations & Investments”
3) Theme – “Technologies for NextGen Governance”
4) Theme – “Accessible Technologies for NextGen”
5) Theme – “Science and Technology: Rural Development”
Answer – 3) Theme – “Technologies for NextGen Governance”
Explanation:
On January 21, 2020, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Union Minister for Law & Justice, Communications
and Electronics & Information Technology(IT), has inaugurated a 2-day long 2nd edition of ‘NIC
TechConclave 2020’based on the theme “Technologies for NextGen Governance” held at Pravasi
Bhartiya Kendra, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.
83) Name the first state in India that implemented agricultural land leasing policy recently?
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttarakhand
3) Assam
4) Gujarat
5) West Bengal
Answer – 2) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand has become the first state in India which has made a policy to lease agricultural land.
After the approval of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the state government has issued the order. Under this
leasing policy, instead of giving land on a 30-year lease, the concerned farmer will get the rent for the
land. By this policy any institutions, company, firm or NGO can take farm lands of maximum 30 acres
in villages for lease for a period of 30 years and the government land around farm land can be taken
for lease by paying the fee with the permission of the District Magistrate.
84) Which country was declared as the “reciprocating territory” under Section 44A of Civil
Procedure Code (CPC), 1908 by Ministry of Law and Justice recently?
1) Iran
2) Saudi Arabia
3) Iraq
4) United Arab Emirates (UAE)
5) United States (US)
Answer – 4) United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Explanation:
The Central Government has declared the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to be a “reciprocating
territory” under Section 44A of Civil Procedure Code (CPC), 1908. The order was issued by the
Ministry of Law and Justice.By this the order passed by the superior Courts of UAE can now be
enforced in India as if they had been passed by the local courts in India.Section 44A provides the law
on the subject of execution of decrees of Courts in India by foreign Courts and vice versa.The decision
is believed to help bring down the time required for executing decrees between the two countries.
85) What is the capital of the newly merged Union Territory (UT) Dadra & Nagar Haveli and
Daman & Diu?
1) Daman
2) Diu
3) Dadra
4) Nagar Haveli
5) Silvassa
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Answer – 1) Daman
Explanation:
After the parliament passed a bill to merge two Union territories(UTs) Daman and Diu, and Dadra and
Nagar Haveli into a single UT, CCEA has now approved the proposed amendments/extension/repeal
in the following Acts and Regulations dealing with Goods and Services Tax (GST), Value Added Tax
(VAT) and State Excise, and for designation of Daman as Headquarter of UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
and Daman and Diu on January 26,2020. The amendments are as follows:
Amendments/repeals/extensions:
Current Act Name of act after being
amended/repealed or extended
Central Goods and Service Tax To be amended as Central Goods and
Act, 2017. Service Tax (Amendments) Regulation,
2020.
Union Territory Goods and To be amended as Union Territory Goods
Service Tax Act, 2017. and Service Tax (Amendments)
Regulation, 2020.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli Value To be amended as Dadra and Nagar
Added Tax Regulation, 2005. Haveli and Daman and Diu Value Added
Tax (Amendments) Regulation, 2020.
Daman and Diu Value Added To be repealed as Daman and Diu Value
Tax Regulation, 2005. Added Tax (Repeal) Regulation, 2020.
Goa, Daman and Diu Excise To be amended as Dadra and Nagar
Duty Act, 1964. Haveli and Daman and Diu Excise Duty
(Amendment) Regulation, 2020.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli Excise Dadra and Nagar Haveli Excise Duty
Duty Regulation, 2012. (Repeal) Regulation, 2020.
86) What is the total cost approved by the cabinet for the establishment of permanent
campuses of National Institutes of Technology (NITs) till 2021 – 2022?
1) Rs.5171.90 crore
2) Rs.5871.90 crore
3) Rs.4371.90 crore
4) Rs.4871.90 crore
5) Rs.5371.90 crore
Answer – 3) Rs.4371.90 crore
Explanation:
CCEA has approved the revised cost estimates(RCE) for the establishment of permanent campuses of
National Institutes of Technology (NITs), at a total cost of Rs.4371.90 crore for the period till 2021 –
2022. These NITs were established in 2009 and have been functioning since 2010-11 academic year in
temporary campus. After the revised cost estimate approval, these NITs will be functional from
respectiver permanent campuses by March 31, 2022. These NITs will have overall student capacity of
6320.
87) Cabinet committee approved to shut down the Hindustan Fluorocarbons Limited (HFL)
recently, it is located in which city?
1) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
2) Gurugram, Assam
5) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer – 5) Hyderabad, Telangana
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Explanation:
CCEA has given its approval to shut down the operation as well as closure of Hindustan Fluorocarbons
Limited (HFL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under Department of Chemicals &
Petrochemicals situated in Rudraram, District Sangareddy of Hyderabad, Telangana. The other
approval related to HFL closure are as follows: Grant of interest free loan of Rs.77.20 crore by the
Govt. to HFL for expenditure exclusively on its closure and it will be helpful in implementation of VRS
(Voluntary Retirement Scheme)/ VSS (Voluntary Separation Scheme(VSS), payment of outstanding
salary & statutory dues, etc.
88) What is deadline, fixed by the cabinet for the extension of the term of commission under
Article 340 to examine issues related to sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (OBC)?
1) 31, July 2020
2) 31, March 2020
3) 30, April 2020
4) 31, May 2020
5) 30, June 2020
Answer – 1) 31, July 2020
Explanation:
CCEA has approved extension of the term of commission under Article 340 to examine issues related
to sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (OBC), by 6 months that is up to 31, July 2020.
Following Term of Reference(ToR) to existing ToR of the commission has also been approved.It is as
follows: To study the various entries in the Central List of OBCs and recommend corrections based on
any kind of repetitions, ambiguities, inconsistencies and errors of spelling or transcription etc.
89) India, Tunisia and Papua New Guinea signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for
co-operation of which of the following field?
1) Health and medicine & Protocol convention on tax evasion
2) Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy
3) Exploration and Uses of Outer Space
4) Electoral management and Administration
5) Research Work on Biology and Medicine
Answer – 4) Electoral management and Administration
Explanation:
The CCEA has approved the proposal of legislative Department in allowing the India’s electoral
commission to enter into Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with Independent High Authority for
Elections of Tunisia (ISIE) and the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission(PNGEC) for elections for
cooperation in the field of electoral management and administration.
90) Which 2 countries have signed 4 agreements/MoUs for Cooperation on legal assistance in
criminal matters, oil and natural gas sector, early childhood & Geology and Mineral Resources?
1) India and Singapore
2) India and Brazil
3) India and Malayasia
4) India and Japan
5) India and United States
Answer – 2) India and Brazil
Explanation:
A total of 4 agreements/MoUs were between India and the Federative Republic of Brazil were
approved by the CCEA. The MoUs were on legal assistance in criminal matters, cooperation in oil and
natural gas sector, cooperation in the field of early childhood and cooperation in the field of geology
and mineral resources. These approvals in brief are as follows:
i.Cooperation on legal assistance in criminal matters.
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ii.Cooperation in the field of oil and natural gas sector.

iii.Cooperation in the field of early childhood.
iv.Cooperation in the field of Geology and Mineral Resources.
91) Where did, East Coast Railway (ECoR) commissioned Indian Railways 1st & India’s 4th waste
to energy plant?
3) Guwahati, Assam
4) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
5) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer – 4) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020 Railway Board Member (Rolling Stock) Rajesh Agarwal inaugurated the East
Coast Railway’s (ECoR) waste to energy plant at Mancheswar Carriage Repair workshop in
Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is the fourth waste to energy plant in the country and first plant
manufactured by Indian Railways (IR).Total cost of the plant is Rs 1.79 crore and it can convert 500kg
waste to light diesel oil which can be used in light furnaces.
92) Which organization has released the vision document for the National Data and Analytics
Platform (NDAP) that provide tools for analytics and visualisation of data to stakeholders?
1) National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog
2) National Development Council
3) Finance Commission
4) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
5) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Answer – 1) National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog
Explanation:
On January 23, 2020 , NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog, a policy think tank of
the Government of India (GoI),has released the vision document for the National Data and Analytics
Platform (NDAP), which contain the latest datasets from several government departments and will
also provide tools for analytics and visualisation of data to stakeholders in a user-friendly manner.The
website for NDAP can be accessible by public & have features for visually-impaired users, audio and
video tutorials in bilingual manner (Hindi & English language) and datasets in multiple languages.In
addition, the NDAP will enable users to follow a sector, dataset and location which they are interested
in. They will also get update alert of these datasets.
93) In which city, government of India will set up India’s 1st war memorial for service animals
such as dogs, horses, mules?
2) Guwahati, Assam
4) New Delhi, Delhi
5) Meerut, Uttar Pradesh(UP)
Answer – 5) Meerut, Uttar Pradesh(UP)
Explanation:
On January 23, 2020 the govt has announced to set up country’s 1st war memorial for service animals
such as dogs, horses, mules in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh(UP). This war memorial will come at army’s
specialised breeding, rearing training centre for animals in the Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC)
Centre and College in Meerut. Names of 300 dogs, 350 handlers and a few horses mules that had
dedicated its life in various military operations like kargil war etc will be inscribed in the granite
tablets in the memorial. Mansi, a labrador breed dog which was awarded the highest honour of
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animals will top the list of animals to be remembered.The Indian currently has army has more than
100 dogs, 5000 mules and 1500 horses.
94) Which city has joined the list of ‘Open Defecation Free (ODF)’ cities recently?
1) Leh
2) Shimla
3) Chandigarh
4) Srinagar
5) Ladakh
Answer – 4) Srinagar
Explanation:
On January 21,2020 Mayor of Srinagar Junai Azim Mattu announced that the Srinagar has joined the
list of ‘Open Defecation Free (ODF)’ cities. Swachata certificate: Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir received
its Swachata certificate from Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Central Government
and joins the list of cities that are now ‘OPEN DEFECATION FREE’. Achievement of Srinagar: Srinagar
receives 45th Rank in Cleanest cities in the country.
95) Where was the India’s first e-waste clinic inaugurated?

1) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
2) New Delhi, Delhi
3) Pune, Maharashtra
Answer – 1) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
On January 24,2020 India’s first e-waste clinic was opened in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The e-waste
clinic was inaugurated by C K Mishra (Secretary to the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate
change,MoEFCC). The e-waste clinic was jointly set up by the Central Pollution Board Control -CPCB
and Bhopal Municipal Corporation -BMC.
96) Under which organization assistance, Ministry of Women and Child Development
launched “Establishment of Chairs in the Universities in the name of eminent women” to
inspire women to achieve their goals?
1) National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
2) National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
3) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
4) University Grants Commission (UGC)
5) None of these
Answer – 4) University Grants Commission (UGC)
Explanation:
January 24, 2020 is celebrated as the “National Girl Child Day” under the Ministry of Women and Child
Development. The Ministry announced an initiative called “Establishment of Chairs in the Universities
in the name of eminent women” which encourages women to carry out research activities.This
initiative was launched under the assistance of University Grants Commission (UGC) to inspire
women to achieve their goals and to motivate young girls towards higher studies.
97) Whose name was proposed as the chair for the “Administration” field by University Grants
Commission (UGC)?
1) Mahadevi Varma
2) Devi Ahilyabai Holkar
3) Rani Gaidinliu
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4) Lilavati
5) Amrita Devi
Answer – 2) Devi Ahilyabai Holkar
Explanation:
January 24, 2020 is celebrated as the “National Girl Child Day” under the Ministry of Women and Child
Development. The Ministry announced an initiative called “Establishment of Chairs in the Universities
in the name of eminent women” which encourages women to carry out research activities. The 10
chairs will be set up by UGC for five years. They are named after the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar (for
Administration), Mahadevi Varma(for Literature), Rani Gaidinliu(for Freedom Fighter North East),
Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi(for Medicine and Health), M S Subbulakshmi(for Art), Amrita Devi (for
Forest and Wildlife conservation), Lilavati(for Mathematics), Kamala Sohonie (Science), Lal Ded (
Poetry and Mysticism) and Hansa Mehta (for Educational Reforms). Each chair will be given Rs 50
lakh each for a year with the total expenditure of Rs 5 crore per annum for a period of five years.
98) Which state topped in vegetable production in 2018-19 (3rd advance estimates) by
producing 29.55 million tonnes of vegetables?
2) Assam
3) West Bengal (WB)
Answer – 3) West Bengal (WB)
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020, According to the State-wise horticulture production data released at a
conference organised by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, the state of West Bengal
(WB) has been at the forefront of vegetable production in 2018-19 (3rd advance estimates), where
the production of vegetables was 29.55 million tonnes (MT). It was followed by Uttar Pradesh –UP
(27.70 MT) and Madhya Pradesh (17.77 MT). Andhra Pradesh (AP) continued to hold the top spot in
fruits with 17.61MT in 2018-19.It was followed by Maharashtra (10.82 mt) and UP (10.65 mt).
99) Name the country that received 30,000 doses of Measles and Rubella (MR) vaccine from
Serum Institute of India Private Limited, Pune, Maharashtra, India?
1) Maldives
2) Seychelles
3) Mauritius
4) China
5) Nepal
Answer –1) Maldives
Explanation:
On January 23, 2020 the Government of India (GoI) has supplied 30,000 doses of Measles and Rubella
(MR) vaccine within 72 hours on the emergency request of the Maldives government. These vaccines
are supplied by Serum Institute of India Private Limited, Pune, Maharashtra.Though Maldives have
eradicated Measles in 2017, it has detected four positive cases a week back, so the outbreak vaccines
are sent on the emergency request.
100) Name the organization that collaborated with National Institute of Rural Development
and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) to establish ‘Communication Resource Unit’ (CRU)?
1) International Atomic Energy Agency, NewDelhi (Delhi)
2) International Solar Alliance, NewDelhi (Delhi)
3) Indian-Ocean Rim Association, NewDelhi (Delhi)
4) UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund), Hyderabad (Telangana)
5) United Nation, NewDelhi (Delhi)
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Answer – 4) UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund), Hyderabad

(Telangana)
Explanation:
On January 24, 2020, National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR),an
autonomous organisation under the Union Ministry of Rural Development has entered into the
partnership with UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund), Hyderabad
(Telangana) field office to set up ‘Communication Resource Unit’ (CRU).
101) Name the country that has completely phased out of the Hydrochlorofluorocarbon
(HCFC)-141 b, one of the most potent ozone depleting chemical?
1) India
3) Japan
4) China
5) Russia
Answer – 1) India
Explanation:
The republic of India has successfully achieved complete phase out of the Hydrochlorofluorocarbon
(HCFC)-141 b. It is a chemical used in foam manufacturing companies and is one of the most potent
ozone depleting chemicals after the Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). India took the challenge to phase out
HCFC-141b by January 1, 2020. HCFC 141b:Act to prohibit usage of HCFC-141b: The Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued a notification for the prohibition of HCFC-
141b from Jan 1st, 2020 under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Amendment
Rules, 2019 issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.This was achieved through the
ministry’s HCFC Phase out Management Plan (HPMP).
102) Which country will be the guest of honour at 2022 New Delhi World Book Fair?
1) Maldives
2) United Kingdom (UK)
3) France
5) Russia
Answer – 3) France
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020 France ambassador to India, Emmanuel Lenain has announced that France will
be the guest of honour at New Delhi World Book Fair for the year 2022 (NDWBF 2022) as part of the
reciprocal invitation as New Delhi was the guest of honour for 2020 Livre Paris (Paris Book Fair).
103) Which state government has made it mandatory for schools to read the preamble of the
constitution under the name sovereignty of constitution?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Kerala
Answer – 4) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
On January 26, 2020 the govt of Madhya Pradesh has made it mandatory for schools to read
the preamble of the constitution every Saturday under the name sovereignty of constitution. This has
been done to make the students understand the basic principles of justice, equality, liberty &
brotherhood. The order has been issued by the department of school education of Madhya Pradesh.
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Earlier Maharashtra govt made the reading of the constitution’s preamble mandatory in all primary
and secondary schools.
104) Which state government has partnered with National Innovation Foundation & organized
the “1st ever Innovation festival” recently?
1) Kerala (Held in Kochi)
2) Madhya Pradesh (Held in Bhopal)
3) Uttar Pradesh (Held in Varanasi)
4) Maharashtra (Held in Pune)
5) Arunachal Pradesh (Held in Itanagar)
Answer – 5) Arunachal Pradesh (Held in Itanagar)
Explanation:
On January 25, 2020 Arunachal Pradesh state council for science & Technology (APSCS&T) with
partnership with National Innovation Foundation organised the 1st ever Innovation festival at science
centre IG Park, Itanagar Arunachal Pradesh. The two days festival aims to encourage the cultural
innovation among the people and students of Arunachal Pradesh.
105) Where was the India’s 1st Super Fab Lab inaugurated, that will collaborate with the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United States(US) to enhance the hardware
industry?
1) Kerala
2) Delhi
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Assam
Explanation:
On January 25, 2020 the Chief Minister(CM) of Kerala Shri Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated India’s 1st
Super Fab Lab facility at the Integrated Startup Complex of the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM). The
lab which will function in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United
States(US), will work in enhancing the hardware industry. It is the only such facility outside the United
States(US).The concept for the Super Fab Lab was by Dr. Neil Gershenfeld, Director of MIT Centre for
Bits and Atoms. He set up the 1st Fab Lab in the U.S. before 17 years.
106) Name the scheme, launched by Maharashtra state govt with the aim of providing a meal to
the poor for Rs.10?
1) Shiv Shetkari
2) Shiv Jyotirao
3) Shiv Bhojan
4) Jyotirao Phule Shetkari
5) Shiv Phule
Answer – 3) Shiv Bhojan
Explanation:
On January 26, 2020, The Shiv Sena party led Maharashtra Government (govt) launched ‘Shiv Bhojan’
scheme, with the aim of providing a meal to the poor for Rs.10 on the occasion of the 71st Republic
Day. The district guardian Minister Aslam Shaikh inaugurated the “Shiv Bhojan Thali” canteen at the
civic-run Nair Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Aaditya Uddhav Thackeray, Tourism Minister, and
Mumbai suburban district Guardian Minister inaugurated similar center at the Collector’s Office in
Bandra, Maharashtra.
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107) Which state government has approved the abolition of the legislative council which is a
major hurdle for passing crucial bills?
1) Delhi
2) Assam
3) West Bengal (WB)
4) Gujarat
Answer – 5) Andhra Pradesh (AP)
Explanation:
On January 27, 2020, The Andhra Pradesh (AP) cabinet chaired by the chief minister (CM) Yeduguri
Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy has approved the abolition of the legislative council which the
government feels is a major hurdle for passing crucial bills.This approval came after AP government
failed to pass 2 important bills (Andhra Pradesh Decentralization and Inclusive development of All
Regions Bill-2020 for the tri-capital system & and the AP Capital Region Development Authority
(CRDA) Act (Repeal) Bill) in the upper house of the legislature.
108) Name the 2nd Indian state that has signed an MoU with the Government eMarketplace
(GeM) to set up a GeM Organizational Transformation Team (GOTT) Project Management Unit
(PMU)?
2) West Bengal (WB)
3) Assam
4) Gujarat
5) Mizoram
Explanation:
On January 27, 2020, The Government eMarketplace (GeM) under the Department of Commerce of the
Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with
the Uttar Pradesh(UP) govt to set up a GeM Organizational Transformation Team (GOTT) Project
Management Unit (PMU) in the state. It is also to be noted that UP is the second state after Punjab to
establish GOTT-PMU. Aim: The aim of the MoU is to make the procurement guidelines easier and also
to make procurement processes more enhanced for MSMEs (Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises) in UP to transact on GeM.
109) As per the, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare’s 1st advance report for 2019-20,
what is the estimated total horticulture production in 2019-20?
1) 353.35 million tonnes (mt)
Answer – 5) 313.35 million tonnes (mt)
Explanation:
On January 27,2020, The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India (GoI) has
presented the first advance report for 2019-20 & as well as the final estimate for 2018-19 for Area
and Production of various Horticulture Crops. Horticulture production: According to the report,
horticulture production in 2019-20 can be 313.35 million tonnes (mt),0.84% higher than in 2018-19
(310.74 mt).
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110) India’s 1st underwater metro rail, that will run partly under Hooghly River will be
completed in which Indian city by March 2022?
1) Nashik
2) Mumbai
3) Kolkata
4) New Delhi
5) Ahmedabad
Answer – 3) Kolkata
Explanation:
On January 28,2020 Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) is set to complete its East-West Project,
which runs partly under the Hooghly river, West Bengal, by March 2022. It will be India’s first
underwater metro. The new metro rail is expected to carry about 900,000 people daily & will take less
than a minute to cross a 520-meter underwater tunnel. 74% of the East-West metro project is owned
by India’s Railway & remaining 26% by the nation’s Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.
111) Which crop production’s 1st estimate for 2019-20 was released by the National Collateral
Management Services Limited (NCML) recently?
1) Rabi crop
2) Kharif crop
3) Zaid crop
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer – 1) Rabi crop
Explanation:
On January 27, 2020 agriculture post-harvest management company- National Collateral Management
Services Limited (NCML) has released its 1st estimate of for 2019-20 rabi crop production. The year
2020 is expected to make record food grain production led by the wheat crop along with corn and
jowar while Oilseeds and pulses may have lower production.
112) How many wetland sites from India was declared as Ramsar sites recently making the
total count 37?
1) 16
2) 10
3) 12
4) 14
5) 15
Answer – 2) 10
Explanation:
On January 28, 2020 in an effort to improve the conservation, restoration and rejuvenation of
wetlands, the Ramsar Convention has declared 10 more wetland sites from India as sites of national
importance. Ramsar sites are those which are declared under the Ramsar Convention signed in 1971
to preserve wetlands of national importance. Thus India now has a total of 37 Ramsar sites covering
an area of 1,067,939 hectares.
113) Nandur Madhameshwar was added to the Ramsar site recently, it is located in which
state?
1) Maharashtra
2) West Bengal
3) Assam
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Gujarat
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Explanation:
Nandur Madhameshwar was added to Ramsar site recently.It is the 1st Ramsar site of
Maharashtra. The 10 newly added Ramsar sites are as follows: Nandur Madhameshwar: This is the 1st
Ramsar site of Maharashtra. Keshopur-Miani, Beas Conservation Reserve, Nangal: These 3 ramsar
sites are newly added to Punjab. Apart from these 3 sites, Punjab already has 3 ramsar sites. Thus the
total ramsar sites in the states counts to 6. Nawabganj, Parvati Agra, Saman, Samaspur, Sandi and
SarsaiNawar: These 6 Ramsar sites have been newly added to Uttar Pradesh (UP) apart from 1 ramsar
site it already had. Thus, UP now has 7 Ramsar sites.
114) Where was the World’s largest meditation centre inaugurated to mark the
75th anniversary of the formation of Shri Ram Chandra Mission (SRCM) and Heartfulness
Institute?
2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
5) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
On January 28, 2020 the World’s largest meditation centre was inaugurated at Kanha Shanti Vanam in
Hyderabad, Telangana to mark the 75th anniversary of the formation of Shri Ram Chandra Mission
(SRCM) and Heartfulness Institute. The center is dedicated to the first guide of Heartfulness Lalaji
Maharaji. It can accommodate 1 lakh practitioners at a time. To celebrate the 75th anniversary, special
sessions will be addressed by President Ram Nath Kovind on February 2, 2020 and social activist
Anna Hazare on February 8, 2020.
115) By which month, Government of India (GoI) is set to release the report card of 100
selected smart cities?
1) August, 2020
2) June, 2020
3) March, 2020
4) April, 2020
5) July, 2020
Answer – 2) June, 2020
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) is to release the report card of 100 selected smart cities in June, 2020
as the Smart Cities Mission completes its five year. This report will be released in three categories,
namely ease of living index, municipal performance index and climatic index. Ease of Living index:
Under this index 35 percent weightage will be given “to quality of life”, 20 percent to “sustainability”,
20 percent to “economic viability” and 30 percent to “citizen participation”. Municipal Performance
index: Under this index 30 percent weightage will be given for “services”, 20 percent for “finance”, 15
percent for “technology”, 15 percent for “planning”, 20 percent for “governance”. Climatic index:
Under this index cities will be ranked for promoting environment related issues.
116) Name the animal, that will be introduced in India from Namibia?
1) African Leopard
2) leopard
3) Acinonyx kurteni
4) African cheetah
5) Asiatic cheetah
Answer – 4) African cheetah
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Explanation:
On January 28, 2020 the Supreme Court(SC) has allowed the govt. to introduce African Cheetah in a
suitable wildlife habitat in India including Kuno-Palpur (Kuno National Park) in Madhya Pradesh. The
decision was taken after a petition was filed by National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to
introduce the African Cheetah from Namibia as the rare Indian Cheetah that has become almost
extinct in India. A 3-member committee was set up to take a decision on this issue. The committee
comprised of former Director of Wildlife Trust of India(WTI) Shri Ranjit Singh; Director General(DG)
of Wildlife of India Shri Dhananjay Mohan; and Deputy Inspector General(DIG), Wildlife under the
Ministry of Environment and Forests(MoE&F).
117) Name the scheme, that faces fund crunch as 96% funds has been spent?
1) Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)
2) Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM)
3) Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
4) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
5) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
Answer – 5) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme
Explanation:
On January 26, 2020, as per Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
scheme’s financial statement, the govt is on the verge of running out of funds for the MGNREGA
scheme. It has been announced that more than 96% of the allocated money to the fund has been spent
and is still needed to pay the pending dues. Less than Rs. 2500 crore is left to sustain the scheme for
the next two months.
118) Where was the India’s 1st & biggest ‘walk-through’ aviary inaugurated?
1) Byculla Zoo in Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) Indira Gandhi Zoological Park in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
3) Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park, Jharkhand
4) Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling, West Bengal
5) Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Answer – 1) Byculla Zoo in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
On January 26, 2020, Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray inaugurated the country’s first
and biggest ‘walk-through’ aviary in Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo also known as Byculla
Zoo in Mumbai, Maharashtra.The aviary is spread over in 18,234 sq ft, is 44 feet tall and consists of
100 species of Indian and exotic birds.The special enclosures for animals like bears, hyenas, leopards,
fox, barasingha and antelope are completed and Asiatic Lion, tigers will be included soon.
119) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the National Commission for
Homeopathy Bill (NCH) 2019.It will amend which of the following act?
1) Homoeopathy Central Council (HCC) Act, 1971
Answer – 3) Homoeopathy Central Council (HCC) Act, 1973
Explanation:
The CCEA has approved for the official amendments in the National Commission for Homeopathy Bill
(NCH)2019. This bill which is currently pending in the Rajya Sabha, will amend the Homoeopathy
Central Council (HCC) Act, 1973. Amendment features: The amendment will make reforms in the field
of Homoeopathy education and enable transparency and accountability to protect the interest of the
public. Through these amendments, affordable healthcare services will be enhanced.
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120) How much percentage of North Eastern Council’s (NEC’s) allocation will be dispensed for
new projects in deprived areas under the already existing “Schemes of North Eastern Council”?
1) 10%
2) 30%
3) 45%
4) 40%
5) 25%
Answer – 2) 30%
Explanation:
The CCEA has given its approval to allocate 30% North Eastern Council’s (NEC’s) allocation for new
projects under the already existing “Schemes of North Eastern Council”. Focus areas: This 30%
allocation is to focus on the development of deprived areas; deprived/neglected sections of society &
emerging priority sectors in the North eastern States. The remaining allocation will be bifurcated into
2 components with the State component’s share being 60% & the central component’s share being
40%.
121) Productivity-Linked Reward (PLR) Scheme of which of the following labour was extended
beyond 2017-18 by Cabinet recently?
1) Food Public and Distribution Labour
2) Testing and Quality Labour
3) Organic Chemicals & Fertilizers Labour
4) Port Trust & Dock Labour
5) Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Labour
Answer – 4) Port Trust & Dock Labour
Explanation:
The CCEA has given its approval to extend the already existing Productivity Linked Reward (PLR)
Scheme beyond 2017-18. The extension will be made applicable until any changes/ amendments
made in the scheme. Scheme benefits: PLR scheme boosts industrial relationship and the work
atmosphere in the Port Sector, apart from generating productivity.
122) What is the upper limit for abortions of special category women raised from 20 weeks by
cabinet recently?
1) 24 weeks
2) 21 weeks
3) 22 weeks
4) 25 weeks
5) 28 weeks
Answer – 1) 24 weeks
Explanation:
The CCEA has given its approval to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020.
This bill which will be introduced in parliament soon will amend the Medical Termination of
Pregnancy Act, 1971. Opinion on pregnancy termination: Opinion of 1 provider to terminate
pregnancy up to 20 weeks of gestation (period of development inside the womb) will be required. For
20-24 weeks opinion of 2 providers will be required for termination. 24 week gestation limit: Upper
gestation limit from 20 to 24weeks will be defined in the amendments to MTP (Medical Termination
of Pregnancy) rules for special category women. The special category includes survivors of rape,
victims of incest, differently-abled women, Minors etc.
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123) Name the e-commerce firm that has signed an MoU with the Gujarat State Handloom and
Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd (GSHHDC) for the promotion of local handicrafts?
1) Myntra
2) ShopClues
3) Snapdeal
4) Flipkart
5) Amazon
Answer – 4) Flipkart
Explanation:
On January 28,2020, Flipkart Private Limited, an Indian e-commerce company, has entered into an
MoU (memorandum of understanding) with the Gujarat State Handloom and Handicrafts
Development Corporation Ltd (GSHHDC) for the promotion of local handicrafts by bringing on board
thousands of artisans, weavers and craftsmen. The agreement is a part of Flipkart’s “Samarth”
initiative & was signed in the presence of Gujarat chief minister (CM) Vijay Ramniklal Rupani at an
event held in Rajkot, Gujarat.
124) Where did Assam Rifles (military unit) has constructed a war memorial “Veer Samriti” in
rememberance of 357 Army personnel, who died while fighting against insurgency against
north-eastern state?
1) Mizoram
2) Assam
3) Nagaland
4) Meghalaya
5) New Delhi
Answer – 3) Nagaland
Explanation:
On January 30,2020 Assam Rifles (military unit) has constructed a war memorial “Veer Samriti” in
Nagaland, Kohima for 357 Army & Assam Rifles, died while fighting against insurgency against north-
eastern state. The memorial has been built at Mokokchung, Nagaland (one of the cultural &
intellectual center), which was planned & executed by Inspector General Assam Rifles (North), will be
inaugurated soon.
125) Which country is the focal theme country of the 44th edition of International Kolkata Book
Fair 2020 (IKBF) held in Kolkata, West Bengal?
1) Bangladesh
2) China
3) Japan
4) Russia
Answer – 4) Russia
Explanation:
On 28 January 2020 , The 44th edition of International Kolkata Book Fair 2020 (IKBF) has commenced
at Central Park Mela Ground in SaltLake, Kolkata , West Bengal with Russia as a “Focal Theme
Country”.
126) Name the cab service, launched in Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), Delhi to
ensure safety of women?
1) Shakthi the power
2) Shakthi on force
3) Mitra Shakthi
4) Pink-Specially for women
5) Women with Wheels
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Answer – 5) Women with Wheels

Explanation:
‘Women with Wheels’ cab service was started at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), New
Delhi. The service was initiated by ‘Sakha cabs’ for the safety of women. The taxis are operated by
women drivers and the services are provided only to women or men with family.The cab had been
installed with GPS(Global Positioning System) and panic button to help the women drivers & women
passengers.Sakha Consulting wings also provide women cab service in Indore, Jaipur and Kolkata.
127) What is the official Mascot of the 44th edition of International Kolkata Book Fair 2020
(IKBF)?
1) Tyto
2) Kakapo
3) Kagu
4) Mesite
5) Gruiformes
Answer – 1) Tyto
Explanation:
Tyto, a category of bird species consisting of barn owls, grass owls and masked owls was selected as
the official Mascot of the 44th edition of International Kolkata Book Fair 2020 (IKBF) for the 1st time.
128) Which Project of worth Rs. 112.96 crore undertook by Indian Railways for automatic
identification & data collection of rolling stock with focus on improving the safety and
reliability?
1) Radio-frequency identification (RFID) project
2) micro-frequency identification (MFID) project
3) Audio-frequency identification (AFID) project
4) Infra-red frequency identification (IrFID) project
5) Video-frequency identification (VFID) project
Answer - 1) Radio-frequency identification (RFID) project
Explanation:
Indian Railways undertook the Radio-frequency identification (RFID) project which aims for
automatic identification & data collection of rolling stock with focus on improving the safety and
reliability. Two works for the RFID project have been sanctioned by the Railway board
worth Rs.112.96 Crores where coaches and wagons are to be RFID-tagged. It has features of Real
time visibility of railway wagons through the National Rail Network(NRN) with the help of RFID
technology.
129) Dept. of Telecommunications has taken over the process of issuing IMEI number from
Private Body Mobile Standard Alliance of India. IMEI is a __ digit serial number?
1) 12
2) 15
3) 17
4) 13
5) 16
Answer - 2) 15
Explanation:
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), a department of the Ministry of Communications, has
taken over the process of issuing and managing IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity), a
special 15-digit serial number of mobile phones in the country, from private body MSAI (Mobile
Standard Alliance of India). The government decided to develop a new system called “Indian
Counterfeited Device Restriction (ICDR).
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130) Nagoba Jatara, the 2nd biggest tribal festival/Carnival of India celebrated in which Indian
State?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Telangana
5) Nagaland
Answer - 4) Telangana
Explanation:
NagobaJatara is a festival which is prominently celebrated in Keslapur village, Indervelly Mandal,
Adilabad district of Telangana. It is also the 2nd biggest tribal carnival and is celebrated by Mesaram
clan of Gond tribes for nearly a month.
131) Indian Railways has decided to provide Content on Demand(COD) to its passengers to
enjoy uninterrupted free subscription based entertainment service such as movies, shows,
educational programs during their journey in trains and railway stations from _____?
1) 2020
2) 2021
3) 2022
4) 2023
5) 2024
Answer -3) 2022
Explanation:
The Indian Railways has decided to provide ‘Content on Demand Service (CoD)’ on trains and railway
stations from 2022. With COD, passengers will be able to enjoy uninterrupted free subscription based
entertainment service such as movies, shows, educational programs during their journey.
132) Railtel has selected Margo Networks Private Limited as the Digital Entertainment Service
Provider (DESP) to provide content on Demand(COD) to trains and stations. Margo Networks
Private Limited is subsidiary of which Entertainment entity?
1) Sony Pitures Entertainment
2) Star Television Ltd.
3) Zee Entertainment
4) Sahara One media and Entertainment Ltd.
5) Saregama India Ltd.
Answer - 3) Zee Entertainment
Explanation:
RailTel has selected Zee Entertainment’s subsidiary Margo Networks Private Limited as the Digital
Entertainment Service Provider (DESP) to provide COD to trains and stations. CoD will be available in
all premium / express / mail trains as well as suburban trains. In this, content will be made available
in both free / paid forms for a contract period of 10 years, including the first two years of
implementation.
133) Which Indian State’s Chief Minister launched State’s 1st Virtual police Station (in January
2020) following Andhra Pradesh?
1) Telangana
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Haryana
5) Gujarat
Answer: 3) Odisha
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Explanation:
On January 28, 2020, The Chief Minister (CM) of Odisha,Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated the
state’s 1st virtual police station in Bhubaneswar, which will facilitate online registration of FIR (first
information report) in an unknown motor vehicle theft cases.Virtual police station has been
established at the State Crime Record Bureau.
Difficulty Type – Medium
GOVT SCHEMES
1) Under which scheme, the Department of Heavy Industries has sanctioned 2636 EV (Electric
Vehicles) charging stations to clean the mobility in Road Transport Sector?
1) FAME India (Fast Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India) Scheme
2) QAME India (Quick Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India) Scheme
3) RAME India (Rapid Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India) Scheme
4) FAME India (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India) Scheme
5) None of these
Answer – 4) FAME India (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India)
Scheme
Explanation:
On January 3, 2020 the Department of Heavy Industries had sanctioned 2636 EV (Electric Vehicles)
charging stations in 62 cities across 24 State/UTs under FAME India (Faster Adoption and
Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India) scheme phase II to clean the mobility in Road Transport
Sector. It aims to increase the electric vehicle users and also encourage Original Equipment
Manufacturer’s (OEM) to launch new electric models.
2) Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi, released the 3rd installment of Pradhan Mantri
Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana of Rs.2000 for the December2019- March 2020 period?
3) New Delhi, Delhi
4) Tumkuru, Karnataka
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Tumkuru, Karnataka
Explanation:
PM Shri Modi released the 3rd installment of PM Kisan scheme i.e., Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman
Nidhi Yojana of Rs.2000 for the December2019- March 2020 period in Tumkuru, Karnataka.Through
this amount disbursal, nearly 6 crore people will be benefited. The beneficiaries were also handed
over certificates under the scheme from 8 states/Union Territories (UTs). Under the 3rd tranche of
the schemeRs 12000 crore has been deposited. The money has been disbursed to the personal
accounts of the beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
3) Name the scheme launched by Chief Minister (CM) of Andhra Pradesh (AP), Yeduguri
Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy to provide free medical treatment to the poor?
1) YSR Asara
2) YSR Jalayagnam
3) YSR Aarogyasri Bharosa
4) YSR Aarogyasri scheme
5) None of these
Answer – 4) YSR Aarogyasri scheme
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Explanation:
On January 3, 2020,In a bid to provide free medical treatment to the poor, The Chief Minister (CM) of
Andhra Pradesh (AP),Yeduguri Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy has inaugurated “YSR Aarogyasri scheme”
at Eluru in West Godavari district of AP. The scheme will be extended to each district of the state from
the month April 2020.
4) Under which scheme, a total of 171 hospitals de-empanelled & Rs. 4.5 crore penalty was
imposed for committing fraud and indulging in malpractices?
1) Rashtiya Swasthiya Bima Yojana (RSBY)
2) Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme
3) Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS)
4) Universal Health Insurance Scheme (UHIS)
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme
Explanation:
On January 03, 2020 the National Health Authority(NHA) which is the apex body regulating and
implementing Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan
Arogya Yojana (AB- PMJAY) has de-empanelled a total of 171 hospitals and also imposed penalty of Rs
4.5 crore on hospitals for committing fraud and indulging in malpractices under the Ayushman Bharat
health insurance scheme.
5) Which state government launched the “Mukhyamantri karmchari swasthya bima yojana” for
the welfare of all 12.55 lakh employees of the state?
1) Madhya Pradesh (MP)
2) Maharashtra
3) West Bengal
4) Assam
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Madhya Pradesh (MP)
Explanation:
On January 5, 2020, Madhya Pradesh (MP) state Cabinet led by its Chief Minister (CM), Kamal Nath has
approved the Mukhya Mantri Karmchari Swasthya Bima Yojana (Chief Minister Employees Health
Insurance Scheme) implementation from April 1, 2020, for the welfare of all 12.55 lakh employees of
the state. Benefits of the scheme: Under this, Rs 5 lakh for general illness and 10 lakh for critical illness
& Cashless treatment facility up to Rs 10,000 per annum in OPD (Outpatient Department) will be
provided / free medicines will be distributed.
6) Name the scheme, under which nearly eight crore farmer families have benefited by
receiving Rs.6000 per year?
1) Prime Minister Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
2) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) scheme
3) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
4) Prime Minister Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna (PMJJBY)
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) scheme
Explanation:
On January 8,2020 Nearly eight crore farmer families have benefited under PM Kisan (Pradhan
Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) scheme. The scheme was launched on 24 February 2019 by Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry
reported more than 48 thousand 937 crore rupees has been released under the scheme till
date. Under this scheme an income of Rs.6000 per year in three equal installments of Rs.2000 is
provided to small and regional farmers.
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7) Name the 1st of its kind scheme launched by Andhra Pradesh (AP) Chief Minister(CM)
Yeduguri Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy that provides Rs.15,000 to indigent mothers to educate
their children?
1) YSR Asara
2) Paydalandariki Illu
3) Jagananna Amma Vodi
4) YSR Rythu Bharosa
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Jagananna Amma Vodi
Explanation:
On January 9,2020 Andhra Pradesh (AP) Chief Minister(CM) Yeduguri Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy
launched his government’s flagship programme ‘Jagananna Amma Vodi’ scheme in Chittoor, AP. The
scheme is to support lakhs of poor and needy mothers to educate their children. Rs.6318 crore has
been released for the benefit of around 43 lakh mothers, under the scheme to educate their 82 lakh
children around 70 kms in the state this year. An annual financial assistance to the tune of Rs.15,000
credited into the accounts of indigent mothers to educate their children.The Amma Vodi scheme is a
first of its kind in the country to bring about historical changes in the education system of the state of
Andhra Pradesh.
8) Which state has launched the “Wage Subsidy Scheme”, that will provide Wage subsidy for
new ventures getting registered on April 1, 2020 for the first 5 years?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) None of these
Explanation:
Wage subsidy scheme was unveiled by Chief Minister of Kerala Shri Pinarayi Vijayan during the Global
Investors Meet – ASCEND 2020.As per the scheme Wage subsidy will be provided for the first 5 years
for new ventures getting registered on April 1, 2020. The benefit will only be available to those units
that provides ESI (Employee State Insurance) and PF (Provident Fund) benefits to workers. This
would benefit 37 lakh people.
9) Name the scheme launched by Union Minister for Women and Child Development and
Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani for Women entrepreneurship in Goa?
1) National Creche Scheme
2) Yashaswini scheme
3) SWADHAR Greh Scheme
4) Mahila Shakti Kendra scheme
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Yashaswini scheme
Explanation:
On January 11, 2020 Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Textiles, Smriti Zubin
Irani launched Yashaswini scheme for Women entrepreneurship at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
stadium in Taleigao town near Panaji district of Goa. Swasthya Sakhi Project and breast cancer
screening initiative were also inaugurated on the occasion.
10) What is the maximum limit of Interest free loans provided by state government of Goa
through, “Yashaswini scheme” for a tenure of 5 years?
1) Rs. 2 lakhs
2) Rs. 15 lakhs
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3) Rs. 10 lakhs
4) Rs. 5 lakhs
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Rs. 5 lakhs
Explanation:
On January 11, 2020 Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Textiles, Smriti Zubin
Irani launched Yashaswini scheme for Women entrepreneurship at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
stadium in Taleigao town near Panaji district of Goa. Swasthya Sakhi Project and breast cancer
screening initiative were also inaugurated on the occasion. Under this scheme, interest free loans up
to Rs. 5 lakhs with a tenure of 5 years will be given to women self-help groups by the state
government of Goa.
11) Name the scheme launched by Dharmendra Pradhan under Steel Authority of India
Limited (SAIL) to promote & facilitate Voluntary Philanthropist Activities (VPA) by the
employees through “SAIL SERVICE” portal?
1) SAIL Employee Random Voluntarism and Initiatives for Community Engagement (SAIL SERVICE)
2) SAIL Employee Rendering Voluntary and Initiatives for Community Engagement (SAIL SERVICE)
3) SAIL Employee Rendering Voluntarism and Initiatives for Communal Entity (SAIL SERVICE)
4) SAIL Employee Rendering Voluntarism and Initiatives for Community Engagement (SAIL SERVICE)
5) SAIL Employee Random Voluntary and Initiatives for Community Engagement (SAIL SERVICE)
Answer – 4) SAIL Employee Rendering Voluntarism and Initiatives for Community Engagement
(SAIL SERVICE)
Explanation:
On January 21,2020 Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel Shri Dharmendra
Pradhan launched a scheme under Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), “SAIL Employee Rendering
Voluntarism and Initiatives for Community Engagement (SAIL SERVICE)” to promote and facilitate
Voluntary Philanthropist Activities (VPA) by the employees. The Minister also launched a dedicated
interactive “SAIL SERVICE” portal for the implementation of this Scheme. This portal acts as a
platform for enabling faster interaction and communication amongst the various stakeholders.
12) Which state government has launched ‘Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana’
that will provide Rs 5 lakh to the farmers’ family in case of farmer’s death while working in the
state's fields?
1) Maharashtra
4) West Bengal (WB)
5) Assam
Explanation:
On January 21, 2020 Uttar Pradesh (UP) government has implemented ‘Mukhyamantri Krishak
Durghatna Kalyan Yojana’ for the farmers in the state. The assistance of Rs 5 lakh will be provided to
the farmers’ family in case of farmer’s death or disabled due to the accident. The age limit of the
scheme is between 18 to 70 years. This scheme is fully funded by the government of UP.With in
45days, the beneficiaries will receive the amount under this scheme.UP government will launch a web
portal for this scheme for its easy access.
13) Under Pradhan MandriAwasYojana – Grameen (PMAU-G) the Central government aims to
achieve housing for all by _________?
1) 31 March,2020
2) 15 August, 2020
3) 2 October, 2022
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4) 31 March, 2022
5) 26 January, 2021
Answer - 4) 31 March, 2022
Explanation:
PMAU-G is an initiative by the Government of India in which affordable housing will be provided to
the urban poor with a target of building 20 million affordable houses by 31 March 2022 which is also
75th year of Independence.
14) Chief Minister of which Indian State has announced Direct Consent to Operate (CTO)
scheme for green Industries in the state at 125year celebration of CII (Confederation of the
Indian Industry)?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Karnataka
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Answer: 4) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu (TN) Chief Minister (CM) Shri Edappadi K Palaniswami, announced a new
scheme, ‘Direct Consent to operate (CTO) scheme for green industries’ to get faster clearances from
government for green category industries. The scheme was announced at the 125th year celebrations
of the Confederation of the Indian Industry (CII) held in Chennai, TN.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
1) Name the 1st nation in the world, that ban ‘reef-toxic’ sun cream to save corals and sea life?
1) Nauru
2) Marshall Islands
3) Kiribati
4) Palau
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Palau
Explanation:
Palau has become the first nation to ban sun cream which damages the coral reefs, sea life and are
toxic to juvenile wildlife species. It is the Pacific Island country in the Western Pacific Ocean near
Philippines.The sun cream consists of oxybenzone and octinoxate absorbs UV (UltraViolet) rays which
causes water more acidic, makes corals susceptible to bleaching and agitating fish stocks. Following
Palau, Hawaii bans sun cream comes into effect from 2021.
2) Which organization has reported that more than 1,70,000 grave violations against children
in conflict were verified for the last 10 years?
1) World Bank
2) United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
3) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
4) United Nation
5) None of these
Answer – 2) United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
Explanation:
On December 29, 2019 the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) also
known as the United Nations Children’s Fund announced that more than 1,70,000 grave violations
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against children in conflict were verified which is the equivalent of more than 45 violations a day for
the last 10 years.
3) Name the most powerful military commander of Iran, who was killed by the American
airstrike at Baghdad International Airport in Iraq?
1) Qassem Soleimani
2) Hassan Nasrallah
3) Mohammad Javad Zarif
4) Abu Azrael
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Qassem Soleimani
Explanation:
On January 03, 2020 Iran’s most powerful military commander, General Qassem Soleimani, who was
the head (since 1998) of the Quds Force, a unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
was killed in an American drone airstrike at Baghdad International Airport in Iraq. The airstrike was
conducted by the order of United States(US) President Donald Trump.Soleimani was seen as the 2nd
most powerful person in Iran after Iran’s supreme leader Sayyid Ali Hosseini Khamenei. Reason for
airstrike: The drone strike came days after US (United States) embassy in Baghdad was attacked by
protestors. Previously in April 2019, the US also designated Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and its Quds
Force as foreign terrorist organisations.
4) Which country has complained to World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) against India for
increasing customs duties of its 28 goods in July 2019?
1) China
2) United States
3) Pakistan
4) Sri Lanka
5) Noneof these
Answer – 2) United States
Explanation:
On January 10, 2020 the dispute settlement body of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) has set up
a panel to examine complaints of United States(US) against India for hiking customs duties of 28
American goods in July 2019. US alleged New Delhi’s move of increasing the custom duties and alleged
that the decision was inconsistent with 2 global trade norms of GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs
and Trade) 1994 agreement. Dispute panel formation: In case of dispute a consultation will be
requested to the WTO. After 60 days, if the consultations fail to resolve the dispute then a panel will be
requested to be formed.
5) India supported the Hormuz Peace initiative 2020, it is associated with which country?
1) United States
2) Iraq
3) Iran
4) Bangladesh
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Iran
Explanation:
India participated in the Tehran Dialogue Forum, the 23rd Persian Gulf International Conference held
in Tehran, Iran from January 06- 07, 2020. During the forum, India supported the Hormuz Peace
initiative 2020. The initiative was done so as to seek stability in one of the world’s busiest and
strategically located shipping lanes i.e, Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Oman,
India, China and Afghanistan were the key participants.
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6) Which organization has released the “Global challenges for 2020”, that identified 13 health
challenges in this decade?
1) World Health Organisation (WHO)
2) United Nations (UN)
3) World Trade Organization (WTO)
4) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) World Health Organisation (WHO)
Explanation:
On January 14, 2020 the World Health Organisation(WHO) released the Global challenges for 2020. 13
health challenges in this decade were also identified. Top global challenges: Antimicrobial resistance
(AMR), climate crisis, eventuality of an influenza epidemic and spread of infectious diseases such as
malaria, HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) and tuberculosis (TB) were listed as the top global
health challenges for 2020. It is also the second straight year that these challenges have topped the
WHO list.
7) Name the country, that assumes the chairmanship of Group of 77 (G77) for the year 2020
from the State of Palestine recently?
1) Guyana
2) Bolivia
3) Thailand
4) South Africa
5) Egypt
Answer – 1) Guyana
Explanation:
Guyana takes over chairmanship of the Group of 77 (G77) for the year 2020. It assumes the
chairmanship of the Group from the State of Palestine. The United Nations (UN) celebrates its 75th
anniversary in 2020. The G77 is the largest intergovernmental organization of developing countries in
the UN. It was designed to promote its members’ collective economic interests and create an
enhanced joint negotiating capacity in the UN.
8) What is the target year set by United Nations (UN) to Net Zero Carbon Emissions?
1) 2060
2) 2050
3) 2040
4) 2030
5) 2025
Answer – 2) 2050
Explanation:
UN emissions has set 2050 as the target year to achieve net zero Carbon Emissions.
9) As per University Maritime Advisory Services (UMAS) experts study, how much total outlay
has to be spend on new fuel technology to decarbonise the international shipping to meet
United Nation (UN) emissions targets by 205?
1) $.5 trillion (£0.4 trillion)
2) $1.5 trillion (£1.2 trillion)
3) $1 trillion (£0.8 trillion)
Answer – 3) $1 trillion (£0.8 trillion)
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Explanation:
On January 20, 2020, According to a new study by experts from University Maritime Advisory Services
(UMAS), London, England, which includes University College London’s (UCL) Energy Institute & the
Energy Transitions Commission, the shipping industry must spend a scale of investment of at least $1
trillion (£0.8 trillion) on new fuel technology to decarbonise the international shipping if it is to meet
UN emissions targets by 2050.
10) Name the project that was launched by World Economic Forum(WEF) and its partners to
support efforts to grow, restore and conserve 1 trillion trees globally?
1) 1t.com
2) 1tt.com
3) 1ttglobally.org
4) 1tt.org
5) 1t.org
Answer – 5) 1t.org
Explanation:
On January 21, 2020 the World Economic Forum(WEF) and its partners have launched 1t.org which is
a multistakeholder effort to support efforts to grow, restore and conserve 1 trillion trees around the
world inorder to restore the biodiversity and help combat climate change. 1t.org’s aims and efforts to
be taken: Project aim: 1t.org project aims to unite all the countries’ govts, non-govt. organisations,
businesses & individuals in to restore nature in a mass scale. The initiative is set up with initial
support of Salesforce (CRM) Chairman Marc and his wife Lynne Benioff who are also American
internet entrepreneurs.
11) Which country minted the world’s smallest gold coin of 2.96 millimeter (0.12 inches), that
features a face of scientist Albert Einstein sticking out his tongue?
2) France
3) Switzerland
5) Russia
Answer – 3) Switzerland
Explanation:
On January 23,2020 Switzerland state-owned Swissmint has minted World’s smallest gold coin of 2.96
millimeter (0.12 inches). The coin features a face of scientist Albert Einstein sticking out his tongue. It
weighs 0.063 grams (1/500 th of an ounce) and has a nominal value of 1/4 Swiss francs (USD United
States Dollar- 0.26).Its weight is comparable to that of 2 grains of rice.Swissmint has minted 999 coins
which will be sold for 199 francs with a special magnifying glass to see Einstein’s face.
12) Name the country that has received the approval to exit from European Union (EU)
recently?
1) United Kingdom (Britain)
2) Belgium
3) Czech Republic
4) Bulgaria
5) Romania
Answer – 1) United Kingdom (Britain)
Explanation:
On January 24, 2020 ,The presidents of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen & the European
Council Charles Michel, have signed the Brexit deal agreed in the month of October 2019 . It will be
placed before the European Parliament on 29 January,2020 for approval. Then the Diplomats from
European Union (EU) member states will give written approval to the agreement on 30
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January,2020.This will ensure Britain’s separation from the European Union in the prescribed manner
from midnight on 31 January,2020.
13) How many countries will be there in European Union (EU) after United Kingdom (Britain)
exits?
1) 23
2) 24
3) 25
4) 26
5) 27
Answer – 5) 27
Explanation:
On January 24, 2020,The presidents of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen & the European
Council Charles Michel, have signed the Brexit deal agreed in the month of October 2019 . This will
bring to an end 47 years as a member of the pan-European partnership. After Brexit, the 28 member
states will come down to 27, but the withdrawal deal provides for an 11-month transition period for
Britain until the end of 2020.
14) Which country has launched the South Asia’s 1st and world’s 119th e-passport recently?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Bangladesh
3) Nepal
4) India
5) Myanmar
Answer – 2) Bangladesh
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020 Prime Minister (PM) of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina Wazed have launched e-
passport in Dhaka, Bangladesh as Mujib Century year gift to the country. Bangladesh is the first
country in South Asia and 119th country in the world to have e-passport facility. Malaysia is the first
country in the world to launch this facility in 1998.
15) FATF was in news recently, what does ‘A’ stands for?
1) A - Auction
2) A - Arbitrage
3) A - Assets
4) A - Action
5) A - Association
Answer – 4) A - Action
Explanation:
A stands for Action.The full form of FATF is Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
16) Where was the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Asia Pacific Joint Group meeting held?
1) Paris, France
2) New Delhi, India
3) Washington D.C., United States (US)
4) Tokyo, Japan
5) Beijing, China
Answer – 5) Beijing, China
Explanation:
On January 23, 2020 the Asia Pacific Joint Group, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) international
cooperation review group meeting was held in Beijing, China. According to China, the chairman
country of FATF Pakistan has 75 percent chances of exiting ‘Grey List’. In 2018 June,Pakistan was
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placed on the ‘Grey List’ by the FATF and it may exist from ‘Grey List’ in next FATF meeting which is
to be held on February 16,2020 in Paris, France.
17) Name the virus, whose global risk degree was increased from moderate to high by World
Health Organization (WHO) recently?
1) Marburgvirus
2) Hantavirus
3) Lassavirus
4) Coronavirus
5) Ebolavirus
Answer – 4) Coronavirus
Explanation:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the global risk of Noval Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
that cause serious illnesses ranging from the common cold to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
(MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV) from moderate to high.
18) Which nation has moved a resolution against India over Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)
and the clampdown on Jammu and Kashmir?
1) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
2) European Union (EU)
3) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
4) United Nation (UN)
5) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
Answer – 2) European Union (EU)
Explanation:
On January 27, 2020 the European Union (EU) parliament has decided to make a debate and conduct
vote on the resolution against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA) 2019, and on the
annexation of occupied Kashmir by India after abrogating Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. The
decision taken after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s global campaign against CAA and the
Kashmir issue, cited that the annexation of Kashmir was in clear violation of the United Nations
Security Council (UNSC) resolutions.
19) What was the theme of the 13th edition of International Children’s Film Festival that was
inaugurated in Dhaka, Bangladesh?
1) Theme – ‘Till we meet again’
2) Theme – ‘Film-The World’
3) Theme – ‘Better Film, Better Audience and Better Society’
4) Theme – ‘Under The World’
5) Theme – ‘Film that change the worls’
Answer – 4) Theme – ‘Under The World’
Explanation:
On January 24, 2020 the 13th edition of International Children’s Film Festival was inaugurated in
Dhaka, Bangladesh. The theme of International Children’s Film Festival 2020 is ‘Under The World’.
The week long festival will be concluded on January 31, 2020.It is organized by the Children’s Film
Society, Bangladesh. It is the biggest film festival of Southeast Asian country and only international
festival celebrated since 2008.It will feature 173 films from 39 countries including Bangladesh, India,
France, Korea, Spain and other countries. German film ‘Rocca Changes the World’ directed by Katja
Benrath will be screened during the inauguration.
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20) Which country has launched a £4 Mn (about Rs 37 crore) ‘Innovation Challenge Fund’ in
India at an event in Pune, Maharashtra?
1) Bangladesh
3) Russia
4) China
5) Japan
Answer – 2) United Kingdom (UK)
Explanation:
On January 28, 2020, The government of UK (United Kingdom) has launched a £4 Mn (about Rs 37
crore) ‘Innovation Challenge Fund’ in India at an event in Pune, Maharashtra. The fund is focused on 2
main tech platforms including artificial intelligence (AI) and big data in Karnataka and future mobility
in Maharashtra.The fund, which is one of several new initiatives of the UK-India Tech Partnership, is
aimed to boost industry and academia to collaborate & develop tech solutions to social, economic and
environmental challenges in India.
21) As per 9th edition of Tomton traffic Index 2019, Provided by Tomton a Dutch Multinational
developer company which Indian state tops the list of most congested city of the world?
1) Bengaluru
2) Mumbai
3) Pune
4) Delhi
5) Kolkata
Answer - 1) Bengaluru
Explanation:
Tomtom, A Dutch multinational developer company has released its 9th edition of Tomtom Traffic
Index 2019. As per the index, Bengaluru (Karnataka) emerged as the worst traffic congested cities in
the world with 103% congestion. Along with Bengaluru, 3 other Indian Cities placed in top 10 are
Mumbai (4), Pune (5), Delhi (8). Abu Dhabi is the least congested city with 10% congestion recorded.
22) World Health Organization(WHO) has declared Global health emergency on which virus in
January 2020?
1) Ebola Virus
2) Novel Corona Virus
3) Nipah Virus
4) Rubella Virus
5) Polio Virus
Answer - 2) Novel Corona Virus
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared novel Coronavirus(nCoV) as a global health
emergency. This announcement was made as the outbreak which was more prominent in Hubei
Province, Wuhan, China has now continued to spread to other countries too.
VISITS
1) How many high-tech Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) labs with
scientists under age 35 years was inaugurated recently?
1) 5
2) 4
3) 3
4) 2
5) None of these
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Answer – 1) 5
Explanation:
PM Modi inaugurated 5 new scientific DRDO (Defence Research Development Organisation)
laboratories in Bengaluru. In this laboratory only scientists under the age of 35 years will be deployed.
These scientists will develop cutting-edge and futuristic technologies for military weaponry. DRDO lab
locations:The DRDO Young Scientist Laboratories (DYSLs) have come up in Bengaluru (Karnataka),
Mumbai (Maharashtra), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Kolkata (West Bengal) and Hyderabad (Telangana).
Si.No DRDO labs location State Lab domain
1 DRDO Bengaluru Karnataka Artificial Intelligence
(AI)
2 IIT-Bombay Maharashtra Quantum Technology
3 IIT-Madras Tamil Nadu Cognitive Technology
4 Jadavpur West Bengal Asymmetric
University, Kolkata Technology
5 IIT Hyderabad Telangana Smart materials
2) Where was the 107th International Science Congress for the year 2020 with the theme
“Science and Technology: Rural Development” inaugurated?
1) Kochi, Kerala
3) Guwahati, Assam
5) None of these
Explanation:
Prime Minister was inaugurating the 107th Indian Science Congress (ISC) at the University of
Agricultural Sciences (UAS) in Bengaluru. The theme of ISC for the year 2020 was “Science and
Technology: Rural Development”. Events to be held: The 5 day ISC event will have 15,000 participants.
For the 1st time Farmers science congress will be held. Apart from that Children’s science congress,
women science congress, former vice chancellors’ science congress, science communicators Meet –
2020, mega science exhibition- pride of India- ISC Expo will also be held.
3) I-STEM website was launched recently, Expand I–STEM?

1) Innovation in Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map
2) Invention in Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map
3) Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map
4) International Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map
Explanation:
Prime Minister also launched the Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map (I-STEM)
Portal during ISC. The portal is designed to be the gateway for researchers to locate specific type of
facility they need for their Research and development (R&D) work in India.
4) What is the new name of the Kolkata Port, that was renamed during the sesquicentenary
(150th year) celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi?
1) Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras Port
2) Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port
3) Atal Bihari Vajpayee Port
4) Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel Port
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port
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Explanation:
The Prime Minister(PM) of India shri Narendra Modi paid a two-day official visit to Kolkata, West
Bengal from January 11-12, 2020. Shri Modi renamed Kolkata Port as Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port
on the occasion of sesquicentenary (150th year) celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT).
5) What is the total outlay of the project, that was launched during the sesquicentenary (150th
year) celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
1) Rs.600 crores
2) Rs.500 crores
3) Rs.400 crores
4) Rs.1000 crores
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rs.600 crores
Explanation:
The Prime Minister(PM) of India shri Narendra Modi paid a two-day official visit to Kolkata, West
Bengal from January 11-12, 2020. During the occasion projects worth Rs.600 crores were launched.
Some of the projects include upgradation of ship repair facility at Netaji Subhash Dry Dock (Kolkata)
and upgradation of railway infrastructure of Kolkata dock system of the Kolkata Port. This is done in
order to enhance smooth movement and river front development scheme.
6) Victoria Memorial Hall is seen in news recently, it is located in which city?

3) New Delhi, Delhi
5) None of these
Explanation:
4 refurbished heritage buildings in Kolkata, West Bengal were dedicated to the nation by PM Modi.
these 4 buildings were Old Currency Building. The Belvedere House. The Metcalfe House and The
Victoria Memorial Hall.
7) Name the India’s 1st Cyber Crime Prevention Unit inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah
to help cyber crime victims?
1) ‘ASHVAST’ (Assistance Service Helpline for Victims at Shortest Time)
2) ‘AHVAST’ (Assured Help for Victims at Shortest Time)
3) ‘AASHVAST’ (Assured Assistance Service Helpline for Victims at Shortest Time)
4) ‘ASVAST’ (Assured Service for Victims at Shortest Time)
5) None of these
Answer – 3) ‘AASHVAST’ (Assured Assistance Service Helpline for Victims at Shortest Time)
Explanation:
Home Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated India’s 1st Cyber Crime Prevention Unit called ‘AASHVAST’
(Assured Assistance Service Helpline for Victims at Shortest Time) which is a helpline for cyber crime
victims.
8) Name the Project launched with the aim to improve the Law and Order Management,
Proactive traffic management and control, Crime detection through video analytics and Post
incident Investigation and video forensics?
1) VISHWAS (Video Integration and State Wide Advanced Security)
2) VIWAS (Video Integration and Wide Advanced Security)
3) VIAS (Vide Integration and Advanced Security)
4) VISHWAAS (Video Integration and State Wide Assured Advanced Security)
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5) None of these
Answer – 1) VISHWAS (Video Integration and State Wide Advanced Security)
Explanation:
Union Home Minister (HM) Amit Shah has paid a 2- day visit to Gujarat from January 11-12, 2020. He
arrived at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and then
addressed the convocation function of Gujarat Technological University (GTU) & also attended
Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar to digitally launch India’s 1st cyber AASHVAST (Assured Assistance
Service Helpline for Victims at Shortest Time ) & project VISHWAS (Video Integration and State Wide
Advanced Security). He also launched Netrang project that aims to Command and Control Room in 33
districts of the state, online portal to pay E Challan “https://echallanpayment.gujarat.gov.in/ ”. A
major e-governance initiative Project VISHWAS (Video Integration and State Wide Advanced Security)
was also launched with the aim to improve the Law and Order Management, Proactive traffic
management and control, Crime detection through video analytics and Post incident Investigation and
video forensics.
9) Prime Minister(PM) of India Shri Narendra Modi unveils a statue at Old

Currency Building.Old Currency Building is located in which city?
3) New Delhi, Delhi
5) None of these
Explanation:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled a statue at the old currency building in
KolkataInaugurated the Kaushal Vikas Kendra (skill development training centre) and Pritilata
Chhatri Avas (student behavior centre) for 200 tribal girl students from Sundarbans, West
Bengal.Tribute to Swami Vivekananda at Belur Math: The prime minister paid tribute to Indian monk,
Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary at Belur Math (Howrah district of West Bengal) which is
the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission. Modi is the 1st prime minister to stay overnight at the
Belur Math.
10) Name the National Security Advisor (NSA) of India, who visited colombo, Sri Lanka
recently?
1) J. N. Dixit
2) M. K. Narayanan
3) Ajit Doval
4) Shivshankar Menon
5) Shyam Saran
Answer – 3) Ajit Doval
Explanation:
On January 18, 2020 the National Security Advisor (NSA) of India Shri Ajit Doval paid a day long visit
to Colombo in the Island nation of Sri Lanka (SL). On his visit, Shri Doval met the president of SL shri
Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapaksa and held talks on various bilateral issues.
11) How much million will be provided by India to Sri Lanka for purchasing equipment for its
security forces during National Security Advisor (NSA) of India, Ajit Doval visit to Sri Lanka?
1) $20 million
2) $40 million
3) $30 million
4) $50 million
5) $60 million
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Answer – 4) $50 million

Explanation:
India pledged to provide $50 million security assistance to Sri Lanka for purchasing equipment for its
security forces. This assistance will help SL to further strengthen its national security, intelligence
sharing, maritime security etc which were the key areas discussed by both Doval and the SL president.
Assistance to Srilanka by India comes days after Russia announced to Assist SL. Moreover, SL saw
series of high ranking foreign officials visit in the country from the United States(US), Japan and China.
12) Where did Minister of External Affairs (MEA) Shri Subrahmanyam Jaishankar inaugurated
the first convention centre in Africa, “Mahatma Gandhi convention centre”(MGICC)?
1) Rwanda
2) Mali
3) Niger
4) Benin
5) Republic of Chad
Answer – 3) Niger
Explanation:
On January 21,2020 India’s Minister of External Affairs (MEA) Shri Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and
Nigerian President Mahamadou Issoufau inaugurated the first convention centre in Africa namely
“Mahatma Gandhi convention centre”(MGICC) established at the state of Niger in Western Africa by
India to honour the memory of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.This is the 1st centre
established in Africa by India under grant assistance.
13) Name the 1st foreign Minister of India, who visited the West-African country during his visit
to Niger (West Africa) and Tunisia (North Africa)?
1) Pranab Mukherjee
2) Salman Khurshid
3) Manmohan Singh
4) Sushma Swaraj
5) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Answer – 5) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Explanation:
Mr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar was the first Indian-foreign Minister to visit the West-African country
during his national trip visit to Niger (West Africa) and Tunisia (North Africa).
14) Name the Indian delegate, who visited Niger & Tunisia recently?
2) Rajnath Singh
3) Nirmala Sitharaman
4) Amit Shah
5) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister(EAM) of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has paid a visit to two nations
Niger & Tunisia.This is his 1st visit to the African continent after becoming Foreign Minister.
15) Which country has associated with India to set up the centre for innovation in Information
and communication technologies (ICT)?
1) Iran
2) Syria
3) Tunisia
4) Niger
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5) Libya
Answer – 3) Tunisia
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tunisia,
a North African country for the setting up of a ‘India- Tunisia centre for innovation in information and
communication technologies (ICT)’ in Tunisia. It was signed by of India to Tunisia, Mr. Puneet R.
Kundal & Mr. Mohamed Ali Nerjri, Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Smart Tunisian Technoprks in the
presence of Jaishankar & acting Tunisian Foreign Minister Sabri Bachtobji.
16) Name the president of the Brazil, who visited India recently & also attended the
71st Republic day of India as the chief guest?
1) Fernando Henrique Cardoso
2) Michel Temer
3) Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
4) Dilma Rousseff
5) Jair Messias Bolsonaro
Answer – 5) Jair Messias Bolsonaro
Explanation:
The president of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Jair Messias Bolsonaro paid a 4-day official visit to
India from January 24-27, 2020. This is also the 3rd time a Brazilian president attended as chief guest
of the republic day. The last time a brazilian president attended the ceremony was Luiz Inacio Lula da
Silva (former Brazilian president) in 2004.
17) Name the Minister of Foreign & European Affairs of Luxembourg?

1) Jeannot Krecké
2) H.E. Mr. Jean Asselborn
3) Paul Helminger
4) Josy Barthel
5) Joseph Bech
Answer – 2) H.E. Mr. Jean Asselborn
Explanation:
The Minister of Foreign & European Affairs of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg H.E. Mr. Jean
Asselborn was on 2 day visit to India on January 27- 28, 2020.During his visit he met the External
Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at Hyderabad House in New
Delhi.Asselborn visited India for the 5th time & in current visit he visited Rajghat in Delhi to pay
respects to Mahatma Gandhi. As part of the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Luxembourg had
also issued a special postage stamp.
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1) Name the app launched by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Shri Shaktikanta Das that
would help visually impaired people to identify denomination of currency notes?
1) “VANIA” (Visually Aided Note Identifier Application)
2) “MVANI” (Mobile app for Visually Aided Note Identifier)
3) “VANI” (Visually Aided Note Identifier)
4) “MANI” (Mobile Aided Note Identifier)
5) None of these
Answer – 4) “MANI” (Mobile Aided Note Identifier)
Explanation:
On January 1, 2020 the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Shri Shaktikanta Das
launched a mobile app named “MANI” (Mobile Aided Note Identifier) that would help visually
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impaired people to identify denomination of currency notes correctly. The currency notes will be
scanned using a mobile phone’s camera. The most interesting feature of the app is that it can also be
used offline after installation. The audio output is available in both Hindi and English languages.
2) What is the interest rate of “Sukanya Samriddhi Account” for the fourth quarter of the
financial year(FY) 2019-20 starting from January 1, 2020- March 31, 2020?
1) 8.1%
2) 8.4%
3) 7.5%
4) 7.2%
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 8.4%
Explanation:
The interest rate of Sukanya Samriddhi Account is 8.4%.
Small Savings Scheme Annual Interest Rate
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.9%
National Savings Certificate 7.9%
(NSC)
Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) 7.6% (113 months
maturity)
Sukanya Samriddhi Account 8.4%
5-year Senior Citizens 8.6%
Savings Scheme
Savings Deposit 4.0%
Term Deposits (1-5 year 6.9 %-7.7 %
maturity)
5-year Recurring Deposit 7.2%
3) CAD was in news recently, what does ‘D’ stands for __________?
1) D- Deposit
2) D- Deflation
3) D- Deficit
4) D- Default
5) None of these
Answer – 3) D -Deficit
Explanation:
D stands for Deficit in CAD.The full form of CAD is Current Account Deficit (CAD).
4) What is the Current Account Deficit (CAD) of India for July-September 2019 according to
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s report “Developments in India’s Balance of Payments during the
Second Quarter (July-September) of 2019-20”?
1) 0.9 %
2) 1.9 %
3) 2.2 %
4) 2.5 %
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 0.9 %
Explanation:
On December 31, 2019, According to the report “Developments in India’s Balance of Payments during
the Second Quarter (July-September) of 2019-20” released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s
current account deficit (CAD) decreased to 0.9 % of gross domestic product (GDP) or $6.3 billion in
July-September 2019 quarter due to the economic slowdown that helped the country improve its
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export and import balance sheet. It was 2.9 % of GDP or $19 billion in the corresponding quarter of
2018-19.
5) Name the bank that has signed a co-lending partnership agreement with JM Financial Home
Loans Limited (JMFHL), to provide retail loans to home buyers?
1) Indian Bank
2) Canara Bank
3) Bank of Baroda (BoB)
4) State Bank of India (SBI)
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Bank of Baroda (BoB)
Explanation:
On January 2, 2020, Bank of Baroda (BoB), an Indian Multinational, public sector Bank has signed a co-
lending partnership agreement with JM Financial Home Loans Limited (JMFHL), the housing finance
arm of JM Financial Group, to provide retail loans to home buyers. This tie up will boost the credit
delivery to customers & also promote home buying field in India.
6) To which country, Export-Import (Exim) Bank has given a $75 million (over Rs 500 crore)
line of credit (LoC, a soft loan / loan with low interest rate) for financing 75 MW (megawatt)
Photovoltaic Solar Parks?
1) Guatemala
2) Cuba
3) Canada
4) Mexico
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Cuba
Explanation:
On January 3, 2020, Export-Import (Exim)Bank, the premier export finance institution of India has
given a $75 million (over Rs 500 crore) line of credit (LoC, a soft loan / loan with low interest rate) to
Cuba for financing 75 MW (megawatt) Photovoltaic Solar Parks.The Agreement in this regard between
Exim Bank & Banco Exterior De Cuba, a nominated agency of the Government of Cuba, signed on July
16,2019 & is effective from December 12,2019.
7) Name the firm, that has partnered with PNB MetLife India Insurance Company to provide life
insurance to its customers?
1) TransUnion CIBIL
2) Banking Codes and Standards Board of India
3) Indian Banks' Association
4) RevFin Services Private Limited
5) None of these
Answer - 4) RevFin Services Private Limited
Explanation:
On January 03, 2020, India’s leading Digital lending startup, RevFin Services Private Limited has
joined hands with PNB MetLife India Insurance Company to offer protection to the RevFin’s customers
by bundling life insurance cover on their loans. This insurance covers loans up to ₹3 lakh for a period
of 3 years.In addition to this, RevFin customers who have taken a loan to buy an electric three-
wheeler vehicle, can take benefit of this partnership, and cover their remaining loan amount during
the loan period.
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8) Which Payment Bank has signed an MoU with CSC e-Governance services India ltd for selling
FASTags?
1) India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
2) Airtel Payments Bank (APB)
3) Paytm Payments Bank ltd (PPBL)
4) Aditya Birla Payments Bank (ABPB)
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Paytm Payments Bank ltd (PPBL)
Explanation:
On January 04, 2020, CSC e-Governance services India ltd has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Paytm Payments Bank ltd (PPBL) for selling FASTags. Through this MoU,
FASTags will be sold through the last mile network of 3.6 lakh CSCs (Common Service Centres). This
will help in enhancing govt’s vision of cashless and smoot transit at toll plazas in the country. CSC will
integrate its platform with PPBL to carry out the transactions. Village level entrepreneurs will be
trained on conducting online sales which are cashless and paperless.
9) Which bank has signed a MoU with Women Entrepreneurs Welfare Association (WEWA) of
Tamil Nadu(TN) to provide training and credit linkage to its women entrepreneurs to establish
business?
1) Canara Bank
2) Indian bank
4) Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Indian bank
Explanation:
On January 03, 2020 the Indian bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Women
Entrepreneurs Welfare Association (WEWA) of Tamil Nadu(TN) to provide training and credit linkage
to its women entrepreneurs to establish business. The Indian bank will provide loans to the WEWA
members at discounted rates. Training will be given to the WEWA members in the INDSETIs (Indian
Bank Self Employment Training Institutes). WEWA target: The WEWA currently aims to add 1,000
members by 2023.
10) Name the 1st of its kind Standardised Health Insurance Products (SHIP) introduced by
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) that must be offered by all
general and standalone health insurers with effect from April 1, 2020?
1) Arogya Swasthiya
2) Arogya Scheme
3) Arogya Rashtiya
4) Arogya Sanjeevani
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Arogya Sanjeevani
Explanation:
On January 02, 2020 the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has
mandated all the health and General Insurance Companies(GICs) to offer 1st of its kind standardised
health insurance products (SHIP) in the name “Arogya Sanjeevani” policy with effect from April 1,
2020. All the health products offered by those companies will be succeeded by this name. It is to be
noted that no health insurance companies will mention any other name other than the standard name
of Arogya Sanjeevani in any of the documents.
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11) What is the minimum & maximum sum that can be insured by Arogya Sanjeevani plan?
1) Rs. 1 lakh & Rs. 3 lakhs
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Rs. 1 lakh & Rs. 5 lakhs
Explanation:
On January 02, 2020 the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has
mandated all the health and General Insurance Companies(GICs) to offer 1st of its kind standardised
health insurance products (SHIP) in the name “Arogya Sanjeevani” policy with effect from April 1,
2020. Insurance limit: Under the Arogya Sanjeevani plan, the minimum sum insured will be Rs. 1 lakh
while the maximum sum insured limit will be Rs. 5 lakhs (in multiples of 50,000). The health
insurance plan should be offered with a policy term of one year.
12) Which bank has launched a new Adoption Assistance Program, that have financial
assistance of up to Rs 1 lakh per adoption for the parents?
1) PayPal India Private Limited
2) Standard Chartered Bank
3) Citibank
4) State Bank of India
5) None of these
Answer – 1) PayPal India Private Limited
Explanation:
On January 3, 2020, In order to promote parental support benefits for employees, online digital
payments player, PayPal India Private Limited has launched a new Adoption Assistance Program,
where it will be offering financial assistance of up to Rs 1 lakh per adoption for the parents. It is being
effective from December 2019.On the other hand, the new policy will also covers reimbursement of
adoption expenses such as CARA (Central Adoption Resource Authority) registration, child placement,
foster care and establishment of legal guardianship.
13) Name the 1st Urban Cooperative Bank (UCB) that received Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s
approval to function as Small Finance Bank (SFB)?
1) Indore Swayamsiddh Mahila Co-Operative Bank
2) Buldana Urban Co-Operative Bank Limited
3) Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd
4) Arihant Urban Co-Operative Bank Limited
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd
Explanation:
On January 06,2020 the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), gave approval to Uttar Pradesh based Shivalik
Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd to convert to a small finance bank (SFB). With this, Shivalik
Mercantile became the 1st urban cooperative bank (UCB) to be converted into an SFB since the
release of reformed RBI guidelines which came out 2 years ago. Grant of License: The RBI will grant
licence to Shivalik Mercantile bank for the commencement of banking business under Section 22 (1)
of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 as an SFB.
14) CRAR was in news recently, what does ‘A’ stands for?
1) A - Authority
2) A - Assets
3) A - Auctions
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4) A - Association
5) None of these
Answer – 2) A - Assets
Explanation:
A stands for Assets.The full form of CRAR is Capital to Risk-weighted Assets ratio (CRAR). It was in
news recently because RBI has notified that Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs), may also
come under the scanner when its Capital to Risk-weighted Assets ratio (CRAR) falls below 9 %.
15) Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs), will be kept under Supervisory Action
Framework (SAF) if the net Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) exceeds __________ %?
1) 8%
2) 7%
3) 10%
4) 6%
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 6%
Explanation:
On January 7,2020, Inorder to better manage the stressed UCBs, India’s Central Bank, the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) has released its final Supervisory Action Framework (SAF) tightening norms for
Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs). An UCB will be kept under supervisory action
framework when its net non-performing assets (NPAs) exceed 6% of its net advances. As soon as this
threshold is breached, RBI will take multiple actions, depending on severity of stress. UCBs may also
come under the scanner when its Capital to Risk-weighted Assets ratio (CRAR) falls below 9 %.
16) Which category of banks are enabled to offer round-the-clock (24×7) trading in the Indian
rupee to safeguard their foreign exchange (Forex) risks from earlier timing of 9 am to 5 pm?
1) Authorised Dealer (AD) Category -II banks
2) Authorised Dealer (AD) Category -I banks
3) Authorised Dealer (AD) Category -III banks
4) Authorised Dealer (AD) Category -VI banks
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Authorised Dealer (AD) Category -I banks
Explanation:
On January 06, 2020, Inorder to reduce the rising influence of offshore trading in the currency
markets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enabled AD Category-I banks to offer round-the-clock
(24×7) trading in the Indian rupee to allow Indians to safeguard their foreign exchange (Forex) risks
at any time. Till now, the select banks in India offered Indian customers foreign exchange rates only in
inter-bank market hours from 9 am – 5 pm.
17) Name the bank that has launched a new scheme named “Residential Builder Finance with
Buyer Guarantee (RBBG)” to provide loan between Rs 50 crores and Rs 400 crores to builders?
1) State Bank of India(SBI)
2) Indian Bank (IB)
3) Bank of India (BoI)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) State Bank of India(SBI)
Explanation:
On January 08, 2020 the State Bank of India(SBI) has announced a new scheme named Residential
Builder Finance with Buyer Guarantee (RBBG). This new scheme’s purpose is to safeguard home
buyers financially by issuing guarantee for completion of projects to customers availing SBI Home
Loans. The ongoing home projects of SBI customers will be financed by the bank itself. Under the
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scheme, all reputed builders fulfilling the bank criteria can avail loan ranging between Rs 50 crores
and Rs 400 crores. The criteria also include star rating and CIBIL (Credit Information Bureau (India)
Limited) score.
18) Which firm has signed an MoU to boost the residential housing sector under Residential
Builder Finance with Buyer Guarantee (RBBG) scheme with tagine “Sapna Aapka – Bharosa SBI
Ka”?
1) Godrej Properties Limited
2) Sunteck Realty Limited (SRL)
3) Oberoi Realty
4) Mahindra Lifespaces
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Sunteck Realty Limited (SRL)
Explanation:
On January 08,2020 SBI and real estate development company Sunteck Realty Limited (SRL) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost the residential housing sector under the public sector
lender’s Residential Builder Finance with Buyer Guarantee (RBBG) scheme with tagine “Sapna Aapka
– Bharosa SBI Ka” to the home buyers. Under this MoU three projects will be constructed in the
Mumbai Metropolitan Region of Maharashtra.
19) Name the state, that has signed a loan agreement worth Rs.711 crore with Kfw, Germany
Development bank for expanding the climate-resilient Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)
for the next five years?
2) West Bengal
3) Kerala
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 8, 2020 Andhra Pradesh government signs a loan pact for Rs.711 crore with Kfw, Germany
Development bank for expanding the climate-resilient Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) in the
state for the next five years.To take up the insurance scheme Andhra Pradesh government will spend
Rs 304 crore in addition to encourage 2.39 lakh farmers in 591 village panchayats.ZBNF already
covers about 1.28 lakh hectares in 3,011 villages of Andhra Pradesh and the financial assistance from
German bank helps to cover about 2 lakh hectares in the addition.
20) Which digital payments company has launched the all-in-one QR (Quick Response) for
merchants to make unlimited payment for free across India?
1) Google Pay
2) PhonePe
3) Paytm
4) PayPal
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Paytm
Explanation:
On January 8, 2020, Paytm, India’s leading digital payments company,has launched an all-in-one QR
(Quick Response) for merchants across India. Paytm also also unveiled a new service ‘Paytm Business
Khata’ ,which further promotes the Paytm merchant partners to maintain digital ledgers of all their
customer transactions including cash and credit.
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21) Name the app launched by HDFC Bank recently to boost digital payments in India?
1) ‘myApps’
2) ‘myEva’
3) ‘myFinApp’
4) ‘myExclusif’
5) None of these
Answer - 1) ‘myApps’
Explanation:
On January 9, 2020,In a bid to make the business more convenient for customers, HDFC (Housing
Development Finance Corporation) Bank,an Indian banking and financial services company, for the
1st time has launched ‘myApps’, which is a suite of white-label apps to benefit urban local bodies,
housing societies, local clubs and gymkhanas and religious institutions. Customised in over 20
languages including Hindi and English, it will help above said organisations to entirely digitise their
ecosystem by allowing customise their brand and content. Through this, large institutions can make
payments for payments, fees, make online bookings for various facilities, stay updated on latest
announcements, and utilise a host of other features offered by the institutions itself.
22) V-CIP was in news recently, what does ‘I’ stands for?
1) I - Identification
2) I - Interest
3) I - Infrastructure
4) I - Information
5) None of these
Answer – 1) I - Identification
Explanation:
I stands for Identification in VCIP.The full form of VCIP is Video Customer Identification Process .
23) Video Customer Identification Process (V-CIP) can be used as an alternative of which of the
following process?
1) Customer Verification
2) e-KYC
3) KYC
4) Customer Accounting
5) None of these
Answer – 2) e-KYC
Explanation:
On January 10, 2020 the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) for the 1st time has introduced Aadhaar-based
Video Customer Identification Process (V-CIP). This process will allow banks and other lenders to
complete the KYC (Know Your Customer) process of customers on video itself. This facility can be
used as an alternative to the already available e-KYC facility. To introduce V-CIP, RBI has amended
guidelines under the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005.
24) Which Committee assisted Reserve Bank of India to set up the 5-year plan of formulation of
National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) for the period 2019-2024?
1) Financial Inclusion Advisory Committee (FIAC)
2) Financial Advisory Committee (FAC)
3) Committee on Financial Advisory (CFA)
4) Committee on Operation of the Cash Credit System
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Financial Inclusion Advisory Committee (FIAC)
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Explanation:
On January 10, 2020 the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the aegis of Financial Inclusion Advisory
Committee (FIAC) has set up a 5-year plan of formulation of National Strategy for Financial Inclusion
(NSFI) for the period 2019-2024. This has been done keeping in view the global trend of financial
inclusion which acts as a key driver of economic growth.
25) As per National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) 2019-2024, Banking outlet services
has to cover __________km of every village/500 households to boost financial inclusion?
1) 10 Km
2) 7 Km
3) 5 Km
4) 8 Km
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 5 Km
Explanation:
On January 10, 2020 the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the aegis of Financial Inclusion Advisory
Committee (FIAC) has set up a 5-year plan of formulation of National Strategy for Financial Inclusion
(NSFI) for the period 2019-2024. The key recommendations of NSFI are as follows: Banking outlets to
be increased: Increasing outreach of banking outlets to provide financial inclusion to every village
within a 5 kilometre radius/ 500 households in hilly areas by March 2020. Digital architecture:
Moving to digital and consent based architecture for customer by March 2024.Access to financials
service providers through mobile device by March 2024. Digital payments: Moving to a less cash
society by enhancing digital payments by March 2022.
26) Under which Act, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has permitted processing of e-mandate for
recurring payments through UPI (Unified Payments Interface)?
1) Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2010 (Act 51 of 2010)
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (Act 51 of 2007)
Explanation:
On January 10, 2020, In view of the promotion of digital payments, India’s central bank, the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) has permitted processing of e-mandate for recurring payments through UPI
(Unified Payments Interface). This direction has been issued under Section 10 (2) read with Section
18 of Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (Act 51 of 2007).
27) What is the maximum limit, permitted by Reserve Bank of India for recurring payments
through UPI (Unified Payments Interface)?
1) Rs 5000
2) Rs 2000
3) Rs 10000
4) Rs 7000
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Rs 2000
Explanation:
On January 10, 2020, In view of the promotion of digital payments, India’s central bank, the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) has permitted processing of e-mandate for recurring payments through UPI
(Unified Payments Interface). Under this facility, an agreement is formed between the consumer and
the merchant bodies and the payment of the outstanding dues is done automatically on the fixed date
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of the month. However, the maximum permissible limit under this payment system shall be Rs 2,000
per transaction.
28) What is the maximum amount penalized by Reserve Bank of India on any authorised
payment system operators / banks for not complying with regulatory requirements under the
Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007?
1) Rs 5 lakh
2) Rs 10 lakh
3) Rs 15 lakh
4) Rs 7 lakh
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rs 5 lakh
Explanation:
In a bid to ensure safety and security to various stakeholders, including customers, RBI has released
the revised framework for imposing monetary penalty on authorised payment system operators /
banks under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 for not complying with regulatory
requirements. Under the revised framework,RBI has provision to levy monetary penalty levied for a
contravention shall not exceed Rs 5 lakh or double the amount of contravention or default, whichever
is higher, where such amount is quantifiable. For non-quantifiable contravention, the maximum
penalty imposed by RBI shall be Rs 5 lakh per contravention. In addition, RBI will impose further
penalty up to ₹ 25,000/- for every day, if such contravention / default is a continuously performed.
29) Name the bank that received the authorized capital of Rs 25,000 crores from central
government of India recently?
1) Indian Bank
2) Bank of India
4) Canara Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
Explanation:
On January 10, 2020 the central govt in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)has
announced an increase in the authorized capital of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) to Rs 25,000 crores
from the previous authorized capital of Rs. 15,000 crores, thus making an increase by Rs. 10,000
crores.Authorised capital: It is the maximum amount of share capital a company/bank/institution is
authorised to issue its shareholders.Paid-up capital: It is the amount of money a company has received
from shareholders in exchange for shares of stock.
30) Which bank was curbed from doing business by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) after finding
alleged irregularities in transactions & its depositors withdraw was limited to Rs. 35,000?
1) Catholic Syrian Bank
2) Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Bank
3) Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
4) DCB Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Bank
Explanation:
On January 10, 2020 the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has curbed Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara
Bank, a private bank in Bengaluru, Karnataka from doing business with immediate effect. This has
been done after finding alleged irregularities in transactions. The bank’s savings and current account
customers and depositors can however withdraw cash up to Rs.35,000 only till further notice.
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31) Which year is set as the deadline by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for the
separation of the posts of Chairman and MD (Managing Director) or chief executive officer
(CEO) for 500 listed companies?
1) April 2022
2) April 2021
3) April 2020
4) April 2025
5) None of these
Answer – 1) April 2022
Explanation:
January 13, 2020, Stock market regulator SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has extended
the deadline for the separation of the posts of Chairman and MD (Managing Director) or chief
executive officer (CEO) for 500 listed companies by 2 years. Now this rule has to be followed by April
2022.
32) Which bank has unveiled India’s largest API (Application Programming Interfaces)
banking portal with nearly 250 APIs?
2) Axis Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 3) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
On January 14, 2020, ICICI (Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India) bank,an Indian
multinational banking and financial services company has launched India’s largest API (application
programming interfaces) Banking portal called ‘ICICI Bank API Banking
portal’(https://developer.icicibank.com/), which consists of 250 APIs & allows bank’s partner
companies across the globe to sign up on it, create an application, select the application, test it out and
get the sample code.
33) Which Bank will provide $88 million loan pact for Assam Inland Water Transport Project?
1) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
2) World Bank (WB)
5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 16, 2020 the Government of India, the Govt. of Assam and the World Bank(WB) signed a
loan agreement of $88 million for implementation of the Assam Inland Water Transport Project
(AIWTP) to modernize passenger ferry sector of Assam which runs on rivers including the
Brahmaputra river in Assam. Loan signing: The loan agreement from the Indian side was signed by
Sameer Kumar Khare, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance and
by Mr Junaid Kamal Ahmad, Country Director (India), World Bank on behalf of the WB.
34) Name the bank that has signed an MoU (memorandum of understanding ) with South
Central Railway (SCR) Zone of Indian Railways for doorstep banking in 585 stations?
1) Bank of Baroda
2) Indian Bank
3) Canara Bank
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5) None of these
Answer – 4) State Bank of India (SBI)
Explanation:
On January 14, 2020, South Central Railway (SCR) Zone of Indian Railways has signed an MoU
(memorandum of understanding) with State Bank of India (SBI) for ‘doorstep banking’ under which
the bank will collect earnings generated from all 585 stations of the zone. Equal remittance
mechanism will be developed in all railway stations. Real time information will be available about the
cash being deposited by various stations, which will facilitate accountability.
35) Under which act, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has framed new rules under “Enhancing
Security of Card Transactions” to further protect debit, credit card transactions?
1) Section 10(2) of Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
Answer – 1) Section 10(2) of Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
Explanation:
On January 15, 2020, In view of the increasing cases of cyber fraud, India’s central bank, the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) has framed new rules under “Enhancing Security of Card Transactions” to further
protect debit, credit card transactions. These directions are issued under Section 10(2) of the Payment
and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (Act 51 of 2007) & will come into effect from 16 March,2020.
36) DLT was in news recently, what does ‘L’ stands for?
1) L - Lender
2) L - Liquidity
3) L - Ledger
4) L - Leverage
5) L - Liquidation
Answer – 3) L - Ledger
Explanation:
L stands for Ledger.The full form of DLT is Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT).
37) Name the organization, that has launched Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) based
“Vajra Platform” to make payments fast & secure?
1) National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM)
2) Data Security Council of India (DSCI)
3) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
4) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
Answer – 4) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
Explanation:
On January 6, 2020, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), an umbrella organisation for
operating retail payments has launched blockchain technology based “Vajra Platform” to make
payments fast & secure. The new platform Vajra, which is based on the Distributed Ledger Technology
(DLT), has been designed with the aim to offer automatic clearing and settlement of payments on
NPCI products such as unified payments interface (UPI) and Rupay card & will significantly reduce the
need for manual reconciliation.
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38) At what position, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ranked in the World Gold Council (WGC)
report titled “Outlook 2020: Global economic trends and their impact on gold”?
1) 3rd
2) 6th
3) 5th
4) 4th
5) 2nd
Answer – 2) 6th
Explanation:
On January 15, 2020 India’s central bank i.e., the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been ranked 6th
largest buyer of sovereign gold abroad after it purchased 25.2 tonnes in the first 10 months of 2019
according to World Gold Council(WGC) report titled “Outlook 2020: Global economic trends and their
impact on gold”.
39) Which country’s central bank topped in buying gold abroad as per the World Gold Council
(WGC) report titled “Outlook 2020: Global economic trends and their impact on gold”?
1) China
2) Japan
3) United States
4) France
5) Switzerland
Answer – 1) China
Explanation:
On January 15, 2020 India’s central bank i.e., the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been ranked 6th
largest buyer of sovereign gold abroad after it purchased 25.2 tonnes in the first 10 months of 2019
according to World Gold Council(WGC) report titled “Outlook 2020: Global economic trends and their
impact on gold”. The central banks of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey and Poland have purchased
more gold than India in 2019.
40) Which Insurance Company has partnered with Bharti Airtel Limited to offer Rs 2 lakh
insurance cover to Airtel users?
1) Max Life Insurance Company Limited
2) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company
3) Bharti AXA Life Insurance Company Limited
4) SBI Life Insurance Company Limited
5) PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited
Answer – 3) Bharti AXA Life Insurance Company Limited
Explanation:
On January 19, 2020, Bharti Airtel Limited (also known as Airtel), an Indian global
telecommunications services company has partnered with Bharti AXA Life Insurance Company
Limited to offer Rs 2 lakh insurance cover to Airtel users with every recharge of Rs 179 prepaid
bundle.
41) Name the firm, whose Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) was cancelled by the Reserve Bank
of India (RBI)?
1) Airtel M Commerce Services Limited
2) Cholamandalam Distribution Services Limited
3) Fino PayTech Limited
4) Vodafone M-pesa Limited
5) Tech Mahindra Limited
Answer – 4) Vodafone M-pesa Limited
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Explanation:
On January 21, 2020, India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the Certificate
of Authorisation (CoA) of Vodafone M-pesa Limited, a Payment System Operator (PSO), after it had
voluntarily surrendered the authorization. Now Vodafone m-Pesa cannot continue to transact the
business of issuance & will no longer have the rights to provide payment facility as a prepaid
instrument (PPI).
42) Till which date, m-Paisa customers and merchants can claim their claim settlement from
the Vodafone M-pesa Limited?
1) October 30, 2022
2) August 30, 2022
3) May 30, 2022
4) April 30, 2022
5) September 30, 2022
Answer – 5) September 30, 2022
Explanation:
On January 21, 2020, India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the Certificate
of Authorisation (CoA) of Vodafone M-pesa Limited, a Payment System Operator (PSO), after it had
voluntarily surrendered the authorization. Now Vodafone m-Pesa cannot continue to transact the
business of issuance & will no longer have the rights to provide payment facility as a prepaid
instrument (PPI). Key Points: i.However, m-Paisa customers and merchants can claim valid under
POS. They will have the right to claim their claim settlement from the company within 3 years of
canceling the license i.e. by September 30, 2022.
43) Under which portal, Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME’s) availed a loan worth
70,000 crore rupees till January 13, 2020?
1) www.msmeloansin59minutes.com
2) www.loansin59minutes.com
3) www.bankloansin59minutes.com
4) www.pbloansin59minutes.com
5) www.psbloansin59minutes.com
Answer – 5) www.psbloansin59minutes.com
Explanation:
Under the scheme of providing loan to Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME’s) within 59
minutes nearly 70,000 crore rupees has been disbursed till January 13, 2020. The report was given by
the Ministry of Finance (MOF). Loan was given to 2.19 lakh applications out of 2.73 lakh applications.
The government has introduced loan provision to MSMEs through a dedicated online
portal- www.psbloansin59minutes.com. This portal acts as a single interface portal which facilitates in
principal approval of bank loans to Micro Small and Medium Enterprises upto five crore rupees within
59 minutes.
44) Name the bank that launched the Cardless cash withdrawal facility from its ATMs
(Automated Teller Machine) with transaction limit of Rs 20,000 per day through its mobile app
‘iMobile’ recently?
1) ICICI Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Axis Bank
5) Canara Bank
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Explanation:
On January 21, 2020, ICICI (Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India) Bank, an Indian
multinational bank has launched Cardless cash withdrawal facility from its ATMs (Automated Teller
Machine) with a per day transaction limit of Rs 20,000. With this, customers can withdraw cash from
more than 15,000 ATMs of the bank through the bank’s mobile banking application ‘iMobile’ .
45) Which insurance company has merged with National Insurance Company Limited (NICL)
along with United India Insurance Company Ltd (UIIC)?
1) IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
2) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
3) Oriental Insurance Company Ltd (OICL)
4) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance (BAGI)
5) New India Assurance (NIA)
Answer – 3) Oriental Insurance Company Ltd (OICL)
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020, The Board of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has approved its
merger with Oriental Insurance Company Ltd (OICL) and United India Insurance Company Ltd (UIIC).
The merger would help cut down costs and achieve economies of scale. The board of OICL and UIIC
had already approved the merger at their board meetings held in Delhi, before the board of NICL.New
India Assurance Company may also be involved in this merger & The General Insurers’ Public Sector
Association (India) is said to approve the amalgamation.
46) ________ edition of minutes of Central Board of Directors (BoD)meeting was released
recently by Reserve Bank of India as part of the central bank’s transparency initiative?
1) 574th
2) 555th
3) 579th
4) 585th
5) 565th
Answer – 3) 579th
Explanation:
On January 21, 2020, For the 1st time, India central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has
released the minutes of the 579th meeting of Central Board of Directors (BoD) held in Chandigarh on
October 11, 2019 as part of the central bank’s transparency initiative.
47) To which country, Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM bank) has extended $35.80 million
(nearly Rs 250 crore) to fund rural electrification programme through solar Diesel Generator
(DG) hybrid Photo-Voltaic(PV) systems?
1) Bolivia
2) Ecuador
3) Guyana
4) Suriname
5) French Guiana
Answer – 4) Suriname
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020 the Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM bank) has extended $35.80 million
(nearly Rs 250 crore) million Line of Credit (LoC) to South American country Suriname to fund its
rural electrification programme through solar Diesel Generator (DG) hybrid Photo-Voltaic(PV)
systems in Suriname’s 50 remote villages. Under the LoC, the projects covered include power, water
supply, purchase of helicopters, and rehabilitation and upgradation of milk processing plant. Till date,
India has extended 9 LoC to Suriname with total value of $124.98 million (nearly Rs.890 crores).
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48) Name the insurance firm, that has received Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority (IRDAI) approval for 5 innovative applications and programs in its health and motor
portfolio under the Sandbox Project?
1) Reliance General Insurance
2) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited
3) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
4) New India Assurance
5) IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
Answer – 2) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited,one of the leading private
sector general insurance companies in India,has received Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority (IRDAI) approval for 5 innovative applications and programs in its health and motor
portfolio under the Sandbox Project. This is the largest approval by IRDAI in terms of numbers given
to a company under the project.
49) Which hospital group has collaborated with Bajaj Finserv & launched digitized “Health EMI
Card” that will be provided to patients with credit limit of Rs.4 Lakhs?
1) Apollo Hospitals Group
2) All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS) Group
3) Fortis Group
4) Lilavati Group
5) Tata Hospitals Group
Answer – 1) Apollo Hospitals Group
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020 the Apollo Hospitals Group in collaboration with Bajaj Finserv has launched
digitized “Health EMI Card” which will be provided to patients and will be offered a credit limit of Rs.4
Lakhs. Nearly 600 procedures for patients will be covered. This partnership between Apollo and Bajaj
Finserv has been done to enable EMI (Equated monthly installments) financing for healthcare.
50) What is the increased short-term debt investments limit for foreign portfolio investors
(FPIs), that was set as 20% earlier by Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
1) 30 %
2) 40 %
3) 50 %
4) 55 %
5) 45 %
Answer – 1) 30 %
Explanation:
On January 23, 2020, With the aim to boost foreign inflows, India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of
India (RBI) has increased the short-term investments by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to 30 %
from 20 % of the total FPI investment in Central government securities including Treasury Bills (T-
bills) / state development loans. This rule also applies in corporate bonds. These directions are issued
under sections 10(4) and 11(1) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999).
51) What is the maximum voluntary investment limit that can invested by the Foreign Portfolio
Investors (FPIs) through the Voluntary Retention Route (VRR)?
1) Rs 5,00,000 crore
2) Rs 3,50,000 crore
3) Rs 2,00,000 crore
4) Rs 1,50,000 crore
5) Rs 1,00,000 crore
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Answer – 4) Rs 1,50,000 crore

Explanation:
RBI also doubled the voluntary investment limit for FPIs through the voluntary retention route
(VRR). Now FPIs can invest up to Rs 1,50,000 crore through VRR as against the earlier limit of Rs
75,000 crore. The minimum retention period should be 3 years. As on December 31,2019, about Rs
54,300 crore has already been invested under the scheme. After increasing the limit under the
scheme, now Rs.90630 crores can be invested in it.
52) Which bank has launched India’s 1st multilingual voice-enabled mobile banking
application ‘All-In-One’ using which users can communicate with the chat–bot ‘Ask
Lakshmi’ for their general banking queries?
2) City Union Bank (CUB)
4) Canara Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer – 2) City Union Bank (CUB)
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020, For the 1st time India, the City Union Bank (CUB) Limited , one of the leading
Indian banks in India, has launched a multilingual voice-enabled mobile banking application. Now the
CUB customers can converse with the chat–bot ‘Ask Lakshmi’ of the app in Tamil, English, Hindi /
Telugu language for their general banking queries including transactions like Balance enquiry, mini
statement, fund transfer over voice/text instructions.
53) Name the bank that has decided to convert into a Small Finance Bank (SFB) under
Voluntary Transition of Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) into SFB?
1) Sangli Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd
2) Karad Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd.
3) Nagpur Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd
4) Nasik Merchant's Co-operative Bank Ltd.
5) New India Co-operative Bank (NICB)
Answer – 5) New India Co-operative Bank (NICB)
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020 the New India Co-operative Bank (NICB) has been decided to be converted into a
Small Finance Bank (SFB) after being agreed by its shareholders under Voluntary Transition of
Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) into SFB. NICB will now approach the Reserve Bank of
India(RBI) and Central Registrar of Societies for further action.
54) Name the entity, that has partnered with the Airtel Payments Bank & Airtel Africa Plc, to
launch real-time payments into millions of Airtel Payments Bank accounts in India & mobile
wallets across 14 countries in Africa?
1) WorldRemit
2) TransferWise
3) Western Union Company
4) MoneyGram International
5) Ria Money Transfer
Answer – 3) Western Union Company
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020, Western Union Company, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money
movement and payments, has partnered with India’s largest integrated telecommunications services
company , Bharti Airtel’s 2 arms– Airtel Payments Bank & Airtel Africa Plc, to enable millions of
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latter’s customers in India to receive international remittances in their bank accounts & and Mobile
Wallets across 14 countries in Africa.
55) Which bank has signed a loan agreement of $210 million for Maharashtra’s Agribusiness &
rural transformation project?
1) World Bank (WB)
5) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Explanation:
On January 24, 2020 the govt of India, Govt of Maharashtra and the World Bank(WB) signed a loan
agreement of $210 million for Maharashtra’s Agribusiness & rural transformation project. This project
will help the farmers in Maharashtra to take part in competitive agriculture value chains, enhance
agribusiness investments thereby increasing productivity of commodities. All 36 districts of
Maharashtra will be implemented with the project and would benefit nearly 1 million farming
households.
56) Name the wealth management platform launched by IndusInd Bank Limited that will cater
high net-worth customers?
1) DHANCHAYAT
2) SUVIDHA
3) PIONEER
4) CHILLAR
5) KAYPAY
Answer – 3) PIONEER
Explanation:
On January 24, 2020, IndusInd Bank Limited , one of the leading Private Sector Banks of the country ,
has launched the asset management platform under the name “PIONEER’ Banking. Through this,
services will be provided to high net-worth customers of IndusInd bank. Along with this, specially
tailored banking services will also be offered, which will suit the needs of valued consumers.
57) What is the revised investment limit under Voluntary Retention Route (VRR) scheme, that
was increased by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from earlier Rs.75000 crores?
1) Rs 1,00,000 crores
2) Rs 2,50,000 crores
3) Rs 2,00,000 crores
4) Rs 3,50,000 crores
5) Rs 1,50,000 crores
Answer – 5) Rs 1,50,000 crores
Explanation:
On January 24, 2020, based on the feedback received from the Voluntary Retention Route scheme
introduced by the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) in 2009, the central bank(RBI) in consultation with the
govt. made certain amendments in the scheme to increase its operational flexibility. As per the
amendmentsThe investment limit under VRR has now been increased to Rs 1,50,000 crores (1.5lakh
crores) from the earlier Rs 75,000 crores. The minimum period of retention will be 3 years.
58) What is the total outlay of fraud cases in Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) of India in the
last 5 fiscal years (FY)?
1) 230 crores
2) 221 crores
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3) 185 crores
4) 175 crores
5) 165 crores
Answer – 2) 221 crores
Explanation:
On January 27, 2020, According to the India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), there
have been about 972 cases of fraud in the urban cooperative banks (UCBs) of the country in the last 5
fiscal years (FY), in which banks have incurred losses of 221 crores. In the financial year 2018-19
itself, 181 cases of rigging have been reported, in which banks have lost Rs 127.7 crore. In the
financial year 2016-17 and 2017-18, there were 27 and 99 cases of scams in UCBs. In which the banks
lost Rs 9.3 crore and Rs 46.9 crore respectively. In the financial year 2014-15 and 2015-16, this figure
of bank fraud stood at 478 and 187 cases respectively. In which urban co-operative banks lost Rs 19.8
crore and Rs 17.3 crore.
59) Which state’s credit potential was estimated at Rs 90,395.69 crore for Financial year FY-
2020-21 by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)?
1) Gujarat
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Assam
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer – 2) Odisha
Explanation:
On January 27, 2020, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), an Apex
Development Financial Institution in India,in its in the State Focus Paper for Odisha, has estimated
Odisha’s credit potential at Rs 90,395.69 crore for Financial year FY- 2020-21with a hike of around 20
% over credit projection of 2019-20.Out of the total credit potential for priority sector,agriculture
constitues Rs 43,282.11 crore, in which, Rs 40,227.79 crore (92.94 %) is estimated under farm credit,
which consists both crop loans and term loans for agriculture and allied activities.
60) Which of the following payment system’s interchange fees were removed by National
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) until Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) remains zero
recently?
1) Payments Service Provider (PSP)
2) Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
3) RuPay card transactions
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer – 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
On January 29, 2020, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), an umbrella organisation for
operating retail payments and settlement systems, has approved part of the banks request to remove
interchange fees on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and RuPay card transactions as long as the
merchant discount rate (MDR) remains zero. In contrast, it still reviewing other fees like payments
service provider (PSP) fee and switching fees as it is concerned that the decision will obstruct its
revenues and PSPs like PhonePe & Google-Pay.
61) Which Bank operating in India launched the tool ‘iBox’ first of its kind do 24*7 self service
delivery at one of its branch in Mumbai (January 2020)?
2) Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI)
3) Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI) Bank
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4) Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Bank

5) Infrastructure Development Finance Company (IDFC) Bank
Answer - 3) Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI) Bank
Explanation:
ICICI (Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India) Bank, an Indian financial institution, has
launched first-of-its-kind 24×7 self-service delivery tool for customers called “iBox” at one of its
branches in Mumbai, Maharashtra.Under this facility, customers will now be able to take their debit,
credit card, check book and return check from the branch close to their home or office.The iBox
terminals are installed outside the premises of the bank’s branches, which can be used even after the
bank closes.
62) The Indian Bank on January 2020 has launched credit products ‘Corporate Loan’ and “Ind
Surya Shakthi/Indian Bank Solar” for which sector?
1) Food Processing Sector
2) Textile Sector
3) Power Sector
4) Agriculture Sector
5) Banking sector
Answer - 2) Textile Sector
Explanation:
On January 30, 2020 the Indian Bank has announced the launch of two tailor made credit products
i.e., Corporate Loan and Ind Surya Shakthi/ Indian Bank Solar at the meeting held at Coimbatore,
Tamil Nadu. Also the products will be available across the country for the benefit of the textile sector.
Corporate Loan: Under it, the loans will be offered at affordable interest rates.
Surya Shakthi: It is a term loan to set up roof-top solar power plants for captive consumption. This
loan is expected to boost the renewable energy utilization culture in the textile sector.
ECONOMY & BUSINESS

1) Import from which country is set to be placed under stricter quality standards to curb non-
essential imports?
1) Russia
2) China
3) Japan
5) None of these
Answer – 2) China
Explanation:
By March 2020, India has decided to place stricter quality standards for 371 items. This has been done
with the aim of curbing imports of non-essential items such as toys, plastic goods, sports items and
furniture, especially from China. The proposed rules will be framed by respective ministries in
coordination with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), that will help in ensuring stricter inspection
of imports. The new rules will be spearheaded by Union trade minister Shri Piyush Goyal. China’s
imports: Non-essential imports from China is estimated to amount $4 trillion per annum. Trade deficit
with China: India’s trade deficit with China stands at $53.6 billion.
2) By how much percent, the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India rose in the first half of
FY2020 (Fiscal year 2020), as per the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade (DPIIT)?
1)15%
2) 20%
3) 25%
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4) 30%
5) None of these
Answer – 1)15%
Explanation:
On January 2, 2020, According to the data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and
Internal Trade (DPIIT), the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India rose 15% to $26 billion in the
first half of FY2020 (Fiscal year 2020).
3) Which country has become the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) ($8 billion
investments) in India during the first half of FY2020?
1) Japan
2) Mauritius
3) United States(US)
4) Singapore
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Singapore
Explanation:
On January 2, 2020, According to the data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and
Internal Trade (DPIIT), the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India rose 15% to $26 billion in the
first half of FY2020 (Fiscal year 2020). Singapore continued to be the largest source of FDI in India
during the first half of FY2020 with $8 billion investments. The inflow of FDI during April-September
of 2018-19 stood at $22.66 billion. The data in brief are as follows: Other top FDI sourcing countries
to India:Singapore was followed by Mauritius ($6.36 billion), the United States(US) ($2.15 billion), the
Netherlands ($2.32 billion), and Japan ($1.78 billion) in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place respectively.
4) What is the Foreign Exchange (Forex) reserves of India on 27 December,2019 as per Reserve
Bank of India (RBI)’s “ Bulletin Weekly Statistical Supplement – Extract”?
1) $ 457.468 billion
2) $ 557.468 billion
3) $ 257.468 billion
4) $ 357.468 billion
5) None of these
Answer – 1) $ 457.468 billion
Explanation:
On January 03, 2020, According to the “ Bulletin Weekly Statistical Supplement – Extract” released by
the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s foreign exchange (Forex) reserves rose by $ 2.520 billion to a
record $ 457.468 billion during the week ended 27 December,2019. During the previous week,Forex
reserves had increased by $ 456 million to $ 454.948 billion .
5) Which firm has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL) to make aerospace components?
1) Tata Group
2) Wipro 3D
3) Reliance Industries
4) Bharat Forge
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Wipro 3D
Explanation:
On January 02, 2020, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) ,an Indian state-owned aerospace &
defence company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Wipro 3D,the metal
additive manufacturing (AM) business of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN), to jointly design,
develop and manufacture aerospace components using metal additive technology (Three Dimensional
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(3D) printing). This MoU will enable both partners to develop, prove and apply new material in the
production of aerospace applications, including Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO).
6) Which organization has launched the ‘Knowledge Hub’ for BFSI (Banking,Financial services
and Insurance) sectors to enhance skills for their employees?
1) National Stock Exchange(NSE)
2) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) National Stock Exchange(NSE)
Explanation:
On January 6, 2020, National Stock Exchange(NSE) launched ‘NSE Knowledge Hub’ an Artificial
Intelligence-powered learning platform for BFSI (Banking, Financial services and Insurance) sectors
to enhance skills for their employees, during an event in New Delhi. The function was inaugurated by
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Railways & Commerce and Industries. It has been developed by NSE
Academy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
7) Name the organization that has released the 1st Advance estimates of the national income at
both constant(2011-12) and current prices for FY(Financial Year) 2019-20?
1) National Statistical Office (NSO)
2) Statistical Office of India (SOI)
3) Economic and Statistical Organisation (ESO)
4) International Statistical Office (ISO)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) National Statistical Office (NSO)
Explanation:
On January 07, 2020 the National Statistical Office (NSO) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation (MoSPI) has released the 1st Advance estimates of the national income at both
constant(2011-12) and current prices for FY(Financial Year) 2019-20. The corresponding
expenditure components of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was also estimated.
8) What is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India for the year 2019-20 as per the National
Statistical Office (NSO)?
1) 6.2%
2) 6%
3) 5.5%
4) 5%
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 5%
Explanation:
On January 07, 2020 the National Statistical Office (NSO) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation (MoSPI) has released the 1st Advance estimates of the national income at both
constant(2011-12) and current prices for FY(Financial Year) 2019-20.GDP growth: The growth in real
GDP for 2019-20 is estimated at 5% compared to 6.8% for 2018-19.
9) Which organization has revised India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projection to 4.6% for
FY 20?
4) World Bank (WB)
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5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 07, 2020, the State Bank of India (SBI) Ecowrap report has downgraded India’s Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for FY20 (Financial year 2020) to 4.6% from its previous
estimate of 5%.Also the Central Statistics Office (CSO) recently projected GDP growth of India at 5%
which is 11-year low. Previously it was set at 6.8% .Factors like expenditure are the key determinants
for overall growth outlook for FY20.
10) Who chaired the Group of Ministers (GoM), that has approved the Expressions of Interest
(EOI) and Share Purchase Agreement for privatization of Air India?
1) Piyush Goyal
3) Amit Shah
4) Narendra Modi
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Amit Shah
Explanation:
On January 7, 2020, A Group of Ministers (GoM) chaired by Union Home Minister(HM) Amit Shah has
approved the Expressions of Interest (EOI) and Share Purchase Agreement for privatization of Air
India, a debt-ridden state-run airline. Both these forms will be released to the bidders for Air India in
January 2020. The GoM also approved a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) & also a debt
restructuring plan for Air India. Air India is incurring a loss of Rs 20 -26 crore every day. The airline’s
debt has increased to about Rs 80,000 crore & its deficit was around Rs 8,556 crore in 2018-19.
11) What is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)of India in the year FY20 as per the World Bank
(WB)’s report, “January 2020 Global Economic Prospects: Slow growth, policy challenges”?
1) 6%
2) 5%
3) 5.2%
4) 5.5%
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 5%
Explanation:
On January 08, 2020, World Bank (WB),an international financial institution, in its report, “January
2020 Global Economic Prospects: Slow growth, policy challenges” ,has Slashed India’s GDP(Gross
domestic product) growth for financial year –FY 2020 to 5% from 6% estimated earlier in October
2019.The bank cuts the forecast due to the weakness in credit distribution of non-banking financial
companies (NBFCs) in India.
12) As per the World Bank report “January 2020 Global Economic Prospects: Slow growth,
policy challenges”, the Global growth is estimated as _______ percent?
1) 2.4%
2) 2.1%
3) 2.3%
4) 2.5%
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 2.5%
Explanation:
On January 08, 2020, World Bank (WB),an international financial institution, released its report,
“January 2020 Global Economic Prospects: Slow growth, policy challenges”.It cuts the global growth
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by 0.2 % points to 2.4% for 2019 & 2.5% for 2020 due to a slower-than-expected recovery in trade
and investment despite cooler trade war between the United States (US) and China.
13) What is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India for the year 2019-20, as per United
Nations (UN)’s ‘World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2020’ report?
1) 5.5%
2) 5.7%
3) 5.3%
4) 5.1%
5) 5.2%
Answer – 2) 5.7%
Explanation:
On January 16, 2020, According to the ‘World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2020’
report released by the United Nations (UN), it has slashed India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
growth forecast for the year 2019-20 by 1.9% to 5.7%. Earlier in 2019, it had projected GDP growth
rate of 7.6% for FY 2019-20.
14) What is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India for the year 2019-20 by United Nation
(UN)?
1) 5.7%
2) 5.4%
3) 5%
4) 5.2%
5) 5.5%
Answer – 3) 5%
Explanation:
On January 18, 2020, United Nations (UN), has revised the India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
growth forecast for the year 2019-20 to 5%.
15) What is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of India for the year 2019 as per the
International Monetary Fund (IMF), revised from 6.1% on January 20, 2020?
1) 4.8 %
2) 5.7 %
3) 5 %
4) 5.5 %
5) 5.2 %
Answer – 1) 4.8 %
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020, The International Monetary Fund (IMF),an international organization, in its
World Economic Outlook 2020, has reduced India’s economic growth forecast for 2019 to 4.8 % from
6.1% predicted earlier in October 2019. The growth projections have been lowered, citing pressure
from non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and weak income growth in rural India.
16) What is the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for the year 2019, which is
revised from 3 % by International Monetary Fund (IMF) on January 20, 2020?
1) 2.5%
2) 2.9%
3) 3.1%
4) 2.1%
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 2.9%
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Explanation:
The IMF has reduced growth estimates for the global economy to 2.9 % in 2019, 0.1 % point lower
than its earlier forecast of 3%. It also predicted the growth estimate 3.3 % in 2020 and 3.4 % for 2021.
17) At what position, India ranked in terms of attracting the foreign direct investment (FDI) in
2019 as per United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report titled
“Global Investment Trend Monitor report 2020”?
1) 5th
2) 15th
3) 12th
4) 8th
5) 10th
Answer – 4) 8th
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020, According to the “Global Investment Trend Monitor report 2020” released by
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India ranked 8th among the top 10
countries attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2019. During this period FDI in India grew by
16 % to $ 49 billion(bn). This led to a surge in FDI growth in South Asia (SA), which recorded a 10%
increase in FDI to $ 60 billion.
18) Which country attracts the largest foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2019 (i.e. $251
billion) as per the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report
titled “Global Investment Trend Monitor report 2020”?
1) Russia
2) France
3) China
Answer – 5) United States (US)
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020, According to the “Global Investment Trend Monitor report 2020” released by
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United States (US) remained the
largest recipient of FDI in flow, attracting $251 billion, followed by China with flows of $140 bn &
Singapore with $110 bn.
19) Name the 1st Indian telecom operator that has recently launched UPI (Unified Payments
Interface) payments space?
1) Tata Indicom
2) Idea Cellular
3) Bharti Airtel Limited
4) Reliance Jio
5) Vodafone Idea
Answer – 4) Reliance Jio
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020 telecom operator Reliance Jio of the Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has become the
1st Indian telecom operator to launch UPI (Unified Payments Interface) payments space. Thus
Reliance Jio will now compete with other private UPI payment providers such as Paytm, Google Pay
and PhonePe.As of now, Reliance Jio is India’s largest telecom operator.As per reports, users cannot
use their existing UPI ids to avail this service. Instead, they will have to create a new JIO UPI Id.
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20) What is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of India for the FY 21 (2020-21) as per
the India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra)?
1) 5.2%
2) 4.7%
3) 5%
4) 4.5%
5) 5.5%
Answer – 5) 5.5%
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra),the Indian subsidiary of Fitch group, has
estimated the Indian economy to grow at a 5.5% rate in fiscal year-FY 21 (2020-21), which is slightly
higher than the 5% GDP(Gross Domestic Product) growth rate estimate for FY20 (2019-20).
21) How much percent of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) was approved to Bharti Airtel from
49% by Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently?
1) 100%
2) 50%
3) 75%
4) 60%
5) 55%
Answer – 1) 100%
Explanation:
On January 21, 2020 the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has approved raising of Foreign
Direct Investment (FDI) in Bharti Airtel to 100 percent from 49 percent.The Reserve Bank of India
(RBI) has also given the approval to Bharti Airtel for allowing foreign investors to hold up to 74 per
cent stake in the company.The company has to clear statutory liabilities of up to nearly Rs 35,586
crore, of which Rs 21,682 crore is licence fee and another Rs 13,904.01 crore is spectrum dues
excluding the dues of Telenor and Tata Teleservices before the approval.
22) Name the Indian firm, that has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
National Petroleum Authority (NPA) of Ghana Oil Regulator, for the implementation of Ghana’s
National LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) Promotion Policy?
1) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
2) Oil India
3) Bharat Petroleum (BP)
4) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
5) Hindustan Petroleum (HP)
Answer – 4) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020 Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) of Ghana Oil Regulator, for the implementation of
Ghana’s National LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) Promotion Policy.The MoU was signed in New Delhi
in the presence of Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) & Steel Shri Dharmendra Debendra
Pradhan and Micheal Aaron, High Commissioner of Ghana. Mr.Alhassan Sulemna Tampuli, Chief
Executive, NPA, Ghana and Mr. L.K.S Chauhan, Chief General Manager (LPG), Indian Oil signed MoU.
23) Which Indian firm has collaborated with Google Cloud, that will offer services provided by
Google’s G Suite to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)?
1) Tata Sky
3) Vodafone Idea Limited
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4) Reliance Jio Limited

5) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
Answer – 2) Bharti Airtel Limited
Explanation:
On January 20,2020, Bharti Airtel Limited (also known as Airtel), an Indian global telecommunications
services company, has entered into the partnership with cloud computing services provider Google
Cloud, under which Airtel will offer services provided by Google’s G Suite to small and medium-sized
businesses (SMBs) in India, which are already clients of Airtel’s information and communications
technology (ICT) services.
24) Which Indian stock exchange has signed a licensing agreement with the Intercontinental
Exchange (ICE) Futures Europe?
1) Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX)
2) Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE)
3) Inter-connected Stock Exchange Ltd.
4) National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)
5) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
Answer – 5) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
Explanation:
On January 27, 2020 the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has signed a licensing agreement with
the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Futures Europe. ICE is a global exchanges and clearing houses
operator. Through this pact, ICE Brent index will be used as a final settlement price for the rupee
denominated Brent future contract of BSE. Agreement Purpose: Indian commodity markets will be
provided with convenient as well as cost-effective onshore hedging products and the price discovery
of Brent crude prices in the Indian time zone will also be enabled.
25) How much percent stake of Air India (AI) was decided to sale by government of India
recently?
1) 100%
2) 75%
3) 80%
4) 85%
5) 90%
Answer – 1) 100%
Explanation:
On January 27, 2020, Indian Government has decided to sell its 100 percent stake of Air India (AI)
under the reconstituted Air India Specific Alternative Mechanism (AISAM) for re-initiated strategic
disinvestment of Air India. It includes its 100 percent stake in low-cost airline Air India Express and
50 percent shareholding in joint venture AI SATS Airport Services Private Limited. The deadline for
submitting the interest to bid Air India is March 17,2020 . The net worth of the parties interested in
bidding for Air India should be Rs 3,500 crore.
26) Which Indian firm was appointed as project management consultant (PMC) for about 300
MW (MegaWatt) of solar power projects by West African country, Togo?
1) National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
3) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
4) NHPC Limited
5) Power Grid Corporation Of India
Answer – 1) National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
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Explanation:
On January 28, 2020,According to the Power Ministry, Government of India (GoI), West African
country Togo has appointed NTPC ( formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation
Limited), India’s largest energy conglomerate, as its project management consultant (PMC) for about
300 MW (MegaWatt) of solar power projects in Togo. Togo has identified 2 different plots of land- one
each of 70 and 500 acres in Dapaong (Dalwak region) & Mango (Savanes region ) respectively, that
will combine to produce 283 MW. With this, Togo become the 1st ISA (International Solar Alliance)
nation to get the services of NTPC.
27) What is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of India for 2019-20 (Fiscal year –FY 20)
as per the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)’s “Economic
Outlook Survey 2020”?
1) 5.4%
2) 5.3%
3) 5%
4) 5.1%
5) 5.2%
Answer – 3) 5%
Explanation:
On January 29, 2020, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), an
association of business organizations in India, in its “Economic Outlook Survey 2020”, has
projected India’ s annual median GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth at 5% for 2019-20 (Fiscal
year –FY 20). It is in line with the National Statistical Organisation’s (NSO) projected growth rate (5%,
a 11-year low).
28) Which Technological Giant company commits $1 Million to Non Profit Organization
“Internews” to promote news literacy among Indian public (January 2020)?
1) Facebook
2) Apple
3) Microsoft
4) Google
5) Amazon
Answer - 4) Google
Explanation:
Google News Initiative (GNI), a cooperative effort between Google & a number of large traditional
news media providers, has announced a $1 million grant for global non-profit organization
‘Internews’ that will launch a new initiative to promote news literacy among the Indian public.
29) Which Insurance Company collaborated with Drone Federation of India (DFI) to provide
Insurance cover to Drone Operators at Drone festival held in Delhi (January 2020)?
1) Acko General Insurance
2) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company
3) HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company
4) SBI General Insurance
5) Tata AIG General Insurance
Answer: 5) Tata AIG General Insurance
Explanation:
Drone Federation of India (DFI) has announced to collaborate with Tata AIG General Insurance
Company Ltd (Tata AIG) for developing as well as launching insurance products for the drone
operators. The announcement was made during the recently concluded Drone Festival of India at New
Delhi.
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MoU’s & AGREEMENTS

1) Name the foundation, that has signed an Memorandum of Cooperation(MoC) with
Department of Health & Family Welfare (DOHFW) for cooperation in the field of health?
1) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2) Rockefeller Foundation
3) Ford Foundation
4) Rotary Foundation
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Explanation:
The CCEA has given its approval for the Memorandum of Cooperation(MoC) between the Department
of Health & Family Welfare (DOHFW) of the govt of India and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)
for cooperation in the field of health. The MoC was signed in November 2019 during visit of Mr. Bill
Gates, Co-Chair and Trustee of BMGF to New Delhi. The MoC areas covered include: Reduction in
neonatal and child morbidity and mortality and improvement in health services. Increasing quality for
family planning methods. Reduction of burden of select infectious disease like Tuberculosis(TB),
Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) etc. Strengthen health systems and manage skills of human resources for
health etc.
2) Name the country that has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of
Railways of Indian government for Enabling Energy Self-Sufficiency for Indian Railways?
1) Russia
2) Germany
3) United Kingdom
4) United States
5) None of these
Answer – 3) United Kingdom
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has gave its ex-post facto approval on an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
between Ministry of Railways & the Department for International Development (Government of
United Kingdom-UK) for Enabling Energy Self-Sufficiency for Indian Railways. It was signed on
January 2,2019.
3) For cooperation in which of the following field, India and Sweden signed an Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) during Sweden’s king Carl XVI Gustaf visit to India?
1) For Cooperation in Polar Science
2) For Cooperation in Infrastructure
3) For Cooperation in Education
4) For Cooperation in Research
5) None of these
Answer – 1) For Cooperation in Polar Science
Explanation:
The Union cabinet has approved the signing an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on
Cooperation of Polar Science between the Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden and the
Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) of India. It was signed on 2nd December 2019 during the visit of
King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia to India .This MoU includes cooperation between the
2 sides in both Arctic and Antarctic regions ,so that it is called as Polar Science. Sweden as one of the
eight “Arctic States” & India as the Observer Status in the Arctic Council, are members of Antarctic
Treaty and to the Protocol to the Antarctic Treaty on Environmental Protection. So this MoU will help
enable sharing of the expertise available with both Countries.
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4) Which 2 countries had signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the ratification
of migration and mobility partnership agreement?
1) India and Japan
2) India and Swedan
3) India and Russia
4) India and France
5) None of these
Answer – 4) India and France
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has given ex-post facto approval for the ratification of migration and mobility
partnership agreement between India and France.The MoU,which was signed in March 2018, is valid
for 7 years and incorporates provisions for auto-renewal.It will promote the people-to-people
contacts ,mobility of students, academics, researchers and skilled workforce and strengthening
cooperation on issues related to irregular migration and human trafficking.
5) India & Mongolia have signed an agreement, that received cabinet approval on 8th January,
2020.For co-operation of which of the following field they signed an MoU?
1) Cooperation in the field of Polar Science
2) Cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space
3) Cooperation in the field of Science & Technology
4) Cooperation in the field of Education
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space
Explanation:
The Union cabinet has approved an Agreement between Government of the Republic of India and
Government of Mongolia on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space for Peaceful
Purposes. The MoU was signed on 20 September 2019 during the state visit of the President of
Mongolia, Khaltmaagiin Battulga to India. This also helps to constitute Joint Working Group, drawing
members from ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and the Information Technology Authority
of the Government of Mongolia, which will further work out the plan of action including the time-
frame and the means of implementing this MoU.
6) Which 2 countries have renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation

in the field of electoral management?
1) India and Russia
2) India and United States
3) India and Mauritius
4) India and Bangladesh
5) None of these
Answer – 3) India and Mauritius
Explanation:
On January 08, 2020 the Election Commission of India(ECI) has renewed its Memorandum of
Understanding(MoU) on cooperation in the field of electoral management with the electoral
commission of Mauritius. The renewal was done at Port Louis of Mauritius and was signed by India’s
Chief Election Commissioner(CEC) Sunil Arora and Mohammed Irfan Abdool Rahman, Electoral
Commissioner of Mauritius.
7) Which firm has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Railways for e-
office execution?
1) RailTelcom
2) RailOff
3) RailWire
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4) RailTel
5) None of these
Answer – 4) RailTel
Explanation:
On January 13, 2020 Indian Railways signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RailTel, a
miniratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Railways for Phase 2 project of e-
office execution. Under this project, RailTel will register 39,000 users over 34 divisions on National
Informatics Centre (NIC) e-office platform by June 30, 2020. MoU was signed by Executive Director
(ED/TD), Railway Board, Shri Umesh Balonda, and General Manager (GM)/Information Technology
(IT) project/RailTel, Smt. Haritima Jaipuriar.
8) Which 2 states have signed a quadripartite agreement between the central government and
representatives of the Bru tribe to end 23-year old Bru-Reang refugee crisis recently?
1) State Governments of Assam, Tripura
2) State Governments of West Bengal, Assam
3) State Governments of Meghalaya, Mizoram
4) State Governments of Tripura, Mizoram
5) None of these
Answer – 4) State Governments of Tripura, Mizoram
Explanation:
On January, 16 ,2020, Union Minister for Home Affairs (HM), Shri Amit Shah has presided over the
signing of a quadripartite agreement between the central government and state Governments of
Tripura, Mizoram and representatives of the Bru tribe in New Delhi to end 23-year old Bru-Reang
refugee crisis. As per the new agreement, about 34,000 Bru refugees will be inhabited in Tripura and
assisted by central government with its allocated budget of Rs 600 crores to help in their
resettlement.
9) Which 2 countries have signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance

cooperation in the field of production, procurement, research and development in defence
sector during Raisina Dialogue 2020?
1) India & Finland
2) India & United States
3) India & Russia
4) India & Japan
5) None of these
Answer – 1) India & Finland
Explanation:
On January 15, 2020 India & Finland signed Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) in order to
enhance cooperation in the field of production, procurement, research and development in defence
sector. MoU signing: India’s defence secretary Ajay Kumar and and the Finnish Defence Ministry”s
Permanent Secretary, Jukka Juusti signed the MoU. This MoU was previously under discussion since
the 2018 Defence Expo (Defexpo) and has been finally formalised in the run up to Defence Expo 2020
which is to be held in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh from February 5-9, 2020.
10) For co-operation in which of the following field, India and Bangladesh have signed an
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on January 14, 2020?
1) Defence
2) Information and Broadcasting
3) Research and Development
4) Information and Technology
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Information and Broadcasting
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Explanation:
On January 14, 2020 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India and
Bangladesh in the field of Information and Broadcasting at Information and Broadcasting Ministers
meet 2020, in New Delhi. A MoU was also signed for content exchange programme between All India
Radio (AIR) and Bangladesh Radio Betar.India and Bangladesh is co-producing the biopic of
“BangaBandhu” , Sheikh Mujibur Rehman who was the first President of Bangladesh and it will be
released during his birth centenary year, March 17,2020.
11) Name the government agency that has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with Indian Navy for ‘Sharing of seabed sediments data, products and expertise for Naval
Application in Meteorology and Oceanography’?
1) Meteorological Survey of India (MSI)
2) National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)
3) Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)
4) Geological Survey of India (GSI)
5) Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
Answer – 4) Geological Survey of India (GSI)
Explanation:
On 21st January 2020, Indian Navy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
Geological Survey of India (GSI) for sharing seabed sediments data, products and expertise for Naval
application in Meteorology and Oceanography. Mangaluru based Marine and Coastal survey division
has mapped 2.1 Million km2 Exclusive Economic Zone and has a vast repository of offshore data. The
data has been collected using GSI’s state-of-the art oceanic research vessels Samudra Manthan,
Samudra Kaustubh, Samudra Shaudhikama and Samudra Ratnakar.
12) Which 2 countries have signed an agreement to upgrade the 50.58 kilometer long
Ashuganj-Akhaura road into a 4-lane highway?
1) India and China
2) India and Myanmar
3) India and Nepal
4) India and SriLanka
5) India and Bangladesh
Answer – 5) India and Bangladesh
Explanation:
On January 24, 2020 India and Bangladesh have signed an agreement to upgrade the 50.58 kilometer
long Ashuganj-Akhaura road into a 4-lane highway. The road runs between Ashuganj river port and
the Akhaura land port in Bangladesh. The road project is part of the $2 billion second Line of
Credit(LoC) extended by India to Bangladesh in 2016. Roads and Highways Department (RHD) of
Bangladesh and Afcons Infrastructure Limited of India will upgrade 39 km long road between
Ashuganj river port to Dharhar area of Chattisgarh.The work to upgrade the remaining part of the
road will be from Dharhar to Akhaura will be done by the RHS and an India-Bangladesh joint
venture(JV).
13) Name the organization that has signed an agreement with Ministry of Rural Development
(MoRD) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-
NRLM) to strengthen grassroots of institutions for rural poor?
1) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation(BMGF)
2) John Templeton Foundation (JTF)
3) Walton Family Foundation (WFF)
4) Nobel Foundation (NF)
5) Rockefeller Foundation (RF)
Answer – 1) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation(BMGF)
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Explanation:
On January 22, 2020 the Ministry of Rural Development(MoRD) has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation(BMGF) under the Deendayal
Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The MoU is to further
strengthen grassroots of institutions for rural poor. MoU signing: The MoU was signed by Smt Alka
Upadhyaya, Additional Secretary and Mission Director of NRLM on behalf of MoRD while it was signed
by Shri AlkeshWadhwanion on behalf of BMGF in presence of MoRD secretary Shri Rajesh Bhushan.
14) Name the state government that has signed a tripartite agreement with the banned
National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) & Government of India recently to boost peace
in the state?
1) Meghalaya
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Nagaland
4) Assam
5) West Bengal
Answer – 4) Assam
Explanation:
On January 27, 2020 Govt. of India has signed a tripartite agreement with the representatives of the
banned National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) organisation & Govt. of Assam at the Ministry
of Home Affairs (MHA). The pact was signed to boost peace in the Northeastern state of Assam. The
agreement would fulfill political and economic demands besides safeguarding the language and
culture of the Bodo community people.
15) How many Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed between India and Brazil
during Brazil’s president Jair Messias Bolsonaro visit to India?
1) 14
2) 15
3) 20
4) 21
5) 25
Answer – 2) 15
Explanation:
Brazil and India signed 15 Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) and also signed an action plan to
deepen strategic partnership. The MoU in detail are as follows:
Si.No MoU
1 Cooperation on Bioenergy.
2 Cooperation in the field of Oil and Natural Gas.
3 Investment Cooperation and Facilitation Treaty.
4 Cooperation in Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.
5 Cooperation in the field of Early Childhood
6 Cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine.
7 Cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy.
8 Cultural Exchange Programme for the period 2020-2024.
9 Agreement on Social Security.
10 Cooperation in the area of Cyber Security.
MoU between India’s Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In),

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) and Brazil’s
General Coordination of Network Incident Treatment Centre, Department of
Information Security, Institutional Security.
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11 Programme of Scientific and Technological Cooperation for implementing the

agreement on scientific and technological cooperation from 2020-2023.
12 Cooperation in the field of Geology and Mineral Resources between Geological
Survey of India (GSI), under the Ministry of Mines and the Geological Survey of
Brazil.
13 MoU between Invest India and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion
Agency (Apex Brazil)
14 Cooperation in the fields of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
For this, a Joint Declaration of Intent(JDI) between Department of Animal

Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food
Supply of Brazil was signed.
15 Cooperation for establishing a nodal institution in India to carry out research on
Bioenergy.
MoU was signed between Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Of the Republic of India
and Centro Nacional de PesquisaemEnergia e Materiais (CNPEM) of Brazil.
16) Name the Indian steel firm that has signed an agreement with the Brazilian gunmaker
Taurus Armas SA to produce & sell guns in India?
1) JSW Steel
2) Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)
3) Jindal Group
4) Bhushan Steel
5) Tata Steel
Answer – 3) Jindal Group
Explanation:
Brazilian gunmaker Taurus Armas SA has signed for a joint Venture(JV) with Indian steelmaker Jindal
Group to manufacture and sell guns in India. As per the agreement Jindal will hold a 51% stake in JV
and the remaining 49% will be held by Taurus.
17) Chinese mobile communications company OPPO signed a MoU with which Indian Institute
for research on 5G and Artificial Intelligence (January 2020)?
1) IIT-Madras
2) IIT-Bombay
3) IIT-Delhi
4) IIT-Calcutta
5) IIT-Hyderabad
Answer - 5) IIT-Hyderabad
Explanation:
Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corporation Ltd (commonly referred as OPPO), a
Chinese consumer electronics and mobile communications company, has signed an MoU
(memorandum of understanding) with the Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-
H), Telangana for research on new technologies such as 5th Generation (5G) and Artificial Intelligence
(AI).
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APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

1) Name the Chairman of the Railway Board, whose tenure was extended by one more year?
1) Rajesh Agrawal
2) Vishwesh Chaube
3) Vinod Kumar Yadav
4) Purnendu Sekhar Mishra
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Vinod Kumar Yadav
Explanation:
Vinod Kumar Yadav has been given one year extension as the Chairman of the Railway Board by the
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Ashwani Lohani was the former chairman of the railway board (retired on December 2018) who held
the post of the General Manager (GM) of South Central Railway (SCR). Yadav is an Electrical Engineer
and belongs to the 1980 batch of the Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers.
2) Who was reappointed as the Deputy Election Commissioner (DEC) of India after his tenure
was extended by one more year till December 31, 2020?
1) Umesh Sinha
2) Ashok Lavasa
3) Sunil Arora
4) Sushil Chandra
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Umesh Sinha
Explanation:
Mr.Umesh Sinha has been re-employed as the Deputy Election Commissioner (DEC) after the approval
by the Appointments Committe of the cabinet(ACC) headed by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on
a contract basis for one year with effect from January 1, 2020 up to December 31, 2020. He is an
IAS(Indian Administrative Officer) of Uttar Pradesh cadre. The order was issued by the Ministry of
Personal, Public Grievances and Pensions. Mr.Sinha served as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and
higher Education Secretary of Uttar Pradesh.
3) Which bank has appointed, S Sundar as Interim Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer (CEO)?
2) Canara Bank
4) Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB)
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB)
Explanation:
S Sundar has appointed as interim Managing Director and CEO of Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) which is
effective from January 1, 2020. The bank’s MD and CEO, Parthasarathi Mukherjee resigned his post on
August, 2019 and the post was left vacant.According to the bank Sundar will be in charge until April
30, 2020 or until new MD assumes the charge.He was serving the bank as Chief Financial Officer from
27.04.2018 till 31.12.2019.He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce and is a Chartered Accountant
and has an experience of 41 years.
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4) Who was appointed as the 1st Chairman of NMC (National Medical commission) on January 2,
2020?
1) Mahesh Verma
2) Rajendra Pandey
3) Suresh Chandra Sharma
4) Rakesh Kumar Vats
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Suresh Chandra Sharma
Explanation:
On January 2, 2020 Delhi AIIMS’ Professor Suresh Chandra sharma appointed as the 1st ever
Chairman of NMC (National Medical commission). Sharma was the head of ENT (ears, nose,throat)
head-surgery department of AIIMS(All India Institute of Medical Sciences) in New Delhi.The
Committee also appointed Dr Rakesh Kumar Vats, Secretary General, Board Of Governors, Medical
Council of India as Secretary of NMC.The Chairman and the Secretary of NMC will serve for a period of
3 years or till the age of 70 years.
5) Who was appointed as the 11th and 1st female Chancellor of United Kingdom’s Queen’s
University?
1) Hillary Rodham Clinton
2) Esther McVey
3) Thérèse Coffey
4) Priti Patel
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Hillary Rodham Clinton
Explanation:
On 2 January, 2020 72-years-old Hillary Rodham Clinton appointed as the first female Chancellor of
United Kingdom’s Queen’s University. She succeeds Tom Moran. Clinton is the 11th Chancellor of the
University and will serve for a period of five years from January 1, 2020. She will act as an advisor to
the vice-chancellor Prof Ian Greer and senior management.
6) Which country’s Prime Minister (PM), Zoran Zaev has submitted his resignation on January
3, 2020?
1) Serbia
2) Albania
3) Kosovo
4) North Macedonia
5) None of these
Answer – 4) North Macedonia
Explanation:
On January 3, 2020 North Macedonia Prime Minister (PM) Zoran Zaev submitted his resignation. His
resignation paves a way to form a new caretaker government under the country’s former interior
minister Oliver Spasovski until April 12, 2020 election.
7) Who was elected as the President of Guinea-Bissau?

1) Baciro Djá
2) Carlos Gomes Júnior
3) Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embalo
4) Domingos Simões Pereira
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embalo
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Explanation:
Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embalo won the West African state of Guinea-Bissau’s Presidential election.
He succeeded President Jose Mario Vaz. Umaro belongs to Madem G15 party. Embalo served as Prime
Minister between 2016 and 2018.Embalo is nicknamed as “The General”, a reference to his rank as
reserve brigadier quit from the army in the early 1990s.He defected former ex-Prime Minister
Domingos Simoes Pereira of African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC).
8) P R Seshadri, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of which bank has resigned on
January 4,2020?
1) Karur Vysya Bank (KVB)
2) ICICI Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Karur Vysya Bank (KVB)
Explanation:
On January 4,2020 P R Seshadri, MD (Managing Director) and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Karur
Vysya Bank has resigned from the position citing personal reasons, which was accepted by the Bank’s
Board of Directors.P R Seshadri will be relieved on 31st March 2020.Following the retirement of his
predecessor K.Venkatraman on August 31,2017. Mr.Seshadri took charge on September 1,2017 as MD
and CEO of the bank for a period of 3 years.
9) Who was concurrently accredited as the next ambassador of India to the Dominica on
January 6,2020?
1) Sangeeta Bahadur
2) Arun Kumar Sahu
3) Srikumar Menon
4) Kishan Dan Dewal
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Arun Kumar Sahu
Explanation:
On January 6,2020 Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has concurrently accredited Arun Kumar Sahu
as the next ambassador of India to the mountainous Caribbean island of Dominica, with residence in
Port of Spain. He succeeded Madhu Sethi.Sahu is a 1996 batch IFS (Indian Foreign Service) officer,
who serves presently as the High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
10) Who won the Presidential election of Croatia on January 6, 2020?

1) Miroslav Škoro
2) Andrej Plenković
3) Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović
4) Zoran Milanovic
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Zoran Milanovic
Explanation:
On January 6, 2020 Zoran Milanovic, 53 years old won Croatia’s presidential election. Zoran Milanovic
is Croatia’s center-leftist former Prime Minister.He defeated center-right incumbent Kolinda Grabar-
Kitarovic(51 years old), who was the first female president of Croatia.The Presidential election was
held on 22 December 2019.Milanovic belongs to the Social Democratic Party(SDP) won 52.7% vote
while Grabar-kitarovic of the ruling Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) won 47.3%.
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11) Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon was re-elected as the Prime Minister (PM) of which country
on January 8, 2020?
2) Spain
3) Italy
4) France
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Spain
Explanation:
On January 8, 2020, Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon (47), a Spanish politician & Socialist leader took
the oath as Spanish prime minister (PM) before Spanish King Felipe VI. He is serving as the PM since
June 2018. He is Secretary-General of the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE).He assumed his
office after his proposal to form a leftist coalition government with support from smaller parties by
narrowly won a parliamentary confidence vote. The Vote, by a simple majority of MPs (member of
parliament), went 167 in the 350-seat assembly.The new Cabinet under Pedro Sanchez will have
members of the anti-austerity United We Can party, including party leader Pablo Iglesias as deputy
prime minister.
12) Who was appointed as the Chairman of Apparel Export Promotion Council of India
(AEPC) on January 6, 2020?
1) Harish Ahuja
2) Lalit Gulati
3) A Sakthivel
4) Ashok G Rajani
5) None of these
Answer - 3) A Sakthivel
Explanation:
On January 6, 2020 Apparel Export Promotion Council of India (AEPC) has appointed A Sakthivel as
the new chairman of the organisation from 2020 to 2021. He succeeded HKL Magu. He is also the first
person in the history of AEPC, who is sworn-in for the fourth time as Chairman of the AEPC.
13) Which firm has appointed M Nagaraj, as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) on
January 8,2020?
1) Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO)
2) Container Corporation of India (CONCOR)
3) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
4) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO)
Explanation:
On January 8,2020 State-owned Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) has
appointed M Nagaraj as company’s Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) for a period of 3 months.
Ravi kanth was the former Chairman and Managing Director of HUDCO.
14) Name the Lokpal Member, who resigned on January 9, 2020?

1) Harilal Jekisundas Kania
2) Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale
3) Mehar Chand Mahajan
4) BK Mukherjea
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale
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Explanation:
On January 9, 2020 Lokpal Member and the Former Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, Justice
Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale has resigned from his post due to some personal reasons. He was appointed
by Lokpal Chairman Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose on March 27, 2019. 63-years-old Bhosale was the
acting Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the states of Andhra Pradesh and
Telangana from 2015-2016 .He also served as a judge of the high courts of Bombay and Karnataka.
15) Which bank’s Independent Director, Uttam Prakash Agarwal resigned recently?
1) Yes Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Yes Bank
Explanation:
On January 10, 2020, Uttam Prakash Agarwal,an independent director and chairman of YES Bank’s
Audit Committee, has resigned citing corporate governance failure.On November 14, 2018, Agarwal
was appointed to the post, and his tenure set to end in November 2023.After his resignation, private
sector lender Yes Bank’s share price declined 7.19% intraday to Rs 43.90 compared to the previous
close of Rs 47.30 on BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange).
16) Who was re-elected as the chairman of Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO)?
1) Deep Narayan Singh
2) Chandra Pal Singh Yadav
3) Mulayam Singh Yadav
4) Beni Prasad Verma
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Chandra Pal Singh Yadav
Explanation:
On January 9,2020 Agri-cooperative leader and Rajya Sabha MP (Member of Parliament) Chandra Pal
Singh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh constituency has been re-elected unanimously as Chairman of Krishak
Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO). He has been the Chairman from July 1999 to May 2010 &
thereafter from February 2015 to till date.Sudhakar Chowdhary, a versatile farmer’s leader, was
unanimously elected as Vice Chairman of the KRIBHCO.The special general board meeting was held at
NCUI (National Cooperative Union of India)auditorium, New Delhi to elect nine directors.
17) Who has been elected as a bureau member of the IUPAC(International Union of Pure and
Applied Chemistry) for the period 2020-23?
1) Dr.Bipul Bihari Saha
2) Dr.M Pavan Kumar
3) Dr.Sudhakar Kudva
4) Dr.K Lakshmi Raju
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Dr.Bipul Bihari Saha
Explanation:
On January 10,2020 Dr.Bipul Bihari Saha of Hyderabad, India has been elected as a bureau member of
the IUPAC(International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the period 2020-23. Saha is the
only second Indian after “Bharat Ratna” Professor Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao (CNR Rao),to
be elected(1979) for this position in a century.
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18) Lt Col Yuvraj Malik appointed as director of National Book Trust (NBT), he succeeds
_____________?
1) Nandakumar E.N.
2) Brij Kishore Sharma
3) Govind Prasad Sharma
4) Rita Chowdhury
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Rita Chowdhury
Explanation:
On January 11, 2020 Lt Col Yuvraj Malik was appointed as the director of National Book Trust (NBT)
on deputation. Malik succeeds Sahitya Akademi-awardee writer Rita Chowdhury.Previously Malik has
served with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), Raj Bhawan in Jammu &
Kashmir(J&K), United Nations Missions in Africa and also in several operational assignments.
19) Who was elected as the 14th Prime Minister of Malta on January 12, 2020?
1) Eddie Fenech Adami
2) Robert Abela
3) Chris Fearne
4) Rosianne Cutajar
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Robert Abela
Explanation:
On January 12,2020 Malta’s governing party has elected a new leader Robert Abela as 14th prime
minister of Malta. He replaces Joseph Muscat, who resigned over the murder of a journalist. Robert
Abela is the son of the Malta’s Former President George Abela. Robert Abela, 42-years old lawyer won
the Labour Party Leadership contest with 57.9% of the vote and beat his closest rival Chris Fearne 56-
years old surgeon by more than 2,500 votes.
20) Which country has elected, Tsai Ing-wen as its President for the second time?
1) Taiwan
2) Vietnam
3) Thailand
4) Laos
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Taiwan
Explanation:
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has won the presidential election for second time with 57.1% of total
votes. She belongs to Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). She defeated Han Kuo-yu of the rival
Nationalist Party.63-years-old Tsai Ing-Wen joined DPP in 2004 and nominated for the presidential
election in 2012 and 2016.In 2016 she won the Presidential election for the first time.
21) Who was appointed as the new ruler of the Oman after the demise of Sultan Qaboos bin
Said Al Said on January 11, 2020?
1) Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said
2) Asaad Bin Tariq
3) Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah
4) Haitham bin Tariq Al Said
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Haitham bin Tariq Al Said
Explanation:
On January 11, 2020 Haitham bin Tariq Al Said (66) was appointed as the new ruler of the Oman after
the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said who ruled the country from 1970. Haritham bin Tariq Al
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Said who is the cousin of the deceased Sultan Qaboos, was the Cultural and Heritage Minister of Oman.
In 2013 he was appointed by the Sultan Qaboos to chair the main committee responsible for Oman’s
development.
22) To which armed force, Anand Prakash Maheshwari was appointed as Director General
(DG) on January 13, 2020?
1) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
2) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
3) Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
4) Border Security Force (BSF)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
Explanation:
On January 13,2020 Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) Officer A P Maheshwari appointed as Director
General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) by the Appointments Committee of the
Cabinet. He took the charge from Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) DG Surjeet Singh Deswal who was
given an additional charge as the head of CRPF after the retirement of DG Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar on
December 31, 2019.
23) Who was appointed as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on
14th January, 2020?
1) Muneesh Kapur
2) Partha Ray
3) Adarsh Kishore
4) Michael Debabrata Patra
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Michael Debabrata Patra
Explanation:
On 14th January, 2020, Michael Debabrata Patra has been appointed as Deputy Governor of the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI). After the resignation of Viral V Acharya the post was lying vacant from
July 2019. He will be the fourth Deputy Governor of the RBI appointed for a period of three years.
24) Name the Surveyor General of India, who was re-appointed for another period for one year
on contract basis on 14th January 2020?
1) Dr T Ramaswami
2) Lt General Girish Kumar
3) Dr Swarna Subba Rao
4) VP Srivastava
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Lt General Girish Kumar
Explanation:
On 14th January 2020, the Appointment Committee of Cabinet (ACC) approved the re-appointment
proposal of Lt General Girish Kumar as the Surveyor General of India in Survey of India, the national
survey and mapping organization of the country, for a period of one year on contract basis w.e.f.
January 1, 2020.Earlier on September 30, 2017 he was appointed as Surveyor General of India under
the Survey on India.The surveyor General of India is the head of the Department of Survey of India, a
Department which comes under the Ministry of Science and Technology of Government of India.
25) Who was appointed as the Chairman of 11 member Committee constituted to draft the
National Water Policy?
1) Dr Mihir Shah
2) Shashi Shekhar
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3) Ramesh Chandra Panda

4) Tushaar Shah
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Dr Mihir Shah
Explanation:
On January 14, 2020 Dr Mihir Shah, professor at the Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida, Uttar
Pradesh has been appointed as the chairman of the 11-member committee to draft the National Water
Policy(NWP) and will have to submit the report within 6 months from the date of constitution. The
committee was established by the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation of govt. of India.
26) Which country has appointed, Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin as Prime Minister on
January 16, 2020?
1) China
2) Russia
3) Japan
4) Germany
5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 16, 2020 the Russian lawmakers have approved Russian President Vladimir Putin’s
proposed candidate Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin, the head of the Federal Tax Service, as the next
prime minister of the country. He replaced Dmitri Anatolyevich Medvedev who resigned from his
post. Mass resignation: Putin proposed major changes in the constitution of Russia that would spread
political power more evenly. Shorty after the proposed changes by Putin, Dmitri Medvedev resigned
as Prime Minister (PM). Along with Medvedev the russian cabinet also made a mass resignation.
27) Who has been appointed as the Queen’s counsel for the courts of England and Wales on
January 17, 2020?
1) Anupam Lal Das
2) Aparajita Singh
3) Gopal Sankaranarayanan
4) Harish Salve
5) S. Abdul Nazeer
Answer – 4) Harish Salve
Explanation:
On January 17,2020 Indian Senior Advocate Harish Salve has been appointed the Queen’s counsel for
the courts of England and Wales. The appointment was announced by Queen Elizabeth II on the advise
of the Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland.The title of Queen’s Counsel QC is awarded to those who have
demonstrated particular skill and expertise in the conduct of advocacy. Salve and other appointees
will be formally appointed as QC on March 16, where the Lord Chancellor will preside over the
appointment ceremony at Westminster Hall, London, United Kingdom (UK).
28) To which of the following committee, Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre was appointed as the
chairman on 14th January 2020?
1) Road safety committee
2) Small Scale Industries committee
3) Banking Supervision committee
4) Corporate Governance committee
5) Committee on International Trade and Services
Answer – 1) Road safety committee
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Explanation:
On 14th January 2019, The Supreme Court will appoint one of its retired judges Justice Abhay
Manohar Sapre as the Chairman of the committee on road safety since the panel’s current head and
former top court judge Justice K.S.P. Radhakrishnan expressed his difficulty in continuing the position.
The decision in this regard has been given by a bench headed by Chief Justice Sharad Arvind
Bobde.The bench has also appointed Sanjay Mitra, former Defence Secretary as a member of the
committee replacing the former secretary of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways S Sundar, who
has found it difficult to continue as a member of the committee due to ill-health.
29) Who was appointed as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS)?
1) Satinder Kumar Saini
2) Abhay Krishna
3) Devraj Anbu
4) Cherish Mathson
5) Ranbir Singh
Answer – 1) Satinder Kumar Saini
Explanation:
On January 15, 2020 Southern Army Commander Lieutenant General Satinder Kumar Saini appointed
as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS). He will take charge on January 25, 2020. He succeeded
Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane, who was promoted as the Chief of Army Staff.
30) To which organization, Arjun Munda was appointed as the President?

1) Athletics Federation of India (AFI)
2) Cycling Federation of India (CFI)
3) Archery Association of India (AAI)
4) All India Football Federation (AIFF)
5) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Answer – 3) Archery Association of India (AAI)
Explanation:
On January 18,2020 Arjun Munda, Minister of Tribal Affairs elected as the President of the suspended
Archery Association of India (AAI) for 4 years term. The elections were held as per the Delhi High
Court order. Arjun Munda got the support from former AAI President Vijay kumar Malhotra and
defeated B V P Rao by a margin of 34-18 votes.
31) Which bank has appointed Punit Sood as its India head on January 21,2020?
1) Lloyds Bank
2) HSBC Bank
3) Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
4) Bank of Scotland (BoS)
5) TSB Bank
Answer – 3) Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
Explanation:
On January 21,2020 Punit Sood has been appointed as country head of RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland),
India succeeding Pankaj Phatarphod. He will be responsible for building the organisation’s strategic
capabilities and will support the bank to achieve its goals. Previously, he was serving as the advisor of
Cornerstone Venture Partners Fund, a technology-focused global VC (Venture Capital) funds.
32) Who was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of the State Bank of India (SBI) for a
period of three years on January 20, 2020?
1) Rajnish Kumar
2) Challa Sreenivasulu Setty
3) Dinesh Kumar Khara
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4) P. K. Gupta
5) Arijit Basu
Answer – 2) Challa Sreenivasulu Setty
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020 the Government of India (GOI) has appointed Challa Sreenivasulu Setty as the
Managing Director (MD) of the State Bank of India (SBI) for a period of three years. He is currently
serving as the Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of the SBI.The proposal of the Department of
Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, GOI to appoint Setty as the MD of the SBI is approved by
the Appointment Committee of Cabinet (ACC).
33) Name the former principal secretary of Prime Minister (PM), who has been appointed as
chairperson of the executive council of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML)
recently?
1) Vintee Sain
2) Raghvendra Singh
3) Ravi K.Mishra
4) Nripendra Misra
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Nripendra Misra
Explanation:
Nripendra Misra, the former principal secretary to the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has been
appointed chairperson of the executive council of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML).
The appointment is confirmed by the Ministry of Cultural.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the
President of the NMML Society and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh its vice president.A. Surya
Prakash, chairperson of the Prasar Bharati board, will be the NMML’s vice chairperson.
34) Who was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bank
of Baroda (BoB) on January 20, 2020?
1) PS Jayakumar
2) S. L. Jain
3) Vikramaditya Singh Khichi
4) Murali Ramaswami
5) Sanjiv Chadha
Answer – 5) Sanjiv Chadha
Explanation:
Sanjiv Chadha was appointed as the Managing Director(MD) & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Bank of
Baroda on January 20, 2020 . He served as the Deputy Managing Director (DMD) at State Bank of India
(SBI) and will replace P.S. Jayakumar whose term came to an end after his 1 year extension ended in
October 2019.
35) Which bank has appointed, Atanu Kumar Das as its Managing Director(MD) & Chief
Executive Officer(CEO) on January 20,2020?
2) Union Bank of India
3) Indian Bank
4) Bank of India
5) Canara Bank
Answer – 4) Bank of India
Explanation:
Atanu Kumar Das was appointed as the Managing Director(MD) & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of
Bank of India on January 20,2020. Atanu Kumar Das served as the Executive Director (ED) of the Bank
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of India (BOI) and hence promoted as the MD & CEO of Bank of India (BOI) following its vacancy since
july last year.
36) Who was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
Canara Bank on January 20, 2020?
1) Bimal Prasad Sharma
2) Lingam Venkat Prabhakar
3) Venkatachalam Ramakrishna Iyer
4) S Raghunath
5) Suchindra Misra
Answer – 2) Lingam Venkat Prabhakar
Explanation:
Lingam Venkat Prabhakar was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of Canara Bank on January 20, 2020. Prabhakar served as the Executive Director (ED) of the
Punjab National Bank (PNB) and he will be replacing R A Sankara Narayanan who will be retired at
the end of January 31, 2020.
37) Who was appointed as the SoftBank group India head on January 22, 2020?
1) Masayoshi Son
2) Rajeev Misra
3) Ken Miyauchi
4) Yoshimitsu Goto
5) Manoj Kohli
Answer – 5) Manoj Kohli
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020 SoftBank group has appointed Manoj Kohli as its India’s head. He has served as
the Chairman of SB(SoftBank) energy, the Japanese telecom and investment renewable energy
business. Manoj Kohli will be responsible for SoftBank Vision Fund, their portfolio companies and look
after government relations and public policy efforts. Kohli succeeds Sumer Janeja as the Softbank
India head.
38) Name the 1st Woman & 13th President of Greece, who was elected on January 22, 2020?
1) Marietta Giannakou
2) Anna Diamantopoulou
3) Katerina Sakellaropoulou
4) Maria Damanaki
5) Maria Euthymiou
Answer – 3) Katerina Sakellaropoulou
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020 independent candidate Katerina Sakellaropoulou(63 years), became the1st
Woman President of Greece elected by the Greece’s Parliament for a period of 5 years. She will be
officially sworn in as Greece’s 13th President in April, 2020. She will succeed Prokopis Pavlopoulos,
the current president.Katerina is the Council of State (Supreme Administrative court of Greece)
studied law in Athens(Greece) and completed her postgraduate studies at the Sorbonne in
Paris,France.She was born on 30 May 1956 in Thessaloniki, Greece and the daughter of Supreme
Court Judge.
39) Who was appointed as the Prime Minister (PM) of Lebanon?

1) Hassan Diab
2) Michel Aoun
3) Gebran Bassil
4) Saad Hariri
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5) Nawaf Salam
Answer – 1) Hassan Diab
Explanation:
On January 22,2020 Lebanon President Micheal Naim Aoun announced formation of new Government
due to anti-government protests for the last several months. The new Government (govt) will be
headed by Prime Minister (PM) Hassan Diab, 60 year old professor at the American University of
Beirut, Lebanon.The New Government consists of 20 member technocrats. Formation of the new
government was announced after Hezbollah party & its allies made a deal to tackle the country’s
worst economic crisis in decade.
40) Who was appointed as the panel member of the Advisory Board for Banking Frauds (ABBF)
of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) on January 24, 2020?
1) Vineet Anand
2) Anindo Majumdar
3) A.D.M Chavali
4) Nanak Chand
5) Sanjeev Kumar
Answer – 3) A.D.M Chavali
Explanation:
On January 24, 2020 the Central Vigilance Commission(CVC) has appointed former Indian Overseas
Bank(IOB) Executive Director as A.D.M Chavali as its new panel member of the Advisory Board for
Banking Frauds (ABBF) and will serve the board till August 20, 2021. Board aim: The board headed by
T.M Bhasin former Vigilance Commissioner and former Chairman-cum-Managing Director of the
Indian Bank(IB), was formed in 2019 and aims to conduct examination of allegations against officials
in General Managers (GM) ranking involved in fraud cases of worth above Rs.50 crores.
41) Who was elected to the board of trustees of World Economic Forum (WEF) along with the
Patrice Motsepe on January 24, 2020?
1) Anshula Kant
2) Kristalina Georgieva
3) Mariya Gabriel
4) Gita Gopinath
5) Christine Lagarde
Answer – 2) Kristalina Georgieva
Explanation:
In the 50th edition World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2020 was held on January 21 to
January 24, 2020 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. On January 24, 2020 WEF
has appointed International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva and African Rainbow
Minerals (ARM) Chairman Patrice Motsepe to its board of trustees.Kristalina Georgieva serves as the
IMF Managing Director since October 2019. She also served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the
World Bank, and as Interim President of the World Bank Group and also served as the European
Commission’s Vice-President for Budget and Human Resources.
42) Who was elected as the new Chair of the Forum of the Election Management Bodies of
South Asia (FEMBoSA) for the year 2020?
1) Rajiv Mehrishi
2) Om Prakash Rawat
3) Achal Kumar Jyoti
4) Ashok Lavasa
5) Sunil Arora
Answer – 5) Sunil Arora
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Explanation:
On January 24, 2020 India’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sunil Arora took over as the new
Chair of the Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) for the year 2020.
Sunil Arora succeeds K.M. Nural Huda, CEC of Bangladesh.
43) Who was appointed as the Chief Executive of Indian Banks’ Association on January 27,
2020?
1) Rajesh Kumar Yaduvanshi
2) Lingam Venkata Prabhakar
3) Sunil Mehta
4) Agyey Kumar Azad
5) CH. S. S. Mallikarjuna Rao
Answer – 3) Sunil Mehta
Explanation:
On January 27, 2020, Former managing director (MD) and chief executive officer(CEO) of Punjab
National Bank (PNB), Sunil Mehta, took over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Indian Banks’
Association (IBA). Mehta will replace VG Kannan, who resigned from office as chief executive of IBA on
December 31, 2019.
44) Who was unanimously appointed as the Life President of Asian Tennis Federation (ATF)
during ATP’s Board of Directors meeting in Melbourne, Australia?
1) Shomurad Shofayziev
2) Surendran Subramaniam
3) Nasser Al-Khelaifi
4) Suwat Liptapanlop
5) Anil Khanna
Answer – 5) Anil Khanna
Explanation:
On January 27,2020 Senior Sports Administrator Anil Khanna was unanimously appointed as Life
President of Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) during the meeting of its Board of Directors in
Melbourne, Australia. He is also named as the Chairman of the ATF Finance Committee.Khanna had
served as ATF President from 2005 to 2019 and also ITF(International Tennis Federation) Vice
President from 2015-19.CS Raju was elected as Senior Vice President of the ATF, representing South
Asia.
45) Name the first ambassador of European Union (EU) to the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland after the Brexit?
1) Nicolas Chapuis
2) João Cravinho
3) Joao Vale de Almeida
4) Luigi Soreca
5) Pierre Mayaudon
Answer – 3) Joao Vale de Almeida
Explanation:
On January 24, 2020 veteran diplomat Joao Vale de Almeida appointed as the first ambassador of
European Union (EU) to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.He will assume the
office on February 1, 2020 the day after the Brexit(Brexit is the withdrawal of the United Kingdom
from the European Union). He joined European Commission in 1982 after working as a journalist for
seven years.He also served as the first EU Ambassador to the United States of America, from 2010 to
2014 and then served as the bloc’s ambassador to the UN between 2015 and 2019.
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46) Sachin Bansal, Independent director of which Small Finance bank resigned recently?
1) Ujjivan Small Finance bank
2) ESAF Small Finance Bank
3) Equitas Small Finance Bank
4) Suryoday Small Finance Bank
5) Jana Small Finance Bank
Answer – 1) Ujjivan Small Finance bank
Explanation:
Sachin Bansal has resigned from the independent director of Ujjivan Small Finance bank. He is the co-
founder of Flipkart. Following the majority stake acquisition in Chaitanya India Fin Credit, Sachin
Bansal has applied for a universal banking licence on January 10, 2020.Bansal was born in
Chandigarh, India, on August 5, 1981. In 2006 he joined Amazon Web Services as a Senior Software
Engineer and in later 2007 along with his co-founder Binny Bansal, he started the Flipkart.
47) Name the Slovenia's youngest-ever Prime Minister, who announced his resignation
recently?
1) Karl Erjavec
2) Borut Pahor
3) Janez Janša
4) Miro Cerar
5) Marjan Sarec
Answer – 5) Marjan Sarec
Explanation:
On January 27, 2020 Slovenian Prime Minister (PM) Marjan Sarec has resigned from his post. He leads
the party ‘List of Marjan Sarec (LMS)’.42-years-old Marjan Sarec was born on December 2, 1977 in
Ljubljana, Slovenia and started his career as a comedian and actor. In 2018 he entered Parliamentary
election and became the 9th PM of Slovenia in the same year. His resignation was followed by the
resignation of the Finance Minister Andrej Bertoncelj.
48) Name the EX-RBI & EX-SEBI Executive Director, who was appointed as the Non-Executive
Chairman of Vakrangee Limited as per the Nomination & Remuneration Committee chaired by
Mrs. Farida Khambata?
1) Ananta Barua
2) G. Mahalingam
3) S. K. Mohanty
4) Madhabi Puri Buch
5) Ramesh Joshi
Answer – 5) Ramesh Joshi
Explanation:
On January 27, 2020, Vakrangee Limited, a technology company, has appointed Mr. Ramesh Joshi (EX-
RBI (Reserve Bank of India & EX-SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) ED- Executive
Director) as its Non-Executive Chairman on the lines of Kotak’s board constituted Nomination &
Remuneration Committee chaired by Mrs. Farida Khambata. The company also appoints Mr. Dinesh
Nandwana, Executive Chairman as its Managing Director (MD) and Group CEO, replacing Mr. Anil
Khanna.
49) To which country, Taranjit Singh Sandhu was appointed as Indian Ambassador on January
28, 2020?
1) Malaysia
2) Togo
3) United States of America (USA)
4) Russia
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5) Japan
Answer – 3) United States of America (USA)
Explanation:
On January 28, 2020 diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been appointed as India’s Ambassador to the
United States of America (USA). He succeeded Harsh Vardhan Shringla who will take charge as the
next foreign secretary. The appointment was confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs
(MEA).1988-batch Indian Foreign Service officer (IFS), Taranjit Singh Sandhu currently serves as the
High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka.
50) Who was appointed as the new Prime Minister (PM) of Qatar succeeding Sheikh Abdullah
bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani?
1) Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani
2) Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
3) Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani
4) Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani
5) Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani
Answer – 4) Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani
Explanation:
On January 28,2020 Tamim bin Hamad AI Thani, Emir of Qatar appointed Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa
bin Abdulaziz Al Thani as new Prime Minister (PM) of Qatar, Doha. He is the successor of Sheikh
Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani who has resigned from the post. Sheikh Khalid is currently
serving as the chief of the Amiri Diwan, the emir’s office. Sheikh Khalid was born in Doha in 1968 and
obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in the United States of America in 1993.
51) Alastair Nathan Cook and ex-West Indies team manager Richard ‘Ricky’ Skerritt were
appointed as the new members of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), World Cricket Committee.
Alastair Nathan Cook belongs to which country?
1) England
2) Bangladesh
3) New Zealand
4) Sri Lanka
5) Australia
Answer – 1) England
Explanation:
On January 27, 2020, Former England opener Alastair Nathan Cook and ex-West Indies team manager
Richard ‘Ricky’ Skerritt were appointed as the new members of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC),
World Cricket Committee. The pair will replace former West Indies fast bowler Ian Raphael Bishop
and Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.
52) Who was appointed as the UN (United Nations) Resident Coordinator (RC) of Thailand on
January 30,2020?
1) Robert Piper
2) Achim Steiner
3) Amina J. Mohammed
4) Gita Sabharwal
5) Syed Akbaruddin
Answer – 4) Gita Sabharwal
Explanation:
On January 30,2020 Gita Sabharwal of India was appointed as the UN(United Nations) Resident
Coordinator (RC) of Thailand by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Sabharwal has
25 years of experience in development, peacebuilding, governance & social policy across 5 Asian
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countries, including Maldives.Gita Sabharwal recently served in UN, Sri lanka as the Peacebuilding and
Development Adviser for 7 years.
53) ED Janak Raj was appointed as the internal member of the Monetary Policy Committee
(MPC), he succeeds ________________?
2) B. Venkatappaiah
3) Jagdish Capoor
4) Vepa Kamesam
5) K.S. Krishnaswamy
Answer – 1) Michael Debabrata Patra
Explanation:
On January 29,2020 ED Janak Raj was nominated as the third internal member of the Monetary Policy
Committee (MPC) by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai. He was the successor of Dr. Michael
Debabrata Patra as he was appointed as Deputy Governor of RBI. ED Janak is the executive director in-
charge of the monetary policy department.The monetary policy committee is responsible for fixing the
benchmark interest rate in India and consists of 6 members.MPC is headed by RBI Governor. The 6
internal members of MPC consists of 3 members from RBI, 2 internal members are Governor and
Deputy Governor in-charge of monetary policy & the last member any RBI officer.The 6 internal
members are: Dr. Chetan Ghate, Dr. Pami Dua, ED Janak Raj , Dr. Ravindra H. Dholakia, Shri Bibhu
Prasad Kanungo, Shri Shaktikanta Das.
54) Ministry of External Affairs recently (January 2020) appointed Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra as
Next ambassador of India to which south Asian nation?
1) Bhutan
2) Bangladesh
3) Nepal
4) Maldives
5) Sri Lanka
Answer - 3) Nepal
Explanation:
As per the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India (GoI), Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra, a 1988
batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to
Nepal.He will replace Manjeev Singh Puri.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

1) Who was awarded with the Global Bihar Excellence Award 2019 & Global Peace Excellence
Humanitarian Award 2019?
1) Nagnath Naikwadi
2) Veerendra Raj Mehta
3) Rajanikant Arole
4) Piyuus Jaiswal
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Piyuus Jaiswal
Explanation:
On December 31, 2019, Piyuus Jaiswal has been awarded the Global Bihar Excellence Award 2019 by
Rajya Sabha MP (member of parliament) and Padma Shri Awardee Dr CP Thakur & Bihar Women
Commission president Dilmani Devi in Patna, Bihar for his invaluable and outstanding contribution
towards social welfare, women empowerment and introducing new talent in the field of arts and
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culture.Previously he was honoured with humanitarian award with the Global Peace Excellence
Humanitarian Award 2019 &Page 3 Award in 2018.
2) Name the first & youngest Indian tribal women in the World, who scaled six mountain peaks
in six continents?
1) Santosh Yadav
2) Malavath Poorna
3) Bachendri Pal
4) Dicky Dolma
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Malavath Poorna
Explanation:
18-years-old Malavath Poorna from Telangana scaled Mt Vinson Massif, the highest mountain peak in
Antarctica at 4,892 meters and becomes the first and youngest tribal women in the World to scale six
mountain peaks in six continents. She is the daughter of agriculturist of Pakala tribal hamlet of
Nizamabad district in Telangana.Sekhar Babu Bachinepally is her coach.’Poorna’,a biography of
Poorna Malavath was written by Aparna Thota.
3) Name the Prize unveiled by Britain’s Prince William to solve “Earth’s greatest
environmental problems,” from climate change to air pollution?
1) Earth Saver Prize
2) Climate Changer Prize
3) Earthshot Prize
4) Climate Change Prize
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Earthshot Prize
Explanation:
On 2nd January 2020, Prince William 37 has announced a multi-million-pound prize for “visionaries”
working to solve “Earth’s greatest environmental problems,” from climate change to air pollution. The
Earthshot Prize will be awarded to five winners, every year, for the next 10 years. The initiative’s goal
is to provide “at least 50 solutions to the world’s greatest problems by 2030.”
4) Who was awarded with the Best Men’s Player title at Dubai Globe Soccer Awards for the year
2019?
1) Kylian Mbappé
2) Cristiano Ronaldo
3) Lionel Messi
4) Eden Hazard
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Cristiano Ronaldo
Explanation:
Famous Portuguese professional football player Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded by Globe Soccer
Award as the best men’s player of the year in the international football function held in Dubai.
Ronaldo has won the award six times out of its nine years of its existence and also marked 4th
consecutive time. England international Lucy Bronze was awarded the best women’s player of the
year. The 11th edition of the Globe Soccer Award, marks a new era for football recognition took place
in Madinet Jumeirah Resort, Middle East, Dubai. The award has been presented in 15 categories.
5) Name the organization/ministry, that has awarded Swarna Jayanti Fellowships Award to 14
Scientists for the year 2018-19?
1) Union Ministry of Science and Technology
2) Union Ministry of Home Affairs
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3) Union Ministry of Human Resource Development

4) Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Union Ministry of Science and Technology
Explanation:
On January 2, 2020, The Union Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India (GoI), have
awarded Swarna Jayanti Fellowships for 2018-19 to 14 Scientists under 40 years of age, associated
with innovative research projects and capable of impacting research and development (R&D) work in
their respective fields.
6) Who was awarded with Swarna Jayanti Fellowships Award for 2018-19 in the field
Cryptography and Information theory?
1) Dr. Smarajit Karmakar
2) Dr. Yogesh Simmhan
3) Dr. Anindya Das
4) Dr. Shweta Agrawal
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Dr. Shweta Agrawal
Explanation:
On January 2, 2020, The Union Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India (GoI), have
awarded Swarna Jayanti Fellowships for 2018-19 to 14 Scientists.They are as follows.
S.No Name Associated with Field
1 Dr. Sheetal Gandotra CSIR-IGIB (CSIR Council of Scientific and Host-pathogen
Industrial Research - Institute of interactions.
Genomics and Integrative Biology), Delhi
2 Dr. Jitender Giri National Institute of Plant Genome Identifying novel genes
Research (NIPGR),New Delhi
3 Dr. Rakesh Singh Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology Role of RNA processing in
Laishram (RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala gene regulation
4 Dr. Vishal Rai Indian Institute of Science Education and Organic Chemistry &
Research (IISER), Bhopal, Madhya Chemical Biology.
Pradesh
5 Dr. Kanishka Biswas Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Renewable Energy & Clean
Scientific Research (JNCASR), Environmental solutions
Bengaluru,Karnataka
6 Dr. Gopalan Indian Institute of Technology Surface chemistry,
Rajaraman Bombay(IITB), Mumbai,Maharashtra Computational inorganic
chemistry
7 Dr. Apoorva Khare Indian Institute of Science(IISc), Positivity and analysis,
Bengaluru,Karnataka representation theory of
Lie algebras, and discrete
mathematics
8 Dr. Mahender Singh Indian Institute of Science Education and Algebra and topology.
Research (IISER), Mohali,Punjab
9 Dr. Subimal Ghosh Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Indian Monsoon and
(IITB), Mumbai, Maharashtra Atmosphere- Land Surface
Interactions and
Hydrology
10 Dr. Smarajit Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Various scales in Glass
Karmakar (TIFR) –Hyderabad,Telangana Forming Liquids, Yielding
of Amorphous Solids
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11 Dr. Arjun Bagchi Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Holography and String

Kanpur,Uttar Pradesh Theory
12 Dr. Anindya Das Indian Institute of Science(IISc), Geophysics and
Bengaluru,Karnataka Geochemistry
13 Dr. Yogesh Simmhan Indian Institute of Science(IISc), Temporal Graphs,Scalable
Bengaluru,Karnataka Data Management
14 Dr. Shweta Agrawal Indian Institute of Technology- Cryptography and
Madras(IITM), Chennai,Tamil Nadu. Information theory
7) Who won the ‘100 Global Child Prodigy Award 2020′ in the “singing” category for singing
120 languages?
1) Aditi Singh Sharma
2) Sucheta Satish
3) Jonita Gandhi
4) Shilpa Rao
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Sucheta Satish
Explanation:
On January 3, 2020, A Dubai-based Indian girl, Sucheta Satish (14), who sings in 120 languages,has
won the ‘100 Global Child Prodigy Award 2020′ in the category of singing.The award ceremony was
held in Ashok Hotel, Delhi.Sucheta, a student in Dubai Indian High School, was awarded along with 99
other child prodigies at the awards, which was attended by chief guest Nobel Peace Prize (2014)
winner Shri Kailash Satyarthi.
8) Name the word chosen by US linguists as their “Word of the Decade” on January 3,2020?
1) ‘Web’
2) ‘Google’
3) ‘Climate’
4) ‘They’
5) None of these
Answer – 4) ‘They’
Explanation:
On January 3,2020 A jury of 350 US (United States) linguists of the American Dialect Society (ADS)
chose ‘they’ as their Word of the Decade to recognize its growing use to refer to a person whose
gender identity is non-binary. The most popular pick for the Word of the Year 2019 was “(my)
pronouns”.
9) _____ edition of Golden Globe Awards honouring the best films and television of calendar
year 2019 that held in California, United States of America (USA)?
1) 74th
2) 75th
3) 77th
4) 76th
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 77th
Explanation:
On 5th January 2020, the 77th Golden Globe Awards honouring the best films and television of
calendar year 2019 was held at Beverly Hills, California in the USA (United States of America). English
stand-up comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, and musician Ricky Gervais hosted the ceremony
for the fifth time.
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10) Which film has won the Best Motion Picture Award under the Musical or Comedy Category
during the 77th Golden Globe Awards?
1) Rocketman
2) Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
3) Judy
4) Joker
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Explanation:
In 77th Golden Globe Awards, the film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” won the most awards for the
ceremony with three, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. In television, Succession,
Fleabag, and Chernobyl were the most awarded, with two awards each.
11) Who won the “Cecil B. DeMille Award for 2019” during the 77th Golden Globe Awards?
1) Thomas Jeffrey Hanks
2) Tim Allen
3) Michael Clarke Duncan
4) Tom Cruise
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Thomas Jeffrey Hanks
Explanation:
American actor and filmmaker Thomas Jeffrey Hanks familiarly known as Tom Hanks won the Cecil B.
DeMille Award for 2019. The Cecil B. DeMille Award is an honorary award bestowed for outstanding
contributions to the world of entertainment in memory of its first recipient, director Cecil B. DeMille.
12) For which of the following film, Joaquin Phoenix receives the “Best Actor award for 2019
under Drama Category” in the 77th Golden Globe Awards?
1) The Farewell
2) Rocketman
3) Judy
4) Joker
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Joker
Explanation:
Joaquin Phoenix receives the “Best Actor award for 2019 under Drama Category” for the film
“Joker” in the 77th Golden Globe Awards.
Category Winner
Best Motion Picture – Drama 1917
Best Motion Picture – Musical Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
or Comedy
Best Actor – Drama Joaquin Phoenix for “Joker”
Best Actress – Drama Renée Zellweger for “Judy”
Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Taron Egerton for “Rocketman”
Best Actress – Musical or Awkwafina for “The Farewell”
Comedy
Best Supporting Actor Brad Pitt for “Once Upon a Time in
Hollywood”
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13) Who confers the 1st edition of Antarrashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS) to 30
media organisations in New Delhi?
1) Ram Nath Kovind
2) Narendra Modi
3) Prakash Javadekar
4) Ram Vilas Paswan
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Prakash Javadekar
Explanation:
On January 07, 2020 the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting (MoIB) Shri Prakash
Javadekar conferred the 1st edition of the Antarrashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS) to 30
media organisations in New Delhi. The awards were given as an honour to media organisations for
contributing to the spread of yoga in the society. The chairman of the jury of 6 members was
Chandramauli Kumar Prasad who is the current chairman of the Press Council of India(PCI).
14) Name the Indian, who was ranked 12th in the Forbes India’s prestigious list of ‘20 people to
watch in the 2020s’?
1) Kanhaiya Kumar
2) Aditya Mittal
3) Prashant Kishor
4) Dushyant Chautala
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Kanhaiya Kumar
Explanation:
On January 7, 2020, According to the Forbes India’s prestigious list of ‘20 people to watch in the
2020s’, 7 Persons from India have find place in the list. Two persons from Bihar namely Prashant
Kishor-16 th place (Poll strategist and JD(U) national vice-president ); Kanhaiya Kumar -12 th (former
JNU Students’ Union president) were the biggest name in the list. Other Indians in the list include,
Aditya Mittal -2 nd place (Group CFO and CEO, ArcelorMittal Europe), the Godrej family-6 th (of Adi
Godrej), Dushyant Chautala -7 th (deputy chief minister,Haryana) , Mahua Moitra -9 th (Lok Sabha
member, Trinamool Congress), and Garima Arora -14 th (Chef, the first Indian woman to receive a
Michelin star).
15) Who won the UK(United Kingdom) children’s book award, “Costa Children’s Award” for the
debut novel ‘Asha and the Spirit Bird’?
1) Hilary McKay
2) Caroline Ward Vine
3) Jasbinder Bilan
4) Sally Rooney
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Jasbinder Bilan
Explanation:
On January 8,2020 Indian born-author Jasbinder Bilan’s (UK resident) debut novel ‘Asha and the Spirit
Bird’ focussing on readers of age range 9 years and above,beat the competition and named as the
winner of 2019 UK(United Kingdom) children’s book award named Costa Children’s Award.Bilan will
receive 5,000 pounds for the award, which is open to the authors resident in the UK and Ireland. The
award will be presented annually across 5 categories of “First Novel,Novel,Biography,Poetry and
Children’s Book”.
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16) Who received the 1st Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu National Award for Excellence on
January 09, 2020?
1) Virender Lal Chopra
2) Salim Ali
3) Verghese Kurien
4) Dr M S Swaminathan
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Dr M S Swaminathan
Explanation:
On January 09, 2020 Eminent Agricultural Scientist Dr M S Swaminathan has been selected as the 1st
recipient of the Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu National Award for Excellence. He has been awarded
for his contributions in the field of agriculture. Swaminathan is referred to as scientific leader of the
green revolution movement.
17) Name the social activist, who received the 1st Muppavarapu National Award for Social
Service on January 09, 2020?
1) Sunderlal Bahuguna
2) Chandi Prasad Bhatt
3) Dr. Gutta Muniratnam
4) Kisan Baburao Hazare
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Dr. Gutta Muniratnam
Explanation:
On January 09, 2020 Dr. Gutta Muniratnam has been selected as the 1st recipient of the Muppavarapu
National Award for Social Service. The award was given at a function in Hyderabad, Telangana. Gutta
is the founder secretary of Tirupati(Andhra Pradesh) based Rashtriya Seva Samiti and is also a social
worker. Gutta has been awarded for his contributions in improving the quality of life of people
through social service.
18) Name the Indian Scientist, who won the Merck Young Scientist Awards 2019 for the
specialization in main group of chemistry and synthesis of compounds with main group
elements and their catalytic application?
1) Dr Debojyoti Chakraborty
2) Dr Sakya Singha Sen
3) Dr Basker Sundararaju
4) Dr Siddhesh S Kamat
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Dr Sakya Singha Sen
Explanation:
On January 9, 2020 Merck Young Scientist Awards 2019 in chemical science, instituted by Merck was
announced in Bengaluru in Karnataka. Indian Scientist Dr Sakya Singha Sen and his team won the
Merck Young Scientist Award 2019 for their specialization in main group of chemistry and synthesis
of compounds with main group elements and their catalytic application.
19) Name the Indian Hockey Player, who was nominated for the “World Games Athlete of the
Year”award, 2019 by the International Hockey Federation (FIH)?
1) Rani Rampal
2) Savita Punia
3) Sunita Lakra
4) Gurjit Kaur
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rani Rampal
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Explanation:
On January 10,2020 Rani Rampal from Haryana,India the captain of the Indian women’s hockey team
has been nominated for the “World Games Athlete of the Year”award, 2019 by the International
Hockey Federation (FIH). Rani was instrumental in India qualifying for the first time in back-to-back
olympic games.
20) Who received the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for the best international cricketer
(2018-19) in men’s category from Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Annual Awards
for the year 2018-19?
1) Rohit Sharma
2) Virat Kohli
3) Shikhar Dhawan
4) Jasprit Bumrah
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Jasprit Bumrah
Explanation:
On 12 January 2020 ,The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Annual Awards were presented
in 25 different categories for the 2018-19 season in Mumbai, Maharashtra to honor all the legendary
cricketers. Indian pacer Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah has received the highest prize of Indian cricket –
the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for the best international cricketer (2018-19) in men’s
category.The award carries a citation, trophy & cheque for Rs. 15 lakh.At the same time, Poonam
Yadav clinched the top prize in women’s category and was awarded the best international cricketer.
21) Name the Indian cricketer, who received the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ‘s
“Dilip Sardesai Award” for the highest run getter in Test cricket (2018-2019)?
1) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
2) Shikhar Dhawan
3) Cheteshwar Pujara
4) Umesh Yadav
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Cheteshwar Pujara
Explanation:
On 12 January 2020 ,The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Annual Awards were presented
in 25 different categories for the 2018-19 season in Mumbai, Maharashtra to honor all the legendary
cricketers.
Dilip Sardesai Award for the highest Jasprit Bumrah
wicket-taker in Tests (2018-19)
Dilip Sardesai Award for the highest run Cheteshwar

getter in Test cricket (2018-2019) Pujara
Highest run getter in ODIs (2018-19) – Smriti
Women Mandhana
Highest wicket-taker in ODIs(2018-19) Jhulan Goswami
– Women
Polly Umrigar Award Best International Jasprit Bumrah
Cricketer
Best International Cricketer – Women Poonam Yadav
Best International Debut – Men Mayank
Agarwal
Best International Debut- Women Shafali Verma
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22) Name the British Indian yoga champion, who was honoured with the “Global Child Prodigy
Award 2020” for achievements in spiritual discipline yoga?
1) Ishwar Sharma
2) Abhijata Sridhar Iyengar
3) Ajay Tokas
4) Alpesh Patwari
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Ishwar Sharma
Explanation:
On January 12, 2020 Yoga Champion Ishwar Sharma,10 years old schoolboy (UK resident) originally
from Mysore, under 11-yoga champion from the UK, has been honoured with the Global Child Prodigy
Award 2020 for achievements in spiritual discipline yoga. Global Prodigy Award honours child
prodigies from across 45 countries under 30 different categories such as palaeontology,
choreography, biking, fitness and martial arts etc.
23) Who was named as the “Most valuable player” in the year 2020 with €265 million as per
International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) Football Observatory?
1) Mohammed Salah
2) Jadon Sancho
3) Kylian Mbappe
4) Raheem Sterling
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Kylian Mbappe
Explanation:
On January 13, 2020 Switzerland based International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) Football
Observatory has released a list of the most valuable football players in the world. Paris Saint-Germain
striker Kylian Mbappe topped the list with €265 million. Raheem Sterling from Manchester City listed
second with €223.7 million and Mohammed Salah from Liverpool was the third position with €175.1
million.
Rank Name
1 Kylian Mbappe ( €265 million)
2 Raheem Sterling ( €223.7 million)
3 Mohammed Salah (€175.1 million)
24) Name the first woman parade adjutant for the Republic Day (26th January) parade of 2020
& Army day (15th January) of 2020?
1) Tania Shergill
2) Priya Jhingan
3) Mitali Madhumita
4) Punita Arora
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Tania Shergill
Explanation:
On 13th January 2020, Captain Tania Shergill, an officer with Army’s Corps of Signals, will be the first
woman parade adjutant for the Republic Day (26th January) parade of 2020. A parade adjutant is
responsible for the parade.She is an electronics and communications graduate, her father, grandfather
and great-grandfather have also served in the Army. She was commissioned in March 2017 from the
Officer Training Academy, Chennai.In the 2019 Republic Day parade, Captain Bhavna Kasturi was the
first women officer who led an all-men contingent.
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25) Which panchayat from Madhya Pradesh was declared as the first plastic-free area & won
award for plastic waste management?
1) Badkagaon Panchayat, Gwalior
2) Jobat Panchayat, Alirajpur
3) Sendhawa Panchayat, Barwani
4) Sindoda Panchayat, Indore
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Sindoda Panchayat, Indore
Explanation:
On january 12, 2020 the Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) under Ministry of Jal Shakti,
organised the ODF (Open Defecation Free) sustainability workshop in New Delhi. The workshop had
a special session by Bollywood actor Aamir Khan (founder of Paani foundation) who distributed
awards to the best performing districts on key swachhata parameters. 4 districts i.e, Dibrugarh
(Assam), Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh), Indore (Madhya Pradesh) and Puri (Odisha) were awarded for
innovations and initiatives in plastic waste management. Sindoda panchayat of Indore was declared
as the first plastic-free area in the Madhya Pradesh recently and the award was conferred to Indore
Zila Panchayat chief executive officer(CEO) Neha Meena.
26)Who won the “Sportstar of the Year Award” in the 2nd edition of Sportstar Aces Awards
2020?
1) Smriti Mandhana
2) Pusarla Venkata (PV) Sindhu
3) Rohit Sharma
4) Steve Smith
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Pusarla Venkata (PV) Sindhu
Explanation:
On January 12, 2020, The 2nd edition of Sportstar Aces Awards 2020 was held at the Trident Hotel in
Mumbai, Maharashtra consisting of 23 different categories of awards for India’s sportspersons.
List of winners:
Award Winner
Sportstar of the Year Pusarla Venkata (PV)
Award Sindhu- Badminton
Chairman’s Choice Steve Smith of Australia-
Award Cricket
Coach of the Year Badminton coach Pullela
Gopichand & chess coach
R. B. Ramesh
Sportsman of the Year Rohit Sharma
(Cricket)
Sportswoman of the Smriti Mandhana
Year (Cricket)
Sportswoman of the Deep Grace Ekka- Hockey
Year (Team Sports)
Sportsman of the Year Manpreet Singh – Hockey
(Team Sports)
Young Athlete of the Mehuli Ghosh-shooter
Year (Female)
Young Athlete of the Rameshbabu
Year (Male) Praggnanandhaa (chess)
& Esow Alben(Cyclist)
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Sportstar Team of the Indian Test cricket team

Year
27) Name the Indian sports player, who was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award in
the 2nd edition of Sportstar Aces Awards 2020?
1) Annu Rani
2) Pankaj Advani
3) Kapil Dev Ram Lal Nikhanj
4) Leander Paes
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Kapil Dev Ram Lal Nikhanj
Explanation:
On January 12, 2020, The 2nd edition of Sportstar Aces Awards 2020 was held at the Trident Hotel in
Mumbai, Maharashtra consisting of 23 different categories of awards for India’s sportspersons.
List of winners:
Award Winner
Lifetime Achievement Award Kapil Dev Ram Lal Nikhanj (former Indian cricketer)
Sportstar Team of the Year Indian Test cricket team
Special Recognition Award Leander Paes- Tennis
Best State for the Promotion of Sports. Odisha (For the 2nd time)
Sportsman of the Year (Individual Sport) Bajrang Punia -wrestling
Sportswoman of the Year (Individual Koneru Humpy(Chess) & Apurvi Chandela
Sport) award (Shooting)
Special Jury Award Pankaj Advani ( Billiards and snooker player)
Best PSU(Public Sector Undertaking) Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
/Corporate House for the Promotion of
Sports
Sportsman of the Year (Racquet Sport) Bhamidipati Sai Praneeth (Badminton )
Sportswoman of the Year (Racquet Sports) Pusarla Venkata (PV) Sindhu- Badminton
Sportsman of the Year (Track and Field) Avinash Sable (Athlete)
Sportswoman of the Year (Track and Field) Annu Rani (Javelin thrower )
Sportsman of the Year (Parasports) Pramod Bhagat (Para Shuttler)
Sportswoman of the Year (Parasports) Ekta Bhyan (para athlete)
28) Who has been selected for the Saraswati Samman 2019 for his short stories collection-
‘Chequebook’?
1) Salman Rushdie
2) Chetan Bhagat
3) Vasdev Mohi
4) Anita Desai
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Vasdev Mohi
Explanation:
On January 17,2020 Sindhi (Indo-Aryan language) Writer Vasdev Mohi has been selected for the
Saraswati Samman 2019, a literary recognition given annually by the K K (Krishna Kumar) Birla
Foundation. The literary award is given for his short stories collection- ‘Chequebook’. The short story
talks about the sufferings of the marginalized sections in the society. The work was selected by a
committee headed by former secretary general of the Lok sabha, Subash C Kashyap.
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29) Name the Indian Cricketer, who was awarded as the ODI (One Day International) Cricketer
of the Year for the first time in 16th edition of ICC awards 2019?
1) MS Dhoni
2) Rohit Gurunath Sharma
3) Virat Kohli
4) Shikhar Dhawan
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Rohit Gurunath Sharma
Explanation:
On January 15, 2020, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the list of ICC award
winners for the year 2019 to recognise and honor the best international cricket players of the
previous 12 months. Indian opener Rohit Gurunath Sharma became ODI (One Day International)
Cricketer of the Year for the first time.
30) Who won the “Spirit of Cricket Award” in the 16th edition of ICC awards 2019?
1) MS Dhoni
3) Virat Kohli
4) Shikhar Dhawan
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Virat Kohli
Explanation:
On January 15, 2020, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the list of ICC award
winners for the year 2019 to recognise and honor the best international cricket players of the
previous 12 months. Virat Kohli bagged Spirit of Cricket award.
31) For which novel, Twinkle Khanna received the “Popular Best Fiction Award” in the 17th
edition of Crossword Book Awards?
1) Pyjamas Are Forgiving
2) The Upside-Down King: Unusual Tales About Rama and Krishna
3) One Foot on the Ground: A Life Told Through the Body
4) Notes of a Dream: The Authorized Biography of AR Rahman
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Pyjamas Are Forgiving
Explanation:
On January 14, 2020 the 17th edition of Crossword Book Awards was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The Crossword Book Award is the only forum in India that gives a face to Indian authors and Indian
literature, with a well-rounded jury mining gems from the length and breadth of the country.
Winners of 17th crossword Books Awards:
Category Winners
Biography Krishna Trilok for
Notes of a Dream: The Authorized Biography
of AR Rahman.
Popular Best Twinkle Khanna for
Fiction Pyjamas Are Forgiving
Award
Popular Sudha Murty for
Children’s The Upside-Down King: Unusual Tales About
book award Rama and Krishna
Jury Non- Shanta Gokhale for One Foot on the Ground: A
fiction award Life Told Through the Body
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Jury Fiction Madhuri Vijay for The Far Field

award
Jury Richa Jha and Sumanta Dey for Machher Jhol:
Children’s Fish Curry
book award
Best book in Jayasree Kalathil and N Prabhakaran for Diary
the Indian of a Malayali Madman
Language
32) Who were honoured with the Madhya Pradesh (MP) state government award, “2017 &
2018 National Lata Mangeshkar Award” recently?
1) Suman Kalyanpur & Kuldeep Singh
2) Nitin Bose & Naushad Ali
3) Pankaj Mullick & Kanan Devi
4) Kanan Devi & Kuldeep Singh
5) Kuldeep Singh & Naushad Ali
Answer – 1) Suman Kalyanpur & Kuldeep Singh
Explanation:
On January 16, 2020 noted Indian singer Suman Kalyanpur was chosen for the 2017 National Lata
Mangeshkar Award of the state govt. of Madhya Pradesh(MP) while Indian Music composer Kuldeep
Singh has been chosen for the same Mangeshkar award for the year 2018. They have been chosen for
this award for their contribution in the field of music and will be awarded in February 2020 at an
event in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
33) Who presented the National Highways (NH) Excellence Awards 2019 in 7 categories
recently?
2) Piyush Goyal
3) Nitin Jairam Gadkari
4) Jagat Prakash Nadda
5) Rajnath Singh
Answer – 3) Nitin Jairam Gadkari
Explanation:
On January 14, 2020, Nitin Jairam Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and
MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises), has presented the National Highways (NH) Excellence
Awards 2019 to honor the 12 best performers in NH sectoron in New Delhi. The award was given in 7
categories for which a total of 104 applications from across the country were received in 2019.The 7
categories include, Excellence in Project Management, Excellence in Operation and Maintenance,
Excellence in Toll Management, Excellence in Highway Safety, Innovation, Outstanding Work in
Challenging Conditions, Green Highway.
34) Name the app, that received Award of Excellence for the year 2019 by Computer Society of
India (CSI) along with ‘Voter Helpline App’?
1) Nyaya Bandhu
2) Shiksha Vani
3) Sahyatri
4) cVIGIL
5) MyGov
Answer – 4) cVIGIL
Explanation:
On January 17, 2020 Award of Excellence for the year 2019 was given by Computer Society of India
(CSI) and Special Interest Group on e-Governance (CSI SIG e-Gov) at Kalinga Institute of Industrial
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Technology in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.The two innovative Information and Communication Technology

(ICT) applications developed by Election Commission of India (ECI), ‘cVIGIL’ and ‘Voter Helpline App’
has won the e-Governance award.Dr. Kushal Pathak, Director ICT & chief information security officer
(CISO), ECI and Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha, Shri Sushil Kumar Lohani received the award on
behalf of ECI.
35) Who received the highest civilian honour of Australia, ‘Order of Australia honour’?
1) Mallika Srinivasan
2) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
3) Shobhana Bhartia
4) Savitri Jindal
5) Leena Tewari
Answer – 2) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Explanation:
On January 17,2020 Australia has conferred its highest civilian honour, the Order of Australia honour
to Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder and chairperson of bio-pharmaceutical company Biocon and
appointed as an honorary member in the general division of the Order of Australia by Australia’s High
Commissioner to India Ms. Harinder Sidhu at a ceremony in Leela Palace, Bengaluru, Karnataka. She is
the fourth Indian citizen to be awarded Australia’s highest civilian honour. Award contribution: The
award is given to foreign nationals who have extraordinarily contributed to Australia or for humanity.
36) Who won the Global citizen prize: Cisco Youth Leadership award for 2019 for her school
health program that provides healthcare support to children?
1) Priya Prakash
2) Avinash Sharma
3) Srilatha Adabala
4) Abhishek Kumar
5) Anupam Kumar
Answer – 1) Priya Prakash
Explanation:
Priya Prakash, the founder and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of India-based “HealthSetGo” has won
the Global citizen prize: Cisco Youth Leadership award for 2019. The award was given for her
school health program that provides healthcare support to children.The Award was given by Cisco
Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer Fran Katsoudas at Royal Albert Hall, London.
37) Who was conferred with the ‘Champions of Change Award-2019’ for social welfare
(Aspirational Districts) by Former President Pranab Mukherjee recently?
1) Deepa Venkat
2) Hemant Soren
3) Manish Shisodia
4) Acharya Balakrishnan
5) Anurag Thakur
Answer – 2) Hemant Soren
Explanation:
On January 20,2020 Jharkhand CM (Chief Minister) Hemant Soren was conferred with ‘Champions of
Change Award-2019’ for social welfare (Aspirational Districts) by Former President Pranab
Mukherjee at a function in New Delhi. Award Contribution:The award is contributed to Hemant for his
work in the Barhait and Dumka assembly constituencies in the state. Other awardees are:
1.Shri Manish Shisodia (Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi),( Education)
2.Shri Anurag Thakur (Minister of State MoS Finance & Corporate Affairs), Social Welfare
3.Shri Acharya Balakrishnan ( Patanjali),Social Welfare
4.Ms.Shilpa Shetty & Raj Kundra (Swachh Bharat).
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5.Smt I.Deepa Venkat (Social Welfare),Swarna Bharat Trust, Andhra Pradesh.

6.Shri Suresh Oberoi & Sister Shivani (Culture) (The Awakening of Brahma Kumaris)
7.Smt.Geeta Koda (Member of Parliament MP, Lok Sabha), Social Welfare (Aspirational Districts)
8.Shri Allu Arvind (Social welfare) – Andhra Pradesh.
38) Which organization presents the 14th edition “Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism
Awards”?
1) CNBC Group
2) Express Group
3) Rediff Group
4) Economic Times
5) Hindu Group
Answer – 2) Express Group
Explanation:
On January 20,2020 President of India Shri.Ram Nath Kovind, presented “14th Ramnath Goenka
Excellence in Journalism Awards” at a ceremony in New Delhi. Ramnath Goenka:Ramnath Goenka was
an Indian newspaper publisher who launched Indian Express in 1932 and the award is given by his
name since 2006 by the Express Group.
39) Name the state government, that secured the top spot in the ‘SKOCH State of Governance
2019’?
1) Maharashtra
2) Assam
3) West Bengal
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020,According to the ‘SKOCH State of Governance 2019’ report, Gujarat gained the
top spot on the back of better performance in Health, Education, Power and e-Governance segments.
Gujarat, which was ranked 5th in 2018 replaces 2018 leader West Bengal.
The projects undertaken by the states, have performed the best in terms of rankings across 22
different parameters have been listed as STARS.
Top 3 Star states include:
Rank State Name Project
1 Gujarat 104 projects
2 Maharashtra 50 projects
3 West Bengal 20 projects
Gujarat is also ranked top in terms of governance category (leaving Tamil Nadu to the 2nd ) &other
sectors including tourism and culture , e-Governance, Health, Education, Power Infrastructure.
40) Who presented the 2020 annual Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 49 children in
the age group of 5-18 in New Delhi?
1) Pranab Mukherjee
2) Amit Shah
3) Ram Nath Kovind
4) Narendra Modi
5) Venkaiah Naidu
Answer – 3) Ram Nath Kovind
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020 the President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind conferred the 2020 annual Pradhan
Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 49 children in the age group of 5-18 in New Delhi. The award is
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given to children having exceptional achievements in various fields such as innovation, scholastic
achievements, social service, arts and culture, sports and bravery.
41) Name the 1st motorsports personality, who was awarded with the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
award 2020?
1) Yash Aradhya
2) Jehan Daruwala
3) Advait Dheodhar
4) Armaan Ebrahim
5) Aditya Patel
Answer – 1) Yash Aradhya
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020 the President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind conferred the 2020 annual Pradhan
Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 49 children in the age group of 5-18 in New Delhi. Yash Aradhya (17
years) of Bengaluru, Karnataka created history by becoming the 1st motorsports personality to be
awarded the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar.
42) Who was awarded with the 5th edition of the Mahakavi Sethia Award for poetry during
13th edition of the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF)?
1) Nissim Ezekiel
2) Arvind Krishna Mehrotra
3) Jeet Thayil
4) Arun Kolatkar
5) A. K. Ramanujan
Answer – 2) Arvind Krishna Mehrotra
Explanation:
Renowned poet and literary critic Arvind Krishna Mehrotra was awarded 5th edition of the Mahakavi
Sethia Award for poetry during JLF 2020. The award is given in memory of Rajasthani and Hindi poet
Kanhaiyalal Sethia and carries a cash prize of Rs. 1 Lakh. The 13th edition of the Zee Jaipur Literature
Festival (JLF) began at Diggi Palace Hotel in Jaipur, Rajasthan on January 23, 2020 and will be
conducted till January 27, 2020. The 5-day long festival was inaugurated by Chief Minister of
Rajasthan Shri Ashok Gehlot.
43) Name the Kerala boy, who will receive the “Bharat Award 2019” from President of India
Shri, Ram Nath Kovind on Republic Day along with Akash Khillare instituted by Indian Council
for Child Welfare (ICCW)?
1) Aarti Kiran Shet
2) Kamal Krishna Das
3) Kanti Paikra
4) Venkatesh
5) Adithya K
Answer – 5) Adithya K
Explanation:
On January 21, 2020, Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW), which selects children for the National
Bravery Awards every year, has picked 22 children including 10 girls & 12 boys from 12 States for the
ICCW National Bravery Awards-2019. They will receive the award from President of IndiaShri, Ram
Nath Kovind on 26th January 2020 (Republic Day). The prestigious Bharat Award will be conferred
on Adithya K (15) from Kerala for saving more than 40 lives after a bus they were travelling in caught
fire. Akash Khillare from Aurangabad (Maharashtra) will be getting a bravery award for rescued the
life of a 5-year-old girl and her mother after he saw them sinking while on his way to school.
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44) Which organization won the “2nd Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar
2020” in the “institution category” for the contributions in disaster management?
1) Disaster Mitigation And Management Centre (DMMC)
2) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
3) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
4) National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM)
5) United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Answer – 1) Disaster Mitigation And Management Centre (DMMC)
Explanation:
The govt of India announced the 2nd edition of the 2020 Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan
Puraskar on January 23, 2020 marking the 123rd birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra
Bose. DMMC was selected under ‘institution category’ while Shri Kumar Munnan Singh was selected
under ‘individual category’ for their contributions in disaster management.
45) Who was awarded with the “2020 Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar” in
the ‘individual category’ for the contributions in disaster management?
1) Irom Sharmila
2) Medha Patkar
3) Arundhati Roy
4) Kumar Munnan Singh
5) Aruna Roy
Answer – 4) Kumar Munnan Singh
Explanation:
The govt of India announced the 2nd edition of the 2020 Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan
Puraskar on January 23, 2020 marking the 123rd birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra
Bose. Shri Kumar Munnan Singh was selected under ‘individual category’ for the contributions in
disaster management.
46) Which state tourism’s “Barrier-Free Project” won “Emerging Global Destination” in the
Accessible Destination Awards 2019 for South-Indian state category?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) West Bengal
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Kerala
Explanation:
On January 23, 2020, Kerala Tourism’s Barrier-Free Project has won global recognition with the
United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as an “Emerging Global Destination” in the
Accessible Destination Awards 2019 for South-Indian state category. The recognition is for the
implementation of the project in the central Kerala district of Thrissur (India’ s only destination to win
the honour). Kerala is also the 1st Indian state to work as per the UNWTO guidelines on making
tourist destinations disabled-friendly. Kerala Tourism Director P Bala Kiran IAS (Indian
Administrative Service) received the award from UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili at
40th FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair in Madrid, Spain.
47) Who won the 2020 Romain Rolland Book Prize for translating the 1st three albums of
French cartoon series “Asterix”- "Asterix series: Asterix and the Golden Sickle", "Asterix and
the Goths" and "Asterix the Gladiator"?
1) Anita Desai and Rohinton Mistry
2) Dipa Chaudhuri and Puneet Gupta
3) Ruskin Bond and Jhumpa Lahiri
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4) Dipa Chaudhuri and Jhumpa Lahiri

5) Aravind Adiga and Ruskin Bond
Answer – 2) Dipa Chaudhuri and Puneet Gupta
Explanation:
Lenanin along with Leila Slimani, novelist and French President Emmanuel Macron’s Envoy for
Francophone Affairs, conferred 2020 Romain Rolland Book Prize at Jaipur BookMark in Jaipur,
Rajasthan.The Romain Rolland Book prize is given annually to the best translation of a french title into
any Indian language inclusive of english.Prize winners: 1st 3 albums of the Asterix series (comic
magazine series) – Asterix and the Golden Sickle, Asterix and the Goths, and Asterix the Gladiator,
translated into Hindi by Dipa Chaudhuri and Puneet Gupta, and published by Om Books won the prize.
48) Name the journalist and Chairman of the Hindu Group of Publications, who was honored
with the Kerala Media Academy’s National media award?
1) Prannoy Roy
2) M. Veeraraghavachariar
3) Chitra Subramaniam
4) N Ram
5) Siddharth Varadarajan
Answer – 4) N Ram
Explanation:
On January 23, 2020 popular journalist and Chairman of the Hindu Group of Publications Shri N Ram
was honoured by Kerala Media Academy’s National media award as part of its 40th anniversary of
formation. He was awarded for his outstanding contribution to journalism. The award carried a cash
prize of Rs 1 lakh, a citation and a memento. The award will be presented by the chief minister of
Kerala Shri Pinarayi Vijayan by the end of March 2020.
49) Who was honored with the 1st of its kind award for brilliance in book design, “Oxford
Bookstore Book Cover Prize 2020” for designing the cover of the book ‘Tiffin: Authentic
Recipes Celebrating India’s Regional Cuisine’?
1) Sneha Pamneja
2) Akshar Pathak
3) Madhukar B Raju
4) Gopinath Prasanna
5) Sujata Keshavan
Answer – 1) Sneha Pamneja
Explanation:
On January 25, 2020, Sneha Pamneja, a well known Graphic designer based in New Delhi, was
awarded Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize 2020, a 1st of its kind award for brilliance in book
design, at Jaipur BookMark of ongoing 13th edition of the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) at Diggi
Palace Hotel in Jaipur, Rajasthan. She was honoured for designing the cover of the book ‘Tiffin:
Authentic Recipes Celebrating India’s Regional Cuisine’. Key Points: i.Pamneja was awarded a trophy
and a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh for designing an attractive cover. The award was presented to her by the
jury comprising Jurors Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Namita Gokhale and Shobhaa De.
50) Name the English actor and film director, who will receive the Outstanding British
Contribution to Cinema Award 2020 during the 73rd EE British Academy Film Awards
ceremony that held in London, United Kingdom (UK)?
1) Ian McKellen
2) Andrew Clement Serkis
3) Christopher Lee
4) Hugo Weaving
5) John Rhys-Davies
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Answer – 2) Andrew Clement Serkis

Explanation:
Andrew Clement Serkis (55), an English actor and film director, will receive the Outstanding British
Contribution to Cinema Award 2020, one of the British Academy’s top honours from British Academy
of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) at the 73rd EE British Academy Film Awards ceremony,
scheduled to be held on February 2, 2020 in London, UK (United Kingdom). Serkis got his credit with
the creation of characters such as Gollum in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit series, Caesar in the
Planet of the Apes trilogy, the titular gorilla in 2005’s King Kong.
51) How many persons were awarded with Padma Vibhushan awards for the year 2020?
1) 5
2) 7
3) 6
4) 4
5) 2
Answer – 2) 7
Explanation:
The Padma Vibhushan, instituted on 2 January 1954,is given for “exceptional and distinguished
service”, without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex.This year president approved the
conferment of Padma Vibhushan to 7 persons.
52) Legendary politician, Arun Jaitley & Sushma Swaraj along with George Fernandes Sri
Vishveshateertha Swamiji & Sri Pejavara Adhokhaja Matha Udupi received which of the
following award Posthumously?
1) Bharat Ratna
2) Padma Shri
3) Padma Vibhushan
4) Padma Bhushan
5) None of the above
Answer – 3) Padma Vibhushan
Explanation:
Legendary politician, Arun Jaitley & Sushma Swaraj along with George Fernandes Sri Vishveshateertha
Swamiji & Sri Pejavara Adhokhaja Matha Udupi received Padma Vibhushan (Second Highest Civilian
Award).
53) M. C. Mary Kom received Padma Vibhushan award recently, she is associated with which
sport?
1) Football
2) Cricket
3) Boxing
4) Wrestling
5) Weight Lifting
Answer – 3) Boxing
Explanation:
M. C. Mary Kom received Padma Vibhushan award recently.She is associated with Boxing.The other
Padma Vibhushan awardee are,
S.NO Name Field State/Country
1. George Fernandes Public Affairs Bihar
(Posthumous)
2. Arun Jaitley Public Affairs Delhi
(Posthumous)
3. Sir Anerood Jugnauth Public Affairs Mauritius
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4. M. C. Mary Kom Sports Manipur

5. Chhannulal Mishra Art Uttar Pradesh
6. Sushma Swaraj Public Affairs Delhi
(Posthumous)
7. Sri Vishveshateertha Others- Karnataka
Swamiji Sri Spiritualism
Pejavara Adhokhaja
Matha Udupi
(Posthumous)
54) How many Padma Shri awards were given for the year 2020?
1) 105
2) 125
3) 120
4) 118
5) 112
Answer – 4) 118
Explanation:
Padma Shri, Instituted on 2 January 1954, is given for distinguished service of a high order without
distinction of race, occupation, position or sex. This year President approved the conferment of Padma
Shri to 118 Persons.
55) Who was honoured with the Harit Ratna Award 2019 at the 5th National Youth
Convention(NYC) in Raipur, Chattisgarh?
1) N Kumar
2) ST Sabarathinam
3) D. Ramakrishnaiya
4) R. K. Sivanappan
5) A. Sampathrajan
Answer – 1) N Kumar
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020 the Vice Chancellor(VC) of Tamil Nadu Agriculture University(TNAU) shri N
Kumar was honoured with Harit Ratna Award 2019 at the 5th National Youth Convention(NYC) at
Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) in Raipur, Chattisgarh. The award was given by All India
Agricultural Students Association (AIASA). Shri Kumar was awarded for dissemination of Rs.30-crore
entrepreneurship project in agri-business and also for motivating students towards the agriculture
sector in Tamil Nadu.
56) Which Newspaper was awarded with the “National Media Award for print” by Election
Commission of India (ECI) for encouraging people for ‘Right to vote based on the merit of
candidates’ during Lok Sabha election 2019?
1) “The Times of India”
2) “The Economic Times”
3) “Hindustan Times”
4) “The Indian Express”
5) “The Hindu Tamil”
Answer – 5) “The Hindu Tamil”
Explanation:
On January 25,2020 Election Commission of India(ECI) awarded National Media Award for print to
“The Hindu Tamil” as part of the poll panel’s national awards for voter awareness and education
campaign in 2019 on the occasion of the 10th National Voters Day held at New Delhi. President Ram
Nath Kovind presented National Media Award for print to K.Ashokan, Editor, The Hindu Tamil for
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encouraging people for ‘Right to vote based on the merit of candidates’ during Lok Sabha election
2019.
57) Name the chief electoral officer of Punjab, who has bagged ‘Best CEO for Accessible
Elections’ award for providing accessibility to vote to persons with disabilities (divyang),
senior citizens and ill persons during Lok Sabha elections 2019?
1) Kavita Singh
2) Sirra karuna Raju
3) Bhupinder Singh
4) Sibin C
5) Gurpal Singh Chahal
Answer – 2) Sirra karuna Raju
Explanation:
Punjab chief electoral officer, Sirra Karuna Raju has bagged an Election Commission of India award for
providing accessibility to vote to persons with disabilities (divyang), senior citizens and ill persons
during Lok Sabha elections 2019. President Ram Nath Kovind conferred the ‘Best CEO for Accessible
Elections’ award on Sirra Karuna Raju, during a National Voter’s Day function held at Zoravar
Auditorium at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
58) Who was honoured with the “Best spoken word album of the year award” at the Grammy
awards 2020 for the book “Becoming”?
1) Michelle Obama
2) Craig Robinson
3) Hillary Clinton
4) Oprah Winfrey
5) George W. Bush
Answer – 1) Michelle Obama
Explanation:
Former United States(US) lady Michelle Obama was honoured with the best spoken word album of the
year award at the Grammy awards for the book “Becoming”. Her husband and Former US President
Barack Obama earlier has won two Grammy awards in the same category for his memoirs Dreams
from My Father (2006) and The Audacity of Hope (2008). Michelle is also the 2nd first lady (wife of a
president) to have won a Grammy. Former President Bill Clinton’s wife Hillary Clinton was the 1st
second lady to win a grammy in the same category for her book “It Takes a Village” in 1997.
59) Name the American singer and songwriter, who became the 1st artist to win the Record of
the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album and Best New Artist also became the youngest
singer to win Album of the Year award in Grammy Award?
1) Beyoncé
2) Miley Cyrus
3) Katy Perry
4) Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell
5) Lady Gaga
Answer – 4) Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell
Explanation:
American singer and songwriter Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell became the 1st artist to win the
Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist in the same year itself
since American singer-songwriter Christopher Cross in 1981. Eilish and her brother Finneas received
the most awards, with five wins each.Eilish became the youngest singer to win the Album of the year
award at Grammys.
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60) Which firm won the ‘BFSI Digital Innovation Award 2020’ for Cloud Solutions?
1) India Infoline Housing Finance Limited (IIHFL)
2) Bajaj Housing Finance Limited (BHFL)
3) Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFCL)
4) Edelweiss Housing Finance Limited (EHFL)
5) Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFCL)
Answer – 2) Bajaj Housing Finance Limited (BHFL)
Explanation:
On January 27, 2020 Bajaj Housing Finance Limited (BHFL), a 100% subsidiary of Bajaj Finance
Limited, had won the ‘BFSI Digital Innovation Award 2020’ for Cloud Solutions. The Express
BFSI(Banking,Financial Services &Insurance) Technology Conclave and Awards 2020 held in Pune,
Maharashtra which is one of the largest meetings of IT-decision makers, senior executives and
partners in India. The function was organized by the Express Computer, an IT (Information
Technology) business magazine from the Indian Express Group.
61) Name the state that displayed its tableaux with the theme ‘Land of Unique Craftsmanship
and Culture’ during 71st Republic day & won the Best Tableaux Awards under the States/Union
territories (UT) category?
1) Odisha
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Assam
5) West Bengal
Answer – 4) Assam
Explanation:
On January 28, 2020 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh distributed the awards for best tableaux which
was conducted on January 26, 2020 in Republic Day event. There were a total of 22 tableaux including
16 from various states and union territories and remaining 6 from various ministries and
departments. Best Tableaux Awards (States and Union territories):Assam’s tableaux displayed with
the theme ‘Land of Unique Craftsmanship and Culture’, had showcased the Xattriya tradition in the
form of Bhortal Nritya was chosen as the best tableaux.The second position was tied between Odisha
which depicted Lord Lingaraja’s Rukuna Rath Yatra, and Uttar Pradesh which showcased the culture
of Sarva Dharma Samabhav.
62) Which ministry won the Best Tableaux Awards under the category “Different ministries
and departments” along with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)?
1) Ministry of Jal Shakti
2) Ministry of Civil Aviation
3) Ministry of Defence
4) Ministry of AYUSH
5) Ministry of Railways
Answer – 1) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Explanation:
Jal Shakti Mission won best tableaux for Ministry government’s new initiative, ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’,
which aims at providing functional tap connection to every rural household by 2024. National
Disaster Response Force (NDRF) won best tableaux for Ministry for showcasing the cutting-edge
technology and instruments used by the force to carry out daring rescue operations in flood-hit and
disaster hit areas.
63) Find the Oxford Hindi Word of the Year (HWOTY) for 2019?
1) ‘Gau-Rakshak’ (CowProtection)
2) ‘Notebandi’ (Money Demonetisation)
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3) 'Nari Shakti' (Women Power)

4) ‘Aadhaar’ (identity Card)
5) ‘Samvidhaan’ (constitution)
Answer – 5) ‘Samvidhaan’ (constitution)
Explanation:
On January 28, 2020 the Oxford University Press(OUP) has named ‘Samvidhaan’ (constitution) as the
Oxford Hindi Word of the Year (HWOTY) for 2019. This name received widespread attention in
August 2019 with the abrogation of Article 370 and article 35(A) of the Indian Constitution on August
05, 2019. The articles removed special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir.
64) Who was conferred with the honorary D Litt (Doctor of Literature) by his alma mater
Calcutta University?
1) Abiy Ahmed
2) Sendhil Mullainathan
3) Amartya Sen
4) Abhijit Vinayak Bannerjee
5) Michael Kremer
Answer – 4) Abhijit Vinayak Bannerjee
Explanation:
On January 28, 2020, Nobel Prize winner in economics Abhijit Vinayak Bannerjee conferred with the
honorary D Litt (Doctor of Literature) by his alma mater Calcutta University in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Abhijit was awarded Nobel Prize in 2019 for an “Experimental approach to alleviating global poverty”.
He is one of the directors of Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), United States of America
(USA) founded in 2003.
Difficulty type – Hard
65) Sanjna Kapoor was awarded with the prestigious ‘Chevalier dans lOrdre des Arts et des
Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters), she is a ___________?
1) Director
2) Lyricist
3) Singer
4) Dancer
5) Theatre artist
Answer – 5) Theatre artist
Explanation:
On January 28, 2020, Sanjna Kapoor (52), an Indian theatre personality and former British film actress
of Indian and British descent, was awarded the prestigious French honour of ‘Chevalier dans lOrdre
des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) for her outstanding contribution to
the field of theater. She was honored by French Minister of Culture Franck Riester, who was currently
on an official visit to India.
66) Who was awarded with the Tyler Prize 2020 for “green economy” along with the
conservation biologist Gretchen C. Daily?
1) Jadav Payeng
2) Anadish Pal
3) Pavan Sukhdev
4) Vandana Shiva
5) Saalumarada Thimmakka
Answer – 3) Pavan Sukhdev
Explanation:
On January 27, 2020 the Indian environmentalist and Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations
Environment Programme (UNEP) Pavan Sukhdev won Tyler Prize 2020 for Environmental
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Achievement for his groundbreaking “green economy” work along with conservation biologist
Gretchen C. Daily from United States (US).The winners will be awarded at the private ceremony on
May 1, 2020 in presence of the Tyler Prize Executive Committee and distinguished members of the
international environmental community at the Intercontinental Barclay Hotel in New York City,
United States (US).
67) Who was conferred with prestigious “Ayurveda Ratan Award 2020” in Brussels, Belgium?
1) Rajesh Kotecha
2) Partap Chauhan
3) Balendu Prakash
4) Krishna Chandra Chunekar
5) Deepak Chopra
Answer – 2) Partap Chauhan
Explanation:
On January 29, 2020, Dr. Partap Chauhan, the pioneer of Ayurvedic Telemedicine, has Conferred with
Prestigious Ayurveda Ratan Award 2020 in Brussels, Belgium during Ayurveda Day Celebratio at the
European Parliament.The All-Party Parliament Group on Traditional Medicines organized a meeting at
in Brussels, Belgium with the aim of formulating a roadmap to legalize Ayurveda in Europe and to
integrate it with their healthcare systems.Indian Ambassador to European Union (EU), Gaitri Kumar &
Geoffrey Charles Van Orden, the British Conservative Member of European Parliament, Ayurveda
practitioners and enthusiasts, policymakers, academicians, and several officials and delegates from
EU nations were participated in the event.
68) Who among the following Journalist won 2nd edition of PEN GauriLankesh Award 2019 for
Democratic Idealism instituted by South Indian Pen and Pen India?
1) Ravnish Kumar
2) P Mahamood
3) Yusuf Jameel
4) Prannoy Roy
5) Arnab Goswami
Answer - 3) Yusuf Jameel
Explantion:
Senior journalist Yusuf Jameel from Jammu &kashmir (J&K) won the 2019-20 PEN GauriLankesh
Award for Democratic Idealism for his outstanding contribution in journalism.PEN South India and
Pen Delhi have instituted the award in the name of editor late GauriLankesh, who was assassinated in
2017. The award carries a cash prize of Rs.1 lakh and a citation.The 1st edition was given to cartoonist
P Mahamood in September 2018.
69) Who is the first ever hockey player to win 6th edition ‘World Games Athlete of the Year
Award 2019’?
1) Rani Rampal
2) Madhu Yadav
3) Savitha
4) Gurjit Gaur
5) Neha Goyal
Answer - 1) Rani Rampal
Explanation:
Indian Hockey women’s team captain and 2020 Padma Shri awardee Rani Rampal (Haryana) became
the 1st ever hockey player to win the 2019’s ‘World Games Athlete of the Year ‘award. The
announcement was made by International world games Association (IWGA). The award recognizes
and honors an athlete or a team for their outstanding performance or for their social commitment or
particularly, fair behavior.
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SUMMITS, EVENTS & CONFERENCE

1) Which city is set to host the 14th Global healthcare summit in the year 2021?
1) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh(AP)
2) New Delhi, Delhi
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh(AP)
Explanation:
On December 31, 2019, The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), a professional
association for Indian American physicians, is set to organize a 3-days long 14th Global Healthcare
Summit (GHS) in Visakhapatnam,Andhra Pradesh(AP) from January 3, 2021 for the 1st time. Over the
past few years, AAPI has been collaborating with several professional medical associations & made
key role in addressing diabetes with the launch of Sevak programme and CPR-AED(Proper
cardiopulmonary resuscitation-automated external defibrillator) training.
2) Who inaugurated the 107th edition of the Indian Science Congress (ISC) in Bengaluru,
Karnataka?
1) Ram Nath Kovind
2) Venkaiah Naidu
3) Narendra Modi
4) Harsh Vardhan
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 107th edition of the Indian Science
Congress (ISC) also known as ISC 2020 at the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) in Bengaluru,
Karnataka.
3) What was the theme of the 107th edition of the Indian Science Congress (ISC) for the year
2020?
1) Theme – “Science and Technology: Rural Development”
2) Theme – “Science for shaping the future of India”
3) Theme – “Reaching the Unreached through Science and Technology”
4) Theme – "Future India: Science and Technology"
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Theme – “Science and Technology: Rural Development”
Explanation:
Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 107th edition of the Indian Science
Congress (ISC) also known as ISC 2020 at the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) in Bengaluru,
Karnataka. The theme of ISC for the year 2020 was “Science and Technology: Rural Development”.
4) Which Indian city hosts the 1st Farmer’s Science Congress recently?
3) New Delhi, Delhi
5) None of these
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Explanation:
During ISC 2020, for the 1st time Farmer’s Science Congress was conducted. It was inaugurated by Dr.
Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) &
Director General(DG) of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Some of the highlights are as
follows: PM Modi’s vision of doubling of farmers’ income by 2022 was discussed during the event.
Farmers were encouraged to make use of organic farming. Development of 45 types of organic
farming systems in niche areas was also announced.
5) Name the Indian city, that host the 5th edition of Asia Pacific drosophila research conference
(APDRC) for the first time in India?
3) New Delhi, Delhi
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Pune, Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Asia Pacific drosophila research conference (APDRC) is being conducted in India for the 1st time
from January 6-10 in Pune, Maharashtra. Overall this is the 5th edition of the biennial conference and
is known by the name APDRC5. It is organised by Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
(IISER). The conference aims to promote the interaction of Drosophila researchers in the Asia-Pacific
region with the rest of the world.
6) Who chaired the 2nd edition of the National GST (Goods and Service Tax) Conference of the
Commissioners of State Tax and Chief Commissioners of Central Tax that held in New Delhi?
1) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
2) Subhash Chandra Garg
3) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
4) Ajay Narayan Jha
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
Explanation:
On January 07, 2020 the 2nd edition of the National GST Conference of the Commissioners of State Tax
and Chief Commissioners of Central Tax was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Dr Ajay
Bhushan Pandey, Revenue Secretary of the Ministry of Finance(MoF). The conference was held to
streamline the GST (Goods and Service Tax) system and also to plug revenue leakages.
7) Which Indian City will host the 5th edition of, ‘The Pulses Conclave 2020’?
3) Lonavala, Maharashtra
4) New Delhi, Delhi
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Lonavala, Maharashtra
Explanation:
India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the apex organisation of the import and export trader of
pulses and grains in India will host the 5th edition of its biennial conference, ‘The Pulses Conclave
2020’ from February 12 – 14, 2020 at the Aamby Valley City in Lonavala, Maharashtra. The Conclave
aimed at increasing domestic production and consumption & other areas of the trade like improving
processing efficiencies, increasing consumption, exports, value addition, post-harvest crop
management, etc.
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8) Which city will host the conference on civil aviation sector, ‘Wings India 2020’ with the
theme “Flying for all”?
1) Chennai International Airport in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad, Telangana
3) Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, Delhi
4) Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, Maharashtra
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
Wings India 2020, an international exhibition and conference on civil aviation sector, will be held at
Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad, Telangana from March 12-15, 2020. The theme of the event is
“Flying for all”. The biennial event will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India,
Narendra Modi in presence of Minister for Civil Aviation and Minister of State for Civil Aviation.
9) Who launched the 1st International Heritage Symposium and Exhibition (IHSE)?
1) Prahalad Singh Patel
2) Rakesh Singh
3) Pralhad Joshi
4) Kiren Rijiju
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Prahalad Singh Patel
Explanation:
On January 15, 2020 Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (IC) Shri Prahalad Singh Patel
launched the first International Heritage Symposium and Exhibition (IHSE). The exhibition will be
held until February 15, 2020 on “Indian Heritage in Digital Space “and first international heritage
symposium will be held for two days in the National Museum in New Delhi.
10) Which city hosts the 5th edition of the Raisina Dialogue 2020, India’s annual global
conference on geopolitics & geo-economics recently?
2) New Delhi, Delhi
4) Guwahati, Assam
5) None of these
Explanation:
The 5th edition of the Raisina Dialogue 2020 which is India’s annual global conference on geopolitics
and geo-economics was held in New Delhi from January 14-16, 2020. The dialogue was jointly
organised by the Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF).
Prime Minister(PM) Shri Narendra Modi and Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (MEA) attended the
inaugural session of the dialogue.
11) Name the country, that has explored ‘Green Strategic Partnership’ with India during the
5th edition of the Raisina Dialogue 2020?
1) China
2) Indonesia
3) Denmark
4) Russia
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Denmark
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Explanation:
The Minister of External Affairs(MEA) Shri S.Jaishankar met foreign Minister of Denmark
Jeppe Sebastian Kofod and held discussions on ‘Green Strategic Partnership’ between the two
countries.
12) Which city host the 1st session of the India- Norway dialogue on Trade & Investment (DTI)
co-chaired by Nidhi Mani Tripathi & Mr. Erling Rimestad?
1) Bergen, Norway
2) Mumbai, India
3) Oslo, Norway
4) New Delhi, India
5) Kolkata, India
Answer – 4) New Delhi, India
Explanation:
The 1st ever session of the India- Norway dialogue on Trade & Investment (DTI) was held from
January 15-16 in New Delhi. The session was conducted based on the Terms of Reference (ToR) which
was signed by India and Norway on 8th January 2019 in New Delhi at time of Norway Prime Minister
Erna Solberg’s visit to India.
13) Where was the 10th edition of World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2020 & 3rd edition of
the Climate Innovations Exchange, ‘CLIX’ held?
1) Geneva, Switzerland
2) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates(UAE)
3) New Delhi, India
5) New York, United States (US)
Answer – 2) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates(UAE)
Explanation:
Recently the 10th edition of World Future Energy Summit (WFES)2020 hosted by Masdar renewable
energy company, was held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates(UAE) from January 13-16, 2020.
14) What was the theme of the 10th edition of World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2020?
1) Theme – “Rethinking Global Consumption, Production, and Investment”
2) Theme – “Embracing the Future, Welcoming Disruption”
3) Theme – “Driving the Global Energy Transformation”
4) Theme – “Valuing Energy Storage for Off-grid Renewable Energy Systems”
5) Theme – “Smart Energy products and technologies”
Answer – 1) Theme – “Rethinking Global Consumption, Production, and Investment”
Explanation:
Recently the 10th edition of World Future Energy Summit (WFES)2020 hosted by Masdar renewable
energy company, was held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates(UAE) from January 13-16, 2020. The theme for the year 2020 was “Rethinking Global
Consumption, Production, and Investment”.
15) Which Indian city hosted the 3rd edition of the International Symposium on Marine
Ecosystems Challenges and Opportunities (MECOS-3) recently?
1) Kochi, Kerala
2) New Delhi, Delhi
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Answer – 1) Kochi, Kerala

Explanation:
The 3rd edition of the International Symposium on Marine Ecosystems Challenges and Opportunities
(MECOS-3) was held at Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) in Kochi, Kerala from 7 –
10 January 2020 with an aim to address the concerns of marine ecosystem and will make new
strategies for sustainable utilisation of marine wealth.
16) Where did the 14th edition of ELECRAMA 2020 inaugurated by Prakash Javadekar and Raj
Kumar Singh?
3) Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh (UP)
4) New Delhi, Delhi
5) Guwahati, Assam
Answer – 3) Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh (UP)
Explanation:
On January 18, 2020, Union Minister of Heavy Industries &Public Enterprises, Environment, Forest
and Climate Change and Information & Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar and Power Minister Raj
Kumar Singh have inaugurated the 5-day long 14th edition of ELECRAMA 2020 being held at the India
Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh (UP). Organised by IEEMA (Indian Electrical and Electronics
Manufacturers Association), apex industry association of manufacturers of electrical, industrial
electronics & supported by the Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs), the event saw the participation of over1250 exhibitors ,450 foreign exhibitors from 120
countries.
17) Which Indian city hosted the 1st edition of the Krishi Manthan, Food, Agri-business and
Rural Development Summit of Asia organized by Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
(IIMA)?
2) New Delhi, Delhi
5) Guwahati, Assam
Answer – 4) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Explanation:
The 1st edition of the Krishi Manthan which is a Food, Agri-business and Rural Development Summit
of Asia was held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat from January 16-17, 2020. The event was organised by Food
and Agribusiness Committee of Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA).
18) What was the theme of the “28th edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair 2020 (NDWBF
2020)”?
1) Theme - 'Indigenous Voices: Mapping India's Folk & Tribal Literature'
2) Theme - ‘Gandhi: TheWriters’ Writer’
3) Theme - 'Books for Readers with Special Needs'
4) Theme - 'Towards 100 years of Indian Cinema'
5) Theme - 'Kathasagara: Celebrating Children's Literature'
Answer – 2) Theme - ‘Gandhi: TheWriters’ Writer’
Explanation:
The 28th edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair 2020 (NDWBF 2020) was held at Pragati Maidan
in New Delhi from January 4-12, 2020. It was inaugurated by Union Minister of Human Resource
Development (MHRD) Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’. The theme of NDWBF 2020 book fair was
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‘Gandhi: TheWriters’ Writer’ celebrating 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi. Since 2013, the NDWBF is
organised by National Book Trust (NBT) in association with India Trade Promotion Organisation
(ITPO), Ministry of Commerce(MoC) under Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with ITPO.
19) Name the Indian delegate, who attended the 25th edition of the Conference of Speakers and
Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) 2020 held in Ottawa, Canada?
1) Arjun Ram Meghwal
2) Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
3) Jagat Prakash Nadda
4) Om Birla
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Om Birla
Explanation:
A parliamentary delegation headed by Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla has attended the 25th edition of
the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) 2020 held in
Ottawa,Canada from January 6 -January 10,2020. The conference aimed at topics of parliamentary
engagement: openness, transparency and accountability, and on Parliamentarians as effective
legislators and representatives.
20) Which institute hosted an International Conclave on ‘Globalising Indian Thought’ recently?
1) Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)
2) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Maharashtra
3) Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
4) Indian Institute of Science Bangalore (IIS Bangalore)
5) Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode)
Answer – 5) Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode)
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode), Kerala has hosted an International
Conclave on ‘Globalising Indian Thought’ from January 16-18, 2020. The three-day Academic conclave
was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, through video conference.PM
will also unveil and dedicate a full-size statue of Swami Vivekananda, in front of the MDC Complex of
IIM Kozhikode.The Conclave focuses on India’s thought that are Satyam-Truth, Nithyam-Sustainability
Purnam-Wholeness.
21) Name the programme through which Prime Minister (PM), Shri Narendra Modi interacted
with school students in New Delhi?
1) Pariksha Pe Charcha
2) Skill India Mission
3) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
4) Stand Up India
5) Start-up india
Answer – 1) Pariksha Pe Charcha
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020, The Prime Minister(PM), Shri Narendra Modi has attended the 3rd edition
interaction programme with school students ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020‘ held at Talkatora Stadium in
New Delhi. The purpose of this one-hour long program was to ensure that the students relieve stress
and give upcoming board and entrance examinations. The 1st edition of PM’s Interaction Programme
with school and college students “ParikshaPeCharcha 1.0” took place at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi
on 16th February, 2018. The 2nd edition “ParikshaPeCharcha 2.0” was also held at Talkatora
Stadium, New Delhi on 29th January, 2019.
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22) Where was the 12th National Tribal Youth Exchange Programme inaugurated?
1) Delhi
2) Puducherry
3) Maharashtra
4) West Bengal
5) Gujarat
Answer – 2) Puducherry
Explanation:
On January 20,2020 Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Puducherry Dr Kiran Bedi inaugurated the 12th
National Tribal youth programme. It is a week long program in which 200 Youths from Naxal-affected
districts of Chattisgarh are taking part in this programme. Organisers: The programme has been
jointly organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) and Puducherry Government to ensure
development and empowerment of the tribal youths.
23) Which initiative along with the United Nations Development Progra mme (UNDP) hosted a
3 day “Youth Co:Lab -National Innovation Challenge” in New Delhi?
1) Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
2) Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan
3) Udyam Sakhi initiative
4) LaQshya Initiative
5) Samadhaan initiative
Answer – 1) Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
Explanation:
On January 17, 2020 Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) NITI Aayog and United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) hosted a three day long Youth Co:Lab -National Innovation Challenge in New
Delhi.The programme aims at fostering technology, promoting youth leadership and social
entrepreneurship in India. This programme supports young people by catalysing youth-led innovation
and empowers them through Youth Co:Lab.
24) Name the India’s 1st global Mega Science Exhibition, that was organised by Department of
Science and Technology (DST) & National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) in National
Science Centre, New Delhi?
1) Vigyan Se Bharat
2) Vigyan Samagam
3) Vigyan Sansad
4) Vigyan Shramew
5) Vigyan Suraksha
Answer – 2) Vigyan Samagam
Explanation:
On January 21, 2020 the Union Minister of State Independent Charge (I/C) MInistry of Development
Of North Eastern Region, Minister of State (Mos) Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Personnel, Public
Grievances and Pension, Minister of State for Department of Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra
Singh inaugurated India’s first global Mega Science Exhibition “Vigyan Samagam” at National Science
Centre, New Delhi. The exhibition will be held from January 21, 2020 to March 20, 2020.
25) Where did the Union Minister of India, Mansukh Mandaviya addressed the High- level
roundtable of the joint United Nations Programme on HIV//AIDS (UNAIDS) with the theme
“Access for all Leveraging Innovations, Investments and Partnership for Health”?
1) Moscow, Russia
2) New Delhi, India
3) Paris, France
4) Davos, Switzerland
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Answer – 4) Davos, Switzerland
Explanation:
On January 21, 2020, the Union Minister of State for Shipping Independent Charge (I/C) and Union
Minister of State for Chemical and Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya participated in the High- level
roundtable of the joint United Nations Programme on HIV//AIDS (UNAIDS) on his four-day official
visit to attend the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) held at Davos, Switzerland. The theme of the
programme was “Access for all Leveraging Innovations, Investments and Partnership for Health”.
26) Where was the International Summit on Women in STEM–“Visualizing the Future: New
Skylines” organized by Department of Biotechnology held?
1) Guwahati, Assam
3) Chennai, Tamilnadu
5) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
On January 24, 2020, The Department of Biotechnology under the aegis of Ministry of Science &
Technology has organized a 2-day long International Summit on Women in STEM–“Visualizing the
Future: New Skylines” at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi with the aim to increase the
participation of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) field for development of
scientific career.
27) What is the theme of the Bharat Parv-2020, programme to celebrate the Spirit of India?
1) Theme – “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat”
2) Theme – “Celebrating 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi”
3) Theme – “71 Years of Connecting the World”
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer – 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Bharat Parv, 2020, the programme to celebrate the Spirit of India , started at Red Fort in New Delhi
and will be continued till 31st January, 2020. Special Secretary & Financial Adviser of Ministry of
Tourism Shri Rajesh Kumar Chaturvedi inaugurated the function in New Delhi. Theme: “Ek Bharat
Shreshtha Bharat” & “Celebrating 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi”. The objective of Bharat Parv is to
encourage people to visit different tourist places of the country and to inculcate the spirit of ‘Dekho
Apna Desh’.
28) Where was the 2 day National Tourism Conference held?

1) Konark, Odisha
2) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer – 1) Konark, Odisha
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tourism (MOT) will fund the travel expenses of the tourist who submits the photos in
tourism websites after visiting 15 destinations of our country in a year. It was announced by the
Union Tourism Minister Prahald Singh Patel during the concluding ceremony of the two-day National
Tourism Conference held at Konark, Odisha. This conference was organised by Odisha government in
association with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
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29) What was the theme of the 1st edition of Ganga-Volga Dialogue of Civilizations 2020
participated by India & Russia in New Delhi?
1) Theme – “Promoting a Shared Destiny and Path to Prosperity”
2) Theme – “Advancing Partnership for Sustainability”
3) Theme – “Geosciences: The Basic Science for a Sustainable Development”
4) Theme – “Connectivity”
5) Theme – “Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World.”
Answer – 4) Theme – “Connectivity”
Explanation:
On 22 January 2020, The 1st edition of Ganga-Volga Dialogue of Civilizations 2020 based on the theme
“Connectivity”, between India & Russia was held in New Delhi. The event was inaugurated by India’s
Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan & was organised by the Ministry of External
Affairs(MEA) in association with Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation.
30) Which year is set as target for the Indian Railways to run entire railway network with
100% of electricity?
1) 2026
2) 2027
3) 2025
4) 2024
5) 2022
Answer – 4) 2024
Explanation:
The Indian Railways(IR) has set a target to run entire railway network with 100% of electricity by
2024. IR will also be the 1st railway in the world with large scale and size to be run on electricity. By
2030 IR plans to run on clean energy and become net zero carbon emitter.
31) Where did Piyush Goyal addressed the India-Brazil business forum recently?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Brasilia, Brazil
3) Mumbai, India
4) Santa Cruz de Minas, Brazil
5) Varanasi, India
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal addressed the gathering at the India-
Brazil business forum in New Delhi, India. The forum was organised by Industry Body Associated
Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham). Assocham has also announced to set up an
office in Brazil. Visa free travel between the two countries was announced by the Brazilian president
during the forum.
32) What is target year set by India and Brazil to achieve $15 billion bilateral trade?
1) 2027
2) 2021
3) 2023
4) 2025
5) 2022
Answer – 5) 2022
Explanation:
The bilateral trade and work target of $15 billion between India and Brazil was set to be achieved by
2022. The current trade level accounts to $8.2 billion.
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33) Where was the 3rd Global Potato Conclave held?

1) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer – 5) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Explanation:
On January 28, 2020 the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi addressed the 3rd edition of the
Global Potato Conclave at Gandhinagar, Gujarat through video conference. The 4-day conclave from
January 28-31 is being organised by Indian Potato Association (IPA) in collaboration with Indian
Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR), New Delhi, and ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute,
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and International Potato Center (CIP), Lima, Peru.
34) The 12th edition of South Asian Conference held at New Delhi on January 28-29, 2020. What
is the Theme of the conference?
1) Theme: “Nation first”: Policy regional perceptions
2) Theme: “Brotherhood first”: Policy regional conspirators
3) Theme: “Neighbourhood first”: Policy regional perceptions
4) Theme: “Friendship first”: Policy regional perceptions
5) Theme: “Secuity first”: Policy regional conspirators
Answer - 3) Theme: “Neighborhood first”: Policy regional perceptions
Explanation:
12th edition of the South Asia Conference at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis(IDSA)
in New Delhi from January 28-29, 2020. The conference deals with issues related to economic
cooperation for development, changing political context in India’s neighborhood etc.The theme of the
conference was India’s “Neighbourhood First” Policy: Regional Perceptions. Defence Minister Rajnath
Singh addressed this conference earlier and all members of SAARC and Myanmar participated in the
conference.
COMMITTEE & MEETING

1) Who chairs the 7-member Group of Ministers (GoM) that reviews the crop insurance
scheme,“Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)”?
2) Rajnath Singh
3) Amit Shah
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Rajnath Singh
Explanation:
On December 28, 2019, The central Government has formed a 7-member group of ministers (GoM)
headed by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to review the crop insurance scheme,“Pradhan Mantri
Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)” & make suggestions to improve it according to the needs of the
farmers.The group also includes Home Minister (HM) Amit Shah and Agriculture Minister Narendra
Singh Tomar and Minister of State for Agriculture, Finance, Tribal Affairs and Animal Husbandry.
2) Who will chair the group of ministers that will discuss and examine the proposed National
Tariff Policy 2016?
2) Narendra Modi
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3) Rajnath Singh
4) Amit Shah
5) None of these
Explanation:
Amit Shah has been announced to head the Group of Ministers (GOM) to discuss and examine the
proposed National Tariff Policy 2016. Before being sent to Shri Amit Shah, the draft policy was first
sent for approval to the cabinet secretariat. The policy if implemented, will bring a major reform in the
stressed power sector but is opposed the states govts and discoms (Distribution Companies) due to
clauses like penalties for load shedding. GoM: The interministerial group will have 10 ministers
comprising of 8 ministers in the cabinet rank and 2 ministers with independent charge.
3) What is the maximum cross subsidy limit of Industries, as per the National Tariff Policy
2016?
1) 50%
2) 35%
3) 20%
4) 40%
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 20%
Explanation:
Cross subsidies on industries should not exceed 20% as per the National Tariff Policy 2016. State
electricity regulators limit: State electricity regulators and Joint Electricity Regulatory Commissions
should not allow discoms to pass through transmission, Aggregate Technical and commercial (AT&C)
losses beyond 15% in consumer tariffs. Simplification of tariff categories and rationalisation of the
retail electricity tariffs have also been called for.
4) Who chaired the High Level Committee (HLC) that sanctioned Rs 5908 crore to 7 states from
National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)?
1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Rajnath Singh
3) Narendra Modi
4) Amit Shah
5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 6, 2020,A High Level Committee (HLC) led by the Union Minister for Home Affairs Shri
Amit Shah, has released Rs. 5908.56 crore to 7 states including Assam, Himachal Pradesh (HP),
Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh(MP), Maharashtra, Tripura and Uttar Pradesh (UP) to help in the losses
suffered by various disasters in 2019.
S.No State Name Assistance
1 Assam Rs. 616.63 crore
2 Himachal Pradesh Rs. 284.93 crore
3 Karnataka Rs. 1869.85 crore
4 Madhya Pradesh Rs. 1749.73 crore
5 Maharashtra Rs. 956.93 crore
6 Tripura Rs. 63.32 crore
7 Uttar Pradesh Rs 367.17 crore
5) Which Indian city hosts the Global Investors Meet ASCEND 2020 recently?
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3) New Delhi, Delhi

4) Kochi, Kerala
5) None of these
Explanation:
A two day organised Global Investors Meet ASCEND 2020 was held in Kochi, Kerala at Lulu Bolgatty
International Convention Centre, Grand Hyatt, from January 9-10. The meet was inaugurated by the
Chief Minister of Kerala Shri Pinarayi Vijayan and was organised by states Department of Industries.
Totally Rs 1 lakh crore worth investment proposals were received.
6) Who chaired the 6th meeting of Island Development Agency (IDA), that held in New Delhi?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Rajnath Singh
4) Amit Shah
5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 13, 2020 the Union Minister of Home Affairs (MoHA) Shri Amit Shah chaired the 6th
meeting of Island Development Agency (IDA) in New Delhi. During the meeting progress made
towards “Holistic development of islands” were reviewed. It is also for the first time in India, under
the IDA’s guidance an initiative of sustainable development has been undertaken with scientific
assessments.
7) How many Islands from Andaman & Nicobar & Lakshadweep Islands were selected for
promoting tourism during the 6th meeting of Island Development Agency (IDA)?
1) 22 Islands
2) 26 Islands
3) 28 Islands
4) 29 Islands
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 26 Islands
Explanation:
On January 13, 2020 the Union Minister of Home Affairs (MoHA) Shri Amit Shah chaired the 6th
meeting of Island Development Agency (IDA) in New Delhi. A total of 26 islands i.e, 16 from Andaman
& Nicobar Islands and 10 from Lakshadweep islands have been identified for promoting tourism. In
order to strengthen the infrastructure improving air, sea and digital connectivity are also being
implemented. Port Blair (Andaman & Nicobar) and 7 islands of Andaman & Nicobar will be digitally
connected through submarine optical fibre cable by June, 2020.
8) Which country is set to host the 2020 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)’s annual
meeting of council of heads of government for the 1st time?
1) Japan
2) Russia
3) India
4) United States
5) None of these
Answer – 3) India
Explanation:
On January 13, 2020 the secretary general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Vladimir
Norov who is on a 4-day visit to India to attend the Raisina dialogue 2020 in new Delhi from
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January16-16,2020, has announced that India has been selected to host the SCO’s annual meeting of
council of heads of government for the 1st time.
9) Statue of Unity has been included in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)’s “8
wonders of SCO” list.It is located in which country?
1) Gujarat, India
2) New York, United States
3) Beijing, China
4) Tokyo, China
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Gujarat, India
Explanation:
The Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India has been included in the SCO’s “8 wonders of SCO” list. Statue of
unity: It is the world’s tallest statue with a height of (597 ft) 182 metres and has been built after
India’s freedom fighter and 1st deputy prime minister Shri Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel famously
known as Sardar Patel. The list of 8 wonders of the world apart from Statue of Unity are Navruz Palace
in Tajikistan, the Tamgaly Gorge in Kazakhstan, the Daming Palace in China, Po-i-Kalan complex in
Uzbekistan, Lahore – the Mughals Heritage in Pakistan and the Golden Ring of Russia.
10) Who will chair the 11-member panel constituted to look into the issues related to revision
of royalty rates for minerals (other than coal, lignite, sand for stowing and minor minerals)?
1) Preetha Sacheendran
2) Dr. K. Rajeswara Rao
3) C. Gangadharan
4) Veena Kumari D.
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Dr. K. Rajeswara Rao
Explanation:
On January 13, 2020 the centre has decided to set up an 11-member panel that will look into the
issues related to revision of royalty rates for minerals (other than coal, lignite, sand for stowing and
minor minerals). The panel will be headed by additional secretary of the mines ministry Dr. K.
Rajeswara Rao. Mines secretaries from states of Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka,
Madhya Pradesh and Odisha will be the members of the panel.
11) Who heads the Special Investigation Team (SIT), that probed the 1984 anti-sikh riots
cases?
1) P. B. Gajendragadkar
2) Mehr Chand Mahajan
3) SN Dhingra
4) Bijan Kumar Mukherjea
5) None of these
Answer – 3) SN Dhingra
Explanation:
On January 15,2020 The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing of the 1984 anti-sikh riots cases
was headed by retired Delhi High Court judge Justice SN Dhingra. The Government has accepted the
guidance of the special investigation team that had investigated 186 cases of the 1984 anti-sikh riots
and appropriate actions will be taken under law. Solicitor General Tushor Mehta, appearing on behalf
of the centre comprising of Chief Justice SA Bobde and Justices BR Gavai and Surya kant accepted the
SIT recommendations and take appropriate action.
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12) Who is the head of the Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth (CCIG)?
1) Piyush Goyal
2) Narendra Modi
4) Amit Shah
5) Ram Nath Kovind
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi chaired the Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth
(CCIG).
13) By how much percent, the Central Government has decided to reduce wasteful expenditure
on items such as travel, food and conferences as per the recommendation of Cabinet
Committee on Investment and Growth (CCIG)?
1) 35%
2) 25%
3) 30%
4) 20%
5) 45%
Answer – 4) 20%
Explanation:
On January 12, 2020, In a major step to avoid fiscal downfall, the central Government has decided to
reduce wasteful expenditure on items such as travel, food and conferences by 20%. All the ministers
have been instructed to cut their unruly journeys, meals and conferences by up to20%. CCIG has also
asked the Department of Expenditure of the Ministry of Finance to take necessary action in this
regard.
14) Who heads the committee, that constituted to further strengthen legal frameworks to
prevent sexual harassment at the workplace?
1) Narendra Modi
3) Rajnath Singh
4) Amit Shah
5) Smriti Irani
Explanation:
On January 19, 2020 the Group of Ministers(GoM) headed by Union Minister of Home Affairs(MoHA)
Shri Amit Shah constituted to further strengthen legal frameworks to prevent sexual harassment at
the workplace, has now finalised the recommendations for it.
15) Who was appointed as the head of the panel that will firm up a draft legislation to give legal
sanctity to disputes settled through mediation?
1) Laila Ollapally
2) Sriram Panchu
3) Niranjan Bhat
4) AS Chandok
5) PS Narsimha
Answer – 3) Niranjan Bhat
Explanation:
The Supreme Court set up a panel headed by mediator Niranjan Bhat to firm up draft legislation to
give legal sanctity to disputes settled through mediation, which would then be sent to the government
as a suggestion from the apex court. On January 12,2020 the committee met in Hyderabad, capital of
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Telangana to consider suggestions for a legislation put forth by mediators across the country.The
panel headed by mediator Niranjan Bhat will recommend a code of conduct for mediators, who are
legal experts.
16) Who will chair the, “National Startup Advisory Council” that will provide measures to build
a strong ecosystem for new innovations and start-ups in India?
2) Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu
3) Piyush Vedprakash Goyal
4) Nitin Gadkari
Answer – 3) Piyush Vedprakash Goyal
Explanation:
On January 21,2020 The Central Government announced the structure of the National Startup
Advisory Council, chaired by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry(MoCI) Shri Piyush
Vedprakash Goyal. The council will provide measures to build a strong ecosystem for new innovations
and start-ups in the country. AIM: The council aims to increase the economic growth and generate
large scale employment opportunities in India.
17) Who chaired the 32nd PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation)
meeting 2020 in New Delhi?
1) Rajnath Singh
3) Narendra Modi
4) Amit Shah
5) Ram Nath Kovind
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020, Prime Minister (PM) Shri Narendra Modi chaired 32nd PRAGATI (Pro-Active
Governance and Timely Implementation) meeting 2020 and discussed progress of several projects in
New Delhi.
18) Who will chair the Group of Ministers (GoM) constituted by the government of India to
handle the disposal of enemy properties & to raise money from them?
1) Nitin Gadkari
3) Rajnath Singh
4) Amit Shah
5) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020, The Union government has decided to form 3 high-level steering committees to
handle the disposal of enemy properties present in the country and to raise money from them.Group
of Ministers (GoM) It will be headed by Union Home Minister(HM) Amit Shah, to oversee the disposal
of more than 9,400 enemy properties in India, which are expected to bring in revenue of about Rs.1
lakh crore rupees to the exchequer. Inter-Ministerial Group will be co-chaired by the Union Home
Secretary -Ajay Bhalla and Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the secretary of the department of investment
and public asset management (DIPAM).Core Group of Secretaries on Asset Monetisation (CGAM)will
be constituted under the chairmanship of the Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba.
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19) Name the Indian delegation, who addressed the 50th edition of the 2020 World Economic
Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland?
2) Suresh Prabhu
3) Nitin Gadkari
4) Piyush Goyal
Answer – 4) Piyush Goyal
Explanation:
The Indian delegation to the WEF summit was led by Union Minister of Commerce (MoC) Shri Piyush
Goyal. Shri Goyal also participated in an informal WTO (World Trade Organization) ministerial
gathering.He also held a meeting with CEO (Chief Executive Officers) of companies, attended round
table conferences on ‘Accelerating Investments in Indian Railways’.
20) What is the theme of the 50th edition of the 2020 World Economic Forum (WEF) annual
meeting that held in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland?
1) Theme – “Globalization 4.0: Shaping a Global Architecture in the Age of the Fourth Industrial
Revolution”
2) Theme – “Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World”
3) Theme – “Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World”
4) Theme – “Responsive and Responsible Leadership”
5) Theme – “Mastering the Fourth Industrial Revolution”
Answer – 2) Theme – “Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World”
Explanation:
The 50th edition of the 2020 World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting was held in Davos-
Klosters,in Switzerland from January 21-24, 2020. The theme for the year 2020 was “Stakeholders for
a Cohesive and Sustainable World”. The WEF summit aims to engage world leaders to collaborate for
global, regional and industrial development etc.
21) Name the organization that has collaborated with multilateral organizations & released
the “New internet security principles” to help nearly 1 billion users?
1) Internet service provider (ISP)
2) Internet Research Task Force (IRTF)
3) International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
4) Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
5) Internet Society (ISoc)
Answer – 1) Internet service provider (ISP)
Explanation:
On January 23, 2020 the World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced new internet security
principles which will help nearly 1 billion users. The principles have been developed by a group of
leading ISPs(Internet Service Providers) and multilateral organisations. These new principles will
combat highly vulnerable cyberattacks and protect those 1 billion internet consumers spread in 180
countries.
22) Which country has joined as a founding government member of the World Economic
Forum (WEF)’s ‘Reskilling Revolution’ to provide better jobs, education, skills and jobs 1
billion people by 2030?
1) Pakistan
2) Russia
3) India
5) Malaysia
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Answer – 3) India
Explanation:
The republic of India has joined as a founding govt member of the WEF’s ‘Reskilling Revolution’. It is
an initiative which aims to provide better jobs, education, skills and jobs 1 billion people by 2030. It
initiative also aims to provide new skills to workers for the 4th industrial revolution. Foundings
members: Apart from India, the founding member countries include Brazil, France, Pakistan, the
Russian Federation, UAE(United Arab Emirates) and the US(United States).Business partners: Some of
the business partners of the initiative includes, Salesforce, ManpowerGroup, Infosys, LinkedIn,
Coursera Inc. etc.
23) Name the Indian University, that has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with
the University of Zurich (UZH) in Switzerland for mutual cooperation in higher education and
research?
1) Noida International University (NIU)
2) Amity University (AU)
3) Shiv Nadar University (SNU)
4) O.P Jindal Global University (JGU)
5) Gautam Buddha University (GBU)
Answer – 4) O.P Jindal Global University (JGU)
Explanation:
The O.P Jindal Global University (JGU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the
University of Zurich (UZH) in Switzerland for mutual cooperation in higher education and research.
The MoU was signed by JGU Vice Chancellor C. Raj Kumar and the President of the UZH, Michael
Hengartner.JGU is situated in Sonipat, Haryana. It was the youngest university in India and in the
world to have been made to the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World university rankings 2020.JGU is
also the only Indian private university in the top 150 ”young” universities in the world in the QS
Young University Rankings 2020.
24) Which state government has received the investments worth Rs. 4,125 crores during the
50th edition of World Economic Forum (WEF)?
4) Assam
5) Maharashtra
Answer – 2) Madhya Pradesh(MP)
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh(MP) govt has made investments worth Rs. 4,125 crores at WEF from various
investors. The investments were mainly on food and renewable energy sectors. The MP govt. Chief
Minister Shri Kamal Nath Singh along with other officials held discussions with potential investors.
25) Name the state government that signed a pact with 50th edition of World Economic Forum
(WEF) to start “Centre for Internet of ethical things”?
1) West Bengal (WB)
2) Assam
3) Maharashtra
5) Karnataka
Answer – 5) Karnataka
Explanation:
The govt of Karnataka signed a pact with WEF to start “Centre for Internet of ethical things”. The
centre will provide competitive and a level playing field for investors and industrialists.The centre will
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also keep a check on misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and enhance ease of doing business. Internet
of Things (IoT) is a technology term used for the linkage of data, sensors on devices and machines and
analytics on a platform.
26) Which firm was honoured at the 50th edition of World Economic Forum (WEF) 2020 for its
recent admittance to the Global Lighthouse Network (GLN)?
1) Essar Steel
2) Jindal Steel and Power
3) Tata steel Kalinganagar (TSK)
4) JSW Steel Ltd.
5) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
Answer – 3) Tata steel Kalinganagar (TSK)
Explanation:
The Tata steel Kalinganagar (TSK) in Jajpur district of Odisha, was honoured at the WEF 2020 for its
recent admittance to the Global Lighthouse Network(GLN) of WEF. The GLN is a group of corporations
aiming to apply the 4th industrial revolution technologies. The award was given to Tata Steel’s Chief
Executive Officer(CEO) and Managing Director(MD) TV Narendran.
27) Which foundation has collaborated with the “Motwani Institute for Thought Leadership in
Innovation” & launched a new initiative named ‘ASHA’ at the 50th edition of World Economic
Forum (WEF) 2020?
1) Motwani Jadeja Foundation
2) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
3) Rockefeller Foundation
4) Nobel Foundation
5) John Templeton Foundation
Answer – 1) Motwani Jadeja Foundation
Explanation:
Entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist and founder of Motwani Jadeja Foundation Asha Jadeja
Motwani has come up with a new initiative named ‘ASHA’ at WEF 2020 inorder to lead India’s
contribution towards addressing global challenges. The ASHA initiative is led by Motwani Jadeja
Foundation and Motwani Institute for Thought Leadership in Innovation (MITLI). The global think
tank MITLI was for the first time introduced in the forum.
28) Who chaired the World Economic Forum’s IT Governors community?

1) Abidali Neemuchwala
2) C Vijayakumar
3) Rajesh Gopinathan
4) Roshni Nadar
5) Anant Gupta
Answer – 2) C Vijayakumar
Explanation:
HCL Technologies’ CEO C Vijayakumar was named chairman of the World Economic Forum’s IT
Governors community. The Forum’s IT Governors community convenes CEOs of the world’s top
information technology (IT) companies in order to help them responsibly shape the future of their
industry. It acts as a platform for setting industry priorities, building shared understanding and
coordinating actions that lead to results.
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29) Which country topped in the climate sciences trust chart that was released during
the 50th edition of the 2020 World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos-Klosters,
Switzerland?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Bangladesh
3) Nepal
5) India
Answer – 5) India
Explanation:
The 50th edition of the 2020 World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting was held in Davos-
Klosters,in Switzerland from January 21-24, 2020. The new public opinion poll was published in the
WEF. It called for climate education and urgent upskilling. As per the opinion poll, it was found that
the global public started losing trust level in climate sciences. In Contrast, Indians were the most
trusting people in this regard. 86% of Indians trusted scientists on climate science.
Trust poll rank:
Rank Country
1 India .
2 Bangladesh.
3 Pakistan.
30) Name the institute that has been included in the top 30 list of 1st edition of Positive Impact
Rating 2020 along with the XLRI (formerly Xavier Labor Relations Institute) – Xavier School of
Management?
1) Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad
2) Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Rohtak
3) Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore
4) Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta
5) Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur
Answer – 3) Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore
Explanation:
The 1st edition of Positive Impact Rating 2020 was launched at the WEF. As per the rating, 2 Indian
business schools, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore in Karnataka and XLRI (formerly
Xavier Labor Relations Institute) – Xavier School of Management, in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand have been
included in the top 30 list. In the ratings, IIM Bangalore was placed in ‘transforming schools’ category
(level 4) and XLRI was placed in ‘Progressing schools’ category (level 3) for the rating.
31) Where was the 10th annual meeting of Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South
Asia (FEMBoSA) held?
1) Kabul, Afghanistan
2) Dhaka, Bangladesh
3) Malé, Maldives
4) New Delhi, India
5) Islamabad, Pakistan
Explanation:
The 10th annual meeting of FEMBoSA held in New Delhi. FEMBoSA is a regional association of
Election Management Bodies (EMB) of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)
countries and has 8 members.
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32) Who chaired the Rajya Sabha Panel on child pornography that submits 40
recommendations to Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu?
1) Ghulam Nabi Azad
2) Jairam Ramesh
3) Kapil Sibal
4) Abhishek Singhvi
5) Anand Sharma
Answer – 2) Jairam Ramesh
Explanation:
On January 25,2020, An ad hoc committee of the Rajya Sabha (RS) headed by Congress
parliamentarian Jairam Ramesh submitted its report on child pornography to Vice President (VP) and
Rajya Sabha Chairman Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu.In it, 40 recommendations have been made to
strictly prohibit the promotion and access of child pornography and related content through social
media. This includes amendments to POSCO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act ,2012
and IT (Information Technology) act ,2000 & to control children’s access to such content containing
generation and dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
33) Who heads the Committee on Indian Academy of Highway Engineers (IAHE) that has
submitted its report to the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari?
1) Rajgopal Sharma
2) ManojWadekar
3) ArunNarendhranath N
4) Vaibhav Dange
5) Yudhvir Singh Malik
Answer – 5) Yudhvir Singh Malik
Explanation:
On January 28, 2020, The final report of the Committee on Indian Academy of Highway Engineers
(IAHE) headed by Yudhvir Singh Malik has been submitted to the Union Minister for Road Transport
& Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari. The report stresses to improve the present training infrastructure,
content, training methodology & to create linkages with world-famous international institutes and
undertake applied research & related works.
INDEX
1) Which city topped in the 5th edition of Swachh Survekshan League 2020 (Quarter 1 and
Quarter 2) having more than 10 lakh population?
1) Nashik, Maharashtra
2) Surat, Gujarat
4) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
On December 31, 2019 the union minister of State (MoS- Independent Charge) Housing and Urban
Affairs(MoHUA) Shri Hardeep Singh Puri,has announced the results of Swachh Survekshan League
2020 (Quarter 1 and Quarter 2) at an event in New Delhi. During the event, the 5th edition of the
Swachh Survekshan 2020 (urban cleanliness survey), which is to commence from 4 January 2020 by
MoHUA was also rolled out. >10lakh population: Among the cities with more than 10 lakh population
category, Indore ranked 1st in both quarter 1 and quarter 2.
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2) Name the only state, that didn’t participate in the 5th edition of Swachh Survekshan League
2020?
1) Maharashtra
2) West Bengal
3) Assam
4) Gujarat
5) None of these
Answer – 2) West Bengal
Explanation:
On December 31, 2019 the union minister of State (MoS- Independent Charge) Housing and Urban
Affairs(MoHUA) Shri Hardeep Singh Puri,has announced the results of Swachh Survekshan League
2020 (Quarter 1 and Quarter 2) at an event in New Delhi. During the event, the 5th edition of the
Swachh Survekshan 2020 (urban cleanliness survey), which is to commence from 4 January 2020 by
MoHUA was also rolled out. It is also to be noted that West Bengal alone did not participate in the
Swachh Survekshan League 2020.
3) Who heads the task force, that prepared the Rs. 102 lakh crore “National Infrastructure
Pipeline for the year 2019-20 to 2024-25”?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Girish Murmu
3) Atanu Chakraborty
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Atanu Chakraborty
Explanation:
On December 31, 2019 the union Minister of Finance Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman released a report of the
task force on National Infrastructure Pipeline for 2019-2020 to 2024-2025 (NIP 2019-25) inorder to
achieve the $5 trillion economy by 2024-25 . Based on the information compiled by the task force
headed by Economic Affairs Secretary Atanu Chakraborty, Rs 102 lakh crores has been projected on
the capital expenditure in infrastructure sectors in India during the fiscals 2020 to 2025. The capital
expenditure will be shared by the Centre, States and the private sector in the ratio 39:39:22
respectively.
4) Which sector received the maximum investment (i.e. 1,963,943 crores) from the National
Infrastructure Pipeline for the year 2019-20 to 2024-25?
1) Road sector
2) Energy sector
3) Agriculture sector
4) Railway sector
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Road sector
Explanation:
Road sector: Fund allocation: Rs. 1,963,943 crores. Vision: The total length of the National
Highway(NH) has to be increased to 1.99 lakh km with 10% (20000km) of the total NH should be in
major economic corridors. Fastag and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) devices to be increased
based on ‘pay as per use’ concept. Current status: The NH length at present is 1.32 lakh km including
expressways of 1,600 km. private sector participation in NH is very low at 15%.
5) How much fund was allocated to Railway Sector under National Infrastructure Pipeline for
the year 2019-2020 to 2024-25?
1) Rs. 15.69 lakh crores
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5) None of these
Answer - 4) Rs. 13.69 lakh crores
Explanation:
Railway sector: Fund allocation: Rs.13.69 lakh crores. Vision: Private sector participation to be 30%
of net cargo volumes. Privatising 500 passenger trains. Privatising 30% of 750 railway stations.
Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor (HSR) to be made operational. 100% electrification of
railway network. Current status: The current low modal share of Indian Railways (IR) in freight traffic
stands at 33%. Only 46% of the existing railway network has been electrified as of March 31, 2018.
6) How much percent of India’s forests are prone to fires from 2004 to 2017 as per the 2019
Forest Survey of India (FSI) report?
1) 21.40%
2) 23.40%
3) 25.40%
4) 27.40%
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 21.40%
Explanation:
According to a 2019 report by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) which was based on a study carried out
along forest fire points (FFP) identified across the country from 2004 to 2017, about 21.40% of forest
cover of the country has been prone to fires. Among the total forest areas, the north eastern region in
the country was found to be more vulnerable. Fire prone areas: The extreme fire prone areas
accounted for 3.89% of total forest cover, very highly fire prone areas accounted for 6.01% and highly
fire prone areas for 11.50%. Thus together they make up the value of 21.40%.
7) Which state has topped among all the states with the highest number of fire alerts at 2,795?
1) Tripura
2) Mizoram
3) Manipur
4) Nagaland
5) None of these
Explanation:
According to a 2019 report by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) which was based on a study carried out
along forest fire points (FFP) identified across the country from 2004 to 2017, about 21.40% of forest
cover of the country has been prone to fires.Mizoram topped among all the states with the highest
number of fire alerts at 2,795. FFPs identified: The forest fire points (FFP) identified during the 13
years (2004-2017) were 2,77,758. These FFPs were identified using moderate resolution imaging
spectroradiometer (MODIS) on a 5 km x 5 km grid coverage.
8) Name the organization, that has released a report titled “Market Study on E-commerce in
India:Key Findings and Observations”?
1) Competition Commission of India (CCI)
2) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
3) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Competition Commission of India (CCI)
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Explanation:
On January 08, 2020 the Competition Commission of India (CCI) released a report titled “Market Study
on E-commerce in India:Key Findings and Observations” after it was initiated by CCI in April 2019 for
better understanding a functioning of e-commerce in India. The study was also launched to identify
impediments (obstructions) to competition.
9) By how much percent, the Revenue sector of India will grow annually & expected to reach
$120 billion in 2020?
1) 65%
2) 45%
3) 35%
4) 51%
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 51%
Explanation:
On January 08, 2020 the Competition Commission of India (CCI) released a report titled “Market
Study on E-commerce in India:Key Findings and Observations” after it was initiated by CCI in April
2019 for better understanding a functioning of e-commerce in India. Revenue from the e-commerce
sector is expected to increase from $39 billion in 2017 to $120 billion in 2020, growing at an annual
rate of 51%, the highest in the world.
10) Over how many crimes have been registered in the year 2018 as per the National Crime
Record Bureau’s (NCRB) report?
1) 45 lakh crimes
2) 40 lakh crimes
3) 50 lakh crimes
4) 25 lakh crimes
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 50 lakh crimes
Explanation:
On January 09, 2020 National Crime Record Bureau’s (NCRB) report on Crime in India for the year
2018 was released. The report finds that over 50 lakh crimes have been registered in 2018 which is
1.3% more than that of 2017.
11) Which state accounted for the maximum number of economic offences in 2018 as per the
National Crime Record Bureau’s (NCRB) report?
1) Uttar Pradesh(UP)
2) Rajasthan
3) Maharashtra
4) Telangana
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Uttar Pradesh(UP)
Explanation:
On January 09, 2020 National Crime Record Bureau’s (NCRB) report on Crime in India for the year
2018 was released. The report stated that Uttar Pradesh(UP) accounted for the maximum number of
economic offences in 2018 with 22,822 cases recorded. It was followed by Rajasthan (21,309 cases),
Maharashtra (14,854 cases), Telangana (10,390 cases) and Bihar (9,209 cases) in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th
and 5th rank respectively.
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12) Which city ranked 1st in the list of fastest growing urban regions/ fastest growing cities in
the world as per Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)?
1) Suqian, China
2) Malappuram, Kerala
3) Kozhikode, Kerala
4) Can Tho, Vietnam
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Malappuram, Kerala
Explanation:
On January 08,2020 latest ranking based on fastest growing urban regions/ fastest growing cities in
the world was released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). as per the report 3 of the cities in
Kerala were ranked in the top 10 places. Malappuram city of Kerala was ranked 1st in the list, while
Kerala’s Kozhikode and Kollam cities were ranked in the 4th and 10th place respectively.
Rank City Country
1 Malappuram (Kerala) India
4 Kozhikode (Kerala) India
10 Kollam (Kerala) India
2 Can Tho Vietnam
3 Suqian China
13) What is the rank of Indian Passport in the Henley passport Index 2020 released by Henley
& Partners?
1) 78th
2) 80th
3) 82nd
4) 84th
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 84th
Explanation:
On January 08, 2020 the Henley passport Index 2020 was released by Henley & Partners. As per the
index based on the data obtained from International Air Transport Association (IATA), Indian
passport ranked at the 84th spot among the world’s most powerful passports list, which is a drop by 2
places as it ranked 82nd in 2019.
14) Which country’s passport was topped in the Henley passport Index 2020 released by
Henley & Partners?
1) Germany
2) South Korea
3) Japan
4) Singapore
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Japan
Explanation:
On January 08, 2020 the Henley passport Index 2020 was released by Henley & Partners. As per the
index based on the data obtained from International Air Transport Association (IATA), Indian
passport ranked at the 84th spot among the world’s most powerful passports list, which is a drop by 2
places as it ranked 82nd in 2019. The list was topped by Japan.
Rank Most powerful passports Worst passport index

84th India –
1 Japan Afghanistan
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2 Singapore Iraq
3 Germany and South Korea Syria
15) Based on how many indicators, 2nd State Energy Efficiency Index for the year 2019 tracks
the progress of Energy Efficiency (EE) initiatives undertaken in 36 states and Union Territories
(UTs)?
1) 97 Indicators
2) 96 Indicators
3) 95 Indicators
4) 94 Indicators
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 97 Indicators
Explanation:
On January 09, 2020 the Minister of State (MoS- Independent Charge) for Power and New &
Renewable Energy who is also MoS for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Raj Kumar Singh
has released the 2nd State Energy Efficiency Index 2019 in New Delhi. The index tracks the progress
of Energy Efficiency (EE) initiatives undertaken in 36 states and Union Territories(UTs) based on 97
indicators.
16) Which of the following state is categorized as ‘Achiever’ in the 2nd State Energy Efficiency
Index 2019 along with the Haryana & Kerala?
1) Maharashtra
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) None of these
Explanation:
States/UTs grouped into 4(Frontrunner, Achiever, Contender and Aspirant) in the 2nd State Energy
Efficiency Index 2019. No States/UTs were listed in the frontrunner category. The states and UTs
listed under Achiever categories were Haryana, Kerala and Karnataka, thus making the total count to
3. The states and UTs listed under contender categories were Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh,
Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, thus totally it is 8.
17) Which organization has released the first in-depth report of ‘India 2020 Energy Policy
Review’ in association with International Energy Agency (IEA)?
1) Indian Energy Agency (IEA)
2) National Development Council (NDC)
4) National Energy Agency (NEA)
5) None of these
Answer – 3) NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog
Explanation:
On January 10,2020 the International Energy Agency (IEA) in partnership with NITI (National
Institution for Transforming India) Aayog has released the first in-depth review of India’s energy
policies 2020 in New Delhi. The IEA conducts review on energy policies of its member countries. This
is the 1st time the review is done for India after it became an IEA-association country in March 2017.
18) By which year, India’s energy demand is expected to be doubled, as per the International
Energy Agency (IEA)’s first in-depth review of India’s energy policies 2020?
1) 2040
2) 2050
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3) 2025
4) 2030
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 2040
Explanation:
On January 10,2020 the International Energy Agency (IEA) in partnership with NITI (National
Institution for Transforming India) Aayog has released the first in-depth review of India’s energy
policies 2020 in New Delhi. India’s energy demand is expected to be doubled by 2040 and also the
electricity demand may triple.
19) Which country will overtake China by mid-2020 in terms of crude oil demand growth, as
per the ‘India 2020 Energy Policy Review’?
1) Russia
2) United States
3) India
4) Japan
5) None of these
Answer – 3) India
Explanation:
On January 10, 2020, According to the report, ‘India 2020 Energy Policy Review’ which covers the key
energy sectors of oil, natural gas and electricity and identify the main energy security issues, released
by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in collaboration with NITI (National Institution for
Transforming India) Aayog, India will overtake China by mid-2020 in terms of crude oil demand
growth.
20) Which organization has released a report titled “Levels and Trends in Child Mortality”?
2) World Bank (WB)
4) World Health Organization (WHO)
5) None of these
Answer – 3) United Nations (UN)
Explanation:
On January 12, 2020, the United Nations(UN) inter agency group for child mortality has produced a
report titled “Levels and Trends in Child Mortality”.
21) Which state has the highest number of newborn deaths in India in the year 2018 as per
UNICEF(United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund)?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Assam
4) West Bengal
5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 12, 2020, the United Nations(UN) inter agency group for child mortality has produced a
report titled “Levels and Trends in Child Mortality”. As per this report India is among 5 countries
where in 2018, the mortality of girls under the age of 5 exceeds that of the boys. Half of all under-5
deaths in 2018 occurred in the following five countries: India, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Democratic
Republic of the Congo(DRC) and Ethiopia. Considering the burden of child mortality, Uttar Pradesh
highest number of newborn deaths in India as per information released by UNICEF(United Nations
International Children’s Emergency Fund). This is because of the high neonatal mortality rate and
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because of the large cohort of births. Madhya Pradesh witness highest under 5 mortality while the
least was witnessed in Kerala.
22) _____ edition of the “Global Risk Report 2020: An Unsettled World” was released recently?
1) 12th
2) 13th
3) 14th
4) 15th
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 15th
Explanation:
On January 15, 2020 the World Economic Forum(WEF) released the 15th edition of the “Global Risk
Report 2020: An Unsettled World”. This report is a part of WEF’s Global Risks initiative and presents
about the major risk the world is expected to face in the future. It is also to be noted that the year
2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the World Economic Forum, with the 2020 theme being
“Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World”. Economic confrontations: Over 78 % of the 750
global experts expect rise in “economic confrontations” and “domestic political polarization” in 2020.
23) Name the State/UT, that topped in the ‘Central and state governmental water departments
based on their efficiency targets for 2019’ released by Ministry of Jal Shakti?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Delhi
4) Assam
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
On January 18, 2020, According to the rankings of ‘Central and state governmental water departments
based on their efficiency targets for 2019’ released by Ministry of Jal Shakti, Gujarat ranked the best
for parameters on efficiency targets , while National Capital Territory of Delhi remains in the worst-
performing state category.
24) Which organization has released the 1st edition of a report titled “The Global Social
Mobility Report 2020: Equality, Opportunity and a New Economic Imperative”?
1) Government of India
2) United Nation
3) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
4) World Economic Forum (WEF)
5) World Bank
Answer – 4) World Economic Forum (WEF)
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020 the World Economic Forum (WEF) released 1st edition of a report titled “The
Global Social Mobility Report 2020: Equality, Opportunity and a New Economic Imperative”. The
global social mobility index (GSMI) of 82 countries were launched in this report.
25) What is the rank of India as per the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s report “The Global
Social Mobility Report 2020: Equality, Opportunity and a New Economic Imperative”?
1) 70th
2) 74th
3) 76th
4) 78th
5) 80th
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Answer – 3) 76th
Explanation:
Global Social Mobility Report 2020: Equality, Opportunity and a New Economic Imperative”. The
global social mobility index (GSMI) of 82 countries were launched in this report. As per the Index,
India ranked in the 76th position with a score of 42.7.
26) Which country topped in the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s report “The Global Social
Mobility Report 2020: Equality, Opportunity and a New Economic Imperative”?
1) Denmark
2) Finland
3) Sweden
4) Norway
5) Iceland
Explanation:
Global Social Mobility Report 2020: Equality, Opportunity and a New Economic Imperative”. Denmark
topped the list. Denmark is followed by Norway (score 83.6), Finland(score 83.6) , Sweden (83.5) and
Iceland (82.7) in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place respectively. It is to be noted that the top 5 countries
are all Nordic countries.
27) Which organization has released a report titled ‘Time to Care: Unpaid and underpaid care
work and the global inequality crisis’ recently?
2) Plan International
3) Greenpeace
4) Amnesty International
5) Oxfam International
Answer – 5) Oxfam International
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020 rights group Oxfam International released a report titled ‘Time to Care: Unpaid
and underpaid care work and the global inequality crisis’.
28) How much percent of India’s richest population has more than 4 times of wealth held by
953 million people as per Oxfam International’s report ‘Time to Care: Unpaid and underpaid
care work and the global inequality crisis’?
1) 12%
2) 10%
3) 7%
4) 1%
5) 5%
Answer – 4) 1%
Explanation:
and underpaid care work and the global inequality crisis’. As per the report, India’s richest 1% of the
population has more than 4 times of wealth held by 953 million people making up for the bottom 70%
of the country’s population. 2,153 of total billionaires globally in 2019 had more wealth than the 4.6
billion people who make up 60% of the planet’s population.
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29) Combined wealth of how many Indian billionaires is higher than the country’s total Union
Budget for the fiscal year 2018-19 which stood at Rs 24,42,200 crore as per the report titled
‘Time to Care: Unpaid and underpaid care work and the global inequality crisis’?
1) 50 Indian billionaires
Answer – 2) 63 Indian billionaires
Explanation:
and underpaid care work and the global inequality crisis’. Indian billionaires’ wealth: Total combined
wealth of 63 Indian billionaires is higher than the country’s total Union Budget for the fiscal year
2018-19 which stood at Rs 24,42,200 crore.
30) Which country topped in the corporate commitments to science-based targets (SBT) as per
the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)’s report titled “Climate and business partnership of the
future: CDP India Annual Report 2019”?
1) Russia
3) Japan
4) United Kindom (UK)
5) France
Answer - 2) United States of America (USA)
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020, According to the “Climate and business partnership of the future: CDP India
Annual Report 2019” released by CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), a not-for-profit charity running the
global disclosure system for investors, companies to manage their environmental impacts, United
States of America (USA) topped among the countries surveyed for corporate commitments to science-
based targets (SBT). As per the report, 58 Indian companies shared details about the environment-
related activities undertaken by them in 2019.
31) At what position, India ranks in the corporate commitments to science-based targets (SBT)
as per the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)’s report titled “Climate and business partnership of
the future: CDP India Annual Report 2019”?
1) 5th
2) 4th
3) 3rd
4) 6th
5) 7th
Answer – 1) 5th
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020, According to the “Climate and business partnership of the future: CDP India
Annual Report 2019” released by CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), a not-for-profit charity running the
global disclosure system for investors, companies to manage their environmental impacts, India has
ranked 5th among the countries surveyed for corporate commitments to science-based targets (SBT).
Top 5 countries with SBT companies:
Rank Country SBT Companies
1 United States of 135
America (USA)
2 Japan 83
3 United Kindom (UK) 78
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4 France 51
5th India 58
32) Which city topped in the Knight Frank’s Global Residential Cities Index Q3 (Quarter) 2019
recently?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Wuhan, China
3) Budapest, Hungary
4) Xi’an, China
5) Washington D.C., United States
Answer – 3) Budapest, Hungary
Explanation:
In the Knight Frank’s Global Residential Cities Index Q3 (Quarter) 2019, Budapest in Hungary with
the highest annual growth rate of 24% topped the Index, it is followed by Xi’an and Wuhan in China at
15.9% and 14.9%.
33) Name the Indian city that ranked 14th & topped among other Indian cities in the Knight
Frank’s Global Residential Cities Index Q3 (Quarter) 2019?
1) Kolkata
2) Hyderabad
3) Ahmedabad
4) Bengaluru
5) New Delhi
Answer – 2) Hyderabad
Explanation:
In the Knight Frank’s Global Residential Cities Index Q3 (Quarter) 2019, Hyderabad has ranked 14th
among 150 cities in the World with an appreciation of 9% in residential prices on a YoY (Year-over-
Year) basis. According to the report, Indian cities that have seen an appreciation in home prices are
New Delhi at the 73rd rank globally with a 3.2% rise, Bengaluru at the 94th rank with a 2%
appreciation and Ahmedabad at the 108th rank with a 1.1% growth.
34) Which is the ‘most polluted Indian city’ with 322 µg/m3 (micrograms per cubic meter) of
PM10 (Particulate matter) pollutants in 2018 as per the Greenpeace India report for 2018?
1) Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
2) New Delhi, Delhi
4) Lunglei, Mizoram
5) Jharia, Jharkhand
Answer – 5) Jharia, Jharkhand
Explanation:
The Greenpeace India report for 2018 was released based on the National Ambient Air Quality
Monitoring Programme (NAMP), on January 21, 2020. Jharia in Jharkhand which is known for Coal-
belching is the most polluted Indian city with 322 µg/m3 (micrograms per cubic meter) of PM10
(Particulate matter) pollutants in 2018, according to the report analysis of 287 cities across the
country. Out of 287 cities 231 cities were severely polluted.
35) Which organization released the ‘Democracy Index 2019: A year of democratic setbacks
and popular protest’?
1) Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
3) World Bank (WB)
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5) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Answer – 1) Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020, According to the 12th edition of the ‘Democracy Index 2019: A year of
democratic setbacks and popular protest’, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
36) Which country topped in the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)’s 12th edition of the
‘Democracy Index 2019: A year of democratic setbacks and popular protest’?
1) China
2) United States
3) Norway
4) Iceland
5) Sweden
Answer – 3) Norway
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020, 12th edition of the ‘Democracy Index 2019: A year of democratic setbacks and
popular protest’, was released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Norway tops the list with a
score of 9.87 while North Korea is at the bottom with 167th place with 1.08 points.
37) What is the rank of India in the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)’s 12th edition of the
‘Democracy Index 2019: A year of democratic setbacks and popular protest’?
1) 45th
2) 51st
3) 49th
4) 40th
5) 55th
Answer – 2) 51st
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020, According to the 12th edition of the ‘Democracy Index 2019: A year of
democratic setbacks and popular protest’, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), India has
slipped 10 ranks to 51st spot with the score of 6.90 in this index, which provides a blueprint for the
current state of democracy in 167 nations.
Top 3 & Bottom 3 countries in the Index:
Rank Country Score
51 st India 6.9
1 Norway 9.87
2 Iceland 9.58
3 Sweden 9.39
165 Central African Republic 1.32
166 Democratic Republic of the 1.13
Congo
167 North Korea 1.08
38) Which country topped in the Institut Europeen d’Administration des Affaires (INSEAD)’s
“Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2020 (GTCI)” report?
1) Denmark
2) Sweden
3) Singapore
4) Switzerland
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Explanation:
On January 22, 2020 the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2020 (GTCI) report was launched
by Institut Europeen d’Administration des Affaires (INSEAD), a partner and sponsor of the United
Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Tent in Davos, Switzerland. The country’s rank
are decided using six metrics namely enable, attract, grow, retain, vocational skills and global
knowledge skills. In list of 132 countries Switzerland tops the list. According to the report the United
States of America (USA) is at the 2nd position followed Singapore.Top10 list includes Sweden at 4th,
Denmark at 5th, the Netherlands at 6th, Finland at 7th, Luxembourg at 8th, Norway at 9th and
Australia at the 10th position.
39) What is the rank of India in the Institut Europeen d’Administration des Affaires (INSEAD)’s
“Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2020 (GTCI)” report?
1) 55th
2) 50th
3) 65th
4) 70th
5) 72nd
Answer – 5) 72nd
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020 the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2020 (GTCI) report was launched
by Institut Europeen d’Administration des Affaires (INSEAD), a partner and sponsor of the United
Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Tent in Davos, Switzerland. India is at the 72nd
position and in GTCI 2019 India was at the 80th position. Top 3 Countries in the list:
Rank Name
1 Switzerland
2 United States
3 Singapore
72 India
40) By how much percent, the international tourist arrivals in 2019 increased from 2018 as
per the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)’s report titled ‘World Tourism
Barometer’?
1) 4%
2) 2%
3) 5%
4) 8%
5) 10%
Answer – 1) 4%
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020 The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has released a report
titled ‘World Tourism Barometer’. As per the report the international tourist arrivals in 2019
increased by over 4% (3.8% exact value) in 2019 and reached 1.5 billion, which is 54 million more
than 2018, based on the data collected from reports around the world.
41) Name the world’s most expensive city for luxury living, that topped in the Julius Baer’s
1st ‘Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2020?
1) Singapore city
2) Hong Kong
3) Tokyo
4) Shanghai
5) New York
Answer – 2) Hong Kong
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Explanation:
On January 16, 2020, 1st ‘Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2020, released by Swiss private bank
Julius Baer.Hong Kong was the world’s most expensive city in the list followed by Shanghai (China),
Tokyo (Japan), New York (US) and Singapore.
42) Which Indian city ranked 28th in the Julius Baer’s ‘Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report
2020?
4) New Delhi, Delhi
5) Guwahati, Assam
Answer – 3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
On January 16, 2020, According to the 1st ‘Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2020, released by Swiss
private bank Julius Baer, India’s financial capital Mumbai was ranked last (28th ) in a list of the
world’s 28 most expensive cities for luxury living.
43) Name the country, that has best market for global companies looking for growth abroad as
per the 23rd edition of the PwC’s Annual Global CEO Survey?
1) Russia
2) Japan
3) China
4) Germany
Answer – 5) United States (US)
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020 The 23rd edition of the PwC’s Annual Global CEO Survey was launched on the 1st
day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. As per the survey
based on the confidence of CEOs over worldwide economic growth. United States(US) topped the list.
China and Germany ranked 2nd and 3rd respectively.
44) What is the rank of India in the 23rd edition of the PwC’s Annual Global CEO Survey that
held in the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland?
1) 4th
2) 3rd
3) 2nd
4) 5th
5) 6th
Answer – 1) 4th
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020 The 23rd edition of the PwC’s Annual Global CEO Survey was launched on the 1st
day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. As per the survey
based on the confidence of CEOs over worldwide economic growth, India ranked 4th while it was
topped by United States(US). China and Germany ranked 2nd and 3rd respectively. Indian chief
executive officers (CEOs) showed 2nd highest level of confidence standing at 40% rate in overall
revenue growth prospects on their own company. The country that ranked 1st in highest level of
confidence was China with rate 45%.
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45) Which country topped in the Corruption Perception Index 2019 released by Transparency
International?
1) Somalia & Newzealand
2) Denmark & Somalia
3) Denmark & Finland
4) Finland & Newzealand
5) Denmark & Newzealand
Answer – 5) Denmark & Newzealand
Explanation:
The Corruption Perception Index 2019 was released by Transparency International. As per the Index
Denmark and New Zealand topped the Index.
Rank:
Rank Country
1 Denmark , Newzealand
3 Finland
46) What is the rank of India in the Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index
2019?
1) 70th
2) 75th
3) 80th
4) 85th
5) 72nd
Answer – 3) 80th
Explanation:
The Corruption Perception Index 2019 was released by Transparency International. As per the Index
India ranks 80 out of 180 countries with a score of 41 out of 100. Last year India’s rank was 78 with
the same score. Least ranked countries: Somalia at 180 which followed by South Sudan at 179 and
Syria at 178. These countries are followed by Yemen, Venezuela, Sudan, Equatorial Guinea and
Afghanistan.Pakistan ranks 87 in the list whereas China ranks 117 among the 180 countries
respectively.United States of America (USA) ranks 23rd with a score of 69.
47) Which country became the first-ever green nation in supporting breastfeeding women &
topped in the World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi) survey?
1) Myanmar
2) Nepal
3) Bangladesh
4) Sri Lanka
5) Cuba
Answer – 4) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
On January 21, 2020 As per a survey conducted by World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi)
2020, Sri Lanka ranked 1st out of 97 surveyed countries in supporting breastfeeding women and
achieved the status of being the first-ever green nation in supporting them. On the other hand, India
ranked 78th with a score of 45.0 and got yellow colour code and Libya ranked last (97th) with red
colour code. The status has been awarded based on its performance on 10 indicators which WBTi uses
to color-code the countries.
Rank Country
1 Sri Lanka.
2 Cuba.
3 Bangladesh.
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48) Name the organization that released a report titled “Nature Risk Rising: Why the Crisis
Engulfing Nature Matters for Business and the Economy” in collaboration with PwC?
1) International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Explanation:
On January 19, 2020 the World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with PwC released a report
titled “Nature Risk Rising: Why the Crisis Engulfing Nature Matters for Business and the Economy”.
The report is the 1st in a series for the New Nature Economy(NNE).
49) Find the value of the global businesses that were dependent on nature as per the report
titled “Nature Risk Rising: Why the Crisis Engulfing Nature Matters for Business and the
Economy”?
1) $64 trillion (Half of world GDP)
Answer – 5) $44 trillion (Half of world GDP)
Explanation:
On January 19, 2020 the World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with PwC released a report
titled “Nature Risk Rising: Why the Crisis Engulfing Nature Matters for Business and the Economy”.
The report is the 1st in a series for the New Nature Economy(NNE). As per the report, global
businesses are more than dependent on nature with an estimated exposure of $44 trillion which is
half of world GDP (Gross Domestic Product).
50) In which year, the global unemployment will be about 2.5 million as per the International
Labour Organisation (ILO)’s report titled ‘World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2020
(WESO)’?
1) 2020
2) 2022
3) 2023
4) 2024
5) 2025
Answer – 1) 2020
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020, According to the ‘World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2020 (WESO)’
report released by the United Nations (UN)’ International Labour Organisation (ILO), the global
unemployment figure is projected to increase by about 2.5 million in 2020. The report noted that
nearly half a billion people around the world are not getting enough paid work.
51) What is the rank of India based on steel production as per the World Steel Association
(WSA) 2019?
1) 3rd
2) 2nd
3) 1st
4) 5th
5) 4th
Answer – 2) 2nd
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Explanation:
January 28, 2020, According to World Steel Association (WSA), the international trade body for the
iron and steel industry , India’s crude steel production increased to 111.2 million tonne (MT) in 2019,
showing a 1.8 % hike over 2018 (109.3 MT). India ranked 2nd in top 10 steel-producing countries as
Asian steel producers leads as key drivers behind a 3.4 % surge in global crude steel output to 1
1,869.9 MT in 2019. China ranked 1st as the largest steel producer in 2019 at 996.3 MT, up by 8.3 %
on 2018. Hence, China’s share of global crude steel production increased from 50.9% in 2018 to 53.%
in 2019. China was followed by India (2nd ), Japan (3rd), which produced 99.3 MT in 2019, a
decrement of 4.8 % as against 2018.
52) What is the denomination of the newly unveiled coin with inscription “Peace, prosperity
and friendship with all nations” by Britain to mark its departure from the European Union
(EU)?
1) 10 pence
2) 20 pence
3) 30 pence
4) 40 pence
5) 50 pence
Answer – 5) 50 pence
Explanation:
On January 26, 2020, Britain has unveiled the new 50 pence coin to mark the country’s departure
from the European Union (EU). The coin bears the inscription “Peace, prosperity and friendship with
all nations” and the Brexit date of 31 January 2020.From January 31, 2020, about three million coins
will be disturbed from banks, post offices and nearly seven million coins will come to circulation
later.The first coin was presented by Britain’s Finance Minister Sajid Javid.
53) Which district topped in the NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming
India) Aspirational Districts ranking for December 2019?
1) Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
2) Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh
3) Balangir, Odisha
4) Y.S.R., Andhra Pradesh
5) Dahod, Gujarat
Answer – 2) Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On January 29, 2020, NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India), a policy think tank of
the Government of India (GoI), released the ranking of Aspirational Districts of the country for the
month of December 2019. The ranking is based on the progress made in 5 development areas in 112
aspirational districts across India in December 2019. The rankings focus on progress in Health and
nutrition, education, agriculture and water resources, financial inclusion& skill development and
Basic infrastructure.Top 3 states in Aspirational Districts ranking:
Rank State District Score Score Delta Score
(November- (December- (Incl. Saturated
2019) 2019) Indicators)
1 Uttar Pradesh Chandauli 54.6 57.6 3.002
2 Odisha Balangir 51.1 53.9 2.796
3 Andhra Pradesh Y.S.R. 62.9 65.2 2.310
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54) Name the state that topped in the Transparency International’s India (TII)’s “Transparency
In Budgetary Process Report 2.0.”?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Assam
4) West Bengal
5) Gujarat
Answer – 3) Assam
Explanation:
On January 29, 2020, According to the survey “Transparency In Budgetary Process Report 2.0.”
conducted by Transparency International’s India (TII), Assam tops in the ranking of best practices
followed by states in budget formulation with a score of 70. Assam was followed by Odisha (2nd with
the score of 66) & Andhra Pradesh (AP) (3rd with the score of 64). While Manipur ranked bottom with
the score of 25.
55) Telangana has emerged as Number 1 state in the ‘Decent work and economic growth’
category on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India index in 2019. Which Organization’s
Indian office released SDG Index?
1) The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)
2) The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
3) World Bank (WB)
4) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
5) Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Answer - 4) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Explanation:
As per the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India, India’s youngest
state Telangana has emerged as Number 1 state in the ‘Decent work and economic growth’
category with the score of 82 on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India index in 2019.
ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

1) Name the firm, that received acquisition approval of 51.2% stake in Apollo Munich Health
Insurance Company?
1) Sun Pharma
2) Housing Development Financial Corporation (HDFC)
3) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
4) Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
5) None of these
Answer - 2) Housing Development Financial Corporation (HDFC)
Explanation:
On January 1,2020 HDFC (Housing Development Financial Corporation) has received its requisite
approvals from Competition Commission of India (CCI), Reserve Bank of India and Insurance
Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for it’s acquisition of 51.2% stake in Apollo
Munich Health Insurance Company and for the merger of Apollo Munich with HDFC ERGO. The total
value of the deal is Rs. 1,347 crore in which HDFC will acquire 50.8% from the Apollo Hospitals group
for Rs 1,336 crore and remaining will be paid to the employees of Apollo group to purchase their stake
of 0.4% in the company.
2) Which firm has acquired RiskRecon Inc, to protect its cyber systems & infrastructure?
1) PayPal
2) Mastercard
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3) Visa Inc
4) American Express
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Mastercard
Explanation:
On December 24, 2019, Mastercard,a leading global payments & technology company has acquired
RiskRecon Inc,a leading third-party cyber risk solutions provider, to protect its cyber systems &
infrastructure. The acquisition has been finalized for an undisclosed sum & is expected to be complete
by early 2020.
3) Which health insurance company will be renamed as “HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Ltd”
(HDFC ERGO Health) after HDFC bought 50.80 per cent stake in it?
1) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited
3) Star Health Insurance
4) Apollo Munich Health Insurance
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Apollo Munich Health Insurance
Explanation:
On January 9, 2020 HDFC has completed the acquisition of majority stake in Apollo Munich Health
Insurance for Rs.1,495.81 crore. The Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC) has
bought 50.80 per cent stake in Apollo Munich for Rs.1, 485.14 crore and 0.36 per cent shareholding of
employees for Rs.10.67 crore. The acquisition comes after approvals from the Competition
Commission of India (CII), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority of India (IRDAI).Now, Apollo Munich Health Insurance company renamed as
HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Ltd (HDFC ERGO Health) and will operate as a subsidiary of HDFC.
4) Which firm has acquired Paysense for $185 mn?

1) Stripe India
2) Pasfar India
3) PayU India
4) Paypal India
5) None of these
Answer – 3) PayU India
Explanation:
On January 10, 2020, PayU India, a fintech company that provides payment technology to online
merchants, has acquired digital credit startup PaySense at an equity valuation of about $185 million
(mn). After the acquisition, PayU is also decided to merge its lending business Lazypay with PaySense.
Also, Prashanth Ranganathan, the founder and CEO of PaySense, will head PayU’s credit business in
India as the CEO of the new venture.
5) Which firm has acquired DHFL (Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited) General
Insurance from Wadhan Group Capital (WGC) for around Rs.100 crore?
1) Tata Consultancy Services
2) Larsen & Toubro Infotech
3) Navi Technologies
4) Accel Frontline
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Navi Technologies
Explanation:
On January 10,2020 Former CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and co-founder of Flipkart Sachin Bansal
has acquired DHFL (Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited) General Insurance,Mumbai,
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Maharashtra from Wadhan Group Capital (WGC) for around Rs.100 crore. WGC is the parent company
of crisis-hit DHFL which has been recently admitted for bankruptcy.The deal has been done via Navi
Technologies for Rs.100 crore formerly known as BAC Acquisitions Private Limited (BACQ) which
Sachin Bansal has founded along with IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) -Delhi batchmate Ankit
Agarwal after selling his stake in Flipkart.
6) Which firm has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 % stake in Equifax Credit
Information Services Private Ltd (ECIS) for Rs 370 crore?
1) Equifax Limited
2) Equifax Credit
3) Equifax Inc
4) Equifax TransUnion
5) Equifax Trans
Answer – 3) Equifax Inc
Explanation:
On January 16, 2020, Equifax Inc, a global information solutions company has signed a definitive
agreement to acquire 100 % stake in its Indian Credit information company, Equifax Credit
Information Services Private Ltd (ECIS) for Rs 370 crore.ECIS has worked as a joint venture (JV)
between Equifax and leading Indian financial institutions (FI) namely State Bank of India (SBI-7.41%
stake), Bank of India (BOI-3.50 % stake), Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited (5.56% stake), Union Bank of
India (UBI-4.17% stake) and Bank of Baroda(BoB), Sundaram Finance Limited (10% each) since the
year 2010.
7) Name the firm that acquired Uber Eats valued at about $350 million (nearly Rs 2,485 crore)
recently?
1) Faaso
2) Freshmenu
3) FoodPanda
4) Zomato
5) Swiggy
Answer – 4) Zomato
Explanation:
On January 21, 2020, Zomato, an Indian restaurant aggregator and food delivery startup has acquired
Uber’s food delivery business in India, Uber Eats in an all-stocks deal valued at about $350 million
(nearly Rs 2,485 crore). As part of the deal, Uber will now hold only 9.99 % shares of Zomato &
UberEats will discontinue operations and direct restaurants, delivery partners. Further, all of Uber
Eats’ customers will be directed to Zomato platform.
8) Which firm has acquired Essel Finance’s MSME (Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises) loan business?
1) Aditya Birla Limited
2) Vedanta Limited
3) Adani Capital Pvt. Ltd
4) Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
5) ITC Limited
Answer – 3) Adani Capital Pvt. Ltd
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020 the Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) of the Adani group, Adani Capital
Pvt. Ltd has acquired Essel Finance’s MSME (Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) loan
business. The business has loan book of Rs 145 crore approximately. As on December 31, 2019, the
overall lending book of Adani capital and the housing finance business was ₹1,100 crore where the
contributed Rs.150 crore.
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DEFENCE
1) Into which of the following Squadron, Indian Air Force has inducted light utility aircraft
Dornier recently?
1) No. 15 ‘Flying Lancers’ Squadron
2) No. 31 ‘Lions’ Squadron
3) No. 41 ‘Otters’ Squadron
4) No. 22 ‘Swifts’ Squadron
5) None of these
Answer – 3) No. 41 ‘Otters’ Squadron
Explanation:
On 31st December 2019, Indian Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria formally inducted the light utility
aircraft Dornier into the No. 41 ‘Otters’ Squadron at a ceremony at the Palam Air Force Station.A
contract has been signed by Indian Air Force (IAF) for purchasing 14 Dornier aircraft in 2015, which
are flight inspection system planes, for Rs 1,090 Crore from state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(HAL).The first aircraft was delivered in November 2019, whereas the second one is likely to be
delivered in early 2020.
2) With which country, India will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the
procurement of over 7.5 lakh AK-203 assault rifles?
1) United States
2) France
3) China
4) Russia
5) None of these
Explanation:
The Indian Army is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)in a month for the procurement of
over 7.5 lakh AK-203 assault rifles. These rifles will be manufactured locally by an India-Russia joint
venture (JV). with 1lakh rifles to come directly from Russia, remaining 6.5 lakh rifles will be
manufactured by the JV.
3) Where is the Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), a joint venture of India & Russia
located?
3) Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Indian Army is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)in a month for the procurement of
over 7.5 lakh AK-203 assault rifles.The Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) at Amethi
district’s Korwa town in Uttar Pradesh will manufacture the rifles. The factory is a joint-venture of the
Ordnance Factory Board(OFB) of India and Rosoboron Exports and Kalashnikov of Russia.
4) Which 2 Countries participated in the naval exercise named ‘Naseem-Al-Bahr’ , that held in
Goa recently?
1) India and Russia
2) India and Oman
3) India and Japan
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4) India and United Arab Emirates (UAE)

5) None of these
Answer – 2) India and Oman
Explanation:
On January 05,2020 2 ships of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) arrived at Mormugao Port in Goa to
participate in the 12th edition of the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise ‘Naseem-Al-Bahr‘. The
meaning of the biennial exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr that has been conducted since 1993 between India
and Oman is sea breeze.Participating ships:Among the Indian Navy ships(INS) Beas and Subhadra are
participating while 2 naval ships of the RNO i.e, RNOV (Royal Navy of Oman Vessel) Al Rasikh and
RNOV Khassab are participating.
5) Name the 1st tri-dimensional expedition launched by Indian Navy in Maharashtra to

promote the heritage of Indian Navy & to spread awareness about Coastal Security?
1) Maha-Navy Connect 2020
2) Secure-Navy Connect 2020
3) Aware-Navy Connect 2020
4) Heritage-Navy Connect 2020
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Maha-Navy Connect 2020
Explanation:
On January 5, 2020, the first tri-dimensional expedition ‘Maha-Navy Connect 2020’ was launched by
Indian Navy in Mumbai. It aims to promote the heritage of Indian Navy and to spread awareness about
Coastal Security amongst the coastal communities in Maharashtra. It was flagged of by Flag Officer
Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P.The expedition
continues till January 11, 2020.The tri-dimensional expedition consists of yachting, running and
cycling teams of 50 naval personnel.
6) Name the city that will host the International naval exercise ‘MILAN’ in March 2020 with the
theme ‘Synergy Across the Seas’?
3) Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
4) New Delhi, Delhi
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Vishakapatnam city of Andhra Pradesh will host International naval exercise ‘MILAN’ in March
2020. The theme of the exercise for the year 2020 is ‘Synergy Across the Seas’. Milan exercise which
will be hosted by Eastern Naval Command (ENC) aims to enhance professional interaction between
foreign navies and also make use of the best practices in the maritime domain.
7) Name the India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier that is likely to be commissioned by early
2021?
1) Aditya
2) Vikram
3) Vikrant
4) Arihant
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Vikrant
Explanation:
On January 8,2020 The manufacturing of the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant is likely
to be commissioned by early 2021. Vikrant is currently under phase three of construction which
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involves setting to work of machinery and other equipment like power generation, propulsion and
machinery.
8) Which manufacturing company, is building the India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier,
“Vikrant”?
1) Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
2) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)
3) Shipping Corporation of India (SCI)
4) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDS)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
Explanation:
On January 8,2020 The manufacturing of the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant is likely
to be commissioned by early 2021. This carrier is being built at the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
Kochi, Kerala. The third phase of construction will go till acceptance of harbour,sea trials and aviation
trial will also take a year and it will be fully operated by 2022.The first indigenous aircraft carrier
Vikrant complemented with Mikoyan MiG-29k aircraft will be showcased as part of the Navy’s tableau
during the ceremonial parade on Rajpath,New Delhi on the Republic day.
9) In which of the following Aircraft carrier, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas has landed for
the 1st time in India?
1) INS Viraat
2) INS Vikramaditya
3) INS Vikrant
4) INS Vishal
5) None of these
Answer – 2) INS Vikramaditya
Explanation:
On January 11,2020 the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas has made a successful landed on the India’s
biggest warship INS Vikramaditya. The maiden landing was conducted by Commodore Jaideep
Maolankar.For the first time an indigenous fighter aircraft has been landed on an aircraft carrier.India
becomes sixth nation to master the art of an arrested landing and ski-jump take off on the deck of a
carrier after Russia, the United States (US), France, the United Kingdom (UK)and China.
10) Where was the two Indian Coast Guard Ships (ICGS), Annie Besant and Amrit Kaur
commissioned recently?
5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 12,2020 The two Indian Coast Guard Ships (ICGS) namely Annie Besant and Amrit Kaur,
second and third in the series of five Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), were commissioned and deployed
along the eastern coast by Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar at Khidderpore park, Kolkata, West Bengal.
11) Which organization has designed and manufactured the two Indian Coast Guard Ships
(ICGS), Annie Besant and Amrit Kaur?
1) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
2) Cochin Shipyard Limited
3) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
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4) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd., (GRSE)

5) None of these
Answer – 4) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd., (GRSE)
Explanation:
On January 12,2020 The two Indian Coast Guard Ships (ICGS) namely Annie Besant and Amrit Kaur,
second and third in the series of five Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), were commissioned and deployed
along the eastern coast by Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar at Khidderpore park, Kolkata, West
Bengal. The two ICG fast patrol vessels designed and manufactured by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders
and Engineers Ltd., (GRSE) kolkata, West Bengal.
12) Which 2 countries will participate in Annual Joint Exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’?

1) United States and India
2) Russia and India
3) Japan and India
4) Bangladesh and India
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Japan and India
Explanation:
On January 13, 2019 the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Ship ‘Echigo PLH08’ has arrived Chennai on a five-
day goodwill visit and it will participate in the 19th edition of Annual Joint Exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’
which will be begin on January 16, 2020 with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).Admiral Takahiro
Okushima, Commandant, Japan Coast Guard and Director General (DG) Krishnaswamy Natarajan, DG
of Indian Coast Guard will witness the 19th edition of ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ exercise.
13) Which city will host the 19th edition of Annual Joint Exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’, that is
Participated by Japan and India?
5) None of these
Answer - 1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
On January 13, 2019 the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Ship ‘Echigo PLH08’ has arrived Chennai on a five-
day goodwill visit and it will participate in the 19th edition of Annual Joint Exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’
which will be begin on January 16, 2020 with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) off in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Admiral Takahiro Okushima, Commandant, Japan Coast Guard and Director General (DG)
Krishnaswamy Natarajan, DG of Indian Coast Guard will witness the 19th edition of ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’
exercise.
14) In which Air force Station, India’s 1st Sukhoi-30 fighter squadron will be inducted?
1) Kochi, Kerala
2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP)
4) Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu (TN)
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu (TN)
Explanation:
On 12 January 2020,As per the Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar
Singh (RKS) Bhadauria,the induction ceremony of a Sukhoi-30 MKIs (Su-30 MKI) squadron in the
southern skies will take place in the presence of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Thanjavur in
Tamil Nadu (TN) on January 20,2020.
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15) Name the Squadron, that will induct Sukhoi 30-MKI fighter aircraft equipped with BrahMos
missile?
1) 224 Squadron (Warlords)
2) 222 Squadron (Tigersharks)
3) 221 Squadron (Valiants)
4) 223 Squadron (Tridents)
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 222 Squadron (Tigersharks)
Explanation:
India has equipped Sukhoi-30 MKI with BrahMos, one of the world’s super missiles. The ‘Tigersharks’,
equipped with modern air superiority fighter aircraft, which are armed with 2.5 ton air-launched
BrahMos missile of 300 km range, have the capability of carrying out a variety of missions such as
ground attack, sea attack.
16) Which firm has manufactured the K9 Vajra self-propelled Howitzer gun, that was dedicated
to India in Hazira, Gujarat?
1) Kalyani Defense Systems
2) L&T (Larsen & Toubro) private sector Limited
3) Hindustan Aeronautic Limited (HAL)
4) TATA Advanced Systems
5) None of these
Answer – 2) L&T (Larsen & Toubro) private sector Limited
Explanation:
On January 16,2020 Defence Minister Shri. Rajnath Singh dedicated 51st K9 Vajra self-propelled
Howitzer gun made by L&T (Larsen & Toubro) private sector Limited at Hazira in Gujarat to the
Nation. The Government has set a target to achieve a $26 billion turnover in the aerospace and
defence industry by 2025 and provides employment to 2- 3 million people. K9 Vajra guns is the best
example of ‘Make in India’ in Defence.The guns weighs 50 tonnes and can fire 47-kilogram bombs at
targets up to a distance of 43 kilometers distance target.
17) Name the largest airborne exercise conducted by Indian Army in the northeastern theatre
recently?
1) Ajeya Warrior
2) Winged Raider
3) Shatrujeet
4) Himalayan Warrior
5) Emerald Mercury
Answer – 2) Winged Raider
Explanation:
On January 10, 2020 the Indian Army(IA) conducted its biggest airborne exercise ‘Winged Raider’. The
exercise comprised of more than 500 soldiers of Special Forces troops in the northeastern theatre and
involved all kinds of air transport platforms of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The name Winged Raider
was chosen due to its multidimensional nature of the exercise and demonstrated the operational
readiness of paratroopers.
18) Where did India successfully test fired the “Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM)
K-4” recently?
1) Mumbai in Maharashtra
2) Bengaluru in Karnataka
3) Kochi in Kerala
4) Balasore in Odisha
5) Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh
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Answer – 5) Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:
On January 19, 2020 India successfully test fired the Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) K-4
at the Visakhapatnam coast in Andhra Pradesh.
19) What is the strike range of the “Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) K-4”?
1) 2,500 Kilometer
2) 3,000 Kilometer
3) 3,500 Kilometer
4) 2,000 Kilometer
5) 4,000 Kilometer
Answer – 3) 3,500 Kilometer
Explanation:
On January 19, 2020 India successfully test fired the Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) K-4
at the Visakhapatnam coast in Andhra Pradesh. The range of K-4 ballistic missile is 3,500 Kilometer.
The missile was developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The test was
carried out from underwater platform in the sea. India is the fourth country after the United States
(US), Russia, China to launches SLBM of 3,500 kilometer range. B-05 is the other missile with a strike
range of 700 kilometer which is developed by India.
20) How much total outlay was approved by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for the procurement of military equipment from indigenous
sources?
1) 4,200 crores
2) 4,700 crores
3) 5,500 crores
4) 4,500 crores
5) 5,100 crores
Answer – 5) 5,100 crores
Explanation:
On 21st January 2020, The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defense Minister Rajnath
Singh approved the procurement of military equipment from indigenous sources worth over Rs. 5,100
crores. The procurement of military equipment includes sophisticated Electronic Warfare Systems
designed by the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) which are manufactured by
the Indian industry. The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) also approved the prototype testing of
trawl assemblies designed by the DRDO for T-72 and T-90 tanks and to the construction of six
conventional submarines for Navy in India.It was the first meeting of The Defense Acquisition Council
(DAC) after the appointment of Chief of the Defense Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat.
21) Which firm upgraded the ‘Sharang’ artillery guns, that has a strike range of 39 kilometres
& has integrated firing range from 0-45 degrees?
1) Aceinotec Manufacturing Pvt Ltd.
2) Rashtriya Metal Industries Ltd.
3) Gun Carriage Factory (GCF)
4) Indian Medieval Armour (IMA)
5) Wilkinson Arms (WA)
Answer – 3) Gun Carriage Factory (GCF)
Explanation:
On January 21, 2020 the Indian Army (IA) has announced to induct 1st batch of 18 indigenously
upgraded ‘Sharang’ artillery guns by March 31, 2020. The artillery gun’s barrel upgraded from 130mm
to 155mm has a strike range of 39 kilometres and has gone integrated firing range from 0-45 degrees
in its trial at the Long Proof Range of Ordnance Factory Khamaria, 16 kilometers from Jabalpur district
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headquarters in Madhya Pradesh. Previously the strike range was 27 kilometers. The contract to
upgrade the Sharang artillery gun was undertaken by Gun Carriage Factory (GCF) in Jabalpur with the
help of state-owned ordnance factories, and teams from the Army and DRDO (Defence Research and
Development Organisation).
22) Which country launched the Nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile(SSBM)

‘Ghaznavi’ with strike range 290 km (kilometers) recently?
1) Pakistan
2) China
3) Japan
4) Russia
Answer – 1) Pakistan
Explanation:
On January 23,2020 The successful training launch of nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic
missile(SSBM) ‘Ghaznavi’ was held in Islamabad, Pakistan.The Ghaznavi missile strike targets upto a
range of 290 km (kilometers).Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), media wing of the Pakistan’s
army mentioned that the Training launch was part of Field Training Exercise of Army Strategic Forces
Command.
23) What was the theme of the 11th edition of ‘DefExpo 2020’ that will be held in Lucknow,
Uttar Pradesh (UP)?
1) Theme – “India: The Emerging Decisive Catalyst”
2) Theme – “India: The Emerging Defence Sector”
3) Theme – “India: The Emerging focus on energy efficiency”
4) Theme – “India: The Emerging Defence communication”
5) Theme – “India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub”
Answer – 5) Theme – “India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub”
Explanation:
The 11th edition of ‘DefExpo 2020’ will be held on February 5 to February 9, 2020 in Lucknow, Uttar
Pradesh. The theme of the mega expo is “India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub”. It will be
organised under the Ministry of Defence and Defence Research and Development Organisation
(DRDO).
24) Name the firm, that will deliver Indian Navy’s 104th warship under the project P28?
1) Hindustan Shipyard (HS)
2) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)
3) Goa Shipyard (GS)
4) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDS)
5) Cochin Shipyard (CS)
Answer – 2) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)
Explanation:
INS Kavaratti the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) stealth corvettes was built by Defence Public Sector
Undertaking (PSU) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) for Indian Navy under the
project P28.INS Kavaratti is 104th warship constructed by GRSE. The trails had been completed
successfully and delivered by the end of January 2020.
25) Name the operation launched by Indian Navy to support and provide assistance to Tropical
Cyclone Ava & flood hit Madagascar?
1) Operation Blue Star
2) Operation Polo
3) Operation Vijay
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4) Operation Vanilla
5) Operation Woodrose
Answer – 4) Operation Vanilla
Explanation:
On January 28, 2020 the Indian Navy(IN) launched ‘Operation Vanilla’. The purpose of this operation
is to support and provide assistance to Tropical Cyclone Ava & flood hit Madagascar. The Indian Navy
Ship(INS) Airavat has been deployed to this mission. Indian Navy is the first responder for
Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) in the Indian Ocean Region. Madagascar is hit by heavy
floods and landslips since a week which caused loss of lives and displacement and has affected nearly
92,000 people. The president of Madagascar has also requested for international mobilisation. After
the Madagascar president’s request, as the first respondent, it was then decided to immediately divert
INS Airavat enroute to Seychelles, to Madagascar.
26) Where did Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commissioned a 3rd high-speed interceptor boat
C-448?
1) Kochi, Kerala
2) Mangaluru, Karnataka
4) New Delhi, Delhi
Answer – 2) Mangaluru, Karnataka
Explanation:
On January 29, 2020, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commissioned a 3rd high-speed interceptor
boat C-448 in Mangaluru, Karnataka. The boat will be operational under the administrative control of
Commander of the Coast Guard Region (West) Inspector General AP Badola. Apart from this, it was
also announced that Kerala govt through its Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB),
had sanctioned 160 acres of land in Kenjar for the Indian Coast Guard Academy (ICGA) in Mangaluru
at a total cost of Rs 1,010 crore.
27) Where is the 9th edition of Joint Indo-Bangladesh Military Exercise “SAMPRITI-IX” going to
be conducted at in the month, February 2020?
1) Babina, Uttar Pradesh
3) Umroi, Meghalaya
4) Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
5) Chandimandir, Haryana
Answer and Explanation:
Answer - 3) Umroi, Meghalaya
Explanation:
As part of defence cooperation between India and Bangladesh, 9th edition of the joint Indo-
Bangladesh military exercise named SAMPRITI-IX has been decided to be conducted at
Umroi, Meghalaya from February 03-16, 2020. A Command Post Exercise (CPX) and a Field Training
Exercise (FTX) will be conducted during SAMPRITI-IX
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

1) Which state government has launched India’s first online platform called “e-Gazette
portal”( http://egazetteodisha.nic.in), designed and developed by the NIC(National Informatics
Centre)?
1) Assam
2) Odisha
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 2, 2020, The State Government of Odisha has launched an online platform called “e-
Gazette portal”( http://egazetteodisha.nic.in), a first-of-its-kind initiative in India designed and
developed by the NIC(National Informatics Centre) for all departments. With this, the Gazette
notifications are now available as error-free and paperless under one platform.
2) Who launched a mobile app named “Telangana Red Cross” to access blood bank and red
cross membership in an easier way?
1) Ram Nath Kovind
2) Venkaiah Naidu
3) K. Chandrashekar Rao
4) Narendra Modi
5) None of these
Explanation:
On December 21, 2019 the President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind, launched a mobile app named
“Telangana Red Cross” of the Red Cross Society of India in Hyderabad, Telangana. The app was
launched during the President’s visit to southern parts of India. His visits were to Telangana,
Puducherry, Kanyakumari(Tamil Nadu) from December 20-28, 2019. App development: The app was
developed by the Telangana Centre for Good Governance in less than 3 months. It is made available in
all languages. Access to blood bank and red Cross membership will be made easy through this app.
3) In which of the following Indian city, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will
establish its 2nd launch port to launch small satellite vehicles?
1) Kochi, Kerala
4) Thoothukodi, Tamil Nadu
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Thoothukodi, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The second launch port of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) will established in Thoothukodi
district of Tamil Nadu to launch small satellite vehicles. This will come up in 2300 acres.On the lines of
GPS navigation system developed by America, the Indian navigation system called Navic with the
indigenous atomic clock will be operational with mobile phone manufacturers coming forward to
install the regional navigation device.
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4) Where did Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set up its fourth Regional
Academic Centre for Space (RAC-S) recently?
2) New Delhi, Delhi
3) Surathkal, Karnataka
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Surathkal, Karnataka
Explanation:
On January 3, 2020 Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) sets its fourth Regional Academic
Centre for Space (RAC-S) at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) at Surathkal in
Mangaluru taluk.The centre helps for the advanced research in the areas of relevance to the future
technological and programmatic needs of the Indian Space programme.It also helps in the promotion
of space technology in southern regions like Tamil Nadu,Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana,
Karnataka, Pondicherry and Lakshadweep.
5) Under which project, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be establish Optical
telescope for tracking space objects in association with Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)?
1) ‘Project RATRA’ (RApid space object TRacking and Analysis)
2) ‘Project NETRA’ (NEtwork for space object TRacking and Analysis)
3) ‘Project NETRA’ (NEw space object TRacking and Analysis)
4) ‘Project FATRA’ (FAst space object TRacking and Analysis)
5) None of these
Answer – 2) ‘Project NETRA’ (NEtwork for space object TRacking and Analysis)
Explanation:
On January 2,2020, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed a pact with Indian
Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) to establish an Optical telescope under ‘Project NETRA’ (NEtwork for
space object TRacking and Analysis) for tracking space objects. A Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) between Isro and IIA were signed by Isro scientific secretary R.Umamaheswaran and IIA
director Annapurni Subramanium during a meet in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
6) Where did India has set up the New World-Class Facility center for training astronauts?
1) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
3) Challakere, Karnataka
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Challakere, Karnataka
Explanation:
The new World- Class facility center for training astronauts will come up in India in the next three
years at Challakere in Chitradurga district of Karnataka.The Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) has proposed Rs 2700 crore, to set its young House Space Flight Centre (HSFC) in Bengaluru,
Karnataka, which will be the single-top for all space related activities for space travelers.By these
facilities the cost of sending Indian astronauts to foreign countries for such facilities can be
reduced.Four pilots of India will train at the “Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre” in Russia for
Gaganyaan mission 2022.
7) Who launched the web portal (http://www.modnoc.ncog.gov.in/) for undertaking aerial

photography/remote sensing survey on January 6, 2020?
1) Rajnath Singh
2) Nitin Gadkari
3) Narendra Modi
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4) Amit Shah
5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 6, 2020, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched Ministry of Defence (MoD) No
Objection Certificate (NOC) web portal www.modnoc.ncog.gov.in for undertaking aerial
photography/remote sensing survey with the final permission of Directorate General of Civil Aviation
(DGCA) during an ocassion in New Delhi.This Portal helps in reducing the MoD’s time in issuing NOC
and also speeds the developmental projects and will also ensure expeditious disposal of applications
for carrying out aerial survey, besides bringing in more transparency and accuracy.
8) Which state has launched the “MyGov portal” & became the 11th state to do so?
1) West Bengal (WB)
2) Uttarakhand
4) Himachal Pradesh (HP)
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Himachal Pradesh (HP)
Explanation:
On January 6, 2020, Himachal Pradesh (HP) Chief Minister (CM) Jai Ram Thakur has launched the
Himachal MyGov portal – (https://himachal.mygov.in/en) to strengthen public participation in the
government system. He also launched CM App during the occasion in Shimla, HP. Himachal is the 11th
state in India to provide this app. It is a new innovative initiative of a partnership between
government and citizens with the help of technology for the development of India.
9) Name the satellite, that is set to be launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
for communication with India’s first manned space mission ‘Gaganyaan’?
1) Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS)
2) Indian Data Relay Communication Satellite (IDRCS)
3) Indian Data Relay Communication Satellite System (IDRCSS)
4) Indian Data Relay Satellite System for Communication (IDRSSC)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS)
Explanation:
On January 7, 2020, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),the space agency of the
Government of India (GoI), has planned to launch a new satellite series called “Indian Data Relay
Satellite System (IDRSS)” for seamless communication for India’s first manned space mission
‘Gaganyaan’, which have a schedule to take off in 2022. IDRSS For Gangayaan Mission: It consists of 2
satellites, which will be deployed in phases. The 1st one planned to launch by the end of 2020 to track
and be constantly in touch with Indian satellites, mainly with those in low-earth orbits (LEO). Then
the 2nd IDRSS satellite will be launched in 2021, which will set the platform for the main mission
launch in 2022.
10) Which telescope has been used by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
to discover Potentially Habitable Earth-Sized World “TOI 700 d” in Star’s ‘Goldilocks’ Zone, that
is 100 light years away from Earth?
1) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)
2) Kepler Space Telescope (KST)
3) Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope (FGST)
4) Spitzer Space Telescope (SST)
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Spitzer Space Telescope (SST)
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Explanation:
On January 7, 2020, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA) has discovered an Earth-sized world ‘Goldilocks’ zone within the
habitable range of the star. Scientists confirmed the find as TOI 700 d by using NASA’s Spitzer Space
Telescope (SST). TESS discovered three planets in the satellite named TOI 700 b,c and d.First,
habitable-zone Earth-sized planet is TOI 700 d, the outermost planet 20% larger than Earth and orbits
its star in 37 days.TOI 700 d is 100 light-years away from earth.
11) Which country has launched its new communication technology experiment satellite,
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan Weixing -5 (TJSW-5) recently?
2) Russia
3) Japan
4) China
5) None of these
Answer – 4) China
Explanation:
On January 7, 2020, China has successfully launched a new communication technology experiment
satellite, Tongxin Jishu Shiyan Weixing -5 (TJSW-5) by its Long March-3B (also known as CZ [Chang
Zheng]-3B) carrier rocket. The mission lifted off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan
Province, a southwestern Chinese province at 11:20 p.m. (Beijing Time). It was the 324th mission for
the Long March series of carrier rockets.
12) Who launched the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, “www.cybercrime.gov.in”?
1) Ram Nath Kovind
2) Narendra Modi
3) Amit Shah
4) Rajnath Singh
5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 10, 2020 National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal was dedicated to the Nation by Union
Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. National Cyber Crime Reporting
Portal www.cybercrime.gov.in portal was launched on August 30,2019 which helps the citizens of the
Nation to report cyber crimes through online.All the cyber crime related complaints reported in this
portal will be accessed by the concerned law enforcement agencies in the States and Union Territories
and the actions are taken as per law.
13) Name the malware application, that affects 14.23% Indian users, as per the researchers
from cybersecurity and anti-virus solutions provider Kaspersky?
1) ‘Clean Droid’
2) ‘Shopper’
3) ‘Block Strike’
4) ‘Smart Antivirus’
5) None of these
Answer – 2) ‘Shopper’
Explanation:
On January 13, 2020, According to the researchers from cybersecurity and anti-virus solutions
provider Kaspersky, a new Trojan malware application called ‘Shopper’ (‘Trojan-Dropper.
AndroidOS.Shopper.a’ ) has affected more than 14.23% Indian users. This malware boosts shopping
app ratings, spreads ads, installs apps without the permission of the smart phone user. The malware
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also has a capability to use the Google Accessibility Service to spread false information through social
media channels and other platforms.
14) Find the special class diesel, that was developed to reduce carbon footprint in ships?
1) High Flash High Speed Diesel (HFHSD- IN 512)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) High Flash High Speed Diesel (HFHSD- IN 512)
Explanation:
On January 13,2020 Special class diesel (HFHSD- IN 512) High Flash High Speed Diesel conforming to
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) grade for use in ships and vessels of Indian Army was
developed. Vice Admiral Gurtej Singh Pabby, Indian Navy launched the HFHSD- IN 512 during an
occasion in New Delhi. The new diesel results in a reduced carbon footprint.
15) Name the organization, that has developed a special class diesel (HFHSD- IN 512) High
Flash High Speed Diesel conforming to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) grade for
use in ships and vessels of Indian Army?
1) Oil India Limited (OIL)
2) Bharat Petroleum (BP)
4) Hindustan Petroleum (HP)
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
Explanation:
On January 13,2020 Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has developed a special class diesel (HFHSD- IN 512)
High Flash High Speed Diesel conforming to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) grade for use
in ships and vessels of Indian Army. Vice Admiral Gurtej Singh Pabby, Indian Navy launched the
HFHSD- IN 512 during an occasion in New Delhi. The new diesel results in a reduced carbon footprint.
16) Who discovered a planet named “TOI 1338b” that is 1,300 light years away & about 6.9
times larger than Earth?
1) Lord Kelvin
2) Henry Moseley
3) William Crookes
4) Wolf Cukier
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Wolf Cukier
Explanation:
On January 11, 2020, Wolf Cukier, a 17-year-old boy from New York (United States), has discovered a
planet named “TOI 1338b” that is 1,300 light years away & about 6.9 times larger than Earth, on the
3rd day of his internship at NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). He used NASA’s
alien-hunting space telescope TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) for his record breaking
discovery.
17) Which organization has launched the India’s first e-commerce housing portal
‘HousingForAll.Com’, to boost ‘Housing for all’ and ‘Digital India’ initiatives?
1) Central Real Estate Development Council (CREDCO)
2) Real Estate Development Council (REDCO)
3) National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO)
4) International Real Estate Development Council (INREDCO)
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5) None of these
Answer – 3) National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO)
Explanation:
National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) has launched the India’s first e-commerce
housing portal ‘HousingForAll.Com’, to boost ‘Housing for all’ and ‘Digital India’ initiatives. The
objective of e-commerce platform is to bring transparency in the sector and offer only certified
projects. Key Points: i.The portal will be open for one month only for the real estate developers to
register their projects and it will be opened for home buyers with a 45-day sale period starting
February 14, 2020.
18) Name the Indian tele-communication satellite that was launched from Guiana space center,
French Guiana,South America to provide high quality television, telecommunications and
broadcasting services?
1) GSAT-30(Geosynchronous Satellites)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) GSAT-30(Geosynchronous Satellites)
Explanation:
On January 17,2020 Arianespace, French Company launched a pair of communication satellites as its
first launch in 2020. Ariane 5 rocket consists of ISRO(Indian Space Research Organization)
communication satellite GSAT-30(Geosynchronous Satellites) and EUTELSAT KONNECT for the
European satellite operator Eutelsat (European Organization of Telecommunication by Satellite S.A)
from Guiana space center, French Guiana,South America. AIM:To provide high quality television,
telecommunications and broadcasting services.The 3,357 Kg GSAT-30 derives its heritage from ISRO’s
earlier INSAT/GSAT (Indian National Satellites/Geosynchronous Satellites) satellite series and will
replace INSAT-4A in orbit equipped with 12 C(covers Gulf countries, Asian and Australian countries)
and 12 Ku band(covers Indian mainland and island) transponders.
19) Which country will deliver 5 units of S-400 air defence systems to India by 2025?
1) Russia
2) Japan
3) United States
4) China
5) France
Explanation:
On January 17, 2020 Russia has announced to deliver 5 units of S-400 air defence systems to India by
2025 while its production has already begun. The announcement was made by Russian Deputy Chief
of Mission Roman Babushkin. India and Russia signed a deal of $5.43 billion for the procurement of
these S-400 systems during the 19th edition of India-Russia Annual Bilateral Summit held in New
Delhi in 2018.
20) Name the app launched by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, Bhupesh Baghel to provide
employment to trained youths under their skill development programme?
1) Shiksha Setu
2) Krishi Kisan
3) Nyaya Bandhu
4) Rojgar Sangi
5) e-Drishti
Answer – 4) Rojgar Sangi
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Explanation:
On 15 January 2020, The Chief Minister (CM) of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel has launched an
employment-oriented mobile app,‘Rojgar Sangi’ developed by state-run Chhattisgarh State Skill
Development Authority (CSSDA) at the ceremony of youth fest 2020 held at Science College premises
in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.The app is designed to provide employment to trained youths under their skill
development programme. It is expected that through this app, lakhs of unemployed youth of the state
will be able to get employment.
21) Which of the following disease will be diagonized by Indian Molecular assay (test or
analysis) named “TrueNat”, that was adopted by World Health Organisation (WHO) recently?
1) Tuberculosis (TB)
2) HIV
3) Dengue
4) Malaria
5) Jaundice
Answer – 1) Tuberculosis (TB)
Explanation:
On January 17, 2020 The World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) Global Tuberculosis Programme has
included an Indian Molecular assay (test or analysis) named “TrueNat” as its initial test to identify
strain resistance of TB bacteria. The assay has been included in a rapid communication document on
Molecular Assays of the mentioned global TB programme and has high accuracy.TrueNat: It is a
molecular diagnostic test for pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB and rifampicin-resistant TB. It
provides resistance to rifampicin drug in about 90 minutes and will now replace sputum smear
microscopy.
22) Name the women security app developed by Mrityunjay Singh and Priya Rai (Students of
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)) to reduce the crimes against women?
1) ‘Protect’
2) ‘Kavalan’
3) ‘Help’
4) ‘Secure’
5) ‘Very Good Morning’ (VGM)
Answer – 5) ‘Very Good Morning’ (VGM)
Explanation:
Mrityunjay Singh and Priya Rai, the students of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Banaras Hindu
University (BHU) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh have developed a women security app ‘Very Good
Morning’ (VGM) to reduce the crimes against women. By pressing the mobile’s power button
thrice the app sends the location of the mobile number to the police emergency number.
23) Name the 1st state in India that uses face recognition app in 2020 in its Municipal polls on
pilot basis?
1) Assam
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) West Bengal
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Telangana
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020, the Telangana State Election Commission(TSEC) of the Indian state of Telangana,
for the first time in India will use facial recognition in the Telangana Municipal polls to tackle the
counter impersonation by the voters. This will be done on a pilot basis in selected 10 polling stations
of Telangana’s Kompally Municipality of Medchal Malkajgiri district.
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24) Which country was affected by “Novel coronavirus (nCoV)” recently?

1) Philippines
2) Malaysia
3) China
4) Indonesia
5) None of these
Answer – 3) China
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020 the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) of govt. of India has
initiated various measures as a precaution for the recent outbreak of the 2019 Novel coronavirus
(2019-nCoV) in China. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has been asked to facilitate thermal
screening at the international airports of Delhi, Mumbai(Maharashtra), Kolkata (West Bengal),
Chennai(Tamil Nadu), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Hyderabad(Telangana) and Cochin (Kerala) under the
guidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
25) Name the World’s first living, self-healing robots discovered by Scientists of the University
of Vermont and Tufts University using stem cells from frogs?
1) Cargobot
2) Piaggiobot
3) Festo
4) Xenobots
5) Aibot
Answer – 4) Xenobots
Explanation:
Scientists of the University of Vermont and Tufts University have created the world’s first living and
self-healing robots Xenobots, using stem cells from frogs. It is named after the African clawed frog,
Xenopus laevis from which they take stem cells.Xenobots are new class of artifact: a living,
programmable organism, which don’t look like traditional robots. These are marchines which are less
than a millimeter (0.04 inches) in width and are small enough to travel inside human bodies. They can
walk and swim, survive for weeks without food, and work together in groups.
26) Who inaugurated the POLNET 2.0 that provides video, audio and data connectivity across
the country, especially during disasters?
1) Nityanand Rai
2) Upendra Kushwaha
3) G. Kishan Reddy
4) Sanjay Jaiswal
5) Giriraj Singh
Answer – 1) Nityanand Rai
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020 Union Minister of State for Home Affairs (MHA) Nityanand Rai inaugurated
revamped police communication services POLNET 2.0. It is armed with robust multi-media facility.
POLNET 2.0 is a captive satellite-based network which provides video, audio and data connectivity
across the country, especially in times of disasters when regular communication either gets jammed
or crashes.
27) How many unmanned missions is set to be launched by Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) before the launch of India’s 1st manned mission “Gaganyaan” in December
2021?
1) 6
2) 5
3) 2
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4) 3
5) 4
Answer – 3) 2
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020, According to the ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), chairman Dr
Kailasavadivoo Sivan, ISRO would launch 2 unmanned missions in December 2020 and June 2021 in
view of the launch of India’s first manned spacecraft “Gaganyaan” in December 2021.
28) Name the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s half-humanoid robot, that is set for
an unmanned trip into space before Astronauts?
1) Vikas Mitra (friend in Sky)
2) Vaya Mitra (friend in Sky)
3) Daksh Mitra (friend in Sky)
4) Vyom Mitra (friend in Sky)
5) Surya Mitra (friend in Sky)
Answer – 4) Vyom Mitra (friend in Sky)
Explanation:
The ISRO has prepared women robot ‘Vyom Mitra’(means a friend in Sky) for sending into space
under the 1st unmanned Gaganyaan mission.
29) Which institute has collaborated with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s
Inertial Systems Unit to design & develop the half-humanoid robot, “Vyom Mitra”?
1) Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D)
2) Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M)
3) Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K)
4) Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-K)
5) Indian Institute of Science (IIS)
Answer – 5) Indian Institute of Science (IIS)
Explanation:
Vyom Mitra, designed & developed by the ISRO’s Inertial Systems Unit in Thiruvananthapuram
(Kerala) in collaboration with Indian Institute of Science (IIsc) Bengaluru, Karnataka, is half-
humanoid and its body stops at the torso (the part of the human body where the limbs are attached)
and without legs. The robot can speak 2 languages (Hindi and English) & will be sent in a space
capsule at the end of the year 2020 / early 2021 to study the zero-gravity conditions in which the
astronauts respond to living outside earth.
30) Which country will train the Indian flight surgeons for Gaganyaan mission?
1) China
2) France
3) Russia
Explanation:
Indian flight surgeons are being trained in France to take care of the health of astronauts selected for
the India’s ambitious space manned ‘Gaganyaan Mission’. 2-week training of these physicians is very
important for the Gaganyaan project, which took three Indian astronauts to space in the year
2022. Indian Air Force physicians with expertise in aviation medicine will be responsible for the
health of astronauts during and after the flight. Flight surgeon Brigitte Godard, associated with the
European Space Agency, was in India in July and August 2019 to start training physicians and
engineers.
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31) Name the portal launched by the Nitin Jairam Gadkari to monitor 3 lakh crore rupees
project?
1) UMANG
2) ROSHNI
3) SHIKSHA VANI
4) SAHYATRI
5) GATI
Answer – 5) GATI
Explanation:
On January 23,2020 Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) has
launched an online web portal ‘GATI’ to monitor Rs 3 Lakh Crore projects on the pattern of ‘PRAGATI’,
the portal used by the Prime Ministers’ Officer (PMO) for monitoring projects. The portal has been
created by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) which as be accessed by NHAI website.
The contractors and concessionaires can raise any project related issues on the portal.
32) Which chipset manufacturing firm has launched the first 3 chipsets, “Snapdragon 720G,
662 and 460” developed with the help of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)’s
Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC)?
1) Broadcom
2) Intel
3) Nvidia
4) MediaTek
5) Qualcomm
Answer – 5) Qualcomm
Explanation:
On January 21, 2020, In a major step to Made in India GPS (Global Positioning System) alternative,
Qualcomm, an american multinational chipset manufacturer, has launched 3 chipsets in India –
Snapdragon 720G, 662 and 460, along with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). All 3
chipsets feature Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and Bluetooth 5.1 support &the most important thing is that
these 3 chipsets of Qualcomm have been developed with support for ISRO’s Navigation with Indian
Constellation (NavIC), a technology considered an advanced location positioning and navigation
system than the GPS technology currently in use.
33) Researchers from which institute has developed essential-oil-based drug carrier to treat
fungal diseases?
1) Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H)
2) Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-H)
3) Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-H)
4) Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-H)
5) Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT-H)
Answer – 1) Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H)
Explanation:
On January 29, 2020, Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H),
Telangana has developed a new essential-oil-based system of delivering medicines to the body for the
treatment of fungal infections such as vaginal infections, diaper rash, athletes foot and nail fungus
caused by the Candida family of fungi.Supported by the SERB (Scientific & Engineering Research
Board) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) & Corporate social responsibility
(CSR) support from AT&T, an American multinational conglomerate, this medication can even fights
against fungi that have created immunity against traditional medicines.
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34) Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the ISRO’s Bhuvan Panchayat Version V 3.0 web portal in
Bengaluru, Karnataka to support Gram Panchayat Development planning, the portal is
developed by which organization?
1) Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
2) Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)
3) Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IISST)
4) Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)
5) National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC)
Answer – 5) National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC)
Explanation:
On January 28,2020 Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of
Development of North Eastern Region, MoS PMO (Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office),
Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space launched the Bhuvan Panchayat
Version V 3.0 web portal in Antariksh Bhavan Bengaluru, Karnataka to support Gram Panchayat
Development planning in the country. The Minister also released the technical documents related to
SISDP (Space Based Information Support for Decentralised Planning Update). The web portal has been
developed by National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC), Hyderabad, Telangana.
35) Name the agency that has collaborated with the National Aeronautics & Space
Administration (NASA) to launch a new $1.5 billion spacecraft “The Solar Orbiter Spacecraft” to
take 1st pictures of Sun’s north and south poles?
2) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
3) European Space Agency (ESA)
4) China National Space Administration (CNSA)
5) SpaceX
Answer – 3) European Space Agency (ESA)
Explanation:
On January 28, 2020, NASA (National Aeronautics & Space Administration) and ESA (European Space
Agency) will jointly launch a new spacecraft- “The Solar Orbiter Spacecraft” to take first pictures of
Sun’s north and south poles. It’s outlay is $1.5 billion. The spacecraft will be launched from Cape
Canaveral, United States (US) on Feb 7, 2020 on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V Rocket.
36) Which organization has launched “Searching the missing persons & Generating vehicle
NOC (No Objection Certificate)” on CCTNS (Crime & Criminal Tracking Network and Systems)
platform recently?
2) National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
3) Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D)
4) National Investigation Agency (NIA)
5) Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)
Answer – 2) National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
Explanation:
On January 29,2020 NCRB (National Crime Records Bureau) launched 2 police related Citizen centric
services– “Searching the missing persons & Generating vehicle NOC (No Objection Certificate)”on
CCTNS (Crime & Criminal Tracking Network and Systems) platform. Shri. Arvind kumar, Director,
Intelligence Bureau launched the online services and inaugurated Cyber Tipline Monitoring facility in
NCRB, New Delhi. The online services can be accessed through ‘digitalpolicecitizenservices.gov.in’
portal or through a link in the existing ‘Digital Police Portal’.
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ENVIRONMENT
1) Which type of fish was declared extinct by China recently?
1) Paddlefish
2) Polyodon
3) Chondrostei
4) Bowfin
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Paddlefish
Explanation:
On January 03, 2020, China has declared that the country’s giant paddlefish often called as ‘Panda of
the Yangtze river’ has become extinct. The extinction was reported due to decades of overfishing. As
per scientists of the Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute (YRFRI) the paddlefish with scientific
name Psephurus gladius which can grow upto 22 feet (7 meters) in length became extinct between
2005 and 2010. The fish can grow at around 10 feet long on average in the Yangtze river, the longest
river in Asia. the team conducted basin-wide survey between 2017 and 2018. Out of the 332 species
that was found, not even single liven specimen of the paddlefish was found.
2) Name the species, that can see without eyes by exhibiting extraocular vision?
1) Red Brittle Star (Ophiocoma wendtii)
2) Granulated Sea Star (Choriaster)
3) Brisingid Sea Stars (Forcipulatida)
4) Deep-Sea-Dwelling Starfish (Brisingida)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Red Brittle Star (Ophiocoma wendtii)
Explanation:
On January 4, 2020, For the 1st time, Scientists from the University of Oxford in England, United
Kingdom(UK), have shown that a starfish like species called “red brittle star (Ophiocoma wendtii)”
lives in the coral reefs of the Caribbean Sea, can see even though it does not have eyes/ the ability to
exhibit extraocular vision. It has become only the 2nd creature, after a sea urchin species, known to
have this ability.
3) Which organization has developed the viable scientific method to cultivate Indian Pompano
fish in ponds?
1) National Institute Of Freshwater Aquaculture (NIFA)
2) Central Institute Of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA)
3) Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI)
4) Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE)
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI)
Explanation:
On January 09, 2020 the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) in Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh(AP) has successfully cultivated Indian pompano- marine fish species in a
brackishwater pond (low salinity)in the region, thus scientifically proving its commercial viability. It
was also the 1st scientific experiment which became successful in Indian pompano cultivation. With
this success, the govt plans to encourage more Indian pompano cultivation. The scientific name of
Indian pompano is Trachinotus mookalee.
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4) Where did scientists discovered the stardust, the oldest solid material ever found on Earth
(5 to 7 billion years ago) that trapped inside a meteorite?
1) Russia
2) France
3) Australia
4) United States
5) India
Answer – 3) Australia
Explanation:
On January 15, 2020 Scientists discovered the oldest material on earth, a 7 billion years old grains
inside the meteorite that crashed in a fireball in 1969 into the town of Murchison in Victoria State,
southeastern Australia. A team of scientists led by Philip Heck, curator of meteorites from the Field
Museum in Chicago, United States examined the presolar grains and research published in
‘Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences’ (PNAS).
5) In which country, researchers from the Universite Libre de Bruxelles lead by Professor
Steeve Bonneville discovered the world’s oldest ever mushroom fossil?
1) Congo, Africa
2) Tanzania, Africa
3) Rwanda, Africa
4) Kenya, Africa
5) Uganda, Africa
Answer – 1) Congo, Africa
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020, the researchers from the Universite Libre de Bruxelles in France, led by
Professor Steeve Bonneville, have discovered the world’s oldest ever mushroom fossil in the
Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) in Africa. The detail of fossilised remains of microscopic
mushroom called mycelium in rocks dates between 715 and 810 million years ago and is published in
the journal ‘Science.
6) In which state, Estuarine Biology Regional Centre (EBRC) of the Zoological Survey of India
(ZSI) discovered the New snake eel species also named as ‘Ophichthus kailashchandrai’?
1) West Bengal (WB)
2) Odisha
3) Assam
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
On January 23, 2020 The new snake eel species residing in the Bay of Bengal has been discovered and
documented by the Estuarine Biology Regional Centre (EBRC) of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
at Gopalpur-on-sea in Odisha. The new marine species have been named as Ophichthus
kailashchandrai to honour the vast contributions of Dr. Kailash Chandra (Director of Zoological Survey
of India) to Indian animal taxonomy. Ophichthus kailashchandrai is the 8th species of the Ophichthus
genus found in the Indian coast and the 5th new species discovered by Gopalpur ZSI in the last 2
years.
7) Where did Paleontologists discovered a new meat-eating dinosaur species

named Allosaurus jimmandseni, that evolved at least 5 million years ago?
1) Hanoi, Vietnam
2) Bangkok, Thailand
3) Utah, United States (US)
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4) New Delhi, India

5) Jakarta, Indonesia
Answer – 3) Utah, United States (US)
Explanation:
On January 26, 2020 Paleontologists discovered a new meat-eating dinosaur species at Natural
History Museum of Utah, United States(US) that lived in the food plains of western North America
during the Late Jurassic period, between 157-152 million years ago. The new species named as
Allosaurus jimmandseni evolved at least 5 million years ago and published in open-access scientific
journal PeerJ. The name directly translates to ‘Jim Madson’s different reptile’ for the paleontologists
who found the first two complete skeletons.
SPORTS
1) Sunita Lakra of India announces her retirement recently, she belongs to which sport?
1) Hockey
2) Cricket
3) Football
4) Badminton
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Hockey
Explanation:
Indian women’s hockey team defender Sunita Lakra, who was part of the 2018 Asian Games silver-
winning side, announced her international retirement, citing a knee injury. However she will continue
to represent in domestic hockey and play for NALCO (National Aluminium Company Limited),
Odisha.Sunita has so far played 139 matches for India that also included the 2014 Asian Games bronze
medal.
2) Which game along with “Cycling” will be included for the first time in the 3rd Khelo India
Games 2020, that is to be held in Guwahati, Assam?
1) Boccia
2) Croquet
3) Lawn bowls
4) Bocce
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Lawn bowls
Explanation:
On 2nd January 2019, Chief Executive Officer of “Khelo India Games” has announced the inclusion of
“Lawn bowls” and “Cycling” in the 3rd edition of Khelo India Games. These two games will be included
in the event for the first time.Around 6500 athletes from 37 teams will take part in the 3rd edition of
Khelo India youth games in Guwahati, Assam which is scheduled to be held from 10th of January to
22nd of February at Indira Gandhi Stadium.
3) Where was the FIDE (International Chess Federation or World Chess Federation) World
Blitz competition 2019 held?
1) Washington, D.C., United States of America (USA)
2) Tokyo, Japan
3) Beijing, China
4) Moscow, Russia
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Moscow, Russia
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Explanation:
FIDE World Blitz competition 2019 held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
4) Humpy Koneru was in news recently, she is associated with which sport?
1) Badminton
2) Chess
3) Tennis
4) Cricket
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Chess
Explanation:
On December 31, 2019, Humpy Koneru (32), an Indian chess grandmaster from Andhra Pradesh, has
settled 12th overall in the 2-day FIDE World Blitz competition 2019 held at at the Luzhniki Stadium in
Moscow, Russia. She ended the tournament with 10.5 points out of 17 games. Kateryna Lagno (13
points) of Russia and Magnus Carlsen of Norway (16.5 points) retained their titles in the Women’s and
Men’s Blitz Championships respectively.
5) Name the Indian Cricketer, who was picked as the captain of ESPNCricinfo’s ODI and T20
teams of past decade?
2) Suresh Raina
3) Virat Kohli
4) Rohit Sharma
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Explanation:
Charismatic Former Indian Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, 38 years old picked as captain of
ESPNCricinfo’s ODI(One Day International) and Twenty20 teams of the decade. Virat Kohli was named
the leader in Tests.The criteria was set up by the 23 member panel, for a selection was a minimum of
50 Tests or six active years in the traditional format while it was 75 ODIs and 100 T20s for the teams.
6) Manav Thakar becomes the world’s No.1 player recently, he is associated with which sport?
1) Archery
2) Table Tennis
3) Tennis
4) Badminton
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Table Tennis
Explanation:
Manav Thakar 19 years old young Indian table tennis player who jumped nine places and become the
world’s No.1 player U-21 (Under-21)Men’s single category rankings released by the ITTF
(International Table Tennis Federation). Thakar won The U-21 men’s singles title at the ITTF
Challenge Plus Benemax-Virgo North American Open in Markham, Canada by defeating Argentina’s
player Martin Bentancor. Among other Indians, Sathiyam has retained his 30th spot in the senior
category, while Achanta Sharath Kamal ranked at 33rd position.Among women, India’s Manika Batra
was static at the 61st position.
7) Irfan Pathan announces his retirement recently, he is associated with which sport?
1) Tennis
2) Cricket
3) Football
4) Badminton
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5) None of these
Answer – 2) Cricket
Explanation:
On January 4,2020 35 years old, all rounder cricketer from Vadodara, Gujarat, Irfan Pathan
(nicknamed Guddu) has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.He played last match for
India against Sri Lanka in 2012.Irfan Pathan is currently performing the role of mentor-cum-coach for
the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket team. Pathan picked up 3 wickets in his four overs against Pakistan in
finals and was named as man-of-the-match in T-20 World Cup 2007.Pathan is a left-arm medium-fast
bowler featured in 29 Tests,120 ODIs (One Day International) and 24 T20Is (Twenty 20 International)
for India.
8) Which country will host the Commonwealth Games Shooting and Archery events under the
aegis of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) Friendship Program in March 2022?
1) Thailand
2) Russia
3) Germany
4) India
5) None of these
Answer – 4) India
Explanation:
On January 4, 2020 the Sports Ministry has given ‘in principle’ approval to hold the Commonwealth
Games shooting and archery events in India. These events will be held under the aegis of the
Commonwealth Games (CWG) Friendship Program in March 2022.Last year CWG has decided to
exclude Shooting event in 2022 CWG but Indian Olympic Association (IOA) was against the
decision.India won 66 medals including 26 golds in 2018 CWG in Gold Coast, Australia and also won
16 medals in Shooting event.
9) Rohit Sharma Cricket stadium foundation stone was laid in which of the following city
recently?
2) Guwahati, Assam
5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 3, 2020, India’s cricket batsman, Rohit Gurunath Sharma has laid the foundation of the
Cricket Stadium and Training Center at ‘Heartfulness Institute’s headquarters in Hyderabad,
Telangana. The cricket stadium has been named as “Rohit Sharma Cricket stadium” by spiritual guru
Kamlesh Patel.This stadium is 138 meters in diameter and has all modern facilities being made
available for the students of Heartfulness centre.
10) Where was the 63rd National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) for the year
2019 held?
1) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (MP)
2) Guwahati, Assam
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (MP)
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Explanation:
The 63rd National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) 2019 in Small Bore Rifle & Pistol
events (including Para events) was held at Shooting Academy Shooting Ranges, Bhopal, Madhya
Pradesh (MP) from 7th December 2019 – 4th January 2020. It was jointly organized and conducted by
the National Rifle Association of India(NRAI) &MP State Shooting Academy.
11) Who won the women’s national 10m Air Rifle in the 63rd National Shooting Championship
Competitions (NSCC) 2019?
1) Maheshwari Chauhan
2) Zeena Khitta
3) Anjali Bhagwat
4) Manu Bhaker
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Zeena Khitta
Explanation:
Shooter Zeena Khitta of Himachal Pradesh has won the gold medal of the 10-meter air rifle event of
the National Shooting Championship . She shot 252.2 points at the finals, ahead of West Bengal star
shooter Mehuli Ghosh by 1.7 points. Ghosh won the silver medal with 250.5 scores, whereas former
World No. 1 and world record holder Apurvi Chandela won the bronze medal by scoring 227.6.
12) Indian Shooter, Manu Bhaker bagged 4 gold medals in the women’s 10 meter air pistol
event in individual and team events in senior and junior category in the 63rd National Shooting
Championship Competitions (NSCC) 2019, she hails from which state?
1) Assam
2) West Bengal
3) Odisha
4) Haryana
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Haryana
Explanation:
Indian professional sport shooter, Manu Bhaker of Haryana has bagged 4 gold medals (individual and
team events in senior and junior) in the women’s 10 meter air pistol event. Manu topped the junior
category with 243 points and won the title with 241.5 points in the final of the senior category. In the
women’s pistol rankings, she scored 588 points in the joint qualification of the two events. Shooter
Anish Bhanwala from Haryana has clinched gold medal in the senior men’s 25 meter rapid fire pistol
event.He captured 28 points in the senior class finals .He topped the qualification with a score of 582.
13) Who won the gold medal in the men’s 10 meter air pistol in 63rd National Shooting
Championship Competitions (NSCC) 2019?
1) Arjun Babuta
2) Jitu Rai
3) Saurabh Chaudhary
4) Sidhartha Babu
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Saurabh Chaudhary
Explanation:
Top shooter, Saurabh Chaudhary from Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) has won the gold medal in the men’s 10
meter air pistol event. He topped the table with 246.4. He is one of the medal contenders for the 2020
Tokyo Olympics, having just scored less than 0.1 point from his former world record score. Sarabjot
Singh finished second with a score of 243.9 in the second position while world number two Abhishek
Verma won the bronze medal.
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14) Vijayveer Sidhu was seen in news recently, he is associated with which sport?
1) Shooting
2) Wrestling
3) Weight Lifting
4) Archery
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Shooting
Explanation:
Vijayveer Sidhu was associated with Shooting.He won 3 awards in the 63rd National Shooting
Championship Competitions (NSCC) 2019.They are, 1st gold- 25M Standard Pistol for Men: Vijayveer
of Chandigarh has won the individual gold medal in the men’s 25m standard pistol event. He topped
the table with 580 points while Gurpreet Singh (578) and Udhayveer Sidhu (574) were behind them.
2nd gold- Junior Men:Vijayveer (580) was also ahead of Udhayveer (574) and Harsh Gupta (572) in
the junior category. 3rd gold- Junior Men’s Team :Vijayveer along with Udhayveer and Unish Holinder
(1699) also won the team gold medal in the junior category. Jitu Rai: In the men’s 50m pistol event,
World Championship silver medalist Jitu Rai gave a team gold.
15) Which city will host the 1st edition of the 2020 Khelo India University Games (KIUG) from
February 22nd to March 1, 2020?
1) Guwahati, Assam
2) New Delhi, Delhi
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Explanation:
On January 06, 2020, Bhubaneswar, Odisha has been selected to host the 1st edition of the 2020 Khelo
India University Games (KIUG) which will be held from February 22nd to March 1, 2020, at
Bhubaneswar’s KIIT University (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology University). The Union
Sports Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju and Odisha’s Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik unveiled the logo
and jersey of Khelo India University Games during a event in Bhubaneshwar.
16) Name the Mascots of the 1st edition of the 2020 Khelo India University Games (KIUG)?
1) Jay and Vijay
2) Jay and Bijay
3) Ajay and Bijay
4) Ajay and Vijay
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Jay and Bijay
Explanation:
Mascots of the 1st edition of the 2020 Khelo India University Games (KIUG):‘Jay and Bijay‘.The event
will be hosted in association with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Association of Indian
Universities, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the National Sports Federation (NSFs).
17) Daniele De Rossi has announced his retirement recently, he was associated with which
sport?
1) Tennis
2) Cricket
3) Football
4) Badminton
5) None of these
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Explanation:
On January 07, 2020, former Roma & Italian professional footballer and the 2006 FIFA (Fédération
Internationale de Football Association) world cup winner Daniele De Rossi (36 years) has announced
his retirement from the game after retiring from Argentina’s Boca Juniors Football club.Daniel has
played 117 games for Italy from 2004-17 and won the 2006 world cup title after defeating France.He
is Italy’s 4th most most-capped player with 117 caps.
18) Who won the 95th edition of the prestigious Hastings International Chess Congress at
Hastings in England?
1) Magesh Chandran Panchanathan
2) M. R. Lalith Babu
3) Pentala Harikrishna
4) Krishnan Sasikiran
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Magesh Chandran Panchanathan
Explanation:
On January 6, 2020, A 36 years old, India’s grandmaster (GM) Magesh Chandran Panchanathan from
Madurai, Tamil Nadu wins the title in the 95th edition of the prestigious Hastings International Chess
Congress at Hastings in England.Magesh chandran stands with a FIDE(International Chess Federation)
rating of 2479 finished first place with 7.5 points from nine games.He remained unbeaten in all the
nine rounds and defeated his compatriot G A Stany from Karnataka also a grandmaster in the final
round.
19) Sarbjeet Kaur has been banned for four years, he is associated with which sport?
1) Cricket
2) Weightlifting
3) Wrestling
4) Football
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Weightlifting
Explanation:
On January 8, 2020, Indian weightlifter Sarbjeet Kaur from Punjab has been banned for four years
from the sport by the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) for involvement in doping violations.
Sarbjeet won the 71kg event at the 34th Women Senior National Weightlifting Championship 2019
held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
20) Who topped in the ICC (International Cricket Council) Men’s test batting ranking
2020 released on January 8, 2020?
1) Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja
2) Virat Kohli
3) Marnus Labuschagne
4) Jason Omar Holder
5) None of these
Explanation:
As per the ICC (International Cricket Council) Men’s test ranking 2020 released on January 8, 2020,
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has retained his top position with 928 points in the list of
batsmen. At the same time, Cheteshwar Pujara slipped one place to 6th spot with 791 points while
Ajinkya Rahane dropped two places to 9th position with 759 points.
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Rank Batting Bowling All-rounder

1 Virat Kohli ( Patrick James Jason Omar
India) Cummins Holder (West
(Australia) Indies)
2 Steven Peter Neil Wagner Ravindrasinh
Devereux (South African- Anirudhsinh
Smith born New Jadeja(India)
(Australia) Zealand
cricketer)
3 Marnus Jason Omar Ben Stokes
Labuschagne Holder (West (England)
(Australia) Indies)
21) Name the first Indian equestrian , who qualified for the Tokyo Olympics games after 2
decades (since Imtiaz Anees(2000)?
1) Sonia Lather
2) Simran Singh Shergill
3) Fouaad Mirza
4) Gaurav Gill
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Fouaad Mirza
Explanation:
Double Asian Games medallist equestrian, Fouaad Mirza (27 years) became the 1st Indian rider to
compete at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan after 2 decades. His qualification to the
Olympics was confirmed by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI). Prior to Fouaad,
Imtiaz Anees participated in the Sydney Olympics in the year 2000 and Late Wing Commander IJ
Lamba participated in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Previously Fouaad Mirza won a silver medal at the
2018 Asian Games in Indonesia and became the 1st Indian since 36years (1982) to win an Asian
Games medal in equestrian games.
22) Which country won 21 medals & topped the year 2019 as number one shooting nation in
world?
1) China
2) India
3) Russia
4) United States
5) None of these
Answer – 2) India
Explanation:
In 2019 according to International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), India is the top Shooting Nation
in the World with 21 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze. India secured first position in all the Rifle-pistol
World Cups and Finals in the year.China is at the second position with 11 gold, 15 silver and 18
bronze.The United States (US) is at the third position with 6 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze.
23) Which country’s Cricketer, Mohammad Hafeez announced retirement recently?

1) New zealand
2) Pakistan
3) Bangladesh
4) India
5) Sri Lanka
Answer - 2) Pakistan
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Explanation:
On January 17, 2020 Pakistan’s All-rounder cricket player Mohammad Hafeez, 38 years old,
announced that he will be retiring from international cricket after the upcoming T-20 World Cup to be
held in Australia in October 2020. Hafeez has been selected to play the T20I (Twenty20 International)
series against Bangladesh starting in Lahore on Jan 24,2020.
24) Jacqueline Williams becomes the first woman third umpire in men’s international cricket
match.She belongs to which country?
1) Maldives
2) Jamaica
3) Caribbean
4) Bahamas
5) Barbados
Answer – 2) Jamaica
Explanation:
Jacqueline Williams of Jamaica becomes the first woman third umpire in men’s international cricket
match. The 43-year-old Jamaican woman oversaw all 3 matches of the Twenty20 International
(T20I) series in Grenada, West Indies between West Indies and Ireland. 43-years-old Jacqueline
Williams stood as umpire in 2015 ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Qualifier tournament. In 2017, she
was one of the four umpires in Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
25) Name the fastest Indian bowler, who took 100 wickets in ODI recently while playing
against Australia?
1) Umesh Yadav
2) Jasprit Bumrah
3) Kuldeep Yadav
4) Mohammed Shami
5) Yuzvendra Chahal
Answer – 3) Kuldeep Yadav
Explanation:
India’s Kuldeep Yadav (25) became the fastest Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in ODI. He achieved
the feat in the 2nd ODI match which was held in Rajkot, Gujarat. He has become the 22nd bowler in
India to take 100 wickets in ODI international cricket & became the 151st bowler in the world to take
100 wickets in ODIs. This is his 58th match and became the 3rd fastest Indian bowler behind
teammates Mohammed Shami (56 matches) and Jasprit Bumrah (57 matches) who took 100 wickets
in the fewest matches & broke Harbhajan Singh’s record who reached there in 76 ODIs. He is also the
first Indian cricketer to claim two hat-tricks in international cricket during the 2nd ODI against the
West Indies in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP) in Dec 2019.
26) Who broke Hashim Amla’s record & became the fastest to claim 7000 ODI runs as an
opener while playing against Australia recently?
1) MS Dhoni
2) K. L. Rahul
3) Virat Kohli
5) Shikhar Dhawan
Answer – 4) Rohit Gurunath Sharma
Explanation:
Rohit Gurunath Sharma became the fastest to claim 7000 ODI runs as an opener in 2nd ODI against
Australia at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, Gujarat. He achieved this feat in 137
innings. In this case, he left behind former South African batsman Hashim Amla (147 innings) and
Sachin Tendulkar (160 innings).
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27) Name the Indian Cricketer, who became the fastest batsman to reach 11,000 runs in ODI
cricket & also became the fastest cricketer to complete 5000 runs in ODIs as skipper
surpassing MS Dhoni record?
1) Jasprit Bumrah
2) Virat Kohli
3) Rohit Sharma
4) K. L. Rahul
5) Shikhar Dhawan
Explanation:
Indian captain Virat Kohli broke the record of former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the 3rd and
final match of the series against Australia held in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He became the fastest captain
to complete 5000 runs in ODIs. He achieved this feat by hitting a four off Mitchell Starc. Dhoni had
scored 5000 runs in 127 innings. At the same time, Kohli reached in his feat by just 82nd innings.
Ricky Ponting of Australia arrived in 131 innings. Indian captain Virat Kohli also held the record for
being the fastest captain to score 11,000 international runs. He scored 11,208 international runs as
captain, surpassed the previous record held by MS Dhoni with 11,207 runs. Kohli has played 199
innings as captain, while Dhoni had played 330.
28) Who topped in the ICC (International Cricket Council) Men’s ODI batting ranking 2020
released on January 20, 2020?
1) Mohammad Nabi
2) Virat Kohli
3) Ben Stokes
4) Mohammad Babar Azam
Explanation:
As per the ICC (International Cricket Council) Men’s ODI ranking 2020 released on January 20, 2020,
Indian captain Virat Kohli and vice captain Rohit Sharma strengthened their hold & ranked 1st and
2nd position respectively in batting table. On the other hand, Jaspreet Bumrah retained the top
position in the bowlers list.
Here’s the list of top3 players in ICC ODI ranking 2020:
1 Virat Kohli ( India) Jasprit Jasbirsingh Ben Stokes
Bumrah (India) (England)
2 Rohit Gurunath Trent Alexander Boult Mohammad Nabi
Sharma (India) (New Zealand ) (Afghanistan)
3 Mohammad Babar Mujeeb Ur Rahman Syed Imad
Azam (Pakistan) Zadran (Afghanistan) Wasim Haider
(known as Imad
Wasim)-Pakistan
29) Name the Indian Tennis Player, who won the 2020 women’s doubles title of the 27th WTA
(World Tennis Association) Hobart International Trophy along with Ukrainian player Nadiia
Kichenok?
1) Ankita Raina
2) Rishika Sunkara
3) Shikha Uberoi
4) Isha Lakhani
5) Sania Mirza
Answer – 5) Sania Mirza
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Explanation:
Indian Tennis Player Sania Mirza and her Ukrainian partner Nadiia Kichenok have won the 2020
women’s doubles title of the 27th WTA (World Tennis Association) Hobart International Trophy held
in Hobart, Australia. Cash Award: Sania and Nadiia received a cash award of $13580 as prize money.In
final, they defeated Shauli Peng and Shaui Zhang of China 6-4, 6-4.Achievement: It is Sania’s 42nd
WTA doubles title and first since Brisbane International Trophy in 2007 with American partner
Bethanie Mattek-Sands.
30) Who won the gold medal in the “Men’s 65kg freestyle” category in the 1st UWW (United
World Wrestling) Matteo Pellicone Rome Ranking Series 2020?
1) Sunil Kumar
2) Bajrang Punia
3) Ravi Kumar Dahiya
4) Gurpreet Singh
5) Sajan Bhanwal
Answer – 2) Bajrang Punia
Explanation:
The Indian wrestling team has clinched 7 medals (4 gold, 2 silver, and a bronze) in the 1st UWW
(United World Wrestling) Matteo Pellicone Rome Ranking Series 2020 held from January 15 – 18,
2020 in the Italian Capital, Rome. Bajrang Punia won the gold against USA’s Jordan Michael Oliver in
65kg freestyle category by 4-3 scores. On the other hand, Wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya clinched the
gold by defeating Kazakhstan’s Nurbolat Abdualiyev with 12-2 scores in 61 kg category final.
31) Vinesh Phogat won the gold medal in the “women’s 53kg category” in the 1st UWW (United
World Wrestling) Matteo Pellicone Rome Ranking Series 2020.She belongs to which sport?
1) Chess
2) Tennis
3) Badminton
4) Wrestling
5) Weightlifting
Answer – 4) Wrestling
Explanation:
The Indian wrestling team has clinched 7 medals (4 gold, 2 silver, and a bronze) in the 1st UWW
(United World Wrestling) Matteo Pellicone Rome Ranking Series 2020 held from January 15 – 18,
2020 in the Italian Capital, Rome. Vinesh Phogat, an Indian wrestler, who won Commonwealth (2014
Glasgow, 2018 Gold Coast) & 2018 Asian Games, has won the final of the Rome Ranking Series 2020.
She defeated Ecuador’s Luisa Elizabeth Valverde to win the gold medal in 53 Kg category by a
scoreline of 4-0.
32) Which sports authority was de-recognised by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS)
for violating the Sports Code of 2011?
1) Athletic Federation of India (AFI)
2) Ball Badminton Federation of India (BBFI)
3) Basketball Federation of India (BFI)
4) Rowing Federation of India (RFI)
5) Boxing Federation of India (BFI)
Answer – 4) Rowing Federation of India (RFI)
Explanation:
On January 22, 2020 the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS) has de-recognised the Rowing
Federation of India (RFI) because of violating the Sports Code of 2011 during the RFI election which
was held on December 6, 2019 in Hyderabad in Telangana.
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33) Name the Indian city, that hosts the 3rd edition of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2020?
4) NewDelhi, Delhi
5) Guwahati, Assam
Answer – 5) Guwahati, Assam
Explanation:
The 3rd edition of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2020 was held at Karmabir Nabin Chandra
Bordoloi Indoor Stadium in Guwahati, Assam with the participation of over 10,000 students.
34) What is the mascot of 3rd edition of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2020 organized by
Ministry for Youth Affairs and Sports & conducted with the School Games Federation of India
(SGFI), Indian Olympic Association (IOA), and Assam State government?
1) Vijay(the Tiger) and Anaisha (the Black buck)
2) Vijay(the Tiger) and Jaya(the Black buck)
3) Raunak(the Tiger) and Jaya(the Black buck)
4) Pranay (the Tiger) and Mahika (the Black buck)
5) Reyansh(the Tiger) and Keya (the Black buck)
Anwer – 2) Vijay(the Tiger) and Jaya(the Black buck)
Explanation:
Bordoloi Indoor Stadium in Guwahati, Assam with the participation of over 10,000 students. Vijay the
Tiger and Jaya the Black buck were the mascots of the tournament.
35) Which state clinched Khelo India Youth Games 2020 champions trophy by winning 256
medals (78 gold, 77 silver and 101 bronze)?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Kerala
3) Maharashtra
4) West Bengal
5) Assam
Explanation:
Bordoloi Indoor Stadium in Guwahati, Assam with the participation of over 10,000 students. Vijay the
Tiger and Jaya the Black buck were the mascots of the tournament. Maharashtra clinched Khelo India
Youth Games 2020 champions trophy with a collection of 256 medals (78 gold, 77 silver and 101
bronze).
36) Which country will host the 11th edition of the Indoor Cricket World Cup in October 10 to
17, 2020?
1) New zealand
2) India
3) Australia
5) Indonesia
Explanation:
11th Edition of the Indoor Cricket World Cup is to be hosted by Australia from October 10 to 17, 2020.
The World Indoor Cricket Federation(WICF) announced the tournament will be held at indoor cricket
venues in Melbourne, Australia in Casey Stadium and CityPower Centre.The 2017 Indoor Cricket
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World Cup was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Australia team won the Indoor Cricket
World Cup continuously in both men’s and women’s categories for the last 25 years without losing a
single match.
37) Suspension of which country’s archery association was removed by World Archery (WA)
recently?
1) Iraq
2) Indonesia
3) Sri Lanka
4) India
5) Pakistan
Answer – 4) India
Explanation:
On January 23, 2020, World Archery (WA) removed suspension imposed on the Archery Association
of India (AAI). Indian archers have now been allowed to compete in World Archery Events from 23
January 2020 onwards. The decision to remove suspension was taken by World Archer’s executive
Board postal vote.
38) Name the country that will host the Women’s cricket World Cup 2021 in 6 cities?
1) New zealand
2) India
3) Australia
5) Indonesia
Answer – 1) New zealand
Explanation:
On January 23, 2020, According to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup CEO Andrea Nelson, 6 cities
namely Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga, Dunedin and Christchurch of New Zealand will
host matches of the 2021 edition of the Women’s cricket World Cup. The final of this tournament will
be played at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. A total of 31 matches will be played between the 8 teams
in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2021 from February 6 – March 7,2021.
39) Name the Indian cricketer, who topped in the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s Men’s
Test Batting Ranking on January 24, 2020?
2) Ravichandran Ashwin
3) Virat Kohli
4) Rohit Sharma
5) Ajinkya Rahane
Explanation:
On January 24, 2020 International Cricket Council (ICC) had released the ICC test ranking in which
India is at the top with 120 ratings. Indian Cricket team Captain Virat Kohli remains top in the ICC Test
player ranking for batsmen with 928 points.
40) Brazilian sportsperson, Joao Olavo Soares de Souza (31) has been banned for life due to
match fixing and corruption, he is associated with which sport?
1) Chess
2) Cricket
3) Tennis
4) Football
5) Badminton
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Answer – 3) Tennis
Explanation:
On January 25, 2020,According to the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU), which is responsible for
investigating match fixing in tennis, Joao Olavo Soares de Souza (31), a former Brazilian professional
tennis player has been banned for life due to match fixing and corruption. It also fined Souza with
$200,000.As per the investigation of TIU, Joao Souza did match fixing in tennis at the ATP(Association
of Tennis Professionals) Challenger and ITF (International Tennis Federation ) Futures tournaments
in Brazil, Mexico, the United States(US) and Czech Republic between 2015 and 2019.
41) Name the country, that will host the ICC Men’s T20 (Twenty -20) World cup in 2021, which
is a replacement of Champions Trophy One-Day International (ODI) tournament that held in
England in 2017?
1) New Zealand
2) Russia
3) United States
4) India
5) Bangladesh
Answer – 4) India
Explanation:
On January 23, 2020, According to the International Cricket Council ( ICC ), the ICC Men’s T20 (Twenty
-20) World cup in 2021 scheduled to be held in India in October – November 2021. The tournament
will replace the Champions Trophy One-Day International (ODI) tournament which was held in
England in 2017.
42) How many teams will participate in the ICC Men’s T20 (Twenty -20) World cup 2021
qualifier?
1) 16 teams
2) 8 teams
3) 12 teams
4) 14 teams
5) 10 teams
Answer – 1) 16 teams
Explanation:
On January 23, 2020, According to the International Cricket Council ( ICC ), 4 of the 16 teams will
qualify for the ICC Men’s T20 (Twenty -20) World cup in 2021scheduled to be held in India in October
– November 2021. The tournament will replace the 8-team Champions Trophy One-Day International
(ODI) tournament which was held in England in 2017.
43) Vineet Saxena of Rajasthan announced his retirement recently, he belongs to which sport?
1) Tennis
2) Badminton
3) Chess
4) Cricket
5) Football
Explanation:
On January 27, 2020 Rajasthan domestic cricket stalwart Vineet Saxena who played and won
Rajasthan’s consecutive Ranji Trophy titles in 2010-11 and 2011-12 has formally announced his
retirement. He is the most capped and highest run getter for Rajasthan in the Ranji trophy. Saxena
scored 7,637 runs in 129 first-class matches, which also includes 17 hundreds and 38 fifties.In his 2
decade spanned cricket career, He achieved the Man of the match title winning 257 against Tamil
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Nadu in finals of the 2011-12 Ranji Trophy edition. He is also the only cricketer from Rajasthan to play
100 or more Ranji matches in 2 decades.
44) Where was the 71st edition of International Boxing Tournament “Strandja”2020 held?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Washington D.C., United States (U.S.)
3) Beijing, China
4) Tokyo, Japan
5) Sofia, Bulgaria
Answer – 5) Sofia, Bulgaria
Explanation:
The 71st edition of International Boxing Tournament “Strandja”2020 was held in Sofia, Bulgaria from
January 19-26, 2020. India ranked 9th in the medal tally with 3 medals (1 Silver, 2 Bronze). The list
was topped by Ukraine with 10 medals (4 Gold, 1 silver, 5 Bronze).
45) Mohammed Hussamuddin was seen in news recently, he is associated with which sport?
1) Cricket
2) Tennis
3) Badminton
4) Boxing
5) Wrestling
Explanation:
Mohammed Hussamuddin, who was seen in news recently is associated with Boxing.He won silver
medal in 57kg category.
46) Which country’s cricketer, Todd Duncan Astle announced first-class retirement recently?
1) India
2) New Zealand
3) Bangladesh
4) Sri Lanka
5) Australia
Answer – 2) New Zealand
Explanation:
On January 28,2020 Todd Duncan Astle, 33 years old from New Zealand, Wellington, leg-spinner had
announced his retirement from first-class cricket to focus on the limited-over cricket (one day
cricket). Astle scored more than 4000 runs in his 119 first-class matches. Known as ‘Canterbury
stalwart’, Astle made his Test Debut in 2012, played five tests for nations team in which he claimed 7
wickets at 52.57 and scored 98 runs at 19.60 overs.
47) Barca Academy Cup – Asia Pacific 2020 will be held in which country?
2) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
4) Manchester, England
5) Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Answer – 5) Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Explanation:
For the 2nd time, India to host Barca Academy Cup – Asia Pacific 2020, hosted by Barca Academy,
scheduled to be held in Gurgaon, Haryana from January 30 -February 2, 2020, which will see the
participation of more than 650 football players from 7 countries (India, Australia, Turkey, China,
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Singapore, Japan and Spain). A total of 48 teams will play in 4 categories namely under 9(U-9), U-11,
U-13 and U-15.
48) Saurav Ghosal is associated with which sport?

1) Football
2) Squash
3) Badminton
4) Tennis
5) Cricket
Answer – 2) Squash
Explanation:
Indian squash player Saurav Ghosal missed out on winning his first title in the Professional Squash
Association (PSA) World Tour event 2019-20. He suffered a 7-11, 4–11, 9–11 defeat to Fares
Dessouky of Egypt in the finals of the Men’s Pittsburgh Open 2020 held in Rivers Club, Pittsburgh,
United States (US).Earlier, he defeated Egypt’s Omar Mosaad Abouzid with 11-6, 16-18, 11-7, 12-10
scores in the semi-finals. Saurav became the 1st Indian squash player to reach the quarterfinals of the
World Championship held in 2013. In 2014, he won the silver medal (individual singles) in the 17th
Asian Games at Incheon, South Korea. He was the first Indian squash player to do so.
49) Who became the highest run-scorer in the T20I during India vs Sri Lanka T20I series?
1) Rohit Sharma
2) KL Rahul
3) Virat Kohi
4) Shikhar Dhawan
5) MS Dhoni
Answer – 3) Virat Kohi
Explanation:
The Indian Men’s cricket team played T20I (twenty twenty International) bilateral series against
Srilanka during the 2020 Sri Lanka tour of India. India defeated Sri Lanka in final T20I to win three
match T20I series for 2-0. Indian cricketer Virat Kohi surpassed India’s Rohit Sharma to become the
highest run-scorer in the T20I. Virat now has 2,663 runs in the shortest format of the game.
50) Name the Indian bowler, who became the highest wicket-taker in the T20I?
1) Yuzvendra Chahal
2) Mohammed Shami
3) Rishabh Pant
4) Jasprit Bumrah
5) Ravindra Jadeja
Answer – 4) Jasprit Bumrah
Explanation:
India’s Jasprit Bumrah became the highest wicket-taker in the T20 match against Srilanka. He has now
53 T20 wickets under his name from 45 T20I matches overall. He achieved this feat after he dismissed
Srilanka’s opener Danushka Gunathilaka. Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin
were joint second highest wicket-takers by making 52 wickets from 37 matches and 52 wickets from
46 matches respectively.
51) Who is the 1st Indian women footballer recently signed up for Scottish Giants ‘Ranger FC
(Football club)’ (January 2020)?
1) LoitongbamAshalata Devi
2) NgangomBala Devi
3) OinemBembem Devi
4) NganbamSweetyDevi
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5) Ritu Rani
Answer - 2) NgangomBala Devi
Explantion:
NgangomBala Devi, 29 years old from Manipur, has become the first Indian woman footballer to get a
professional contract from Scottish giants ‘Rangers FC’ (Football Club) for 18-months and to play for
jersey No.10 after a successful trial in November, 2019.Bala Devi is the Ranger’s first-ever Asian
international footballer.
52) Christine Margaret Sinclair becomes all-time top scorer with 185 goals in international
soccer surpassed the record of American AbbyWambach (184 goals) in January 2020. She
Belongs to which Nation?
1) United States of America
2) Scotland
3) Brazil
4) Canada
5) Argentina
Answer - 4) Canada
Explanation:
Christine Margaret Sinclair, 36 years old, Canadian soccer player, became the all-time top scorer with
185 goals in international soccer. Sinclair surpassed the record of American AbbyWambach (original
name Mary Abigail Wambach) who scored 184 goals. Sinclair scored her 185th goal against St. Kitts &
Nevis national football team.
BOOKS & AUTHORS

1) Who is the author of the book titled ‘The Cuckoo’s Nest’?
1) Subhash Chandran
2) M. T. Vasudevan Nair
3) A Sethumadhavan
4) M. Mukundan
5) None of these
Answer – 3) A Sethumadhavan
Explanation:
Malayali novelist A Sethumadhavan’s ‘The Cuckoo’s Nest’ is his first novel in English and was
published by Niyogi Books. In this book, the author attempts to fight against the division in society
through the character of the eternal optimist, Madam Agatha, a former nun and also other Indian girl-
child raised in an orthodox community. The story progresses to show how these ‘birds’ take flight and
become self-reliant.
2) Amit Shah releases a book ‘Karmayoddha Granth’, it describes the life history of which
political leader?
1) Rajiv Gandhi
2) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
3) Manmohan Singh
4) Narendra Modi
5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 7, 2020, at New Delhi Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the book ‘Karmayoddha
Granth’ on the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The book states that the politics of appeasement,
casteism, and dynasty, the three curses of Indian Politics, were removed by the PM Modi after
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2014.Considered as the epitome of selfless service to the nation, Modi laid the foundation of New
India based on ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, from Gujarat and brought the concept of good
governance.India has become a global power by taking strong decisions including removal of Article
370, 35A in Jammu and Kashmir, bringing Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), criminalizing triple
talaq, conducting surgical strikes and Balakot airstrikes which nobody dared in last 70 years.
3) Whose selected writing was compiled as a book titled “New India:Selected Writings 2014-
19” that describes about the policies and decisions made by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi government during his first period (2014-19)?
1) Arun Jaitley
3) Narendra Modi
4) Amit Shah
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Arun Jaitley
Explanation:
On January 13,2020 Juggernaut Books publishing house New Delhi, India has announced a new book
of compilation of selected writings by former finance minister Arun Jaitley, offers readers with the
late’s politicians sharp insight on topics including GST (Goods and Services Tax),demonetisation and
Kashmir.The book, “New India:Selected Writings 2014-19” is an authoritative account of the policies
and decisions made by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi government during his first period
(2014-19). It will hit the stands in February.
4) Who were the authors of the book titled ‘PAX SINICA:Implications for the Indian Dawn’ that
was launched by Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, that describes about a comprehensive view of
how President Xi Jinping’s, China will implicate the world order in the 21st century?
1) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni & Akhil Deo
2) Samir Saran & Vikram Seth
3) Madhuri Vijay & Vikram Seth
4) Samir Saran & Akhil Deo
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Samir Saran & Akhil Deo
Explanation:
On January 6,2020 Union External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar launched a book on
China titled ‘PAX SINICA:Implications for the Indian Dawn’ authored by Samir Saran and Akhil Deo
and published by Rupa Publications India.PAX SINICA presents a comprehensive view of how
President Xi Jinping’s, China will implicate the world order in the 21st century.
5) Which country has translated, Swami Vivekananda’s book titled ‘Karma Yoga’ in its language
during Vishwa Hindi Diwas on January 10, 2020?
1) Pakistan
2) Bangladesh
3) Nepal
4) Sri Lanka
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Nepal
Explanation:
In order to mark the event of Vishwa Hindi Diwas on January 10, 2020, the Indian Embassy in
Kathmandu, Nepal has launched 4 books including Nepali translation of Swami Vivekananda’s ‘Karma
Yoga‘ (Publisher -Advaita Ashrama).The other 3 books launched by Indian embassay include (i) the
Nepali translated book consisting of 5 popular stories penned by Indian writer Premchand (ii) Hindi
translations of ‘Ashwathama’ penned by Nepalese poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire (Publisher- Royal
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Nepal Academy) and (iii) ‘Utkrishta Kahaniyan’, a book published by Unicorn Books comprising 25
new age Nepali stories written by young Nepali story writers.
6) Name the book, that was released to mark the birth centenary anniversary of Indian Jurist
and Economist Nanaboy “Nani” Ardeshir Palkhivala, edited by Arvind P Datar?
1) ‘The Story of My Experiments with Truth-Nani A Palkhivala’
2) ‘Living with the Himalayan Masters-Nani A Palkhivala’
3) ‘The Man Who Made The Elephant Dance-Nani A Palkhivala’
4) ‘Essays & Reminiscences: A Festschrift in Honour of Nani A Palkhivala‘
5) ‘Once Upon a Life: Burnt Curry and Bloody Rags: A Memoir- Nani A Palkhivala’
Answer – 4) ‘Essays & Reminiscences: A Festschrift in Honour of Nani A Palkhivala‘
Explanation:
On January 16, 2020 the book ‘Essays & Reminiscences: A Festschrift in Honour of Nani A Palkhivala‘
was released to mark the birth centenary anniversary of Indian Jurist and Economist Nanaboy “Nani”
Ardeshir Palkhivala. The book is published by LexisNexis publications.The book was commissioned by
the Nani A Palkhivala Memorial Trust and edited by the senior advocate Arvind Datar.The book
primarily divided into two parts essays written in honour of Palkhivala on a variety of subjects and
reminiscences of those who knew and interacted with the late jurist.
7) Who authored the book titled ‘The Winning Sixer: Leadership Lessons To Master’ released
by Anil Radhakrishna Kumble?
1) Raman Lamba
2) Ramesh Powar
3) Woorkeri Venkat Raman (WV Raman)
4) Laxman Sivaramakrishnan
5) Rahul Johri
Answer – 3) Woorkeri Venkat Raman (WV Raman)
Explanation:
On January 17,2020 Woorkeri Venkat Raman (WV Raman), former Indian cricket team opener has
authored a book ‘The Winning Sixer: Leadership Lessons To Master’, which was released formally by
Anil Radhakrishna Kumble during an event in Bengaluru, Karnataka. WV Raman is the current head
coach of the national women’s cricket team. The book was published by Rupa Publications, India.
8) Who is the author of the book titled “The Gateway: A Social Commentary on Safety of Senior
Citizens” that released by Justice Konakuppakatil Gopinathan Balakrishnan?
1) Hariharan Balagopal
2) Amrita Pritam
3) Jhumpa Lahiri
4) Khushwant Singh
5) R. K. Narayan
Answer – 1) Hariharan Balagopal
Explanation:
Hariharan Balagopal authored book “The Gateway: A Social Commentary on Safety of Senior Citizens”
was released by Justice Konakuppakatil Gopinathan Balakrishnan, former Chief Justice of India (CJI),
at the 14th Security Leadership Summit held in New Delhi. The book was published by Ailum
publications. It stresses about the lack of safety faced by senior citizens.
9) Name the author of the book “Human Dignity – A purpose in perpetuity”, released by Former
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh?
1) Ruskin Bond
2) Ashwani Kumar
3) Vikram Seth
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4) Arundhati Roy
5) Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
Answer – 2) Ashwani Kumar
Explanation:
On January 19, 2020, Former Union Minister of Law and Justice, Ashwani Kumar authored the book
title “Human Dignity – A purpose in perpetuity”, which was released by Former Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh during a book launch event at the India International Centre in New Delhi. The book
was published by US(United States) based publisher LexisNexis.
10) Who is the author of the book titled “The Story of Yoga: From India to the Contemporary
World”?
1) Alasdair Gray
2) Alistair Shearer
3) Ian Rankin
4) Alexander McCall Smith
5) A. L. Kennedy
Answer – 2) Alistair Shearer
Explanation:
Book titled “first definitive history” of Yoga, “The Story of Yoga: From India to the Contemporary
World” has been written by Scottish cultural historian Alistair Shearer, will be released by the end of
January, 2020 and published by Penguin Random House. About the Book:The book discusses about
the practice of yoga since ancient time in India till now. The book is divided into 2 parts,”Today” and
“Yesterday”, with 9 chapters, including “The Age of invasions”, “Female fitness” and “Yoga Goes West”.
11) Name the editor of the “Bloomsbury Anthology of Great Indian Poems”, that was launched
in the 13th edition of the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF)?
1) Sendhil Mullainathan
2) Amartya Sen
3) Abhay K
4) Abhijit Banerjee
5) Abiy Ahmed
Answer – 3) Abhay K
Explanation:
The Bloomsbury Anthology of Great Indian Poems edited by poet-diplomat Abhay K was also
launched during the13th edition of the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF). It includes 200 poems. The
13th edition of the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) began at Diggi Palace Hotel in Jaipur, Rajasthan
on January 23, 2020, and will be conducted till January 27, 2020. The 5-day long festival was
inaugurated by Chief Minister of Rajasthan Shri Ashok Gehlot. Author Ashwin Sanghi launched his
book ‘The Vault of Vishnu’ through Sonali Bendre Behl at the fest.
12) Who is the author of the book titled “Balwa”, that describes the happenings in India in the
1990s?
1) Dharmendra Pradhan
2) Pralhad Joshi
4) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
5) Syed Shahnawaz Hussain
Answer – 4) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi will soon release his Hindi novel Balwa,
a fiction story based on the happenings in India in the 1990s. It will be published by Diamond Pocket
Books.The book revolve the concepts of society misleding by religious, political and administrative
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machinery. Also, Naqvi has written a Hindi novel ‘ Raj Lila’, which based on the story of tribal woman’s
struggles & Cyber Supari will also be released soon.
13) How many Indian English words were included in the 10th edition of the Oxford Advanced
Learner’s Dictionary?
1) 29
2) 35
3) 30
4) 26
5) 20
Answer – 4) 26
Explanation:
On January 24, 2020 the 10th edition of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary was launched. In
this latest edition 26 new Indian languages words were added.
Difficulty Type - Hard
14) Which of the following word was not one among the 26 Indian English words that was
included in the 10th edition of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary?
1) Shaadi
2) Chawl
3) Aadhaar
4) Hartal
5) Coolie
Answer – 5) Coolie
Explanation:
On January 24, 2020 the 10th edition of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary was launched. In
this latest edition 26 new Indian languages words namely Aadhaar, Chawl, dabba, hartal, shaadi were
included. Several incorporate words like chatbot, fake news, microplastic & over 1000 new words
were included. Out of the 26 Indian language words, 22 are figured in printed dictionary while the
remaining 4 words (looter, current, looting and upazila) are in the digital version.
15) Pranab Mukherjee released the book titled“Relentless”.It is an autobiography of which

politician?
1) Shatrughan Sinha
2) Prashant Bhushan
3) Yashwant Sinha
4) Arun Shourie
5) Jaswant Singh
Answer – 3) Yashwant Sinha
Explanation:
Former president of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee released the autobiography of former Finance
Minister Shri Yashwant Sinha titled “Relentless” at the India International Centre in New Delhi. The
book describes Sinha’s journey from a normal life to a high political powered life. The book is
published by Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt ltd.
16) Who is the author of the book titled ‘Why We Are Saying No CAA, NO NRC, No NPR’ that was
released during the 44th edition of International Kolkata Book Fair 2020 (IKBF)?
1) Ashok Gehlot
2) Pinarayi Vijayan
3) Rajinder Kaur Bhattal
4) Amarinder Singh
5) Mamata Banerjee
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Answer – 5) Mamata Banerjee

Explanation:
The Chief Minister(CM) of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee has launched her book ‘Why We Are Saying
No CAA, NO NRC, No NPR’ at 44th International Kolkata Book Fair.Banerjee also raised her state’s
concern against the Centre’s Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC)
and National Population Register (NPR).
17) Who has written the book ‘Calcutta nights’ which is the translation of ‘Raater Kolkata’
penned by Hemendra Kumar Roy?
1) U. R. Anandamurthy
2) SachinKundalkar
3) VivekShanbhag
4) Rajat Chaudhuri
5) Sunil Gangopadhyay
Answer - 4) Rajat Chaudhuri
Explanation:
RajatChaudhuri, translated the book “Calcutta nights” (originally ‘Raater Kolkata’) into English and
was published by Niyogi Books. The book was first written in Bengali by Hemendra Kumar Roy,
famous bengali writer and was published in 1923.
OBITUARY
1) Former Rajya Sabha member Alajangi Viswanath Swamy passed away recently, he belonged
to which state?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) West Bengal
4) Odisha
5) None of these
Explanation:
On December 31, 2019 Social activist and former Rajya Sabha member, Alajangi Viswanath Swamy
popularly known as AV Swamy passed away in Nuapada district, Odisha.He was born on July 18, 1929
in Nawarangpur, Odisha and graduated in B.tech Chemical Engineering.On April 4, 2012 he was
elected as the member of Rajya Sabha as an independent candidate and remained in office till April 3,
2018.He was a member of ‘Vanar Sena’ during India’s freedom struggle and a follower of Vinobe
Bhave.He was also one of the most important social reformers of Odisha.
2) Former MP of Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra, Devi Prasad Tripathi passed away recently.He
belonged to which political party?
1) National People's Party (NPP)
2) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
3) Communist Party of India (CPI)
4) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
Explanation:
On January 2, 2020 Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and former Mp Devi Prasad
Tripathi passed away after battling with cancer. He was the former MP of Rajya Sabha from
Maharashtra.He was born on November 29, 1952 in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh.He was educated in
Allahabad University and also was the president of Jawaharlal Nehru University student union and
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started his political career in 1999.He was one of the founders of NCP along with Sharad Pawar and
P.A. Sangma.He played an important role in the establishment of democracy in Nepal.
3) Name the former commissioner of the NBA (National Basketball Association), who passed
away recently?
1) Jerome Williams
2) Grant Hill
3) Dwight Davis
4) David Joel Stern
5) None of these
Answer – 4) David Joel Stern
Explanation:
On January 1,2020 David Joel Stern born in New York,United States is a former commissioner of the
NBA (National Basketball Association) passed away due to brain haemorrhage.He took the NBA’s
growth into a global sports powerhouse.He served as commissioner of the NBA for 30 (1984-2014)
years.David Stern retired on February 2014.
4) Bhim Chandra Jana passed away recently, he was a ____________?

1) Director
2) Actor
3) Freedom fighter
4) Politician
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Freedom fighter
Explanation:
On January 4 2020, Centenarian Freedom fighter Bhim Chandra Jana has died of old-age related
ailments in West Bengal’s Howrah District at the age of 107.Bhim Chandra Jana was also known as
‘Nanu’ to other freedom fighters of Bengal.Jana was awarded by Government of India after
Independence.
5) Paul Hector (PH) Pandian has passed away recently, he was the former Assembly Speaker of
which state?
1) Tamil Nadu (TN)
2) West Bengal (WB)
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Tamil Nadu (TN)
Explanation:
On January 04, 2020, Paul Hector (PH) Pandian, an Indian politician of the All India Anna Dravida
Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party & former Speaker of Tamil Nadu (TN) Assembly passed away at
a private hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu after prolonged illness. He was 74.Born on 29 March 1945
in Cheranmahadevi town in Tirunelveli district of TN, Pandian joined AIADMK in 1972.He was the
Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from February 27, 1985 – February 5, 1989.
6) Padma Vibhushan awardee, Triloki Nath Chaturvedi passed away recently.He served as the
governor of which Indian state in the year 2002-2007?
1) Assam
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) Gujarat
5) None of these
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Explanation:
On January 5, 2020 former Karnataka Governor Triloki Nath Chaturvedi passed away in Noida, Uttar
Pradesh. He was 90. He served as the Governor of Karnataka from 2002-2007. He was born on
January 18, 1929 in Tirwaganj town of Uttar Pradesh, he was an Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Officer and held the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India from 1984 to 1989.He was
awarded Padma Vibhushan in 1991.In 2004 he also served as the Governor of Kerala.
7) Name the former Member of Parliament (MP) of India’s 1st Lok Sabha, who passed away
recently in Bihar?
1) Suresh Kumar Shetkar
2) Ponnam Prabhakar
3) Ramesh Rathod
4) Kamal Bahadur Singh
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Kamal Bahadur Singh
Explanation:
On January 05, 2020, Former Member of Parliament (MP) of the country’s 1st Lok Sabha – constituted
in 1952 and last maharaja of erstwhile Dumraon Raj (zamindari estate) Kamal Bahadur Singh passed
away at the age of 94 in Buxar district of Bihar due to old age ailments.Kamal Bahadur Singh was the
only surviving MP of the first Lok Sabha of India. After the independence movement Kamal Singh
contributed mainly to the education and social development sectors in Shahabad city of Uttar Pradesh.
8) Prem Nath Hoon passed away recently, he was a _________?

1) Producer
2) Director
3) Politician
4) Military Personnel
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Military Personnel
Explanation:
On January 6, 2020, Former Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Prem Nath Hoon, 90 years
old, passed away in Chandigarh. He was born at Abbottabad in Pakistan and commissioned into the
army in 1947. He is one of the most senior military veterans in the country.He led the ‘Operation
Meghdoot’ the code-name for the Indian Armed forces to capture the Siachen Glacier in the Kashmir
region. He also served during 1965 in the India-Pakistan war.He also served as director-general
military operations and retired in 1987 as Army Commander, Chandimundir.
9) Footballer Hans Tilkowski, passed away recently, he belonged to which country?

1) United States
2) Germany
3) Russia
4) France
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Germany
Explanation:
On January 06, 2020, Former West Germany football Goalkeeper Hans Tilkowski, passed away at the
age of 84 due to old age ailments. He played in the 1996 world cup against England. He was born in
Dortmund-Husen, Germany.He was renowned for a controversial Geoff Hurst ‘ghost-goal’ at the 1966
World Cup final which hit the crossbar and was adjudged to have crossed the line during extra-time
leading to England win the trophy for 4-2.Tilkowski also had won the German Cup in 1965 and Cup
Winners’ Cup in 1966 with Dortmund football club. Dortmund became the first German club to win a
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major European competition in the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Cup Winners’
Cup in May 1966.
10) Padma Bhushan Awardee, Akbar Padamsee passed away recently, he was a legendary
_______?
1) Actor & Singer
2) Actor & Director
3) Painter & Artist
4) Producer & Director
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Painter & Artist
Explanation:
On January 6,2020 the celebrated painter and artist Akbar Padamsee, 91 years old, died at the Isha
Yoga Ashram near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Art Icon Padamsee was born on 12 April 1928 in Mumbai,
Maharashtra. Veteran artist Akbar Padamsee was also a photographer, sculptor, painter, engraver,
film-maker and lithographer. His very first solo show was held at the Jehangir Art gallery, Mumbai in
1954. He was awarded “Padma Bhushan” by the Indian Government in 2010.
11) Name the Padma Shri Awardee, Odisha Dancer, who passed away recently?
1) Ratikant Mohapatra
2) Kumkum Mohanty
3) Minati Mishra
4) Pankaj Charan Das
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Minati Mishra
Explanation:
On January 6, 2020, Veteran Odissi Danseuse Padma Shri Minati Mishra passed away in Zurich,
Switzerland after suffering from age-related issues. She was born in 1929 in Cuttack, Odisha and
known for expertise in the Indian Classical dance form of Odissi. According to the 2011 report, she
was the oldest living Odissi performer and in 2012 she was honored with the Padma Shri, the fourth
highest civilian award by the Government of India.She was also the principal of the Utkal Sangeet
Mahavidyalaya, Bhubaneswar, Odisha for 1964 to 1989.She was an A-Grade artist at All India Radio
(AIR) and a recipient of the Sangeet Prabhakar title for Hindustani vocal music.
12) R.P.Ulaganambi, who served as an Member of Parliament (MP) in the 5th Lok Sabha from
1971-76 passed away recently, he belonged to which state?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) West Bengal
3) Odisha
4) Gujarat
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
On January 8, 2020, Former Vellore, Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha MP(Member of Parliament)
R.P.Ulaganambi, 82 years old, passed away due to age-related illness. He was elected from Vellore for
the DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) party and served as an MP in the 5th Lok Sabha from 1971-
76.
13) Sangeet-Natak Akademi awardee, Idu Sharif passed away recently, he was a _______?
1) Bhatiali singer
2) Dhadi singer
3) Kajari singer
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4) Mand singer
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Dhadi singer
Explanation:
On January 8,2020 Dhadi folk singer Idu Sharif 80 years old died at Manji Majra,Chandigarh as he was
suffering from paralysis. Idu Sharif was born in the village Lalodi of Nabha in Patiala,Punjab.IduSharif
received an award from Sangeet Natak Akademi,New Delhi and Tamra Patra award in 2006 by Former
President of India Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam.He also received Punjab Sangeet Natak Akademi award,
Professor Mohan Singh award,Shiromani Dhadi Puraskar award in 2008.Dhadi folk singer Idu Sharif
sings ballads and uses folk instrument ‘Dhadd’.
14) Name the deceased screenwriter, who was nominated for Oscar for directing the film
‘Heaven Can Wait’ along with Warren Beatty?
1) Charlie Kaufman
2) Woody Allen
3) Quentin Tarantino
4) Henry Zuckerman
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Henry Zuckerman
Explanation:
On January 8, 2020 Oscar nominated screenwriter Henry Zuckerman passed away at Cedars-Sinai
Health Center in Los Angeles due to heart attack. He was known as Buck Hendry. He was 89.He was
the screenwriter for ‘The Graduate’ which scored seven Oscar nominations.In 1968 he won an Emmy
award for writing ‘Get Smart’ along with co-creator Mel Brooks.In 1978 he directed the film ‘Heaven
Can Wait’ with Warren Beatty which was also nominated for an Oscar.
15) Gajapati dynasty head former MP Gopinath Gajapati Narayan Deo passed away recently, he
belonged to which state?
1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 10, 2020 Odisha’s Gajapati dynasty head and the former MP Gopinath Gajapati Narayan
Deo passed away due to prolonged illness in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. He was 76.He was born on March
6, 1943 in Paralakhemundi town of Gajapati district in Odisha.He was member of Indian National
Congress (INC) representing the Berhampur parliamentary constituency.He later joined the Bharatiya
Janata Party (BJP) in 1998 and moved to Biju Janata DAL (BJD) in 2009.
16)Name the deceased leader of Oman, who was the longest serving leader in the Middle East
and Arab world?
1) Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
2) Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
3) Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said
4) Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said
Explanation:
On January 10, 2020 Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said, the Omani leader who was ruling the country
from 1970 has passed away after suffering from colon cancer. He was 79. He was succeeded by the
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Culture Minister Haritham bin Tariq Al Said.He was born on November 18, 1940 in Salalah, Oman.He
was the fourteenth-generation descendant founder of the House of Al Said and the longest serving
leader in the Middle East and Arab world. He received Nishan-e-Pakistan in 2001, Jawaharlal Nehru
Award for International Understanding in 2004 and Royal Victorian Chain in 2010.
17) Name the deceased Kannada scholar and researcher, who launched a campaign to save the
monuments of Hampi?
1) S. Srikanta Sastri
2) T. N. Srikantaiah
3) B. M. Srikantaiah
4) Chidananda Murthy
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Chidananda Murthy
Explanation:
On January 11,2020 Renowned Kannada scholar and researcher M Chidananda Murthy,88 years old,
passed away on Bengaluru, Karnataka due to age-related illness. He was popularly known as
“ChiMu”.Chidananda Murthy known for his specialization in the history of Kannada language had
contributed significantly in securing the Classical language status from the Union Government in
2008.He was also a vocal kannada activist, leading Kannada Shakti Kendra in 1970s and 1980s.He also
launched a campaign to save the monuments of Hampi and also one of the key articulators of the
argument against Tipu Sultan.He was born in 1931 in channagiri taluk of Davangere district,
karnataka.
18) Obaid Siddiqui passed away recently, he was a ______________?

1) Broadcaster
2) Poet
3) Academician
4) All the above
5) None of these
Answer – 4) All the above
Explanation:
On January 10,2020 Veteran Broadcaster, poet and academician Obaid Siddiqui, 63 years old passed
away in Ghaziabad hospital, Uttar Pradesh due to health related problems. Siddiqui also worked with
NDTV (New Delhi Television) and also known as an Urdu poet. Obaid Siddiqui was born in Meerut in
1957.Siddiqui received higher education at Aligarh Muslim University and joined the All India Radio at
Srinagar station in 1988.
19) Name the Canadian drummer and lyricist of rock band Rush, who passed away recently?
1) John Rutsey
2) Neil Peart
3) Geddy Lee
4) Alex Lifeson
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Neil Peart
Explanation:
On January 10, 2020 Canadian drummer and lyricist of rock band Rush, Neil Peart passed away at the
age of 67 due to brain cancer (glioblastoma) in California, United States(US). The rock band Rush was
founded in 1968 and Peart joined Rush in 1974 and retired from the band in 2015.He entered the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Hall of Fame museum located in Ohio, US) in 2013. The band has sold 25
million albums in the US. Neil also wrote several books about his life, including the memoir ‘Traveling
Music: Playing Back the Soundtrack to My Life and Times’.
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20) Name the deceased Kerala Cartoonist and Secretary of Kerala Cartoon Academy, who won
United Nations Political Cartoon Award?
1) Pran Kumar Sharma
2) B. V. Ramamurthy
3) Thomas Antony
4) Shankar Pamarthy
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Thomas Antony
Explanation:
On January 12, 2020 Kerala Cartoonist and Secretary of Kerala Cartoon Academy Thomas Antony
passed away at Kottackal town in Malappuram district, Kerala after suffering from heart attack. He
was 62.He worked as a cartoonist in Deepika daily and served as the executive artist with Malayalam
daily ‘Metro Vaartha’.In 2007 he won United Nations Political Cartoon Award and the World Press
Cartoon Award, instituted by an organization based in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2018.
21) Motorcycle rider Paulo Goncalves passed away recently, he belonged to which country?
1) France
2) Portugal
3) Spain
4) Italy
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Portugal
Explanation:
On January 12, 2020 Portuguese motorcycle rider Paulo Goncalves passed away after a crash in the
seventh stage of the 42th edition of Dakar Rally 2020 which was held for the first time in Saudi Arabia.
He was 40. He was born on February 5, 1979 in Esposende city of Portugal.He was the member of
team Hero motorsports and died during his 13th Darker Rally.He won the Federation Internationale
de Motocyclisme (FIM) cross-Country Rallies World Championship in 2013.
22) Name the deceased filmmaker and director, who won 8 national awards for ‘Best Feature
Odia film’ & also considered as the ‘Father of New Wave Odia Cinema’?
1) Manmohan Mohapatra
2) Bijaya Jena
3) Susant Mishra
4) Hara Patnaik
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Manmohan Mohapatra
Explanation:
On January 13,2020 Manmohan Mohapatra, Odisha’s legendary filmmaker and director, passed away
at the age of 69 in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. Mohapatra is considered as the ‘Father of New Wave Odia
Cinema’ and consecutively won eight national awards for ‘Best Feature Odia film’. The seven other
National-Award winning films are ‘Neeraba Jhada’, ‘Klanta Aparahna’, ‘Majhi Pahacha’, ‘Nishidhdha
Swapna’, ‘Kichhi Smruti Kichhi Ambhuti’, ‘Andha Diganta’, ‘Vinya Samaya’.
23) Philosopher and most prominent conservative thinker Roger Vernon Scruton passed away,
he belonged to which country?
1) Germany
2) France
3) United Kingdom
4) United States
5) None of these
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Explanation:
On January 13, 2020 Philosopher and Britain’s most prominent conservative thinker Roger Vernon
Scruton passed away after battling with cancer. He was 75.He was graduated from Cambridge
University and worked as a lecturer at the University of London’s Birkbeck College.He wrote more
than 50 books on morality, politics, culture and aesthetics and made regular television appearances.
24) Rocky Johnson passed away recently, he was associated with which sport?
1) Chess
2) Football
3) Wrestling
4) Cricket
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Wrestling
Explanation:
On January 16,2020 World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) legend Rocky Johnson, passed away at 75
in Lutz, Florida, United States. He is the father of Hollywood actor Dwayne Johnson.Rocky Johnson
birth name (Wayde Douglas Bowles) was born on 24 August 1944 in Amherst, Nova Scotia,
Canada.Rocky Johnson’s sports career began in the mid 1960’s and he joined the World Wrestling
Federation in the 1980s.
25) Name the deceased chess administrator, who served as the former vice-president of world
chess governing body FIDE (International Chess Federation) from 1996 to 2006?
1) P.R.Venketrama Raja
2) Kishor M Bandekar
3) Bharat Singh Chauhan
4) P.T. Ummer Koya
5) None of these
Answer – 4) P.T. Ummer Koya
Explanation:
On 14 January 2020, P.T. Ummer Koya, the former vice-president of world chess governing body FIDE
(International Chess Federation) from 1996 to 2006, has passed away at his residence at
Panniyankara in Kozhikode,Kerala after a protracted illness.He was 69.Born on July 1, 1951 in Calicut,
Kerala, Koya served as Joint Secretary and General Secretary of the All India Chess Federation from
1985-89 and 1989-2005 respectively for a total of 20 years.He has played a key role in establishing
the Indian chess world by bringing major international tournaments including the World
championship to India.
26) Rameshchandra Gangaram Bapu Nadkarni, passed away recently.He was a legendary
________?
1) Cricketer
2) Actor
3) Politician
4) Producer
5) Director
Answer – 1) Cricketer
Explanation:
On January 17,2020 Former Indian all-rounder Rameshchandra Gangaram Bapu Nadkarni, 86 years
old, a left-handed batsman and slow-left arm orthodox bowler passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
He was best known for bowling a record of 21 consecutive maiden overs in a test match against
England.
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27) Senior Journalist & former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP)
Ashwini Kumar Chopra passed away recently, he was elected as MP from which constituency?
1) Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
2) Dibrugar, Assam
3) Jhanjharpur, Bihar
4) Karnal, Haryana
5) Solapur, Maharashtra
Answer – 4) Karnal, Haryana
Explanation:
On 18th January 2019, Senior Journalist and former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of
Parliament (MP) Ashwini Kumar Chopra passed away at a private hospital in Gurgaon after battling
with terminal cancer.Born on 11th June 1956 in Jalandhar, he was a senior Journalist and Editor of
Punjab Kesari (Hindi daily), later he was elected as a Member of Parliament from Karnal, Haryana, in
2014 and served for the period of 2014-2019.Before entering into Journalism, he played in the Ranji
Trophy under the name Ashwini Minna for Punjab and played 25 first-class matches between 1975-76
and 1979-80.
28) Name the deceased Odia Hindustani vocalist & Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee, who was
famously known as ‘Guruma’?
1) Bhubaneswari Mishra
2) Omkarnath Thakur
3) Raghunath Panigrahi
4) D. V. Paluskar
5) Sunanda Patnaik
Answer – 5) Sunanda Patnaik
Explanation:
On January 19,2020 Indian Classical Singer Sunanda Patnaik, 85 years old passed away in Kolkata,
West Bengal due to age related complications. She was famously known as ‘Guruma’ in the classical
music circle. She is the daughter of renowned Odia poet Baikunthanath Patnaik and had composed
many bhajans (devotional songs) both in Odia and Hindi.Sunanda was a trained classical singer of
Gwalior gharana (Hindustani classical music). She was popularly known for her devotional odia song
‘Jeevana Patra Mo Bhariccha Kete Mote’ which was penned by her father. Sunanda was honoured with
the Sangeet Natak Akademi award in 1970 and 1971 and also the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi
Award for the year 2012 for her contribution towards Hindustani classical music.
29) Politician Shamsher Singh Surjewala (Congress), passed away recently. He was elected
from which constituency?
1) Narwana, Haryana
2) Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh
3) Surendranagar, Gujarat
4) Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
5) Kalahandi, Odisha
Answer – 1) Narwana, Haryana
Explanation:
On January 20, 2020 the former Haryana Congress Chief Shamsher Singh Surjewala passed away after
in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital, New Delhi after suffering from a brief
illness. He was 87.Shamsher Singh won from the Narwana Assembly constituency of Haryana in 1967,
1977, 1982 and 1991and was also elected to the Rajya Sabha once.He is the father of Congress
national media in-charge and national spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala.
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30) Man Mohan Sood passed away recently, he is associated with which sport?
1) Weight Lifting
2) Wrestling
3) Cricket
4) Badminton
5) Football
Explanation:
On January 19,2020 Former test Cricketer and National selector Man Mohan Sood, 80 years old,
passed away in New Delhi. Sood played 1 Test and 39 first-class matches with 1 century. Born in
Lahore, Punjab on 6 July 1939, he played his lone test match against Richie Benaud, Australia at
Madras in 1960.
31) Princess Saleha Sultan also known as Dimpu passed away recently, she belonged to which
state?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Telangana
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Kerala
Explanation:
On January 20,2020 Princess Saleha Sultan also known as Dimpu, the “titular queen of Bhopal” passed
away in Hyderabad due to brain haemorrhage at the age of 80. She was born on 14 January 1940 in
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.Saleha Sultan was best known for her calm, caring and royal in her
mannerisms. Saleha Sultan accomplished her research at St.George’s International
School,Switzerland.She is the eldest child of Nawab Ifteqar Ali Khan Pataudi and Begum Sajida Sultan
of the princely state of Bhopal and titled ‘Begum of Bhopal’.
32) Terence Graham Parry Jones, passed away recently, he belonged to which comedy group?
1) The Three Stooges
2) Abbott and Costello
3) Amos and Andy
4) The Smothers Brothers
5) Monty Python
Answer – 5) Monty Python
Explanation:
On January 22,2020 Terence Graham Parry Jones, a member of the Monty Python (Comedy group)
passed at the age of 77 in London, England due to dementia. He was a very famous actor and writer
who played a variety of characters in the iconic comedy group’s flying circus TV series, and had also
directed several of their films. An asteroid, 9622 Terryjones, is named in his honour.
33) Which state’s former minister, Jagannath Rout passed away recently?
1) Gujarat
2) West Bengal (WB)
4) Assam
5) Odisha
Explanation:
On January 24, 2020 Senior Congress leader and former Minister of Odisha, Jagannath Rout has
passed away at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar, Odisha due to cardiac arrest. He was 78. He has
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won the Dhamnagar constituency election in Bhadrak district, Odisha in 1980, 1985, 1995.He also
served as the Odisha’s Minister of Industry from 1989-1990, as the Minister of Health and family
welfare from 1995-1998 and as Minister of Urban Development from 1998-1999.
34) Padma Shri awardee, Melhupra Vero passed away recently, he was a ________?
1) Writer
2) Politician
3) Actor
4) Director
5) Producer
Answer – 2) Politician
Explanation:
On January 24,2020 Melhupra Vero, Former Rajya Sabha MP (Member of Parliament) passed away in
Dimapur, Nagaland at the age of 88. He was the 1st person from Nagaland to become a member of the
Rajya Sabha (Upper House). Vero was a member of the Upper House of Parliament for 2 years from
1964 to 1974The Government of India awarded him the 4th highest civilian honour of Padma Shri, in
2006, for his contributions to society. On October 1,2015, the Government of Nagaland honoured him
during the International Day of Older Persons celebrations.
35) Name the deceased eminent artist & sculptor, who won the Senior Fellowship in Visual Art
Photography by the Union Ministry of Culture during 2008-09?
1) Sher Singh Kukkal
2) Bharti Kher
3) Subodh Gupta
4) Anish Kapoor
5) Satish Gujral
Answer – 1) Sher Singh Kukkal
Explanation:
On January 25, 2020, Sher Singh Kukkal, an eminent artist & sculptor, has passed away in New Delhi
after a brief illness. He was 86. Kukkal, a former art teacher at Sainik School Satara in Maharashtra,
has received several awards. Kukkal, a man of with a rich experience in fine arts, was a resident of
Buffa district, now in Pakistan. He worked as an independent artist, painting, making sculptures and
also photography. He received a gold medal in painting from Queens College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
(UP) & Rajiv Gandhi Foundation award for his photography and painting. He was also honored with
Senior Fellowship in Visual Art Photography by the Union Ministry of Culture during 2008-09.
36) Which country’s basketball legend, Kobe Bean Bryant passed away recently?
1) Sri Lanka
2) China
3) Russia
Answer – 5) United States of America (USA)
Explanation:
On January 26,2020 the American basketball legend Kobe Bean Bryant has died along with his 13-
years-old daughter Gianna in a Sikorsky S-76 helicopter crash near Calabasas in Southern California.
He was 41. Bryant is the fourth-leading scorer in National Basketball Association (NBA) history and
selected to the all-star 18 times and earned a Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 2008.
37) Kodman Amarnath Shetty passed away recently, he was a __________?

1) Writer
2) Politician
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3) Director
4) Actor
5) Social Activist
Explanation:
On January 27, 2020 Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) leader and former Minister of Karnataka Kodman
Amarnath Shetty passed away in Mangaluru, Karnataka. He was 80. He was the trustee of Alva’s
Education Foundation and also served as the Minister of Tourism and Labour in the government of
Karnataka.
38) Hemchandra Barua Bhasha Sahitya Sadhana awardee, eminent linguist Golok Chandra
Goswami passed away recently, he belonged to which state?
1) Meghalaya
2) Mizoram
3) Assam
4) West Bengal
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer – 3) Assam
Explanation:
On January 24,2020 Eminent linguist Golok Chandra Goswami passed away at the age of 96, in
Guwahati, Assam due to old age ailments. Golok Chandra Goswami was born in Morigaon, Assam in
1923. Goswami pursued his master’s degree in Assamese language in Gauhati University, Assam. In
1985 he retired from Gauhati University as head of the Assamese department. In 2018, he was
awarded with Hemchandra Barua Bhasha Sahitya Sadhana award by Satin-Pratidin group.
39) Name the Arjuna awardee & former Indian women’s hockey team captain, who passed
away recently?
1) Sunita Chandra
2) Rajani Etimarpu
3) Sunita Lakra
4) Vandana Katariya
5) Lalremsiami
Answer – 1) Sunita Chandra
Explanation:
On January 27,2020 Sunita Chandra 76 years old, passed away in her hometown Bhopal, Madhya
Pradesh. Sunita Chandra was an Arjuna awardee. She had played for the Indian women’s hockey team
between 1956 to 1966.She had served as the captain of the Indian women’s hockey team from 1963 to
1966.
40) Deceased film producer, Vinay Kumar Sinha is popularly known for which of the following
film?
1) “Nadiya Ke Paar”
2) “Andaz Apna Apna”
3) “Hum Aapke Hain Kaun...!’
4) “Hum Saath - Saath Hain”
5) “Maine Pyar Kiya”
Answer – 2) “Andaz Apna Apna”
Explanation:
On January 24,2020 Vinay Kumar Sinha, Veteran film producer passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra
at the age of 74. He was a producer of famous film ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ featuring Aamir Khan and
Salman Khan in lead roles which released in 1994. Born in 1946, he also served as the Vice President
(VP) of Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA).
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41) Pieter Robert Rensenbrink passed away recently, he belonged to which sport?
1) Wrestling
2) Cricket
3) Badminton
4) Tennis
5) Football
Explanation:
On January 26,2020 Pieter Robert Rensenbrink, a dutch football player passed away at the age of 72 in
Brussels, Belgium, as he was suffering from muscular atrophy for a number of years. He was born on
3rd July 1947 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.In his club career, he became famous at Royal Sporting Club
(R.S.C) Anderlecht, Belgium where he won the league title in 1972 and 1974 as well as four Belgian
cups in 1972, 1973, 1975 and 1976.
42) Politician Abdul Ghafoor passed away recently, he belonged to which state?
1) Bihar
2) West Bengal
3) Odisha
4) Assam
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer – 1) Bihar
Explanation:
On January 28, 2020, Abdul Ghafoor, former Bihar minister & RJD party (Rashtriya Janata Dal) MLA
(Member of the Legislative Assembly), passed away at the age of 60 in New Delhi due to liver ailment.
He was born on 5th May 1959 in Saharsa district, Bihar.Gafoor represented Mahishi constituency in
Bihar assembly for 4 times (1995,2000,2010 and in 2015.He was the former Minister of Minority
Welfare in Nitish Kumar Government of Bihar.
43) Jameela Malik, who passed away recently was a legendary ______________?
1) Policitian
2) Actress
3) Director
4) Producer
5) Writer
Answer – 2) Actress
Explanation:
On January 28,2020 Veteran actress Jameela Malik, passed away at the age of 73 in
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala due to age-related ailments. Jameela Malik was the first Kerala woman
who graduated from the Film & Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, Maharashtra. She was born
in Kollam, Kerala.She acted as a leading roles in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu movies & television (TV)
serials.
44) Padma Shri awardee and Indian Social Worker Tushar Kanjilal passed away recently, he
worked for the preservation of which forest?
1) Khasi rainforest, Meghalaya
2) Vandalur Forest Reserve, Tamil Nadu
3) Kaziranga Forest, Assam
4) Mangrove forests in Sunderbans, West Bengal
5) Gir Forest, Gujarat
Answer – 4) Mangrove forests in Sunderbans, West Bengal
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Explanation:
On January 29,2020 Famous social worker, environmentalist, educationist & writer Tushar Kanjilal,
85 years old, passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal. He was born on March 1, 1935 at Noakhali,
Bangladesh and was attracted to Marxist ideologies & quit politics in 1967. The Government of India
awarded Tushar Kanjilal the 4th highest civilian honour of Padma Shri in 1986.He also received
Jamnalal Bajaj Award in 2008.He was an environmental activist & worked for the preservation of the
Mangrove forests in the Sunderbans, West Bengal.He also wrote a book ‘Who killed the
Sunderbans?”— that deals with the issue of the destruction of Mangrove forests.
45) Which state politician & congress leader, M.Kamalam passed away recently?
1) Kerala
2) West Bengal
3) Karnataka
4) Mizoram
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On January 30,2020 Former Kerala Minister & Senior Congress leader M.kamalam passed away at the
age of 93 in Kozhikode, Kerala due to age-related ailments. She was born on August 14,1926.Kamalam
was elected to the state assembly twice from Kalpetta, kerala in 1980 &1982 and also served as
Cooperation Minister in the K Karunakaran cabinet from 1982-1987.She served as a KPCC (Kerala
Pradesh Congress Committee) Vice-President, KPCC (Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee) General
Secretary & AICC (All India Congress Committee) member and also Chairperson of the Kerala state
Women’s Commission.
46) The Indian Poet AjmalSultanpuri who passed away recently (in January 2020) is
versed/composed his poems in which language?
1) Hindi
2) Urdu
3) Awadhi
4) Barj
5) Konkani
Answer - 2) Urdu
Explanation:
AjmalSultanpuri is an Indian poet in Urdu language, from Sultanpur. His native village is Harakhpur in
Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. He was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Uttar Pradesh
Urdu Academy in March 2016, for his contribution to Urdu poetry.
47) Matthew Satya Babu who died recently (January 2020) had Captained Indian team in which
of the following sport ?
1) Basketball
2) Baseball
3) Volleyball
4) Football
5) Hockey
Answer - 1) Basket Ball
Explanation:
P Matthew Satya Babu, a former Indian basketball captain passed away at the age of 79 in Chennai,
Tamil Nadu (TN). He had represented India in the Asian Basketball Championship in Seoul, South
Korea in 1967, Bangkok, Thailand in 1969 and Manila, Philippines in 1970.
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48) Assamese man Sashi Sharma who is in news recently (January 2020) belongs to which
field?
1) Politics
2) Sports
3) Literature
4) Sand Art
5) Social Reformer
Answer - 3) Literature
Explanation:
On January 29, 2020 Famous Assamese litterateur SashiSarma, 89 years old passed away at his home
Nalbari, Assam due to age-related ailments.
Awards: Sarma had received Soviet Nehru Award in 1968 & the Sitanath Brahma Chowdhury Award
from Assam Sahitya Sabha.
IMPORTANT DAYS
1) World Health Organisation(WHO) has designated 2020 as ________________?
1) International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
2) International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies
3) International Year of Nurse and Midwife
4) International Year of Indigenous Languages
5) None of these
Answer – 3) International Year of Nurse and Midwife
Explanation:
The executive board of the World Health Organisation(WHO) has designated 2020 as International
Year of Nurse and Midwife in honour of 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. The WHO
will also launch first-ever State of the World’s Nursing report in 2020 prior to the 73rd session of the
World Health Assembly.
2) Which state has declared 2020 as year of Artificial Intelligence(AI) recently?

1) Telangana
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Karnataka
5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 03, 2019 the Telangana Information Technology (IT) minister Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama
Rao has declared 2020 as year of Artificial Intelligence(AI) and has signed 8 Memorandum of
Understanding(MoU) with various companies and Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-
KGP) to make way for technological advancements in the state. The MoU with IIT-KGP is for setting up
centre of excellence in AI and research and Development Park. Pilot projects of registration and police
departments on the occasion was also launched.
3) World Braille Day is observed annually on ___________?

1) January 3
2) January 4
3) January 2
4) January 1
5) None of these
Answer – 2) January 4
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Explanation:
World Braille Day is being observed on January 4 every year across the world to mark the
remembrance of Louis Braille who invented Braille script which helps the visually disability persons
to read as well as to write. The day was celebrated by the United Nations and other organizations.Aim:
The aim is to spread awareness among society about the plight and cause of people with visual
abilities.Louis Braille was born on 4th January 1809 in the town of Coupvray in Northern France.He
lost his eyes just at the age of 3. This led to the invention of language with 6 dots- Braille script.
4) Which organization will observe 2020 as the ‘Year of Mobility’?

4) Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
Explanation:
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will observe 2020 as the ‘Year of Mobility’. It aims for the
creation of more residential units and the implementation of various welfare measures for the troops.
It will focus on sports and physical fitness leveraging modern gadgetry and constructing
infrastructure to their families.
5) Which state has celebrated the Journalists’ Day on 6th of January every year in the memory
of late the journalist Balshastri Jambhekar?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) West Bengal
4) Assam
5) None of these
Explanation:
The Government of Maharashtra celebrates the 6th of January as a state’s Journalists’ Day every year.
It was celebrated in the memory of late thespian journalist Balshastri Jambhekar. He was known as
‘The Father of Marathi Journalism’, for his efforts in starting journalism in the Marathi language.He
came out with the first newspaper in the Marathi language named ‘Darpan’ in 1832.
6) On which date, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated?

1) January 6
2) January 7
3) January 9
4) January 8
5) None of these
Explanation:
16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated every year on January 9. It is also called NRI (Non-
Resident Indian) day. The day was chosen because on January 9,1915 Mahatma Gandhi,the greatest
Pravasi came to India from South Africa and led India’s freedom struggle. The purpose of the day is to
recognize the overseas Indian who have contributed to the development of India and to promote unity
of people overseas with government of India.
7) World Hindi Day (WHD) is observed annually on _______________?

1) January 9
2) January 10
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3) January 8
4) January 7
5) None of these
Explanation:
On January 10, 2020, World Hindi Day (WHD) is celebrated across the world with the aim to promote
the use of Hindi language abroad. To mark the occasion, Indian Embassies located in other countries &
Various government and non-government institutions organized special programs. The 1st World
Hindi Conference was organized on 10 January 1975 in Nagpur,Maharashtra by then Prime Minister
(PM) Indira Gandhi. It was attended by 122 delegates from 30 countries.The day was 1st celebrated in
2006. Since then every year 10th January is being observed as the WHD.
8) What is the theme of the National Youth Day 2020 that is observed on January 12 annually?
1) Theme – “Indian Youth for Development, Skill and Harmony”
2) Theme – “Channelizing Youth Power for Nation Building”
3) Theme – “Sankalp Se Siddhi”
4) Theme – “Youth for Digital India”
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Theme - “Channelizing Youth Power for Nation Building”
Explanation:
The National Youth Day is observed on January 12 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Swami
Vivekananda. National Youth is also famously known as Yuva Diwas. The Theme of National Youth
Day 2020 is “Channelizing Youth Power for Nation Building”. On January 13, 2020 PM Modi visited
Belur Math, the headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission in Howrah district of West Bengal to mark the
157th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
9) ______________ edition of road safety week is being celebrated by Transport department in

Maharashtra from 11th to 17th Jan 2020?
1) 31st
2) 30th
3) 25th
4) 20th
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 31st
Explanation:
On January 11,2020 Transport department in Maharashtra observed 31st Road Safety Week from
11th-17th Jan 2020. Union transport Minister Nitin Jairam Gadkari inaugurated 31st Road Safety
Campaign organised by Regional Transport Office, Traffic Police and District Road Safety Committee
in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
10) On which date, Armed Forces Veteran’s Day is observed in recognition of the services
rendered by Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa,the first Indian Commander-in-Chief
of the Indian Armed Forces?
1) 11th January
2) 12th January
3) 13th January
4) 14th January
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 14th January
Explanation:
Armed Forces Veteran’s Day is observed every year on 14th January as a mark of respect and
recognition of the services rendered by Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa OBE (Order of
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the British Empire),the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces who retired on
14 Jan 1953. Observing since 2017, the year 2020 marked day’s fourth edition.
11) _____ edition of Army Day is celebrated on January 15, 2020?

1) 72nd
2) 71st
3) 74th
4) 73rd
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 72nd
Explanation:
On January 15,2020 India celebrated its 72nd Army Day in New Delhi,India. Every year Army Day is
observed on January 15 in India to honour soldiers who sacrifice their lives for the country.
12) Name the 1st Indian General, who took charge as the first commander-in-chief of the Indian
Army in 1949 from General Francis Butcher, the last British Chief?
1) Pratap Chandra Lal
2) Kodandera Madappa Cariappa
3) Arjan Singh
4) Subroto Mukerjee
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Kodandera Madappa Cariappa
Explanation:
On January 15,2020 India celebrated its 72nd Army Day in New Delhi,India. Every year Army Day is
observed on January 15 in India to honour soldiers who sacrifice their lives for the country. The date
marks the day on which First Indian General Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa took charge
as the first commander-in-chief of the Indian Army in 1949 from General Francis Butcher, the last
British Chief.
13) On which date, National Immunization Day is observed?

1) January 15, 2020
2) January 19, 2020
3) January 16, 2020
4) January 17, 2020
5) January 18, 2020
Answer – 2) January 19, 2020
Explanation:
National Immunization Day is observed on January 19, 2020. The Pulse Polio Programme 2020 was
conducted as a part of National Immunization Day across the country. The programme aims to protect
children less than five years from Polio disease and to eliminate Poliomyelitis in India.This year nearly
17.4 crore children across the country were administered under the programme. In India, Pulse Polio
Immunization Programme was launched in 1995.
14) On which date, National Girl Child Day is celebrated?

1) January 20
2) January 21
3) January 22
4) January 23
5) January 24
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Explanation:
On January 24, 2020, National Girl Child Day was celebrated in Madhya Pradesh (MP), Bhopal under
the theme “Aware Girl child-able Madhya Pradesh” (Jagruk Balika-Samrath Madhya Pradesh) under
the “Beti Bachao- Beti Padhao” scheme. National Girl Child Day was started by the Ministry of Women
and Child Development and the Government of India in 2008.Aim: To create awareness in the society
about right of daughters and to provide new opportunities to the daughters for their social and
financial development.On this day health of the girls is examined and local level gender champions
will also be selected.
15) What was the theme of the 2nd edition of International Day of Education, that is observed
on 24 January 2020?
1) Theme – “Transforming education”
2) Theme – “Learning for people, planet, prosperity, and peace”
3) Theme – “Young Teachers: The future of the Profession”
4) Theme – “Rural Women and Girls education”
5) Theme – “Engage the Past Through Sound and Education”
Answer – 2) Theme – “Learning for people, planet, prosperity, and peace”
Explanation:
On 24 January 2020, the 2nd edition of International Day of Education observed with the aim to
celebrate the role of education for peace and development. The theme for the year 2020 is ‘Learning
for people, planet, prosperity, and peace’. The day was organized by UNESCO (United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in partnership with the CRI (Centre for Research
and Interdisciplinarity), Paris, France.
16) What is the theme of the 10th National Voters’ Day (NVD) that is observed on January 25,
2020?
1) Theme – “No Voter to be Left Behind”
2) Theme – “Proud to be a voter - Ready to vote”
3) Theme – “Electoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy”
4) Theme – “Inclusive and qualitative participation”
5) Theme – “Easy Registration; Easy Correction”
Answer – 3) Theme – “Electoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy”
Explanation:
On January 25,2020 10th National Voters’ Day (NVD) was celebrated across the country over 10 lakh
locations (including Polling Stations, District and State headquarters). President Ram Nath Kovind
was the Chief Guest of the National Voters Day organized by Election Commission at Manekshaw
Centre, New Delhi. Theme: ”Electoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy”. The theme sets the tone for
year-long activities which focus on voter education & renewal of citizens’ faith in the electoral process.
17) What was the theme of the “International Holocaust Day 2020” that is observed on January
27?
1) Theme – “Liberty, Life and the Legacy of the Holocaust Survivors”
2) Theme – “Holocaust Remembrance: Demand and Defend Your Human Rights”
3) Theme – “Holocaust Remembrance and Education: Our Shared Responsibility”
4) Theme – “The Holocaust and Human Dignity”
5) Theme – “75 years after Auschwitz- Holocaust Education & Rememberance for Global Justice”
Answer – 5) Theme – “75 years after Auschwitz- Holocaust Education & Rememberance for
Global Justice”
Explanation:
On January 27,2020 United Nations (UN), New York, observed International Holocaust Day all over
the world commemorating the tragedy of the Holocaust (in which 1.1 million people were murdered)
during World War II. 2020 marks 75th year liberation of Auschwitz, the ending of the second world
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war & ending of the holocaust. Theme: “75 years after Auschwitz- Holocaust Education &
Rememberance for Global Justice” The theme seeks to ensure respect for the dignity and human rights
of all people everywhere.
Difficulty Type – Hard
18) ________ Republic Day of India was celebrated on 26th January 2020?
1) 69th
2) 68th
3) 72nd
4) 71st
5) 74th
Answer – 4) 71st
Explanation:
On January 26, 2020, India celebrated its 71st Republic Day. The day honours the date on which the
Constitution of India came into effect i.e. on 26 January 1950.
19) Who is the chief guest of the 71st Republic Day of India?
1) Joice Hasselmann
2) Paulo Guedes
3) Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
4) Sérgio Moro
5) Jair Messias Bolsonaro
Answer – 5) Jair Messias Bolsonaro
Explanation:
The President of Brazil Jair Messias Bolsonaro was the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations
and attended the Parade ceremony at Rajpath in New Delhi along with Indian Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind along with other leaders. It is the 1st visit of Bolsonaro
after assuming his office in January 1, 2019. This is also the 3rd time a Brazilian president attended as
a chief guest of the republic day. The last time a Brazilian President attended the ceremony was Luiz
Inacio Lula da Silva (former Brazilian president) in 2004.
20) Name the artillery gun system, whose marching contingent took part for the 1st time in the
Republic Day parade?
1) Dhanush
2) Shipon
3) Ghaatak
4) Dragunov
5) Vidhwansak
Answer – 1) Dhanush
Explanation:
The artillery gun system Dhanush, short-span bridge system and a marching contingent of the Army
Air Defence took part for the 1st time in the Republic Day parade.Newly-inducted helicopters Apache
and Chinook were also showcased by India for the first time.Apart from the Dhanush gun system, K9-
Vajra, the anti-satellite (A-SAT) test conducted under Mission Shakti, and Air Defence Tactical Control
Radar (ADTCR) of the DRDO (Defence Research Development Organisation) were also part of the
parade.
21) Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the fallen soldiers for the
1st time on Republic Day?
1) Akshardham
2) India Gate
3) National War Memorial
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4) Rashtrapati Bhavan
5) Amar Jawan Jyoti
Answer – 3) National War Memorial
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi paid homage to the fallen soldiers at the newly-built National
War Memorial here on the Republic Day for the 1st time instead of the Amar Jawan Jyoti beneath the
India Gate arch in New Delhi. The national war memorial in the India Gate complex behind the canopy
was inaugurated by Shri Modi on February 25 2019. Amar Jawan Jyoti: It was built in 1971 to
commemorate the soldiers martyred in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971.
22) Who was awarded with Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM)?
1) DS Hooda
2) Ranbir Singh
3) Anil Kumar Bhatt
4) Satinder Kumar Saini
5) Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon
Answer – 5) Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon
Explanation:
Indian Army’s (IA) Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) based 15 corps commander Lt Gen Kanwal Jeet Singh
Dhillon was awarded with Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM). He was awarded in recognition of his
service to the families in Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370(removing special status given to
Jammu and Kashmir).K.J.S Dhillon had also launched ‘Operation Maa’ initiative in which Dhillon and
his field commanders engaged in helping the children who joined terrorist groups.
23) Name the Indian Navy commodore, who was awarded with the Nao Sena Medal (gallantry)
for his operational preparedness post the Pulwama terrorist attack?
1) Naik Naresh Kumar
2) Jyotin Raina
3) Naib Subedhar Narender Singh
4) Bijendra Singh
5) Jyoti Lama
Answer – 2) Jyotin Raina
Explanation:
Indian Navy’s commodore Jyotin Raina was awarded the Nao Sena Medal (gallantry) for his
operational preparedness post the Pulwama terrorist attack in February 2019. Raina is the current
Fleet Operations Officer of the Navy’s Western Fleet.At least 40 jawans of the Central Reserve Police
Force(CRPF) were killed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on February 14, 2019 when a
suicide bomber of the JeM(Jaish-e-Mohammed) terrorist group rammed an explosive-laden vehicle
into their bus.
24) What was the theme of the International Customs Day (ICD) 2020 that is observed on
January 26?
1) Theme – “Digital Customs: Progressive Engagement”
2) Theme – “Data Analysis for Effective Border Management”
3) Theme – “A secure business environment for economic development”
4) Theme – “Customs fostering Sustainability for People, Prosperity and the Planet”
5) Theme – “SMART borders for seamless Trade, Travel and Transport”
Answer – 4) Theme – “Customs fostering Sustainability for People, Prosperity and the Planet”
Explanation:
International Customs Day (ICD) is celebrated on January 26 every year. The theme of International
Customs Day 2020, “Customs fostering Sustainability for People, Prosperity and the Planet”.The day
celebrated to encourage and recognize the role of Customs officers in maintaining border security and
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also focuses on the challenges that custom officers face in their jobs.ICD was celebrated to mark the
anniversary of the formation of the Customs Co-operation Council (CCC).
25) What is the theme of the World Leprosy Day 2020, that is observed on January 30, 2020?
1) Theme – “Zero Disability”
2) Theme – “Ending Discrimination, Stigma & Prejudice”
3) Theme – “Leprosy isn’t what you think”
4) Theme – “Zero Disabilities in Girls and Boys”
5) Theme – “Treat in time and prevent disability”
Answer – 3) Theme – “Leprosy isn’t what you think”
Explanation:
In India, World Leprosy Day is observed on Jan 30 every year to commemorate the death of Mahatma
Gandhi who was assassinated on this day in 1948. Theme:“Leprosy isn’t what you think” .Leprosy,
also known as Hansen’s disease is a highly contagious infection caused by the bacterium
Mycobacterium leprae.
26) On which date, World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) is observed officially for the first
time to create awareness & also to control the diseases with motto “#BeatNTDs: For good. For
all”?
1) January 29
2) January 30
3) January 28
4) January 27
5) January 26
Explanation:
On January 30, 2020 World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) was observed officially for the first
time and to create awareness & also to control the diseases. NTDs are caused by pathogens such as
viruses, bacteria, protozoa and helminths & are common in population developing regions of Asia,
Africa & the Americas. NTDs are a group of ancient diseases that affects 1.6 billion people living in the
poorest & marginalized communities worldwide. WHO (World Health Organization) estimates that
the disease affects more than 149 countries. Motto:“#BeatNTDs: For good. For all”.
27) 72nd National Martyrs’ day/Shaheendivas is observed on?

1) January 26
2) January 27
3) January 29
4) January 30
5) January 31
Answer - 4) January 30
Explanation:
The National Martyr’s Day is observed annually on January 30. The year 2020 marks
the 72nd anniversary of the Martyr’s Day or Shaheed Divas to pay homage to the freedom fighters
who lost their lives for India’s Independence from British rule.
28) Which Union Minister Launched the Department of Personnel and Training’s‘online
certificate course’ on Relevance of Gandhi in the Contemporary World?
1) Ramesh Pokhriyal
2) Smriti Zubin Irani
3) Piyush Goyal
4) Harhsimat Kaur Badal
5) Jitendra Singh
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Answer - 5) Jitendra Singh

Explanation:
The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER),
Minister of State(MoS) in Prime Minister’s Office(PMO), Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions,
Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh launched the Department of Personnel and Training’s
(DoPT) online certificate course on “Relevance of Gandhi in the Contemporary World” at a function in
New Delhi.
29) Nitin Gadkari Launched the Special edition of ‘Khadi wrist Watches’, which entity has
designed the watch in collaboration with KVIC?
1) Fastrack
2) Rolex
3) Sonata
4) Titan
5) Casio
Answer - 4) Titan
Explantion:
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), Minister of Shipping(MoS) and Ministry of
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) Shri Nitin JairamGadkari launched limited edition
series Kadhi wrist watches designed by Titan watches in collaboration with KVIC (Khadi and Village
Industries Commission), in New Delhi. Khadi has been used on the dial and strap of the watches for
the first time ever.
STATIC GK
1) Who is the Chief General of Army?
Answer - Manoj Mukund Naravane.
2) Darlipali Super Thermal Power Station is located in which state?

Answer – Odisha
Explanation:
Darlipali Super Thermal Power Station is located in Odisha.It was in news recently because the State-
owned NTPC has launched the 800 mw unit of its Darlipali Super Thermal Power Project in
Odisha.With this, the total installed capacity of NTPC and NTPC group has become 49,695 MW and
58,156 MW respectively.
3) Who is the Chairperson of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India

(IRDAI)?
Answer – Subhash Chandra Khuntia
4) Who is the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

Answer - Sunil Arora
5) Where is the headquarter of Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) located?

Answer – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6) Name the program launched by government of India to improve nutritional benefits to

pregnant women, lactating mothers and children?
Answer - Poshan Abhiyaan
7) Who is the first Indian Origin Prime Minister of Ireland?

Answer - Leo Varadkar
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Explanation:
Leo Varadkar is the first Indian Origin Prime Minister of Ireland.He was in news recently because he
had visited Goa to celebrate New Year and he also visited Maharashtra to visit his ancestral village.
8) What is the tagline of Bank of Baroda (BoB)?

Answer - India’s International Bank
9) Who is the Executive Director of United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
(UNICEF)?
Answer - Henrietta Holsman Fore
10) Where is the Headquarters of Mastercard located?

Answer - New York, United States (U.S.)
11) Name the Scheme launched by government of India to provide Rs.6000 to small and
marginal farmers per year?
Answer - Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM – KISAN)
12) Where is the Headquarters of International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) located?
Answer – Lausanne, Switzerland
13) What is the Capital and Currency of North Macedonia?

Answer - Capital- Skopje & Currency- Macedonian denar
14) Who is the Managing Director of Export-Import (Exim) Bank?

Answer - David Rasquinha
15) Valmiki National park is located in which state?

Answer – Bihar
16) Mahadayi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?

Answer – Goa
Explanation:
Mahadayi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Goa.It was in news recently because the carcass of a tiger
was found in Sanctuary. During the last tiger census, the presence of big cats was reported in the
Mahadayi Wildlife Sanctuary, with experts claiming these were ones traveling from nearby Bhimgad
and Hanshi-Dandeli sanctuaries.
17) Who is the President of Indian Olympic Association (IOA)?

Answer - Narinder Batra
18) What is the tagline of Karur Vysya Bank (KVB)?

Answer - Smart Way to Bank
19) What is the Capital and Currency of Guinea-Bissau?

Answer - Capital- Bissau Currency- West African CFA franc
20) Where is the Headquarters of PayPal India located?

Answer - Varthur, Karnataka
21) Name the scheme launched by government of India that distributes over 36.13 crore LED
bulbs across the country?
Answer – Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA)
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Explanation:
Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) was launched under which over 36.13 crore LED bulbs
were distributed across the country .Recently UJALA and Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP)
of the central government completed five successful years of illuminating the country today. This has
resulted in estimated energy savings of 46.92 billion kilowatt-hour per year.
22) Where is the headquarters of FIDE(International Chess Federation) located?

Answer - Lausanne, Switzerland
23) Who is the 1st Chief of Defence staff of India?

Answer - General Bipin Rawat
24) Who is the MD and CEO of National Stock Exchange(NSE)?

Answer - Vikram Limaye
25) Gorumara National Park is located in which state?

Answer – West Bengal
26)Who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Anti Doping Agency (NADA)?
Answer - Navin Agarwal
27) What is the Capital and Currency of Croatia?

Answer - Capital- Zagreb & Currency- Croatian Kuna.
28) What is the tagline of State Bank of India(SBI)?

Answer - The banker to every Indian; With you- all the way; A bank of the common man; Pure
banking, nothing else.
29) Who is the Executive Director of United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
(UNICEF)?
Answer - Henrietta H. Fore
30) Hornbill festival is associated with which state?

Answer – Nagaland
31) Mishmi Tribe is associated with which state?

Answer – Arunachal Pradesh
32) Who is the Chief of the Naval Staff of India?

Answer - General Admiral Karambir Singh
33) What is the tagline of HDFC Bank?

Answer - We Understand Your World
34) Who is the founder & CEO of Paytm?

Answer - Vijay Shekhar Sharma
35) What is the Capital and Currency of Mauritius?

Answer - Capital- Port Louis & Currency- Mauritian rupee.
36) Biju Patnaik International Airport was in news recently , it is located in which state?
Answer - Bhubaneswar, Odisha
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Explanation:
Biju Patnaik International Airport is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.It was in news recently because
it received International recognition for reducing the carbon emission along with 3 other
Airports(Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
& Trivandrum International Airport).
37) Who is the Chairperson of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
(IRDAI)?
Answer - Subhash Chandra Khuntia
38) What is the tagline of Yes bank?

Answer - Experience our Expertise
39) Chandoli National Park is located in which state?

Answer – Maharashtra
40) Who is the Chairman and Managing Director of Konkan Railway?

Answer - Shri. Sanjay Gupta
41) When did India joined as an association member of the International Energy Agency (IEA)?
Answer – March, 2017
42) Begumpet Airport is located in which city?

Answer - Hyderabad, Telangana
43) Who is the chairperson of the Financial Stability Development Council?

Answer - Union Minister of Finance(MoF) of India, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
44) What is the State Animal of Uttar Pradesh?

Answer - Barasingha (also known as Swampdeer)
45) Where is the Headquarters of International Energy Agency (IEA) located?

Answer - Paris, France
46) Howrah bridge (Rabindra Setu) is in news recently, it is located in which state?
Answer – West Bengal
Explanation:
Howrah bridge (Rabindra Setu) is located in West Bengal.This is in news recently because the Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the sound and light show at the iconic Howrah Bridge
installed at Millenium Park on the banks of the river Ganga. This 2.5-minute show is a project of
Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT)’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
47) Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary located in which state?

Answer - Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Andhra Pradesh.This is in news recently because the annual
bird census has been commenced in the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary and surrounding wetlands in the
Godavari mangroves on the east coast in Andhra Pradesh. The census aims at the documentation of
migratory and resident birds so that a better management plan of the complex ecosystem supporting
the waterbird species can be prepared.
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48) Taal Volcano that erupts recently is located in which country?

Answer – Philippines
Explanation:
Taal Volcano in the Philippines has sent an eruption plume a kilometer above the crater, according to
the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. The agency says Taal is showing a "fast
escalation" in volcanic activity.
49) Kaziranga National Park is seen in news recently, it is located in which state?
Answer – Assam
Explanation:
Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam.It is seen in news recently because officials of the
Kaziranga National Park and avian specialists conducted the second wetland bird count on January 9-
10. The teams counted a total of 19,225 birds belonging to 96 species under 80 families. The first
waterfowl census in 2018 had yielded 10,412 birds covering 80 families from 21 families.
50) Who is the Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD) of Dewan Housing Finance
Corporation Limited (DHFL)?
Answer - Kapil Wadhavan
51) Where is the headquarter of International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) located?
Answer - Munich, Germany
52) Who is the Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)?
Answer - Jim Bridenstine
53) How many Deputy Governors are there in Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
Answer – 4 (Michael Debabrata Patra, N S Vishwanathan, B P Kanungo and M K Jain)
54) Who is the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of Indian Army?
Answer - General Manoj Mukund Naravane
55) How many member countries are there in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
Answer – 8 (China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India &
Pakistan)
56) Who is the foreign Minister of Denmark?

Answer – Jeppe Sebastian Kofod
Explanation:
Jeppe Sebastian Kofod is the foreign Minister of Denmark.He visited India to participate in 5th edition
of the Raisina Dialogue 2020.He met Minister of External Affairs(MEA) of India Shri S.Jaishankar and
held discussions on ‘Green Strategic Partnership’ between the two countries.
57) Which country has operationalised the world’s largest radio telescope, “Five-hundred-
meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope” (FAST) recently?
Answer – China
Explanation:
China operationalised the world’s largest radio telescope with a diameter of half-a-kilometre. The
“Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope” (FAST) is a single-dish telescope and is
located in southwest China’s Guiyang city, the capital of Guizhou province. The telescope has a
receiving area of around 30 football fields.
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58) Who is the Managing Director of World Bank(WB)?

Answer - Anshula Khant
59) Where is the Headquarters of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
located?
Answer - Gland, Switzerland
60) Who is the chairman of Observer Research Foundation (ORF)?

Answer - Sunjoy Joshi
61) Which organization has formed a Joint Venture, Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited
(HURL)?
Answer - Coal India Limited (CIL), NTPC Limited (NTPC) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited
(IOCL) and Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd (FCIL) & Hindustan Fertilizer Corporation
Limited (HFCL).
62) Who is the President of Guatemala?

Answer - Alejandro Giammattei
Explanation:
Alejandro Giammattei sworn in as the President of Guatemala. He won the 2019 election and assumed
office on January 14, 2020.
63) Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which state?

Answer - Madhya Pradesh
64) Who is the Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army (IA)?

Answer - President Ram Nath Kovind
65) Who is the MD & CEO of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)?
Answer - Dilip Asbe
66) Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is located in which state?
Answer – Kochi, Kerala
67) What is the Capital and Currency of Jamaica?

Answer - Capital- Kingston & Currency- Jamaican dollar
68) Who is the chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)?
Answer - Dr G Satheesh Reddy
69) Where is the Headquarters of World Economic Forum(WEF) located?

Answer - Geneva, Switzerland
70) Mathikettan Shola National Park is located in which state?

Answer - Kerala
71) Ranthambore National Park is located in which state?

Answer-Rajasthan
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Explanation:
Ranthambore National Park is located in Rajasthan.The park was seen in news recently because the
male tiger named Dollar or Zalim or T-25, who became famous for rearing two orphaned cubs was
found dead in this National Park.
72) Who is the MD & CEO of Bharti AXA Life Insurance Company Ltd?
Answer - Vikas Seth
73) Where is the headquarters of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
(UNCTAD) located?
74) Who is the chairman of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development
Authority (APEDA)?
Answer - Padan Kumar Borthakur
75) Where is the headquarters of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) located?

Answer - Edinburgh, UK (United Kingdom)
76) Ravi Kumar Dahiya is seen in news recently, he belonged to which sport?
Answer – Wrestling
Explanation:
Ravi Kumar Dahiya belongs to Wrestling.He was in news recently because he won gold medal in the
61kg freestyle in 1st UWW (United World Wrestling) Matteo Pellicone Rome Ranking Series 2020 .
77) Who was recently appointed as the Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India
(RBI)?
Answer – Michael Debabrata Patra
78) Name the Chairman & MD of United India Insurance Company Ltd (UIIC)?
Answer - Girish Radhakrishnan
79) Where is the Headquarters of Group of 77 (G77)?

80) Who is the Director General of Geological Survey of India (GSI)?

Answer - Shri S N Meshram
81) Name the life insurance scheme that was launched by government of India in May 2015?
Answer - Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
82) What is the Capital and Currency of Lebanon?

Answer - Capital- Beirut & Currency- Lebanese Pound
83) Where is the headquarters of SoftBank?

Answer – Tokyo, Japan
84) Who is the chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)?

Answer - Sanjiv Singh
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85) Where is the headquarters of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI)
located?
Answer – Hyderabad, Telangana
86) Who is the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?

Answer – Sukumar Sen
Explanation:
Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India.He was in news recently because the
Election Commission host the first Sukumar Sen Memorial Lecture on 23rd January, 2020. Former
President Pranab Mukherjee delivered the first of the Lectures.
87) International Cricket Council (ICC) provisionally suspended Yousef Abdulrahim Al Balushi,
he belonged to which country?
Answer – Oman
Explanation:
Oman cricketer Yousef Abdulrahim Al Balushi provisionally suspended by the ICC with immediate
effect following four breaches of the it’s Anti-Corruption Code during the 2019 ICC men’s T20 World
Cup Qualifiers held in the United Arab Emirates.
88) Dattu Baban Bhokanal was in news recently, he is associated with which sport?
Answer – Rowing
Explanation:
Dattu Baban Bhokanal is associated with Rowing.He was in news recently because Rowing Federation
of India (RFI) has lifted the 2 year ban on him.Earlier Asian Games gold medallist rower and Olympian
Dattu Baban Bhokanal was banned for two-years on April 30, 2019 .
89) Name the integrating and interactive platform that is launched to address the common
man’s grievances?
Answer - PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation)
90) Where is the headquarters of International Labor Organization (ILO) located?

91) Name the world's first patented heterogenous catalytic process that will convert multiple
feed stocks into hydrocarbon liquid fuels, gas, carbon and water?
Answer – Polycrack
Explanation:
Polycrack is the world's first patented heterogenous catalytic process which converts multiple feed
stocks into hydrocarbon liquid fuels, gas, carbon and water.This was in news recently because the
East Coast Railway has commissioned the government's first waste-to-energy plant which will turn
ewaste and plastic into light diesel oil in 24 hours.
92) Where was the world’s largest solar park, Pavagada Solar Park located?
Answer – Karnataka
Explanation:
Pavagada Solar Park, the world's largest solar power park is located in Karnataka.This was seen in
news recently because it becomes operational. It will generate 2050MW of clean energy .The park is
located on land leased from farmers, utilising the drought-hit area & adding to farmers’ income.
93) Coronavirus, a new respiratory virus was 1st detected in which city?
Answer – Wuhan, China
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Explanation:
Coronavirus, a new respiratory virus was 1st detected in Wuhan, China.Around 80 persons were
died. Across China there have been 2,744 confirmed cases, of which 1,423 cases were in Hubei.
94) How many member countries are in Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South
Asia (FEMBoSA) association?
Answer – 8 Members
Explanation:
There were 8 member countries in the Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia
(FEMBoSA) association. They are as follows, Afghanisthan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal,
Pakistan & Srilanka .
95) Where is the headquarters of International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
(IBRD) located?
Answer - Washington, D.C., United States(US)
96) Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which state?

97) How many Deputy Governors are there in Reserve Bank of India(RBI)?
Answer – 4
Explanation:
There are 4 Deputy Governors of Reserve Bank of India(RBI). They are BP Kanungo, N S
Vishwanathan, Mahesh Kumar Jain, Michael Debabrata Patra.
98) Who is the President of France?

Answer - Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron.
99) Where is the headquarters of Qualcomm?

Answer - California, United States (US)
100) Name the India's first anti-satellite missile test (A-SAT) mission?
Answer – Mission Shakthi
Explanation:
Mission Shakthi is the India’s 1st anti-satellite missile test (A-SAT) mission.It was launched by Defence
Research Development Organisation (DRDO) in March 2019.This was seen in news recently because
Anti-Satellite (A-SAT) Weapon System was displayed at Rajpath in the Republic Day parade .
101) Raja Bhoj Airport is located in which state?

Answer - Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Raja Bhoj Airport is located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.It was in news recently because the Madhya
Pradesh's first air cargo terminal in Bhopal's Raja Bhoj Airport will begin operations by the end of
January.
102) Where is the Headquarters of World Customs Organization (WCO) located?

Answer - Brussels, Belgium
103) Grammy Awards was seen in news recently, it is associated with which field?
Answer – Music
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104) Name the Asia’s 1st stock exchange?

Answer - Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
105) Name the 3rd Highest civilian Award of India?

Answer - Padma Bhushan
106) Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is located in which state?

Answer – New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is located in New Delhi, Delhi.It was in news recently because the
Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro visited the Akshardham Temple in New Delhi during his visit to
India.
107) Where is the Headquarters of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
(NABARD) located?
Answer - Mumbai, Maharashtra
108) Paradip Port is located in which state?

Answer – Odisha
Explanation:
Paradip Port is located in Odisha.It was in news recently because the inter-ministerial panel has
approved a Ministry of Shipping proposal for deepening and optimisation of inner harbour facilities.
109) What is the Capital and Currency of Brazil?

Answer - Capital- Brasilia & Currency- Brazilian real
110) Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in which state?

111) Bhitarakanika Wildlife Sanctuary & Gahiramatha Marine Sanctuary located in Which
state?
Answer – Odisha
Explanation:
Bhitarakanika Wildlife Sanctuary & Gahiramatha Marine Sanctuary is located in Odisha.It was in news
recently because the annual dolphin census was held in the sanctuaries recently.
112) Where is the headquarters of International Boxing Association (AIBA) located?

113)What is the capital and Currency of Qatar?

Answer - Capital- Doha & Currency- Qatari riyal.
114) Where is the headquarters of Vakrangee Limited located?

Answer - Mumbai, Maharashtra.
115) Who is the chairperson of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NCTA)?

Answer - Prakash Keshav Javadekar
116) Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is located in which state?

Answer – New Delhi, Delhi
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Explanation:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is located in New Delhi, Delhi.It was seen in news recently
because the ‘Women with Wheels’ cab service was started at this Airport.The service was initiated by
‘Sakha cabs’ for the safety of women.
117) David Beckham was seen in news recently, he is associated with which sport?
Answer – Cycling
Explanation:
David Beckham is associated with Cycling.He was seen in news recently because Prime Minister
Narendra Modi talked about David Beckham, the 17-year-old cyclist from Andaman, who recently won
a gold medal at Youth Games in Guwahati in 200m sprint event in cycling during his 'Mann Ki Baat'
address . David got the name as his maternal uncle was a big fan of former England footballer David
Beckham. David started cycling in 2017.
118) Indian freedom fighter, Lala Lajpat Rai belonged to which state?
Answer – Punjab
Explanation:
Lala Lajpat Rai belonged to Punjab.He was born on January 28, 1865, in Monga district of Punjab.He
was seen in news recently because his 155th birthday was celebrated recently. He was influenced by
the Arya Samaj and helped to spread it all over the country. He was popularly known as Punjab Kesari.
He was one third of the Lal Bal Pal triumvirate.
119) Who is the President of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
(FICCI)?
Answer - Sangita Reddy
120) Where is the Headquarters of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) located?

Answer - Mumbai, Maharashra
121) Where is the headquarters of International World Games Association (IWGA) located?
122) Who is the Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Tata AIG General
Insurance Company?
Answer - Neelesh Garg
123) Who is the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Google?

Answer - Sundar Pichai
124) What is the tagline of Indian Bank?

Answer - Taking Banking Technology to the Common Man, Your own bank, Your Tech-friendly
bank
125) Where is the headquarters of RailTel Corporation of India located?

Answer - Gurugram, Haryana
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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – February 1-29, 2020

Table of Contents
NATIONAL AFFAIRS ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
GOVT SCHEMES ............................................................................................................................................................. 39
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ........................................................................................................................................... 47
VISITS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 53
BANKING & FINANCE.................................................................................................................................................... 56
ECONOMY & BUSINESS ................................................................................................................................................. 70
MoU’s & AGREEMENTS ................................................................................................................................................. 78
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 81
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 93
SUMMITS, EVENTS & CONFERENCE.......................................................................................................................... 111
COMMITTEE & MEETING ........................................................................................................................................... 123
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................... 126
ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS ....................................................................................................................................... 138
DEFENCE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 142
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY........................................................................................................................................... 146
ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................................................... 159
SPORTS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 160
BOOKS & AUTHORS..................................................................................................................................................... 175
OBITUARY .................................................................................................................................................................... 178
IMPORTANT DAYS ...................................................................................................................................................... 187
STATIC GK .................................................................................................................................................................... 193
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which Indian State flagged of India’s 1st of its kind ‘Fruit Train’ Carries a load of 980 metric
tonnes of Bananas under brand name ‘Happy Bananas’ (January 2020)?
1) West Bengal
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer - 4) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
India’s first of its kind fruit train was launched from Tadipatri Railway Station in Anantapur district &
from Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. This is the first time an entire train carrying a load of 980
metric tonnes of locally grown bananas. The bananas will be exported under the brand name ‘Happy
Bananas’. Guntakal Railway division (is one of the four divisions of South Coast Railway zone of the
Indian Railways) has loaded bananas for export to West Asian countries from Tadipatri at very first
time and also it has been sent to the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNP)in Mumbai, Maharashtra from
where it will be exported to Iran.
2. The 34th edition of Surajkund International Crafts mela was Inaugrated by President Ram
Nath Govind in February 2020 (Feb 1-16, 2020). The Surajkund International Crafts mela the
largest crafts fair in the world was conducted in which Indian State?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) New Delhi
3) Haryana
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Goa
Answer - 3) Haryana
Explanation:
President of India Shri. Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 34th edition of Surajkund International
Crafts Mela in Haryana. Surajkund International Crafts Mela the Largest crafts fair in the world will be
held every year at Surajkund in Faridabad district, Haryana.
3. Which Indian State has been chosen as ‘theme state’ in 34th edition of Surajkund
International Crafts mela 2020?
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer - 5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh is the ‘Theme State’ of the 34th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2020, which is
showcasing its unique culture and rich heritage through various art forms and handicrafts from the
state. There is also a replica of Also a replica of ‘Bhima Kali Temple’ and the already existing
‘Maheshwar Devta Temple’, promises to be the main attraction of this year’s Mela.
4. Which country has banned the export of N95 masks and all kinds of protective equipment’s
(February 2020) with immediate effect to avoid the increasing demand of the products (due to
outbreak of nCoV)?
1) China
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3) Singapore
4) India
5) Germany
Answer - 4) India
Explanation:
On February 01, 2020 Export of all kinds of personal protection equipment, like clothing and masks
for protecting people from airborne particles including coveralls and N95 masks were banned by
India with immediate effect. The move has been taken assuming that there could be a growing
demand for such products due to the recent outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (nCoV).
5. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) along with Swiss Agency for Development and
Cooperation (SDC) have launched Clean Air Project (CAP) in which Indian city/cities?
1) Lucknow
2) Nasik
3) Kanpur
4) Maharashtra
5) All of the Above
Answer - 5) All of the Above
Explanation:
In order to improve air quality, TERI along with Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
(SDC) have launched Clean Air Project (CAP) in 4 Indian cities namely, Uttar Pradesh’s (UP) Lucknow
and Kanpur and Maharashtra’s Pune and Nashik. This move will support the National Clean Air
Programme (NCAP) which aims to reduce the PM (particulate matter) 2.5 and PM 10 concentrations
by 20-30 % by 2024. NCAP was launched by Environment Ministry in January 2019.
6. In the 3 day Narmada Mahotsav celebrated (Jan1-Feb3, 2020), one day is reserved for theme
‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’. The Narmada Mahotsav was held at?
1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Punjab
5) Chhattisgarh
Answer - 3) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
In Madhya Pradesh (MP), Bhopal, 3-day Narmada Mahotsav was celebrated on 31st January to 2nd
February 2020, on the plains of Amarkantak, MP, on the occasion of Narmada Jayanthi. Among 3 days
of celebration one day will be reserved for all women activities under the theme of “Beti Bachao- Beti
Padhao”
7. The India’s biggest rural technical festival ‘Antapragnya 2020’ with the theme ‘Spot and
encourage rural tech innovators’ held at which Indian State?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Karnataka
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
India’s biggest rural technical festival ‘Antahpragnya 2020’ was held in Rajiv Gandhi University of
knowledge Technologies (RGUKT), Basar, Nirmal district, Telangana and the festival was inaugurated
by M Prashanthi, District Collector of Nirmal, Telangana. The festival was held for 3 days from 31st
January to February 1,2020. The theme for the year 2020 was “Spot and encourage rural tech
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innovators”. The festival displays 300 prototypes, working models, exhibits technologies such as
automatic switch for water, homemade electricity, smoke absorber, automatic street lighting system,
smart dustbins, zero budget farming, automatic irrigation etc.
8. Which is the 1st Indian State to declare novel coronavirus as ‘State Disaster’ (Feb 2020)?
1) West Bengal
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Haryana
5) Kerala
Answer - 5) Kerala
Explanation:
The Kerala government has declared the novel coronavirus epidemic as a “state calamity” after three
people were tested positive for the infection in the state, which was announced by State Health
Minister KK Shailaja, nearly 25 countries were infected by novel coronavirus so far.
9. Supreme Court (SC) has directed the state Governments to issue notification regarding
establishment of mobile village courts ‘Gram Nyayalayas’ within 4 weeks. Who is the Head of
SC bench which directed the order?
1) Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde
2) Justice Jasti Chelameswar
3) Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana
4) Justice Indira Banerjee
5) Justice Aniruddha Bose
Answer – 3) Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana
Explanation:
Supreme Court (SC) bench headed by Justice Nuthalapati Venkata (NV) Ramana has directed the state
governments to issue notifications for establishing mobile village courts called “Gram Nyayalayas”
within 4 weeks. It also asked the High Courts (HC) to speed up consultation with department
concerned on the matter.
10. The Cabinet gives in-principle approval for setting up new port Vadhavan (Feb 2020) at a
cost of Rs. 65,544.54 crores in which Indian state?
1) Gujarat
2) Karnataka
3) Goa
4) Maharashtra
5) West Bengal
Answer - 4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The cabinet has given its ‘in-principle’ approval for setting up a Major Port at Vadhavan near Dahanu
in Maharashtra at a cost of Rs. 65,544.54 crores. The port will be developed on “land lord model”.
11. The Cabinet has approved to provide Institution of national important status for which
among the following Institutions in Feb 2020?
1) IIIT Surat
2) IIIT Bhopal
3) IIIT Agartala
4) IIIT Raichur
5) All the above
Answer - 5) All the above
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Explanation:
The cabinet has approved introduction of the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws
(Amendment) Bill, 2020 the bill has provision to provide the Five IIITs in Public-private partnership
(PPP) as institution of national importance to Surat (Gujarat), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Bhagalpur
(Bihar), Agartala (Tripura) and Raichur (Karnataka) will now be able to use the nomenclature of
Bachelor of Technology, BTech or Master of Technology or PhD degree.
12. The Central government has relaxed the rule (The airline need to have minimum 20
aircraft to operate internationally) to Alliance Air in operating flights between India and _____?
1) Maldives
2) Sri Lanka
3) Nepal
4) Bhutan
5) China
Answer - 2) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Shri Narendra Modi, has approved exemptions
in Air India’s subsidiary- Alliance Air for the operation of international flights between India & Sri
Lanka with prior effect by waiving the rule that an airline needs to have minimum 20 aircraft to
operate internationally.
13. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 15-member trust named ‘Sri Ram Janma
Bhoomi Tirtha Kshetra trust’ to construct ram temple in Ayodhya. The Ayodhya is located in
which Indian state?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
5) Haryana
Answer - 2) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in Parliament about the formation of a trust to oversee the
construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. In this regard, 67.703 acres of land near the
temple area has been allocated to the trust.
14. With which country India has signed 1st ever term contract for importing 2 Million Metric
Tonnes of Urals grade crude oil to India for the year 2020?
1) Oman
2) UAE
3) USA
4) Russia
5) Iran
Answer - 4) Russia
Explanation:
The union cabinet Minister for the Ministry of Petroleum and natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
signed the 1st ever term contract with Mr. Igor Sechin, Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) and Chairman of
Rosneft (Russia’s largest oil producing Company). The term contract is between State-Owned Indian
Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and Rosneft for Importing 2 Million Metric Tonnes of Urals grade
crude oil to India for the year 2020.
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15. Along with Which Institute/Organization the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to establish 7
high performance centers across the country to train the young players to participate in 2024
and 2028 Olympics?
1) Hockey India
2) Ministry of youth affairs and sports
3) Athletics Federation of India
4) Archery Association of India
5) Special Olympics Bharat
Answer - 1) Hockey India
Explanation:
Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Hockey India announced the establishment of the High
Performance Centers in 7 places across the country, for the young hockey players (14 to 24 years of
age) to participate in 2024 and 2028 Olympic games.
16. The Arun-III hydro project is backed by India and secured NPR 100 Billion for 900MW
project built on the river Arun. Where is river Arun located at?
1) Maldives
2) Sri Lanka
3) Bhutan
4) Nepal
5) Myanmar
Answer - 4) Nepal
Explanation:
The Arun-3 hydropower project, the largest Indian-backed project in Nepal, secured NPR (Nepalese
rupee) 100 Billion for the 900 MW (megawatt) hydropower project being built on the Arun River in
Nepal’s Sankhuwasabha District. India’s Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Arun-III Power Development
Company, the developer of the Arun-III hydropower project has signed the financial closure of the
project with 7 banks in Kathmandu, Nepal.
17. Where is India’s 1st ever Glass floor bridge built at replacing iconic suspension bridge
Lakshman Jhula?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Uttarakhand government has cleared the design of a glass floor suspension bridge, the first of its kind
in the country, to be built across Ganga River in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand as a replacement to iconic
Lakshman Jhula which was closed in 2019 due to safety reasons. It has been in place for 94 years. The
glass floor suspension bridge design is prepared by Public Works Department (PWD). It will be safe
for commutation for at least 150 years.
18. The 15.6km long railway line between Agartala to Akhaura will be completed by September
2021. It is the Railway line between India and _____?
1) Bhutan
2) China
3) Pakistan
4) Bangladesh
5) Myanmar
Answer - 4) Bangladesh
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Explanation:
The 15.6km long railway line between Agartala, India(Tripura)-Akhaura in Bangladesh will be
completed by September 2021, these railway routes will improve connectivity between Indian
Railways and Bangladesh Railways and will boost trade between the two countries. Rs.580 cores has
been sanctioned for the Indo-Bangla railway link in the Indian side. the process of acquisition of land
for this project has been done and handed over to IRCON (Indian Railway Construction Company
Limited) who is the Executing agency for the construction of the project for both countries. This will
be the 1st train from the northeast India to Bangladesh.
19. In which Indian state for the 1st time drones are used for village mapping (Feb 2020)?
1) Haryana
2) Punjab
3) Uttarakhand
4) Karnataka
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Madhya Pradesh (MP) government, for the first time, will use drones for mapping villages. This
will replace the land survey work, done either manually or with the help of satellite images. In this
regard, state revenue department inked an agreement with Survey of India, the country’s national
mapping agency under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
20. Which State/UT government has renamed the department of Public Health Engineering and
Irrigation and Flood Control (PHE & IFC) as Jal Shakti Department?
1) Puducherry
2) Maharashtra
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Haryana
Answer - 3) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration renamed Public Health Engineering and Irrigation and
Flood Control Department (PHE & IFC) as the ‘Jal Shakthi Department’. The Administrative Council
meeting was met under the Chairmanship of Girish Chandra Murmu, Lieutenant Governor of J&K,
sanctioned the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to achieve 100% coverage of piped
water supply by December 2021.
21. Which state has allocated 5 acres’ land to Sunni Waqf Board to construct mosque as per
Supreme Court’s order?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Haryana
3) Punjab
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) state Government cabinet chaired by its Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath
has approved the allotment of 5-acre land to the Sunni Waqf Board for the construction of a new
mosque in Ayodhya district. The land was in Dhannipur village along the Lucknow-Ayodhya highway,
about 18 kilometres from the Ayodhya’s Headquater, Faizabad.
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22. Which Indian city receives the UNESCO world heritage city certificate during the visit of
General Audrey Azoulay Directorate General of UNESCO’s visit to India (Feb 2020)?
1) Chennai
2) Hyderabad
3) Jaipur
4) Ahmedabad
5) Mumbai
Answer - 3) Jaipur
Explanation:
General Audrey Azoulay Directorate General of UNESCO visited Pink City or walled city Jaipur, which
in June 2019 became 38th World Heritage site in India. She presented the World Heritage City
certificate to Minister of Urban Development Shanti Dhariwal. In 2017, Ahmedabad became the first
city of India to get the World Heritage City tag.
23. Who heads the Indian National Commission for Co-operation with UNESCO, met the DG
UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay in New Delhi (Feb 2020)?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Rajnath Singh
4) Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
5) Ravi Shankar Prasad
Answer - 4) Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
Explanation:
Union HRD Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank who heads the Indian National Commission for
Co-operation with UNESCO, met the DG UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay in New Delhi. During the meet, the
two sides signed an agreement in the education sector.
24. Which ministry has launched the assessment frameworks Ease of living Index (EoLI) and
Municipal Performance Index (MPI) to access the quality of life of citizens in 100 smart cities
and 14 other cities?
1) Ministry of Home Affairs
2) Ministry of Health and Family Affairs
3) Ministry of Social justice and Empowerment
4) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
5) Ministry of Panchayat Raj
Answer - 4) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), has launched, two Assessment Frameworks, viz.
Ease of Living Index (EoLI) and Municipal Performance Index (MPI) 2019 to assess to assess quality of
life of citizens in 100 Smart Cities and 14 other Million Plus Cities. This will empower the cities to use
evidence to plan, implement them & then monitor their performance. This survey, which is being
administered both online and offline, has commenced from 1st February 2020 and will continue till
29th February 2020.
25. Which Metro has become country’s 2nd largest operational metro recently (Feb 2020) with
operational distance of 69.3 Km?
1) Delhi metro rail corporation
2) Namma metro
3) Hyderabad metro rail
4) Chennai metro rail
5) Kochi metro rail
Answer - 3) Hyderabad metro rail
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Explanation:
Chief Minister of Telangana State Mr. K. Chandrashekhar Rao flagged off new Metro line from Jubilee
Bus Station (JBS) to Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS) connecting twin cities if Hyderabad and
Secunderabad, and the stretch covering of 11-kms(Kilometers) becomes India’s 2nd largest Metro Rail
Network of total operational distance of 69.2kms, only next to Delhi Metro Rail Network having an
operational distance of 231kms. Karnataka’s Namma Metro rail network is India’s 3rd largest network
of operational distance of 42.3kms.
26. Which department has notified the quality control norms of LPG rubber hose for import
and manufacturing standard in India which comes into effect from August 1, 2020?
1) Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals
2) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
3) Department of Health and Family Welfare
4) Department of Biotechnology
5) Department of Internal Security
Answer - 2) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Explanation:
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce &
Industry has notified Quality Control norms for LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) Rubber Hose with an
aim to contain import and production of sub-standard products in India. The norm will come into
effect from August1, 2020. The DPIIT has also come out with quality control norms for certain steel
items and cables and pressure cooker.
27. The 1st Disha Police station was inaugurated recently (Feb 2020) in which Indian state?
1) Telangana
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Chief Minister (CM) of Andhra Pradesh (AP) Yeduguri Sandinti (YS) Jaganmohan Reddy has
launched the 1st Disha Police Station in the State at Rajamahendravaram in East Godavari district
with the aim to provide speedy justice to female victims of sexual assaults and other heinous crimes
under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. AP government has
approved the A.P. Disha Bill, 2019 that makes it mandatory to settle cases of atrocities against women
in 21 days and punishment including a death penalty for the offences of rape and gang-rape.
28. The Prime Minister Modi has attended the celebration of signing Bodo peace accord in Feb
2020. The Bodo is single largest tribe community in which Indian state?
1) Meghalaya
2) Sikkim
3) Assam
4) Nagaland
Answer - 3) Assam
Explanation:
Bodos are the single largest tribal community in Assam, making up over 5-6 per cent of the state’s
population. They have controlled large parts of Assam in the past. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
attended the rally at Kokrajhar in Assam to celebrate the signing of the Tripartite Bodo Agreement,
which was signed between the Centre, Assam Government and the banned Assam-based insurgent
group National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) on 27th January 2020.
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29. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has paired up ___ best performing cities with ___
poorly performing cities will work as ‘Sister City’ to help most backward smart cities.
1) 10, 10
2) 15, 15
3) 10, 20
4) 20, 20
5) 15, 20
Answer - 4) 20, 20
Explanation:
The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has paired up the 20 best performing cities with the 20
bottom cities. The top 20 smart cities of the country will work as “sister city” & tasked to help make
the most backward 20 cities smart cities.
30. As per Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs which city will act as ‘sister city’ of Varanasi
(Feb 2020)?
1) Diu
2) Surat
3) Ahmedabad
4) Amritsar
5) Chandigarh
Answer - 4) Amritsar
Explanation:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has decided to pair the 20 best performing smart cities as
'sister cities' with the poorly performing 20 smart cities. According to the list, PM Modi’s
parliamentary constituency Varanasi will guide Amritsar. Varanasi has been paired with another holy
city Amritsar. Now, Varanasi will help Amritsar to improve its performance under the smart cities
mission.
31. Which Ministry is organising an 18-day long Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat campaign across
India to promote cultural Unity (Feb 10 – 18, 2020)?
1) Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
2) Ministry of Culture
3) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
5) Ministry of Rural Development
Answer - 3) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Explanation:
On February 10, 2020, an 18-day long “Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat Campaign”has has commenced
across India with the aim of bringing various states into the thread of cultural unity. The campaign is
being organised by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, till 28th February 2020.
32. The Hornbill festival was conducted at Which Indian state for the 1st time on February 8,
2020?
1) Assam
2) Meghalaya
3) Tripura
4) Sikkim
Answer - 3) Tripura
Explanation:
The Hornbill festival was celebrated in Tripura, Agartala. Chief Minister (CM) Biplab Kumar Dev
inaugurated the 2-day hornbill festival at Baramura hill (in western Tripura). The festival was
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celebrated for the 1st time in Tripura. The Hornbill festival is a celebration held every year from
December 1 to 10, in Nagaland, Northeast India. It is also called the ‘Festival of Festivals’.
33. Recently (Feb 2020) Which state government has launched its helicopter service under
Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) which is the 260th
operational route under connectivity scheme?
1) Assam
2) Uttarakhand
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Meghalaya
5) Punjab
Answer - 2) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Uttarkhand Trivendra Singh Rawat along with Shri Pradeep Singh Kharola, Secretary
of Ministry of Civil Aviation Jointly Inaugurated the 1st ever Helicopter services from Dehradun’s
Sahastradhara helipad to Gauchar and from Sahastradhara to Chinyalisaur under the Regional
Connectivity Scheme-Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik(RCS-UDAN) of Government of India. The main
objective of this Helicopter Services is to Improve the Aerial Connectivity of the Hilly areas in the
Country.
34. Which State/UT doesn’t cover under UDAN 4.0 Scheme?

1) Ladakh
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Odisha
Answer - 5) Odisha
Explanation:
UDAN 4.0- Aim to connect priority regions (North Eastern Region, Hilly States, Jammu Kashmir,
Ladakh, and Islands) for the Common People.
35. India’s 1st home based global platform to promote Fintech innovation India FinTech
Festival (IFF) in March 2020 will be held in ______?
1) Chennai
2) Bengaluru
3) Mumbai
4) Hyderabad
5) New Delhi
Answer - 3) Mumbai
Explanation:
India FinTech Festival (IFF) 2020, India’s 1st home based global platform to promote Fintech
innovation will be held in Mumbai, Maharashtra in March 2020. Medici is the program partner for the
IFF 2020.
36. The 1st “Jerusalem-Mumbai festival” to be held in Mumbai on Feb 15-16, 2020 to provide
special link between two cities. Jerusalem is the Capital of which country?
1) Iran
2) Iraq
3) Israel
4) Jordan
5) Lebanon
Answer - 3) Israel
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Explanation:
The first “Jerusalem-Mumbai Festival” will be held at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Museum, Mumbai, Maharashtra on February 15 & 16, 2020. The Festival aims to provide special links
between two cities and also to promote ties between India and Israel and creates a platform for
cooperation among artists, tourism, cinema.
37. The Ministry of Coal (MoC) launched a web portal for star rating of coal mines to promote
green and safe mining practices. Who is the current Coal Minister (Feb 2020)?
2) Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'
3) Pralhad Joshi
4) Giriraj Singh
Answer - 3) Pralhad Joshi
Explanation:
The Ministry of Coal (MoC) launched a web portal for star rating of coal mines, to promote green, safe
and sustainable mining practices. Union Minister of Coal & Mines Shri Pralhad Joshi launched the web
portal in New Delhi, India.
38. Which state government has launched the “Reading Mission” (Feb 2020) based on central
government’s “Reading Mission-2022” to encourage habit of reading books?
1) Goa
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Haryana
5) Kerala
Answer - 4) Haryana
Explanation:
On February 10, 2020 Kanwar Pal, Haryana education minister, launched ‘Reading Mission- Haryana’
to inculcate reading habits among students. Book review sessions will be organized by students once a
month in educational institutions & 45-minute mass- reading Programme will be held on 4th Saturday
of every month.
39. Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi was formed as 28th district of which Indian State/UT?

1) Haryana
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Punjab
4) New Delhi
5) Odisha
Answer - 2) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Bhupesh Baghel, Chief Minister (CM) of Chhattisgarh, inaugurated Gaurela-Pendra-Maewahi as the
28th district state of the state. The new district, carved out of Bilaspur, has 3 tehsils (taluq) & 3
development blocks namely Gaurela, Pendra and Marwahi.
40. Which Indian State/UT has announced the Cauvery Delta region as the Protected Special
Agricultural Zone (SAZ) (Feb 2020)?
1) Puducherry
2) Kerala
3) Karnataka
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Andhra Pradesh
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Answer - 4) Tamil Nadu

Explanation:
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Edappadi K. Palaniswamy announced that Cauvery delta regions in Tamil
Nadu is going to declared as a protected Special Agricultural Zone(SAZ), He also added that special
team will be formed to produce special law to make the Delta region as a Protected Zone.
41. The 2nd BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise with the themes “A cultural heritage site
that suffers severe damage in the Earthquake” & “Flooding or Strom” held at which Indian state
(Feb 11-13, 2020)?
1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Gujarat
Answer - 1) Odisha
Explanation:
The “2nd BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise-2020 (BIMSTEC DMEx-2020)” was held at
Bhubaneswar/Puri, Odisha from 11-13 February, 2020 with themes “A cultural heritage site that
suffers severe damage in the Earthquake” & “Flooding or Storm”. Organized by National Disaster
Response Force (NDRF), on behalf of the Government of India, BIMSTEC DMEx-2020 was inaugurated
by Chief Minister Odisha, Shri Naveen Patnaik on Feb 11, 2020.
42. The 20th Hunar Haat showcases the handmade indigenous products of master artisans and
craftsman to be held at New Delhi with the theme “Kaushal ko kaam” in February 13, 2020. The
Hunar Haat is the initiative of which Indian Ministry?
2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
4) Ministry of Minority Affairs
Answer - 4) Ministry of Minority Affairs
Explanation:
The 20th ‘Hunar Haat’, an initiative of the Minority Affairs Ministry, showcases handmade indigenous
products of master artisans and craftsmen are made available to the people, will be held from
February 13-23, 2020 based on the theme of “Kaushal Ko Kaam” at India Gate Lawns, Rajpath, New
Delhi.
43. Which Indian state hosts “CLIMFISHCON-2020” the International conference on climate
change and ocean health in February 2020 with the theme “Climate change-effective
adaptation for a secure Future”?
1) Maharashtra
2) West Bengal
3) Kerala
4) Karnataka
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer - 3) Kerala
Explanation:
The “CLIMISHCON” is a Four-day International Conference on changes in Hydrological cycle, Ocean
ecosystem, Fisheries and Food security due to Global climate change. And the conference is going to
be held at the Le Meridian Convention center in Kochi, Kerala from February 11 to February 14, 2020.
the Theme for the conference is ‘Climate Change-Effective Adaptation for a Secure Future’.
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44. Union Health Ministry has issued notification declaring all the medical devices used on
Human & Animal as “Drugs” under which Act?
1) Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
2) Society registration Act, 1960
3) The drug and cosmetics rules, 1945
4) Indian medical council Act, 1956
5) The drugs control Act, 1950
Answer - 1) Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
Explanation:
In order to ensure all medical devices is of the same standard & quality, the Union Health Ministry has
issued a notification declaring all medical devices used on humans or animals as the category of
“drugs”. This notification, effective from April 1, 2020, was made in accordance with sub-clause (iv) of
clause (b) of section 3 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
45. Government of India has decided to rename the National Institute of Financial Management
(NIFM), Faridabad, Haryana. The NIFM will be named after which Indian Former Finance
minister?
1) Yashwant Sinha
2) Pranab Mukherjee
3) Arun Jaitley
4) Manmohan Singh
5) Jaswant Singh
Answer - 3) Arun Jaitley
Explanation:
The Government of India decided to rename the National Institute of Financial Management (NIFM),
Faridabad, Haryana, as “Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM).
46. Which Indian city going to get the largest air quality monitoring network in India (February
2020)?
1) New Delhi
2) Hyderabad
3) Bengaluru
4) Mumbai
5) Kolkata
Answer - 4) Mumbai
Explanation:
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will develop an air quality monitoring network
across 90 locations in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It will be the largest network in India.
47. Which organization has collaborated with Zonal cultural centres of cultural ministry to
compile the National list of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)?
1) The Drama School Mumbai
2) Sangeet Natak Academy
3) The Shiamak Dance Academy
4) Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute
5) Sangam Academy of Music
Answer - 2) Sangeet Natak Academy
Explanation:
Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) has collaborated with Zonal Cultural Centers of Culture Ministry to
prepare a list of ICH elements for the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). The
information was provided by the Union Minister of State (I/c) of Culture and Tourism, Shri Prahlad
Singh Patel.
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48. Former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid recently inaugurated Salem Cricket Foundation
(SCF) in Feb 2020. Salem is the district in which Indian state/UT?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Puducherry
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniwami along with National Cricket Academy Head and
Former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid inaugurated the Salem Cricket Foundation (SCF) ground at
Valapadi, Salem in Tamil Nadu.
49. Which Indian state signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 11 Agricultural
Institutions to help farmers in February 2020?
1) Telangana
2) Odisha
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh (AP) Government (govt.) signed MoU (Memorandum of Understandings) with 11
agricultural institutions in the country to establish revolutionary changes in the agriculture sector
through technology & sustainable increase in farmers’ income using organic and natural farming
processes.
50. Which Indian state’s cabinet approves the Ground Water Act 2020 which aims to improve
the falling level of the ground water level (Feb 2020)?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) West Bengal
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) state Cabinet, chaired by its Chief Minister(CM) Yogi Adityanath has approved
the Ground Water Act-2020 with the aim to improve the falling level of ground water. The cabinet has
also approved the provisions of penalty and punishment against the person who contaminate the
ground water level.
51. Along with which organization the Ministry of Human Resource & Development and
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare developed the curriculum for School Health
Ambassador Initiative under Ayushman Bharat’s School Health Programme?
1) Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE)
2) Central Institute of Education Technology (CIET)
3) National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
4) Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Answer - 3) National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
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Explanation:
Union Minister of Human Resource Development, Ramesh Pokhriyal “Nishank”, Union Minister of
Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan jointly released curriculum for School Health
Ambassador Initiative under Ayushman Bharat’s School Health Programme (SHP)during an occasion
in New Delhi. The curriculum teachers will act as “Health and Wellness Ambassadors”. Ministry of
Human Resource & Development and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) along with
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has developed curriculum framework
and training material for training of nodal teachers.
52. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued notification on January 10, 2020
which prohibited carrying of ______ in both domestic and International airports under
Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS).
1) e-Cigarettes
2) Vape pens
3) e-hookah
4) both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Answer -5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The prohibition of electronic-cigarettes by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, it has been
decided that e-cigarettes includes all forms of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS), heat not
burn products, e-hookah and the like devices," stated the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security circular
dated January 10.
53. The Cabinet gives in-principle approval to infusion of capital of amount Rs. ______ to three
public sector general insurance companies named Oriental Insurance Company Limited
(OICL), National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) and United India Insurance Company
Limited (UIICL).
1) 1000 Crore
2) 1500 Crore
3) 2000 Crore
4) 2500 Crore
5) 3000 Crore
Answer - 4) 2500 Crore
Explanation:
Cabinet has given it’s in principle approval for capital infusion for three Public Sector General
Insurance Companies (PSGICs), namely, Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL), National
Insurance Company Limited (NICL) and United India Insurance Company Limited (UIICL). In this
regard, Rs 2500 crore will be released reflecting critical financial position of these 3 PSGICs.
54. The Union Cabinet approves the changes in ‘Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020’ to
increase the scope of scheme will also include the disputes below ______.
1) 1 Crore
2) 5 Crore
3) 10 Crore
4) 10 Lakh
5) 50 Lakh
Answer - 2) 5 Crore
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved changes in the ‘Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020’ with the aim of
reducing litigations related to direct taxes pending in various debt recovery tribunals (DRTs)
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involving over Rs 9.32 lakh crore the new changes seek to increase the scope of scheme will also
include the disputes below Rs 5 crore. The scheme will remain open till June 30, 2020.
55. With which country India has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the
sustainable development in fisheries department September 2019 (cabinet approval in Feb
2020)?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Maldives
3) Iceland
4) Bangladesh
5) Bhutan
Answer - 3) Iceland
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and
Iceland in the field of sustainable fisheries development. This MoU was signed by India and Iceland on
September 10, 2019.
56. Which is the 1st UT to pass resolution against Citizen Amendment Act (CAA), National
Register for Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR) in assembly?
1) New Delhi
2) Puducherry
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Chandigarh
5) Lakshadweep
Answer - 2) Puducherry
Explanation:
The Puducherry Legislative Assembly has passed a resolution against the Citizenship Amendment Act
(CAA) 2019, the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the National Population Register (NPR). The
Legislative Assembly of Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh had passed a
resolution against the CAA.
57. Which state police has implemented “Operation Nakail” allotting unique number for auto-
rickshaw drivers to curb crime?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) Telangana
Explanation:
The Senior Superintendent of Police Kalanidhi Naithani has announced that the Ghaziabad police
station in Uttar Pradesh has launched “Operation Nakail” under which all auto-rickshaw drivers are
allotted with a unique 4-digit number and all the drivers should paint the number on front, left, right
and rear side of the auto-rickshaw which is used identify/verify the driver later. Customers can file
complaints using the number if they face any harassment.
58. Which Indian state signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with eGOV foundation
for state-wide Implementation of Municipal finance accounting platform?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Gujarat
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5) Telangana
Explanation:
A Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) was signed between the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government
and eGov foundation, Bengaluru, Karnataka, to implement the municipal financial accounting system.
59. Which Indian Navy Ship joined with Sri Lanka to carry out Joint Hydrographic Survey off
the South West Coast of Sri Lanka?
1) INS Shivalik
2) INS Vikramaditya
3) INS Sahyadri
4) INS Jamuna
5) INS Kamorta
Answer - 4) INS Jamuna
Explanation:
Indian Navy’s Sandhayak class Hydrographic Survey Ship, INS (Indian Naval Ship) Jamuna (J16)
arrived Colombo, Sri Lanka to carry out Joint Hydrographic Survey off the South West Coast of Sri
Lanka. The ship commanded by Captain HA Hardas has been deployed to Sri Lanka based on a mutual
agreement.
60. The Union Home Ministry is going to establish the training centre for Narcotics Control
Bureau (NCB) officials regarding the enforcement of the drug rules at?
1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Kolkata
4) Bhopal
5) Chennai
Answer - 4) Bhopal
Explanation:
The Union Home Ministry will establish a training centre for NCB officials regarding enforcement of
drug laws, at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
61. The Union External Affairs Ministry has announced renaming of two institutions Pravasi
Bharatiya Kendra and The Foreign Service Institute. The Institutions will be named after which
former Indian Minister?
1) Arun Jaitley
2) Sushma Swaraj
3) Ananth Kumar
5) Gopinath Munde
Answer - 2) Sushma Swaraj
Explanation:
The Ministry of External Affairs, announced that two Institutions, The Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra and
The Foregin Service Institute have been named after former Indian Diplomat Sushma Swaraj for her
Invaluable contribution in Public Service. The announcement is being made on her 68th Birth
Anniversary falling on February 14,2020.
62. Which Indian Minster has attended the National workshop on e-office and launched the
Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) reforms in New
Delhi?
1) Jitendra Singh
2) Amit Shah
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3) Nitin Gadkari
4) JaiShankar
5) Rajnath Singh
Answer - 1) Jitendra Singh
Explanation:
On February 12, 2020, Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region
(I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space has
attended the National Workshop on e-office held at Parvasi Bhartiya Kendra in Chankyapuri, New
Delhi. He also launched the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS)
reforms, a 7.0 version aimed to reduce the grievance disposal time and improve the quality of
grievance redressal.
63. Which is India’s 1st railway station to add 5-star hotel on the tracks built by famous hotel
chain Leela group which will be completed by December 2020?
1) The Howrah Railway Station
2) Vijayawada Railway Station
3) Charbagh Railway Station
4) Ghum Railway Station
5) Gandhinagar railway station
Answer - 5) Gandhinagar railway station
Explanation:
According to the Chairman of the Indian Railway Board, Sri Vinod Kumar Yadav, Indian Railways has
planned to prepare 5- Star Hotel on the tracks in Gandhinagar railway station of Gujarat to give
passengers the experience of world class facilities. This will be the first experiment in India. The hotel,
being built by the famous hotel chain Leela Group, could be completed by December 2020.
64. According to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s (MoHFW), Tuberculosis (TB)
notifications to the Government since the launch of National Strategic Plan (2017-2025) the
number of cases increased by _____ to 23.98 lakhs in 2019?
1) 32%
2) 38%
3) 26%
4) 17%
5) 9%
Answer - 2) 38%
Explanation:
According to the Vikas Sheel,the Joint Secretary in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,
Tuberculosis (TB) notifications to the government has been increased to 38% , up from 17.36 lakhs in
2017 to 23.98 lakhs in 2019 Since the launch of the new National Strategic Plan (2017-25). The
central Government planned to provide cash incentive to states, where, if a State reduces its TB
incidence by 80 %, it will give ₹1 crore. Similarly, if the incidence reduces by 60 %, it will get ₹75
lakhs, while a 40 % reduction will attract a prize of ₹50 lakhs, and a 20 % reduction will see an infused
additional funding of ₹25 lakhs.
65. The Union Ministry of Shipping has announced ‘Arth Ganga’ project for a sustainable
development model with a focus on economic activities along its Ganga bank. Who is the Union
shipping minister?
1) Mansukh Mandaviya
2) Sadananda Gowda
5) Hardeep Singh Puri
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Answer - 1) Mansukh Mandaviya

Explanation:
According to Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Shipping (Independent Charge), Chemical,
and Fertilizers, ‘Arth Ganga’ project implies a sustainable development model with a focus on
economic activities along its Ganga bank.
66. Which Indian State Government has launched toll free helpline numbers for students to
solve queries ahead of board exams 2020?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Punjab
5) Haryana
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Government launched toll-free helpline numbers to solve the queries of students
ahead of the Board Examinations. The toll-free helpline number was launched by Dinesh Sharma,
Deputy Chief Minister of UP, who holds the education portfolio.
67. Which railway zone of India has become 1st to have 13 energy neutral stations which is
highest among other zones?
1) North central Zone
2) South central Zone
3) Central Zone
4) Western Zone
5) Eastern Zone
Answer - 2) South central Zone
Explanation:
The Indian South Central Railways (SCR) zone becomes India’s first to have 13 energy-neutral
stations. The number is highest amongst all the zones across the Indian Railways network. The total
capacity of all the solar panels installed at the 13 energy neutral stations is 99 kWp at a cost of Rs 50
lakh.
68. The Union government has amended the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by the
Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015 with the aim to make the arbitration
speedy execution of the case and ensure the mediation of the arbitrator. Who is the Law and
Justice minister of India?
3) Madan Mohan Malaviya
4) Narendra Singh Tomar
5) Ramvilas Paswan
Answer - 1) Ravi Shankar Prasad
Explanation:
The union government has amended the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by the Arbitration and
Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015 with the aim to make the arbitration process smooth, cost
efficient, speedy execution of the case and ensure the mediation of the arbitrator. The Arbitration and
Conciliation (Amendment) Bill 2019 was introduced in Rajya Sabha by the Minister for Law and
Justice, Mr. Ravi Shankar Prasad, on July 15, 2019.
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69. Who flagged of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission’s (KVIC) ‘Apiary on Wheels’ for
bee keepers in New Delhi?
1) Sadananda Gowda
2) Ramvilas Paswan
3) Harsh Vardhan
4) Nitin Gadkari
Answer - 4) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
Nitin Jairam Gadkari , the union minister for Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
flagged off ‘Apiary on Wheels’ in New Delhi in the presence of Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, Chairman of
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). Apiary on Wheels is a unique concept for easy
maintenance of BeeBox and migration of live colonies, designed by KVIC.
70. Recently (Feb 2020) in Which Indian state Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated 1st
inter-city electric bus service of the state?
1) Maharashtra
2) Punjab
3) Gujarat
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, inaugurated the first inter-city electric bus
service, between Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Pune (Maharashtra).
71. The Government of India (GoI) to host the 3-day National organic food festival with the
theme ‘Unleashing India’s organic market potential’ at which Indian State/UT?
1) Maharashtra
2) Punjab
3) Haryana
4) Kerala
5) New Delhi
Answer - 5) New Delhi
Explanation:
The Government of India (GOI) is to host the National Organic Food festival from February (21 to 23,
2020) at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, India. The festival will be inaugurated by Smt.
Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Minister of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). The 3-day festival is
celebrated for the 1st time in order to boost organic products and to promote women
entrepreneurship in the area of production & processing of organic products. Theme: Unleashing
India’s Organic Market Potential.
72. Which Indian State Government launched ‘Pyaar ka Paudha’ (A plant of Love) under the Jal
Jeevan Hariyali campaign to promote the practicing of planting trees?
1) Odisha
2) Bihar
3) Jharkhand
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Gujarat
Answer - 2) Bihar
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Explanation:
The state Government of Bihar’s Department of Environment and Forest in Patna has launched `Pyaar
ka Paudha` (a plant of love) drive under the Jal Jeevan Hariyali campaign with an aim to promote the
practice of planting trees in the state. As a part of this initative, the environment department has
appealed to the people to gift the plant of love to their close ones as it will be alive for years & also
stalls of Patna plants have been planted for this purpose.
73. Which Indian State Government has launched ‘Anganphou Hunba’ (Sowing of first paddy
crop) Programme?
1) Assam
2) Nagaland
3) Meghalaya
4) Manipur
Answer - 4) Manipur
Explanation:
Manipur Chief Minister, Nongthombam Biren Singh launched “Anganphou Hunba” (Sowing of First
Crop Paddy) programme at Arapti Mayai Leikai in Imphal East. The programme was organised by
Arapti Urup Farmers’ Association under the supervision of Keirao AC Member of the Legislative
Assembly (MLA) Lourembam Rameshwor.
74. The Government of India (GoI) has allocated 2 AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical
Sciences) and 9 other medical colleges for which Indian State/UT (Feb 2020)?
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Bihar
5) Punjab
Explanation:
Jitendra Singh, Union Ministers for State, Public Grievances and Pensions, mentioned that Government
of India (GOI) has allocated 2 AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) for Jammu &
Kashmir(J&K)- one in Jammu & other in Kashmir. Jitendra Singh also mentioned that 9 medical
colleges have also been sanctioned in J&K in addition to the 2 AIIMS.
75. In which Indian state the seed sowing festival ‘Lui-Ngai-Ni’ celebrated with the 2020’s
theme “Oneness through culture”?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Nagaland
3) Manipur
4) Mizoram
5) Assam
Answer - 3) Manipur
Explanation:
The Naga tribes of Manipur celebrated seed sowing festival ‘Lui-Ngai-Ni’ at Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL)
ground in Ukhrul, Manipur. It is the second major inter-tribe Naga festival after Hornbill Festival,
which is celebrated by more than ten Naga tribes of Nagaland.
76. Which Indian State has announced Rs. 6 Crore cash reward for gold medal winners from the
state at Tokyo Olympics 2020?
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh
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3) Jharkhand
4) Bihar
5) Haryana
Answer - 5) Haryana
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar has announced that the state government will
provide Rs. 6 crores for the players who bagged gold medals, Rs. 4 crores for the silver medalist and
Rs. 2.5 crores for the bronze medalists at the Olympics Games and also employment in Haryana Civil
Service or Haryana Police service to the sportsperson.
77. Which Indian State/UT government has renamed the Ambala city bus stand as Sushma
Swaraj Bus Stand (Feb 2020)?
1) Odisha
2) New Delhi
3) Haryana
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Jharkhand
Answer - 3) Haryana
Explanation:
The Haryana Transport Minister Mool Chand Sharma announced that the Chief Minister Manohar Lal
Khattar has approved a proposal by Aseem Goel BJP MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) from the
Ambala City Constituency requested to change the name of the newly constructed Ambala city Bus
stand as Sushma Swaraj (former Union Minister and BJP veteran) bus stand.
78. Which Indian State government has launched ‘Appreciate and Commend’ scheme to boost
and Honour the police officer every month (Feb 2020)?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Punjab
4) Haryana
5) Maharashtra
Answer - 3) Punjab
Explanation:
Dinkar Gupta, Punjab DGB (Director General of Police), launched the ‘Appreciate and Commend’
scheme in Phillaur, Pujab, in order to boost the confidence of police officers who work extraordinarily
and the best cops will be awarded every month.
79. Uddhav Bal Thackeray has approved the renaming of the Latur Medical College as Vilasrao
Deshmukh Institute of Medical Sciences. Uddhav Bal Thackeray
Is the Chief Minister of Which Indian state?
1) Gujarat
2) Karnataka
3) Goa
4) Maharashtra
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Bal Thackeray has approved the renaming of the Latur Medical
College as Vilasrao Deshmukh Institute of Medical Sciences and the proposal was initiated by the
former MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Latur city, Maharashtra, Mr. Trimbakrao
Shrirangrao Bhise.
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80. Which North State/UT to get North India’s 1st Bird ringing station for observation and
monitoring of migratory species?
1) New Delhi
2) Haryana
3) Bihar
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Punjab
Answer - 3) Bihar
Explanation:
Bihar becomes North India’s first “bird ringing station” for observation, monitoring & research on
migratory birds and 4th state in the country after Tamil Nadu (Chennai), Rajasthan (Jaipur) and Orissa
(Bhubaneshwar). The bird ringing station will be at Bhagalpur, Bihar, located close to the Ganges & is
known to be a favorite destination of migratory birds.
81. Which is India’s 1st single use plastic free Airport?

1) Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai
2) Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad
3) Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh
4) Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati
5) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
Answer - 5) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
Explanation:
According to the GMR Group-led Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), Delhi-based Indira Gandhi
International Airport (IGIA) has become the 1st airport in India to be completely free of single-use
plastic usage.
82. Which Indian state has become 1st in country to enforce Performance regulation act 2019
for Power department?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Gujarat
4) Telangana
5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) state Government led by its Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath has
implemented the Performance Regulation Act 2019 for the Power department. Consumers will now
get financial compensation for delay in resolving their complaints by the department.
83. The Central Government of India has renamed the Institute for Defence Studies and
Analyses (IDSA). The Institution was named after which former Indian Minister?
1) Sushma Swaraj
2) Arun Jaitley
4) Manohar Parikkar
5) Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer - 4) Manohar Parikkar
Explanation:
The Central Government has renamed Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) as Manohar
Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses in order to “honour the commitment and legacy”
of late Manohar Parrikar. Late Manohar Parrikar was a former defence minister and Padma Bhushan
awardee. The Defence Minister chairs the Executive Committee of the IDSA Institute, New Delhi. Late
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Parrikar was Defence Minister from November 9, 2014 to March 14, 2017 & initiated several reforms
in the Ministry.
84. The Supreme Court (SC) of India’s bench has approved to constitute permanent
commission to women officers in the Army so that women military officers can work till the
age of retirement. The bench constitutes of?
1) Justice S.A. Bobde
2) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
3) Justice Ajay Rastogi
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Answer - 5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The Supreme Court(SC) bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and Ajay Rastogi agreed on Delhi High
Court’s decision about eligibility of permanent commission and command post to short service
commissioned (SSC) women officers in the army.
New changes: The grant of permanent commission means that women military officers can now work
in the army till the age of retirement.
Background: Women officers in the Indian Military Service are recruited through the Short Service
Commission (SSC) and can work in the army for a period of 10 years, extendable up to 14 years.
However, they are not given pension even after retirement due to not being able to work for 20 years.
Male SSC officers can get permanent commission at the end of 10 years of service, but this option was
not available to women officers.
85. The Department of Animal husbandry & Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal
Husbandry and Dairying announced doubling of Milk processing capacities to _____ by 2025?
1) 100 MT
2) 104 MT
3) 108 MT
4) 112 MT
5) 120 MT
Answer – 3) 108 MT
Explanation:
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries,Animal Husbandry
and Dairying announced that the Government will facilitate the increase of milk processing capacity to
108 million metric tonne (MT) from 53.5 million metric tonne by 2025 .
86. The All Indian Council of Technical Education (AICTE) has banned all the Universities in
India from offering Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and Master of Business
Administration (MBA) courses simultaneously. Who is the Present chairman of AICTE?
1) Mrinal Miri
2) Anita Karwal
3) R. Subrahmanyam
4) Anil Sahasrabudhe
5) D. P. Singh
Answer - 4) Anil Sahasrabudhe
Explanation:
AICTE (All Indian Council of Technical Education), has banned all the government & private
universities across the country to offer both PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) and MBA
(Master of Business Administration) courses simultaneously.
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87. The President of India Ram Nath Govind had a 2-day visit to Dadra & Nagar Haveli and
Daman & Diu from February 17-18, 2020. The merger of the Union Territories (UT) Dadra &
Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu in effective from?
1) 15 August, 2019
2) 26 January, 2020
3) 27 November, 2019
4) 9 December 2019
5) 17 February 2020
Answer - 2) 26 January, 2020
Explanation:
The president of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind paid a 2-day official visit to Dadra & Nagar Haveli and
Daman & Diu from February 17-18, 2020. This is his 1st visit to the Union Territory (UT) of Dadra &
Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, (DNHDD), is a union
territory in western India. It was created through the merger of the union territories of Dadra and
Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Plans for the proposed merger were announced by the Government
of India in July 2019 and the necessary legislation was passed in the Parliament of India in December
2019 and came into effect on 26 January 2020.
88. India to get world’s cleanest petrol and diesel by proceeding to Bharat stage – VI engines in
effective from?
1) 1 April, 2020
2) 31 March, 2020
3) 1 July, 2020
4) 15 August, 2020
5) 1 October, 2020
Answer - 1) 1 April, 2020
Explanation:
India to switch to World’s cleanest petrol and diesel from April 1,2020, when it proceeds to Bharat
Stage (BS-VI) from BS-IV grades at present. India will join the select league of nations using petrol &
diesel which contains 10ppm (parts per millions of Sulphur which cuts down vehicular discharge that
is stated to be one of the reasons for pollution.
89. The report by EY (Ernst & Young Private Limited) titled “Today for tomorrow: realising the
potential of Life Sciences 4.0” was released in 17th BioAsia 2020. The BioAsia 2020 held at?
Answer - 3) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
BioAsia 2020 was held at the life science capital of India i.e. Hyderabad, Telangana from 17th- 19th
February, 2020 on the theme “Today for Tomorrow”. It was hosted by the Government of Telangana
in partnership with EY (Ernst & Young Private Limited). It was the 17th edition of the flagship
international convention – BioAsia, whose CEO is Shakthi Nagappan. The event was attended by
Piyush Goyal, Minister for Commerce and Industry.
90. The Northeast Frontier railway construction has built India’s largest pier bridge in which
Indian state (Feb 2020)?
1) Assam
2) Meghalaya
3) Sikkim
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4) Manipur
Answer - 4) Manipur
Explanation:
The northeast frontier railway construction has constructed India’s tallest railway pier bridge. It is
built across the Makru river in the Tamenglong district, near Noney of Manipur.
91. According to Union Minister of Coal & Mines Pralhad Joshi, India to stop import coal from
which financial year (FY) _____?
1) 2020-2021
2) 2021-2022
3) 2022-2023
4) 2023-2024
5) 2024-2025
Answer - 4) 2023-2024
Explanation:
Union Minister of Coal & Mines Shri Pralhad Joshi informed about the India will stop importing
thermal coal from FY 2023-2024 at two-day national workshop called 'Chintan Shivir' at kevada in
Gujarat on 17th& 18th February 2020.
92. The 8th edition of ‘Ganga Kayak festival’ was celebrated in Which Indian state (Feb 17-20,
2020)?
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Uttarakhand
4) Meghalaya
5) Punjab
Explanation:
8th edition of the “Ganga Kayak festival” was inaugurated by MLA (Member of the Legislative
Assembly) Vinod Kandari in Devprayag, Uttarakhand. The festival was celebrated for 3 days from
feb.17, 2020 to feb. 19, 2020.
93. The Union Cabinet approved upgrading Gandhinagar based Bhaskaracharya Institute of
Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG) as Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space
Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG(N)). The Institute will function under which
ministry?
1) Ministry of Science and Technology
2) Ministry of Earth Sciences
3) Ministry of Human Resource Development
4) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
5) Ministry of Communications
Answer - 4) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
Explanation:
The union cabinet has approved the upgrading of Gandhinagar (Gujarat) based Bhaskaracharya
Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG) as Bhaskaracharya National Institute for
Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG(N)). It will function under Ministry of Electronics &
Information Technology (MEITY), Government of India(GoI).
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94. The Union Cabinet allows signing the updated Alternative Investment Fund Managers
Directive (AIFMD) between UK’s Financial Conduct Authority(FCA) and which Indian Institute
(Feb 19, 2020)?
1) Reserve Bank of India
2) Securities & Exchange Board of India
3) National Institute of Finance Management
5) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Answer - 2) Securities & Exchange Board of India
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of updated Alternative Investment Fund Managers
Directive (AIFMD) agreement between Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the UK’s
(United Kingdom) Financial Conduct Authority(FCA).
95. The cabinet has approved to raise the interest subvention given to farmers in the dairy
sector from 2% to _______?
1) 2.25%
2) 2.5%
3) 3%
4) 3.25%
5) 2.75%
Answer – 2) 2.5%
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has given its approval to increase the interest subvention on loans given to farmers
in the dairy sector from 2% to 2.5 % under the scheme Dairy processing and Infrastructure
Development Fund (DIDF)with the revised outlay of Rs 11184 Cr.
96. To which sector cabinet has approved Rs. 4,458 crore fund on Feb 19, 2020?
1) Infrastructure sector
2) Telecom sector
3) Dairy sector
4) Healthcare sector
5) Education sector
Answer - 3) Dairy sector
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 4,458 crore scheme to encourage the dairy sector, which will
benefit about 95 lakh farmers. This will add new dimensions to the milk revolution in the country.
97. The Central government has renamed 4 railway stations of Prayagraj. The Prayagraj is a
city in which Indian state?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Maharashtra
4) Haryana
5) Punjab
Explanation:
On February 21, 2020 Four railway stations in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj will get new names, in order
to recognise the identity of the ancient city. The names of the stations were changed by the State and
Central Government. Allahabad Junction will now be Prayagraj Junction, Allahabad City will now be
known as Prayagraj Rambag, Allahabad Chhioki has been changed to Prayagraj Chheoki & the name of
Prayagghat to Prayagraj Sangam.
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98. Union Minister of State (MoS) for shipping Mansukh Mandaviya has inaugurated India’s 1st
floating jetty at which Indian state?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Goa
4) Karnataka
5) Kerala
Answer - 3) Goa
Explanation:
Union Minister of State for shipping Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the India’s first floating jetty on
the banks of Mandovi river, Goa and also an immigration facility office at a cruise terminal in Vasco,
Goa.
99. The MSME ministry has launched the National Level Awareness Programme (NLAP) 2020 to
spread awareness about the schemes & Activities of the ministry. Who is the present MSME
ministry?
3) Sadananda Gowda
5) Ramvilas Paswan
Answer - 2) Nitin Jairam Gadkari
Explanation:
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has launched a National Level
Awareness Programme (NLAP) 2020 from february 17, 2020 to february 28, 2020. The Union
Minister for MSME is Nitin Gadkari.
100. The 2-day long 1st ever Bharat-Bangla tourism festival held at (Feb 20-21,2020)?
2) Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
3) Dispur, Assam
4) Agartala, Tripura
5) Imphal, Manipur
Answer - 4) Agartala, Tripura
Explanation:
The first-ever 2 days long Bharat-Bangla Paryatan Utsav 2020 (Tourism Festival) was held at
Ujjayanta Palace in Agartala, Tripura from February 20-21, 2020 to boost the Tripura tourism sector.
101. The Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, laid foundation of the new Army headquarters
building in Delhi. The new Army headquarters is named as _________?
1) Swaraj Bhavan
2) Shastri Bhawan
3) Thal Sena Bhawan
4) Vayu Bhawan
5) Nau Sena Bhawan
Answer - 3) Thal Sena Bhawan
Explanation:
Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone of the Army Headquarters new building
“Thal Sena Bhawan” in Delhi Cantonment. The Army Headquarters is currently housed in the iconic
South Block at Raisina Hill, Delhi.
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102. Which Union ministry runs ‘Jiyo parsi scheme’ with the aim to increase the population of
parsi community?
4) Ministry of Minority affairs
5) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Answer – 4) Ministry of Minority affairs
Explanation:
According to the Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, the population of Parsis
(Zoroastrians), a notified minority community under National Commission of Minorities Act 1992,
increased by 233 since the year 2013, when the government launched the Jiyo Parsi scheme.
103. As per Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, which city ranked top in smart city mission
that is paired with Chandigarh in 100-day challenge for the backward cities (as sister city) to
enhance their position by June 25, 2020?
1) Ahmedabad
2) Nagpur
3) Tirupur
4) Ranchi
5) Bhopal
Answer – 1) Ahmedabad
Explanation:
The central Government has come up with a 20-20 model according to which top 20 cities will be
paired with the bottom 20 cities. In order to implement this mission in successful way, the Union
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched a 100-day challenge for the backward
cities to enhance their position by June 25,2020, the 5th anniversary of Smart Cities Mission. The top
ranked Ahmedabad has been paired with Chandigarh which is ranked 81st. Port Blair standing on
96th spot has been given Nagpur, which is rank 2.
104. The National organic food festival for Women entrepreneurs held at Jawaharlal Nehru
stadium, New Delhi (Feb 2020). What is the theme of the festival?
1) Healthy food, Organic food
2) Organic market, The future agricultural development
3) Organic market for women entrepreneurs
4) Good for Women; Good for India; Good for You
5) Unleashing India’s Organic Market Potential
Answer – 5) Unleashing India’s Organic Market Potential
Explanation:
Union Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Union Minister of Women and Child
Development inaugurated National Organic Food Festival for women entrepreneurs at Jawaharlal
Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. The theme of the festival is ‘Unleashing India’s Organic Market Potential’.
105. Name the Railway station, where Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation
(IRSDC) has installed India’s 1st squat machine in a station as part of ‘Fit India’ initiative?
1) Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
2) Howrah Junction railway station
3) Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station
4) Anand Vihar Railway Station
5) Chennai Central railway station
Answer - 4) Anand Vihar Railway Station
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Explanation:
to promote the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi-led “Fit India” initiative, Indian Railway Stations
Development Corporation (IRSDC) has installed a India’s 1st squat machine at Anand Vihar Railway
Station in Delhi, where a person who performs 30 squats in 3 minutes (or 180 seconds) will get a
platform ticket for free.
106. Which Indian state government has proposed (in state budget) ‘Samruddha Krishi Niti-
2020’ to increase the income of farmers?
1) West Bengal
2) Telangana
3) Haryana
4) Punjab
5) Odisha
Answer - 5) Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik presented the
annual budget 2020-21 for Rs 1.5 Lakh crore, in 2019-20 for Rs 1.39 lakh crore. The budget is termed
as paperless ‘Green Budget’, an initiative under 5T action plan to reduce printing of 75Lakhs pages
hence to save around 1000 trees. To increase the income of farmers ‘Samruddha Krishi Niti-2020’ has
been proposed.
107. The 4th anniversary of Shyama Prasad Mukherji National Rurban Mission (SPMRM) was
celebrated on 21 February, 2020. Which Indian ministry has launched the Shyama Prasad
Mukherji National Rurban Mission in 2016?
5) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
Answer - 4) Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation:
The 4th anniversary of the launch of Shyama Prasad Mukherji National Rurban Mission (SPMRM) has
been celebrated on 21 February 2020. The Mission is launched by Ministry of Rural development on
21 February, 2016 which aims to boost the economic development at the local level, as well as to
bring about a comprehensive transformation of these rural clusters by increasing basic services and
creating well-organized rural clusters.
108. Name the Indian Airport, which gets world’s largest ‘Export cold zone’ to store & process
agro and pharma products (Feb 2020)?
1) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad
2) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
4) Kempegowda International Airport, Karnataka
5) Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair
Answer - 2) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
Explanation:
Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), a joint venture (JV) of the GVK led consortium and
Airports Authority of India (AAI), has unveiled Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport as
the world’s largest airport-based temperature-controlled facility, the ‘Export Cold Zone’ for
processing and storage of agro and pharma products.
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109. Which Indian state/UT has operationalized Dial 112 as integrated number for police,
medical and fire emergencies (Feb 2020)?
1) Manipur
2) Odisha
3) Goa
4) Telangana
5) Kerala
Answer - 5) Kerala
Explanation:
The Kerala Police have operationalised Dial 112 (consolidation of police (100), fire (101), health
(108)), the Pan-India number of the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS), introduced by the
Ministry of Home Affairs, for citizens in emergencies. The state launched the integrated emergency
number in all 19 police districts for police, medical and fire emergencies, and also the women’s
helpline.
110. Losar festival is celebrated in which Indian state?

1) Chhattisgarh
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Punjab
4) Haryana
5) Meghalaya
Answer – 2) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Losar festival was celebrated at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. The festival is celebrated on the 1st
day of the lunisolar Tibetan calendar also called Tibetan New Year. Losar is a festival in Tibetan
Buddhism.
111. The Union Home Ministry has amended the provisions on Arms Act and Arms rules to
provide adequate firearms and ammunition to the shooters for their practice. The Arms Act
was passed on which year?
1) 2000
2) 1986
3) 1968
4) 1959
5) 1992
Answer - 4) 1959
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs has amended the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959 and the Arms Rules,
2016 to provide adequate firearms and ammunition to the shooters for their practice. As per the
provisions of the Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019, maximum number of firearms to be possessed by any
person has been reduced from three to two. Those in possession of three fire arms have to surrender
the excess gun by 13.12.2020.
112. Name the Indian State, which becomes 1st in the country to launch unified vehicle
registration and 2nd to launch unified driving license after Uttar Pradesh.
1) Odisha
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Punjab
4) Jharkhand
5) Goa
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Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh(MP) has become 1st state in the country to introduce unified vehicle registration &
2nd state to launch the unified driving license after Uttar Pradesh. The objective of the card is to
provide unified smart cards for driving license & vehicle registration with QR code. MP is the first
state to issue both smart cards together.
113. Gangapuram Kishan Reddy (MoS – Home Ministry) has inaugurated National Cyber
Research, Innovation and capacity centre at which Indian city?
4) Guwahati, Assam
5) Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Minister of State (MOS) for Home Affairs Ministry, Mr. Gangapuram Kishan Reddy has
Inaugurated National Cyber Research, Innovation and capacity centre at Central Detective Training
Institute (CDTI) in Hyderabad, Telangana State (T.S). The objective of the centre is to help the nation
to combat cyber threats. It is one of the 7 major units under Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre
(I4C).
114. Name the 1st National Democratic Alliance (NDA) state which passes resolution against
National Register of Citizen (NRC)?
1) Maharashtra
2) Telangana
3) Bihar
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer - 3) Bihar
Explanation:
Bihar became the 1st National Democratic Alliance (NDA) state in India, which passed a resolution
against National Register of Citizens (NRC) and also passed a resolution to implement the National
Population Register (NPR), according to 2010 format, with an amendment. In this regard, a
unanimous resolution has been passed by the Bihar assembly.
115. The 16th joint Ministerial commission (JMC) between India and Australia held at which
Indian state?
1) Bengaluru
2) Chennai
3) Mumbai
4) Hyderabad
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
The 16th Commission of the Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) was held between India and Australia
in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways and Commerce &
Industry, Government of India and Senator Simon Birmingham, Minister of Trade, Tourism and
Investment, Government of Australia.
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116. The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) organized the 1st ‘National
conference on Coastal Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience (CDRR&R) at which Indian
state/UT?
1) Kerala
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) New Delhi
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) organised 1st ‘National conference on Coastal
Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience (CDRR&R) in Delhi.It is a one-day conference. Union Minister
of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai presided over the valedictory session.
117. Name the Indian Minister, who launched the “Higher Education Leadership Development
Programme for Administrator” a joint venture between UGC (University Grants Commission)
and the British Council under the United Kingdom (UK) India Education and Research
Initiative (UKIERI).
1) Ramesh Pokhriyal
2) Amit Shah
5) Harsh Vardhan
Answer - 1) Ramesh Pokhriyal
Explanation:
Union Minister for Human Resource Development (HRD) Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal launched the “Higher
Education Leadership Development Programme for Administrator” in New Delhi. The initiative is the
joint venture between UGC (University Grants Commission) and the British Council under the United
Kingdom (UK) India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI).
118. Name the Indian Ministry, which is going to organize the 1st Artificial intelligence summit,
RAISE 2020- ‘Responsible Artificial intelligence (AI) for Social Empowerment’ between 11 & 12
April in New Delhi.
4) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer – 4) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Explanation:
The Government of India announced 1st Artificial intelligence summit, RAISE 2020- ‘Responsible
Artificial intelligence (AI) for Social Empowerment’, a ‘First-of-its kind’ summit organized by the
Government of India along with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology along with
Industry & Academia also organized the event to be held between April 11 & 12 in New Delhi.
119. The union Cabinet has approved the bill to give Institute of National Importance (INI)
status to which of the following institutions?
1) National Institutes of Food Technology at Kundli, Haryana
2) National Institutes of Food Technology at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
3) National Institutes of Food Technology at Indore, Madhya Pradesh
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
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Answer – 4) Both 1) and 2)

Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved a bill to give the status of Institute of National Importance (INI) to 2
National Institutes of Food Technology at Kundli, Haryana and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu(TN). The
cabinet amended National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship & Management (NIFTEM)
Bill, 2019 to give status of national importance to the 2 food institutions.
120. The Union Cabinet has approved the National Technical Textiles Mission, at the cost of Rs.
______ to lead India in the manufacture of technical fabrics used in specific fields like medical,
military.
1) 750 Crore
2) 890 Crore
3) 1,160 Crore
4) 1,480 Crore
5) 2,140 Crore
Answer – 4) 1,480 Crore
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the National Technical Textiles Mission. It will cost Rs 1,480 crore.
The objective of this mission is to lead India in the manufacture of technical fabrics used in specific
fields like medical, military. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed the formation of the
National Technical Textiles Mission in the budget presented on February 1,2020. It is to be executed
during 2020-21 to 2023-24.
121. The Union Cabinet gave approval for exemption of the India Ports Global Ltd (IPGL) from
the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) guidelines for the smooth execution of Chabahar
project. The Chabahar is a port in which of the following country?
1) Iraq
2) Iran
3) Afghanistan
4) UAE
5) Uzbekistan
Answer – 2) Iran
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet gave its nod for the exemption of the India Ports Global Ltd (IPGL) from the
Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) guidelines. This will help in the smooth execution of the
Chabahar project in Iran.
122. Which is the 1st Government entity to adopt centralised invoicing platform, TreDS to help
smaller MSME vendors to access working capital easily?
1) Ordnance Factory Board
2) Prasar Bharti
3) National Housing Bank
4) Integral Coach Factory
5) All India Radio
Answer – 1) Ordnance Factory Board
Explanation:
Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), an industrial organisation, functioning under the Department of
Defence Production of Ministry of Defence, Government of India (GoI), has become the 1st
government entity to adopt centralised invoicing platform, TreDS (Trade Receivables electronic
Discount System which would help smaller MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) vendors
access working capital easily.
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123. With which organisation the NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has partnered to
launch the artificial intelligence (AI) based module across 5000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) in
India?
1) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
2) Electronic Component Industries Association (ELCINA)
4) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
5) The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)
Answer – 3) National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM)
Explanation:
NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has
collaborated with Nasscom (National Association of Software and Services Companies) to launch the
artificial intelligence (AI) based module including AI kits across 5000 Atal Tinkering Labs for the
beneficial of 2.5 million students in the country from February 27, 2020 so that students can get for
better knowledge of AI.
124. Name the Indian state/UT, which passed the bill in legislative assembly to make Marathi
as mandatory subject in all the schools?
1) Goa
2) Daman & Diu
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Haryana
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Maharashtra(MH) state government assembly has unanimously approved a law, compulsory
“Maharashtra Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Marathi Language in Schools Bill, 2020” to make
Marathi Language as a mandatory subject in all schools of the state. As per the bill, schools which fails
to implement the new rule have to pay a penalty of Rs. 1 lakh.
125. Name the Indian state/UT government, which approved the proposal to change the name
of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu, Arabi-Farsi University as Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
Languages University.
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a proposal to change the name of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
Urdu, Arabi-Farsi University to Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Languages University in Lucknow.
126. In which of the following North-East states, The President of India Ram Nath Govind
approved the delimitation exercise (Feb 2020).
1) Assam
2) Manipur
3) Nagaland
5) All the above
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Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind gave his nod for resuming delimitation exercise in the northeastern States
of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland by rescinding/cancelling the February 8, 2008
order. A Delimitation Commission was set up under the Delimitation Act, 2002 to readjust the division
of each state and union territory into territorial constituencies for the purpose of Lok Sabha and state
assembly elections on the basis of census figures of 2001. The Delimitation Commission completed the
delimitation exercise on November 26, 2008 in respect of all the states, except in these four
northeastern states due to threat to the peace and public order.
127. Find the railway station where the Indian railways launched its First “Restaurant on
Wheels” for railway passengers?
1) Durgapura Station, Rajasthan
2) Asansol Station, West Bengal
3) Haridwar Station, Uttarakhand
4) Suratgarh Station, Rajasthan
5) Ajmer Station, Rajasthan
Answer – 2) Asansol Station, West Bengal
Explanation:
Indian railways launched its First “Restaurant on Wheels” at Asansol Station (division of Eastern
railway), West Bengal, for railway passengers and citizens of the city. Shri Babul Supriyo, Minister of
State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoSEFCC) inaugurated the 1st “Restaurant on
Wheels” at Asansol station.
128. Name the Indian state which organized the 2 day ‘Nimad Chilli Festival 2020’.
1) Odisha
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) West Bengal
4) Haryana
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
1st edition of 2-day unique initiative “Nimad Chilli Festival 2020” organised by Madhya Pradesh
Government begins at Kasrawad in Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh(MP) on 29th February & 1st
March 2020. Mascot named “chilli chacha” was released during the festival for better marketing the
famous spice. “gene bank” will be created to save the original varieties of chillies grown in the region.
This festival is locally called ‘Mirch Mahotsav’.
129. Name the Indian state, which reduced the retirement age of state government employees
from 60 to 58 (Feb 2020).
1) Haryana
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Jharkhand
4) Odisha
5) Punjab
Answer - 5) Punjab
Explanation:
The Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal presented Punjab govt’s Rs ₹1, 54,805 crore
budget for financial year 2020-21 in the state assembly. The retirement age of state government
employees has been reduced from 60 to 58. Those who have turned 59 will retire on March 31 this
year and those who are 58 will retire from September 30. The financial outgo on account of reducing
the retirement age would be ₹3,500 crores.
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GOVT SCHEMES
1. Which Indian State launched doorstep Pension delivery scheme in February 2020 following
the route of Delhi government?
1) Telangana
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
On February 01, 2020 the govt of Andhra Pradesh (AP) has launched a doorstep pension delivery
scheme named YSR Pension Kanuka. Under the scheme various welfare pensions will be delivered to
the pensioners. The old age pensioners age has also been reduced from 65 to 60 years. The
beneficiaries will be delivered with the pension services through volunteers equipped with
smartphones.
2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) provides Rs. 5000 to for the loss of wages
of working women ensuring proper rest and nutrition during pregnancy or after delivery of
the first child in how many installments?
1) 1 installment
2) 2 installments
3) 3 installments
4) 4 installments
5) 5 installments
Answer - 3) 3 Installments
Explanation:
The aim of the scheme Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is to provide incentives of Rs.
5,000 for the loss of wages of working women while ensuring proper rest and nutrition during
pregnancy or after delivery of the first living child. The incentive will be sent to the bank account
directly through Direct Benefit Transfer(DBT). The incentive of Rs 5000 is given in 3 installments – Rs.
1000 after early registration of pregnancy, Rs. 2000 after 6 month of pregnancy and Rs. 2000 after
registration of child birth.
3. Which Indian State banned online lottery scheme in January 2020 to check illegal sale of
online lottery?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Punjab
4) Maharashtra
5) Kerala
Answer - 3) Punjab
Explanation:
The government of Punjab has banned the sale of all types of online lottery schemes under section 5 of
the Lotteries (Regulation) Act 1998 in order to check for illegal sales. The act will not only check
illegal lottery business but will also boost Punjab’s tax and non-tax revenue.
4. Which Initiative is launched by Department of Science and Technology that aims to create
strong science and technology infrastructure in India (February 2020)?
1) SATHI
2) Samwad
3) SAMRATH
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4) Samadhan
5) Samridhhi
Answer - 1) SATHI
Explanation:
DST (Department of Science and Technology) that works under the Ministry of Science and
Technology, has launched a special scheme called “Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help
Institutes (SATHI)” with the aim to create shared, professionally managed and strong Science and
Technology infrastructure in India.
5. Under Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh ka Aam Nagarik (RCS-UDAN) scheme
Alliance air commenced direct daily flight operation for route Bhubaneshwar to Varanasi. It is
___th route under RCS-UDAN?
1) 100th
2) 150th
3) 200th
4) 250th
5) 300th
Answer - 4) 250th
Explanation:
Alliance Air which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India commenced direct daily flight operations
from Bhubaneswar(Odisha) to Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) under the RCS-UDAN (Regional Connectivity
Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) of Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). This marked the 250th route
under RCS-UDAN. Bhubaneswar to Varanasi route was the 58th route for Alliance Air under RCS-
UDAN.
6. As per Skill development and Entrepreneurship Ministry’s data, The Number of people
trained under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) from 2016-20 (till January
17,2020) is/are?
1) 69.84 Lakh
2) 71.97 Lakh
3) 73.47 Lakh
4) 75.09 Lakh
5) 77.79 Lakh
Answer - 3) 73.47 Lakh
Explanation:
As on January 17, 2020 approximately 73.47 lakh candidates were provided skilling under Short Term
Training (STT) courses and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) across India from 2016-2020 under
the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). It is a flagship program under the Skill India
Mission of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MoSD&E). Post placement
support of Rs. 1500 per month per trainee will be given for special groups & special areas for 2 or 3
month after the training.
7. ‘Intivadhakey Pension’ (Pension to your Doorstep) scheme covered 94% of 60Lakh

pensioners in record time recently (launched on February 1, 2020). The Scheme is the
initiative of?
1) Telangana
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Maharashtra
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Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh (AP) state Government led by its Chief Minister(CM) Jaganmohan Reddy,has
created a record with its ‘Intivadhakey Pension’ (Pension to your Doorstep) Scheme by covering 94 %
of about 60 lakh pensioners at their doorstep within a few days. The scheme was launched in 13
districts on February 1, 2020. AP is the 1st state in India to take up such an initiative of Door delivery
of pension service.
8. In Budget 2020, Rs 2.3 crores has been sanctioned for the scheme of Fund for Regeneration
of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) scheme. Which Ministry is implementing SFURTI?
1) Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
2) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
4) Ministry of Finance
5) Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Answer – 2) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Explanation:
The Ministry of Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) implemented a new scheme
named “Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries” (SFURTI). Under this scheme,
financial support will be given to set up traditional industries clusters in 5 years viz. Khadi, Coir &
Village industries clusters and to make industries more profitable. Rs 2.3 crores has been sanctioned
for the SFURTI scheme in the budget 2020.
9. Which among the following schemes and interventions have been merged with the scheme
of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI)?
1) Rural Industries Service Center (RISC)
2) Design Intervention and Packaging (PRODIP)
3) Ready to Wear Mission
4) Enhancing Productivity and Competitiveness of Khadi Industry and Artisans scheme
5) All the above
Answer - 5) All the above
Explanation:
The following schemes are being merged into SFURTI: The Scheme for Enhancing Productivity and
Competitiveness of Khadi Industry and Artisans, the Scheme for Product Development, Design
Intervention and Packaging (PRODIP), the Scheme for Rural Industries Service Center (RISC) and
other small interventions like Ready Warp Units, Ready to Wear Mission, etc. run by KVIC during XI
Plan from Khadi Grants and VI Grants.
10. Which state/UT government launched ‘Janasevaka scheme’ to provide delivery of

government services at doorstep between 8 am to 8 pm with charge of Rs.115 for services (Feb
2020)?
1) Telangana
2) New Delhi
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
The government of Karnataka launched the Janasevaka scheme in certain municipal corporation
wards to provide home delivery of various government services like ration cards, senior citizen
identity and health cards, etc. The scheme is launched by the chief minister of Karnataka Mr. B.S.
Yediyurappa, and the scheme will contain 53 services from 11 departments.
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11. According to the Government’s response to an RTI query, the number of a beneficiary in
urban areas for every 100 Anganwadi beneficiaries is/are (Feb 2020)?
1) 5
2) 7
3) 9
4) 11
5) 8
Answer - 2) 7
Explanation:
According to the government’s response to a Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed that for
every 100 anganwadi (or day-care Centre) beneficiaries in India, only 7 belong to urban areas. This
shows poor coverage by the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) in urban areas
implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD). Anganwadi beneficiaries
include children from 0-6 years of age, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
12. According to a study conducted by National Productivity Council (NPC), the use of chemical
fertilizers has reduced by ____% due to soil health card scheme, whereas the productivity
increased by 5-6%?
1) 7-8%
2) 8-10%
3) 9-11%
4) 6-7%
5) 11-12%
Answer - 2) 8-10%
Explanation:
According to a study conducted by the National Productivity Council (NPC), a national level
organization to promote productivity culture in India, the impact of Soil Health Card
recommendations has led to a decrement of 8 – 10 % in use of chemical fertilizers as well as increased
the productivity by 5 – 6%.
13. Ministry of Food processing industries (MoFPI) has sanctioned to 39 mega food parks and
298 Integrated cold chain projects to fill gaps across value chain and establish cold chain grid.
Under which scheme the food park and cold chain projects sanctioned?
1) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)
2) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
3) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
4) National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)
5) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)
Answer - 1) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)
Explanation:
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has sanctioned 39 Mega Food Parks and 298
Integrated Cold Chain Projects in India inorder to fill the gaps across value chain and also to establish
Cold Chain Grid. The foodparks and the cold chain projects have been sanctioned under Pradhan
Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY).
14. According to Minister of Petroleum & Natural gas, Dharmendra Pradhan under Pradhan
Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) scheme the coverage of LPG has reached _____% as on Jan 1,
2020?
1) 87.8
2) 82.4
3) 99.6
4) 96.9
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5) 92.7
Answer - 4) 96.9
Explanation:
According to the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri.Dharmendra Debendra Pradhan, a total of
about 27.5 crore LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) or cooking gas connections in India & out of this, 8
crore connections have been provided under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) scheme. Also the
LPG coverage has reached 96.9 % as of January 1,2020.
15. The Fund released for Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) between
FY 16 to 20 as per Ministry of Textiles, Smriti Irani is/are _______?
1) 6717.18 crore
2) 6171.81 crore
3) 7161.10 crore
4) 7611.81 crore
5) 8176.11 crore
Answer - 1) 6717.18 crore
Explanation:
During the period of 2015-16 to 2019-20, the Centre has released a total of Rs 6,717.18 crore under
the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS). A total of 9,641 applications, covering
employment of 2.86 lakh persons and investment of Rs. 40026.5 crore submitted by textile units, have
been issued with UIDs (unique identification numbers) till January 2020. This information has been
given by textiles minister Smriti Irani as a part of competitiveness of the textile industry.
16. Which Indian state has launched the Mukyamantri Parivar Samridhi Yojana which provides
financial assistance of Rs. 6000 to families below the poverty line (BPL)?
1) Haryana
2) Odisha
3) Punjab
4) Maharashtra
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer - 1) Haryana
Explanation:
Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Lal Khattar and Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Dushyant Chautala of Haryana
jointly launched Mukyamantri Parivar Samridhi Yojana scheme on the mark of successful 100 days of
the present state government. The scheme is about providing financial assistance of Rs.6000 to the
families below the poverty line.
17. Which Indian State government unveils initiative of setting up 1,000 Kudumbashree hotels
to serve meals at Rs. 25?
1) Karnataka
2) Odisha
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Kerala
5) Telangana
Answer - 4) Kerala
Explanation:
On February 7, 2020, while presenting budget for 2020-21, Kerala’s Finance Minister T.M. Thomas
Isaac has unveiled an initiative of setting up 1,000 ‘Kudumbashree’ hotels to provide subsidized
Kerala meals at Rs 25. In this regard, a budget hotel in each of the 1034 local bodies will be set up.
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18. Which Indian State government has launched ‘Nadu-Nedu’ scheme to modernize all the
government hospital in 3 years with the allocated fund of 15,337cr?
1) Odisha
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Telangana
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh (AP) Chief Minister (CM) Yedugiri Sandinti JaganMohan Reddy launched the Nadu-
Nedu scheme (roughly meaning then and now in Telugu) at STBC ground, Kurnool, AP. An amount of
Rs 15,337 crore has been allocated to modernise all government (govt)hospitals in 3 years.
19. The scheme launched by Andhra Pradesh government under which elderly people will get
free eye screening across the state is _______?
1) YSR Matsyakara Nestham Scheme
2) YSR Amma void scheme
3) YSR Kapu Nestham scheme
4) YSR Arogya Asara scheme
5) YSR Kanti velugu Scheme
Answer - 5) YSR Kanti velugu Scheme
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched their one of the revolutionary
healthcare scheme i.e. YSR KANTI VELEGU Scheme on 10th October 2019 at Anantapura District on
the occasion of “World Sight Day”. It is basically a free mass eye screening program which is going to
be implemented in Andhra Pradesh in phased manner. On 18 February, 2020 CM launched third phase
of YSR Kanti Velugu at a cost of Rs 560 crore under which 56,88,420 elderly people would get free eye
screening across the state.
20. Which Indian state/UT government has announced 50% subsidy for ‘ulemas’ (Muslim
Scholars) to purchase 2-wheeler vehicle?
1) Telangana
2) West Bengal
3) Maharashtra
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister (CM) Palaniswami has announced a 50 % subsidy for ‘ulemas’ (Muslim
scholars who are recognized as having specialist knowledge of Islamic sacred law) to purchase a new
two-wheeler and increase their pension to Rs 3,000.
21. The total outlay for Phase II of Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) between 2020-2021 to
2024-2025 approved by cabinet is Rs. __________?
1) 1,21,700 crore
2) 78, 256 crore
3) 52,497 crore
4) 1,40,881 crore
5) 98,517 crore
Answer – 4) 1,40,881 crores
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Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the Phase II of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), that will be
implemented from 2020-21 to 2024-25 in a mission mode with a total outlay of Rs. 1,40,881 crores.
Under this program, open defecation free (ODF) campaign will be continued with focus on ODF Plus
and Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM)will also be promoted.
22. Which Indian state government has launched the Atal kisan – Majdoor canteens to provide
affordable meals to the farmers (Rs. 10 per plate)?
1) Odisha
2) Haryana
3) Punjab
4) Karnataka
5) Gujarat
Answer - 2) Haryana
Explanation:
According to the Haryana Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya, the state Government will open Atal Kisan
– Majdoor canteens (named after former Prime minister (PM) late Atal Bihari Vajpayee) in the
‘mandis’ and sugar mills across the state to provide affordable, cheap meals to farmers and labourers
at concessional rate of Rs 10 per plate.
23. Under which scheme the government has paid Rs. 50, 580 crores for farmers to meet farm
input cost and domestic expenses (as on Feb 2020)?
2) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)
3) Gramin Bhandaran Yojna
5) Pradhan Mantri Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Answer - 5) Pradhan Mantri Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Explanation:
The centre stated that it has paid Rs 50,850 crore to farmers under Pradhan Mantri Samman Nidhi
(PM-KISAN) scheme (Launched on February 24, 2019). The scheme is under the Ministry of
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Union Ministry of Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar launched PM
KISAN mobile application, which is aimed at broadening the reach of the scheme. Under the scheme
farmers will be provided with Rs. 6000 in 3 equal installments to meet farm input cost and domestic
expenses.
24. Which Indian state government has launched scheme ‘Jagananna Vasthi Deevena’ to
provide financial assistance to handle hostel and mess expenditure of students?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Odisha
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy has launched an educational scheme called
‘Jagananna Vasthi Deevena’ in Vizianagaram district. Under the scheme, a financial assistance of Rs
2,300 crore will be provided to the students pursuing ITI, polytechnic, UG and PG education courses to
handle hostel and mess expenditure.
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25. Name the 1st Indian state/UT which achieved 100% LPG coverage due to implementation of
PMUY (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana) scheme?
1) New Delhi
2) Goa
3) Haryana
4) Uttarakhand
5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh became the 1st state in the country to have 100% LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas)
coverage due to the implementation of PMUY (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana) scheme. In addition to
PMUY scheme, the state government aslo launched ‘Himachal Grihini Suvidha Yojana’ in May 2018 to
cover the scheme to remaining households.
26. Find the Indian state, which tops the list of number of outgoing patients for treatment
under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) based on the analysis of National Health
Authority (NHA).
1) Gujarat
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) West Bengal
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
According to the analysis carried out by the National Health Authority (NHA) on the portability
feature of the Narendra Modi government’s flagship insurance scheme, PM-JAY -Pradhan Mantri Jan
Arogya Yojana availed by 81,254 patients, People can seek treatment in other states under the PM-
JAY, and MP (Madhya Pradesh) tops the list for outgoing patients at a number of at least 11,765.
27. The Government of India (GoI) has approved Rs.162 crores for Operations Green (OG)
scheme (Feb 2020). The OG scheme works under which ministry?
2) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
3) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare
4) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Answer – 1) Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Explanation:
The government approved Rs 162 crore under Operations Green (OG) Scheme which was announced
in 2018-19 budget with an outlay of 500 crores to stable the supply of TOP crops (Tomato, Onion &
Potato) & to confirm their availability throughout the year without price volatility. The scheme works
under Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). The aim of the scheme is to enhance TOP Crops
value chain & promote Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs), agri-logistics, processing facilities
and professional management.
28. The ‘Smart gram yojana’ scheme of which Indian state, is named after Raosaheb Ramrao
Patil the late former Deputy chief minister?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Madhya Pradesh
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Explanation:
The Maharashtra’s Government’s “Smart gram yojana” will be named after former Deputy Chief
Minister the late Raosaheb Ramrao Patil.
29. The Central government has approved 32 projects (covers 17 states with the investment
worth of Rs. 406crores) under the PMKSY scheme. The ‘S’ in PMKSY denotes?
1) Swachh
2) Sadak
3) Sampada
4) Shiksha
5) Samriddhi
Answer – 3) Sampada
Explanation:
Government approved a total of 32 projects under ‘unit’ scheme of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada
Yojana (PMKSY) [scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro Processing Clusters]
in the meeting of Inter-Ministerial Approval Committee (IMAC) presided over by Union Minister of
Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) Harsimrat Kaur Badal. The project covers about 17 states,
leveraging an investment worth of Rs 406 crores.
30. The Union Tribal Affairs minister has launched the ‘Capacity building program’ and ‘1000
spring Initiatives’ in an event in Odisha. Who is the present Tribal Affairs minister?
1) Mahendra Nath Pandey
2) Ramvilas Paswan
4) Giriraj Singh
5) Arjun Munda
Answer – 5) Arjun Munda
Explanation:
Shri Arjun Munda, the Union Tribal Affairs Minister has launched the “Programme for Capacity
Building of Scheduled Tribe (ST) Representatives in Local Self Governments (LSG)” in Bhubhaneswar,
Odisha in the presence of Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Navin Patnaik and Smt. Renuka Singh Saruta,
Minister of State for Tribal Affairs. He also launched “1000 Spring Initiatives” and an online portal on
GIS (Geographic Information System)-based Spring Atlas with hydrological and chemical properties of
the Springs during the event.
1. Among Indian Institutions, Which Institution tops the 2019 Global Go to Think Tank report
by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) of the Lauder Institute at the
University of Pennsylvania, United States?
1) Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
2) Observer Research Foundation (ORF)
3) Centre for Civil Society (CCS)
4) The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
5) Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF)
Answer - 2) Observer Research Foundation (ORF)
Explanation:
The 2019 Global Go to Think Tank Index Report (GGTTI), by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies
Program (TTCSP) of the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, United States(US) was
released. The index ranked top think tanks from around the world. As per the report India’s Observer
Research Foundation (ORF) was ranked at 27th place among 176 global think tanks previously ranked
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118 in 2018. The Index was topped by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP) of Unites
States.
2. What is India’s rank based on the number of think tanks in a country, as per 2019 Global
Think Tank report by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) of the Lauder
Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, United States?
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
5) 5
Answer - 2) 2
Explanation:
As per 2019 Global Think Tank report by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) of the
Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, United States India has the 2nd-largest number of
think tanks with 509 in the country. The US has the highest number of think tanks at 1,871. China
ranks 3rd in large number of think tanks.
3. Maldives Readmitted/joined again with the Commonwealth Nations in 2020. The Number of
countries in Commonwealth family as on February 2020 is?
1) 50
2) 51
3) 52
4) 53
5) 54
Answer - 5) 54
Explanation:
The Maldives became the 54th family member of the Commonwealth family. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih,
President of the Maldives announced that Maldives has once again become a member of the
Commonwealth family after the meeting between Abdullah Shahid, Foreign Minister of Maldives &
Patricia Scotland, Secretary General of the Commonwealth.
4. Who is the world’s 1st deaf person to row across Atlantic Ocean?
1) Mo O’Brien
2) Kathleen
3) Curtis Saville
4) Byrce Carlson
5) Chris Martin
Answer - 1) Mo O’Brien
Explanation:
60-year-old pharmacy worker Mo O’Brien has become the first deaf person on record to row across
the Atlantic Ocean by finishing a 3,000-mile journey, with her daughter Bird Watts, and their friend
Claire Allinson and reached finish line.
5. Which Country has declared locusts as ‘National Emergency’ after the worst invasion of
Locusts causing major damage to the crops, in addition to Pakistan?
1) India
2) Afghanistan
3) Somalia
4) Uganda
5) Rwanda
Answer - 3) Somalia
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Explanation:
The Government of Somalia announced a National Emergency on Locusts (family- Acrididae) attack
because these insects caused major damage to the food supply in one of the world’s poorest countries
& and most vulnerable regions in the world. Somalia is the 1st country to make such a declaration &
its declaration aims to intensify the national effort to combat these insects. The Prime Minister (PM)
of Pakistan Imran Khan has also declared a national emergency due to the massive locust’s attack.
These locusts have destroyed entire crops in the Punjab province of Pakistan, which now needs Rs
730 crore to overcome this crisis.
6. Which country has ended free entry of Indian tourists (Feb 2020) and decided to implement
daily fee of Rs. 1200 for regional tourists from India from July 2020?
1) Maldives
2) Nepal
3) Indonesia
4) Myanmar
5) Bhutan
Answer - 5) Bhutan
Explanation:
On February 5,2020 The Government of Bhutan, Thimphu decided to implement a daily fee of Rs.1200
($17) for “regional tourists” from India, the Maldives, Bangladesh from July 2020. The fee is called SDF
“Sustainable Development Fees” in order to regulate a new tourism policy (tourism facilities, better
infrastructure).
7. Who has been announced as Ambassador for British Asian Trust by British prince Charles
while unveiling the Children’s protection fund for India (Feb 2020)?
1) Lilly Singh
2) Katy Perry
3) Hima Das
4) Millie Bobby Brown
5) Isha Guha
Answer – 2) Katy Perry
Explanation:
Britain’s Prince Charles unveiled a new Children’s protection fund for India as part of British Asian
Trust and announced Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (Katy Perry), American singer as the new
ambassador for the British Asian Trust Children’s Protection Fund for India during a function at
Banqueting House in London, England.
8. Which group of countries has announced to work with United Nation (UN), World Health
Organization (WHO) and Republic of China to tackle the outbreak of novel coronavirus (nCoV)
(Feb 2020)?
1) G7
2) G20
3) ASEAN
4) SAARC
5) SCO
Answer – 1) G7
Explanation:
On February 04, 2020 the G7(Group of 7) countries has announced to work with the World Health
Organisation(WHO), the European Union (EU) and People’s Republic of China, in order to tackle the
recent outbreak of Novel Coronavirus(nCoV).
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9. Which country has announced the launch of 27 nation Religious Freedom Alliance (Feb
2020) for protecting and preserving the religious freedom across the world?
1) India
2) China
3) Austria
4) U.S.
5) Finland
Answer - 4) U.S.
Explanation:
The United States (US) launched the 27-nation International Religious Freedom Alliance, which will
try to adopt a collective approach in protecting and preserving religious freedom across the world. It
was announced by US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo. Among the prominent countries to join the
alliance are Austria, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Israel, Ukraine, the Netherlands and Greece.
10. United Nations (UN) has released _____ for humanitarian operations in Syria’s ldlib province
from Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)?
1) $ 10 Million
2) $ 20 Million
3) $ 30 Million
4) $ 40 Million
5) $ 50 Million
Answer - 3) $ 30 Million
Explanation:
On February 7, 2020, Syria’s Idlib province has received additional USD 30 million for the
humanitarian operations from United Nations’ (UN) Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF).
11. As per World Health Organisation (WHO) the global annual cost to treat female genital
mutilation (FGM) is ______, based on interactive tool released by WHO on occasion of
International Day of Zero tolerance against FGM (Feb 6, 2020)?
1) $1 Billion
2) $1.1 Billion
3) $1.3 Billion
4) $1.4 Billion
5) $1.8 Billion
Answer - 4) $1.4 Billion
Explanation:
On the occasion of International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (On February 6,
2020), the United Nations’s (UN) health agency, the WHO (World Health Organization) has presented
the interactive modelling tool. As per this tool, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) poses a serious threat
to women’s health & to avoid its ill effects, a burden of $1.4 billion is incurred worldwide.
12. The BBIN member nations was deliberate to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
implement motor vehicle agreement during meeting held in New Delhi. The ‘N’ in BBIN
represents which Nation?
1) New Zealand
2) Netherlands
3) Nepal
4) Norway
5) North Korea
Answer - 3) Nepal
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Explanation:
BBIN (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal) member nations discussed the proposed MoU (Member of
Understanding) to implement Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) for regulation of the passenger,
personal & cargo vehicular traffic among the countries.
13. The 5th edition of Military Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR conducted in Salisbury plain is
between India and _____ (Feb 2020)?
1) Singapore
2) United States
3) United Kingdom
4) Russia
5) Bangladesh
Answer - 3) United Kingdom
Explanation:
The 5th Edition of Joint Military Exercise between Indian Army and United Kingdom(UK) Army AJEYA
WARRIOR-2020 will be conducted at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom(UK) from February (13 to 26)
2020.
14. World Health Organization (WHO) has renamed the deadly coronavirus from China as
‘COVID-19’. What is ‘D’ in COVID-19 refers?
1) Defence
2) Disease
3) Deficiency
4) Data
5) Demolish
Answer -2) Disease
Explanation:
UN (United Nations) health agency, the WHO (World Health Organization) has officially renamed
Coronavirus as ‘COVID-19’ [“co” stands for “corona”, “vi” for “virus” and “d” for “disease”, while “19”
was for the year, as the outbreak was first originated in China’s Wuhan area in December 2019].
15. The 43rd session of the annual Governing Council meeting of the International Fund for
Agricultural Development (IFAD) 2020 based on the theme “Investing in sustainable food
systems to end hunger by 2030” held at Which country?
2) Rome, Italy
3) Washington D.C, United States
4) London, United Kingdom
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer - 2) Rome, Italy
Explanation:
A 2-day long 43rd session of the annual Governing Council meeting of the International Fund for
Agricultural Development (IFAD) 2020 based on the theme “Investing in sustainable food systems to
end hunger by 2030” was held at FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) headquarters in Rome,
Italy from February 11- 12, 2020.
16. Which is the 1st Arab country that issue license to operate the reactor in its nuclear reactor?
1) Syria
2) Jordan
3) Yemen
4) United Arab Emirates
5) Qatar
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Answer - 4) United Arab Emirates

Explanation:
The United Arab Emirates representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency Mr. Hamad al-
kaabi announced that the National Nuclear Regulator has issued an Operating license for a reactor at
its Barakah nuclear power plant and becomes the 1st arab country in the world to operate a nuclear
power plant.
17. With which country India has signed letter of intent (LoI) for collaboration on blue
economy for sustainable development (Feb 2020)?
1) Norway
2) Sri Lanka
3) Maldives
4) Australia
5) Singapore
Answer - 1) Norway
Explanation:
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan along with
Norway’s Minister for Climate and Environment, H.E. Mr Sveinung Rotevatn have jointly inaugurated
the ‘India-Norway Task Force on Blue Economy for Sustainable Development’ at the 3rd meeting of
the Task Force in New Delhi, India. The 2 countries also signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) & agreed to
support and work together on Integrated Ocean Management & Research.
18. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has announced, Pakistan will continue in grey list for
another 4 months. The Headquarters of FATF located at?
2) Beijing, China
3) Paris, France
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer – 3) Paris, France
Explanation:
The Paris based Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an organization that monitors the financing of
international terrorism, gave a 4-month extension to Pakistan & warned of action for its failure to
combat money laundering and terror financing.
19. During the 43rd session of United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Sri Lankan
Government withdraws from UNHRC’s resolution on war crimes. The Headquarters of UNHRC
located at which of the following country?
1) Vienna, Austria
2) Shanghai, China
3) Brussels, Belgium
4) Paris, France
Answer – 5) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
The Government of Sri Lanka has formally notified the United Nations (UN) that it is withdrawing
from a United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution that called for accountability to
human rights abuses committed during a decades-long conflict with Tamil separatists. This
announcement was made by Dinesh Gunawardena, Sri Lanka”s foreign minister during 43rd session
of the UNHRC in Geneva, Switzerland.
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VISITS
1. The Sri Lankan Prime Minister had a 5-day visit to Indian between Feb 7 -11, 2020 to boost
the Bilateral Partnership. Who is The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka?
1) Mahendra Rajapaksa
2) Gotabaya Rajapaksa
3) Maithripala Sirisena
4) Namal Rajapaksa
5) Sajith Premadasa
Answer - 1) Mahendra Rajapaksa
Explanation:
Sri Lankan Prime Minister (PM) Mahendra Rajapaksa paid a 5-day visit to India from February 7-11,
2020 to boost bilateral partnership. This is his 1st official visit abroad after being appointed to the
office by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, his younger brother.
2. The Sri Lankan Prime Minister arrived at Lal Bahadur Shashtri Airport for his 5-day visit to
India (Feb 2020). Where is Lal Bahadur Shashtri Airport located at?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) New Delhi
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Kerala
Explanation:
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP) at the Lal
Bahadur Shastri airport and was given a warm welcome by senior officials and offered prayers at the
famous Kashi Vishwanath temple.
3. Dang Thai Ngoc Thinh who had a 3-day (Feb 11 – 13) visit to India is the Vice President of
Which Nation?
1) Nepal
2) Myanmar
3) Vietnam
4) China
5) South Korea
Answer - 3) Vietnam
Explanation:
Vice-President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Mrs. Dang Thai Ngoc Thinh paid a 3-day (February
11-13, 2020) visit to India, during which she held bilateral delegation-level talks with Vice President
of India, Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu. The Joint Inauguration of the launch of direct flights between
India & Vietnam was held at New Delhi.
4. Which is India’s 1st overnight journey private train inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi
during his visit to Uttar Pradesh?
1) Tejas Express
2) Maha Kaal Express
3) Suvidha
4) Rajdhani Express
5) Yuva Express
Answer - 2) Maha Kaal Express
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Explanation:
Prime Minister Modi flagged off the IRCTC’s (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) Maha
Kaal Express through video link. The train will connect 3 Jyotirling Pilgrim Centres – Varanasi, Ujjain
and Omkareshwar. This would be first overnight journey private train in the country. Every passenger
travelling on the train will be covered with complimentary travel insurance of Rs 10 lakh. Facilities
like security services, quality vegetarian food, bedrolls, and housekeeping services will also be
available onboard. The Kashi Mahakal Express will run between Varanasi and Indore.
5. Who has inaugurated the Indian pavilion at 70th edition of Berlin International Film festival
(Berlinale) 2020 in Berlin, Gernmany?
1) Amit Shah
2) Rajnath Singh
5) Harsimat Kaur Badal
Answer - 4) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Explanation:
External affairs minister(EAM) Dr S. Jaishankar inaugurated Indian Pavilion at the 70th edition of
Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) 2020 in Berlin, Germany.
6. Union Food processing industries Minister Harsimat Kaur Badal, has inaugurated Indian
Pavilion at 25th edition of GulFood 2020. The GulFood 2020 held at?
1) Dubai, UAE
2) Doha, Qatar
3) Rome, Italy
4) New Delhi, India
5) Moscow, Russia
Answer - 1) Dubai, UAE
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal has paid a 3-day
(February 16-18, 2020) visit to Dubai, UAE (United Arab Emirates) to attend the 25th Gulfood 2020.
Food Processing Industries Minister, Harsimrat Kaur Badal has inaugurated the India Pavilion at 25th
Edition of the GulFood 2020 in Dubai, UAE held from 16th to 20th February 2020.
7. The Union Home Minister Amit Shah hold talks with Maldivian home minister Sheikh Imran
Abdulla during his visit to India (Feb 2020). Who is the present president of Maldives?
1) Ashraf Ghani
2) Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
3) Bidhya Devi Bhandari
4) Abdul Hamid
5) Lotay Tshering
Answer - 2) Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Explanation:
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah held extensive discussions with Maldivian home minister Sheik
Imran Abdulla during his 4-day visit to India from February 20 to 23, 2020 to strengthen the ties
between 2 countries and discussed issues in the area of security & law enforcement cooperation,
counter-terrorism, counter-radicalisation, drug trafficking. President - Ibrahim Mohamed Solih,
Capital – Malé & Currency - Maldivian rufiyaa.
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8. During the US president Donald Trump’s visit to India (Feb 24-25, 2020), US has finalized the
defence deal worth _____ for the sale of six AH-64E Apache Helicopters, and 24 MH-60R Sea
Hawk helicopters to India.
1) $ 750 million
2) $ 10 Billion
3) $ 1175 million
4) $ 3 Billion
5) $ 7 Billion
Answer - 4) $ 3 Billion
Explanation:
During the US president Donald Trump’s visit to India (Feb 24-25, 2020), India - US closed defence
deals worth $3 billion which includes the sale of state-of-the-choppers, six AH-64E Apache
Helicopters, and 24 MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters to India under the Foreign Military Sales program
of the US government.
9. What is the Gift presented to US President Donald Trump by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
during his visit to India (Feb 24-25, 2020)?
1) Statute of Taj Mahal
2) Statue of 3 wise Monkeys
3) Statue of Gandhiji
4) Statue of Red fort
5) Statue of Donald Trump
Answer - 2) Statue of 3 wise Monkeys
Explanation:
A marble replica of Mahatma Gandhi’s “three wise monkeys” statue, a copy of his Talisman or a piece
of wisdom as well as a special edition of his autobiography were among the items gifted to US
President Donald Trump and his wife Melania during their visit to the Sabarmati Ashram.
10. Winston Peters who had a 4-day official visit (February 25-28, 2020) to India is the deputy
Prime Minister of which country?
1) Australia
2) France
3) Greece
4) New Zealand
5) Argentina
Explanation:
The Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand (NZ) and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Raymond
Peters has paid a 4-day official visit to India (February 25-28, 2020). He was accompanied by NZ
Trade Minister David Parker and a business delegation.
11. Name the Indian organization which organized the India-New Zealand Business Forum
2020 in New Delhi.
Answer – 1) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
Explanation:
FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry), an association of business
organisations in India has organized a ‘India-New Zealand Business Forum 2020 in New Delhi.
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BANKING & FINANCE

1. With which Credit rating agency Bank of Baroda (BoB) signed a pact for accessing credit
qualities of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)?
1) Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited (CRISIL)
2) India Rating and Research Pvt. Ltd.
3) Credit Analysis and Research Limited (CARE)
4) Small and Medium Enterprises Rating Agency of India (SMERA)
5) Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited (ICRA)
Answer - 3) Credit Analysis and Research Limited (CARE)
Explanation:
The State owned Bank of Baroda (BoB) has partnered with Credit Analysis and Research Limited
(CARE) for assessing the credit qualities of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). Loan value for SMEs
will be identified through 8 –Point scale. Number 1 indicates the highest creditworthiness and 8 - poor
creditworthiness.
2. NABARD approved loan to Punjab State Agricultural Development Bank (PSADB) worth ___ at
low interest rate to strengthen and providing financial support to the Bank (January 2020)?
1) 120 Crore
2) 125 Crore
3) 130 Crore
4) 135 Crore
5) 140 Crore
Explanation:
The National bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has given approval for the loan
worth of 140 Crore at lower interest rate to Punjab State Agricultural and Rural Development Bank
(PSADB) to strengthen and supporting the PSADB financially. The decision to provide Rs 140 crore
was taken during a meeting between Punjab Cooperation Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa-led
delegation with NABARD Chairman Harsh Kumar Banwala in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
3. As per recently released Government Data (Scores given by MeitY) the Public Sector Banks
which are rated as ‘Good’ in Digital Transactions in December 2019 is/are?
3) Bank of Maharashtra (BoM)
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
According to recently released data by Government of India via Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (Meity), State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) are the
only Public Sector Banks where are rated as ‘Good’ in Digital Transactions with the score of 68 and 77
respectively. The Scores for an individual bank are given by MeitY. A total of 9 private banks and 2
payment banks received good ratings on digital transactions in December 2019.
4. The Target set by Government of India for the digital transactions in current fiscal year (FY
2020) by Volume is/are?
1) 30 Billion
2) 35 Billion
3) 40 Billion
4) 45 Billion
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5) 50 Billion
Answer - 3) 40 Billion
Explanation:
The Government (Ministry of MeitY) has set a target of 40 Billion or 4000 Crore digital transactions
for the current fiscal FY2020 (Financial year 2020)
5. Which Indian digital payments company has launched all in one Quick response (QR), Point
of Sale (Pos) device and merchant Software Development Kit (SDK) for third party integration
(February 2020)?
1) PayMate
2) Paytm
3) Airtel
4) PhonePe
5) Mobikwik
Answer - 2) Paytm
Explanation:
Paytm, India’s leading digital payments company, has launched an all-in-one QR (Quick Response),
point-of-sale (POS) device for merchants across India & SDK (software development kit) for third-
party integration. The PoS, launched by Infosys cofounder and UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority
of India) chairman Nandan Nilekani.
6. Which Insurance company has launched comprehensive health insurance scheme “Infinity”
(Feb 2020) with insurance limit of 3 lakhs to 1 crore?
2) HDFC General Insurance
3) Reliance General Insurance
4) Tata AIG Insurance
5) SBI General Insurance Company Ltd
Answer - 3) Reliance General Insurance
Explanation:
Reliance General Insurance Company Limited, one of the leading insurance companies in India, has
launched a comprehensive health insurance plan called “Reliance Health Infinity”. Under the plan, the
minimum sum insured will be Rs. 3 lakhs while the maximum sum insured limit will be Rs. 1 crore.
7. To give protection to depositors, The Reserve Bank of India has increased (in effective from
February 4, 2020) the Insurance cover on Bank deposits from 1 Lakh to?
1) 2 Lakh
2) 4 Lakh
3) 5 Lakh
4) 10 Lakh
5) 15 Lakh
Answer - 3) 5 Lakh
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the Insurance cover on bank deposits to Rs 5 lakh from
Rs 1 lakh effective from February 4, 2020 with a view to giving protection to depositors.
8. The Bank has to pay Insurance premium of ___ per Rs. 100 deposits to Deposit Insurance and
Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) in effective from Feb 4, 2020 for protection of
depositors?
1) 10 paise
2) 12 paise
3) 15 paise
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4) 8 paise
5) 20 paise
Answer - 2) 12 Paise
Explanation:
The DICGC does not directly charge any premium from the depositor on this insurance. So Now Banks
will pay a premium of 12 paise against 10 paise per Rs 100 deposit. This move comes after the Budget
announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman who made an important provision in the
Budget 2020-2021 on the protection of bank deposits of common people.
9. According to latest data by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) the number of
transactions (by volume) in Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) app in Jan 2020 is?
1) 1.60 crore
2) 1.78 crore
3) 1.85 crore
4) 1.67 crore
5) 1.92 crore
Answer - 3) 1.85 crore
Explanation:
According to the latest data from NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) comes against the
backdrop of the decision made by government on encouraging digital payments. The Bharat Interface
for Money (BHIM) app registered all time high volume of transactions with 1.85 crore transaction
worth Rs.6611.22 crore in January 2020.
10. According to latest data by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the Immediate
Payment Service (IMPS) registered a total of 25.95 crore transaction in January 2020 it
amounts to ______?
1) 2.16 Lakh crore
2) 2.10 Lakh crore
3) 2.20 Lakh crore
4) 2.26 Lakh crore
5) 2.34 Lakh crore
Answer - 1) 2.16 Lakh crore
Explanation:
According to latest data by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the Immediate Payment
Service (IMPS) handle much of the online payments via internet banking, round the clock (24×7) &
registered a total of 25.95 crore transaction, aggregating Rs.2.16 lakh crore in the first month of the
calendar year 2020.
11. As per Finance Ministry, the number of bank accounts opened under Pradhan Mantri Jan
Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) till January 2020 is/are?
1) 27 Crore
2) 31 Crore
3) 36 Crore
4) 38 Crore
5) 41 Crore
Explanation:
According to the Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Anurag Singh Thakur, bank
accounts opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) have registered around 38
crores till January 2020. Around 31 crore accounts are operative out of total 38 crores accounts & the
number of these accounts has increased every year since the launch of the scheme.
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12. The current Reverse Repo rate is (Feb 2020)?

1) 4%
2) 4.90%
3) 5.15%
4) 5.40%
5) 6%
Answer – 2) 4.90%
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced its 6th Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Rates for 2020-21 in
Mumbai, Maharashtra. All members of the MPC unanimously voted to keeps repo rate unchanged at
5.15% to continue other rates are, Reverse repo – 4.90, Bank rate – 5.40%, Marginal standing Facility
(MSF) – 5.40%.
13. To protect consumers and cost related to digital payments, Reserve Bank of India has
decided to create Self Regulatory Organization (SRO) by?
1) March 2020
2) April 2020
3) June 2020
4) December 2020
5) March 2021
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank has proposed to create a Self Regulatory Organization (SRO) by April 2020 to
protect customers and costs related to digital payments. The SRO will work as a 2-way communication
channel between the players and the regulator/supervisor.
14. The Reserve Bank has announced the creation of DPI to assess and capture the extent of
digitalization of payments in better manner. The “P” in DPI denotes?
1) Payment
2) Prepaid
3) Purchase
4) Payments
5) Promissory
Answer - 4) Payments
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank has announced the creation of Digital Payments Index (DPI) to assess and capture
the extent of digitalization of payments in better manner. The DPI, based on multiple parameters, will
be made available after July 2020.
15. To ensure better monetary transmission, Reserve Bank of India has decided to conduct 1
year and 3 year repos worth _____ from fortnight beginning midnight of February 15, 2020?
1) 1 Lakh
2) 2 Lakh
3) 5 Lakh
4) 10 Lakh
5) 15 Lakh
Answer- 1) 1 Lakh
Explanation:
As per the RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, RBI’s decision to conduct new one-year and three-year
repos worth Rs 1 lakh crore from the fortnight beginning on February 15,2020 is aimed to ensure
better monetary policy transmission that in turn will enable banks to reduce their lending rates.
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16. The Reserve Bank of India set to conduct Financial Literacy Week (FLW) from February 10
to 14, 2020. The Theme of FLW is?
1) Theme: “Consumer Protection”
2) Theme: “Farmers”
3) Theme: “Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)”
4) Theme: “Priority Sector Lending (PSL)”
5) Theme: “Educate the Customers”
Answer - 3) Theme: “Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)”
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is going to conduct the Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2020 from
February 10 – February 14, 2020 based on the theme “Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs)”. The RBI will also launch a centralized mass media campaign in February 2020 to broadcast
essential financial awareness messages to MSME entrepreneurs.
17. Which Bank/Organization has approved to sponsor $2 million to combat the outbreak of
novel Coronavirus (nCoV) (Feb 2020)?
1) Work Bank
2) New Development Bank
3) Asian Development Bank
4) International Monetary Fund
5) EXIM Bank
Answer - 3) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank(ADB) has approved to sponsor $2 million as funding to combat the
outbreak of novel coronavirus (nCoV). Under the funding, regional technical assistance will be
provided in Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
18. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has increased the
minimum net worth criteria for pension fund managers from 25 crores to _____?
1) 30 Crore
2) 35 Crore
3) 40 Crore
4) 45 Crore
5) 50 Crore
Explanation:
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), the regulator of the National
Pension System (NPS), has doubled the minimum net worth criterion for pension fund managers to
₹50 crores from the ₹25 crore stipulated earlier. Provision has also been made for licenses to have
indefinite validity.
19. The Reserve Bank of India has eased the CRR requirement of commercial banks for 5years
for lending to automobiles, housing and MSME sector. What is ‘C’ in CRR stands for?
1) Credit
2) Cash
3) Company
4) Current
5) Capital
Answer - 2) Cash
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) requirement of commercial
banks for 5-years. So now the banks would not be needed to maintain the cash reserve ratio (CRR) for
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5- years on their deposits for the amount equivalent to loans lent to automobiles, residential housing,
and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) between 31 Jan-31 July, 2020 from their net
demand and time liabilities (NDTL) for maintenance of the CRR.
20. The Union Ministry of Finance has released the notification of “Printing one-rupee currency
note rules, 2020”. The One rupee note feature will have the signature of _____?
1) Shaktikanta Das
2) Niramala Sitharaman
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Ajay Bhusan Pandey
Answer - 5) Atanu Chakraborty
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Finance has notified ‘Printing of One Rupee Currency Notes Rules, 2020’ which
will feature bilingual signature of Shri Atanu Chakraborty, Secretary, Ministry of Finance. It shall be
rectangular 9.7 x 6.3 cms, with its paper made of 100% (cotton) rag content. The note will be 110
microns thick, weighing 90 GSM (Grams per Square Meter). The color of the note – pink green, the
design surrounding will be of the Sagar Samrat, which is an oil exploration rig.
21. As per Finance Minister, the Public Sector Bank(PSB) recovers record of Rs. _____ lakh crore
in last 18 months (March 2018 – September 2019)?
1) 1.87
2) 1.94
3) 2.03
4) 2.16
5) 2.29
Answer -3) 2.03
Explanation:
The Finance Minister informed that bad loans of PSBs stood at ₹7.27 lakh crore at the end of
September 2019, down from ₹8.96 lakh crore at the end of March 2018. She also added Record
recovery of ₹2.03 lakh crore over the one-and-half year period ending September 2019, 12 out of 18
PSBs reporting profit in the first half of the current financial year, and the highest provision coverage
ratio in seven-and-half years."
22. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) published draft framework to set up new Pan-India New
Umbrella Entity (NUE) for retail payment systems. It will be incorporated under which act? and
further given authorization to RBI under section 4 of Payment and Settlement Systems Act,
2007?
1) Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
2) The Banking Regulation Act, 1949
3) Companies Act, 2013
4) The Banking Companies (Legal Practitioner Clients’ Accounts) Act, 1949
Answer - 3) Companies Act, 2013
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) published draft framework to set up new Pan-India New Umbrella
Entity (NUE) for retail payment systems. It will be incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 and
will be given authorization by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under Section 4 of the Payment and
Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act). RBI has invited comments on the draft framework from all
stakeholders.
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23. As per the world’s foremost financial site The Bakers’ ‘Top 500 Banking Brands 2020’
report which Indian Bank tops the list of ‘Highest increase in brand value’ among global banks?
1) Axis Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) IDFC Bank
5) Yes Bank
Answer - 3) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
As per the The Banker’s ‘Top 500 Banking Brands 2020’ report, India’s IndusInd Bank has topped the
list of ‘Highest increase in brand value’ among global banks. It’s brand value saw an increase of 122%
over the past 12 months. The bank reported total assets of Rs 3.1 lakh crore at the end of Q3 FY20.
24. As per the world’s foremost financial site The Bakers’ ‘Top 500 Banking Brands 2020’
report India’s position in the list of ‘Top 50 By Total Brand Value by Country’ is/are ____?
1) 2
2) 5
3) 8
4) 3
5) 7
Answer - 3) 8
Explanation:
As per The Bakers’ ‘Top 500 Banking Brands 2020’ report the list “Top 50 By Total Brand Value by
Country” has been topped by China, followed by United States (US) at 2nd position while Canada and
the United Kingdom (UK) ranked at 3rd and 4th spots. Japan has moved up to fifth spot. India ranked
8th in this list in comparison to 10th place in 2019. India’s brand value is 26,516 $m in 2020 showing
an increase of 13% in comparison to 23,409 $m in 2019.
25. Which Indian Private sector bank signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Micro
Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) department of government of Odisha to boost startups?
1) Yes Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer - 4) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Department of government of Odisha has signed
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC)
Bank Limited to provide smart banking solutions to Startups recognised by the Startup Odisha and
will also extend incubation and acceleration support to all Startups, banking with them.
26. The Central Board of Directors of the RBI at 582nd meeting recommended aligning the
financial year of RBI with the government’s fiscal year (April-March) from the year 2020-21.
The current Financial year of RBI is between?
1) January - December
2) October - September
3) July - June
4) September - August
5) March - February
Answer - 3) July - June
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Explanation:
The Central Board of Directors of the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) at its 582nd meeting recommended
aligning the financial year of RBI, currently July-June, with the government’s fiscal year (April-March)
from the year 2020-21. Now, the proposal is sent to the government for its approval. The meeting was
addressed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. She was accompanied by Minister of State for
Finance Anurag Singh Thakur, Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar and Expenditure Secretary T V
Somanathan, among other senior officials.
27. As per Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) “Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies”
the central bank has decided to conduct Long Term Repo Operations (LTROs) for one-year and
three-year tenors for up to a total amount of _______?
1) 1 Lakh Crore
2) 50,000 Crore
3) 1.2 Lakh Crore
4) 25,000 Crore
5) 10,000 Crore
Answer - 1) 1 Lakh Crore
Explanation:
The RBI released “Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies” which stated about Long
Term Repo Operations (LTROs) for improving monetary transmission. It is aimed at providing
cheaper money to banks at the repo rate so that it can be used to boost credit growth. RBI decided to
conduct Long Term Repo Operations (LTROs) for one-year and three-year tenors for up to a total
amount of ₹ 1,00,000 crores at the policy repo rate. Simply, RBI is injecting Rs 1 lakh crore into the
banking system through auctions with long term maturity periods (compared to one day repos) of 1
year and 3 years. LTRO is in addition to the existing LAF (Liquidity adjustment facility) and MSF
(Marginal Standing Facility) operations. The current repo rate is 5.15%.
28. With Which Bank the Government of India (GoI) signed loan agreement worth $450 Mn to
support Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY) – National Groundwater Management Improvement
Program in 7 Indian states?
1) World Bank (WB)
4) Export and Import bank of India (EXIM)
Answer - 1) World Bank (WB)
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) and the World Bank(WB) have inked a $ 450 million (mn) loan
agreement to support Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY) – National Groundwater Management Improvement
Program that will be implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra,
Haryana, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh (UP) and cover 78 districts.
29. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has decided to tighten the norms to
whom to protect the interest of investors with the proposed advisory capping fees of 2.25% of
assets under management (AUM) / an amount of ₹75,000 per annum?
1) Market Brokers
2) Investment advisors
3) Stock buyers
4) Stock Trader
5) Investment agents
Answer – 2) Investment advisors
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Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the regulator for the securities market in India, has
decided to tighten the eligibility rules for investment advisors with the intention of protecting the
interests of investors. It has also decided to set an advisory capping fees & proposed a fee of 2.25% of
assets under management (AUM) / an amount of ₹75,000 per annum. The fee can be charged for up to
2 quarters at a time and cannot be fully charged upfront.
30. Which Indian Private sector bank along with MasterCard and SAP concur jointly partnered
for corporate spending?
1) Axis Bank
2) Yes Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
HDFC (Housing Development Finance Corporation), MasterCard and SAP concur, jointly partnered for
corporate spending for the travelers and it provides Integral solution for business related expenditure
(plane tickets, hotel bookings) and Invoice management services.
31. Which Indian private sector bank gets Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) approval for reducing
the promotor’s stake to 26%?
1) Axis Bank
2) Kotak Mahindra Bank
3) Development Credit Bank
4) Bandhan Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer - 2) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank, an Indian private sector bank has received final approval from Reserve Bank of
India (RBI) to reduce the promoter’s stake to 26 %.
32. As per RBI’s 5-year National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (2019-2024), Public credit
registry (PCR) made fully operational by _______?
1) March 2020
2) January 2021
3) April 2021
4) March 2022
5) July 2022
Answer - 4) March 2022
Explanation:
In order to promote financial literacy among customers and to provide access to formal financial
services in an affordable manner, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a National Strategy for
Financial Inclusion (NSFI) 2019-24. The strategy has been prepared by Financial Inclusion Advisory
Committee (FIAC) of the RBI. As per the report, the public credit registry (PCR) has to be made fully
operational by March 2022.
33. As per RBI’s 5-year National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (2019-2024), Every adult
enrolled under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dan Yojana (PMJDY) should be enrolled under an
insurance scheme and pension scheme by ____?
1) June 2021
2) June 2020
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3) April 2020
4) March 2020
5) March 2021
Answer – 4) March 2020
Explanation:
As per RBI’s 5-year National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (2019-2024), by March 2020, every adult
enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY) should be enrolled under an insurance
scheme and pension scheme.
34. As per World Bank’s report titled ‘Delivering Road Safety in India’ what is the extra
estimated cost investment needed to half road crash fatalities in India?
1) $98 billion
2) $119 billion
3) $91 billion
4) $109 billion
5) $113 billion
Answer – 4) $109 billion
Explanation:
The report, Delivering Road Safety in India, by World Bank was released during the conference. It
stated India needs to invest an estimated extra $109 billion in road safety to halve its road crash
fatalities. The India road safety report is part of a regional report, Road Safety in South Asia:
Opportunities for Shared Regional Initiatives. This will bring economic benefits equivalent annually to
3.7% of GDP.
35. To which Indian State/UT NABARD has granted 400.64crore under Rural Infrastructure
Development Fund (RIDF) to boost the infrastructure (Feb 2020)?
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Haryana
3) Gujarat
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Odisha
Answer – 1) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), an Apex Development Financial
Institution in India, has granted a sum of Rs 400.64 crore to the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and
Kashmir(J&K). The amount has been sanctioned under its ‘Rural Infrastructure Development Fund
(RIDF) – Trench XXV’for boosting rural infrastructure during the current financial year-FY (2019-20).
36. Name the Public sector bank of India which joined hands with Microsoft to train differently
abled people for the employment in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector?
1) Indian Bank
2) IDBI Bank Ltd.
4) Corporation Bank
5) IDBI Bank Ltd.
Answer – 3) State Bank of India
Explanation:
Global tech giant Microsoft has collaborated with the State Bank of India (SBI) to train differently-
abled people to find jobs in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector. As a part of
this partnership, 500 differently-abled youths will be trained in 1st year and SBI Foundation &
Microsoft will develop an artificial intelligence powered market so that BFSI industry can connect
more easily with differently-abled people for employment opportunities.
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37. As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) report titled “Assessment of the progress of
digitisation from cash to electronic”, The value of digital payments to GDP increased from
660% in 2014-15 to _____ in 2018-19.
1) 752%
2) 796%
3) 862%
4) 698%
5) 736%
Answer - 3) 862%
Explanation:
As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) report titled “Assessment of the progress of digitisation from
cash to electronic”, The value of digital payments to GDP increased from 660% in 2014-15 to 862% in
2018-19.
digitisation from cash to electronic”, The notes in circulation (NIC) increased at average rate of
____ between October 2014 and October 2016.
1) 22%
2) 26%
3) 19%
4) 14%
5) 36%
Answer – 4) 14%
Explanation:
cash to electronic”, The notes in circulation (NIC) [Currency in Circulation (CIC) – coins in circulation]
increased at average rate of 14% between October 2014 and October 2016.
digitisation from cash to electronic”, The CIC (Currency in Circulation) across the country
increased at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of _____ over the past 5 years (2014-15
to 2018-19).
1) 15.2%
2) 9.6%
3) 10.2%
4) 13.2%
5) 18.6%
Answer – 3) 10.2%
Explanation:
cash to electronic”, The CIC (Currency in Circulation) across the country increased at a Compounded
Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.2% over the past 5 years (2014-15 to 2018-19).
40. Find the organization, which secured $118Million through offshore India rupee linked 10-
year bonds (Feb 2020).
1) Word Bank (WB)
4) Export–Import Bank (EXIM)
Answer - 3) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has secured Rs 850 crore (about $118 million) from a new issue of
offshore Indian rupee-linked 10-year bonds, with the bonds bearing a semi-annual coupon of 6.15%
and priced to yield 6.19%.
41. Name the Private sector bank, which got nod from Reserve Bank of India to open new
branches without prior approval (Feb 2020).
1) Lakshmi Vilas Bank
2) Federal Bank
3) Dhanlaxmi Bank
4) City Union Bank
5) Bandhan Bank
Answer – 5) Bandhan Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lifted the ban on Bandhan Bank & allowed it to open new
branches without prior permission. However, the RBI came up with some regulatory conditions &
directed the bank to order about 25 % of the total banking outlets to be opened in rural areas where
banking facilities are not available.
42. Name the Insurance company, which is the 1st non-life insurance company in India to use
WhatsApp Chabot for services like delivery policy & renewal documents?
1) Apollo Munich Health Insurance
2) Bharti AXA General Insurance
3) Edelweiss General Insurance
4) DHFL General Insurance
Answer – 2) Bharti AXA General Insurance
Explanation:
Bharti AXA General Insurance becomes the 1st non-life insurer in India to use Whatsapp chatbot for
entire services such as policy documents delivery, renewal notices & claim intimation for its
customers. It will soon start to sell private cars, 2 wheelers & Travel insurance through Whatsapp.
43. The Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar has launched ‘Baroda Startup Banking’ service to make
Bank of Baroda (BoB) preferred partner for Start-up companies. Who is the present Chairman
of BoB?
1) Hasmukh Adhia
2) T. N. Manoharan
3) Rajnish Kumar
4) S. Muhnot
5) Pratap Sharma
Answer – 1) Hasmukh Adhia
Explanation:
Finance Secretary Shri Rajiv Kumar has inaugurated the ‘Baroda Startup Banking’ service across 15
cities with the objective of making Bank of Baroda (BoB) a preferred ally of startup companies and
connecting more than 2,000 startups over the next 2- years.
Chairman – Hasmukh Adhia, MD&CEO – Sanjiv Chadha, Headquarters – Baroda, Gujarat.
44. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has ordered to link all their new floating rate loans to
medium enterprises with an external benchmark effective from __________.
1) March 31, 2020
2) January 1, 2021
3) July 1, 2020
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4) April 1, 2020
5) June 30, 2020
Answer – 4) April 1, 2020
Explanation:
In a bid to strengthen monetary policy transmission, India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India
(RBI) has ordered banks to link all their new floating rate loans to medium enterprises with an
external benchmark effective from April 1, 2020. The interest rate linked to an external benchmark
has to be revised at least once in 3 months.
45. The RBI has released a working paper titled “Nowcasting Indian GDP growth using a
Dynamic Factor Model” which derived a new method to calculate India’s growth (GDP) using
____ indicators.
1) 10
2) 15
3) 12
4) 7
5) 18
Answer - 3) 12
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has come up with a new method of calculating India’s growth through a
Working Paper titled “Nowcasting Indian GDP growth using a Dynamic Factor Model” under the RBI
Working Paper Series, introduced in March 2011.The Paper is co-authored by Soumya Bhadury,
Saurabh Ghosh and Pankaj Kumar. The paper introduces the Dynamic Factor Model of calculating
Gross Domestic Product (GDP), using 12 indicators. It should be noted that the indicators are similar
but not the same as the dynamic factor models (DFMs) of Stock and Watson (1989).
46. The Government of India (GoI) decided to include non-scheduled urban & District
cooperative banks under which scheme to make easy access to finance for MSME sector.
1) Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro & Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)
2) Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS)
3) Interest subvention scheme
4) only 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Answer – 5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The Governmentof India(GOI) has decided to include non-scheduled urban & district central
cooperative banks in 3 schemes namely Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro & Small Enterprises
(CGTMSE), Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS) & Interest Subvention Scheme to make easy
access to finance for the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises.
47. Name the Public Sector Bank which displayed Shishu e-Mudra app (providing instant
sanction of working capital up to Rs. 50,000 to existing small business customers) at an event
in New Delhi.
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Bank of Maharashtra
4) Canara Bank
5) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled EASE 3.0, the Public
Sector Bank (PSB) Reforms Agenda 2020-21 for smart, tech-enabled banking, and the PSB EASE
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Reforms Annual Report 2019-20 in during an event in New Delhi. The State Bank of India has
showcased Shishu e-Mudra app-based lending for instant sanction of working capital up to Rs. 50,000
to existing small business customers in the event.
48. As per PSB Ease reform report Annual Report 2019-20 the Gross Non-Performing Assets (G-
NPA) reduced from Rs. 8.96 lakh crore in March 2018 to Rs. _______lakh crore in December
2019.
1) 6.25
2) 9.98
3) 4.65
4) 7.17
5) 7.87
Answer – 4) 7.17
Explanation:
As per PSB Ease reform report Annual Report 2019-20 the Gross Non-Performing Assets (G-NPA)
reduced from Rs. 8.96 lakh crore (14.6%) in March 2018 to Rs. 7.17 lakh crore (11.3%) in December
2019.
49. Name the Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC), which launched an SME (Small and
medium-sized enterprises) lending product “UDAAN” for women entrepreneurs to provide
secured loans upto Rs.40 lakhs.
1) Muthoot Finance Limited
2) Edelweiss Finance & Investments Limited
3) Capri Global Capital Limited
4) Religare Finvest Limited
5) Capital First Limited
Answer – 3) Capri Global Capital Limited
Explanation:
The Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) Capri Global Capital Limited (CGCL) has launched an
SME (Small and medium-sized enterprises) lending product “UDAAN” for women entrepreneurs to
provide secured loans upto Rs.40 lakhs only for Business purpose with the loan repayment period of
10years to 15 years at a competitive interest rate after conducting due diligence.
50. Name the private sector bank, which partnered with IndiGo to launch co-branded credit
card ‘Ka-Ching’ powered by MasterCard?
1) Axis Bank
2) Yes Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer – 4) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC (Housing Development Finance Corporation) bank, an Indian banking and financial services
company, has entered into a partnership with IndiGo airlines to launch its first travel credit card
named ‘Ka-ching’- powered by Mastercard.
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ECONOMY & BUSINESS

1. According to Comptroller General of Accounts’ (CGA) data, the fiscal deficit reached ____ in
December 2019 which exceeds the full fiscal deficit target of FY20?
1) 128.8%
2) 130.4%
3) 132.4%
4) 134.8%
5) 136.6%
Answer - 3) 132.4%
Explanation:
According to the data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), the fiscal deficit reached
132.4 % of the full fiscal target in December 2019 itself due to the slow pace of revenue collection in
the current financial year-FY 2019-2020. Fiscal Deficit the difference between expenses & receipts
stood at Rs 9,31,725 crores.
2. As per Economic Survey released by Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian,

the economic growth of the country for FY21 estimated as?
1) 4.5 – 5 %
2) 5 – 5.5 %
3) 5.5 – 6 %
4) 6 – 6.5 %
5) 6.5 – 7 %
Answer - 4) 6- 6.5 %
Explanation:
The Economic Survey projects the country’s economic growth rate to be 6-6.5 % during the financial
year 2020-21. At the same time, GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth can be 5 % in the financial
year 2019-20, which will be the slowest growth rate in the last 11 years
3. According to National Statistics Office’s (NSO) 1st revised estimate the Net National Income at
current prices in 2019-19 is?
1) 139.81 Lakh Crore
Answer - 4) 167.89 Lakh Crore
Explanation:
According to NSO’s 1st revised estimate Net national income at current prices stood at Rs 167.89 lakh
crore in 2018-19, up from Rs 151.50 lakh crore in 2017-18. Thus it grew by 10.8 % in 2018-19, from
11.2 % in the previous financial year. NSO also revised the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth
forecast to 6.1% from 6.8% earlier.
4. The Fitch Ratings Inc., Credit rating agency in its ‘India’s Economic growth outlook’
Forecasted India’s GDP in Financial Year 2020 to?
1) 4.4%
2) 4.6%
3) 4.8%
4) 5%
5) 5.1%
Answer - 2) 4.6%
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Explanation:
Fitch Ratings Inc., an American credit rating agency in its ‘India’s economic growth outlook’, has
estimated India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth to 5.6 % for the financial year-FY21. For the
current fiscal 2019-20 (FY 20), GDP is projected at 4.6 %.
5. According to latest RBI data (as on Jan 17, 2020) the Bank deposits grew by 9.51%
amounting to 131.26 Lakh Crore. Whereas Bank credit grew by ___ which amounts to 100.05
Lakh Crore?
1) 6.15%
2) 5.77%
3) 6.71%
4) 7.21%
5) 9.43%
Answer - 4) 7.21%
Explanation:
According to the latest Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, Bank credit and deposits grew by 7.21 % and
9.51 % to Rs 100.05 lakh crore and Rs 131.26 lakh crore, respectively, in the fortnight ended January
17,2020.
6. Amazon has partnered with Which zone of Indian Railways to set up a pick-up kiosk (a small
hut) at the railway station (Jan 2020)?
1) Southern Railways
2) Northern Railways
3) Western Railways
4) Eastern Railways
5) Central Railways
Answer - 4) Eastern Railways
Explanation:
Multinational technology company(MNC) Amazon India has partnered with Eastern Railways inorder
to set up a pick-up kiosk at the Sealdah railway station in Kolkata, West Bengal. Previously successful
pilot of pickup kiosks in 4 railway stations across Mumbai, Maharashtra was set up in 2019.
7. The Government Organization which gives approval for the combination Yum Restaurants
(India) private Limited (YRIPL) and Devyani International Limited (DIL) is (Feb 2020)?
2) Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
4) National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD)
Answer - 3) Competition Commission of India (CCI)
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India On February 03,2020, The Competition Commission of India
(CCI) approved the proposal for the combination of Yum Restaurants (India) private Limited (YRIPL)
and Devyani International Limited (DIL). The proposal is that DIL is going to acquire some Equity
Shareholding and sell some KFC restaurants.
8. As per Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by Ministry of Statistics and
Programme Implementation (M0SPI) the rate of labour force participation is 36.9 % and the
unemployment rate in India in 2017-18 was ____%?
1) 4.1
2) 4.6
3) 5.3
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4) 6.1
5) 7.6
Answer - 4) 6.1
Explanation:
As per the new Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) being conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and
Programme Implementation (MosPI), the labour force participation is 36.9 % and the rate of
unemployment for 2017-18 is 6.1%.
9. According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
growth rate for Financial Year 21 (FY21) is?
1) 5%
2) 5.6%
3) 7.1%
4) 6%
5) 6.5%
Answer - 4) 6%
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank has projected GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth forecast for Fiscal Year-FY21
to 6%. It was 5% in FY20. In the Economic Survey presented on 31 January,2020 the GDP growth rate
in 2020-21 has been estimated to be 6 – 6.5 %.
10. As per Data released by Government of India, 13.62 million Indian nationals are staying
abroad and _____ received as remittance between April 2018 – September 2019?
1) $118.3 Billion
2) $114.7 Billion
3) $119.3 Billion
4) $127.6 Billion
5) $113.3 Billion
Explanation:
The Indian govt. has released data of remittances received in the country since April 2018- September
2019. As per the report around 13.62 million Indian nationals are staying abroad & around $118.3
billion has been received as remittance. As per data of the Reserve Bank of India(RBI), $76.4 billion
was received as remittances during 2018-19 while $41.9 billion was received during 2019-20.
11. Who among the following will not be a member of Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN)
formulated panel to improve Information Technology (IT) system?
1) Member secretary of GSTN
2) Representatives from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
3) Minister of state, Finance
4) Representatives from Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
5) Representatives from confederation of All India Traders (CAIT)
Answer - 3) Minister of state, Finance
Explanation:
Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN), a non-profit, non-government organization which manages
the entire IT system of the GST portal has formed a consultation committee to give feedback on new
functionalities in the GST system and adoption of new IT platforms. The committee will have Members
including officials from selected states recommended by the GST Council, member secretary of GSTN,
representatives from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and industry chambers
such as CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) and ASSOCHAM, traders body such as Confederation of
All India Traders (CAIT) and professional bodies such as Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
among others.
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12. According to the “Public Enterprises Survey 2018-19” prepared by Department of Public
Enterprises (DPE) under Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Which Indian
Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) company is most profitable?
1) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation(ONGC)
4) Air India
Answer - 1) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation(ONGC)
Explanation:
According to “Public Enterprises Survey 2018-19”, which measures the annual economic condition of
all central PSUs, ONGC, IOC and NTPC were the top three PSUs with profits in 2018-19. BSNL, Air India
and MTNL saw the highest losses for the third consecutive year.
13. According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data on ‘Outward Foreign Direct Investment’
(OFDI) India’s foreign investment rose by _____% to USD 2.10 Billion in January 2020.
1) 20
2) 25
3) 30
4) 35
5) 40
Answer - 5) 40
Explanation:
According to Reserve Bank of India(RBI) on RBI data on ‘Outward Foreign Direct Investment (OFDI),
India ‘s Foreign investment rose by nearly 40 per cent to USD 2.10 billion on a yearly basis in January
2020. In Previous year 2019, Indian companies had invested USD 1.47 billion in their overseas
ventures.
14. The Economic Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth
rate for India in 2020 is/are _______?
1) 5%
2) 5.3%
3) 5.9%
4) 6.1%
5) 5.6%
Answer - 4) 6.1%
Explanation:
Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) also estimated the GDP growth for India to 6.1 percent for 2020 from
4.9 percent estimated for the year 2019.
15. The Global growth forecast predicted by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) for the year
2020 reduced from 2.3% to _____?
1) 2.2%
2) 2.1%
3) 1.9%
4) 1.7%
5) 1.6%
Answer - 1) 2.2%
Explanation:
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has revised its Global growth forecast for the year 2020 to 2.2
percent from the previous 2.3 percent, and is because of the Impact in Global market created by Novel
coronavirus outbreak in China.
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16. According to the Data released by National Statistics organisation (NSO) of Ministry of
Statistics and Programme Implementation (M0SPI) the retail inflation rose to 68 months high
to ____ in January 2020.
1) 7.35%
2) 7.59%
3) 7.92%
4) 6.78%
5) 6.98%
Answer - 2) 7.59%
Explanation:
According to the data released by the National Statistical Organisation (NSO) of the Ministry of
Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Retail inflation rose to a 68-month high of 7.59 %
in January 2020 as against 7.35% in December 2019 due to prices of food items such as vegetables,
eggs, meat and fish, along with fuel became costlier.
17. According to the Data released by National Statistics organisation (NSO) of Ministry of
Statistics and Programme Implementation (M0SPI) the Index of industrial production (IIP), the
industry production slipped to ___ in December 2019 compared to 2.5% in December 2018?
1) 0.9%
2) 0.3%
3) 1.3%
4) 0.5%
5) 1.1%
Answer - 2) 0.3%
Explanation:
Index of industrial production (IIP) can also be seen falling, with industrial production slipping 0.3 %
in December 2019 as compared to 2.5 % growth in the same month a year ago.
18. Which Technological Giant company has launched “We think Digital” Programme in
partnership with National Commission for Women (NCW) and Cyber Peace Foundation to
provide digital literacy training to 1 Lakh women in 7 states (Feb 2020)?
1) Google
2) Microsoft
3) Facebook
4) Amazon
5) LinkedIn
Answer - 3) Facebook
Explanation:
Facebook launched “We Think Digital” Programme to provide digital literacy training to 1 lakh women
across 7 states, including Uttar Pradesh (UP), West Bengal & Bihar. It has been launched in
partnership with National Commission for Women (NCW) and Cyber Peace Foundation.
19. Which Country has put imports from India under the methodology for countervailing duty
(CVD) investigations (Feb 2020)?
1) Russia
2) China
3) United Kingdom
4) Mauritius
5) United States
Answer - 5) United States
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Explanation:
United States Trade Representative (USTR) has removed India, Brazil, Indonesia, Hong Kong, South
Africa and Argentina from getting special preferences under the methodology for countervailing duty
(CVD) investigations. It is a list of developing countries that are exempt from investigations into
whether they harm American industry with unfairly subsidized exports.
20. Which E-Commerce company to invest $1.6 Billion for setting up data centres in Hyderabad
and Telangana (Feb 2020)?
1) Amazon Web Services
2) Brainbees Solutions
3) Flipkart
4) IndiaMART
5) FSM Ecommerce ventures
Answer - 1) Amazon Web Services
Explanation:
Amazon, E-commerce (electronic commerce) company and leader in cloud computing service with its
Amazon Web Services (AWS), is setting up 2 data centers near Hyderabad, Telangana, with a total
investment of Rs. 11,630 crores (around $ 1.6 billion). The data center aims for safe and secure
storage, to manage and process customer data & information through cloud computing. In 2019,
Amazon had opened an office in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, consisting of 15,000 employees. It was the
1st owned office building by American company Amazon outside the US (United States).
21. As per Finance Minister of India, the nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) value of the
country in Financial Year 2020 (2019-2020) is _______?
1) $2 Trillion
2) $2.2 Trillion
3) $2.5 Trillion
4) $2.9 Trillion
5) $3.3 Trillion
Answer - 4) $2.9 Trillion
Explanation:
Replying to discussions on Union Budget 2020-21 in Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
announced that will invest over one lakh crore rupees in infrastructure development by 2024-25 and
the nominal GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of the country has increased from two trillion dollars in
2014-15 to 2.9 trillion dollars by 2019-20.
22. American Credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has lowered the India’s Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) growth estimate for Financial Year 2020 from 6.6% to ______?
1) 6%
2) 5.6%
3) 5%
4) 4.5%
5) 5.4%
Answer - 5) 5.4%
Explanation:
On February 17, 2020, Moody’s Investors Service, an American credit rating agency, has lowered
India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth estimate for the current financial year (2019-20) to
5.4% from 6.6% and the next financial year (2020-21) growth rate estimate to 5.8% from 6.7%.
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23. Which Indian PSU signed MoU with Energy Efficiency Service Limited (EESL) for installing
1000 public Electrical Vehicle charging stations?
1) Coal India Limited (CIL)
2) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC)
3) Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO)
4) Indian Railways
Answer - 5) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
Explanation:
State-owned Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has signed an MoU with BSNL (Bharat Sanchar
Nigam Limited) for installing 1000 public charging stations for Electric Vehicles.
24. As per the report titled ‘Women Entrepreneurship in India – Powering the economy with
her’ women entrepreneurs can create around 170 million jobs in India. The report was
published by which management consultant company along with Google?
1) Accenture
2) KPMG
3) McKinsey & Company
4) Bain & Company
5) Capgemini
Answer - 4) Bain & Company
Explanation:
The report titled ‘Women Entrepreneurship in India – Powering the economy with her’ by Bain &
Company and Google, Indian women entrepreneurs can generate transformational employment in
India with 150–170 million job opportunities, which is more than 25% of the new jobs required for
the entire working age population by 2030. The lead author of the report was Meghna Chawla, a Bain
& Company partner. The report identifies six dominant segments of female entrepreneurs and
estimates India to have 13.5–15.7 million enterprises owned by women, representing about 20% of all
enterprises.
25. What is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India for the year 2019-20 as per the National
Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)?
1) 5%
2) 4.6%
3) 5.1%
4) 4.9%
5) 5.6%
Answer - 4) 4.9%
Explanation:
National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), a New Delhi based non-profit think tank of
economics, has estimated India’s economic growth rate to be 4.9 % for the current Financial year-FY
2019-20, which is lower than the 5 % estimation by the National Statistical Office (NSO). NCAER has
expressed the hope that in the year 2020-21, the country’s growth rate can be up to 5.6%.
26. The Sweden’s Riksbank (Central Bank) has begun the testing of world’s 1st Central Bank
Digital Currency (CBDC) version named _________?
1) e-Rupiah
2) e-Ringgit
3) e-Krone
4) e-Krona
5) e-Won
Answer - 4) e-Krona
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Explanation:
Sveriges Riksbank (or simply the Riksbank), the central bank of Sweden, had begun testing its digital
version of currency, e-krona. If this year-long pilot project successful, this would lead to the creation
of world’s 1st central bank digital currency(CBDC).
27. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has amended the
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy to allow 100% FDI for insurance Intermediators. The
DPIIT comes under which Ministry?
1) Ministry of Labour and Employment
2) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
4) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer - 4) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation:
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) (under Ministry of Commerce
and Industry) has amended the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy to allow 100% FDI (earlier it
was 49%) for insurance Intermediators like insurance brooking, insurance companies, third party
administrators, surveyors and loss assessors. 100% FDI is allowed in insurance intermediaries under
automatic approval route.
28. As per Government’s data, the issuance of RuPay debit cards under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dan
Yojana (PMJDY) has reached the all-time-high of ______ (as on 19 February 2020).
1) 38.13 Crore
2) 36.59 Crore
3) 29.14 Crore
4) 19.97 Crore
5) 25.33 Crore
Answer – 3) 29.14 crore
Explanation:
In accordance with the government data, by February 19, 2020, the issuance of RuPay debit cards
under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) reached an all-time-high of 29.14 crore. The data
states that three out of four Jan Dhan account holders (i.e 29.14 crore out of 38.13 crore – around
76%)have a RuPay debit card.
29. As per Controller General of Accounts (CGA), the fiscal deficit of the country reached ______
of the estimate for the whole year at the end of January 2020.
1) 121.5%
2) 112.8%
3) 118.7%
4) 128.5%
5) 132.2%
Answer – 4) 128.5%
Explanation:
According to the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of
Finance, fiscal deficit of the country reached 128.5 % of the estimate for the whole year at the end of
January 2020.The deficit stood at Rs 9,85,472 crore ($137.05 billion). The deficit was 121.5% of the
revised budget estimate (RBE) for the same period of the previous financial year-FY 2018-19.
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1. India signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth of $2.49 Million to establish Addu
Tourism Zone with which Country?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Bangladesh
3) Thailand
4) Maldives
5) Italy
Answer - 4) Maldives
Explanation:
India & Maldives signed 5 MoUs (memorandum of understanding) to establish Addu tourism Zone on
5 islands of Addu Atoll in Maldives with a project cost of $2.49 million an MoU to set up a bottled
water plant at Hoarafushi, an inhabited island in Maldives was also signed.
2. Recently in February 2020, with Which country India signed 4 MoUs in the field of Research
(in nanotechnology, water management and renewable energy) and Higher education?
1) Sweden
2) Norway
3) United Kingdom
4) Maldives
5) Nepal
Answer - 2) Norway
Explanation:
India and Norway signed 4 MoUs (A Memorandum of Understandings) in the field of research and
higher education to strengthen their bilateral partnership. The agreements were led by Anni Line
Wold, Norway Director-General, Norwegian Ministry of Education & Research and witnessed by Hans
Jacob Frydenlund Norwegian Ambassador to India at New Delhi, India.
3. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed
MoU with CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) to set up Liaison office
in Assam to provide technical support to the food industries in the Northeast region. The
Headquarters of CSIR-CFTRI located at?
1) Indore
2) Mysore
3) Ahmedabad
4) Lucknow
5) Guwahati
Answer – 2) Mysore
Explanation:
On February 4,2020 A Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) was signed between CSIR-CFTRI and
APEDA to set up a Liaison Office, Guwahati, Assam to provide technical support to the food industries
in the North East region. Central Food Technological Research Institute, (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysore,
Karnataka, working in the area of Food and Science & Technology, Human Resource Development
started during 1950.
4. With which country India has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a
world class National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat?
1) Switzerland
2) Vietnam
3) Portugal
4) Netherland
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5) United Kingdom
Answer - 3) Portugal
Explanation:
During the Portugal’s president Mr Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa visit to India One of the MoU is to
develop a world class National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat with the
cooperation from the Republic of Portugal. It will pay the way for cooperation between the two
countries for showcasing common Maritime Heritage.
5. Which Public Sector Bank (PSB) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gujarat
state government to facilitate Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) loans?
3) Union Bank of India (UBI)
5) Central Bank of India (CBI)
Explanation:
In order to provide enough credit to entrepreneurs in the MSME (Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises) sector, the state Government of Gujarat has signed an MoU (memorandum of
understanding) with State Bank of India (SBI), through which the bank will provide working capital to
entrepreneurs aims to start new MSME within 15 days of making an application. In October 2019, The
Gujarat state announced that MSME units will no longer be required to take various approvals to start
operations for the initial 3 years period. They can start operations after getting an acknowledgment
certificate from the state nodal agency by submitting 'declaration of intent.'
6. With which country India has recently (Feb 2020) signed MoU for regular passenger bus
service?
1) Myanmar
2) Bhutan
3) Nepal
4) Bangladesh
5) Sri Lanka
Answer - 1) Myanmar
Explanation:
On February 14, 2020 MOU was signed for regular passenger bus service between Imphal and
Mandalay. The bus service will begin from April. The MOU was signed between Shwe Mandalar
Express Company limited, Yangoon, Myanmar & Seven Sisters Holiday, Imphal, Maipur, India.
7. The Chairman of Railway Board announced the launch of a ‘Joint’ Masters Programme in
Railway Systems Engineering and Integration in academic year 2020-2021 by the National Rail
Transportation Institute (NRTI) with which University?
1) University of Birmingham
2) Stanford University
3) Harvard University
4) University of oxford
5) University of Cambridge
Answer - 1) University of Birmingham
Explanation:
Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav, Chairman, Railway Board and Lord Karan Billimoria, Chancellor, University
of Birmingham announced the launch of a Joint Masters programme in Railway Systems Engineering
and Integration in academic year 2020-2021 by the National Rail Transportation Institute (NRTI). The
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MoU of the teaching program initiative was signed between the National Rail Transport Institute and
University of Birmingham on December 18, 2019.
8. Recently (Feb 2020), with which country India signed MoU for the up-gradation of
infrastructure in plantation schools for estate workers of Indian origin?
1) Nepal
2) Sri Lanka
3) Bangladesh
4) Bhutan
5) Myanmar
Explanation:
India and Sri Lanka have signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) for up-gradation of
infrastructure in plantation schools for estate workers of Indian origin.
9. Name the Public Sector Company, which signed MoU with Central Pollution Control Board
(CPCB) to set up air quality monitoring stations at 6 states & 3 UTs.
1) Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL)
2) Bharat Petroleum
4) Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
5) Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Explanation:
State run power-giant NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation Limited) signed an MoU with CPCB
(Central Pollution Control Board) to provide financial support for installation & commissioning of
Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) at 6 states (10 centers) and 3 UTs (3
centers). States –Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
UTs - Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
10. The Cabinet has approved 3 MoUs (on combating timber trafficking, conservation of tigers
& other wildlife, and in the fields of petroleum products and communications) between Indian
and which of the Asian country?
1) China
2) Myanmar
3) Bangladesh
4) Thailand
5) Bhutan
Answer – 2) Myanmar
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved 3 MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) for cooperation between India
and Myanmar on combating timber trafficking, conservation of tigers & other wildlife, and in the fields
of petroleum products and communications.
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1. Ministry of External Affairs appointed Ajay Bisaria as India’s next High Commissioner to?
1) Canada
2) United Kingdom
3) Tanzania
4) Australia
5) New Zealand
Answer - 1) Canada
Explanation:
Ministry of External Affairs has appointed Ajay Bisaria as next High commissioner of India to Canada
replacing Vikas Swarup who now appointed as Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa and Overseas
Indian Affairs) at Ministry of External Affairs.
2. Indian Origin Techie Arvind Krishna elected as Chief Executive officer (CEO) of which
Information Technology giant company?
1) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
2) International Business Machine (IBM)
3) Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HP)
4) Infosys
5) Cognizant
Answer - 2) International Business Machine (IBM)
Explanation:
Indian origin technology executive Arvind Krishna has been elected as Chief Executive Officer of
American IT giant International Business Machines Corp (IBM) after a “world-class succession
process” will be effective on April, becomes the third Indian to head US-based multinational company
after Microsoft corporation chief Satya Nadella and Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
3. The Government of India has appointed M. Ajit Kumar as chairman of (January 2020)?
1) National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC)
3) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
5) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
Answer - 3) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of M. Ajit Kumar as
chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) replacing Pranab Kumar Das.
4. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) from Wipro who resigned the
post in (January 2020) is?
1) Azim Hashim Premji
2) Cyrus Mistry
3) N. R. Narayana Murthy
4) Abidali Neemuchwala
5) Rajesh Gopinathan
Answer - 4) Abidali Neemuchwala
Explanation:
Abidali Neemuchwala quits as Chief Executive Officer(CEO) and Managing Director (MD) from Wipro
IT (Information Technology) service providing company. He will continue in office until new CEO has
been appointed.
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5. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) R.A. Sankara Narayanan
retires in January 2020. He worked as CEO and MD of which Indian Public Sector Bank (PSB)?
1) Syndicate Bank
2) Allahabad Bank
3) Andhra Bank
4) Canara Bank
5) UCO Bank
Answer - 4) Canara Bank
Explanation:
On January 31,2020 Public sector lender, Canara Bank announced that its Managing Director (M.D)
and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sankara Narayanan (60) has retired, because Narayanan attains the
age of “superannuation” (which means completing the age for retirement). Lingam Venkata
Prabhakar is the New CEO & MD of Canara Bank with effect from 1 February, 2020.
6. Which nation has appointed Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi as their New Prime Minister in
February 2020 he succeeds Adil Abdul-Mahdi?
1) Oman
2) Iraq
3) Iran
4) Algeria
5) Qatar
Answer - 2) Iraq
Explanation:
On 3 February, 2020 Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi, 65 years old, was appointed as the Iraq’s new Prime
Minister (PM) by its President Barhim Salih. He was the successor of Adil Abdul-Mahdi who resigned
in November 2019 due to anti-government protests.
7. Who among the following has been appointed as Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC)
members by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in January 2020?
1) Madan Lal
2) Rudra Pratap Singh
3) Sulakshana Naik
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All of 1) and 2) and 3)
Answer - 5) All of 1) and 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the appointment of its 3-member
Cricket Advisory Committee(CAC). The committee comprises Madan Lal, Rudra Pratap Singh and
Sulakshana Naik and the term of appointment is 1 year.
8. To Which Nation Ministry of External Affairs has appointed Gopal Baglay as India’s next High
commissioner replacing Taranjit Sandhu?
1) Nepal
2) United Kingdom
3) Sri Lanka
4) United States
5) New Zealand
Explanation:
Ministry of External Affairs has announced Experienced Diplomat Shri Gopal Baglay, a 1992 batch
Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has been appointed as the Next High Commissioner of India to
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The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Baglay will replace Taranjit Sandhu, who has been
appointed as Indian Ambassador to U.S.
9. Who has been elected as President of Paralympic committee of India (February 2020)?
1) Deepa Malik
2) Mariyappan Thangavelu
3) Devendra Jhajharia
4) Gursharan Singh
5) Shashi Ranjan Prasad Singh
Answer - 1) Deepa Malik
Explanation:
India’s lone woman Paralympic medalist Deepa Malik, from Haryana, was elected as President of the
Paralympic Committee of India. He was the successor of the acting interim president Gursharan Singh.
10. Pramod Agarwal has become chairman & Managing director (MD) of which Indian
Maharatna Company (February 2020) replacing Anil Kumar Jha?
1) Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL)
2) Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL)
3) Steel Authority of India (SAIL)
4) Coal India (CIL)
Answer - 4) Coal India (CIL)
Explanation:
Pramod Agrawal became the new Chairman & Managing Director (MD) of Coal India Limited (CIL). He
was the successor of Anil Kumar Jha who retired on 31st January 2020.
11. Albin kurti replacing Ramush Haradinaj appointed as Prime Minister of (Feb 2020)?
1) Moldova
2) Croatia
3) Kosovo
4) Montenegro
5) North Macedonia
Answer - 3) Kosovo
Explanation:
Rebel leader Albin Kurti (44 years) has been appointed as the new and 4th Prime Minister (PM) of the
Republic of Kosovo by its parliament. Albin replaced Ramush Haradinaj as the PM.
12. Who was invited by Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to be Goodwill Ambassador of Team
India at Tokyo Olympics 2020 (July 24 – August 9, 2020)?
1) Sachin Tendulkar
2) Mary Kom
3) Abhinav Bindra
4) Sourav Ganguly
5) Priyanka Chopra
Answer - 4) Sourav Ganguly
Explanation:
Indian Olympic Association(IOA) has invited BCCI President Sourav Ganguly to become the Goodwill
Ambassador of the Indian contingent at the Tokyo Olympics Games 2020, which is scheduled to be
held from July 24 to August 9, 2020
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13. The American economist Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg recently (Feb 2020) resigns her post
‘Chief Economist’. She held the post in?
1) World Bank (WB)
4) International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Explanation:
American Greek economist and Chief Economist of the World Bank(WB) Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg
(57-years) announced her resignation. She will step down from her post on March 1, 2020 and will be
teaching at Yale University in Connecticut, United States(US). WB research director Aart Kraay will be
the interim WB chief economist until the appointment of a new permanent chief economist.
14. Jeff Weiner appointed as Executive chairman of Which business and employment oriented
service company (Feb 2020)?
1) Meetup
2) Linkedin
3) PartnerUp
4) Mantra
5) Amcat
Answer - 2) Linkedin
Explanation:
Jeff Weiner became the Executive Chairman (EC) of Linkedin. He was the CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
of Linkedin for the past 11 years. Linkedin is the professional networking company owned by
Microsoft.
15. Who has been appointed as ambassador of JSW Steel for 3years (Feb 2020)?
1) Rahul Dravid
2) Sourav Ganguly
3) Rohit Sharma
4) Rishabh Pant
5) Manish Pandey
Answer - 4) Rishabh Pant
Explanation:
On February 05, 2020 steel producer of India, JSW steel has appointed Indian cricketer Rishabh
Rajendra Pant as its brand ambassador. His contract term will be for a period of 3 years and will
promote JSW steel products such as SW Colouron+ color coated sheets & JSW Neosteel TMT bars etc.
16. Which nation has appointed Philip Barton as new High commissioner to India (Feb 2020)?
1) Britain
2) Sweden
3) Norway
4) Brazil
5) United States
Answer - 1) Britain
Explanation:
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) of Great Britain announced that it has appointed Philip
Robert Barton KCMG OBE (Knight Commander order of British Empire) as its new high commissioner
of Great Britain to India, He will Replace Sir Dominic Anthony Gerard Asquith KCMG and will take
charge on Spring Season.
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17. Tidjane Thiam resigns as CEO of Credit Suisse due to spying scandal. The Headquarters of
Credit Suisse located at?
1) Vienna, Austria
2) Zurich, Switzerland
3) Paris, France
4) London, UK
5) New York, US
Answer – 2) Zurich, Switzerland
Explanation:
Tidjane Thiam (57), a French-Ivorian banker has resigned chief executive officer (CEO) of Swiss Bank
Credit Suisse Group AG following a spying scandal. The board of directors (BOD) of the bank
unanimously accepted Thiam’s resignation & also appoints Thomas Gottstein as the new CEO. The
Headquarters of credit Suisse is in Zurich, Switzerland.
18. Surya Prakash the Chairman of Prasar Bharati retires from his post after 2 consecutive
terms. Who is the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Prasar Bharti?
1) Jawhar Sircar
2) Brijesh Thakur
3) Shashi Shekhar Vempati
4) Mrinal Pandey
5) Rajeev Singh
Answer - 3) Shashi Shekhar Vempati
Explanation:
On February 10, 2020 Prasar Bharati (India’s public service broadcasting agency), Chairman, A Surya
Prakash retired from his position after completing 2 consecutive terms of service that started in 2014.
The current CEO is Mr. Shashi Shekhar Vempati.
19. Arvind Kejriwal will sworn as Delhi Chief Minister for 3rd consecutive time. He Belongs to
which party?
1) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
2) Indian National Congress (INC)
3) Communist Party of India (CPI)
4) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
5) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
Answer - 4) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Explanation:
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) party leader Shri Arvind Kejriwal, 51 years old, to be sworn as Chief Minister
(CM) of New Delhi on February 16, 2020 at Ramlila Maidan, Delhi, with his cabinet members. He was
CM of Delhi for consecutively 3 times during the period of 2013, 2015 and 2020.
20. Which Indian Former Cricketer has been appointed as United Arab Emirates’ (UAE)
director of Cricket (Feb 2020)?
1) Dinesh Mongia
2) Robin Singh
3) Hemang Badani
4) Anil Kumble
5) Harbhajan Singh
Answer - 2) Robin Singh
Explanation:
Former India all-rounder Robindra Ramnarine Singh, 56 years old, appointed Director of Cricket of
the UAE (United Arab Emirates). He was appointed by Emirates Cricket Board after the dismissal of
head coach Douglas Robert Brown.
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21. Who has been appointed as the President of All-India Chess Federation (AICF) till 2023
declared by Justice Fakkir Mohamed Ibrahim Kalifulla former Supreme Court Judge?
1) Bharat Singh Chauhan
2) Naresh Sharma
3) M. Arun Singh
4) Vipnesh Bharadwaj
5) Ajay H. Patel
Answer - 5) Ajay H. Patel
Explanation:
Justice Fakkir Mohamed Ibrahim Kalifulla, returning officer for the All-India Chess Federation (AICF)
& former Supreme Court (SC) judge, has declared 5 persons for various posts for the period till 2023.
The 5 persons elected unopposed are Ajay H. Patel as President, Bharat Singh Chauhan as the
Secretary, Naresh Sharma as Treasurer, M. Arun Singh as Joint Secretary and Vipnesh Bharadwaj as
Vice President.
22. Name the person, who has been appointed as chairman of New Space India Limited (NSIL)
on Feb 2020?
1) S. K. Mitra
2) A. S. Kiran Kumar
3) B. N. Suresh
4) G Narayanan
5) G. Madhavan Nair
Answer - 4) G Narayanan
Explanation:
Veteran ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) space scientist G Narayanan has been named as
the Chairman of NSIL (New Space India Limited), a Public Sector Unit (PSU) of Government of India.
23. The Government of India has appointed Rajiv Bansal as new Chairman & Managing Director
(CMD) of which Indian Public Sector company?
2) Air India
5) National Fertilizers[NFL]
Answer - 2) Air India
Explanation:
Government of India appointed Rajiv Bansal as CMD (Chairman & Managing Director) of Air India. He
was the successor of Ashwani Lohani, who didn’t agree to extend his 1-year contract, which expired
on february 11, 2020.
24. Suryakanth Mainak, the chairman of which credit rating agency resigned recently (Feb
2020)?
2) Information and Credit Rating Agency Limited (ICRA)
3) Credit Analysis and Research limited (CARE)
4) India Rating and Research Pvt. Ltd.
Answer - 3) Credit Analysis and Research limited (CARE)
Explanation:
Suryakanth Mainak, resigned as Chairman of CARE (Credit Analysis and Research Limited) ratings due
to irregularities in the agency’s rating of bankrupt shadow-banking firm Infrastructure Leasing &
Financial Services Ltd (IL&FS).
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25. Name the Indian origin person who has been appointed as United Kingdom’s (UK) new
Chancellor of Exchequer by Prime Minister Borris Johnson (Feb 2020)?
1) Alok Sharma
2) Priti Patel
3) Rishi Sunak
4) Swati Dandekar
5) Sam Arora
Answer - 3) Rishi Sunak
Explanation:
Indian origin Rishi Sunak (39) has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s (UK) new Chancellor of
the Exchequer by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The Chancellor of the Exchequer is the UK
government’s chief financial minister. He succeeds Pakistani-origin Sajid Javid who resigned as
Chancellor.
26. Vinay Dube has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (CEO) of which company?
1) AirIndia
2) GoIndia
3) GoAir
4) AirAlliance
5) AllianceGo
Answer - 3) GoAir
Explanation:
Vinay Dube was appointed as the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of GoAir. He was the successor of
Cornelis Vrieswijk who resigned in February 2019. GoAir MD (Managing Director), Jehangir Waldia
was holding the additional charge of chief executive.
27. Which Country has appointed Barry O’Farrell as its next high commissioner to India
replacing Harinder Sidhu (Feb 2020)?
1) United Kingdom
2) New Zealand
3) Australia
4) Botswana
5) Cameroon
Answer - 3) Australia
Explanation:
Australia has appointed former NSW (New South Wales) premier Barry O’Farrell as the next high
commissioner to India. Barry O’ Farrell will be the successor of Harinder Sidhu.
28. Which country has elected Ashraf Ghani as their president for second consecutive time in
February 2020?
1) Qatar
3) Kuwait
4) Afghanistan
5) Iran
Answer - 4) Afghanistan
Explanation:
Afghanistan’s Incumbent president Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai (70) wins second term as Afghanistan
president as an Independent Candidate securing 50.64% votes in september 2019 election announced
by the Election Commission of Afghanistan. Ashraf Ghani defeated Afghanistan’s Chief Executive
Abdullah Abdullah, who gained 39.52% votes in the election.
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29. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development
Authority (PFRDA) by appointments committee of cabinet for 5 years or till the attainment of
age 65 (Feb 2020)?
1) Supratim Bandyopadhyay
2) Pankaj Jain
3) Arvind Singh
5) Anil Kumar Jha
Answer – 1) Supratim Bandyopadhyay
Explanation:
Supratim Bandyopadhyay was appointed as chairman of the PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and
Development Authority). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Supratim
appointment for a period of 5 years from the date of assumption or till attaining the age of 65 years.
He was the successor of Shri Pankaj Jain.
30. Who has been appointed as next Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of India Succeeding
Sudhir Bhargava (Feb 2020)?
1) Suresh Patel
2) Sanjay Kothari
3) K. V. Chowdary
4) Bimal Julka
5) Amita Pandove
Answer – 4) Bimal Julka
Explanation:
A high powered selection committee headed by Narendra Modi has selected former Information and
Broadcasting Secretary Bimal Julka , current Information Commissioner became new Chief
Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission. Bimal Julka to succeed Sudhir
Bhargava as CIC.
31. Who has been appointed as new Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) replacing K.V.
Chowdary (Feb 2020)?
1) Sudhir Bhargava
2) Bimal Julka
3) Suresh Patel
4) Amita Pandove
5) Sanjay Kothari
Answer - 5) Sanjay Kothari
Explanation:
A high powered selection committee headed by Narendra Modi has selected Sanjay Kothari, current
Secretary to the President as the new Chief Vigilance Commissioner(CVC). Sanjay Kothari to succeed
K. V. Chowdary as CVC.
32. The Central government has appointed 3 experts as member of National Disaster
Management Authority (NDMA). Who is the Chairperson of NDMA?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Ram Nath Govind
3) Raj Nath Singh
4) Amit Shah
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Explanation:
The Government of India has approved the appointment of Rajendra Singh (former Director General
of the Indian coast guard), Syed Ata Hasnain (former Lt. General of Army) and Krishna Vatsa (Policy
and Recovery Advisory, Climate change and disaster risk reduction, United nations Development
Program) as the members of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). NDMA was
established in 2005 with Prime Minister of India as chairperson (Currently, Narendra Modi).
33. The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Sunil Gurbaxani as MD & CEO of which Indian
private sector bank?
1) Dhanlaxmi Bank
3) Nainital Bank
4) South Indian Bank
5) City Union Bank
Answer - 1) Dhanlaxmi Bank
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointed Sunil Gurbaxani as MD (Managing Director) and CEO (Chief
Executive Officer) of Dhanlaxmi Bank for a period of 3 years. Sunil was the successor of T.Latha.
34. Leo Eric Varadkar recently (Feb 2020) resigned from the post of Prime Minister of Ireland.
What is the capital & currency of Ireland?
1) Berlin & Euro
2) Dublin & Euro
3) Helsinki & Pound
4) Berlin & Pound
5) Dublin & Pound
Answer - 2) Dublin & Euro
Explanation:
Irish Prime Minister Leo Eric Varadkar resigned due to the insufficiency of the majority after the
parliamentary vote. He submitted his resignation to Irish President Micheal Daniel Higgins. Leo
Varadkar served as ‘Taoiseach’ (means Prime Minister of Ireland) since June 2017. The Ireland’s
capital – Dublin & currency – Euro.
35. Name the person, who has been appointed as the president of Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha
Kshetra Trust (Feb 2020)?
1) Champant Rai
2) Govind Dev Giri
3) Mahant Nritya Gopal Das
4) Parasaran
5) Nripendra Misra
Answer - 3) Mahant Nritya Gopal Das
Explanation:
Mahant Nritya Gopal Das is elected as the President and Champant Rai as General Secretary of the The
Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust in its meeting. The aim of the meeting is to speed up the
construction of The Ram temple in Ayodhya. The trust was constituted by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi government with 15-member based on supreme court’s judgement.
36. Who has been appointed as new chairman of USIBC’s (US – India Business Council) global
board of directors (Feb 2020)?
1) Mahesh Palashikar
2) Nisha Biswal
3) Prakash H Mehta
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4) Ashu Khullar
5) Vijay Advani
Answer – 5) Vijay Advani
Explanation:
US-India Business Council (USIBC) appointed Vijay Advani as a new chairman of its Global board of
directors. USIBC represents the top global companies across the United States, India and Indo-Pacific.
37. Rajlaxmi Singh Deo re-elected as president of which Indian sports federation (Feb 2020)?
1) Basketball Federation of India
2) Boxing Federation of India
3) Ball Badminton Federation of India
4) Athletic Federation of India
5) Rowing Federation of India
Answer - 5) Rowing Federation of India
Explanation:
Rajalaxmi Singh Deo was re-elected as the President of RFI (Rowing Federation of India) and M V
Shriram elected as the Secretary General of RFI, after the successful completion of election held in
Hyderabad, Telangana. The election was conducted under the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
observer K Govindraj.
38. Ms. Padmaja has been accredited as next High Commissioner of India to which country?
1) Republic of Cyprus
2) New Caledonia
3) St Christopher and Nevis
4) Republic of the Congo
5) Republic of Vanuatu
Answer - 5) Republic of Vanuatu
Explanation:
Ms. Padmaja, presently High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Fiji, has been concurrently
accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Vanuatu, with the residence in
suva.
39. Mahathir bin Mohamad, who is in the news recently (Feb 2020) belongs to which country?
1) Singapore
2) South Korea
3) Malaysia
4) Thailand
5) Nepal
Answer – 3) Malaysia
Explanation:
The world’s Oldest government leader Mahathir bin Mohamad (94) resigned as Malaysia’s Prime
Minister (PM) on February 24,2020. His resignation has been accepted by Malaysia’s king Al-Sultan
Abdullah of Pahang and also named him as the Interim prime minister of Malaysia until a successor is
appointed.
40. Abhay Kumar Singh has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of
National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). The Headquarters of NHPC located at?
2) Faridabad, Haryana
3) Gurgaon, Haryana
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Answer - 2) Faridabad, Haryana

Explanation:
Abhay Kumar Singh, 57 years old, was appointed as CMD (Chairman & Managing Director) of State-
run hydro power giant NHPC (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) till (August 31, 2022). He is
the successor of Ratish Kumar. The Headquarters of NHPC is located in Faridabad, Haryana.
41. Faure Gnassingbe has been re-elected as the president of ‘Togo’ for the 4th time (in Feb
2020). What is the capital of Togo?
1) Lomé
2) Porto-Novo
3) Bamako
4) Monrovia
5) Conakry
Answer – 1) Lomé
Explanation:
The National electoral commission declared Faure Gnassingbe (The Union for the Republic party) as
Togo’s (country in West Africa) president. He took 72% of votes in the first round of presidential
election and was re-elected for a fourth term. Final result to be announced by the Supreme Court. He
defeated Agbeyome Kodjo, who got only 18% of the votes. Capital – Lomé & Currency – West African
CFA franc.
42. Who has been appointed as the new president of multinational finance service company,
MasterCard (Feb 2020)?
1) Mark Schwartz
2) Silvio Barzi
3) Michael Miebach
4) Alfred F Kelly
5) Richard Haythornthwaite
Answer – 3) Michael Miebach
Explanation:
Mastercard named Michael Miebach as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will
replace Ajaypal Singh Banga, who assumes charge as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors in
effect from March 1, 2020.
43. Jawed Ashraf has been appointed as Next ambassador of India to which of the following
country (Feb 2020)?
1) Fiji
2) Germany
3) Russia
4) United Kingdom
5) France
Answer - 5) France
Explanation:
Shri Jawed Ashraf is appointed as the next Ambassador of India to France, he succeeds Vinay Mohan
Kwatra. Vinay Mohan Kwatra will become the next Ambassador of India to Nepal, he succeeds
Manjeev Singh Puri.
44. Abhishek Singh has been appointed as India’s next ambassador to which of the following
country?
1) Colombia
2) Brazil
3) Guyana
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4) Venezuela
5) Trinidad & Tobago
Answer – 4) Venezuela
Explanation:
The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India Appointed diplomat Shri Abhishek Singh as the
next Ambassador of India to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. He will succeed Rajiv Kumar Napal,
who passed away recently.
45. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approves the appointment of Sumant Kathpalia as
MD&CEO of Which Private Sector Bank?
1) ICICI Bank
2) IndusInd Bank
3) Dhanlaxmi Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) City Union Bank
Answer – 2) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has approved the appointment of Sumant Kathpalia as Managing
Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of private sector lender IndusInd Bank for three years,
which is effective from March 24, 2020, He is the successor of Romesh Sobti. The headquarters of
IndusInd bank is Mumbai, Maharashtra.
46. According to Union Women and Child development minister Smriti Irani, how many
number of chairs will be set up by UGC across India in the names of women scientists?
1) 12
2) 18
3) 11
4) 14
5) 17
Answer – 3) 11
Explanation:
According to the Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister Smriti Zubin Irani, 11 Chairs will be
set up in institutes by UGC (University Grants Commission) across India in the names of women
scientists, including eminent anthropologist Iravati Karve. The decision has been taken on ‘National
Science Day’ on February 28, 2020. Each chair will be given Rs 50 lakh each for a year with a total
expenditure of Rs 5 crore per annum.
Name of the Chair & the field they associated with:
Chair to be instituted in the name of
Fields with which the Scientist was
SN
associated
Dr.Archana Sharma (1932-2008)

1. Agriculture and Allied Research
Renowned cytogenetist
Biotechnology
Dr. Janaki Ammal (1897-1984) The
2.
Pioneering Botanist
Dr.DarshanRanganathan
3. Immunology
(1941-2001) Organic Chemist
Dr.Ashima Chatterjee (1917-2006) Organic Chemistry, Phytomedicine
4.
Chemist Par Excellence
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Dr.KadambiniGanguly (1861-1923)
5. Medicine
A doctor who broke the muth
Dr IrawatiKarve (1905-1970)
6. Sociology
Studying Humans
Dr. Anna Mani (1918-2001) Pioneer
7. Meteorology
Indian Meterologist
Dr.Rajeshwari Chatterjee (1922-
8. 2010) First Woman engineer from Engineering
the State of Karnataka
Dr. Raman Parimala (b.1948)
9. Mathematician (Bhatnagar Award, Mathematics
1987)
10. Bibhachowdhuri (1913-1991) Physics
Kamal Ranadive (8 November 1917-
11. Biomedical Research
2001) (medicine)

1. Which Indian City and State won the 1st position in implementation of Pradhan Mantri Matru
Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) in February 2020?
1) Hyderabad & Telangana
2) Chennai & Tamil Nadu
3) Ahmedabad & Gujarat
4) Indore & Madhya Pradesh
5) Bhubaneswar & Odisha
Answer - 4) Indore & Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Union Minister of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) Smt Smriti Zubin Irani presented the
award for Best Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) to State Madhya
Pradesh and also Indore, MP got the award for better Performance in PMMVY.
2. Which Company chosen as Most promising Brand (Gold Category) 2019 in 7th MSME
excellence award in New Delhi Organized by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry
of India (ASSOCHAM)?
1) Amulya Mica
2) Apollo Pumps Pvt Ltd
3) Ayurvedamitra
4) Colors N Craft
5) Bright Industries
Answer – 1) Amulya Mica
Explanation:
Amulya Mica (Purbanchal Laminates Pvt Ltd), spear-headed by its Managing Director Rakesh Agarwal,
was chosen as the Most Promising Brand of the Year Award 2019, Gold Category during the 7th
edition of the MSME Excellence Award. The award & summit was organized by the Associated
Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) at Le Maiden in New Delhi.
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3. Who has won the Banker Magazines’ Central Banker of the Year 2020’, Asia-Pacific?
1) Urjit Patel
2) Shaktikanta Das
3) N S Vishwanathan
4) B P Kanungo
Answer – 2) Shaktikanta Das
Explanation:
The Banker magazine, a British English-language monthly financial affairs publication owned by The
Financial Times Ltd, has named Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das as the ‘Central
Banker of the Year 2020’, Asia-Pacific for encouraging growth and balancing the economy.
4. Jorgovanka Tabakovi has won title of Global Central Banker award 2020 announced by
Banker Magazine. Jorgovanka Tabakovi is the head of National Bank of?
1) Switzerland
2) Germany
3) Serbia
4) Italy
5) U.S
Answer - 3) Serbia
Explanation:
The Banker magazine, a British English-language monthly financial affairs publication owned by The
Financial Times Ltd has announcement of the title of Global Central Banker award 2020 has been
given to Jorgovanka Tabakovi, the head of the National Bank of Serbia.
5. Who has won 1st Mathrubhumi book of the year 2020 award given by Kerala based
Malayalam newspaper for translation of book ‘Blue is like Blue’?
1) Vinod Kumar Shukla
2) Madhuri Vijay
3) Jeet Thayil
4) Anita Desai
5) Aravind Adiga
Answer - 1) Vinod Kumar Shukla
Explanation:
Hindi poet-novelist and 1999 Sahitya Akademi honouree Vinod Kumar Shukla (83) has won the 1st
Mathrubhumi Book of the Year award 2020 for his translated book ‘Blue Is Like Blue’, which deal with
common people and their daily struggles.
6. Actress Waheeda Rahman has won National Kishore Kumar Samman Award for the year
2018. Which state Government has instituted the National Kishore Kumar Samman award?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Haryana
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Mizoram
Explanation:
Noted yesteryear Bollywood actor Waheeda Rehman was selected for the National Kishore Kumar
Samman of the Madhya Pradesh(MP) government for the year 2018. She will be awarded at her
residence in Mumbai, Maharashtra by Culture minister of MP Vijaylaxmi Sadho.
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7. Which State’s transport corporation has won Transport Ministry’s Road Safety award 2018-
19 for its low accident rate?
1) Nagaland
2) Delhi
3) Goa
4) Puducherry
5) Assam
Answer - 2) Delhi
Explanation:
Delhi govt’s public transport Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has been awarded with Transport
Minister’s Road Safety Award 2018-19 at an event in New Delhi. The award was given for its lowest
accident rate. For hilly region - Nagaland won the award.
8. Which Documentary film has won the 16th edition of Mumbai International Film Festival’s
(MIFF) Golden Conch Award 2020 (Feb 2020)?
1) Portrait of Suzanne
2) The Fox of the Palmgrove
3) An Essay of Rain
4) Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
5) When We Were Kings
Answer - 4) Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
Explanation:
The 16th edition of Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2020, the oldest international event for
non-feature films in South Asia, was held at Nehru Centre Auditorium, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die the Brazilian documentary film has won the Golden Conch Award 2020.
9. Which film has won the Best movie award in 73rd edition of BAFTA awards 2020 held in
Royal Albert Hall, London, UK?
1) Joker
2) Parasite
3) 1917
4) Little Women
5) Bombshell
Answer - 3) 1917
Explanation:
73rd British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)Awards 2020 ceremony, popularly referred
to as BAFTA Awards 2019 was held on February 2, 2020 in Royal Albert Hall, London, United
Kingdom. The Award for categories Best film, Outstanding British film, Best cinematography, Best
production design, Best sound, Best special visual effects all won by movie 1917.
10. In 73rd edition of BAFTA awards 2020, The movie Parasite won awards for Best film not in
the English language and Best original screenplay category. In which language the movie
Parasite was made?
1) French
2) Spanish
3) Chinese
4) Korean
5) Russian
Answer – 4) Korean
Explanation:
73rd British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)Awards 2020 ceremony, popularly referred
to as BAFTA Awards 2019 was held on February 2, 2020 in Royal Albert Hall, London, United
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Kingdom. The awards for Best film not in the English language and Best original screenplay category
won by Korean Movie Parasite.
11. Which Indian Start-up Company in defence sector has won the prestigious SCOKH award for
“Boron Nitrate Based Personal Hybrid Combat Armour” (Feb 2020)?
1) ideaForge
2) Aadyah Aerospace
3) Axio Biosolutions
4) Big Bang Boom Solutions
5) TimeTooth Technologies
Answer - 4) Big Bang Boom Solutions
Explanation:
Big Bang Boom Solutions Pvt Ltd (BBBS), start-up company in the defence sector was awarded the
prestigious SKOCH Award for “Boron Nitrate Based Personal Hybrid Combat Armour ” at New Delhi,
India. Big Bang Boom Solutions also won in the Ministry of Defence competition around See-Through-
Armour and Illegal Defence Drones in iDex (Innovations for Defence Excellence) category. BBBS was
the first company to consolidate Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the defense sector.
12. Who has been nominated for Nobel Peace Prize 2020 by two law makers of Swedish left
party (Feb 2020)?
1) Greta Thunberg
2) Jacinda Ardern
3) Raoni Metuktire
4) Alexis Tsipras
5) Zoran Zaev
Answer - 1) Greta Thunberg
Explanation:
Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has been nominated for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
by two lawyers Jens Holm and Hakan Svenneling, who are both members of Sweden’s Left Party. It is
the second consecutive year that Thunberg has been nominated.
13. Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Uddhav Thackeray presented a life time achievement
award to Dinkar Keshav Raikar. Mr. Raikar is a _____?
1) Journalist
2) Politician
3) Actor
4) Freedom fighter
5) Professor
Answer - 1) Journalist
Explanation:
Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Uddhav Bal Thackeray presented an award to senior journalist
Dinkar Keshav Raikar for his contribution to journalism at Mumbai, Maharashtra. Raikar was given
the lifetime achievement award instituted by the Mantralaya & Vidhimandal Vartahar Sangh. Raikar is
a consulting editor of Lokmat Group and completed 50 years in journalism.
14. As per Celebrity brand evaluation report 2019 released by Duff & Phelps, who has retained
the top position for 3rd consecutive year with value of $237.5 million in 2019?
1) Akshay Kumar
2) Shahrukh Khan
3) Virat Kohli
4) Deepika Padukone
5) Ranveer Singh
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Answer - 3) Virat Kohli

Explanation:
Duff & Phelps published the celebrity brand evaluation report for 2019. Indian Captain Virat Kohli has
retained the top position for the third consecutive time. Kohli’s brand value has gone up to $237.5
million in 2019 with a jump of 39%. Bollywood Actor Akshay Kumar becomes the 2nd position with a
brand value of $104.5 million.
15. The 4th edition of Mystic Kalinga Festival (MSF) which commences in Odisha, Bhubaneswar
(on February 8 & 9, 2020). Who is going to receive prestigious Mystic Kalinga Literacy Award?
1) Akkitham Achuthan Namboodri
2) Amitav Ghosh
3) Manoj Das
4) Nasira Sharma
5) K Siva Reddy
Answer – 3) Manoj Das
Explanation:
Famous Odia and English writer Manoj Das, 85 years old, will receive Mystic Kalinga Literary award–
Indian and Global languages, during the 4th edition of the 2day Mystic Kalinga Festival (MSF) which
commences in Swosti Premium, Odisha, Bhubaneswar on February 8 & 9, 2020. He also got Padma
Bhushan award recently. Manoj Das will deliver the festival’s keynote address on “Divine Madness:
Knowledge, Ecstasy and Transformation”.
16. The President of India has presented the International Gandhi awards for Leprosy under
individual category to ______ (Feb 2020)?
1) N.S. Dharmashaktu
2) Yohei Sasakawa
3) Damodar Ganesh Bapat
4) Ralph Nader
5) B.K. Goldtooth
Answer - 1) N.S. Dharmashaktu
Explanation:
President of India Shri. Ram Nath Kovind presented the International Gandhi Awards for Leprosy to
Dr. N.S. Dharmashaktu under the Indian nomination individual category and Leprosy Mission Trust
under the institutional category at New Delhi, India. The award was instituted by Gandhi Memorial
Leprosy Foundation.
17. Who has won the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) coaches lifetime achievement
award in male category for the year 2019?
1) Pullela Gopichand
2) Ramakant Achrekar
3) Bishweshwar Nandi
4) Ravi Shastri
5) A. Srinivasa Rao
Answer - 1) Pullela Gopichand
Explanation:
Pullela Gopichand, the Chief National coach for the Indian Badminton team has received the
International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Coaches Lifetime Achievement Award in Male Category of
the year 2019 on the 3rd edition of International Olympics Committee Annual Awards, He is the 1st
Indian coach to be Honoured with this Lifetime award by the Olympics Committee.
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18. Who is the youngest girl in the world to climb the South America’s Highest peak Mt.
Aconcagua, Argentina (Feb 2020)?
1) Jordan Romero
2) Malavath Poorna
3) Bachendri Bal
4) Kaamya Karthikeyan
5) Arunima Sinha
Answer - 4) Kaamya Karthikeyan
Explanation:
Kaamya Karthikeyan, 12 years old, a class 7 student of Navy Children School (NCS) in Mumbai,
Maharashtra, became the youngest girl in the world to climb Mt. Aconcagua, Argentina the highest
peak outside Asia which ranges about 6962 metres.
19. Which project got Gold award in Excellence in Government Process Re-engineering for
Digital Transformation category in 23rd edition of National conference on e-Governance 2020?
1) Wildlife Surveillance and Anti-Poaching System
2) FotonVR - Virtual Reality in Education
3) Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
4) GO SWIFT
5) Real Time Pollution Monitoring System
Answer - 3) Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Explanation:
The National Health Authority of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare received Gold for Ayushman
Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana under the category of Excellence. It enabled the
government to process re–engineering for Digital Transformation. The Andhra Pradesh Pollution
Control Board (APPCB) has cliched a national award for e-Governance 2019-20 for the Board’s Real-
Time Pollution-Monitoring System (RTPMS) project.
20. Who is the 1st Oscar presenter with down syndrome presented awards in the 92nd edition of
Academy awards 2020 held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United
States?
1) Zachary Robin Gottsagen
2) Billy Porter
3) Natalie Portman
4) Billie Eilish
5) Janelle Monáe
Answer - 1) Zachary Robin Gottsagen
Explanation:
Actor Zachary Robin Gottsagen, starring in the 2019 comedy-drama “The Peanut Butter Falcon, has
created creates history as 1st Oscar presenter with down syndrome, a genetic disorder that includes
certain birth defects, learning problems, and facial features.
21. Who is the 1st Asian filmmaker to win academy award (Oscars) for original screenplay
category?
1) Ang Lee
2) Bong Joon-ho
3) Ismail Merchant
4) William Kong
5) Hsu Li-kong
Answer - 2) Bong Joon-ho
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Explanation:
For the 1st time Bong Joon Ho created history by becoming the first Asian and South Korean
filmmaker to bag the Academy Award for best original screenplay for his genre-defying “Parasite”.
22. India’s Vivek Sagar Prasad was selected as International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men’s
rising star of the year 2019 award. Who was selected for FIH Women’s rising star of the year
2019?
1) Savita
2) Rani Rampal
3) Lalremsiami
4) Monika
5) Sharmila Devi
Answer - 3) Lalremsiami
Explanation:
Indian professional hockey player Lalremsiami (19) from Mizoram was voted the best FIH
(International Hockey Federation) Women’s Rising Star of the Year 2019. At the same time, Indian
team’s midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad (19) was selected as the best FIH Men’s Rising Star of the Year
2019.
23. Who has been awarded ODI batting performance of the year award in 13th edition of the
Annual ESPNcricinfo awards 2019?
1) Virat Kohli
2) Eoin Morgan
3) Ben Stokes
4) Rohit Sharma
5) Kusal Perera
Answer - 3) Ben Stokes
Explanation:
Eoin Morgan was named as the ‘captain of the year’ for leading England to win the World Cup Title
against New Zealand. Ben Stokes was awarded the ‘ODI (One Day International) batting performance
of the year’ in 13th Annual ESPNcricinfo awards 2019 award with 10 other awards.
24. Which Indian bank has won “Most customer centric bank using technology” and “Best
Payments Initiative” awards in 15th Indian Banks’ Associations’ Banking Technology awards
2020?
1) ICICI Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) Yes Bank
Answer - 2) South Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank Association’s 15th Annual Banking Technology Conference, Expo and Awards 2020 held
in Mumbai, Maharashtra in that South Indian Bank Has Bagged six Awards at the Banking Technology
category. South Indian Bank emerged winner in the ‘Most Customer Centric Bank Using Technology’
category and runner up in the ‘Best Payments Initiative’ category for Small Banks.
25. Who has won the Genome Valley Excellence Award of BioAsia 2020 along with American
Neurologist and oncologist Dr. Carl H June?
1) Soumya Swaminathan
2) Don W Cleveland
3) MK Bhan
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4) Anji Reddy
5) Vasant Narsimhan
Answer - 5) Vasant Narsimhan
Explanation:
American immunologist and oncologist Dr. Carl H June and Novartis CEO Dr. Vasant Narsimhan will be
presented with the Genome Valley Excellence Award of BioAsia 2020. The function will be organized
by the Telangana government annual global biotechnology & life sciences forum on February (17 to
19, 2020).
26. Name the Indian who has won the prestigious Dan David Prize 2020 under “Present
Category”?
1) Shrinivas Kulkarni
2) Sanjay Subrahmanyam
3) A. B. Yehoshua
4) Christiana Figueres
5) Gita Sen
Answer - 5) Gita Sen
Explanation:
Gita Sen, an Indian feminist scholar, activist has won the prestigious Dan David Prize 2020 under
“present” category for her path-breaking work in the fields of population policies, reproductive and
sexual health, women’s rights, poverty, labour markets and global governance.
Other Dan David Prize 2020 Laureates:
S.No Category Won by
Past (Cultural Preservation Lonnie G. Bunch III (American
1
and Revival) educator and historian)
Prof.Barbara Kirshenblatt-
Past (Cultural Preservation
2 Gimblett (University Professor at
and Revival)
New York University)
Prof. Debora Diniz Rodrigues (law

3 Present – Gender equality professor at the University of
Brasilia,Brazil)
Demis Hassabis (British artificial
intelligence researcher & co-
4 Future -Artificial Intelligence founder and CEO of DeepMind, the
world’s leading AI research
company.)
Prof. Amnon Shashua (Israeli
computer scientist and CEO and
5 Future -Artificial Intelligence
co-founder of Mobileye, an Israeli
company)
27. The President of India has awarded the President colors award to which Indian Naval
Station (Feb 2020)?
1) INS Parundu
2) INS Shivaji
3) INS Dega
4) INS Trata
5) INS Vajrakosh
Answer - 2) INS Shivaji
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Explanation:
Ramnath Kovind, President of India & Supreme Commander of IAF (Indian Armed Forces), awarded
President’s colour (highest military honour) to INS (Indian Naval Station) Shivaji, Lonavala,
Maharashtra.
28. Name the person who has won the Indian Achievers Award 2020 for “Outstanding
contribution to Indian Education”?
1) Mukesh Rishi
2) Shyam Jaju
3) Rajendra Indraman Singh
4) Bhaichung Bhutia
5) Anurag Singh Thakur
Answer - 3) Rajendra Indraman Singh
Explanation:
Rajendra Indraman Singh, Founder & Chairperson of Priyadarshini Group of Schools & Colleges has
been awarded the Indian Achievers Award (IAA) in recognition of his “Outstanding Contribution to
Indian Education”.
29. Sohini Sastri who is in news recently (Feb 2020) is a ________?

1) Football player
2) Politician
3) Astrologer
4) Educationalist
5) Social Reformer
Answer - 3) Astrologer
Explanation:
Kolkata-born renowned astrologer Dr Sohini Sastri awarded IAA as Best Astrologer of the year.
30. Who is the 1st Indian Hockey Player to receive the International Hockey Federation(FIH)
player of the year award in 2019?
1) Dilpreet Singh
2) Gursahibjit Singh
3) Ramandeep Singh
4) Manpreet Singh
5) Gurjant Singh
Answer - 4) Manpreet Singh
Explanation:
Manpreet Singh Pawar (27), the captain of India men’s national field hockey team, has been selected
as the FIH Men’s Player of the Year 2019 by the International Hockey Federation (FIH). With this he
becomes the 1st Indian to receive this honor. At the same time, Netherlands women’s captain Eva de
Goede (30) has been named as FIH Women’s Player of the Year 2019.
Other winners:
S.NO Award Name Won by
FIH Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year
1 Vincent Vanasch (Belgium)
2019
FIH Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year
2 Rachael Lynch (Australia)
2019
3 FIH Men’s Coach of the Year 2019 Colin Batch (Australia)
Alyson Regina Annan
4 FIH Women’s Coach of the Year 2019
(Australia)
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31. According to Forbes ‘Real time Billionaires’ report, who is India’s 2nd richest person only
behind the Mukesh Ambani, with the net worth of $17.8 Billion?
1) Lakshmi Mittal
2) Gautam Adani
3) Radhakishan Damani
4) Uday Kotak
5) Shiv Nadar
Answer - 3) Radhakishan Damani
Explanation:
Supermarket chain DMart’s Founder Radhakishan Damani becomes India’s 2nd richest person after
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries Limited. According to Forbes ‘Real Time Billionaires’
Index, Damani has a net worth of $17.8 billion. DMart’s shares surged 700% in March 2017, with a
market capitalisation of Rs 1.55 lakh crore.
Top 5 persons:
Mukesh Ambani ($57.4 billion),
Radhakishan Damani ($17.8 billion),
Shiv Nadar ($16.5 billion),
Uday Kotak ($14.9 billion),
Gautam Adani ($14.1 billion).
32. Which movie has won the ‘best film’ award in 65th edition of Amazon Filmfare Awards
2020 was held at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, Assam (Feb 15-16, 2020)?
1) War
2) Saand ki Aandh
3) Article 15
4) Gully Boy
5) Uri: The Surgical Strike
Answer - 4) Gully Boy
Explanation:
The 65th edition of Amazon Filmfare Awards 2020 was held at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in
Guwahati, Assam from15 Feb 2020 – 16 Feb 2020. The Zoya Akhtar’s directorial ‘Gully Boy’ emerged
as big winner as it bagged several awards including the prestigious best film award.
33. Who has won Best Actor in Leading role (female) in 65th edition of Amazon Filmfare
Awards 2020 was held at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, Assam (Feb 15-16,
2020)?
1) Priyanka Chopra
2) Alia Bhatt
3) Bhumi Pednekar
4) Taapsee Pannu
5) Shilpa Rao
Answer - 2) Alia Bhatt
Explanation:
The 65th edition of Amazon Filmfare Awards 2020 was held at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in
Guwahati, Assam from15 Feb 2020 – 16 Feb 2020. The Ranveer Singh bagged Best Actor’s trophy for
his performance in Gully Boy, while Alia Bhatt won the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) for the
same film.
Here is the complete winners list of 65th Filmfare Awards:
S.No Award Name Won by
1 Best Film Gully Boy
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2 Best Director Zoya Akhtar for Gully Boy
3 Best Film (Critics) Article 15 (Anubhav Sinha) and Sonchiriya (Abhishek Chaubey)
Best Actor In A Leading Role

4 (Male) Ranveer Singh for Gully Boy
5 Best Actor (Critics) Ayushmann Khurrana for Article 15
Best Actor In A Leading Role

6 (Female) Alia Bhatt for Gully Boy
7 Best Actress (Critics) Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu for Saand Ki Aankh
Best Actor in a Supporting Role

8 (Female) Amruta Subhash for Gully Boy
Best Actor in a Supporting Role

9 (Male) Siddhant Chaturvedi for Gully Boy
Zoya Akhtar-Ankur Tewari for Gully Boy Mithoon, Amaal Mallik,

10 Best Music Album Vishal Mishra, SachetParampara and Akhil Sachdeva for Kabir Singh
11 Best Lyrics Divine and Ankur Tewari for Apna Time Aayega (Gully Boy)
12 Best Playback Singer (Male) Arijit Singh for Kalank Nahi (Kalank)
13 Best Playback Singer (Female) Shilpa Rao for Ghungroo (War)
14 Best Debut Director Aditya Dhar for Uri: The Surgical Strike
15 Best Debut Actor Abhimanyu Dassani for Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota
16 Best Debut Actress Ananya Pandey for Student Of The Year 2, Pati Patni Aur Woh
17 Best Original Story Anubhav Sinha and Gaurav Solanki for Article 15
18 Best Screenplay Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar for Gully Boy
19 Best Dialogue Vijay Maurya for Gully Boy
20 Lifetime Achievement Award Ramesh Sippy
21 Excellence In Cinema Govinda
RD Burman Award For Upcoming

22 Music Talent Sashwat Sachdev for UR
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30 Years of Outstanding
Contribution to Bollywood
23 Fashion Manish Malhotra
34. Who is the 1st Indian sportsman to win a Laureus world sports (Oscars of sports) award at
20th annual edition held at Berlin, Germany (Feb 17, 2020)?
1) Abhinav Bindra
2) Vinesh Phogat
3) Bhaichung Bhutia
4) Sachin Tendulkar
Answer - 4) Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation:
On February 17, 2020, Laureus World Sports Awards 2020 was held in Berlin, Germany.It was the 2nd
Laureus World Sports Awards to take place in Berlin, following the 2016 ceremony which took place
at the Messe Berlin. Indian former international cricketer Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar’s 2011 World
Cup-winning moment was voted the Laureus Sporting Moment of 2000-2020. This moment of Sachin
has been titled ‘Carried on the Shoulders of a Nation’. Vinesh Phogat is the 1st Indian to get Nominated
for Laureus sport awards in 2019.
35. Simone Biles has won 20th edition of Laureus world sportswomen of the year award 2020
held at Berlin, Germany. Simon Biles related to which sports?
1) Swimming
2) Gymnastic
3) Football
4) Badminton
5) Shooting
Answer - 2) Gymnastic
Explanation:
Laureus World Sports Awards 2020 was held in Berlin, Germany.
Here’s the full list of winners:
Formula One driver Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton (United

Kingdom)
1 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year & Footballer Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini (Argentina)
2 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Simone Arianne Biles (American Gymnast)
3 Laureus World Team of the Year South Africa Men’s Rugby Team
4 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Egan Arley Bernal Gómez (Colombian cyclist)
5 Laureus World Comeback of the Year Sophia Flörsch (German racing driver)
Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year Oksana Masters (Ukrainian-American Paralympic rower
6 with a Disability and cross-country skier)
Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the

7 Year Chloe Kim (American snowboarder)
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8 Laureus Best Sporting Moment Carried on the shoulders of a nation – Sachin Tendulkar
9 Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award Dirk Nowitzki (German basketball player)
Laureus Academy Exceptional

10 Achievement Award Spanish Basketball Federation
11 Laureus Sport for Good Award South Bronx United
36. Who has won the 21st edition of Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the year award for
2019 held at New Delhi?
1) Siddhartha Lal
3) Vijay Shekhar Sharma
4) Sachin Bansal
5) Shradha Sharma
Answer - 2) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Explanation:
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson and Managing Director (MD) of Bengaluru based
biopharmaceutical company Biocon, won Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year 2019 (for her
innovation & affordable lifesaving medicines), at the 21st edition of the awards held in New Delhi,
India.
37. In the 21st edition of Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur awards 2019, who has been
conferred with the lifetime achievement award?
1) Mukesh Ambani
2) Azim Premji
3) Ritesh Agarwal
4) Adi Godrej
5) Lakshmi Mittal
Answer - 4) Adi Godrej
Explanation:
Adi Godrej, Godrej Group Chairman was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award in 21st edition of
Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur awards 2019.
Award Category Awardee
EY Entrepreneur of the year Kiran-Mazumdar Shaw, Chairperson & MD, Biocon.
Lifetime Achievement Adi Godrej, Chairman, Godrej Group.
Start-up Falguni Nayar, founder & CEO, Nykaa E-retail.
Transformational Impact Person Tuhin Parikh, senior managing director (Real Estate),, Blackstone
of the Year India.
Manufacturing Arun Bharat Ram, chairman, SRF
Services Sridhar Vembu, founder and CEO, ZOHO Corporation
Financial Services Yashish Dahiya, CEO & co-founder, Policy Bazaar.
Berger Paints Chairman, Kuldip Singh Dhingra and Vice-
Consumer Products & Retail Chairman Gurbachan Singh Dhingra.
Arvind Lal, Chairman & MD Dr Lal PathLabs and CEO Om
Life Sciences & Healthcare Manchanda of Dr Lal PathLabs.
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Entrepreneurial CEO K B S Anand, MD & CEO, Asian Paints.

Energy, Real Estate &
Infrastructure Ravi Raheeja & Neel Raheeja, group Presidents, K Raheja Corp
38. Name the Sports person who has won the ‘sportsperson of the year (Male)’ award in ESPN
annual awards 2019?
1) Rohit Sharma
2) Pankaj Advani
3) Viswanathan Anand
4) Saurabh Chaudhary
5) Amit Panghal
Answer - 4) Saurabh Chaudhary
Explanation:
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network(ESPN) Multi-Sport Annual Awards 2019 announced
Saurabh Chaudhary (Shooting) as ‘sportsperson of the year 2019 male’. Saurabh Chaudhary has won
Gold medal in World Cup 2019. Received five world cup medals.
39. Name the Sports person who has won the ‘sportsperson of the year (Female)’ award in
ESPN annual awards 2019?
1) PV Sindhu
2) Dutee Chand
3) Koneru Humpy
4) Manasi Joshi
5) Manu Bhaker
Answer - 1) PV Sindhu
Explanation:
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network(ESPN)Multi-Sport Annual Awards 2019 announced
PV Sindhu as ‘sportsperson of the year 2019 female’ award for the third consecutive time. Pv Sindhu
(Badminton) won gold in world championship 2019. She is the first Indian to receive World
Championship.
Winner’s List
Sport
Award Category Winner’s Name Name
Lifetime Achievement Award Balbir Singh Senior Hockey
Sportsperson of the
Year(Female) PV Sindhu Badminton
Sportsperson of the
Year(Male) Saurabh Chaudhary Shooting
Comeback of the year Koneru Humpy Chess
Emerging Sportsperson of the

Year Deepak Punia Wrestling
Manu Bhaker –
Team of the Year Saurabh Chaudhary Shooting
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Differently-abled Athlete of
the year/Para-Athlete of the
year Manasi Joshi Athlete
Moment of the Year PV Sindhu Badminton
The Courage Award Dutee Chand Spinter
Coach of the Year Pullela Gopichand Badminton
The Courage Award Dutee Chand Spinter
Coach of the Year Pullela Gopichand Badminton
40. Name the Indian, who has won AFP’s Kate Webb prize 2019 for his contribution in the field
of journalism?
1) Ramnath Goenka
2) Ravish Kumar
3) Ahmer Khan
4) Asad Hashim
5) Kavitha Rao
Answer – 3) Ahmer Khan
Explanation:
The 27-year old Indian freelance reporter Ahmer Khan was announced as the winner of the 2019 Kate
Webb Prize by the Agence France-Presse, for his series of videos and written reports on how people in
Kashmir impacted while scraping article 370 by the Government of India.
41. To whom, the Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu presented the Ideal Legislative
Assembly Speaker/ Ideal Legislative Council Chairman Award 2019?
1) Purushottam Das Tandon
2) P. Ramakrishnan
3) D. H. Shankaramurthy
4) Biman Banerjee
5) P. Dhanapal
Answer - 2) P. Ramakrishnan
Explanation:
Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu presented the Ideal Legislative Assembly Speaker/
Ideal Legislative Council Chairman Award 2019 to the Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly Shri
P. Ramakrishnan, during the inauguration of the 10th edition of the 4-day function “Bharatiya Chhatra
Sansad” (Indian Student Parliament), from February 20 to 23,2020, held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi,
India.
42. Which customer grievance portal of India has won Silver award under Category-II of
National e-Governance Awards- “Excellence in providing Citizen-centric delivery” at the 23rd
National Conference on e-Governance held at Mumbai (Feb 2020)?
1) Shagun
2) Ensure
3) Samadhan
4) Railmadad
5) Jan Soochna
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Answer - 4) Railmadad
Explanation:
RaidMadad, the grievance redressal portal of Indian Railways, has been awarded Silver award under
Category-II of National e-Governance Awards– “Excellence in providing Citizen-centric delivery” at the
23rd National Conference on e-Governance which was held at Mumbai on 7 & 8th February 2020.
43. What is the World’s largest prize for sustainable food solutions (Created by New Curt
Bergfors Foundation)?
1) Tasty food prize
2) Heathy food prize
3) Sustainable food prize
4) Organic food prize
5) Food Planet prize
Answer - 5) Food Planet prize
Explanation:
The New Curt Bergfors Foundation created the world’s largest prize for sustainable food solutions in
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. The name of the prize is Food Planet Prize and it’s worth one million
dollar.The jury prize will be chaired by Johan Rockstrom the director of the Potsdam Institute for
Climate Research. The prizes will be issued under two categories which are follows: - One prize for “an
existing scalable solution for sustainable foods” and Second prize for “innovative initiatives that could
transform the global food sector”.
44. Which Indian company/Firm has won Best In-house Direct Tax Team of the year award in
BRICS CCI’s 2nd edition of Annual Direct Tax Summit & Awards 2020?
1) Amara Raja Group
2) TVS Group
3) Dharampal Satyapal Group
4) Avantha Group
5) Aditya Birla Group
Answer – 3) Dharampal Satyapal Group
Explanation:
BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCI) organised the 2nd edition of Annual Direct Tax Summit
& Awards 2020 in union with Achromic Point an international consulting firm. The Award aimed to
resolve the issues related to direct tax and its implications. Dharampal Satyapal Limited won the
award for Best In-house Direct Tax Team of the year.
45. Manoj Kumar who is in news recently (Feb 2020) is a _______?

1) Actor
2) Environmentalist
3) Journalist
4) Musician
5) Law Maker
Answer - 1) Actor
Explanation:
Famous actor Manoj Kumar, 82 years old, has been felicitated by the World Book of Records (WBR),
London, with the WBR Golden Era of Bollywood honour for highlighting patriotic, social and cultural
feelings through his contribution to Indian Cinema.
46. Name the Bollywood actor, who has won best actor award in Dadasaheb Phalke
International Film Festival Awards 2020 was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra?
1) Shahrukh Khan
2) Hrithik Roshan
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3) Salman Khan
4) Akshay Kumar
5) Aamir Khan
Answer - 2) Hrithik Roshan
Explanation:
The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2020 was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Hrithik Roshan bagged the Best Actor award for film “Super 30”.
List of Awards at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2020:
Category of Awards Winners
Best Film Super 30
Best Actor Hrithik Roshan
Most Promising Actor Kiccha Sudeep
Best Actor in Television Series Dheeraj Dhoopar
Best Actress in Television Divyanka Tripathi
Most Favourite Television Actor Harshad Chopda
Most Favourite Jodi in Television Series Sriti Jha and Shabbir Ahluwalia (Kumkum Bhagya)
Best Reality Show Bigg Boss 13
Best Television Series Kumkum Bhagya
Best Playback Singer Male Armaan Malik
Best Playback Singer (Female) Tulsi Kumar
Best Actress Web Series Dia mirza (kafir)
Best anchor Manish Paul
Best Digital Film Yours Truly
Decade Star 2020 Anupam Kher
Best paparazzi of the year Manav Mangalani
47. Name the person who has won the title ‘LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2020’?
1) Lara Dutta
2) Asha Bhat
3) Neha Jaiswal
4) Vartika Singh
5) Adline Castelino
Answer - 5) Adline Castelino
Explanation:
Adline Castelino from Mangalore, Karnataka has won LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2020 title and was
crowned by Vartika Singh, the winner of previous edition, at an event held in YRF (Yash Raj Films)
Studios, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
48. Name the Indian scientist, who has been honoured with Science and Engineering Research
Board (SERB) Women Excellence Award-2020?
1) Dr. Aastha Mishra
2) Dr. Swati Tripathi
3) Dr. Mehak Gupta
4) Dr. Nazia Abbas
5) Dr Niti Kumar
Answer - 5) Dr Niti Kumar
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Explanation:
Dr Niti Kumar, a Senior Scientist from Division of Molecular Parasitology and Immunology, CSIR-CDRI
(Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Drug Research Institute), Lucknow (Uttar
Pradesh) to be honoured with SERB (Science and Engineering Research Board) Women Excellence
Award-2020 by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind during National Science Day Celebrations on
February 28, 2020, in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
49. Name the person who was awarded with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award” by ICAR- National
Research Center for Banana at International Conference on Banana (ICB) 2020?
1) Tenith Adithyaa
2) S. Uma
3) P. Suresh Kumar
4) Dr N Kumar
5) R. Selvarajan
Answer – 4) Dr N Kumar
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Dr N Kumar was awarded with
‘Lifetime Achievement Award” by ICAR- National Research Center for Banana, during the
International Conference on Banana (ICB) 2020 held in Trichy, Tamil Nadu (TN).
50. Which among the following Central Armed Police Forces have won the trophy for the best
marching contingents at Republic Day Parade 2020 in New Delhi?
5) National Security Guard (NSG)
Answer - 3) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
Explanation:
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh presented trophies to the best marching contingents for Republic Day
Parade 2020 at Delhi. The Indian Air Force contingent named as the best among the three services.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is named as the best marching contingent in the Central
Armed Police Forces and other additional forces category.
51. Name the Organization, which organized the 3rd edition of Chhatra Vishwakarma Awards
(CVA) 2019?
1) National Technical Honor Society
2) All India Council for Technical Education
3) National Board of Accreditation
4) Indian Society for Technical Education
5) Indian Society for Technical Education
Answer - 2) All India Council for Technical Education
Explanation:
Union HRD Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank presented 3rd edition of Chhatra Vishwakarma
Awards (CVA) 2019 to 23 teams under 8 sub- categories during an ocassion in New Delhi. The award
function was organised by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Indian Society of
Technical Education (ISTE) and Atal Innovation Mission of NITI Aayog also collaborated with AICTE
for the Vishwakarma Awards 2019. Apart from CVA, 6 institutes were felicitated under the Utkrisht
Santhan Vishwakarma Award (USVA).
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52. Name the person, who has won the Sahitya Akademi’s Translation Prize for 2019 in the n
the category of translation into English for the translation of Kannada novel Kusumabale to
English?
1) C.T Indra
2) Rita Kothari
3) Pramod K. Nayar
4) Nila Shah
5) Susan Daniel
Answer - 5) Susan Daniel
Explanation:
Chandrashekar Kambar, President of Sahitya Akademi, announced a total of 23 awards for Sahitya
Akademi’s Translation Prize for 2019. In the category of translation into English has been awarded to
Kannada novel Kusumabale by Devanur Mahadeva, translated into English by Susan Daniel.
53. Name the person, who has been honoured with the annual Swami Vivekananda Karmayogi
award 2020 (6th edition).
1) Sumaira Abdulali
2) Kinkri Devi
4) Jadav Payeng
Answer – 4) Jadav Payeng
Explanation:
Forest Man of India & environmentalist Padma Shri Jadav ‘Molai’ Payeng is honoured with the 6th
annual Swami Vivekananda Karmayogi award 2020 for his consistent efforts in creating a manmade
forest through afforestation. The award comprises of a trophy, a recitation & a reward of Rs 1 Lakh.
He is also a forest worker from the missing tribe from Jorhat, Assam.

1. Which Indian Organization organized the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS)
2020 held at New Delhi Inaugurated by Prakash Javadekar?
1) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
2) Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)
4) World Wide Fund for Nature - India (WWF)
5) Indian Council for Forest Research Foundation (ICFRF)
Answer - 3) The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Explanation:
Shri Prakash Javadekar, the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC)
was inaugurated a 3-day long World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2020. The summit was
organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) a research institute specializes in the fields of
energy.
2. What is the Theme for World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2020 held at New
Delhi?
1) Theme: “Towards 2020 Goals: Making the Count”
2) Theme: “Towards 2025 Goals: Making it Count”
3) Theme: “Towards 2030 Goals: Making the Decade Count”
4) Theme: “Towards 2030 SDG Goals: Making the Decade Count”
5) Theme: “Towards 2030 Goals: Making The World Sustainable”
Answer - 3) Theme: “Towards 2030 Goals: Making the Decade Count”
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Explanation:
World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2020 based on the theme “Towards 2030 Goals:
Making the Decade Count” at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.
3. Who released the report ‘Towards a Low Carbon Steel Sector: Overview of the Changing
Market, Technology, and Policy Context for Indian Steel’ at World Sustainable Development
Summit 2020?
2) Rajnath Singh
3) Faggan Singh Kulaste
Answer - 4) Dharmendra Pradhan
Explanation:
Dharmendra Pradhan the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel has released the TERI’s
report ‘Towards a Low Carbon Steel Sector: Overview of the Changing Market, Technology, and Policy
Context for Indian Steel’. The report was prepared by the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) India,
which is a research platform based in TERI in New Delhi. As per TERI’s report India’s growing steel
demand to increase carbon emissions by 600 MT.
4. The EDGE 2020 Conclave related to?

1) Automobile
2) Agriculture
3) Space
4) Banking
5) Environment
Answer - 3) Space
Explanation:
ISRO has also announced in public at a 2-day space conclave named EDGE 2020, that it has built up the
capacity to manufacture such launch vehicles in a turnaround time of around three weeks
5. Recently in February 2020, New Delhi hosted a Ministerial-level Defence Conference 2020 to
boost the defence co-operation between the countries. The conference was between India and
which Asian nation?
1) China
2) Nepal
3) Singapore
4) Sri Lanka
5) South Korea
Answer - 5) South Korea
Explanation:
On February 4, 2020, The Ministerial-level Defence dialogue 2020 between India and South Korea was
held at South Block in New Delhi, where Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Jeong Kyeong-doo,
Minister of National Defense of South Korea discussed many important issues & affirmed to deepen
bilateral defence cooperation between the two countries.
6. Which Organization has launched India-central Asia Business council in New Delhi along
with 5 central Asian countries?
3) PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry
4) National Association of Software & Service Companies (NASSCOM)
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Answer - 2) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
Explanation:
In order to boost business & economy, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
(FICCI) together with 5 of the biggest industry bodies of Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, the
Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) launched the India-Central Asia Business
council in New Delhi.
7. The 22nd edition of India International seafood show (IISS) 2020 with the theme “Blue
Revolution- Beyond Production to Value Addition” commenced at?
2) kochi, Kerala
3) Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
4) Mangalore, Karnataka
5) Surat, Gujarat
Answer – 2) Kochi, kerala
Explanation:
A 3-day long 22nd edition of India International Seafood Show (IISS), 2020 based on the theme “Blue
Revolution- Beyond Production to Value Addition” has commenced at Hotel Grand Hyatt in Kochi,
Kerala. The show is being organized jointly by the Marine Products Export Development Authority
(MPEDA) under Ministry of Commerce and Industry & the Seafood Exporters Association of India
(SEAI).
8. The Sea food export target of India by 2020 is ______?

1) $5 Billion
2) $10 Billion
3) $1 Billion
4) $500 Million
5) $100 Million
Answer - 2) $10 Billion
Explanation:
As India is the second largest aquaculture producer in the world, it had set the target of seafood
export at $10 billion by this year (i.e 2020).
9. Which country is going to host the ministerial meet to advance Religious freedom in July
2020?
1) Austria
2) Poland
3) Brazil
4) United Kingdom
5) Israel
Answer - 2) Poland
Explanation:
Poland will host the next ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom in Warsaw in July 2020.
10. The Ministry of External Affairs jointly with Government of India in association with
governments of Australia and Indonesia conducted 4th edition of East Asia Summit (EAS)
conference on maritime security cooperation 2020 at which Indian city?
1) Chennai
2) New Delhi
3) Lucknow
4) Panaji
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5) Hyderabad
Answer - 1) Chennai
Explanation:
A 2-day long 4th edition of EAS (East Asia Summit) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation
2020 was held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN) from February 6-7 2020. The conference was jointly
organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India (GoI) in association with the
governments of Australia and Indonesia.
11. What is the theme of the 23rd edition of National conference on e-governance 2020 held at
Mumbai, Maharashtra (Feb 7-8, 2020)?
1) Theme: “India 2020: Cultural Transformation”
2) Theme: “India 2020: Economic Transformation”
3) Theme: “India 2020: Digital Transformation”
4) Theme: “India 2020: eliteracy transformation”
5) Theme: “India 2020: Social Transformation”
Answer - 3) Theme: “India 2020: Digital Transformation”
Explanation:
A 2-day long 23rd edition of National Conference on e-Governance 2020 based on the theme “India
2020: Digital Transformation” with 6-sub themes was held at Mumbai, Maharashtra from February 7-
8 2020.
12. India to host the 13th edition of Conference of Parties (CoP) of the Conservation of
Migratory Species (CMS) supported by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in
February 2020 at which Indian city?
1) Lucknow
2) Ahmedabad
3) Chennai
4) Gandhinagar
5) New Delhi
Answer - 4) Gandhinagar
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar announced that
the 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species
(CMS) of Wild Animals, an Environment Treaty Supported by United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) is going to hosted by India at Gandhinagar in Gujarat, from 17th – 22nd February
2020.
13. The official mascot chosen for the 13th edition of Conference of Parties (COP) of the
Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) is _____?
1) Asiatic Elephant
2) Great Indian Bustard
3) Marine Turtle
4) Amur Falcon
5) Humpback Whale
Answer - 2) Great Indian Bustard
Explanation:
The Great Indian Bustard (Gibi) is chosen as official Mascot of the 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of
the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS).
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14. What is the theme of 13th edition of Conference of Parties (COP) of the Conservation of
Migratory Species (CMS)?
1) Theme: “Migratory species connect the planet and we welcome them Home”
2) Theme: “Their Future is Our Future – Sustainable Development for Wildlife & People”
3) Theme: “Migratory species makes the world beautiful”
4) Theme: “The future of the world – Migratory world”
5) Theme: “Protect the Migratory species for sustainable development”
Answer - 1) Theme: “Migratory species connect the planet and we welcome them Home”
Explanation:
The theme for the CMS COP 13 in India is, “Migratory species connect the planet and we welcome
them Home”.
15. Which among the following conference/conclave held in DefExpo2020 held at Lucknow,
Uttar Pradesh (Feb 5-9,2020)?
1) India-Africa defence minister’s conclave
2) India-Russia Military Industrial conference
3) UK-India defence industry forum
4) both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1) and 2) and 3)
Answer - 5) All the 1) and 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The conferences held in DefExpo 2020 held at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (Feb 5-9, 2020) are India-
Africa defence minister’s conclave, India-Russia Military Industrial conference and UK-India defence
industry forum.
16. Which Indian company has launched the “sharang” artillery gun and handed over to Chief
of Army staff the Manoj Mukund Naravane in DefExpo2020 held at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh?
2) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
3) Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)
4) Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL)
5) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Answer - 3) Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)
Explanation:
Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) launched “Sharang” the 155mm artillery gun with 36 km range and
handed over a model to Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane.
17. Which Indian company has launched the “Amogha-3” anti-guided missile and “Varunastra”
anti-submarine torpedo under guidance of DRDO in DefExpo2020 held at Lucknow, Uttar
Pradesh?
3) Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)
4) Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL)
Answer - 2) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
Explanation:
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) launched Amogha-3 the anti-Tank Guided Missile. It is a man portable
fire and forget missile. It also launched Varunastra, the anti-submarine torpedo, manufactured under
the technological guidance of DRDO.
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18. Which Indian defence manufacturing company signed pact with Larson & Toubro (L&T) for
high tech drone manufacturing?
1) Kadet Defence Systems
2) ideaForge
3) Adani group
4) Quidich
5) AUS
Answer - 2) ideaForge
Explanation:
Infrastructure giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has entered into a pact with ideaForge, domestic
unmanned aerial vehicles manufacturer, to offer hi-tech drones and allied systems for defence use.
They will also offer anti-drone solutions to counter the threat of malicious or unintended usage of
drones.
19. The 33rd edition of African Union (AU) heads of state summit 2020 held at Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia in February 2020. What is the theme of the Summit?
1) “The Year of Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons: Towards Forced displacement in Africa”
2) “Silencing the Guns: Creating Conducive Conditions for Africa’s Development”
3) “Winning the Fight Against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa's Transformation”
4) “Harnessing the Demographic Dividend through Investments in Youth”
5) “Human Rights with a particular focus on the Rights of Women”
Answer - 2) “Silencing the Guns: Creating Conducive Conditions for Africa’s Development”
Explanation:
A 2-day long 33rd African Union (AU) Heads of State Summit 2020 under the theme “Silencing the
Guns: Creating Conducive Conditions for Africa’s Development” was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, is the newly elected Chairperson of the
African Union for one year. He replaces Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
20. Which Indian City hosted the National water conference with the guidelines “Right to Water
Act” and “Water Rights Act” in Feb 2020?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Kerala
3) Assam
4) Telangana
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shri Kamal Nath has inaugurated the National water
conference at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The conference is being held to finalize the guidelines of
“Right to Water Act” or “Water Rights Act” and also discussed the water crisis in the state and also
making the state a water-rich state.
21. The 2-day BIMSTEC ‘Conference on Combating Drug Trafficking organized by Narcotics
Control Bureau (NCB) was held at which Indian State/UT?
1) Goa
2) Maharashtra
3) New Delhi
4) Punjab
5) Chandigarh
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Explanation:
The Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the two-day long BIMSTEC (Bay of
Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) ‘Conference on Combating
Drug Trafficking’, in New Delhi. It was organized by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Ministry of Home
Affairs.
22. What was the Theme of 43rd International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
council held at Rome, Italy on February 2020?
1) Theme: “Rural Transformation: Key to Sustainable Development”
2) Theme: “Investing in sustainable food systems to end hunger by 2030”
3) Theme: “Rural Innovation and Entrepreneurship”
4) Theme: “Fragility to long-term resilience: investing in sustainable rural economies”
5) Theme: “Inclusive investment: Rural people, state and business in the post 2020-Agenda”
Answer - 2) Theme: “Investing in sustainable food systems to end hunger by 2030”
Explanation:
The IFAD’s 43rd Governing Council meeting was held in Rome, Italy on 11-12 February 2020 on the
theme “Investing in sustainable food systems to end hunger by 2030”.
23. The 43rd International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) council held at Rome,
Italy on February 2020 stated, due to climatic change around 100 million people will be
pushed to poverty by _____?
1) 2022
2) 2025
3) 2024
4) 2027
5) 2030
Answer - 5) 2030
Explanation:
The IFAD’s 43rd Governing Council meeting was held in Rome, Italy on 11-12 February 2020 on the
theme “Investing in sustainable food systems to end hunger by 2030”. During the meet, the
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) stated that the sequences of climate change
and it’s impacts on agriculture will push around 100 million people to poverty by 2030.
24. The Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) has cancelled the World Mobile
Congress (WMC) 2020 due to outbreak of corona virus. The WMC was initially planned to be
conducted at?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Barcelona, Spain
3) Istanbul, Turkey
5) Berlin, Germany
Answer - 2) Barcelona, Spain
Explanation:
On February 13, 2020 GSM Association (Global System for Mobile Communication) has cancelled the
MWC 2020 (Mobile World Congress) to be held in Barcelona, Spain due to Coronavirus outbreak.
Mobile World Congress meeting was held annually since 2006, in Barcelona, Spain, where
governments, ministers, policy makers, operators and industry leaders across the world will be
presented & discuss developments in the technology sector.
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25. Which country is the ‘partner country’ in 17th edition of Bio Asia 2020, Asia’s largest
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Forum with the theme of ‘Today for Tomorrow’ held at
Hyderabad, Telangana?
1) Switzerland
2) Germany
3) Ethiopia
4) Thailand
5) Singapore
Answer - 1) Switzerland
Explanation:
A 3-day long 17th edition of Bio Asia 2020, Asia’s largest Biotechnology and Life Sciences Forum with
the theme of ‘Today for Tomorrow’ has commenced in Hyderabad, Telangana. Switzerland is the
partner Country for 2020 as part of the annual tradition & around 40-member team comprising
industries, academia and start-ups from Switzerland participated in this event.
26. Which country will be ‘Partner country’ at the Technology Submit 2020 to be held in New
Delhi?
1) India
2) Thailand
3) Switzerland
4) Philippines
5) Portugal
Answer - 5) Portugal
Explanation:
Portugal will be India’s partner country at the Technology Submit 2020 to be held in New Delhi. India
will also organise the Youth Hachaton in Portugal later this year.
27. Which Indian State / UT set to host its 1st ever Global Investors Summit in the month of
April 2020?
1) Goa
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Bihar
Explanation:
The Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) administration is set to host 1st -ever Global
Investors Summit-2020 in the capital cities of Srinagar and Jammu in the month of April 2020 with the
aim to attract investment and industries to J&K.
28. Which European city set to host United Nations’ climate summit 26th Conference of Parties
‘COP26’ in November 2020?
1) Berlin
2) Glasgow
3) Geneva
4) London
5) Budapest
Answer - 2) Glasgow
Explanation:
The 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26) to the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change) is scheduled to be held from 9-19 November 2020, at Glasgow’s
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Scottish Events Campus (SEC)in Scotland under the presidency of the UK (United Kingdom)
government. The COP 25 was held at Madrid, Spain in 2019.
29. Name the Indian Origin person who has been appointed as Minister in charge for 26th
Conference of Parties ‘COP26’ climate change summit?
1) Alok Sharma
2) Priti Patel
3) Rishi Sunak
4) Swati Dandekar
5) Sam Arora
Answer - 1) Alok Sharma
Explanation:
Indian-origin Alok Sharma (52) from Agra, Uttar Pradesh(UP) has been appointed as the minister in
charge of the UK’s COP26 climate change summit. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promoted
Alok Sharma to the post of Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in cabinet
reshuffle, where he replaced Claire Perry O’Neill, a former energy minister.
30. Which Asian country hosted 13th Asian Business & Social Investor forum 2019-20 and 4th
Asia’s greatest brands & leaders 2019-20 in February 2020?
1) India
2) Thailand
3) Singapore
4) Philippines
5) Qatar
Answer - 2) Thailand
Explanation:
On 7th February 2020, 13th edition of Asian Business & Social Investor Forum 2019-20 & 4th edition
– Asia’s Greatest Brands & Leaders 2019-20 held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
with the aim to improve investment in India and Asia.
31. The 4th National conference on Review of Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima
Yojana (PMDBY) organized by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare held at which
Indian City?
2) Guwahati, Assam
3) Udaipur, Rajasthan
Answer - 3) Udaipur, Rajasthan
Explanation:
The two-day long 4th National Conference on Review of Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal
Bima Yojana (PMFBY) held in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was inaugurated by Sanjay Agarwal, Secretary,
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. The Conference was Organized by the Ministry of
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
32. Who has attended as India’s delegate in Munich Security Conference 2020 held at Munich,
Germany from February14 – 16 2020?
1) Amit Shah
2) Rajnath Singh
4) Narendra Modi
5) Shripad Yesso Naik
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Answer - 3) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

Explanation:
External Affairs minister (EAM), Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has attended the 3-day long Munich
Security Conference 2020, the world’s leading forum for debate on international security policy, held
at Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich, Germany from February14 – 16 2020.
33. The 9th Defence and Security Expert group meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
(SCO) was held at which country (Feb 19-20,2020)?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Beijing, China
3) Moscow, Russia
4) Islamabad, Pakistan
5) Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Answer - 4) Islamabad, Pakistan
Explanation:
The two day long 9th Defence and Security Expert Working Group (EWG) meeting of Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was held in Islamabad, Pakistan from February 19 to 20 to discuss
different aspects of cooperation between the SCO member states and regional security.
34. The 3rd Global ministerial conference on Road safety with the theme ’Achieving Global
Goals 2030’ held at?
1) Stockholm, Sweden
2) Oslo, Norway
3) Berlin, Germany
4) Hague, Netherlands
Answer – 1) Stockholm, Sweden
Explanation:
The 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety with theme “Achieving Global Goals 2030” was
held in Stockholm, Sweden on 19–20 February 2020. It was hosted by Government of Sweden in
collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO.
35. The International judicial conference 2020 with the theme ‘Gender Just World’ held at
which Indian state/UT?
1) New Delhi
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Puducherry
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the International Judicial Conference in New Delhi. The
theme of the conference was “Gender Just World” while its topic was “Judiciary and The Changing
World”. The Conference introduced the “Just World” concept in the Judicial System of India which
aims to take the judicial system of the country to every citizen irrespective of their gender.
36. Which country has assumed the presidency of UN body of Migratory species for 3 years?
1) United States
2) Mexico
3) Nepal
4) India
5) Philippines
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Answer - 4) India
Explanation:
India assumed COP Presidency for the next three years with a focus on collaborative approach to
tackle Biodiversity issues. In this regard, PM Modi affirms India’s commitment towards conservation
of Migratory species. India will succeed Philippines which was COP 12 President from 2017. As a COP
President for the next three years, India will work towards conserving the Central Asian Flyway.
37. Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) is located at which Indian
state/UT?
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Assam
Explanation:
Union environment ministry has come out with a 10-year comprehensive plan for conservation of
birds and their habitats in India through multiple measures. It is a visionary perspective plan (VPP)
2020-2030 which listed 15 major programmes. The VPP will be implemented by different
stakeholders including ministries, with the Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History
(SACON), Anaikatty, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu being the focal institution for this purpose.
38. Which Indian migratory species is/are added to protected list in 13th Conference of the
Parties (COP) to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS COP13)?
1) Bengal Florican
2) Asian Elephant
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Answer - 5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The CMS lists the migratory species that are threatened with extinction. The member countries are
obligated to protect the listed species throughout their range. Among the ten species added to this list
during the 13th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory
Species (CMS COP13), there are three Indian species, viz., Asian Elephant, Bengal Florican, and the
Great Indian Bustard.
39. The International Conference on Banana (ICB) 2020 with the theme ‘Innovations in
Sustainable Production and Value Chain Management in Banana’ held at?
2) Cochin, Kerala
4) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Answer - 4) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The International Conference on Banana (ICB) 2020 with the theme ‘Innovations in Sustainable
Production and Value Chain Management in Banana’ held in Trichy, Tamil Nadu (TN) between Feb 22-
25, 2020.
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40. The 3-day international conference on “Ensemble Methods in Modelling and Data
Assimilation (EMMDA) 2020” organized by Ministry of Earth sciences’s (MoES) National Centre
for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) held at which Indian City?
2) Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
5) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Answer – 5) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The 3-day international conference on “Ensemble Methods in Modelling and Data Assimilation
(EMMDA) 2020” organized by Ministry of Earth sciences’s (MoES) National Centre for Medium-Range
Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) is inaugurated by Dr.Harsh Vardhan,the Union Minister for Health
and Family Welfare, Science and Technology, Earth Sciences in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
41. The two Days Conference (Feb 25-26, 2020) on Enhancing Energy Cooperation in the Bay of
Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) region,
held at which of the following country?
1) Kathmandu, Nepal
3) New Delhi, India
5) Naypyitaw, Myanmar
Answer – 4) Dhaka, Bangladesh
Explanation:
The Two Days Conference on Enhancing Energy Cooperation in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-
Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) region held at Bangladesh capital Dhaka
between February 25-26, 2020.
42. As per the report titled “prospect of regional energy cooperation and cross-border energy
trade in the BIMSTEC region” released in 2- day Conference (Feb 25-26, 2020) on Enhancing
Energy Cooperation in the BIMSTEC region. Which country tops in all the energy resources?
1) Bangladesh
2) Myanmar
3) India
4) Thailand
5) Sri Lanka
Answer – 3) India
Explanation:
The report titled “prospect of regional energy cooperation and cross-border energy trade in the
BIMSTEC region” released in 2- day Conference on (Feb 25-26, 2020) Enhancing Energy Cooperation
in the BIMSTEC region held at Dhaka, Bangladesh. India tops on all energy resources by having
319,020 MT of coal, 600 MT oil, 45.5 TCF gas, 4,150 MT biomass and 145 GW hydro and 1,000 GW
renewable energy respectively.
43. The 2-day (Feb 25-26, 2020) International Conference on Standardisation of Diagnosis and
Terminologies in Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha Systems of Medicine (ICoSDiTAUS-2020) held at
which Indian state/UT?
1) West Bengal
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Telangana
4) New Delhi
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5) Maharashtra
Answer – 4) New Delhi
Explanation:
The two-day International Conference on Standardisation of Diagnosis and Terminologies in
Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha Systems of Medicine-ICoSDiTAUS-2020 was held in New Delhi on
February 25-26, 2020. This is the biggest ever international conference on standardisation of
Diagnosis and Terminologies of Traditional Medicine. It was organized by Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga
& Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) in association with World
Health Organisation (WHO) at the Ministerial level.
44. The 19th edition of World Productivity Congress 2020 with the theme “Industry 4.0 –
Innovation and Productivity” will be held at which Indian city?
1) Bhopal
2) Bengaluru
3) Noida
4) New Delhi
5) Pune
Answer – 2) Bengaluru
Explanation:
The 19th edition of World Productivity Congress (WPC) with the theme “Industry 4.0 – Innovation
and Productivity” will be held from May 6 to May 8, 2020 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition
Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka. WPC is the world’s largest convention for productivity development
which promotes innovation and world class practices that shape future productivity growth and to be
held in India after 45 years.
COMMITTEE & MEETING

1. Who chaired the 1st meeting after reconstitution of Indian National Commission for
Cooperation with UNESCO (INCCU) in New Delhi?
1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Piyush Goyal
3) Rajnath Singh
5) Ramesh Pokhriyal
Answer - 5) Ramesh Pokhriyal
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Human Resource and Development (MHRD) Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
chaired the meeting of Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO (INCCU) in New
Delhi. This was the 1st meeting after the National Commission’s reconstitution. The national
commission consists of members of 5 sub commissions which include Sub Commission for Education,
Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Communication and Culture.
2. The theme for the 2020 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), for
Commonwealth Day is” Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming”.
The CHOGM 2020 will held at?
1) Accra, Ghana
2) Nairobi, Kenya
3) Kigali, Rwanda
4) Victoria, Seychelles
5) Canberra, Australia
Answer - 3) Kigali, Rwanda
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Explanation:
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2020 will be held at Kigali, Rwanda between
June 22 to June 28, 2020 with the theme of” Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating,
Transforming”.
3. The Government has constituted a task force with the Group of Ministers (GoM) to monitor
the novel coronavirus outbreak (February 2020). Who is the Head/Chairman of the task force?
2) Raj Nath Singh
3) Amit Shah
4) Harsh Vardhan
Answer - 4) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
On February 03, 2020 the govt has set up a task force under the chairmanship of Union Minister for
Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) Dr Harsh Vardhan, to monitor the recent novel Coronavirus
(nCoV) outbreak with the representatives from the Ministries of Health, Home, Civil Aviation and
Women and Child Development (WCD). This announcement was made after a third positive case of
nCoV was detected in the state of Kerala. The Group of Ministers(GoM) will review the situation on a
daily basis.
4. The 15th Finance Commission forms 5-member panel to investigate arrangement made for
funding defense and internal security. Who is the head of the panel?
1) AN Jha
2) Ajay Bhalla
3) NK Singh
4) TV Somanathan
5) Ajay Kumar
Answer - 3) NK Singh
Explanation:
The 15th Finance Commission has set up a five-member group led by 15th Finance Commission
Chairman, Nand Kishore (NK) Singh to investigate the need for separate arrangements for funding
defense and internal security.
5. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has constituted Municipal Bonds
Development Committee to get recommendations on policy matters pertaining to development
of municipal debt securities market. Who is the Head of Committee?
1) N S Vishwanathan
2) S.K Mohanty
3) G C Chaturvedi
4) Ajay Tyagi
5) Sujit Prasad
Answer - 5) Sujit Prasad
Explanation:
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has constituted Municipal Bonds Development
Committee headed by Shri Sujit Prasad, Executive Director, SEBI in order to get recommendations on
policy matters pertaining to development of municipal debt securities market. The members of the
committee include representatives from ministry, Municipal Corporation, lawyers, professionals and
market practitioners.
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6. The 15th Finance Commission forms 8-member panel to boost the agricultural exports. Who
is the head of the panel?
1) AN Jha
2) Ajay Bhalla
3) NK Singh
4) TV Somanathan
5) Sanjiv Puri
Answer - 5) Sanjiv Puri
Explanation:
The 15th Finance Commission has set up an 8-member group led by ITC chairman and managing
director (MD) Sanjiv Puri to recommend measurable performance incentives for the states, so as to
promote exports & also to encourage the concerned crops to ensure replacement of more imports and
to boost the agricultural exports. The committee will submit its recommendations within 3 months.
7. The 12-member ‘Technology Group’ formation proposal was approved by the cabinet on Feb
19, 2020. Who is the head of the ‘Technology Group’?
1) K. VijayRaghavan
2) Nripendra Misra
3) PK Sinha
4) Ajit Doval
5) Surajit Dutta
Answer – 1) K. VijayRaghavan
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the formation of 12-member “Technology Group” headed by
Principal Scientific Adviser to Government of India (GoI), Prof K. VijayRaghavan. The 3 key pillars of
the work of this group will include support on policy, procurement and R&D (Research &
Development) proposals. This technology group will give better suggestions about latest technologies
to the Government.
8. Name the Arab nation which hosted the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors
meeting 2020 on theme “Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century for All”?
1) Bahrain
2) Kuwait
3) Qatar
4) Saudi Arabia
5) Oman
Answer - 4) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
The G20 Finance Ministers & Central Bank Governors Meeting was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 22-
23 February 2020 on the theme “Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century for All”. Saudi Arabia is
the first Arab nation to hold the G20 presidency and will hold the 15th meeting of G20 Leaders Summit
2020 from 21-22 November 2020, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
9. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) formed a 9-member

committee to examine the possibility of allowing life insurers offer indemnity based health
policies. Who is the Head of the committee?
1) G. Srinivasan
2) M N Sharma
3) Ritesh Kumar
4) S N Bhattacharya
5) A V Girija Kumar
Answer – 1) G. Srinivasan
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Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), an autonomous body tasked
with regulating and promoting the insurance, has formed a 9-member committee led by Mr. G.
Srinivasan, Director of National Insurance Academy to examine the possibility of allowing life insurers
offer indemnity based health policies.
10. Who Headed the High level committee which submitted the report on implementation of
Clause 6 of the Assam Accord of 1985 to Assam Chief Minister (CM) Sarbananda Sonowal (Feb
2020)?
1) Justice Mukul Mudgal
2) Justice Madan Lokur
3) Justice Biplab Kumar Sarma
4) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
5) Justice Vikramajit Sen
Answer - 3) Justice Biplab Kumar Sarma
Explanation:
A high-powered committee headed by retired former Gauhati High Court (HC) Justice Biplab Kumar
Sarma has formally submitted its report on implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord of 1985
to Assam Chief Minister (CM) Sarbananda Sonowal in the presence of state’s finance minister Himanta
Biswa Sarma and other officials. The report will then have submitted to the Union Home Minister
(HM) Amit Shah.
11. The Union Cabinet has approved the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020. The draft of the bill
has included the recommendations of 23-member Committee of the Rajya Sabha. Who is the
Head of the committee?
1) Subramanian Swamy
2) Roopa Ganguly
3) Bhupender Yadav
4) Suresh Gopi
5) Swapan Dasgupta
Answer – 3) Bhupender Yadav
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020. According to the proposed bill,
any woman can become a surrogate mother by her own will. Apart from childless Indian couples,
widows and divorced women will also get the benefit. The draft of the new bill has included the
recommendations of 23-member Committee of the Rajya Sabha headed by BJP MP Bhupender Yadav.
INDEX
1. According to the recently released Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor service report
(January 2020), The Rank of India among smartphone market of the world is?
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
5) 5
Answer - 2) 2
Explanation:
According to the recently released Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor service report, India
surpassed the United States(US) for the first time to become the 2nd largest smartphone market in the
world and the list was topped by China. India recorded 158 million shipments in 2019 with 7% year-
on-year growth which was mainly due to Chinese smartphone brands that were introduced.
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2. As per the report released by Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor in Jan 2020, which
smartphone brand topped the smartphone market?
1) Xiaomi
2) Samsung
3) Vivo
4) Oppo
5) Realme
Answer - 1) Xiaomi
Explanation:
Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi topped the smartphone market for the second consecutive year
with 28% market share. Xiaomi was followed by South Korean brand Samsung in the 2nd place with
21% market share. Some of the fastest growing brands include Chinese smartphone brand Vivo at
16% with 76% year on year growth. Realme at 10% recorded 255% growth while Oppo at 9%
recorded 28% year on year growth.
3. The recent report of Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) has been released
prior to global forum on Childhood Pneumonia which gives data about children death due to
Pneumonia. Where is the 1st ever global forum on Childhood Pneumonia held at (Jan 2020)?
1) Barcelona, Spain
3) Ankara, Turkey
4) Rome, Italy
Answer - 1) Barcelona, Spain
Explanation:
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation’s(IHME) report on Childhood Pneumonia has been
released prior to the 1st-ever global forum on childhood pneumonia in Barcelona from January 29 to
31.
4. According to recent report by Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), __ of

Children Death Under age 5 is due to Pneumonia in India?
1) 9%
2) 12%
3) 14%
4) 18%
5) 15%
Answer - 3) 14%
Explanation:
According to a recent report by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation(IHME), 14% of under 5
years of age deaths in India occurred mainly due to pneumonia. This accounted for approximately
1,27,000 deaths annually where the figure was around 1,78,000 in 2013.
5. As per Greenbone sustainable Resilience Data released by German cybersecurity firm

Greenbone (Feb 2020), among Indian states which state has most hit by global medical data
leak with 3,08,451 data leaks?
1) Maharashtra
2) Karnataka
3) West Bengal
4) Telangana
5) Gujarat
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Explanation:
According to the recent report published by German cybersecurity firm Greenbone Sustainable
Resilience, Maharashtra topped among the Indian states which has been hit by global medical data
leak. The analysis was made after data of around 120 million Indian patients were leaked and made
freely available on the internet. Maharashtra which topped among Indian states had 3,08,451 data
leaks giving access to 6,97,89,685 images.
6. As per ‘Report on Cancer: Setting priorities, investing wisely and providing care for all’ one
in 10 Indians to have cancer in their lifetime. The report was Released by?
3) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
5) World Bank (WB)
Answer - 1) World Health Organization (WHO)
Explanation:
In order to mark World Cancer Day on February 4, 2020, WHO (World Health Organization) and its
specialized International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have released 2 reports namely,
“Report on Cancer: Setting priorities, investing wisely and providing care for all” by WHO & “World
Cancer Report “Cancer research for cancer prevention” by IARC. As per the report by the WHO, one in
10 Indians to have cancer in their lifetime and one in 15 died of the disease.
7. The World Health Organization (WHO) has predicted the cancer cases in poor countries will
jump by ___% by 2040 in its ‘Report on Cancer: Setting priorities, investing wisely and
providing care for all’
1) 67
2) 71
3) 79
4) 81
5) 74
Answer - 4) 81
Explanation:
In order to mark World Cancer Day on February 4, 2020, WHO (World Health Organization) and its
specialized International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have released 2 reports namely,
“Report on Cancer: Setting priorities, investing wisely and providing care for all” by WHO
Which has predicted that cancer cases will jump by 81 % by 2040 in poor countries due to the lack of
investment in prevention and care. The rate of cancer incidence worldwide could rise to 60 % in the
next 20 years
8. What is India’s Rank in the 8th edition of Intellectual Property Index named ‘Art of the
Possible’ released by Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) (Feb
2020)?
1) 36
2) 38
3) 40
4) 42
5) 34
Answer - 3) 40
Explanation:
In 2020 GIPC’s IP Index, India’s position has downgraded to 40th rank in comparison to 36th position
out of 50 countries in 2019.
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Among Asia, India is ranked 4th which is topped by Australia and followed by Brunei (2nd) and China
(3rd). Among Lower-middle-income economies, India is at 2nd position which is topped by Egypt.
9. Which country has topped 2020 Global Innovation Policy Center’s (GIPC) Intellectual
Property Index (8th edition)?
1) China
3) Australia
4) Norway
5) Germany
Answer - 2) United States of America
Explanation:
In 2020 GIPC’s IP Index, India’s position has downgraded to 40th rank in comparison to 36th position
out of 50 countries in 2019. The index has been topped by the United States (US) followed by UK
(United Kingdom), Sweden, France and Germany.
10. As per National Crime Records Bureau’s (NCRB) report on ‘Missing women and Children in
India’ between 2016-2018 Madhya Pradesh tops in number of missing children list. Whereas,
which state tops in most number of missing women in India?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
According to the report titled ‘missing women and children in India’ released by National Crime
Records Bureau (NCRB), an Indian government agency responsible for collecting and analyzing crime
data, the highest number (33,964) of women who go missing in India are from Maharashtra & and the
number of missing children are maximum (10, 038) in the State of Madhya Pradesh(MP) in the year
2016, 2017,2018.
11. Which Indian Institution ranked 3rd (top among Indian Institutions) in Global Massive Open
Online Course performance among business schools in 2020 released by MOOCLabs?
1) Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
2) Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
3) Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
4) Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur
5) Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Answer - 1) Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Management Bengaluru (IIMB), Karnataka secured third rank in Global MOOC
(Massive Open Online Course) performance among Top Business schools in 2020. MOOCLabs
published ranking for the business schools globally who are providing MOOC courses.
IIM, Bengaluru provides 43 open online courses available on the edX platform. The list is topped by
HEC Paris, France.
12. According to Germany’s Kumboldt University and India’s Robert Koch Institute, what is
India’s rank in the list of countries at risk of importing novel Coronavirus(nCoV)?
1) 13
2) 14
3) 15
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4) 16
5) 17
Answer - 5) 17
Explanation:
According to a mathematical model for the expected global spread of the coronavirus developed by
the researchers at Germany’s Humboldt University and Robert Koch Institute, India is at number 17
on the list of countries at risk of importing novel coronavirus (nCoV) that originated in China’s Wuhan
area in December 2019. The top 5 countries at risk of importing coronavirus cases include: Thailand,
Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, USA.
13. According to International Institute for Strategic Studies’ (IISS) annual “Military Balance”
report, what is India’s rank among World’s biggest defence spenders?
1) 2
2) 3
3) 4
4) 5
5) 7
Answer - 4) 5
Explanation:
The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) annual “Military Balance” report states that
global spending on defence hiked by 4% percent in 2019, showing largest growth in 10 years (2010-
2019). The report showed top 15 countries, among them, the world’s biggest defence spenders are
United States (US), China, Saudi Arabia, Russia and India.
Table Showing Defence Spending of Top 10 Countries in 2019
Rank Country Defence Spending (US$bn)
1 United States 684.6
2 China 181.1
3 Saudi Arabia 78.4
4 Russia 61.6
5 India 60.5
6 United Kingdom 54.8
7 France 52.3
8 Japan 48.6
9 Germany 48.5
10 South Korea 39.8
14. As per the US based think tank World population review’s report, what is the India’s rank
in largest economy list 2019 with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) value of $2.94 Trillion?
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
5) 5
Answer - 5) 5
Explanation:
In accordance with the US-based think tank World Population Review, India has become the fifth-
largest in the world with a GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of $2.94 trillion overtaking the UK (United
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Kingdom) and France in 2019. The size of the UK economy is $2.83 trillion and that of France is $2.71
trillion. The list has been topped by the United states (US) with $21.44 trillion GDP.
Table showing Top 5 Largest Economies of World:
Rank Country GDP
1 United States (US) $21.44 trillion
2 China $14.14 trillion
3 Japan $5.15 trillion
4 Germany $4 trillion
5 India $2.94 trillion
15. As per the US based think tank World population review’s report, what is India’s per capita
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2019?
1) $ 2,000
2) $ 2,090
3) $ 2,170
4) $ 2,220
5) $ 2,340
Answer - 3) $ 2,170
Explanation:
In accordance with the US-based think tank World Population Review, India’s GDP per capita is
$2,170.
16. As per the US based think tank World population review’s report, India’s Purchasing Power
Parity (PPP) in 2019 is _________ (in trillions)?
1) $9.71
2) $10.21
3) $10.51
4) $10.91
5) $11.31
Answer - 3) $10.51
Explanation:
In accordance with the US-based think tank World Population Review, in terms of purchasing power
parity (PPP), India’s GDP is $10.51 trillion, exceeding that of Japan and Germany.
17. According to ‘State of India’s Bird 2020: Range, trends and conservation status’ report
launched at 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the Conservation of
Migratory Species held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat _____% of 146 bird species are in decline in past
5 years.
1) 65
2) 70
3) 75
4) 80
5) 85
Answer – 4) 80
Explanation:
According to the ‘State of India’s Bird 2020: Range, trends and conservation status’ report launched at
the 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of
Wild Animals which is taking place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, around 80 % of the 146 species of birds’
population in India has been on decline in the past 5 years with close to 50% declining strongly & Just
over 6% are stable and 14% increasing.
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18. According to Times Higher Education’s (THE) emerging economies University ranking 2020
which Indian University topped among Indian Universities in top 100?
1) Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
2) Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
3) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
4) Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
5) Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Answer - 1) Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Explanation:
According to the Times Higher Education’s (THE) Emerging Economies University Rankings 2020,
which ranks a total of 533 universities from 47 countries, India has 11 institutes among world’s top
100 universities where Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru (Karnataka) emerged as India’s
top-ranked institution by getting the rank 16th with the score 48.4. Tsinghua University in China has
topped the list with the score of 83.8.
Here’s the list of Top 3& Indian Universities in the ranking:
Rank University Name Country Scores
1 Tsinghua University China 83.8
2 Peking University China 83
3 Zhejiang University China 65.5
Rank of Indian Universities in top 100

16 Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 48.4
32 Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur 42.9
34 Indian Institute of Technology Bombay 42.4
38 Indian Institute of Technology Delhi 41.9
58 Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee 38.4
61 Indian Institute of Technology Indore 38.2
63 Indian Institute of Technology Madras 37.7
63 Indian Institute of Technology Ropar 37.7
73 Institute of Chemical Technology 37.3
77 Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur 37.1
90 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 35.3
19. According to Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) ‘The Worldwide Education for the Future
Index (WEFFI) 2019 report, Finland topped the index and India’s rank in the Index is _________.
1) 35
2) 38
3) 40
4) 47
5) 52
Answer - 1) 35
Explanation:
The Worldwide Education for The Future Index (WEFFI) 2019 ranked India in 35th position, whereas
in 2018 it was ranked 40th position. The WEFFI report is created by The Economist Intelligence unit
and commissioned by Yidan Prize foundation. The index is topped by Finland, followed by Sweden in
second place and New Zealand in third place.
Overall Ranking:
Rank Economy
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35 India
1 Finland
2 Sweden
3 New Zealand
20. Which Indian language is the most spoken in the world followed English and Mandarin as
per the 22nd edition of the world language database Ethnologue (yearly database of spoken
languages of the world)?
1) Bengali
2) Hindi
3) Tamil
4) Gujarati
5) Telugu
Answer - 2) Hindi
Explanation:
The 22nd edition of the world language database Ethnologue stated Hindi, as the 3rd most spoken
language of the world in 2019 with 615 million speakers. English language was at the top of the list
with 1,132 million speakers and Mandarin Chinese was at the 2nd position with 1,117 million
speakers.
Top 3 languages:
Position Languages
1 English (1,132 million)
2 Mandarin Chinese (1,117 million)
3 Hindi (615 million)
21. According to the 2nd advance estimates for crop year 2019-20 by Department of
Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare the food grain production is estimated at record
of _______ (in million tonnes)?
1)219.59
2)258.12
3) 285.21
4) 291.95
5) 237.11
Answer - 4) 291.95
Explanation:
In accordance with the Second Advance Estimates for crop year 2019-20 by the Department of
Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, the total foodgrain production in the country is
estimated at record 291.95 million tonnes as compared to the production of foodgrain of 285.21
million tonnes in 2018-19. It should be noted that the 2019-20 production is also higher by 26.20
million tonnes than the previous five years’ (2013-14 to 2017-18) average production of foodgrain.
22. According to the report, “A future for the world’s children?” Commissioned by WHO–
UNICEF–Lancet ‘Child Flourishing Index’ is topped by Norway. What is rank of India in the
index?
1) 128
2) 129
3) 130
4) 131
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5) 133
Answer – 4) 131
Explanation:
According to the report, “A future for the world’s children? Commissioned by WHO–UNICEF–Lancet”
commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
and The Lancet medical journal, India ranks 131st in the Flourishing Index of Children’s Survival,
health, education and Well-being. The Index was topped by Norway and Central African Republic at
bottom of the list.
23. According to the report, “A future for the world’s children?” Commissioned by WHO–
UNICEF–Lancet ‘Sustainability Index’ is topped by Burundi. What is rank of India in the index?
1) 71
2) 77
3) 69
4) 54
5) 87
Answer - 2) 77
Explanation:
According to the report, “A future for the world’s children?” Commissioned by WHO–UNICEF–Lancet
commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
and The Lancet medical journal, India ranks 77th in terms of Sustainability Index of Children’s
Survival, health, education and Well-being. The Index was topped by Burundi and Qatar at bottom.
24. Name the Indian Institute which ranked top among Indian institutions in the Nature
ranking Index 2020 (Based on total research output from December 01, 2018 to 30th
November, 2019)?
1) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B)
3) Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER)
4) Indian Institute of science (IISC)
5) Council of Scientific and industrial Research(CSIR)
Answer - 5) Council of Scientific and industrial Research(CSIR)
Explanation:
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) ranked first in the Nature Ranking Index 2020. All
the institutions are ranked on the basis of total research output from december 01, 2018 to 30th
November, 2019.
Rank, Share & Count
Rank Institution Count(c) Share percentage (SP)
1 Council of Scientific and industrial Research(CSIR) 142 87.74
2 Indian Institute of science (IISC) 211 83.61
3 Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) 232 62.18
25. The Name Indian State, which ranked top in the 1st Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) payouts
performance rating released by central government for 2019-20?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Haryana
5) West Bengal
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Explanation:
According to the recent ratings regarding Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) payouts, prepared for the 1st
time by the Central Government, Small state Haryana has emerged as the best state in DBT payouts
(Rs.4782 crores in over 4 crore transactions) in 2019-20. Whereas, West Bengal has emerged as the
worst performer in DBT payouts ranked 36th position.
DBT performance ranking 2019-20:
Rank State DBT payout
1 Haryana Rs.4782 crore
2 Uttarakhand Rs. 1060 cr
36 West Bengal Rs. 8793 cr
26. As per the report titled “Transforming Nutrition in India: Poshan Abhiyan” released by NITI
Aayog, Which Indian state performs better in implementation of Pradhan Mantri Matru
Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) scheme?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Punjab
Explanation:
The “Transforming Nutrition in India: Poshan Abhiyan”, is a 2nd progress report on Prime Minister’s
Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment (POSHAN) Abhiyaan (Nutrition Mission) until
September 2019, released by the NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog. The report
ranked states & Union Territories to measure their readiness to execute the programme,
Top 3 states in Ranking:
Rank Large States (19) Small States (8) Union Territories (7)
1 Andhra Pradesh Mizoram Dadra and Nagar Haveli
2 Chhattisgarh Sikkim Chandigarh
3 Madhya Pradesh Nagaland Daman and Diu
27. According to IQAir AirVisual’s report titled “2019 World Air Quality Report-Region & City
PM2.5 Ranking”, what is the India’s Rank in most polluted country list?
1) 7
2) 15
3) 12
4) 5
5) 9
Answer - 4) 5
Explanation:
In accordance with the “2019 World Air Quality Report-Region & City PM2.5 Ranking” compiled by
IQAir AirVisual, India ranked 5th as the most polluted country in the world. Cleanest country –
Bahamas & Most polluted country – Bangladesh.
World most Polluted Countries 2019 (PM2.5)
Rank Country Average PM2.5 concentration (µg/m³)
1 Bangladesh 83.3
2 Pakistan 65.8
3 Mongolia 62
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4 Afghanistan 58.8
5 India 58.1
98 Bahamas 3.3
28. According to IQAir AirVisual’s report titled “2019 World Air Quality Report-Region & City
PM2.5 Ranking”, which Indian state ranked top in the list of cities with poor air quality in the
world?
1) Ghaziabad
2) New Delhi
3) Pune
4) Bengaluru
5) Kolkata
Answer – 1) Ghaziabad
Explanation:
In accordance with the “2019 World Air Quality Report-Region & City PM2.5 Ranking” compiled by
IQAir AirVisual, Ghazhiabad, Uttar Pradesh, India topped the list of cities with poor air quality in the
world. Also, New Delhi topped in World’s most polluted capital city list 2019.
World most Polluted Cities 2019 (PM2.5)
Rank Country Average PM2.5 concentration (µg/m³)
1 Ghaziabad, India 110.2
2 Hotan, China 110.1
3 Gujranwala, Pakistan 105.3
4 Faisalabad, Pakistan 104.6
5 Delhi, India 98.6
4661 Nassau, Bahamas 3.3
29. As per the “The Hurun Global Rich List 2020” released jointly by Hurun Research Institute
and Shimao Shenkong International Center, who is the world’s richest person?
1) Larry Page
2) Bernard Arnault
3) Jeff Bezos
4) Bill Gates
5) Mark Zuckerberg
Answer – 3) Jeff Bezos
Explanation:
The Hurun Global Rich List 2020 was jointly released by Shanghai-based Hurun Research Institute
and Shenzhen-based Shimao Shenkong International Center. Jeff Bezos retains 1st rank (with $140
Billion wealth) for the third running year and Mukesh Ambani is positioned at 9th with $67 billion
wealth. Also Uday Kotak is listed as The World’s Richest self-made banker.
Wealth
Rank Name in Billion Main company(for wealth) Country
9 Mukesh Ambani USD 67 Reliance India
1 Jeff Bezos USD 140 Amazon USA
2 Bernard Arnault USD 107 LVMH France
3 Bill Gates USD 106 Microsoft USA
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30. As per first edition of NCAER (National Council of Applied Economic Research) Land
Records and Services Index (N-LRSI 2019-20), which is India’s best performing state in terms
of digitising land records?
1) Punjab
2) Telangana
3) Odisha
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Haryana
Explanation:
According to the 1st edition of NCAER Land Records and Services Index (N-LRSI 2019-20) released by
the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), Madhya Pradesh (MP) emerged as the
best performing state in terms of digitising land records with the score of 74.9. It was followed by
Odisha (67.5points) and Maharashtra (65.3 points). While Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh ranked at
bottom at 33rd position with a score of 2.0.
NCAER Land Record Services Index (N-LRSI) 2019-20 ranking:
Rank State/Union Territory Score
1 Madhya Pradesh 74.9
2 Odisha 67.5
3 Maharashtra 65.3
33rd Ladakh 2
31. As per the report by online payment processor Worldline India titled “Wordline India
Digital Payments 2019”, Name the Indian city which accounted for highest number of digital
transactions in India in 2019?
1) Hyderabad
2) Kolkata
3) Bengaluru
4) Mumbai
5) Chennai
Explanation:
In accordance with the report by online payment processor Worldline India titled “Wordline India
Digital Payments 2019”, Bengaluru (Karnataka) accounted for the highest number of digital
transactions in India in 2019, followed by Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Mumbai and Pune in Maharashtra.
Digital Payments 2019”, Name the Indian state which topped the list of highest number of
digital transactions?
1) Telangana
2) West Bengal
3) Karnataka
4) Maharashtra
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Digital Payments 2019”, Among states, Maharashtra (MH) has topped with the highest number of
digital transactions. MH is followed by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi.
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Digital Payments 2019”, The number of transactions recorded in United Payments Interface
(UPI) in 2019 is ______ (in billions)?
1) 9.6
2) 11
3) 13.2
4) 8.4
5) 10.8
Answer – 5) 10.8
Explanation:
Digital Payments 2019”, The most preferred mode of payment was United Payments Interface (UPI). It
is also the fastest payment mode to hit 1 billion monthly transactions. It has recorded around 10.8
billion transactions in 2019, a 188% year-on-year (YoY). In terms of value, UPI facilitated transactions
worth Rs18.36 trillion in 2019, up 214% YoY compared to 2018.

1. Which Indian oil refinery company acquires the major stake in Israeli battery developer
Phinergy (Feb 2020) to make ultra-light weight metal-air batteries that can be used in
Electrical Vehicles (EV)?
1) Reliance Industries Limited
2) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
3) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
4) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
5) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Answer - 3) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Explanation:
Indian Oil Corporation Limited-IOC (commonly known as IndianOil), an Indian government owned oil
and gas company, has acquired a minority stake in Phinergy Ltd, an Israeli start-up company
specializing in battery development with the aim to make ultra-lightweight metal-air batteries that
can be used in electric vehicles(EV). Both firms also decided to adopt this technology in 3Ws, cars &
buses in future as well.
2. Which Indian technological giant company acquires EI Technologies and Code zero
consulting companies for cloud-based CPQ (Configure-Price-Quote) & Billing Solutions (Feb
2020)?
2) Cognizant Technology solutions
3) Mphasis
4) HCL Technologies
5) Infosys
Answer - 2) Cognizant Technology solutions
Explanation:
Cognizant technology solutions corporation has made two strategic acquisitions EI technologies, a
Paris-based digital technology consulting company and Code Zero, Georgia-based consultancy for
cloud-based CPQ (Configure-Price-Quote) & Billing Solutions for the development of global salesforce
practice before its fourth Quarter Earnings.
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3. French energy major Total Gas & Power Business Services SAS (TOTAL) will acquire 50%
stake of renewable energy projects of which Indian company for $510 million?
1) Vestas India
2) Suzlan India Limited
3) Adani Green Energy Ltd
4) Tata power Solar limited
5) ReNew Power Limited
Answer - 3) Adani Green Energy Ltd
Explanation:
French energy major Total Gas & Power Business Services SAS (TOTAL) will acquire 50% stake in all
operational renewable energy projects of Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) for $510 million (Rs 3633
crore) along with other tools in a solar energy joint venture (JV) that will house 2,148 mw now
possessed by the Adani group firm. The remaining 50 % in the JV will be held by AGEL.
4. In February 2020, Department of Telecommunications approved the merger of Tata

Teleservices with ______?
1) Reliance Communications
2) Bharti Airtel
3) Tata Indicom
4) Idea Cellular
5) Vodafone Essar
Answer - 2) Bharti Airtel
Explanation:
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), a department of the Ministry of Communications has
approved the merger of consumer mobile operations of the Tata group –Tata Teleservices
(Maharashtra) with Bharti Airtel Limited (also known as Airtel).
5. Emami Group announced the selling of its 100% equity stake in Emami Cement Limited to
which Indian Company (Feb 2020)?
1) Nuvoco vistas
2) Dishman Carbogen Amcis
3) Jain Irrigation Systems
4) CIL Nova Petrochemicals
5) Duncan Engineering
Answer - 1) Nuvoco vistas
Explanation:
Emami Group announced the selling of its 100% equity stake in Emami Cement Limited, an Integrated
Cement Manufacturing plant for an amount of RS. 5500 crores to Nuvoco Vistas corporation limited,
part of Nirma Group.
6. Which Indian Pharmaceutical company has acquired 4 key brands of Wanbury

Pharmaceutical company for 88.60 crore?
1) Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
2) Cipla Limited
3) Aurobindo Pharma Limited
4) Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited
5) Biocon Limited
Answer - 2) Cipla Limited
Explanation:
Cipla pharmaceutical company, Mumbai, Maharashtra has acquired 4 brands from Wanbury
pharmaceutical company, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. Wanbury had received up to Rs.88.60 crore for
the sale of the brands CPink, CDense, Productiv and Folinine to Cipla.
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7. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the Joint venture between
Mahindra & Mahindra and which other company valued at $275million for projects in India?
1) Suzuki
2) Tata motors
3) Ford Motor
4) Hyundai India
5) Honda Cars
Answer - 3) Ford Motor
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the Joint Venture (JV) between Mahindra &
Mahindra and Ford Motor and transfer of automotive business of Ford India to JV. In October 2019,
Mahindra & Mahindra and the US-based Ford Motor Company had signed an agreement to create a JV
in India valued at $275 million.
8. Which Indian Company sold 25.1% of its arm electricity arm company to Qatar Investment
Authority (QIA) for Rs. 3, 220 Crore?
1) Adani Transmission
2) JSW Energy Ltd
3) Tata Power Co. Ltd.
4) Suzlon Energy
5) Reliance Power Limited
Answer - 1) Adani Transmission
Explanation:
Adani Transmission has sold 25.1% stake in its arm Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML) to
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) for approximately Rs. 3220 crores.
9. Which Indian Steel Company has got of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal’s (NCLAT)
approval to acquire the Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL) for Rs. 19, 700 crores?
1) Mahindra Ugine Steel
2) JSW Steel Ltd
3) Tata Steel
4) Jindal Steel and Power
5) ESSAR Steel India Limited
Answer - 2) JSW Steel Ltd
Explanation:
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has approved JSW Steel’s (formerly known as
Jindal South West) bid of Rs 19,700 crore for the acquisition of the bankrupt Bhushan Power and Steel
Ltd (BPSL).
10. The Competition commission of India (CCI) has approved the WABCO Holding Inc. by ZF
Friedrichshafen AG for equity value of $7 billion. Who is the present Chairman of CCI?
1) Rajnish Kumar
2) Ashok Kumar Gupta
3) Sangita Reddy
4) Ajay Tyagi
5) S. J. Mukhopadhaya
Answer – 2) Ashok Kumar Gupta
Explanation:
Under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has
approved for the acquisition of WABCO (Westinghouse Air Brake Company) Holdings Inc. by ZF
(“Zahnradfabrik” which means Gear Factory) Friedrichshafen AG (Automotive industry in Germany),
As per the agreement, ZF will acquire 100% shares of WABCO for USD 136.50 per share under all-cash
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transaction method for a total equity value of USD 7 billion (approximately Rs. 49,700 crores). Ashok
Kumar Gupta is the chairman of Competition Commission of India (CCI).
11. Which social network service company has acquired the chroma labs founded by Facebook
veterans (Feb 2020)?
1) WhatsApp
2) Twitter
3) Google+
4) Instagram
5) Snapchat
Answer - 2) Twitter
Explanation:
Twitter has acquired California-based Chroma Labs for an undisclosed amount. Chroma Labs develop
tools for short-form video & photo creation and was founded by 7 Facebook and Instagram workers in
2018.
12. The SBI card joins with Landmark group to launch 3 new retail co-branded credit cards
(namely Lifestyle Home Centre SBI Card, Max SBI Card and Spar SBI Card). Where is the
Headquarters of SBI card located at?
4) Gurgaon, Haryana
Answer - 4) Gurgaon, Haryana
Explanation:
SBI (State Bank of India) Cards & Payments Services Ltd (previously known as SBI Cards and Payment
Services Private Limited), a payment solutions provider in India, has entered into the partnership
with Landmark Group, one of the largest retail and hospitality organizations, to launch 3new retail co-
branded credit cards namely Lifestyle Home Centre SBI Card, Max SBI Card and Spar SBI Card —with
4 Landmark Group brands – Lifestyle, Home Centre, Max and Spar. The Headquarters of SBI card
located at Gurgaon, Haryana.
13. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has given approval for merger of Indus
tower with which mobile tower infrastructure company of India?
1) Bharti Infratel
2) Tata Communications
3) Tower Vision India Private Limited
4) GTL Infrastructure Ltd.
5) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
Answer - 1) Bharti Infratel
Explanation:
The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) of India has given Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
approval for the merger of India’s largest mobile tower company Indus Towers with Bharti Infratel.
After the merger, the new Entity will become the world’s second largest Tower company after China
tower Corporation Ltd, Beijing in China.
14. The Competition Commission of India approves the NTPC to acquire 100% of the issued &
paid-up share capital of NEEPCO & 74.5% stake of THDC India under which section of
Competition Act, 2002?
1) Section 29(1)
2) Section 30(1)
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3) Section 31(1)
4) Section 32(1)
5) Section 33(1)
Answer - 3) Section 31(1)
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India(CCI) has given approval to state owned NTPC under Section
31(1) of the competition act,2002 to acquire 100% of the issued and paid-up share capital of North
Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) & 74.5% stake of Tehri Hydro Development
Corporation limited (THDC), the rest 25.5% stake to be held by Uttar Pradesh government.
15. Name the Credit rating agency, which completely acquires 100% stake in Greenwich
Associates (Feb 2020).
1) Fitch India
2) ICRA Ltd
3) Credit Analysis and Research limited (CARE)
Answer – 4) Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited (CRISIL)
Explanation:
Rating Agency Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited (Crisil) completed the acquisition
of 100% stake in Greenwich Associates. The transaction was announced on December 19, 2019.
16. Which public sector company along with its subsidiary Hindustan Petroleum Corporation
Limited (HPCL) acquired 17.28 % of Bankers’ stake each in petronet MHB worth of 371 crores?
1) Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
4) Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)
Answer – 2) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Explanation:
State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and its subsidiary Hindustan Petroleum
Corporation Limited (HPCL) acquired 17.28% stake each from 34.56 % of bankers’ stake in Petronet
MHB, the firm that owns a petroleum product pipeline in Mangalore, Karnataka for about Rs 371
crore.
DEFENCE
1. Indian Air Force successfully operated AN-32 aircraft for the 1st with engines powered by
10% blended bio-jet indigenous fuel took off from which Indian airport?
1) Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh
3) Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair
4) Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
5) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
Answer - 1) Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh
Explanation:
On January 31, 2020 Indian Air Force’s (IAF) successfully operated AN-32 aircraft powered with 10%
blend of Indian bio-jet fuel. This is the 1st time both engines of the aircraft were powered by bio-jet
indigenous fuel where the aircraft took-off from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh. Before
undertaking operational flight to Leh, the flight was tested along with performance validation at
Chandigarh Air Base.
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2. Indian Navy conducted 5-day coastal security exercise ‘Matla Abhiyaan’ (January 2020) in
which Indian state?
1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) Maharastra
Answer - 2) West Bengal
Explanation:
Indian Navy, the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces, has carried out a 5-day long coastal
security exercise called, ‘Matla Abhiyaan’ at Sunderbans region in Kolkata, West Bengal. The exercise,
named after Matla River, witnessed the 2 naval boats Flagged in’ at the ‘Man of War Jetty’ & carrying
out a passage from Kolkata to Hemnagar (Both in West Bengal) via the international trade protocol
route between India-Bangladesh.
3. The number of new Defence Attache posts created by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, to
strengthen India’s defence diplomacy is (Feb 2020)?
1) 6
2) 7
3) 8
4) 9
5) 10
Answer - 5) 10
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Defence (MoD) Shri Rajnath Singh has announced to create 10 more defence
attaches (DA) posts to 10 different countries. This has been done to strengthen India’s defence
diplomacy. The government has announced a new scheme to promote defence exports through these
DAs. Funds have been allocated to promote exports to 34 countries.
4. The Anti-Hijack Exercise was conducted by creating a mock situation to test the plans and
procedures handled by various agencies during hijack threats using naval Dornier aircraft INS
Dega held at which Indian City?
1) Chennai
2) Visakhapatnam
3) Mumbai
4) Kochi
5) Surat
Answer - 2) Visakhapatnam
Explanation:
The Anti-hijack exercise was conducted on February 12,2020 by creating a mock situation using a
naval Dornier aircraft by INS Dega, (a naval air station of the Indian navy) at Visakhapatnam Airport,
Andhra Pradesh and the main objective of the exercise was to test the plans and procedures handled
by various agencies during hijack threats.
5. The Chief Defence Staff (CDS) targeted to establish 1st ever tri-service command called ‘Air
Defence Command’ (ADC) by June 2020. Who is the CDS of India?
1) Karambir Singh
2) Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
3) Bipin Rawat
4) Rajnath Singh
5) Manoj Mukund Naravane
Answer - 3) Bipin Rawat
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Explanation:
Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat has targeted to establish the 1st integrated tri-
service command called “Air Defence Command (ADC)” by June 2020, headed by an officer of the
Indian Air Force (IAF). The ADC formation, by combining the resources of the three services under
one command under the mandate given to the Department of Military Affairs, will help to protect the
air space of the country.
6. The Chief Defence Staff (CDS) proposed formation of theatre command that can carry out all
war-fighting formations under a single commander by ______.
1) 2020
2) 2021
3) 2022
4) 2023
5) 2024
Answer - 3) 2022
Explanation:
Theatre Commands by 2022: Instead of having separate commands for every service, the CDS is
working on having a joint or theatre command, by the year 2022, that can carry out all war-fighting
formations under a single commander. The commander could either be from the Army, Air Force or
the Navy. Theaterisation means putting specific units of personnel from the three services (Army,
Navy and Air Force) — under a common theatre commander so they fight as a cohesive unit.
Air Defence Command by 2021: The other proposed command is the Joint Air Defence Command that
will roll out by 2021. It will have air assets such as missiles from the army. The navy will also be a part
of it. Its aim is timely implementation of orders in case of aerial attacks.
7. India – Russia defence deals set to cross ________ (in US Dollars) in February 2020.
1) 12 Billion
2) 13 Billion
3) 14 Billion
4) 15 Billion
5) 16 Billion
Answer - 5) 16 Billion
Explanation:
The defence deals between India and Russia are set to cross USD 16 billion (approximately Rs.11.44
lakh crores) which includes India signed 14 MoUs (Memorandum of Understandings) with Russia
during the defexpo 2020 that covered development and production of land, naval and systems and hi-
tech civilian products, and separately contracts signed for the production of Kalashnikov rifles, Kamov
helicopters and S-400 air defence systems.
8. The Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers ltd (GRSE) delivered 4th anti-submarine
warfare corvette to Indian Navy. The 4th anti-submarine warfare is named as ___________.
1) INS Arihant
2) INS Kamorta
3) INS Kadmatt
4) INS Kavaratti
5) INS Kiltan
Answer – 4) INS Kavaratti
Explanation:
Kolkata based defence PSU (Public Sector Undertakings) GRSE (Garden Reach Shipbuilders and
Engineers ltd.) has delivered its fourth and Last Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette (ASWC) INS (Indian
Naval Ship) Kavaratti to Indian Navy under Project-28. The first 3 ships under project-28 are INS
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Kamorta, INS Kadmatt and INS Kiltan (Participated in EX-MALABAR) are delivered to Indian Navy by
GRSE.
9. Which country has tested the nuclear capable air launched cruise missile ‘Ra-ad-II’ with the
range of 600Km?
1) Iran
2) Pakistan
3) Iraq
4) Syria
5) Bangladesh
Explanation:
Pakistan successfully completed the flight test of the air launched cruise missile Ra’ad-II with a range
of 600 km significantly boosting the military’s “deterrence capability” on land and at sea. The
successful flight test was witnessed by senior Pakistan Army officers and military officials.
10. The 5th edition of Indradhanush – “Indradhanush V 2020” held at Hindan, Uttar Pradesh.
The Indradhanush is the Air exercise held between India and which of the following country?
1) Russia
2) United States
3) Sri Lanka
4) United Kingdom
5) Mongolia
Explanation:
A 5-day (February 24-29,2020) long 5th edition of India-UK (United Kingdom) bilateral air exercise
“Indradhanush-V” 2020 between Indian Air Force (IAF) and British Royal Air Forces (RAF) has
commenced at Air Force Station Hindan in Uttar Pradesh (UP). ‘Base Defence and Force Protection’
was the focus of this edition of the exercise.
11. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the new Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) which
was designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL). Where is the
Headquarters of HAL located at?
1) Gurugram
2) Mumbai
3) Lucknow
4) New Delhi
5) Bengaluru
Explanation:
Union Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the new Light Combat Helicopter (LCH)
Production Hangar at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) complex in Bengaluru, Karnataka. LCH is
designed & developed by HAL, a Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU). HAL’s headquarters –
Bengaluru, Karnataka; CMD -R Madhavan
12. Name the Company which developed the Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) “Yard 45006 VAJRA”
which is the 6th vessel in the series of 7 OPV under ‘Make in India’ initiative?
1) Mazagon Dock Limited
2) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
3) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
4) L&T Shipbuilding Limited
5) Goa Shipyard Limited
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Answer – 4) L&T Shipbuilding Limited

Explanation:
6th offshore patrol vessel(OPV) “Yard 45006” was launched to enhance coastal security. Shri Mansukh
Mandaviya, Minister of State for Shipping(I/C) and Chemicals & Fertilizers is the Chief Guest of the
launching ceremony. The 6th vessel in the series of 7 OPV is designed & developed by Larsen &
Toubro (L&T shipbuilding Limited) under the Central government’s initiative ‘Make in India’.
13. Name the Indian Costal Guard’s 5th Offshore Patrol Vessel, which becomes first major
defence ship (to clear all sea acceptance trials in a single sea sortie) inducted into service
recently (Feb 2020).
1) ICGS Vijaya
2) ICGS Varad
3) ICGS Varaha
4) ICGS Samrat
5) ICGS Samarth
Answer – 2) ICGS Varad
Explanation:
The Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) 5th Offshore Patrol Vessel called “ICGS Varad” was inducted into
service by Shri. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister of State for Shipping (Independent Charge)
and Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertiliser at LOT Kattupalli shipyard, near Chennai,
Tamil Nadu. The vessel has been designed and built by the L&T (Larsen & Toubro Limited). ICGS
Varad set a record in Indian shipbuilding industry by becoming the first major defence ship to clear all
sea acceptance trials in a single sea sortie.

1. The World’s largest solar telescope Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) reveals never
seen images of sun’s turbulent surface. The DKIST located at?
1) Canary Islands of Spain
2) North cape of South Africa
3) Chile, South America
4) Hawaiian island of Maui
5) Fort Davis, Texas
Answer - 4) Hawaiian island of Maui
Explanation:
Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST), the world’s largest solar telescope, has captured first
highest-resolution image of the Sun’s turbulent surface at peak of Haleakala on the Hawaiian island of
Maui and the telescope has a 13-foot mirror.
2. ISRO has announced the preparation of low cost launch vehicles which is expected to be
launched in next four months of 2020. The Cost of launch vehicles ranges?
1) 10-15 Crores
2) 14-20 Crores
3) 20-25 Crores
4) 25-30 Crores
5) 30-35 Crores
Answer - 5) 30-35 Crores
Explanation:
the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced preparing low-cost launch vehicles
where the first launch is expected to take place in the next four months in 2020. The cost of the launch
vehicles ranges from Rs. 30-35 crores each and weighs 500kgs.
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3. Which space agency decommissioned its Spitzer Space Telescope after 16 years (Jan 2020)?
1) The National Centre for Space Studies (CNES)
3) The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
4) The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
5) The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Answer - 4) The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Explanation:
On January 31, 2020 the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has decommissioned
its Spitzer Space Telescope. The telescope which was used to study the universe by detecting cosmic
infrared radiation for more than 16 years was first launched in 2003.
4. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) along with which institute released classical
swine flu (CSF) cell structure vaccine which costs less than Rs.2 in New Delhi?
1) Central Institute for Research on Goats, Makhdoom
2) Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, Rajasthan
3) Indian Institute of Biotechnology, Hyderabad
4) Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bengaluru
5) Central Institute for Research on Cattle, Meerut
Answer - 4) Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bengaluru
Explanation:
Classical Swine Fever (CSF) is one of the most important diseases of the pig causing high mortality.
The vaccine was developed by ICAR and IVRI (Indian Veterinary Research Institute) which was
released in New Delhi. The new CSF vaccine costing around less than Rs.2/- per dose against RS.15-
25/ per- dose of lapinized CSF vaccine and Rs.30/ per-dose of Korean vaccine.
5. Which Indian Institute developed a new AI tech to convert speech Impaired Humans Brain
Signals into Meaningful Language English in Feb 2020?
1) IIT Bombay
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Calcutta
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Hyderabad
Answer - 2) IIT Madras
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) researchers team lead by Vishal Nandigana, assistant
Professor in Fluid Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering have developed an
Artificial Intelligence technology to convert Brain signals of Speech-Impaired Humans into simple
Human Language English.
6. Which Indian company along with European defence major MBDA Missile Systems have set
up a missile integration facility in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu?
1) Reliance Group
2) Tata Group
3) Larson and Turbo group
4) Adani group
5) Hindustan Aeronautical Limited
Answer - 3) Larson and Turbo group
Explanation:
Engineering & Construction Company L&T (Larsen & Toubro Limited) and European defence major
MBDA Missile Systems have set up a missile integration facility in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (TN). L&T
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MBDA Missile Systems (LTMMSL) has set up the assembly, ‘inert’ integration (without explosives) and
testing the Missile Subsystems & Weapon launch systems.
7. Which Indian company going to sign a pact with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) at
“DefExpo 2020” to manufacture advanced Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) first
time in India?
1) Tata group
2) Mahindra group
4) Hindustan Aeronautical Limited
5) Bharat Dynamics Limited
Answer - 4) Hindustan Aeronautical Limited
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), an Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company will
sign a partnership pact with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) at the upcoming DefExpo 2020 in
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh(UP) to manufacture advanced Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) in
India for the 1st time.
8. Which middle east country recently discovered a huge shallow gas resources called ‘Jebel Ali
gas field’ (Feb 2020)?
1) Iran
2) Iraq
4) Saudi Arabia
5) Israel
Answer - 3) United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has discovered huge shallow gas resources called ‘Jebel Ali gas field’
with estimated reserves of 80 trillion standard cubic feet spanning an area of 5,000 square kilometers
(sqkm) in the cross-border area of the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
9. The World’s oldest Bamboo fossil discovered turns as to be a conifer as examined by a

professor of Pennsylvania state university. Which open access news journal published the
news?
1) PeerJ
2) SAGE open
3) BMC biology
4) Phytokeys
5) PLOS one
Answer - 4) Phytokeys
Explanation:
A fossil of leafy branch was discovered in Eocene, Patagonia in 1941, at that time of Examination it
considered as bamboo’s fossil and still it became the oldest bamboo of the world, but in recent
Examination of that fossil by Dr. Peter Wilf from Pennsylvania state university revealed the real
nature of the plant’s fossil and it was published in open-access journal Phytokeys.
10. Indian navy to get third scorpene submarine by December 2020. Which among is the third
Scorpene submarine?
1) INS Kalvari
2) INS Khanderi
3) INS Vagsheer
4) INS Karanj
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5) INS Vagir
Answer - 4) INS Karanj
Explanation:
Nicolas de La Villemarque, Vice President (VP) of India, Asia & Pacific of Naval Group reported that the
3rd Scorpene submarine, Karanj, will be delivered to the Indian Navy by Dec.2020 and all 6 sub-
marine deliveries would be completed by 2022.
11. Which Indian Institute finds a molecule to cure rare neurodegenerative disease
(Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis” (ALS) / “Lou Gehrig’s disease”)?
1) IIT- Madras
2) IIT- Bombay
3) IIT- Hyderabad
4) IIT-Calcutta
5) IIT-Gandhinagar
Answer – 3) IIT- Hyderabad
Explanation:
Researchers from IIT-H, Telangana (Indian Institute of Technology- Hyderabad) had found a molecule
called “AIM-4” that can help in the treatment of rare neurodegenerative disease called “Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis” (ALS) known as “Lou Gehrig’s disease”.
12. Nasa Astronaut who returns (Feb 2020) to earth after record long stay in International
Space Station (ISS) is?
1) Peggy Whitson
2) Luca Parmitano
3) Christina Koch
4) Alexander Skvortsov
5) Valeri Polyakov
Answer – 3) Christina Koch
Explanation:
Valeri NASA’s (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) astronaut Christina Koch(41 years)
from United States(US)who made the 1st all female space walk in 2019 landed in Kazakh desert
steppe of Kazakhstan in a Soyuz MS-13 capsule. She has landed after making a record of longest stay
on the International Space Station(ISS). She made her landing after ending a 328 mission in space.
Koch broke the record of NASA’s Peggy Whitson for the longest continuous stay in space by a woman.
13. Which department has introduced e-calculator to calculate due tax under new and old
regime (Feb 2020)?
1) Department of Income Tax
2) Department of Revenue
3) Department of Expenditure
4) Department of Investment and Public Asset Management
5) Department of consumer Affairs
Answer - 1) Department of Income Tax
Explanation:
Income Tax (IT) Department launched an e-calculator for individuals to estimate their tax liability for
new tax slabs without claiming deductions & exemptions for ITR (Income Tax Return) filing.
14. Which Indian Institute to collaborate with AIIMS Mangalagiri for patient safety and quality
health care (Feb 2020)?
1) Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata
2) Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut
3) Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai
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4) Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai

5) National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru
Answer - 3) Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology Madras(IIT-M), in Tamil Nadu and All India Institutes of Medical
Sciences (AIIMS) Mangalagiri in Andhra Pradesh has announced to collaborate together in areas such
as patient safety and quality healthcare.
15. The Indian army major who developed world’s 1st bullet proof helmet which can stop AK-
47 bullet from a distance less than 10 meters is ______?
1) Nitish Kumar Singh
2) Girish Chandra Joshi
3) Anoop Mishra
4) AshwinNagpal
5) Seemala Vijay Kumar
Answer- 3) Anoop Mishra
Explanation:
Major in the Indian Army, Anoop Mishra has developed the world’s 1st bulletproof helmet which can
stop an AK-47 bullet round from a distance of as less as 10 meters. The helmet is developed under the
Indian Army’s “Abhedya” project.
16. Which Coal India Limited’s (CIL) subsidiary company has set up a R&D centre named
‘SARAS’ (Science and Applied Research Alliance and Support) in collaboration with IIT –
Banaras Hindu University (IIT-BHU) for sustainable coal mining?
1) Mahanadi Coalfields
2) Northern Coalfields
3) Bharat Coking coal
4) Western Coalfields
5) Southeastern Coalfields
Answer - 2) Northern Coalfields
Explanation:
Coal India Limited (CIL) subsidiary NCL (Northern Coalfield Limited) sets up a R&D centre named
‘SARAS’ (Science and Applied Research Alliance and Support) in collaboration with IIT (BHU)-Indian
Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP).
17. The International team of astronomers led by scientists at the University of California have
discovered a monster galaxy named as XMM-2599 from early universe (Feb 2020). Which
journal has published the details of the discovery?
1) Astrophysical Journal
2) New Astronomy
3) Journal of Cosmology
4) Icarus
5) The Observatory
Answer - 1) Astrophysical Journal
Explanation:
The International team of astronomers led by scientists at the University of California, United
States(US) have discovered a monster galaxy dubbed as XMM-2599. This galaxy existed around 12
billion years ago just 1.8 billion years after the formation of the universe. The details of this discovery
has been published in the Astrophysical Journal.
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18. Which country unveils the ballistic missile “Raad-500” which was dedicated to the former
major general Qasim Sulemani?
1) Iran
2) Iraq
3) Syria
4) Turkey
5) Armenia
Answer - 1) Iran
Explanation:
On February 9, 2020, In the midst of increased tension with the US (United States), Iran’s
Revolutionary Guards has launched a short-range ballistic missile, “Raad-500”. The new missile has a
power generation engine ‘Zoheir’ (which is made of alloy) to put the satellite into orbit. The Raad-500
missile is half the weight of the previously made Fateh-110 missile, however its firepower is 500 km.
19. Indian Army’s college of Military Engineering with a private firm developed low cost
gunshot locators named _______ unveiled at 11th edition of DefExpo 2020 held at Lucknow, Uttar
Pradesh.
1) “Parth”
2) “Acou”
3) “Prithv”
4) “Mic”
5) “Agni”
Answer - 1) “Parth”
Explanation:
The Indian Army’s College of Military Engineering (CME), Pune, Maharashtra, jointly with a private
firm developed gunshot locators named as “Parth”. The device is much cheaper than the imported
ones. Major Anoop Mishra displayed the Parth gunshot locator at DefExpo 2020 held in Lucknow,
Uttar Pradesh (UP).
20. Name the Ballistic missile which is being developed by the Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) with the strike range of 200km?
1) Pranash
2) Prahaar
3) Agni
4) Nirbhay
5) Prithvi
Answer - 1) Pranash
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is developing Pranash, a new 200Km
strike range ballistic missile which will be the advanced version of Prahaar, with the strike range of
150Km. Pranash is a single stage solid propellant surface-to-surface missile.
21. Which country has approved the sale of Integrated Air Defence Weapon system to India for
an estimated cost of $1.867 Billion (Feb 2020)?
1) Russia
2) China
3) Israel
4) France
5) United States
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Explanation:
The United States of America, President Donald Trump’s Administration has approved the sale of an
Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) to India for an Estimated cost of USD 1.867 billion
announced by the Defence Security Co-operation Agency(DSCA) part of United States Department of
Defence.
22. Which is the first Indian Aerospace Private firm to build the foreign owned satellites to the
customers of Sweden and France?
1) Larson & Toubro
2) Ananth Technologies
3) TRANSPACE Technologies
4) Dhruva Space
5) ASTRO-INDIA
Answer - 2) Ananth Technologies
Explanation:
Aerospace firm Ananth technologies (ATL), Hyderabad, has signed a deal to build 6 foreign-owned
satellites in India. This is the 1st time a private firm is making satellites for global customers. The firm
will soon open a satellite making facility in Bengaluru. Ananth Technologies will build a foreign-
owned satellite weighing between 50 kg and 250 kg for customers in Sweden and France & integrate
satellites around 30% lower costs.
23. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre’s (BARC) Bhabha Kavach Bullet Proof Jackets was inducted
in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Where is headquarters BARC located at?
1) Bengaluru
2) Hyderabad
3) Mumbai
4) Chennai
5) New Delhi
Answer - 3) Mumbai
Explanation:
During a ceremony held at CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) UNIT, BARC Camp, Trombay in
Mumbai, Maharashtra, Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Director BARC handed over 55 Bhabha Kavach bullet
proof jackets to Rajesh Ranjan, Director General, CISF. The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre is at
Mumbai, Maharashtra.
24. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) robot which is going to study
mineralogy of Mars during Mars 2020 rover mission is ________?
1) SpaceAI
2) RobCam
3) SuperCam
4) BotX
5) AirBot
Answer - 3) SuperCam
Explanation:
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is all set to send a new laser-toting robot
named ‘SuperCam’ to Mars for studying mineralogy and chemistry from up to about 20 feet (7 meters)
away, to help scientists in finding the signs of fossilized microbial life on the Red Planet i.e. Mars.
SuperCam, a rock-vaporizing instrument is a part of seven instruments aboard the Mars 2020 rover.
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25. Scientist of Which Country has discovered newborn massive ‘Baby giant planet’ named
“2MASS 1155-7919 b”?
1) Indian
2) Russia
3) United States
4) China
5) North Korea
Explanation:
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), in Rochester, New York, US (United States) have detected the
nearest-known ‘baby giant planet’ called 2MASS 1155-7919 b, just 330 light-years from Earth.
26. Indian Space Research Organistion (ISRO) set to launch 10 earth observatory Surveillance
Satellite during 2020-21 including first ever Geo Imaging Satellite. Name the first ever Geo
Imaging Satellite?
1) GSAT - 1
2) RISAT – 1
3) GISAT - 1
4) SARAL - 1
5) INSAT – 1
Answer - 3) GISAT - 1
Explanation:
As per the annual report of the Department of Space, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) is
planning to launch 10 earth observation satellites space surveillance feature during 2020-21 including
first ever Geo Imaging Satellite GISAT-1. As of now, 10 national earth observation satellites, 18
communication satellites and eight navigation satellites are active.
27. Which Indian state government launched “Yodhavu” mobile app to combat drug abuse and
its distribution?
1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Telangana
4) Karnataka
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer - 1) Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched “Yodhav” (Warrior) mobile app at Kochi, Kerala,
through which the public can inform police about drug abuse & its distribution.
28. Name the app launched by The Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of
India (CREDAI) to connect homebuyers with its member developers to purchase properties?
1) ‘Credai yojana’
2) ‘Credai Awaas’
3) ‘Credai makaan’
4) ‘Credai ghar’
5) ‘Credai Boomi’
Answer - 2) ‘Credai Awaas’
Explanation:
CREDAI (The Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India) launched an ‘Credai
Awaas’ app (application) to connect homebuyers with its member developers to purchase properties.
The app was launched by Mohammad Akbar, Minister of Transport, Housing & Environment, Forest &
Law, in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Vivek Dhand, Chhattisgarh RERA chief was also present on the occasion.
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29. Along with which company Delhi police launched “Himmat Plus App” to ensure safety and
security of the people travelling in cabs?
1) Ola
2) Uber
3) Meru
4) Carzonrent
5) Savaari
Answer - 2) Uber
Explanation:
Delhi Police along with Uber launched “Himmat Plus app”, at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI)
airport, New Delhi, to ensure safety and security of the people travelling in cabs.
30. Where in India the ‘Researchers of India’s atomic energy commission’ have found Lithium
reserves of 14, 100 tonnes recently (Feb 2020)?
1) Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
2) Neyveli, Tamil Nadu
3) Mandya, Karnataka
4) Udaipur, Rajasthan
5) Joda, Odisha
Answer - 3) Mandya, Karnataka
Explanation:
The Researchers of India’s Atomic Energy Commission have found lithium reserves of 14,100 tonnes
in Mandya, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Lithium is a rare metal used for manufacturing batteries for electric
vehicles.
31. Which is the first ever high altitude long endurance solar-powered unmanned aircraft
which was tested successfully recently (Feb 2020)?
1) PHASA - 22
2) PHASA – 32
3) PHASA – 35
4) PHASA – 44
5) PHASA – 26
Answer - 3) PHASA – 35
Explanation:
High Altitude Long Endurance vehicle (HALE), Persistent High Altitude Solar Aircraft (PHASA)- 35 has
the potential to remain airborne for a year is the First ever long endurance solar-powered unmanned
aircraft which has successfully completed its maiden test flight and it developed by BAE systems in
collaboration with Prismatic Ltd.
32. Recently (Feb 2020) Scientists of Netherlands have discovered a new snail species. Who
was the snail species named after?
1) Sachin Tendulkar
2) Divina Maloum
3) Malala Yousafzai
4) Greta Thunberg
5) Donald Trump
Answer - 4) Greta Thunberg
Explanation:
A group of scientists with Naturalis Biodiversity Center, a research center on biodiversity based in
Leiden, the Netherlands, have discovered a new species of land snail and named it “Craspedotropis
gretathunbergae” in honour of the young Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg for her efforts to
raise awareness about climate change.
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33. The Union Cabinet has approved the procurement of 24 Sikorsky MH-60R seahawk multi-
role Helicopters worth $2.6 Billion from which country?
1) United States
2) United Kingdom
3) Russia
4) Israel
5) Iran
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Security headed by the Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi has
approved the acquisition of 24 Sikorsky MH (Maritime Helicopters)-60R(Romeo) seahawk multi-role
Helicopters from The United States, worth of USD 2.6 billion (approximately Rs.1871 crores) for
Indian Navy.
34. The HRMS app was launched by Indian railways for its employees which was designed by
CRIS (Centre for Railway Information System). The ‘R’ in HRMS denotes?
1) Resource
2) Register
3) Receive
4) Reward
5) Redressal
Answer - 1) Resource
Explanation:
Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav, Chairman, Railway Board, launched HRMS (Human Resource Management
System) Mobile application (app) through which all employees of Indian Railways can view and access
data related to their services. The app was designed and developed by CRIS (Centre for Railway
Information System).
35. Name the IRCTC’s chatbot service, which is upgraded to Hindi language to converse with
the Railway customers (earlier in English language only)?
1) RAIL DRISHTI
2) ASKDISHA
3) Railway Buddy
4) ASKYOU
5) ASKME
Answer – 2) ASKDISHA
Explanation:
Indian Railways Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) upgraded ASKDISHA (Digital
Interaction to Seek Help Anytime) in Hindi language by voice as well as text in order to enhance the
customer services and also converse with customers in the e-ticketing site (www.irctc.co.in). The
ASKDISHA chatbot was initially launched in English language.
36. A team of astronomers at China’s Shanghai Astronomical Observatory has discovered

breathable oxygen in galaxy outside of Milky Way for 1st time. The discovery was published by
which journal?
1) Journal of Material Science
2) Solar Physics
4) Nature Communications
5) The Lancet
Answer – 3) Astrophysical Journal
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Explanation:
A team of astronomers at China’s Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, led by Junzhi Wang has
identified molecular oxygen in a galaxy outside the Milky Way. The team identified the presence of
molecular oxygen by analyzing light waves that had reached Earth from Markarian 231, a galaxy
around 581 million light years away. The discovery has been published in Astrophysical Journal.
37. The Habitable-Zone Planet Finder (HPF), an astronomical spectrograph has validated its 1st
exoplanet named as ________.
1) K2-18b
2) COROT-7b
3) G9-40b
4) 51 Pegasi b
5) PH1b
Answer - 3) G9-40b
Explanation:
Habitable-Zone Planet Finder (HPF), an astronomical spectrograph installed on the 10-meter Hobby-
Eberly Telescope at McDonald Observatory in Texas, Unites States(US) & built by Penn State
University scientists, has validated its 1st planet (exoplanet) called G 9-40b. The details of the findings
were published in the Astronomical Journal.
38. The Archaeology Professor, Anil Kumar Dubey and his team from Banaras Hindu University
(BHU) has discovered 4,000-year-old crafts villages at which city of Uttar Pradesh?
1) Lucknow
2) Varanasi
3) Meerut
4) Kanpur
5) Agra
Answer - 2) Varanasi
Explanation:
The Banaras Hindu University(BHU) Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
Professor, Anil Kumar Dubey and his team discovered a 4000-year-old urban settlement, which is
mentioned as craft villages as per Ancient texts, in Babhaniyav village, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
39. Which Indian ministry has launched the application/portal ‘SPICe+’ to simplify and reduce
the time for incorporation of companies in India?
Answer - 3) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Explanation:
Shri Injeti Srinivas, Secretary of Ministry of Corporate Affairs inaugurated the SPICe+ web
form(Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus) that replaces SPICe
(Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically) form.It would offer 10 services by 3
Central Govt Ministries & Departments (Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Labour &
Department of Revenue in the Ministry of Finance) and One State Government (Maharashtra), thereby
saving as many procedures, time and cost for Starting a Business in India and would be applicable for
all new company incorporations.
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40. Name the Indian Institute, which developed the ‘Thirumathi Kart’ mobile application for
promoting products developed by self-help groups (SHG)?
1) National Institute of Technology, Mizoram
2) National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya
3) National Institute of Technology, Arunachal Pradesh
4) National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Assam
5) National Institute of Technology, Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu
Answer - 5) National Institute of Technology, Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
An e-commerce mobile application called “Thirumathi Kart” developed by National Institute of
Technology, Tiruchi (NIT-T) for promoting products developed by self-help groups (SHG), was
launched in Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu (TN) at the inauguration ceremony of ‘Marketing strategies in the
digital era: self-promotion of SHG products through Thirumathi Kart’ Programme.
41. Name the Mobile application, which is going to launch by Union Labour ministry for the ESI
beneficiaries (Feb 2020).
1) Sachet
2) Simple
3) Santusht
4) Umang
5) Bolo
Answer - 3) Santusht
Explanation:
The Union Labour Minister Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Employees State Insurance Corporation
(ESIC) foundation day announced about launching “Santusht” mobile app for the benefit of ESI
beneficiaries & launched ESIC’s Special Service Fortnight from February 24 to March 10.
42. Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has launched 3 new
advance warning systems for the benefit of fishermen & people living in the coastal areas of
South India. The INCOIS is located in which Indian city?
1) Hyderabad
2) Cochin
3) Chennai
4) Mumbai
5) Murdeshwar
Answer - 1) Hyderabad
Explanation:
The Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad has launched 3 new
ocean based specialised products for the benefit of fishermen & people living in the coastal areas of
South India. The 3 warning systems are Small Advisory and Forecast Services System (SVAS), Swell
Surge Forecast System (SSFS) and Algal Bloom Information Service (ABIS).
43. Name the portal, which was launched by food processing ministry under the operation
greens (OG) scheme to monitor the price of TOP (Tomato, Onion & Potato) crops?
1) MahaLabharthi
2) Dishari
3) MIEWS
4) MedWatch
5) Janahitha
Answer – 3) MIEWS
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Explanation:
Union Food Processing Industries(FPI) Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal Launched Market Intelligence
& Early Warning System (MIEWS) at Delhi. MIEWS portal is a ‘First-of -its-kind’ platform that
monitors the prices of TOP Crops (Tomato,Onion & Potato) & generates alert for timely market
intervention under the terms of Operation Greens(OG) scheme for price stabilization during glut
situations.
44. Find the first ever animal that can survive without oxygen as discovered by Scientists from
Tel Aviv University (TAU), Israel.
1) Vicugna pacos
2) Dasypus novemcinctus
3) Cricetulus griseus
4) Henneguya salminicola
5) Pan troglodytes
Answer – 4) Henneguya salminicola
Explanation:
Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU), Israel have discovered a jellyfish-like parasite,’Henneguya
salminicola’, without a mitochondrial genome, the first multicellular organism known to have this
absence. That means it doesn’t breathe and lives its life completely free of oxygen dependency. The
study has been published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
45. A team of astronomers from University of British Columbia (UBC) astronomy in Canada
have discovered 17 new planets including an earth sized world. Which journal has published
the findings?
1) Astronomy & Geophysics
2) The Astrophysical Journal
3) The Astronomical Journal
4) Astronomy & Astrophysics
5) Astrophysics and Space Science
Answer – 3) The Astronomical Journal
Explanation:
A team of Astronomers including a student Michelle Kunimoto at University of British Columbia (UBC)
astronomy in Canada, has discovered 17 new planets, including a potentially habitable Earth-sized
rocky body that may have liquid water, by combing through data collected by NASA’s (National
Aeronautics and Space Administration) Kepler Space Telescope, which was launched in 2009, and
retired in October 2018. The findings have been published in ‘The Astronomical Journal’.
46. An International team of Astronomers have discovered biggest explosion in the universe
since the Big Bang by using X-Ray and radio telescopes including India’s Giant Metrewave
Radio Telescope (GMRT). Name the journal which published this discovery.
1) International Journal of Astrobiology
3) Astroparticle Physics
5) Journal of Cosmology
Answer – 4) The Astrophysical Journal
Explanation:
An international team of Astronomers including from the Curtin University node of the International
Centre for Radio Astronomy Research in Perth, Australia, have discovered biggest explosion seen in
the universe since the Big Bang by using X-Ray and radio telescopes, including India’s Giant
Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) in Pune, Maharashtra. The Explosion is 5 times bigger than any
explosion known so far. The discovery has been published in The Astrophysical Journal.
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ENVIRONMENT
1. As per study conducted by scientists of Centre for Wildlife Sanctuaries (CSW) and Wildlife
Institute of India (WII) population of which animal has declined by 75-90% in India over past
120 – 200 years (Feb 2020)?
1) Indian Leopard
2) Indian aurochs
3) Asiatic cheetah
4) Great Indian bustard
5) Vaquita
Answer - 1) Indian Leopard
Explanation:
On February 7,2020 Scientists found that the Leopard population has decreased to 75-90% in India
over the past 120 to 200 years, suggesting that leopards need similar conservation attention like
tigers in India. The study was conducted by scientists from the Centre for Wildlife Sanctuaries (CWS),
Bengaluru, Karnataka and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Uttarakhand, Dehradun.
2. Scientist of Which country has recently found 79-million-year-old fossils of new

Thanatotheristes recently (Feb 2020)?
1) India
2) Brazil
3) Vietnam
4) Canada
5) United States
Answer - 4) Canada
Explanation:
The University of Calgary’s graduates Jared Voris and Darla Zelenitsky has discovered that the 79-
million-year-old dinosaur fossils at Alberta, Canada in 2010 is belongs to a new species of
Tyrannosaur named as Thanatotheristes degrootorum after John and Sandra De Groot found the fossil
in 2010, which means “reaper of death”.
3. The new mysterious virus found by Brazilian scientist in artificial lake Pampulha is ______?
1) Coronavirus
2) Yaravirus
3) Astrovirus
4) Lujo virus
5) Melaka virus
Answer - 2) Yaravirus
Explanation:
Researchers have discovered an unusual and intriguing phenomenon Called Yaravirus in an artificial
lake Pampulha in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte.The Yaravirus has genes (not described before)
and “puzzling origin & phylogeny”,which is small in size and infects amoeba,named after Yara – or
Iara, a water-queen figure in Brazilian mythology.
4. A team of experts from the UK, Switzerland and India have discovered the world’s largest
species of cave fish (Tor putitora) in Jaintia Hills (India). The Jaintia hills is located in which
Indian State?
1) Assam
2) Manipur
3) Mizoram
4) Meghalaya
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Answer - 4) Meghalaya
Explanation:
A team of experts from the UK (United Kingdom), Switzerland and India have discovered the world’s
largest species of cave fish in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya. The fish, Tor putitora has no eyes and is white
due to lack of melanin pigmentation.
5. The NASA funded Catalina Sky Survey’s (CSS) scientists has discovered the mini- moon or
planet’s 2nd moon __________.
1) Dubbed 2020 CD1
2) Dubbed 2020 AC3
3) Dubbed 2020 AC4
4) Dubbed 2020 CD3
5) Dubbed 2020 AC5
Answer – 4) Dubbed 2020 CD3
Explanation:
The mini- moon or planet’s 2nd moon “Dubbed 2020 CD3” was discovered by Kacper Wierzchos and
Teddy Pruyne of the NASA-funded Catalina Sky Survey (CSS) in Arizona, US. It is an asteroid about the
size of the car & its diameter is about 1.9-3.5 metre.
SPORTS
1. The 36th edition of National Games going to held Panaji, Goa (20th October,2020 to 4th
November, 2020). The State bird of Goa is the official Mascot for the event. Which is the State
bird of Goa?
1) White-winged wood duck
2) Flame-throated bulbul
3) Yellow-footed green pigeon
4) Green imperial pigeon
5) Black-necked crane
Answer – 2) Flame-Throated Bulbul
Explanation:
The Flame-Throated Bulbul or Rubigula bird the state bird for Goa, which is officially declared as the
Mascot for the 36th National Games going to held in Panaji, Goa. It will be hosting the 36th National
Games from 20th October,2020 to 4th November, 2020 there will be 37 sports events across 24
venues for the event. The next edition (37th) Edition of National Games is going to held in
Chhattisgarh.
2. National Anti-doping Agency (NADA) banned Weightlifter Ramshad AR for 2years along with
Ravinder Kumar for 4years. The Ravinder Kumar related to which sport?
1) Weightlifter
2) Cricket
3) Boxing
4) Wrestling
5) Rowing
Answer - 4) Wrestling
Explanation:
The National Anti-Doping Agency(NADA) banned Indian weightlifter Ramshad AR for a period of 2
years after he was found guilty of violating the anti-doping rule. Similarly, Indian wrestler Ravinder
Kumar was banned for a 4-year period by NADA for failing the dope test.
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3. Who won the 108th edition of Australian Open (AO) held at Rod Laver Arena between 20 Jan
– 2Feb, 2020 in Men’s singles Category?
1) Dominic Thiem (Austria)
2) Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
3) Roger Federer (Switzerland)
4) Rafael Nadal (Spain)
5) Stan Wawrinka (Switzerland)
Answer – 2) Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
Explanation:
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic claimed his 17th Grand Slam title & a record 8th Men’s singles title in
Australian Open 2020 in Melbourne.
4. Women’s singles Champion of 108th edition of Australian Open (AO) Sofia Kenin belong to
which country?
1) Serbia
2) Switzerland
3) U.S.A
4) France
5) Spain
Answer - 3) U.S.A
Explanation:
America’s 21-year-old Women’s Singles champion Sofia Kenin becomes the youngest Australian Open
finalist in 12 years. Her victory follows the 2008 victory of Maria Sharapova, who was 20 when she
won.
5. India is the 1st cricket team to win a 5 match T20I series by 5-0. India achieved this feat
against which cricketing nation?
1) Australia
2) Sri Lanka
3) West Indies
4) New Zealand
5) Bangladesh
Answer - 4) New Zealand
Explanation:
India became 1st team to win a 5 match T20I series for 5-0 against New Zealand. It was the first time
in the history of cricket that a team has won a five-match T20I series by a margin of 5-0. Apart from
India being the 1st team to win 5 match series, it was also the first time India won a T20I series in
New Zealand after it failed twice previously.
6. Who is the Most Capped Men’s T20 International cricketer (as on Jan 2020)?
1) Rohit Sharma
2) Shoaib Malik
3) Ross Taylor
4) M S Dhoni
5) Suresh Raina
Answer - 2) Shoaib Malik
Explanation:
Pakistan’s Shoaib Malik and India’s Rohit Sharma are currently the only two players ahead of Ross
Taylor (100 matches) where they featured in 113 matches and 108 matches respectively.
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7. Who retained the number 1 spot in ICC Test Batsman ranking released recently (Feb 2020)?
1) Ajinkya Rahane
2) Steve Smith
3) Virat Kohli
4) Marnus Labuschagne
Explanation:
On February 01, 2020, the International Cricket Council(ICC) released its latest test batsmen rankings.
Indian Cricketer Virat Kohli retained no.1 spot in the rankings while Indian cricketer Cheteshwar
Pujara remained in 6th place and India’s Ajinkya Rahane slipped to the 9th spot. Virat was followed by
Steveen Peter Smith (Australia) and Marnus Labuschagne(Australia) in the 2nd and 3rd spot
respectively.
8. Rakhi Halder belongs to which sports?

1) Wrestling
2) Shooting
3) Weightlifting
4) Archery
5) 3000m Steeplechase
Answer - 3) Weightlifting
Explanation:
Rakhi Halder of Bengal has bagged gold in the 64kg category of the 35th edition of Senior Women’s
National Weightlifting Championships in Kolkata, ranked 19th in the Olympic qualifiers list, who had
clinched the gold with a total lift of 214-kg at the Commonwealth Championship in June 2019.
9. Who has been appointed as India’s non playing Davis cup captain 2020 by All India Tennis
Association (AITA)?
1) Rohit Rajpal
2) Leander Paes
3) Mahesh Bhupathi
4) Rohan Bopanna
5) Sumit Nagal
Answer - 1) Rohit Rajpal
Explanation:
All India Tennis Association (AITA) announced Rohit Rajpal will continue as India’s non-playing Davis
Cup captain 2020, in the selection committee meeting held at New Delhi, India.
10. Ellyse Perry unveils mural ahead of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 Trophy Tour which
features two of world’s famous “perrys” Ellyse Perry and ______?
1) Adam Perry
2) katy Perry
3) Alfred Perry
4) Linda Perry
5) Kenny Perry
Answer - 2) katy Perry
Explanation:
Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry has unveiled a mural celebrating two of the world’s most famous
‘Perrys’ (Ellyse Perry &global pop superstar Katy Perry), which was painted in the iconic Hosier Lane
of the city(Melbourne) by local artist Tayla Broekman as part of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
2020 Trophy Tour, to be held in Melbourne, Australia from February 21 to March 18.
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11. Abigail Spears who recently handed a 22-month ban after failing dope test associated with
which sports?
1) Tennis
2) Swimming
3) Javelin Throw
4) Football
5) Basketball
Answer - 1) Tennis
Explanation:
American tennis player Abigail Spears (38 years) was given a 22 month doping ban by the
International Tennis Federation(ITF). The ban was announced on spears after she failed the doping
test from the 2019 US (United States) open match. The ban which was started from November 07,
2019, will end at midnight on September 6, 2021.
12. Where was the 13th edition of ICC under-19 world cup 2020 between 17 January - 9
February 2020 held at _____?
1) India
2) Australia
3) South Africa
4) England
5) UAE
Answer - 3) South Africa
Explanation:
13th edition of 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, an international limited-overs cricket
tournament was held in South Africa from 17 January – 9 February 2020. It was administered by
International Cricket Council (ICC) & 16 teams participated in the cricket tournament with a total of
48 matches played between the teams. It was the 2nd time South Africa hosted the tournament.
13. Which country has won the 13th edition of ICC under-19 world cup 2020 beating India in
finals by 3 wickets in DL method (Feb 9,2020)?
1) Australia
2) New Zealand
3) Pakistan
4) Bangladesh
5) South Africa
Answer - 4) Bangladesh
Explanation:
The Finals were held at the JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom, South Africa between Bangladesh & India.
Bangladesh’s youth team defeated India by three wickets in a thrilling match in the final of ICC U19
World Cup 2020. With this, the Bangladesh team won the under-19 World Cup title for the first time.
14. Raquib Shamsudeen who has been suspended from bowling by International Cricket
Council (ICC) for the illegal bowling action belongs to which country?
1) Bangladesh
2) Pakistan
3) Canada
4) Oman
5) Malaysia
Answer - 3) Canada
Explanation:
Canadian spinner Raqib Shamsudeen (18) has been suspended from bowling in international cricket
with immediate effect by ICC in accordance with article 6.7 of the regulations. The decision was taken
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after the ICC Under-19 World Cup event panel found his bowling action illegal during the match
played between South Africa and Canada on 22 January,2020.
15. International Cricket Council (ICC) has awarded the Women’s Champions trophy to which
cricketing nation for the 2nd consecutive time?
1) England
2) Australia
3) India
4) New Zealand
5) South Africa
Explanation:
Australia were awarded the ICC (International Cricket Council) Women’s Championship trophy 2020,
which they maintained by winning victories in the eight-team one-day championship between 2017
and 2020. The ICC Women’s Championship has given hosts New Zealand and four top teams a direct
place in the World Cup 2021, Australia now qualified.
16. Which Indian tennis player along with Bibiane Schoofs of the Netherlands won the doubles
title in International Tennis Federation (ITF) women’s tennis event 2020 in Thailand?
1) Sania Mirza
2) Ankita Raina
3) Nirupama Sanjeev
4) Riya Bhatia
5) Sunitha Rao
Answer - 2) Ankita Raina
Explanation:
Ankita Raina (27), an Indian professional tennis player along with her partner Bibiane Schoofs of the
Netherlands, won the finals of the ITF (International Tennis Federation) Women’s doubles event
against the pair of Miyabi Inoue of Japan and Jia-Qi Kang of China with a 6-2, 3-6, 10-7 scores held in
Nonthaburi, Thailand. This is the 18th career doubles title for the Ankita in the professional circuit,
and the 3rd with Schoofs.
17. Jyoti Gulia associated with which sports?

1) Hockey
2) Shooting
3) Wrestling
4) Boxing
5) Discus throw
Answer - 4) Boxing
Explanation:
Indian boxers has clichéd 5 medals (4 silver, 1 Bronze) at the 64th “Bocskai Istvan Memorial”, an
International Boxing Tournament for Elite Men and Women in 2020 held in Debracen, Hungary from
February 2-8, 2020. Gaurav Chauhan (91kg) - Silver, Jyoti Gulia (51kg) - Silver, Manisha (57Kg) -
Silver, PL Prasad (52Kg) - Bronze, Sachin (57Kg) - Bronze.
18. Vidya Viswanathan has won women’s title in Indian National Billiards & Snooker
Championship 2020 held in Pune, Maharashtra. Who has won the Men’s title in the event (Feb
2020)?
1) Pankaj Advani
2) Aditya Mehta
3) Rupesh Shah
4) Alok Kumar
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5) Geet Sethi
Answer - 2) Aditya Mehta
Explanation:
Indian former professional snooker player, Aditya Mehta (34) & Vidya Viswanathan Pillai (42) have
won their men & women’s title respectively in Indian National Billiards & Snooker Championship
2020 held at PYC Hindu Gymkhana in Pune, Maharashtra from 11 January – 09 February 2020.
19. Recently who has created world record in pole vault with the jump of 6.17m beating the
previous record of 6.16m at World Athletics Indoor Tour meeting in Torun, Poland (Feb
2020)?
1) Paul Burgess
2) Sergey Bubka
3) Renaud Lavillennie
4) Armand Mondo Duplaints
5) Przemysław Czerwiński
Answer - 4) Armand Mondo Duplaints
Explanation:
Armand Mondo Duplaints, 20 years old, American-born Swedish pole vaulter, broke the World record
of frenchman Renaud Lavillennie. Mondo Duplaints jumped a height of 6.17 meters on his 2nd attempt
at the World Athletics Indoor Tour meeting in Torun, Poland.
20. Recently (Feb 2020) who has become the first cricket player to hit 5 consecutive 50-plus
scores in T20 Internationals?
1) Mithali Raj
2) Ellyse Perry
3) Chris Gayle
4) Brendon McCullam
5) Sophie Devine
Answer - 5) Sophie Devine
Explanation:
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine has become the first international cricketer to score five
consecutive 50-plus scores in T20I cricket, surpassed Mithali Raj, Brendon McCullum and Chris Gayle
who all had four straight fifty-plus scores to their name in the shortest format of International Cricket.
21. Which team has won the Premier Badminton League (PBL) 2020?
1) Hyderabad Hunters
2) Bengaluru Raptors
3) Mumbai Rockets
4) Northeastern Warriors
5) Chennai Superstarz
Answer - 2) Bengaluru Raptors
Explanation:
Bengaluru Raptors, led by World Championships bronze medallist B. Sai Praneeth and World No. 2 Tai
Tzu Ying has defeated the mixed doubles pair -Chan Peng Soon and Eom Hye Won of North Eastern
Warriors to clinch the Premier Badminton League (PBL) title 2020 for the 2nd time in a row by 4–2
scores, performing best in the final of the league’s fifth season.
22. Who has won emerging player of the league award in Premier Badminton League (PBL)
2020?
1) Lakshya Sen
2) Pranav Jerry Chopra
3) Priyanshu Rajawat
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4) Ashmita Chaliha
5) Subankar Dey
Answer - 3) Priyanshu Rajawat
Explanation:
Player of the Tournament in Premier Badminton League (PBL) was won by Taiwanese badminton
player, Tai Tzu Ying Emerging Player of the League was Priyanshu Rajawat & Indian Player of the
League was bagged by Sikki Reddy.
23. As per latest International Cricket Council’s (ICC) men’s One Day International (ODI)
ranking who is the No.1 ODI bowler (Feb 12, 2020)?
1) Jasprit Bumrah
2) Trent Boult
3) Mujeeb Ur Rahman
4) Kagiso Rabada
5) Pat Cummins
Answer - 2) Trent Boult
Explanation:
As per the ICC (International Cricket Council) Men’s ODI (One Day International) ranking 2020
released on February12, 2020, Fast bowler Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah has lost his top spot in Bowling
Rankings and slipped to Number 2. He is now behind Trent Boult of New Zealand.
24. Who has created record of 9 50s scores in 16 innings beating the previous record of Ian
Chappell’s 8 50s in 16 innings?
1) Rishabh Pant
2) Shreyas Iyer
3) KL Rahul
4) Manish Pandey
5) Kedar Jadhav
Answer - 2) Shreyas Iyer
Explanation:
Indian cricketer, Shreyas Iyer has surpassed former Australia cricketer Ian Chappell with a half-
century and took a special world record. Iyer has scored 8 fifties and a century in 16 innings of 17
matches so far. Shreyas Iyer holds the record for the best 50+ score 9 times in 16 innings. With this, he
overtook Ian Chappell, who had scored 50+ scores 8 times in 16 innings.
25. Who is the No.1 Test batsman as per International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Men’s Test
ranking 2020 (Released on 11 Feb, 2020)?
1) Steve Smith
2) Babar Azam
3) Virat Kohli
4) Marcus Labuschagne
5) Cheteswar Pujara
Explanation:
As per the ICC (International Cricket Council) Men’s test ranking 2020 released on 11th February
2020, Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has retained his top position with 928 points in the list
of batsmen. At the same time, Pakistan batsman Babar Azam, who scored a century in the first Test
match against Bangladesh, has jumped two places to 5th in test batting rankings with 800 points.
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26. Which team has won the 54th All India Bombay Gold Cup Tournament title held at Mahindra
hockey stadium, Mumbai?
1) South Central Railways
2) Mumbai Customs
4) Indian Navy
5) Central Bank of India
Answer - 4) Indian Navy
Explanation:
Indian Navy, Mumbai (Maharashtra) has defeated South Central Railway (SCR), Secunderabad
(Telangana) to win the 54th All India Bombay Gold Cup Hockey Tournament title for the 1st time with
4-1 scores in the final played at Mahindra Hockey Stadium, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
27. Which Indian State/UT to host Khelo India Winter Games 2020 along with Ladakh in Feb -
March 2020?
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Goa
3) Assam
4) West Bengal
5) Puducherry
Explanation:
As a part of Khelo India programme, Union Territory of Ladakh will host the inaugural Khelo India
Winter Games 2020 in the third week of February and Kongdori, Gulmarg of Jammu and Kashmir will
host from March 7, 2020.
28. Which Indian boxer ranked No.1 in International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Boxing Task
Force rankings for Olympics Qualifiers 2020?
1) Mary Kom
2) Amit Panghal
3) Vijender Singh
4) Vikas Krishnan
5) Sarita Devi
Answer - 2) Amit Panghal
Explanation:
A 24-year-old world championship silver medalist boxer Amit Panghal has ranked No.1 in 52kg
weight category in International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Boxing Task Force rankings for Olympics
Qualifiers with 420 points. Amit became the 1st Indian to claim a silver medal at the world
championship, he also clinched gold medals at the 2018 commonwealth and Asian Games.
29. Who is the No.1 T20 Internationals (T20I) batswoman as per latest International Council
for Cricket’s (ICC) T20 internationals ranking 2020?
1) Smriti Mandhana
2) Suzie Bates
3) Sophie Devine
4) Jemimah Rodriques
5) Ellyse Perry
Answer - 2) Suzie Bates
Explanation:
Batting ranking: New Zealand batsman Suzannah Wilson “Suzie” Bates is at the first place with a
rating of 765.
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Bowling: In the bowling rankings, Australia’s Megan Scutt ranks first & India’s Poonam Yadav slipped
six places to drop out of the top 10 and now remains in the 12th position.
Here’s the list of top3 & Indian players in ICC T20 ranking 2020:
Ellyse Alexandra Perry (Australia)
Suzannah Wilson “Suzie” Bates Megan Schutt Sophie Frances Monique Devine
1 (New Zealand ) (Australia) (New Zealand )
Sophie Frances Monique Devine Shabnim Ismail (South
2 (New Zealand ) Africa) –
Sophie Ecclestone
3 Bethany Louise Mooney (Australia) (England) Natalie sciver (England)
Rank of Indian players
Radha Prakash Yadav-
Smriti Shriniwas Mandhana-4th 4th
Jemimah Rodriques-7th Deepti Bhagwan
Harmanpreet Kaur-9th Sharma-4th
30. What is the motto of 2020 Summer Olympics to be held at Tokyo, Japan (24, 2020 to August
9, 2020)?
1) ‘A new world’
2) ‘Passion.connected’
3) ‘Inspire a generation’
4) ‘United by Emotion’
5) ‘Hot, Cool, Yours’
Answer - 4) ‘United by Emotion’
Explanation:
The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic games revealed the official motto,
“United By Emotion”, which reflects the “universal values” and “unifying power of sport”, for the
upcoming 2020 Olympics to be held in Tokyo, Japan from July 24, 2020 to August 9, 2020. The official
Olympic motto is “Citius, Altius, Fortius” or “Faster, Higher, Stronger”, but each host city chooses its
own motto to accompany that edition of the Games.
31. Which team has won bronze medal at Badminton Asia team championships 2020 held at
Manila, Philippines in Men’s team event?
1) India
2) Chinese Taipei
3) Japan
4) China
5) Malaysia
Answer - 1) India
Explanation:
Indian men’s team clinched bronze medal at the Badminton Asia team championships 2020 after
losing to two-time defending champions Indonesia with 2-3 scores in semi-finals of the tournament
held at Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila, Philippines from 11 – 16 February 2020. This is the 2nd
time that India bagged bronze medal in the championship after it won the 1st bronze in 2016 at
Hyderabad, Telangana. In the final, Women’s Team, Japan defeated South Korea to win gold medal &
Indonesia outperforms Malaysia to win the Men’s team gold medal. Members of Indian Team: Arjun
M.R., Subhankar Dey, Dhruv Kapila, Srikanth Kidambi, Prannoy Kumar, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, B. Sai
Praneeth, Lakshya Sen, Chirag Shetty.
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32. Who has won the 2nd edition of cairns cup chess tournament held at St.Louis, United States
(Feb 2020)?
1) Sasikiran Krishnan
3) Koneru Humpy
4) Parimarjan Negi
5) Harika Dronavalli
Answer - 3) Koneru Humpy
Explanation:
Grandmaster Koneru Humpy has won the Cairns Cup Chess tournament held at St.Louis, US (United
States). She won the title after finishing 6 points off 9 rounds and a cash prize of $45,000. This was the
second edition of the Cairns Cup.
33. Which country is going to host International Hockey Federation (FIH) Junior Men’s World
cup 2021?
1) South Africa
2) Argentina
3) India
4) Australia
5) Netherlands
Answer - 3) India
Explanation:
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced that India will host Junior Men’s World Cup
2021 and the women’s Junior World Cup would be held for the first time in Potchefstroom, South
Africa. This is the third time that India will be hosting the prestigious tournament, having staged in
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (UP) in 2016 and in New Delhi in 2013.
34. Which country is going to host International Hockey Federation (FIH) Junior Women’s
World cup 2021?
1) South Africa
2) Argentina
3) India
4) Australia
5) Netherlands
Answer - 1) South Africa
Explanation:
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced that India will host Junior Men’s World Cup
2021 and the women’s Junior World Cup would be held for the first time in Potchefstroom, South
Africa. This is the third time that India will be hosting the prestigious tournament, having staged in
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (UP) in 2016 and in New Delhi in 2013.
35. Who is the No.1 T20I Batsman in International Cricket Council’s (ICC) T20I ranking
released on Feb 17, 2020?
1) Steve Smith
2) Aaron Finch
3) Virat Kohli
4) Babar Azam
5) KL Rahul
Answer - 4) Babar Azam
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Explanation:
Indian captain Virat Kohli slipped to the 10th position but K L Rahul and Rohit Sharma remained static
at the 2nd and 11th place, whereas Babar Azam (Pak) remains at top in the T20I (Twenty20
International) ranking released by the International Cricket Council.
Top 3 Players & Indian players ranking in T20I Rankings:
Babar Azam Mohammad Nabi
1 (Pakistan) Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) (Afghanistan)
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
2 Lokesh Rahul (India) (Afghanistan) Glenn Maxwell (Australia)
Aaron Finch Mitchell Santner (New
3 (Australia) Zealand) Sean Williams (Zimbabwe)
Rank of Indian Players
Virat Kohli- 10th Jasprit Bumrah- 12th Virat Kohli- 40th
36. National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has banned Amit Dahiya for 4yrs for sending wrong
sample collection. Amit Dahiya related to which sports?
1) Hockey
2) Javelin throw
3) Wrestling
4) Cricket
5) Weightlifting
Answer - 2) Javelin throw
Explanation:
The Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) has passed an order to National Anti-Doping Agency
(NADA) to ban javelin thrower Amit Dahiya for four years for sending wrong sample collection and
trying to cheat officials during the 2nd National Javelin throw open Championship 2019 held at
Sonipat in Haryana.
37. Which is the 1st South Asian country to host 2022 Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Women’s Asian Cup?
1) Nepal
2) India
3) Bangladesh
4) Maldives
5) Bhutan
Answer - 2) India
Explanation:
The Women’s Committee of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) informed that India has been
recognised as the first South Asian to host the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, in the meeting held at
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
38. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has received “Grassroots charter bronze level”
membership of Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Where is the Headquarters of AFC located
at?
1) Doha, Qatar
2) New Delhi, India
4) Beijing, China
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Answer - 5) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Explanation:
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) had received the “Grassroots Charter Bronze Level”
membership which will allow the national body to promote its basic-level events recognised by Asian
Football Confederation (AFC). Headquarters of AFC- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
39. India to host the U-17 Women’s World Cup 2020 (Nov 2 – 21, 2020). What is the slogan of
the tournament?
1) “Play with an Open Heart”
2) “Kick Off the Dream”
3) “Be Brave, Be Bold”
4) “The Wings of Women’s pride”
5) “Billion people, One sport”
Answer - 2) “Kick Off the Dream”
Explanation:
Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju announced the 5 host cities of India for the FIFA (Federation
Internationale de Football Association) Under-17 Women’s Football World Cup which begins on 2nd
November 2020. The official slogan of the match is: Kick Off the Dream.
40. Pragyan Ojha who announced retirement recently (Feb 2020) is related to which sports?
1) Badminton
2) Wrestling
3) Hockey
4) Cricket
5) Shooting
Answer - 4) Cricket
Explanation:
Left arm Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha tweeted about his retirement from all forms of cricket on
twitter. The 33-year-old player has 16 years’ experience in professional cricket. He hailed from
Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. He played 108 matches, scored 848 runs and took 424 wickets.
41. Hockey player Alex Danson-Bennett who announced retirement from the sport recently
(Feb 2020) belongs to which country?
1) Australia
2) Germany
3) Great Britain
4) Argentina
5) Netherlands
Answer - 3) Great Britain
Explanation:
Great Britain Women’s field hockey captain Alex Danson-Bennett, 34 years old, announced her
retirement from the sport due to head injury.
42. Name the country which is going to host the new edition of AIBA (International Boxing
Association) world cup 2020?
1) Russia
2) Chile
3) Kazakhstan
4) Cuba
5) Mexico
Answer - 1) Russia
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Explanation:
Russia will be the 1st country to host the new format of AIBA (International Boxing Association) Team
World Cup 2020 which was approved by AIBA Executive committee members, at the meeting held at
Budapest, Hungary, Europe. The Boxing tournament will be coinciding with the 75th anniversary of
the victory in World War II under the motto “Boxing for Peace”.
43. Name the Indian football club, which becomes 1st ever Indian club to qualify for group stage
of AFC (Asian Football Club) champions league (2021 edition)?
1) Mohun Bagan AC
2) Bengaluru FC
3) Chennaiyin FC
4) FC Goa
5) FC Pune city
Answer - 4) FC Goa
Explanation:
FC Goa, an Indian professional football club (FC) has created new history in Indian football when it
defeated Jamshedpur FC in an Indian Super League (ISL 2019-20)) match to become the 1st Indian
club to qualify for the group stage of the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) Champions League 2021.
44. Dommaraju Gukesh who is in news recently (Feb 2020) related to which sports?
1) Rowing
2) Gymnastic
3) Chess
4) Snooker
5) Squash
Answer - 3) Chess
Explanation:
The 13-year old Young Indian Grandmaster (GM) Dommaraju Gukesh (Youngest GM of India)
emerged as champion in the 34th Cannes Open 2020 chess tournament held at Cannes, France by
beating Harutyun Bargeshyan (France) in the Final round. Gukesh also won the title in the Hillerod
110th Anniversary Open event 2020 in Denmark and it was his 1st Open Tournament title.
45. The 1st ever Khelo India University games was inaugurated at?
2) Guwahati, Assam
4) Cuttak, Odisha
Answer - 4) Cuttak, Odisha
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the first-ever Khelo India University Games at
the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha through video conferencing. Nearly 3,400
athletes from 159 universities across the country will participate in 17 disciplines including rugby
which is among the 6 team events.
46. What is rank of India in 2020 Asian Wrestling Championships held at KD Jadhav Indoor
Stadium in Indira Gandhi Arena, New Delhi (Feb 18-23, 2020)?
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
5) 5
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Answer - 3) 3
Explanation:
The 2020 Asian Wrestling Championships, organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
and United World Wrestling (UWW), an international governing body for the sport of amateur
wrestling, was held at the KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium in Indira Gandhi Arena, New Delhi from
February 18 – 23, 2020. Japan topped the medal tally with 16 medals (8 Gold, 4 Silver, 4 Bronze).
While India finished 3rd rank with 20 medals( 5 Gold, 6 Silver, 9 Bronze).
Indian winners:
S.No Player Name Category Medal
1 Ravi Kumar Dahiya Men’s freestyle- 57kg Gold
2 Sunil Kumar Men’s Greco-Roman-87 kg Gold
3 Pinki Women’s freestyle-55 kg Gold
4 Sarita Mor Women’s freestyle- 59 kg Gold
5 Divya Kakran Women’s freestyle- 68 kg Gold
6 Bajrang Punia Men’s freestyle-65 kg Silver
7 Jitender Kumar Men’s freestyle -74 kg Silver
8 Gourav Baliyan Men’s freestyle -79 kg Silver
9 Satyawart Kadian Men’s freestyle -97 Kg Silver
10 Nirmala Devi Women’s freestyle -50Kg Silver
11 Sakshi Malik Women’s freestyle -65 kg Silver
12 Rahul Aware Men’s freestyle-61 kg Bronze
13 Deepak Punia Men’s freestyle-86 kg Bronze
14 Arjun Halakurki Men’s Greco-Roma-55 Kg Bronze
15 Ashu Men’s Greco-Roma-67 Kg Bronze
16 Aditya Kundu Men’s Greco-Roma-72 Kg Bronze
17 Hardeep Singh Men’s Greco-Roma-97 Kg Bronze
18 Vinesh Phogat Women’s freestyle- 53 kg Bronze
19 Anshu Malik Women’s freestyle- 57 kg Bronze
20 Gursharan Preet Kaur Women’s freestyle- 72 kg Bronze
47. Name the Indian City which is going to host 2022 Commonwealth Archery and Shooting
Championships?
1) Mumbai
2) Chandigarh
3) Bhubaneshwar
4) Chennai
5) New Delhi
Answer – 2) Chandigarh
Explanation:
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has approved the proposal from Commonwealth Games
India (CGI) to host the 2022 Commonwealth Archery and Shooting Championships in Chandigarh,
India to be held in January 2022, while the Birmingham Commonwealth Games is scheduled from July
27 to August 7, 2022.
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48. International Cricket Council (ICC) banned Yousuf Abdulrahim Al Balushi from cricket for 7
years due to fixing charges. Yousuf Abdulrahim Al Balushi plays for which country?
1) Pakistan
2) Bangladesh
3) UAE
4) Oman
5) Afghanistan
Answer – 4) Oman
Explanation:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Oman player Yousuf Abdulrahim Al Balushi from
all forms of cricket for 7 years, because he tried to fix a match and he accepted 4 charges of breaching
the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
49. Name the Indian duo who won silver medal in World Tour Hungarian Open 2020 (Table
Tennis) doubles category held in Budapest, Hungary?
1) Sharath Kamal & Antony Amalraj
2) Antony Amalraj & Manika Batra
3) Sharath Kamal & Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
4) Sharath Kamal & Manika Batra
5) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran & Manika Batra
Answer – 3) Sharath Kamal & Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
Explanation:
The Indian pair of professional table tennis players, Achanta Sharath Kamal & Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
have won the silver medal (lost to German pair in finals) of the doubles at the 2020 ITTF
(International Table Tennis Federation ) World Tour Hungarian Open 2020 held in Budapest,
Hungary from February 21- 23, 2020.
50. Kiren Rijiju (MoS Independent charge - Youth Affairs and Sports) has inaugurated the 1st
ever Khelo India Winter Games at Which Indian state/UT?
1) Leh, Ladakh
2) Guwahati, Assam
3) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
4) Shillong, Meghalaya
5) Kohima, Nagaland
Answer - 1) Leh, Ladakh
Explanation:
Shri Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports, inaugurated
the first ever Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh at Leh, Ladakh,
Jammu & Kashmir (J&K).
51. Jiya Rai who is in news recently (Feb 2020) related to which sports?
1) Gymnastic
2) Basket Ball
3) Swimming
4) Shooting
5) Cricket
Answer - 3) Swimming
Explanation:
An 11yr old Ms Jiya Rai has become the fastest special girl to create a world record in solo swimming
event was conducted under the supervision of Swimming Association of Maharashtra, who is a
student of Navy Children School (NCS), Mumbai swam from Elephanta Island to Gateway of India at a
distance of 14 Km in 03 hours 27 minutes and 30 seconds in open water swimming.
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52. Tennis Player Maria Sharapova who announced retirement recently (Feb 2020) belongs to
which of the following nation?
1) Russia
2) Serbia
3) Switzerland
4) Spain
5) United States
Explanation:
Russian tennis star and 5-time Grand Slam winner Maria Yuryevna Sharapova, 32 years old,
announced her retirement. She became the World No.1 in 2005 and as a Grand Slam winner with 2
titles in French Open (2012, 2014), an Australian Open (2008), a US [United States] Open (2006) and
Wimbledon Open (2004). She won 36 singles titles and netted prize money of $ 38.8 million and the
3rd youngest player to conquer the All England Club’s hallowed grass courts.
53. As per International Cricket Council’s (ICC) latest test ranking released on February 26,
2020, who is the No.1 Test Batsman?
1) Virat Kohli
2) Kane Williamson
3) Rohit Sharma
5) Steve Smith
Answer – 5) Steve Smith
Explanation:
India’s Cricket Team Captain Virat Kohli slipped to No.2 position in the ICC (International Cricket
Council) test rankings for Test batsman with 906 points while Australia’s Steve Smith (911 points)
leads Kohli by 5 points to become No. 1 test batsman.
54. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced to withdraw participation of
Indian contingents from the Shooting World Cup tournament which is going to be held in
Cyprus. What is the Capital & Currency of Cyprus?
1) Nicosia & Euro
2) Beirut & Pound
3) Beirut & Pound
4) Nicosia & Pound
5) Athens & Pound
Answer – 1) Nicosia & Euro
Explanation:
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) announced that the Indian shotgun team has
withdrawn from tournament in the Shooting World Cup in Nicosia, Cyprus which is scheduled to be
from March 5 to 12 due to coronavirus outbreak. The capital and currency of Cyprus is Nicosia and
Euro respectively.
BOOKS & AUTHORS

1. ‘Lord J: Lord of Anonymity’ is the autobiography of Lord J. He is a?
1) Classical Singer
2) Pop Singer
3) Jazz Singer
4) Rap Singer
5) Rock Singer
Answer – 2) Pop Singer
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Explanation:
Lord J is the 1st and only Anonymous singer in the world. Lord J was born in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,
Lord J is a Self-Taught singer and Lyric writer in an Anonymous way, and he is a world famous
celebrity without revealing his identity to the world. The Name Lord J was given to him by an LA(Los-
Angeles)-based fan.
2. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has released the book “A child of Destiny” which is the
autobiography of _______?
1) Koneru Ramakrishna Rao
2) Salman Rushdie
3) Vikram Seth
4) Amitav Ghosh
5) R.K. Narayanan
Answer - 1) Koneru Ramakrishna Rao
Explanation:
The Vice President of India and Chairman of Rajya Sabha Shri Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu released
a Book titled ‘A Child of Destiny’ Autobiography penned by Professor Koneru Ramakrishna Rao at
GITAM (Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management) University Vishakatapatnam, Andhra
Pradesh, India.
3. Who has Authored the book “The Thin Mind Map”?

1) David J Lincoln
2) RKS Mangesh Dash
3) Dharmendra Rai
4) Ralph Watson
5) Kruti Shah
Answer - 3) Dharmendra Rai
Explanation:
Dharmendra Rai, Mind Map & Brain Literacy trainer launched his book “The Thin Mind Map”. The
book is designed to be an expert in mind mapping. Dharmendra Rai was the first person in the world
to talk on TEDx on creativity & mind mapping. He has conducted 380 plus mind map seminars less
than 10 years which is a world record.
4. Who Authored the Book “A Commentary & Digest on the Air, Act 1981” which was released
by Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar (Feb 2020)?
1) K K Khandelwal
2) Vinod Rai
3) Sandip Sen
4) Milan Vaishnav
5) Goutam Das
Answer - 1) K K Khandelwal
Explanation:
Manohar Lal Khattar, released a book titled “A Commentary & Digest on The Air, Act 1981” at
Chandigarh, Haryana. The book was written by Dr K K Khandelwal and Published by the Bright Law
House.
5. Who has written the book “Messages from Messengers”?

1) Chetan Bhagat
2) Arundhati Roy
3) Vikram Seth
4) Aravind Adiga
5) Priti K Shroff
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Answer - 5) Priti K Shroff

Explanation:
“Messages from Messengers” book written by Priti K Shroff was launched in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The book deals with Indian culture and tradition and is suitable for everyone in all stages of life, as a
tool for self-guidance.
5. Who has translated the famous sayings of ancient master of statecraft Chanakya from
Sanskrit to existing language titled as “Chanakya Niti: Verses on life and Living” published by
Penguin Random House India?
1) K. Srinivasachari
2) A.N.D. Haksar
3) Vishnu Sharma
4) Dwaipayana Vyasa
5) Bharavi
Answer - 2) A.N.D. Haksar
Explanation:
Indian Diplomat Aditya Narayan Dhairyasheel Haksar has translated the famous aphorisms(sayings)
of the ancient master of statecraft Chanakya or Kautilya from Sanskrit to current existing languages
for the readers and the book titled as “Chanakya Niti: Verses on life and Living” and it has been
published by Penguin Random House India.
7. Who unveiled the 64th edition of the book “The Reference Annual – India / Bharat – 2020”
published by Publication division (India) along with New Media Wing?
4) Nitin Gadkari
5) Piyush Goyal
Answer - 3) Prakash Javadekar
Explanation:
The Union cabinet Minister for the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri. Prakash
Javadekar has released the 64th Edition of the book “The Reference Annual- India/Bharat-2020” in
both English and Hindi and also released the e-version of the book.
8. Name the person, who authored the book ‘Who is Bharat Mata’?
1) Vikram Seth
2) Kiran Desai
3) Purushottam Agarwal
4) Sudha Murthy
5) Arundhati Roy
Answer - 3) Purushottam Agarwal
Explanation:
The Former Prime Minister of India Mr. Manmohan Singh has released the books “who is bharat mata”
and the English version of the book is penned by professor Purushottam Agarwal, and the Kannada
version the book is translated by Professor K E Radhakrishna and titled as “Yaaru Bharat Maate”
Published by the Swapna Book House, Bengaluru in association with Delhi Karnataka Sangha.
9. Who is the Author of the book ‘Death; An Inside Story: A book for all those who shall die’?
1) Jaggi Vasudev
2) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
3) Mata Amritanandamayi
4) Morari Bapu
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5) Zakir Naik
Answer - 1) Jaggi Vasudev
Explanation:
Vice-President President Venkaiah Naidu, who was the chief guest at the 26th Maha Sivaratri
celebrations at Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has launched a book titled “Death; An
Inside Story: A book for all those who shall die” penned by Jaggi Vasudev, an Indian yogi ,author &
founder of Isha Foundation.
OBITUARY
1. Maharashtra’s Vidya Bal who died recently (in January 2020) is a?
1) Politician
2) Environmentalist
3) Social Activist
4) Classical Dancer
5) Marathi Poet
Answer - 3) Social Activist
Explanation:
Maharashtra’s stalwart social activist, Marathi feminist writer and journalist vidya bal (83) passed
away in Pune, Maharashtra. She had fought for gender equality for women and had expressed
‘socialist feminism’ through her own established magazines such as STREE(women) and MILOON
SARYAJANI (All of us together) in 1989.
2. Padma shri awardee and eminent Novelist Dalip Kaur Tiwana who passed away in Jan 2020
belongs to which Indian state?
1) Haryana
2) Punjab
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Maharashtra
Answer - 2) Punjab
Explanation:
On January 2020, Padma Shri awardee and renowned Punjabi novelist, Dalip Kaur Tiwana passed
away at the age of 84 due to old age ailments. She was well known for novels ‘Teeli da Nishaan’ and
‘Sooraj te Samandar’. She was also a former president of the Punjabi Sahit Akademi. She won Padma
Shri in 2004 for literature and education. Dalip also returned her Padma Shri award in 2015 to
express solidarity with writers who were protesting against the suppression of freedom of expression
and communalism.
3. Jaswant Singh of Punjab who is in news recently (February 2020) is a?

1) Politician
2) Writer
3) Singer
4) Environmentalist
5) Sand artist
Answer - 2) Writer
Explanation:
The Eminent Punjabi Writer, Novelist and Sahitya Academy Awardee Jaswant Singh Kanwal (101),
passed away in his native village Dhudike, Moga district in Punjab, due to age related illness issues.
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4. American Author Higgins Clark who passed away recently (Feb 2020) is famously known as?
1) “Queen of Writing”
2) “Queen of Thrill”
3) “Queen of Suspense”
4) “Queen of love”
5) “Queen of king”
Answer - 3) “Queen of Suspense”
Explanation:
American author Mary Theresa Eleanor Higgins Clark also known as “Queen of Suspense” passed
away at the age of 92 in Naples, Florida, US. She also worked as a script writer for “portrait of a
President”, a radio series on American presidents. Higgins Clark famous books” A Stranger Is
Watching” and “Lucky Day” were adapted for movies and television.
5. Poet Rabindranath Singh who was popularly known as ‘Biplabi Kabi’ recently in news (FEB
2020) Born in which Indian State?
1) Assam
2) Mizoram
3) Odisha
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Sikkim
Answer - 3) Odisha
Explanation:
On February 2,2020 Famous Odia poet and freedom fighter Rabindranath Singh, 89 years old, passed
away at Khapuria, Cuttack, Odisha. He was born on 27 January 1931 at Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha.
He was popularly known as ‘Biplabi kabi’ (the revolutionary poet) for his patriotic writings.
6. Daniel Arap Moi who passed away recently, is the longest serving Ex-President of which East
African nation?
1) Kenya
2) Zimbabwe
3) Uganda
4) Comoros
5) South Sudan
Answer - 1) Kenya
Explanation:
Daniel Arap Moi Kenya’s Ex-President, who is a farmer School Teacher and became Kenya’s longest
serving President dies at 95 due to age issues and also getting treatment in Hospital for a month. Moi’s
Death was announced by Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta on the State Broadcaster with a
Statement.
7. Narayana Reddy who passed away recently is former Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP)
of which constituency of Telangana?
1) Warangal
2) Hyderabad
3) Secunderabad
4) Nizamabad
5) Peddapalli
Answer - 4) Nizamabad
Explanation:
Mr. Narayana Reddy, Former Nizamabad Lok Sabha MP (Member of Parliament), senior advocate,
educationist & supporter of separate Telangana movement, passed away at the age of 89 in
Hyderabad, Telangana.
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8. D.Manjunath who is in news recently (Feb 2020) is the former minister of which Indian
state?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Telangana
Explanation:
Former Karnataka Minister D. Manjunath, 92 years old passed away in Karnataka, Bengaluru due to
age-related ailments. He was the former Minister of Forest and Higher Education in former Chief
Minister (CM) H.D Kumaraswamy cabinet.
9. Pranab Kumar Gogoi who passed away recently (Feb 2020) is a?

1) Stuntman
2) Politician
3) Freedom fighter
4) Businessman
5) Journalist
Answer - 2) Politician
Explanation:
Former Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker and sitting Congress MLA (Member of the Legislative
Assembly) Pranab kumar Gogoi, 84 years old passed away in Guwahati, Assam due to age-related
illness. In 2015, Pranab Kumar took the definition of the term ‘Assamese’.
10. Krik Douglas who passed away recently (February) is a ____?

1) Pop singer
2) Poet
3) Hollywood Actor
4) Social Reformer
5) Law maker
Answer - 3) Hollywood Actor
Explanation:
Issur Danielovitch Demsky named Kirk Douglas was born on December 9, 1916 in Amsterdam, New
York, U.S. Kirk was an American actor, producer, director, and author passed away at 103 announced
by his son Michael Douglas as a statement to People Magazine.
11. Raju Bharatan who passed away recently (Feb 2020) is a _____?
1) Actor
2) Film Historian
3) Cricket Journalist
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Famous cricket journalist and film historian Raju Bharatan, 86 years old, passed away at Mumbai,
Maharashtra. He is also the writer for The hindu and Sportstar and also a popular radio commentator
for India’s cricket matches.
12. Roger Kahn who passed away recently (Feb 2020) is a ______?
1) Hollywood actor
2) Pop singer
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3) Writer
4) Politician
5) Weightlifter
Answer - 3) Writer
Explanation:
American author Roger Kahn, known for his best-selling book in 1972 “The Boys of Summer” passed
away at Nursing home in Mamaroneck, New York, U.S due to age related ailments announced by his
son Gordon Jacques Kahn.
13. Giriraj Kishore who is in news recently (Feb 2020) is a ______?

1) Actor
2) Novelist
3) Politician
4) Lawyer
5) Theatre Artist
Answer - 2) Novelist
Explanation:
Padma Shri awardee & well-known Hindi Novelist Giriraj Kishore passed away at the age of 83 in
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (UP).
14. P.Parameswaran who passed away recently (Feb 2020) belongs to which Indian state?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Kerala
5) Karnataka
Answer - 4) Kerala
Explanation:
RSS Veteran, Orator and Philosophical Author P.Parameswaran (93) passed away at Palakkad, Kerala
due to age related ailments. Parameswaran was born in Thamarasseril Illam, Muhamma village in
Alappuzha district in the year 1927.
15. Nandu R Kulkarni who in news recently (Feb 2020) is a _____?

1) Social Reformer
2) Journalist
3) Law Maker
4) Sand Artist
5) Film Producer
Explanation:
Famous journalist Nandu R Kulkarani, 70 years old, passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He was the
bureau chief of the Kolkata- based newspaper “The Statesman” in 1992 & also reported on a wide
range of subjects including politics & business.
16. Wendell Rodricks who is in news recently (Feb 2020) is a _________?

1) Theatre Artist
2) Fashion Designer
3) Environmentalist
4) Musician
5) Stunt Artist
Answer - 2) Fashion Designer
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Explanation:
Famous Indian Fashion designer Wendell Rodricks, 59 years old, passed away at Colvale, Goa. He was
born on 28th May 1960 in Goa.
17. Rajindra Kumar Pachauri (Noble Awardee) who passed away recently is a former director
general of Which Indian institute?
2) Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)
4) World Wide Fund for Nature - India (WWF)
5) Indian Council for Forest Research Foundation (ICFRF)
Answer - 3) The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Explanation:
Rajindra Kumar Pachauri, former Chairman and Director General of The Energy Resources Institute
(TERI), passed away at the age of 79 in New Delhi, India due to cardiac ailments. achauri received the
Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
18. Sonam Sherpa the founder of Parikrama, who passed away recently is a ________?
1) Fashion Designer
2) Guitarist
3) Astrologer
4) Spiritualist
5) Politician
Answer - 2) Guitarist
Explanation:
Sonam Sherpa, founding member & lead-guitarist of music band Parikrama, passed away at the age of
48 in Kurseong, West Bengal due to cardiac arrest. He was born on 8th October 1971 in Kalimpong,
West Bengal.
19. Nikita Pearl Waligwa was passed away recently is a ________?

1) Climate Activist
2) Diplomat
3) Lawyer
4) Child Actress
5) Pop Singer
Answer – 4) Child Actress
Explanation:
Nikita Pearl Waligwa, a Ugandan student, who played a memorable role in 2016 Disney film “Queen of
Katwe” as a local chess prodigy, passed away at the age of 15 in Uganda, Kampala due to brain
tumour.” The small one can become the big one” is one of Gloria’s memorable quotes from the “Queen
of Katwe”.
20. Actress Lynn Cohen who passed away recently belongs to which country?
1) Lebanon
2) Russia
3) Germany
4) United States
5) Canada
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Explanation:
Lynn Cohen, American actress, best known for playing the role of Magda on “Sex and the City” series,
passed away at the age of 86 at New York, US (United States). She was born on 10th August 1933 in
Kansas City, Missouri, US.
21. Tapas Pal, who passed away recently (Feb 2020) is the former Member of Parliament (MP)
from which Indian State?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Bihar
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Bengali actor & former Trinamool Congress MP (Member of Parliament) Tapas pal passed away at the
age of 61 in Mumbai, Maharashtra due to cardiac arrest. He was born on 19th September 1958 in
Chandannagar, West Bengal and completed his graduation from the Hooghly Mohsin College in Bio-
Science.
22. Harry Greg who passed away recently (Feb 2020) related to which sports?
1) Shooting
2) Baseball
3) Swimming
4) Football
5) Basketball
Answer - 4) Football
Explanation:
Harry Greg, former Manchester United goalkeeper and Munich hero, passed away at the age of 87 in
Coleraine, Northern Ireland, UK (United Kingdom). He was born on 27th October 1932 in Magherafelt,
Northern Ireland. Harry Greg, was named as “Hero of Munich” for rescuing 2 teammates as well as a
baby and her pregnant mother in the 1958 air disaster that killed 23 people.
23. The Hall of fame golfer Mickey Wright who passed away recently (Feb 2020) belong to
which country?
1) Russia
2) Australia
3) Ukraine
4) U.S.A
5) UK
Answer - 4) U.S.A
Explanation:
Hall of famer Mary Kathryn Mickey Wright, was an American LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf
Association) Tour professional golfer, passed away at the age of 85. She was born on February 14,
1935 in San Diego, California, US (United States). She was a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Mickey Wright joined the LPGA tour in 1955 & won 82 events on the LPGA tour, which puts her
second on the all-time win list behind Kathy Whitworth, who won 88 times. 13 victories in major
championships which places here second to Patty Berg, who won 15 majors.
24. M.S. Mani, who passed away recently is a __________.

1) Novelist
2) Cartoonist
3) Journalist
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4) Social Worker
5) Cine Actor
Explanation:
Former Chief-editor of Kerala Kaumudi (Malayalam daily) and kala kaumudi (magazine) chief editor
M.S. Mani passed away at the age of 79 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.Former Chief-editor of Kerala
Kaumudi (Malayalam daily) and kala kaumudi (magazine) chief editor M.S. Mani passed away at the
age of 79 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. In 1975 he launched Kala Kaumudi magazine and in 1990
he launched Kala Kaumudi daily from Mumbai, one of the first Malayalam newspapers to be printed
and published from outside Kerala.
25. Karnataka based Kishori Ballal who is in news recently (Feb 2020) is a _______
1) Cine Actor
2) Western Dancer
3) Pop Singer
4) Politician
5) Musician
Answer - 1) Cine Actor
Explanation:
Veteran Kannada actor Kishori Ballal passed away at the age of 82 in Bengaluru, due to her age related
illness. She hailed from Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
26. Velagapudi Lakshmana Dutt who passed away recently (Feb 2020) is the former president
of which Indian organization/Association?
3) PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry
4) National Association of Software & Service Companies (NASSCOM)
Answer - 2) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
Explanation:
Velagapudi Lakshmana Dutt, former FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry)
President & Executive Chairman of KCP Group passed away at the age of 82 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Dutt was born on December 27, 1937 and was educated in London.
27. The American computer scientist Larry Tesler who passed away in February 2020 is the
inventor of which function/command of computer?
1) Delete
2) Cut-Copy-Paste
3) Shutdown
4) Print Document
5) Undo last action
Answer - 2) Cut-Copy-Paste
Explanation:
Lawrence Gordon Tesler known as Larry Tesler was an American computer scientist who worked in
the field of human–computer interaction and also the Inventor of Copy-Cut-Paste functions for
computers in 1973 has passed away at the age of 74.
28. C Chennigappa who passed away recently (Feb 2020) is the former minister of which
Indian state?
1) Telangana
2) Andhra Pradesh
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3) Karnataka
4) Maharashtra
5) Gujarat
Answer - 3) Karnataka
Explanation:
Former Karnataka Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader C Chennigappa passed away at the age of
70, in Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 22, 2020. He hailed from Byranayakanahalli, Nelamangala
taluk, Karnataka. He was Forest Minister in the Congress-JD(S) coalition government in 2006.
29. West Bengal sportsman Ashok Chatterjee who passed away recently (Feb 2020) belongs to
which sports?
1) Hockey
2) Football
3) Cricket
4) Badminton
5) Chess
Answer - 2) Football
Explanation:
The former Indian Footballer Ashok Chatterjee who was a part of India’s bronze-medal winning teams
in the Merdeka Cup in 1965 and 1966, passed away at the age of 78 in Kolkata. Ashok Chatterjee
captained the Mohun Bagan club in 1969 and he was honoured with the Mohun Bagan Lifetime
Achievement Award by the club in 2019.
30. Netaji kin Krishna Bose who is in news recently (Feb 2020) is a _________?
1) Politician
2) Actor
3) Musician
4) Singer
5) Environmentalist
Answer - 1) Politician
Explanation:
Krishna Bose, former Lok Sabha MP and relative of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, passed away at the
age of 89 in Kolkata, West Bengal due to heart-related ailments. She was the Chairperson of the Netaji
Research Bureau. She was elected as MP from the Jadavpur, West Bengal constituency in 1998 & 1999
as TMC (All India Trinamool Congress) candidate and in 1996 as a Congress candidate.
31. Katherine Johnson, who passed away recently is a _________?

1) Mathematician
2) Hollywood Actor
3) Biologist
4) Astronaut
5) Law maker
Answer - 1) Mathematician
Explanation:
Famous NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson passed away at the age of 101 in Virginia, US. She
was born on August 26, 1918, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, US. Her life was portrayed in the
movie “Hidden Figures”. Katherine was awarded a “Presidential Medal of freedom” by former
President Barack Obama in 2016.
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32. Hosni Mubarak who passed away recently (Feb 2020) is the former President of which
country?
1) Kuwait
2) Iran
3) Syria
4) Jordon
5) Egypt
Answer - 5) Egypt
Explanation:
Muhammad Hosni El Sayed Mubarak, former President of Egypt passed away at the age of 91, in Cairo,
Egypt. He was born on 4th May 1928 in Egypt. He served as the president of Egypt for nearly 30 years
(1981-2011).
33. Mr. K P P Samy who passed away recently (Feb 2020) is the former minister of which
Indian state?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Telangana
Explanation:
Former Tamil Nadu Fisheries Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s (DMK) present
Thiruvottiyur (state assembly constituency) Member of Legislative assembly (MLA) Mr. K P P Samy,
passed away at age of 57 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, due to Kidney related illness.
34. Sudhakar Krishna Rao from Karnataka who passed away recently (Feb 2020) is a ________.
1) Vedic Scholar
2) Law Maker
3) Singer
4) Stunt man
5) Environmentalist
Answer - 1) Vedic Scholar
Explanation:
Sudhakar Krishna Rao, Centenarian Vedic Scholar and Freedom fighter passed away at in Bengaluru,
Karnataka. He was the founding editor of Veda Taranga, the Kannada magazine devoted to Vedic
studies. He was given the title “Pandit Sudhakar Chaturvedi” for his authority on all the four Vedas. He
was also called “Gandhi’s postman” as he delivered the letters dictated by Gandhi addressed to the
Viceroys or Governor-general and Gandhi called him ‘Karnataki’.
35. Karnataka’s Shadakshari Settar who is in news recently (Feb 2020) belongs to which field?
1) Politics
2) Geography
3) Mathematics
4) History
5) Science
Answer – 4) History
Explanation:
Shadakshari Settar (85), a famous Historian, Linguists, who conducted research in the field of
epigraphy, anthropology has passed away at a private hospital in Karnataka, where he was
undergoing treatment for respiratory problems.
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36. S Kathavarayan who passed away recently is a _________.

1) Politician
2) Freedom fighter
3) Theatre artist
4) Educationalist
5) Musician
Explanation:
S Kathavarayan, DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) from
Gudiyatham constituency in Vellore district passed away at the age of 58 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
37. Baidyanath Prasad Mahto who is in news recently (Feb 2020) is a Member of Parliament
(MP) of which Indian state?
1) Odisha
2) Jharkhand
3) Bihar
4) Maharashtra
5) West Bengal
Answer – 3) Bihar
Explanation:
Baidyanath Prasad Mahto, Janata Dal (United) MP (Member of Parliament) from Bihar passed away in
AIIMS hospital, New Delhi. Baidyanath Prasad Mahto was a JD(U) MP from Bihar’s Valmiki Nagar
constituency as well as a Member of Indian Parliament to the 15th (2009) and 17th (2019) Lok Sabha.
IMPORTANT DAYS
1. The theme of world wetlands day 2020 is “Wetlands and Biodiversity”. The World Wetlands
Day every year was observed on?
1) January 31
2) February 2
3) February 4
4) February 9
5) February 13
Answer - 2) February 2
Explanation:
World Wetlands Day (WWD) was observed on February 2 to spread awareness and to conserve the
wetlands all over the world. The theme of WWD 2020 is “Wetlands and Biodiversity”.
2. The World Cancer day (WCD) organized by Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
observed every year on February 4. The Theme WCD for 2019-21 is?
1) Theme: “I am, no one can”
2) Theme: “I am and I will”
3) Theme: “We can, I can”
4) Theme: “We and I will”
5) Theme: “Not beyond us”
Answer - 2) Theme: “I am and I will”
Explanation:
The World Cancer Day is organized by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), Geneva,
Switzerland, every year on February 4 to raise awareness to encourage cancer’s prevention, detection
and treatment. The primary goal of World Cancer Day is to reduce the illness & death caused by
cancer. The theme of WCD from 2019-21 is “I am and I will”. The theme highlights that all of us can
fight against cancer.
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3. The theme for International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) 2020
is “Unleashing Youth Power: One decade of accelerating actions for zero female genital
mutilation”. The International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation celebrated
every year on?
1) February 4
2) February 9
3) February 6
4) February 12
5) February 3
Explanation:
On February 6,2020 International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) was
observed. It was observed since 2003, as part of the UN’s efforts to eradicate Female Genital
Mutilation. The day spreads the awareness about FGM which is a violation of the human rights of girls
and women. Theme: “Unleashing Youth Power: One decade of accelerating actions for zero female
genital mutilation”. The theme focus on mobilizing youth to eradicate harmful practices against
women including FGM and to end FGM by 2030.
4. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare organize the National Deworming Day every year
on _____?
1) February 9
2) February 10
3) February 11
4) February 12
5) February 13
Explanation:
On February 10,2020 National Deworming Day (NDD) was observed across the country. The day was
organized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The objective of the day is to
deworm children and adolescents to reduce the prevalence of parasitic worms in the intestine.
5. The World Pulse Day was observed on February 10. The 1st edition of World Pulse day
commenced on ____?
1) 2020
2) 2016
3) 2019
4) 2017
5) 2018
Answer - 3) 2019
Explanation:
World Pulses Day was observed on Feb 10, 2020. World Pulses day was established by the Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to recognize the importance of pulses. World
Pulses day has been designated on Feb 10 every year since 2019 by the 73rd session of the United
Nations (UN) General Assembly on December 20, 2018.
6. The International Day for Women & Girls in Science 2020 with the theme “Investment in
Women and Girls in Science for Inclusive Green Growth” celebrated on?
1) February 6
2) February 9
3) February 11
4) February 13
5) February 15
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Explanation:
International Day of Women & Girls in Science was observed on 11th February. The day was
celebrated to achieve equal participation & access to women and girls in science. Theme: “Investment
in Women and Girls in Science for Inclusive Green Growth”. The theme aims to encourage women and
girls to opt for science.
7. February 11 was celebrated as ______?

1) World Yoga Day
2) World Unani Day
3) World Ayurveda Day
4) World Homeopathy Day
5) World Siddha Day
Answer - 2) World Unani Day
Explanation:
World Unani Day was celebrated on February 11, 2020, since 2017. The day marks the birthday of
great Unani scholar and social reformer “Hakim Ajmal Khan”. Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh was
the chief guest of the 4th Unani day function organized by AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy,
Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) Ministry, New Delhi, India.
8. International Darwin Day was celebrated on _______?

1) February 10
2) February 11
3) February 12
4) February 13
5) February 14
Explanation:
On February 12, 2020, Darwin Day was celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of the
father of evolutionary biology, Charles Darwin. This year on 12th February has marked the 211th
birth anniversary of the Charles Darwin.
9. February 12 to February 18, 2020 celebrated as ______ week?

1) Financial Literary Week
2) National Productivity week
3) Road Safety Week
4) Children’s mental health week
5) World Immunisation week
Answer - 2) National Productivity week
Explanation:
National Productivity day was observed on february 12 to increase the productivity culture in India.
The day commemorates the foundation of the National Productivity Council (NPC) and Productivity
week will be celebrated from (Feb 12 to Feb 18, 2020). National Productivity Council (NPC) comes
under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
10. The World Radio Day (WRD) celebrated annually on February 13. What is the theme of
WRD 2020?
1) Theme: ‘Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace’
2) Theme: ‘Radio and Sports’
3) Theme: ‘Radio and Diversity’
4) Theme: ‘Radio is You’
5) Theme: ‘Securing freedom of expression and journalists’
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Answer - 3) Theme: ‘Radio and Diversity’

Explanation:
February 13, 2020, World Radio Day (WRD) is celebrated all over the world with the theme “Radio
and Diversity”. The day aims to highlights the unique power of radio which connects lives and brings
people together from across the world.
11. When was ‘National Women’s Day’ observed on (Every year) _______?
1) March 8
2) February 13
3) February 8
4) May 19
5) January 4
Explanation:
The birth anniversary of independence activist, Sarojini Naidu, every year India observes February 13
as it’s National Women’s day. She was born in 13 February 1879 in Hyderabad British India (now in
Telangana, India). It should be noted that the International Women’s Day is observed on 8th March
annually.
12. Safer Internet Day 2020 with the theme “Together for Better Internet” was observed on
________?
1) February 11
2) February 12
3) February 13
4) February 14
5) February 15
Explanation: Safer Internet Day was observed on Feb. 11, 2020. The day is observed every year on
the 2nd day of the 2nd week of February with an aim to provide safer & better internet, without
getting their data leaked. The day was first initiated in Europe in 2004 as part of the EU Safe Borders
Project. Theme: “Together for better Internet”.
13. World Pangolin Day 2020 was observed on ______?

1) February 12
2) February 13
3) February 14
4) February 15
5) February 16
Explanation:
World Pangolin Day will be observed every year on 3rd Saturday in february month to raise
awareness & to protect these unique species from extinction. The 9th World Pangolin day was
observed on february 15, 2020.
14. Which Indian State’s forest department & Wildlife Conservation Trust (WCT) has radio
tagged Indian Pangolin for the first time inorder to know its ecology and to develop
conservation plan?
1) Mizoram
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Jharkhand
5) Madhya Pradesh
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Explanation:
The Madhya Pradesh (MP) forest department & Wildlife Conservation Trust (WCT) has radio-tagged
an Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) for the first time in order to know its ecology and develop
an effective conservation plan.
15. To promote the increase in yields and sustainable farming, Ministry of Agriculture and
farmers’ welfare launched the soil health card scheme. The Soil Health Card (SHC) day was
celebrated annually on ________?
1) February 16
2) February 17
3) February 18
4) February 19
5) February 20
Explanation:
Fifth year of the launch of Soil Health Card Day was observed across the country on february 19, 2020.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had launched the Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme on February 19,
2015 at Suratgarh in Rajasthan, to increase the fertility of the soil.
16. Which Indian state announced to celebrate February 24 as ‘State girl child protection day’
as remembrance of the former CM of the state?
1) Telangana
2) West Bengal
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Maharashtra
5) Haryana
Explanation:
According to the Tamil Nadu (TN) Chief Minister(CM) ,Karuppa Gounder Palanisamy (known as
Edappadi K. Palaniswami),the state government will celebrate the birth anniversary of former CM
Jayaram Jayalalithaa on February 24 as ‘State Girl Child Protection Day’ in honor of the passion with
which she worked for the well-being of children, especially girls.
17. The Theme of World Day of social justice 2020 is “Closing the Inequalities Gap to Achieve
Social Justice”. The World day of social justice celebrated every year on?
1) February 17
2) February 18
3) February 19
4) February 20
5) February 21
Explanation:
World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on February 20. The day creates awareness against
social injustice regarding gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture or disability. Theme of 2020:
“Closing the Inequalities Gap to Achieve Social Justice”.
18. The International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is observed annually on February 21. The
Theme of IMLD 2020 is?
1) Theme: ““Indigenous languages development”
2) Theme: “no discrimination on the basis of language”
3) Theme: “Towards Sustainable Futures through Multilingual Education”
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4) Theme: “Languages without Borders”

5) Theme: “Quality education, language(s) of instruction and learning outcomes”
Answer - 4) Theme: “Languages without Borders”
Explanation:
International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is observed annually on February 21 since 2000 as a
worldwide observance of UNESCO (United Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation).
The day creates an awareness on linguistic, cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism and in
India the day is observed as ‘Matribhasha Diwas’. Theme: “Languages without Border”.
19. The Theme of world Thinking Day 2020 is “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”. The World
Thinking Day celebrated every year on?
1) February 24
2) February 19
3) February 18
4) February 22
5) February 21
Explanation:
Each year on February 22 Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from 150 countries celebrate World Thinking
Day. The theme of World Thinking Day 2020 is “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”. The day is observed
in the memory of Scouting and Guiding Founder Lord Baden-Powell and his wife Lady Olave Baden-
Powell.
20. The Central Exercise Day celebrated annually on _______?

1) January 26
2) April 15
3) February 24
4) May 12
5) July 24
Explanation:
Central Excise Day was celebrated every year on February 24 across India to encourage the
employees of the excise department to carry out the central excise duty in a better way and to prevent
corruption. The Central Excise Day is celebrated to commemorate the Central Excise and Salt Act,
which was enacted on February 24, 1944.
21. Right to Protein, a national-level public health initiative, has launched India’s 1st (in 2020)
Protein Day with the theme “ProteinMeinKyaHai” on __________ to raise awareness about the
health benefits of protein.
1) July 4
2) February 27
3) January 29
4) September 8
5) May 30
Answer –2) February 27
Explanation:
Right to Protein, a national-level public health initiative, has launched India’s 1st Protein Day on
February 27, 2020 to raise awareness about the health benefits of protein. Theme of the Protein Day
2020: ProteinMeinKyaHai. The theme aims to include proteins in our every meal.
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22. The National Science Day (NSD) in India celebrated annually on February 28. What is the
Theme of NSD 2020?
1) Theme: “Science & Technology for specially abled persons”
2) Theme: “Women in Science”
3) Theme: “Science for people and people for science”
4) Theme: “Science and Technology for a sustainable future”
5) Theme: “Scientific Issues for Development of the Nation”
Answer – 2) Theme: “Women in Science”
Explanation:
National Science Day (NSD) was observed all over India on Feb 28, 2020. This day marks the
discovery of the Raman effect by Indian physicist Sir ChandraShekhara Venkata Raman (also called Sir
C V Raman) on 28th February 1928 for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930. In 1986, the
Government of India (GOI) declared Feb 28 as National Science Day. Theme of the NSD 2020: “Women
in Science”.
23. The World Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) day observed annually on __________.
1) February 23
2) February 4
3) March 8
4) April 6
5) February 27
Answer – 5) February 27
Explanation:
World NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) Day was observed annually on February 27, the human
Right activists & all individuals celebrated World NGO Day 2020, to raise awareness about the NGO
sector and to encourage people worldwide who are involved & dedicatedly working for a good cause.
24. The Theme of Rare Disease Day (RDD) 2020 is “Rare is Many. Rare is Strong. Rare is Proud”.
When was RDD observed in 2020?
1) February 28
2) February 19
3) March 3
4) January 31
5) February 29
Answer – 5) February 29
Explanation:
Rare Disease Day (RDD) is an observance held on the last day of February. This year marked the 13th
observance of International Rare Disease Day, which was observed on February 29, 2020. The day
creates an awareness of rare diseases and improves access to treatment and medical representation
for individuals with rare diseases & their families. Slogan of RDD 2020: “Rare is Many. Rare is Strong.
Rare is Proud”.
STATIC GK
1. Where is the Headquarters of ICICI bank located at?
Answer - Mumbai, Maharasthra
Explanation:
Recently ICICI bank launched ‘iBOX’ first of its kind 24 x 7 self-help delivery tool.
2. What is the largest optical telescope in World?

Answer - Gran Telescopio CANARIAS
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3. What is the tagline of Canara Bank?

Answer – ‘Together we Can’
Explanation:
Lingam Venkata Prabhakar has been appointed as MD&CEO of Canara Bank recently in Jan 2020.
4. Where is Kuno-Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary located at?

Explanation:
Recently Supreme court of India allowed the introduction of African Cheetahs to a suitable habitat in
India. Kuno-Palpur is chosen as a suitable site as of now.
5. Where is the Headquarters of CARE ratings located at?

Answer – Mumbai, Maharashtra
6. Where is the Headquarters of Commonwealth located at?

Answer - London, United Kingdom
7. What is the capital and currency of Iraq?

Answer - Capital - Baghdad & Currency - Iraqi Dinar
8. Where is the Headquarters of World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) located at?

Answer - Montreal, Canada
9. Where is the Headquarters of company Coal India (CIL) located at?

Answer - Kolkata, West Bengal
10. The river Matla flows in Which Indian state?

Answer - Sundarbans region, West Bengal
11. Mopa airport to be set in which state?

Answer – Goa
Explanation: Recently Chief Minister of Goa announced that Dabolim and Mopa airports to be
operated together.
12. What is the Capital and Currency of Kenya?

Answer - Capital – Nairobi & Currency – Kenyan Shilling.
13. What is the Capital and Currency of Republic of Kosovo?

Answer – Capital – Prishtina & Currency – Euro.
14. Who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of International Cricket Council (ICC)?
Answer – Manu Sawhney
15. When is International Day of childhood cancer observed on?

Answer – February 15 annually.
16. Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) is the wholly owned
subsidiary of?
Answer - Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
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17. In World Bank Ease of doing Business report, India jumps how many positions from 2014-
19?
Answer - 79
Explanation:
India Jumps up 79 positions in World Bank Doing Business Rankings, Improving from 142 In 2014 To
63 in 2019.
18. Wasim Jaffer belongs to which sports?

Answer - Cricket
Explanation:
On February 4, 2020 Vidharba batsman Wasim Jaffer became the first cricket player to register 12,000
runs in Ranji Trophy. He achieved the feat while batting against Kerala in on going ranji trophy match.
19. Patagonia desert is located in which continent?

Answer - South America (Shares border with Chile and Argentina)
20. What is the capital and currency of South Korea?

Answer - Capital - Seoul & Currency - South Korean won
21. In which year India targets to achieve 100GW solar power?

Answer - December 2022
Explanation:
Government has set a target for installation of 100 GW solar by December 2022.
22. Where is Jawaharlal Nehru Port trust located at?

Answer- Maharashtra
23. The constituency of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is?

Answer – Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
24. Where is the headquarters of World Intellectual Property organization (WIPO) located at?
Answer – Geneva, Switzerland
25. Who is the chief of the Navy staff in India?

Answer - Admiral Karambir Singh
26. Cricketer Babar Azam belongs to which country?

Answer - Pakistan
Explanation:
Recently in February 2020, Babar Azam named as Pakistan One Day International (ODI) captain.
27. Bidar Airport located in which Indian state?

Answer - Karnataka
Explanation:
On 07 February, 2019 Karnataka Chief minister Yeddyurappa inaugurated the service in Bengaluru
and flew in the same flight to Bidar and back. This comes days after GMR Airports signed an
agreement earlier this week to operate and maintain the civilian enclave at Bidar airport under the
Udan, or Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik, regional connectivity scheme.
28. Who is the President of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)?
Answer – Sangita Reddy
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29. Department of Telecommunications (DoT) comes under which ministry?

Answer – Department of communications
30. Ellyse Perry is the cricketer belongs to which country?

Answer - Australia
31. Which country has world’s largest Elephant population?

Answer - Botswana
Explanation:
Recently in February 2020 Botswana has lifted ban on Elephant hunting and conducted auctions to
hunt Elephants.
32. Who is the minister of Housing & Urban Affairs (M0HUA)? He/she belongs to which
constituency?
Answer - MoS (Independent charge) Hardeep Singh Puri, Constituency – Amritsar, Punjab
33. What is the target of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)?

Answer - 8 crore LPG or cooking gas connection by 2021
34. What is the Capital and currency of Syria?

Answer - Capital - Damascus & Currency - Syrian Pound
35. Where is Headquarters of Asian Development Bank (ADB) located at?

Answer - Mandaluyong, Philippines
36. Cricketer Nasim Shah belongs to which country?

Answer - Pakistan
Explanation:
On February 9, 2020, Nasim shah (Pakistan) becomes youngest bowler to take test hat-trick.
37. Where is Indian Army’s College of Military Engineering (CME) located at?
Answer - Pune, Maharashtra
38. Who is the Chairman of GST (Goods and Service Tax) Council?
Answer – Nirmala Sitharaman
39. The 2022 winter Olympics will be held at?

Answer – Beijing, China
40. Which Indian city has the nickname of Queen of Mountains?

Answer – Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
41. India’s defence export target by 2024?

Answer - $5 Billion
42. Who is Israel’s National Security Advisor(NSA)?

Answer - Meir Ben Shabbat
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the National Security Advisor (NSA) of Israel, Meir Ben Shabbat,
on February 10. He was called on by PM Modi in New Delhi. India's NSA Ajit Doval was also present in
the meeting.
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43. What is ‘T’ in NTDL refers?

Answer – Time (NTDL – Net Demand and Time Liabilities)
44. Who is the chairman of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)?
Answer – Pankaj Jain
45. When was the first edition of Academy awards (Oscars) presented at?
Answer - May 16, 1929
46. What is the Maximum denomination of Currency Notes that can be printed in India?
Answer - Rs. 10,000
Explanation:
In terms of the provisions of the RBI Act 1934, notes in denominations higher than Rs 10000 cannot
be issued. As per the Coinage Act, 1906, coins can be issued up to the denomination of Rs 1,000.
47. Who is the Union minister of Minority Affairs in India?

Answer - Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
48. Which Indian Cricket Stadium renamed as Arun Jaitley Stadium?

Answer - Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, Delhi
49. Who is the current chairperson of African Union (AU)?

Answer - Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa
50. Where is the Headquarters of South Indian Bank (SIB) located at?
Answer - Thrissur, Kerala
51. Who is the 1st women match referee at global event in cricket?
Answer - GS Lakshmi
Explanation:
India's GS Lakshmi has been selected by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to referee in the
upcoming Women's T20 World Cup (21 February – 8 March, 2020) in Australia, making her the first-
ever woman match referee in a global ICC event.
52. Where is the National Institute of Banking Management located at?

Answer - Pune, Maharashtra
Explanation:
Recently in February 2020, The President of India Ram Nath Kovind addressed the Golden Jubilee
celebrations at National Institute of Banking Management, Pune, Maharashtra.
53. Where is the headquarters of Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) located at?
Answer – London, England
54. What is the Capital and Currency of United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
Answer - Capital - Abu Dhabi & Currency - UAE Dirham
55. Where is the headquarters of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) located at?
Answer - Kolkata, West Bengal
56. Where is world’s largest railway station located at?

Answer - Uttar Pradesh (Gorakhpur railway station)
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Explanation:
Gorakhpur Junction railway station has the world’s longest railway platform with total length of
1,366.33 m (4,483 ft). Gorakhpur station is also among the top hundred booking stations of Indian
Railways. Recently Indian Railways’ started a unique initiative! To increase the plantation and natural
cover across the Indian Railways network, flowering pots have been installed over the hydrant pipe at
the Gorakhpur railway station.
57. Where is the world’s highest-altitude site in the world where scientists have obtained a
climate record from an ice core?
Answer – Dasuopu
Explanation:
Dasuopu -- at 7,200 meters or 23,600 feet above sea level -- is the highest-altitude site in the world
where scientists have obtained a climate record from an ice core. Dasuopu is located on
Shishapangma, one of the world's 14 tallest mountains, which are all located in the Himalayas.
58. Who is the president of International Hockey Federation?

Answer - Narinder Dhruv Batra
59. Where is the headquarters of New Space India Limited (NSIL) located at?
Answer - Bengaluru, Karnatka
60. Who is the founder & CEO of Amazon?

Answer – Jeffrey Preston Bezos
61. Where is the secretariat of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and
Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) located at?
Answer – Dhaka, Bangladesh
62. Where is the Headquarters of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) located at?
63. Who is the Head of 15th Finance commission?

Answer - Nand Kishore (NK) Singh
64. What is India’s organic food business expected goal by 2025?

Answer – Rs. 75,000 Crores
65. Where is the Headquarters of Global System for Mobile Operation (GSM) Association
located at?
Answer – London, United Kingdom
66. Who is the Chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
Answer – Ajay Tyagi
67. What is the capital & currency of Switzerland?

Answer - Capital - Bern & Currency - Swiss franc
68. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is the president of which country?

Answer - Portugal
69. Armand Duplantis belongs to which sports?

Answer – Pole Vault
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Explanation:
A 20-year-old US born Swedish based Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis has broken his own pole vault
world record(6.17m) by clearing 6.18 m at the Indoor Grand Prix in Glasgow, Scotland. Prior to that
French vaulter Renaud Lavillenie (2014) has set a record of 6.16 m.
70. Bhawna Jat is related to which sports?

Answer - 20 km race walk
Explanation:
Rajasthan based female race walker Bhawna Jat has earned a berth in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
and also broken the national record of the 20 km race walk at the 7th National Race Walk
Championships in Ranchi. The 23-year-old athlete clocked 1 hour 29 minutes and 54 seconds, well
inside the Olympic qualification time (1:31.00).
71. Which is India’s first private train?

Answer – Tejas Express
72. Who is the current Finance Secretary of India?

Answer - Rajiv Kumar
73. Name the Asia’s largest bi-directional tunnel which is going to connect Leh & Srinagar?
Answer - Zojila Tunnel
Explanation:
Government of India (GOI) recently (Feb 2020) announced that they are working towards completing
the Asia’s largest bi-directional Zojila Tunnel without cost escalation.
74. Cricketer Faf Du Plessis belongs to which country?

Answer – South Africa
Explanation:
Recently (Feb 2020), Faf Du Plessis steps down as a captain of South Africa for test and T20 teams.
75. When was the soil health card scheme launched?

Answer - February 2015
Explanation:
On February 17, 2020, According to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Soil Health Card
Scheme which was launched by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on 19.02.2015 at Suratgarh,
Rajasthan completes 5 years on February 19, 2020.Till now, a total of Rs.751.42 crore has been
released under the scheme.
76. Who is the Governor of Bihar?

Answer –Phagu Chauhan
77. Where is Katas Raj temples located at?

Answer – Katas, Pakistan
Explanation:
The Pakistan High Commission has issued visas to a group of Indian Hindu pilgrims for visiting Katas
Raj temples in Chakwal city of Pakistan’s Punjab province from February 19 to 25, 2020, these visit
governs under The Pakistan-India Protocol on visits to Religious Shrines (1974) signed by both the
countries.
78. The ‘L’ in LAF refers to?

Answer - Liquidity
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Explanation:
LAF - Liquidity Adjustment Facility.
79. Who is the present Chief Justice of India?

Answer - Sharad Arvind Bobde (47th)
80. Who is the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying & what is his/her
constituency?
Answer - Minister - Giriraj Singh & Constituency – Begusarai, Bihar
81. What is the currency & capital of Norway?

Answer - Capital – Oslo & Currency - Norwegian krone
82. The capital and Administrator of the Union Territory (UT) Dadra and Nagar Haveli and
Daman and Diu is?
Answer – Capital - Daman & Administrator - Praful Patel
83. Where is the Headquarters of Economics Intelligence Unit (EIU) located at?
Answer – London, United Kingdom
84. What is the Tagline of State Bank of India (SBI)?

Answer - Tagline– The Banker to Every Indian; With you all the way; Purely Banking Nothing
Else; The Nation Banks on Us
85. Where is the Headquarters of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers ltd. (GRSE) located
at?
Answer – Kolkata, West Bengal
86. Which Indian State is nicknamed as ‘Life science capital of India’?

Answer – Telangana
87. Najma Heptulla is the Governor of which Indian state?

Answer – Manipur
88. What is the capital & currency of Myanmar?

Answer – Capital – Naypyidaw & Currency – Burmese Kyat
89. Who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Twitter?

Answer – Jack Dorsey
90. Pramod Bhagat is related to which sports?

Answer – Para Badminton
Explanation:
Badminton World Federation (BWF), the international governing body for the sport of badminton has
organized Brazil Para badminton International 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil from 10 – 15 February 2020.
India ended its campaign with 11 medals (4 Gold, 5 Silver,2 Bronze). Indian para-badminton player
Pramod Bhagat from Odisha claimed 2 gold medals for India at the Championship.
91. Khajuraho Dance festival was celebrated in which Indian state?

Answer – Madhya Pradesh
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92. Name the Novel, which predicted Wuhan virus 40years before coronavirus outbreak?
Answer - The Eyes of Darkness by Dean Koontz
93. Who is the present president of South Sudan?

Answer - Salva Kiir Mayardit
94. The Jaffna International Airport is located in which country?

Answer – Sri Lanka
Explanation:
India to sign Mou/agreement with Sri Lanka to develop the Jaffna’s Palaly airport (Feb 2020).
95. Which is the 1st State/UT of India to run completely on renewable energy?
Answer – Ladakh
Explanation:
In line with the Union government’s plan to make Ladakh the first union territory (UT) to run
completely on renewable energy and reduce the heavy dependence of diesel in the area, the ministry
of new and renewable energy is planning to run hydrogen fuel celled buses in Leh.
96. Who is the Chairman of CSIR and Where is the Headquarters of CSIR located at?
Answer – Chairman – Narendra Modi & HQ – New Delhi
97. Where is the Headquarters of Dhanlaxmi Bank located at?

Answer – Thrissur, Kerala
98. Who is the head of 21st Law commission?

Answer - Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan
99. Where is Ranthambhore National Park located at?

Answer – Rajasthan
Explanation:
Recently in February 2020 the member of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) Diya
Kumari has written to Environment minister that 26 tigers are missing in the National park.
100. Which Stadium going to host India's FIFA WC qualifier against Qatar?
Answer – Kalinga Stadium, Odisha
101. Who is the present minority affairs minister?

Answer - Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
102. What is the capital and currency of Sri Lanka?

Answer – Capital - Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte & Currency - Sri Lankan rupee.
103. Where is the headquarters of BRICS located at?

Answer – Shanghai, China
104. Yulimar Rojas related to which sports?

Answer – Triple jump
Explanation:
Venezuela’s Yulimar Rojas has set a new indoor women’s triple jump world record of 15.43m at the
Villa de Madrid World Athletics Indoor Tour meet on Friday, 21 February. Prior to this, The World
record of 15.36m in triple jump was set by Russia’s Tatyana Lebedeva in Budapest in March 2004.
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105. Where is the Headquarters of Geological Survey of India (GSI) located at?
Explanation:
On February 22, 2020 Geological Survey of India(GSI) has denied the discovery of gold deposits of
over 3,000 tonnes and mentioned that the mineralised zone having an average grade of 3.03 grams
per tonne of gold is tentative in nature and the total gold which can be extracted from the total
resource of 52,806.25 tonnes of ore is approximately 160 kg and not 3,350 tonnes in Sonbhadra
district of Uttar Pradesh.
106. Where is Headquarters of International Court of Justice (ICJ) located at?

Answer – The Hague, Netherlands
107. What is the Capital & Currency of Republic of Vanuatu?

Answer – Capital – Port Vila & Currency – Vanuatu Vatu
108. Where is the Headquarters of United World Wrestling (UWW) located at?
109. Lonar lake, India’s only crater lake is located in which state?
Explanation:
The Indian government proposed names of 10 more wetlands to be declared as sites of international
importance under the Ramsar Convention. The new wetlands being proposed for inclusion are –
Lonar from Maharashtra which is a unique wetland and the only Crater Lake in the country, a site
from Bihar-Kanwar lake, two sites from Haryana which doesn’t have a Ramsar site till now –Sultanpur
and Bhindawas. Uttarakhand also has sent a proposal for its first Ramsar site-Asan and the rest are
from Uttar Pradesh.
110. Who is the Chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and customers (CBIC) in India?
Answer – Pranab Kumar Das
111. The Pakke Tiger reserve is located in which state?

Explanation:
A 692-km Highway road through the Pakke Reserve has been cleared recently.
112. Malai Mahadeswara wildlife sanctuary is located in which state?

Explanation:
The Malai Mahadeshwara sanctuary will be renamed as Malai Mahadeshwara Hill Tiger Reserve
(MMH TR) as per the request of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NCTA).
113. Bandaru Dattatreya is the Governor of which Indian state?

Answer – Himachal Pradesh
114. Who is the Chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)?
Answer - Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
115. What is the tagline of State Bank of India?

Answer - The Banker to Every Indian
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116. River Alaknanda & Bhagirathi is located in which Indian state?

Answer – Uttarakhand
Explanation:
The tripartite Memorandum of Understanding(Mou) was signed between the National Mission for
Clean Ganga(NMCG), State Program Management Group-Uttarakhand (SPMG-UK) & Indorama
Charitable Trust (ICT) at New Delhi to renovate Ghats at Badrinath (located in river Alaknanda) &
Ghats & Crematoria at Gangotri (located in river Bhagirathi) in Uttarakhand. The total cost of the
project is 26.64 Crore.
117. Name the world’s largest cricket stadium located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat?
Answer - Sardar Patel Stadium (Motera Stadium)
Explanation:
Namaste, Trump event was organized for Donald Trump at Ahmedabad’s newly-built Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel Cricket Stadium in Motera. It is the world’s biggest cricket stadium. The 125,000-
strong crowd gathered to welcome to US president on his first visit to India.
118. The 2028 summer Olympics will be held at which country?

Answer - Los Angeles, US
Explanation:
Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju announced recently (Feb 2020) India is working
to be in top ten countries in medal tally in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
119. Rajiv Gandhi National Ground Water Training and Research Institute located at which
Indian state?
Answer – Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on February 25, 2020 inaugurated the newly
constructed building of a national groundwater research institute in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
120. Bhitarkanika National park located in which Indian state?

Answer – Odisha
Explanation:
The population of endangered dolphins has come down by half (from 126 to 62) in Odisha's
Bhitarkanika National Park as per the Dolphin census report released on February 24, 2020.
121. What is the Capital & Currency of Australia?

Answer – Capital – Canberra & Currency – Australian Dollar
122. Where is the Headquarters of Bandhan Bank located at?

123. What is the Capital & Currency of Egypt?

Answer - Capital – Cairo & Currency – Egyptian Pound
124. Van vihar national park is located in which Indian state?

Explanation:
As per recent news, Bhopal's Van Vihar National Park will get A tiger and a tigress (2 new tigers) from
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) in Madhya Pradesh.
125. Which is the Nodal agency for the implementation of PM-JAY?

Answer - National Health Authority (NHA)
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Explanation:
National Health Authority (NHA) is the apex body responsible for implementing India’s flagship public
health insurance/assurance scheme called “Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.”
126. Who is the present president of Myanmar (Feb 2020)?

Answer – Win Myint
127. Where is the Headquarters of Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) located at?
128. Where is the Headquarters of BIMSTEC located at?

Answer – Dhaka, Bangladesh
129. The ‘A’ in CRAR denotes?

Answer – Assets
Explanation:
CRAR - Capital to Risk (Weighted) Assets Ratio.
130. Who is the present CEO of NITI Aayog (Feb 2020)?

Answer – Amitabh Kant
131. Where is the Headquarters of National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of

India (NAFED) located at?
Answer – New Delhi
132. Which is the constituency of Tribal Affairs minister – Arjun Munda?

Answer – Khunti (Jharkhand)
133. Who is the present Managing Director (MD) of HDFC bank?

Answer – Aditya Puri
134. What is the currency & Capital of Venezuela?

Answer – Currency - Venezuelan bolivar & Capital – Caracas
135. Who is the present Chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
Explanation:
Chairman of Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Ajay Tyagi gets a 6-month extension from
the government, whose tenure of 3 years (from 2017) to end on February 29, 2020.
136. Barauni thermal power station is located in which Indian state?

Answer – Bihar
Explanation:
State-owned power major NTPC announced recently (Feb 28,2020) its 250 mw unit of Barauni
Thermal Power Station in Bihar will start commercial operation from March 1.
137. Where is the Headquarters of World Confederation of Productivity Science (WCPS)

located at?
Answer – Montreal, Canada
138. Who is the present Controller General of Accounts (CGA) of India?

Answer – Soma Roy Burman
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139. V.P. Singh Badnore is the Governor of which Indian state?

Answer – Punjab
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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – March, 2020

Table of Contents
NATIONAL AFFAIRS ........................................................................................................................................................................................3
GOVERNMENT SCHEMES .......................................................................................................................................................................... 39
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 44
BANKING & FINANCE .................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
ECONOMY & BUSINESS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 66
MoU’s & AGREEMENTS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 73
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 76
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS...................................................................................................................................................................... 87
SUMMITS, EVENTS & CONFERENCE ..................................................................................................................................................... 99
COMMITTEE & MEETING.........................................................................................................................................................................104
INDEX ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................108
ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS ....................................................................................................................................................................116
DEFENCE.........................................................................................................................................................................................................118
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY........................................................................................................................................................................119
ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................................129
SPORTS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................129
BOOKS & AUTHORS ....................................................................................................................................................................................139
OBITUARY ......................................................................................................................................................................................................142
IMPORTANT DAYS ......................................................................................................................................................................................149
STATIC GK ......................................................................................................................................................................................................159
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Name the Campaign which was launched by Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla in Kota, Rajasthan
to provide nutritional support to pregnant women and adolescent girls (Feb 2020).
1) Poshan Abhiyan
2) Eat right movement
3) Poshan Maa
4) Suposhit Maa Abhiyan
5) Fit India
Answer – 4) Suposhit Maa Abhiyan
Explanation:
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has launched ‘Suposhit Maa Abhiyan’ in his constituency Kota, Rajasthan,
to provide nutritional support to pregnant women and adolescent girls. Smriti Irani, Ministry of
Women & Child Development & Ministry of Textiles, also presided over the function.
About Suposhit Maa Abhiyan: In the first phase of the campaign, 1,000 kits of 17 kg balanced diet each
was provided to 1,000 pregnant women.
2. Union Home ministry has appointed S N Shrivastava as additional charge of Delhi Police
Commissioner (Feb 2020). Who is the present Home minister of India?
1) Rajnath Singh
3) Amit Shah
4) Smriti Irani
5) Piyush Goyal
Explanation:
The Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer S N Shrivastava who was appointed as the Special
Commissioner of Delhi Police (Law & Order), is given additional charge of the Delhi Police
Commissioner by the Union Home Ministry. The Union Cabinet Minister for Home Affairs – Amit Shah,
Minister of State (Mos) for Home Affairs - G. Kishan Reddy & Nityanand Rai.
3. ‘Chowk’ the Historic city of Jammu & Kashmir(J&K) has been renamed as ‘Bharat mata
chowk’. Who is the present governor of J&K?
1) Radha Krishna Mathur
2) Droupadi Murmu
3) Jagdish Mukhi
4) Girish Chandra Murmu
5) Biswa Bhusan Harichandan
Answer – 4) Girish Chandra Murmu
Explanation:
The Jammu & Kashmir’s historic City Chowk, which was a commercial center in Old Jammu, has been
renamed as ‘Bharat Mata Chowk’. The Capital of the J&K - Srinagar (May–October) Jammu (Nov–April)
& Governor - Girish Chandra Murmu
4. Name the Indian state which prohibits the online supply of food from Food Business
Operators (FBOs) who don’t possess hygiene rating.
1) Punjab
2) Haryana
3) Gujarat
4) Goa
5) Kerala
Answer – 1) Punjab
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Explanation:
Punjab government’s Food and Drug Administration has prohibited Online Food Supply Aggregators
(OFSAs) related to those Food Business Operators (FBOs) who are not possessing hygiene rating, by
invoking provisions under Section 18(1)(a) of food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 to ensure safe food
to public. The prohibition orders would be effective for one year beginning April 30, 2020.
5. The Central government notifies National Chambal sanctuary as Eco-sensitive zone recently
(March 2020). The National Chambal sanctuary is located at which Indian state?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Odisha
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Centre notified 870 sq km around the National Chambal Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh(MP) as eco-
sensitive zone (ESZ) to prohibit polluting activities like industries, major hydroelectric project,
mining, stone quarrying & big construction within the ‘no-go area’ for the purpose of conservation of
water bodies, unique geographical features(ravines), flora & fauna. It is the first and only tri-state
riverine protected area in India for the breeding population of Gharial. It is also called as the National
Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary.
6. The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami has launched World Bank funded
Programme Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Programme (TNHSRP) on March 2020. Who is
the present Governor of Tamil Nadu?
1) Banwarilal Purohit
2) Ramesh Bais
4) Anandiben Patel
5) Tamilisai Soundararajan
Answer – 1) Banwarilal Purohit
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu (TN) Chief Minister (CM) Shri Edappadi K. Palaniswami launched Tamil Nadu Health
System Reform Programme (TNHSRP) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The programme will be implemented
with the World Bank’s fund. This was the first Program-for-Results (PforR) project for the Bank in
India and the first for Tamil Nadu. The total cost is Rs 2,857.003 crore, of which World Bank has provided Rs
1999.902 crore and it is a 5 year programme. The Governor of TN is Banwarilal Purohit
7. Name the Government agency which developed Urja Dakshata Information Tool (UDIT) in
association with US based World Resources Institute (WRI) to facilitate data on energy
efficiency.
1) Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)
2) Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
3) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
4) Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC)
5) Central Power Research Institute (CPRI)
Answer – 3) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
Explanation:
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), an agency of the Government of India, under the Ministry of Power,
has developed 1st of its kind Urja Dakshata Information Tool (UDIT) in association with US based
World Resources Institute (WRI) to facilitate data on energy efficiency.
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8. The 35th edition of Food and Hospitality fair ‘AAHAR 2020’ held at which Indian city?
1) Lucknow
2) Pune
3) Kolkata
4) Noida
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
A 5-day-long 35th edition of the Food and Hospitality fair ‘AAHAR 2020’ has commenced in Pragati
Maidan, New Delhi. It was inaugurated by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal.
This fair has been specially focused on promoting the agriculture-community as well as tourism
sectors especially hospitality companies. The event is jointly organized by India Trade Promotion
Organisation (ITPO) in partnership with the Agriculture and Processed Food Products Development
Authority (APEDA), Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries and several apex industry
associations.
9. The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has sanctioned Rs
33 Crore financial assistant to Kaziranga Tiger Reserve, under Project Tiger scheme. The
Kaziranga National Park is located in which Indian state?
1) Maharashtra
2) Assam
3) Uttarakhand
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Mizoram
Answer – 2) Assam
Explanation:
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified that under the
Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA), a financial
assistance of Rs 1.51 crore has been sanctioned to Kaziranga National Park in Kanchanjuri, Assam
during the financial years 2018-19 and 2019-2020.For the financial years 2018-19 Rs 94,46,585 was
sanctioned while Rs 51,24,670 was allocated for 2019-2020. Also under the Project Tiger scheme, Rs
33 crore was sanctioned to Kaziranga Tiger Reserve, which includes Kaziranga National Park.
10. As per Ministry of Personnel, Public grievance and Pensions (MoPP&P), the fine for false
complaint under Lokpal extends upto Rs. ___________.
1) 50,000
2) 10 Lakh
3) 5 Lakh
4) 1 Lakh
5) 15 Lakh
Answer – 4) 1 Lakh
Explanation:
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (MoPP&P) has issued a format for filing
complaints of corruption against public servants with the Lokpal or anti-corruption ombudsman
under Lokpal (Complaint) Rules, 2020. The Lokpal rules has been laid down under the Section 59 of
the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013. Any false and vexatious complaint is punishable with
imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year and with fine which may extend to Rs 1 Lakh.
11. Name the airline company which could be 1st in India to provide in-flight Wi-Fi facilities to
its passengers (March 2020).
1) AllianceAir
2) GoAir
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3) SpiceJet
4) IndiGo
5) Vistara
Answer – 5) Vistara
Explanation:
The central government has approved airlines companies operating in India to provide in-flight wi-fi
services to its passengers upon permission from the pilot-in-command. However, while using Wi-Fi,
the passengers’ gadgets must be on flight mode. According to the Vistara CEO Leslie Thng, the first
Boeing 787-9 aircraft would be the first aircraft to provide Wi-Fi during flight in India.
12. The Union Cabinet approves the amalgamation of 10 Public Sector Banks into _____ Public
Sector Banks in effect from April 1, 2020.
1) 2
2) 4
3) 5
4) 3
5) 6
Answer – 2) 4
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the mega consolidation of following ten PSBs into four which would
be effective from 1.4.2020.
Amalgamating Bank Amalgamated Bank
Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) and United Bank of India (UBI) Punjab National Bank (PNB)
Syndicate Bank Canara Bank
Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank Union Bank of India
Allahabad Bank Indian Bank
13. Name the Public Sector Bank (PSB) which is going to be Amalgamated with Indian Bank in
effect from April 1, 2020.
1) Indian Overseas Bank
2) Canara Bank
3) Andhra Bank
4) Allahabad Bank
5) Corporation Bank
Answer – 4) Allahabad Bank
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the mega consolidation of following ten PSBs into four which would
be effective from 1.4.2020.
Amalgamating Bank Amalgamated Bank
Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) and United Bank of India Punjab National Bank
(UBI) (PNB)
Syndicate Bank Canara Bank
Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank Union Bank of India
Allahabad Bank Indian Bank
The above amalgamation will be in addition to State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of Baroda (BoB), and
Bank of India (BoI) comprises of 7 Big PSBs. There were 27 PSBs in 2017 and now there would be 12
(7 big PSB + 5 Small PSB). The five smaller PSBs are Central Bank of India (CBI), Indian Overseas Bank
(IOB), UCO Bank, Bank of Maharashtra (BOM), and Punjab and Sind Bank.
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14. The Union Cabinet has approved MoU in the field of Health between India and Ivory Coast
(Republic of Cote d’lvoire). What is the Capital of Ivory Coast?
1) Conakry
2) Accra
3) Bamako
4) Ouagadougou
5) Yamoussoukro
Answer – 5) Yamoussoukro
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Shri
Narendra Modi has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene of the
Republic of Cote d’lvoire on Cooperation in the field of Health.
Republic of Cote d’lvoire (commonly known as Ivory Coast) – Capital – Yamoussoukro & currency –
West African CFA Franc.
15. The Union Home Ministry has approved the automated facial recognition system by the
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for better identification of Criminals, Missing children
etc. The Headquarters of NCRB located at which Indian City?
1) Hyderabad
2) Pune
3) New Delhi
4) Bhopal
5) Lucknow
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the automated facial recognition system (AFRS) by
the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for better identification of unrecognized bodies, missing
children, persons and criminals without violating the privacy. AFRS is world’s largest facial
recognition system for automatic tracking, identification, and verification of person from digital
images, photos, digital sketches, video frames and video sources. The Headquarters of NCRB is located
at New Delhi.
16. Name the country which has signed a deal worth Rs.1200 crore for missile protection suites
for new Boeing-777 VVIP planes with India.
1) United States
2) Austria
3) Russia
4) Iran
5) Germany
Explanation:
India signed Rs. 1,200 crore deal with the United States to procure the missile protection suites for
two new Boeing-777 VVIP planes during 2-day visit of US President Donald Trump to India. The
missile protection suites will be code named as ‘Air Force One’ and it will be expected to arrive India
in middle of 2021 to begin VVIP planes.
17. Name the Indian state which announced Gairsain town as summer capital.
1) Manipur
2) Uttarakhand
4) Himachal Pradesh
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5) Mizoram
Explanation:
Chief Minister (CM) of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat announced Gairsain (Chamoli District) as
the summer capital of the state, on the 3rd day of the budget session held in Gairsain, Uttarakhand.
The Dehradun will act as Winter Capital now.
18. Supreme Court has lifted ban on trading in cryptocurrency by cancelling the Reserve Bank
of India’s(RBI) circular in 2018. The Cryptocurrency runs on which Technology?
1) Cloud Compute
2) Cyber Tech
3) Artificial Intelligence
4) Blockchain
5) Internet of Things
Answer – 4) Blockchain
Explanation:
Supreme Court (SC) has lifted ban on trading in virtual currency, cryptocurrency and bitcoins by
cancelling the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 2018 circular that barred banks from serving companies
dealing in cryptocurrency exchanges. The decision in this regard has been taken by the three-judge
Bench of headed by Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman. Cryptocurrency is used to move money between
bank and a client which usually runs on a blockchain technology. Blockchain is a type of Distributed
Ledger Technology (DLT).
19. As per Kishan Reddy (MoS – Home Affairs) there is decline of _____% in insurgency incidents
in the year 2019 in North East (NE) as compared to 2013.
1) 75
2) 65
3) 60
4) 70
5) 80
Answer – 4) 70
Explanation:
According to the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G Kishan Reddy there has been 70%
decline in insurgency incidents, 80% drop in civilian deaths and 78% reduction in security forces
casualties in the year 2019 in North East (NE) as compared to 2013.
20. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has introduced a scheme namely “LLP Settlement
Scheme, 2020” for LLPs by allowing a one-time condonation of delay in filing forms with the
Registrar of Office (ROC). The LLP denotes?
1) Large Limited Partnership
2) Limited Liability Partnership
3) Limited Laundering Partnership
4) Listed Liability Partnership
5) Limited Liability Property
Answer – 2) Limited Liability Partnership
Explanation:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has introduced a scheme namely “LLP Settlement Scheme,
2020” for limited liability partnership (LLPs) by allowing a one-time condonation of delay in filing
statutorily required documents with the Registrar of Office (ROC). In simplified language, it means the
scheme is providing a three-month window from 16th March, 2020 to 13th June, 2020 to LLPs for
completing overdue or delayed filings of four forms which were due for filing till 31st October, 2019.
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Also, the additional fee on these forms is reduced to Rs. 10 from Rs. 100 per day of delay with upper
cap of Rs. 5,000 per form.
21. Name the Indian state which renamed Aurangabad Airport as Chhatrapati Sambhaji
Maharaj Airport (March 2020).
1) Gujarat
2) Karnataka
3) Punjab
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Maharashtra Government renamed Aurangabad Airport as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Airport.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the state cabinet, chaired by Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM)
Uddhav Bal Thackeray. Earlier, Mumbai airport has been named as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Airport while Kolhapur airport was renamed as Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj.
22. Name the Indian state which organizes 3-day ‘Namaste Orchha’ festival (March 6-8, 2020).
1) Odisha
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
The Madhya Pradesh Government (Tourism Board) organizes a three-day festival “Namaste Orchha”
From March 6 to March 8, 2020 in the ancient town of Orchha in Bundelkhand region, Madhya
Pradesh. The aim of this festival is to promote tourism in the heritage city of Orchha, Madhya Pradesh.
23. Find the Indian City which conducts the 4th Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF) based on the
theme ‘Ayurveda Medical Tourism: Actualizing India’s credibility’ in the month of May 2020.
2) Kochi, Kerala
3) Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
4) Jaipur, Rajasthan
5) Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Fourth Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF), will be held at Kochi in Kerala from 16th to 20th May
2020. This festival is organized by the Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA). The
theme of the event is Ayurveda Medical Tourism: Actualizing India’s credibility. On 5th March 2020 a
curtain raiser event was held at New Delhi for this festival.
24. In which Indian city the Google cloud plans to launch its 2nd cloud region in India in 2021.
1) Lucknow
2) Bengaluru
3) New Delhi
4) Chennai
5) Hyderabad
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Explanation:
Google Cloud, the company’s enterprise wing, has announced plans to open a second cloud region in
India at Delhi by 2021, which has one cloud region in Mumbai and has been operational since 2017.
25. Name the Indian Institute which signed pact with Agricultural and Processed Food
Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in terms of technology development in
export promotion.
1) IIT-Kolkata
2) IIT-Kanpur
3) IIT-Madras
4) IIT-Delhi
5) IIT-Bombay
Answer – 4) IIT-Delhi
Explanation:
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has signed a pact
with IIT-Delhi in the areas of technology development for export promotion.
26. Name the Organisation which released the report “Impact of the Swachh Bharat Mission
(Grameen) on the convenience, safety and self-respect of women in rural India” along with Bill
and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).
1) World Bank (WB)
2) International Labour Organization (ILO)
3) The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
4) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Answer – 4) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Explanation:
Union Minister of for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched Phase II of Swachh Bharat
Mission (Grameen) [SBM (G)] at a National Dissemination and Consultation workshop in New Delhi.
During the workshop the he also released a study namely “Impact of the Swachh Bharat Mission
(Grameen) on the convenience, safety and self-respect of women in rural India” by the UNICEF
(United Nations Children’s Fund), and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) on the impact of the
SBM(G) on rural women.
27. Name the e-Commerce company, which signed MoU with Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-
National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY- NULM) for e-Marketing of products made by Self
Help Groups across the Country.
1) IndiaMart
2) Myntra
3) Flipkart
4) Amazon
5) JustDial
Answer – 4) Amazon
Explanation:
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY- NULM) functions under the
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA) signed MoU (Memorandum of Understandings) with
Amazon for electronic marketing (e-Marketing) of products made by Self Help Groups (SHGs) across
the Country.
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28. The Union Cabinet has approved the Companies (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019 to amend
the Companies Act, 2013. As per the Amendment, the companies which have an obligation to
spend Rs. ______ per annum or less on corporate social responsibility (CSR) are no longer
required to have a CSR committee.
1) 25 Lakh
2) 10 Lakh
3) 50 Lakh
4) 15 Lakh
5) 5 Lakh
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet headed by Narendra Modi has approved the Companies (Second Amendment) Bill,
2019 to amend the Companies Act, 2013 with a total of 72 changes in its 65 sections. The amendments
proposed relaxation in corporate social responsibility (CSR) compliance requirements as companies
which have an obligation to spend Rs. 50 lakhs per annum or less on CSR are no longer required to
have a CSR committee. Also, Companies which spend over the obligated 2% on CSR in a particular
year can carry it forward as credit for fulfilment of CSR obligations for the next few years.
29. The Union Commerce Ministry has approved the proposals of TCS & DLF to establish
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for Information sector in which of the following states?
1) Haryana
2) Punjab
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
The highest decision-making body for special economic zones (SEZs) chaired by the commerce
secretary Anup Wadhawan, has approved the proposals of Information technology (IT) major TCS
(Tata Consultancy Services Limited) and DLF (Delhi Land and Finance) Limited a premier real estate
company in India to establish a special economic zones (SEZs) for IT sector in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and
Haryana respectively.
30. Name the Indian state which approved to form trust for ‘Ram Van Gaman Path’ (route taken
by Lord Ram during his 14-years of life in the forest) project (March 2020).
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Haryana
3) Jharkhand
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Madhya Pradesh (MP) Cabinet approved to form the trust under the Chairmanship of Chief
Minister Kamal Nath for the project of constructing ‘Ram Van Gaman Path’ project, a route taken by
Lord Ram during his 14-years of life in the forest.
31. ‘Chapchar Kut’ is the biggest and oldest festival of which Indian state (celebrated on March
6, 2020)?
1) Nagaland
2) Assam
3) Odisha
4) Manipur
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5) Mizoram
Explanation:
March 6 2020 “Chapchar Kut”, a biggest and oldest festival of Mizoram, is celebrated on March 6 2020.
The pre-celebration started on 5th March 2020, with the mega event held at the Assam Rifles Ground
at Aizawl.This festival is considered as the most popular spring festival celebrated on Mizoram.It is
originated in- 1450-1700 A.D at Suaipui village.
32. With which world organization the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD)
had organized a discussion Programme on the topic “The Future of Work: Women in India’s
Workforce” at New Delhi.
1) World Trade Organisation (WTO)
3) United Nations Organisation (IMF)
4) World Bank (WB)
5) International Labour Organisation (ILO)
Explanation:
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) & the World Bank organized a discussion
programme on the topic “The Future of Work: Women in India’s Workforce” at New Delhi.
33. The Government reconstructs the multisectoral decision making body - National Platform
for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR). Name the person who has been appointed as Chairman
of NPDRR.
1) Defence Minister
2) Finance Minister
3) Home Minister
4) External Affairs Minister
5) Prime Minister
Answer – 3) Home Minister
Explanation:
The government reconstructs the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) a multi-
stakeholder & multisectoral decision making body on disaster management & appoints Union Home
Minister Amit Shah as chairman. The NPDRR is chaired by the Union Home Minister and the Minister
of State in-charge of Disaster Management in the Ministry of Home Affairs.
34. Which among the following has been approved as authorized land immigration check posts
to enter and exit India - by Government of India (GoI) in March 2020.
1) Agartala
2) Ghojadanga
3) Guwahati
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Government of India (GOI) has approved Tripura capital Agartala and West Bengal’s Ghojadanga as
authorised land immigration check posts to enter or exit India. Agartala and Ghojadanga are located
along the Indo-Bangladesh border.
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35. Name the Indian state which is 1st in the country to own a separate department for Self Help
Groups (SHGs) named ‘Department of Mission Shakti’.
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Punjab
4) Odisha
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that Odisha is the 1st state to own a separate department
for Self Help Groups named as” Department of Mission Shakti”. It is created for the development of
women & is dedicated to all the women of Odisha.
36. Name the Indian state which is going to launch a digital literacy drive named ‘I am also
digital’ to create awareness about e-governance (March 2020).
1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Kerala will soon launch a digital literacy drive named “I am also digital” in the Thiruvananthapuram
Corporation, Kerala, to create public-awareness about e-governance and use of various digital
platforms through which wide ranges of services are being delivered. The literacy drive is organized
by Kerala State IT mission under the Department of Information Technology (IT) and Kerala Literacy
Mission.
37. In which Indian Institute, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has
launched Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Programme (MGNF) as a part of SANKALP
Programme.
1) IIM-Lucknow
2) IIM-Shillong
3) IIM-Bengaluru
4) IIT-Bombay
5) IIM-Indore
Answer – 3) IIM-Bengaluru
Explanation:
Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey has initiated
Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship programme (MGNF) in the Indian Institute of Management
(IIM) Bengaluru in Karnataka. This fellowship is a part of SANKALP (Skills Acquisition and Knowledge
Awareness for Livelihood Promotion) Programme of the ministry to boost skill development at the
district level.
38. Narendra Singh Tomar (Union Rural Development Minister) has announced that the Rural
Development ministry has planned to achieve ____ Self Help Groups (SHGs) by 2022.
1) 50 Lakh
2) 25 Lakh
3) 75 Lakh
4) 10 Lakh
5) 100 Lakh
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Explanation:
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Rural Development
and Panchayat Raj, announced that the Rural Development Ministry plans to add more than 14 lakhs
SHGs (Self Help Groups) to achieve 75 lakh SHGs by the year 2022 to enable more women to get
livelihood.
39. As per Union Minister Prakash Javadekar (MoEFCC) the sanitary pad manufactures should
mandatorily supply biodegradable bag for disposal of each pad from ________.
1) June 2020
2) April 2020
3) March 2021
4) July 2021
5) January 2021
Answer - 5) January 2021
Explanation:
Union Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change & Minister of Information & Broadcasting
Prakash Javadekar stated that, sanitary pad manufacturers should mandatorily supply biodegradable
bag for disposal of each pad from January 2021, during the interaction with the members of the
women garbage collectors organization female in Pune. He also stated that the waste pickers should
be called as ‘Swachhta Sevika’ from this International Women’s Day.
40. The Indian Army’s Lt General Milind Hemant Thakur has inaugurated the renovated
Animal Memorial in which of the following Indian City?
1) Kolkata
2) Indore
3) Lucknow
4) Bengaluru
5) Chennai
Explanation:
Lieutenant General Milind Hemant Thakur, Director General of Supply and Transport Corps, Indian
Army, inaugurated the renovated Animal Memorial at Agram grounds in ASC Centre and College,
Bengaluru, Karnataka.
41. The National Conference on Women in Police and CAPFs based on the theme ‘Cyber Stalking
and Bullying of Women: Steps for Protection” and ‘Challenges faced by CAPF Women in
Operational Areas” held at which Indian city?
1) Hyderabad
2) Bengaluru
3) New Delhi
4) Guwahati
5) Chennai
Explanation:
Smriti Irani, Union Minister for Women and Child Development inaugurated the “National Conference
on Women in Police and CAPFs (Central Armed Police Forces)” in New Delhi, India. The Conference
was organized by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR & D). she also released a
hand-out- ‘BPR & D Mirror- Gender Bender’ and also the book titled “To Greater Heights”.
Themes of the Conference 2020: ‘Cyber Stalking and Bullying of Women: Steps for Protection” and
‘Challenges faced by CAPF Women in Operational Areas”.
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42. The Traditional ‘Fagli’ festival was celebrated in which Indian state?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Assam
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Goa
Explanation:
The traditional “Fagli” festival at kinnaur district in Yangpa village, Himachal Pradesh. This festival is
celebrated to denote the end of the winter and the start of the Spring. It is mainly celebrated on the
moonless night.
43. Name the Indian Airport (built by Zurich Airport International AG), which has been
included in world’s 100 strategic global infrastructure projects of the year 2020.
1) Jewar Airport, Uttar Pradesh
2) Begumpet Airport, Telangana
3) Bhogapuram Airport, Andhra Pradesh
4) Agatti Airport, Lakshadweep
5) Dabolim Airport, Goa
Answer – 1) Jewar Airport, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The first phase of Jewar Airport, Uttar Pradesh (UP) has been included in the world’s 100 strategic
global infrastructure projects for the year 2020. The airport, being built by Zurich Airport
International AG, will be Asia's second largest international airport after China's Shanghai
International Airport.
44. Name the Indian state which was recognized in the CG/LA infrastructure list chosen in the
field of Civil Aviation all over the world.
1) Gujarat
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Kerala
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh (India) and Yugoslavia have been chosen in the field of aviation all over the world. It has
been recognized in the CG LA Infrastructure list.
45. As per the “2020-21 Demands for Grants for school education”, conducted by
Parliamentary committee on Human Resource Development (HRD) more than ______%
Government schools don’t have electricity and playgrounds.
1) 25
2) 32
3) 54
4) 40
5) 60
Answer – 4) 40
Explanation:
According to the “2020-21 Demands for Grants for school education”, conducted by the Parliamentary
Standing Committee on Human Resource Development (HRD), more than 40% of government schools
in India don’t have any electricity or playgrounds. The report noted that, as on December 2018, only
56% of government schools in the country have electricity & less than 57 % of public schools have a
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playground. As many as 40 % of schools are uninhabitable, the safety of students and property of
schools is under threat.
46. Name the Indian state which celebrates ‘Hola Mohalla’ festival annually.
1) Haryana
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Goa
4) Punjab
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
‘Hola Mohalla’ is the annual Sikh festival celebrated on the following day of the festival Holi at Sri
Anandpur Sahib, Punjab. The festival will be celebrated for 3 days from March 10 to 12, 2020. The
festival aims to physically strengthen the Sikh community by holding acrobatic military exercises and
mock battles.
47. Name the Technological company, which unveils ‘DigiPivot’ an 18-week long skill
development Programme for women.
1) Facebook India
2) Google India
3) Twitter India
4) Youtube India
5) Yahoo India
Answer – 2) Google India
Explanation:
Google India has launched a skilling Programme for women called ‘DigiPivot’, a skill development
Programme designed for women who are looking to return to their corporate career after a break or
simply planning to make mid-career shifts to digital marketing. The skilling Programme has been
developed jointly in partnership with a career portal service –Avtar & and the Indian School of
Business (ISB).
48. Name the Indian state which launched the ‘Mission Bhagiratha’ to ensure the safe drinking
water for every village and city households in the State.
1) Uttarakhand
2) Telangana
3) Kerala
4) Karnataka
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
In order to prevent water scarcity and increase preparedness for summer, Mission Bhagiratha
monitoring cell was opened by Superintending Engineer of Mission Bhagiratha (Bhongir Circle,
Telangana). The main aim of the mission is to ensure safe and sustainable PIPED drinking water
supply from surface water sources.
49. Name the Indian Company which set to build logistics base in 4 countries (Malaysia,
Vietnam, Indonesia and Sri Lanka) as a purpose to sell helicopters manufactured in India.
1) Indian Rotorcraft
2) Raj Hamsa Ultralights
3) Defence Research and Development Organisation
4) Mahindra Aerospace
5) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
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Answer – 5) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), an Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company, is
exploring possibilities to build a logistics base in 4 countries (Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Sri
Lanka) as part of its efforts to entice those nations to buy Tejas and light helicopters manufactured in
India.
50. As per the Government Data, India’s thermal coal imports rise by ____% to 197.84 million
tonnes for the year 2019.
1) 14.8
2) 18.7
3) 12.6
4) 6.9
5) 11.2
Answer – 3) 12.6
Explanation:
In accordance with the government data, in 2019, India’s thermal coal imports rose 12.6% to 197.84
million tonnes stating a consecutive 2nd year growth despite attempts to cut imports.
51. Parivara and Talawara are tribal of which Indian state?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Karnataka
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Rajya Sabha has approved the changes proposed by Lok Sabha in the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes)
Order Amendment Bill, 2019. The bill seeks to include Parivara and Talawara tribal communities of
Karnataka in the (Scheduled Tribes) category to ensure they get the reservation and other benefits
provided by the government
52. Name the Indian state/UT which launched the ‘Namaste over Handshake’ Campaign to
prevent from COVID-19.
1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) New Delhi
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
The Karnataka Government launched ‘Namaste over Handshake’ campaign in order to avoid the
spread of COVID-19 (CoronaVirusDisease-19) and advises people to keep a safe distance from one
another. The poster also consists of 24/7 toll free health helpline number 104 for public queries on
the viral disease.
53. Name the Indian state which approved ‘Happy Hours’ (reducing 15% of fare from 12pm to
4pm) in auto rickshaws as per recommendation of Kathua panel.
1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Punjab
4) Haryana
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5) Goa
Explanation:
Maharashtra Government (govt) has approved the implementation of “happy hours” for auto
rickshaws, reducing 15% of fare prices from 12 pm to 4 pm, barring the minimum fare for first 1.5 km,
as recommended by Khatua panel. The decision will not be applicable to local taxis and app based
taxis.
54. To which Indian Institute, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has sanctioned
the Rs. 7.25 crore to set up Technology Innovation Hub (TIH).
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Roorkee
4) IIT Mandi
5) IIT Bombay
Answer – 4) IIT Mandi
Explanation:
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) sanctioned Rs 7.25 crore to the Indian Institute of
Technology (IIT) Mandi, Himachal Pradesh to set up a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) at the
institute under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS). Main
focus of TIH is on human-computer interaction (HCI) research.
55. In which Indian City, the India post launched India’s 1st digital parcel locker service.
1) Chennai
2) New Delhi
3) Kolkata
4) Ranchi
5) Hyderabad
Explanation:
For the 1st time in India, the Department of posts(DoP), Kolkata (West Bengal circle), has launched
free digital parcel locker service in 2 post offices (the Nabadiganta IT post office in Sector 5 of Salt
Lake City & at the post office in New Town’s Action Area I).
56. Indian Mountaineer Amgoth Tukaram climbs the highest peak of Australia, ‘Mount
Kosciuszko’ recently (March 2020). He hailed from which Indian state?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Kerala
3) Karnataka
4) Telangana
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
A young mountaineer Amgoth Tukaram from Telangana has scaled Australia’s highest peak Mount
Kosciuszko (2,228 meters), he also scaled the Mount Kilimanjaro (19,308 feet) in Africa, the Mount
Everest (29,029 feet) in Nepal, Mount Elbrus (18513 ft.) in Russia and Mount Aconcagua (22,837 feet)
in South America.
57. The Ministry of Home affairs sanctioned Rs. 365 Crore to build 2nd Integrated check post
(ICP) in which Indian state?
1) Assam
2) Mizoram
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3) Tripura
4) Sikkim
Explanation:
Ministry of Home Affairs has sanctioned Rs.365 crores for constructing New Integrated Check Post
(ICP) of About 130 km at Sabroom, Tripura. This is the second Integrated Check Post to be built along
the Indo-Bangla border.
58. During the 35th inception day of The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) the Crime
Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC) and National Cybercrime Training Centre (NCTC) was launched
in which Indian city?
1) Pune
2) Mumbai
3) New Delhi
4) Indore
5) Noida
Explanation:
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) celebrated its 35th Inception Day. Shri Nityanand Rai,
Union Minister of State for Home was the chief guest of the occasion launched Crime Multi Agency
Centre (Cri-MAC) and National Cybercrime Training Center (NCTC) in New Delhi.
59. Name the Indian state which is 1st in country to notify regulations to prevent the outbreak
and spread of the novel coronavirus under Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897.
1) West Bengal
2) Karnataka
3) Rajasthan
4) Kerala
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Karnataka became the first state in the country to notify regulations titled “The Karnataka Epidemic
Diseases, COVID-19 Regulations, 2020” to prevent the outbreak and spread of the novel coronavirus
under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897.
60. The Union government has notified the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Rules
(POCSO), 2020. The new rule will able to implement the recent amendments to this law, under
which the provisions of punishment for sexual exploitation of children have been further made
stringent. The POCSO Act was enacted in which year?
1) 2019
2) 2002
3) 2009
4) 2012
5) 2017
Answer – 4) 2012
Explanation:
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 45 of the POCSO Act, 2012, the Ministry of Women and
Child Development (WCD), Government of India (GoI), has notified the new Protection of Children
from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Rules, 2020 by replacing the earlier 2012 Rules. The new rule will able
to implement the recent amendments to this law, under which the provisions of punishment for
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sexual exploitation of children have been further made stringent. The new POCSO rules became
effective from March 9, 2020.
61. Name the railway station which is going to be upgraded as World Class station, first-of-its-
kind project as a part of Government of India’s (GoI) plan to converting the conditions of
Indian railway stations into world class one.
1) Kanpur Central Railway Station
2) Howrah Railway Station
3) Dudhsagar Railway Station
4) New Delhi Railway Station
5) Ghum Railway Station
Answer – 4) New Delhi Railway Station
Explanation:
The New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) will be converted into a world-class railway station with an
estimated outlay of Rs 6500 crore. Ministry of Railways has entrusted the work of redevelopment of
this station to Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) under PPP mode. Station redevelopment
projects at this scale in PPP mode are first of its kind and complex in nature which requires detailed
techno-financial feasibility studies.
62. The Cabinet has approved to increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief
(DR) for government employee from 17% to ____%.
1) 19
2) 21
3) 25
4) 20
5) 18
Answer – 2) 21
Explanation:
With effect from 01.01.2020, Union Cabinet has approved to release an additional instalment of
Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for central government employees. This resulted
in 4% hike in the Basic Pay/Pension to 21% from the existing rate of 17%. The decision has been
taken on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission and in respect to price rise.
63. The Cabinet has approved the proposal for the construction of 780 Km of green highways at
the cost of Rs. 7660 Cr in which among the following states?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Rajasthan
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) All of the Above
Answer – 5) All of the Above
Explanation:
The Centre government has given its approval for the construction of 780 km of green highways at a
cost of Rs 7,660 crore. The project aims to rehabilitation and upgradation of various National
Highways (NHs) covering a total length of over 780 km in four states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan,
Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh.
64. The Cabinet approves the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for which among the following
Crop for the 2020 Season.
1) Maize
2) Ragi
3) Arhar
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4) Copra
5) Moong
Answer – 4) Copra
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for the Minimum Support Prices
(MSPs) for copra for 2020 season on the on recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural
Costs and Prices (CACP). Importantly, India is number one in production and productivity of Copra in
the World. The National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED) and
National Cooperative Consumer Federation of India Limited (NCCF) will continue to act as Central
Nodal Agencies to undertake price support operations at the MSP in the coconut growing states.
65. Which among the following Central Railway station has been named after Nana
Shakarsheth (in March 2020).
1) Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station
2) Kanpur Central Railway Station
3) Mumbai Central Railway Station
4) Mangalore Central railway station
5) Chennai Central Railway Station
Answer – 3) Mumbai Central Railway Station
Explanation:
The Maharashtra Government has approved to rename the Mumbai Central Station as Nana
Shankarsheth Mumbai Central Railway Station. The Station name has been renamed after Nana
Shankarsheth because of his involvement in the formation of Indian Railway association and the one
to bring railways to our country India.
66. Phool Dei festival was celebrated in which among the following Indian state?
1) Assam
2) Uttarakhand
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Manipur
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister (CM) Trivendra Singh Rawat celebrated the traditional harvest festival
“Phool Dei”. The festival also showcases the inner bonding between the communities who all are
residing in the hills.
67. The Government amended Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to declare which among the
following products as essential commodities upto June 30, 2020.
1) 2ply & 3 ply surgical masks
2) N95 masks
3) Hand Sanitisers
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The government amended Essential Commodities (EC) Act, 1955 to declare 2 ply & 3 ply surgical
masks, N95 masks & hand sanitizers as Essential Commodities up to 30th June, 2020 to ensure that
these products are available in the market at the right price given the outbreak of coronavirus & also
has a measure to manage it.
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68. As per Commerce Ministry data, the Gold imports down by _____% during April – February of
financial year 2019-20.
1) 6.74
2) 7.84
3) 5.72
4) 8.86
5) 8.97
Answer – 4) 8.86
Explanation:
According to commerce ministry data, India’s gold imports declined by 8.86 % to $ 27 billion (about
Rs 1.90 lakh crore) during the first 11 months (April-February) of the current financial year-FY 2019-
20. In the same period last fiscal (FY 2018-19), gold imports stood at $ 29.62 billion.
69. The GST on mobile phones and specified parts were increased from 12% to ____% on the
39th GST council meet held at New Delhi.
1) 15
2) 18
3) 28
4) 24
5) 21
Answer – 2) 18
Explanation:
The 39th GST council meet headed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held at New Delhi in
March 2020. During the meet the GST on mobile phones and specified parts were increased from 12%
to 18%. Also, GST on all types of matchsticks has been rationalised to a single GST rate of 12%. Till
now, the handmade ones were taxed at 5% and the rest was taxed at 18%.
70. PM Modi has proposed the creation of COVID-19 Emergency fund in SAARC region during
video conference meet of SAARC representatives. Also India has offered _____ (USD) for the fund.
1) 100 million
2) 5 million
3) 10 million
4) 50 million
5) 25 million
Answer – 3) 10 million
Explanation:
PM Modi has proposed the creation of COVID-19 Emergency Fund through voluntary contributions
from all SAARC Nations. This fund can be used by any of the partner countries to meet the cost of
immediate actions. India has offered the US $10 million for the fund.
71. Name the Indian Ministry which launched the ROPAX transport service in Maharashtra
(March 2020).
3) Ministry of Shipping
Answer – 3) Ministry of Shipping
Explanation:
Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Shipping and Chemical and Fertilizers inaugurated ROPAX
services at Alibag, Maharashtra. It is a Water Transport Service Project under Eastern Waterfront
Development from BhauchaDhakka in Mumbai to Mandwa in Maharashtra. ROPAX Vessel M2M -1 was
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built in Greece in September 2019, which is specially designed for the passengers for a time-saving
journey and it is highly manoeuvrable.
72. Name the Justice of Supreme Court who has directed the Centre to grant permanent
commission to serving women officers in Navy within three months with increments.
1) Justice AK Mishra
2) Justice DY Chandrachud
3) Justice NV Ramana
4) Justice AS Bopanna
5) Justice Madan Lokur
Answer – 2) Justice DY Chandrachud
Explanation:
Justice DY Chandrachud directed the Centre to grant permanent commission to serving women
officers in Navy within three months with increments. The judgment follows a verdict by the Apex
Court in favour of granting permanent for women in the Indian Army. A permanent commission
entitles an officer to serve in the Navy till he/she retires unlike Short Service Commission(SSC), which
is currently for 10 years and can be extended by four more years, a total of 14 years.
73. What percentage of road accident deaths in India has decreased within five months of the
enactment of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019?
1) 15%
2) 25%
3) 10%
4) 50%
5) 5%
Answer – 3) 10%
Explanation:
The Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises Nitin Gadkari revealed that the number of deaths caused due to road accidents has been
reduced by 10% in India after the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019.
74. As per the Government data, India’s share in contracts awarded by the Defence Ministry for
the procurement of defence equipment has increased from 39.06% in 2015-16 to _____ in 2019-
20.
1) 78.25%
2) 67.42%
3) 59.25%
4) 75.03%
5) 62.20%
Answer – 4) 75.03%
Explanation:
As per Government Data the share of Indian companies in contracts awarded by the Union Defence
Ministry for procurement of defence equipments increased from 39.06 per cent in 2015-16 to 75.03
per cent in 2019-20.
75. What is the sales target of hybrid and electric vehicles set by the Indian Government by the
end of 2020?
1) 50 Lakh
2) 20 Lakh
3) 70 Lakh
4) 1 Crore
5) 5 Crore
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Explanation:
The Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change & Minister of Information & Broadcasting
Prakash Javadekar informed that the government has set an ambitious target to achieve sales of
around 70 lakh hybrid & electric vehicles by the end of 2020.
76. Along with which software company, NASSCOM Foundation has launched the ‘Innovative
for accessible Indian campaign’ aimed to empower people with disabilities.
1) Google India
2) Infosys
3) Microsoft India
4) Tata Consultancy Service
5) Cognizant
Answer – 3) Microsoft India
Explanation:
Microsoft India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation & NASSCOM Foundation, the
social arm of NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Service Companies), have jointly
launched the ‘Innovate for Accessible India campaign’, a nation-wide innovation challenge aimed at
empowering people with disabilities with the new technologies required for better integration into
society and access to equal opportunities.
77. Name the third Indian state which set to launch ‘Star rating program’ in June 2020 to rate
industries.
1) Odisha
2) Jharkhand
3) Bihar
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Telangana
Answer – 2) Jharkhand
Explanation:
The state government of Jharkhand will launch its “Star Rating Program” on June 5, 2020 to rate
industries based on the amount of pollutants generated by them. With this it became the 3rd state in
India to launch this system for industries after Maharashtra & Odisha. The program will be
implemented by Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB) in association with the University of
Chicago Trust (UC Trust). The rating ranging on one to five scale, with the most polluting industry
getting 1 star while the industry with highest compliance rate with pollution control norms will get 5
stars.
78. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had attended the 100th Birth anniversary of
Bangabandu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Mujibur Rahman was the founding father of _______________
country?
1) Pakistan
2) Myanmar
3) Bangladesh
4) Afghanistan
5) Bhutan
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken part in the 100th birth anniversary celebrations of
Bangladesh’s founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman through video conferencing. Rahman, who is
the first President of Bangladesh, was born on March 17, 1920, in Tungipara village in Faridpur
district and also referred to as ‘Jatir Pita’.
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79. The Central Government has approved to rename Amin Village as Abhimanyupur. The Amir
village is part of which Indian state?
1) Bihar
2) Assam
3) Odisha
4) Haryana
5) Punjab
Explanation:
The Central Government approved renaming the Amin village as Abhimanyupur in Kurukshetra
district of Haryana as per the request of the State government. The decision has been taken by the
Union Home Ministry after getting permission from a few central organisations.
80. To which country, India is assured to provide grant of 66.75 million (in Indian rupees) to
construct 3 schools (March 2020).
1) Bangladesh
2) Bhutan
3) Myanmar
4) Sri Lanka
5) Nepal
Answer – 5) Nepal
Explanation:
India assured to provide a grant of Nepalese Rupees(NPR) 107 million (approximately 6.67 crores) to
construct 3 schools in Nepal & to create better facilities for students.
81. what is the installed rooftop solar plants aggregate capacity in India (as on the March 13,
2020)?
1) 1207 MW
2) 1922 MW
3) 1423 MW
4) 1783 MW
5) 2152 MW
Answer – 2) 1922 MW
Explanation:
Minister of State Independent Charge (IC) of, New & Renewable Energy, (MNRE) and Power, Minister
of State of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Raj Kumar (RK) Singh stated till March 13, 2020, the
rooftop solar plants having an aggregate capacity of 1,922 MW are installed in the country.
82. How much amount is spent for legal expenses by Armed forces from April 2019 – February
2020 (in Indian rupees)?
1) 17.70 Crores
2) 13.34 Crores
3) 35.88 Crores
4) 42.86 Crores
5) 26.12 Crores
Answer – 5) 26.12 Crores
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has informed that a total of Rs 26.12 (26,12,30,810) crore is spent as
legal expenses by the Armed Forces (Army, Navy & Air Force) from April 2019- February 2020.
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83. The Central government has included Konark Sun temple & Statue of Unity in iconic
tourism sites list. Where does Konark Sun temple & Statue of Unity located at?
1) Bihar, Gujarat
2) Haryana, Telangana
3) Odisha, Gujarat
4) Punjab, Haryana
5) Odisha, Bihar
Answer – 3) Odisha, Gujarat
Explanation:
According to the Union Minister of State (Independent) for tourism and culture, Prahlad Singh Patel,
the central government has included grand Konark Sun Temple, the UNESCO (United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) world heritage site in Odisha & Statue of Unity in
Gujarat in the Iconic Tourist Sites list, taking the total number of such places from 17 to 19.
84. By which year the Banihal to Katra Railway link to be completed (as per Railway minister)?
1) 2023
2) 2021
3) 2022
4) 2024
5) 2025
Answer – 3) 2022
Explanation:
Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal announced that Banihal to Katra railway link to be completed by
2022 which is part of the Udhampur- Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project. It is targeted to be
completed before the 75th Independence Day of India. This completion will pave the way for the
creation of Indian rail from Kanyakumari to Baramulla. The Katra-Banihal railway track is a 111-km
long stretch which will link Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country by train.
85. Name the Indian state which passed the ‘‘Recovery of Damage to Public Properties
Ordinance 2020‘to recover the losses due to damage during violent protests.
1) Telangana
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) West Bengal
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adithyanath has passed the ‘Recovery of
Damage to Public Properties Ordinance 2020‘for recovery of losses due to damage to public property
during violent protests.
86. Indian Railways targeted to electrify all the Broad Gauge (BG) routes by _________.
1) December 2023
2) August 2022
3) March 2021
4) January 2023
5) April 2022
Answer – 1) December 2023
Explanation:
Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal informed that Indian Railway (IR)
Ministry plans to electrify all broad gauge (BG) routes by December 2023.
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87. Name the Indian state which cancelled the reservation in promotion for state government
employees (in March 2020).
1) Odisha
2) Uttarakhand
3) Jharkhand
4) Punjab
5) Haryana
Explanation:
Uttarakhand government cancelled reservation in promotion for state government employees. The
order of the state government stated that it has abolished the promotion ban dated September 11,
2019 according to the Supreme Court decision.
88. Which Indian state/UT, has sanctioned J&K Health scheme to provide free cost of Universal
Health Coverage Rs. 5 Lakh under AB-PMJAY scheme?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) New Delhi
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), Union Territory (UT) administration has sanctioned J&K Health Scheme
to provide free cost of Universal Health Coverage of Rs 5 lakh as health insurance to all the residents
of UT in convergence with Ayushman Bharat- PMJAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana). The
decision was taken by the administrative council under the chairmanship of J&K Lieutenant Governor
Girish Chandra Murmu.
89. Name the Financial institute which set to launch a special train ‘Swavalamban Express’ to
empower budding entrepreneurs under mission Swavalamban.
1) Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank)
2) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
3) National Housing Bank (NHB)
4) Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI)
5) India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL)
Answer – 2) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Explanation:
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), a development financial institution in India,
engaged in the promotion, financing and development of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs), has decided to launch a special train ‘Swavalamban Express’ on June 05, 2020 to empower
budding entrepreneurs under its mission Swavalamban.
90.Which Indian state government has launched the Police Station Visitor Survey System and
e-Night Beat Checking System (March 2020)?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Bihar
3) Punjab
4) Haryana
5) Himachal Pradesh
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Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Jai Ram Thakur launched Police Station Visitor Survey System
and e-Night Beat Checking System for Himachal police in Shimla. These systems help the Police
Department to provide an immediate response to the complaints registered in the police stations.
91. Name the State which announced to call Sanitary Personal in the state to be called as
‘Cleanliness Workers’.
1) Kerala
2) Telangana
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
According to the Tamil Nadu (TN) Chief Minister (CM), Karuppa Gounder Palanisamy (known as
Edappadi K. Palaniswami), a total of 64,583 sanitary personnel employed by urban and rural civic
bodies in the State will be called as” cleanliness workers” (Thooimai paniyalargal in Tamil) to honour
their work.
92. Name the Indian state which has released fund allocation of Rs. 2.5 Crore for MOTHER
programme (in its budget).
1) Meghalaya
2) Mizoram
3) Assam
4) Manipur
Answer – 1) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Meghalaya’s Chief Minister (CM) & Finance minister Conrad Kongkal(K) Sangma presented a Rs
17,375 crore budget for the Financial Year (FY)2020-21 in the state assembly with the fiscal deficit of
Rs 1,532 crore which is around 3.53 % of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). Health and Family
Welfare sector proposed Rs 2.5 crore for Meghalaya’s Outcome Oriented Transformation in Heath,
Education and Rural Development (MOTHER) programme.
93. Name the organization which launched the capacity building program ‘Tech for Tribals’ to
bring technology to tribal entrepreneurs.
1) CCI
2) SFEC
3) APEDA
4) TRIFED
5) FICCI
Answer – 4) TRIFED
Explanation:
A 30- day long capacity building program called “Tech for Tribal” has been launched by the Tribal
Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), which works under Ministry of
Tribal Affairs in association with IIT-Kanpur, IIT-Roorkee, IIM Indore, Kalinga Institute of Social
Science, Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) and SRIJAN, Jaipur to provide entrepreneurship skills to the tribal
people. The Programme is supported by MSME ministry.
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94. The Administrative council of which Indian state/UT has approved the implementation of
Dairy Cooperative Scheme (March 2020)?
1) Punjab
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Haryana
4) New Delhi
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) administrative council approved the implementation of Dairy cooperative
scheme for dairy cooperative society with the support & sponsorship of the National Cooperative
Development Corporation (NCDC) to boost milk production in the Union territory by empowering
dairy cooperative societies with easy financial assistance. The administrative council is headed by
Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu.
95. Name the 1st Indian state police in the country to introduce taser guns.
1) West Bengal
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Bihar
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Gujarat Police is first in the country to be equipped with taser guns as a part of police weapons to
ensure safety and security of the public. Earlier, the taser guns were used in agencies such as the UK
Metropolitan Police, the Los Angeles Police Department and the New York Police Department.
96. The Bridge constructed by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) over Teesta River is opened
for traffic. The Bridge is present in which Indian state?
1) Tripura
2) Sikkim
4) Manipur
5) Meghalaya
Answer – 2) Sikkim
Explanation:
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) opened a 360 feet long bailey suspension bridge for traffic over
Teesta River in Munshithang near Chungthang town, North Sikkim. The bridge constructed will be
useful for the people residing in Lahen town, North Sikkim.
97. Name the Indian state which signs MoU with Netherland company Flying Car Maker PAL-V
to set up the manufacturing plant in the state.
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Goa
4) Telangana
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Flying car-maker PAL-V (Personal Air Land Vehicle) of the Netherlands will set up a manufacturing
plant in Gujarat. A Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) was signed in the presence of Gujarat Chief
Minister (CM) Vijay Ramniklal Rupani between state industries Principal Secretary MK Das and Carl
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Maasbommel, Vice President of PAL-V’s international business development. The Dutch car company
sets up the firm for the first time in India and has set a target of commencing production by 2021.
98. Name the Nation which has become the 1st co-chair of the governing council of global
climate initiative ‘‘Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)’ led by India.
1) Australia
2) China
3) United Kingdom
4) Belgium
5) United States
Explanation:
The Government of United Kingdom has become the 1st co-chair of the governing council of global
climate initiative ‘‘Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)’ led by India. The initiative
was created by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on September 23, 2019 during the UN (United
Nations) Climate Summit in New York, US (United States). The secretariat of the Coalition will be in
New Delhi.
99. To which scheme Cabinet has approved Rs 3,762.25 crore to recognize India as the global
hub of mobile and component manufacturing?
1) Electronics Design and Manufacturing Scheme
2) Mobile Manufacturing scheme
3) Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters
4) National Electronics Mission
5) Production Incentive Scheme
Answer – 3) Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters
Explanation:
To recognize India as the global hub of mobile and component manufacturing, Union Cabinet has
approved Rs. 3,762.25 Crore for the Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0) Scheme.
100. How many AYUSH wellness centres was included in National Ayushman Mission as
approved by Cabinet?
1) 12,500
2) 10,000
3) 5,000
4) 1,000
5) 25,000
Answer –1) 12,500
Explanation:
Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of 12,500 AYUSH Health and Wellness Centre (Ayurveda,
Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sows-rigpa and Homoeopathy-HWC) component of Ayushman
Bharat in the National AYUSH Mission (NAM).
101. Commerce and Industry Ministry has informed that The Board of Approval on Special
Economic Zones (SEZs) has approved 101 cases of de-notification between April 1, 2008 &
February 29, 2020. Who is the commerce minister of India (March 2020)?
1) Piyush Goyal
3) Nitin Gadkari
4) Ramesh Pokriyal
5) Amit Shah
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Explanation:
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal informed that The Board of Approval on Special
Economic Zones (SEZs) has approved 101 cases of de-notification between April 1, 2008 & February
29, 2020 on the request of SEZ private developers which include poor market response, lack of space
demand & a change in the fiscal regime for SEZs.
102. The Cabinet has approved to sign and ratify extradition treaty between India and which of
the following country?
1) Argentina
2) Germany
3) Belgium
4) Cuba
5) China
Answer – 3) Belgium
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi announced that it has approved to
sign & ratify the extradition treaty between India and Belgium, which will enable the countries to
surrender any person found in its territory who is accused of or convicted in an extraditable offence in
the territory of the other party.
103. Name the Institute which is going to organize India’s 1st Global Hyperloop pod
competition.
1) IIT Bombay
2) IIT Calcutta
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Madras
5) IIT Ahmedabad
Answer – 4) IIT Madras
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras will organize India’s 1st Global Hyperloop Pod
Competition named as ‘Indian Hyperloop Pod Competition’, to increase the awareness & enthusiasm
about Hyperloop in India.
104. Name the medicine which was recommended by National task force for novel coronavirus
constituted by ICMR for health care workers who treats COVID-19 patients.
1) Amoxicillin
2) Hydroxychloroquine
3) Acetaminophen
4) Hydrocodone
5) Atorvastatin
Answer - 2) Hydroxychloroquine
Explanation:
The National Task Force for the novel coronavirus constituted by Indian Council of Medical Research
(ICMR) has recommended the use of hydroxychloroquine for healthcare workers or persons staying
with and caring for positive COVID-19 patients. This protocol has been approved by the Drug
Controller General of India (DGCI), Dr. V. G. Somani.
105. Which is the 1st Indian state that launches assessment tool partnered with Innovaccer Inc.
for COVID-19.
1) Goa
2) Haryana
3) Punjab
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4) Odisha
5) Kerala
Answer – 1) Goa
Explanation:
Goa health minister Vishwajit Rane launched Test Yourself Goa, a self-assessment tool for COVID-19 to
help people identify if they are infected by the virus without visiting a doctor or hospital. Goa has
partnered with Innovaccer Inc, a United States (US)-based healthcare data analytics company, to
launch the tool.
106. Which Indian state government launched the “Mo Jeeban (My Life) Programme” to keep
everyone safe in the state due to the dangerous spread of the virus.
1) Telangana
2) Odisha
3) Bihar
4) Jharkhand
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Odisha Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik launched “Mo Jeeban (My Life) Programme” and urged
people to take a pledge to stay indoors. The programme was launched due to the Coronavirus (COVID-
19) outbreak.
107. Mayiladuthurai has become the 38th district of which Indian state?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Kerala
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Telangana
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister (CM) Edappadi Palaniswamy announced at the Legislative Assembly that
Nagapattinam district will be bifurcated and a new district (38th) will be formed with its
headquarters at Mayiladuthurai.
108. Name the Indian state which becomes 1st state to impose curfew after lockdown fails.
1) Punjab
2) Karnataka
3) Goa
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Explanation:
After the lockdown became ineffective, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh has
ordered an indefinite curfew across the state. With this, it becomes the 1st state in the country to take
drastic measure to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). After Punjab, the Chandigarh Union
Territory (UT) Administration has also imposed curfew in the city to check the spread of virus.
109. The IRSDC with support from Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation is developing a 1st of
its kind “Form Based Codes” for the development of railway land. Where is the HQ of IRSDC
located?
1) Kolkata
2) New Delhi
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3) Mumbai
4) Hyderabad
5) Chennai
Explanation:
Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC) with support from Shakti
Sustainable Energy Foundation is developing a 1st of its kind “Form Based Codes” for the
development of railway land.
110. The Union Labour Minister has directed state/UT governments to pay 3.5 Cr construction
workers from _______ construction cess collected by the Labour Welfare Boards.
1) 69,000 Cr
2) 58,000 Cr
3) 49,000 Cr
4) 37,000 Cr
5) 52,000 Cr
Answer – 5) 52,000 Cr
Explanation:
Amid the impact on the construction sector due to Coronavirus epidemic, Shri Santosh Kumar
Gangwar, the Union Minister of State (Mos) for Labour and Employment, has issued an advisory under
Section 60 of the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act, 1996 to all the state and UT
(Union Territory) governments to provide financial aid to nearly 3.5 crore construction workers from
Rs 52,000-crore construction cess collected by the Labour Welfare Boards.
111. How much has been allocated for Health care by central government to combat COVID-19.
1) 10,000 Cr
2) 5,000 Cr
3) 15,000 Cr
4) 20,000 Cr
5) 25,000 Cr
Answer – 3) 15,000 Cr
Explanation:
For quick set, up health infrastructure to deal with the pandemic, Centre has allocated 15,000 crores
for the purchase of personal protection equipment for healthcare workers, increasing the number of
beds, testing kits, setting up testing laboratories and quarantine centres, and training of professionals
to combat the disease.
112. Name the Indian state which become top performer in organ donations and transplants
for the year 2019.
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Telangana
Explanation:
The state of Maharashtra has donated the highest number of organs which resulted beneficial for 449
patients. The state overtook Tamil Nadu and Telangana in the field of organ donation.
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113. The National Book Trust (NBT) has launched #StayHomeIndiaWithBooks initiative to
encourage people to read book at home during 21-day lockdown. NBT comes under Which
Ministry?
2) Ministry of Women and Child Development
5) Ministry of Statistics and Implementation
Answer – 3) Ministry of Human Resource Development
Explanation:
The National Book Trust (NBT) of Human Resource Development HRD Ministry launches
#StayHomeIndiaWithBooks initiative to encourage people to read books while at home.
114. Which is the 1st city in India to use drones to sanitize the city amid COVID-19 crisis?
1) Lucknow
2) Indore
3) Pune
4) Hyderabad
5) Mumbai
Answer – 2) Indore
Explanation:
Indore, Madhya Pradesh the cleanest city in India becomes the 1st city in India to use drones to
sanitize the city against COVID-19 scare.
115. The Cabinet approves MoU in Railway sector for the technological cooperation in
Railways between India and which among the following country?
1) Norway
2) Iceland
3) Belgium
4) Switzerland
5) Germany
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi approves Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) signed in February 2020 between Ministry of Railways with DB Engineering
and Consulting GmbH of Germany for technological cooperation in railways.
116. What is the amount that has been approved by the cabinet to enhance the CRAR of RRBs
which are unable to maintain minimum CRAR of 9%?
1) 1000 Cr
2) 1120 Cr
3) 1340 Cr
4) 1540Cr
5) 2160 Cr
Answer – 3) 1340 Cr
Explanation:
In order to enhance the Capital to Risk weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR)of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs),
which are unable to maintain minimum CRAR of 9%, as per the regulatory norms prescribed by the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved Rs1,340-crore
to continue the process for their recapitalization for another one year i.e till 2020-2021 from 2019-20.
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117. Name the state which sets up the largest COVID-19 hospital in India.
1) Telangana
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Gujarat
5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Odisha Government announced that it is readying to set up the largest Covid-19 hospital in India
due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus in the country. The state-level hospitals will have 1000 beds in
Bhubaneswar, Odisha and will be functional in a fortnight.
118. With which country for the 1st time Indian conducted joint patrol by P-8 aircraft in reunion
Islands (Feb 2020)?
1) United States
2) United Kingdom
3) Belgium
4) France
5) Germany
Explanation:
For the 1st time India & France conducted joint patrol from the Reunion Island in February 2020 by P-
8I aircraft with French Navy personnel to maintain the security of international maritime routes for
trade and communications.
119. Name the department which set up COVID-19 task force for mapping to fund nearly market-
ready solutions (for start-ups who comeup with solutions).
2) Department of Pharmaceuticals
3) Department of Commerce
4) Department of Science and Technology
Answer – 4) Department of Science and Technology
Explanation:
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) under Ministry of Science and Technology has set up
COVID-19 Task Force for mapping technologies to fund nearly market-ready solutions in diagnostics,
testing, health care delivery solutions & equipment supplies. The technologies are mapped from
Research and Development (R&D) labs, academic institutions, start-ups & Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSME).
120. Which among the following has been declared as scheduled H1 drug by Government of India
under Section 26B of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940?
1) Chlorpromazine
2) Aspirin
3) Hydroxychloroquine
4) Penicillin
5) Morphine
Answer – 3) Hydroxychloroquine
Explanation:
Amid the growing coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in
exercise of the powers conferred by Section 26B of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), has
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declared hydroxychloroquine (HCQS) drug as a schedule H1 drug– which means it can’t be sold without
the prescription of a registered medical practitioner.
121. Name the country which has hosted the ‘Virtual Group of 20 (G20) summit’ (March 2020).
1) Australia
2) Brazil
3) India
4) Japan
5) Saudi Arabia
Answer – 5) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in an extraordinary “Virtual Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’
Summit” which was hosted by Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud through video
conference. It was held to discuss the challenges created by the COVID-19 and to develop an action plan
for global coordinated response against it.
122. What is the amount of relief package announced by Finance minister under PM Garib
Kalyan Yojana for the poor to tackle COVID-19 crisis?
1) 1.50 Lakh Crore
2) 1.70 Lakh Crore
3) 1.25 Lakh Crore
4) 1.66 Lakh Crore
5) 1.80 Lakh Crore
Answer – 2) 1.70 Lakh Crore
Explanation:
On March 26, 2020, Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has publicized
the Rs 1.70 Lakh Crore relief package under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY), during the
Press Conference in New Delhi. The motive behind this is to aid and support the Poverty-stricken people
to fight a battle against Coronavirus.
123. What is the amount of Insurance cover that will be provided to Health care workers who
fights for COVID-19 in Govt Hospitals & health centres?
1) 100 Lakh
2) 150 Lakh
3) 25 Lakh
4) 10 Lakh
5) 50 Lakh
Explanation:
As per Finance Minister any health professional, who while treating Covid-19 patients, met with some
accident would be compensated with an amount of Rs 50 lakh under the scheme. Approximately 22
lakh health workers would be provided insurance cover to fight this pandemic.
124. The High-level committee of central government has approved additional financial
assistance of Rs. 5,751.27 crores to 8 states under NDRF. Who heads the committee?
1) RajNath Singh
4) Amit Shah
5) Anurag Thakur
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Explanation:
The High-Level Committee (HLC) under the Chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved
Rs 5,751.27 crores as additional Central assistance under National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to
8 States affected by floods, landslides, cyclones ‘Bulbul’ & drought during 2019.
125. Indian Army launched ‘Operation Namaste’ to protect strong forces from Coronavirus
(March 2020). Who is the present Army chief of India?
1) K. M. Cariappa
3) Bipin Rawat
4) Karambir Singh
Answer – 2) Manoj Mukund Naravane
Explanation:
Army Chief of Indian Army General Manoj Mukund Naravane launched ‘Operation Namaste’ initiative
to protect 1.3 million strong forces from coronavirus and provide all possible assistance to the
government to control the pandemic.
126. The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has granted Rs. 25 Cr to
combat Coronavirus in N-E region. Who is the present Minister for DoNER (March 2020)?
1) Inderjit Singh
2) Giriraj Singh
3) Jitendra Singh
4) Thaawar Chand Gehlot
Answer – 3) Jitendra Singh
Explanation:
The Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Ministry and the North Eastern Council (NEC) will
provide a financial assistance of Rs 25 crore to the States in the Northeast for gap funding to combat
novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The announcement has been made by the Union Minister of State (Mos)
for DoNER, Dr Jitendra Singh during a review meeting attended by officials of the ministry and of NEC
in Shillong, Meghalaya via video conference.
127. Name the Indian state government which set up ‘Team 11’ to beat Coronavirus.
1) Kerala
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath has set up “Team-11” consisting of inter-
departmental committees with over 2 dozen senior officials to fight the coronavirus spread. Each of the
committees will be headed by a senior bureaucrat of the state while the CM will be the head of the Team-
11.
128. With which country’s agency India has signed agreement worth Rs 15,295 crore to provide
an Official Development Assistance (ODA) for 3 rail infrastructure projects?
1) United Kingdom
2) China
3) Iceland
4) Germany
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5) Japan
Answer – 5) Japan
Explanation:
Japanese government funding agency (JICA) signs an agreement worth Rs 15,295 crore with India to
provide an Official Development Assistance (ODA) for 3 rail infrastructure projects.
129. Name the Bank which is partner bank of PM-CARES, emergency fund that was announced
by PM Modi to fight against Coronavirus.
2) Punjab National Bank
3) Canara Bank
4) United Bank of India
5) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has created of assistance and emergency situation relief fund namely
Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM-CARES)where people
can contribute and help in the government’s fight against coronavirus.This newly created public
charitable trust has PM Narendra Modi as the chairmanand defence minister (Rajnath Singh), home
minister (Amit Shah) and the finance minister (Nirmala Sitaraman) as its members. People can visit
pmindia.gov.in to make contributions using credit and debit cards, UPI, net banking and RTGS or NEFT.
State Bank of India (SBI) is the banking partner of PM-CARES.
130. What is the number of groups that was set by government of India under Disaster
Management Act, 2005 to tackle COVID-19 Crisis?
1) 7
2) 9
3) 11
4) 13
5) 15
Answer – 3) 11
Explanation:
The government has set up 11 different empowered groups under Disaster Management Act, 2005 to
suggest measures to improve health, restore the economy, & ease the suffering of people after a 21-day
lockdown which is imposed for the control of the COVID-19 outbreak. Each group consists of about 6
members including a senior representative from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the Cabinet
Secretariat to ensure seamless coordination.
131. The amendment made by Union Labour and Employment ministry to EPF (amendment)
scheme 2020 comes into force by March 28, 2020. Who is the present Labour and Employment
Minister?
1) D.V. Sadananda Gowda
3) Harsimrat Kaur Badal
4) Santosh Kumar Gangwar
5) Pralhad Joshi
Answer – 4) Santosh Kumar Gangwar
Explanation:
The amendment made by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in Employees Provident Fund
(Amendment) scheme, 2020, has come into force from March 28, 2020. The amendment was made in
Employees’ Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme 1952, sub-para (3) under para 68L has been added in the
EPF scheme, 1952.
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132. Name the Indian Minister who launched COVID-19 National Teleconsultation Centre
(CoNTeC) in New Delhi to connect doctors across the country to AIIMS.
1) Pralhad Joshi
2) Harsh Vardhan
3) Smriti Irani
5) Ramesh Pokriyal
Answer – 2) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan has launched COVID-19 National
Teleconsultation Centre (CoNTeC), a Telemedicine Hub in New Delhi to connect the Doctors across the
country to AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) in real time for treatment of the COVID-19
patients. This Centre conceptualised by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has been implemented
by the AIIMS, New Delhi with 24X7 facilities.
133. Saudi Arabia has assured to provide the uninterrupted LPG to India. What is the Capital of
Saudi Arabia?
1) Nicosia
2) Riyadh
3) Cairo
4) Manama
5) Tehran
Answer – 2) Riyadh
Explanation:
Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan has announced that Saudi Arabia assured
India to get uninterrupted Liquefied petroleum Gas (LPG) supply during the discussion on global oil
market developments with Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Aramco’s Chief
Executive Amin Nasser via video conference. The Capital and Currency of Saudi are Riyadh and Riyal
respectively.
GOVERNMENT SCHEMES
1. The PM-KISAN scheme which was launched on February 24, 2019 completed one year
recently (Feb 24, 2020). The ‘S’ in KISAN denotes?
1) Swachh
2) Sadak
3) Sampada
4) Samman
5) Samriddhi
Answer – 4) Samman
Explanation:
The PM-KISAN scheme has completed one year (on Feb 24,2020) which was launched on February 24,
2019. The Modi government had launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
scheme as an income support scheme for farmers to enable them to take care of expenses related to
agriculture and allied activities as well as domestic needs. Under the scheme, benefit is provided to
the eligible beneficiary to the tune of Rs 6,000 per year. It is payable in three 4-monthly instalments of
Rs 2,000 each.
2. Name the Indian state which has launched “Mukhya Mantri Visesh Chhatra Vriti Yojana” to
provide universal scholarship for students enrolled in government schools from Class I to XII.
1) Jharkhand
2) Odisha
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3) Punjab
4) Haryana
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Jharkhand Finance Minister Rameshwar Oraon presented Rs 86,370 crore budget for financial year
2020-21 in the State assembly. The budget estimated revenue expenditure of Rs 73,315.94 crore &
capital expenditure of Rs 13,054.06 crore. Rs 30 crore earmarked under the “Mukhya Mantri Visesh
Chhatra Vriti Yojana” (Chief Ministers Special Students Scholarship) to provide universal scholarship
for students enrolled in government schools from Class I to XII.
3. Name the Indian state which has decided to provide Rs. 900 as monthly grant for the farmers
who adopts a stray cattle.
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Punjab
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Haryana
Explanation:
According to the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister(CM) Yogi Adityanath, the state government has
decided to provide monthly grant of Rs 900 to those farmers who will keep stray cattle at their
houses.
4. The financial outlay for the implementation of Phase II of Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen
[SBM (G)] from 2020-21 to 2024-25 is/are __________.
1) 1,11,243 crores
2) 1,28,441 crores
3) 1,43,121 crores
4) 1,40,881 crores
5) 1,54,169 crores
Explanation:
Union Minister of for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched Phase II of Swachh Bharat
Mission (Grameen) [SBM (G)] at a National Dissemination and Consultation workshop in New Delhi. It
should be noted that this phase-II will be implemented from 2020-21 to 2024-25 with an outlay of Rs.
1,40,881 crores. Of this Rs. 52,497 crores will be allocated from the budget of Department of Drinking
Water and Sanitation, while the remaining amount will be sanctioned from the funds released under
15th Finance Commission, MGNREGS (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee
Scheme), and revenue generation models.
5. The Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has launched the student Health
Card scheme for school children in J&K. Who is the present (March 2020) LG of J&K.?
3) Droupadi Murmu
4) Bhagat Singh Koshyari
5) Ramesh Bais
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu launched a Student Health Card
scheme for school children aimed to improve the health and overall wellbeing of over 12 lakh
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students of government schools. A Mid-Day meal for the needy school going children to prevent them
from malnutrition was also announced.
6. Under which scheme the Inter Ministerial Approval Committee (IMAC) headed by Harsimrat
Kaur Badal approved 8 projects worth Rs 230 Crores in TamilNadu.
1) Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM)
2) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)
4) National Agriculture Market (NAM)
Answer – 2) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)
Explanation:
The Inter-Ministerial Approval Committee (IMAC) meeting which was held under the chairmanship of
Union Food Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, sanctioned 10 projects worth Rs
301.54 crore. The projects are sanctioned under the ‘Agro Processing Cluster Scheme’ of Pradhan
Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) - Under
this scheme IMAC approved 8 projects of Rs 230 Crore for 8 districts in TamilNadu.
7. Name the Indian state which launched the Chief Minister’s Employment Generation Scheme
for educated employed people (bears 75% due to them during their training period in new
industry).
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Telangana
4) Maharashtra
5) Punjab
Explanation:
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister & finance minister Ajit Pawar presented Rs 1.15 crore budget for
financial year 2020-21 in the state assembly. In the Budget the government introduced, the Chief
Minister’s Employment Generation Scheme for educated unemployed, where the government will
bear 75% due to them during training period in new industries & also will create 1 lakh industrial
units and create employment.
8. Name the Indian state which launched Kaushal Satrang, CM Yuva Hub, CM Apprenticeship
schemes.
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Haryana
3) Odisha
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath launched three ambitious schemes (Kaushal
Satrang, CM Yuva Hub and CM Apprenticeship scheme) for skill development and employment
generation for the state youths, during the ‘Kaushal Satrang’ Programme organized by the Vocational
Education and Skill Development and Labour and Employment Exchange departments at the Lok
Bhawan in Lucknow, UP. The government also announced that ‘Arogya Mitras’ at all primary health
centres of the states will be deployed to inform people about the govt health schemes.
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9. Name the Indian state which is going to build 33 new stadiums across the state under
Uttaran Scheme.
1) Goa
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Assam
5) West Bengal
Answer – 4) Assam
Explanation:
The Assam Government plans to construct 33 stadiums across the state under the Uttaran Scheme,
300 crores will be provided to construct these stadiums announced by Principal Secretary of Sports
Avinash Joshi and Joint Director Kamaljit and 500 playgrounds are being built to encourage rural
talents.
10. As per the Government of India’s data, the amount spent under Mahatma Gandhi National
Rural Employment Guarantee Act, (MNREGA) in 2017-2020 is/are Rs. _______.
1) 1.83 Lakh Crore
2) 1.56 Lakh Crore
3) 1.74 Lakh Crore
4) 1.69 Lakh Crore
5) 1.97 Lakh Crore
Explanation:
The Government of India states that Rs 1.83 lakh crore is spent under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Act, (MNREGA) in 2017-2020 which is nearly double the amount of Rs 92,483
crore spent in 2011-14. As on 9th March 2020, 526.97 lakh families have been provided employment,
against 603.81 lakh families seeking employment under the scheme.
MNREGA – enacted on August 25, 2005. It provides legal guarantee of 100 days of employment in
every financial year.
11. Name the Indian state government which announced the Chief Minister’s Akhannaba
Sanaroisingi Tengbang (CMAST) & Chief Ministergi Artiste SinggiTengbang (CMAT) schemes
for Sportsperson and Artistes (March 2020).
1) Meghalaya
3) Manipur
4) Assam
5) Mizoram
Answer – 3) Manipur
Explanation:
Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam(N) Biren Singh announced the Chief Minister’s Akhannaba
Sanaroisingi Tengbang (CMAST) & Chief Ministergi Artiste Singgi Tengbang (CMAT) to provide
benefits to sports persons & artistes who have brought laurels to the State & country.
12. Under which scheme the government has sanctioned loan of Rs 20,466.94 crores (upto
March 10, 2020) for the empowerment of women?
1) Make in India
2) Accessible India
3) Stand Up India
4) Start Up India
5) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
Answer – 3) Stand Up India
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Explanation:
According to the Minister of State (MoS) for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur,
the central government has sanctioned a loan of Rs 20,466.94 crores to over 91,000 accounts upto
March 10,2020 since inception of the Stand Up India scheme, as it counted the work being done for
the empowerment of women.
13. What is the approved fund under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) – PMAY (U) (till
March 2020) as per MoHUA?
1) 3.89 Lakh Crore
2) 6.16 Lakh Crore
3) 2.48 Lakh Crore
4) 7.96 Lakh Crore
5) 5.76 Lakh Crore
Explanation:
Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs independent charge (I/C), Civil Aviation (I/C) and Minister
of state of Commerce & Industry, Hardeep Singh Puri stated that Rs 6.16 lakh crore (trillion) has been
approved so far under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)– PMAY(U).
14. According to Government Data, as of March 17, 2020, a financial benefit under PM-KISAN
has been released to 8,69,79,391 Indian beneficiaries, who is the present Union Minister for
Agriculture in India?
1) Nitin Gadkari
5) Amit Shah
Answer – 2) Narendra Singh Tomar
Explanation:
According to Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar, As of March
17, 2020, a financial benefit under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) has been
released to 8 Crore 69 lakh 79 thousand 391 Indian beneficiaries. The funds are transferred directly
into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries identified by the State Governments and are not released
State-wise.
15. Under which scheme, the COVID-19 is tested and treated in India?
1) Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana
2) Central Government Health Scheme
3) Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana
4) Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
5) Karunya Health Scheme
Answer – 4) Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Explanation:
Amid the growing outbreak of Corona virus (COVID-19) in India, National Health Authority (NHA),
which is responsible for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya
Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to bring the cost of testing and treatment of corona virus infection under the
ambit of this scheme.
16. To which scheme the central government has released Rs. 4,431 crores to clear pending
wages?
1) National Career Service
2) Antyodaya Anna Yojana
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3) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

4) National Social Assistance Scheme
5) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
Answer – 3) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
Explanation:
The Centre has released Rs 4,431 crores to clear pending wages under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA) & will also pay all dues (Rs 11,499 crores) by April 10,
2020.
17. The Central Government has approved the medical insurance scheme for Healthcare
workers announced under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package. What is the amount of
insurance provided per health worker under the scheme?
1) 5 Lakh
2) 25 Lakh
3) 10 Lakh
4) 20 Lakh
5) 50 Lakh
Explanation:
The centre has approved a Rs 50 lakh medical insurance scheme for healthcare workers who are dealing
with coronavirus pandemic. The approval made is a part of measures under Pradhan Mantri Garib
Kalyan Package of Rs 1.7 lakhs announced by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. It provides
insurance cover of 50 Lakh for 90 days to around 22.12 lakh public healthcare providers, Accredited
Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers & community health workers who will have to be in direct
contact with the affected patients & who may be at risk of being impacted & lose their lives.
1. Name the Indian ambassador who attend the USA-Taliban peace deal in Doha, Qatar on
behalf of India (Feb 2020).
1) Lalit Mansingh
2) P. Kumaran
3) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
4) AK Singh
5) Navtej Sarna
Answer – 2) P. Kumaran
Explanation:
The US (United States) and Taliban militants have signed historic peace agreement in Doha, Qatar to
restore peace in Afghanistan. The agreement, signed by the US special envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay
Khalilzad and Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in the presence of Michael Richard Pompeo,
United States Secretary of State, would end the 18 years-long American war in Afghanistan.
Representatives of 30 countries around the world were also invited to witness this event, including
India. India’s Ambassador to Qatar, P. Kumaran attend the USA-Taliban peace deal in Doha on behalf
of India.
2. Name the country which becomes first nation in the world to make all the public transport
free from 29 February, 2020.
1) Iceland
2) Austria
3) UAE
4) Luxembourg
5) Finland
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Answer - 4) Luxembourg
Explanation:
Luxembourg, the 7th smallest country in Europe, has become the 1st country in the world to make
public transport free from February 29, 2020 inorder to reduce traffic pressure on the road.
3. Find the country which assumes the presidency of United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
for the month of March 2020, to promote solidarity and cooperation.
1) France
2) Estonia
3) China
4) Belgium
5) Germany
Answer – 3) China
Explanation:
China has taken over as president of the United Nations (UN) Security Council for the month of March
2020, to promote solidarity and cooperation. The council’s presidency rotates every month among its
15 members. China takes the presidency from Belgium and Dominican Republic will take over the
Presidency from China on April, 2020.
4. In which of the following Group/Organization recently India joined as the observer (5th) to
boost the Indo-Pacific vision.
1) European Union
2) G7
3) Indian Ocean Commission
4) Asia and Pacific Group
5) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Answer – 3) Indian Ocean Commission
Explanation:
India has joined Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) as its 5th observer state to strengthen its Indo-Pacific
vision and also to boost strategic partnership with France, and Vanilla Islands. The decision has been
taken during the meeting of the Commission’s council of ministers in Seychell. The Commission has 5
observers- China, EU (European Union), Malta, International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF),
and India.
5. Name the world organization which adopted the Political Declaration on women’s rights
during 64th session of Commission on the Status of Women(CSW) held in New York, US.
1) Amnesty Internationals
3) Commonwealth of Nations
4) North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN), an intergovernmental organization that aims to maintain international
peace and security, has adopted a stripped-down political declaration (during the 64th session of
Commission on the Status of Women(CSW) held in New York, US), in which they pledged to step up
action to fully implement the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action on gender
equality, agreed 25 years ago.
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6. Name the world organization which launched the 1st global COVID action platform for
private sector businesses to fight against COVID-19 with the support of WHO and Wellcome
trust.
5) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Explanation:
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has initiated the creation of the COVID Action Platform with the
support of the World Health Organization (WHO), and Wellcome Trust. This first of its kind platform,
operating globally, is open to all businesses and industry groups, as well as other stakeholders, for
integrated and collective business action to mitigate the risk and impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
The Forum has established a special team to support the platform’s work.
7. Name the world organization which announces the list of 115 Young Global Leaders (YGL)
which contains 5 Indians in the list.
5) Commonwealth Nations
Explanation:
The World Economic Forum (WEF) announced its new list of 115 Young Global Leaders (YGL), where
5 Indians Byju Raveendran (CEO - BYJU’s), Gaurav Gupta (COO - Zomato), Swapan Mehra (CEO - Iora
Ecological Solutions Pvt. Ltd), Vinati Mutreja (MD&CEO - Vinati Organics) & Tara Singh Vachani (MD -
Antara Senior Living) are named in the list.
8. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced COVID-19 as ________ disease.
1) Genetic
2) Epidemic
3) Endemic
4) Ophthalmic
5) Pandemic
Answer – 5) Pandemic
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic (an
infectious disease where we see significant and ongoing person-to-person spread in multiple
countries around the world at the same time), which means a widespread disease. This is the first
pandemic caused by a coronavirus & can be controlled.
9. As per the 2nd edition of global Animal Protection Index (API) 2020 released by World
Animal Protection (non-profit org), What is India’s grade in the index.
1) F
2) B
3) E
4) G
5) C
Answer – 5) C
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Explanation:
World Animal Protection released the 2nd edition of global Animal Protection Index (API) 2020,
where India gained C grade (also in 1st edition in 2014) with other 8 countries which indicates India
is one of the better-performing countries. It assesses the animal welfare policies & legislation of 50
countries & ranks them from A (highest score) to G (lowest score) with 10 indicators.
Grade A – no countries
Grade B - Austria, Denmark, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Grade C- India, Mexico, Malaysia, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, New Zealand
Grade G– Azerbaijan, Iran
10. Name the 1st country in the world which shuts the Financial market due to COVID-19
outbreak.
1) Philippines
2) Finland
3) Switzerland
4) Austria
5) Belgium
Answer – 1) Philippines
Explanation:
Philippines become the first country to close its financial markets due to the COVID 19 (Coronavirus)
outbreak. It resumed its trading on March 19, 2020. This measure was taken to ensure the safety of
their employees and the people they interact with.
11. Find the messaging app which launched Coronavirus information hub in partnership with
WHO-UNICEF-UNDP and donated $1million to International Fast-Checking Network (IFCN) to
avoid fake information about the disease.
1) Snapchat
2) Telegram
3) Whatsapp
4) Skype
5) Viber
Answer – 3) Whatsapp
Explanation:
Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp launched the “WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Hub”
globally, in partnership with WHO (World Health Organization), UNICEF (United Nations Children’s
Fund) and UNDP (United Nations Development Programme). WhatsApp also donated $1 million
dollars to Poynter Institute’s International Fast-Checking Network (IFCN) in order to avoid fake
information about the disease.
12. Name the SAARC countries which has pledged to contribute $ 3.5 million (combined total)
to SAARC Corona Emergency Fund proposed by PM Modi.
1) Bangladesh
2) Nepal
3) Afghanistan
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The Government of Bangladesh, Nepal and Afghanistan have pledged to contribute $1.5 million, $1
million and $1 million respectively to the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)
Corona Emergency Fund proposed by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on March 15,2020 with an
initial grant of $10 million from India to deal with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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13. Sri Lanka has contributed $5 Million to SAARC Corona Emergency Fund. What is the
Number of countries part of SAARC?
1) 12
2) 8
3) 10
4) 6
5) 4
Answer – 2) 8
Explanation:
The Government of Sri Lanka has pledged to contribute $5 million to the SAARC (South Asian
Association for Regional Cooperation) Corona Emergency Fund proposed by Prime Minister (PM)
Narendra Modi on March 15, 2020 with an initial grant of $10 million from India to deal with the
novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Members of SAARC (8)– Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan,
India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
14. According to which UN agency’s report, protecting peatlands can help attain climate goals?
1) International Fund For Agricultural Development
2) International Civil Aviation Organization
3) International Maritime Organization
4) Food and Agriculture Organization
5) United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Answer – 4) Food and Agriculture Organization
Explanation:
In accordance with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) report,
Peatlands are facing degradation and need to be urgently monitored. The report authored by 35
experts comprised information as well as recommendations to countries on restoring and managing
peatland.
15. Name the world organisation which has launched “Global Network Resiliency Platform” to
remain safer and stronger during COVID-19 crisis.
1) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
2) International Development Association
3) International Telecommunications Union
5) World Economic Forum
Answer – 3) International Telecommunications Union
Explanation:
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) launched a “Global Network Resiliency Platform”
to help global networks remain “safer, stronger and more connected” during the COVID-19 crisis.
16. The WHO has initiated the main trial of ‘Solidarity’ promising drugs that may cure COVID-
19. Which among the following drugs are part of the trial?
1) Remdesivir
2) Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine
3) Combination of lopinavir and ritonavir
4) Ritonavir/lopinavir plus interferon-beta
5) All of the Above
Answer – 5) All of the Above
Explanation:
In accordance with the Science Magazine report, on March 24, 2020, the World Health Organization
(WHO) has started a mega trial namely “Solidarity” of four most promising drugs that may cure the
novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The trial consists of study, testing, and development of antidote
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against coronavirus through four most promising therapies which are as follows: Remdesivir,
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, Combination of lopinavir and ritonavir, Ritonavir/lopinavir
plus interferon-beta
17. Name the Indian footballer who has been named among 28 footballers around the word to
FIFA-WHO’s campaign ‘Pass the message to kick out coronavirus’.
1) Sunil Chhetri
2) Bhaichung Bhutia
3) Subrata Pal
4) I.M. Vijayan
5) Climax Lawrence
Answer – 1) Sunil Chhetri
Explanation:
Indian Football Captain Sunil Chhetri was selected among 28 members for FIFA (Fédération
Internationale de Football Association) video campaign against Coronavirus. FIFA and WHO (World
Health Organization) have teamed up to combat the coronavirus by launching ‘Pass the message to
kick out coronavirus’ (awareness campaign) led by world-renowned footballers.
18. Babur II is the cruise missile of which of the following country?

1) Pakistan
2) Iran
3) Iraq
4) Jordon
5) Syria
Explanation:
Pakistan’s efforts have suffered a set-back of launching 750 km range ground cruise missile Babur II
with the delivery platform crashing to the ground after two minutes or 14 kilometers (km) in flight
from the launch point at Sonmiani test range in Balochistan. The capital and currency of Pakistan is
Islamabad and Pakistani rupee respectively.
19. Name the Country which has joined as the 30th member of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
(NATO) in March 2020.
1) Kosovo
2) Serbia
3) Ukraine
4) Uzbekistan
5) North Macedonia
Answer – 5) North Macedonia
Explanation:
The Republic of North Macedonia has inducted officially as the 30th and newest member of North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). This membership comes after North Macedonia’s 2017 deal with
Greece under which the former changed its name from Macedonia (a name same as Greek province).
After the name change, Greece agreed to drop objections to its NATO and European Union (EU)
membership. North Macedonia was granted a protocol on accession to NATO membership in February
2019.
20. Which country has announced USD 2.9 million financial aid to India to combat Coronavirus
crisis?
1) United States
2) United Kingdom
3) Russia
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4) China
5) Australia
Explanation:
The United States of America (USA) will provide additional USD 174 million financial assistance to 64
countries at-risk which includes USD 2.9 million to India as a support for combating the coronavirus
pandemic. In February 2020, the USA provided 100 million aid for the same purpose.
21. Name the World organisation which has launched the Policy Tracker to track the policies of
governments to combat COVID-19 pandemic.
1) Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
2) Common Wealth
3) World Health Organisation
4) World Bank
Answer – 5) International Monetary Fund
Explanation:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has launched a policy tracker to track the policies of the
governments to share knowledge about COVID-19 which helps to tackle the crisis.
22. According to the report titled “Boom and Bust 2020: Tracking the Global Plant Pipeline”,
What is India’s current under development coal capacity?
1) 125 GW
2) 87 GW
3) 32 GW
4) 66 GW
5) 52 GW
Answer – 4) 66 GW
Explanation:
In accordance with a report titled “Boom and Bust 2020: Tracking the Global Plant Pipeline” 47.4 GW
coal fired power projects at different stages were cancelled in India in 2019 which reduced total under
development coal capacity to 66 GW. The report was prepared jointly by Global Energy Monitor,
Greenpeace International, the Sierra Club, and Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
The report is the fifth annual survey of the coal plant pipeline.
BANKING & FINANCE

1. Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) along with the EWOK society signed tripartite
agreement with NABARD to set up 3 Farmer Production Organisation (FPOs).
1) IIT Ropar
2) IIT Roorkee
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Dhanbad
5) IIT Mandi
Answer – 5) IIT Mandi
Explanation:
The IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) along with Enabling Women of
Kamand (EWOK) Society have signed a tripartite agreement with the National Bank for Agriculture
and Rural Development (NABARD) for collaboration on setting up 3 Farmer Producer Organisation
(FPOs) in Himachal Pradesh’s(HP) Mandi district in the next 3 years.
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2. Which Indian digital payment platform’s subsidiary has received the Brokerage License
from Insurance Regulatory and Authority of India (IRDAI)?
1) PhoenPe
2) PayU
3) Paytm
4) BitPay
5) DigiCash
Answer – 3) Paytm
Explanation:
Indian digital payments platform Paytm’s subsidiary, Paytm Insurance Broking, has received the
brokerage licence from the Insurance Regulatory and Authority of India (IRDAI).
3. Recently (March 2020) State Bank of India (SBI) has switched to CBBA method from
“Projected Balance Sheet (PBS)” method of Fund Based Working Capital (FBWC) limits for
assessment of the working capital requirement for corporates or large advances. The ‘C’ in
CBBA denotes?
1) Current
2) Code
3) Capital
4) Credit
5) Cash
Answer – 5) Cash
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) has switched to “Cash Budget Based Assessment (CBBA)” from “Projected
Balance Sheet (PBS)” method of Fund Based Working Capital (FBWC) limits for assessment of the
working capital requirement for corporates or large advances. CBBA of limits has been initiated for
assessment of the FBWC limits for units with total FBWC exposure of more than ₹50 crores from the
banking system.
4. Name the Public Sector Bank which has launched Risk Intel email service to advise the
business units about rating actions in respect of units it has funded.
1) Andhra Bank
4) Allahabad Bank
5) Bank of India
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) has started Risk Intel, an email service, advising the business units of rating
actions in respect of units it has funded.
5. Name the Private Sector Bank which ties-up with online food ordering and delivery app
Zomato to launch co-branded credit card powered by MasterCard?
1) RBL Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) CUB Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer – 1) RBL Bank
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Explanation:
RBL Bank (formerly known as Ratnakar Bank), an Indian private sector bank, has entered into a
partnership with Online food ordering and delivery app Zomato to launch co-branded credit cards,
powered by Mastercard, for Zomato users.
6. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has granted Rs. ________ in
the Rural Banking system during the fiscal year 2020.
1) 2.32 Lakh crore
2) 1.21 Lakh crore
3) 1.46 Lakh crore
4) 1.12 Lakh crore
5) 1.64 Lakh crore
Answer – 3) 1.46 Lakh crore
Explanation:
According to the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), an Apex
Development Financial Institution in India, it has granted Rs 1.46 lakh crore in the rural banking
system during the current fiscal-FY (2019-20) with the aim to help them get their resources
effectively for handling the credit needs of rural people, including farmers.
7. According to the Ministry of Finance data, more than ____% of account holders under the
Stand Up India scheme are women (as on 17 Feb 2020).
1) 78
2) 75
3) 72
4) 87
5) 81
Answer – 5) 81
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance has released figures related to various schemes having special provisions for
empowerment of women. As per the data, more than 81% account holders under Stand Up India
Scheme are women (As on 17 Feb 2020).
8. According to the Ministry of Finance data, ____% of enrollers under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan
Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) are women (as on 31 Jan 2020).
1) 55.55
2) 46.83
3) 40.70
4) 58.90
5) 38.35
Answer – 3) 40.70
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance has released figures related to various schemes having special provisions for
empowerment of women. As on 31.01.2020, under PMJJBY, 40.70% enrollments are of women
members and 58.21% of claim beneficiaries are women. 1,91,96,805 females have enrolled out of a
total of 4,71,71,568 enrollments. 95,508 claims have been paid to female beneficiaries out of a total of
1,69,216 claims paid.
9. ICICI Prudential AMC (Asset Management Company) has signed pact with which Co-operative
bank, to distribute its product to rural market.
1) Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Ltd
2) Shamrao Vithal Co-operative Bank Ltd
3) Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd
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4) Saraswat Co-operative Bank Ltd

5) Cosmos Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd
Answer – 4) Saraswat Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Prudential AMC (Asset Management Company), one of the leading mutual fund investment
companies in India, has entered into the partnership with Saraswat Co-operative Bank, an urban co-
operative banking institution, to distribute its products with the latter’s customers base spread across
its 280 branches in 6 states.
ICICI Prudential AMC – HQ – Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Saraswat Co-operative Bank – HQ – Mumbai, Maharashtra
10. As per MicroSave Consulting’s (MSC) report titled ‘The real story of women’s financial
inclusion in India’, women’s ownership of bank accounts under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan
Yojana (PMJDY) is increased from 43% in 2014 to ______% in 2017.
1) 67
2) 72
3) 68
4) 77
5) 81
Answer – 4) 77
Explanation:
In accordance with the report by MicroSave Consulting (MSC) titled “The real story of women’s
financial inclusion in India”, the women’s ownership of bank accounts is increased from 43% in 2014
to 77% in 2017 under the flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), however 42%
accounts are still inactive.
11. As per MicroSave Consulting’s (MSC) report titled ‘The real story of women’s financial
inclusion in India’, The Gender gap in financial inclusion in India has reduced by ___% points in
3 years (2014-17).
1) 14
2) 12
3) 17
4) 9
5) 22
Answer – 1) 14
Explanation:
In accordance with the report by MicroSave Consulting (MSC) titled “The real story of women’s
financial inclusion in India”, India has reduced the gender gap in financial inclusion by 14 percentage
points in three years (2014-17).
12. Under which section of Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Ministry of Finance has imposed
moratorium on Yes Bank (March 5, 2020 till April 3, 2020).
1) Section 47
2) Section 35
3) Section 49
4) Section 45
5) Section 36
Answer – 4) Section 45
Explanation:
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 45 of the Banking Regulation Act,
1949 (10 of 1949), the Central Government, through the Ministry of Finance has imposed moratorium
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on Yes Bank Limited w.e.f. 6PM of March 5, 2020 till April 3, 2020. The decision has been taken on the
recommendations of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under sub-section (1) of section 45.
13. RBI has restricted the withdrawal limit in Yes Bank during the moratorium period (March
5, 2020 till April 3, 2020) to Rs. ______ per account per month.
1) 75,000
2) 1,00,000
3) 50,000
4) 2,00,000
5) 25,000
Answer – 3) 50,000
Explanation:
The RBI has restricted the withdrawal limit in Yes Bank during the period of moratorium to Rs 50,000
per account per month. If a depositor maintains more than one account, then also the total amount
payable from all the accounts together should not exceed Rs 50,000. In case of unforeseen expenses
like medical treatment, higher education, marriage or unavoidable expenses the sum should not
exceed 5,00,000 or the actual balance lying to the credit of the account of such depositor.
14. Name the Life Insurance company, which is going to provide football coaching to the under-
privileged girls under ‘Bachhpan Ka Rakshakaran’ programme in association with ‘Oscar
Foundation’.
1) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
2) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
3) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
4) SBI Life Insurance
5) TATA AIA Life Insurance
Answer – 5) TATA AIA Life Insurance
Explanation:
In order to create interest in education for the under-privileged girls aged 12-16 years, by using
football coaching as a medium, Tata AIA Life Insurance, a joint venture company formed by Tata Sons
Ltd and AIA Group Ltd(AIA), has launched a ‘Bachhpan Ka Rakshakaran’ program in association with
Mumbai based Non-profit ‘Oscar Foundation’.
15. Name the Metro which tied up with Paytm to launch QR-based metro ticketing system.
1) Delhi Metro
2) Kolkata Metro
3) Hyderabad Metro
4) Namma Metro
5) Chennai Metro
Answer – 3) Hyderabad Metro
Explanation:
Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) in partnership with Paytm has launched a QR-code-based
metro ticketing system at Rasoolpura metro station Hyderabad.
16. Name the Public Sector Bank, which shows interest to invest in Yes Bank and also to
participate in its reconstruction scheme.
3) Punjab National Bank (PNB)
5) Canara Bank
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Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India has announced a draft scheme “Yes Bank Ltd. Reconstruction Scheme, 2020” for
revival of Yes Bank. The State Bank of India (SBI) wants to invest in Yes Bank and also to participate in
its reconstruction scheme. SBI can invest for up to 49% stake for nearly Rs 2,450 crore.
17. As per draft “Yes Bank Ltd. Reconstruction Scheme, 2020”, RBI wants to alter the
authorized capital of new reconstituted Bank to _________.
1) 20,000 Crores
2) 10,000 Crores
3) 1,000 Crores
4) 5,000 Crores
5) 25, 000 Crores
Answer – 4) 5,000 Crores
Explanation:
As per draft “Yes Bank Ltd. Reconstruction Scheme, 2020”, RBI plans to alter the authorised capital for
the reconstituted bank to Rs 5,000 crore and number of equity shares will also be altered to 24,000
crores of Rs 2 each aggregating to Rs 48,000 crore. The Investor bank or SBI should invest in the
equity of the Yes Bank to the extent that post infusion it holds 49% shareholding in the Yes Bank at a
price not less than Rs.10/-. The Investor bank shall not reduce its holding below 26% before
completion of three years from the date of infusion of the capital.
18. As per the 10th FICCI-IBA Bankers’ Survey July-Dec 2019, which of the following sector
registers high Non Performing Assets (NPA)?
1) Agriculture Sector
2) Corporate Sector
3) Manufacturing Sector
4) Infrastructure sector
5) Information Technology Sector
Answer – 4) Infrastructure sector
Explanation:
FICCI has released the 10th round of FICCI-IBA survey in New Delhi which was conducted by
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and Indian Banks’ Association (IBA)
for the period of July to December 2019. As per the survey report, sector with High NPAs are
Infrastructure, Metals and Iron & Steel, Engineering Goods and Textiles.
19. As per the 10th FICCI-IBA Bankers’ Survey July-Dec 2019, the banks reporting Non
Performing Assets (NPA) declined to ____% when compared to 52% in the 1st half of the year
(January – June).
1) 39
2) 34
3) 47
4) 42
5) 49
Answer – 1) 39
Explanation:
As per the 10th FICCI-IBA Bankers’ Survey July-Dec 2019, the banks reporting NPAs declined to 39%
in the 10th round of survey as compared to 52% of first half of 2019 survey.
20. The iSelect+ term plan was launched by Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life
Insurance company. The Headquarters of The company is located at?
2) Gurgaon, Haryana
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Answer – 2) Gurgaon, Haryana
Explanation:
Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance Company Limited launched iSelect+ Term
Plan to provide shield against all uncertainties of life at an affordable premium which includes Whole
Life Cover, Return of Premium, Multiple Payout Options, Increase Coverage Option & Tax Benefits. It is
available online. The Headquarters of the joint life insurance company located at Gurgaon, Haryana.
21. Name the Indian state which signed the loan agreement of $80 million with World Bank to
improve water management & agricultural productivity in Gram Panchayats.
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Meghalaya
4) Mizoram
Explanation:
The Government of India, Government of Himachal Pradesh(HP) & the World Bank signed a loan
agreement of US$80 million (about Rs 600 crore) to improve water management practices & also to
increase agricultural productivity in selected Gram Panchayats (Village Councils) in HP.
22. Name the Public Sector Bank which removed the minimum balance criteria recently to its
customers recently with effect from March 10, 2020.
1) Syndicate Bank
3) Corporation Bank
5) Canara Bank
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) has reduced its interest rate on savings bank (SB) accounts to 3% along with
waiving off of average monthly balance (AMB) for all SB accounts on the basis of ‘Customers First’
approach. Also, to make home and auto loans cheaper SBI reduced its one-year marginal cost of fund-
based lending rate (MCLR) to 7.75% from 7.85%. All these changes are with effect from March 10,
2020.
23. The Central Board of State Bank of India (SBI) has approved the investment of Rs. ________ in
Yes Bank as the part of RBI’s ‘Yes Bank Ltd. Reconstruction Scheme, 2020’.
1) 7000 Crore
2) 8000 Crore
3) 7250 Crore
4) 8250 Crore
5) 7500 Crore
Answer – 3) 7250 Crore
Explanation:
The executive committee of the central board of State Bank of India (SBI) has approved an investment
of Rs 7,250 crore in Yes Bank Ltd. as a part of RBI formulated rescue plan titled “Yes Bank Ltd.
Reconstruction Scheme, 2020” for the revival of Yes Bank. The SBI has not specified its shareholding
the bank but it will remain under 49% of the paid up capital of the Yes Bank.
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24. The Cabinet has approved the “Yes Bank Ltd. Reconstruction Scheme, 2020” proposed by
RBI for yes bank, which among the following bank will lead the proposed bank?
1) ICICI Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Axis Bank
Explanation:
The Cabinet approved the reconstruction scheme proposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) titled
“Yes Bank Ltd. Reconstruction Scheme, 2020” for Yes Bank that will be led by State Bank of India (will
hold 45% of stake). Other participants in the plan include HDFC Ltd & ICICI (will hold 6% of stake
each), Axis Bank (3-4% of stake), Kotak Mahindra Bank, RK Damani, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and the
Azim Premji Trust (around 3% each).
25. RBI has framed the regulatory guidance on Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) to be
applicable on implementing NBFCs & ARCs for preparation of their financial statement (FS)
from financial year 2019-20. As per guidelines NBFCs covered under which rule of companies
rules, 2015 are required to comply with Ind AS for preparation of FS.
1) Rule 6
2) Rule 10
3) Rule 2
4) Rule 4
5) Rule 8
Answer – 4) Rule 4
Explanation:
The RBI has framed regulatory guidance on Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) to be applicable on
Ind AS implementing Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Asset Reconstruction
Companies (ARCs) for preparation of their financial statements (FS) from financial year (FY) 2019-20
onwards. The guidance has been framed to promote a high quality, consistent implementation, and
better supervision of FS. As per the guidance, all Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) covered
by Rule 4 of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 are required to comply with
Ind AS for the preparation of their FS.
26. The RBI has revised the exposure limit for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) of Tier-I capital
to a group of borrowers from 40% to _____%.
1) 15
2) 20
3) 35
4) 30
5) 25
Answer – 5) 25
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised exposure limits for urban cooperative banks (UCBs) of
tier-1 capital to a single borrower to 15% and a group of borrowers to 25%. The revised exposure
limits shall be applicable to all types of fresh exposures taken by UCBs. The RBI had earlier permitted
UCBs to have exposures up to 15% and 40% of their capital funds to a single borrower and a group of
borrowers, respectively.
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27. The RBI has increased the overall Priority Sector Lending (PSL) target for Urban
Cooperative Banks (UCBs) from 40% of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) to ___% of ANBC.
1) 50
2) 75
3) 90
4) 60
5) 70
Answer - 2) 75
Explanation:
RBI has revised the priority sector lending (PSL) target for UCBs from 40% to 75% of the adjusted net
bank credit (ANBC), or credit equivalent amount of off-balance sheet exposure (CEOBSE). These
norms will also have to be fulfilled by 31 March 2024.
28. As per RBI’s new guidelines for Payment Aggregators (PAs), what is the minimum net
worth required for entities to be set up as PAs (earlier it was 100 crore)?
1) 50 Crore
2) 25 Crore
3) 30 Crore
4) 10 Crore
5) 15 Crore
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new guidelines for the payment aggregators (PAs) to provide
an ease for payments industry players with effect from April 1, 2020. The guidelines are issued under
Section 18 read with Section 10(2) of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. RBI has reduced
the minimum capital requirements (MCR) for PAs at the time of application for the licence to Rs 15
crore from Rs 100 crore. However, the net worth needs to be increased to Rs 25 crore within three
years of operations. Means the PAs who apply for authorisation on 01/04/2020 they need to achieve
Rs 25 cr net-worth by March 31, 2023, and thereafter.
29. The RBI has opened a six-month dollar-swap window infusion of Rs. ________ through LTRO
(March 2020).
1) 1,00,000 Crore
2) 75,000 Crore
3) 1,50,000 Crore
4) 50,000 Crore
5) 25,000 Crore
Answer – 1) 1,00,000 Crore
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opened a six-month dollar sell-buy swap window and will also inject
Rs 1,00,000 crore additional Long Term Repo Operations (LTROs) at the policy repo rate. These
measures taken by RBI are to boost liquidity in the foreign exchange market of India and will serve
the requirement of U.S. dollars in the market.
30. Name the private sector bank which entered into partnership with Bharati AXA insurance
company to roll out insurance plan covering covid-19.
1) DBS Bank India
2) RBL Bank India
3) CU Bank India
4) KV Bank India
5) SCO Bank India
Answer – 1) DBS Bank India
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Explanation:
DBS Bank India Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of DBS (Development Bank of Singapore) Bank
Ltd, has entered into the partnership with Bharti AXA General Insurance Company Ltd to launch a
complimentary insurance for customers of DBS treasures. The plan covers all medical conditions
including Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19), under which a cover of Rs 5000 per day is available for a
period of 30 days if DBS customers are hospitalized for 10 days.
31. Find the Payment Bank in India, which is going to issue Visa virtual debit card to its
customers.
1) Paytm Payments Bank
2) Fino Payments Bank
3) Airtel Payments Bank
4) Jio Payments Bank
5) NSDL Payments Bank
Answer – 1) Paytm Payments Bank
Explanation:
After Rupay debit cards Paytm Payments Bank Limited PPBL) announced to issue Visa virtual debit
cards to its customers. PPBL targets to issue over 10 million new digital debit cards in 2020-21. This
issue will enable the customers to transact at all merchants who accept payments through cards. They
can make international transactions using the card.
32. How much amount the RBI is going to infuse through Open Market Operation (OMO) to
maintain liquidity in banking system (on March 20, 2020)?
1) 5,000 Crores
2) 25,000 Crores
3) 50,000 Crores
4) 10,000 Crores
5) 1,00,000 Crores
Answer – 4) 10,000 Crores
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is all set to infuse ₹10,000 crore liquidity in the banking system by
buying government securities through open market operations (OMO) on March 20, 2020. The
securities will be purchased through a multi-security auction using the multiple price method with
tenor between two and five years. RBI will offer to buy four set of sovereign papers maturing between
February 2022 and May 2025.
33. To which Indian company, RBI has extended the validity of authorisation for setting up,
own and operate WLA (White Label ATMs) till March 31, 2021?
1) BTI Payments Ltd
2) Vakrangee Ltd
3) Hitachi Ltd
4) Communications solutions Ltd
5) Indicash Ltd
Answer – 2) Vakrangee Ltd
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the validity of Authorization to Vakrangee Limited till
March 31, 2021 to setup, own and operates the White Label ATMs (WLA) Business in India. In this
regard, Renewal of Authorization has been granted to Vakrangee Limited.
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34. The Star Health and Allied Insurance company has launched ‘Star Novel Coronavirus
Insurance Policy’ that provides coverage to patients who test positive for COVID-19. Where is
the Headquarters of Star Health located?
3) Gurgaon, Haryana
Answer – 1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Ltd, a company specializes in providing health insurance at low-
cost rates to its customers, has launched ‘Star Novel Coronavirus Insurance Policy’ that provides
coverage for hospitalized patients who test positive for the current pandemic COVID-19. The company
has set a premium of Rs 459 plus GST for a sum insured of Rs. 21,000 and a premium of Rs 918 plus
GST for a sum insured of Rs 42,000. People who aged between 18-65yrs can avail this policy. The HQ
of star health is located at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
35. Which Bank has introduced the pre-paid card ‘Enkasu’?

1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) City Union Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) Karur Vysya Bank
Answer – 5) Karur Vysya Bank
Explanation:
In a bid to promote digital India initiative of the central Government, Karur Vysya Bank (KVB), a
Scheduled Commercial Bank in India, has launched India’s 1st prepaid wallet card ‘Enkasu’ (My cash
in Tamil) in Karur, Tamil Nadu (TN) under its Quit cash movement.
36. Which is the 1st Bank to launch COVID 19 emergency credit line (CECL) to provide funds to
businesses affected by the infectious coronavirus?
2) Canara Bank
4) Syndicate Bank
5) Andhra Bank
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI), an Indian multinational, public sector bank, became the 1st bank to launch
COVID 19 emergency credit line (CECL) to provide funds to businesses affected by the infectious
coronavirus.
37. How much amount RBI is going to inject through Open market Operations (OMOs) into
market to maintain financial stability and liquidity during COVID-19?
1) 50,000 Crore
2) 25,000 Crore
3) 5,000 Crore
4) 10,000 Crore
5) 30,000 Crore
Answer - 5) 30,000 Crore
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Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is all set to inject liquidity of Rs 30,000 crore through open market
operations (OMOs) on March 24 and March 30, 2020 to maintain financial stability and liquidity in all
market segments during coronavirus outbreak.
38. The RBI has extended the regulatory restriction on PMC Bank (Punjab and Maharashtra
Cooperative) till June 22, 2020. Under which section of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 the
restrictions were imposed?
1) Section 35B
2) Section 31B
3) Section 35A
4) Section 33B
5) Section 33A
Answer – 3) Section 35A
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the 6-month regulatory restrictions on Punjab and
Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) bank which was posed on September 23, 2019 due to financial
irregularities, hiding and misreporting of loans given to real estate developer HDIL (Housing
Development and Infrastructure Limited). Now, the restriction is extended for three more months i.e.
from March 23, 2020 to June 22, 2020 to work out a revival scheme. The restriction has been imposed
under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 on withdrawal and lending. RBI also
superseded the board and the management of PMC bank and appointed an ex-RBI official JB Bhoria as
the administrator at the bank.
39. The RBI for the first time, shared its BCP to ensure zero disruptions in the national
payments systems due to the coronavirus outbreak. What is ‘B ‘in BCP denotes?
1) Borrowing
2) Bridge
3) Bureau
4) Base
5) Business
Answer – 5) Business
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), for the first time, shared its Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to ensure
zero disruptions in the national payments systems (NPS) due to the coronavirus outbreak. The
national payment system includes National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT), Real Time Gross
Settlement (RTGS), e-Kuber for government transactions, etc.
40. How much amount is opened for emergency credit line for Yes Bank by Reserve Bank of
India (in March 2020)?
1) 48,000 Cr
2) 24,000 Cr
3) 59,000 Cr
4) 36,000 Cr
5) 68,000 Cr
Answer – 3) 59,000 Cr
Explanation:
After the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) reconstruction plan for Yes Bank, the latter has resumed its
standard operations from last week. Now, to keep the liquidity of the bank for paying back to its
depositors stable, RBI has opened an emergency line of credit of Rs 59,000 crore. This liquidity
support to Yes Bank is an additional liquidity arsenal provided under Section 17 (4) of the RBI Act,
1934 as the bank has no solvency problem or any other issue except liquidity.
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41. How much percentage of profit of State Bank of India for the FY 2019-20 will be used by
bank to combat COVID-19?
1) 1%
2) 0.5%
3) 0.10%
4) 0.25%
5) 0.75%
Answer – 4) 0.25%
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI),the country’s largest lender has announced to provide 0.25% of its annual
profit for Fiscal Year(FY)2019-20 to fight Covid-19 pandemic in India, which will be spent from
corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds after the notification of Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MCA)
under the companies law 2013, which stated that companies have to shell out at least 2% of their
three-year annual net profit towards CSR activities in a particular financial year to fight against Covid-
19 pandemic.
42. What is the maximum limit of on-lending allowed for NBFCs for ‘term lending’ component
under agriculture per borrower as per revised norms of RBI?
1) 5 Lakh
2) 15 Lakh
3) 10 Lakh
4) 25 Lakh
5) 50 Lakh
Explanation:
To boost credit disbursement in the targeted segment like agriculture, Micro, Small & Medium
Enterprises (MSME) and housing sector, RBI has extended the priority sector classification for bank
loans to Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) for on-lending for Fiscal year 2020-21. As per the
revised norms, on-lending by NBFCs for ‘term lending’ component under agriculture will be allowed
up to Rs 10 lakh per borrower.
43. The NABARD provides finance assistance of Rs. 42,313 crores in FY 2019-20 for building
rural infrastructure. Where is the HQ of NABARD located?
1) Gurgaon
2) Lucknow
3) Mumbai
4) Chennai
5) Hyderabad
Answer – 3) Mumbai
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) provides financial support of Rs
42,313 crores in the Financial Year (FY) 2019-20 for building rural infrastructure. The HQ of NABARD
located at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
44. Name the Small Finance Bank which along with NPCI launched UPI QR-based loan
instalment payment facility.
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) AU SFB
3) Jana SFB
4) Capital SFB
5) Suryoday SFB
Answer – 3) Jana SFB
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Explanation:
Jana Small Finance Bank (SFB), a leading digitized bank in partnership with National Payment
Corporation of India (NPCI), has launched a UPI QR-based loan instalment payment facility to its
existing 40 lakh plus customers & 5crore micro finance agencies.
45. How much has been advanced by RBI for variable rate repo action to March 26 from March
30?
1) 20.000 Cr
2) 30,000 Cr
3) 25,000 Cr
4) 10,000 Cr
5) 15,000 Cr
Answer – 3) 25,000 Cr
Explanation:
Now-a-days Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is taking important measures to ensure standard operations
to maintain liquidity flow in the disrupted conditions caused by Covid-19 (Coronavirus). As a part of
these measures, RBI has advanced its first of the two Rs 25,000 crore variable rate repo auctions to
March 26, 2020 from March 30. It will provide flexibility to the banking system in year-end liquidity
management. It should be noted that RBI was going to make two such auctions of Rs25,000 crore each
on March 30 and March 31 to address the additional demand for liquidity. There is no change in the
auction scheduled for March 31, 2020.
46. Name the Public Sector Bank which provides SHG-COVID – SAHAYA LOAN under which Self
Help Groups can avail soft loan of Rs. 5000 per member.
2) Syndicate Bank
4) Allahabad Bank
5) Indian Bank
Answer – 5) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank launched five special emergency loans for large corporates, medium enterprises, MSMEs,
salaried and pensioners as a support to its customers affected through economic slump and lockdown
because of the COVID-19 pandemic. SHG-COVID – SAHAYA LOAN: This loan is for Self Help Groups
(SHGs) under which each member can avail a soft loan of Rs. 5000 i.e., Rs. 1 lakh per SHG. Loan tenor-
36 months with 6 months moratorium.
47. The RBI has increased the repo auction amount (on March 26, 2020) from Rs. 25000 cr to
__________.
1) 30,000 Cr
2) 50,000 Cr
3) 45,000 Cr
4) 40,000 Cr
5) 35,000 Cr
Answer – 2) 50,000 Cr
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased the March 26, 2020, variable rate term repo auction amount
to Rs 50,000 crore from Rs 25,000 crore due to the disruptive impact of Covid-19 for the financial sector.
Also, the nation has locked down for 21 days and to keep the liquidity in the market stable this decision
has been taken.
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48. What is the number of members in Yes Bank Board of Directors (BOD) constituted by RBI
under ‘‘Yes Bank Limited Reconstruction Scheme, 2020’?
1) 10
2) 7
3) 8
4) 6
5) 12
Answer – 3) 8
Explanation:
The YES Bank reconstituted its Board of Directors (BOD) with 8 members as per ‘Yes Bank Limited
Reconstruction Scheme, 2020′ notified by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The 8 members
comprise of Prashant Kumar- Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sunil Mehta- Non-
Executive Chairman, Mahesh Krishnamurti & Atul Bheda (Non-Executive Directors), R Gandhi & Ananth
Narayan Gopalakrishnan - Additional Directors appointed by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Partha
Pratim Sengupta & Swaminathan Janakiraman - Directors nominated by State Bank of India (SBI).
49. As per 7th Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, What is the current reverse repo
rate in India?
1) 4.40%
2) 4%
3) 4.90%
4) 5.15%
5) 3%
Answer – 2) 4%
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20
Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), RBI under which MPC has decided rate changes
with immediate effect due to the current and evolving macroeconomic situation impacted by COVID-
19.
Policy rate New Rate Previous Rate Change in Basis points (bps)
Policy Repo Rate 4.40 % 5.15% 75
Reverse Repo Rate 4% 4.90% 90
Marginal Standing Facility Rate 4.65% 5.40% 75
Bank Rate 4.65% 5.40% 75
CRR 3% 4% 100
50. What is the amount that was infused into banking system to maintain stability in financial
system during COVID-19 Crisis as declared by RBI?
1) 1.70 lakh crore
2) 3.74 lakh crore
3) 2.32 lakh crore
4) 2.48 lakh crore
5) 1.86 lakh crore
Answer – 2) 3.74 lakh crore
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) declared an infusion of Rs 3.74 lakh crore into the banking system through
three measures viz. targeted long-term repo operation (TLTRO), Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and
marginal standing facility (MSF). The decision has been taken to tackle financial system stress raised
due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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51. What is the amount that was committed to invest in infrastructure sector through National
Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) by ADB in India?
1) $ 250 million
2) $ 200 million
3) $ 50 million
4) $ 100 million
5) $ 150 million
Answer – 4) $ 100 million
Explanation:
Multilateral Institution Asian Development Bank (ADB) will invest $100 million into the National
Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) of India Fund of Funds (FoF). With this, the FoF has now
received a total of $700 million in commitments.
52. The merger of 10 PSBs into 4 PSBs come into force from April 1, 2020. As per the scheme
syndicate bank will be merger with which bank?
1) Andhra Bank
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Canara Bank
5) Allahabad Bank
Answer – 3) Canara Bank
Explanation:
The mega bank consolidation plan is all set to come into force from April 1, 2020. The branches of
merging banks will operate as of the banks in which these have been amalgamated. Also, the customers
of merging banks will be treated as customers of the banks in which these banks have been merged
with effect from April 1, 2020. As per the scheme, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India
will be merged into Punjab National Bank; Syndicate Bank into Canara Bank; Allahabad Bank into Indian
Bank; and Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank into Union Bank of India.
53. The Punjab National Bank has changed its logo ahead of merger on April 1, 2020. Which
among the following bank will be merged with PNB?
2) Oriental Bank of Commerce
3) Allahabad Bank
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has launched a new logo before the mega merger of the bank with the
United Bank of India (UBI) and the Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) comes into force from 1 April,
2020. The new logo will have signages of all the 3 banks. With the merger, PNB will be the 2nd largest
bank in the country with a total business and size of Rs 17.94 lakh crore only behind State Bank of India
(SBI) (largest bank if India) whose total business is about 52 lakh crore rupees.
54. Which among the following can provide risk free simple financial services without seeking
RBI nod (in March 2020)?
1) Cooperative Bank
2) Small Finance Bank
3) Payments Bank
4) Regional Rural Bank
5) Non Banking Financial Company
Answer – 2) Small Finance Bank
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Explanation:
The Reserve Bank has allowed Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to carry out simple financial activities
without seeking a prior approval from it. This will be applicable to those SFBs who have completed
three years of operations.
ECONOMY & BUSINESS

1. American credit rating agency, Fitch has lowered the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India
for the Fiscal Year 20 (FY20) from 5.1% to ______.
1) 4.6%
2) 5%
3) 4.4%
4) 4.9%
5) 4.7%
Answer – 4) 4.9%
Explanation:
Fitch Ratings Inc, an American credit rating agency, has lowered India’s GDP (Gross Domestic
Product) growth forecast to 4.9% for the fiscal year –FY20 (2019-2020) ending March 31,2020.
2. As per the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) report titled
“OECD Interim Economic Assessment Coronavirus: The world economy at risk”, What is the
estimated growth rate (GDP) of India for the year 2020?
1) 5%
2) 4.6%
3) 5.1%
4) 4.9%
5) 6.2%
Answer –3) 5.1%
Explanation:
Global agency Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in its report titled
“OECD Interim Economic Assessment Coronavirus: The world economy at risk” has trimmed India’s
real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth forecast to 5.1% from the earlier projection of 6.2% for
2020 due to the impact of deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) on the domestic as well as the global
economy. For 2021, India’s real GDP growth is projected at 5.6% from the earlier forcast of 6.4%.
3. The National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) has signed pact with i-TIC of IIT
Hyderabad to support deep tech start-ups. The Headquarters of NMDC located at?
5) Trivandrum, Kerala
Explanation:
National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) Limited & i-TIC foundation the Technology
Business Incubator (TBI) of IIT Hyderabad signed an agreement to support start-ups through a joint
incubation program through NMDC Innovation & Incubation Centre (NICE) to promote the spirit of
innovation and entrepreneurship in the country. The Headquarters of NMDC located at Hyderabad,
Telangana.
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4. The Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has reduced the interest rate on EPF
deposits for 2019-20 from 8.65% to _____% (7-yr low).
1) 8.60
2) 8.55
3) 8.45
4) 8.50
5) 8.40
Answer – 4) 8.50
Explanation:
EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Organisation) has declined interest rate on EPF deposits for 2019-
20 to seven years’ low by 0.15% or 15 basis points from 8.65% to 8.5%. This downward revision of
interest rate was recommended by Finance Investment & Audit Committee (FIAC) with an interest
rate of 8.45% but EPFO went for 8.5%.
5. As per the report titled ‘Global trade impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Epidemic’, India
has faced a trade impact of $348 million dollars due to slowdown in china’s production. The
report was released by which of the following organization?
Answer – 2) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Explanation:
In accordance with the estimates prepared by Division on International Trade and Commodities,
UNCTAD and published by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) titled
“Global trade impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Epidemic”, India is among the top 20 economies
most affected by the slowdown of manufacturing in China due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic
has a trade impact of $348 million dollars, which is disrupting world trade and could result in a 50-
billion-dollar decrease in global exports.
6. As per the report titled ‘Global trade impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Epidemic’, the
most affected economy (by value) due to slowdown in china’s production is _______.
1) Vietnam
2) European Union
3) United States
4) South Korea
5) Japan
Answer – 2) European Union
Explanation:
As per the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) report titled ‘Global
trade impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Epidemic’,
Most affected economies: EU (USD 15.6 billion) is followed by the United States [US (USD 5.8 billion)],
Japan (USD 5.2 billion), South Korea (USD 3.8 billion), Taiwan Province of China (USD 2.6 billion) and
Vietnam (USD 2.3 billion).
7. Moody has lowered the India’s Growth projections for the Year 2020 from 5.4% to ____ due to
outbreak of Corona Virus.
1) 4.6%
2) 4.9%
3) 4.4%
4) 5.1%
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5) 5.3 %
Answer – 5) 5.3 %
Explanation:
Moody’s Investors Service, a rating agency again lowered India’s growth projection to 5.3% for 2020
as a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), previously on February 17, 2020 it had reduced India’s growth
projection from 6.6% to 5.4% for 2020.
8. Name the world’s 1st Digital solutions exchange cloud which was launched in India.
1) GODIGITAL
2) DIGCLOUD
3) GOKADDAL
4) CLOUDGO
5) GETDIGIT
Answer – 3) GOKADDAL
Explanation:
The World’s first Digital Solutions Exchange in Cloud, was launched in India on March 11, 2020.
www.gokaddal.com, a cloud based solution exchange platform mainly focuses on 4A’s – Automation,
Artificial Intelligence, Analytics and Augmentative Technologies.
9. As per RBI’s report titled ‘Developments in India’s Balance of Payments during the third
quarter (October-December) of 2019-20’, the Current Account Deficit (CAD) fell to ____ of GDP
for Oct-Dec 2019 quarter.
1) $ 1.8 Billion
2) $ 1.4 Billion
3) $ 2.0 Billion
4) $ 0.8 Billion
5) $ 1.2 Billion
Answer – 2) $ 1.4 Billion
Explanation:
According to the report “Developments in India’s Balance of Payments during the third quarter
(October-December) of 2019-20”, released by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s current account
deficit (CAD) fell sharply to $ 1.4 billion, or 0.2 % of GDP (gross domestic product), for the October-
December 2019 quarter of the current financial year (FY 2019-20) due to the lower trade deficit.
10. Name the E-Commerce company which partnered with Aegon Life Insurance company to
sell quick access life insurance policies (March 2020).
1) IndiaMart
2) Justdial
3) Flipkart
4) Amazon
5) Brainbees
Explanation:
Flipkart, an E-commerce company based partnered with Aegon Life Insurance to sell comprehensive
insurance solutions to customers seeking instant digital policies with an assured sum up to Rs 10 lakh.
11. The Global Credit rating agency S&P has lowered India’s growth rate for the year 2020 from
5.7% to ______% due to coronavirus outbreak.
1) 5.3
2) 5.1
3) 5.6
4) 5.5
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5) 5.2
Answer – 5) 5.2
Explanation:
The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings, the world’s leading provider of independent credit
ratings, has slashed India’s global economic growth forecast to 5.2 % in 2020 from 5.7 % predicted
earlier, saying the global economy is entering a recession due to the spread of infection of the
coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Earlier the Moody’s Investors Service has lowered India’s growth
projection to 5.3% for 2020 from 5.4% because of Coronavirus.
12. Fitch Rating in its Global Economic Outlook 2020, lowered India’s growth forecast for the
Financial Year 2021 to ______.
1) 4.9%
2) 4.6%
3) 5.1%
4) 5.3%
5) 5.6%
Answer – 3) 5.1%
Explanation:
Fitch Ratings in its Global Economic Outlook 2020 has declined India’s growth forecast to 5.1% for FY
2020-21 due to the coronavirus outbreak which is likely to impact business investment and exports.
For FY 2021-22, Fitch has projected India’s growth at 6.4%.
13. Find the non-life insurance company which introduced 1-yr long ‘COVID-19 Protection
cover’ for COVID positive cases for the age group of 18-75yrs.
1) Bharati AXA
2) Apollo Munich
3) Bajaj Allianz
4) Cholamandalam MS
5) ICICI Lombard
Answer – 5) ICICI Lombard
Explanation:
ICICI (Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India) Lombard, a private sector non-life
insurance company has introduced a 1 year long “COVID-19 Protection Cover” at a premium of Rs.
149. Launched in group insurance mode, this policy will pay 100% of the sum insured to the COVID-
19 positive individual, irrespective of hospitalization expenses. The age group of 18-75 years is
eligible for COVID-19 protection cover.
14. Credit rating agency CRISIL has lowered the GDP forecast of India for fiscal 2021 to ______.
1) 5.7%
2) 5.5%
3) 5.2%
4) 5.3%
5) 5.1%
Answer – 3) 5.2%
Explanation:
The Credit rating agency Crisil has downgraded India’s Gross Domestic Forecast (GDP) for fiscal 2021
to 5.2% from 5.7% due to the coronavirus pandemic. As per Crisil, if the COVID 19 if not tackled by
April-June 2020 globally then it may lead to a severe slowdown.
15. Name the 1st company in India which to begin supply of BS-VI fuel across country.
1) Gas Authority of India Limited
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4) Indian Oil Corporation
5) Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
Answer – 4) Indian Oil Corporation
Explanation:
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation’s biggest oil firm, began the supply of the world’s cleanest
petrol and diesel across the country. All 28,000 petrol stations of IOC’s across the country are
dispensing BS-VI (Bharat Stage- VI) ultra-low sulphur grade fuel to reduce the pollution from vehicles
in the air.
16. The Credit rating agency S&P has lowered India’s growth forecast for FY 21 to _____.
1) 6.1%
2) 5.6%
3) 5%
4) 4.6%
5) 5.2%
Answer – 5) 5.2%
Explanation:
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings, the world’s leading provider of independent credit ratings,
has slashed India’s economic growth forecast to 5.2 % from 6.5 % estimated earlier for fiscal year-FY
21 (April 2020 to March 2021) due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), which has affected the
economy worldwide.
17. In which Indian city, the Reliance foundation has set up India’s 1st dedicated COVID-19
centre?
1) Mumbai
2) Chennai
3) New Delhi
4) Hyderabad
5) Bengaluru
Explanation:
As a measure to curb deadly coronavirus (COVID-19), Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital in
collaboration with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), has set up India’s first 100
bedded centre at Seven Hills Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra for positive COVID 19 patients. The
Centre fully funded by Reliance Foundation, includes a negative pressure room that helps in
preventing cross contamination and helps control infection, among necessary infrastructure and bio-
medical equipment.
18. Name the Company, which become 1st Indian firm to make diagnostic test kid for COVID-
19?
1) TransIndia
2) Mylab
3) Vitrolab
4) NucliSENS
5) Altona
Answer – 2) Mylab
Explanation:
The National Institute of Virology (NIV) has given its nod to Pune (Maharashtra) based Mylab
Discovery Solutions Pvt Ltd to make diagnostic test kits (also known as Mylab PathoDetect COVID-19
Qualitative PCR kit) for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). With this, it becomes the 1st Indian company
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to develop the first made-in-India test kit for the disease in a period of 6- weeks. Germany-based
Altona Diagnostics has also received the approval.
19. India Invest has launched “The Invest India Business Immunity Platform” to minimise the
impacts & crisis in business due to COVID-19. It comes under which ministry?
2) Ministry of Health and Family welfare
3) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s welfare
Answer – 5) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation:
Invest India, India’s national Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency, under the Ministry of
Commerce and Industry (MoCI), launched “The Invest India Business Immunity Platform” to minimise
the impacts & crisis in business due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The platform was hosted on the
Invest India website, providing the latest initiative of the State and Central Governments.
20. The Central government has raised the threshold for invoking insolvency under IBC from 1
lakh to __________.
1) 10 Lakh
2) 1 Crore
3) 25 Crore
4) 50 Crore
5) 5 Crore
Explanation:
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC): The existing threshold of default hiked to Rs1 crore from Rs 1
Lakh under section 4 of the IBC 2016 to protect MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises).
21. EcoWrap has estimated India’s GDP for financial year 2020-21 as 2.6%. The EcoWrap is the
research team of which among the following?
2) Fitch solutions
5) Standard & Poor
Explanation:
According to a report titled “EcoWrap” released by the economic research team from SBI (State Bank of
India), India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth is expected to decline sharply to 2.6 % in the next
financial year 2020-21 amid the 21-day lockdown Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.
22. According to Moody’s Global Macro Outlook 2020-21, what is India’s revised GDP growth for
the year 2020 _______.
1) 3.6%
2) 2.5%
3) 2.6%
4) 2.9%
5) 3%
Answer – 2) 2.5%
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Explanation:
Moody’s Global Macro Outlook 2020-21 again slashed India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to 2.5%
from 5.3% in 2020 due to rising economic cost of COVID-19 & also due to the lockdown in India.
23. What is the India’s GDP for fiscal year 2020-21 as per prediction of credit rating agency
CRISIL?
1) 3.5%
2) 3%
3) 2.5%
4) 4.5%
5) 4%
Answer – 1) 3.5%
Explanation:
CRISIL (formerly Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited), a global analytical company
providing ratings, has reduced India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth by 170 bps (basis points)
to 3.5% for fiscal year-FY 2020-21 from 5.2 % estimated earlier. It revised downwards its projection
due to the damaging impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
24. What is the India’s estimated GDP growth for the year 2020-21 as per domestic credit rating
agency ICRA?
1) 2.5%
2) 2%
3) 2.6%
4) 3.5%
5) 4.1%
Answer – 2) 2%
Explanation:
The domestic rating agency ICRA notified that India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to
contract by 4.5% in the April-June 2020 quarter & will rise 2% in 2020-21 due to the impact of
coronavirus.
25. Fitch ratings inc. has lowered India’s GDP growth for the FY21 from 5.4% to _______.
1) 4.6%
2) 2.5%
3) 3.5%
4) 2%
5) 2.6^
Answer – 1) 4.6%
Explanation:
American credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings Inc, has lowered India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
growth forecast to 4.6% for the fiscal year FY21 from the previous estimate of 5.4%. It has lowered
India’s GDP growth forecast to 4.9% for the FY20 (ending in March 31, 2020)
26. What is India’s GDP growth for the Financial year 2020-21 as per estimate of India Ratings &
Research (Ind-Ra)?
1) 2.5%
2) 3.2%
3) 4.1%
4) 4.5%
5) 3.6%
Answer – 5) 3.6%
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Explanation:
India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra), the Indian subsidiary of Fitch group, has lowered India’s gross
domestic product (GDP) growth estimates for the financial year 2020-21 (FY21) to 3.6 % from 5.5%
due to concerns over the coronavirus (COVID- 19).
27. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has declared recession in world due to COVID-19
impact. Where is the Headquarters of IMF located?
1) Geneva
2) New York
3) Vienna
4) Washington DC
5) London
Answer – 4) Washington DC
Explanation:
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has declared a global recession
driven by the COVID-19 pandemic that could be worse than the 2008-09 global financial crisis. The
estimated overall financial needs of emerging markets is 2.5 trillion dollars as 81 emergency financing
requests, including 50 from lower-income countries, have been received by IMF. Kyrgyzstan would
receive the first IMF support package of $120.9 million to deal with adverse effects of the virus.

1. Name the Indian university, which signed MoU with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to establish
the chair of excellence named “Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Chair of Excellence” (Feb
2020).
1) University of Delhi
2) Savitribai Phule Pune University
3) Banaras Hindu University
4) University of Calcutta
5) Jawaharlal Nehru University
Answer – 2) Savitribai Phule Pune University
Explanation:
Indian Air Force (IAF) and Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) signed a MoU (Memorandum of
Understanding) to establish a Chair of Excellence named “Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Chair
of Excellence” at Department of Defense & Strategic Studies at Pune, Maharashtra.
2. Name the Indian Research Centre which signed MoU with Pantanjali for the farm research
and training (March 2020).
1) Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
2) International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, (ICRISAT)
3) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
4) Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI)
5) National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR)
Answer - 3) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Explanation:
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), an autonomous body responsible for coordinating
agricultural education and research in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
Hardiwar (Uttarakhand)- based Patanjali Bio Research Institute (PBRI) to add a new dimension to the
field of farming by undertaking research work as well as training and education.
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3. With which Asian country, India has signed MoU for Cooperation on Combating Timber
Trafficking, and Conservation of Tigers and other Wildlife?
1) Bangladesh
2) South Korea
3) Sri Lanka
4) Myanmar
5) Bhutan
Explanation:
The President of Myanmar U Win Myint along with First Lady, Daw Cho Cho, paid a four days’ visit to
India from February 26-29, on the invitation of Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, to deepen bilateral
ties. During the visit MoU for Cooperation on Combating Timber Trafficking, and Conservation of
Tigers and other Wildlife was signed.
4. Name the Indian state which signed MoU with Airport Authority of India (AAI) for the
construction of 6 equipment hiring centers.
2) Assam
3) Haryana
4) Tripura
5) Goa
Explanation:
Tripura State Government (govt) and Airport Authority of India (AAI) has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) for the construction of the 6 equipment hiring centers in Manu Block, Dhalai
district, Tripura. The project has been taken by the AAI as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) scheme and the project will benefit 6000 families.
5. With which Country the Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) have signed
MoU for participation in Ministry of External Affairs’ e-VidyaBharati and e-ArogyaBharati
Network Project.
1) Mali
2) Niger
3) Gambia
4) Guinea
5) Senegal
Answer – 3) Gambia
Explanation:
Telecommunications consultants India Limited (TCIS) under the Ministry of Communications and
Information Technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gambia. This MoU is
signed for the participation in (Ministry of External Affairs) MEA’s (eVBAB) e-VidyaBharati and e-
ArogyaBharati Network Project for tele-medicine and tele-education in Africa. Gambia remains the
16th country to participate in this e-Network project.
6. Name the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), which signed MoU with Aditya Mehta
Foundation to train its specially-abled troops in the areas of cyber security and AI.
3) Assam Rifles (AR)
Answer – 1) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
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Explanation:
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), India’s largest Central Armed Police Force, has signed an
MoU with Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF), a non-profit organization which aids people with
disabilities to pursue sports, to train its 189 CRPF personnel who had lost their limbs in operations in
areas of cyber security, artificial intelligence (AI) and Paralympic sports.
7. Name the Navratna company which signed Crude Oil Sales agreement (COSA) with
Numaligarh refinery (March 2020).
1) National Mineral Development Corporation Limited (NMDC)
2) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
3) Oil India Limited (OIL)
4) Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
Answer – 3) Oil India Limited (OIL)
Explanation:
The country’s second-largest national oil explorer - Oil India Limited (OIL) signed an agreement
named as Crude Oil Sales Agreement (COSA) with Numaligarh Refinery for sale &purchase of crude oil
at Narengi, Guwahati.
8. Which Indian Institute signed MoU with L&T technology services for research in
cybersecurity programs (March 2020)?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Calcutta
4) IIT Kanpur
5) IIT Bombay
Answer – 4) IIT Kanpur
Explanation:
In March 2020, L&T Technology Services (LTTS) signed a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur) to collaborate on research
industrial and infrastructure cybersecurity.
9. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a
MoU with Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC for better synergy with this
organization for the development of agriculture. APEDA is established under which Indian
ministry?
1) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
2) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
3) Ministry of Agriculture
4) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Explanation:
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC). This
MoU aims for better synergy with this organization for the development of agriculture, allied sectors
and its exports for bringing better value to the stakeholders. The APEDA established under Ministry of
Commerce and Industry.
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1. Muhyiddin bin Haji Muhammad Yassin has been appointed as the Prime Minister of which of
the following country (March 2020)?
1) Bangladesh
2) Qatar
3) Sri Lanka
4) Singapore
5) Malaysia
Answer – 5) Malaysia
Explanation:
The Muhyiddin bin Haji Muhammad Yassin (former deputy PM) took oath of office as Malaysia’s 8th
Prime Minister(PM) at National Palace in Kuala Lumpur. He is from Malaysian United Indigenous
Party, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM). He succeeds 94-year-old Mahathir bin Mohamad, who
abruptly resigned & was in office since the general elections 2018.
2. Name the telecommunication & Consumer electronics company, which appointed Pekka
Lundmark as their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
1) Apple
2) Nokia
3) Samsung Electronics
4) Lenovo
5) Panasonic
Answer – 2) Nokia
Explanation:
Nokia appointed Pekka Lundmark as CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and he will take charge from
September 1, 2020. He will be the successor of Rajeev Suri, who was more than a decade in charge of
Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks.
3. Find the person who has been appointed as the new Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of
Metals & Minerals Trading Corporation (MMTC).
1) Gurdeep Singh
2) Ved Prakash
3) Sudhanshu Pandey
4) Shashi Shanker
5) Ashutosh Karnatak
Answer – 3) Sudhanshu Pandey
Explanation:
Sudhanshu Pandey, Additional Secretary at the Department of Commerce, assumed additional charge
as CMD (Chairman & Managing Director) of MMTC (Metals & Minerals Trading Corporation). He was
the successor of Ved Prakash. Pandey currently discharges functions as the Chief Negotiator of India.
4. Find the person who replaced Rajiv Kumar as the new Finance Secretary of India.
2) Debasish Panda
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) T V Somanathan
Answer – 5) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
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Explanation:
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has
approved the appointment of Ajay Bhushan Pandey as the new Finance Secretary in Ministry of
Finance. He will succeed current Rajiv Kumar, who has retired in February 2020.
5. Sanjay Kumar Panda has been appointed as the India’s Ambassador to Turkey. What is the
Capital and Currency of Turkey?
1) Yerevan & Manat
2) Ankara & lira
3) Baku & Dram
4) Yerevan & lira
5) Ankara & Dram
Answer – 2) Ankara & lira
Explanation:
The Ministry of External Affairs announced Senior diplomat Sanjay Kumar Panda has been appointed
as India’s Ambassador to Turkey. He succeeds Sanjay Bhattacharya. Turkey’ capital – Ankara &
Currency – Turkish lira.
6. Janez Jansa has been appointed as the Prime Minister of Slovenia. What is the Capital &
Currency of Slovenia?
1) Zagreb & US Dollar
2) Ljubljana & Euro
3) Budapest & Pound
4) Zagreb & Euro
5) Ljubljana & Pound
Answer – 2) Ljubljana & Euro
Explanation:
Slovenia’s lawmakers have approved the Leader of Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), Janez Jansa as
Slovenia’s new Prime Minister. He will replace center-left Prime Minister Marjan Sarec, who resigned
from his post in January 2020.
Slovenia’s – Capital – Ljubljana & Currency – Euro.
7. Name the Person who has been resigned as Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor in
the month of March 2020.
1) Michael Patra
2) BP Kanungo
3) N.S Vishwanathan
4) BP Kanungo
5) Viral V. Acharya
Answer – 3) N.S Vishwanathan
Explanation:
N.S Vishwanathan, one of the Reserve Bank of India’s deputy governors, who is due to retire on July
3,2020, has announced his resignation. He was first appointed as the Reserve Bank’s deputy governor
for a three-year term in 2016, following which he was reappointed one year.
8. Name the Insurance company which re-appoints Sanjeev Nautiyal as MD & CEO.
1) SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
2) Life Insurance Corporation of India
3) PNB MetLife India Insurance Co. Ltd.
4) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
5) Bharti AXA Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
Answer – 1) SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
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Explanation:
The Board of Directors of SBI Life Insurance Company re-appointed Sanjeev Nautiyal as managing
director (MD) and chief executive officer of the company(CEO) with effect from March 10, 2020
replacing Arijit Basu. This approval is given by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
of India (IRDAI)and members of the Company.
9. Denys Shymgal succeeds Oleksiy Honcharuk to become the Prime Minister of which of the
following country?
1) Uzbekistan
2) Georgia
3) Kazakhstan
4) Armenia
5) Ukraine
Answer – 5) Ukraine
Explanation:
Ukraine parliament or Verkhovna Rada approved Denys Shmygal (44) as a new prime minister & also
approved Oleksiy Honcharuk (35) resignation who is previous PM. Denys Shmygal is the nominee of
Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine. Oleksiy Honcharuk served only 6 months & was the
country’s youngest Prime Minister.
Ukraine’s Capital - Kyiv & Currency - hryvnia
10. Name the person who has been appointed as new Director General of World Intellectual
Property Organisation (WIPO).
1) Daren Tang
2) Tedros Adhanom
3) Peter Sutherland
4) Roberto Azevêdo
5) Francis Gurry
Answer – 1) Daren Tang
Explanation:
Singapore’s Daren Tang was elected as Director General of World Intellectual Property
Organisation(WIPO). He will succeed Australia’s Francis Gurry who will step down at the end of
September after 12 years of being in this position.
11. Name the person who has been appointed as the administrator of Yes Bank by RBI under
36ACA of the Banking Regulation Act 1949 (for 30 days until April 3, 2020).
1) Bhushan Jain
2) Prashant Kumar
3) Bhuwan Chandra
4) S V Venkatasubramanian
5) Vara Prasad
Answer – 2) Prashant Kumar
Explanation:
In exercise of the powers conferred under 36ACA of the Banking Regulation Act 1949, RBI has also
superseded (replaced) the board of YES bank with immediate effect by appointing ex- Deputy
Managing Director (DMD) & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of SBI Prashant Kumar as its administrator
for a period of 30 days citing serious deterioration in the financial position of the Bank. His
appointment has been made under Section 36ACA (2) of the Act.
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12. Name the person who has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mahindra-Fort
joint venture (March 2020).
1) Pankaj Sonalkar
2) Sachin Arolkar
3) Abhimanyu Sen
4) Ravichandran
5) Anurag Mehrotra
Answer – 5) Anurag Mehrotra
Explanation:
The Managing Director of Ford India, Anurag Mehrotra was appointed as the Chief Executive officer
for the New joint venture formed by Mahindra and Ford with effect from April 1, 2020.This joint
venture is formed to develop and sell Ford branded cars in India and other emerging markets. The
joint venture created is valued at $275 million (Rs 1,925 crore). Mahindra will own of 51% of stake
while, Ford will own 49% of stake in the new company.
13. Name the person who has been appointed as Director General (DG) of Defence Intelligence
Agency (DIA) by Defence Ministry in March 2020.
1) Samant Goel
2) AK Doval
3) KJS Dhillon
4) Avtar Singh
5) AS Bedi
Answer – 3) KJS Dhillon
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence has appointed Lt Gen Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon (57) as Director General of
Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, under the Chief of
Defence staff (CDS) in the Department of Military Affairs, replacing Lt Gen AS Bedi.
14. Name the Indian actor/actress who has signed the PUMA’s brand ambassador contract for
next 2 years (in March 2020).
1) Aamir Khan
2) Priyanka Chopra
3) Kareena Kapoor
4) Saif Ali Khan
5) Ayushmann Khurrana
Answer – 3) Kareena Kapoor
Explanation:
Indian film actress Kareena Kapoor Khan signed a contract with German sportswear brand Puma to
be its brand ambassador for a period of 2 years. With this association she joins the brand’s roaster of
celebrity faces such as Virat Kohli, Sara Ali Khan, MC Mary Kom and Dutee Chand.
15. Name the person who has been appointed as the head of Delimitation Commission for the
delimitation of Assembly and Parliamentary constituencies of J&K (UT) & Assam, Nagaland,
Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur (NE states).
1) Kuldeep Singh
2) Ranjana Prakash Desai
3) Arvind Saxena
4) Kuldip Singh
5) Sushil Chandra
Answer – 2) Ranjana Prakash Desai
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Explanation:
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Delimitation Act, 2002, the Central government
has set up a Delimitation Commission, headed by former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai
(for 1 year), for the delimitation of Assembly and Parliamentary constituencies of the Union Territory
of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and the northeastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh(AP), Manipur
and Nagaland. The Commission will also comprise of members, viz an Election Commissioner
(presently Mr. Sushil Chandra) and the State Election Commissioners of the respective States and UT,
who will be made ex-officio members of the commission.
16. Surjeet Singh Deswal the Director General of Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has been
given additional charge as Director General of ________.
3) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Answer – 1) Border Security Force (BSF)
Explanation:
Surjeet Singh Deswal the Director General Indo Tibetan Border Police(ITBP) was given an additional
charge by the Ministry of Home Affairs to serve as a Director General of Border Security Force(BSF).
17. Name the person who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Washington Apples
(January 2020).
1) Priyanka Chopra
2) Disha Patani
3) Sanjeev Kapoor
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The Washington Apple Commission appoints Actor Disha Patani & celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor as
brand ambassadors in India & the Commission launched a campaign called
#WashingtonApplesKuchKhaasHai featuring its brand ambassadors. India is a key market for
Washington apples.
Other Brand Ambassadors - Harbhajan Singh for Brune & Bareskin (Leather accessory brand) & PV
Sindhu for Andhra Pradesh government’s anti-graft helpline or anti-corruption helpline– 14400.
18. Name the person who has been appointed as 1st ever ambassador of IDFC First bank.
1) Akshay Kumar
2) Amitabh Bachchan
3) Irrfan Khan
4) Salman Khan
5) Ranveer Singh
Answer – 2) Amitabh Bachchan
Explanation:
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan was appointed as the first ever ambassador of the IDFC FIRST
Bank.
19. Salman Khan has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of which smart phone
company?
1) Nokia
2) Samsung
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3) Realme
4) Apple
5) Huawei
Answer – 3) Realme
Explanation:
Smartphone brand realme appointed Bollywood actor Salman Khan as its brand ambassador. Khan
will endorse realme 6 & realme 6 Pro. In 2019, realme was the world’s fastest-growing smartphone
brand.
20. Name the person who has been nominated as the Director on Central Board of RBI by
Indian Government (March 2020).
1) AB Pandey
2) Anil Yadav
3) Anil Kumar Jha
4) Rajiv Kumar
5) Debasish Panda
Answer – 5) Debasish Panda
Explanation:
Shri Debasish Panda, the Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance,
Government of India, New Delhi, was nominated by the central Government as a Director on the
Central Board of Reserve Bank with effect from 11th March 2020.
21. Name the person who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of iQoo Smart phone
(March 2020).
1) Virat Kohli
2) Salman Khan
3) Disha Patani
4) Rohit Sharma
5) Akshay Kumar
Explanation:
iQOO (i Quest On and On) named Indian Cricketer Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador. The brand’s
first product in India is iQOO 3, 5G-enabled smartphone. iQOO is a sub-brand of Vivo in China and has
entered India as a separate entity & also part of the BBK group. The BBK (Guangdong Bu Bu Gao
Electronics Industrial Private Limited) group markets smartphones of 5 brands: Vivo, OnePlus, OPPO,
RealMe and iQOO (in India).
22. Name the actor who has been appointed as the wildlife ambassador for species that swim
by Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) until 2023.
1) Akshay Kumar
2) Randeep Honda
3) Rana Kapoor
4) Amir Khan
5) Anil Kapoor
Answer – 2) Randeep Honda
Explanation:
Conventions of Migratory Species (CMS) has appointed ambassadors for representing species that
run, fly and swim until 2023. Bollywood Actor Randeep Honda appointed as the ambassador for
species that swim (aquatic), while Australian Sacha Dench will be ambassador for the species that fly
(avian) and British biologist Ian Redmond will be the ambassador for the species that runs
(terrestrial).
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23. Name the person who has been appointed as the MD&CEO of Yes Bank (March 2020).
1) Prashant Kumar
2) Sunil Mehta
3) Mahesh Krishnamurty
4) Atul Bheda
5) Rana Kapoor
Explanation:
Government appointed former Chief Financial Officer & deputy Managing Director(MD) of SBI
Prashant Kumar as MD & Chief Financial Officer(CEO), the former Punjab National Bank(PNB) MD
Sunil Mehta as Non-Executive Chairman, Mahesh Krishnamurthy & Atul Bheda as non-executive
directors of the reconstructed board of Yes Bank. State Bank of India (SBI), which has a 49 % stake in
Yes Bank, will nominate 2 directors & Reserve Bank could appoint one or more additional directors.
The moratorium on Yes Bank to be lifted by March 18 which means depositors will be able to
withdraw an amount without a cap.
24. Name the person who has been appointed as the officiating Chairperson of National
Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in March 2020.
2) Sudhakar Shukla
3) Bansi Lal Bhat
4) S.J. Mukhopadhaya
5) M.S. Sahoo
Answer – 3) Bansi Lal Bhat
Explanation:
According to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India (GoI), Justice (Retd.) Bansi Lal
Bhat has been appointed as the officiating Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate
Tribunal (NCLAT) for a period of 3 months with effect from March 15, 2020 or until a regular
Chairperson is appointed, whichever is earlier. The first Chairperson of NCLAT, Justice SJ
Mukhopadhaya has retired on March 13,2020.
25. Who among following has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of Tata Power.
1) Rishab Pant
2) KL Rahul
3) Hardik Pandya
4) Shardul Thakur
5) Navdeep Saini
Answer – 4) Shardul Thakur
Explanation:
Indian cricketer Shardul Thakur appointed as the brand ambassador of Tata Power, the largest power
generation company in India which aims to provide uninterrupted power supply from its various
plants located across India. This is his 1st major commercial endorsement & the campaign featuring
him does have a significant presence in digital, radio & outdoors.
26. To which Indian state, Gopal Reddy will take charge as the Chief Secretary from April
1,2020?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Karnataka
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Goa
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Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh (MP) Government appointed M Gopal Reddy as a Chief Secretary of the state
replacing Sudhi Ranjan Mohanty with effect from April 1, 2020.
27. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed Hirdesh Kumar as new Chief
Electoral Officer to which Indian state/UT?
1) New Delhi
2) West Bengal
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Odisha
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
A 1999 batch IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officer Hirdesh Kumar appointed as the New Chief
Electoral Officer of Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) by the Election Commission of India (ECI), soon he will
replace Shailendra Kumar. Presently Hirdesh serves as the Commissioner Secretary in the School
Education Department of J&K.
28. Name the person who has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) company with effect from June 1, 2020?
1) M V Gowtama
2) P K Gupta
3) V Kalyana Rama
4) A Rakesh Kumar
5) Ravinder Singh Dhillon
Answer – 5) Ravinder Singh Dhillon
Explanation:
Appointment Committee of the Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed
Ravinder Singh Dhillon as a Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Power Finance Corporation
(PFC) by the with effect from June 1, 2020. He will be serving in this post till his superannuation on
May 31, 2023.
29. Name the person who has been re-appointed as MD&CEO of Bajaj auto Limited for next 5yrs
with effect from April 1, 2020.
1) Shekar Bajaj
2) Kamalnayan Bajaj
3) Rajivnayan Rahulkumar Bajaj
4) Ramkrishna Bajaj
5) Jamnalal Bajaj
Answer – 3) Rajivnayan Rahulkumar Bajaj
Explanation:
Bajaj Auto Limited, an Indian global two-wheeler & three-wheeler manufacturing company, has
approved the re-appointment of Rajivnayan Rahulkumar Bajaj as its Managing Director (MD) and CEO
(Chief Executive Officer) for a further period of 5- years with effect from April 1, 2020. His tenure is
going to expire on March 31, 2020.
30. Adnan al-Zurfi has been appointed as the Prime Minister of which of the following country?
1) Kuwait
2) Iraq
3) Qatar
4) Iran
5) Syria
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Answer – 2) Iraq
Explanation:
On March 17, 2020, Barham Salih, President of Iraq appoints 54- year- old Adnan al-Zurfi as Prime
Minister (PM) of Iraq who has 30 days to form his cabinet to resolve months-long political crisis. He
will succeed Mohammed Allawi, the 1st politician named by the president as PM-designate who
withdrew his candidacy for the post.
31. The President of India nominated former CJI Ranjan Gogoi to Rajya Sabha (RS). Under
which article of Indian constitution, the President nominates RS members?
1) Article 79
2) Article 81
3) Article 80
4) Article 78
5) Article 83
Answer – 3) Article 80
Explanation:
The President of India RamNath Kovind nominated former CJI Ranjan Gogoi to Rajya Sabha under
exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (a) of clause (1) of article 80 of the Constitution of
India, read with clause (3) of that article to the Council of States and to fill the vacancy caused due to
the retirement of one of the nominated members. Ranjan Gogoi will be the successor of K.T.S Tulsi.
32. Arundhati Bhattacharya the Ex-chairman of SBI resigns from the CRISIL board. Where is the
Headquarters of Credit rating agency CRSIL located at?
1) New Delhi
2) Bengaluru
3) Hyderabad
4) Gurgaon
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
Arundhati Bhattacharya, Former chairman of State Bank of India, submitted the resignation as an
independent director of the company effective from April 15. She will take charge as a chairperson
and CEO for the India operations of Salesforce, USA from April 20. The Headquarters of CRISIL located
at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
33. Who among the following Indian Umpires (Women) are being part of International panel of
ICC Development panel?
1) Vrinda Rathi
2) GS Lakshmi
3) Janani Narayanan
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Janani Narayanan from Tamil Nadu (TN) and Vrinda Rathi from Mumbai were named in the
International Panel of ICC (International Cricket Council) Development Umpires. After the inclusion of
Janani and Vrinda, the count of females from India in ICC panel becomes 3 after the appointment of GS
Lakshmi as the International Panel of Match Referees. The women officials across the ICC panel
consists of 12 members.
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34. Who among the following has been appointed as the Additional Directors in Yes Bank
board by RBI for the period of 2yrs with effect from March 26, 2020.
1) Rama Subramaniam Gandhi
2) Ananth Narayan Gopalakrishnan
3) Dinabandhu Mohapatra
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
In the exercise of powers under the ‘Yes Bank Ltd. Reconstruction Scheme, 2020’ and the Banking
Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed 2 additional directors namely –
Rama Subramaniam Gandhi (former RBI Deputy Governor) & Ananth Narayan Gopalakrishnan
(Associate Professor of S P Jain Institute of Management & Research) on the board of private sector
lender Yes Bank for a period of 2- years with effect from March 26,2020.
35. Kamal Nath the Chief Minister of which state has resigned from his post (March 2020).
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Haryana
4) Uttarakhand
5) Goa
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh (MP) Chief Minister (CM) Kamal Nath of Indian National Congress (INC) party
submitted his resignation letter to MP Governor Lalji Tandon at Raj Bhawan, Bhopal, MP, ahead of the
scheduled floor test ordered by the Supreme Court (SC) in the State Assembly. He will continue as
caretaker CM till new one took charge.
36. Justice Bhushan P Dharmadhikari has been appointed as the Chief Justice of which High
Court (In March 2020)?
1) Madras High Court
2) Patna High Court
3) Bombay High Court
4) Delhi High Court
5) Calcutta High Court
Answer - 3) Bombay High Court
Explanation:
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari appointed Justice Bhushan P Dharmadhikari as the
Chief Justice of Bombay High Court. He was sworn in at Raj Bhavan. President of India, Ram Nath
Kovind issued a notification for appointing him as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.
37. Shivraj Singh Chouhan has become the Chief Minister for 4th time to which Indian State/UT?
1) Haryana
2) Mizoram
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) New Delhi
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Shivraj Singh Chouhan (61) took oath as Chief Minister (CM) of Madhya Pradesh (MP)for the 4th time.
He will succeed Kamal Nath who was in power for 15 months.
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38. Ramesh Sobti retries as MD&CEO of which of the following Private Sector Bank?
1) ICICI Bank
2) KVB Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
Private sector lender IndusInd Bank Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ramesh
Sobti, 70 years old, retired. The bank’s consumer head, Sumant Kathpalia will serve as the MD and
CEO of IndusInd bank for the period of 3 years.
39. Iqbal Singh Bains has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of which state?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Goa
3) Punjab
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Haryana
Explanation:
Iqbal Singh Bains was appointed as Madhya Pradesh (MP) Chief Secretary by the newly-sworn Chief
Minister (CM) Shivraj Singh Chouhan of the state. He was the successor of CS M Gopal Reddy.
40. Who among the following has been appointed as the member of Central Board of Direct
Taxes (CBDT) by Appointment committee of cabinet (March 2020)?
1) Satish Kumar Gupta
2) Krishan Mohan Prasad
3) Madhan Mohan
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of two Indian Revenue Service
(IRS) officers Krishan Mohan Prasad and Satish Kumar Gupta as members of the Central Board of
Direct Taxes (CBDT).
41. Name the person who has been appointed as CEO of Best Price by Walmart with effect from
April 1, 2020?
1) Indra Nooyi
2) Rajeev Suri
3) Krish Iyer
4) Laxman Narasimhan
5) Sameer Aggarwal
Answer – 5) Sameer Aggarwal
Explanation:
Walmart announced that it has promoted Sameer Aggarwal as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Best
Price, Walmart India which is effective from April 1, 2020. He will succeed Krish Iyer who is to retire
on March 31, 2020, from 8 years of full-time management and will get into an advisory role.
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42. Which among the following RBI deputy director, has got 1-year extension of service from
April 3, 2020 to April 3, 2021.
1) BP Kanungo
2) Mahesh Kumar Jain
4) N S Vishwanathan
5) Sunil Mehta
Answer –1) BP Kanungo
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, has
approved the extension of the tenure of RBI (Reserve Bank of India) Deputy Governor, Bibhu Prasad
Kanungo (BP Kanungo) for a period of one year up to April 3, 2021. His tenure is going to end on April
2, 2020.
43. Ajoy Mehta got 3-month extension of service as Chief Secretary of Which Indian state?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The centre has accepted the request from Maharashtra government for a further 3-month extension to
Ajoy Mehta as state Chief Secretary who will remain in the post till June 30 due to state health
emergency (coronavirus).

1. Name the person, who has been honored with Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Award for
Politics in Swarajya Awards 2020.
1) YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
2) Biplab Kumar Deb
3) Pramod Sawant
4) Sarbananda Sonowal
5) Bhupesh Baghel
Answer – 4) Sarbananda Sonowal
Explanation:
Assam’s Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was honoured with Swarajya Awards 2020 under the
category, Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Award for Politics at the 6th India Ideas Conclave at Tent City
Narmada in Gujarat. The award is instituted by India Foundation & Indic Academy. He received the
award for his work in integrating the nation, & to take Mukherjee’s vision & philosophy forward.
Winners List
Awardee Category Field
Sarbananda Sonowal Dr S P Mukherjee Award Politics
K Parasaran Sree Narayana Guru Award Social Work
Bharatbala Ustad Bismillah Khan Award Culture
N K Singh Dr B R Shenoy Award Economics
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2. Name the Movie, which has won the Golden Bear award in Berlin International film festival
(Berlinale) 2020 was held in Berlin, Germany (20 February–1 March 2020).
1) The Trouble with Being Born
2) There Is No Evil
3) Never Rarely Sometimes
4) The Woman Who Ran
5) Notes from the Underworld
Answer – 2) There Is No Evil
Explanation:
The 70th edition of Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) 2020 was held in Berlin, Germany
from 20 February–1 March 2020. It was the first under the leadership of new Berlin Film Festival
heads, business administration director Mariette Rissenbeek and artistic director Carlo Chatrian. The
Opening film of the festival was ‘My Salinger Year’& the Closing film was ‘There Is No Evil’.
1 Golden Bear for Best Film There Is No Evil by Mohammad Rasoulof
Never Rarely Sometimes Always by Eliza
2 Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize Hittman
3 Silver Bear for Best Director Hong Sang Soo for The Woman Who Ran
4 Silver Bear for Best Actress Paula Beer for Undine
5 Silver Bear for Best Actor Elio Germano for “Hidden Away”
Favolacce by Fabio D’Innocenzo and Damiano
6 Silver Bear for Best Screenplay D’Innocenzo
Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Jürgen Jürges for cinematography on DAU.
7 Contribution Natasha
Delete History by Benoît Delépine and
8 Silver Bear Special Prize Gustave Kervern
3. Name the person who has been named as the 128th winner of Commonwealth points of light
award.
1) Sumaira Abdulali
2) Kinkri Devi
4) Jadav Payeng
Answer – 4) Jadav Payeng
Explanation:
Jadav Payeng, an environmental activist of Assam also known as the “Forest man of India” named as
128th winner of Commonwealth Points of Light Award. He earned the name Forest man of India by
spending 30 years of his life planting trees. He was honored by the Head of Common Wealth the
Queen Elizabeth II for his exceptional volunteer service in environmental conservation.
4. Name the people who has been honoured with the Pritzker Architecture prize 2020
(Architecture’s Nobel) sponsored by Hyatt Foundation.
1) Yvonne Farrell
2) Shelley McNamara
3) Arata Isozaki
4) Both 1) & 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Answer – 4) Both 1) & 2)
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Explanation:
chairman of The Hyatt Foundation Tom Pritzker announced Yvonne Farrell (69) and Shelley
McNamara (68) as the winners of Pritzker Architecture prize 2020. It is the 1st time an Irish citizen &
a female combination won the prize. It is an annual award sponsored by Hyatt foundation is regarded
as the profession’s highest award. The Pritzker Architecture Prize is founded by Jay A. Pritzker & his
wife Cindy. It is often referred to as “architecture’s Nobel” & “the profession’s highest honor.”
5. President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind conferred the 61st annual Lalit Kala Akademi
awards 2020 to 15 excellent artist of the country. Lalit Kala Academi comes under which
Indian Ministry?
5) Ministry of Tourism
Answer – 4) Ministry of Culture
Explanation:
President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind conferred the 61st annual Lalit Kala Akademi awards 2020
to 15 excellent artists at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The Lalit Kala Akademi (LKA) or National
Academy of Art is India's national academy of fine arts. LKA provides scholarships and a fellow
program, and sponsors and organises exhibitions in India and overseas. It publishes a bilingual
journal. It is funded by the Union Ministry of Culture. Its headquarters are at Ravindra Bhawan,
Ferozshah Road, New Delhi.
List of 15 awarded artists:
Awardees State
Anoop Kumar Manzukhi Gopi Thrissur, Kerala
David Malakar Kolkata, West Bengal
Devendra Kumar Khare Vadodara, Gujarat
Dinesh Pandya Mumbai, Maharashtra
Faruque Ahmed Halder West Bengal, Kolkata
Hari Ram Kumbhawat Jaipur, Rajasthan
Keshari Nandan Prasad Jaipur, Rajasthan
Mohan Kumar T Bengaluru, Karnataka
Ratan Krishna Saha Mumbai, Maharashtra
Sagar Vasant Kamble Mumbai, Maharashtra
Satwinder Kaur New Delhi
Sunil Thiruvayur Ernakulam, Kerala
Tejaswi Narayan Sonawane Solapur, Maharashtra
Yashpal Singh New Delhi
Yashwant Singh New Delhi
6. Amrit Kaur has been honored as ‘Women of the year’ for 1947 in ‘100 women of the year’
project by TIME magazine. Name the person who has been honored as ‘Women of the year’ for
1976.
1) Pratibha Patil
2) Kalpana Chawla
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3) Indira Gandhi
4) Sucheta Kripalani
5) Sarojini Naidu
Answer – 3) Indira Gandhi
Explanation:
TIME Magazine created 100 New Covers for the Project ‘100 women of the year’ to recognize selected
women or groups to represent each year from 1920 to 2019. India’s Freedom Fighter Amrit Kaur will
be honored as ‘Women of the Year’ for 1947 & Former prime minister Indira Gandhi for 1976.
7. Name the Indian who has been honoured with ‘Sportsman of the year’ award in Times of
India sports award 2019 (TOISA 2019).
1) Bajrang Punia
2) Mary Kom
3) Rohit Sharma
4) Vinesh Phogat
5) PV Sindhu
Answer – 5) PV Sindhu
Explanation:
The 4th edition of TOISA (Times of India Sports Awards) awards honoured the best Indian in 2019
sports in New Delhi, India. The event was powered by BHIM-UPI (Bharat Interface for Money- Unified
Payments Interface). Rohit Sharma was named as the Cricketer of the year and PV Sindhu was named
as the Sportsman of the year as she won gold at the World Championships in Basel, Switzerland.
8. Who has been honored with Icon of the Century special award in Times of India sports
award 2019 (TOISA 2019).
1) Dhyan Chand
2) Sunil Chhetri
3) Sachin Tendulkar
4) Balbir Singh
5) PT Usha
Answer – 4) Balbir Singh
Explanation:
In Times of India sports award 2019 (TOISA 2019) a special award - Icon of the Century was given to
3-time Olympic gold medalist and hockey legend Balbir Singh.
9. Name the person who has become 1st Women Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in Indian Coast
Guard (ICG).
1) Ruchi Sharma
2) Nupur Kulshrestha
3) Priya Jhingan
4) Mitali Madhumita
5) Padma Bandopadhyay
Answer – 2) Nupur Kulshrestha
Explanation:
Nupur Kulshrestha becomes the 1st woman to be promoted as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of
Indian Coast Guard.She joined Indian Coast Guard in 1999.
10. Name the person who has been honoured with ‘The World Games Athlete of the year 2019’
award in Hockey India’s 3rd annual awards 2019.
1) Harmanpreet Singh
2) Rani rampal
3) Manpreet Singh
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4) Vivek Sagar Prasad

5) Lalremsiami
Answer – 2) Rani rampal
Explanation:
Hockey India, the governing body with mandate to conduct all activities for both men and women’s
hockey, has organized its 3rd Annual Awards 2019 at Hotel the Lalit in New Delhi to honour the best
hockey players and former legends of the game from India. Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren
Rijiju was the chief guest at the occasion.
List of Awards for felicitating the players for Individual Achievements during 2019:
S.No. Award/Category Winners
The World Games Athlete of the
1 Year 2019 Ms. Rani Rampal
FIH Men’s Player of the Year
2 2019 Mr. Manpreet Singh
3 FIH Men’s Rising Star of the Year Mr. Vivek Sagar Prasad
FIH Women’s Rising Star of the
4 Year Ms. Lalremsiami
Ms. Deep Grace Ekka, Mr. Kothajit Singh
5 200 International Caps Khadangbam, Ms. Savita
Mr. Harmanpreet Singh, Mr. Lalit Kumar
6 100 International Caps Upadhyay, Ms. Nikki Pradhan
11. Name the Player, who has been honored with Dhruv Batra Player of the Year Award 2019
for Men in Hockey India’s 3rd annual awards 2019.
1) Vivek Sagar Prasad
2) Manpreet Singh
3) Lalit Kumar Upadhyay
4) Nikki Pradhan
5) Krishan B. Pathak
Answer – 2) Manpreet Singh
Explanation:
Hockey India, the governing body with mandate to conduct all activities for both men and women’s
hockey, has organized its 3rd Annual Awards 2019 at Hotel the Lalit in New Delhi.
The captain of India men’s national field hockey team, Manpreet Singh Pawar (27) & Captain of Indian
Women Hockey Team, Rani Rampal (25) have won the Hockey India Dhruv Batra Player of the Year
Award 2019 for Men and Women respectively.
Here’s the full List of winners at Hockey India 3rd Annual Awards 2019:
S.No. Award/Category Winners
Hockey India Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement
1 Award 2019 Mr. Harbinder Singh
Hockey India Dhruv Batra Player of the Year 2019
2 (Male) Mr. Manpreet Singh
Hockey India Dhruv Batra Player of the Year 2019
3 (Female) Ms. Rani Rampal
Hockey India Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player
4 of the Year 2019 (Men – Under 21) Mr. Vivek Sagar Prasad
Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player
5 of the Year 2019 (Women – Under 21) Ms. Lalremsiami
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Hockey India Dhanraj Pillay Award for Forward of the

6 Year 2019 Mr. Mandeep Singh
Hockey India Ajit Pal Singh Award for Midfielder of the
7 Year 2019 Ms. Neha Goyal
Hockey India Pargat Singh Award for Defender of the
8 Year 2019 Mr. Harmanpreet Singh
Hockey India Baljit Singh Award for Goalkeeper of the
9 Year 2019 Mr. Krishan B. Pathak
Hockey India Jaman Lal Sharma Award for Invaluable
10 Contribution 2019 Sports Authority of India
Hockey India President’s Award for Outstanding Department of Sports & Youth
11 Achievement 2019 Services, Government of Odisha
12. The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) 1st women fighter pilots who got ‘Nari Shakti Puraskhar’ for
2019 is/are _________.
1) Mohana Jitarwal
2) Avani Chaturvedi
3) Bhawana Kanth
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind presented the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' to IAF's first women fighter pilots,
Mohana Jitarwal, Avani Chaturvedi and Bhawana Kanth, on Sunday at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
13. Name the person who got ‘Nari Shakti Puraskhar’ for 2019 popularly known as ‘Mushroom
Mahila’.
1) Rani Indira
2) Bina Devi
3) Karthyayini
4) Rashmi Urdhwardeshe
5) Priyanka Shah
Answer – 2) Bina Devi
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday presented 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' to Bina Devi who is known as
'Mushroom Mahila' for popularising mushroom cultivation. She was 'Sarpanch' of Dhauri Panchayat,
Tetiabamber block for 5 years.
14. Name the 103-year old Athlete, who got Nari Shakti Puraskar award for 2019 for her
achievements in Athletics.
1) Man Kaur
2) Krishna Poonia
3) M. A. Prajusha
4) Seema Punia
5) Anju Bobby George
Answer – 1) Man Kaur
Explanation:
A 104-year old woman Man Kaur will be presented will be awarded the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' for her
achievements in athletics on the occasion of International women's day by President Ram Nath
Kovind in New Delhi.
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Awardees List
S.no Name Key Accomplishment State
Bina Devi or ‘Mushroom
1 Mahila’ Popularizing mushroom cultivation Munger , Bihar
Working for development of Tribal
People Through a CAVS (Chinnai Adhivasi Srikakulam, Andhra
2 Padala Bhudevi Vikas Society), established in 1996. Pradesh
Restored the culture and heritage of
Jammu and Kashmir- Numdha Srinagar, Jammu and
3 Arifa Jan handicrafts Kashmir
Rajnagar,
Chami Murmu or ‘Lady SaraikelaKharsawan,
4 Tarzan’ of Jharkhand Planted trees & protected local wildlife Jharkhand
First one to serve Ladhak cuisines in her
Alchi Kitchen Restaurant & represented
5 Nilza Wangmo Ladakhi recipes in 5-star hotels in India Leh ,Ladakh
6 Rashmi Urdhwardeshe Development of automobile technologies Pune, Maharashtra
Sardarni Mann Kaur or
‘Miracle from
7 Chandigarh'(103) Achievements in athletics Patiala, Punjab
Kalavati Devi- ‘lady Built toilets & created awareness
8 mason’ regarding the ills of open defecation Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
First female twins to scale Mount Everest
9 Tashi and Nungshi Malik in 2013 Dehradun, Uttarakhand
10 Kaushiki Chakroborty Khayal and Thumri exponent. Kolkata, West Bengal
Bhageerathi Amma Cleared the fourth standard equivalency
(105) examination & became the oldest
equivalency course student of Kerala.
Karthyayini Amma
topped “Akshara Laksham” Kollam, Alappuzha,
11 (96) in 2018 scoring 98/100 marks Kerala
AvaniChaturvedi
Bhawna Kanth Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
Mohana Singh Jitarwal First Indian Women Pilots to take a solo Darbhanga, Bihar
12 (Indian Air Force) flight in MIG-21 in 2018 Agra, Uttar Pradesh
15. Name the person who has been honoured with Changemaker of the year award (person) in
the 3rd edition of BusinessLine Changemaker Awards 2020.
1) Rohit Sharma
2) Pankaj Advani
3) PV Sindhu
4) Satheesh Reddy
5) Dutee Chand
Answer – 5) Dutee Chand
Explanation:
Vice-President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu honoured the winners of BusinessLine Changemaker
Awards 2020 organized by Hindu Business Line at New Delhi. The changemaker award was presented
to Dutee Chand for her contribution in sports in 2019 and ISRO also got the changemaker of the year
award in the event.
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16. Name the Person who has won the 7th edition of Dr. MS Swaminathan award for the period
of 2017-19, for his/her contributions in the fields of agricultural research, teaching, extension
and administration.
1) B S Dhillon
2) Tej Pratap
3) N Kumar
4) G B Pant
5) V Praveen Rao
Answer – 5) V Praveen Rao
Explanation:
V Praveen Rao, Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Professor JayaShankar Telangana State Agricultural University
(PJTSAU), won the 7th edition of Dr MS Swaminathan Award for the period 2017- 2019 recognizing
his contributions in the fields of agricultural research, teaching, extension and administration. The
award was constituted by Retired Indian Council of Agricultural Research Employees Association
(RICAREA) and Nuziveedu Seeds Limited (NSL). The award will be conferred on him in June 2020.
17. Indian mountaineer Bhawna Dehariya climbs the highest mountain peak of Australia. She
belongs to which Indian state?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Jharkhand
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Indian Mountaineer Bhawna Dehariya hails from Madhya Pradesh (MP) has successfully scaled Mount
Kosciuszko [2, 228 meters], the highest mountain peak in Australia on the occasion of Holi.
18. Name the person who has won the BBC Indian sportswoman of the year award 2019.
1) PV Sindhu
2) Mary Kom
3) Vinesh Phogat
4) Manasi Joshi
5) Dutee Chand
Explanation:
Pusarla Venkata Sindhu has won the inaugural BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) Indian
Sportswoman of the year award 2019 in the BBC award ceremony held in New Delhi. In 2019, Sindhu
became the first Indian to win badminton World Championship gold in Basel, Switzerland and she also
has 5 world championship medals.
19. Who has won the Lifetime Achievement award in BBC award ceremony held in New Delhi
(March 2020)?
1) Mary Kom
2) PT Usha
3) Tania Sachdev
4) Sania Mirza
5) Mithali Raj
Answer – 2) PT Usha
Explanation:
The former sprinter from India Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha (popularly known as PT Usha)
was awarded with Lifetime Achievement award for her contribution to Indian sports & inspiring
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generations of players in the BBC award ceremony was held in New Delhi. The Indian Olympics
Association also named PT Usha as “Best Sportswoman of the Century” and she has won 100
international medals and awards during her career.
20. Name the person who has been awarded with ‘Best Citizens of India’ gold medal award
which was given by Global Economic Progress and Research Association (GEPRA) in March
2020.
1) Shyamal Kumar Kundu
2) Prem Nath
3) H. Shivanna
4) Jaimanti Bakshi
5) K. Swami Durai
Answer – 4) Jaimanti Bakshi
Explanation:
Dr Jaimanti Bakshi, Professor & Unit Head II, Department of Otolaryngology and Head Neck surgery at
PGIMER (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research), Chandigarh was awarded with
“Best Citizens of India”. The award was given by “GEPRA” (Global Economic Progress and Research
Association) during the National Unity conference held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).
21. Name the person, who has won the BBC’s poll for ‘Greatest Leader of All Time’ (March
2020).
1) Amílcar Cabral
2) Winston Churchill
3) Karl Marx
4) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
5) Abraham Lincoln
Answer – 4) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Explanation:
Maharaja Ranjit Singh was named the “Greatest Leader of All Time” in a poll conducted by ‘BBC World
Histories Magazine’, who is the 19th century ruler of the Sikh Empire in India, has beaten competition
from around the world. African Independence Fighter Amílcar Cabral spots second, which is followed
by Britain’s war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
22. Name the Indian Airport which along with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International
Airport won 2019 Awards for Best Airport by Size and Region in the category of ‘Over 40
million passengers’ for Asia-Pacific region.
1) Jewar Airport, Uttar Pradesh
3) Bhogapuram Airport, Andhra Pradesh
4) Agatti Airport, Lakshadweep
5) Dabolim Airport, Goa
Answer – 2) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
Explanation:
Along with Delhi Airport (Indira Gandhi International Airport), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai won 2019 Awards for Best Airport by Size and Region in the
category of ‘Over 40 million passengers’ for Asia-Pacific region in the Airport Service Quality
Programme (ASQ) 2019 rankings. In 25-40 MPPA - Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) in
Bengaluru bagged the award. In 15-25 MPPA - Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) in Hyderabad
bagged award. In 5-15 MPPA - Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) in Lucknow and Cochin
International Airport (COK) received awards. In 2-5 MPPA - Chandigarh International Airport (IXC),
Mangalore International Airport (IXE), and Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) in
Thiruvananthapuram got awards. MPPA – Million Passengers Per Annum.
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23. Name the Indian who has been part of iSportconnect’s ‘Influential Women in Sport’ list for
2020.
1) PV Sindhu
2) PT Usha
3) Nita Ambani
4) Preity Zinta
5) Mary Kom
Answer – 3) Nita Ambani
Explanation:
Sports business network, iSportconnect released the ‘Influential Women in Sport’ list for 2020, The
list has Nita Ambani (only Indian in the list), Serena Williams, Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe, Ellie
Norman, Cathy Engelbert, Fatma Samoura, Mary Davis, Clare Connor, Naomi Osaka.
24. Name the Institute which entered into the Limca Book of Records (LBR) for establishing the
‘India’s First Living Culinary Arts Museum’.
1) Delhi Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (DIHM&CT)
2) Institute of Hotel Management, Lucknow (IHM-Lucknow)
3) Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA)
4) Army Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (AIHM&CT)
5) Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT)
Answer – 3) Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA)
Explanation:
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA) of Manipal Academy of Higher
Education (MAHE) entered the Limca Book of Records (LBR) for establishing “India’s First Living
Culinary Arts Museum” at WGSHA, Manipal, Karnataka.
25. Name the person who has been announced as the 1st winner of Road Safety (RS) Media
fellowship 2019 by Centre for Media Studies (CMS).
1) Prachi Salve
2) Pradeep Dwivedi
3) Ralph Nader
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Centre for Media Studies (CMS) announced that Prachi Salve of IndiaSpend and Pradeep Dwivedi of
DainikJagran as the first winner of Road Safety (RS) Media Fellowship 2019, for their work in
contribution towards reporting on road safety. Centre for Media Studies (CMS) supported by the
World Health Organization (WHO), conducted a three-month program for journalists to work on road
safety issues in 2019.
26. Indian journalists Arfa Khanum Sherwani & Rohini Mohan jointly won the “Chameli Devi
Jain Award 2019” for outstanding Women mediapersons. The award was instituted by _________.
1) Devi Jain Foundation
2) Women Foundation
3) Media Foundation
4) Award Foundation
5) Chameli Foundation
Answer – 3) Media Foundation
Explanation:
Indian journalists Arfa Khanum Sherwani, senior editor of the news website ‘The Wire’ and
Bengaluru-based freelancer Rohini Mohan jointly won the “Chameli Devi Jain Award 2019” for
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outstanding Women mediapersons. The honourable mention was received by Rukmini S, an

independent data-journalist from Chennai. The award is an Indian journalistic award which was
instituted by the Media Foundation in 1980.
27. Name the 1st Indian who climbs highest Volcanoes of all the 7 continents and entered into
‘Limca Book of Records’.
1) Satyarup Siddhanta
2) Arunima Sinha
3) Mohan Singh Gunjyal
4) Malavath Purna
5) Bachendri Pal
Answer – 1) Satyarup Siddhanta
Explanation:
Indian mountaineer Satyarup Siddhanta hails from Kolkata, West Bengal, 37 years old, entered ‘Limca
Book of Records’ (LBR) for his extraordinary achievements, as the first Indian to climb the highest
volcanoes of each of the 7 continents. He also holds the record as the youngest mountaineer in the
world to climb both 7 peaks and 7 volcanic summits.
28. Who among the following are winners of Abel Prize 2020?
1) Gregory Margulis
2) Hillel Furstenber
3) Karen Uhlenbeck
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters named Hillel Furstenber from Hebrew University of
Jerusalem, Israel and Gregory Margulis from Yale University, USA as winners of the Abel Prize 2020.
They share the prize & the amount of Norwegian Krone (NOK) 7.5 Million (USD 8.3400).
29. Name the person who has won the annual PEN/Hemingway Award 2020 for the Novel” A
Prayer for Travelers”.
1) Joshua Ferris
2) Teju Cole
3) Yaa Gyasi
4) Tommy Orange
5) Ruchika Tomar
Answer – 5) Ruchika Tomar
Explanation:
The Indian-origin American author Ruchika Tomar is named as the winner of the annual
PEN/Hemingway Award 2020 for her 1st novel (debut)” A Prayer for Travelers”. She hails from
California & is currently working as a lecturer at Stanford University.
30. Name the person who has honoured with India International Film Tourism Conclave
(IIFTC) Tourism Impact Award 2020.
1) Mira Nair
2) Zoya Akhtar
3) Gauri Shinde
4) Farah Khan
5) Deepa Mehta
Answer - 2) Zoya Akhtar
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Explanation:
Zoya Akhter honoured with IIFTC Tourism Impact Award 2020 during the 8th India International
Film Tourism Conclave (IIFTC) held in Mumbai, Maharashtra on March 5-7, 2020. The award was
presented by NaheedNenshi– Mayor of Calgary, Alberta (Canada) in recognition of her outstanding
contribution to the world tourism through her cinema. She has promoted tourism through her films
like 2011 ‘Zindagi Na MilegiDobara’ which was shot in Spain, and 2015 comedy-drama ‘DilDhadakne
Do’ shot in Turkey.
31. Who among the following has won the Hindu Prize 2019?
1) Santanu Das
2) Navtej Sarna
3) Mirza Waheed
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
The winners of The Hindu Prize 2019 Fiction and Non-Fiction are Mirza Waheed (Tell Her Everything
– Fiction) and Santanu Das (India, Empire, and First World War Culture: Writings, Images and Songs –
Non-Fiction) respectively. Prize was founded in 2010 to honor writers who have spent the rest of their
lives mining the human spirit with their words & ideas.
32. Name the Movie which has won the Best movie in Hindi category at Critics’ Choice Film
(annual) Awards 2020.
1) Uri: The surgical strike
2) Soni
3) Kabir Singh
4) Gully Boy
5) Article 15
Answer – 4) Gully Boy
Explanation:
On March 28, 2020 the winners of 2nd edition of Critics’ Choice Film (annual) Awards 2020 were
announced digitally to honour Best Film, Best Actor (Male), Best Actor (Female), Best Director and Best
Writing across 8 languages namely: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, Marathi, Malayalam, Gujarati and
Kannada. It was presented by the Film Critics’ Guild and Motion Content Group, in collaboration with
Vistas Media Capital.
Categories, Awardees & Films
Languages Best Actor (Male) Best Actor (Female) Best Director Best Film
Ranveer Singh (Gully Geetika Vidya Ohlyan
Hindi Boy) (Soni) Zoya Akhtar (Gully Boy) Gully Boy
Samantha Akkineni Gowtam Tinnanuri
Telugu Nani (Jersey) (Oh! Baby) (Jersey) Mallesham
Vijay Sethupathi Thiagarajan Kumararaja
Tamil (Super Deluxe) Amala Paul (Aadai) (Super Deluxe) Super Deluxe
Kaushik Ganguly Swastika Mukherjee
Bengali (Kedara) (Kia and Cosmos) Atanu Ghosh (Robibaar) Kedara
Deeksha Joshi
Gujarati Jayesh More (Hellaro) (Dhunki) Abhishek Shah (Hellaro) Hellaro
B.Jayashree
(Mookajjiya
Kannada Rishi (Kavaludaa) Kanasugal) Jayathirtha (Bell Bottom) Bell Bottom
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Kumbalangi
Malayalam Mammootty (Unda) Parvathy (Uyare) Aashiq Abu (Virus) Nights
Sandeep Kulkarni Mrinal Kulkarni Nipun Dharmadhikari
Marathi (Dombivali Return) (Welcome Home) (Dhappa) Dhappa

1. Name the Indian City which is going to host the 108th Indian Science Congress in 2021
(January 3-7, 2021) based on the theme ‘Science and Technology for Sustainable Development
with Women Empowerment’.
1) Hyderabad
2) Cochin
3) New Delhi
4) Pune
5) Ahmedabad
Answer – 4) Pune
Explanation:
The Indian Science Congress association (ISCA) announced that Pune will host the annual session of
108th Indian Science Congress on January 3-7, 2021 at Symbiosis International University’s Lavale
campus with the theme,” Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women
Empowerment”.
2. Name the Indian City where the 11th National Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Conference -2020
based on the theme ‘Empowering Youth for Technology Led Farming’ held?
1) Chandigarh
2) Indore
3) Lucknow
4) Amritsar
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
A 3-day long 11th National Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Conference -2020 based on the theme
‘Empowering Youth for Technology Led Farming’ was held in New delhi.It wasinaugurated by Union
Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Shri Narendra
Singh Tomar.
3. Name the Indian City where the 5th edition of India Pharma 2020 and India Medical Device
2020 Conference & Exhibition conducted at.
4) Amritsar, Odisha
Answer – 2) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Explanation:
The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (C&F), in association with
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry- FICCI is organising India Pharma 2020 &
India Medical Device 2020 Conference & Exhibition at Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat from March 5-7, 2020.
The was inaugurated by the Chemicals & Fertilizers Minister Sadananda Gowda MoS (C&F) &
Mansukh Mandviya (C&F Minister).
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Theme of the conference: “India Pharma: Meeting Challenges of Affordable and Quality Healthcare and
India Medical Device: Promoting Affordable responsible and Quality Medical Device for Universal
Health Care”
4. Name the country which is going to host the United Nations (UN) summit on biodiversity
(also known as Convention on Biological Diversity-COP15) in the month of October 2020?
1) India
2) Japan
3) Germany
4) China
5) Poland
Answer – 4) China
Explanation:
In view of the crucial UN (United Nations) summit on biodiversity (also known as Convention on
Biological Diversity-COP15) to be held in Kunming, China in October 2020) and on the occasion of the
World Wildlife Day on March 3, 2020, the European Commission has launched a new global coalition
for biodiversity called ‘United for Biodiversity’ in Monaco.
5. The International Conference on Nano Science and Technology 2020 (ICONSAT) is organized
by S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences conducted at which Indian City?
1) Mumbai
2) Hyderabad
3) Kolkata
4) Kochi
5) Bengaluru
Explanation:
The International Conference on Nano Science and Technology 2020 (ICONSAT) was held at Biswa
Bangla Conventional Centre, Kolkata. The event was supported by the Department of Science and
Technology (DST) & organized by S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata. The
conference was held from March 5 to 7, 2020.
6. Name the Organisation, which organizes the India Smart Utility Week 2020 (ISUW) an
International Conference and Exhibition on Smart Energy and Water for Smarter Cities India in
New Delhi (March 2020).
1) Smart City group
2) Indian Trade Promotion Organisation
3) India Smart Grid Forum
4) Exhibitions India group
5) Fresh water & Energy Forum
Answer – 3) India Smart Grid Forum
Explanation:
New Delhi based Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) has been organizing India Smart Utility Week 2020 (ISUW)
as an International Conference and Exhibition on Smart Energy and Water for Smarter Cities India in
New Delhi from March 3-7, 2020.
7. With which world group India joins to work on Integrated local energy systems during India
Smart Utility Week (ISUW) 2020.
1) ASEAN
2) G20
3) European Union
4) G7
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5) BIMSTEC
Explanation:
India and European Union (EU) called upon the Integrated Local Energy System during ISUW 2020, in
which they will jointly work upon clean energy and climate that will help in Clean Energy and Climate
& boost the collaboration in energy research and innovation, especially in renewable energy and its
integration in the energy system. This partnership is in line with Mission Innovation (MI) involvement
of both the countries.
8. Which country has collaborated with India for Research & Development Programme on
smart grid at the cost of $5Million announced on India Smart Utility Week (ISUW) 2020.
1) Netherlands
2) Sweden
3) Germany
4) Belgium
5) Switzerland
Answer – 2) Sweden
Explanation:
India and Sweden are also agreed to jointly work on Smart Grids Programme, which is to be funded by
Department of Science and Technology (DST), a department within the Ministry of Science and
Technology in India. This tie-up will have led Research & Development collaborative Programme on
Smart Grids at a cost of $5 Million to transform the clean energy sector into a secure one.
9. Name the City which is going to host the 5th edition of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for
Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) summit in the month of September 2020.
2) New Delhi, India
3) Colombo, Sri Lanka
4) Kathmandu, Nepal
Answer – 3) Colombo, Sri Lanka
Explanation:
The 5th edition of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic
Cooperation) Summit 2020 to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in the month of September 2020. Sri
Lanka is the Chair of BIMSTEC between 2018 and 2020 and it will hand over the chairmanship to
Thailand by the end of 2020.
10. The 6th edition of Economic Times Global Business summit based on the theme ‘Collaborate
to Create: Sustainable Growth in a Fractured World’ held at which Indian city (6-7 March,
2020)?
1) Bhopal
2) Chandigarh
3) New Delhi
4) Chennai
5) Amritsar
Explanation:
The 6th edition of Economic Times Global business summit is held on 6th – 7th March 2020 at Taj
Palace, New Delhi. This summit is organized by the heads of the government, business leaders from
India and throughout the world and by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The theme of the Global
Business Summit is ‘Collaborate to Create: Sustainable Growth in a Fractured World’.
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11. Name the Organisation which organised the 3rd edition of Gender Equality Summit with the
theme “India Inc. For Generation Equality: Decade of Action” in New Delhi.
1) UNICEF India
2) UN Women India
3) OECD India
4) United Nations Global Compact Network India
5) UNESCO India
Answer – 4) United Nations Global Compact Network India
Explanation:
UNGCNI (United Nations Global Compact Network India), a country level platform for public & private
sector, businesses to align stakeholders’ responsible practices towards Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs), has organized the 3rd edition of its Gender Equality Summit 2020 with the theme “India
Inc. For Generation Equality: Decade of Action” at The Park in New Delhi.
12. As per the paper “Rethinking Gender Representation across Value Chains” released during
the 3rd Gender Equality Summit 2020, If Women’s labour force is same as Men’s labour force
then it can boost India’s GDP by _______.
1) 12%
2) 42%
3) 27%
4) 19%
5) 33%
Answer – 3) 27%
Explanation:
As per the paper “Rethinking Gender Representation across Value Chains” released during the 3rd
Gender Equality Summit 2020, If Women’s labour force is same as Men’s labour force then it can boost
India’s GDP by 27%.
13. Which world organization along with NITI Aayog organised the 4th edition of Women
Transforming India awards 2019 based on the theme ‘Women and Entrepreneurship’ in New
Delhi?
1) Word Bank (WB)
4) International Women Forum (IWF)
Explanation:
On the occasion of International Women’s Day i.e. on March 8, 2020, NITI (National Institution for
Transforming India) Aayog in collaboration with United Nations (UN) in India has organized the 4th
Edition of the Women Transforming India (WTI) Awards 2019 in New Delhi. The theme for WTI
awards 2019 was “Women and Entrepreneurship”.
14. Name the organization which organized the 1st edition of “EKAM (Entrepreneurship,
Knowledge, Awareness, Marketing) fest” between March 2 – 9, 2020 in New Delhi.
1) National Entrepreneurship Development Commission (NEDC)
2) National Handicapped Finance Development Corporation (NHFDC)
3) National Marketing Finance Commission (NMFC)
4) National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC)
5) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
Answer – 2) National Handicapped Finance Development Corporation (NHFDC)
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Explanation:
The first edition of “EKAM Fest” organized by National Handicapped Finance Development
Corporation (NHFDC) under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment held New Delhi between
March 2-9, 2020. It was inaugurated by Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Shri
Thaawarchand Gehlot. EKAM, an acronym for Entrepreneurship, Knowledge, Awareness, Marketing,
was aimed to showcase products made with extra ordinary determination by the divyang (differently-
abled) crafts persons and entrepreneurs.
15. Name the Institute which organized the 1st regional edition of ‘Divya Kala Shakti event’ held
in Chennai, TN (On March 2020).
1) National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD)
2) National Institute of Social Defence (NISD)
3) National Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicapped (NIOH)
4) National Institute of Visually Handicapped (NIVH)
5) Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation,Training & Research (SVNIRTAR)
Answer - 1) National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities
(NIEPMD)
Explanation:
First regional edition of “Divya Kala Shakti Event” (Witnessing the Abilities in Disabilities) held in
Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN). The event aims to provide a platform for the disabled to exhibit their
talents and it was organised by the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple
Disabilities (NIEPMD), in association with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with
Disabilities (Divyangjan) and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
16. Name the city, where the 3rd edition of WION (World in one news) Global summit 2020
based on the theme “Navigating and negotiating global imperatives” held at.
4) Dubai, UAE
5) New Delhi, India
Answer – 4) Dubai, UAE
Explanation:
The WION (World Is One News), the India’s first International News Channel, has organized its 3rd
edition of Global summit 2020 based on the theme “Navigating and negotiating global imperatives” at
The Oberoi, in Dubai, UAE (United Arab Emirates) on March 5, 2020. The Summit focused on 4 key
sessions namely- India and the Emerging World focusing on the dynamics, Balancing and
Recalibrating Pakistan’s Diplomatic Strategy, Climate change & Global Leaders forum.
17. WINGS INDIA 2020 an international exhibition and conference based on the theme “Flying
for all’, held at which Indian city?
1) Bengaluru
2) New Delhi
3) Pune
4) Hyderabad
5) Kolkata
Explanation:
A 4 day (March 12-15) biennial event WINGS INDIA 2020 themed as ‘Flying for All’ is an International
Exhibition & Conference on Civil Aviation sector held at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, is organized by
Ministry of Civil Aviation & Airports Authority of India(AAI) & Federation of Indian Chambers of
Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
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18. The World Cities summit is going to be held at which among the following cities in the
month of July (5-9), 2020.
1) London
2) Geneva
3) New Delhi
4) Brussels
5) Singapore
Explanation:
The 7th World Cities Summit (WCS) is to be held from July 5 to 9, 2020 at Sands Expo & Convention
Centre, Marina Bay Sands, in Singapore. It is organized by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities and
the Urban Redevelopment Authority. The theme for WCS 2020 is” Liveable and Sustainable Cities:
Adapting to a Disrupted World”.
19. Name the country which is going to host virtual G20 summit to formulate coordinated
response to COVID-19 pandemic and its human implications.
1) India
2) Nepal
3) Germany
4) Saudi Arabia
5) Austria
Explanation:
Saudi Arabia has accepted India’s proposal to hold a virtual conference of G20 member nations to
figure out a coordinated response to tackle the economic implications of COVID-19 during a telephone
conversation between Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman and
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
20. Name the Ministry which is going to conduct country’s 1st summit on Artificial Intelligence
(AI), ‘RAISE 2020– Responsible Artificial intelligence (AI) for Social Empowerment’ in the
month of October 2020 (postponed).
1) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Answer –3) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Explanation:
the Indian government announced the postponement of the country’s 1st summit on Artificial
Intelligence (AI), ‘RAISE 2020– Responsible Artificial intelligence (AI) for Social Empowerment’ to
October 5-6, 2020 due to COVID-19. It was to be conducted between April 11 & 12, 2020 in New Delhi
by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
COMMITTEE & MEETING

1. The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has constituted a committee to examine and recommend
Community Forest Resources (CFR) Guidelines under the Forest Rights Act, 2006 (FRA). Who
heads the Committee?
1) TN Manoharan
2) Tapan Ray
3) UK Sinha
4) Surjit S Bhalla
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5) Naresh Chandra Saxena

Answer – 5) Naresh Chandra Saxena
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has consituted a committee headed by Naresh Chandra
Saxena, former member of the Planning Commission of India and of the National Advisory Council
(NAC), to examine and recommend Community Forest Resources (CFR) Guidelines under the Forest
Rights Act, 2006 (FRA).
2. The Government of India (GoI) sets up 12-member panel to prepare investigation manual for
Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO). Name the person who heads the panel.
1) AK Gupta
2) Rajiv Gauba
3) Injeti Srinivas
4) G. Sateesh Reddy
5) Rajiv Kumar
Answer – 3) Injeti Srinivas
Explanation:
The Government of India has sets up a 12-member high level panel was set up to prepare an
investigation manual for the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) chaired by the Corporate
Affairs Secretary Injeti Srinivas.
3. The Government of India (GoI) has set up a committee on ‘Kisan Rail’ for a cold supply chain
to transport perishable goods. The Committee will be formed under which Indian ministry?
1) Ministry of Railways
Answer – 5) Ministry of Agriculture
Explanation:
The government has formed a committee under the Ministry of Agriculture which also includes
representatives of the Indian Railways to work out the modalities of 'Kisan Rail'. During the FY 2020-
21 budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to set up Kisan Rail through the public-
private-partnership (PPP) mode for a cold supply chain to transport perishable goods.
4. As per the report by parliamentary committee on petroleum only 3 states & 5 UTs in India
has kerosene free even after achieving 8 crore gas connections under PMUY (by sept 2019).
Name the person who heads the committee.
1) Girish Bapat
2) Naresh Gujral
3) Veerappa Moily
4) Shanta Kumar
5) Ramesh Bidhuri
Answer – 5) Ramesh Bidhuri
Explanation:
In accordance with the report of the Parliamentary Committee on Petroleum headed by BJP
(Bharatiya Janata Party) member Ramesh Bidhuri, only three States (Haryana, Punjab and Andhra
Pradesh) and five Union Territories (Delhi, Chandigarh, Daman & Diu, Dadar & Nagar Haveli,
Andaman & Nicobar Island and Puducherry) have become kerosene-free even though in September
2019 the government has met the target of 8 crore LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) connections under
the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).
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5. Name the Indian Ministry which formed 2 special committees to deal with the issues and
approvals related to Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).
1) Ministry of External Affairs
4) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Answer – 5) Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation:
The two special committees were formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to deal with the
issues and approvals related to the Central Armed Police Force(CAPF).
First committee: The committee will be chaired by the Home Secretary and will deal with issues that
need to be decided between Home Ministry and CAPFs.
Second committee: The committee will be headed by the Secretary (Border Management) and will
solve only the procurement matters.
6. Name the person who heads the committee which recommended the concession of
commercial operation of train services like Rajdhani/Shatabdi to private parties.
1) Kaushik Basu
2) Abhijit Banerjee
3) Gita Gopinath
4) Bibek Debroy
5) Arvind Panagariya
Answer – 4) Bibek Debroy
Explanation:
The committee chaired by Bibek Debroy has recommended concession of commercial operation of
train service like Rajdhani/Shatabdi to private parties. Already, Railways proposed to initiate 150
passenger trains through private operators in PPP (Public-private partnership) mode on 100 routes
by 2022. In this regard, Ministry of Railways had constituted Group of Secretaries (GoS) under NITI
Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant in 2019 to advice on the terms and conditions for private passenger train
operators regarding world-class technology and services for the Indian Railways network through
PPP mode.
7. The PM Modi has declared the formulation of COVID-19 Economic task force to tackle
economic challenges arise during COVID-19 outbreak. Who heads the task force?
1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Giriraj Singh
3) Prahlad Singh Patel
Answer – 4) Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared the formulation of COVID-19 Economic Response Task
Force, to be led by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Its objective is to tackle the economic
challenges arising out of novel coronavirus outbreak. In this regard, Sitharaman held a meeting with
the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Minister Nitin Gadkari, Animal
Husbandry Minister Giriraj Singh, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Tourism Minister
Prahlad Singh Patel to assess the situation.
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8. J&K government has set up a commission named “J&K Socially and Educationally Backward
Classes Commission”. Who heads the commission?
1) Justice Vikramajit Sen
2) Justice G Rohini
3) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
4) Justice G D Sharma
5) Justice Leila Seth
Answer – 4) Justice G D Sharma
Explanation:
The Jammu and Kashmir Government sets up a commission named as “J&K Socially and Educationally
Backward Classes Commission” will be headed by Justice (retired) G D Sharma to examine the social
and educational backwardness of various backward classes people, dalits, in the Union Territory.
9. The Finance Commission has set up 8-member finance committee to review fiscal
consolidation road map of central & state government. Name the person who heads the
committee.
1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Rajnath singh
3) Anirudh Tiwari
4) Nand Kishore Singh
5) Amit Shah
Answer – 4) Nand Kishore Singh
Explanation:
An 8-member committee is set up by Finance Commission (FC) to review the fiscal consolidation road
map of state & central governments. The committee is headed by 15th Finance Commission Chairman
Nand Kishore Singh.
10. The IRDAI has constituted a 16-member panel to strengthen its guidelines on
corporate governance. Name the person who heads the panel.
1) Tapan Roy
2) UK Sinha
3) TN Manoharan
4) Nandan Nilekani
5) Pravin Kutumbe
Answer – 5) Pravin Kutumbe
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulation and Development Authority (IRDAI) instituted a 16-member
committee headed by Pravin Kutumbe to strengthen its guidelines on corporate
governance. The committee consists of a head, six members from the insurance
regulator besides members from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (SEBI) along with other industry participants. The committee
must submit report to IRDAI in three months.
11. The government of India constitutes 21-member high-level technical committee of public
health experts to guide the people in preventive & control activities of COVID-19. Name the
person who heads the committee.
1) Vivek Pandit
2) Kirit Parikh
3) V K Paul
4) Sachidananda Tripathi
5) K M Soni
Answer – 3) V K Paul
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Explanation:
The government set up a 21-member high-level technical committee of public health experts to guide
the people in preventive & control activities of COVID-19. The committee is headed by NITI Aayog
member V K Paul.
INDEX
1. As per US based Global Financial Integrity’s (GFI) report titled ‘Trade-Related Illicit Financial
Flows in 135 Developing Countries: 2008-2017’, what is India’s rank in the list of Illicit
financial flow for the year 2017?
1) 7
2) 12
3) 5
4) 8
5) 3
Answer – 5) 3
Explanation:
In accordance with the report titled “Trade-Related Illicit Financial Flows in 135 Developing
Countries: 2008-2017” by US-based think tank Global Financial Integrity (GFI), India has the third-
highest trade-related illicit financial flow with 83.5 billion among over 135 countries in 2017 while
China has topped the report with USD 457.7 billion.
Table showing Top 5 Largest Value Gaps Identified in 135 Developing Countries’ Trade with all
Global Trade Partners in 2017:
Rank Country Amount (USD)
1 China 457.7 billion
2 Mexico 85.3 billion
3 India 83.5 billion
4 Russia 74.8 billion
5 Poland 66.3 billion
2. As per US based Global Financial Integrity’s (GFI) report titled ‘Trade-Related Illicit Financial
Flows in 135 Developing Countries: 2008-2017’, what is India’s rank in the list of Illicit
financial flow over the years (2008-2017) as average?
1) 18
2) 4
3) 8
4) 14
5) 6
Answer – 2) 4
Explanation:
In accordance with the report titled “Trade-Related Illicit Financial Flows in 135 Developing
Countries: 2008-2017” by US-based think tank Global Financial Integrity (GFI), As an average of 2008-
2017, India ranked fourth among 135 countries and China stood at first.
The Top 5 Largest Value Gaps Identified in 135 Developing Countries’ Trade with all Global
Trade Partners as Averages over 2008-2017:
Rank Country Amount (USD)
1 China 482.4 billion
2 Russia 92.6 billion
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3 Mexico 81.5 billion

4 India 78.0 billion
5 Malaysia 64.1 billion
3. What is the rank of India in the Pharmaceutical market in terms of volume?

1) 3
2) 7
3) 8
4) 5
5) 12
Answer – 1) 3
Explanation:
As per government data, The Indian pharmaceutical market is the 3rd largest in terms of volume and
13th largest in terms of value. India is the largest supplier of generic medicines globally. Similarly, The
Medical Devices industry in India is valued at USD 5.2 billion, contributes about 4-5 percent to the
USD 96.7 billion Indian Healthcare Industry.
4. As per Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2020 by Subject, which
Institute ranked top among Indian institutions?
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Kharagpur
5) IIT Madras
Answer – 3) IIT Bombay
Explanation:
According to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2020 by Subject, Indian
Institute of Technology(IIT), Bombay and IIT Delhi have made it to the top 50 institutes in the world
for the category of engineering and technology (E&T) and ranked 44th and 47th respectively with a
score of 81.9 and 81.4.
Here’s the list of Top 3 & Indian institutes in top 100 in QS World University Ranking 2020 on
Engineering & Technology category
Category : Engineering & Technology
1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 98.1
2 Stanford University 96.3
3 University of Cambridge 94.1
Indian Institutes
44th Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) 81.9
47th Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) 81.4
86th Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) 77.8
88th Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) 77.7
96th Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) 76.4
5. According to the ‘Freedom in the world 2020’ report released by US based Freedom House,
what is India’s rank in ‘Free’ category, which was topped by Finland?
1) 78
2) 58
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3) 86
4) 74
5) 83
Answer – 5) 83
Explanation:
According to the ‘Freedom in the World 2020” report, which analyzes democratic values and people’s
freedom in 195 countries & 15 territories and ranks them category-wise, released by the Freedom
House, a U.S (United States) -based watchdog that conducts research and advocacy on democracy,
India has ranked 83rd in the report along with Timor-Leste and Senegal in ‘Free’ category. While,
Finland topped the list as the free democratic country.
Here’s the list of Top 3& Bottom 3 nation in free category of the report:
Top 3 nation in free category
Finland
Norway
Sweden
Bottom 3 nation in free category
India
Timor-leste
Tunisia
6. As per United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) India study, India’s female labour-force
participation declined from 34% in 2006 to ______% in 2020.
1) 30.6
2) 24.8
3) 32.4
4) 28.2
5) 26.8
Answer – 2) 24.8
Explanation:
In accordance with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) India study, India is the only country
among the 153 surveyed countries where the economic gender gap is larger than the political gap. Its
female labour-force participation has declined from 34% in 2006 to 24.8% in 2020.
7. As per “Wealth Report 2020” released by Knight Frank LLP, the Ultra high-net-worth
individuals in India are expected to increase by _____% in 5 years (2019-2024).
1) 52
2) 76
3) 68
4) 81
5) 73
Answer – 5) 73
Explanation:
According to the “Wealth Report 2020” released by Knight Frank LLP,a leading International Property
Consultant, India had 5,986 UHNWIs (Ultra high-net-worth individuals - people who are having a net
worth of at least $30 million(mn) and above) in 2019 and they expected to increase by 73% in the
coming 5 years. This will almost double the current count to 10,354.
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8. As per “Wealth Report 2020” released by Knight Frank LLP, what is India’s rank based on
number UHNWIs (Ultra high net worth individuals – people who have a net worth of $30Mn or
above).
1) 6
2) 12
3) 9
4) 18
5) 14
Answer – 2) 12
Explanation:
India, according to Knight Frank’s ‘Wealth Report 2020’, ranks 12th and had 5,986 Ultra high net
worth individuals in 2019, which is likely to reach 10,354 by 2024. United States ranked top with 240,
575 individuals. The number of billionaires in India, on the other hand, is likely to reach 113 by 2024,
up from 104 in 2019.
9. Name the Organisation which in collaboration with UN women and Plan international has
released the report titled “A New Era for Girls: Taking stock on 25 years of progress”.
1) Word Bank (WB)
2) United Nations Organisation (UNO)
3) Equality Now
4) International Women Forum (IWF)
Explanation:
In accordance with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) report titled “A New Era for Girls:
Taking stock on 25 years of progress” in collaboration with UN Women and Plan International, girls
still face violence and discrimination even after 25 years of Beijing Declaration and Platform for
Action.
10. As per the Report titled “A New Era for Girls: Taking stock on 25 years of progress”, The
global participation of female youth aged 15–24 years in the labour force has declined from
47% in 1995 to ____% in 2020.
1)37
2) 33
3) 42
4) 29
5) 17
Answer – 2) 33
Explanation:
As per the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) report titled “A New Era for Girls: Taking stock
on 25 years of progress” in collaboration with UN Women and Plan International, the global
participation of female youth aged 15–24 years in the labour force has declined from 47% in 1995 to
33% in 2020.
11. Name the Indian state which topped in the list for domestic solar rooftop installations
throughout the country (as on March 2, 2020).
1) Punjab
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Goa
Answer - 3) Gujarat
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Explanation:
Gujarat ranks first in the list for domestic solar rooftop installations, throughout the country with 64
percent of domestic solar installations, followed by Maharashtra (2nd). Nearly 50,915 domestic solar
rooftops have been fixed in the state of Gujarat with a capacity of 177.67 MW on 2nd March 2020.
12. As per progress report of NITI Aayog (September 2019) titled, “Transforming Nutrition in
India: POSHAN Abhiyaan”, which Indian state ranked top in the overall implementation of
POSHAN Abhiyaan.
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Odisha
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh (AP) ranked 1st in the country for overall implementation of POSHAN (Prime
Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment) Abhiyaan as per September 2019 progress
report of NITI Aayog, “Transforming Nutrition in India: POSHAN Abhiyaan”. The 2nd anniversary of
POSHAN Abhiyaan is recognized by celebrating Poshan Pakhwada from 8th-22nd March 2020.
Top Position
Rank Large State Small State UT
1 Andhra Pradesh Mizoram Dadra & Nagar Haveli
2 Chhattisgarh Sikkim Chandigarh
3 Madhya Pradesh Nagaland Daman & Diu
13. As per the 4th edition of “Inclusive Internet Report 2020” released by Economist
Intelligence Unit (EIU) Sweden tops the list of countries which provides Inclusive Internet,
what is India’s rank?
1) 37
2) 28
3) 52
4) 46
5) 31
Answer – 4) 46
Explanation:
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released the 4th iteration of the Inclusive Internet Index 2020
(Index covered 100 countries, representing 91% of the world’s population & 96% of global GDP)
where India is overall ranked in 46th place & Sweden in 1st place & Burundi ranked in 100th place.
The index aims to measure the extent to which the Internet is not only accessible & affordable, but
also relevant to all, allowing usage that enables positive social & economic outcomes at the individual
& group level. It is commissioned by Facebook.
Rank Table
Rank Country
46 India
1 Sweden
2 New Zealand
3 United States
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14. Name the world organization which released the 1st edition of ‘Gender Social Norms Index
(GSNI) 2020’.
1) World Bank (WB)
3) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Answer – 4) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Explanation:
According to the 1st edition of ‘Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2020’, released by the UNDP
(United Nations Development Programme), about 90 % or 9 in 10 of the world’s population has some
bias against women.
15. As per the 1st edition of ‘Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2020’, ____% of World’s
population is biased against women.
1) 75
2) 80
3) 90
4) 95
5) 85
Answer – 3) 90
Explanation:
According to the 1st edition of ‘Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2020’, released by the UNDP
(United Nations Development Programme), about 90% or 9 in 10 of the world’s population has some
bias against women. This index studied 75 countries covering over 81 % of the world’s population &
measures social beliefs that obstruct gender equality in areas like politics, work, and education.
16. As per the 1st edition of ‘Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2020’, which of the following
country has highest number of bias against women?
1) Pakistan
2) Qatar
3) Nigeria
4) Zimbabwe
5) Bangladesh
Explanation:
According to the 1st edition of ‘Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2020’ released by United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP),
Top 3 Countries with the highest bias against women:
Rank Country Name Share of people with at least 1 bias
1 Pakistan 99.81 %
2 Qatar and Nigeria 99.73 %
3 Zimbabwe 99.56%
17. Name the person who has become the Asia’s richest person as per ‘Bloomberg Billionaires
Index’ (as on March 10, 2020).
1) Azim Premji
2) Mukesh Ambani
3) Qin Yinglin
4) Jack Ma
5) Pony Ma
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Answer – 4) Jack Ma
Explanation:
As per Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Founder Jack Ma has grabbed the
title of Asia’s richest man (18th overall) with a net worth at $44.8 billion from Mukesh Ambani,
Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Reliance Industries whose net worth is $41.8 billion (2nd in
Asia and 19th overall). Amazon CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Jeff Bezos continues to be the world’s
richest man with the net worth of $113 Billion approx.
18. As per the report titled ‘Trends in international arms transfers, 2019’ released by
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI), What is India’s rank in largest
arms importer during 2015-19.
1) 12
2) 21
3) 6
4) 2
5) 8
Answer – 4) 2
Explanation:
In accordance with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI) annual report titled
“Trends in international arms transfers, 2019”, India is the world’s second largest arms importer
during 2015-19 with its global share of 9.2% after Saudi Arabia, who has topped the ranking with
global share of 12%. Whereas, India ranked 23rd in the exporters list during the same period with the
global share of 0.2%.
Exporters (Share of arms Importers (Share of arms Importers-Region Wise (Share of
Rank exports) imports) arms imports)
1 United States (36%) Saudi Arabia (12%) Asia and Oceania (41%)
2 Russia (21%) India (9.2%) Middle East (35%)
3 France (7.9%) Egypt (5.8%) Europe (11%)
4 Germany (5.8%) Australia (4.9%) Africa (7.2%)
5 China (5.5%) China (4.3%) Americas (5.7%)
23 India (0.2%)
19. As per Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG)’s global Technology(Tech) industry
innovation survey, along with which country India ranked 2nd in most promising country for
developing globally impactful disruptive technologies.
1) United Kingdom
2) Japan
3) China
4) Singapore
5) United States
Answer – 3) China
Explanation:
According to Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG)’s global Technology (Tech) industry
innovation survey ranked India in 2nd position which is shared with China as the most promising
country for developing globally impactful disruptive technologies. The United States (US) topped the
survey.
Rank Table
Rank Country
1 US
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2 India, China
4 Japan, UK
20. According to the survey of ‘cities which leads the technology innovation hubs’ conducted by
Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG), which Indian city ranked top among the Indian
cities?
1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Kolkata
4) Bengaluru
5) Hyderabad
Explanation:
Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) surveyed which cities in addition to global leader Silicon
Valley/San Francisco, will be leading technology innovation hubs over the next 4 years. Bengaluru
ranked 9th & Singapore topped the position. Bangalore last year was at the 18th position.
Rank Table
Rank Cities
9 Bengaluru, India
1 Singapore
2 London, UK
3 Tel Aviv, Israel
21. What is India’s rank in UN’s 8th World Happiness report 2020 which comprises of 156
countries?
1) 89
2) 112
3) 127
4) 116
5) 144
Answer – 5) 144
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) released the 8th World Happiness Report 2020 to measure the happiness of
people of 156 countries where India (3.573) ranks in 144th position & Finland (7.809) tops the 3rd
time. This is the 1st time the report ranks cities around the world, where Delhi- India (4.011) is
positioned in 180th position which is among 10 least happiest cities, Helsinki-Finland (7.828) tops the
report were, Kabul -Afghanistan (3.236) is at the bottom place with 186th position.
Rank table (including top & bottom)
Rank Country
144 India
1 Finland
2 Denmark
3 Switzerland
151 Zimbabwe
152 South Sudan
153 Afghanistan
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22. What is India’s rank in the 26th edition of Economic Freedom Index 2020 released by
Heritage Foundation?
1) 120
2) 93
3) 144
4) 87
5) 126
Answer – 1) 120
Explanation:
The Heritage Foundation published its 26th annual edition of Economic Freedom Index 2020 to
measure the level of economic freedom in 186 countries. India (56.5) ranks in 120th position &
Singapore (89.4) tops the index for the 1st time.
Rank Table
Rank Country
120 India
1 Singapore
2 Hong Kong
3 New Zealand
178 Cuba
179 Venezuela
180 North Korea

1. Name the Navaratna enterprise (PSU) which gets approval from National Company Law
Tribunal (NCLT) to acquire Jaypee Infratech.
2) Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
3) National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC)
4) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL)
5) National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)
Answer – 3) National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC)
Explanation:
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the acquisition of debt-ridden Jaypee
Infratech Ltd (JIL) by NBCC (India) Limited (formerly National Buildings Construction Corporation
Limited). The Principal Bench headed by Acting President B S V Prakash Kumar approved the
resolution plan submitted by NBCC.
2. Name the food delivery business company which was acquired by Zomato for $206 million.
1) UberEats
2) Holachef
3) Foodpanda
4) Cookaroo
5) Freshmenu
Answer – 1) UberEats
Explanation:
According to the Uber ‘s recent regulatory filings, Zomato, an Indian restaurant aggregator and food
delivery startup has acquired Uber’s food delivery business in India, Uber Eats for $206 million, where
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the investment was priced at $171 million, the balance $35 million was received as a reimbursement
of goods and services tax (GST) receivable from Zomato.
3. Under which section of competition act the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has
approved the acquisition of 35 % equity of Teesta Urja Ltd by Greenko Mauritius.
1) Section 30 (1) of competition act, 2002
Answer – 2) Section 31 (1) of competition act, 2002
Explanation:
Competition Commission of India (CCI), a statutory body of the Government of India has approved the
following proposals on March 11, 2020,
CCI approves acquisition of 35% equity stake in Teesta Urja Ltd by Greenko Mauritius under section
31(1) of competition act, 2002.
It also clears acquisition in Hero FinCorp by Otter and Link Investment Trust & approves setting up of
Mindspace REIT by K Raheja Corp Group.
4. Name the Telecommunications service company which acquires 10% of equity stake in
fitness start-up Spectacom Global Pvt Ltd.
1) Aircel
2) Reliance Communications
3) BSNL
4) Vodafone India
5) Bharti Airtel
Answer – 5) Bharti Airtel
Explanation:
Bharti Airtel Limited (also known as Airtel), an Indian global telecommunications services company,
has acquired a 10 % equity stake in fitness start-up Spectacom Global Pvt Ltd, under its ‘Airtel Startup
Accelerator Program’, which focuses on supporting growth of early stage Indian startups. However,
the company did not reveal how much the deal is worth.
5. Find the Public Sector Bank of India which has acquired 6.825% of stake in Zero Mass
private limited (1st Business Correspondent of the country).
1) Dena Bank
2) Allahabad Bank
4) Corporate Bank
Explanation:
State Bank of India has entered into an agreement on 16 March 2020 to acquire 6.825% (6, 825 equity
share) stake in Zero Mass. As part of the deal, the Bank has sold its entire stake in A Little World to the
Zero Mass. This is a no cash deal. The Deal will be completed by March 31, 2020. Zero Mass Pvt Ltd
was founded by Anurag Gupta on 2007, which is the 1st ever Business Correspondent in the country.
6. Which Indian Automobile Company acquires 19% additional stake in NBFB-Hinduja Leyland
Finance Limited (HLFL) for Rs. 1200 crores?
1) Bajaj Allianz
2) Tata Motors
3) Maruti Suzuki
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4) Ashok Leyland
5) Mahindra & Mahindra
Answer – 4) Ashok Leyland
Explanation:
Ashok Leyland Ltd (ALL), an Indian automobile company, has decided to acquire upto 19% additional
equity shares in Hinduja Leyland Finance Ltd (HLFL), the Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) part
of Hinduja group, from the existing shareholders, in tranches, for a consideration of up to Rs1,200
crore.
7. Which Indian PSU has acquired 74.496 % equity stake in THDC India Ltd & 100% equity in
North-Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) in March 2020?
1) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
4) Coal India Limited
5) National Thermal Power Corporation
Answer – 5) National Thermal Power Corporation
Explanation:
NTPC (formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation Limited), India’s largest energy
conglomerate, has inked a share purchase agreement (SPAs) worth of Rs 11,500 crore with the central
government. Under the deal NTPC acquired the latter’s 74.496 % equity stake in THDC India Ltd
(THDCIL) for Rs 7,500 crore & its 100% equity in North-Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited
(NEEPCO) for Rs 4,000 crore respectively.
8. The Chennai port trust has acquired 67% of stake in Kamarajar Port trust in March 2020. The
Kamarajar port trust is located at?
1) Kanyakumari
2) Cochin
3) Madurai
4) Chennai
5) Vizagapatam
Answer – 4) Chennai
Explanation:
The Chennai Port Trust (ChPT) has acquired 67% stake held by the Central government in Kamarajar
Port Ltd (KPL – located at Chennai, TN) for an amount of Rs 2,383 crore.
DEFENCE
1. Indian Coastal Guard 's 9th edition of rescue exercise “SAREX-2019”, conducted at which
Indian state?
1) Karnataka
2) Kerala
3) Goa
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Gujarat
Answer – 3) Goa
Explanation:
Indian Coast Guard (ICG), an armed force that protects India’s maritime interests, has conducted a 2-
day 9th edition of national level search and rescue exercise ‘SAREX-2020’ based on the theme
‘Harmonization of Maritime and Aeronautical Search and Rescue (HAMSAR)’ in the sea at Vasco, South
Goa district from March 5-7,2020.
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2. The Defence Acquisition council (DAC) has approved the procurement of 83 Tejas Mark -1A
jets from which company for the Indian Air Force (IAF) to boost ‘Make in India’ programme.
1) Indian Rotorcraft
2) Raj Hamsa Ultralights
4) Anand Technologies
5) Mahindra Aerospace
Explanation:
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has
approved the procurement of 83 Tejas Mark-1A jets from HAL for the Indian Air Force (IAF), marking
a boost to the government’s flagship “Make in India” programme. The proposal will now be sent for
consideration of Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS).
3. With which country's company, India signs contract worth Rs. 880 crores for the
procurement of 16,479 Negev 7.62X51mm Light Machine Gun (LMG) under Fast track
procedure (FTP).
1) Russia
2) France
3) Israel
4) German
5) United States
Answer – 3) Israel
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has given his approval to the Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence
for a capital acquisition contract with Israel Weapons Industries (IWI), an Israeli firearms
manufacturer. The contract enables the procurement of 16,479 Negev 7.62X51 mm Light Machine Gun
(LMG) at a cost of Rs 880 crore. The weapons are procured under the Fast Track Procedure (FTP).
4. The Union Defence Minister has proposed “Draft Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP)
2020” featuring promotion of indigenous manufacturing. Name the Person who headed the
Drafting committee of DPP-2020.
1) Bibek Debroy
2) Biplab Kumar Sarma
3) Kirit Parikh
4) Vivek Pandit
5) Apurva Chandra
Answer – 5) Apurva Chandra
Explanation:
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh proposed a new “Draft Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP)
2020” featuring promotion of indigenous manufacturing. The proposed DPP 2020 comes into effect
from April 1, 2020 and remain in force till March 31, 2025. DPP 2020 replaces DPP 2016 and the draft
for DPP 2020 has been finalized by a high-level committee headed by Apurva Chandra, Director
General (DG) Acquisition, Ministry of Defence that was set up in August 2019.

1. Name the Indian state, where the National Workshop on Explosive Detection (NWED-2020)
organized by High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) held at.
2) Cuttack, Odisha
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Answer – 4) Pune, Maharashtra
Explanation:
National Workshop on Explosive Detection (NWED-2020) was held in Pune, Maharashtra which was
inaugurated by Secretary, Department of Defence Research &Development and Chairman Defence
Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) Dr G Satheesh Reddy. The two-day workshop has been
organised by HEMRL (High Energy Materials Research Laboratory) in Pune, on its diamond jubilee
celebration. RaIDer-X is a new explosive detection device with a capability to detect explosives from a
stand-off distance is unveiled during the event. It is co-developed by HEMRL Pune, and Indian
Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, Karnataka.
2. Name the mobile application which delivers Diesel at doorstep launched by Santhosh
Gangwar (MoS – Labour & Employment) in New Delhi.
1) Himmat Plus
2) Humsafar
3) Simple
4) Santusht
5) Sanchet
Answer – 2) Humsafar
Explanation:
Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State (MoS- Independent charge) for Labour & Employment,
launched ‘Humsafar’ mobile application in New Delhi, which delivers diesel to doorstep of bulk users.
3. Which Indian Ministry has launched the multi-lingual version of “Incredible India” website
and mobile app in New Delhi?
2) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
3) Ministry of Shipping
Answer – 4) Ministry of Tourism
Explanation:
The Minister of State (MoS) for Tourism & Culture, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel has launched the
multilingual version of ‘Incredible India’ website and mobile app in New Delhi with the aim to provide
more information about India’s tourist destinations, attractions, experiences, and where the value lies.
The website was earlier hosted only in English & Hindi and now it has been launched in 3 new
languages i.e. Chinese, Arabic and Spanish.
4. Name the Institute, which has developed an innovative intracranial flow diverter stent for
the treatment of swelling of the blood vessels of the brain.
1) Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
2) All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur
3) Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur
4) Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
5) Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
Answer – 5) Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
Explanation:
A research team of Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Science and Technology (SCTIMST),
Thiruvananthapuram, an Institute of National Importance under the Department of Science and
Technology has developed an innovative intracranial flow diverter stent named as Chitra Flow
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Diverter for the treatment of aneurysms of the blood vessels of the brain. The new technology is ready
for transfer & further testing in animals, followed by human trials.
5. Name the Mobile Application launched by SEBI for the investors to lodge grievances.
1) Sebi Complaint
2) Sebi MONEY
3) Sebi SCORES
4) Sebi Grievance
5) Sebi WHEELS
Answer – 3) Sebi SCORES
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the regulator for the securities market in India, has
introduced a mobile app called ‘Sebi SCORES’ [Sebi Complaints Redress System (SCORES)], through
which, investors can register their grievances.
6. Name the Indian Institute which developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered drone to
counter ‘Rogue Drones’ (Unregulated UAV).
1) IIT-Kharagpur
2) IIT-Madras
3) IIT-Kanpur
4) IIT-Delhi
5) IIT-Bombay
Answer – 2) IIT-Madras
Explanation:
Researchers of IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Madras team developed AI (Artificial Intelligence)
powered drone to counter ‘rogue drones’ (unregulated unmanned aerial vehicles). The AI-powered
drone was designed by a team comprising Vasu Gupta (B. Tech – Aerospace Engineering student) and
Rishabh Vashistha, a Project Associate working in RAFT Lab, Department of Aerospace Engineering
and the team was mentored by Dr Ranjith Mohan, Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace
Engineering.
7. The researchers of IASST (Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology) have
found an 'endophytic Actinobacteria' which can replace fertilizers & fungicides in tea plants.
The IASST is located in which Indian City?
1) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
3) Guwahati, Assam
4) Gangtok, Sikkim
5) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Answer – 3) Guwahati, Assam
Explanation:
Researchers team led by Dr. Debajit Thakur from Institute of Advanced Study in Science and
Technology(IASST) Guwahati, an autonomous institute under Department of Science & Technology
found endophytic Actinobacteria in relation to tea plants & related genera, Eurya to find potent plant
growth-promoting strains.
8. The Doctors from Oregon Health and Science Institute, Portland uses gene editing tool
CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) technology to cure
_________.
1) Cancer
2) Anemia
3) Tuberculosis
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4) Blindness
5) Diabetes
Answer – 4) Blindness
Explanation:
The Doctors from Oregon Health and Science Institute, Portland uses gene editing tool CRISPR
(Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats - tool for locating and cutting DNA
(Deoxyribonucleic acid) at a specific spot.) technology to cure blindness who have suffered from Leber
congenital amaurosis (Blindness in early childhood).
9. As per recent Information of Jitendra Singh (MoS – PMO), which mission is scheduled to be
launched by 1st half of 2021 by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
1) Aditya-L1 mission
2) Mangalyaan-2 mission
3) Chandrayaan-3 mission
4) Shukrayaan mission
5) Gaganyaan mission
Answer – 3) Chandrayaan-3 mission
Explanation:
According to the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Jitendra Singh, a possible schedule for
the launch of Chandrayaan-3 is planned to be implemented in the first half of 2021.
10. Name the space agency which named the 5th Mars rover as Perseverance (earlier it had a
codename - Mars 2020).
1) State Space Corporation "Roscosmos" (ROSCOSMOS)
2) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
3) Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES)
Answer – 2) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Explanation:
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) announced the name of the 5th Mars (red
planet) rover as Perseverance. Previously the rover was known by its codename as Mars 2020. The
name was suggested by Alexander Mather, 7th standard student and was announced by Nasa’s
director of science, Thomas Zurbuchen at an event in Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke,
Virginia.
11. Name the mobile Application which was launched by the Punjab government to spread
awareness on Coronavirus (March 2020).
1) Corona Punjab
2) Covi Punjab
3) Cova Punjab
4) Covid Punjab
5) Covid-19 Punjab
Answer – 3) Cova Punjab
Explanation:
The Punjab Government launched “Cova Punjab” mobile application to spread awareness and
precautions to be taken against coronavirus. The application was launched by Punjab Chief Secretary
Karan Avtar Singh. The application was developed by the Department of Government Reforms and
Public Grievances in consultation with the Health & Family Welfare Department.
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12. Name the Indian state which launched NIGHA app to control electoral malpractices in the
upcoming local body elections (March 2020).
1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Odisha
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh (AP) Chief Minister (CM) Yeduguri Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy launched the NIGHA
application at Vijayawada, AP. The app is aimed at curbing the use of money and alcohol in the
upcoming local body elections & launched in addition to the measures taken by State Election
Commission & Police department in order to control the electoral malpractices. The app was
developed by Department of Panchayat Raj.
13. Name the Organisation, which developed the fuel cell technology named as Polymer
Electrolyte Membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) for Disaster Management.
1) International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials
2) Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute
3) Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute
4) Centre for Cellular Molecular Biology
5) Central Electrochemical Research Institute
Answer – 1) International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials
Explanation:
Scientist of International Advanced Research for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials (ARCI) an
autonomous Research & Development(R&D) centre of Department of Science and Technology (DST),
developed Fuel Cell Technology named as Polymer Electrolyte Membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) for
Disaster Management. The PEMFC has operational capability even at low-temperatures with
applications related to decentralized power generation systems.
14. Which of the following, is the portal of MSME ministry which spreads awareness about the
Government schemes.
1) OECMS
2) SPICe+
3) NIPUN
4) Samadhaan
5) Udyam Shaki
Answer – 5) Udyam Shaki
Explanation:
Minister of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), Nitin Gadkari recently requested the
members of Lok Sabha to spread the information about “Udyam Sakhi” Portal for awareness about
government schemes and to facilitate the networking of women start-ups, entrepreneurs, investors,
incubators, mentors, students and enterprise facilitators.
15. The Scientist of which among the following research Centre/Institute has developed a cost
effective ‘Solar receiver tube technology that absorbs solar radiation and converts it into heat
for the targeted applications.
3) Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute
4) Central Electrochemical Research Institute
5) Centre for Cellular Molecular Biology
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Explanation:
Scientists at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials
(ARCI), Hyderabad (Telangana), has developed a cost-effective ‘solar receiver tube technology’ that
absorbs solar radiation and converts it into heat for the targeted applications, especially in industries.
ARCI has filed 2 patent applications for this technology, and also inked an MoU with Greenera Energy
India Private Limited for technology transfer, that aims to develop the solar receiver tube for wider
market absorption.
16. Name the Indian ministry which launched the ‘Bhoomi Rashi portal’.
4) Ministry of Urban Affairs
Answer – 3) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Explanation:
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) announced that the ‘Bhoomi Rashi’ portal
(which was launched on April 1, 2018) has significantly increased the process of land acquisition for
National Highways project. The portal has made the process error-free & more transparent with the
notifications at every stage being processed in real-time.
17. In association with which bank the HIL (India) Limited (CPSE under Ministry of Chemical &
Fertilizers) launched the Customer Payment Portal?
1) Allahabad Bank
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Canara Bank
4) Andhra Bank
Answer – 5) Union Bank of India
Explanation:
HIL (India) Limited, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, in association with Union Bank of
India launched Customer Payment Portal in New Delhi to collect the payment from the customers
through various online modes for fast & smooth collection of dues. It is introduced to speed up the
Government’s vision of ‘Digital India’.
18. RK Singh (MoS independent -Power, New and Renewable Energy) launched a new website
of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The website has the additional portals of
India Renewable Idea Exchange’ (IRIX) and ________________.
1) No Queue
2) SECURE
3) Saral
4) Nanban
5) AkshayUrja
Answer – 5) AkshayUrja Portal
Explanation:
The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, New and Renewable Energy & Minister of State
for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Raj Kumar (R K) Singh launched a new website of
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The website has additional portals such as
‘AkshayUrja Portal’ & ‘India Renewable Idea Exchange’ (IRIX).
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19. A team of scientist of Astronomy Department of University of Geneva along with team of
scientist of other countries detected liquid iron rain on the highly heated exoplanet named
__________.
1) WASP-76b
2) WASP-56b
3) WASP-62d
4) WASP-52d
5) WASP-70a
Answer – 1) WASP-76b
Explanation:
A team of Scientists from the Astronomy Department of the University of Geneva (Switzerland) along
with the teams in Portugal, Italy and Spain, have detected liquid iron rain on the highly heated
exoplanet WASP-76b.
20. The scientist of which university developed starch-based ‘hemostat’ material to stop rapid
blood loss during accidents?
1) National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI)
2) Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST)
3) National Chemical Laboratory (NCL)
4) National Institute of Immunology (NII)
5) National Centre for Cell Sciences (NCCS)
Answer – 2) Institute of Nano Science and Technology
Explanation:
Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), an autonomous institute under
the Department of Science & Technology, developed a starch-based ‘hemostat’ material which absorbs
excess fluid by concentrating the natural clotting factors in the blood that stops the rapid blood loss.
21. In which platform, the Government has launched the ‘MyGov Corona Helpdesk’ to create
awareness among citizens about COVID-19 pandemic?
1) Google
2) Twitter
3) Whatsapp
4) Instagram
5) Facebook
Explanation:
The government launched MyGov Corona Helpdesk on WhatsApp to create awareness among citizens
about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The official Whatsapp chatbot can also be used to
resolve queries in relation to COVID-19 using the number 9013151515.
22. Name the platform which launched campaign named ‘Do the Five. Help stop Coronavirus’
that lists out the five things people should follow to prevent coronavirus.
1) Google
2) Yahoo
3) Bing
4) Twitter
5) Rediff
Answer – 1) Google
Explanation:
Google has initiated a campaign named ‘Do the Five. Help stop Coronavirus’ in its search home page
that lists out the five things people should follow to prevent coronavirus & also issued Push
Notifications on the Google App for Android & iPhone Operating System (iOS) users in India.
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23. Name the Space agency which has detected 4 Asteroids namely, 2020 FK, 2020
FS, 2020 DP4 & 2020 FF1 approaching the earth (March 2020).
1) JAXA
2) ROSCOSMOS
3) NASA
4) ISRO
5) NSA
Answer – 3) NASA
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Centre for Near-Earth
Object Studies (CNEOS) identifies 4 asteroids namely, 2020 FK, 2020 FS, 2020 DP4 &
2020 FF1 approaching the earth which follows Earth-intersecting orbits.
24. The Scientists of University of Cambridge have discovered the fossil of world’s
oldest known modern bird skull dating to about 66.8m – 66.7m years ago. What is
the name of the creature?
1) WonderBird
2) WonderFlu
3) WonderThunder
4) WonderChicken
5) WonderOne
Answer – 4) WonderChicken
Explanation:
Scientists at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom (UK) have discovered a
fossil of the world’s oldest known modern bird skull dating to about 66.8m – 66.7m
years ago- means the birds lived alongside dinosaurs for around a million years before
the latter died out. Scientists dubbed the creature as ‘Wonderchicken’, which is thought
to be a common ancestor of modern chickens and ducks. The findings were published in
the journal Nature.
25. A study led by paleontologist Richard Cloutier have revealed that Fins of
prehistoric fish “Elpistostege watsoni” revealed origins of the human hand. Name
the journal which published the Findings.
1) Nature Genetics
2) Oncogene
3) Nature
4) British Journal
5) Scientific Reports
Answer – 3) Nature
Explanation:
A study led by paleontologist Richard Cloutier of Universite du Quebec a Rimouski in
Canada has revealed the origins of the human hand after examining the 380-million-
year-old complete fossil of an ancient fish called Elpistostege watsoni which had finger
bones in its front fins. The team has examined the specimen using the high-energy
computed tomography. The study is published in the journal Nature.
26. Name the World group which launches website (www.covid19-sdmc.org) for information
related to COVID-19.
1) NATO
2) SAARC
3) OPEC
4) G7
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5) Commonwealth
Answer – 2) SAARC
Explanation:
The SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Disaster Management Centre launched
a website [www.covid19-sdmc.org] for information related to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in the
region as announced by the Indian Prime Minister (PM) Shri Narendra Modi during the recent video
conference with SAARC leaders.
27. Name the Country which has tested its 1st nuclear capable hypersonic missile (in March
2020).
1) Russia
2) Germany
3) China
4) United States
5) United Kingdom
Explanation:
In a major development, the United States (US) Navy and Army has successfully tested its common
hypersonic glide body (C-HGB), a first unarmed prototype of a hypersonic missile capable of carrying
nuclear warheads. The test was carried out at the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii and
was monitored by Missile Defence Agency (MDA) of US Department of Defence i.e. The Pentagon.
28. Name the COVID-19 self-screening Bot, which was the product of Microsoft’s Azure
Healthcare and US CDC foundation.
1) Alexa
2) Amy
3) Siri
4) Ross
5) Clara
Answer – 5) Clara
Explanation:
The US (United States) Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) partnered with CDC
Foundation and Microsoft’s Azure healthcare bot service has introduced an AI (Artificial Intelligence)
based bot named “Clara” [the coronavirus self-checker]. The bot is currently available in the US on the
CDS website.
29. Name the virus other than COVID-19 which cause death in Yunnan province of China.
1) Norwalk virus
2) Ebola virus
3) Hanta virus
4) Mega virus
5) Dengue virus
Answer – 3) Hanta virus
Explanation:
After a deadly Coronavirus, now a death has been reported in China’s Yunnan province due to
Hantavirus infection, a virus spread from rodents. Rodents are a type of small mammal with sharp
front teeth which include mouse, squirrel, or beaver, hamster etc. However, this is not a new virus and
it does not spread from person to person. After a deadly Coronavirus, now a death has been reported
As per United States’ (US) Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Hantavirusis spread
mainly by rodents and can cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), and haemorrhagic fever
with renal syndrome (HFRS) to the infected person. China’s Yunnan province due to Hantavirus
infection, a virus spread from rodents. Rodents are a type of small mammal with sharp front teeth
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which include mouse, squirrel, or beaver, hamster etc. However, this is not a new virus and it does not
spread from person to person.
30. The International Advanced Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials (ARCI) has
developed ‘ultrafast laser surface texturing technology’, which enhances efficiency of fuel in IC
engines by reducing friction. ARCI located at which Indian city?
1) Hyderabad
2) Bengaluru
3) Chennai
4) Amritsar
5) Lucknow
Explanation:
International Advanced Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad
(Telangana), which functions as a grants-in-aid institution of the Government of India’s Department of
Science & Technology (DST), has developed ‘ultrafast laser surface texturing technology’, which can
enhance the efficiency of fuel in internal combustion (IC) engines by reducing friction.
31. Name the biofortified high-protein wheat variety that was developed by Pune based
Agharkar Research Institute’s (ARI) scientists.
1) MACS 0248
2) MACS 8402
3) MACS 4028
4) MACS 2408
5) MACS 4802
Answer – 3) MACS 4028
Explanation:
A team of Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune, Maharashtra, have developed
‘MACS 4028’, a biofortified wheat variety, which shows high-protein content of around 14.7% good
nutritional quality having zinc 40.3 ppm, and iron content of 40.3ppm and 46.1ppm (parts per
million) respectively.
32. Name the country which has launched military communication satellite named AEHF-6.
1) Russia
2) United States
3) India
4) Germany
5) China
Explanation:
The United States (US) Space Force launched its 1st national security mission on March 26, 2020 by
sending an ultra-secure military communication satellite into orbit called Advanced Extremely High
Frequency (AEHF)-6 (developed by Lockheed martin) from Cape Canaveral, Florida on the Atlas V551
rocket.
33. Name the Indian Institution which has developed the “Corontine” and “Safe” mobile app to
track violations by people supposed to be in quarantine.
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Bombay
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Calcutta
5) IIT Gandhinagar
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Explanation:
IIT (Indian Institute of Technology)-Bombay (Department of CSE) developed 2 mobile applications
called “Corontine” and “Safe”, that can track violations by people supposed to be in quarantine. The
proposals of both apps have been sent to officials in the Ministry of Human Resource and Department,
Niti Aayog, the Maharashtra government and the BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation).
34. Name the app which was developed by Rajasthan police to give permission for movement to
people during the lockdown.
1) RajCop people
2) RajCop curfew
3) RajCop citizens
4) RajCop voters
5) RajCop rajastanis
Answer – 3) RajCop citizens
Explanation:
Rajasthan police launched a mobile app called “RajCop citizens app” to enable individuals and company
employees in the state take permission for venturing out in necessary conditions which was developed
by Data Ingenious GLobal Limited.
ENVIRONMENT
1. The newly discovered species of treehopper has been named after who among the following
(in March 2020).
1) Queen Victoria
2) Katy Perry
3) Angelina Jolie
4) Greta Thunberg
5) Lady Gaga
Answer – 5) Lady Gaga
Explanation:
A newly discovered species of treehopper has been named “Kaikaia Gaga” after American Singer Lady
Gaga. The species was named by Brendan Morris, PhD candidate in entomology from University of
Illinois, United States (US). The species were found near the Pacific coast of Nicaragua. The
information about the new insect species was published in the journal Zootaxa.
SPORTS
1. Name the Indian University which topped the medal tally of 1st Khelo university games held
at Bhubaneswar, Odisha (February 22 – March 1, 2020).
1) Savitribai Phule Pune University
2) Anna University
3) Panjab University
4) Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology University
5) Punjabi University
Answer – 3) Panjab University
Explanation:
The 1st edition of the 2020 Khelo India University Games (KIUG) was held from February 22 – March
1, 2020 at KIIT University (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology University) in Bhubaneswar,
Odisha.
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Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2020 Medal Tally by states:

Rank State Gold Silver Bronze Medal Tally
1 Panjab University (PB) 17 18 10 45
2 Savitribai Phule Pune University, MS 17 11 9 37
3 Punjabi University, Patiala (PB) 12 6 14 32
2. Which of the following is the mascot of 1st Khelo university games held at Bhubaneswar,
Odisha?
1) Jay and Bijay
2) Vijay and Vijaya
3) Jaya and Vijay
4) Bijay and Vijay
5) Vijaya and Jay
Answer – 1) Jay and Bijay
Explanation:
The 1st edition of the 2020 Khelo India University Games (KIUG) was held from February 22 – March
1, 2020 at KIIT University (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology University) in
Bhubaneswar,Odisha. The official mascots of the event are ‘Jay and Bijay’.
3. Who won the 27th edition of Mexican Open (Abierto Mexicano Telcel) held between February
24-29, 2020 in Men’s singles Category?
1) Dominic Thiem (Austria)
2) Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
3) Roger Federer (Switzerland)
4) Rafael Nadal (Spain)
5) Taylor Harry Fritz (America)
Answer – 4) Rafael Nadal (Spain)
Explanation:
The 2020 Mexican Open (27th edition) officially known as Abierto Mexicano Telcel (AMT) presentado
por HSBC (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation), a lawn tennis tournament was held at
Acapulco, Mexico between 24 and 29 February 2020. It was played on Outdoor Hard Court Surface.
Rafael Nadal wins the Mexican open tournament for the 3rd time and it is his 85th ATP title overall
(Men’s singles category).
2020 Mexican Open Winners
Category Winner Runner Up
Men’s
Singles Rafael Nadal Parera (Spain) Taylor Harry Fritz (America)
Women’s Heather Miriam Watson (United
Singles Kingdom) Leylah Annie Fernandez (Canada)
Men’s Łukasz Kubot (Poland) & Marcelo Juan Sebastian Cabal Valdes (Colombo) &
Doubles Pinheiro Davi de Melo (Brazil) Robert Charbel Farah Maksoud (Colombo)
Women’s Desirae Marie Krawczyk (America) & Kateryna Volodymyrivna Bondarenko
Doubles Giuliana Marion Olmos Dick (Mexico) (Ukraine) & Sharon Fichman (Canada)
4. Find the person who is the 1st Mexican player winning the Mexican open or Abierto Mexicano
Telcel (AMT) title.
1) Annie Fernandez
2) Heather Watson
3) Giuliana Olmos
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4) Daniel Garza
5) Pablo Cuevas
Answer - 3) Giuliana Olmos
Explanation:
The 2020 Mexican Open (27th edition) officially known as Abierto Mexicano Telcel (AMT) presentado
por HSBC (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation), a lawn tennis tournament was held at
Acapulco, Mexico between 24 and 29 February 2020. Giuliana Olmos made history, and became the
first Mexican player to win the Abierto Mexicano Telcel (in women’s doubles category).
5. What is the rank of Indian men’s team in the latest International Hockey Federation’s (FIH)
World Rankings 2020 (as on March 2, 2020)?
1) 6
2) 4
3) 9
4) 8
5) 3
Answer – 2) 4
Explanation:
As per the latest International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) latest world rankings 2020,
Indian men’s team ranked 4th position which is the highest ranking position of the team since the
formation of FIH rankings in 2003. Whereas, Indian Women’s team ranked No.9.
Men’s Rank List
Rank Country Points Secured
4 India 2064.14
1 Belgium 2481.34
2 Australia 2393.58
3 Netherlands 2237.61
Women’s Rank List
Rank Country Points Secured
9 India 1543
1 Netherlands 2626.03
2 Australia 2111.21
3 Argentia 2076.29
6. Name the 1st cricketer who has played 100 matches in all three formats (Test, ODI, T20).
1) Virat Kohli
2) Kane Williamson
3) Chris Gayle
4) Ross Taylor
5) Rohit Sharma
Answer – 4) Ross Taylor
Explanation:
During the India tour of New Zealand (Between January – March 2020), Ross Taylor became the 1st
New Zealand male cricketer to play 100 matches in all three formats of cricket.
7. Name the Indian cricketer who has become No.1 Batswomen in latest International Cricket
Council’s (ICC) T20I ranking 2020 (as on 4th March 2020).
1) Poonam Yadav
2) Shafali Verma
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3) Mithali Raj
4) Smriti Mandhana
5) Jemimah Rodriques
Answer – 2) Shafali Verma
Explanation:
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20I (Twenty-twenty International) rankings
2020 for Women players, the 16-year-old Indian opener Shafali Verma climbed 19 places to reach the
top with 761 points. She replaced New Zealand’s Suzie Bates down a notch, who now have 750 points.
Here’s the list of top3 & Indian players in ICC T20 ranking 2020:
Sophie Ecclestone Sophie Frances Monique Devine
1 Shafali Verma (India) (England) (New Zealand )
Suzannah Wilson “Suzie” Bates Megan Schutt
2 (New Zealand ) (Australia) Ellyse Alexandra Perry ( Australia)
Bethany Louise Mooney Shabnim Ismail (South
3 (Australia) Africa) Natalie sciver (England)
Rank of Indian players
Deepti Bhagwan
Sharma-5th
Radha Prakash Yadav-
Smriti Shriniwas Mandhana-6h 7th
Jemimah Rodriques-9th Poonam yadav-8th Deepti Bhagwan Sharma-7th
8. The Asian Badminton Championship 2020 is shifted from Wuhan (China) to which City due
to outbreak of novel Corona virus.
2) New Delhi, India
3) Manila, Philippines
4) Tokyo, Japan
Answer – 3) Manila, Philippines
Explanation:
Badminton Asia confirmed that Badminton world federation (BWF) has shifted the Badminton Asia
Championships 2020 to Manila, Philippines from Wuhan, China. It will be conducted in Manila from
April 21 to 26, 2020. The shift is due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and this
championship falls within the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Qualification window.
9. Name the Indian City which is going to host the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
session in 2023.
1) Bengaluru
2) Kolkata
3) Hyderabad
4) Mumbai
5) Nagpur
Explanation:
Mumbai will host the International Olympic Committee (IOC) session 2023 as recommended by IOC
Executive Board and the decision will be approved at the 136th IOC session in Tokyo in July 2020. The
IOC session was held in 1983 in New Delhi and the session is going to be held in India after 40 years.
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The year 2023 will be significant for India as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of Indian
Independence.
10. Name the Indian players who has won Bronze medal each in Singles section in Yonex Dutch
Junior Internationals 2020 held at Netherlands.
1) Mansi Singh
2) Tasnim Mir
3) Saifi Rizka
4) Both 1) & 2)
5) Both 2) & 3)
Answer – 4) Both 1) & 2)
Explanation:
Young Indian badminton players Tasnim Mir (14) & Mansi Singh (14) have won historic bronze medal
each in the girls’ singles section of the Yonex Dutch Junior International 2020 competition held at B.C.
Duinwijck, in Haarlem, Netherlands from 26 February 2020 – March 1,2020.
11. Prachi choudhary who is in news recently (March 2020), related to which sports?
1) Discus Throw
2) Shot Put
3) Triple Jump
4) 400m runner
5) Pole Vault
Answer – 4) 400m runner
Explanation:
Indian 400-meter runner Prachi choudhary from Uttar Pradesh was tested out of competition and was
provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on March 6,2020, for the
presence of anabolic steroid, Oxandrolone.
12. In Association with which organization the Hockey India is going to conduct 1st edition of
Khelo India Women’s Hockey League Under-21 between March-November 2020.
2) Indian Olympic Association
3) Sports Authority of India
4) Sports Federation of India
5) National Sports Organisation
Answer – 3) Sports Authority of India
Explanation:
Sports Authority of India (SAI), in association with Hockey India announced the 1st edition of the
Khelo India Women’s Hockey League Under-21. The tournament will be organized by Hockey India at
3 phases in 3 different venues between March to November 2020.
13. Name the person who has become the first player in the world to play 500 T20 matches.
1) Virat Kohli
2) Dwayne Bravo
3) Chris Gayle
4) Kieron Pollard
5) MS Dhoni
Answer – 4) Kieron Pollard
Explanation:
West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard has become the first player in the history of T20 (Twenty20)
cricket to feature in 500 matches during the field against Sri Lanka for the first T20I in Pallekele,
Srilanka.Dwayne Bravo is second in the list followed by Chris Gayle.
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14. Wasim Jaffer who is in news recently related to which sports (March 2020)?
1) Hockey
2) Tennis
3) Football
4) Shooting
5) Cricket
Explanation:
Wasim Jaffer (42) a former Indian opening batsman and a domestic cricket giant has announced his
retirement from all forms of cricket. He hails from Mumbai, Maharashtra.
15. Name the country which has won the 7th edition of ICC women’s T20 world cup 2020 held in
Australia between Feb 21 – March 8, 2020.
1) India
2) Australia
3) England
4) South Africa
5) New Zealand
Explanation:
ICC (International Cricket Council) Women’s T20 World Cup 2020, the 7th ICC Women’s T20 World
Cup tournament was held in Australia from February 21- March 8, 2020. The final match, which was
played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on International Women’s Day (8 March), Australia women’s
cricket team defeated the Indian women’s cricket team by 85 runs and won the title for the 5th time.
16. Name the person, who has become the youngest cricketer to play any ICC World Cup finals.
1) Sandeep Lamichhane
2) Hardik Pandya
3) Shafali Verma
4) Rashid Khan
5) Shaquana Quintyne
Explanation:
Indian Cricketer Shafali Verma (16-year-old) on March 8, 2020 has become the Youngest ever
cricketer to play any ICC world cup finals. She thus broke the record previously held by West Indies'
Shaquana Quintyne, who was 17 years and 45 days old when she took the field for the West Indies in
the 2013 women's World Cup final. Pakistan's Mohammad Amir is third on the list as he was 17 years
and 69 days old when he played in the 2009 men's World T20 final.
17. Andre Schembri who is in news recently (March 2020) is related to which sports?
1) Basket Ball
2) Swimming
3) Cricket
4) Gymnastics
5) Football
Explanation:
Maltese Footballer Andre Schembri, 33 years old, is currently playing for Chennaiyin FC’s (Football
Club) announced that he will retire from professional football after the Hero Indian Super League
(ISL) final against ATK FC in Goa on March 14, 2020. He announced retirement from international
football in November 2018 after 94 appearances for his nation.
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18. The Number of Indian Boxers qualified to Tokyo Olympics 2020 from the Asian/Oceanian
Boxing Olympic Qualifiers event 2020 held at Amman, Jordan is/are ______.
1) 11
2) 7
3) 5
4) 9
5) 3
Answer – 4) 9
Explanation:
The Asian/Oceanian Boxing Olympic Qualifiers event 2020 was held at Amman, Jordan from march 3-
11, 2020. A total of 9 Indian boxers qualified in this event for Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which is to be
held at Tokyo, Japan from 24 July, 2020 – 9 August, 2020. China emerged as top of the medals
standings with 6 medals (4 gold, 2 bronze) in this event, while India ranked 9th with 8 medals (2
Silver, 6 Bronze).
Qualified boxer of India at Asia/Oceania Tokyo 2020 Olympic boxing qualifying tournament:
S.No Qualified boxer of India Category Medal won
1 Amit Panghal Men’s Flyweight (52 kg) Bronze
2 Manish Kaushik Men’s Lightweight (63 kg) –
3 Vikas Krishan Yadav Men’s Welterweight (69 kg) Silver
4 Ashish Kumar Men’s Middleweight (75 kg) Bronze
5 Satish Kumar Men’s Super-heavyweight (+91 kg) Bronze
6 Mary Kom Women’s Flyweight (51 kg) Bronze
7 Simranjit Kaur Baatth Women’s Lightweight (60 kg) Silver
8 Lovlina Borgohain Women’s Welterweight (69 kg) Bronze
9 Pooja Rani Women’s Middleweight (75 kg) Bronze
19. The World Athletics council has put the fine of $ 10million to the Athletics Federation of
which country for violating the anti-doping rules?
1) Ukraine
2) Belarus
3) Georgia
4) Russia
5) Armenia
Explanation:
The World Athletics Council fines the Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF) of USD 10 million for
violating the anti-doping rules & capped at 10 the number of Authorised Neutral Athletes (ANA) who
were allowed to compete in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, other specified World Athletics &European
Athletics senior events.
20. Name the Team which has won the Ranji trophy title for the year 2019-20.
1) Vidarbha
2) Maharashtra
3) Saurashtra
4) Karnataka
5) Bengal
Answer – 3) Saurashtra
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Explanation:
Jaydev Dipakbhai Unadkat, 28 years old, led Saurashtra team and won the maiden Ranji Trophy
(domestic first-class cricket championship) title, on the basis of earning 44 runs in the first innings
defeating Bengal team at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot, Gujarat. The team has
ended as Runner-up 3 times in last 7 seasons. The most successful champion of Ranji trophy was
Mumbai (41 times).
21. Name the Indian Table Tennis player who has won singles title in ITTF (International Table
Tennis Federation) Challenger Plus Oman Open 2020.
1) Sharath Kamal
2) Anthony Amalraj
3) Mouma Das
4) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
5) Manika Batra
Answer – 1) Sharath Kamal
Explanation:
Achanta Sharath Kamal (37), a professional table tennis player from Tamil Nadu (TN) has ended the
title wait of a decade by winning the ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) Challenger Plus
Oman Open 2020 men’s singles title by defeating Portugal’s top seed Marcos Freitas with 4-2 scores in
the final played at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat, Oman.
22. Name the person who has won the men’s singles title in the 112th edition of All England
Open 2020 (March 2020) badminton tournament.
1) Yuta Watanabe
2) Viktor Axelsen
3) Hiroyuki Endo
4) Chou Tien-chen
5) Praveen Jordan
Answer – 2) Viktor Axelsen
Explanation:
2020 All England Open (officially known as the Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships
2020), was the 112th edition of oldest badminton tournament organized jointly by Badminton
England & Badminton World Federation (BWF), held at Arena Birmingham in Birmingham, England
from March 11 -15, 2020. Viktor Axelsen became the 1st Denmark player to win the All England title
for 21 years.
List of Winners:
Event Winners Runners
Men’s Singles Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) Chou Tien-chen (Chinese Taipei)
Women’s Singles Tai Tzu Ying (Chinese Taipei) Chen Yufei (China)
Hiroyuki Endo (Japan) Marcus Fernaldi Gideon (Indonesia)
Men’s Doubles Yuta Watanabe (Japan) Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo (Indonesia)
Yuki Fukushima(Japan) Du Yue (China)
Women’s Doubles Sayaka Hirota (Japan) Li Yinhui (China)
Praveen Jordan (Indonesia) Dechapol Puavaranukroh (Thailand)
Mixed Doubles Melati Daeva Oktavianti (Indonesia) Sapsiree Taerattanachai (Thailand)
23. Name the person who has won the women’s singles title in the 112th edition of All England
Open 2020 (March 2020) badminton tournament.
1) Chen Yufei
2) Yuki Fukushima
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3) Tai Tzu Ying

4) Du Yue
5) Sayaka Hirota
Answer – 3) Tai Tzu Ying
Explanation:
2020 All England Open (officially known as the Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships
2020), was the 112th edition of oldest badminton tournament organized jointly by Badminton
England & Badminton World Federation (BWF), held at Arena Birmingham in Birmingham, England
from March 11 -15, 2020.
List of Winners:
Event Winners Runners
Men’s Singles Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) Chou Tien-chen (Chinese Taipei)
Women’s Singles Tai Tzu Ying (Chinese Taipei) Chen Yufei (China)
Hiroyuki Endo (Japan) Marcus Fernaldi Gideon (Indonesia)
Men’s Doubles Yuta Watanabe (Japan) Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo (Indonesia)
Yuki Fukushima(Japan) Du Yue (China)
Women’s Doubles Sayaka Hirota (Japan) Li Yinhui (China)
Praveen Jordan (Indonesia) Dechapol Puavaranukroh (Thailand)
Mixed Doubles Melati Daeva Oktavianti (Indonesia) Sapsiree Taerattanachai (Thailand)
24. Name the team that won the 6th edition of the ISL Cup for 2019-20 and also third ISL trophy
for that team.
1) FC Goa
2) Chennaiyin FC
3) Bengaluru FC
4) ATK FC
5) Pune City FC
Answer – 4) ATK FC
Explanation:
ATK FC (Football Club) won the 6th edition of ISL (Indian Super League) trophy for the year 2019-20
defeating Chennaiyin FC in the final match by 3-1 held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao, Goa.
This is the 3rd ISL trophy for ATK FC.
25. Name the team which has won the Hero I-League champions title for the year 2019-20.
1) Real Kashmir
2) Mohun Bagan
3) Chennai City
4) East Bengal
5) Churchill Brothers
Answer – 2) Mohun Bagan
Explanation:
Mohun Bagan Athletic Club has won the Hero I-League Champions 2019-20 by defeating Aizawl FC at
Kalyani Stadium, West Bengal. Bagan Club lifted the title for the second time, even when four rounds
are still to go in the season.
26. Cricketer Andrew Malcolm Ellis who announced retirement recently belongs to which
country?
1) Oman
2) South Africa
3) Australia
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4) England
5) New Zealand
Explanation:
New Zealand (NZ) all-rounder Andrew Malcolm Ellis (37) announced his retirement from Canterbury
cricket after 18 years of his career. After Ross Taylor he became the 2nd player in NZ to play over 100
games in each format.
27. Canada is the 1st country to back out of Tokyo Olympics 2020. What is the capital of
Canada?
1) Paris
2) Ottawa
3) Copenhagen
4) Havana
5) Hamilton
Answer – 2) Ottawa
Explanation:
The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committee jointly announced that it would not send any of its
athletes to participate in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 which is scheduled on July 24, 2020 in Japan, due
to the spread of Coronavirus disease rapidly across the world. Thus, Canada becomes the first country
to back out of Tokyo Olympics 2020. The Capital of Canada is Ottawa.
28. The Tokyo Olympics was postponed for 2021 (1st time in 124yrs because of virus) by
International Olympics Committee (IOC). Who is the present president of IOC?
1) Shinzo Abe
2) Jacques Rogge
3) Nita Ambani
4) Llewellyn Smith
5) Thomas Bach
Answer – 5) Thomas Bach
Explanation:
Japan ‘s Prime Minister (PM) Shinzo Abe and the President of the International Olympic Committee
(IOC) Thomas Bach have agreed to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games for a year due to the
worldwide coronavirus pandemic. Now the Tokyo Olympics, which is scheduled on July 24 – August 9,
2020 will take place in 2021 and the new dates will be announced later. This is the first time in the
Olympics’ 124-year history that it has been postponed due to virus, because earlier the Olympic
Games have been canceled only because of world war.
29. Navin Chikara who is in news recently (March 2020) belongs to which sports?
1) Javelin Throw
2) Discus Throw
3) Cricket
4) Triple Jump
5) Shot Put
Answer – 5) Shot Put
Explanation:
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of international Athletics’s governing body -World Athletics’s
(formerly known as International Association of Athletics Federations-IAAF), has suspended Indian
shot putter Navin Chikara (23) for 4- years for failing an out-of-competition dope test in 2018.
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BOOKS & AUTHORS

1. The Book “Chronicles of Change Champions” released by Union Women & Child Development
Minister Smriti Irani, was based on which Scheme?
1) One Stop Centre scheme
2) Nari Shakti Puraskar scheme
3) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme
4) Women Helpline scheme
5) UJJAWALA scheme
Answer – 3) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme
Explanation:
Smriti Zubin Irani Union Minister of Women & Child Development released a book titled “Chronicles
of Change Champions” at New Delhi. The book is written with the 25 innovative initiative taken under
the “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” (BBBP) scheme at the state and district level.
2. The book of “The Adventures of the Daredevil Democrat” is about the life of Biju Patnaik. He
is the former Chief Minister of which Indian state?
1) Kerala
2) West Bengal
3) Odisha
4) Jharkhand
5) Bihar
Explanation:
Odisha Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik released the comic book titled “The Adventures of the
Daredevil Democrat” on the occasion of the 104th birth anniversary of former Odisha CM Late Biju
Patnaik in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The book deals about the life and works of legendary leader and
Naveen Patnaik’s father Biju Patnaik.
3. Who is the Author of the Book “The 12 Commandments Of Being A Women”?

1) Meena Kandasamy
2) Tahira Kashyap
3) Anita Nair
4) Kiran Desai
5) Kamala Suraiyya
Answer – 2) Tahira Kashyap
Explanation:
Tahira Kashyap Khurrana, writer- producer, professor, announced her 4th book titled “The 12
Commandments Of Being A Woman” on the occasion of Women’s Day and the new book will be
published by Juggernaut Books, New Delhi. The books authored by her are “I Promise”, “Souled Out”
and in the year 2015 she co-authored Ayushmann’s biography “Cracking the Code: My Journey in
Bollywood”.
4. Name the person who has Authored the Book ‘Lady, You’re the Boss’.
1) Kiran Desai
2) Anita Nair
3) Apurva Purohit
4) Tahira Kashyap
5) Kamala Suraiyya
Answer – 3) Apurva Purohit
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Explanation:
Apurva Purohit the President of the Jagran Group, one of India’s largest multi-media conglomerates
launched her 2nd book- ‘Lady, You’re the Boss!’, which was published by Westland Publications (an
Amazon company). Her 1st book was, ‘Lady, You’re Not a Man! The Adventures Of A Woman At Work’.
Apurva is named as one of the Most Powerful Women in Business as per Fortune India in 2018 & 2019
& India Today Group 2016, 2018 & 2019, & also featured in Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women in
Business list 2018 & 2019
5. Name the Person Who Authored the book titled ‘An Extraordinary Life: A biography of
Manohar Parrikar’ which is going to be published by Penguin Random House India in April
2020.
1) Sadguru Patil
2) Mayabhushan Nagvenkar
3) Shashi Tharoor
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
A book titled “An Extraordinary Life: A biography of Manohar Parrikar” was written by senior
journalists Sadguru Patil and Mayabhushan Nagvenkar. The book will be published by Penguin
Random House India and to be released in April 2020.
6. Name the person who Authored the book ‘My Encounters in Parliament’.
1) Hamid Ansari
2) D Raja
3) Bhalchandra Mungekar
4) Sitaram Yechury
5) Sharad Pawar
Answer – 3) Bhalchandra Mungekar
Explanation:
The book titled “My Encounters in Parliament” authored by Bhalchandra Mungekar an Indian
economist, former member of Rajya Sabha.
7. Who has written the book “Invincible – A Tribute to Manohar Parrikar”?

1) Tarun Vijay
2) Anil Baluni
3) Mahendra Singh Mahra
4) Jairam Ramesh
5) Shashi Tharoor
Answer – 1) Tarun Vijay
Explanation:
The “Invincible – A Tribute to Manohar Parrikar” was authored by Tarun Vijay and released by
defence minister Rajnath Singh on 16th March 2020. Recently Union Minister Nitin Gadkari presented
the book to President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on the first death anniversary of
Manohar Parrikar.
8. Name the person who Authored the book ‘Messiah Modi: A tale of Great expectations’?
1) Andy Marino
2) Prabhat Prakashan
3) Shashi Tharoor
4) Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay
5) Tavleen Singh
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Answer – 5) Tavleen Singh

Explanation:
A new book entitled ‘Messiah Modi: A Tale of Great Expectations’ written by senior journalist & author
Tavleen Singh has been released. The book, published by HarperCollins India, narrates the early
support for Modi the candidate by the author, once a great supporter of the government.
9. Name the person who authored the book “Missing in Action: The Prisoners Who Never Came
Back”.
1) Meghna Pant
2) Meena Kandasamy
3) Chander Suta Dogra
4) Palash Krishna Mehrotra
5) Ira Trivedi
Answer - 3) Chander Suta Dogra
Explanation:
Senior Journalist Chander Suta Dogra launched her 2nd book- “Missing in Action: The Prisoners Who
Never Came Back” relies on de-classified records of the Ministry of External Affairs & other sources. It
is published by Harpercollins.
10. Name the person who has written the book titled “Legacy of Learning”.
1) Khushwant Singh
2) Savita Chhabra
3) Shashi Tharoor
4) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
5) R.K. Narayan
Answer - 2) Savita Chhabra
Explanation:
Savita Chhabra, Chairperson of HRIPL (Hygienic Research Institute Private Limited) and an award-
winning businesswoman, has authored & launched her first book titled “Legacy Of Learning”.
11. Which among the following body has launched a series titled ‘Corona Studies Series’ to
document and to provide relevant reading materials for all age-groups for the post-corona.
1) National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
2) National Book Trust (NBT)
4) National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
5) Educational Consultants (India) Limited (EdCIL)
Answer – 2) National Book Trust (NBT)
Explanation:
National Book Trust (NBT), India, the national body for book publishing and book promotion under the
Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, is launching a publishing
series titled ‘Corona Studies Series’ to document and to provide relevant reading materials for all age-
groups for the post-corona readership needs. MHRD also set-up a Study Group comprising some
experienced & young psychologists/ counsellors to prepare books on the sub-series ‘Psycho-Social
Impact of Corona Pandemic and the Ways to Cope’.
12. Name the person who authored the book titled “The Death of Jesus”.
1) Peter Handke
2) Patrick Modiano
3) Doris Lessing
4) Elfriede Jelinek
5) John Maxwell Coetzee
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Answer – 5) John Maxwell Coetzee

Explanation:
South African born Nobel Laureate (2003 – Literature) John Maxwell Coetzee, who authored the book
“The Death of Jesus”, completed his Jesus trilogy (a group of 3 related novels) with the final book. The
book explores the meaning of a world empty of memory but brimming with questions. The book
comprises 3 novels: The Childhood of Jesus, The Schooldays of Jesus and the Death of Jesus Published
by Penguin Random House.
OBITUARY
1. Balbir Singh Kullar who is in news recently (March 2020) is related to which sports?
1) Shooting
2) Hockey
3) Kabaddi
4) Cricket
5) Tennis
Explanation:
Balbir Singh Kullar, former Indian hockey player, Padma Shri awardee and a Punjab Police Officer
passed away at the age of 77 in Sansarpur, Jalandhar district, Punjab. Balbir was born on 8th August
1942 in Sansarpur, Punjab. He also served as an Indian national team selector.
2. Virendra Sirohi who passed away recently is the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of
which Indian state?
1) Haryana
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) West Bengal
4) Goa
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh(UP) BJP MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) Virendra Singh Sirohi from
Bulandshahr passed away at the age of 73 in New Delhi, who was first elected as MLA for the 13th
Uttar Pradesh Assembly in 1996, then in 2007 & last in 2017. He also served as Revenue Minister from
1997 till 2002 in the Mayawati-led state government in UP.
3. Joginder Singh Saini who passed away recently (March 2020) is a _________.
1) Law maker
2) Stunt man
3) Historian
4) Athletics Coach
5) Vedic Scholar
Answer – 4) Athletics Coach
Explanation:
Senior athletics coach & Dronacharya awardee Joginder Singh Saini, who trained some of India’s finest
track and field stars, passed away at the age of 90, in Patiala, Punjab, due to age related problems. He
served as the chief national athletics coach for many years from the year 1970 to 1990.
4. Jack Welch who passed away recently (March 2020) is the former Chairman and CEO of
which Multinational Company?
1) Philips
2) Siemens
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3) General Electric
4) 3M
5) Schneider Electric
Answer – 3) General Electric
Explanation:
John Francis Welch Jr., former chairman & CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of General Electric (GE)
Company passed away at the age of 84, in New York, US (United States). He was born on March 19,
1935 in Massachusetts, US. He grew General Electric company during the 1980s & 1990s into the most
valuable public company in the US. In 1999, Fortune named him the “Manager of the Century” and the
Financial Times named him “One of the 3 most admired business leaders in the world”.
5. Javier Perez de Cuellar who passed away recently (March 2020) is the former Secretary
General of which world Organisation?
3) United Nations Organization (UNO)
4) Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
5) International Labor Organization (ILO)
Answer – 3) United Nations Organization (UNO)
Explanation:
Javier Perez de Cuellar (born in Lima, Peru) was the president of the UN Security Council from 1973 to
1974 and he served as UN fifth secretary general from 1981 to 1991. He was often described as a
“pacifist by vocation and nature.”
6. Kalyanasundaram Anbazagan who passed away recently, is the General Secretary of which of
the following political party?
1) Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM)
2) All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)
3) Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK)
4) Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
5) Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK)
Answer – Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
Explanation:
Peraasiriyar (Professor) Kalyanasundaram Anbazhagan, DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) party
General Secretary for 43 years, passed away at the age of 97 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN). He also
served as MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) for 9 times and a Lok Sabha MP (Member of
Parliament).
7. H. R. Bhradwaj, the former Union Law minister and Governor of Karnataka & Kerala who
passed away recently (March 2020) belongs to which Indian state?
1) Punjab
2) Karnataka
3) Haryana
4) Goa
5) Bihar
Explanation:
Hansraj Bhardwaj, former Union Law Minister and former governor of Karnataka & Kerala, Senior
Congress leader passed away at the age of 83 in New Delhi, India. He was born in Garhi Sampla village
in Rohtak district, Haryana. He also holds the record of India’s second longest serving Law Minister.
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8. Vijayan Pillai who passed away recently is the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of
which Indian state?
1) Telangana
2) Karnataka
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Kerala
Explanation:
Communist Party of India (Marxist) MLA Vijayan Pillai (65) from chavara constituency, Kerala passed
away in Kochi due to terminal illness he had for the past two months.
9. Max von Sydow who passed away recently (March 2020) is a _________.
1) Pop Singer
2) Law Maker
3) Actor
4) Athlete
5) Social Activist
Answer – 3) Actor
Explanation:
Carl Adolf von Sydow, Swedish actor, passed away at the age of 90 in Provence, France. He was born
on April 10, 1929 in Lund, Sweden. He was known for his character who played a game of chess with
death in the movie “Seventh Seal”, directed by Ingmar Bergman and also the Three-Eyed Raven
(Fictional Character) in “Games of Thrones” and the horror classic film “The Exorcist”.
10. Actor Santu Mukhopadhyay who died recently (March 2020) belongs to which Indian state?
1) Haryana
2) West Bengal
3) Odisha
4) Jharkhand
5) Telangana
Explanation:
Veteran Bengali actor Santu Mukhopadhyay or Santu Mukherjee, 69 a widower passed away at his
south Kolkata residence due to cardiac arrest. He is known for his films ‘Sansar Simante’ & ‘Bhalobasa
Bhalobasa’. He hails from Kolkata, West Bengal.
11. Dana Zatopkova who passed away recently is related to which sports?
1) Discus Throw
2) Wrestling
3) Javelin Throw
4) Weightlifting
5) Shooting
Answer – 3) Javelin Throw
Explanation:
Dana Zatopkova (97), a former Czechoslovak javelin-thrower, passed away on 13th March 2020. She
is an Olympic javelin champion, won gold in the Helsinki Olympics in 1952 and won the Olympic silver
in Rome in 1960. Helsinki Organizing Committee declared her “the happiest gold medalist”. She
served as a coach in 1960 and retired from the role in 1980.
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12. Puthussery Ramachandran who passed away recently (March 2020) is a ________.
1) Actor
2) Sportsperson
3) Law Maker
4) Environmentalist
5) Poet
Answer – 5) Poet
Explanation:
Dr Puthussery Ramachandran a Veteran Malayalam poet, a scholar of Dravidian linguistics and a
teacher passed away due to age-related illness at the age of 91 years.
13. Patil Puttappa who passed away recently (March 2020) is ________.
1) Actor
2) Stunt Man
3) Journalist
4) Classic Singer
5) Folk Dancer
Answer – 3) Journalist
Explanation:
Patil Puttappa (99) a veteran journalist, writer, Khadi Activist, and a former Rajya Sabha member
passed away at Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Hubballi, Karnataka due to age
related illness. He was popularly known as PaPu. He published “Vishwavani” daily newspaper in 1959
and weekly newspaper “Prapancha” he also edited Navayuga. He also received the Rajyotsava Award,
the second highest civilian honor of Karnataka.
14. Jairam Kulkarni who is in news recently is ________.

1) Politician
2) Lawyer
3) Journalist
4) Musician
5) Actor
Answer – 5) Actor
Explanation:
Marathi Actor Jairam Kulkarani passed away at the age of 88 in Pune, Maharashtra due to old-age
related illness. He was born in Barshi tehsil in Solapur district, Maharashtra. He had acted in more
than 150 films, including “Chal Re Laxya Mumbaila”, “Ashi Hi Banwabanwi”, “Thartharat”, “Rangat
Sangat” and his last movie was “Khel Aayushyacha” was released recently.
15. Roger Mayweather who passed away recently is ___________.

1) Cricketer
2) Gymnasts
3) Boxer
4) Snooker Player
5) Tennis Player
Answer – 3) Boxer
Explanation:
The former world champion boxer and trainer, Roger Mayweather passed away on 18th March 2020
at the age of 58 due to health-related illness. Roger Mayweather won the world champion boxer title
in two weight classes.
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16. West Bengal’s Pradip Kumar Banerjee who passed away recently was associated with
which sports?
1) Hockey
2) Football
3) Kabaddi
4) Tennis
5) Cricket
Explanation:
Indian football player Pradip Kumar Banerjee passed away at the age of 83 in Kolkata, West Bengal.
He was born on June 23, 1936, in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. Banerjee led India in the 1960 Rome
Olympics and represented India in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
17. Kenneth Ray Rogers who passed away recently is _________ (March 2020).
1) Football Player
2) Law Maker
3) Singer
4) Environmentalist
5) Actor
Answer – 3) Singer
Explanation:
Kenneth Ray Rogers, longtime star of country music, passed away at the age of 81 in Colbert, Georgia,
US (United States). He was born on August 21, 1938, in Houston, Texas, US. He was inducted to the
Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013, for his “distinctive & husky voice”. He was a six-times Country
Music Awards (CMA) winner and 3 times Grammy award winner.
18. M. R. Viswanathan who passed away recently is ________.

1) Environmentalist
2) Athlete
3) Actor
4) Social Activist
5) Politician
Answer – 3) Actor
Explanation:
Famous actor, director and stage artiste Meenakshisundaram Ramasamy Viswanathan, popularly
known as Visu passed away at the age of 75 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN). He was born on July 1, 1945,
in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).
19. Alberto Aleandro Uderzo the co-creater of Asterix cartoon passed away recently. He
belongs to which country?
1) France
2) Italy
3) Germany
4) Switzerland
5) Denmark
Explanation:
Alberto Aleandro Uderzo, French comic book artist, scriptwriter, the co-creator and illustrator of the
“Asterix and Obelix” comics passed away at the age of 92 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. He was born on
April 25, 1927 in Fismes, France.
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20. Abdul Latif who passed away recently belongs to which sports?
1) Cricket
2) Snooker
3) Tennis
4) Football
5) Hockey
Explanation:
Abdul Latif, former India football player and 1970 Asian games bronze medalist passed away at the
age of 73 in Guwahati, Assam. He also represented India in Asia Cup Qualifier in 1968 in Myanmar and
Merdeka Cup in 1969 in Kuala Lumpur.
21. Nawab Banoo who is in news recently in March 2020 is _________.

1) Social activist
2) Actress
3) Singer
4) Choreographer
5) Lawyer
Explanation:
Nawab Banoo, famous Bollywood actress passed away at the age of 87 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She
was also known as Nimmi, who was popular in the early 1950s & 1960s of Hindi films. She was born
on February 18, 1933 in Agra, Uttar Pradesh (UP).
22. Padma shri awardee Nemai Ghosh who passed died in March 2020 is _________.
1) Actor
2) Producer
3) Photographer
4) Cricketer
5) Law maker
Answer - 3) Photographer
Explanation:
Veteran photographer & Padma Shri (2010) awardee Nemai Ghosh passed away at 86 due to his age-
related ailments. He hails from Kolkata.
23. Satish Gujral who passed away in March 2020 is ________.

1) Photographer
2) Social activist
3) Architect
4) Singer
5) Politician
Answer – 3) Architect
Explanation:
Satish Gujral passed away at the age of 94 in New Delhi, India. He was born on December 25, 1925, in
Jhelum, Punjab and studied art in Mumbai and Lahore. Gujral wrote his autobiography “A Brush with
Life”. He was an architect, painter, muralist, sculptor and graphic artist
24. Rajyogini Dadi Janki who passed away in March 2020 is ___________.
1) Politician
2) Jounalist
3) Spiritual leader
4) Actress
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5) Musician
Answer – 3) Spiritual leader
Explanation:
Rajyogini Dadi Janki (spiritual leader), the chief of Brahmakumaris (world’s largest spiritual
organization run by women) passed away at the age of 104 in Mount Abu, Rajasthan. She was born on
January 1, 1916 in Hyderabad city located in Sindh province now in Pakistan.
25. Beni Prasad Verma the former telecom minister who died recently is the founding member
of which among the following political party (March 2020)?
1) Communist Party of India
2) Bharatiya Janata Party
3) Nationalist Congress Party
4) Samajwadi Party
5) Indian National Congress
Answer – 4) Samajwadi Party
Explanation:
Beni Prasad Verma, a founding member of the Samajwadi Party (SP) & former Union Minister passed
away at the age of 79 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (UP). He was born on February 11, 1941, in Barabanki,
Uttar Pradesh (UP). Verma served as the telecom minister between 1996-1998 in then Prime Minister
(PM) H D Deva Gowda’s Cabinet and was the steel minister Congress- led UPA (United Progressive
Alliance) government.
26. Civil rights leader Joseph Echols Lowery who is in news in March 2020 belongs to which
among the following country?
1) Germany
2) Ethiopia
3) Belgium
4) United States
5) New Zealand
Explanation:
America’s civil rights leader Joseph Echols Lowery passed away at the age of 98 in Atlanta, Georgia, US
(United States). He was the key ally of Martin Luther King in the US civil rights movement of the 1960s.
He was born on October 6, 1921 in Huntsville, Alabama, US. Joseph Lowery was awarded the
“Presidential Medal of Freedom”, the nation’s highest civilian honour, by former President Barack
Obama in 2009.
27. Chandan Singh Rathore who passed recently is a former ___________.

1) Army Chief
2) Director of SSB
3) Lieutenant General (Army)
4) Vice Admiral (Navy)
5) Air Vice Marshal (Air force)
Answer – 5) Air Vice Marshal (Air force)
Explanation:
Air Vice Marshal (AVM) retired, Maha Vir Chakra (MVR) recipient (1971) & Group Captain Chandan
Singh Rathore passed away at 95 at his Jodhpur residence, Rajasthan. Awards received are- Ati Vishisht
Seva Medal (1961), Vir Chakra (1962). Biography of Chandan Singh Rathore -“A Cavalier in the Sky” to
be released soon.
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28. Thomas Schaefer who in news recently (March 2020) is the Finance Minister of Hesse. Hesse
is part of which Country?
1) United Kingdom
2) Belgium
3) Japan
4) Germany
5) Australia
Explanation:
Thomas Schaefer, Finance Minister of Hesse (Germany), 54 years old, has committed suicide apparently
after becoming “deeply worried” over how to cope with the economic fallout from the Coronavirus. He
was born on February 22, 1966, in Hemer, North Rhine- Westphalia, West Germany.
29. Paravai Muniyamma who died in March 2020 is __________.

1) Politician
2) Folk Singer
3) Stunt women
4) Social Activist
5) Environmentalist
Answer – 2) Folk Singer
Explanation:
Tamil Folk singer and actress Paravai Muniyamma passed away at the age of 83 Madurai, Tamil Nadu
(TN). She was born on June 26, 1937 in Paravai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu (TN). She was honoured with the
Kalaimamani title by the Tamil Nadu government.
IMPORTANT DAYS
1. The theme for Zero Discrimination Day 2020 is ‘Zero Discrimination aganist Women & Girls’.
The Zero Discrimination Day is observed annually on _______.
1) April 15
2) March 1
3) January 29
4) February 28
5) March 31
Explanation:
Zero Discrimination is celebrated annually on March 1 to challenge the discrimination faced by
women & girls, to raise awareness & mobilize action to promote equality & empowerment for women
& girls. The theme for 2020 is “Zero Discrimination aganist Women & Girls”. The symbol for this day is
Butterfly.
2. The World Civil Defence Day (WCDD) is observed annually on March 1. The theme for WCDD
2020 is _________________.
1) Theme: “Protection of children, our responsibility”
2) Theme: “It’s my turn”
3) Theme: “Children's safety, our responsibility”
4) Theme: “Civil Defence for the citizens”
5) Theme: “Civil Defence and a first aider in every home”
Answer – 5) Civil Defence and a first aider in every home
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Explanation:
Word Civil Defense Day (WCDD) is celebrated annually on 1st March, to create awareness on the self-
protection & preventive measures to be taken in the event of disasters or accidents and pay tribute to
the efforts, sacrifices of the national services responsible for the fight against disasters.
Theme of the WCDD 2020: “Civil Defence and a first aider in every home”.
3. The World Wildlife Day (WWD) celebrated on 3rd March every year to raise awareness of the
world’s wild animals and plants. What is the theme of WWD 2020?
1) Theme: “The future of wildlife is in our hands”
2) Theme: “Listen to the young voices”
3) Theme: “Sustaining all life on Earth”
4) Theme: “Big Cats”
5) Theme: “Life below Water: for People and Planet”
Answer – 3) Sustaining all life on Earth
Explanation:
The World Wildlife Day (WWD) has been celebrated based on the theme “Sustaining all life on Earth”.
The day aims to celebrate the beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora & raises awareness
for conservation of wildlife.
4. The Theme for World Hearing Day (WHD) 2020 is “Hearing for life: Don’t let hearing loss
limit you”. The WHD is observed annually on ______.
1) January 4
2) February 7
3) April 2
4) March 3
5) March 17
Explanation:
World Hearing Day (WHD) is observed annually on 3rd March by the Office of Prevention of Blindness
and Deafness of the WHO (World Health Organization) to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness
and hearing loss. The day is being observed since 2007 and before 2016 it was known as International
Ear Care Day. Theme of WHD 2020: Hearing for life: Don’t let hearing loss limit you.
5. The Theme for National Safety Day 2020 (49th edition) is “Enhance Health & Safety
Performance by Use of Advanced Technology “. The National Safety Day is observed annually
on _______.
1) March 18
2) April 2
3) March 4
4) February 28
5) January 9
Explanation:
The National safety day is observed every year on 4th March. This year 2020 will be celebrated as the
49th National Safety day organized by the National Safety Council (NSC). The National safety day is
celebrated throughout the country to reiterate the importance of safety and create awareness
throughout the country. The Theme of National Safety day 2020 is “Enhance Health & Safety
Performance by Use of Advanced Technology “.
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6. March 1-7, 2020 in India is celebrated as _________.

1) Cancer awareness week
2) Education week
3) Financial Literacy week
4) Road Safety week
5) Janaushadhi week
Answer – 5) Janaushadhi week
Explanation:
Janaushadhi week is being celebrated throughout the country from 1st March to 7th March 2020. The
main aim of the week is to provide various activities like health checkup Camp, free doctor
consultation, free medicine distribution is hosted by Jan Aushadhi Kendras. On the fourth day of the
event for empowering women, the event was focused on the theme ‘Suvidha Se Sammaan’. The
“Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana” initiated by the Department of Pharmaceuticals,
Government of India to provide quality medicines at an affordable price.
7. To Create awareness about the use of generic medicines in India, the ‘Jan Aushadhi Diwas’
2020 is celebrated on _______.
1) February 28
2) March 29
3) March 7
4) April 4
5) April 27
Explanation:
The ‘Jan Aushadhi Diwas’ is observed every year on March 7. The aim of this day is to create
awareness about the use of generic medicines. This day also celebrates the achievements of Pradhan
Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadi Pariyojana. The first “Jan Aushadhi Diwas” is celebrated on 7th March
2019.
8. The International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrated annually on March 8. What is the theme
for IWD 2020?
1) Theme: “Time is Now: Rural and urban activists transforming women's lives”
2) Theme: “Think equal, build smart, innovate for change”
3) Theme: “Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030”
4) Theme: “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality”
5) Theme: “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights”
Answer – 5) Theme: “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights”
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) Women is organizing International Women’s Day (IWD) all over the world
on March 8 to recognize women for their efforts in changing the individual lives as well as of nations.
The 2020 theme for IWD was “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights”.
9. Name the Gender Equality Campaign which was conducted by Indian Railways from March 1
– 10, 2020 as a part of International Women’s Day.
1) “Inspire Her”
2) “She is Equal”
3) “She Inspires”
4) “Each for Equal”
5) “She and We”
Answer - 4) “Each for Equal”
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Explanation:
As a part of International Women’s Day (IWD 2020), Railways has conducted a 10-day gender equality
campaign on the theme “Each for Equal” across its 17 zones focusing on gender equality.
10. March 10 is celebrated annually as Raising Day of which of the following Central Armed
Police Forces?
Explanation:
The CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) Raising Day is observed every year on 10th March under
the Ministry of Home Affairs. The 51st CISF Raising Day is celebrated on March 10, 2020, for better
protection and security throughout the country and to create awareness among the public regarding
the role and functions of CISF. It was established on 10th march 1969 under an Act of the Parliament
of India with a Motto – Protection and Security.
11. The World Kidney Day for the year 2020 is celebrated on _______.
1) November 14
2) April 13
3) May 15
4) March 12
5) February 17
Explanation:
The World Kidney Day is observed on March 12, 2020 to raise awareness on the importance of
kidneys to our health and also reduce the impact of kidney diseases, its associated health problems.
This year marks the 15th Observance of World Kidney Day which is observed globally on second
Thursday of March every year since 2006.
Theme of the year 2020: Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere- from Prevention to Detection and
Equitable access to care.
12. Name the Indian City which is going to host the 6th International Yoga Day (IYD) on June 21,
2020.
1) Shimla
2) New Delhi
3) Jammu
4) Leh
5) Gangtok
Answer - 4) Leh
Explanation:
The 6th International day of Yoga (IDY) is to be celebrated on 21st June and a National event
organized on this day is to be held at Leh, Ladakh (Union Territory). Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of
AYUSH announces that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the event held at Leh.
13. The World Sleep Day for the year 2020 was celebrated on March 13. The Theme of World
Sleep Day 2020 is _____________.
1) Theme: “Healthy Sleep, Healthy Aging”
2) Theme: “Better Sleep, Better Life, Better Planet”
3) Theme: “Join the Sleep World, Preserve Your Rhythms to Enjoy Life”
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4) Theme: “Sleep Soundly, Nurture Life”

5) Theme: “Good Sleep is a Reachable Dream”
Answer – 2) Theme: “Better Sleep, Better Life, Better Planet”
Explanation:
The World Sleep Day was observed on March 13, 2020. The day creates awareness about the
importance of healthy sleep, to lessen the burden of sleep problems on society through better
prevention and management of sleep disorders. Theme of the year 2020: “Better Sleep, Better Life,
Better Planet”. World Sleep Day will be held on Friday annually before Spring Vernal Equinox of each
year.
14. Pi day is celebrated annually on ________.

1) February 28
2) March 14
3) May 17
4) July 22
5) June 28
Explanation:
Pi Day was celebrated on March 14, 2020 because the date stands as 3/14 in the month/day format. Pi
(Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant and its value up to five
decimal places 3.14159. Coincidentally, March 14 is also Physicist Albert Einstein’s birthday. Pi
approximation day is observed annually on July 22 (ie. 22/7) also Two pi day (Tau Day) is observed
on June 28 (2*3.14 = 6.28).
15. The World Consumer Day is celebrated annually on March 15. What is the theme of World
Consumer Day 2020?
1) ‘Trusted Smart Products’
2) ‘Making Digital Marketplaces Fairer’
3) ’Building a Digital World Consumers Can Trust’
4) ‘The Sustainable Consumer’
5) ‘Trusted Products for Consumers ‘
Answer – 4) The Sustainable Consumer
Explanation:
The World Consumer Day 2020 was observed on March 15, 2020. The day is celebrated every year on
March 15 to spread awareness about consumer rights and needs since 1983. It is an initiative by
Consumer International which is a membership organisation for consumer groups around the world.
Theme of the year 2020: ‘The Sustainable Consumer.’
16. The National Vaccination Day is observed annually on _________.

1) August 24
2) March 16
3) December 26
4) April 15
5) January 18
Explanation:
National Vaccination Day is observed every year on 16th March 2020. This day is celebrated
throughout India to create awareness and the importance of getting timely vaccinations.
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17. The Global Recycling day is celebrated annually on March 18. What is the Theme for Global
Recycling day 2020?
1) Theme: ‘Reduce the Plastic do recycle’
2) Theme: ‘Recycling Heroes’
3) Theme: ‘Recycle & Reproduce’
4) Theme: ‘Recycling into the Future’
5) Theme: ‘3R of Recycling’
Answer – 2) Theme: ‘Recycling Heroes’
Explanation:
March 18, 2020 is observed as a 3rd annual Global Recycling Day. This day was first observed on
March 18, 2018, by the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) and celebrated globally every year to
raise awareness of the importance of recycling.
The theme for Global Recycling Day 2020: “Recycling Heroes”.
18. The Theme for World sparrow day is ‘I LOVE Sparrows’, The World Sparrow day is
celebrated annually on?
1) April 5
2) July 16
3) March 20
4) January 22
5) September 12
Explanation:
World Sparrow Day (2020) is observed every year on March 20 and was first celebrated in 2010
initiated by the Nature Forever Society (NFS). This day is celebrated globally to spread awareness
about the importance of sparrows and their major functional conservation values. The theme of the
World Sparrow Day is I LOVE Sparrows. The theme aims to highlight the love that people have for
sparrows. This day is also celebrated to use it as a platform for conserving sparrows and urban
biodiversity. House sparrow was declared the state bird of Delhi in 2012.
19. The ‘International Day of Happiness’ is celebrated annually on March 20. What is the theme
for International Day of Happiness 2020?
1) Theme: ‘Let the Earth be Happy’
2) Theme: ‘Keep Cal make others Happy’
3) Theme: ‘Happiness For All Togther’
4) Theme: ‘Keep Calm’
5) Theme: ‘Happiness For All, For Ever’
Answer – 3) Theme: ‘Happiness For All Togther’
Explanation:
On March 20th of every year the “International Day of Happiness” is celebrated worldwide. The day
creates awareness of the importance of happiness in everyone’s life around the world. Theme of the
year 2020: “Happiness For All Together”. The theme also conveys to promote and advance worldwide
solidarity & unity, in winning the global fight against COVID 19 (Coronavirus disease).
20. When was ‘World Day of Theatre for children and young people’ celebrated annually?
1) April 13
2) May 18
3) February 15
4) December 31
5) March 20
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Explanation:
March 20, 2020 is celebrated as the world day of theatre for children and Young People. It is an
ASSITEJ, the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People campaign &
celebrates the performing arts for children & young people worldwide. The main purpose of the day is
to draw the attention of the wider public to children’s and young people’s theatre. For children, it is
promoted & celebrated through the slogan ‘Take a Child to the Theatre Today’ which is a call to
parents, grandparents & guardians to take the children in their care to the theatre on the day.
21. The World Poetry day is observed annually on _________.

1) December 18
2) April 9
3) September 12
4) March 21
5) November 15
Explanation:
The World Poetry Day (WPD) is observed annually on March 21 to encourage people to read, write,
teach, publish poetry & also to recognize poetry’s unique ability which captures the creative spirit of
the human mind. United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has
declared March 21 as WPD in its 30th General council meet held at Paris in 1999.
22. The International day for the elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed to raise
awareness about the negative consequences of racial discrimination. The Day is observed
annually on ________.
1) July 7
2) March 21
3) April 6
4) May 12
5) June 1
Explanation:
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on March 21
to raise awareness about the negative consequences of racial discrimination. The UN (United Nations)
General Assembly proclaimed the day as a UN Day of observance in 1966.
23. The International Day of Forests (IDF) is observed annually on March 21. What is the theme
for IDF 2020?
1) “Forests and Sustainable Cities”
2) “Forests and Energy”
3) “Forests and Biodiversity”
4) “Forests and Education”
5) “Forests and Water”
Answer – 3) “Forests and Biodiversity”
Explanation:
The International Day of Forests (IDF) is observed annually on March 21 to raise awareness of the
importance of all types of forests and of trees outside forests. Theme of the year 2020: “Forests and
Biodiversity”. The UN (United Nations) General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as the International
Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012 and the day has been observed since 2013.
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24. The World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is observed annually on March 21 to raise
awareness and provide support to the patients suffering from Down syndrome. What is the
Theme for WDSD 2020?
1) Theme: “My Voice, My Community”
2) Theme: “My Friends, My Community”
3) Theme: “My, Opportunities, My Choices”
4) Theme: “What I bring to the Workplace”
5) Theme:” We Decide”
Answer – 5) Theme:” We Decide”
Explanation:
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) has been observed annually on March 21 which aims to raise
awareness and provide support to the patients suffering from Down syndrome, a congenital disorder
caused by having an extra 21st chromosome. The Day is observed since 2012 (1st recognized by World
Health Organisation (WHO)).
The Theme for the WDSD 2020: “We Decide”
25. When did the World Puppetry Day is celebrated annually?

1) March 21
2) May 12
3) April 21
4) February 12
5) August 21
Explanation:
World Puppetry Day has been celebrated every year on March 21 across the world with the aim to
raise interest and encourage the kids and youngsters towards the comic-art-entertainment form. The
day is celebrated since 2003.
26. The International day of Nowruz is celebrated every year on March 21. Name the world
organization which recognized the day.
3) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
5) Amnesty Internationals (AI)
Explanation:
The International Day of Nowruz was celebrated on March 21, 2020. The word Nowruz (new day) is
the name of the Iranian new year or Persian new year which is celebrated worldwide by various
ethnolinguistic groups. The UN (United Nations) general assembly recognized March 21 as
International Day of Nowruz in 2010.
27. The World Water day is celebrated every year on March 22. What is the theme for World
water day 2020?
1) “Water and Climate Change”
2) “Leaving no one behind”
3) “Nature for Water”
4) "Why Waste Water?"
5) “Water and Jobs”
Answer – 1) “Water and Climate Change”
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Explanation:
The World Water Day is observed globally on March 22 every year, to highlight the importance of
freshwater. Theme of the year 2020: “Water and Climate Change”. World Water Day celebrates water
& raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water and the main purpose
of the day is to achieve Sustainable Development Goal which includes water and sanitation for all by
2030.
28. When was the Work Meteorological Day observed annually?

1) April 24
2) September 26
3) July 4
4) March 23
5) August 18
Explanation:
The World Meteorological Day (WMD 2020) is observed every year on March 23 organized by the
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in the year 1950. The theme of WMD 2020 is “Climate and
Water”.
29. The World Tuberculosis Day 2020 is Observed annually on March 24. What is the theme for
the World TB day 2020?
1) Unite to end TB
2) It’s Time
3) Wanted: Leaders for a TB-free world
4) It's Time to End TB
5) Reach the 3 Million: Reach, Treat, Cure Everyone
Answer – 2) It’s Time
Explanation:
World Tuberculosis Day is being observed on March 24 globally to raise awareness of Tuberculosis
(TB) disease and the efforts made to eliminate the disease. The date marks the day in 1882 when Dr
Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes TB. World TB Day is one of
the 8 official global health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Theme of the year 2020: ‘It’s Time’.
30. When was the International Achievers Day celebrated every year?
1) March 18
2) March 22
3) March 16
4) March 30
5) March 24
Explanation:
International Day for Achievers (IDA) is observed every year on March 24, to honour the achievers
who have shown determination and confidence on their journey.
31. The International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations
and for the Dignity of Victims observed every year on ______.
1) March 24
2) December 12
3) September 22
4) July 22
5) August 14
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Explanation:
International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the
Dignity of Victims is observed every year on March 24 to honor those who have dedicated & lost their
lives in struggle to promote & protect human rights for all.
32. When was the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the
Transatlantic Slave Trade celebrated every year?
1) March 23
2) March 18
3) March 15
4) March 12
5) March 25
Explanation:
The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
observed annually on March 25 to honour and remember those who suffered & died at the hands of
brutal slavery system. The 2020 Theme of the day is “Confronting Slavery’s Legacy of Racism
Together”
33. The International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is observed
every year on __________.
1) March 25
2) April 17
3) May 22
4) July 28
5) August 29
Explanation:
The International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is observed every year
on March 25 by the United Nations (UN).
34. The World Theatre Day with the focus theme of ‘Theatre and a Culture of Peace’ observed
every year on _________.
1) March 25
2) March 18
3) March 22
4) March 27
5) April 2
Explanation:
World Theatre Day (WTD) is celebrated every year on 27th March by ITI (International Theatre
Institute) centres and International Theatre Community. The day promotes the values of arts and its
forms across the world. The day was initiated by ITI in 1961. The messages given by renowned theatre
artists focus on the theme of “Theatre and a Culture of Peace”. Shahid Nadeem, Pakistani playwright
was selected as the author of the message of WTD for the year 2020.
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STATIC GK
1. Who is the present air chief marshal of Indian Air Force (IAF)?
Answer - Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
2. Name the constituency where the present Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla elected from (in 17th
lok sabha general elections 2019)?
Answer - Kota, Rajasthan
3. What is the Capital & Currency of Germany?

Answer – Capital – Berlin & Currency – Euro
4. What is the Capital & Currency of Malaysia?

Answer - Capital – Kuala Lumpur & Currency – Malaysian ringgit
5. Anil Baijal is the present Governor of which Indian state/UT?

6. Sumit Sangwan belongs to which sports?

Answer – Boxing
Explanation:
Indian boxer Sumit Sangwan, who was to serve a one-year ban for consuming a prohibited substance,
has been cleared by National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after the athlete proved he took the
medicine unintentionally.
7. Manas National Park is located in which Indian State?

Answer – Assam
Explanation:
Manas National Park, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site located in Assam’s Baksa district,
welcomed two female rhinos from Kaziranga National Park on 2nd March 2020 as part of a
translocation programme by Assam forest department.
8. What is the Currency of Myanmar?

Answer – Burmese Kyat
9. Where is the Headquarters of RBL Bank located at?

10. Where is the Headquarters of United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) located
at?
Answer – Vienna, Austria
Explanation:
As per International Narcotics Control Board’s (INCB) report titled “Report of the International
Narcotics Control Board for 2019” released by United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC),
United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC), India is named among the top manufacturers of
illicit and licit drugs that are smuggled to other countries. Headquarters of UNODC located at Vienna,
Austria.
11. Where is the Headquarters of Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD) located at?
Answer – Paris, France
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12. Gaya International Airport is located in which Indian state?

Answer – Bihar
Explanation:
Myanmar President Win Myint had a two-day tour of Bodh Gaya in Bihar, the holy town where
Buddha has attained enlightenment. He was accompanied by his wife and a 28-member delegation of
top Myanmarese officials. He landed at Gaya International Airport, Bihar and received by Bihar
building construction minister Ashok Choudhary. He also visited Mucalinda Lake in Bihar.
13. River Majuli is located in which Indian state?

Answer – Assam
Explanation:
Majuli is the world’s largest river Island.
14. Jyothi Surekha is related to which sports?

Answer – Archery
Explanation:
International archer from Andhra Pradesh, Vennam Jyothi Surekha has created new national records
in the world cup selection trials conducted in Haryana.
15. Jim Corbett National park located in which Indian state?

16. Under Which act Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFC) registered in India?
Answer – Companies Act, 1956
Explanation:
A Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956
and to perform Banking operations it should be registered in RBI under Section 45-IA of the RBI Act,
1934 (It should have a minimum net owned fund of Rs. 200 lakh).
17. Who is the 1st Chairperson and present of Lokpal?

Answer - Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose
18. what are the products of Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) scheme?
Answer - ‘Shishu’, ‘Kishore’ and ‘Tarun’
Explanation:
The primary product of PM Narendra Modi’s Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana will be providing
refinance for lending to micro businesses/units (medium and small entrepreneurs). The initial
products and schemes under this umbrella have already been created and the interventions have been
named ‘Shishu’, ‘Kishor’ and ‘Tarun’.
1. Shishu: covering loans up to Rs 50,000
2. Kishor: covering loans above Rs 50,000 and up to Rs. 5 lakh
3. Tarun: covering loans above Rs 5 lakh and up to Rs. 10 lakh
19. Which Indian ministry has launched the GOBAR (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources) -
DHAN scheme?
Answer - Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation
Explanation:
Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation has launched the GOBAR (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro
Resources) - DHAN scheme. The scheme is being implemented as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission
(Gramin).
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20. Where is the Headquarters of Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem

Services (IPBES) located at?
Answer – Bonn, Germany
21. The Headquarters of European Commission located at?

Answer – Brussels, Belgium
22. Name the Union Ministry which implements the Setu Bharatam scheme which was
launched on 2016.
Answer – Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Explanation:
The central Government has aimed to replace all the level crossings on National Highways (NH) by
Road Over Bridges / Road Under Bridges under the Setu Bharatam scheme (launched by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi on March 4, 2016), which is being implemented by the Ministry of Road
Transport and Highways to with an aim to get the country on a fast track growth and development
and decrease road fatalities by 50 % by 2020.
23. What is Currency of Philippines?

Answer – Peso
24. Bhupesh Baghel is the Chief Minister of Which Indian state?

Answer - Chhattisgarh
25. The Headquarters of World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) located at?
26. What is the Capital and Currency of Ukraine?

Answer – Capital – Kyiv & Currency – Hryvnia
27. The Headquarters of SBI Life Insurance located at?

28. Arif Mohammad Khan is the Governor of which Indian state (March 2020)?
Answer – Kerala
29. Where is the Headquarters of United National Conference on Trade and Development
(UNCTAD) located at?
30. Agricultural Export Policy (AEP) aims to double the farmer’s income by ____.
Answer – 2022
31. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is the
apex body under which Indian Ministry?
Answer – Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Explanation:
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), an apex body
under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed Memorandum of Understandings with
various organizations namely, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), Quality Council of India
(QCI), Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture(ICFA),Haryana based Shree Guru Gobind Singh
Tricentenary University(SGT) and Pearl Academy to boost the activities in the interest of agriculture
and allied sectors under Agri Export Policy(AEP).
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32. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY- NULM) functions
under which Ministry?
Answer - Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
33. Where is the Headquarters of United Nations Global Compact located at?
Answer - New York, United States
34. What is the Capital & Currency of Sri Lanka?

Answer - Capital - Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte & Currency - Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
35. Where is Bhogapuram Airport located at?

Answer – Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The GMR Group has secured the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approval (in March 2020) for developing the
greenfield Bhogapuram International Airport about 35 km from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
36. The Headquarters of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) located at?
Answer – Bengaluru, Karnataka
37. Cheraw folk dance is related to which Indian state?

Answer – Mizoram
38. Who is the chairman of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)?

Answer – Prime Minister of India
39. Where is the Headquarters of UNICEF located at?

Answer – New York, United States
40. Bhagat Singh Koshyari is the Governor of which Indian state?

41. Name the Indian state which will celebrate 2020-21 as golden jubilee year of statehood as it
attained statehood in 1971.
42. Where is the Headquarters of Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) located at?
Answer – Mauritius
43. Who is the present Cabinet Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (as on
March 2020)?
Answer - Mahendra Nath Pandey
44. The Headquarters of International Cricket Council (ICC) located at?

Answer - Dubai, UAE
45. Where is the Headquarters of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) located at
which Indian City?
Answer - Mumbai
Explanation:
As per the bid document from the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM),
the Government has invited bids for the sale of its entire 52.98% stake in the country’s second biggest
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State-owned oil refiner Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). BPCL Headquarters – Mumbai,
Maharashtra.
46. The National women’s Day in India celebrated annually on?

Answer – February 13
47. Name the 1st Self Governing nation which allowed women to Vote?
Answer – New Zealand
48. The ‘W’ in the WALR denotes?

Answer – Weighted
Explanation:
WALR - Weighted Average Lending Rates.
49. Surya Urja Rooftop Yojana was the initiative of which Indian state government?
Answer – Gujarat
Explanation:
Surya Urja Rooftop Yojana scheme is announced to provide Solar Rooftop facility to the state of
Gujarat. The scheme is revealed to provide solar rooftop system to 2 lakh domestic consumers by the
year 2019-2020, and to cover over 8 lakh domestic consumers by 2021-2022. ₹912 crore has been
allotted for the scheme.
50. Where is the Headquarters of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) located at?
Answer – New York, United States
51. The POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) is the Programme of which Ministry?
Answer – Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD)
52. Attukal Pongala, the world’s largest religious congregation of women is celebrated in which
Indian state?
Answer – Kerala
53. The Number of constituencies in State legislature and Parliamentary elections was based
on which year census (as on March 2020)?
Answer – 1971
54. Where is the Headquarters of Hockey India located at?

Explanation:
Hockey India recently joined the 38 other National associations throughout the world as a member of
World Master Hockey (WMH) with an aim to develop and grow Master Hockey across the world. The
International Hockey Federation (FIH) recognizes WMH a sole Master entity responsible for
organizing international master’s hockey globally. Headquarters of Hockey India – New Delhi.
55. The Shaadi Bhagya Scheme is related to which Indian state?

Explanation:
The Karnataka government recently scrapped the Shaadi Bhagya Scheme which was launched in
2013. Earlier under the scheme, Rs. 50,000 was granted to Muslim brides for marriage expenses after
submitting the Aadhar and BPL cards.
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56. What is the Capital & Currency of Gambia?

Answer – Capital – Banjul & Currency – Dalasi
57. Where is the Headquarters of Google located at?

Answer – California, US
58. Who is the present Coal Minister of India (as on March 2020)?
Answer – Pralhad Joshi
59. Vajubhai Vala is the Governor of which Indian state (March 2020)?
60. The Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing (KIRAN) is the
initiative of?
Answer - Department of Science & Technology (DST)
61. The International Yoga Day is celebrated annually on?

Answer – June 21
62. What is the Capital & Currency of Jordan?

Answer – Capital – Amman & Currency – Dinar
63. Shivpal Singh is related to which sports?

Answer – Javelin Throw
Explanation:
India’s Javelin throw player Shivpal Singh (24) qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after he
achieved the Olympic qualifying mark of 85m in the ACNW (Athletics Central North West) League
Meeting 2020 held in Potchefstroom, South Africa. With this, he is the 2nd javelin thrower after Neeraj
Chopra who will represent the country in Japan 2020 Olympics.
64. Simranjit Kaur is related to which sports?

Answer – Boxing
65. Where is the Headquarters of World Economic Forum (WEF) located at?
Answer - Cologny-Geneva, Switzerland
6. Who is the present chairman of Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
Answer – Ashok Kumar Gupta
66. Where is the Headquarters of World Athletics located at?

Answer – Monaco
67. The Headquarters of Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) located at which country?
Answer – Bonn, Germany
68. Anandiben Patel is the present Governor of which Indian state (March 2020)?
Answer – Uttar Pradesh
69. Who is the present Director General (DG) of World Health Organisation (WHO)?
Answer - Tedros Adhanom
70. Who is the present Chief Minister (CM) of Tripura?

Answer – Biplab Kumar Deb
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71. The ‘A’ in CAD denotes?

Answer – Account
Explanation:
CAD – Current Account Deficit
72. Name the 1st train which is operated by Private player in India.
Answer – Tejas Express
Explanation:
The Tejas Express, which is India's first private train run by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism
Corporation (IRCTC).
73. Begumpet Airport is located at which Indian city?

74. What is the Capital and Currency of UAE?

Answer – Capital – Abu Dhabi & Currency – Dirham
75. Who is the present Minister for Road transport and Highways (March 2020)?
Answer – Nitin Gadkari
76. Ranji trophy is related to which sports?

Answer – Cricket
77. Sanjay Gandhi National Park is located in Which Indian state?

78. Who is the present Chief Minister of Assam (March 2020)?

Answer – Sarbananda Sonowal
79. The Headquarters of HIL (India) Limited is located at which Indian city?
80. Under which Act the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) was constituted?
Answer – Companies Act, 2013
Explanation:
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) was constituted under Section 410 of the
Companies Act, 2013 for hearing appeals against the orders of National Company Law Tribunal(s)
(NCLT), with effect from 1st June, 2016.
81. Who is the first Chairperson of NCLAT?

Answer - S.J. Mukhopadhaya
82. Baby Rani Maurya is the Governor of which Indian state (March 2020).
83. The Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) are established under which act?
Answer – Banking Regulation Act, 1949
84. Chaitra Jatra festival was celebrated on which Indian state?

Answer – Odisha
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85. What is the Capital and Currency of Madagascar?

Answer – Capital – Antananarivo & Currency – Ariary
Explanation:
India delivers 600 tonnes of rice to flood-hit Madagascar recently (March 2020). The Madagascar’s
capital is Antananarivo and Currency is Ariary.
86. Who is the Secretary General of SAARC (March 2020).

Answer – Esala RuwanWeerakoon
87. Where is the Headquarters of ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) located at?
88. When was National Consumer Day celebrated in India?

Answer – December 24
89. Name the Country which announces the herd immunity to combat COVID-19?
Answer – United Kingdom
90. Pakke Tiger reserve located at which Indian City?

91. What is the Capital and Currency of Nepal?

Answer – Capital - Kathmandu & Currency – Nepalese Rupee
92. Who is the present Chief of Naval Staff (March 2020)?

Answer – Admiral Karambir Singh
93. Who is the present Heavy Industries minister of India (March 2020)?
Answer - Prakash Javadekar
94. Who is the present Ministry of Civil Aviation (March 2020)?

Answer - Hardeep S. Puri
Explanation:
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) flagged off the first-ever thrice-weekly flight from Indore
(Madhya Pradesh) to Kishangarh (Ajmer, Rajasthan) under the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik)
scheme of the Government of India. This is the 268th route to be made operational under the UDAN
scheme.
95. Which is the world’s highest rail bridge?

Answer – Chenab river bridge
Explanation:
The new bridge which is in construction forms a crucial link in the 111-km stretch between Katra and
Banihal, which is part of the Udhampur- Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project. Once completed, it will
surpass the record of the Beipan river Shuibai railway bridge (275 m) in China and Chenab rail bridge
will be world’s highest rail bridge.
96. Shigmo festival was celebrated in which Indian state?

Answer – Goa
97. Which Indian ministry launched the 'Ganga Aamantran Abhiyan'?

Answer – Jal Shakti Ministry
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Explanation:
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) recently organised a grand event in the national capital
(New Delhi) to mark the conclusion of its flagship programme 'Ganga Amantran Abhiyan'. The
Abhiyan was launched by Jal Shakti Ministry.
98. Where is the Headquarters of Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) located at?
99. What is the Capital & Currency of Iraq?

Answer – Capital - Baghdad & Currency – Dinar
100. Who is the present president of Singapore (March 2020)?

Answer – Halimah Yacob
101. The ‘R’ in LTRO denotes?

Answer – Repo
Explanation:
LTRO - Long Term Repo Operations
102. Where is the Headquarters of UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) located
at?
Answer – New York, US
103. Under which act the White Label ATMs (WLA) operators are authorised?
Answer - Payment & Settlement Systems Act, 2007
104. Who is the present Chairman of Paytm Payments bank (March 2020)?
Answer – Vijay Shekhar Sharma
105. Who is the present CEO of ICC (March 2020)?

Answer – Manu Sawhney
106. Military Exercise African Lion is conducted between?

Answer – United States & Morocco
Explanation:
As per the reports, the 2020 US-Morocco joint military exercises “African Lion” will see parts of the
training operations taking place in Senegal, Tunisia, and Spain. African Lion is scheduled from March
23 to April 3 for the year 2020 but now the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) have decided to postpone
the exercise due to COVID-19 pandemic.
107. What is the Capital and Currency of New Zealand?

Answer – Capital – Wellington & Currency - NZ Dollar
108. The foundation day of Ordnance Factories is celebrated on?

Answer – March 18
109. Under which article of Indian constitution the Finance Commission is formed by President
of India?
Answer – Article 280
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110. Where is the Headquarters of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) located
at?
Answer – Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
111. Who is the present Governor of Himachal Pradesh (March 2020)?

Answer – Bandaru Dattatreya
112. Mukurthi National Park is in which Indian state?

Answer – Tamil Nadu
113. As per the ‘World Population Prospects 2019’ report, what is India’s population
by Mid-2019?
Answer – 1.36 Billion (136 Crore)
114. Where is the Headquarters of NASA located?

Answer – Washington, D.C, US
115. Who is the present Tribal Affairs Minister of India (as on March 2020)?
Answer – Arjun Munda
116. Who is the present Governor of Madhya Pradesh (as on March 2020)?
Answer – Lalji Tandon
117. Where is the Headquarters of IRDAI located?

118. Who is the present Governor of Gujarat (March 2020)?

Answer - Acharya Devvrat
119. What is the Capital and Currency of Belgium?

Answer – Capital – Brussels & Currency – Euro
120. Who is the Prime Minister of UK (March 2020)?

Answer – Borris Johnson
121. Who is the present Minister for Electronics and Information Technology (March 2020)?
Answer – Ravi Shankar Prasad
122. What is the Capital of Sikkim?

Answer – Gangtok
123. Where is the Headquarters of Karur Vysya Bank located?

Answer – Karur, Tamil Nadu
124. Shaheed Diwas was celebrated annually on?

Answer – March 23
125. What is the Installed solar power capacity of the country till Feb 2020?
Answer – 35 GW
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Explanation:
A total 35-gigawatt grid connected solar power capacity has been installed in the country till last
month. Giving a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy,
R.K. Singh
126. Who is the present Drugs Controller General of India (March 2020)?
Answer – Dr. V. G. Somani
127. Where is National Institute of Virology located?

Answer – Pune, Maharashtra
128. Panna National park is in which Indian state?

129. The ‘L’ in SLF denotes?

Answer – Liquidity
Explanation:
Standing Liquidity Facility (SLF)
130. Where is the HQ of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) located?

131. Who is the present Director of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)?
Answer – Dr. Balram Bhargava
132. Where is the HQ of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) located?

133. Kuril Islands is in which country?

Answer – Russia
Explanation:
Recently, Tsunami warnings after magnitude 7.8 quake strikes near Russia's Kuril Islands.
134. Where is the HQ of Jana Small finance bank located?

135. Which Drug’s export was banned by Government of India due to COVID-19?
Answer – hydroxycloroquine
Explanation:
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), an arm of the commerce ministry which deals with
export and import-related matters, announced "The export of hydroxycloroquine and formulations
made from hydroxycloroquine is prohibited with immediate effect". Indian Council of Medical
Research (ICMR) Director General Balram Bhargava had on Monday recommended the use of
hydroxychloroquine for treating healthcare workers handling suspected or confirmed coronavirus
cases and the asymptomatic household contacts of the lab-confirmed cases.
136. What is the Capital and Currency of Germany?

Answer – Capital – Berlin & Currency – Euro
137. Where is the HQ of FIFA located?

Answer – Zurich, Switzerland
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138. Who is the present MD&CEO of Indian Bank?

Answer – Padmaja Chunduru
139. Who is the present Chairperson of CBDT?

Answer – Pramod Chandra Mody
140. What is the Capital and Currency of Pakistan?

Answer – Capital – Islamabad & Currency – Pakistani Rupee
141. What is the minimum capital to risk weighted assets (CRAR) that should be maintained in
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)?
Answer – 9%
Explanation:
As per RBI, RRBs are required to maintain a minimum Capital to Risk-weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) of
9 per cent on an ongoing basis. The capital funds for capital adequacy purpose shall consist of both
Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital.
142. Name the ministry which issues Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for Maintaining
Supply of Essential Goods during 21-day Nationwide Lockdown to fight COVID-19.
Answer – Ministry of Home Affairs
143. Name the chemical which is used as indelible ink in Elections that is now used to quarantine
the person who return from foreign countries (with EC approval)?
Answer – Silver Nitrate
144. What is the Capital and Currency of Saudi Arabia?

Answer – Capital - Riyadh & Currency – Riyal
145. Who is the present Health & Family Welfare minister of India (March 2020)?
Answer – Harsh Vardhan
146. Who is the present Governor of Odisha?

Answer – Ganeshi Lal
147. Boris Johnson is Prime Minister of which Country?

Answer – United Kingdom
Explanation:
Recently in March 2020, Boris Johnson the PM of United Kingdom tested positive for COVID-19.
148. Daporijo Bridge is in which Indian state?

Explanation:
Braving the threat of COVID-19, the Border Roads Organsation (BRO) personnel are working
relentlessly to completely replace Daporijo bridge (430 feet Multi Span Bailey Bridge), the only lifeline
of Upper Subansiri district, Arunachal Pradesh to restore Lines of Communication for all 451 villages
and Security Forces located along the China border.
149. Where is the Headquarters of NATO located?

150. What is the Capital and Currency of North Macedonia?

Answer – Capital - Skopje & Currency – Denar
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151. Who is the present MD of IMF (March 2020)?

Answer – Kristalina Georgieva
152. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) functions under which ministry?
Answer – Ministry of Home Affairs
153. What is the abbreviation of HTM in banking?

Answer - Held to Maturity (HTM)
154. What is the current deadline for completion of insolvency resolution processes as per IBBI’s
(Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India) amendment?
Answer – 330 days
Explanation:
IBBI has relaxed the timelines to be followed under the overall 330-day deadline for completion of
insolvency resolution processes.
155. Who is the Present Central Provident Fund Commissioner of India (as on March 2020)?
Answer - Sunil Barthwal
156. Where is the Headquarters of ADB located?

Answer – Mandaluyong, Philippines
157. What is the first Small Finance Bank that begins operation in India?
Answer – Capital Small Finance Bank
158. Who is the Present MD&CEO of Punjab National Bank (as on March 2020)?
Answer - S. S. Mallikarjuna Rao
159. Where is the Capital of National Book Trust (NBT) located?

160. Keoladeo National Park is located at which Indian state?

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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – April 2020

Table of Contents
GOVERNMENT SCHEMES ............................................................................................................................................. 42
BANKING & FINANCE.................................................................................................................................................... 45
MoU’s & AGREEMENTS ................................................................................................................................................. 68
SUMMITS, EVENTS & CONFERENCE............................................................................................................................ 82
COMMITTEE & MEETING ............................................................................................................................................. 83
INDEX ............................................................................................................................................................................. 87
ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS ......................................................................................................................................... 90
DEFENCE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 97
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY............................................................................................................................................. 98
ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................................................... 128
SPORTS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 128
BOOKS & AUTHORS..................................................................................................................................................... 135
OBITUARY .................................................................................................................................................................... 138
IMPORTANT DAYS ...................................................................................................................................................... 147
STATIC GK .................................................................................................................................................................... 160
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Who is the Indian delegation in Virtual G20 Trade and Investment Ministers meeting held
through video conference?
1) Harsh Vardhan
2) RS Prasad
4) Piyush Goyal
5) RajNath Singh
Explanation:
The G20 Trade and Investment Ministers meeting was held virtually where Union Minister of
Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal participated through video conference.
2. Name the Indian Ministry which introduced “Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020” and
revised the “LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020”.
1) Ministry of Commerce
4) Ministry of Information and Broadcast
Answer – 5) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Explanation:
In order to provide relief to law abiding companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) from the
COVID 19 impact, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), has introduced the “Companies Fresh Start
Scheme, 2020” and revised the “LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020”.
3. The Government has extended crop loan interest upto ______ for farmers till May 31, 2020.
1) 1 Lakh
2) 5 Lakh
3) 3 Lakh
4) 2 Lakh
5) 10 Lakh
Explanation:
The government has extended the benefit of 2% interest subvention (IS) to banks and 3% prompt
repayment incentive (PRI) to all farmers up to May 31, 2020 for all crop loans up to 3 lakh which have
become due or are becoming due between March 1 and May 31, 2020. The decision has been taken due
to the national lockdown situation to prevent Covid-19 infection.
4. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has participated in 2nd Extraordinary G20 Finance
Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting. Which country assumes G20
presidency for 2020?
1) India
2) Saudi Arabia
3) China
4) Italy
5) Japan
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Explanation:
Union finance & corporate affairs minister, Nirmala Sitharaman participates in the 2nd Extraordinary
G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) virtual meeting to discuss the impact of
COVID-19 in the global economy & coordinate efforts to respond to this global challenge.
5. Which Indian department announces the postponement of implementation of the uniform

stamp duty on Capital market instruments for 3 months (till July 1, 2020)?
1) Department of Financial services
2) Department of Economic affairs
5) Department of Disinvestment
Answer – 4) Department of Revenue
Explanation:
The Department of Revenue has postponed the implementation of the uniform stamp duty on transfer
of shares, debentures, futures, options, currency and other capital market instruments by 3 months to
1 July 2020 from 1 April 2020. As part of the amendments, the stamp duty rates levied by
Maharashtra will be taken as a benchmark as it accounts for 70% of the total collection.
6. What is the limit for a person reside in J&K to become permanent resident of the UT (as per
revised norms)?
1) 12 years
2) 15 years
3) 10 years
4) 20 years
5) 25 years
Answer – 2) 15 years
Explanation:
A new definition for domicile for Jammu and Kashmir was introduced which has stated that a person
residing in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir for at least 15 years or has studied for a period of
seven years in Jammu and Kashmir and appeared in Class 10 or 12 examinations will now be eligible
to be a permanent resident of the UT. This new rule was issued under the Section 3A of the Jammu
and Kashmir Reorganisation Adaptation of State Laws Order 2020, under the Jammu and Kashmir
civil services decentralisation and recruitment Act.
7. Name the organisation which launched the competition titled “United Against Corona-
Express through Art”, the art in the time of Corona.
1) Centre for Cultural Resources and Training
2) Nehru Memorial Museum and Library
3) Sahitya Akademi
4) Indian Council for Cultural Relations
5) National school for Culture
Answer – 4) Indian Council for Cultural Relations
Explanation:
ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations) launched a competition titled “United Against Corona-
Express through Art”, the art in the time of Corona. The aim of the competition is to unite citizens
across the world. The competition was announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and this
soft-power initiative is being organized by ICCR.
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8. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) extends the foreign trade policy 2015-20
by 1 year to 2021. DGFT comes under which ministry?
3) Ministry of Heavy Industries
Explanation:
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the agency of the Ministry of Commerce and
Industry of the Government of India (GoI), has extended the existing foreign trade policy (2015-20)
for one year till March 2021.
9. Name the Indian minister who launched DARPG’s [ Department of Administrative Reforms
and Public Grievances] National Monitoring Dashboard on COVID- 19 grievances.
1) Jitendra Singh
2) Ramesh Pokiryal
3) RS Prasad
4) Nitin Gadkari
5) Amit Shah
Explanation:
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, launched
DARPG’s [ Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances] National Monitoring
Dashboard on COVID- 19 grievances.
10. How many classes of medical devices are notified under Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and
Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945 by GoI?
1) 18
2) 21
3) 24
4) 15
5) 12
Answer – 3) 24
Explanation:
The government has regulated 24 classes of medical devices notified under Drugs & Cosmetics Act,
1940 and Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945. Out of 24, for 4 scheduled medical devices- Cardiac Stents,
Drug Eluting Stents, Condoms and, Intra Uterine Device (Cu-T) the ceiling prices is been fixed.
11. Name the Ministry which advised the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to facilitate
implementation of Supreme Court order on Limited registration of BS-IV vehicles.
Explanation:
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has advised National Informatics Centre (NIC)
to assist the States /UTs in limited registration of BS-IV vehicles all over India except Delhi/National
Capital Region (NCR) on the lines with Supreme Court order dated 27.3.2020. On March 27, 2020,
Supreme Court instructed automobile manufacturers to sell their 10% of unsold BS-IV vehicles within
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10 days after the end of the lockdown period (April 14), but not in Delhi-NCR. The verdict has been
passed by a bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta.
12. Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched Lifeline Udan flights for movement of medical and
essential supplies across India (6 days). Who is the present Civil Aviation Minister?
1) Jitendra Singh
2) Nitin Gadkari
Answer – 5) Hardeep Singh Puri
Explanation:
As a part of curbing the adverse impact of COVID 19, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) launched
Lifeline Udan flights on March 26, 2020 for movement of medical and essential supplies across India.
Over 6 days period i.e. till March 31, 2020, 74 flights have been operated which had covered an aerial
distance of over 70,000 km to transport 37.63 tonnes of medical cargo, out of which more than 22
tonnes was transported on March 31, 2020. Hardeep singh puri is the current civil aviation minister.
13. Under which section of IT Act, 1961 the Donations for PM-CARES fund granted with 100%
exemption?
1) Section 80A
2) Section 80J
3) Section 80F
4) Section 80C
5) Section 80G
Answer – 5) Section 80G
Explanation:
The donations made under newly-formed Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency
Situations Fund (PM-CARES FUND) to aid the persons affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, are made
eligible for 100% deduction under section 80G of the Income Tax (IT) Act, 1961.
14. Name the Indian state which proposed to buy novel contraption ‘Portable Multi-feed Oxygen
Manifold (MOM)’.
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Goa
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh (AP) government has proposed to buy a novel contraption, ‘Portable Multi-feed Oxygen
Manifold (MOM)’ to address the need for oxygen supply to coronavirus patients. It is developed by
Personnel of the Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam (NDV).
15. Navaratnalu- Pedalandariki Illu (Houses for All Poor) programme is related to which Indian
state?
1) Gujarat
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Kerala
5) Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh (AP) Government has issued a modified set of guidelines for the distribution of 25
lakh house sites to urban and rural poor under the Navaratnalu- Pedalandariki Illu (Houses for All Poor)
programme.
16. The NCC has offered volunteer cadets to assist civilian authorities to fight against covid-19
under ‘Exercise NCC Yogdan’. Where is the HQ of NCC located?
1) Hyderabad
2) Bengaluru
3) Chennai
4) Lucknow
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
National Cadet Corps (NCC – Under Ministry of Defence) has offered its volunteer cadets to assist the
civilian authorities to fight COVID-19 under ‘Exercise NCC Yogdan’. Only senior division above 18yrs
can be part of the initiative and will be employed in small cohesive groups of 8 to 20 under the
supervision of Permanent Instructor Staff or/and an Associate NCC Officer activities. The HQ of NCC
located at New Delhi.
17. With which company Kerala based SCTIMST collaborated to make portable lightweight
emergency ventilator system?
1) Wipro 3D
2) TCS
3) CTS
4) Infosys
5) IBM
Answer – 1) Wipro 3D
Explanation:
Kerala’s Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), an institute of
National Importance under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has partnered with
‘Wipro 3D’ to build a portable and lightweight emergency ventilator system based on Artificial Manual
Breathing Unit (AMBU).
18. The Union Agriculture ministry has launched 3 features in e-NAM platform to enable
farmers to sell their harvested product directly from warehouse. Who is the Present Minister
for Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare?
1) Arjun Munda
3) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj,
Narendra Singh Tomar has launched three new features of National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)
Platform to enable farmers to sell their harvested produce directly from warehouse which will
prevent crowding in mandis amid COVID-19 outbreak. The 3 features are as follows Negotiable
Warehouse Receipt (e-NWRs) module, Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) trading module, Logistic
Module.
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19. Who released the COVID- 19 National Preparedness Survey 2020 conducted in 410
districts?
1) Jitendra Singh
2) Nitin Gadkari
5) Smriti Irani
Explanation:
Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions released the COVID-
19 National Preparedness Survey 2020 (conducted in 410 districts). The objective of the survey is to
develop a comparative analysis of COVID- 19 preparedness across States. The reports of the survey are
available https://darpg.gov.in.
20. In collaboration with which world organisation Odisha government has launched the “Mo
Prativa” (My Talent) programme to engage kids during lockdown?
1) World Health Organization
2) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
3) The United Nations Children's Fund
4) United Nations Development Programme
5) Safe Kids Worldwide
Answer – 3) The United Nations Children's Fund
Explanation:
The Odisha state government in collaboration with UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund), has
launched a creative skill competition programme called “Mo Prativa” (My talent) to keep children
engaged in some creative work during 21-days lockdown due to coronavirus (COVID-19),
21. Name the Hackathon launched by Sanjay Dhotre (MoS – HRD and IT) to solve the problems
due to COVID-19.
1) Hack Corona crisis - India
2) Hack for good cause
3) Hack it for good
4) Hack and Curb
5) Hack the Crisis – India
Answer – 5) Hack the Crisis – India
Explanation:
A 48 hours online hackathon namely “Hack the Crisis – India” was launched by the Minister of State
(Mos) Electronics & Information Technology, Communications and Human Resource Development
Sanjay Dhotre to solve the problems arised due to COVID-19 crisis.Its key focus is to develop Non-
Medical Solutions to deal with the aftermath of Coronavirus (Covid-19). The Hackathon is organised
by ‘Hack A Cause – India’ and ‘Ficci Ladies Organization Pune’ and supported by Ministry of
Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India (MEITY).
22. Name the initiative launched by civil services officer’s association to fight COVID-19.
1) Coruna
2) Koruna
3) Caruna
4) Covidna
5) Kovid-nd
Answer - 3) Caruna
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Explanation:
Associations representing officers of Central Civil Services, including the Indian Administrative
Service (IAS) and the Indian Police Service (IPS), have created an initiative called ‘Caruna [Civil
Services Associations Reach to Support in Natural Disasters]’ to asssit and supplement the
government’s efforts to battle against Corona Virus (COVID-19).
23. With which company National Health Authority (NHA) has partnered to provide transport
services to frontline health workers?
1) Baxi
2) Jugnoo
3) Uber
4) Ola
5) Easy Cabs
Answer – 3) Uber
Explanation:
National Health Authority (NHA) partnered with Uber India to provide 24/7 free UberMedic transport
services to India’s frontline healthcare workers and hospitals engaged in the treatment of COVID-19
patients.
24. Find the operation which was conducted by Indian Air Force (IAF) to transport 6.2 tons of
essentials medicines to Maldives.
1) Operation Safed Sagar
2) Operation Sanjeevani
3) Operation Vijay
4) Operation Vanila
5) Operation Rahat
Answer – 2) Operation Sanjeevani
Explanation:
Coronavirus (COVID 19) is causing terrible havoc in the country and the world currently. In such a
situation, India is coming forward to help less capable countries in fighting Covid 19. In this sequence,
the Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched ‘Operation Sanjeevani’ and air-lifted 6.2 tonnes of essential
medical supplies to Maldives via transport aircraft C-130J as assistance in fight against the virus.
25. The Blue-chip venture capital firms has jointly set up a ‘Action Covid-19 Team’ (ACT)
Grants worth ________.
1) 50 Cr
2) 500 Cr
3) 100 Cr
4) 250 Cr
5) 10 Cr
Explanation:
Founders of leading startups, independent advisors, investors, supporters & blue-chip venture capital
firms jointly set up a Rs 100 crore ‘Action Covid-19 Team’ (ACT) Grants a first-of-its-kind initiative
globally aims to seed over 50 initiatives to support companies who work on products & services to
combat COVID-19 pandemic.
26. What is the amount released by Home minister Amit shah to all states under State Disaster
Risk Management Fund (SDRMF) for 2020-21?
1) 8,963 crores
2) 12,421 crores
3) 10,230 crores
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4) 15,851 crores
5) 11,092 crores
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah has approved the release of Rs 11,092 crores to
all States under the State Disaster Risk Management Fund (SDRMF) for 2020-21 after the Chief
Ministers raised the issue of lack of funds in the state during a meeting through video conferencing
with Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi.
27. Name the Indian state which topped all-India level for micro-irrigation (MI), under
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for FY20 (2019-20).
1) Punjab
2) Maharashtra
3) Karnataka
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Telangana
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu has topped the all-India level for micro-irrigation (MI), under Pradhan Mantri Krishi
Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), with a coverage of 2,06,853.25 ha for the year financial year 2019-20 & It
is followed by Karnataka and Gujarat respectively. In the cumulative coverage of MI from 2015-20,
Karnataka topped with coverage of 8,15,690.31 ha.
28. Which Indian organisation has given its approval to Diagnostic machines used to test drug-
resistant tuberculosis (TB) for conducting Covid-19 tests?
1) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
2) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
4) Medical Council of India (MCI)
5) International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Answer – 2) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Explanation:
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has given its approval to Diagnostic machines used to test
drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) for conducting Covid-19 tests. In this regard, Truenat beta CoV test
on Truelab workstation will be used for screening test of COVID-19. Currently India is using real time
Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) testing approved by United States and Food and Drug
Administration (FDA).
29. What is the percentage cut in salaries of all MPs, President, Vice president and Governors
for FY 2020-21 as approved by Cabinet (effect from April 1, 2020)?
1) 25%
2) 15%
3) 10%
4) 30%
5) 5%
Answer – 4) 30%
Explanation:
Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has approved an ordinance of 30% cut
in the salaries of all Members of Parliament (MPs) for FY 20-21 and a two-year suspension (2020-21
and 2021-22) of the MP Local Area Development (MPLAD) scheme so that the amount saved can go to
the Consolidated Fund of India to fight COVID-19. This announcement was made by Prakash Javadkar,
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting.
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30. National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has achieved the record of constructing 3, 979
Km highways in FY20. Who is the Chairman of NHAI?
2) Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
3) Bhagwan Lal Sahni
4) H. L. Dattu
5) K. VijayRaghavan
Answer – 2) Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
Explanation:
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has achieved the highest ever highway construction feat
with an accomplishment of 3,979 km of national highways in the financial Year 2019-20. However, it
has completed 88% of highway construction against the target of building 4,500 km highways in FY-
20. In the FY 2018-19, NHAI constructed 3,380 km of National Highways. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu is the
chairman of NHAI.
31. Name the Indian state/UT which has announced 5T (Testing, Tracing, Treatment,
Teamwork & Tracking and monitoring) plan to control Covid-19.
1) New Delhi
2) Punjab
3) Kerala
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Delhi Chief Minister (CM) Arvind Kejriwal announced a 5T plan which includes- Testing, Tracing,
Treatment, Teamwork & Tracking and monitoring to control the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
32. Which Indian ministry has designated DigiLocker as the sole National Academic Depository
(NAD).
5) Ministry of Human Resource and Development
Answer – 5) Ministry of Human Resource and Development
Explanation:
DigiLocker, an online document wallet has been designated as the sole National Academic Depository
(NAD) by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD) to enable educational
institutions to store digital copies of academic awards, mark sheets and certificates on the cloud-
based service.
33. Name the initiative which was launched by Human Resource and Development Ministry
along with AICTE for students to fight covid-19.
1) Shagun
2) Samrath
3) Samridhhi
4) Samadhan
5) Sathi
Answer – 4) Samadhan
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Explanation:
To empower innovation among students the Innovation Cell of the Ministry of Human Resources
Development (HRD) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in collaboration with Forge
and InnovatioCuris launched a mega online challenge – SAMADHAN.
34. How many pharma ingredients and Medicine’s where lifted from export ban list by
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under Ministry of Commerce & Industry?
1) 21
2) 24
3) 12
4) 15
5) 18
Answer – 2) 24
Explanation:
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under Ministry of Commerce & Industry has removed
export restrictions on 24 pharma ingredients including 12 active pharmaceutical ingredients (API)
and 12 formulations by exercising the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Foreign Trade
(Development & Regulation) Act, 1992. In this regard, amendment has been made in the chapter 29
and 30 of the Schedule 2 of the ITCHS (Indian Trade Clarification based on Harmonized System)
Export Policy, 2018 which is related APIs and formulations.
35. Which Indian city ranked as top Smart City in India for its execution of smart projects in
handling COVID-19 pandemic?
1) Trichy
2) Indore
3) Ahmedabad
4) Hyderabad
5) Panaji
Explanation:
The city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat has been ranked as the top Smart City in India for its execution of
smart projects in handling COVID-19 pandemic. The Command and Control Centre of Ahmedabad’s
Smart City Development Ltd (SCDL) has played a key role in this achievement with proper
enforcement and monitoring of lockdown.
36. As per Comptroller and Auditor General’s (CAG) report, What percentage of crimes related
to environment in the country committed in Rajasthan during 2014-16?
1) 26.31%
2) 29.18%
3) 44.12%
4) 39.45%
5) 40.59%
Answer – 5) 40.59%
Explanation:
In accordance with the report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) for the year ended March
31, 2018, 40.59% of the crimes related to the environment in the country were committed in
Rajasthan (RJ) during 2014-16. The major crimes were violation of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
and Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 which resulted in using of forest land for non-forest purposes
without approval of government and capturing, poisoning, snaring or trapping of wild animals
respectively.
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37. Which Indian ministry divides Health centres into 3-category for Covid-19 patients?
Answer – 2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation:
To ensure maximum use of resources in the care of coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, the Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) has proposed to divide the health centers into 3 categories
namely- COVID Care Centre, Dedicated COVID Health Centre and Dedicated COVID Hospital.
38. What is the name of mobile doctor booth that was developed by West Central Railway’s
Coach Rehabilitation Workshop (CRWS)?
1) SAMATHAN
2) SHAGUN
3) SAMRAT
4) CHARAK
5) CHAPPAK
Answer – 4) CHARAK
Explanation:
The West Central Railway’s Coach Rehabilitation Workshop (CRWS) in Madhya Pradesh’s (MP)
Bhopal city, has created a mobile doctor booth called “CHARAK” to eliminate the possibility of physical
contact between the doctor and the coronavirus (COVID-19) infected patient.
39. With which world organization Hindustan Unilever Limited joined to launch
‘#BreakTheChain’ campaign to combat Covid-19.
Answer – 2) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Explanation:
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), a British-Dutch manufacturing company based in Mumbai,
Maharashtra, has joined hands with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for a mass
communication campaign titled ‘#BreakTheChain’ or #VirusKiKadiTodo’ based on 3 themes – social
distancing, hand washing and generosity, to inform people about the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
epidemic and empower them to protect it.
40. What is the approved amount under ‘India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health
System Preparedness Package’ by Government of India?
1) 5,000 crores
2) 10,000 crores
3) 25.000 crores
4) 15,000 crores
5) 20,000 crores
Explanation:
Indian Government has approved Rs.15000 crores for ‘India COVID-19 Emergency Response and
Health System Preparedness Package’ to build health infrastructure in states and UTs till March 2024.
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Of the 15,000 crores, Centre would release Rs.7,774 crore for immediate COVID-19 Emergency
Response use till June 2020 and the rest will be set for medium-term support of 1-4 years.
41. Name the organisation which along with UNICEF & WHO launched digital campaign to
ensure safety of Tribal Gatherers.
1) CCI
2) SFEC
3) APEDA
4) TRIFED
5) FICCI
Answer – 4) TRIFED
Explanation:
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) has collaborated with
UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) and WHO (World Health Organisation) for basic orientation
on Covid-19 response in order to ensure tribal gatherers carry on their work safely during the
collection and harvest of Minor Forest Produce (MFP)/NonTimber Forest Produce (NTFP).
42. Supreme Court has extended the tenure of Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate
Tribunal (TDSAT) chairman Shiva Kirti Singh by 3 months. Where is HQ of TDSAT located?
1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Kolkata
4) Gurugram
5) Hyderabad
Explanation:
The Supreme Court (SC) of India has extended the tenure of chairperson of Telecom Disputes
Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) Justice Shiva Kirti Singh by 3 months who was set to
retire on April 20, 2020. This decision has been taken by the bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao,
Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Deepak Gupta headed by Chief Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde. The
Headquarters of TDSAT located at New Delhi.
43. Name the Indian state/UT which launched ‘Operation SHIELD’ in Containment areas against
COVID-19.
1) New Delhi
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Maharashtra
4) Punjab
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Delhi Chief Minister Aravind Kejriwal has launched “Operation SHIELD” in 21 identified Containment
Areas of the state to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. It deals with sealing, home
quarantine, isolation & tracking, essential supply of commodities, local sanitisation and door-to-door
health checkups.
44. Name the Indian Ministry which has launched ‘Bharat Padhe Online’ Campaign.
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Explanation:
Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ the Union Human Resource Development (HRD) minister has launched
‘Bharat Padhe Online’ campaign in New Delhi for crowd sourcing of ideas to improve the online
education ecosystem of India, the main target audience are teachers & students. The campaign aims to
invite all the best brains in India to share suggestions or solutions directly with the HRD Ministry, to
overcome the obstacles of online education while promoting the available digital education platforms.
45. The Indian Council of Medical Research has approved to use diagnostic machine of which
Disease to coronavirus (on April 10, 2020)?
1) Malaria
2) Tuberculosis
3) Dengue
4) Swine Flu
5) Cholera
Answer – 2) Tuberculosis
Explanation:
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has allowed the use of a diagnostic machine used to test
drug-resistant TB (Tuberculosis) for conducting coronavirus tests. In this regard, it had recognized
the ‘TrueLTM beta COV test on the TruLabTM workstation’ and recommended it as a screening test.
Earlier ICMR approved use of the Truenat beta CoV test on Truelab workstation, which is used to
detect drug resistant TB.
46. Government has approved the ex-gratia compensation of life insurance cover for Food
Corporation of India (FCI) employees. FCI comes under Consumer Affairs, Food and Public
Distribution ministry, who is the present Minister for the same?
3) Ram Vilas Paswan
Answer – 3) Ram Vilas Paswan
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ram Vilas Paswan has
announced that government has approved ex-gratia monetary compensation for life insurance cover
to 1,08,714 workers, officers & laborers of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) who die due to COVID-
19. In the 6-month period from March 24 to 23 September, 2020 if any FCI employee dies then,
Regular FCI Labour will get a life cover of Rs 15 lakhs, Contractual Labour- sanctioned upto Rs 10
lakhs, Category 1 Officers Rs 35 lakhs, Category 2- Rs 30 lakhs and Category 3 & 4 workers- Rs 25
lakhs.
47. What is the unemployment rate in India during March 30 – April 5, 2020 as per Centre for
Monitoring of Indian Economy (CMIE) data?
1) 17.8%
2) 18.6%
3) 21.9%
4) 14.8%
5) 23.4%
Answer – 5) 23.4%
Explanation:
Centre for Monitoring of Indian Economy (CMIE) released a data which showed that unemployment
rate during March 30 – April 5, 2020 rise to 23.4% from 8.7% for the whole of March 2020 which reflects
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the impact of lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic breakdown. The Labour Participation Rate (LPR)
fell to 36%, an all-time low from 41.9% in March 2020. The employment rate fell to 27.7% from an all-
time low of 38.2 per cent in March 2020.
48. Kendriya Bhander has taken initiative of providing “Essential Kits” to needy families during
Covid-19. Kendriya Bhander functions under which Indian department?
1) Department of Personnel and Training
4) Department of Telecommunications
5) Department of Consumer Affairs
Answer – 1) Department of Personnel and Training
Explanation:
Kendriya Bhandar, which functions under the Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) of
Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Ministry has taken the unique initiative of providing
“Essential Kits” to needy families in Delhi due to the Coronavirus crisis.
49. Name the railway station which is 1st in Indian Railways to install sanitizing tunnels.
1) Hyderabad railway station
2) Kolkata railway station
3) Gandhinagar railway station
4) Ahmedabad railway station
5) Indore railway station
Answer – 4) Ahmedabad railway station
Explanation:
The Ahmedabad railway station at Kalupur, Gujarat of Western Railway became the first station of
Indian Railways (IR) to install a Walk-Through Mass Sanitizing Tunnel to ensure the safety of staff and
passengers in the view of the COVID-19. The tunnel uses WHO (World Health Organization) approved
sanitizer and fitted with a sensor, so that when a passenger approaches the tunnel entrance it starts
fogging automatically.
50. National Commission of Women (NCW) has launched domestic violence helplines for women.
Where is NCW HQ located?
1) Lucknow
2) New Delhi
3) Chennai
4) Ahmedabad
5) Amritsar
Explanation:
National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched a WhatsApp helpline number -7217735372 to
report cases of domestic violence against women, which have seen a rise during the lockdown period
of COVID-19. The headquarters of NCW is New Delhi.
51. Name the 1st Indian state which gets ICMR approval to conduct clinical-trial of plasma
therapy treatment (for SCTIMST) for COVID-19.
1) Maharashtra
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Kerala
5) Tamil Nadu
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Explanation:
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has given approval to Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for
Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to commence clinical trial
convalescent plasma therapy treatment. Therefore, Kerala becomes the first state in the country to
start clinical trial plasma therapy treatment.
52. Which organisation organizes ‘Break the CORONA chain’ campaign on ground zero of
various Indian states?
1) Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED)
2) Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO)
4) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
Answer – 2) Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO)
Explanation:
Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) one of India’s biggest cooperative societies has
continuously organized a social awareness campaign, ‘Break the CORONA Chain’ on Ground zero in
different states across the country to highlight the preventive and precautionary measures among the
people.
53. Name the Indian state which has launched ‘Food Bank’ initiative with the theme ‘Help End
Hunger Today’ for poor and needy people.
1) Nagaland
3) Meghalaya
4) Assam
5) Manipur
Explanation:
The Imphal East District Administration of Manipur state Government has launched a new initiative
“Food Bank” based on the theme ‘Help End Hunger Today’ with the aim to provide free food to the
poor people who are severely affected in getting essential commodities due to the long statewide
lockdown in view of the threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
54. Agricultural online trading portal e-NAM has completed 4yrs of implementation. Name the
lead agency which implements the portal under aegis of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’
welfare.
1) Agriculture Regulatory Authority of India
2) National Informatics Centre
3) Bureau of Indian Standards
4) Small Farmers AgriBusiness Consortium
5) Confederation of Indian Industry
Answer – 4) Small Farmers AgriBusiness Consortium
Explanation:
Agriculture online trading portal Electronic- National Agriculture Market (e-NAM), to complete 4
years of implementation. The Small Farmers AgriBusiness Consortium (SFAC) is the leading agency to
implement it, under the assistance of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare of the
Government of India.
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55. Name the organisation which forms core strategy group to find measures to prevent COVID-
19.
1) Indian Space Research Organisation
2) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
3) Indian Institute of Science
4) Indian Council of Medical Research
5) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Answer – 2) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Explanation:
CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research), a premier national R&D (Research &
Development) organization has set up a core strategy group (CSG) to work related to coronavirus
(COVID-19) under 5 verticals namely Digital and Molecular Surveillance; Rapid and Economical
Diagnostics; New Drugs / Repurposing of Drugs and associated production processes; Hospital
Assistive Devices and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment); and, Supply Chain and Logistics Support
Systems.
56. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has tightened restrictions on import on
refined palm oil. DGFT works under which ministry?
5) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
Explanation:
The Central Government further tightens the restrictions on imports of refined palm oil which was
imposed by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under ministry of commerce and industry
on January 8, 2020. As per the ongoing restrictions an importer to seek a license or permission or no-
objection certificate for the imports of refined palm oil. New Conditions for import of refined palm oil:
-Applications for import authorisation should be accompanied with pre-purchase agreement and
details of the import for the past three years. -Validity period of import licenses for refined palm oil
will be 6 months in place of usual 18 months.
57. Ministry of Agriculture has launched a call centre for agri logistics for movement of
vegetables and fruits. Who among the following are Minister of State of Ministry of Agriculture?
1) Parshottam Rupala
2) Ashwini Kumar Choubey
3) Kailash Choudhary
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
The Agriculture Ministry has set up a call centre to ease the difficulties in agri logistics, particularly
the inter- State movement of perishable vegetables and fruits as well as agri inputs such as seeds,
pesticides and fertilisers. Minister of State– Parshottam Rupala, Kailash Choudhary.
58. Name the 1st state in India which integrates Ayurveda and Allopathy to boost immunity of
covid-19 patients.
1) Goa
2) Kerala
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Gujarat
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5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer – 1) Goa
Explanation:
Goa Chief Minister (CM) Pramod Sawant announced that Goa becomes the first state to integrate
allopathy and Ayurveda to treat COVID-19 patients and those who have been quarantined.
59. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in its report titled ‘Exit from the Lockdown: A CII
Strategy’ suggested phase-wise lockdown. Who is the President of CII?
1) Chandrajit Banerjee
2) Vikram S. Kirloskar
3) Sangita Reddy
4) Parshottam Rupala
5) Kailash Chowdry
Answer – 2) Vikram S. Kirloskar
Explanation:
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in its report titled “Exit from the Lockdown: A CII Strategy”
has recommended phase-wise lifting of the lockdown based on the incidence of COVID cases. In this
regard, the report made three classifications of geographies as red, amber and green. Vikram S.
Kirloskar is the president of CII.
60. In How many phase Census India-2021 will be conducted (announced on March 2020)?
1) 4
2) 5
3) 1
4) 3
5) 2
Answer – 5) 2
Explanation:
The Census India-2021 will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will begin from the 1st of next
month and will continue until the 30th of September of this year.
61. How many point appeal (Saptapadi) was made by PM Modi to the citizens of the nation as
preventive measure of COVID-19 durind announcement of extension of lockdown.
1) 7
2) 6
3) 12
4) 8
5) 11
Answer – 1) 7
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Damodardas Modi extended the nationwide lockdown till May 3, 2020
to halt COVID-19 spread. He made 7 points appeal (Saptapadi) to the citizens of India as a preventive
measure from COVID-19 disease.
62. Name the Organisation along with Fit India has organising the 1st ever live fitness sessions
for school students during lockdown.
1) University Grants Commission
2) National Council of Educational Research and Training
3) Department of School Education
4) Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
5) Central Board of Secondary Education
Answer – 5) Central Board of Secondary Education
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Explanation:
Fit India in collaboration with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is organizing a first-
of-a-kind live fitness session under its Fit India Active Day programme for school children across the
country from 15th April 2020 at 9:30 am. The decision has been taken due to the nation-wide
lockdown till May 3, 2020 to counter COVID-19 which has restricted the activities of children. These
online sessions will enable children to practice fitness even at home in order to remain healthy. The
guidelines of the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and
Homeopathy) to stay healthy and to build immunity will also be shared with students during this
programme.
63. Name the 1st Indian state which initiated pool testing for COVID-19 (Approved by ICMR).
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has given its approval for pool testing to Uttar Pradesh
(UP), making latter the first state to do so. The decision has been taken to maximize the sample testing
on a daily basis as the cases of COVID-19 positive patients are increasing in the state. As of April 13,
2020, the tally for coronavirus positive cases in the state is 558.
64. Name the Indian ministry which has announced COVID-19 training program for health care
professionals of SAARC countries.
Answer –2) Ministry of External Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced a training program on COVID-19 from April 17
for healthcare professionals from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
countries, it will be carried out by the Centre’s Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)
programme.
65. Jim Corbett National park has become India’s 1st Quarantine centre for animals. Where
does Jim Corbett National park located?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Odisha
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Rajasthan
5) Assam
Explanation:
Jim Corbett National Park, the India’s oldest forested wildlife sanctuary located in the Nainital district
of Uttarakhand, has become the India’s 1st quarantine centre for animals with symptoms of
coronavirus (COVID-19).
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66. Which Indian Ministry has launched the Webinar series named “DekhoApnaDesh”?
1) HRD Ministry
2) Health Ministry
3) Tourism Ministry
4) Home Ministry
5) External Affairs Ministry
Answer – 3) Tourism Ministry
Explanation:
In order to reach out to people amid COVID-19 lockdown, the Ministry of Tourism launched a webinar
series called “DekhoApnaDesh”, which is based on tourism awareness and social history. The title of
the first series is ‘City of Cities – Delhi’s Personal Diary’.
67. Find the airline company which launches India’s first cargo-on-seat flights to carry
essentials amid Covid-19.
1) IndiGo
2) AirIndia
3) GoAir
4) Vistara
5) SpiceJet
Answer – 5) SpiceJet
Explanation:
SpiceJet on April 7, 2020 operated the country's first cargo-on-seat flight to carry essentials amid
Covid-19
68. Name the person who heads the 8-member panel constituted by Government of India,
which proposed an institutional framework for valuers by setting up National Institute of
Valuers (NIV).
1) Tapan Roy
2) Usha Thorat
3) M S Sahoo
4) A S Mehta
5) Amitabh Kant
Answer – 3) M S Sahoo
Explanation:
The government-appointed 8-member committee of experts headed by IBBI (Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Board of India) Chairperson M S Sahoo has submitted a report on “valuation
professionals” and proposed an institutional framework for valuers by setting up National Institute of
Valuers (NIV). In this regard the committee has submitted its report to the Government of India on
March 31, 2020 along with Draft Valuers Bill, 2020, recommending establishing a National Institute of
Valuers, which is now open for comments till May 14, 2020.
69. What is the name of stores (for essential commodities) which was set by Government under
PPP model during lockdown?
1) Didi stores
2) Jan stores
3) Grocery stores
4) Aam Admi stores
5) Suraksha stores
Answer – 5) Suraksha stores
Explanation:
In order to provide daily essentials to Indian citizens during the extended lockdown, the government
will set up 20 lakh retail shops through public-private partnership (PPP) namely ‘Suraksha Stores’
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across India in the next 45 days. In this regard, the neighbourhood Kirana (general) stores will be
converted into sanitized retail outlets selling daily essentials while adhering to safety norms such as
social distancing to control the spread of the novel coronavirus.
70. Name the company which has launched an initiative named ‘Pragati’ to drive women
entrepreneurship and to spread awareness and adoption of technology among women in India.
1) Whatsapp
2) Microsoft
3) Google
4) Twitter
5) Facebook
Answer – 5) Facebook
Explanation:
The Pragati initiative of Facebook will incubate and accelerate early-stage women-led non-profits that
are working to drive women entrepreneurship and to spread awareness and adoption of technology
among women in India. Facebook Pragati will award four grants of up to ₹50 lakh for each non-profit
to scale their work.
71. PM Modi has formulated task force for scientific validation of Ayurveda and traditional
medicines for COVID-19 treatment. Who is the present AYUSH minister (MoS- Independent
charge)?
1) Jual Oram
3) Arjun Munda
4) Nitin Gadkari
Answer – 2) Shripad Yesso Naik
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has formulated a task force for scientific validation of Ayurveda
and traditional medicine formulas through research institutions, to be used in the treatment of
COVID-19. The task force has members from the department of biotechnology (DBT), Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and also AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani,
Siddha and Homoeopathy) practitioners. Minister of State (MoS – Independent charge)– Shri Shripad
Yesso Naik
72. National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) has collaborated with
UNICEF for training community leaders through online to fight COVID-19. Where is NIRDPR
located?
1) Pune
2) Indore
3) Hyderabad
4) Amritsar
5) Noida
Explanation:
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), Hyderabad, Telangana in
collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Hyderabad field office, is training
over 28.33 lakh community leaders through online programs to practice social behaviours required to
control the transmission of COVID-19 cases in villages in association with the governments of
Telangana, Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Karnataka.
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73. Ministry of Home Affairs has issued the advisory to safeguard private individuals from
using which video conferencing application?
1) Zoom
2) GoToMeeting
3) Skype
4) BlueJeans
5) Google Hangouts
Answer – 1) Zoom
Explanation:
The Cyber Coordination Centre (CyCord), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has issued an
advisory to safeguard private individuals who use the video-conferencing app, Zoom for private
purposes like a meeting platform & states that it is not for use by government officers/officials for
official purposes.
74. What is the percentage drop in India’s energy subsidy b/w FY 17 to FY 19 as per ‘Mapping
India’s Energy Subsidies 2020’, released by the International Institute for Sustainable
Development (IISD) and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)?
1) 30%
2) 45%
3) 25%
4) 15%
5) 35%
Answer – 5) 35%
Explanation:
According to the study, Mapping India’s Energy Subsidies 2020 released by the International Institute
for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), India’s
energy subsidies drops 35% from Financial Year FY17 to FY19, while its oil and gas subsidies increased
by 65%.
75. Under which section of Disaster Management Act, 2005 splitting in pubic is offence now?
1) Section 50(a)
2) Section 51(b)
3) Section 51(c)
4) Section 52(d)
5)Section 52(a)
Answer – 2) Section 51(b)
Explanation:
Under the consolidated revised guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on April 15,
2020 in the wake of the extension of lockdown till May 3, spitting has been made punishable with a fine
under Section 51 (b) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
76. Name the 1st Indian city which announced face mask is mandatory in public places.
1) Mumbai
2) Chennai
3) Cochin
4) Indore
5) Hyderabad
Explanation:
Mumbai is the first city in India to make masks compulsory. “All person must wear a three-ply mask or
a cloth mask in public places.
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77. Name the Union Culture Minister (I/C) who has launched national list of Intangible Cultural
Heritage (ICH) in April 2020.
1) Nitin Gadkari
5) Ram Vilas Paswan
Answer - 3) Prahlad Singh Patel
Explanation:
Prahlad Singh Patel, the Union Minister for Culture, Independent Charge, launched the National List of
Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India in New Delhi with the aim to create awareness about the
various intangible cultural heritage sites from different states of India at national and international
level and ensure their protection.
78. Find the Indian ministry which has formulated color codes (Red, Orange, Green zones) for
Lockdown 2.0.
Explanation:
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) formulated a new set of guidelines for the
nationwide lockdown-2.0 or Smart Lockdown, which started from 20th April 2020 and continues till
May 3, 2020. It decided to divide all Indian districts into hotspots (red zones); non-hotspots (orange
zones) and green zones on the basis of absolute number of cases and the speed of growth in cases.
79. Name the 1st Indian state which carried out the rapid testing for covid-19.
1) Rajasthan
2) Goa
3) Kerala
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer – 1) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Rajasthan became the first state in the country to carry out Rapid Testing for Covid 19. State’s urban
primary health centre of TopkhanaDesh (also known as Jaju Dispensary) in Jaipur started rapid tests
at 5pm where 52 persons were tested and all were found COVID-19 negative.
80. Name the person who heads the high-level task force formed by central government for
vaccine and drug testing for covid-19.
1) Vinod Paul
2) Krishnaswamy VijayRaghavan
3) Rajiv Garg
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
In the wake of increasing death toll, the central government has constituted high-level task force for
vaccine and drug testing for coronavirus disease (Covid-19) co-chaired by Vinod Paul, member NITI
(National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog, and Professor Krishnaswamy VijayRaghavan,
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principal scientific advisor to the government. The task force members include Director General of
Health Services, Dr. Rajiv Garg, Drug Controller General of India, Dr. VG Somani and representatives of
Ayush ministry, ICMR, department of biotechnology, among others. Department of biotechnology
would act as a nodal agency for the development of the vaccine to fight COVID-19 and to provide
government facilitation. The objective of the task force is to catalyze national and international efforts
towards vaccine development to treat Covid-19.
81. Name the 1st state in the country to get geotag for community kitchens (tied-up with Google
for Geo-map location).
1) Goa
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Bihar
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh (UP) became the first state in the country to geotag its 7,368 community kitchens and
community shelters across 75 districts which produce 12 lakh food packets a day, due to the sudden
onset of COVID-19 lockdown. The Yogi Adityanath State government has also tied up with Google to
“Geo-map” for the location of all these establishments through the Google Maps app for ease of
beneficiaries.
82. Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved clinical trial plasma therapy
submitted by ICMR. Who is the present DCGI?
1) Balram Bhargava
2) Rajiv Garg
3) K Vijaya Ragavan
4) VG Somani
5) Vinod Rai
Answer – 4) VG Somani
Explanation:
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), Dr. VG Somani has approved the clinical trial proposal for
convalescent plasma therapy submitted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Under this
therapy, plasma from recovered Covid-19 individuals will be transfused into sick patients to check
whether this therapy can be used as a treatment for the pandemic.
83. Government has amended which policy to curb opportunistic takeover of Indian companies
by neighbouring nations during covid-19 pandemic?
1) FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) policy
2) FPI (Foreign Portfolio Investment) policy
3) FII (Foreign Institutional Investment) policy
4) FEM (Foreign Exchange Management) policy
5) FER (Foreign Exchange Reserve) policy
Answer – 1) FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) policy
Explanation:
Government amends the extant FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) policy for curbing opportunistic
takeovers/acquisitions of Indian companies from neighbouring nations due to the current COVID-19
pandemic. In this regard, the Centre has amended para 3.1.1 of extant FDI policy as contained in
Consolidated FDI Policy, 2017.
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84. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has directed states to set up
Renewable Energy (RE) equipment manufacturing parks to meet domestic demand. Name the
Renewable Energy minister of India (MoS I/C).
1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Piyush Goyal
3) Raj Kumar Singh
5) Jitendra Singh
Answer – 3) Raj Kumar Singh
Explanation:
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has urged states to set up Renewable Energy
(RE) equipment manufacturing parks to meet domestic demand and make India a global
manufacturing hub. MNRE - Minister of State (I/C)– Raj Kumar (RK) Singh
85. Name the superhero who (character) was used by central government to educate kids how
to beat coronavirus.
1) Parmanu
2) Nagraj
3) Shaktimaan
4) Vaayu
5) Bhokal
Answer – 4) Vaayu
Explanation:
The Government of India has designated Superhero Vaayu to clear queries related to Coronavirus & to
give healthy tips with kids on how to combat COVID-19 pandemic.
86. Name the company which has become the 1st member of India’s gas trading platform
named “Indian Gas Exchange (IGX)”.
1) Adani Power Limited
2) Indane Power Limited
3) Reliance Power Limited
4) HP Power Limited
5) Manikaran Power Ltd
Answer – 5) Manikaran Power Ltd
Explanation:
The gas trading platform of Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has found its first member in Manikaran
Power Ltd (MPL). Called the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX), it will be India's first gas trading platform.
87. The Hangpan Dada Bridge over river Subansiri was revamped and inaugurated by CM of
the state Pema Khandu recently. Pema Khandu is the CM of which Indian state?
1) Assam
3) Goa
4) Nagaland
5) Meghalaya
Answer – 2) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Chief Minister (CM) of Arunachal Pradesh (AR), Pema Khandu, inaugurated the revamped
Hangpan Dada Bridge over River Subansiri at Daporijo in Upper Subansiri district, AR through video
conferencing. The reconstruction work of this 430 feet multi span bridge was done by Border Roads
Task Force (BRTF) of Border Road Organization (BRO) within a month’s time (started 17th Mar,
2020), Government of India under Project ARUNANK.
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88. Name the organisation which is going to handle Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU)
Scheme Phase-II as appointed by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
1) Power Finance Corporation
2) Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
3) Reliance Capital Ltd
4) PTC India Financial Services
5) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited
Answer – 5) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited
Explanation:
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on its behalf in the amended clause has
appointed the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) as the implementing
agency to handle the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II & all issues regarding
the time-extension and dispute resolution on inevitable events.
89. National Biofuel Coordination Committee (NBCC) meeting under the chairmanship of
Dharmendra Pradhan (Petroleum & Natural gas minister) has approved Food Corporation of
India (FCI) to convert the available surplus rice into ________.
1) Ethanol
2) Methanol
3) Ethane
4) Methane
5) Propane
Answer - 1) Ethanol
Explanation:
National Biofuel Coordination Committee (NBCC) meeting under the chairmanship of Dharmendra
Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas has approved & allowed Food Corporation of India (FCI)
to convert the available surplus rice to ethanol so as to utilize it in making alcohol-based hand-sanitizers
& also for the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme.
90. Name the company whose drug (developed with CSIR support) was approved for trial by
Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for reducing mortality rate in critically ill COVID-19
patients suffering from Gram-negative bacterial sepsis.
1) Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited
2) Glenmark Pharma Limited
4) Cipla Limited
Answer – 1) Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited
Explanation:
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approved a trial of a drug, Sepsivac for reducing mortality
rate in critically ill COVID-19 patients and the trial is likely to begin at multiple hospitals. The Council
of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) through the New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership
Initiative (NMITLI) program. The drug has been developed by Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited with the
support of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to treat critically ill patients suffering
from Gram-negative bacterial sepsis.
91. Name the Institute which is 1st in the country to carry out plasma research under trial in
view of covid-19 (signed MoU with ICMR).
1) Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University
2) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Medical Science and Research
3) King George’s Medical University
4) Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research
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5) Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute

Answer – 2) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Medical Science and Research
Explanation:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) Institute of Medical Science and Research or SVPIMSR has signed
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) & becomes
the 1st authorized study centre in the country to carry out study the plasma research under trial in
view of COVID 19.
92. Name the Indian state which has launched eSanjeevaniOPD recently.
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Goa
4) Telangana
5) Kerala
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh government has started eSanjeevaniOPD through which free online medical
consultation & general health advice will be provided to the people at their residence throughout the
state from doctors of different medical colleges from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM on all working days.
93. Name the programme which was launched by HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on
DIKSHA portal (April 2020).
1) NISHTHA 2.0
2) DHRUV 2.0
3) Study in India 2.0
4) VidyaDaan 2.0
5) Higher point 2.0
Answer – 4) VidyaDaan 2.0
Explanation:
The Union Human Resource Development Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ e-launched
VidyaDaan 2.0 program on DIKSHA platform to invite e-learning content contributions, Minister of
State for Human Resource Development Sanjay Dhotre also participated through video conferencing
in New Delhi.
94. The Defence Minister has inaugurated "Mobile BSL3 VRDL Lab" developed by DRDO
recently. Who is the present Defence Minister?
1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Rajnath Singh
3) Amit Shah
4) Smriti Irani
5) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicated the first COVID-19 sample collection mobile Lab of the
country namely "Mobile BSL3 VRDL Lab" to the nation through video conference from New Delhi. This
Lab has been developed by Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Ministry of
Defence in collaboration with ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Sanathnagar (Hyderabad) with due
permission of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Govt. of Telangana.
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95. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed 484-meter permanent bridge
connecting Punjab’s Kasowal enclave with rest of the country. The bridge was constructed
across which river?
1) Sutlej
2) Beas
3) Ravi
4) Jhelum
5) Chenab
Answer – 3) Ravi
Explanation:
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed and opened a new Class 70 permanent bridge
by replacing the pontoon bridge (floating bridge) of limited load capacity on the Ravi river that
connects the 35 square kilometre Kasowal enclave in Punjab with the rest of the country. The newly-
constructed 484-meter-long bridge was built by 141 Drain Maintenance Coy of 49 Border Roads Task
Force (BRTF) of Project Chetak with an outlay of Rs 17.89 crore. The bridge consists of 16 cells of
30.25-metre length each.
96. Union Cabinet has approved “The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020”to
protect healthcare service personnel against violence during epidemics. In case of injuries the
sentence was upto ____ years.
1) 2
2) 5
3) 7
4) 8
5) 11
Answer – 3) 7
Explanation:
Union Cabinet has approved “The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020”to protect
healthcare service personnel including their living/working premises against violence during
epidemics. It will amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 by making acts of violence against
healthcare workers as cognizable and non-bailable offence. A person can be sentenced to terms
between three months and five years, and fined between Rs 50,000 and Rs 2 lakh, for crimes under
the new provision. In case of grievous injuries, the accused can be sentenced from 6 months to 7
years. They can be penalised from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.
97. Indian government has approved to provide USD 1 million to Antigua islands as project
outlay. What is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda?
1) Castries
2) Saint John's
3) Basseterre
4) Port Louis
5) Bridgetown
Answer – 2) Saint John's
Explanation:
India provided medical supplies including hydroxychloroquine tablets to many countries and India
approved the 1 million USD to Antigua and Barbuda as a project outlay with 150K USD for medical
equipment as immediate assistance from the United States to fight against coronavirus pandemic. The
capital of Antigua and Barbuda is Saint John’s.
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98. What is the increase in sown area of summer crops on year-on-year basis in India as per
government data?
1) 20%
2) 36%
3) 24%
4) 42%
5) 51%
Answer – 2) 36%
Explanation:
The sown area of summer crops has registered an increase of 36% on a year-on-year basis as per
Central government reports. The statement was made by Alpana Sharma, Additional Director General
(Media and Communication) in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
99. India is going ahead with $2.3 Billion deal to manufacture fleet support vessels (FSVs) in
collaboration with which country?
1) Iraq
2) Kuwait
3) Iran
4) Turkey
5) UAE
Answer – 4) Turkey
Explanation:
India is going ahead with a $2.3 billion (about Rs 15,000 crore) deal to manufacture fleet support
vessels (FSVs) in collaboration with a Turkish shipyard following a review after questions were raised
on Turkey's links with Pakistan and the recent diplomatic tiff with the Recep Tayyip Erdogan
government.
100. Name the 1st state in India which has software based in-house virtual court facility.
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Rajasthan
3) Bihar
4) Haryana
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh (UP) becomes the 1st state with a software-based in-house facility of virtual courts,
where a requisite infrastructure in Allahabad High Court and all district courts of Uttar Pradesh to
hear cases through video conferencing as there is lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.
101. The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) under the Ministry of Finance has notified
changes in FDI policy, 2017 are amended under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).
The FEMA is originally constituted in which year?
1) 2017
2) 1956
3) 1999
4) 2004
5) 1987
Answer – 3) 1999
Explanation:
As we have notified earlier that the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) under the Ministry of
Finance has made changes in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy, 2017, which made prior
approval of the government mandatory for foreign investments from countries that share border with
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India, to prevent opportunistic takeover of domestic firms amid COVID-19 pandemic under the under
Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999.
102. The Department of Expenditure under Ministry of Finance has frozen which allowances
for 1.1 crore employees and pensioners due from January 1, 2020 to fight covid-19.
1) Dearness Allowance (DA)
2) Dearness Relief (DR)
3) Travel Allowance (TA)
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The Department of Expenditure, under the finance ministry has stated that the central government
has frozen the Dearness Allowance (DA) & Dearness Relief (DR), an inflation-linked allowance to its
1.1 crore employees & pensioners respectively due from January 1, 2020 to combat the COVID-19
pandemic outbreak.
103. What are the sections that are suspended by government in IBC (Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code), 2016 for 1year to avoid insolvency proceedings?
1) Section 7, 8, 9
2) Section 7, 9, 10
3) Section 6, 10, 11
4) Section 1, 2, 5
5) Section 4, 5, 9
Answer – 2) Section 7, 9, 10
Explanation:
The government has decided to amend the IBC (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code), 2016 by
suspending the provisions that results in insolvency proceedings against defaulters, for a period upto
one year. This will act as a relief measure for corporate borrowers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
as well as pave the way for banks to restructure loans.Govt decides to suspend up to 1 year IBC
provisions In this regard, an ordinance would be promulgated to suspend three sections of IBC viz.
Section 7, 9 and 10 for six months, if the current situation continues beyond April 30, 2020, and the
suspension time can be extended up to one year based on the economic situation. The effective date of
the amendments coming into force would be the date of promulgation of the ordinance.
104. What is the coal production target of the country for the Financial Year 2020-21 as per
Union Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi?
1) 710 MT
2) 1000 MT
3) 920 MT
4) 655 MT
5) 840 MT
Explanation:
Union Minister of Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi has set the target for Coal India Limited (CIL) to
produce 710 million tonnes (MT) of coal for FY 2020-2021. The decision has been taken on the lines of
achieving 1 billion tonne (BT) coal production by year 2023-24 and also the demand of coal will be
accelerated after coronavirus lockdown.
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105. What is the total number of teams constituted by central government (Ministry of Home
Affairs) to review coronavirus spread across states (as on April 24, 2020)?
1) 7
2) 4
3) 3
4) 11
5) 9
Answer – 4) 11
Explanation:
With lockdown violations in several districts of the country posing a serious threat to the lives of
common people, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has constituted 5 new Inter-Ministerial Central
Teams (IMCTs) to review the grave situation arising out of Coronavirus (COVID-19), taking the total of
such teams to 11.
106. The Union labour ministry has declared which among the following as public utility
service (PUS) for six months till October 21, 2020 under the provisions of the Industrial
Disputes Act, 1947.
1) Agriculture
2) Banking industry
3) Telcom service
4) Transport service
5) Hotel services
Answer – 2) Banking industry
Explanation:
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has declared banking industry as a public utility service
(PUS) for six months starting April 21, 2020 till October 21, 2020 under the provisions of the
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. It means the employees and officers of the banking sector are barred to
do any strikes in the given period. This decision has been taken due to the adverse impact of COVID-
19 on the economic activities.
107. Name the ministry which has launched #MyBookMyFriendcampaign on world book day.
Explanation:
On 23rd April 2020, on account of the World Book Day the Union Minister of Human Resource and
Development, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched #MyBookMyFriendcampaign in his social media
along with the video message saying that when you open a book you open a new world and he said
that books are the best friends of a person which inspires and provides a way of thinking and guide in
difficult times.
108. Name the 1st government hospital in India which successfully launched Convalescent
Plasma Therapy (CPT) treatment for the COVID-19 patients.
1) All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Delhi
2) King Edward Memorial Hospital
3) Christian Medical College Vellore
4) King George Medical University
5) Safdarjung Hospital
Answer – 4) King George Medical University
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Explanation:
The King George Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh became the 1st government
(govt) hospital in India to successfully launch the Convalescent Plasma Therapy (CPT) treatment for
the COVID-19 patients. The 1st dose of CPT was administered to a 58-year old patient.
109. Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar
participated in 11th session of Petersberg Climate Dialogue 2020. Name the country which
host this dialogue since 2010 (Co-chair-UK).
1) Iceland
2) Ireland
3) Spain
4) Germany
5) Netherlands
Explanation:
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar participates in 1st
virtual which is 11th session of Petersberg Climate Dialogue 2020 along with 30 other countries
representatives & ministers. It has been hosted by Germany since 2010 to provide a forum for
informal high-level political discussions, which focus on climate negotiations and the advancement of
climate action.
110. Recently in April 2020, Indian has extended $150 million foreign currency swap support
to which among the following country?
1) Bangladesh
2) Sri Lanka
3) Bhutan
4) Nepal
5) Maldives
Answer – 5) Maldives
Explanation:
Coronavirus (COVID 19) is causing terrible havoc in the country and the world at this time. In such a
situation, India is coming forward to help less capable countries in fighting COVID 19. In this
sequence, India has extended $ 150 million foreign currency swap support to Maldives to help reduce
the impact of the virus.
111. The GoI has established International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to
regulate all financial services in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) in the country.
Where will HQ of IFSCA locate at?
1) Mumbai
2) Pune
3) Gandhinagar
4) Chennai
5) Gurugram
Answer – 3) Gandhinagar
Explanation:
The Central government notified that it has established International Financial Services Centres
Authority (IFSCA), a unified body to regulate all financial services in International Financial Services
Centres (IFSCs) in the country & its headquarters will be at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
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1. What is the amount of rescue package needed for developing countries facing economic
damage from the corona virus as per UNCTAD?
1) $ 3.5 trillion
2) $ 1 trillion
3) $ 2.5 trillion
4) $ 5 trillion
5) $ 3 trillion
Answer – 3) $ 2.5 trillion
Explanation:
According to new analysis from United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
titled ‘The COVID-19 Shock to Developing Countries: Towards a ‘whatever it takes’ programme for the
two-thirds of the world’s population being left behind” the year 2020 will face world recession, mainly
developing countries due to COVID-19 pandemic with an exception to India and China. United Nations
(UN) asked USD 2.5 trillion rescue package for developing countries facing economic damage from the
corona virus crisis.
2. As per report titled “East Asia and Pacific in the Time of COVID-19″ the poverty is estimated
to rise by 11 million in East Asia pacific region. Name the Organisation which released the
report.
2) World Bank
5) Food and Agriculture Organisation
Answer – 2) World Bank
Explanation:
World Bank in its April 2020 Economic Update for East Asia and Pacific (EAP) titled “East Asia and
Pacific in the Time of COVID-19″has stated that if the economic situation become worsen further due
to COVID-19 consequences then the poverty is estimated to increase by about 11 million people in the
EAP region.
3. With which country India has completed 70-year diplomatic relations recently?
1) Nepal
2) Pakistan
3) Bangladesh
4) China
5) Burma
Answer – 4) China
Explanation:
India and China have marked 70 years of diplomatic relations, both countries exchanged warm words
of greetings and spoke of the partnership between the world’s two most populous nations. India became
the first non-Communist country in Asia to establish diplomatic ties with China on April 1,1950.
4. The UNSC has unanimously adopted 4 resolutions which held virtually. Name the countries
which holds presidency for the Conference.
1) China
2) Italy
3) United States
4) Germany
5) Spain
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Answer – 1) China
Explanation:
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously adopted four resolutions, voting for the first
time remotely or through video-conferencing as the United Nations (UN) staff work from home due to
the coronavirus outbreak. Importantly, UNSC is currently under China’s Presidency and China’s
Ambassador to the UN Zhang Jun is the Council President.
5. The 26th session of Conference of Parties (CoP) was postponed to 2021. The United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) HQ located at?
1) New Delhi, India
2) London, UK
3) Rome, Italy
4) Madrid, Spain
5) Bonn, Germany
Answer – 5) Bonn, Germany
Explanation:
The 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26) to the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which was planned to take place from 9-19 November 2020,
in Glasgow, Scotland in the United Kingdom (UK) has been postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19. The
date and location for the same is unspecified. Pre-COP and ‘Youth for the Climate’ event were also
postponed supposed to be held in Italy. UNFCC HQ Bonn, Germany.
6. Name the organisation which has adopted the resolution ‘Global solidarity to fight the
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)’.
1) WHO
2) UNGA
3) G20
4) G7
5) UNESCO
Answer – 2) UNGA
Explanation:
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopts a resolution– ‘Global solidarity to fight the
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)’, co-sponsored by 188 nations including India. It is the 1st
resolution adopted by world organisation on the global pandemic.
The objective of the resolution is to intensify international cooperation to mitigate & defeat the
pandemic which includes exchange of information, scientific knowledge & best practices in
accordance with the guidelines recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
7. What is the grant announced by US government for India through its aid agency USAID
(United States Agency for International Development)?
1) 2.1 million
2) 2.3 million
3) 2.9 million
4) 1.7 million
5) 1.5 million
Answer – 3) 2.9 million
Explanation:
The US (United States) Government, through its aid agency USAID (United States Agency for
International Development), has announced a grant of USD (United States Dollar) 2.9 million to India
to fight against Coronavirus.
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8. What is the Name of tiger which was from New York’s Bronx zoo & infected with Covid-19?
1) Siri
2) Nadia
3) Clara
4) Sara
5) Amy
Answer – 2) Nadia
Explanation:
As a result of new report on four-year-old Malayan tiger named Nadia at New York’s Bronx Zoo being
infected with the COVID-19, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has
issued an advisory regarding containing and management of COVID-19 in National Parks, Sanctuaries
& Tiger Reserves and advised to Constitute a Task Force or Rapid Action Force with Field Managers,
Veterinary doctors, Frontline staff, to manage the situation as quickly as possible.
9. What is the grant that was allocated by SAARC Development Fund for Covid-19 projects?
1) 30 million
2) 25 million
3) 20 million
4) 10 million
5) 5 million
Explanation:
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Development Fund (SDF) has
allocated USD 5 million (about Rs 38 crore) for COVID-19 projects in 8-member countries, to mitigate
the financial losses and severe socio-economic impact of the pandemic.
10. Name the University which has launched world’s 1st COVID-19 Government Response
tracker.
1) Columbia University
2) University of Cambridge
3) University of Oxford
Answer – 3) University of Oxford
Explanation:
The first ever tool to track and compare policy responses of governments tackling the coronavirus
outbreak around the world has been launched by the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of
Government.
11. How many people working in informal sector in India have risk of falling into poverty as
per International Labour Organization (ILO) report?
1) 150 million
2) 100 million
3) 400 million
4) 250 million
5) 300 million
Explanation:
International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a report titled ‘ILO Monitor 2nd edition: COVID-
19 and the world of work- Updated estimates and analysis’ which has also stated that about 400
million people (almost 90%) working in the informal economy in India are at risk of falling deeper
into poverty due to the coronavirus crisis.
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12. United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has met 1st time for discussion about Covid-19
through video conference. Name the country which currently has presidency of UNSC.
1) China
2) Russia
3) Dominican Republic
4) France
5) United Kingdom
Answer – 3) Dominican Republic
Explanation:
The United Nation Security Council (UNSC) met for the first time through closed video-conference
session with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the issues that
fall under the UNSC’s mandate. Current Presidency– Dominican Republic
13. United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has signed MoU with Jaipur
based Consumer Unity Trust Society (CUTS) to counter economic impact of COVD-19. Where is
the HQ of UNIDO located?
2) New Delhi, India
3) Vienna, Austria
4) Paris, France
Answer – 3) Vienna, Austria
Explanation:
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO – Vienna, Austria), a specialized agency
of the United Nations (UN), has inked an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Consumer Unity
and Trust Society (CUTS), a non-profit organisation based in Jaipur, Rajasthan, to promote consumers
to contribute to the global development agenda as well as support their respective governments in
times of global crisis like coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
14. Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) along with Russia has agreed to
reduce the production of crude oil amid COVID-19. Where is HQ of OPEC located?
3) Vienna, Austria
4) Sydney, Australia
Answer – 3) Vienna, Austria
Explanation:
In view of the fall in crude prices due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Organization of the
Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC – Vienna, Austria (HQ)), an intergovernmental organization of
13 nations, and allies allies including Russia — a group known as OPEC+, have agreed to cut crude
production by 9.7 million barrels per day (bpd) from May 1,2020 and will extend through the end of
June 2020.
15. What will be the drop in global trade as per Annual Trade Statistics and Outlook Report
released by World Trade Organisation (WTO – Geneva, Switzerland) for the year 2020?
1) 13-32%
2) 8-12%
3) 35-49%
4) 5-7%
5) 50-74%
Answer – 1) 13-32%
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Explanation:
World Trade Organisation (WTO) has released Annual Trade Statistics and Outlook Report has
projected that the global trade is to fall by 13%-32% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as it
disrupts the normal economic activity and life around the world.
16. UN has approved $2.5 million to help Vanuatu affected by cyclone Harold. What is the
capital and currency of Vanuatu?
1) Port Vila & Euro
2) Port Vila & Vatu
3) Honara & Pound
4) Suva & Dollar
5) Suva & Pound
Answer – 2) Port Vila & Vatu
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock announced and released 2.5 million dollar
from its emergency humanitarian fund to help thousands of people in the South Pacific island nation
of Vanuatu affected by Cyclone Harold and offered support to other hard-hit countries. Capital – Port
Vila & Currency - Vatu
17. As per study of which world organisation, only 1/4th of Indians pay for news, but 2/3rd
willing to pay?
2) World Trade Organisation
3) World Bank
5) Common Wealth Nations
Answer – 4) World Economic Forum
Explanation:
The survey of news and entertainment consumers conducted by the World Economic Forum (WEF)
states that Only 1/4th of Indians pay for news, but 2/3rd willing to pay.
18. Name the countries other than ASEAN countries which attended ASEAN plus three summit
on covid-19 response.
1) China, Japan, South Korea
2) China, Japan, Pakistan
3) Japan, Pakistan, Afghanistan
4) South Korea, Japan, India
5) India, Japan, China
Answer – 1) China, Japan, South Korea
Explanation:
Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held the Special ASEAN Summit
via video conference which was chaired by Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of Vietnam, in his
capacity as Chair of ASEAN. The summit was attended by heads of state or government of the 10 ASEAN
members– Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
and Vietnam. After the above mention meet, virtual Special ASEAN along with China, Japan and South
Korea (ASEAN Plus Three) Summit on COVID-19 Response was held to discuss measures to respond to
and repel the global pandemic.
19. South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s party wins election amid COVID-19 pandemic. He
belongs to which party?
1) Democratic Party
2) Republic Part
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3) Labour Party
4) People Party
5) Justice Party
Answer – 1) Democratic Party
Explanation:
The Democratic Party of South Korean President Moon Jae-in has won victory in parliamentary
elections, with 163 seats in the 300-seat National Assembly, first country conducted election among
COVID-19 pandemic. The capital and currency of South Korea is Seoul and South Korean won
respectively
20. Name the organisation which has released the fourth annual Global Report on Food Crises
(GRFC 2020) titled “2020 Global Report on Food Crises-Joint Analysis for better decisions”.
4) International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
5) World Food Programme (WFP)
Answer – 5) World Food Programme (WFP)
Explanation:
In accordance with the fourth annual Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC 2020) titled “2020 Global
Report on Food Crises-Joint Analysis for better decisions” by United Nation’s (UN) World Food
Programme (WFP), the coronavirus pandemic could nearly double the number of people around the
world facing acute hunger. It should be noted that the WEP estimates that $350m (£280m) needed
immediately, but only about a quarter of the sum has yet been available.
21. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted the resolution, ‘equitable,
efficient and timely’ access to any future vaccines developed to fight against COVID-19 without
any voting. Who is the present Secretary General of UN?
1) Kristalina Georgieva
2) Tijjani Muhammad-Bande
3) Guy Ryder
4) Antonio Guterres
5) Tedros Adhanom
Answer – 4) Antonio Guterres
Explanation:
Members of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution, ‘equitable, efficient
and timely’ access to any future vaccines developed to fight against COVID-19 without any voting.The
World Health Organization (WHO) faced criticism from the Washington and the others for playing a
major role in the resolution. Secretary-General– Antonio Guterres
22. Name the organisation which has launched “Lockdown Learners” series of online dialogues
with students and educators in India on COVID-19.
3) World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
4) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC)
5) United Nations Children's Fund (UNCEF)
Answer – 4) The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC)
Explanation:
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) under its flagship Education for Justice
Initiative launched the “Lockdown Learners” series of online dialogues with students and educators in
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India on COVID-19 & its impact on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), peace and the rule of
law.
23. Name the 1st Arab nation which is going to legalise cannabis (marijuana) farming.
1) Lebanon
2) Yemen
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Oman
5) Libya
Answer – 1) Lebanon
Explanation:
Lebanon became the 1st Arab nation to legalise cannabis (also known as marijuana) farming for
medicinal & industrial use with the aim to boost the exports & to beat the economic crisis created by
the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Lebanon faces the worst economic crisis due to lockdown
since the 1975-1990 civil war.
24. Union Health minister Harsh Vardhan has participated virtual interactive sessions with
health minister of World Health Organisation (WHO) countries. What is the number of member
countries in WHO?
1) 196
2) 200
3) 186
4) 194
5) 189
Answer – 4) 194
Explanation:
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), participated in the Virtual
interactive session with Health Ministers of member countries of World Health Organization (WHO)
on the measures being taken against the battle of COVID-19. There are 194 member countries in WHO.
25. Name the Bank which partnered with All India Management Association (AIMA) to organize
workshop named “The Contract Management during Emergency situations”.
1) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
3) World Bank
Explanation:
World Bank (WB) has joined hands with AIMA (All India Management Association), one of the most
renowned business schools in India, to organize a virtual workshop called “The Contract Management
during Emergency situations” with the aim to create awareness about the likely impact of the
coronavirus (COVID -19) pandemic on the implementation of the bank-funded projects.
26. Find the organisation which has reported that the developing countries’ repayments on their
public external debt will increase between $2.6 trillion and $3.4 trillion in 2020 and 2021.
Answer – 1) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
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Explanation:
In accordance with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report titled
“From the Great Lockdown to the Great Meltdown: Developing Country Debt in the Time of Covid-19″,
developing countries’ repayments on their public external debt will increase between $2.6 trillion and
$3.4 trillion in 2020 and 2021 amid COVID-19 pandemic.
27. Which group of countries has launched the “Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator”
initiative recently?
1) ASEAN
2) G20
3) SAARC
4) Commonwealth
5) G7
Answer – 2) G20
Explanation:
The group of 20 (G20) launched “Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator”, an international
initiative to accelerate development, production, and access to health tools needed to fight the COVID-
19 pandemic, from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
28. What is the amount, India holds as US government securities as on end of Feb 2020 (record
highest value) as per United States (US) Treasury Department?
1) USD159.2Bn
2) USD 152.85Bn
3) USD 197.25Bn
4) USD 180.5Bn
5) USD 177.5Bn
Answer – 5) USD 177.5Bn
Explanation:
According to the latest data from the United States (US) Treasury Department (dep) the India’s
holding of US government (govt) securities has gone up by over USD 13 billion (bn) in a month to a
record high of USD 177.5 bn at the end of February, since November 2019, the country has slowly
climbed to USD 159.2 bn.
29. As per latest World Health Organisation’s (WHO) map, Aksai Chin is a region in China. Aksai
Chin is part of which Indian UT/State?
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Ladakh
4) Manipur
5) Sikkim
Explanation:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) map shows the Aksai Chin region of Ladakh UT as a part of
China with a dotted line and colour code & also marks Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with dotted
lines, suggesting it as a disputed territory. Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) and the rest of India are marked
in different colour codes.
30. Which among the following is world’s first airline which conducts rapid antibody test to its
passengers?
1) Qatar Airways
2) Emirates
3) All Nippon Airways
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4) Qantas
5) EVA Air
Answer – 2) Emirates
Explanation:
Aviation giant Emirates has launched a 10-minute coronavirus blood test for passengers departing
from its Dubai home base, in what it claimed April 15, 2020 as a first for the industry. The airline
resumed limited passenger flights earlier this month after the United Arab Emirates grounded all
commercial aircraft.
GOVERNMENT SCHEMES
1. The beneficiaries of which scheme can avail free testing in Private labs and treatment in
empanelled hospitals for Covid-19 in India?
1) Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana
2) Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
3) Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana
4) Janashree Bima Yojana
5) Chief Minister's Comprehensive Insurance Scheme
Answer – 2) Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Explanation:
The National Health Authority (NHA) nodal agency of implementation of AB-PMJAY has announced
that more than 50 crore eligible citizens under the health insurance scheme of Ayushman Bharat
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) will avail free testing through private labs and
treatment for COVID-19 in empanelled hospitals to increase the supply of testing and treatment
facilities in the country.
2. Name the Indian state which provides free food to citizens via Mukhya Mantri Didi Kitchen
(MMDK).
1) Odisha
2) Jharkhand
3) Bihar
4) Assam
5) Sikkim
Explanation:
Jharkhand has launched the Muhkya Mantri Didi Kitchen (MMDK) for providing free food to the most-
needy, differently abled, children and identified poorest of the poor households in the villages. At
present about 4185 community kitchens are being run in as many numbers of Panchayats in the state.
3. What is the revised loss coverage for micro loan defaults under Credit Guarantee Fund for
Micro Units (CGFMU) scheme?
1) 45%
2) 75%
3) 60%
4) 25%
5) 50%
Answer – 2) 75%
Explanation:
According to the amendment of Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) scheme as notified by
the ministry of Finance states that the coverage of lender’s loss in case of loan default is increased to
75% from earlier 50%.
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4. What is the amount of fund released to states and UTs under Mahatma Gandhi National
Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)?
1) 10000 crores
2) 3500 crores
3) 4100 crores
4) 7300 crores
5) 8400 crores
Explanation:
The Centre Government has released 7,300 crore rupees to the States and Union Territories (UT)
under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) to liquidate
pending dues of last financial year but also the wages dues for the first fortnight of 2020-21.
5. Name the Indian state which has launched ‘Chief Minister COVID-19 Yoddha Kalyan Yojana’ to
benefit Anganwadi workers & Assistants.
1) Haryana
2) Rajasthan
3) Punjab
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Bihar
Explanation:
The state Government of Madhya Pradesh (MP) has launched the ‘Chief Minister COVID-19 Yoddha
Kalyan Yojana’ to benefit the Anganwadi workers and Assistants of the state. Under the scheme, the
state government will provide a special health insurance cover of Rs 50 lakhs.
6. Which state government has approved 3rd edition of ‘Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan’
(SSJA) a conservation plan to deepen water bodies in the state.
1) Punjab
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Bihar
5) Haryana
Explanation:
The chief minister (CM) of Gujarat Vijay Rupani has approved the 3rd edition of his government’s
‘Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan’ (SSJA), a conservation plan to deepen water bodies in the state
before monsoon. The scheme will continue till June 10, 2020 with a focus on deepening of lakes, check
dams and rivers by removing silt. It will be done with people’s participation as well as under Mahatma
Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
7. Name the scheme which was launched by PM Modi on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj
Day on April 24, 2020 (also launched e-Gram swaraj Portal & Mobile app).
1) Swaraj
2) Subam
3) Swayam
4) Swamitva
5) Saubhagya
Answer – 4) Swamitva
Explanation:
On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day on 24th of April 2020, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra
Damodardas Modi has launched the Swamitva (Ownership) Scheme as well as an integrated e-Gram
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swaraj Portal & Mobile app for accelerating the pace of development in India’s villages. The Scheme
uses drones in mapping of properties in villages. This will end confusion and quarrels over property.
This will help in planning development works in the village. Apart from this, like in cities, now people
will be able to take loans from banks even in villages. It has been developed by the Ministry of
Panchayati Raj in collaboration with Survey of India and State Panchayati Raj Department, State
Revenue Department, using the latest drone-based survey technology.
8. Name the Indian state which has launched ‘Dhanwantari’ scheme under which locally
unavailable medicines will be delivered to patients at home.
1) Manipur
2) Goa
3) Sikkim
4) Nagaland
5) Assam
Answer – 5) Assam
Explanation:
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is now rampant across the country & many people are now in dire
straits without getting the required medicine in their area during the lockdown. In view of this, the
Assam state government’s health department has launched a special scheme called ‘Dhanwantari’,
under which locally unavailable medicines will be delivered to patients at home. This medicine is free
up to 200 rupees.
9. Which Indian state’s CM has re-launched the zero-interest loan scheme for Women Self-Help
Groups?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Bihar
3) Haryana
4) Jharkhand
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh (AP) Chief Minister (CM) Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy re-launched YSR zero interest loan
scheme for Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by releasing a sum of Rs 1,400 crores to 8.78 lakh SHGs
(to benefit about 91 lakh members) for the welfare of women.
10. Name the Indian state which has launched Jeevan Shakti Yojana to enable women in urban
areas to earn by making masks at home.
1) Odisha
2) Haryana
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Bihar
5) Punjab
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh (MP) Chief Minister (CM) Shivraj Singh Chauhan launched Jeevan Shakti Yojana to
enable women in urban areas to earn by making masks at home, where the government will pay them
Rs 11 per mask.
11. Name the Indian state which has launched a unique initiative named ‘Umbare Aanganwadi’
to help children during lockdown.
1) Karnataka
2) Kerala
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3) Odisha
4) Gujarat
5) Bihar
Explanation:
In view of increasing coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in India, the Women and Child Development
Ministry (WCD) of Gujarat state Government has launched an unique initiative called ‘Umbare
Aanganwadi (means doorstep Aanganwadi) under ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services)
programme to reach out to children during the lockdown.
12. Name the state which has launched fee reimbursement scheme for students namely
Jagananna Vidya Deevena.
1) Telangana
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Kerala
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh (AP) Chief Minister (CM) Yeduguri Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy launched a scheme
Jagananna Vidya Deevena with an outlay of Rs 4,000 crore to provide full fees reimbursement to about
14 lakh college students, including those in professional courses.
13. Which state government has launched ‘Jeevan Amrit Yojana’ scheme to boost the immune
system of people to fight covid-19.
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Bihar
4) Haryana
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
In view of increasing coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in India, the Madhya Pradesh (MP) Chief Minister
(CM) Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched ‘Jeevan Amrit Yojana’ scheme to boost the immune system
of people to fight disease.
BANKING & FINANCE

1. What is the enhanced Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) limit in Corporate bond as per RBI
for FY 21?
1) 15%
2) 8%
3) 12%
4) 10%
5) 9%
Answer – 1) 15%
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the foreign portfolio investment (FPI) limit in corporate
bonds to 15% of outstanding stock for FY 2020-21 from 9% to strengthen the segment of the corporate
bonds. The limit has been increased under sections 10(4) and 11(1) of the Foreign Exchange
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Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999). Importantly, this move was proposed by Union finance minister
Nirmala Sitharaman during her FY20-21 budget speech.
2. Which Private sector bank of India has launched Banking service in WhatsApp (March 2020)?
1) HDFC Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) RBL Bank
Explanation:
The ICICI Bank has launched Whatsapp banking to assist its customers in meeting the banking needs
from homes during the lockdown.
3. With which General Insurance Company in partnership with BharatPe launched “‘COVID-19
protection insurance cover’ for shopkeepers?
1) Bharti Axa
2) ICICI Lombard
3) HDFC Ergo
4) Cholamandalam MS
5) Apollo Munich
Answer – 2) ICICI Lombard
Explanation:
For the first time, BharatPe, a New Delhi-based startup that is doing payment transaction business, has
entered into the partnership with ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited, a general
insurance company in India, to introduce ‘COVID-19 Protection Insurance Cover’ for shopkeepers, who
are most affected financially due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
4. What is the amount that was granted as loan by Asian Development Bank (ADB) to Aavas
financiers to improve women’s access to housing in India?
1) $100 million
2) $80 million
3) $20 million
4) $40 million
5) $60 million
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB), a regional development bank, has signed a loan agreement worth of
$60 million with affordable housing loan provider Aavas Financiers Ltd to provide housing finance to
women in low-income communities either as primary borrowers or co-borrowers.
5. What is the revised PPF interest rate for 1st quarter of FY21 (lowest since 1977)?
1) 8%
2) 7.7%
3) 6.4%
4) 7.1%
5) 5.2%
Answer – 4) 7.1%
Explanation:
The Centre government has decreased the Interest rates on small savings schemes for the first quarter
(Q1-April to June) of FY 2020-21 by exercising the powers conferred under Rule 9(1) of the
Government Saving Promotion General Rules, 2018. It should be noted that the Interest rate on public
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provident fund (PPF) scheme has been lowered to 1% (revised to 7.1%) for Q1FY 20-21 which is the
lowest interest rate offered since 1977 or lowest in 43 years.
6. What is the increased WMA (Ways and Means Advances) limit for central government the 1st
half of FY21?
1) 1 Lakh Crore
2) 1.5 Lakh Crore
3) 1.2 Lakh Crore
4) 75,000 Crore
5) 50,000 Crore
Explanation:
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in consultation with the Government of India
(GoI), has hiked the limit of Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for the central government to Rs 1.2
lakh crore for the first half of the financial year 2020-21(FY21), up from Rs 75,000 crore in the first
half of FY20, and Rs 35,000 crore for the second half of 2019-20.
7. What is the revised period limit (before expiry of tenure) to submit re-appointment of
MD&CEO in Private and Public Banks as per RBI (earlier it was 4 months)?
1) 2 months
2) 9 months
3) 6 months
4) 3 months
5) 12 months
Answer – 3) 6 months
Explanation:
Reserve of Bank (RBI) has notified regarding the revision of norms for appointment and
reappointment of Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of private sector & foreign
banks. As per new norms, Proposal of re-appointment should be submitted 6 months in advance from
4 months earlier. Proposal for appointment of new MD & CEO or CEO should consist of a panel of at
least 2 names in the order of preference (earlier was 3 names) & the proposal to be submitted at least
4 months before the expiry of the term of present incumbent office.
8. What is the amount that was offered by World Bank to India for the proposed COVID-19
emergency response & health systems preparedness project?
1) USD 10 million
2) USD 50 million
3) USD 1 Billion
4) USD 150 million
5) USD 2 Billion
Answer – 3) USD 1 Billion
Explanation:
The World Bank has offered USD 1 billion to India for the proposed a 4-year COVID-19 emergency
response & health systems preparedness project which aims to develop the preparedness of India’s
health care systems in the time of the pandemic & also to respond and mitigate the pandemic.
9. Name the person who heads the advisory committee which recommends increasing the
WMA limit by 30% from the current limit for all states & UTs for 1st half of FY21?
1) Tapan Ray
2) TN Manoharan
3) Surjit S Bhalla
4) U K Sinha
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5) Sudhir Shrivastava
Answer – 5) Sudhir Shrivastava
Explanation:
The RBI has constituted an advisory committee chaired by Sudhir Shrivastava to review the WMA
limits for state government &Union Territories (UT), it has been decided to increase the WMA limit by
30% from the current limit (Rs 1.20 lakh crore) for all states & UTs which is effective from April 1,
2020 & is valid till September 30, 2020.
10. Corona Care is the India’s 1st hospitalization insurance provided by which Digital payments
company in collaboration with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance?
1) Phonepe
2) Amazon
3) Google
4) Paytm
5) Mobikwik
Answer – 1) Phonepe
Explanation:
Digital payments company PhonePe has launched India’s first COVID-19 hospitalization insurance
policy called Corona Care in collaboration with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance for people who have
been infected and hospitalised for covid-19 treatment.
11. Name the Public sector bank which has listed green bonds worth USD 100 million in India
INX’s Global Securities Market Green Platform (GSM).
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Indian Bank
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) has listed green bonds of USD 100 million (about Rs 750 crore) under its USD
10 billion global medium term note programme on India International Exchange Limited’s (INX) Global
Securities Market Green Platform (GSM).
12. Under which health insurance product IRDAI has made coverage of hospitalization
treatment costs of COVID-19 mandatory?
1) Arogya Sanjeevani
2) General Health
3) United Health
4) Universal Health
5) Arogya log
Answer – 1) Arogya Sanjeevani
Explanation:
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has made the coverage of
hospitalization treatment costs of COVID-19 mandatory under standard health insurance product
“Arogya Sanjeevani”. Apart from this, Indemnity based health insurance products offered by all
general and health insurance companies will also cover the costs of hospitalization treatment because
of covid-19.
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13. Name the Banks which was nominated by Central government for collecting donations of
PM CARES fund (in addition to SBI).
3) Housing Development Finance Corporation
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
State-owned Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) and private lender Housing Development Finance
Corporation (HDFC) Bank have been nominated for the collection of donations for Prime Minister’s
Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM-CARES Fund) – Earlier State Bank of
India (SBI) was announced as the Banking partner of PM-CARES fund.
14. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed norms to increase the number of days that a
State/UT can continue to overdraft to how many days (from 14 days)?
1) 33 days
2) 21 days
3) 18 days
4) 24 days
5) 30 days
Answer – 2) 21 days
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to increase the number of days that a State/UT can
continue to overdraft to 21 working days from the current stipulation of 14 working days as they are
facing cash flow mismatches due to coronavirus.
15. Name the Payments Bank which has joined with Bharati AXA General Insurance and
launched “Bharti AXA Group Health Assure Policy” & “Group Hospital Cash” insurance plans.
2) India Post Payments Bank
Answer – 5) Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank has collaborated with Bharati AXA General Insurance to offer financial
protection for COVID-19 via two different health insurance plans. The plan named “Bharti AXA Group
Health Assure Policy” offers a lump sum benefit of Rs 25,000 and the other plan “Group Hospital Cash”
will offer a daily benefit of starting Rs 500.
16. Name the Organisation which has confirmed ‘Force Majeure’ was not applicable in case of
COVID-19.
1) Life Insurance Council of India
2) Financial Stability and Development Council
3) Indian Council for Financial Reserach
4) Finance Council of India
5) National Council for Life Insurance
Answer – 1) Life Insurance Council of India
Explanation:
In a move to reassure COVID-19 health policy holders, the Life Insurance Council of India has
confirmed that the clause of ‘Force Majeure’ will not apply in case of COVID-19 death claims and it is
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applicable for both state-run and private life insurance players. Force Majeure Originated as a term in
French law in the 1880s, it states that in the event of any force majeure or disaster that affects the
normal functioning of the life insurer then it can temporarily suspend the claims by making the
contract null or invalid.
17. With Which company Punjab National Bank Housing Finance (PNBHF) signed an agreement
to raise USD 75 million fund?
1) Shanghai Cooperation Agency
2) Unites States Agency for International Development
3) Japan International Cooperation Agency
4) Australian Agency for Development
5) United Kingdom development Agency
Answer – 3) Japan International Cooperation Agency
Explanation:
The Punjab National Bank Housing Finance (PNBHF) has signed an agreement with Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to raise USD 75 million (about Rs 566 crore) & with Citibank
for USD 25 million (about Rs 188 crore) to provide loans to affordable housing segment to improve
the lives of low-income households & to promote sustainable economic growth in India.
18. Name the Public Sector Bank which has initiated 4 schemes (for SHG, FPO and farming
community) to tackle impact of Covid-19.
1) Bank of Baroda
4) Syndicate Bank
Answer – 1) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
To provide financial relief to the agriculture sector which is under distress due to COVID-19, the Bank
of Baroda (BoB) has initiated four agro schemes for Women Self Help Groups (SHGs), Farmer
Producer Organizations (FPO/FPC) and farming community. The schemes are: Additional Assurance
to SHGs- COVID-19, Baroda Emergency Credit Line for Farmer Producer Organization (FPO/FPC),
Baroda Special Scheme for existing Agriculture Investment Credit borrowers, Baroda Special Scheme
for existing BKCC borrowers impacted by COVID-19.
19. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) announced to provide emergency
working capital of up to ______ for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
1) 50 Lakh
2) 1 crore
3) 25 Lakh
4) 2 Crore
5) 10 Lakh
Answer – 2) 1 crore
Explanation:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has announced that it will provide
emergency working capital of up to Rs 1 crore to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The SIDBI
Assistance to Facilitate Emergency response against coronavirus (SAFE) loan limit has been increased
to 2 crores from Rs 50 lakhs.
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20. Find the e-commerce company (Bengaluru based) which ties up with ICICI Lombard & Go
digital insurance companies to launch health insurance policies.
1) IndiaMart
2) Justdial
3) Flipkart
4) Amazon
5) Brainbees
Explanation:
Bengaluru Based Flipkart Private Limited, an e-commerce marketplace in partnership with ICICI
Lombard General Insurance Company Limited and Go Digit General Insurance, has launched two
health insurance policies namely – ‘Covid-19 Protection Cover’ & ‘Digit Illness Group Insurance’ that
specifically cover coronavirus (COVID-19) on its platform.
21. Name the small finance bank which launched digital banking platform named ‘DigiGen’
1) AU Small Finance Bank
2) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
4) Equitas Small Finance Bank
5) Jana Small Finance Bank
Answer – 5) Jana Small Finance Bank
Explanation:
Jana Small Finance Bank, a scheduled commercial bank, has launched DigiGen, a digital banking
platform which enables the customers to open digitally a savings account & fixed deposit instantly
anytime & anywhere.
22. What is the ADB’s assured support package to India to fight Covid-19?
1) 6.6 Billion
2) 3.4 Billion
3) 1 Billion
4) 2.2 Billion
5) 2.9 Billion
Answer – 4) 2.2 Billion
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa has assured Finance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman of USD 2.2 billion (about Rs 16,500 crore) support to India in its fight against the COVID-19
pandemic.
23. Name the private sector bank which has extended the bancassurance with Max Life
Insurance for 5 more years & Dedicated FY21 as “Year of the Customer”.
1) YES Bank
2) IDBI Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer – 1) YES Bank
Explanation:
Max Life Insurance and YES Bank have extended their 15 years strategic bancassurance partnership
for five more years. In this regard, the both companies dedicated the current financial year i.e. FY
2020-21 as the “Year of the Customer”. As a part of partnership, the products of the life insurer sold
through the branches of Yes Bank. Customers are offered with a broad range of need-based products
and services.
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24. What will be the penalty (in basis points) on banks if they failed to invest TLTRO funds in
30 working days as announced by RBI?
1) 200bps
2) 150bps
3) 100 bps
4) 50bps
5) 25bps
Answer – 1) 200bps
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has instructed banks that they need to invest the mandated 50% of
the funds raised through targeted long-term repo operations (TLTRO) route, under the first tranche
conducted on March 27, 2020, in corporate bonds or specified securities within a month or 30
working days. RBI to slap 200 bps penal interest If failed, the interest rate on un-deployed funds will
increase to prevailing policy repo rate plus 200 bps (basis points) additional penal interests will have
to be paid for the number of days such funds remain un-deployed. The present policy rate is 4.40%.
25. What is the interest rate in RBI’s new series of the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme
namely “Sovereign Gold Bond 2020-21” for 1st half of FY21?
1) 1.50%
2) 1%
3) 2%
4) 2.50%
5) 1.25%
Answer – 4) 2.50%
Explanation:
The Central government after exercising its power conferred under clause (iii) of section 3 of
Government securities Act 2006 has launched a new series of the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme
namely “Sovereign Gold Bond 2020-21” which is to be issued by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in six
tranches from April 2020 to September 2020 i.e. in first half of FY 20-21. Their sale will be restricted
to resident individuals, HUFs, Trusts, Universities and Charitable Institutions. GoI Launches Sovereign
Gold Bonds Scheme These bonds will fetch a fixed interest rate of 2.50% per annum which will be
taxable under Income Tax Act, 1961. On the other hand, capital gains tax arising on redemption of SGB
to an individual has been exempted.
26. With which Public Sector Bank, the government telecom operator BSNL has partnered to
launch Bharat InstaPay, UPI-based payment platform.
1) UCO Bank
4) Allahabad Bank
5) Andhra Bank
Explanation:
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in partnership with the State Bank of India (SBI) has launched
a Unified Payments Interface (UPI) based payment platform, Bharat InstaPay to enable all types of
channel partners of BSNL to digitize their payment transactions on a round the clock basis/ real- time
basis.
27. Name the bank which has launched safety grid campaign for social distancing.
1) HDFC Bank
2) UCO Bank
3) Syndicate Bank
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4) ICICI Bank
5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
The Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Bank has launched Safety Grid campaign
which was conceptualized by Leo Burnett India to help people maintain social distancing as
prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) while waiting at shops during Lockdown.
28. What is the decline in Capital Utilisation in 3rd quarter of 2019-20 as per 48th round of
quarterly order books, inventories and capacity utilization survey (OBICUS) released by RBI?
1) 68.6%
2) 48.2%
3) 51.8%
4) 70.5%
5) 29.8%
Answer – 1) 68.6%
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched the 49th round of quarterly order books, inventories and capacity
utilization survey (OBICUS) of the manufacturing sector which will provide important figures and input
for monetary policy formulation. The reference period for this survey is January-March 2020 (Q4: 2019-
20). As per 48th round it showed a decline in capacity utilisation (CU) to 68.6% in the third quarter of
2019-20 from 69.1% in Q2.
29. Name the 1st Insurance company in India which has announced additional benefits for its
policyholders & agents to support them during the COVID-19 pandemic.
1) Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance Company
2) DHFL Pramerica Life Insurance Company
3) Tata AIA life insurance
4) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
5) DHFL Pramerica Life Insurance Company
Answer – 3) Tata AIA life insurance
Explanation:
Tata AIA becomes the 1st Life Insurance company in India to announce additional benefits for its
policyholders & agents so as to support them during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Recently Tata Trusts and Tata group have announced their contribution towards the management of
COVID-19 in India.
30. What is the current reverse repo rate of India as announced by RBI (April 17, 2020)?
1) 3.5%
2) 3%
3) 3.25%
4) 4%
5) 3.75%
Answer – 5) 3.75%
Explanation:
RBI been decided to reduce the fixed reverse repo rate under liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 25
basis points (bps) from 4% to 3.75% with immediate effect to maintain more liquidity in the banking
system. On the other hand, repo rate remained unchanged to 4.40%, but it could be reduced as inflation
is likely to fall below its target in a couple of months. Following table shows the Policy Rates of RBI as
of April 17, 2020:
Policy Rate Rate Change
Repo Rate 4.40% No change
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Reverse Repo Rate 3.75% 25 bps

Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate 4.65% No change
Bank Rate 4.65% No change
31. What is the amount that will be provided to refinance NABARD, SIDBI & NHB?
1) 1,00,000 cr
2) 25,000 cr
3) 75,000 cr
4) 50,000 cr
5) 30,000cr
Answer – 4) 50,000 cr
Explanation:
A special refinance facility for an amount of Rs 50,000 crores will be provided to premier financing
institutions that will further help in refinancing small and medium finance institutions to lend money
smoothly to businesses. The funding divided as follows: Rs 25,000 cr for National Bank for Agriculture
and Rural Development (NABARD) Rs 15,000 cr for Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Rs 10,000 cr for National Housing Bank (NHB)
32. The Equitas small finance bank (SFB) has launched Selfe Fixed Deposits (FD) and Selfe
savings accounts to expand its digital banking services recently. Where is the HQ of Equitas SFB
located?
1) Mumbai
2) New Delhi
3) Jaipur
4) Chennai
5) Bengaluru
Explanation:
Equitas Small Finance Bank (ESFB), a private sector, has launched Selfe Fixed Deposits (FD) and Selfe
savings accounts to expand its digital banking services so as to help its customers to avoid visiting the
branches as the lockdown is extended till May 3. The headquarters of ESFB located at Chennai, Tamil
Nadu.
33. What is the amount for which RBI announced to conduct auction for Targeted Long-Term
Repo Operations 2.0 (Note: on April 17, 2020 concluded 1 Lakh crore TLTRO)?
1) 40000 cr
2) 10000 cr
3) 20000 cr
4) 50000 cr
5) 25000 cr
Answer – 4) 50000 cr
Explanation:
During the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das press conference, a Targeted Long-
Term Repo Operations 2.0 (TLTRO) window of Rs 50,000 crore was announced. Now as a part of it,
RBI is all set to conduct the first auction under the TLTRO 2.0 for an amount of Rs 25,000 crore on
April 23, 2020.
34. Name the private bank in India which has launched voice assistance-based banking
services on its integrated AI chatbot ‘iPal’ with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
1) ICICI Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Axis Bank
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4) Yes Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
ICICI bank has launched voice assistance-based banking services on its integrated artificial
intelligence (AI) powered multi-channel chatbot iPal with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for its
retail banking customers by which they can access a wide range of banking services like check
balance, seek credit card details & ask queries through voice commands.
35. What is the reduced limit in G-secs through Foreign Portfolio Investment for FY21 as per
RBI (existing limit 2.46 lakh crore)?
1) 2.34 lakh crore
2) 2.22 lakh crore
3) 2.18 lakh crore
4) 2.45 lakh crore
5) 2.40 lakh crore
Answer – 1) 2.34 lakh crore
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the investment limit for general category foreign
portfolio investors’ (FPI) in central government securities (G-secs) to Rs 2.34 lakh crore for FY 20-21
from the existing limit of Rs 2.46 lakh crore. The limits have been brought down by almost $1.5 billion
to just above $31 billion.
36. What is the revised Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit for Central government for 1st
half of FY21?
1) 1.50 lakh crore
2) 1.65 Lakh crore
3) 2.00 Lakh crore
4) 1.75 Lakh crore
5) 2.15 Lakh crore
Answer – 3) 2.00 Lakh crore
Explanation:
In an important revision, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in consultation with Indian Government has
increased the limit for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) by 66% for central government to Rs 2,00,000
crore from Rs 1,20,000 crore for the remaining part of first half of the financial year 2020-21 i.e H1
FY21 (April 2020 to September 2020) to tackle the financial crisis arisen due to COVID-19 pandemic.
37. RBI has cancelled the license to conduct banking business of which urban cooperative bank
(based on Goa).
1) The Akola Janata Commercial Co-operative Bank
2) Mapusa Urban Co-operative Bank
3) TJSB Sahakari Bank
4) SBPP Co-operative Bank
5) Kalyan Janata Sahakari Bank
Answer – 2) Mapusa Urban Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the license granted to the Mapusa Urban Co-operative
Bank of Goa Ltd., Goa to conduct banking business which includes acceptance of deposits and
repayment of deposits as defined in Section 5 (b) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act,
1949.
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38. Which payment bank of India has collaborated with Mastercard to issue virtual and physical
debit cards?
Answer – 5) Paytm Payments Bank
Explanation:
Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) has collaborated with Mastercard to issue virtual and physical debit
cards to enable its customers to perform secure online transactions, make payment in stores as well as
withdraw cash from ATMs. PPBL will issue Mastercard virtual debit cards to its new customers to
perform secure online transactions for everyday purchases.
39. RBI has instructed its regulated entities (REs) to carry out money laundering (ML)and
terrorist financing (TF) risk assessment exercise periodically & added a new section 5(A) in the
Master Directions (MD) on KYC. The Prevention of Money Laundering rules was enacted in which
year?
1) 2005
2) 2004
3) 2006
4) 2007
5) 2003
Answer – 1) 2005
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) instructed its regulated entities (REs) to carry out money laundering
(ML)and terrorist financing (TF) risk assessment exercise periodically. In this regard the central has
added a new section 5(A) in the Master Directions on KYC (know your customer), which has come into
force with immediate effect. The changes were made in Prevention of Money Laundering rules, 2005.
40. Which Indian public sector bank has launched Working Capital demand Loan for
agriculture sector (WCDL-Agri)?
5) Canara Bank
Answer – 2) Indian Overseas Bank
Explanation:
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has launched Working Capital demand Loan for agriculture sector
(WCDL-Agri), a special credit facility for the agriculture sector & allied activities as a relief measure to
fight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
41. To which Indian state world bank approved Rs. 585 Crore for upgradation of roads and
modernization of public works department (PWD)?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Andhra Pradesh
5) Himachal Pradesh
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Explanation:
The Himachal Pradesh State Roads Transformation Project (HPSRTP) will receive a funding of US$82
million (Rs 585 crore) from World Bank (WB) for the upgradation of major roads and modernization
of the Public Works Department (PWD) in Himachal Pradesh (HP).
42. Which Insurance company has partnered with smart health company GOQii to launch
preventive healthcare platform named ‘BAGIC GOQii Co-pay Option’?
1) SBI Life Insurance
4) Bharti AXA General Insurance
5) Cholamandalam MS General Insurance
Answer – 2) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Explanation:
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance launched a preventive healthcare platform ‘BAGIC GOQii Co-pay
Option’ in partnership with a smart health company GOQii under the regulatory sandbox approval
from Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Objective of the product– to
reward the customers with a healthy lifestyle in the form of co-pay deduction in their health insurance
policy named Health Ensure policy.
43. SIDBI has launched special liquidity schemes to support MSME during lockdown. Where is
the HQ of SIDBI located?
1) Indore
2) Pune
3) Lucknow
4) Kolkata
5) Mumbai
Answer – 3) Lucknow
Explanation:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has launched special liquidity schemes to
support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) due to lockdown because of the COVID-19
pandemic outbreak. The schemes will cover all eligible entities with investment-grade ratings
irrespective of the entity’s size & the quantum of the loans is 90 days. Headquarters– Lucknow.
44. Name the first non-bank company which gets RBI nod to enter into co-branding
arrangements for prepaid Instruments.
1) Transcorp International Limited
3) Simpleclick International Limited
4) Yatra International Limited
5) Etihad guest International Limited
Answer – 1) Transcorp International Limited
Explanation:
The Leading forex and payment solutions provider Transcorp International Limited (TIL), a 25 year
old BSE-listed company becomes the 1st non-bank company to receive Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
nod to enter into co-branding arrangements for prepaid Instruments to be used in over 35 lakh stores
and online gateways due to the current outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.
45. What is the amount for which RBI has opened Special Liquidity Facility for Mutual Funds
from Apr 27-May 11, 2020?
1) 20,000cr
2) 25,000cr
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3) 50,000cr
4) 10,000cr
5) 75,000cr
Answer – 3) 50,000cr
Explanation:
In order to ease the liquidity pressures on mutual funds, impacted by coronavirus crisis, Reserve Bank
of India (RBI) has initiated a special liquidity facility of Rs 50,000 crore namely “Special Liquidity
Facility-Mutual Funds (SLF-MF)”under which RBI will conduct repo operations of 90 days tenor at the
fixed repo rate. The timeline of the scheme is from April 27, 2020 to May 11, 2020 or up to utilization
of the allocated amount, whichever is earlier. SLF-MF is on-tap and open-ended, and banks can submit
their bids to avail funding on any day from Monday to Friday (excluding holidays). Under this facility,
the RBI will provide funds to banks at lower rates.
46. Indian overseas bank (IOB) has launched a special borrowing programme for Self Help
Groups to help them amid Covid-19 crisis. Where is the HQ of IOB located?
1) Mumbai
2) Bengaluru
3) Chennai
4) Kolkata
5) Gurugram
Explanation:
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a major public sector bank (PSB), has launched a special borrowing
programme for Self Help Groups (SHGs) to help them in difficult situations arising out of Coronavirus
(COVID-19). Headquarters– Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
47. What is the revised growth rate of India for FY21 as per estimation of India Ratings and
Research (Ind-Ra)?
1) 1.2%
2) 2.6%
3) 0.8%
4) 1.6%
5) 1.9%
Answer – 5) 1.9%
Explanation:
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), the Indian subsidiary of Fitch group, has revised India’s gross
domestic product (GDP) growth forecasts for the fiscal year 2020-21 (FY 21) to 1.9 % from 3.6%
estimated earlier due to the impact of coronavirus (Covid-19) on the economy.
48. Name the PSU which has called for global expressions of interest (EoI) to provide 20
Hydrogen Fuel Cell (FC) based electric buses & electric cars to operate them in Delhi and Leh.
1) Steel Authority of India
3) Power Grid Corporation of India
5) NTPC Limited
Answer – 5) NTPC Limited
Explanation:
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of India’s largest energy
conglomerate NTPC Limited (formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation Limited), has
called for a global expressions of interest (EoI) to buy 10 Hydrogen Fuel Cell (FC) based electric buses
& 10 Hydrogen Fuel Cell based electric cars to operate them in Delhi and Leh.
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49. Name the industry which has become the top exporting sector for the 1st time during the
April-January period of FY 2019-2020 with the contribution of 14.35% of total exports.
1) Food Processing Industry
2) Textile Industry
3) Steel Industry
4) chemical & petrochemical industry
5) Mining Industry
Answer – 4) chemical & petrochemical industry
Explanation:
In a progressive move, the chemical & petrochemical industry became the Indian top exporting sector
for FY 2019-20 as the export of chemicals increased by 7.43% to Rs 2.68 lakh crore during the April-
January period of FY 2019-2020 in comparison to the corresponding period of 2018-19. This industry
contributed 14.35% of the total exports.
50. What is the grant that was approved to give to India as Loan by Asian Development Bank
(ADB) to combat Covid-19?
1) $2 Billion
2) $1 Billion
3) $1.5 Billion
4) $2.5 Billion
5) $5 Billion
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved the loan of 1.5 Billion USD (Rs.11,400 crore) to India to
fund the actions to take against the novel coronavirus pandemic like to support disease containment
and prevention and social protection for the poor and working-class population who are in vulnerable
economic condition.
51. The Asian Development Bank has approved to provide USD 346 loan for which state to
provide better power connection in rural areas?
1) Goa
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
5) Punjab
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB), is a regional development bank, has approved a loan worth of $346
million (around Rs 2,616 crore) for the government of Maharashtra to provide reliable power
connection in rural areas of the state, where the labour force is mostly engaged in agriculture and
related activities.
ECONOMY & BUSINESS

1. What is the India’s GDP growth for the FY21 as per S&P Global Ratings (revised on March 31,
2020)?
1) 2.6%
2) 4.5%
3) 2.5%
4) 3.5%
5) 3.9%
Answer – 4) 3.5%
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Explanation:
Standard & Poor(S&P) Global Ratings has slashed down India’s growth forecast to 3.5% from 5.2% for
the Financial Year (FY)21. It also expects a sharp growth at 7.3% in FY22.
2. What is the increase in growth in India’s 8 core industries in Feb 2020 (compared to Feb
2019) as per the report titled “Index of Eight Core Industries (Base: 2011-12=100)” released by
commerce ministry?
1) 6.1%
2) 5.5%
3) 2.3%
4) 3.5%
5) 4.6%
Answer – 2) 5.5%
Explanation:
According to the ‘Index of Eight Core Industries (Base: 2011-12=100) ‘released by the Ministry of
Commerce & Industry, India’s 8 core industries grew 11 months high by 5.5 % to 132.9 in February
2020 as compared to the index of February 2019 with 125.9 due to increased production of coal,
refinery products and electricity.
3. What will be the shrink in global growth rate for the year 2020 as per UN-DESA United Nations-
Department of Economic and Social Affairs?
1) 0.5%
2) 1.5%
3) 2%
4) 2.5%
5) 1%
Answer – 5) 1%
Explanation:
United Nations (UN) Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) World Economic Forecasting
Model estimates that the global economy could shrink by 1% in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic
from an earlier forecast of 2.5%.
4. As per Fitch solutions, India’s fiscal deficit will be what percentage of its GDP for 2020?
1) 5.1%
2) 6.2%
3) 3.6%
4) 3.8%
5) 4.6%
Answer – 2) 6.2%
Explanation:
According to the Fitch Solutions, Inc, an American firm that offers credit market data, analytical tools
and other services, India’s fiscal deficit is expected to go up to 6.2 % of gross domestic product (GDP)
in fiscal year FY21 (April 2020 to March 2021), from 3.8 % of GDP previous estimates. The reason for
this is the economic stimulus package given to deal with the economic impact of the coronavirus
(COVID-19) epidemic.
5. As per Asian Development Outlook (ADO) by Asian Development Bank (ADB), what is India’s
growth for FY 21?
1) 5%
2) 4%
3) 4.5%
4) 3%
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5) 2.5%
Answer – 2) 4%
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) in its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2020 has forecasted a
slowdown in Indian economic growth to 4% for the FY21 and for FY22 it has forecasted 6.2%
economic growth.
6. What is the revised Growth forecast for Indian in the FY21 as per Fitch Ratings (Earlier it
was predicted as 5.1%)?
1) 3.5%
2) 3%
3) 1.7%
4) 2%
5) 2.5%
Answer – 4) 2%
Explanation:
Fitch Ratings has trimmed the Indian growth forecast for fiscal year (FY) 2020-2021 to 2% from 5.1%
following the economic recession caused due to lockdown amid COVID-19 pandemic. This would be
the slowest growth in India over the past 30 years. On global front, Fitch has predicted a contraction
of 1.9% to 1.3% in GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth for FY 20-21.
7. What is the India’s Growth forecast for the FY21 as per American financial company
Goldman sachs?
1) 1.6%
2) 2%
3) 2.5%
4) 2.6%
5) 3.1%
Answer – 1) 1.6%
Explanation:
American multinational investment bank and financial services company, Goldman Sachs lowered
India’s growth forecast for Financial Year (FY) 21 from 3.3% (estimated on March 22, 2020) to 1.6%
due to the lockdown & social distancing measures to control the COVID-19 pandemic spread.
8. What is the India’s GDP growth for FY 20-21 as per UN’s report titled “Economic and Social
Survey of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) 2020: Towards sustainable economies”?
1) 4.8%
2) 3.6%
3) 4%
4) 3.2%
5) 2.5%
Answer – 1) 4.8%
Explanation:
In accordance with the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
(ESCAP) report titled, “Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) 2020: Towards
sustainable economies” India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for FY 20-21 is likely to be
declined to 4.8% due to terrible economic impacts caused by COVID-19. On the other hand, Economic
growth for the country could stand at 5.1% for fiscal year 2021-22.
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9. What will be the Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation of India in 1st quarter of FY21,
as per RBI’s Monetary Policy Report (MPR)?
1) 4.4%
2) 4.5%
3) 4.9%
4) 2.7%
5) 4.8%
Answer – 5) 4.8%
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its monetary policy report (MPR) has projected Consumer price
index (CPI) based inflation to decline from 4.8% in Q1: 2020-21 to 4.4% in Q2, 2.7% in Q3 and 2.4% in
Q4. This MPR is a part of the out-of-turn review of monetary policy held in March end due to
uncertainties arising from the economic lockdown.
10. What is the fiscal deficit (in terms of % of GDP) of India in February 2020 as per Government
of India (GoI)?
1) 6.17%
2) 2.17%
3) 3.80%
4) 5.07%
5) 4.21%
Answer – 4) 5.07%
Explanation:
The report released by the Government of India (GOI) stated that the fiscal deficit in February was
5.07% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), making it difficult for the government to meet its revised fiscal
deficit target of 3.8% of GDP for FY20.
11. What is the annual global share of production of Hydroxychloroquine by India as per
Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA)?
1) 60%
2) 65%
3) 70%
4) 40%
5) 55%
Answer – 3) 70%
Explanation:
India has become the largest producer and exporter of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), the most talked
out medicine to curb the COVID-19 disease, with 70% of annual global production as per Indian
Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA).
12. As per “South Asia Economic Focus: The cursed blessing of public banks report”, Indian
economy will grow at 1.5 – 2.8% for FY21. Name the organisation which released the report.
5) World Bank (WB)
Explanation:
World Bank (WB) in its “South Asia Economic Focus: The cursed blessing of public banks report” has
projected that FY 2020-2021 (started April 1, 2020) is likely to be the India’s worst growth per former
fiscal year since 1991 due to the severe economic disruptions caused due to COVID-19 impact. For
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2020-21, Indian economy is expected to grow 1.5% to 2.8% which is lower than the 5.4 – 4.1%
estimate of October 2019.For FY 2019-20 (ended on March 31, 2020), it expected a growth of 4.8% to
5% which is trimmed by 1.2 – 1% estimate made in October 2019.
13. What is the retail inflation rate for the month of March 2020 in India as per data of National
Statistical Office (NSO)?
1) 7.46%
2) 8.79%
3) 5.91%
4) 6.58%
5) 4.41%
Answer – 3) 5.91%
Explanation:
The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has
estimated retail inflation rate, to a 4-month low of 5.91% for March 2020 which is lower than 6.58%
in February 2020, due to easing prices of kitchen essentials such as vegetables, eggs and meat & is
measured by All India Inflation Rates based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Consumer Food Price
Index (CFPI).
14. Nomura has projected a downward revision by 6.1% for Indian economy in the April-June
quarter, Nomura is brokerage agency of which country?
1) Japan
2) China
3) South Korea
4) Singapore
5) Thailand
Answer – 1) Japan
Explanation:
The Japanese brokerage company Nomura has projected a downward revision by 6.1% for Indian
economy in the April-June quarter and by 0.5% for the September quarter. It is likely to expand only
in the December quarter of 2020 by 1.4%. The economy will grow at 3.2% in the January-March
period. Nomura is also expecting another 0.75% rate cuts by RBI to push growth in 2020. The major
factor behind all these trims is the COVID-19 crisis.
15. What is the Bank Rate growth of India for the FY20 as per RBI data?
1) 4.49%
2) 3.35%
3) 6.14%
4) 8.97%
5) 7.15%
Answer – 3) 6.14%
Explanation:
In accordance with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, Bank credit growth declined to five-decade
low to 6.14% in the fiscal ended March 31, 2020, due to lower demand and risk aversion among
banks.
16. Barclays has forecasted India’s GDP growth for 2020 as 0%. What is the India’s growth
forecast as per International Monetary Fund (IMF) for FY21?
1) 2.5%
2) 1.6%
3) 1.9%
4) 1.2%
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5) 0.8%
Answer – 3) 1.9%
Explanation:
International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its “World Economic Outlook, April 2020” has decreased India’s
GDP (Gross Domestic Products) growth rate to 1.9% for fiscal year 2020-21 starting April 1, 2020. It
has also predicted that in FY 21-22 the Indian economy will recover strongly with a growth projection
of 7.4%. This current projected GDP growth rate at 1.9% for 2020-21 is 3.9% lower than the January
outlook and 5.1% lower than the projection made in 2019.
17. Name the term which is used by central bank under which funds are transferred from the
Central Bank to the state and Union governments which empowers the public with money to
buy things.
1) Train Money
2) Helicopter Money
3) Bus Money
4) Ship Money
5) Jet Money
Answer – 2) Helicopter Money
Explanation:
This term Helicopter Money has been coined by American economist Milton Friedman in his famous
paper “The Optimum Quantity of Money” of 1969. Helicopter money is an unconventional method
used by the Central Bank under which the funds are transferred from the Central Bank to the state
and Union government which empowers the public with money to buy things, resulting boost in the
economy. It involves printing large sums of money and distributing it to the public denoting helicopter
dropping money from the sky. It is a tool to bring the declining growth of the economy (recession)
back on track.
18. What is the percentage decline in exports (amounting to $314.31 billion) in Financial Year
2019-20 in India, as per data of Commerce and Industry ministry?
1) 4.78%
2) 21.45%
3) 19.78%
4) 10.85%
5) 7.19%
Answer – 1) 4.78%
Explanation:
In accordance with the figures released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Indian exports of
goods decreased by 34.57% to $21.41 billion due to COVID-19 spread which has interrupted the
production and supply chains. With this, the overall export for FY 2019-20 declined by 4.78% to
$314.31 billion. This is likely to be the steepest fall in monthly exports since 2008-09, when shipments
dipped by 33.3% in March 2009.
19. As per International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest report, Name the countries which will
have positive growth rate in 2020.
1) China
2) India
3) Japan
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
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Explanation:
International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) in its latest report has placed India & China as the fastest-
growing emerging economies of the world with a positive growth rate in 2020.
20. Ecowrap has predicted the India’s GDP growth may fall to 1.1% for FY21. Ecowrap is the
research wing of which Indian PSB?
1) Canara Bank
Explanation:
The State Bank of India’s (SBI) Ecowrap report estimated India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth
may fall to 1.1% in FY21 from its earlier projections of 2.6%, with the likelihood of 1st quarter growth
contracting 6% or more and 2nd quarter witnessing no growth due to the impact of the coronavirus
pandemic outbreak. The FY20 GDP growth has been revised from 5% to 4.1%. The State Bank of India’s
(SBI) Ecowrap report estimated India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth may fall to 1.1% in FY21
from its earlier projections of 2.6%, with the likelihood of 1st quarter growth contracting 6% or more
and 2nd quarter witnessing no growth due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic outbreak. The
FY20 GDP growth has been revised from 5% to 4.1%.
21. What is the Business Confidence Index for the 4th quarter of FY 20 as per National Council
for Applied Economic Research’s (NCAER) 112th Business Expectations Survey (BES)?
1) 85.9%
2) 111%
3) 98.6%
4) 77.3%
5) 101.5%
Answer – 4) 77.3%
Explanation:
In accordance with the economic think tank National Council for Applied Economic Research (NCAER)
112th Business Expectations Survey (BES), its quarterly business confidence index (N-BCI), covering
600 companies, declined by over 30% in the last quarter (Q4: Jan-March) of FY 19-20 to 77.3 from
111.2 in the Q3. The reason behind this downfall is the ongoing nationwide lockdown to contain the
Covid-19 virus outbreak. It was the lowest figure since the 1998 Asian financial crisis. The N-BCI is a
part of NCAER’s Business Expectations Survey (BES).
22. What is the S&P Global Ratings’ revised growth forecast of India for the FY 20-21?
1) 1.2%
2) 2.7%
3) 2.4%
4) 2%
5) 1.8%
Answer – 5) 1.8%
Explanation:
S&P Global Ratings has declined India’s growth forecast for the FY 20-21 to 1.8% from 3.5% estimated
earlier due to an extended nationwide lockdown to contain COVID-19 spread. For the FY 2021-2022,
the rating agency has projected India’s growth to 7.5%.
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23. What is India’s revised GDP growth forecast as per Fitch solutions (credit agency)?
1) 2.5%
2) 2.6%
3) 2%
4) 1.8%
5) 1.6%
Answer – 4) 1.8%
Explanation:
Fitch Solutions has declined India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for the Financial Year (FY)
2020-21 (April 2020 to March 2021) to 1.8% from 4.6% previously as they expect private
consumption to contract against a previously weak expansion & the net exports will continue to drag
heavily, due to the large-scale loss of income across the economy because of the impact of a worsening
domestic outbreak of COVID-19.
24. What is India’s GDP growth rate for FY21 as per ‘Global Economic Outlook (GEO)’ of Fitch
ratings.
1) 1.2%
2) 1%
3) 0.8%
4) 0.6%
5) 2%
Answer – 3) 0.8%
Explanation:
Fitch Ratings Inc, an American credit rating agency in its ‘Global Economic Outlook (GEO)’, has
lowered India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth forecast to 0.8% for Fiscal year 2020-21 (FY
21), a revision from the 2% that was projected just three weeks ago.
25. As per Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) what will be the GDP growth of India for the
Financial year (at max)?
1) 1%
2) 1.5%
3) 2%
4) 2.5%
5) 0.5%
Answer – 2) 1.5%
Explanation:
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in a paper- A plan for economic recovery has stated that
India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is likely to grow at 1.5% in the current Financial Year
(FY) post the lockdown period & also has suggested urgent fiscal interventions.
26. Name the organisation in its report titled “COVID-19 Crisis: Through a Migration Lens”
projected 23% decline in Migrants Remittances to India in 2020 due to COVID-19.
2) World Bank
3) World Trade Organisation
Explanation:
In accordance with the report on impact of COVID-19 on migration and remittances by World Bank,
titled “COVID-19 Crisis: Through a Migration Lens” remittances to India are likely to drop by 23% to
USD 64 billion in 2020 from USD 83 billion in 2019 due to COVID-19 impact. In 2019, the remittances
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were increased by 5.5%. Importantly, India is the world’s biggest recipient of remittances, which
bolster the country’s foreign exchange reserves and help fund its current account deficit.
27. Which Indian IT company has partnered with IBM to set up innovation centres?
2) HCL Technologies
3) Tech Mahindra
4) L&T Infotech
5) Mindtree
Answer – 3) Tech Mahindra
Explanation:
Tech Mahindra Limited, an Indian multinational subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, has entered in to
the partnership with US (United States) based IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) to
establish innovation centres with the aim to boost digital transformation & encourage adoption of
more hybrid cloud-based technologies among its global customers.
28. NIIT (National Institute of Information Technology) Limited’s US arm NIIT Inc., US has
signed Services agreement with a US based EdTech company to provide virtual services to
education providers. Where is HQ of NIIT Ltd located?
5) Gurugram, Haryana
Answer – 5) Gurugram, Haryana
Explanation:
NIIT (National Institute of Information Technology) Limited announced that its US (United States)
subsidiary has signed a managed service agreement with a US-based education technology (EdTech)
company to provide virtual services to education providers. The term of the agreement is 5 years.
NIIT Limited HQ – Gurugram, Haryana.
29. What is India’s Gross Value Added (GVA) of India for FY21 as per the estimation of Care
ratings?
1) 1.2%
2) 1.4%
3) 0.8%
4) 0.6%
5)1.6%
Answer – 2) 1.4%
Explanation:
CARE Ratings has projected the gross domestic product (GDP) of India for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021
between 1.1%-1.2% amid nationwide lockdown resulting in disruptions and halting of activities. The
lockdown was announced on March 24 for 21 days, which has now been extended until May 3, 2020.
Gross Value Added (GVA) has been estimated to grow at 1.4% for FY21. Overall growth is expected to
be driven only by the government expenditure.
30. What will be the contraction in growth in Asia Pacific region for 2020, as per report titled
‘APEC in the Epicentre of COVID-19’ released by Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)?
1) 2.5%
2) 2.7%
3) 1.9%
4) 1.6%
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5) 1.2%
Answer – 2) 2.7%
Explanation:
According to the report ‘APEC in the Epicentre of COVID-19’ released by the APEC Secretariat, the
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region’s growth is expected to decrease by 2.7% in 2020
due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The contraction, which is the most significant
fall since 2009 global recession, compares with a 3.6 % growth in 2019.
31. What is will be India’s growth forecast for the calendar year 2020 as per report titled
“Global Macro Outlook 2020-21 (April 2020 update)” released by Moody?
1) 0.9%
2) 0.7%
3) 0.2%
4) 1.6%
5) 1.2%
Answer – 3) 0.2%
Explanation:
Moody’s Investors Service in its report titled “Global Macro Outlook 2020-21 (April 2020 update)” has
decreased the India’s growth forecast for calendar year (CY) 2020 to 0.2%, from 2.5% projected in
March, 2020, due to the nationwide lockdown started from March 24, 2020. Moody also forecasted
India’s growth for 2021 at 6.2%.
32. Credit rating agency, Crisil has reduced India’s economic growth rate for FY21 to ______.
1) 1.6%
2) 3%
3) 1.8%
4) 2.6%
5) 2%
Answer – 3) 1.8%
Explanation:
CRISIL, an S&P global company, a domestic rating agency had lowered its projections for the Financial
progress price of India to 1.8% from 3.5%, its earlier prediction for the year 2020-21 The parent
company of CRISIL, Standard & Poor’s, predicts the world economy to contract 2.4% against its earlier
estimated 0.4% growth.

1. With which healthcare startup Rajasthan government has partnered to tackle covid-19 using
integrated solution – Aayu and SehatSathi app?
1) Netmeds
2) Practo
3) Medlife
4) 1mg
5) MedCords
Answer – 5) Medcords
Explanation:
The Government of Rajasthan has partnered with MedCords, a healthcare startup to provide online
consultations and to deliver medicine to the people of Rajasthan to control the COVID-19 pandemic.
MedCord will provide the requirements of over 68 million people throughout Rajasthan through its
integrated solution – Aayu and SehatSathi app.
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2. Name the telecom company which has tied up with Paytm for ‘Recharge Saathi’.
1) Aircel
2) Airtel
3) Jio
4) BSNL
5) Vodafone Idea
Answer – 5) Vodafone Idea
Explanation:
Vodafone Idea has tied up a digital payments & financial services platform Paytm to launch ‘Recharge
Saathi’ programme which is intended to help individuals, small businesses to earn an additional
income. Under the programme, every month would be able to earn up to Rs.5,000.

1. Lakshminarayanan has been appointed as the MD of which Home finance company with
effect from April 1, 2020?
1) Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd.
2) Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd
3) ICICI Home Finance Company Ltd.
4) Sundaram Home Finance Ltd
5) GIC Housing Finance Ltd.
Answer – 4) Sundaram Home Finance Ltd
Explanation:
D. Lakshminarayanan, whole-time director of Sundaram Finance Limited, was appointed as the MD
(Managing Director) of its wholly owned home finance subsidiary, Sundaram Home Finance. He will
take charge on April 1, 2020 and will replace Srinivas Acharya.
2. Pravin Jadhav resigned from the post of MD & CEO of which company?
1) Jio money
2) SBI money
3) Paytm money
4) Phonepe
5) MI money
Answer – 3) Paytm money
Explanation:
Pravin Jadhav, Founder MD (Managing Director) and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Paytm Money,
resigned due to the issues related to employee stock options (ESOPs), annual salary and remuneration.
3. The Government has extended the tenure of NCLT acting president for 3 months. Name
person who is current NCLT acting president (with effect from April 5, 2020).
1) Acharya Dev Bhat
2) AB Pandey
3) Mahesh Kumar
4) BSV Prakash Kumar
5) MM Kumar
Answer – 4) BSV Prakash Kumar
Explanation:
The government extended the tenure of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) acting President
B.S.V. Prakash Kumar for another 3 months (with effect from April 5, 2020) or till the joining of new
President, whichever is earlier.
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4. Madhabi Puri Bach has got 6 months extension of service (till October 4, 2020) as whole-
time member of which among the following institution/organisation?
1) RBI
2) SEBI
3) NABARD
4) IRDAI
5) NCLAT
Answer – 2) SEBI
Explanation:
The Government has extended the appointment of Madhabi Puri Bach as a whole-time member
(WTM) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) by a period of 6 months (till October 4,
2020).
5. Name the person who has been appointed as the chairman of National Association of
Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM).
1) Debjani Ghosh
2) UB Pravin Rao
3) Rekha M Menon
4) Keshav Murugesh
5) UK Sinha
Answer – 2) UB Pravin Rao
Explanation:
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) appoints Infosys Chief
Operating Officer (COO) UB Pravin Rao as its chairman & chairman and senior managing director of
Accenture in India Rekha M Menon as its vice president for 2020-21.
6. Name the Indian women’s Cricketer who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador for
PepsiCo.
1) Poonam Yadav
2) Smrithi Mandhana
3) Shafali Verma
4) Mithali Raj
5) Harmanpreet Kaur
Explanation:
Beverage Major PepsiCo has named Shafali Verma, 16 years old, Indian Women Cricketer, as one of its
brand ambassadors for one year. Pepsi will be Shafali’s first contract with a major brand. The
beverage firm recently signed Bollywood star Salman Khan as its face for 2 years.
7. Name the person who has been appointed as MD&CEO of Bharti AXA Life Insurance
company.
1) Vikas Seth
2) Tapan Singhel
3) Parag Raja
4) SC Khuntia
5) Aditya Sharma
Answer – 3) Parag Raja
Explanation:
Bharti AXA Life Insurance Company appointed Parag Raja as the new MD (Managing Director) & CEO
(Chief Executive Officer). The appointment will be subject to the requisite approval from the
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Parag Raja will be the successor of
Vikas Seth.
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8. Find the person who has been appointed as MD & CEO of IFFCO Tokio General Insurance (1st
women MD&CEO of the company).
1) Chitra Ramakrishna
2) Roshni Nadar
3) Mallika Srinivasan
4) Indira Nooyi
5) Anamika Roy Rashtrawar
Answer – 5) Anamika Roy Rashtrawar
Explanation:
Anamika Roy Rashtrawar was appointed as MD (Managing Director) and CEO (Chief Executive
Officer) of IFFCO Tokio General Insurance. She was the successor of Warendra Sinha. She was the first
woman MD and CEO of a large private sector IFFCO Tokio general insurance company.
9. The Appointments committee of cabinet has approved the extension of service for chairman
of the Mumbai based Bank Board Bureau (BBB) by 2 years. Who is the Present BBB chairman
(part-time)?
1) Bhanu Pratap Sharma
2) Vedika Bhandarkar
3) P Pradeep Kumar
4) Pradip P Shah
5) Arundhati Bhattacharya
Answer – 1) Bhanu Pratap Sharma
Explanation:
According to the Department of Financial Services, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)
has approved the extension of tenure of all members and the current part-time chairman of the Bank
Board Bureau (BBB) by 2 years, which is coming to an end on April 11,2020. Bhanu Pratap Sharma,
the former Secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training, will continue to hold the post of
part-chairman of the board.
10. RBI has approved re-appointment of Sanjay Agarwal as MD&CEO of AU small finance bank
(HQ-Jaipur). Who has been appointed as part-time chairman of the bank?
1) Sumanth Sharma
2) P R Ravi Mohan
3) Nitin Chugh
4) Samit Ghosh
5) Raj Vikash Verma
Answer – 5) Raj Vikash Verma
Explanation:
Raj Vikash Verma was appointed as part-time Chairman of AU Small Finance Bank for the period of
one year whereas Sanjay Agarwal reappointed as Managing Director (MD) and CEO (Chief Executive
Officer) of the AU Small Finance Bank. The appointment was approved by RBI (Reserve Bank of India).
11. Who is the face of RBI’s Twitter campaign to adopt digital modes of payments?
1) MS Dhoni
2) Kareena Kapoor
3) Virat Kohli
4) Amitabh Bachchan
5) Anushka Sharma
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Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched a Twitter campaign to adopt digital modes of payment that
are convenient and safe and reiterated the multiple digital payment options such as NEFT, IMPS, UPI
and BBPS that are available 24*7. The face of the campaign is Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan.
12. Name the person who has been re-appointed as MD & CEO of Karnataka Bank for next 3 years.
1) Mahabaleshwara M S
2) S.S. Mallikarjuna Rao
3) Polali Jayarama
4) Rakesh Makhija
5) Ajay Kumar
Answer – 1) Mahabaleshwara M S
Explanation:
Private sector lender Karnataka Bank received RBI (Reserve Bank of India) approval for the re-
appointment of Mahabaleshwara M S as MD (Managing Director) and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) for
next 3 years. The bank regulator has also approved for reappointment of Polali Jayarama Bhat as part
time (non-executive) chairman.
13. Name the Indian former RBI governor who has been part of IMF’s 12-member External
Advisory Group.
1) Bimal Jalan
2) Y Venugopal Reddy
3) C Rangarajan
4) S Venkitaraman
5) Raghuram Rajan
Answer – 5) Raghuram Rajan
Explanation:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director (MD) Kristalina Georgieva named former
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Raghuram Rajan and 11 others to its new External Advisory
Group.
14. Name the Bollywood actress who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of JBL
campaign titled ”Live it Real, Live it Raw”.
1) Alia Bhatt
2) Priyanka Chopra
3) Deepika Padukone
4) Anushka Sharma
5) Sara Ali Khan
Answer – 5) Sara Ali Khan
Explanation:
The Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the extension of
audio equipment maker, James Bullough Lansing (JBL)’s campaign -”Live it Real, Live it Raw” which
went live with the 1st commercial featuring Ranveer Singh.
15. J Packirisamy the MD of Andhra Bank has been appointed as OSD (Officer on Special Duty)
in Union Bank of India. Mrutyunjay Mahapatra CEO of Syndicate Bank has been appointed as
OSD in which bank?
1) Canara Bank
3) Indian Bank
4) UCO Bank
5) Bank of India
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Explanation:
Andhra Bank Managing Director (MD) J Packirisamy and Syndicate Bank Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Mrutyunjay Mahapatra were appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Union Bank of India
(UBI) and the Canara Bank respectively.
16. Name the Indian cricketer who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of PokerStars
India.
1) Sachin Tendulkar
2) MS Dhoni
3) Virat Kohli
4) Rohit Sharma
5) Sourav Ganguly
Answer – 2) MS Dhoni
Explanation:
PokerStars India has appointed former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its new brand
ambassador. Prior to MS Dhoni’s appointment popular Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui was the
brand ambassador of the company.
17. Tamas Ajan has resigned from the post of President of International Weightlifting
Federation (IWF). Where is the HQ of IWF located?
1) Vienna, Austria
3) Lausanne, Switzerland
4) London, UK
5) New York, US
Answer – 2) Budapest, Hungary
Explanation:
International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) President Tamas Ajan, 81 years old, resigned in the wake
of allegations of corruption and doping violations. The IWF Executive Board accepted the resignation
of the IWF president. Ursula Papandrea (1st ever women president) will be the acting president of
IWF. Headquarters– Budapest, Hungary.
18. Name the person who has been appointed as the MD&CEO of Credit rating agency, CARE
Ratings (HQ – Mumbai, MH).
1) Sanjiv Reddy
2) T.N. Kumar
3) Ajay Mahajan
4) M V Manoharan
5) Ravi Kumar
Answer – 3) Ajay Mahajan
Explanation:
Credit Analysis and Research Limited (CARE) appointed Ajay Mahajan as Managing Director (MD) &
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company for 5 years commencing from April 15, 2020. He was the
successor of T.N. Kumar- Interim CEO of the company.
19. Find the Indian cricket player who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador for Dubai
based cricket coaching academy ‘CricKingdom’.
1) Shafali Verma
2) Rohit Sharma
3) Harmanpreet Kaur
4) Virat Kohli
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5) Ravinder Jadeja
Answer – 2) Rohit Sharma
Explanation:
Limited-overs Vice-captain of Indian cricket team Rohit Sharma was named brand ambassador of
“CricKingdom” a Dubai-based cricket coaching academy which provides a platform for online
coaching after the global COVID-19 pandemic subsides.
20. Vineet Arora has been appointed as the MD&CEO of which Insurance company?
1) Aegon Life Insurance Company
3) Bharti AXA General Insurance Company Limited
4) Paytm General Insurance Limited
5) Reliance General Insurance Company Limited
Answer – 4) Paytm General Insurance Limited
Explanation:
Paytm, a major digital payment system and financial service platform, appoints Vineet Arora as the
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Paytm General Insurance Limited (Ltd).
21. Name the person who has been appointed as the ambassador of World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
India’s environment education programme.
1) Rani Rampal
2) Virat Kohli
4) Sharath Kamal
5) Koneru Humpy
Answer – 3) Viswanathan Anand
Explanation:
5-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand was appointed as ambassador of World Wildlife
Fund (WWF) India’s environment education programme.
22. What is the number of inter-ministerial teams which was formed by central government
under Disaster Management Act, 2005?
1) 5
2) 6
3) 7
4) 9
5) 11
Answer – 2) 6
Explanation:
The central government under Section 35(1), 35(2)(a), 35(2)(e) and 35(2)(i) of the Disaster
Management Act 2005 has formed 6 Inter-Ministerial Teams (IMCTs), 2 each for West Bengal,
Maharashtra and 1 each for Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The objective is to make on-the-spot
assessment of the situation and issue necessary directions to redressal of state authorities, to submit
their report to the Central Government so as to fight and contain the spread of COVID-19
23. Pravin Kumar Purwal the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of BSNL has taken over
additional charge as the CMD of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) for 6 months.
Where is the HQ of MTNL located?
1) New Delhi
2) Noida
3) Gurugram
4) Mumbai
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5) Bengaluru
Explanation:
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)’s Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Pravin Kumar (PK)
Purwar took additional charge as CMD of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL – HQ at New
Delhi) for 6 months or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
24. Name the person who has been appointed as the Chief Justice of Bombay high court.
1) Bhushan Dharmadhikari
2) Dipankar Datta
3) Sanju Panda
4) Biswanath Somadder
5) Mohammad Rafiq
Answer – 2) Dipankar Datta
Explanation:
The Supreme Court (SC) Collegium led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad Arvind Bobde has
recommended the appointment of new Chief Justices for the Bombay, Orissa and Meghalaya High
Courts (HC).
Name High court in which appointed
Dipankar Datta Bombay High Court
Biswanath Somadder Meghalaya High Court
Mohammad Rafiq Orissa High Court
25. Name the person who has been re-appointed as the MD & CEO of City Union Bank (CUB) as
approved by RBI.
1) Rana Kapoor
2) N Kamakodi
3) Shyam Srinivasan
4) Ashok Kumar Pradhan
5) Mahabaleswar MS
Answer – 2) N Kamakodi
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the re-appointment of N Kamakodi as the Managing Director
(MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of City Union Bank (CUB), a private sector bank for 3 years with
effect from May 1.
26. Noel Quinn has been appointed as the CEO of which multinational bank?
1) HSBC Bank
2) BNP Paribas
3) Deutsche Bank
5) Bank of China
Answer – 1) HSBC Bank
Explanation:
HSBC (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation) Bank appointed Noel Quinn as its Chief Executive
Officer (CEO). He served as the interim CEO of the bank since August 2019. He was the successor of John
Flint.
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27. Find the Indian badminton player who has been named as one of the ambassadors of
Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) ‘I am badminton’ campaign.
1) Lakshya Sen
2) PV Sindhu
3) Srikanth Kidambi
4) Sai Praneeth
5) Saina Nehwal
Explanation:
World Champion PV Sindhu, named as one of the ambassadors for Badminton World Federation’s
(BWF’s) “I am badminton” awareness campaign to provide a platform for the players to express their
love and respect for the sport.
28. Who among the following has been appointed as the President of International Motorcycle
Manufacturers Association (IMMA)?
1) Rakesh Sharma
2) Takahiro Hachigo
3) Ravi Shankar
4) Johannes Loman
5) Sreedhar Krishnamurthy
Answer – 1) Rakesh Sharma
Explanation:
Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director (ED), Bajaj Auto, was appointed as the President of International
Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) for a two-year mandate. IMMA represents the
manufacturing industry of powered two-wheelers at the global level. He was the successor of
Johannes Loman.
29. Name the person who has been appointed as the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC).
1) Sudhir Bhargava
2) Bimal Julka
3) Suresh Patel
4) Amita Pandove
5) Sanjay Kothari
Answer – 5) Sanjay Kothari
Explanation:
Sanjay Kothari, the secretary to the President, was on Saturday appointed as the Central Vigilance
Commissioner, head of the country's anti-corruption watchdog CVC, according to a Rashtrapati
Bhavan communique. The post of the chief of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) had been lying
vacant since June last year after completion of K V Chowdary's tenure.
30. RBI has extended term of appointment of Madhavan Menon as the part-time Chairman of
the Catholic Syrian Bank (CSB) till July 21, 2020. Where is the HQ of CSB located?
1) Thrissur, Kerala
2) Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
3) Aluva, Kerala
4) Karur, Tamil Nadu
5) Cochin, Kerala
Answer – 1) Thrissur, Kerala
Explanation:
CSB (Catholic Syrian Bank), the private sector bank announced that RBI (Reserve Bank of India) has
extended the term of appointment of Madhavan Menon as the part-time Chairman of the Bank till July
21, 2020. Headquarters– Thrissur, Kerala.
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31. Shiv Das Meena has been appointed as the chairman & MD (addn charge) of New Delhi
based Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO). He the additional secretary of
which Indian ministry?
Answer – 1) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
The Additional Secretary of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India was
appointed to hold the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director of Housing and Urban
Development Corporation (HUDCO) ltd, for six month or till the appointment of a regular incumbent
to the post, effect from 21st April 2020 Shiv Das Meena – 1989 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu Cadre
with over 30 years of Experience in the public service is a Bachelor of Civil Engineer and completed
his Master in International Studies from Japan.
32. Name the former finance secretary who has been appointed as the chairman of Public
Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) for 3 years.
1) Kapil Dev Tripathi
2) TN Krishnamoorthy
3) Mahadev Singh
4) AB Pandey
5) Rajiv Kumar
Answer – 5) Rajiv Kumar
Explanation:
The former finance secretary Rajiv Kumar was appointed as the Chairperson of the Public Enterprises
Selection Board (PESB) by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) headed by the Prime
Minister Narendra Modi for a period of three years in place of Kapil Dev Tripathi who took over as the
Secretary to the President Ram Nath Kovind.
33. Suresh N Patel has been appointed as the vigilance commissioner in Central Vigilance
Commission (CVC). He is the former chief of which Bank?
1) Andhra Bank
2) Allahabad Bank
3) Canara Bank
4) Syndicate Bank
5) Bank of Baroda
Answer – 1) Andhra Bank
Explanation:
Former Andhra Bank chief Suresh N Patel (62) takes charge as vigilance commissioner in the anti-
corruption watchdog Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) & his oath of office is administered by
newly-appointed Central Vigilance Commissioner Sanjay Kothari.
34. Neeraj Vyas has been appointed as the MD&CEO of Punjab National Bank (PNB) Housing
Finance Limited. Where is the HQ of located?
1) Mumbai
2) New Delhi
3) Bengaluru
4) Gurugram
5) Bhopal
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Explanation:
The Punjab National Bank (PNB) Housing Finance Limited appointed independent director Neeraj
Vyas as the Interim Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the period of eight
months effective from 28th April, following the early retirement of PNB housing Finance managing
Director Sanjaya Gupta whose tenure as MD and CEO ends on May 4, 2020. HQ of PNB – New Delhi,
35. J Arunkumar from Karnataka has been appointed as the head coach of which national
men’s cricket team?
1) Singapore
2) Malaysia
3) Oman
4) USA
5) Nepal
Answer - 4) USA
Explanation:
Former Karnataka cricketer J. Arunkumar, 45 years old, was appointed as the head coach of the USA
(United States of America) men’s national team. He was the successor of interim coach James
Pamment.

1. How many locomotives was made by Chittaranjan locomotive works of Indian Railways in the
FY 20 to create world record?
1) 447
2) 389
3) 399
4) 400
5) 431
Answer – 5) 431
Explanation:
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), the manufacturing unit of Indian Railways based in Asansol,
West Bengal (WB), has set the Limca Book of Records for producing record 431 locomotives in the
financial year 2019-2020 (FY20) in 292 working days. It is 2.15 times its installed capacity of 200
locomotives per year.
2. Name the Indian NGO which has won the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship 2020 for
its exceptional work in the maternal and child health space in India.
1) MITRA
2) ARMMAN
3) MAHER
4) LEPRA
5) KATHA
Answer – 2) ARMMAN
Explanation:
ARMMAN, an India-based non-profit organization (NPO), has been awarded the Skoll Award for Social
Entrepreneurship 2020 in recognition of its exceptional work in the maternal and child health space
in India, along with 4 other awardees. ARMMAN is the only organization from Asia and Africa, selected
from 700 organizations.
Following table shows the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship 2020 winners:
Organization Founder Coverage
ARMMAN Dr. Aparna Hegde India
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Tiana Epps-Johnson, Donny Bridges,

Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL) and Whitney May United States
Central
Glasswing International Celina de Sola and Ken Baker America
International Council on Clean
Transportation (ICCT) Drew Kodjak Global
Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting
Project (OCCRP) Drew Sullivan and Paul Radu Global
3. Name the person who has been conferred with Hero to Animal award given by PETA.
1) Ashok Gehlot
2) Naveen Patnaik
3) Amarinder Singh
5) Yogi Adityanath
Answer – 2) Naveen Patnaik
Explanation:
Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister of Odisha, has been conferred with Hero to Animals Award by People
for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India for allocating funds to feed community animals in
five municipal corporations and all 48 municipalities of Odisha during the COVID-19 lockdown. He has
allocated Rs 54 lakhs from a relief fund for the same.
4. Name the 1st English player since 2005 to be named as Wisden’s leading male cricketer of the
world 2020.
1) Jofra Archer
2) Jonny Bairstow
3) Eoin Morgan
4) Ben stokes
5) Jos Butler
Answer – 4) Ben stokes
Explanation:
Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 2020 edition, named Ben Stokes of England and Ellyse Perry of Australia
as the Leading male and female cricketer of the World 2020 respectively.
5. What is the rank of Mukesh Ambani (India’s 1st – 44.8Bn) in 34th annual list of Global
Billionaires 2020 (1-Jeff Bezos-124.7Bn) released by Forbes?
1) 21
2) 19
3) 17
4) 15
5) 12
Answer – 3) 17
Explanation:
Forbes published the 34th annual list of Global Billionaires 2020 which topped Amazon Founder and
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jeff Bezos for the 3rd time, followed by Microsoft co- founder and
chairman of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates. The chairman & managing director of Reliance
Industries Mukesh Ambani (17th) topped the Indian list, followed by the founder of Avenue
Supermarts Radhakishan Damani & family (65th).
GLOBAL LIST
Rank Name Net worth (USD- billion)
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1 Jeff Bezos 124.7

2 Bill Gates 103.4
3 Bernard Arnault & family 89.8
INDIA’S TOP LIST
17 Mukesh Ambani 44.8
65 Radhakishan Damani & Family 16.6
116 Shiv Nadar 12.4
6. How many Indian-Americans has been awarded with Guggenheim fellowships 2020?
1) 1
2) 5
3) 4
4) 2
5) 3
Answer – 3) 4
Explanation:
4 Indian-Americans have been awarded with Guggenheim fellowships 2020 for their already
demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the
arts. The 4 Indian- Americans are: Pradeep Sharma- mechanical engineer at the University of Houston;
Kavita Ramanan- professor of Applied Mathematics at Brown University; Dilip Da Cunha- architect,
planner and teacher at Harvard University and Columbia University; Mukul Sharma- professor of
Earth Sciences at Dartmouth College.
7. Businessman Rajesh Chaplot has won the highest civilian award of which among the
following country?
1) Kenya
2) Uganda
3) Madagascar
4) Venezuela
5) Finland
Answer – 2) Uganda
Explanation:
Non-Resident Indian (NRI) businessman, Mr. Rajesh Chaplot was honoured with the Highest Civilian
Award (Golden Jubilee Medal-Civilians) of Uganda.
8. Writer Abdelouahab Aissaoui has won the 13th International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF)
2020 for his novel ‘The Spartan Court’. He Belongs to which Country?
1) Libya
2) Tunisia
3) Oman
4) Egypt
5) Algeria
Answer – 5) Algeria
Explanation:
Algerian Novelist Abdelouahab Aissaoui won the 13th International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF)
2020 for his novel ‘The Spartan Court’ published by Dar Min in 2018 & will receive USD 50,000 and
funding will be provided for the English translation. It is shortlisted from 6 novels, where the other 5
authors will each receive USD 10,000.
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9. Name the company which has won the Edison Award 2020 for its campaign named ‘Club
Enerji #Switchoff2SwitchOn’.
1) JSW Energy
2) SJVN power
3) Reliance power
4) Tata power
5) NHPC ltd
Answer – 4) Tata power
Explanation:
Tata Power company limited’s ‘Club Enerji #Switchoff2SwitchOn’ campaign, which is India’s 1st,
energy & resource conservation club has won silver in the Edison Award 2020 under Social
innovation’s subcategory, social energy solution. The company’s ‘Club Enerji’ is a 12-year old
sustainability initiative which targets school children.
10. Name the person who has won William E. Colby Award 2020 for his book titled “Midnight in
Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World’s Greatest Nuclear Disaster”.
1) Robert Graves
2) Alun Lewis
3) Adam Higginbotham
4) Nicholas Monsarrat
5) Edmund Blunden
Answer – 3) Adam Higginbotham
Explanation:
Adam Higginbotham won the William E. Colby Award 2020 for his book “Midnight in Chernobyl: The
Untold Story of the World’s Greatest Nuclear Disaster” & won USD 5,000 prize.
11. Three panchayats in J&K has got recognition in Panchayat Awards 2020 on occasion of
National Panchayati Raj Day on April 24, 2020. Who is the present Panchayat Raj minister?
1) Mansukh L. Mandaviya
3) Nitin Gadkari
4) Smriti Irani
Explanation:
On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day on 24th of April 2020, three Panchayats in Jammu and
Kashmir (J&K) Union Territory-UT has clinched national awards under separate categories for their
outstanding performance in strengthening rural democracy. Union Minister– Narendra Singh Tomar.
12. Who among the following is the part of Texere Publishing Limited’s “The Medicine Maker
Power List 20 For 2020”?
1) Glenn Saldanha
2) Dilip Shanghvi
3) Umang Vohra
4) Sharvil Pankajbhai Patel
Explanation:
The Texere Publishing Ltd has published its “The Medicine Maker Power List 20 For 2020” consisting
of the world’s top 60 inspirational leaders under three categories viz. Small Molecules, Advanced
Medicines, and Biopharmaceuticals. Each category consisted of 20 influencers from the field of
medicines. From India, the list has named Executive Chairperson of Biocon Ltd Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
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in the world’s top 20 inspirational leaders in the field of biopharmaceuticals. She has been recognized
for her contribution to the world of medicine as an entrepreneur and innovative business leader.

1. The Union minister of Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar has chaired the National
conference 2020 on which crops (in April 2020)?
1) Ziad
2) Rabi
3) Masi
4) Kharif
5) Kisir
Answer – 4) Kharif
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar chaired the National
Conference on Kharif crops 2020 by video conference & stated that all states should aim to achieve the
kharif target and also the doubling of farmers’ income should be taken up in mission mode.
2. India has participated South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) health
ministers conference. Name the countries which hosted the conference.
1) Bangladesh
2) Pakistan
3) Sri Lanka
4) Nepal
5) Myanmar
Explanation:
India participated in The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) health ministers
conference hosted by Pakistan to promote great regional cooperation to tackle the coronavirus
pandemic. India was represented by Rajiv Garg, the Director General of Health Services who was
assisted by experts from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Indian Council of Medical
Research (ICMR). Most SAARC countries were represented at the official level.
3. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar has attended the BRICS foreign minister summit
recently. Who is the current chair of BRICS?
1) Brazil
2) Russia
3) Indian
4) China
5) South Africa
Explanation:
BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Foreign Ministers meeting on coronavirus was
held through video conferencing, which was opened by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. It
should be noted that Russia is the Chair of BRICS for 2020. From Indian side, it was attended by
External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
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COMMITTEE & MEETING

1. The Central government has formed 10-member group to fight Coronavirus crisis. Who is
the chairman of the group?
1) Harsh Vardhan
2) V G Somani
3) Amitabh Kant
4) VK Paul
5) Balram Bhargava
Answer – 3) Amitabh Kant
Explanation:
To deal with Covid-19 epidemic, the central government has constituted a 10-member group under
the chairmanship of NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog CEO (Chief Executive
Officer) Amitabh Kant.
2. The Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel is the Indian delegate in G20
extraordinary energy ministers virtual meeting 2020. Who is the present Union Minister of
Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel?
2) Raj Kumar Singh
4) Krishan Pal
5) Ramdas Athawale
Answer – 1) Dharmendra Pradhan
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan has attended the G20
Extraordinary Energy Ministers’ meeting 2020 on behalf of India through video conferencing. The
meeting was presided over by Saudi Arabia as the president & focused on the ways and means to ensure
stable energy markets, which have been affected due to decrease in demand because of coronavirus
(COVID-19) pandemic.
3. Name the person who heads the 7-member committee (Formed by UGC of MHRD) that look
after the examination & academic calendar of students that affected due to Covid-19.
1) Omprakash Mishra
2) R.C. Kuhad
3) Kiran Bir Sethi
4) Anil Pradhan
5) Safeena Husain
Answer – 2) R.C. Kuhad
Explanation:
University Grants Commission (UGC) has constituted 2 expert committees to look after the
examinations & academic calendar, and to promote online learning amidst the lockdown due to
COVID-19.
1st Committee- It is a 7-member committee headed by the vice-chancellor of the Central University of
Haryana- R.C. Kuhad, to look after the examination & academic calendar of students as Indian
education system came to a standstill due to suspended classes, postponed examinations, and closed
campuses.
2nd Committee- It is formed in relation to students, teachers and the education system as a whole &
also to promote online education.
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4. Name the person who heads the 25-member development council constituted by DPIIT
under commerce and Industry ministry for pulp, paper and allied industries.
1) Prakash Verma
2) T A Vijayan
3) A S Mehta
4) Tapan Roy
5) Rajiv Sharman
Answer – 3) A S Mehta
Explanation:
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), a central government department
under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has constituted a 25-member Development Council for
the development of pulp, paper and allied industries (DCPPAI) headed by A S Mehta, the President of J
K Paper Ltd, New Delhi, with an objective to increase the growth of this sector.
5. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has attended the 2nd G20 Finance Ministers and
central bank Governors conference. What is the 2020 presidency theme of G20?
1) Trade and Investment in 2020
2) Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century for All
3) Women's empowerment for the Decade
4) Building consensus for fair and sustainable development
5) Shaping an interconnected world
Answer – 2) Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century for All
Explanation:
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman attended the virtual session of
the 2nd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG). The meet was conducted under
the presidency of Saudi Arabia. Its objective was to discuss the global economic outlook amid COVID-
19 pandemic crisis. 2020 G20 Presidency theme– Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century for All
6. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has attended Plenary Meeting of the International
Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). How
many member countries are present in IMF?
1) 186
2) 187
3) 188
4) 189
5) 190
Answer – 4) 189
Explanation:
Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman attended the Plenary Meeting of
the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
through video conference due to pandemic. The discussion in the meeting is based on IMF Managing
Director’s global policy agenda titled, “Exceptional Times – Exceptional Action”. The International
Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 189 countries, working to foster global monetary
cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and
sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.
7. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has attended the 101st Development Committee
plenary Meeting of World Bank - IMF recently. Where is the Headquarters of IMF located?
2) Vienna, Austria
3) Paris, France
4) Washington DC, US
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5) New Delhi, India

Answer – 4) Washington DC, US
Explanation:
Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 101st Development
Committee plenary Meeting of the World Bank - International Monetary Fund (IMF) through video
conference. The World Bank has decided to grant financial support of 150 to 160 billion USD to
combat COVID-19 for the next 15 months. The HQ of IMF located at Washington DC, United States.
8. The 44th session of UNESCO’s (HQ – Paris, France) World Heritage committee 2020 which
was scheduled at Fuzhou is postponed. The Fuzhou is the city in which country?
1) South Korea
2) Japan
3) China
4) North Korea
5) Chinese Taipei
Answer – 3) China
Explanation:
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee 2020
of UNESCO, scheduled from 29th of June to 9th of July, in Fuzhou of eastern China’s Fujian Province,
has been postponed, which was made by the committee’s bureau members and consultations. The
Headquarters of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is Paris,
France.
9. The G20 Health ministers meeting about covid-19 was conducted recently. Name the person
who is present Health & Family welfare minister of India.
1) Piyush Goyal
3) Smriti Irani
4) Harsh Vardhan
5) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
An international forum of Health Ministers of G20 countries was held on April 19, 2020 via Video
Conference. From Indian side, Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan participated.
The objective behind this meet was to discuss weaknesses in health systems that made the world
vulnerable to the coronavirus outbreak to pursue unified efforts towards mitigation of COVID-19.
10. Who is the head of empowered committee formed by government to look into supply chain
and logistics management & availability of necessary items such as food and medicines.
1) Amit Khare
2) P Iyer
3) Nandhan Nilakeni
4) VK Paul
5) Siddharth Gosh
Answer – 2) P Iyer
Explanation:
2 empowered committees are formed to look into the implementation of exits from lockdown by
states to ensure that only areas designated as hotspots continue with the strict restrictions. 1st
Committee- To oversee the facilitating of supply chain and logistics management & of necessary items
such as food and medicines. It is headed by P Iyer, secretary of the department of drinking water and
sanitation. 2nd Committee- For the purpose of public grievances & suggestions to look into any
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problems in concern with the exit from lockdown. It is headed by Amit Khare, secretary, ministry of
human resource development.
11. Name the person who is the head of empowered committee formed by government for the
purpose of public grievances & suggestions to look into any problems concerning lockdown.
1) Amit Khare
2) Nandhan Nilakeni
3) Siddharth Gosh
4) P Iyer
5) VK Paul
Answer – 1) Amit Khare
Explanation:
2 empowered committees are formed to look into the implementation of exits from lockdown by
states to ensure that only areas designated as hotspots continue with the strict restrictions. 1st
Committee- To oversee the facilitating of supply chain and logistics management & of necessary items
such as food and medicines. It is headed by P Iyer, secretary of the department of drinking water and
sanitation. 2nd Committee- For the purpose of public grievances & suggestions to look into any
problems in concern with the exit from lockdown. It is headed by Amit Khare, secretary, ministry of
human resource development.
12. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has attended the 5th annual meeting of board of
governors of New Development Bank (NDB) recently. Where is HQ of NDB located?
1) Beijing
2) New Delhi
3) Mandaluyong
4) Shanghai
5) Moscow
Answer – 4) Shanghai
Explanation:
Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 5th Annual Meeting
of Board of Governors of New Development Bank (NDB) through video-conference in New Delhi.
Appreciated NDB’s effort to provide financial assistance of about USD 5 billion to Brazil, Russia, India,
China and South Africa (BRICS) countries including USD 1 billion to India as a emergency Assistance
to combat COVID-19 pandemic & suggested that the assistance to be enhanced to USD 10 billion. The
HQ of NDB is at Shanghai, China.
13. Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar has attended the G-20 Extraordinary
Agriculture Ministers Meeting through video conference. Name the country which is
permanent guest invitee of G20 Nations.
1) New Zealand
2) Pakistan
3) Switzerland
4) Spain
5) Iceland
Answer – 4) Spain
Explanation:
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar participated in G-20 Extraordinary Agriculture
Ministers Meeting to address the issue of COVID-19 impacts on food security, safety and nutrition. The
members of G20 are: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia,
Italy, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom
(UK), United States (US), and European Union (EU). Spain is a permanent guest invitee to the G20
meetings.
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14. The central government (MoSPI) appointed committee suggested a complete restructure of
how states collect and compile data for state-level gross domestic product (GDP) and other
estimates. Name the person who heads the committee.
1) V K Paul
2) Tapan Roy
3) Ravindra H Dholakia
4) Amit Khare
5) Vijay Raghavan
Answer – 3) Ravindra H Dholakia
Explanation:
A government-appointed committee for sub-national accounts has suggested a complete restructure
of how states collect and compile data for state-level gross domestic product (GDP) and other
estimates. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) on June 30, 2018
formed a 13-member committee to review the methodology of estimation of sub-national accounts
(state & district), revise the base year for national accounts or GDP calculation & suggest
recommendations. It is headed by Ravindra H Dholakia, a retired professor of IIM Ahmedabad.
15. The Ministry of Shipping has given its consent for re-constitution of 16-member National
Shipping Board (NSB) recently. Name the person who heads NSB.
1) T. Swaminathan
2) Malini Shankar
3) S. Rajagopal
4) Rajiv Gauba
5) Kamail Pande
Answer – 2) Malini Shankar
Explanation:
The Ministry of Shipping has given its consent for the reconstitution of the 16-member National
Shipping Board (NSB), the highest advisory body on matters related to Indian shipping and its
development or other matters arising out of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. The reconstituted
board will be headed by former Director General of Shipping Malini Shankar.
INDEX
1. Name the Country which has become world leader in International patent fillings at WIPO’s
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
1) Germany
2) Japan
3) United States
4) India
5) China
Answer – 5) China
Explanation:
China has become the world leader in international patent filings via WIPO’s Patent Cooperation
Treaty (PCT) with a total of 58,990 applications surpassing the United States (US), which was at top
spot since the PCT began operations in 1978.
International patent applications by origin (PCT System) Total 265,800
Rank Country Number of Applications
1 China 58,990
2 United States of America (USA) 57,840
3 Japan 52,660
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14 India 2,053
2. Name the most digitally skilful country in the world as per Gartner 2019 Digital Workplace
Survey.
1) Singapore
2) India
3) United Kingdom
4) United States
5) Germany
Answer – 2) India
Explanation:
In accordance with the Gartner 2019 Digital Workplace Survey, India has become the world’s most
digitally dexterous (skilful) country in the world as it has a vast Gen Z workforce who are keen to learn
new digitally powered skills in the workplace. India is followed by the United Kingdom (UK) and United
States (US). It should be noted that Generation Z or Gen Z are the ones born between 1995 and
2009.India Digitally dexterous country The digital workforce in India and Singapore use real-time
messaging and social media networks more frequently for real-time collaboration than the workforce
of China, France, Germany, the US and the UK.
3. Norway topped “The World Press Freedom Index 2020’ compiled by Paris-based Reporters
Sans Frontieres (RSF) among 180 countries, what is the rank of India in the index?
1) 142
2) 110
3) 135
4) 120
5) 89
Answer – 1) 142
Explanation:
The rank of India has decreased by two places to 142nd from 140th position with a score of 45.33 in
the “The World Press Freedom Index 2020” which has analysed 180 countries. This decline in rank is
showing an improvement in the security of Indian media as in 2019 there was no murders of
journalists were recorded as against six in 2018. The World Press Freedom Index is compiled by
Paris-based Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF), or Reporters Without Borders. The index has been
topped by Norway with a score of 7.84 while North Korea stood at last rank of 180 with score of
85.82.
Rank Country Score
1 Norway 7.84
2 Finland 7.93
3 Denmark 8.13
142 India 45.33
180 North Korea 85.82
4. What is India’s rank in terms of production of electricity in the world as per International
Energy Agency (IEA) data in 2019?
1) 4
2) 5
3) 3
4) 2
5) 1
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Answer – 3) 3
Explanation:
As per the latest key world energy statistics published by the IEA in 2019, India is the 3rd largest
producer of electricity in the world and it ranks 106th in terms of per capita consumption in 2017.
Stating this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today Shri R.K. Singh, Minister of State (IC) for Power,
New & Renewable Energy and the Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship stated
that reforms in power sector is a continuous process due to changes in the situation. India has
become power surplus from power deficit situation.
5. Name the institute which topped among Indian institutes in Times Higher Education (THE)’s
2nd edition of Impact rankings 2020 (University of Auckland ranked top).
1) IIT Kanpur
2) IIT Kharagpur
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Madras
5) IIT Calcutta
Answer – 2) IIT Kharagpur
Explanation:
According to Times Higher Education (THE)’s 2nd edition of Impact rankings 2020, which has ranked
766 universities from 85 countries, The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur is ranked 57th
with a score of 87.9 among global universities. The list is topped by the University of Auckland, New
Zealand with a score of 98.5, followed by University of Sydney (98.1), Western Sydney University
(97.9) in Australia.
Rank University Name Country Score
57 IIT Kharagpur India 87.9
1 University of Auckland New Zealand 98.5
2 University of Sydney Australia 98.1
3 Western Sydney University Australia 97.9
4 La Trobe University Australia 96.6
5 Arizona State University (Temple) United States 96.3
6. What is the rank of India in military spending among the world with USD 71.1 Billion, as per
report of Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)?
1) 3
2) 1
3) 2
4) 4
5) 6
Answer – 1) 3
Explanation:
According to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the total
global military expenditure rose to USD 1,917 billion in 2019, which represents an annual growth of
3.6% compared to 2018 & it is the largest annual growth in spending since 2010. For the 1st time two
Asian countries- China(2nd), India(3rd) have featured among the top military spenders after the
United States- US(1st).
Position Country USD in billion
1 US 732
2 China 261
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3 India 71.1
7. Name the country which has highest value of US government securities (USD 1.268 trillion)
as per US Treasury Department (India-13th).
1) Japan
2) China
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Brazil
5) Ireland
Answer – 1) Japan
Explanation:
India is positioned at 13th position & the 1st position is held by Japan with securities worth over USD
1.268 trillion(tn) at February end, followed by China with holdings of USD 1.092 tn & United Kingdom
at USD 403.2 bn. Brazil is positioned in 4th with USD 285.9 bn, followed by Ireland- USD 282.7 bn,
Luxembourg- USD 260.8 bn, Hong Kong USD 249.8 bn, Switzerland- USD 243.7 bn, Cayman Islands-
USD 219.4 bn, Belgium- USD 218 bn, Taiwan- USD 201.9 bn and Saudi Arabia- USD 184.4 bn
8. Name the Indian state which topped in terms of total installed renewable capacity in FY20,
as per CRISIL research report.
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Gujarat
3) Karnataka
4) West Bengal
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
According to a CRISIL Research report, Karnataka retained its 1st position in terms of total installed
renewable capacity in FY20 followed by Tamil Nadu(2nd) & Gujarat(3rd). The top 3 states in overall
solar energy capacity addition are Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka & in wind energy- Gujarat,
Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.

1. Insurance Australia sold its 26% stake in SBI general insurance to Napean Opportunities LLP
and WP Honey Wheat Investment Ltd. Where is HQ of SBI life insurance located at?
1) Chennai
2) Mumbai
3) Pune
4) Gurgaon
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
Insurance Australia General (IAG) has sold its entire 26% stake in the SBI (State Bank of India) General
Insurance Co Ltd for USD 310 million (about Rs 2,325 crore) to Napean Opportunities LLP (an affiliate
of Premji invest) and WP Honey Wheat Investment Ltd (Warburg Pincus Group). Napean Opportunities
LLP has acquired 16.01% interest whereas WP Honey Wheat Investment Ltd acquired a 9.99% interest.
The HQ of SBI life Insurance located at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
2. Name the Company which acquires 5.45% of stake in Indian airline SpiceJet.
1) SBI trustee Company
2) ICIC trustee Company
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3) HDFC trustee Company

4) S&P trustee Company
5) Axis trustee Company
Answer – 3) HDFC trustee Company
Explanation:
HDFC Trustee Company Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Housing Development Finance Corporation
Limited (HDFC), has acquired 3.4 crore shares or 5.45% stake in Indian low-cost airline SpiceJet.
3. Name the FMCG company of India which completes its merger with GSKCH India.
1) Britannia Industries
2) Hindustan Unilever Limited
3) Parle Agro
4) ITC Limited
5) Nestle
Answer – 2) Hindustan Unilever Limited
Explanation:
Hindustan Unilever (HUL), India’s largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, has
completed the merger of Glaxo SmithKline Consumer Healthcare Limited (GSKCH India) with itself.
4. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the joint venture between Adani
green energy limited and Total SA for solar power generation. Who is the current CCI chairman
(As on April 3, 2020)?
1) Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi
3) Sangita shetty
4) Sangeeta Verma
5) Ashok Chawla
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the formation of Joint Venture (JV) between
Adani Green Energy Limited and Total S.A. for solar power generation in India. Ashok Kumar Gupta is
the chairman of CCI.
5. CCI has approved the acquisition of 18.951 % equity stake in which insurance company by
Trishikhar Ventures LLP (under the green channel route).
1) Star Health and Allied insurance Company
2) Apollo Munich Health Insurance Company
3) Future Generali India Insurance Company
5) Religare Health Insurance Company
Answer – 5) Religare Health Insurance Company
Explanation:
Religare Health Insurance Competition Commission of India (CCI), a non-departmental public body
responsible for investigating mergers, has approved the acquisition of 18.951 % equity stake in
Religare Health Insurance Company Limited (RHICL) by Trishikhar Ventures LLP under the green
channel route.
6. Which Japanese multinational company has acquired 80.1% share capital of swiss based
ABB Management Holding AG?
1) Nokia
2) Mitsui
3) Huawei
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4) Sumitomo
5) Hitachi
Answer – 5) Hitachi
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposed acquisition of 80.1% share capital
of ABB Management Holding AG by Hitachi Limited from ABB Ltd, where ABB Management will hold
the entire power grid business of ABB.
7. Name the company which has acquired 100% stake in GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited.
1) RattanIndia Power Ltd
2) JSW Energy Ltd.
3) Indraprastha Power Generation Company Ltd
4) Tata Power Company Ltd
5) Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd
Answer – 2) JSW Energy Ltd.
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved 100% acquisition of Grandhi Mallikarjuna
Rao (GMR) Kamalanga Energy Limited (Ltd) by Jindal South West (JSW) Energy Ltd under section
31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
8. Name the company which has acquired Gurgaon-Palwal Transmission Limited.

1) IndiGrid
3) IRB Infrastructure
4) Power Grid
5) Oriental Infratrust
Answer – 1) IndiGrid
Explanation:
The Board of the Investment Manager of IndiGrid, India’s first Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT)
in the power sector, has approved the acquisition of Gurgaon-Palwal Transmission Limited (GPTL),
Sterlite power with a value of Rs 1,080 crore.
9. Name the Mobile company which has acquired the weather app named Dark Sky.
1) Sony
2) Realme
3) Apple
4) Samsung
5) Nokia
Answer – 3) Apple
Explanation:
Apple has acquired the Dark Sky, a weather app, which states about the time of rain, its iPhone
Operating System (iOS) app which costs USD 3.99 will not be modified and does not allow the users to
download it. Its Application Programming Interface (API) service will not accept new signups & will
continue to function through the end of 2021, it has also updated its branding on its website as ‘Dark
Sky by Apple’.
10. Central Bank of which country has bought 1.01% stake in HDFC Bank?
1) Switzerland – Swiss National Bank
2) UK- Bank of England
3) USA – Federal Reserve
4) China - People’s Bank of China
5) Austria – European Central Bank
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Answer – 4) China - People’s Bank of China

Explanation:
People’s Bank of China (PBOC) increased its stake in Housing Development Finance Corp Limited
(HDFC) to 1.01% from 0.8%on behalf of the Chinese sovereign wealth fund SAFE. With this, now
China’s central bank holds 1,74,92,909 crore equity shares in HDFC Ltd in accordance with the
quarterly (ending March 2020) shareholding pattern disclosure by the latter to the stock exchanges.
11. CCI has approved Emerge Sage Investment Limited’s Acquisition of 9.93% stake in which
among the following company?
1) CEAT Tyres
2) Apollo Tyres
3) MRF Tyres
4) TVS Tyres
5) JK Tyres
Answer – 2) Apollo Tyres
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Emerald Sage Investment Limited (Emerald)’s-
‘acquirer’ proposed acquisition of 9.93% stake in Apollo Tyres Limited (Apollo)- ‘target’, where the
acquirer’s compulsory convertible preferred stock to be 10.80 crore, which is approximately 9.93% of
the post-issued paid-up share capital of the target company.
12. Novelis Inc. of Hindalco acquired US’s Aleris for $2.8 billion. Hindalco Industries belongs to
which group of company?
1) L&T Group
2) Tata Group
3) Reliance Group
4) Aditya Birla group
5) Adani Group
Answer – 4) Aditya Birla group
Explanation:
The Aditya Birla group’s Hindalco Industries Ltd. has acquired Aleris Corporation through its wholly
owned subsidiary Novelis Inc. for an enterprise value of $2.8 billion (Rs 21,295 crores). Hindalco is
now one of the world’s largest aluminium makers. This acquisition took place after 2 years of signing
the deal. It’s deadline was January 2020 but was delayed due to regulatory hurdles. Novelis will
acquire Aleris’ 13 plants across North America, Europe and Asia
13. Gulf Petrochem (GP) acquires lubricant’s assets of Grand Petrochem of which country?
1) Somalia
2) Madagascar
3) Bali
4) Niue
5) Nigeria
Answer – 5) Nigeria
Explanation:
Gulf Petrochem (GP) Global, a leading energy-to-agriculture conglomerate, announced the acquisition
of the lubricant assets of Grand Petroleum in Nigeria, to expand and strengthen its presence in the
African nation and western part of the continent.
14. National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) cleared the acquisition of IL&FS Wind Power
Services Ltd (IWPSL) by ORIX corporation. Who is the chairman of NCLAT?
1) Rajiv Kumar
2) Hardeep Singh
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3) Jyoti Mukhopadhaya
4) Ansi Bhogle
5) Bansi Lal Bhat
Answer – 5) Bansi Lal Bhat
Explanation:
ORIX Corporation, a Japanese diversified financial services group, has completed its acquisition of
100% stake held by cash-strapped Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) in its wholly-
owned subsidiary IL&FS Wind Power Services Ltd (IWPSL) for Rs 6.05 crore. The present NCLAT
chairman is Justice Bansi Lal Bhat.
15. Name the Indian multinational motor company which has acquired 122-year-old iconic
British company Norton Motorcycle (UK) Ltd for Rs 153 crore.
1) TVS motor
2) Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India
3) Suzuki Motorcycle India
4) Bajaj Auto
5) Hero Motocorp
Answer - 1) TVS motor
Explanation:
TVS (Thirukkurungudi Vengaram Sundram) Motor Company Ltd, an Indian multinational motorcycle
company, has acquired the 122-year-old iconic British company Norton Motorcycle (UK) Ltd for Rs
153 crore (£16 million).
16. Name the Indian movie producer and distributor company which has done 1st of its kind all
share merger with Hollywood’s STX Entertainment.
1) Fox Star Studios
2) Excel Entertainment
3) Eros International
4) Reliance Entertainment
5) AVM Productions
Answer – 3) Eros International
Explanation:
1st of its kind deal, where Indian movie producer and distributor Eros International (which is also the
holding company of the Lulla’s-promoted Eros Group) a NYSE-listed announced an all-share merger
with 6-year-old, privately held Hollywood’s STX Entertainment to create an equally-held global
entertainment company with a value of USD 1 billion.
17. Name the company which tied up with Daimler Truck AG for joint venture to develop &
produce fuel cell systems for heavy vehicle.
1) BMW group
2) Volvo Group
3) Lexus Group
4) Jaguar and Land Rover Group
5) INFINITI Group
Answer – 2) Volvo Group
Explanation:
Swedish luxury vehicles brand Volvo Group and German automotive corporation Daimler Truck AG aka
Mercedes have collaborated to set up a joint venture (JV) with equal partnership for the development
and production of fuel cell systems for heavy vehicles. As a part of JV, Daimler Truck will put all its
current fuel cell activities, and Volvo Group will buy a 50% stake in the venture for around 600 million
euros ($652 million). This JV will be an independent and autonomous organization which will focus on
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Green Deal for sustainable transport and a carbon neutral Europe by 2050. It should be noted that Fuel
cells use hydrogen to create electricity.
18. Name the tech giant company which has acquired 9.99% stake in Reliance Jio for Rs. 43,574
crores (largest FDI in telecom sector).
1) Facebook
2) Twitter
3) Microsoft
4) Google
5) Apple
Explanation:
The US tech giant Facebook has bought a 9.99% stake in the telecom unit of Reliance Industries Ltd
(RIL), Reliance Jio for $5.7 billion, or Rs 43,574 crore. This is the largest investment for a minority
stake by a technology company anywhere in the world and the largest Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) in the technology sector in India.
19. The Federal Bank has acquired additional stake of 4% (26% to 30%) in equity capital of
IDBI Federal Life Insurance Company. Where is the Headquarters of Federal Bank located?
1) Aluva, Kerala
2) Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Answer – 1) Aluva, Kerala
Explanation:
The Federal Bank’s board has approved its purchase to acquire an additional stake of up to 4% in the
equity capital of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Company Limited (IFLIC) from Industrial Development
Bank of India (IDBI) Bank, increasing the total shareholding in the life insurance joint venture to 30%
from 26%. Federal Bank Headquarters– Aluva, Kerala.
20. Name the company which has acquired 3.36% share in Hinduja Leyland Finance Ltd
(HLFL).
1) Maruti Suzuki
2) Hindustan Motors Limited
3) Hindustan Motors Limited
4) TATA Motors
5) Ashok Leyland Limited
Answer – 5) Ashok Leyland Limited
Explanation:
Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland Ltd has acquired 15,796,406 shares of Rs 10 each constituting
3.36 per cent of the equity of its subsidiary Hinduja Leyland Finance Ltd for Rs 187.97 crore. The
acquisition is part of the 6.99 per cent acquisition approved by the Board at the meeting held on
March 21, 2020
21. Caladium Investment an affiliate of sovereign wealth fund GIC of which country has
increased its stake in Kolkata based Bandhan Bank by 1% (3.39% to 4.49%) recently?
1) Singapore
2) Japan
3) China
4) United States
5) Saudi Arabia
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Explanation:
Caladium Investment Pte Ltd, an affiliate of Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC (Government of
Singapore Investment Corporation), has raised its stake in India-based private sector lender Bandhan
Bank by 1 percent from 3.39% to 4.49% through secondary market operations.
22. In which Indian Navaratna CPSE the ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund Bharat-22 ETF picks up
share worth Rs.59 Crore?
1) Power Finance Corporation (PFC)
3) National Aluminium Company (NALCO)
4) NBCC (India) Limited
5) National Mineral Development Corporation (MMDC)
Answer – 3) National Aluminium Company (NALCO)
Explanation:
Prudential Mutual Fund Bharat-22 ETF of ICICI picked up share of value Rs.59 Crore in the National
Aluminium Company (NALCO) through the open market transaction. The National Stock Exchange
said that more than 1.71 crore shares were bought at an average of Rs.34.43 apiece.
23. IIFL Wealth Management has acquired 100% equity shares of Larsen & Toubro Capital
Markets (LTCM), Where is the HQ of L&T located?
1) Kolkata
2) Gurugram
3) Bengaluru
4) Chennai
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
IIFL Wealth Management has acquired 100% equity shares of Larsen & Toubro Capital Markets
(LTCM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of L&T Finance Holdings for Rs 230 crores plus available cash
balance of LTCM after receiving requisite regulatory approvals. The HQ of L&T located at Mumbai,
Maharashtra.
24. Name the private sector bank which has acquired 6.43% stake in Reliance Capital for Rs.
252 Crores.
1) ICICI Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) YES Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
HDFC (Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd.) has acquired 6.43% stake in debt trapped
Reliance Capital by invoking pledged shares. In this regard HDFC has acquired 25.27 crore shares of
Rs 10 each i.e. the total value of these shares are Rs 252 crore.
25. Name the Indian private sector bank which has acquired additional 29% stake (total 30%)
in Max Life Insurance for Rs. 1592 crores (approx).
1) Yes Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) ICICI Bank
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5) CUB Bank
Answer – 2) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Private-sector lender Axis Bank Ltd would acquire an additional 29% stake in Max Life Insurance
Company from Max Financial Services Limited (MFS). The deal will increase Axis Bank ‘s stake in Max
Life to 30%. However, the bank didn’t reveal the amount it is paying for the stake. But the bigger deal
can be estimated at Rs 1,592 crore approx which will be paid in two stages.
DEFENCE
1. What is the name of military satellite which was launched by Iran recently?
1) Badr
2) Noor
3) Babur
4) Arabsat
5) Messenger
Answer – 2) Noor
Explanation:
Iran launched its 1st military satellite into orbit named “Noor” or light. The satellite has successfully
reached an orbit of 425 kilometers above the Earth’s surface.
2. Native Fury is the military exercise between United States and which other country?
1) Qatar
2) Israel
3) UAE
4) Iran
5) Lebanon
Answer – 3) UAE
Explanation:
U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and a United Arab Emirates Armed Forces soldier
conduct urban breaching during exercise Native Fury in the United Arab Emirates in March 2020.
3. Multilateral air combat military exercise Pitch Black 2020 was cancelled. The Pitch Black is
conducted by Royal air force of which country?
1) Algeria
2) Singapore
3) India
4) Australia
5) Kazakhstan
Explanation:
The premier multilateral air combat training Exercise Pitch Black 2020 scheduled from July 27 to
August 14 is cancelled by Australia due to the current and anticipated impacts of the worldwide
pandemic of COVID-19. The next edition is scheduled in 2022. It is a biennial three-week multinational
large force employment exercise conducted primarily from RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) Base
Darwin and RAAF Base Tindal. RAAF Base Amberley was to also be included in the exercise this year
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1. Name the Indian ministry which has launched the portal named “Stranded in India”.
3) Ministry of Health and Family welfare
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tourism has launched a portal ‘Stranded in India’ as a support network to help foreign
tourists who are stuck in various parts of India. Its web address is strandedinindia.com.
2. Name the coronavirus risk tracking App which was launched by Government of India (jointly
by Meity & MoHFW).
1) Corona Free
2) Corona Shulk
3) Corona Safe
4) Corona Risk
5) Corona Kavach
Answer – 5) Corona Kavach
Explanation:
The Government of India has launched a Coronavirus risk-tracking Application (app) called “Corona
Kavach”. The app was jointly developed by the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY) & the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The app uses a
person’s location to assess whether they are in the high-risk geographical zone or not and the app is
available on the Google Play Store.
3. Name the person who headed the team which developed corona virus testing kit called ‘Mylab
PathoDetect COVID-19 Qualitative PCR kit’.
1) Minal Dakhave Bhosale
3) Rosemary Joyce
4) Priyamvada Natarajan
5) Mangala Narlikar
Answer – 1) Minal Dakhave Bhosale
Explanation:
Virologist Minal Dakhave Bhosale from Pune had headed the designing team for the corona virus testing
kit called ‘Mylab PathoDetect COVID-19 Qualitative PCR kit’. She is the research and development chief
of Mylab Discovery Solutions in Pune, the first Indian company has received full approval to make and
sell Covid-19 testing kits.
4. Find the Indian state which has launched the app Self Declaration COVID-19.
1) Assam
2) Meghalaya
3) Nagaland
4) Sikkim
5) Manipur
Explanation:
Nagaland CM (Chief Minister) Neiphiu Rio launched the Self Declaration COVID-19 application at
Kohima, Nagaland. The app is crucial for tracking and surveillance of high-risk cases.
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5. Name the mission that was launched by NASA to study giant solar particles stroms.
1) SunEnergy
2) SunPower
3) SunParticle
4) SunRise
5) SunSolar
Answer – 4) SunRise
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to launch its new mission called the Sun
Radio Interferometer Space Experiment (SunRISE), a very large radio telescope to study how the sun
generates & releases the giant space weather storms (solar particle storms) into planetary space.
6. Name the Indian state which launched the PRAGYAAM app to issue e-passes for essential
deliveries during lockdown.
1) Haryana
2) Odisha
3) Assam
4) Bihar
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
The Jharkhand Government launched a mobile application (app) PRAGYAAM to issue e-passes to
everyone associated with the delivery of essential services during the national lockdown to combat
COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
7. What is the official dedicated twitter handle for COVID-19 launched by Information and
Broadcast Ministry?
1) @CovidnewsbyMIB
2) @CovidIndia
3) @Covid19updates
4) @Covidupdates
5) @CovidMIB
Answer – 1) @CovidnewsbyMIB
Explanation:
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has set up a dedicated Twitter handle for sharing news
and updates about the novel coronavirus.The account is named #IndiaFightsCorona and uses the
handle @CovidnewsbyMIB.
8. ICMR has found that a mixture of three quasi-subspecies of SARS-CoV-2(COVID-19) is in

circulation in India. Where is the HQ of ICMR located?
1) Pune
2) Indore
3) New Delhi
4) Hyderabad
5) Lucknow
Explanation:
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has stated that a mixture of three quasi-subspecies of SARS-
CoV-2(COVID-19) is in circulation in India. These imported variants showed no differences from how
they behaved in the place of origin. Scientists are yet to classify a SARS-Cov-2 variant as an Indian strain.
ICMR headquarters is at New Delhi.
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9. Name the Central government’s 1st comprehensive COVID-19 tracking app.

1) Aarogya me
2) Covid-19 check
3) Coronaless India
4) Aarogya Setu
5) Covid track
Answer – 4) Aarogya Setu
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has officially launched its 1st comprehensive coronavirus (COVID-19)
tracking app called ‘Aarogya Setu’ (which translates from Sanskrit to ‘A bridge of health’) for Android
and iOS (iPhone Operating System) users to connect health services with the people to fight the novel
coronavirus outbreak.
10. Which Indian institute has developed the prototype for indigenous ventilator under project
Praana?
1) IIT Kanpur
2) IIT Delhi
3) IISc Bengaluru
4) AIIMS Delhi
5) NIIT Trichy
Answer – 3) IISc Bengaluru
Explanation:
The scientists and students of the Bengaluru Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a
prototype of an indigenous ventilator under project Praana, to help patients with lung damage due to
COVID-19 infection.
11. Name the organisation which developed a bio suit with self-sealing seam to keep health
professionals fighting covid-19.
2) Physical Research Laboratory
Answer – 3) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a bio suit with self-
sealing seam to keep the medical, paramedical and other personnel engaged in combating COVID-19,
safe from the deadly virus. This Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has been prepared with the help
of textile, coating and nanotechnology. The suit has cleared the testing for protection against synthetic
blood which follows the criteria defined for body suits by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(MoHFW).
12. Name the app which was tested by the Government to locate Quarantine violators.
1) Coronacare
2) CoronaKavach
3) Geo-fencing
4) Safe
5) Cowin-19
Answer – 3) Geo-fencing
Explanation:
The government has tested an application named, Geo-fencing app to trigger emails and SMS alerts to
an authorised government agency, if a person has jumped quarantine or has escaped from isolation,
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based on the person’s mobile phone’s cell tower location. The Centre under the Indian Telegraph Act
1885 uses powers to “fetch information” from telecom companies every 15 minutes to track COVID-
19 quarantine violators across the country & is accurate by up to 300 m.
13. Name the Indian Institute which in collaboration with AIIMS-Rishikesh prepares a low-cost
portable ventilator named “Prana-vayu”.
1) IIT-Kharagpur
2) IIT-Roorkee
3) IIT-Kanpur
4) IIT-Mandi
5) IIT-Madras
Answer – 2) IIT-Roorkee
Explanation:
IIT (Indian Institute of Technology)- Roorkee, Uttarakhand in collaboration with AIIMS (All India
Institute of Medical Science) Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, has developed a low-cost portable ventilator
called ‘Prana-vayu’ costing just Rs.25,000. The commercial product will be around 1.5 feet by 1.5 feet
for better portability.
14. Name the company which has launched India’s 1st home screening kit for covid-19 which
was approved by ICMR.
1) Piramal
2) Bione
3) GSK India
4) Bharat Biotech
5) Mylab
Answer – 2) Bione
Explanation:
Bengaluru based startup Bione, a genetic and microbiome testing firm has launched India’s 1st home
screening test kit for COVID-19 & is approved by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
15. Which Indian company has developed a technology named “Scitech Airon negative ion
generator” to control virus infections in closed environment?
1) PureAir
2) Highland
3) Panacea
4) Jclean
5) Biocon
Answer – 4) Jclean
Explanation:
Jclean weather Technology private limited, company of Science & Technology (Scitech) Park, Pune has
developed a technology- “Scitech Airon negative ion generator” to control viral, bacterial and fungal
infections in closed environments can clean the air & disinfect areas caused by COVID-19 positive
cases & suspects.
16. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has set up COVID-19 fact check unit to curb fake facts
and news. PIB comes under which ministry?
Answer – 4) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
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Explanation:
A COVID-19 Fact Check Unit (FCU) has been constituted in the Press Information Bureau (PIB) under
the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to prevent dissemination of fake facts and news related to
the COVID-19 pandemic. The unit is headed by the PIB Director General (DG), Nitin Wakankar.
17. For whom the Ministry of Human Resource and Development launched unique MHRD
AICTE Covid-19 helpline portal?
1) Unorganised sector workers
2) Government servants
3) Farmers
4) Businessman
5) Students
Answer – 5) Students
Explanation:
Union Minister of Human Resource Development (HRD) Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched a
unique MHRD All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) COVID-19 Student Helpline Portal to
address the difficulties faced by students due to closure of colleges & hostels since March 25 because
of the national lockdown.
18. Which among the following railway manufacturing unit has developed low-cost ventilator
‘Jeevan’ to fight COVID-19?
1) Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala
2) Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi
3) Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
4) Rail Wheel Factory, Bangalore
5) Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, Chittaranjan
Answer – 1) Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala
Explanation:
The Indian Railways’ coach producing unit Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala in Punjab has
developed a low-cost ventilator ‘Jeevan’ to combat covid-19 crisis. The cost of “Jeevan” is around Rs
10,000 without the compressor and it will not rise over Rs 30,000 even after adding a few more
indicators. The ventilator is now awaiting the final clearance from the Indian Council of Medical
Research (ICMR).
19. Aerobiosys Innovations the start-up that incubated at which Indian institute has developed
low cost ventilator called “Jeevan Lite”?
1) IIT Mandi
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Hyderabad
4) IIT Madras
5) IIT Kanpur
Answer – 3) IIT Hyderabad
Explanation:
Aerobiosys Innovations Private Limited, a start-up incubated at The Center for Healthcare
Entrepreneurship (CfHE) in the Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-H)– Telangana, has
designed a low-cost portable emergency ventilator called ‘Jeevan Lite’ which can be run through
mobile app with Internet access and it can run on battery for 5 hours in case of power cut.
20. By which year NASA has planned to set up ‘Artemis’ the first human base camp in South
pole of moon?
1) 2022
2) 2025
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3) 2023
4) 2021
5) 2024
Answer – 5) 2024
Explanation:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) unveiled its plan to setup ‘Artemis’, the first
human base camp on Moon’s South Pole by 2024 through a 13-page report titled “NASA’s Plan for
Sustained Lunar Exploration and Development”. The Artemis program aims to land first woman and
next man on the moon by 2024. The program is carried out by NASA along with European Space
Agency (ESA), the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the
Australian Space Agency (ASA).
21. Name the Institute/Organisation which developed Personnel Sanitisation Enclosure (PSE),
Full Face Mask (FFM) for healthcare professionals.
1) DRDO
2) ISRO
3) IIT-Kanpur
4) IISC-Bengaluru
5) IIT-Madras
Answer – 1) DRDO
Explanation:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed Personnel Sanitisation
Enclosure (PSE), Full Face Mask (FFM) for healthcare professionals against the COVID-19 pandemic.
PSE is a portable full body disinfection chamber which enables decontaminating a person at a time &
is equipped with a sanitiser and soap dispenser.
22. Department of Science and Technology sets up Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19
Health Crisis (CAWACH) in Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE). SINE is
umbrella organisation of which Indian institute?
1) IIT-Bombay
2) IIT-Mandi
3) IIT-Roorkee
4) IIT-Delhi
5) IIT-Hyderabad
Answer – 1) IIT-Bombay
Explanation:
The National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB) of Department
of Science and Technology (DST) has formulated Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19 Health
Crisis (CAWACH) with an outlay of Rs.56 crore to source and support startups that address COVID-19
challenges by way of funding. The funding varies between Rs 50 lakhs to Rs 200 lakhs per startup. For
this purpose, DST has nominated Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), an umbrella
organisation at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. SINE will be supported by Indian STEPs
and Business Incubator Association (ISBA) in implementation of the program.
23. Name the Indian state which has deployed India’s 1st automated “COVID- 19 Monitoring
System Application”.
1) Gujarat
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Rajasthan
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Explanation:
The Public Health and Family Welfare Department of the government (govt) of Telangana deployed
India’s first automated “COVID- 19 Monitoring System Application”. The application (app) was
developed by startup Vera Smart Healthcare and launched by Telangana Director of Public Health Dr
G Srinivas Rao. Objective: The objective of this app is to identify patients, undertake live surveillance,
track, monitor and to provide real-time analytics to the Chief Minister and state health department.
24. Name the ministry which has launched the portal to issue certificate of origin for exporters.
Explanation:
Commerce & Industry Ministry created an online platform to issue key documents required for
exports to countries with which India has trade agreements. It is designed as a single-point access for
all Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs), all designated Certificate of
Origin (CoO) issuing agencies and for all export products to facilitate shipment during the COVID-19
crisis.
25. Which Company has signed contract from Indian Army to install state-of-the-art IT enabled
network under ‘Network of Spectrum (NFS)’?
1) Larsen & Toubro Limited
2) TCL Limited
3) JMC Projects
4) Gammon India Ltd
5) HAL Limited
Answer – 1) Larsen & Toubro Limited
Explanation:
The Smart World and Communication Business Unit (SW&C BU) of Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T),
an Indian multinational conglomerate company, has received a large order from the Indian Army to
install state-of-the-art IT(Information Technology) based state-of-the-art systems, which will be used
to operate the armed force network under the ‘Network of Spectrum (NFS)’.
26. Which Organisation/Institute along with Wipro 3D to create full face shield for healthcare
personnel treating coronavirus patients?
1) ISRO
2) DRDO
3) IIT-Hyderabad
4) IIT-Kanpur
5) IIT-Madras
Answer – 2) DRDO
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), an agency of the Government of India
charged with the military’s research and development,has partnered with private firm Wipro 3D to
create a full face shield, which is meant to be helpful for doctors and nurses who are treating patients
infected with coronavirus (COVID-19).
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27. Which Department has launched 1st of its kind iGOT portal in DIKSHA platform of Ministry
of Human Resource and Development?
1) Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
3) Department of School Education and Literacy
5) Department of Higher Education
Answer – 2) Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
Explanation:
The Centre under Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has launched 1st of its kind
Integrated Government Online Training (iGOT) e- learning portal on Digital Infrastructure for
Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) to
enhance capacity building of front-line workers to effectively manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
28. Name the Ministry which released the revised version of Swachhata App to answer queries
related to Covid-19.
Explanation:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has released a revised version of the current
Swachhata-MoHUA App, a famous grievance redressal platform for people under the ambit of the
Swachh Bharat Mission –Urban (SBM-U).
29. CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) has tied up with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
to produce medical devices. The CSIR-NCL is located at?
1) Indore
2) Pune
3) Lucknow
4) Bengaluru
5) Bhubaneswar
Answer – 2) Pune
Explanation:
In measures to mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
constituent Lab, CSIR-NCL (National Chemical Laboratory) Pune, Maharashtra has developed two new
medical components in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), Pune viz: Digital IR
Thermometer, Oxygen enrichment unit (OEU).
30. Which autonomous institute (based on Bengaluru) under the Department of Science and
Technology has developed antimicrobial coating to stop spread of virus?
1) S.N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences
2) Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology
3) Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)
4) Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology
5) Institute for Advanced Studies in Science Technology
Answer – 3) Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)
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Explanation:
The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore, an autonomous
institute under Department of Science and Technology (DST) developed an antimicrobial coating,
which controls the spread of deadly influenza virus and COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
31. Hyderabad based Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) has signed an agreement with
Australia’s Griffith University to develop vaccine for Covid-19. IIL is subsidiary of which
Institute?
1) Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC)
2) Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR)
3) National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
4) National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)
5) Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)
Answer – 3) National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
Explanation:
Hyderabad- based Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), a subsidiary of National Dairy Development
Board (NDDB), has inked agreement with Australia’s Griffith University to develop a Live Attenuated
SARS CoV-2 Vaccine or COVID- 19 vaccine using the latest codon de-optimisation technology.
32. The central government has launched initiative named “Aarogya Setu Interactive Voice
Response System (IVRS)” in collaboration with IIT Madras and which Indian state?
1) Bengaluru
2) Telangana
3) Punjab
4) Kerala
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
After the launch of Aarogya Setu app to tackle COVID-19 impact, now Centre government in
partnership with Tamil Nadu (TN) government and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has
launched its complementary initiative named “Aarogya Setu Interactive Voice Response System
(IVRS)”. It is launched by TN Chief Minister (CM) Edappadi Karuppa Palaniswami and Union Minister
of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Ravi Shankar Prasad.
33. ‘Madhuban Gajar’ which was developed by the farmer scientist Vallabhhai Vasrambhai
Marvaniya is biofortified variety of which fruit or vegetable?
1) Mango
2) Carrot
3) Onion
4) Tomato
5) Apple
Answer – 2) Carrot
Explanation:
Biofortified carrot variety ‘Madhuban Gajar’ with high β-carotene (277.75 milligram per kilogram-
mg/kg) and iron content (276.7 mg/kg) is developed by Vallabhhai Vasrambhai Marvaniya, a farmer
scientist from Junagadh district, Gujarat which benefits local farmers.
34. Name the Indian biotech company which ties up with FluGen and virologists at University
of Wisconsin-Madison for the development of Covid-19 vaccine named ‘CoroFlu’.
1) Indian Immunologicals Limited
2) Biogenomics
3) Bharat Biotech
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4) Piramal
5) Wockhardt
Answer – 3) Bharat Biotech
Explanation:
Bharat Biotech International Ltd, a leading vaccines & bio-therapeutics manufacturers in India, has
joined hands with US (United States) FluGen Inc and virologists at the University of Wisconsin-
Madison in Wisconsin,US , to begin the development and testing of a new intranasal vaccine for
COVID-19 called ‘CoroFlu’.
35. SERB the statuary body of Department of Science and Technology has given approval to
which Indian Institute to develop nasal passage gel?
1) IIT Kanpur
2) IIT Bombay
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Roorkee
Explanation:
The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a statutory body of the Department of Science
and Technology (DST) has approved the funding of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay team
to develop a Nasal passage gel to limit transmission of the Severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, the causative agent of COVID-19
36. Name the MNC which has launched ‘Watson Assistance for Citizens’ in India to address
Covid-19.
1) IBM
2) TCS
3) Microsoft
4) Infosys
5) CTS
Answer – 1) IBM
Explanation:
IBM said on Thursday it is offering Watson Assistant for Citizens to speedy reliable responses to
COVID-19 questions.
37. Name the institute under Department of Science and Technology (DST) which developed
disinfection gateway & face mask disposal bin.
1) Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute
2) Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology
3) National Institute of Science Technology and Development Studies
4) Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
5) National Institute of Science Communication & Information Resources
Answer – 2) Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology
Explanation:
Scientists at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandram,
Kerala, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government
of India (GOI), have designed two technologies- disinfection gateway and face mask disposal bin to fight
COVID-19 pandemic.
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38. Along with which institute of AIIMS – Bharat Electronics Limited has developed India’s 1st
remote health monitoring system.
1) AIIMS-Bhopal
2) AIIMS-Jodhpur
3) AIIMS-Rishikesh
4) AIIMS-Raipur
5) AIIMS-Mangalagiri
Answer – 3) AIIMS-Rishikesh
Explanation:
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)– Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) and Bharat Electronics
Limited (BEL), an Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company, have jointly developed India’s
1st remote health monitoring system. With this help, the remote parameters of coronavirus (COVID-
19)-infected patients quarantined in homes and hospitals can be detected from anywhere.
39. The Scientists of which space agency has measured wind speed on a brown dwarf.
2) Chinese National Space Agency (CNSA)
3) Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Explanation:
Scientists at the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), the United States (US) space
agency, has measured wind speed on a brown dwarf named 2MASS J10475385+2124234, which is
located 32 light-years from Earth, by using the National Science Foundation’s Karl G. Jansky Very Large
Array (VLA) & NASA’s recently retired infrared observatory and the Spitzer Space Telescope.
40. The Researchers of which institute has developed ‘Digital stethoscope’ which can can listen
to hear beats from a distance and record.
1) IIT Mandi
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Madras
5) IIT Calcutta
Explanation:
A team from Biomedical Engineering & Technology incubation Centre (BETiC) at the Indian Institute of
Technology of Bombay (IIT-B) has developed a “digital stethoscope” that can listen to hear beats from
a distance and record them. Thus the smart stethoscope minimises the risk to doctors and health care
professionals who are handling COVID- 19 (Coronavirus) patients.
41. With which smartphone company Google ties up to create coronavirus contact tracing
technology using Bluetooth signals?
1) Xiaomi
2) Samsung
3) Apple
4) Lenovo
5) Nokia
Answer – 3) Apple
Explanation:
Apple Inc., an American multinational technology company, has partnered with Google LLC have jointly
create a coronavirus (COVID-19) contact tracing technology using Bluetooth signals.
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42. Name the Indian Ministry which has launched the web portal named ‘YUKTI’ to record and
monitor the effectiveness and initiatives of the ministry.
Explanation:
Union Minister for Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) Ramesh Pokhriyal “Nishank”
has launched a web-portal YUKTI (Young India Combating COVID with Knowledge, Technology and
Innovation) in New Delhi that will monitor and record the efforts and initiatives of MHRD. Its
objective is to keep a high-quality learning environment for the academic community during this
COVID-19 threat.
43. Atal Innovation Mission - NITI Aayog - National Informatics Centre (NIC) jointly launched
CollabCAD in ATL schools. Who is the present CEO of NITI Aayog?
1) AB Pandey
2) Rajiv Kumar
3) Amitabh Kant
4) AK Sinha
5) Ajit Doval
Explanation:
Atal Innovation Mission, NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog and National
Informatics Centre (NIC) jointly launched CollabCAD in ATL (Atal Tinkering Lab) schools. The
CollabCAD online tool was launched via social media by Shri R Ramanan, Mission Director Atal
Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog. CEO of NITI Aayog is Amitabh Kant.
44. Department of Science and Technology has funded which Start-up to develop
Immunodiagnostic kits & Active Virosome (AV)-Vaccine for COVID-19.
1) Mylab
2) Bione
3) Seagull BioSolutions
4) Bharat Biotech
5) Biogenomics
Answer – 3) Seagull BioSolutions
Explanation:
The Department of Science &Technology (DST) has funded a Pune based startup, Seagull BioSolutions
Private Limited (SBPL) is supported under Seed Support System of the Technology Development
Board (TDB) to develop Immunodiagnostic kits & Active Virosome (AV)-Vaccine for COVID-19
emergencies.
45. What is the name of herbal dewormer developed by National Innovation Foundation India
(NIF) by livestock owners?
1) Livestockworms
2) Livewet
3) Wormivet
4) Vetworm
5) CleanStocks
Answer – 3) Wormivet
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Explanation:
National Innovation Foundation India (NIF) has developed “wormivet” an indigenous herbal
medication (dewormer) in form of commercial product for livestock owners as an alternative to
chemical method of treatment of worms. This dewormer will treat endoparasite (worm) infestation
among livestock which was found to be unique.
46. Which country has approved the sale of Harpoon Block II missiles & MK 54 lightweight
torpedoes worth $155 million to India?
1) Saudi Arabia
2) Germany
3) United States
4) Russia
5) China
Explanation:
According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the US (United States) President Donald
Trump’s administration has approved the sale of Harpoon Block II air launched missiles & MK 54
lightweight torpedoes priced a total of $ 155 million to India to combat regional threats and increase
the security of its soil.
47. The Department of Telecommunications & C-DOT along with Telecom Service Providers
has Developed COVID-19 Quarantine alert system. Who is the present Minister for
Communications?
1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Harsh Vardhan
Answer – 4) Ravi Shankar Prasad
Explanation:
The Department of Telecommunication (Under ministry of communications – Ravi Shankar Prasad,
Union minister) and C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics) in coordination with Telecom
Service Providers have developed and tested COVID Quarantine Alert System application which
automatically triggers an email (Electronic Mail) or SMS (Short Message Service) if any identified
corona positive person moves away from their quarantine location.
48. Which Smart phone manufacturing company has launched internet-less payment app for
feature phones?
1) Nokia
2) Apple
3) Samsung
4) Lenovo
5) Lava
Answer – 5) Lava
Explanation:
Indian mobile phone manufacturer Lava has introduced a new internet-less payment solution meant
for feature phones. The app uses the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) platform to
make payments over a mobile GSM (Global System for Mobile) network and doesn’t require active
internet connections.
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49. Name the Organisation which developed COVID Sample Collection Kiosk (COVSACK) for
healthcare workers to safely collect Covid-19 samples.
1) Employees’ State Insurance Corporation
3) Bharat Electronics Limited
Answer – 5) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Explanation:
The Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), under Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) in consultation with the doctors of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation
(ESIC), Hyderabad, has developed COVID Sample Collection Kiosk (COVSACK) for healthcare workers
to safely collect Covid-19 samples from suspected patients.
50. Researchers of which Institute has developed the cost-effective disinfectant chamber
named ‘ZERO-COV’?
1) NIT-Hyderabad
2) NIT-Puducherry
3) NIT-Bhopal
4) NIT-Karnataka
5) NIT-Trichy
Answer – 4) NIT-Karnataka
Explanation:
In view of increasing pandemic coronavirus (Covid-19) cases, a team of researchers from National
Institute of Technology-Karnataka (NIT-K) at Surathkal, has designed a disinfection chamber called
‘ZERO-COV’ to disinfect personal protective equipment (PPE) tools, surgical masks, vegetables,
packaged food items, currency notes and other day-to-day items within 15 minutes.
51. Name the multilingual science communication initiative launched by Government of India.
1) CoGyan
2) CoScience
3) Coviscience
4) CovidGyan
5) GyanCorona
Answer – 4) CovidGyan
Explanation:
Government launches a multi-institutional, multi-lingual science communication initiative,
‘CovidGyan’ on April 3 to bring together the collection of resources, which are generated by public
supported research institutions in India & associated programs in response to the outbreak of COVID-
19 so as to create public awareness, & to conduct a complete approach to understand the disease &
ways to mitigate it.
52. Pharma majors Sanofi & GlaxoSmithKline joined hands to prepare vaccine for which
disease?
1) Swine Flu
2) Covid-19
3) Dengue
4) Malaria
5) AIDS
Answer – 2) Covid-19
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Explanation:
GlaxoSmithKline plc, a British multinational pharmaceutical company, has tied-up with France’s
Pharmaceutical company Sanofi S.A., to develop the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to deal
with the current epidemic.
53. Name the online Platform which was launched by Andhra Pradesh government to help
various department of state to procure cements.
1) YSR Nirman
2) YSR Cement
3) YSR Kanuga
4) YSR Nelluvu
5) YSR Samaj
Answer – 1) YSR Nirman
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh (AP) Chief Minister (CM) Jagan Mohan Reddy launches ‘YSR Nirman’ an online
platform on April 6 to help various departments of the State to procure cement from suppliers for
government works such as Polavaram irrigation project, housing and roads & also display availability
of cement demand and supply on a real-time basis.
54. Which Indian state government has launched Annapurna & Supply Mitra portals for
citizens’ food needs?
1) Goa
2) Punjab
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Government has launched two portals namely the Annapurna portal and the
Supply Mitra portals for the convenience of the food needs for the people of the state during the
COVID-19 crisis. Alok Sinha, Commissioner of Agricultural Production, UP, launched the portal.
55. Name the country which has launched multiple short-range anti-ship cruise missiles into
sea(recently).
1) United states
2) China
3) North Korea
4) Iran
5) South Korea
Answer – 3) North Korea
Explanation:
As part of military exercises, North Korea has launched Multiple short-range anti-ship cruise missiles
into the sea more than 150 kilometres (93 miles) off the east coast town of Munchon and Sukhoi jets
fired air-to-surface missiles.
56. Name the app which is fastest in the world to reach 5 crore downloads in just 13 days.
1) Geo-fencing
2) Aarogya Setu
3) Zoom
4) Twitter
5) Google Play
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Explanation:
The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Amitabh
Kant stated that Centre’s mobile app, Aarogya Setu, which is developed for tracking COVID-19
patients, has become the world’s fastest app to reach 50 million (5 crore) downloads in just 13 days.
57. The Central Government has inaugurated the ‘PUSA decontamination and sanitizing tunnel’
in Delhi recently. Name the organisation (developed by organisation’s insititute) which
developed the tunnel.
5) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Answer – 1) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Explanation:
Minister of State (MoS) for Agriculture Kailash Choudhary inaugurated a “PUSA decontamination and
sanitizing tunnel” in Delhi and was developed by the government research body ICAR (Indian Council
of Agricultural Research)- IARI (Indian Agricultural Research Institute).
58. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found coronavirus in which animal species?
1) Rat
2) Bat
3) Lion
4) Dolphin
5) Elephant
Answer – 2) Bat
Explanation:
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in a 1st of its study in collaboration with a team of
scientists from the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, have found out ‘Bat coronavirus’
(BtCoV) from 25 bats in 2 Indian bat species namely, Pteropus (Indian Flying Fox) and Rousettus (old
world fruit bats).
59. The scientists of Birmingham University (UK) the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for
Astrophysics (US) have observed the biggest supernova (stellar explosion) named SN2016aps.
Name the Journal which published the finding.
1) New Astronomy
2) Journal Nature
3) Astrophysics and space science
5) Nature Astronomy
Answer – 5) Nature Astronomy
Explanation:
An international team of scientists led by the University of Birmingham in the UK (United Kingdom)
and the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in the US (United States), have observed the
biggest supernova (stellar explosion) named SN2016aps. This supernova is 10 times more powerful
than a normal supernova but is also about 500 times brighter than that. The findings has been
published in peer reviewed journal Nature Astronomy.
60. The ‘SuChek’ is developed under the financial assistant of ICMR. SuChek is what meter?
1) Hygrometer
2) Thermometer
3) Glucometer
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4) sphygmomanometer
5) Ammeter
Answer – 3) Glucometer
Explanation:
As informed by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), “SuChek” has been developed with
financial assistance from ICMR, which is 100% indigenous glucometer suitable for diverse climatic
conditions, affordable and validated as per International standards. Another indigenous device
developed as a part of ICMR study for HbA1c testing is under validation.
61. Name the NASA’s satellite which can give early warning signals for earthquakes.
1) Jason-1
2) Lava
3) CIRES
4) Apollo
5) Tera
Answer – 3) CIRES
Explanation:
For earthquakes, CubeSat Imaging Radar for Earth Sciences (CIRES)’s new kind of radar can sound the
alarm of an earthquake before the cataclysm hits which was NASA’s satellite & bulging phenomenon
occurs before a volcanic eruption. Magma accumulates and the ground slightly inflates.
interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) can observe this inflation and warn about a
particular volcano erupting in that specific area.
62. The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) has
developed Chitra GeneLAMP-N test kit gives results of Covid-19 in 2 hours. SCTIMST is located
in which Indian state?
1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Telangana
4) Karnataka
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST),
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has developed
a low-cost diagnostic test kit “Chitra GeneLAMP-N” that can confirm COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in just 2
hours.
63. Name the Earth sized exoplanet which was found by scientists of NASA (published in
Astrophysical Journal).
1) Kepler-1658c
2) Kepler-1569c
3) Kepler-1467c
4) Kepler-1444c
5) Kepler-1649c
Answer – 5) Kepler-1649c
Explanation:
A team of scientists at the US (United States) space agency NASA (National Aeronautics and Space
Administration), has discovered an Earth-size exoplanet, called Kepler–1649c, orbiting in its red dwarf
star’s habitable zone (an area where water conditions on the planets may be favorable). It was spotted
while observing old data of its Kepler space telescope, which the agency retired in 2018.
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64. Name the transport aggregator app (developed by National Informatics Centre) which was
launched by Union Agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar for farmers.
1) Kisan truck
2) Kisan App
3) Kisan Rath
4) Kisan Rail
5) Kisan dosth
Answer – 3) Kisan Rath
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar, has launched farmer
friendly mobile application ‘Kisan Rath’ with tagline “Kisan ka apna Vahan” to facilitate the movement
of crops. The app has been developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and will connect 5 lakh
trucks & 20,000 tractors for transporting farm produce.
65. Find the Geospatial platform which was prepared and managed by Survey of India (SOI).
1) Samadhan
2) Sahayadri
3) Sahyog
4) Satriya
5) Sathi
Answer – 3) Sahyog
Explanation:
The mobile application SAHYOG and the web portal (https://indiamaps.gov.in/soiapp/) prepared and
managed by Survey of India (SOI), will complement the “AAROGYA-SETU” mobile application launched
by the Government of India for contact tracing, public awareness & self-assessment objectives
66. Name the company which has launched new virtual Braille keyboard named ‘TalkBack’.
1) Apple
2) Google
3) Facebook
4) Microsoft
5) Samsung
Explanation:
Google has launched a new braille keyboard named TalkBack to simplify smartphone typing for those
who are suffering from visual impairment. "TalkBack braille keyboard is a new virtual braille keyboard
integrated directly into Android.
67. Which Indian organization has developed Automatic Mist Based Sanitisers Dispensing Unit
& UV Sanitisation Box and Hand-held UV device recently?
Answer – 3) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Explanation:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has introduced Automatic Mist Based
Sanitiser Dispensing Unit & UltraViolet (UV) Sanitisation Box and Hand-held UV device to enhance the
operations at public places during the pandemic.
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68. Which of the following is India’s 2nd institute which decodes entire genome sequence of
Coronavirus (1st – National Institute of Virology)?
1) Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
2) Kalam Institute of Health Technology
3) National Centre for Cell Science
4) Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre
5) Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
Answer – 4) Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre
Explanation:
Gujarat’s Gandhinagar-based Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) has become the second
institute in India after the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune, Maharashtra to decode the
entire genome sequence of the COVID-19 virus but with three new mutations. GBRC has found nine
mutations in its genome sequence. However, six of the mutations were already found by other
research institutes globally but the three new mutations will help in developing medicines or vaccines
needed to stop the spread of the deadly virus. The first genome sequence of the COVID-19 virus was
found by Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) in Bejing, China on January
10, 2020.
69. Which command of Indian navy has developed air evacuation pod for covid-19 patients?
1) Central Command
2) Southern Command
3) Eastern Command
4) Western Command
5) Northern Command
Answer – 2) Southern Command
Explanation:
Indian Navy’s Southern Command, Kochi has developed an air evacuation pod (AEP) to airlift COVID-
19 infected patients safely from remote areas such as islands and ships in a fully sealed patient
transfer capsule.
70. The team of researchers of which institute has developed a portable compact solid-state
sensor to identify the heavy metal ions in water?
1) Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, Lucknow
2) Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
3) Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru
4) Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational-Sciences, Nanital
5) Bose Institute, Kolkata
Answer - 3) Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS)
Explanation:
A team of researchers led by Dr. Pralay K. Santra at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences
(CeNS), an autonomous research institute based in Bengaluru (Karnataka ), has developed a portable
compact solid-state sensor to identify the heavy metal ions such as lead (Pb2+), mercury and
cadmium in water up to 0.4 parts per billion (ppb).
71. Researchers at Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) has discovered hundreds of Lithium
(Li) rich giant stars recently. Where is IIA located?
1) Bengaluru
2) New Delhi
3) Hyderabad
4) Pune
5) Kolkata
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Explanation:
A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), a premier institute devoted to
research in astrophysics based in Bengaluru, (Karnataka), have discovered hundreds of Lithium (Li)
rich giant stars, which proves it is being produced in the stars and accounts for its abundance in the
interstellar medium. The study has been published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters.
72. Which institute of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has collaborated with
King George’s Medical University (KGMU) to sequence virus strains obtained from covid-19
patients?
1) Open Source Drug Discovery, New Delhi
2) Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal
3) Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi
4) Centre for Cellular Molecular Biology, Hyderabad
5) Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow
Answer – 5) Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow
Explanation:
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI),
Lucknow, UP with King George’s Medical University (KGMU) has written a memorandum of
understanding (MoU) to sequence the virus strains obtained from COVID-19 patients in Uttar Pradesh.
73. Name the astronauts who are sent to International Space Station (ISS) by NASA and SpaceX
(NASA’s human mission after 9 years).
1) Doug Hurley
2) Bob Behnken
3) Peggy Whitson
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
For the first time since July 21, 2011, a human mission from American Earth will go into space. That is
after 9 years, the US space agency NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) & SpaceX
will send two veteran astronauts –Bob Behnken & Doug Hurley- from the Florida’s Kennedy Space
Centre in indigenous 23-story Falcon 9 rockets to the International Space Station (ISS) on May 27,
2020.
74. Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) has developed a global model to predict the
ionospheric electron density which is needed for communication and navigation. Where is IIG
located?
1) Navi Mumbai
2) Gurugram
3) Ranchi
4) Guwahati
5) Kolkata
Answer – 1) Navi Mumbai
Explanation:
Researchers from Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG), Navi Mumbai, an autonomous Institute of
the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India (GOI), have developed a global model
to predict the ionospheric electron density with larger data coverage- a crucial need for
communication and navigation. Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) replicate the processes in the
human brain (or biological neurons) to solve problems such as classification, clustering, pattern
recognition, linear & nonlinear data fitting and time series prediction.
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75. To whom the central government created and launched an online data pool to combat and
contain COVID-19?
1) Volunteers
2) Farmers
3) Healthcare professionals
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
The Union government created & launched an online data pool of operational healthcare professionals
and volunteers for ground level administration at state, district or municipal levels along with contact
details of the nodal officers so as to combat & contain COVID-19.
76. Which Indian ministry has launched a dashboard link in its website which lists details of
Dhabas and Truck Repair Shops across the country?
1) Minister of Food Processing Industries
3) Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
5) Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation:
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has created & launched a dashboard link in its
website which lists details of Dhabas and Truck Repair Shops available across the country. NHAI’s
centralized call number 1033 is also enabled to answer calls and help drivers/cleaners to find
information about the dhabas and repair shops along National Highways.
77. Name the Indian ministry which has launched ‘COVID India seva’ twitter handle to engage
citizens on covid-19 for answering real time queries.
5) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Answer – 5) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Explanation:
Dr Harsh Vardhan, the Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare has launched the ‘COVID India Seva’,
a Twitter handle for citizen engagement on the coronavirus (COVID-19) with the aim of this initiative
is to enable real-time e-governance delivery and answer citizen queries.
78. The scientists of which university has discovered six-planet system (a ‘super-Earth’ & five
‘mini-Neptunes’) orbiting the star HD 158259 in the Draco constellation?
1) Oxford University
2) University of Geneva
3) University of Cambria
4) University of Stanford
Answer – 2) University of Geneva
Explanation:
A team of Scientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) ,Switzerland, have discovered a six-planet
system (a ‘super-Earth’ & five ‘mini-Neptunes’) orbiting the star HD 158259 in the Draco
constellation.The discovery was done by using the SOPHIE spectrograph installed at the Haute-
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Provence Observatory in the South of France and TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite)
exoplanet-hunting space telescope.
79. Find the institute of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) which has developed
fabric based personal protective coverall suit to fight against COVID-19.
1) National Geophysical Research Institute
2) National Chemical Laboratory
3) National Aerospace Laboratories
4) National Institute of Oceanography
5) Central Drug Research Institute
Answer – 3) National Aerospace Laboratories
Explanation:
To protect the medical personnel fighting against the COVID-19, Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research – National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) along with MAF Clothing Private Limited,
developed and certified a polypropylene spun-laminated, multilayered non-woven fabric based overall
which are highly cost-effective than the other manufacturers.
80. The scientists of Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) has developed an efficient,
low-cost electro-catalyst from fish gills. INST is located at?
1) Pune
2) Lucknow
3) Mohali
4) Ranchi
5) Kolkata
Answer – 3) Mohali
Explanation:
The Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, Punjab an autonomous
institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) developed an efficient, low-cost
electro-catalyst from fish gills.
81. Which Indian state/UT is going to use ‘Assess Koro Na’ app for door-to-door survey in
containment zones?
1) Chandigarh
2) New Delhi
3) Punjab
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Puducherry
Explanation:
Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Dev has asked all district magistrates (DM) to use the new “Assess Koro Na”
app for door-to-door survey in COVID-19 containment zones to speed up decision-making by analysing
real-time data. The first phase of the app-based assessment will be launched in South Delhi.
82. Which municipal corporation has developed “Saiyam” mobile app to track home
quarantined people?
1) Pune
2) Hyderabad
3) Lucknow
4) Chennai
5) Cochin
Answer – 1) Pune
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Explanation:
In a bid to ensure effective monitoring of home quarantine citizens, who have recently returned from
international trips and those discharged after treatment for coronavirus (COVID-19), the Pune
Municipal Corporation has developed a mobile application called ‘Saiyam’ under the Smart City
Mission (SCM).
83. The Technology Department Board (TDB) under Department of Science and Technology
(DST) has approved fund for which company for production of COVID-19 diagnostics kit.
1) Biocon Limited
3) Shantha Biotechnics Limited
4) Bharat Biotech
5) MyLab Discovery Solutions
Answer – 5) MyLab Discovery Solutions
Explanation:
Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science and Technology (DST), has approved
financial support to MyLab Discovery Solutions, Pune to increase the production of COVID-19
diagnostic kits developed by them in response to their application in response to the invitation for the
proposals for technologically innovative solutions towards fighting COVID-19.
84. Name the Indian institute which has developed magnetic RAM which enables higher data
storage & faster computation.
1) IIT-Kanpur
2) IIT-Mandi
3) IIT-Roorkee
4) IIT-Calcutta
5) IIT-Bombay
Answer – 2) IIT-Mandi
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)- Mandi team, developed a magnetic Random-Access Memory
(RAM) using spintronic technology which is faster, more energy-efficient and capable of storing more
information in a smaller volume than existing data storage technologies. The research by the IIT team
has been published in IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, a reputed international journal.
85. The Researchers at Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) has developed a biosensor named
“Bug sniffer” which detects pathogens faster. Where is ARI located at?
1) Gurugram
2) New Delhi
3) Indore
4) Pune
5) Noida
Answer – 4) Pune
Explanation:
Researchers at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) of Pune, Maharashtra have developed a low-cost
biosensor namely “bug sniffer”to rapidly detect bacteria. This portable device can detect 10 bacterial
cells from a sample size of one milliliter in just 30 minutes. This research is led by Dr. Dhananjay
Bodas, and has been published in the Journal of Biotechnology.
86. Which research centre of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has
developed” Feluda” a low-cost coronavirus test strip?
1) Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI)
2) Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI)
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3) Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB)

4) Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH)
Answer – 3) Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB)
Explanation:
The Scientists at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Institute of Genomics and
Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB) has developed ”Feluda” a low-cost coronavirus test strip which will
not require any expensive machines & is a simple way of detecting Severe acute respiratory
syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-coV2).
87. Which of the following aerospace company has launched Falcon 9 carrier rocket with 60
satellites Starlink?
1) Lockheed Martin
2) Airbus
3) SpaceX
4) Being
5) Blue Origin
Answer – 3) SpaceX
Explanation:
Space Exploration Technologies Corp (also known as SpaceX), a private American aerospace company,
has successfully launched 60 Starlink broadband satellites aboard Falcon 9 rocket from the Launch
Pad 39A at NASA’s (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Kennedy Space Center in Florida,
US (United States).
88. Find the Indian state which has launched “Apthamitra” helpline toll free number and an
application to empower the people to fight against coronavirus pandemic.
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Kerala
3) Karnataka
4) Telangana
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The chief minister of Karnataka, B S Yediyurappa in presence of senior ministers and officials
launched “Apthamitra” helpline toll free number and an application to empower the people to fight
against coronavirus pandemic. The app provides required medical guidance for the people in need.
89. Under which among the following Google has launched ‘Nearby spot’ to help users find local
stores selling essentials?
1) Google Pay
2) Google Maps
3) Google Playstore
4) Google mail
5) Google Assistant
Answer – 1) Google Pay
Explanation:
Google has launched 'Nearby Spot' under Google Pay using which users in Bengaluru can see local
stores selling essentials like groceries that are open, amid the lockdown.
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90. What is the name of the high-pressure ventilator which was developed by US space agency
NASA to fight covid-19?
1) VIRAL
2) INFECT
3) FIGHT
4) VITAL
5) EMERGE
Answer – 4) VITAL
Explanation:
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) engineers developed a new, easy-to-build
high-pressure ventilator named VITAL (Ventilator Intervention Technology Accessible Locally)
specifically to treat COVID-19 patients.
91. Which among central armed police force (CAPF) has launched ‘e-karyalay’ (e-office)
application to enable the movement of files and documents without physical touch.
Explanation:
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) launched ‘e-karyalay’ an electronic office application to enable
the movement of files and documents without physical touch so as to prevent coronavirus infection.
92. In collaboration with which space agency the United States Geological Survey along with
Lunar Planetary Institute released the first ever digital map of the moon named “Unified
Geologic Map of the Moon”.
1) European Space Agency
2) Russian Federation Space Agency
3) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
4) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Answer – 3) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Explanation:
The scientists from USGS (United States Geological Survey) Astrogeology Science Center, in
collaboration with NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) and the Lunar Planetary
Institute have virtually released the first ever digital, unified, global, geological map of the moon
namely “Unified Geologic Map of the Moon”.
93. Name the institute which has developed magnetic nanoparticle-based RNA extraction kit
for PCR and LAMP tests for COVID-19.
3) Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
Answer – 2) Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology
Explanation:
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), an Institution of
National Importance under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India has developed
ribonucleic acid (RNA) extraction kit namely “Chitra Magna” for segregating RNA from swabs samples
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for COVID-19 tests that will enhance the chances of identifying positive cases of the contagion.The
Institute has filed for a patent for this technology.
94. Which Indian institute has developed the first probe free real time PCR diagnostic assay for
detecting the COVID-19?
1) IIT-Mandi
2) IIT-Delhi
3) IIT-Roorkee
4) IIT-Bhopal
5) IIT-Kanpur
Answer – 2) IIT-Delhi
Explanation:
The Researchers at Kusuma School of Biological Sciences (KSBS) of Indian Institute of Technology
(IIT) Delhi, develops the first probe free real time PCR diagnostic assay for detecting the COVID-19 to
help reduce the cost of testing has got approval from the Indian Medical Council of Medical Researches
(IMCR).
95. On occasion of Chinese space day April 24, 2020, the china has named its 1st mars
exploration mission as _________.
1) Kaituozhe-1
2) Shenzhou-1
3) Jiuquan-1
4) Tiangong-1
5) Tainwen-1
Answer – 5) Tainwen-1
Explanation:
China National Space Administration (CNSA) has named its first Mars exploration mission as
“Tainwen-1” and also released its logo “Lanxingjiutian” during the online celebration of “Space Day”
which marks the 50th anniversary of the launch of the country’s first satellite Dong Fang Hong-1 in
1970.
96. Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, of which state has developed
semantic search engine “Vilokana” to enable researchers to get deeper insights into scientific
studies?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) Telangana
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management- Kerala (IIITM-K) has developed an
AI (Artificial Intelligence) semantic search engine “Vilokana” to enable researchers to get deeper
insights into scientific studies and to find an early solution to the COVID-19 crisis.
97. The Astronomers of Brazil have discovered 19 interstellar asteroids orbiting the sun
between Jupiter and Neptune. The findings were published in which journal/notice?
1) Nature
2) JAMA
3) The BMJ
4) Journal of Astronomy
5) Royal Astronomical Society
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Answer – 5) Royal Astronomical Society

Explanation:
Astronomers at the Universidade Estadual Paulista in Brazil, have discovered 19 interstellar asteroids
(asteroids from outside our solar system) orbiting the sun between Jupiter and Neptune. The findings
have been published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society & the lead author of the
study was Fathi Namouni.
98. Name the Indian institute which has developed dashboard named PRACRITI to predict the
spread of Covid-19 in India.
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Ropar
5) IIT Roorkee
Answer – 1) IIT Delhi
Explanation:
The Researchers of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi developed a web-based mobile-
friendly dashboard named Prediction and Assessment of Corona Infections and Transmission in India
“PRACRITI” to predict the spread of Covid-19 in India and gives a state-wise and district-wise
predictions.
99. Find the research centre which along with the Nanomechanics Inc. has developed NanoBlitz
3D, an advanced tool to map nano-mechanical properties.
1) Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibers
3) National Institute of Biomedical Genomics
4) Agharkar Research Institute
5) Physical Research Laboratory
Explanation:
Scientists from International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials
(ARCI) an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology in collaboration with
Nanomechanics Incorporated (Inc.,) have developed NanoBlitz 3D, an advanced tool to map nano-
mechanical properties of constituent phases, features or components of multiphase alloys,
composites, multi-layered coatings & others.
100. Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) under CSIR has partnered with LAXAI Life
Sciences Pvt ltd to develop and manufacture APIs and drug intermediates to reduce
dependency. Where is CSIR-IICT located?
1) Chennai
2) Noida
3) Pune
4) Hyderabad
5) Bhopal
Explanation:
Hyderabad based Indian Institute of Chemical Technology(IICT), a laboratory under the Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) has collaborated with LAXAI Life Sciences Private Limited, an
integrated pharmaceutical company, to develop and manufacture Active pharmaceutical
ingredients(APIs) and drug intermediates, which will help to reduce dependency of the Indian
pharmaceutical sector on Chinese imports of these ingredients.
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101. Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) has developed TriboE Mask that holds
electric charges to restrict the entry of infections, without any external power. CeNS is located
in which Indian city?
1) Gurugram
2) Bengaluru
3) Amritsar
4) Chandigarh
5) Ranchi
Explanation:
A team of researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, has come up
with face masks, termed as TriboE Mask (comprising of polypropylene layers on the outside and
nylon layer in between) that can hold electric charges to restrict the entry of infections, without any
external power.
102. Kerala based innovator VasiniBai has developed 10 varieties of which flower by cross
pollination recently?
1) Phalaenopsis
2) Anthurium
3) Chrysanthemum
4) Dianthus
5) Lilium
Answer – 2) Anthurium
Explanation:
D VasiniBai, a women innovator from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has developed 10 varieties of
Anthurium by cross-pollination. The salient features of the Anthurium varieties are: large beautiful
flowers, different colors of spathe and spadix, long stalks, better shelf life and good market value.
Anthurium is one of the best domestic flowering plants in the world. They are beautiful but also purify
the toxic substances from the air and remove harmful airborne chemicals like formaldehyde,
ammonia, toluene, xylene, and allergens. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has
placed Anthurium in the list of air purifier plants.
103. Pakistan Navy has has successfully test-fired a series of anti-ship missiles in the North
Arabian Sea recently. What is the capital of Pakistan?
1) Jerusalem
2) Dhaka
3) Islamabad
4) Doha
5) Istanbul
Answer – 3) Islamabad
Explanation:
The Pakistani Navy has successfully test-fired a series of anti-ship missiles in the North Arabian Sea
from surface ships, fixed and rotary wing aircraft. The announcement was made by Pakistan Navy
spokesperson Rear Admiral Arshid Javed and didn’t reveal the details of the drill. Capital– Islamabad.
104. The 1st ever merger of black hole of different masses was observed by LIGO-LVC indicated
by GW190412 signal. Who published this study?
1) BioRxiv
2) PhyRxiv
3) ArXiv
4) SocRxiv
5) ChemRxiv
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Answer – 3) ArXiv
Explanation:
Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Laboratory (LIGO) Scientific Collaboration and the Virgo
Collaboration also known as LVC (LIGO Scientific Collaboration and Virgo Collaboration) discovered
binary black hole (BBH) merger with different masses for the first time. This study has been published
in preprint server ArXiv. This discovery took place a year after when a gravitational wave (GW) signal
dubbed “GW190412” observed by the LIGO and Virgo detectors on 12 April 2019, which was actually
a sign of merging of two black holes with unequal masses. This merger took place 2.4 billion light
years away.
105. Which IIT (lead the team of students from diff institutes) under assistance of Design
Innovation Centre (DIC), IUST - has developed a low-cost ventilator named as Rudhaar?
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Bombay
3) IIT Ropar
4) IIT Mandi
5) IIT Kharagpur
Explanation:
A team of engineering students from National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar and Islamic
University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora, Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) led by
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay under the assistance of Design Innovation Centre (DIC),
IUST has developed a low-cost ventilator named as Rudhaar using locally available materials.
106. Name the IIT which has designed ‘Warbot’ which can deliver medicines and food to
COVID-19 patients.
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Bombay
3) IIT Ropar
4) IIT Mandi
5) IIT Kharagpur
Answer – 3) IIT Ropar
Explanation:
A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar in Punjab’s Rupnagar district
has come up with a design of an autonomous ‘WardBot’ which can deliver medicines and food to
COVID-19 patients in isolation wards without human intervention.
107. Mobile App named ‘Covid Pharma’ to trace people buying medicines for fever, cold was
launched by which state?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Haryana
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Medical and Health Department of Andhra Pradesh (AP) has launched ‘Covid Pharma’, a mobile
application(app) to keep a track of people buying medicines over-the-counter (OTC) for cough, cold
and fever from medical stores across the state.
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108. Name the asteroid which will pass through earth within 3.9 million miles as per NASA.
1) asteroid 1998 OR2
Answer – 1) asteroid 1998 OR2
Explanation:
According to The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) asteroid 1998 OR2 a large
near-Earth asteroid, measuring about 1.5-mile-wide (2-kilometer-wide) will pass by earth within 3.9
million miles (6.3 million kilometers), which is about 16 times farther away than the moon.
109. The scientist of which Indian institute has developed an Alzheimer’s inhibitor called ‘Ber-
D’?
Answer – 5) Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
Explanation:
A team of Scientists led by Prof. T. Govindaraju at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific
Research (JNCASR), a multidisciplinary research institute located at Bangalore (Karnataka), has
developed an Alzheimer’s inhibitor called ‘Ber-D’,a modified the structure of Berberine, a natural and
cheap product similar to curcumin, found in India & China.
110. With which app the MyGov has partnered to support the Central Government efforts
against the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.
1) VMate
2) HeloApp
3) iMovie
4) TikTok
5) Kwai
Answer – 1) VMate
Explanation:
Short video application (app) VMate joined hands with the Government’s citizen engagement platform
MyGov to support the Central Government efforts against the spread of Coronavirus pandemic.
111. The scientist of which IIT has developed a software which can detect COVID-19 within 5
seconds using x-ray scan of the suspected patient.
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Bombay
3) IIT Kanpur
4) IIT Roorkee
5) IIT Mandi
Answer – 4) IIT Roorkee
Explanation:
Kamal Jain, professor at Civil Engineering Department, IIT (Indian Institute of Technology)- Roorkee,
Uttarakhand, has developed a software which can detect COVID-19 within 5 seconds using x-ray scan
of the suspected patient.
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112. CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) provides protein-enriched

biscuits to Covid-19 patients. Where is CSIR-CFTRI located?
1) Cochin
2) Coimbatore
3) Madurai
4) Bengaluru
5) Mysuru
Answer – 5) Mysuru
Explanation:
The Mysuru (Karnataka)-based CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CRTRI) has made
available high-protein biscuits to the COVID-19 patients undergoing treatment in the All India
Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), New Delhi.
ENVIRONMENT
1. The new green viper pit found in which Indian state has been named Salazar’s pit viper after
Salazar Slytherin (fictional character in Harry Potter).
1) Kerala
3) Punjab
4) Haryana
5) Bihar
Explanation:
The new species of green pit viper discovered in Arunachal Pradesh by a team of researchers was
named Salazar’s pit viper after Salazar Slytherin, a fictional character by J.K Rowling.
2. The tropical butterfly conservatory has been developed in which Indian state to create
awareness about butterfly and its importance in ecology?
1) Karnataka
2) Telangana
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Tropical Butterfly Conservatory Tiruchirappalli (TBCT) has been developed in Tamil Nadu's
Tiruchirappalli to create awareness among the public about the importance of the butterfly and its
ecology.
SPORTS
1. Tokyo Olympics is rescheduled to July 23 – August 8, 2021. Where is the HQ of International
Olympics Committee (IOC) located?
1) Geneva
2) Lausanne
3) Zurich
4) London
5) New York
Answer – 2) Lausanne
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Explanation:
The organiser of Tokyo Olympic & Paralympic games headed by Yoshiro Mori, announced that 32nd
edition Tokyo Olympics that was earlier decided to be held in Tokyo on July, 2020 was rescheduled &
it will be held from July 23 to August 8, 2021, almost exactly a year after the games were to commence
in 2020. IOC headquarters is at Lausanne, Switzerland.
2. Name the Tennis tournament which was cancelled (134th edition) for the 1st time since 2nd
world war?
1) Australian open
2) US open
3) French open
4) Wimbledon
5) Mexican open
Answer – 4) Wimbledon
Explanation:
Wimbledon organizers cancelled the 134th Edition of Wimbledon Tennis Tournament for the first time
since WWII (World War II) due to the threats of Coronavirus (COVID- 19). The tournament was
scheduled between June 29, 2020 to July 13, 2020 and the next edition of the tournament will be from
June 28 to July 11, 2021. The event was conducted since 1877.
3. Name the country which host the 3rd edition of Asian youth games in 2021.
1) Japan
2) India
3) Thailand
4) South Korea
5) China
Answer - 5) China
Explanation:
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has announced the 3rd edition of Asian Youth Games, which will be
hosted in Shantou in China from November 20 to 28, 2021.
4. The 2021 World games was postponed to 2022 announced by its organisers. The World
games 2021 was planned to be held at which city?
1) Birmingham, Alabama
2) New Delhi
3) Bern
4) Beijing
5) Zurich
Answer – 1) Birmingham, Alabama
Explanation:
The International World Games organisers announced that 2021 World Games to be held in
Birmingham, Alabama, US has been postponed to the year 2022 due to the conflict of rescheduled
dates of the Tokyo Olympics. The rescheduled dates of World Games are from July 7 to 17, 2022.
5. What are the name of official mascots of 19th Asian games 2022 which is going to be
conducted at Hangzhou, China?
1) Congcong
2) Lianlian
3) Chenchen
4) Both 1) and 3)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
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Explanation:
The official mascots of the 19th Asian Games, to be from 10 to 25 September 2022, were unveiled at a
20 minutes digital launch ceremony in Hangzhou, China. The ceremony was conducted online due to
the coronavirus pandemic. There are three mascots namely Congcong, Lianlian and Chenchen, which
represents the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World
Heritage sites of Hangzhou in eastern China. These three mascots for the XIX Asiadare collectively
known as the “smart triplets”.
6. Name the Sportsperson who has been inducted into Naismith memorial hall of fame (in April
2020).
1) Roger Federer
2) Sachin Tendulkar
3) Usain Bolt
4) Kobe Bryan
5) Simone Biles
Answer – 4) Kobe Bryan
Explanation:
Kobe Bryan the American Basketball player & 5-time NBA champion, will be posthumously inducted
into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield, Massachusetts on August 29, 2020
along with 8 other honourees.
7. Find the country which was banned from participating in Weightlifting events in Tokyo
Olympics by International Weightlifting Federation.
1) Thailand
2) Malaysia
3) Singapore
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) Independent Member Federation Sanctions Panel
(IMFSP) has banned Thailand (Thai Amateur Weightlifting Association (TAWA) – for 3yrs) and
Malaysia (Malaysian Weightlifting Federation (MWF) for 1year) from participating in weightlifting
events at the Tokyo Olympics due to multiple doping offences.
8. Cricketer Stephen O’Keefe who retires from 1st class cricket recently, belongs to which
country?
1) Australia
2) New Zealand
3) England
4) South Africa
5) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
Former Australian Test Spinner Stephen Norman John O’Keefe, 35 years old, has retired from first-
class cricket after being omitted from New South Wales’ list of contracted players for the next
domestic season.
9. Which Indian football club has signed 2-year contract with Omid Singh, the Iran’s Indian
origin footballer?
1) Mahun Bagan AC
2) Churchill Brothers SC
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3) East Bengal FC
4) Salgaocar FC
5) Aizawl FC
Answer - 3) East Bengal FC
Explanation:
East Bengal F.C (Football Club), a professional football Club based in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB), has
signed Iran’s Indian-origin footballer Omid Singh (29) for a 2-year deal.
10. China’s Zhang Guowei who retires recently in April 2020 belongs to which sports?
1) Javelin Throw
2) Shot Put
3) Long Jump
4) Triple Jump
5) High Jump
Answer – 5) High Jump
Explanation:
China’s world silver- medallist high jumper Zhang Guowei (28) renowned for his flamboyant twerking
celebrations, announced his retirement in high jumping. He has won silver at the Beijing 2015 World
Championships and represented China in the London Olympics 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics.
11. What is the rank of Indian football team in latest FIFA (HQ- Zurich, Switzerland) rankings
2020 released on April 9, 2020 (topped by Belgium)?
1) 107
2) 110
3) 108
4) 98
5) 102
Answer – 3) 108
Explanation:
According to the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association)/Coca-Cola World Ranking
2020, released on April 09, 2020, Indian football team retained its 108th position with 1187 points.
While Belgium ranked first and world champion France is in 2nd place and Brazil is at 3rd spot.
12. Name the country which is going to host Asian Boxing Championships 2020 in November-
December 2020.
1) India
2) Japan
3) China
4) Hungary
5) Switzerland
Answer - 1) India
Explanation:
According to the Boxing Federation of India’s (BFI) Executive Director R K Sacheti, India will host the
Women’s and Men’s Asian Boxing Championships 2020 in November-December as he expressed
confidence that by then the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic would have been completely under
control. However, the host city will be decided by BFI after things return to normal.
13. What is the official mascot of 4th Asian Para Games 2022 which was released recently?
1) Emei Emei
2) Yunnan Yunnan
3) Sooty Sooty
4) Fei Fei
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5) Yuhina Yuhina
Answer – 4) Fei Fei
Explanation:
The Organizing committee of Hangzhou Asian Games has released ‘Fei Fei’ the bird as an official
mascot for 4th Asian Para Games 2022, which is scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China from 9 – 15
October 2022.
14. The Sports ministry has initiated 1st ever online training of coaches during covid-19
lockdown. Who is the present MoS (Independent charge) of Ministry of Youth Affairs and
Sports?
1) Hirdhaya Mayank
2) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
3) Jual Oram
5) Kiren Rijiju
Answer – 5) Kiren Rijiju
Explanation:
As a part of sports Ministry’s first ever online initiative by Sports Authority of India (SAI) and National
Sports Federations (NSFs) to upgrade knowledge of coaches, Archery Association of India (AAI) has
started first-ever online training of its coaches by experts. The Arjuna and Dronacharya awardee
Sanjeeva Singh will conduct mental toughness training for coaches. The present MoS (Independent
charge) of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is Kiren Rijiju.
15. What is the rank of Sharath Kamal in ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) World
Ranking 2020 of senior male players (NO. 1 in India)?
1) 28
2) 31
3) 17
4) 8
5) 4
Answer – 2) 31
Explanation:
According to the ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) World Ranking 2020 of senior male
players, India table tennis star Achanta Sharath Kamal has become the top-ranked player at 31st
position with 6460 points by beating Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (who slipped one place to number 32).
The list has been topped by Fan Zhendong of China with 17915 points.
16. Alireza Firouzja, who has beaten Norway’s world chess champion Magnus Carlsen in the
final of the Banter Blitz Cup 2020, belongs to which country?
1) Iran
2) Israel
3) Turkey
4) Pakistan
5) Bangladesh
Answer – 1) Iran
Explanation:
Alireza Firouzja, a 16-year-old Iranian chess player, has defeated world chess champion Sven Magnus
oen Carlsen of Norway in the final of the Banter Blitz Cup 2020 with 8.5-7.5 scores to claim the
$14,000 prize. The tournament, hosted by chess24.com in association with Opera and JFD bank from
September 25, 2019- April 15,2020, was one of the most phenomenal blitz games ever played online.
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17. The 11th edition of world games 2022 is going to held at which city?
2) Beijing, China
3) Bern, Germany
4) Birmingham, US
5) Madrid, Spain
Answer – 4) Birmingham, US
Explanation:
The 11th edition of World Games which is to be held in Birmingham, Alabama, US (United States),
unveiled an updated logo and title after being delayed a year because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
The World Games 2021 Birmingham has been renamed to World Games 2022 Birmingham.
18. Mairabai Chanu and Jeremy Lalrinnunga who is in news recently belongs to which sports?
1) Wrestling
2) Boxing
3) Shooting
4) Weightlifting
5) Badminton
Explanation:
President of Weightlifting Federation of India (WFI) Shadev Yadav confirmed that Mirabai Chanu and
Jeremy Larinnunga have been qualified to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games due to their
current International rank.
19. Which Board/Federation has created “Team Mask Force” to create awareness about
wearing masks?
1) All India Boxing Association (AIBA)
2) Badminton Association of India (BAI)
3) Sports Authority of India (SAI)
5) All India Tennis Association (AITA)
Answer - 4) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Explanation:
Featuring India’s most revered cricketers, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has created
a new video under the title “Team Mask Force” to promote wearing masks in public places and help
the country to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
20. Olympics silver medallist of Denmark, Mathias Boe has announced retirement recently. He
belongs to which sports?
1) Shooting
2) Swimming
3) Rowing
4) Badminton
5) Archery
Answer – 4) Badminton
Explanation:
Mathias Boe, 39 years old, badminton doubles player from Denmark announced retirement from
international badminton. He won silver medals at the 2012 London Olympics and 2013 World
Championships.
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21. Cricketer Sana Mir who announced retirement recently, is the former captain of which
country?
1) India
2) Pakistan
3) Bangladesh
4) West Indies
5) Afghanistan
Explanation:
Former Women Cricket team Captain, Sana Mir announced her retirement from international cricket
at the age of 34, ending her 15-year career currently ranking 9th in ICC’s ODI and 41st in T20I bowlers
list
22. Jhuma Katun who was banned for 4yrs recently, belongs to which sports?
1) Gymnastics
2) Boxing
3) Wrestling
4) Athletics-Running
5) Shooting
Answer – 4) Athletics-Running
Explanation:
Indian middle distance runner Jhuma Khatun was banned for four years for using banned substances
(Steroids) by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of the World governing body for the doping case from
2018 in which the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) failed to detect and later tested positive
for dehydrochloromethyl testosterone in Montreal Laboratory in Canada.
23. Cricketer Umar Akmal who was banned from International cricket for 3 years for match
fixing belongs to which country?
1) Australia
2) South Africa
3) Afghanistan
4) Pakistan
5) Oman
Explanation:
Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal was banned for three-years by the Pakistan Cricket Board(PCB)
Disciplinary Committee for the violation of ICC Anti-corruption code 2.4.4 failing to disclose the
details of approaches to engage in corrupt conduct and 2.4.5 failing to disclose any incident that
comes to the knowledge of any evidence that another participant received any approaches to engage
in corrupt conduct.
24. Name the country which will host 2021 men’s world boxing championship (Because of
termination of agreement, India lost hosting rights).
1) Russia
2) Hungary
3) Georgia
4) Serbia
5) Uzbekistan
Answer – 4) Serbia
Explanation:
International Boxing Association (AIBA) terminated an agreement with India, signed in 2017, which
resulted in losing of hosting rights of 2021 men’s world boxing championship by the latter to Serbia.
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25. Indian women’s team has qualified for ODI women’s world cup 2021. Name the country
which is going to host the tournament.
1) New Zealand
2) South Africa
3) Australia
4) England
5) Bangladesh
Explanation:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that India, New Zealand, Australia, England
and South Africa have sealed a direct berth for the quadrennial 50-over Women World Cup 2021 to be
held in New Zealand & scheduled from February 6 to March 7 in 2021.
BOOKS & AUTHORS

1. Name the person who authored the book titled ‘The Enlightenment of The Greengage Tree’.
1) Marjane Satrapi
2) Kamin Mohammadi
3) Shokoofeh Azar
4) Sadegh Hedayat
5) Reza Baraheni
Answer – 3) Shokoofeh Azar
Explanation:
Shokoofeh Azar’s The Enlightenment of The Greengage Tree was originally published in 2017 by
ReadHowYouWant.com, Limited & has been reprinted by Europa Editions in January 2020. The book
has been named (among 13) in the longlist of Booker Prizes (annual) 2020 for a £50,000 (USD 98,000)
prize, which is shared between the author & translator of the winning book. She becomes the 1st Iranian
author to be named in the Prize. She has authored essays, articles, & children’s books.
2. Who has written the book named “Backstage: The Story Behind India’s High Growth Years”?
1) Satyendra Nath Bose
2) V. K. Narayana Menon
3) Zakir Husain
4) S. S. Vasan
5) Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Answer – 5) Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Explanation:
The Economist, civil servant & Deputy Chairman of the Indian Planning Commission, with the rank of
Cabinet Minister, from July 2004 to May 2014 & Padma Vibhushan awardee (2011) Montek Singh
Ahluwalia authored a book titled ‘Backstage: The Story Behind India’s High Growth Years’ which
captures the essence of policymaking between 1985 and 2014.
3. Who is the Author of the book titled ‘‘Sridevi: The Eternal Screen Goddess’’.
1) Satyarth Nayak
2) Smita Agarwal
3) Varsha Adalja
4) Samina Ali
5) Meena Alexander
Answer – 1) Satyarth Nayak
Explanation:
Author & screenwriter Satyarth Nayak authored his 1st non-fiction book titled as ‘Sridevi: The Eternal
Screen Goddess’ which is about the late actress Sridevi. It is published by Penguin eBury Press
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4. Name the person who authored the book named “Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Killer
Germs” along with epidemiologist Michael Osterholm.
1) Daniel Defoe
2) Albert Camus
3) Paolo Giordano
4) Mark Olshaker
5) Giovanni Boccaccio
Answer – 4) Mark Olshaker
Explanation:
To provide better understanding and prevention of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), two new books are
all set to release in May 2020. The books are: “How Contagion Works: Science, Awareness and
Community in Times of Global Crisis” by Italian physicist Paolo Giordano. “Deadliest Enemy: Our War
Against Killer Germs” by epidemiologist Michael Osterholm and author Mark Olshaker. Both books
will be published by Hatchette, US.
5. Who has written the book titled “How Contagion Works: Science, Awareness and Community
in Times of Global Crisis”?
1) Stephen King
2) Daniel Defoe
3) Michael Crichton
4) Paolo Giordano
5) Mark Olshaker
Answer – 4) Paolo Giordano
Explanation:
To provide better understanding and prevention of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), two new books are
all set to release in May 2020. The books are: “How Contagion Works: Science, Awareness and
Community in Times of Global Crisis” by Italian physicist Paolo Giordano. “Deadliest Enemy: Our War
Against Killer Germs” by epidemiologist Michael Osterholm and author Mark Olshaker. Both books
will be published by Hatchette, US.
6. Who authored the book “Memoirs and misinformation”?

1) Jim Carrey
2) Dana Vachon
3) Toni Morrison
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
Canadian American comedian & actor Jim Carrey and writer Dana Vachon authored a novel “Memoirs
and Misinformation” a fearless and semi-autobiographical novel about the reconstruction of
personality. It is published by Alfred A Knopf, publishing house & will be published on May 2020.
7. Name the person who authored the book titled ‘The Wizenard Series: Season One’ created by
Kobe Bryant.
1) Alice Walker
2) Harper Lee
3) Ralph Ellison
4) William Faulkner
5) Wesley King
Answer – 5) Wesley King
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Explanation:
The book ‘The Wizenard Series: Season One’ is created by American Basket baller Kobe Bryant &
authored by Wesley King tops the New York Times’ middle-grade hardcover list, which is to be
released on April 19, 2020. It is published by Kobe Bryant’s Granity Studios (April 1, 2020).
8. Which American Author & reporter has written the book named ‘The Art of Her Deal: The
Untold Story of Melania Trump’?
1) Mary Jordan
2) Martha Gellhorn
3) Jimmy Breslin
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Answer – 1) Mary Jordan
Explanation:
The Pulitzer Prize-winning American reporter for The Washington Post, Mary Jordan has written a
book titled ‘The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump’. It is published by Simon &
Schuster and is to be released on June 16, 2020.
9. Name the person who authored the book titled ““Shuttling to the Top: The Story of P V
Sindhu””.
1) Taslima Nasreen
2) Om Swami
3) Arunava Sinha
4) Krishnaswamy V
5) Chetan Bhagat
Answer – 4) Krishnaswamy V
Explanation:
A book titled “Shuttling to the Top: The Story of P V Sindhu” authored by Krishnaswamy V was published
by HarperCollins in Amazon digital platform along with other two books, amid the lockdown due to
Coronavirus.
10. Name the person who authored the book titled “How the Onion Got Its Layers”.
1) Sudha Murty
2) Anita Desai
3) Kamila Shamsie
4) Kiran Desai
5) Anuja Chauhan
Answer – 1) Sudha Murty
Explanation:
A book titled “How the Onion Got Its Layers” authored by Sudha Murty was published by Puffin. The
book is being released in its e-book and audio form for young children.
11. Name the person who has authored the book titled “Sayajirao Gaekwad III: Maharaja of
Baroda”.
1) Uma Balasubramaniam
2) Sudha Murty
3) Chetan Bhagat
4) Ruskin Bond
5) Vikram Seth
Answer – 1) Uma Balasubramaniam
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Explanation:
Uma Balasubramaniam’s “Sayajirao Gaekwad III: Maharaja of Baroda”, a historic epic published on
December 5, 2019, by Rupa publication on how a Maratha farmers 13 year old boy becomes the King
of Baroda and also how the fate twists for the favourite son of the British empire gets himself to the
brink of being deposed by the British.
OBITUARY
1. Arjun Dev who passed away in March 2020 is _________.
1) Mathematician
2) Historian
3) Biologist
4) Chemist
5) Physician
Answer – 2) Historian
Explanation:
Professor Arjun Dev, the legendary historian and educationist passed away at the age of 81 in Noida,
Uttar Pradesh (UP). He was born on November 12, 1938 in Leiah, West Punjab (now in Pakistan).
2. Maria Teresa who passes away due to COVID-19 is the princess of which country?
1) United Kingdom
2) China
3) Italy
4) Germany
5) Spain
Answer – 5) Spain
Explanation:
Spanish Princess Maria Teresa of Bourbon-Parma has become the first royal to pass away due to Covid-
19 complications who was born on July 28, 1933 and studied in France and became a professor at Paris’
Sorbonne as well as a professor of Sociology at Madrid’s Complutense University. She was known for
her outspoken views and activist work, which led to her nickname the “Red Princess.”
3. Philip Warren Anderson who passed away in April 2020 is the Nobel laureate in which field?
1) Literature
2) Economics
3) Physics
4) Chemistry
5) Medicine
Answer – 3) Physics
Explanation:
Philip Warren Anderson, a Nobel Prize- winning physicist who expanded the world’s understanding of
magnetism, superconductivity and the structure of matter, passed away at the age of 96 in Princeton,
New Jersey, US (United States). He was born on December 13, 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana, US.
4. Tony Lewis the man behind DLS method passed away in April 2020. DLS method is followed
in which sports?
1) Tennis
2) Cricket
3) Football
4) Baseball
5) Rugby
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Explanation:
Tony Lewis, one of the men behind the Duckworth- Lewis- Stern (DLS) method, the mathematical
formula used in weather-affected limited-overs cricket matches, passed away at the age of 78. He was
born on February 25, 1942 in Bolton, Lancashire, UK (United Kingdom). Tony along with Frank
Duckworth, developed the Duckworth- Lewis method in 1997.
5. Bhai Nirmal Singh who passed away recently (April 2020) is _________.
1) Rap Singer
2) Classical Singer
3) Spiritual Singer
4) Folk Singer
5) Pop Singer
Answer – 3) Spiritual Singer
Explanation:
Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa, Padma Shri awardee and former “Hazoori Raagi” at the Golden Temple,
passed away at the age of 62 in Amritsar, Punjab. He was born on April 12, 1952 in Ferozepur, Punjab.
He received Padma Shri award in 2009 for his contribution in Arts.
6. Adam Lyons Schlesinger who passed away recently is ________.

1) Social worker
2) Human rights activist
3) Actor
4) Musician
5) Journalist
Answer – 4) Musician
Explanation:
American singer-songwriter, record producer and bassist, Adam Lyons Schlesinger was passed away
at the age of 52 due to Covid-19 in Poughkeepsie, New York, US (United States). He was born on
October 31, 1967 in New York City, US. He has won Grammy awards for 3 times.
7. Gita Ramjee who is in news in April 2020 is _______.

1) Graphic Designer
2) Environmentalist
3) Physician
4) Chemist
5) Virologist
Answer – 5) Virologist
Explanation:
Gita Ramjee, World-renowned virologist passed away in Johannesburg, South Africa, due to Covid-19.
She was the stellar vaccine scientist and an HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) prevention research
leader. In 2018, She was presented with the Outstanding Female Scientist Award in Lisbon by the
European Development Clinical Trials Partnerships (EDCTP) for her lifetime contribution in finding
new HIV prevention methods.
8. America’s Bill Withers who passed away in April 2020 is _______.

1) Climate activist
2) Journalist
3) Actor
4) Singer
5) Banker
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Explanation:
American songwriter, soulful singer, guitarist & 3 times Grammy award winner Bill Withers passed at
81, due to heart complications in Los Angeles. He was born on July 4, 1938, in the coal-mining town of
Slab Fork, West Virginia, United States.
9. Mahmoud Jibril who passed away in April 2020 is the former Prime Minister of which
country?
1) Egypt
2) Sudan
3) Niger
4) Algeria
5) Libya
Answer – 5) Libya
Explanation:
Libya’s former Prime Minister (PM) Mahmoud Jibril el-Warfally (67) passed away in Cairo, Egypt due
to Coronavirus. He was born on May 28, 1952 in Benghazi, Libya. He served as the interim Prime
Minister (PM) of Libya for almost a year during the Libyan Civil War in 2011.
10. Kerala’s M.K Arjunan who died recently (in April 2020) is _________.
1) Politician
2) Actor
3) Musician
4) Photographer
5) Architect
Explanation:
Famous Malayalam Music Composer M.K. Arjunan (fondly called as Arjunan Master) passed away at
the age of 84 in Kochi, Kerala. He was born on March 1, 1936 in Fort Kochi, Kerala. Arjunan was
awarded Kerala State award for the best composer in 2017 for Jayaraj’s Bhayanakam.
11. Honor Blackman who passed away in April 2020 is ________.

1) Singer
2) Musician
3) Actress
4) Photographer
5) Lawyer
Explanation:
Honor Blackman, one of the memorable co-stars of the early James Bond films, passed away at the age
of 94 in Lewes, Sussex, England. She was born on August 22, 1925 in Plaistow, Essex, England.
12. Radomir Antic who died in April 2020 is a famous coach in which sports?
1) Swimming
2) Hockey
3) Cricket
4) Rugby
5) Football
Explanation:
Radomir Antic, Serbian football manager and player, the only man to have coached Barcelona, Real
Madrid and Atlético Madrid, passed away at the age of 71 in Madrid, Spain. He was born on November
22, 1948 in Zitiste, Serbia.
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13. American John Prine (Grammy Awardee) who died recently (in April 2020) is _________.
1) Rap Singer
2) Jazz Singer
3) Pop Singer
4) Classical Singer
5) Folk Singer
Answer – 5) Folk Singer
Explanation:
American folk singer, songwriter (social & protest element), 2-time Grammy award winner (1991 &
2005) & Grammy lifetime achievement award winner (2020) John Prine passed away at 73, in
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee due to coronavirus complications. He was
born on October 10, 1946 in Maywood, Illinois, United States.
14. The 2-time Olympic finalist Donato Sabia (died in Apr 2020) was born in which country?
1) Russia
2) Spain
3) United Kingdom
4) Italy
5) Germany
Answer – 4) Italy
Explanation:
Donato Sabia, twice Olympics 800 meters finalist and the former European Indoor Champion, passed
away at the age of 56 in Potenza, Italy due to Coronavirus. He was born on September 11, 1963 in
Potenzo, Italy.
15. Indian-American, Brahm Kanchibotla who passed away in April 2020 is _________.
1) Law maker
2) Environmentalist
3) Actor
4) Sporstperson
5) Journalist
Answer – 5) Journalist
Explanation:
The Indian-American veteran journalist Brahm Kanchibotla passed away at 66 due to coronavirus in a
hospital on Long Island in New York, United States (US).
16. New Zealand’s Jock Edwards who passed away in April 2020 is related to which sports?
1) Cricket
2) Rugby
3) Football
4) Hockey
5) Tennis
Explanation:
Jock Edwards, a big-hitting wicket-keeper batsman for New Zealand, has died aged 64. Edwards
featured in eight Tests and six ODIs, having made his Test debut against Australia in 1977.
17. Shanti Hiranand who passed away in April 2020 is ________.

1) Actor
2) Classical Singer
3) Director
4) Social Activist
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5) Lawmaker
Answer – 2) Classical Singer
Explanation:
Shanti Hiranand, renowned Hindustani Classical singer and Padma Shri awardee passed away at the
age of 87 in Gurugram, Haryana. She was born in 1932 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (UP).
18. Zimbabwean Cricketer Jackie du Preez who passed away recently played for which nation
(initially)?
1) Kenya
2) England
3) New Zealand
4) South Africa
5) Bangladesh
Answer – 4) South Africa
Explanation:
Former Zimbabwean cricketer Jackie du Preez passed away due to long-standing heart condition in
Harare at the age of 77, who played for South Africa in Zimbabwe’s pre-independence days. He played
in two Tests for South Africa in 1967.
19. Filmmaker Nobuhiko Obayashi who passed away in April 2020 belongs to which country?
1) South Korea
2) China
3) Japan
4) Indonesia
5) Thailand
Answer – 3) Japan
Explanation:
Nobuhiko Obayashi, was a Japanese director, screenwriter, editor films and television advertisements
passed away at the age of 82 in Tokyo, Japan. He was born on January 9, 1938, in Onomichi, Japan.
20. Stirling Craufurd Moss who is in news in April 2020 is related to which sports?
1) Squash
2) Billiards
3) Motor sport
4) Hockey
5) Football
Answer – 3) Motor sport
Explanation:
The legend of motor sport Sir Stirling Craufurd Moss passed away at 90 after a long illness at his
Mayfair, London, England. He was born on 17th September 1929 in West Kensington, London,
England.
21. Ashok H Desai who passed away recently, held which among the following post during his
life?
1) Comptroller and Auditor General
2) RBI Governor
3) Chairman of NCLAT
4) Chief Justice of India
5) Attorney General of India
Answer – 5) Attorney General of India
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Explanation:
The former Attorney General and Senior Advocate practicing in the Supreme Court of India (SC) Ashok
H. Desai passed away at 77. He was born on 24th June 1942, Nagpur, Maharashtra. He was the
Solicitor General of India from 18th December 1989 to 2nd December 1990. Held office as Attorney
General of India from 9th July 1996 to 6th May 1998.
22. MV Rajashekharan the former Union Minister & Congressman, who passed away in April
2020 belongs to which Indian state?
1) Karnataka
2) Kerala
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Telangana
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Former Union Minister of State of planning and statistics, veteran Congress leader and agriculture and
rural development consultant M V Rajasekharan passed away at 91 in a hospital at Bangalore. He was
born on 12th September 1928 in Maralawadi in Ramanagara District, Karnataka.
23. First class cricketer Walter D’Souza who passed away in April 2020 belongs to which state?
1) Haryana
2) Punjab
3) Maharashtra
4) Saurashtra
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Former Gujarat cricketer, Walter D’Souza, 93, passed away in his sleep. He was one of India’s oldest
living first-class cricketers’, whose first-class career lasted for nearly two decades from 1947-1948 to
1965-1966.
24. Bullet Prakash who passed away recently is an actor in which regional language?
1) Malayalam
2) Hindi
3) Telugu
4) Kannada
5) Tamil
Answer – 4) Kannada
Explanation:
Kannada actor ‘Bullet’ Prakash passed away at the age of 44 years due to illness in Bengaluru, who
had acted in 325 films and known for his comedic roles.
25. Zafar Sarfraz who passed away recently due to COVID-19 is 1st class cricket of which
nation?
1) England
2) Pakistan
3) India
4) Australia
5) South Africa
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Explanation:
Former Pakistani first-class cricketer, Zafar Sarfaraz was tested positive to COVID-19 and passed
away at 50 in a hospital at Peshawar, Pakistan. He was born on 30th October 1969 in Peshawar, North
West Frontier Province, Pakistan.
26. Ranjit Chowdary who passed away in April 2020 is ______.

1) Architect
2) Actor
3) Singer
4) Photographer
5) Painter
Answer – 2) Actor
Explanation:
Bollywood and Indian Theatres actor Ranjit Chowdhry passed away at 65 in the United States. He was
born on 19th September 1955 in Mumbai. He was well known for his performance in classic comedies
like Baton Baton Mein as Sabhi Perreira and Khubsoorat as Jagan Gupta.
27. Luis Sepúlveda Calfucura, the writer and author who passed away recently belongs to
which country?
1) Netherlands
2) Ireland
3) Germany
4) Spain
5) Chile
Answer – 5) Chile
Explanation:
The best-selling Chilean writer and journalist Luis Sepúlveda Calfucura, 70 years, passed away at a
hospital in Oviedo, northern Spain six weeks after testing positive for coronavirus. He was born on 4th
October 1949 in Ovalle, Limari Province, Chile.
28. Abba Kyari the chief of staff to Muhammadu Buhari passed away recently. Muhammadu
Buhari is the president of which country?
1) Nigeria
2) Kenya
3) Namibia
4) Bermuda
5) Sudan
Explanation:
The Chief of Staff to Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, 70, passed away due to
Covid-19 after a month-long infection, who was in his 70s and the top official aide to 77-year-old
President Muhammadu Buhari.
29. Laisenia Qarase who passed away recently is the former Prime Minister of which country?
1) Australia
2) New Zealand
3) Fiji
4) Papua New Guinea
5) Vanuatu
Answer – 3) Fiji
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Explanation:
The founder of the Soqosoqo Duavata Ni Lewenivanua Party & former Fiji Prime Minister (2000-2006)
Laisenia Qarase passed away at 79 in Oceania Hospital, Suva due to an illness. He hails from Mavana,
Vanuabalavu, Lau.
30. Gene Deitch who passed away recently is one of the directors of which among the following
popular cartoon?
1) The Simpsons
2) SpongeBob
3) The Fairly OddParents
4) Tom and Jerry
5) Animaniacs
Answer – 4) Tom and Jerry
Explanation:
Eugene Merril Deitch, Oscar-winning illustrator and animator, film director and producer passed
away at the age of 95 in Prague, Czech Republic. He was born on April 8, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, US
(United States). He was one of the directors behind world’s most popular cartoons and directed 13
episodes of Tom and Jerry. Deitch directed multiple episodes of the ‘Popeye the Sailor’ series and also
directed popular animator cartoons such as Munro, Tom Terrific and Nudnik.
31. Saharai Oram who passed away recently is the former minister of which Indian state?
1) Odisha
3) Jharkhand
4) Bihar
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Veteran tribal leader and former Odisha Minister Saharai Oram died at Barbil in Keonjhar district on
Friday following a prolonged illness. He was 78.
32. Doug Sanders who passed away recently is related to which sports?
1) Squash
2) Football
3) Cricket
4) Golf
5) Rugby
Answer – 4) Golf
Explanation:
Doug Sanders, the American golf legend known as the 'Peacock of the Fairways' for his colorful
wardrobe, died recently at the age of 86.
33. Ice Hockey player Roger Chappot who passed away recently belongs to which country?
1) Japan
2) France
3) Germany
4) Switzerland
5) United States
Explanation:
Former ice hockey player Roger Chappot, who played more than 100 games for Switzerland's national
team including at the 1964 Winter Olympics, has died due to COVID-19. He was 79.
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34. UshaGanguly who passed away recently is _________.

1) Law Maker
2) Painter
3) Photographer
4) Theatre Actor
5) Architect
Answer – 4) Theatre Actor
Explanation:
UshaGanguly, was an Indian theatre director-actor and activist, most known for her work in Hindi
theatre in the 1970s and 1980s, passed away at the age of 75 in Kolkata, West Bengal. She was born in
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (UP) in 1945.
35. Devanand Konwar who passed away recently is the former Governor of which Indian state
(excluding, Governor as additional charge of West Bengal)?
1) Bihar
2) Tripura
3) Assam
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Devanand Konwar, former Governor of Bihar and Tripura and Veteran Congress leader passed away
at the age of 86 in Guwahati, Assam. He was born in 1934.
36. R V Bhuskute who passed away recently is ______.

1) Freedom fighter
2) Environmentalist
3) Theatre Actor
4) Photographer
5) Painter
Answer – 1) Freedom fighter
Explanation:
Freedom fighter R V Bhuskute dies. had participated in the Quit India Movement, died of prolonged
illness in Maharashtra's Raigadh district on Thursday, family sources said. He was 94 and is survived
by his wife, three sons and three daughters.
37. Pro Football Hall of Famer Willie Davis who died recently belongs to which country?
1) Norway
2) Germany
3) Spain
4) United States
5) Ireland
Explanation:
Willie Davis, a Hall of Fame defensive end and a team captain for Vince Lombardi’s Green Bay Packers
in the 1960s, when he helped lead his team to the first two Super Bowl championships, died April 15
at a hospital in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 85. He is born in US.
38. Michael John Robinson who passed away recently represented which country in Football?
1) Netherlands
2) Ireland
3) Croatia
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4) Germany
5) Spain
Answer – 2) Ireland
Explanation:
Former Republic of Ireland and Liverpool forward footballer Michael John Robinson passed away at
the age of 61 in Marbella, Spain. He was born on July 12, 1958 in Leicester, England.
39. Basanta Das who passed away recently is the former Rajya Sabha MP from which Indian
state?
1) West Bengal
2) Assam
3) Odisha
4) Bihar
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
Basanta Das, 80, Former Rajya Sabha member from Odisha passed away due to prolonged illness in
Bahadur Bagicha locality of Bhawanipatna, who was served as Rajya Sabha member from 1990 to 199
and chairman of Bhawanipatna Municipality from 1985 to 1990.
40. Irrfan Khan who passed away recently is _______.

1) Law Maker
2) Painter
3) Freedom fighter
4) Actor
5) Cyclist
Answer – 4) Actor
Explanation:
Famous Bollywood Actor Sahabzade Irrfan Ali Khan, whose international movie career included hits
such as Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi and the Amazing Spider-man etc., passed away at the age of 53
due to colon infection in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He had been battling neuroendocrine cancer since
2018. He was born on January 7, 1967, in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
IMPORTANT DAYS
1. The Theme for World Autism Awareness Day 2020 is “The Transition to Adulthood”. The Day
is celebrated annually on ________.
1) December 10
2) February 18
3) May 27
4) March 31
5) April 2
Explanation:
World Autism Awareness Day is observed every year on April 2 globally to raise awareness about
autism and problems faced by people suffering from it. The day has been observed since 2008. The day
is one of the seven health-based UN (United Nations) days. Theme for the year 2020: “The Transition to
Adulthood”.
2. When was International Transgender Day of Visibility was observed annually?

1) March 8
2) March 31
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3) February 23
4) January 18
5) April 2
Explanation:
The International Transgender Day of Visibility is observed every year on March 31 globally since
2009, to celebrate transgender people to raise awareness of discrimination faced by transgender
people worldwide and their contributions to society. This year Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)
has the theme and hashtag #MoreThanVisibility.
3. The International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action was observed
every year on ________.
1) August 16
2) July 7
3) April 4
4) June 22
5) May 18
Explanation:
The International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is observed every year on
April 4 globally to create awareness on landmines, other threats and progress towards their
eradication.
4. Which edition of raising day was celebrated by “Army Medical Corps” with the motto of
“Sarve santu Nirmaya” on April 3, 2020?
1) 256
2) 128
3) 64
4) 32
5) 16
Answer – 1) 256
Explanation:
On April 3, 2020, The Army Medical Corps (AMC) celebrated its 256th Raising Day and the day was
raised based on the Royal Medical Corps. The 256th Raising Day was held with the motto “Sarve Santu
Niramaya”, meaning “Let all humans be free from disease and disability”.
5. Which edition of National Maritime Day (NMD) was celebrated on April 5, 2020?
1) 61
2) 57
3) 71
4) 36
5) 46
Answer – 2) 57
Explanation:
The 57th Edition of National Maritime Day (NMD) was celebrated on April 5, 2020 (celebrated since
1964). The day is observed annually to raise awareness in supporting intercontinental commerce and
the global economy as the most well- organized, safe & sound, environmentally responsive approach
of transporting goods from one corner to another corner of the world. The World Maritime Day 2020
was observed on September 24, 2020 (last Thursday of September annually).
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6. The International Day of Conscience for the year 2020 is observed on ________.
1) May 8
2) June 12
3) April 5
4) September 24
5) October 2
Explanation:
On April 5, 2020 The International Day of Conscience (IDC) is observed for the 1st time to recognize
the need to establish stability, well-being, peaceful and friendly relations on the basis of respect for
human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, irrespective of race, gender, language or religion &
also to remind people to self-reflect, follow their conscience, & do the right things.
7. When was the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace celebrated on every
year?
1) April 6
2) April 5
3) April 7
4) April 4
5) April 11
Explanation:
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSP) is celebrated every year on April 6
to recognize the power of sport in promoting social change, community development and to
encourage peace and understanding. IDSP 2020 marks its 7th edition.
8. The theme for World Health Day 2020 is ‘To Support nurses and midwives’. The Day is
celebrated every year on?
1) April 4
2) March 14
3) April 7
4) June 6
5) July 2
Explanation:
World Health Day is observed annually on April 7, under the sponsorship of the World Health
Organization (WHO), to spread about equal healthcare facilities worldwide, the importance of Health
and Wellness and to kill myths around Health. Theme of the year 2020: To Support nurses and
midwives. WHO announced 2020 as year for Nurse and Midwife.
9. The International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda is
observed annually on which date?
1) January 28
2) October 7
3) March 12
4) September 19
5) April 7
Explanation:
The International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda is observed
every year on April 7, since 2004 to commemorate the murder of more than 1 million people, majorly
consist of Tutsi, Twa & moderate Hutu- group of African Great lakes region & others who opposed the
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genocide in Rwanda and to reflect on the suffering of those who survived. This year marks its 26th
anniversary.
10. When was International Romani Day was observed annually?

1) April 6
2) April 8
3) April 3
4) April 5
5) April 4
Explanation:
The International Romani Day is observed on April 8 globally to raise awareness of the issues faced by
Romani people and to celebrate Romani culture.
11. The theme for World Homeopathy Day 2020 is “Enhancing the scope of Homeopathy in
Public Health”. The Day is celebrated every year on _______.
1) March 31
2) April 7
3) April 10
4) April 14
5) April 3
Explanation:
The World Homeopathy Day is celebrated every year on April 10. This year the day marks the 265th
birth anniversary of the father of the Homeopathy systems of medicines Dr. Christian Friedrich
Samuel Hahnemann, German physician, who discovered the way to heal using homeopathy. The term
‘homeopathy’ comes from the combination of the two Greek words, homeo- meaning similar &
pathos- meaning suffering or disease. Theme of the year 2020: “Enhancing the scope of Homeopathy
in Public Health”.
12. Name the organisation/agency which celebrates play true day 2020 with the theme ‘Play
Safe on Play True Day 2020’ on April 9.
1) World Swimming Federation
2) World Anti Doping Agency
3) World Athletics
4) National Anti Doping Agency
5) International Olympics Organisation
Answer – 2) World Anti Doping Agency
Explanation:
On April 9, 2020 The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) celebrated the Play True Day 2020, which is
dedicated to clean sport and the day aims to raise awareness among athletes, the sporting public and
others about the importance of protecting it. Theme of the year 2020: ‘Play Safe on Play True Day
2020’.
13. Which edition of CRPF valour day was celebrate on April 9, 2020?
1) 53rd
2) 55th
3) 69th
4) 67th
5) 49th
Answer - 2) 55th
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Explanation:
The 55th Anniversary of CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) Valour Day was observed all over India.
The day is observed every year and the day is also called as Shaurya Diwas (Valour Day).
14. When was National Safe Motherhood Day (NSMD) celebrated annually?
1) April 8
2) March 29
3) April 11
4) May 4
5) March 18
Explanation:
National Safe Motherhood Day (NSMD) is celebrated annually on April 11, to raise awareness on proper
healthcare and maternity facilities to pregnant and lactating women. NSMD is an initiative of the White
Ribbon Alliance India (WRAI) to ensure that every woman should have the availability and enough
access to care during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal service.
15. International Day of Human space flight was observed annually on _______.
1) April 6
2) April 11
3) April 8
4) April 12
5) April 15
Explanation:
The international day of human space flight is observed across the world annually on April 12 to
celebrate the space age for the human race to reaffirm the vital role of space science and technology in
achieving sustainable development goals and improve the well-being of states, people, and to realize
the ambition of maintaining the space for peaceful purposes.
16. When was National Pet day celebrated on every year?

1) April 11
2) April 29
3) April 4
4) March 29
5) May 6
Explanation:
National Pet Day is celebrated every year on April 11, to create public awareness about animals that
currently live in shelters and rescues and are in need of a forever home. History of the Pet day:
National pet day was founded in 2006 by Colleen Paige, who is a renowned animal welfare advocate
and lifestyle expert.
17. The 1st ever World Chagas Disease Day was observed on _______,2020.
1) April 12
2) April 14
3) April 17
4) April 9
5) April 11
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Explanation:
The International Federation of Associations of People affected by Chagas Disease proposed the
celebration of World Chagas Disease Day on April 14 to the World Health Assembly and on May 24,
2019 World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) decision making body endorsed the proposal with the
support of many health institutions, universities and national and international non-governmental
organisations. So the 1st ever World Chagas Disease Day was observed on April 14, 2020.
18. Which edition of Siachen Day was observed by Indian Army on April 13, 2020?
1) 36th
2) 52nd
3) 55th
4) 48th
5) 70th
Answer – 1) 36th
Explanation:
On April 13, 2020, The Indian Army observed the 36th Siachen day to pay tribute to the brave soldiers
who laid down their lives while protecting the frontiers of the country in Ladakh at the Corps
Headquarters in Leh and Siachen base camp, the world’s highest and coldest battlefield.
19. What is the Theme for International Children’s Book Day 2020 which was celebrated on
April 2 (annually)?
1) Theme: “The small is big in a book”
2) Theme: “A Hunger for words”
3) Theme: “Let Us Grow With the Book”
4) Theme: “Once Upon a time”
5) Theme: “Many Cultures one Day”
Answer – 2) Theme: “A Hunger for words”
Explanation:
International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is observed every year on April 2. The day is celebrated to
inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children’s books. Theme of the year 2020: A Hunger
for words.
20. The Theme for International Day of Action for Rivers 2020 is “Women, Water and Climate
Change”. The Day was observed annually on ______.
1) February 7
2) April 16
3) March 31
4) March 14
5) April 4
Explanation:
International Day of Action for Rivers is observed every year on March 14 and aims to raise public
awareness of destructive water development projects, health and sustainable management of the
watersheds. The year 2020 marks the 22nd edition of International Day of Action for Rivers. Theme
for the year 2020: Women, Water and Climate Change.
21. World Voice Day (WVD) was observed annually on April 16. What is the theme for WVD
2020?
1) Focus on your Voice
2) Share Your Voice
3) Value your voice, love your larynx
4) Flow Phonation
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5) Healthy and Effective Communication

Answer – 1) Focus on your Voice
Explanation:
World Voice Day (WVD) is a worldwide annual event that takes place on April 16 devoted to the
celebration of the phenomenon of voice. The day is celebrated to increase the public awareness of the
importance of voice and alertness to voice problems. Voice is an important aspect of healthy and
effective communication. Theme for the year 2020: FOCUS ON YOUR VOICE.
22. The theme for International Day of Mathematics (IDM) 2020 is ‘Mathematics is
Everywhere’. When was IDM celebrated annually (1st instance started in 2020)?
1) June 28
2) March 14
3) August 28
4) March 30
5) April 17
Answer - 2) March 14
Explanation:
The International Day of Mathematics (IDM) was celebrated for the first time on March 14, 2020
globally. On this day all countries will be invited to participate through activities for both students and
the general public in schools, museums, libraries and other spaces. The day was proclaimed by
UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) on the 40th session of
the General Conference, November 26, 2019. Theme for the year 2020: Mathematics is Everywhere.
23. The World Haemophilia Day is celebrated annually on April 17. What is the theme for the
day for the year 2020.
1) Get+involved
2) Hear Their Voices
3) Outreach and Identification
4) Treatment for all is vision for all
5) Sharing Knowledge Makes
Answer – 1) Get+involved
Explanation:
World Haemophilia Day is celebrated worldwide on 17th April to create awareness about Haemophilia
and other inherited bleeding disorders. The World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH) initiated the
celebration of the World Haemophilia Day in 1989 on April 17 to honor the birth anniversary of Frank
Schnabel, the founder of WFH. The theme of the World Haemophilia Day is “Get+involved”.
24. When was world art day celebrated every year?

1) March 17
2) May 14
3) April 15
4) June 6
5) July 2
Explanation:
To celebrate the fine arts & to promote awareness of creative activity worldwide, The International
Association of Art (IAA/AIAP), partner of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) has declared the World Art Day on April 15.
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25. The theme for world Heritage Day 2020 is “Shared Culture, Shared Heritage and Shared
Responsibility”, when was World Heritage Day celebrated annually?
1) March 29
2) April 7
3) May 3
4) April 18
5) April 23
Explanation:
World Heritage Day, which is also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites is an
annual event which is celebrated every year on April 18, to promote awareness about the diversity of
cultural heritage of humanity, their vulnerability and the efforts required for their protection and
conservation. Theme for the year 2020: Shared Culture, Shared Heritage and Shared Responsibility.
26. April 19 of every year will be observed as which day?

1) World Liver Day
2) International Kidney Day
3) World TB Day
4) World Health Day
5) International Day of Forests
Answer – 1) World Liver Day
Explanation:
World Liver Day (WLD) is observed every year on April 19, to spread awareness about the importance
of liver in our body and liver related diseases.
27. When was UN’s Chinese Language Day celebrated annually?

1) April 9
2) April 20
3) March 30
4) May 10
5) May 2
Answer - 2) April 20
Explanation:
20th April of every year is observed as the Chinese Language Day by the United Nations (UN) as a
contribution of Chinese Literature, poetry, and Language as well as to celebrate the multilingualism
and cultural diversity and to promote the use of Chinese as one of its six official languages (Arabic,
English, French, Russian, Spanish) of UN.
28. When was World Creativity and Innovation Day celebrated annually?
1) April 4
2) April 21
3) April 12
4) April 13
5) April 30
Explanation:
World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID) is a global United Nation (UN) day celebrated on April 21
to raise awareness around the importance of creativity and innovation in problem solving with respect
to advancing the United Nations sustainable development goals, also known as the “global goals”.
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29. Which among the following day was celebrated on April 21 annually?
1) National Farmers Day
2) National Doctors Day
3) National Civil Services Day
4) National Lawyers Day
5) National Engineers Day
Answer – 3) National Civil Services Day
Explanation:
21st April every year is celebrated as the National Civil Service Day to celebrate the civil servants (IAS-
Indian Administrative Services, IPS- Indian Police Services, IFS- Indian Foreign services and group A
and B services) who dedicated their lives to the citizens and to renew their commitments and excellence
in work. This is also to encourage the passion of the Indians to get into civil service.
30. The Administrative professionals day celebrated on which date in India for the year 2020?
1) January 12
2) February 6
3) March 18
4) April 21
5) May 1
Explanation:
Administrative Professionals Day (also known as Secretaries day or Admin Day) is observed on April
21 for the year 2020 across India to recognize the work of secretaries, receptionists, administrative
assistants and other administrative support professionals.
31. The theme for 50th edition of Earth day is “Climate Action”. When was the Earth day
celebrated annually?
1) March 23
2) March 28
3) April 22
4) June 12
5) October 6
Explanation:
Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 around the world to demonstrate support for
environmental protection. The day was initiated by US Senator Gaylord Nelson, on April 22, 1970 and
this year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. To mark the day, the search engine Google has
dedicated its doodle to one of the smallest and critical organisms of the earth, the bees. Theme for
Earth Day 2020: Climate action.
32. The world book and copyrights day organised by UNESCO was celebrated every year on
________.
1) March 8
2) May 2
3) April 23
4) June 3
5) December 12
Explanation:
World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated every year on April 23 all over the world. This event is
organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the
day aims to promote reading, publishing and copyright.
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33. On which date the United Nations English Language Day and Spanish Language Day are
celebrated every year?
1) March 22
2) September 7
3) July 13
4) June 30
5) April 23
Explanation:
On 23rd April 2020, The United Nations English Language Day and Spanish Language Day are
celebrated every year as an initiative of the Department of Global Communication to promote the use
of official languages and to ensure that the goals and actions of the UN are understood by all the
possible public.
34. When was the world day for laboratory animals observed annually?
1) April 22
2) April 23
3) April 24
4) April 25
5) April 26
Explanation:
The World Day for Laboratory Animals has been observed annually on April 24th with the associated
“Lab Animal Week” (20th-26th April) since 1979 as a movement to end the sufferings of the animals
that are used for testing in the laboratories around the world and replace them with the advanced
scientific non-animal techniques.
35. The National Panchayati Raj day was observed annually on April 24. The day marks the
passing of which amendment of constitution?
1) 71st Amendment
2) 82nd Amendment
3) 72nd Amendment
4) 74th Amendment
5) 73rd Amendment
Answer - 5) 73rd Amendment
Explanation:
National Panchayati Raj Day (NPRD) is observed annually on April 24 in India which is organized by
the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to mark a defining moment in the history of decentralization of political
power at the rural level because it was difficult for a single Chief Minister (CM) to look after entire
state solely and solve their issues in the minimum time possible. The first National Panchayati Raj Day
was first celebrated on April 24, 2010, in India. The day marks the passing of the Constitution (73rd
Amendment) Act 1992, that came into force from April 24, 1993.
36. April 24-30 has been observed as World Immunization week. What is the theme for the
year 2020?
1) Vaccines to save you
2) Vaccines Work for All
3) Close the immunization gap
4) Vaccines Work
5) Protected Together
Answer – 2) Vaccines Work for All
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Explanation:
World Immunization Week is a global public health campaign to raise awareness and increase rates of
immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases around the world. Theme for the year 2020:
Vaccines Work for All. The World Immunization week celebrates “Vaccine Heroes” worldwide ranging
from parents and community members to health workers and innovators who help to ensure that we
are protected via the power of vaccines. The last week of April (24 to 30) every year is observed as
World Immunisation Week in order to promote the use of vaccines for the ‘protection of people’ of all
age-groups against disease.
37. The International Girls in ICT day 2020 was celebrated on April 23 with the theme ‘Expand
horizons, change attitudes’. The Day is celebrated generally on ______ of April?
1) 4th Thursday
2) 4th Wednesday
3) 5th Monday
4) 4th Sunday
5) 3rd Saturday
Answer – 1) 4th Thursday
Explanation:
The International Girls in ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) Day is celebrated every
year on the 4th Thursday of April. This year it is being observed on 23 April 2020 based on the theme
‘Expand horizons, change attitudes’.
38. Which edition of National fire service day was observed on April 14, 2020?
1) 81st
2) 52nd
3) 76th
4) 49th
5) 71st
Answer – 3) 76th
Explanation:
On 14th April 2020, the 76th National Fire Service Day is observed at every Fire Service Station in the
city to remember the sacrifice of the 71 Firemen in the Rescue operation of the Freighter SS fort
Stikine at the Victoria Dock in the Bombay port following the Fire Prevention Week or Fire Service
Week (FSW) from 14th April to 20th April. This year’s theme for FSW is “Samanamagni – Saranam
Agni”.
39. Which Indian state government has commemorated Khongjom Day at War Memorial
Complex on April 23, 2020?
1) Nagaland
2) Sikkim
3) Assam
4) Meghalaya
5) Manipur
Explanation:
On 23rd April 2020, the Government of Manipur commemorated the people who sacrificed their lives
in the Anglo-Manipuri War as Khongjom Day at the Khongjom War Memorial Complex which is a
historical site that holds the tallest statute of Sword in the world constructed in remembrance of the
people who fought in the war.
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40. On which year the 1st International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace was
observed on April 24?
1) 2017
2) 2019
3) 2016
4) 2018
5) 2015
Answer – 2) 2019
Explanation:
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is observed on April 24 annually to
support the UN (united Nations) Charter and its principles of resolving disputes among nations
through peaceful means. The day was first observed on April 24, 2019.
41. The world malaria day was observed annually on April 25. What is the theme for world
malaria day 2020?
1) "End Malaria For Good"
2) "LETS Close The Gap"
3) "Invest in the future: defeat malaria"
4) “Ready to Beat Malaria”
5) “Zero Malaria Starts with Me”
Answer – 5) “Zero Malaria Starts with Me”
Explanation:
World Malaria Day was observed every year on April 25 to recognise the global efforts made to
control malaria and to commemorate the Africa Malaria Day. It is one of the eight official global public
health campaigns recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The theme of World Malaria
Day 2020 is “Zero Malaria Starts with Me”.
42. The 1st Official UN delegate’s day was observed on _____.

1) April 22
2) April 24
3) April 21
4) April 25
5) April 23
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) organized the first official International Delegate’s Day on April 25, 2020 and
this year it is a special observance because it also marks the 75th anniversary of the San-Francisco
Conference, an event that laid the foundations of the United Nations (UN).
43. The world intellectual property day was observed every year of April 26. What is the theme
of the day for the year 2020?
1) “Powering change: Women in innovation and creativity”
2) “Digital Creativity: Culture Reimagined”
3) “Reach for Gold: IP and Sports”
4) “Innovate for a Green Future”
5) “Innovation — Improving Lives”
Answer – 4) “Innovate for a Green Future”
Explanation:
26th April 2020 is annually observed as World Intellectual Property Day established by World
Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in the year 2000 to create awareness about the impacts of
patents, copyright, trademarks and designs and to educate about the roles of Intellectual Property (IP)
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rights that supports and encourages the innovation and creativity. The theme of this year is “Innovate
for a Green Future”.
44. The International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed on April 26 every
year. Chernobyl is located in which country?
1) Russia
2) Belarus
3) Ukraine
4) Georgia
5) Uzbekistan
Answer – 3) Ukraine
Explanation:
International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed on April 26 every year. The day
remembers the explosion at the No.4 reactor in the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant near the city of
Pripyat in the north of the Soviet Ukraine, in 1986 which spread a radioactive cloud over large parts of
the Soviet Union Federation. This year marks the 34th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster.
45. Which among the following day was celebrated annually on April 25?
1) World Tiger Day
2) World Elephant Day
3) World Whale Day
4) World Cat Day
5) World Penguin Day
Answer – 5) World Penguin Day
Explanation:
25th April of every year is celebrated as World Penguin Day to create awareness about the threat to
the existence of these flightless birds. The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC), a non-
governmental organisation mentions that this day coincides with the annual northern migration of
Adelie penguins of Antarctica.
46. The World Day for Safety and Health at Work (WDSHW) is observed every year on April 28.
What is the theme for WDSHW 2020?
1) OSH vulnerability of young workers
2) Optimize The Collection And Use Of OSH Data
3) Safety and Health and the Future of Work
4) Stop the pandemic: Safety and health at work can save lives
5) Workplace Stress: a collective challenge
Answer – 4) Stop the pandemic: Safety and health at work can save lives
Explanation:
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work (WDSHW) is observed every year on April 28, to
promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. The day is observed by the
ILO (International Labour Organization) to raise awareness on the adoption of safe practices in
workplaces. April 28 is also the International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers
organized worldwide by the trade union movement since 1996. Theme for the year 2020: Stop the
pandemic: Safety and health at work can save lives.
47. Theme for World Veterinary Day 2020 is “Environment Protection for Improving Animal
and Human Health”. When was the day celebrated for the year 2020?
1) April 27
2) April 22
3) April 26
4) April 25
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5) April 21
Explanation:
World Veterinary Day is celebrated every year on the last Saturday of April. The day marks the
importance of Veterinary doctors all over the world who serve to protect animals. Theme for the year
2020: “Environment Protection for Improving Animal and Human Health”. For the year 2020 the day
was celebrated on April 25.
48. When was world dance day celebrated every year?

1) April 14
2) April 28
3) April 16
4) April 29
5) April 15
Explanation:
On 29th April, Every year the International Dance has been celebrated since 1982 by the International
Dance Committee (IDC) of International Theatre Institute (ITI) to educate the people on the various
dance forms around the world. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) allocated International Theatre Institute (ITI) and International Dance Committee (IDC) as
the organizer of the event. This day also marks the birth anniversary of Jean-George Noverre (29th
April 1727), the creator of modern ballet.
STATIC GK
1. Name the organisation which organise IHGF – Delhi Fair Spring event?
Answer – Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH)
Explanation:
Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) has cancelled the 49th edition of IHGF – Delhi Fair
Spring-2020 in view of present status of COVID-19 in India.
2. March 30 is the foundation day for which Indian state?

3. Where is HQ of SpiceJet located?

Answer – Gurgaon, Haryana
4. Who is the present Tourism minister of India?

Answer – Prahlad singh patel
5. Name the person who is present Governor of Nagaland?

Answer – Ravindra Narayana Ravi
6. Utkala Dibasa is celebrated every year on April 1 in which state?

Answer – Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha Dibasa / Utkala Dibasa is celebrated every year on 1 April all over Odisha.
7. When was Earth Hour 2020 celebrated?

Answer – March 28
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8. Where is HQ of UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) located?

9. Who is the present minister of Commerce and Industry (as on April 1, 2020)?
Answer – Piyush Goyal
10. Indian Council for Cultural Relations works under which ministry?
Answer – Ministry of External Affairs
11. What is the abbreviation of CCyB?

Answer - Countercyclical capital buffer
12. Who is the present president of world bank (as on April 1, 2020)?
Answer – David Malpass
13. SWAYAM portal is launched by which ministry?

Answer – Human Resource and Development Ministry
Explanation:
The portal launched by Union Ministry of Human Resource and Development named SWAYAM has
tripled number of viewers in last 1 week.
14. What is the Abbreviation of PMLADS?

Answer - Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme
15. Who is the present Road Transport and Highways Minister?

Answer – Nitin Gadkari
16. What is the Number of permanent member nations present in UN Security Council?
Answer – 15
17. Who is the minister of Electronics and Information Technology?

Answer - Ravi Shankar Prasad
18. The ‘Psycho-Social Impact of Corona Pandemic and the Ways to Cope’ was launched by
which national body?
Answer – National Book Trust (NBT)
Explanation:
National Book Trust, India of MHRD Releases On-Line Questionnaire to Assess Community Perception
about the Psycho-Social Impact of COVID-19 named ‘Psycho-Social Impact of Corona Pandemic and
the Ways to Cope’.
19. Who is the present Governor of Kerala?

Answer – Arif Mohammad Khan
20. Where is the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) located?

Answer – Bengaluru
21. Who is the present chairman of DRDO?

Answer – Satheesh Reddy
22. Where is the HQ of UNICEF located?

Answer – New York, US
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23. Where is the HQ of World Bank located?

Answer – Washington DC, US
24. Name the Organisation which designs the low-cost temperature gun to screen personnel at
the entry gates of the yard.
Answer – Naval Dockyard Mumbai
Explanation:
Naval Dockyard Mumbai designs low cost Temperature Gun. Naval Dockyard, Mumbai has designed
and developed its own handheld IR based temperature sensor for undertaking screening of large
number of personnel at the entry gates of the yard reducing the load on the security sentries at the
gate.
25. Name the Country which Host FIFA U17 women’s World cup and U20 Women’s world cup in
2020 (postponed).
Answer – U17 – India & U20 - Panama/Costa Rica
Explanation:
FIFA has postponed the Under-20 Women's World Cup Panama/Costa Rica 2020 - originally
scheduled for August/September 2020 - and the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup India 2020 -
originally scheduled for November 2020.
26. What is the Capital and Currency of Maldives?

Answer – Capital – Malé & Currency – Maldivian Rufiyaa
27. Who is the present Chairman of SEBI?

28. Name the country which host Asian Games 2022.

Answer - Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
29. Grammy Award is given in the field of?

Answer – Music
30. What is the Capital and Currency of Libya?

Answer – Capital – Tripoli & Currency - Dinar
31. Where is the HQ of Indian Overseas Bank located at?

Answer – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
32. Athlete Ruth Jebet is former Olympic champion in which event?

Answer - 3,000m steeplechase
Explanation:
Kenyan-born Bahraini runner Ruth Jebet has been handed a four-year ban after she was found guilty
of testing positive for the banned blood booster r-EPO (recombinant erythropoietin), the Athletics
Integrity Unit (AIU) on March 2020. Jebet, the 2016 Olympic 3,000m steeplechase champion, was
suspended in February 2018 after she failed an out-of-competition test.
33. Which organisation issues BHOG certification?

Answer – Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Explanation:
BHOG is Blissful Hygiene Offering to God. These are certificates issued by Food Safety and Standards
Authority of India (FSSAI).
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34. Yog Mahotsav was conducted in which Indian state?

Explanation:
Antar Rashtriya Yog Mahotsav has been inaugurated in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand by Uttar Pradesh Chief
Minister Yogi Adityanath.
35. Jalila Haider the winner of International women of courage award belongs to which
country?
Answer – Pakistan
Explanation:
Jalila Haider known as the ‘iron lady’ of Pakistan has won the presitigous International Women of
Courage Award (given by US state department) for her relentless services to impoverished women
and children in Balochistan province. According to a US State Department, the award, now in its 14th
year, recognises women around the globe who have demonstrated exceptional courage and
leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equality, and women’s
empowerment at great personal risk.
36. International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Cup scheduled in the month of May
2020 in which Indian state (postponed)?
Explanation:
The organising committee of the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Cup on
Monday announced that the upcoming Rifle/Pistol and Shotgun World Cups slated to be played in
Delhi have been cancelled due to coronavirus.
37. Pragyan Conclave 2020 was organised by?

Answer – Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS)
Explanation:
“Pragyan Conclave 2020”, a two-day Indian Army International Seminar was organised by Centre for
Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) at New Delhi.
38. “One Cop One Gangster” was launched in Which State?

Explanation:
The Ghaziabad district police (Uttar Pradesh) has launched a special drive named 'One Cop One
Gangster' to keep a close eye on criminals by deputing a dedicated policeman behind every wanted
person.
39. Name the company which has developed MyGov Corona Helpdesk chatbot.
Answer – Haptik Infotech Pvt Ltd
Explanation:
The government's dedicated WhatsApp chatbot MyGov Corona Helpdesk, which aims to provide
timely updates and help citizens clear their queries on Covid-19, has been used by over 2 crore users.
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot company Haptik Infotech Pvt Ltd, which is 87 per cent owned by
Reliance Jio, developed the MyGov Corona Helpdesk chatbot. According to Haptik, more than 55
million messages have been sent by over 20 million users since the chatbot was launched by the
government on March 20.
40. Under which Article of Indian constitution the Consolidated fund of India is constituted?
Answer – Article 266(1)
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Explanation:
Consolidated fund was constituted under Article 266 (1) of the Constitution of India. All revenues
received by the government by way of direct taxes and indirect taxes, money borrowed and receipts
from loans given by the government flow into the Consolidated Fund of India.
41. Name the country which is going to host Women’s T20 World Cup 2022?
Answer – South Africa
42. Juniper Cobra is the military exercise between which country?

Answer – United States & Israel
43. Under which scheme Swasth ke Sipahi deliverying essential services and medicines at
doorstep of patients and elderly people?
Answer – Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)
Explanation:
Pharmacists, popularly known as "Swasth ke Sipahi", of Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra, are
deliverying essential services and medicines at doorstep of patients and elderly under Pradhan Mantri
Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) of the Government of India.
44. Where is the HQ of SAARC located?

Answer – Kathmandu, Nepal
45. Who is the present MD&CEO of Bank of Baroda (BoB) (as on April 2020)?
Answer - Sanjiv Chadha
46. Where is the HQ of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) located?
Answer – Lucknow, UP
47. Sardhar Vallabhai Patel Indoor stadium is in which state?

Explanation:
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra would be using the Sardar Vallabhai Patel
stadium at the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) complex in Worli as an observation facility for
people who may have meet coronavirus patients.
48. What is the abbreviation of OMSS?

Answer – Open Market Sale Scheme
Explanation:
The Government recently directed FCI (Food Corporation of India) to provide Wheat and Rice at the
Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) rates to NGOs and Charitable organizations without going through
the e-auction process.
49. Military Cooperation Group (MCG) is the dialogue between which countries?
Answer – Indian and United States
Explanation:
The MCG is a forum to review the progress of defence cooperation between India’s Integrated Defence
Staff and the the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) at the strategic and operational levels.
50. Name the 1st Indian state which is going to measure Gross Environment Product (GEP)?
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Explanation:
Uttarakhand state is going to become the first state of the country to measure Gross Environment
Product (GEP) for quantifying ecological growth measurement.
51. Which University has developed new red paddy variety named ‘Sahyadri Megha’ to resist
blast disease?
Answer - University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences (UAHS), Karnataka
Explanation:
As part of its initiative to prevent decline in the area under paddy cultivation, the University of
Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences (UAHS), Shivamogga, Karnataka has developed ‘Sahyadri
Megha’, a new red variety of paddy that is resistant to blast disease and rich in nutrients.
52. Where is the HQ of World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) located?

53. Where is the Headquarters of International Labour Organization (ILO) located?

54. Which among Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) which institutes ‘Shakti’ award?
Answer – Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
Explanation:
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has instituted a special 'Shakti Award' that will be annually
given to a chosen personnel who works for the empowerment of women. The award will carry a
reward of Rs 1 lakh, a citation and trophy.
55. Prime Minister has asked to switch off lights for 9 minutes on April 5 at?
Answer – 9PM
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Indian citizens to switch off its lights for 9 minutes at 9pm on
April 5, 2020.
56. When was No Smoking Day 2020 Observed?

Answer – March 11
Explanation:
No Smoking Day was observed annually on 2nd Wednesday of March. No Smoking Day 2020 is
observed on March 11, 2020.
57. Which Multinational Engineering company has signed MoU with IIT Madras for research
programme?
Answer – Rolls Royce
Explanation:
Aero engines major Rolls-Royce on Monday said it has entered into a collaboration with Indian
Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to promote and explore opportunities for joint research
programs.
58. What will be the new national slogan of Bangladesh as order by SC of the country?
Answer – Joy Bangla
59. Name the person who has been appointed as Brand ambassador of Mobile Premier League
(MPL) in March 2020?
Answer – Thamannaah Bhatia
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60. Who is the present Tribal Affairs Minister?

Answer – Arjun Munda
61. Who is the present DG of Indian Council of Medical Research?

Answer – Balram Bhargava
62. Who is the present Railway Minister of India?

Answer – Piyush Goyal
63. Where is the HQ of Jana Small Finance Bank located?

64. Name the person who is the present Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in India.
Answer – Soma Roy Burman (24th)
65. Where is the HQ of Karnataka Bank located?

Answer – Mangalore
66. Who is the present CEO of Google LLC?

Answer – Sundar Pichai
67. Anak Krakatau volcano located in which country?

Answer – Indonesia
Explanation:
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano spewed a column of ash 500 metres (1,640 feet) into the sky in the
longest eruption since the explosive collapse of the island caused a deadly tsunami in 2018, scientists
said on April 11, 2020.
68. Meru Jatra festival was celebrated in which Indian state?

Answer – Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha’s Ganjam district administration has banned the Meru Jatra festival and congregations related
to it at temples on the occasion of Mahavishub Sankranti on April 13, 2020 Meru Jatra marks the end
of 21-day-long festival of penance named ‘Danda Nata’. Mahavishub Sankranti is also start of the Odia
New Year.
69. Bhogapuram Airport is located in which Indian state?

Explanation:
GMR Airports Limited (GAL), a subsidiary of GMR Infrastructure Ltd, announced that it has received
the Letter of Award (LoA) for the development and operations of a greenfield international airport at
Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh from the State government.
70. Which Indian department has organised 11th Bengaluru INDIA Nano 2020 conference?
Answer – Department of Science and Technology
Explanation:
11th Bengaluru INDIA Nano conference and exhibition showcased technologies and products
developed by academia and companies in nanotechnology. The three-day event was organised by the
Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Karnataka and Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced
Scientific Research (JNCASR), in association with other Govt Institutions and corporate companies.
JNCASR is an autonomous institution of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of
India.
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71. Premamati Tomb is in which Indian state?

Answer – Telangana
Explanation:
Premamati & Taramati tombs are part of Hyderabad, Telangana was restored recently.
72. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - Central Mechanical Engineering
Research Institute (CMERI) located in which Indian state?
Answer – Durgapur, West Bengal
Explanation:
In an attempt at providing new technologies to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Central
Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), Durgapur, West bengal a laboratory of Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has developed low-cost disinfection walkways. The
walkway, which costs about ₹1.5 lakh.
73. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has developed double layered khadi
masks recently. KVIC functions under which ministry?
Answer – Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME)
Explanation:
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) organisation under Ministry of Micro, Small &
Medium Enterprises (MSME) has successfully developed a double layered Khadi mask and has
procured orders for supplying it in large quantities
74. Who is the present Governor of Goa?

Answer – Sathya Pal Malik
75. Who is the President of Country Vanuatu?

Answer - Tallis Obed Moses
76. Who is the Chairman of Competition Commission of India (CCI)?

Answer – Ashok Kumar Gupta
77. Nagarhole National Park is in which state?

78. Who is the present External Affairs minister of India?

Answer - Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
79. What is the capital and Currency of Algeria?

Answer – Capital - Algiers & Currency – Dinar
80. What is the capital and Currency of North Korea?

Answer – Capital - Pyongyang & Currency – Won
81. Who is the MD&CEO of Canara Bank?

Answer - Lingam Venkat Prabhakar
82. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is under aegis of which
Ministry?
Answer – Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers
Explanation:
The Ministry of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya has announced that more
than 6300 Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Kendra (PMJK) working across the country during COVID-19
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lockdown. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) scheme under the aegis of
Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India with an
objective of providing quality and affordable healthcare to anyone in need.
83. Pench tiger reserve is in which Indian state?

Explanation:
Pench Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh was is in news recently due to a death of a tiger.
84. Name the country which halts World Health Organisation (WHO) funds over handling of
coronavirus?
Answer – United States
85. Who is the chairman of HDFC bank?

Answer - Deepak S. Parekh
86. Where is the HQ of Paytm located?

Answer – Noida, UP
87. What is the capital and currency of China?

Answer – capital – Beijing & currency - Renminbi
88. Where is the HQ of International Court of Justice (ICJ) located?

Answer – Hague, Netherlands
Explanation:
The International Court of Justice (ICJ - Hague, Netherlands) called on the Indian Government to take
effective measures to mitigate the disproportionate impact of the lockdown on internal migrant
workers.
89. Who is the current Managing Director of International Monetary Fund?

Answer - Kristalina Georgieva
90. Where is the HQ of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) located?

Answer – Jakarta, Indonesia
91. Where is the HQ of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) located?

Answer – Gland, Switzerland
92. Who is the present Administrator of NASA?

Answer - Jim Bridenstine
93. Where is the HQ of International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) located?

94. Survey of India (SOI) functions under which Indian department?

Answer – Department of Science and Technology
95. The Matterhorn mountain was located in which country?

Answer – Switzerland
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Explanation:
Switzerland has expressed solidarity with India in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic by
projecting the tricolour on the famous Matterhorn mountain in the Swiss Alps to give "hope and
strength" to all Indians.
96. Name the country which has become the 1st ‘Dark Sky Place’ by International Dark-Sky
Association?
Answer – Niue
Explanation:
Niue has become the world's first whole country recognised as a 'Dark Sky Place' by the International
Dark-Sky Association's (IDA), which has approved the island's application for the protection of its sky,
land and sea.
97. Name the person who discovered 1st human coronavirus.

Answer – June Almeida
Explanation:
June Almeida, a Scottish virologist, is credited with discovering the first human coronavirus in 1964 —
a family whose members include the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2),
the virus at the centre of the current Covid-19 pandemic.
98. What is the capital and currency of South Korea?

Answer – capital – Seoul & currency – Won
99. What is the capital and currency of Chile?

Answer – capital – Santiago & currency – Peso
100. Sariska tiger reserve is in which Indian state?

101. Who is the present chairman of DRDO?

Answer - Satheesh Reddy
102. Which Indian city is named as ‘Marble city of India’?

Answer – Kishangarh
Explanation:
Kishangarh, Rajasthan has come to be known as the marble city of India.It is the only place in the
world with a temple of nine planets.
103. Thailand has found a large number of nests of which animal in beaches?
Answer – Turtle
Explanation:
Deserted Thai beaches lure rare turtles to build most nests in 20 years.
104. What is the capital and currency of Nigeria?

Answer – capital – Abuja & currency – Naira
105. Dudhwa national park is in which state?

106. Where is the HQ of ICICI bank located?

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107. Who is the present Chief Justice of India?

Answer - Sharad Arvind Bobde
108. Name the organisation which offers marketing support to Masks under Van Dhan Scheme.
Answer – Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED)
Explanation:
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) offers Supply of Masks made
by TRIFED Artisans/SHGs, Van Dhan Beneficiaries & NGOs for basic safety from Corona Virus.
109. What is the capital and currency of Fiji?

Answer – capital - Suva & currency - Dollar
110. What is the abbreviation of CRAR?

Answer - Capital to Risk (Weighted) Assets Ratio
111. Where is the HQ of City Union Bank located?

Answer – Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
112. Where is the HQ of HSBC bank located?

Answer – London, UK
113. “Noor” is the 1st military satellite of which country?

Answer – Iran
Explanation:
Iran’s first military satellite, Noor, was launched on April 23, 2020 from central Iran in two stages. The
launch was successful and the satellite reached orbit.
114. Where is the HQ of World Food Programme (WFP) located?

Answer – Rome, Italy
115. Where is the Headquarters of Badminton World Federation (BWF) located at?
Answer – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
116. What is the capital and currency of Iran?

Answer – capital – Tehran & currency – Rial
117. Black Buck national park is located at which Indian state?

Answer – Gujarat
118. Bakra dam is in which state?

119. Who has surpassed Jack Ma to become Asia’s richest man recently?
Answer – Mukesh Ambani
Explanation:
After the Reliance Jio-Facebook deal was announced recently, Mukesh Ambani's wealth surged to
make him Asia's richest man surpassing Jack Ma. Ambani's fortune rose by $4.69 billion to $49.2
billion after Reliance Industries gained 10 per cent, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
120. DIKSHA platform is the initiative of which ministry?

Answer – Ministry of Human Resource and Development
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121. What is the currency of Antigua and Barbuda?

Answer – Eastern Caribbean dollar
122. Where is the HQ of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) located?
Answer – Vienna, Austria
123. What is the capital and currency of Lebanon?

Answer – capital – Beirut & currency – Pound
124. Who is the MD&CEO of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)?

Answer – Karnam Sekar
125. Who is the president of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)?

Answer - Vikram S. Kirloskar
126. Who is the present Minister of state (I/C) for shipping?

Answer – Mansukh L. Mandaviya
127. Where is the HQ of SAARC located?

Answer - Kathmandu, Nepal
128. Who is the present Chairman and MD of SIDBI?

Answer - Mohammad Mustafa
129. Where is the HQ of Bandhan Bank located?

130. Who is the President of Iran?

Answer - Hassan Rouhan
131. Where is the HQ of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) located?

132. Loktak lake is located in which Indian state?

Answer - Manipur
133. Where is the HQ of United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

(USCIRF) located?
Answer – Washington DC, US
Explanation:
India recently came down hard on the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF –
Washington DC, US) for its criticism of the country based on a "misguided" report that COVID-19
patients in a hospital in Ahmedabad were segregated on the basis of their religious identities.
134. Yakshagana is the traditional theatre form in which Indian state?

Explanation:
The government has banned Yakshagana shows across coastal Karnataka and Malnad districts to
prevent community spread of COVID-19. Using the forced holiday, a group of artistes near Mangaluru
have shot a Yakshagana performance on COVID-19 and have uploaded the video on social media to
create awareness.
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135. Nameri national park is in which state?

Answer – Assam
136. Who is the President of China?

Answer – Xi Jinping
137. Where is the HQ of National Aluminium Company (NALCO) located?

Answer – Bhubaneswar, Odisha
138. Name the Indian state/UT which has renamed PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control
Department as 'Jal Shakti Department'.
Answer – Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
The administrative council headed by Lieutenant Governor G C Murmu had accorded sanction to the
renaming of PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Department as 'Jal Shakti Department' and
implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission and a road map to achieve 100 per cent coverage of piped water
supply by December 2021 across the UT aligning it to the national Jal Jeevan Mission.
139. Rohtang Pass is located in which Indian state?

Explanation:
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has opened Rohtang Pass (13,500 feet above sea level) today, more
than three weeks in advance amid Covid-19 lockdown after clearing snow. It is the arterial road
connecting Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh from rest of the country. The pass was
opened on May 18, last year.
140. Who is the present Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers?

Answer - Sadananda Gowda
141. Who is the Prime Minister of Pakistan?

Answer – Imran Khan
142. Where is the HQ of World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)?

143. What is called the process of selling Pledged shares and invoking pledged shares?
Answer – Invocation
144. Zarina Hashmi who passed away recently is a best known _______.
Answer – Minimalist (minimal artist)
Explanation:
New York-based Indian artist Zarina Hashmi, best known for creating simple, minimalist, yet powerful
works, passed away on Saturday at her niece's home in London, following a long illness. She was 83.
145. What is the capital and currency of Israel?

Answer – capital – Jerusalem & Currency – Shekel
Explanation:
The new Israeli government that will emerge from the unity government deal signed Monday by
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz is ultimately expected have up to 36 cabinet
ministers and up to 16 deputy ministers, making it the largest in the country’s history. That poses a
special challenge for Netanyahu’s main coalition partner, Gantz’s Kahol Lavan party, which only has
15 Knesset members, most of whom will become cabinet ministers, leaving almost none of the
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remaining members to be appointed to Knesset committees. Capital: Jerusalem Currency: Israeli

Shekel.
146. World Organization for Animal Health is located at?

Answer – Paris, France
147. Where is the HQ of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) located?

Answer – Singapore
148. Papikonda National Park is located in which state?

149. Galos are the tribal in which Indian state?

Explanation:
Arunachal Pradesh’s West Siang district ceremonially entered the Arr-Rinam phase on March 26,
2020. Arr-Rinam is the Galo equivalent of lockdown imposed by consensus for 48 hours whenever an
epidemic strike. The Galos, one of the 26 major tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, dominate West Siang
district. Arr-Rinam, which follows the Ali-Ternam ritual to ward off an epidemic, has been a part of
their culture. Ali-Ternam — Ali means epidemic and Ternam forestall — and Arr-Rinam were last
performed almost four decades ago when a water-borne disease had affected many members of the
community.
150. Jawara is the folk dance in which state?

151. Where is the HQ of International Cricket Council (ICC) located?

Answer – Dubai, UAE
152. Who is the present president of Asian Development Bank?

Answer - Masatsugu Asakawa
153. What is the capital and currency of Maldives?

Answer – Capital – Male & Currency – Rufiyaa
154. What is the capital and currency of Germany?

Answer – Capital - Berlin & Currency –Euro
155. What is the capital and currency of United Kingdom?

Answer – Capital – London & Currency -Pound
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BANKING & FINANCE.................................................................................................................................................... 53
MoUs & AGREEMENTS .................................................................................................................................................. 67
SUMMITS, EVENTS & CONFERENCES.......................................................................................................................... 85
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INDEX ............................................................................................................................................................................. 91
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DEFENCE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 100
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APP & WEB PORTAL ................................................................................................................................................... 149
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. The central government has brought Cauvery management authority under Jal shakti ministry
recently. Who is the Union Jal shakti minister?
1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Smriti Irani
4) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
5) Raj Nath Singh
Answer – 4) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Explanation:
The central government has brought the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) under the Jal
Shakti Ministry, which was earlier under the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation. Union Minister of Jal Shakti– Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Constituency- Jodhpur).
2. The task force on National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), projects total infrastructure investment
of Rs 111 lakh crore during a 5-year span of FY 2019-20 to FY 2024-25. Name the person who heads
the task force.
1) Arun Goel
2) Rajiv Kumar
4) Ajay Kumar
5) Subash Chandra
Answer – 3) Atanu Chakraborty
Explanation:
The task force on National Infra Pipeline (NIP) chaired by economic affairs secretary Atanu Chakraborty
submitted its Final Report on NIP for FY 2019-25 to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, projecting total
infrastructure investment of Rs 111 lakh crore during a 5-year span of FY 2019-20 to FY 2024-25.
3. Name the Indian state/UT which has signed with Tata technologies to build 2 Centres for
Invention, Innovation, Incubation and Training (CIIITs).
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Punjab
3) Haryana
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Ladakh
Explanation:
In a bid to promote skill development, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration has signed an MoU
(Memorandum of Understanding) with Tata Technologies limited to set up 2 Centres for Invention,
Innovation, Incubation and Training (CIIITs) in the Union Territory(UT), one each at Government
Polytechnic Colleges at Jammu and Baramulla.
4. Name the Indian state which has launched telemedicine facility at North Eastern Indira Gandhi
Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS).
1) Manipur
2) Meghalaya
3) Assam
4) Sikkim
5) Nagaland

Explanation:
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday inaugurated the telemedicine facility at the
North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) here.
5. The terracotta work of Gorakhpur & Kovilpatti kadalai-mittai has got GI tag recently, along with
Chak-Hao, the black rice of which Indian state?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Manipur
5) Sikkim
Explanation:
Chak-Hao, the black rice of Manipur, the terracotta work of Gorakhpur (UP) & Kovilpatti (TN) kadalai-mittai
has been granted with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
6. The Ministry of coal has launched the project monitoring unit (PMU) to facilitate early
operationalization of coal mines. Who is the present minister for coal?
2) Pralhad Joshi
3) Nitin Gadkari
4) Smriti Irani
5) Pralhad Singh Patel
Answer – 2) Pralhad Joshi
Explanation:
Ministry of Coal (MoC) launched a project monitoring unit (PMU) to facilitate early operationalization of
coal mines allocated by the government in order to ramp up coal production in the country. KPMG
(Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler) has been appointed as the consultant in the project monitoring unit
(PMU) through a transparent bidding process. Union Minister– Pralhad Joshi.
7. Name the organisation under Department of Science and Technology that has initiated
programme on health and risk communication focusing on COVID-19 titled “Year of Awareness on
Science & Health (YASH)”.
1) National Research Development Corporation
2) Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council
3) National Council for Science & Technology Communication
5) National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation
Answer – 3) National Council for Science & Technology Communication
Explanation:
National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology
(DST) has initiated a programme on health and risk communication focusing on COVID-19 titled “Year of
Awareness on Science & Health (YASH)”. Its aim is to convey authentic best practices to the general public
to minimize the risk of transmission of virus at all levels, in the absence of vaccines and cure for COVID-19.
8. Which Indian navratna enterprise under coal ministry has started the production of coal for 1st
time recently?
1) Neyveli Lignite Corporation
2) Central Mine Planning and Design Institute
3) Central Coalfields Limited
4) Bharat Coking Coal
5) Coal India
Answer – 1) Neyveli Lignite Corporation

Explanation:
Neyveli Lignite Corporation(NLC) India Private Limited ‘Navratna’ a government of India Enterprise under
the Ministry of Coal started the production of Coal for the first time. The coal allocated to the Neyveli Lignite
Corporation India Limited(NLCIL) in 2016 with a capacity of 20 million tonne per annum from the Talabira
II and III mines of Odisha will suffice the requirements of existing and future coal fired power plants.
9. National Board for Wild Life (NBWL) has allowed to use a part of the Dehing Patkai Elephant
Reserve for coal mining recently. The Elephant reserve is located in which state?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Assam
4) Goa
5) Nagaland
Answer – 3) Assam
Explanation:
National Board for Wild Life (NBWL),the apex body to review all wildlife-related matters, has permitted the
use of 98.59 hectares of land at Saleki, a part of the Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve in Assam for opencast
coal mining project done by North-Easter Coal Field (NECF), a unit of Coal India Limited. While, the rest of
the area may be
used for underground coal mining.
10. ‘Ayush Entrepreneurship Development Program’ is the joint initiative of AYUSH ministry along
with which another ministry?
1) Ministry of Coal and Mines
5) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
Explanation:
Nitin Gadkari launched ‘Ayush Entrepreneurship Development Program’ jointly organized by the Ministry
of AYUSH & Ministry of MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) for promoting the AYUSH (Ayurveda,
Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) sector in India.
11. Which Indian state/UT police has along with All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has jointly run
the program called ‘Ayuraksha’?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Delhi
3) Puducherry
4) Maharashtra
5) Haryana
Answer – 2) Delhi
Explanation:
The Delhi Police in association with All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), a public Ayurveda medicine and
research institution, has jointly run the program called ‘Ayuraksha – Corona se jung, Delhi Police ke sang’
with the aim of providing all possible health related help to all those Delhi Policemen working in the
frontline to fight against coronavirus (COVID-19).
12. Which Indian state has launched an “Agro-Entrepreneur Facilitation Desk” to help the
entrepreneurs of the state to get subsidies and incentives from Central government funding
agencies.
2) Tripura

3) Assam
4) Sikkim
5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
The Tripura government launched an “Agro-Entrepreneur Facilitation Desk” to help the entrepreneurs of
the state to get subsidies and incentives from Central government funding agencies. The state cabinet has
approved the setting up of the desk, which will operate from the Directorate of Horticulture and Soil
Conservation in the state capital, Agartala.
13. The saffron cultivated and harvested in the Karewa (highlands) of which Indian state/UT has got
GI tag recently?
1) Goa
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Meghalaya
Explanation:
After chak-hao, the black rice of Manipur, Gorakhpur terracotta & Kovilpatti kadalai-mittai, the Kashmir
saffron cultivated and harvested in the Karewa (highlands) of Jammu and Kashmir gets Geographical
Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry. Iran is the largest producer of saffron in the
world.
14. Which Indian state has presented Rs 2,11,761 crore state budget for 2020-21 recently (by state’s
finance minister and Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi)?
1) Odisha
2) Jharkhand
3) Haryana
4) Punjab
5) Bihar
Answer – 5) Bihar
Explanation:
The government of Bihar led by Chief Minister (CM) Nitish Kumar presented Rs 2,11,761 crore state budget
for 2020-21 with a special emphasis on education, health and infrastructure. It was presented by the state’s
finance minister and Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi, which was his 11th Budget speech. The proposed
allocations were Rs 11,260.48 crore more than the FY 2019-20.
15. What is the total number of states integrated with ‘One nation One ration card’ plan as Minister
of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri RamVilas Paswan approved the integration
of 5 new state/UT recently?
1) 11
2) 13
3) 15
4) 17
5) 19
Answer – 4) 17
Explanation:
Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri RamVilas Paswan approved the integration
of 5 more States and Union Territories under “One Nation One Ration Card” plan with the already 12
existing states taking a total number of states/UTs to 17.

16. Name the 1st Indian state which has announced to provide free and cashless insurance
protection to people.
1) Punjab
2) Maharashtra
3) Haryana
4) Odisha
5) Kerala
Explanation:
The Health Minister of Maharashtra Rajesh Tope announced that Maharashtra will be the first state to
provide free and cashless insurance protection to the people and the covered under the state governments
health scheme and for the treatment of COVID-19 patients at the private hospitals in Pune and Mumbai the
government has signed a MoU with the General Insurance Public Sector Association(GIPSA).
17. Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has added 200 new
mandis to the e-NAM platform from 7 States recently. What is the constituency of Narendra Singh
Tomar?
1) Lucknow
2) Patna Sahib
3) Morena
4) Ambala
5) Raebareli
Answer – 3) Morena
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has added 200 new mandis
to the e-National Agriculture Market(e-NAM) platform from 7 States & stated that by May 2020 there will
be around 1,000 Mandis joining the e-NAM platform for marketing of Agricultural produce at a function in
Krishi Bhawan through video conference. Narendra Singh Tomar- Morena, Madhya Pradesh.
18. Name the webinar, which was organised by National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG-Jal shakti
ministry) and National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA- housing and urban affairs ministry) on theme
“The future of River Management”.
1) Dekho Apna Desh
2) Citizen Engagement
3) Educate people
4) IDEAthon
5) RiverThon
Answer – 4) IDEAthon
Explanation:
By taking the above factors in consideration, on May 1, 2020, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
under the Ministry of Jal Shakti and National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) organized an IDEAthon, a
webinar on a theme “The future of River Management” to formulate River Management strategies for the
future by learning lessons for river management from the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown positive impact on
rivers.
19. What is the name of train which ran from Labour day to move migrant workers, pilgrims,
tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places due to lock down.
1) Boat Mail
2) Ahimsa Special
3) Shramik Special
4) Circular Special
5) Amaravati Special
Answer – 3) Shramik Special

Explanation:
As per the guideline issued by Ministry of Home Affairs, it has been decided to run “Shramik Special” trains
from “Labour Day” today, to move migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded
at different places due to lock down. These special trains will be run from point to point on the request of
both the concerned State Governments as per the standard protocols for sending and receiving such
stranded persons. The Railways and State Governments shall appoint senior officials as Nodal Officers for
coordination and smooth operation of these “Shramik Specials”.
20. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Alumni Council has launched India’s first “COVID-19 test
bus” in which Indian city?
1) Indore
2) Bhopal
3) Mumbai
4) New Delhi
5) Lucknow
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Alumni Council launched India’s 1st “COVID-19 test bus” in Mumbai,
Maharashtra and inaugurated by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackery, Health Minister Rajesh Tope and
Praveen Pardeshi.
21. According to tribal affairs ministry, the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Minor Forest Produce
(MFP) of how many items was raised recently.
1) 16
2) 25
3) 36
4) 49
5) 64
Answer – 4) 49
Explanation:
As per the order issued by Tribal Affairs Ministry ,The Minimum Support Price(MSP) for Minor Forest
Produce(MFP) of 49 items was raised in view of circumstances arising out of Covid 19, which also stated
that the MSP for MFPs is revised once in every 3 years by the Pricing Cell constituted under the Ministry of
Tribal Affairs. The increase across various items of MFP ranges from 16 % to 66%.
22. Indian Navy has launched operation “Samudra Setu” to bring back 1000 stranded Indian citizens
from which country?
1) Myanmar
2) Bangladesh
3) Sri Lanka
4) Maldives
5) Indonesia
Explanation:
As a part of the Centre government’s plan to repatriate stranded Indians abroad due to COVID-19 outbreak,
Indian Navy has launched Operation “Samudra Setu” (Sea Bridge) to bring back 1000 Indians from
Maldives. In this regard, Indian Navy has sent two India Naval Ships (INS) viz. Jalashwa and Magar on May
5, 2020 to Maldives capital Male to commence the first phase of the evacuation operations of Indians
stranded abroad from May 8, 2020.

23. In association with Piramal foundation which organisation has launched ‘Surakshit Dada-Dadi &
Nana-Nani Abhiyan’ campaign.
1) Finance Commission (FC)
5) Central Social Welfare Board (CSWB)
Explanation:
The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog in association with Piramal Foundation (the
philanthropic arm of the Piramal Group) launched virtually the ‘Surakshit Dada-Dadi & Nana-Nani Abhiyan’
campaign to ensure well-being of senior citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic.
24. What is the name of the programme launched by Himachal Pradesh government to educate
family members of migrant returnees?
1) Nigah
2) Nazi
3) Sima
4) Yara
5) Sindhya
Answer – 1) Nigah
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh (HP) government plans to launch a new programme ‘Nigah’ to sensitize and educate the
family members of the people coming to the state from other parts of the country.
25. What is the reduced energy density in 2018-19 in India against 2005 level, as per Report by PwC
titled “A Report on Impact of Energy Efficiency Measures” released by union power minister (MoS
I/C) Raj Kumar Singh.
1) 25%
2) 30%
3) 15%
4) 20%
5) 10%
Answer – 4) 20%
Explanation:
Union Power Minister Raj Kumar Singh unveiled e-book titled “A Report on Impact of Energy Efficiency
Measures” for the year 2018-19 which has stated that energy efficiency initiatives by BEE (Bureau of
Energy Efficiency) led to savings worth Rs 89,122 crore in 2018-19 against last year’s (2017-18) savings of
Rs 53,627 crore. India reduced energy intensity in 2018-19 by 20% as compared to 2005 level. India has set
a target to reduce the energy intensity by 33-35%by 2030 compared to 2005 level. The report was
prepared by an expert agency PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited (PWC Ltd), which was engaged by
Bureau of Energy efficiency (BEE).
26. Name the 1st state in India which provide mid-day meal ration?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Central Government appreciated that Madhya Pradesh (MP) has become the first state in the country to
provide a mid-day meal ration. Manoj Shrivastava, Additional Chief Secretary Panchayat and Rural

Development, informed that this information has been given in the review meeting conducted by the
Central Government.
27. Name the Indian state/UT which has highest unemployment rate of 75.8% as on end of April
2020 as per Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) data.
1) Puducherry
2) Goa
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Bihar
5) Jharkhand
Answer – 1) Puducherry
Explanation:
According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) the country’s unemployment rate rose to
27.11% for the week ended May 3 due to the COVID-19 crisis, up from the under 7% level before the start of
the pandemic in mid-March. The unemployment rate stood at 21.05% in the previous week (ending April
26), up from 26.19% in the week before. In Accordance with the CMIE’s data, the monthly unemployment
rate in April stands at 23.52%, up from March’s 8.74%. As of the end of April the rates are: Puducherry in
South India has the highest number of unemployment at 75.8%, followed by Tamil Nadu at 49.8%,
Jharkhand at 47.1% and Bihar at 46.6%.
28. According to the ‘Digital in India’ report by the Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) &
Nielsen for the 1st time has more internet users in rural areas (227Mn) than urban (205Mn). Where
is HQ of IAMAI located?
1) Pune
2) Mumbai
3) Gurugram
4) Lucknow
5) Indore
Explanation:
According to ‘Digital in India’ report by the Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) & Nielsen shows
that for the 1st time has more internet users in rural areas than urban, where rural India had 227 million
active internet users, 10% more than urban India’s about 205 million, as of November 2019. Headquarters–
29. The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) prepared a compendium of Indian
Technologies to combat COVID-19 pandemic recently. The NRDC functions under which ministry?
Answer – 2) Ministry of Science and Technology
Explanation:
The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) prepared a compendium of Indian Technologies
for combating COVID-19 pandemic launched by Dr. Shekhar C. Mande, Director General CSIR, Secretary,
DSIR, Government of India. The technologies are categorized under 3T’s of tracking, testing and treating.
NRDC presently working under the administrative control of the Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research,
Ministry of Science & Technology.

30. The government will run a mission mode awareness campaign in FY21 in over 1 Lakh villages
for promoting use of bio/organic fertilisers, as per Agriculture minister. When was the soil health
card (SHC) scheme launched?
1) 2015
2) 2016
3) 2017
4) 2018
5) 2019
Answer – 1) 2015
Explanation:
While reviewing the Soil Health Programme in New Delhi, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’
Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has informed that the government will run a mission mode awareness
campaign in FY2020-2021 in over 1 lakh villages for promoting use of bio/organic fertilisers and reducing
consumption of chemical soil nutrients. The soil health card (SHC) scheme Launched in 2015, under this
Soil Health Cards are provided to all farmers at an interval of 2 years.
31. Sanjeevani, the 1st of its kind vehicle developed at the local level in the initiative of Rajnagar
administration of Chhatarpur district of which Indian state?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Punjab
4) Haryana
5) Bihar
Explanation:
Sanjeevani, the 1st of its kind vehicle developed at the local level in the initiative of Rajnagar administration
of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh to help the healthcare workers.
32. What is the decline in car sales in India as per International Energy Agency’s (IEA) report titled”
Global Energy Review 2020”?
1) 20%
2) 30%
3) 40%
4) 50%
5) 60%
Answer – 4) 50%
Explanation:
International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released a report” Global Energy Review 2020” which stated a
50% decline in car sales in India.
33. What is the worth of road construction target of India for next 2 years as per Road Transport &
Highways minister Nitin Gadkari?
1) 10 Lakh crores
2) 15 Lakh crores
3) 5 Lakh crores
4) 20 Lakh crores
5) 25 Lakh crores
Answer – 2) 15 Lakh crores
Explanation:
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) and MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)
Shri Nitin Gadkari held meeting via video conferencing with the members of SIAM (Society of Indian
Automobile Manufacturers) Institute on impact of COVID-19 on auto sector. During the meet, Nitin Gadkari

has set a target of constructing roads worth Rs 15 lakh crore in the next two years. Currently, MoRTH is
working overtime to clear all arbitration cases with concessionaires.
34. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated 80km strategically crucial road link connecting
Lipulekh pass with Dharchula. Lipulekh Pass is route between India and china (Tibet) is in which
state?
2) Meghalaya
3) Uttarakhand
4) Assam
5) Manipur
Explanation:
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has inaugurated 80km strategically crucial road link connecting
Lipulekh pass (China Border) with Dharchula in Uttarakhand through video conferencing (VC). He also
flagged off a convoy of vehicles from Pithoragarh to Gunj (Both in Uttarakhand).
35. Co-operative banks comes under Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and
Enforcement of Security Interest (SARFAESI) Act recently, as per Supreme court order. When was
SARFAESI act enacted?
1) 2002
2) 2000
3) 2006
4) 2004
5) 2005
Answer – 1) 2002
Explanation:
A five judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court passed a ruling that cooperative banks established
under a State law or multi-State level societies come under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of
Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest (SARFAESI) Act of 2002. The judgement has been
passed by a constitution bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra which also included justices Indira Banerjee,
Vineet Saran, Mukesh kumar Rasikbhai Shah and Aniruddha Bose.
36. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approves abolition of 9,304 posts in Military Engineering Service
(MES) recently. Who is the MoS of Defence?
2) Kiren Rijiju
3) Rao Inderjit Singh
4) Raj Kumar Singh
Explanation:
On the recommendation of the Committee of Experts (CoE), headed by Lt General DB Shekatkar, Raksha
Mantri (Minister of Defence) Rajnath Singh has approved the proposal of Engineer-in-Chief of Military
Engineering Services (MES), Lt Gen Sanjeev Kumar Shrivastava, for abolition of 9,304 posts in MES out of
the total 13,157 vacancies of the Basic and Industrial staff. Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence -
Shripad Yesso Naik.
37. Which Indian state has passed ordinance to suspend most of labour laws for 3 years?
1) Kerala
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Punjab
4) Haryana

5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) government has passed an ordinance ‘Uttar Pradesh Temporary Exemption from
Certain Labour Laws Ordinance, 2020’, to suspend most of the labour laws for 3 years, where all factories &
manufacturing establishments will be exempt from existing labour laws except few.
38. Assam has presented Rs 1,03,762 crore state Budget for FY 2020-2021 recently. Who is the chief
minister of Assam?
1) Neiphiu Rio
2) Pu Zoramthanga
4) Conrad Kongkal Sangma
5) N. Biren Singh
Explanation:
Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma presented Budget for Assam for the financial year 2020-21.
Total expenditure: For 2020-21 it is estimated to be Rs 1,03,762 crore. The CM of Assam is Sarbananda
Sonowal.
39. Union Human Resource Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal has made amendment in Prime Minister’s
Research Fellowship (PMRF) Scheme to boost research in the country. Who is the MoS of HRD
ministry?
1) Anurag Thakur
2) Sanjay Dhotre
3) Suresh Angadi
4) Ramdas Athawale
5) Kishan Reddy
Answer – 2) Sanjay Dhotre
Explanation:
Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ announced various
modifications (amendments) in the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) Scheme to boost
research in the country & to enable more students to avail the benefit under the scheme. Minister of State
(HRD)– Sanjay Dhotre.
40. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has amended Rule 44G of Income-tax Rules, 1962 recently.
Who is the chairman of CBDT?
1) M Ajit Kumar
2) Rajnish Kumar
3) P C Mody
4) Rahul Chaudhry
5) Sanjay Dutt
Answer – 3) P C Mody
Explanation:
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) amended Rule 44G of Income-tax Rules, 1962 for making an
application to invoke the mutual agreement procedure in Form no.34F which will be called Income-tax (8th
Amendment) Rules, 2020. About CBDT: Chairman– Pramod Chandra Mody.
41. Sikkim government has passed the budget comprises of Rs. 9100 for fiscal year 2020-21. Who is
the chief minister of Sikkim?
1) Prem Singh Tamang
2) Pema Khandu
3) Hemant Soren

4) Neiphiu Rio
5) Biplab Kumar Deb
Answer – 1) Prem Singh Tamang
Explanation:
The Sikkim Legislative Assembly with a 32-member state legislature passed the budget of Rs 9,100 crores
for the fiscal 2020-21 comprising Rs. 7343.60 as revenue expenditure, and Rs. 1756.40 as capital
expenditure in the 2nd Session of 10th Assembly (Budget Session 2020-21) on March 24. Sikkim Chief
Minister (CM)– Prem Singh Tamang (Golay).
42. The central government has launched India’s biggest evacuation plan to bring back Indian
citizens stranded in foreign countries. What is the name of the mission?
1) Stranded Indians Mission
2) Smart India Mission
3) Come Back Indians Mission
4) Bharat Nagrik Mission
5) Vande Bharat Mission
Answer – 5) Vande Bharat Mission
Explanation:
Vandhe Bharat mission is the massive repatriation operation planned by the Indian government to bring
back stranded Indians in different parts of the world in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. In the first phase
that started on May 7, more than 60 “non-scheduled, commercial” flights will operate from about 12
countries to bring back 15,000 citizens. The second phase of the Vandhe Bharat mission in the third week of
May is expected to cover European nations.
43. Which Indian metro city has registered the highest number of Internet users in accordance with
the study by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI)?
1) Kolkata
2) New Delhi
3) Bengaluru
4) Chennai
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
As per the study by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), Among the metro cities, Mumbai has
the highest internet population of 13 million, a growth of 12%. Delhi had 11.3 million while Bengaluru had
6.6 million along with 6.2 million in Kolkata and 6 million in Chennai.
44. What is the name of the mission launched by government of India (Defence and External affairs
ministry collab) to send medical aid to five Island nations in the Indian Ocean?
1) Mission Dhanyawad
2) Mission Karwar
3) Mission Dakshin Dhruv
4) Mission Sagar
5) Mission India
Answer – 4) Mission Sagar
Explanation:
The government of India (GOI) has initiated a “Mission Sagar” as a part of their efforts to send medical aid to
five Island nations in the Indian Ocean amid COVID-19 pandemic. In this regard Indian Naval Ship (INS)
Kesari departed for Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar and Comoros, to provide Food items,
COVID related Medicines including Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) Tablets and Special Ayurvedic Medicines
with Medical Assistance Teams. This mission is launched in coordination with the Ministry of Defence
(MoD) and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and other agencies of GOI.

45. The ministry of petroleum and natural gas has set up a 6-member panel recently to review the
existing Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) due to the fall in crude oil prices. Who is the present
Petroleum and Natural gas minister?
1) Thawar Chand Gehlot
4) Piyush Goyal
5) Giriraj Singh
Answer – 2) Dharmendra Pradhan
Explanation:
The ministry of petroleum and natural gas has set up a 6-member panel to review the existing Production
Sharing Contracts (PSCs) due to the fall in crude oil prices and the COVID-19 lockdown. Minister of
Petroleum and Natural Gas– Dharmendra Pradhan.
46. The New Delhi based National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) has launched a virtual program
called “NGMA KE SANGRAH SE”. The NGMA functions under which ministry?
1) Minister of Women and Child Development
2) Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
4) Minister of External Affairs
5) Minister of Minority Affairs
Explanation:
National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) New Delhi, the premier institute in the country that houses modern
and contemporary Indian art, has launched a virtual program called “NGMA KE SANGRAH SE” to showcase
an iconic and rare collection of artifacts from its repository. The event is based on various weekly/ daily
themes & for the current week, the theme is ‘Artist by Artists’ and dedicated it to Poet Rabindranath Tagore,
whose 159th birth anniversary was celebrated on 7th May 2020. The NGMA works under the Ministry of
Culture, Government of India (GoI).
47. With which organisation the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has partnered to deliver
COVID-19 test kits?
1) India Post
2) National Highway Authority of India
3) Indian Patent Office
4) All-India Radio
5) Indian Roads Construction Corporation
Answer – 1) India Post
Explanation:
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the apex body in India for the formulation and promotion of
biomedical research, has entered in to the partnership with India Post to deliver corona test kits from its 16
regional depots (located in 14 postal circles/states) to the 200 additional labs set by ICMR in the country.
48. Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) signed a MoU with
which organisation to collaborate in programmes of each organisation to promote the tribal
enterprises?
1) Art of Living
2) Kala Academi
3) Isha Foundation
4) Asiatic Society
5) National Archives of India
Answer – 1) Art of Living

Explanation:
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal
Affairs and Art of Living (AOL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)to collaborate in
programmes of each organisation to promote the tribal enterprises.
49. Name the Chief Minister of Nagaland who has presented a state budget of Rs. 21049.87 crore for
the fiscal 2020-21.
2) Pema Khandu
3) Hemant Soren
4) Neiphiu Rio
5) Biplab Kumar Deb
Answer – 4) Neiphiu Rio
Explanation:
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, who also holds the charge of the finance portfolio, presented a state
budget of Rs. 21049.87 crore for the fiscal 2020-21.
50. Name the 1st state in the country which provides the facility of beds with ventilators in hospitals
of each and every district of state?
1) Odisha
2) Bihar
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Kerala
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh (UP) has become the first state in the country to provide the facility of beds with ventilators
in hospitals of all 75 districts of state. In order to curb the spread of COVID-19 in every village through
community surveillance, the government has constituted a Village Supervision Committee or Gram Nigrani
Samiti.
51. Name the department which has partnered with start-ups named ‘Safejob’ and ‘Seekify’ to power
Suraksha Store Initiative.
1) Department of Agriculture and Co-operation
3) Department of Agricultural Research and Education
4) Department of Food and Public Distribution
Answer – 5) Department of Consumer Affairs
Explanation:
The Department of Consumer Affairs partnered with two tech startups Safejob and Seekify to use the
technology in the local Kirana store level to control the spread of COVID-19. The initiative of Suraksha Store
is to provide safety and care about the health of the people during and after the lockdown due to COVID-19
pandemic. These protocols were designed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and
the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) which includes the social distancing and hygiene at all the retail shops.
52. Name the 1st state in the country which has launched ‘First Information Report (FIR) Aapke
Dwar Yojana ‘(FIR at your doorstep).
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Rajasthan
5) Bihar

Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh (MP) Home Minister Narottam Mishra launched the country’s 1st ‘First Information
Report (FIR) Aapke Dwar Yojana ‘(FIR at your doorstep) at the new Police Control Room, Bhopal to enable
people to file FIRs from their homes instead of visiting police stations. Launched helpline ‘Dial 112’ to
facilitate immediate availability of ambulance, police and fire fighting services wherever needed.
53. Name the city which has launched initiative named “Pranavayu” to monitor blood oxygen levels
and heart rates of patients showing influenza-like illnesses (ILI).
1) Hyderabad
2) Chennai
3) Bengaluru
4) Patna
5) Indore
Explanation:
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Bengaluru, Karnataka, has launched an initiative called
“Pranavayu” as many COVID-19 patients have low oxygen levels that puts them at risk of complications.
This initiative helps each individual to monitor blood oxygen levels and heart rates of patients showing
influenza-like illnesses (ILI) in fever clinics.
54. Find the Pharmaceutical company which is going to make India’s first indigenously developed
anti-SARS-Cov-2 human IgG ELISA test kit?
1) Sun Pharmaceutical
2) Abbott India
3) Cipla
4) Lupin Ltd.
5) Cadila Healthcare
Answer – 5) Cadila Healthcare
Explanation:
Cadila Healthcare Ltd. (Zydus Cadila) is set to make India's first indigenously developed anti-SARS-Cov-2
human IgG ELISA test kit for antibody detection of Covid-19 (novel coronavirus), as per Union health
minister Harsh Vardhan.
55. What is the value (equivalent to 10% GDP) of package that was announced by PM Modi to revive
the Indian economy (May 2020) under “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan” (self-reliant India)?
1) 10 Lakh Crores
2) 15 Lakh Crores
3) 5 Lakh Crores
4) 20 Lakh Crores
5) 25 Lakh Crores
Answer – 4) 20 Lakh Crores
Explanation:
While addressing the nation on May 12, 2020, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi announced Rs 20-lakh-
crore stimulus package, equivalent to about 10% of India’s GDP. This package is an effort to revive the
Indian economy which is facing a downward trend amid lockdown imposed to contain COVID-19. He also
announced Lockdown 4.0 whose details will be disclosed before May 18, 2020. The details of the plan are
dubbed as “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan” (self-reliant India) which is to be provided by Nirmala
Sitharaman on the eve of May 13, 2020.

56. The Thanjavur - Netti Works and Arambavur - Wood Carvings form Tamil Nadu and Telangana’s
Telia Rumal cloth are added to GI tag, along with Sohrai Khovar painting of which Indian state?
1) Jharkhand
2) Bihar
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Geographical Indications Registry headquartered in Chennai (Tamil Nadu) has granted Geographical
Indication (GI) tag for 4 new products from three states. Jharkhand’s Sohrai Khovar painting (a traditional
and ritualistic mural art), Telangana’s Telia Rumal cloth (an intricate handmade work with cotton loom)
and Thanjavur Netti Works (pith works) and Arambavur Wood Carvings form the state of Tamil Nadu (TN)
are the latest addition in the GI list.
57. Along with which organization the ICMR has initiated a population-based ‘sero-survey’ in
selected districts to monitor COVID-19 prevalence?
1) Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy
2) Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
3) National Centre for Disease Control
4) Centre for Science and Environment
5) Centre for Chronic Disease Control
Answer – 3) National Centre for Disease Control
Explanation:
Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) are set to initiate
a population-based sero-survey in selected districts in collaboration with key stakeholders and State Health
Departments so as to monitor the trend of COVID-19 infection at district level as there is a need to establish
systematic surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 infection in all districts of the country.
58. Which division of southern railways partnered with Kerala circle of postal department for door
delivery and pick up of parcels to help the public during the lockdown.
1) Thiruvananthapuram
2) Cochin
3) Visakhapatnam
4) Palakkad
5) Madurai
Answer – 1) Thiruvananthapuram
Explanation:
The Thiruvananthapuram division of Southern Railways and Kerala Circle of Postal department has
initiated a first of its kind to establish tie up with the door delivery and pick up of parcels to help the public
during the lockdown.
59. Name the places of Pakistan occupied Kashmir which has been included in Indian Meteorological
Department’s (IMD) weather forecasting for the 1st time?
1) Gilgit-Baltistan
2) Muzaffarabad
3) Mirpur
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
In the midst of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis, the Regional Meteorological Centre of the Indian
Meteorological Department (IMD), has included the areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad, which are

parts of PoK (Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir) in its weather forecasting for the 1st time. The department taken
this decision as it says that it is a part of India and the country always maintains its position that PoK
belongs to India.
60. Name the organisation which launched the musical creation “United We Fight”, written and
composed by Joe Alvares.
3) Sahitya Akademi
Explanation:
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has unveiled a musical creation “United we Fight”, which was
Written and composed by Joe Alvares to fight against COVID-19. The Indian Embassy stated that the song is
dedicated to the world by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India.
61. Name the Indian state which has highest number of under-five and neonatal deaths in 2017 as
per “Subnational mapping of under-5 and neonatal mortality trends in India: the Global Burden of
Disease Study 2000–17”.
1) Bihar
2) Haryana
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
In accordance with the two papers on child survival published by India State-Level Disease Burden
Initiative titled “Subnational mapping of under-5 and neonatal mortality trends in India: the Global Burden
of Disease Study 2000–17”, child and maternal malnutrition was the predominant risk factor in India as it
attributed to 68·2% of under-5 deaths while low birth weight and short gestation led to 83·0% of neonatal
deaths in 2017. On the other hand, 10·8% of under-5 deaths could be attributed to unsafe water and
sanitation and 8·8% to air pollution. In Uttar Pradesh, 48% of the districts fell in the highest priority
category of high NMR and low rate of reduction for the nationwide distribution of the district-level rates.
The highest number of under-five deaths in 2017 was reported in Uttar Pradesh at 312,800, which included
165,800 neonatal deaths.
62. What is the amount that was allocated from PM CARES Fund Trust to fight COVID-19 pandemic?
1) Rs. 1500 Crore
2) Rs. 3100 Crore
3) Rs. 2000 Crore
4) Rs. 2500 Crore
5) Rs. 2700 Crore
Answer – 2) Rs. 3100 Crore
Explanation:
PM CARES (Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations) Fund Trust has
allocated Rs 3100 crores to fight against COVID-19 pandemic. Out of the total amount around Rs 2000
crores will be allocated for the purchase of ventilators, Rs 1000 crores to care migrant labourers and Rs 100
crores to support vaccine development.

63. The ICMR has launched the fast-tracked the roll out of the global ‘Solidarity’ trial launched by
WHO to help find an effective treatment for COVID-19. Name the ICMR institute which act as national
coordination site for the trial in India.
1) National Institute of Pathology
2) National Institute of Virology
3) National AIDS Research Institute
4) Vector Control Research Centre
5) National Institute of Epidemiology
Answer – 3) National AIDS Research Institute
Explanation:
The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) has fast-tracked the roll out of the global ‘Solidarity’ trial
launched by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to help find an effective treatment for COVID-19. The
ICMR-National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) is the national coordination site for the trial in India. So far, 9
states have been approved to conduct randomised controlled clinical trials under Solidarity Trial.
64. Central government has set up a new body Rice Export Promotion Forum (REPF) to promote rice
export. The REPF will function under aegis of which body?
1) CCI
2) SFEC
3) APEDA
4) TRIFED
5) FICCI
Answer – 3) APEDA
Explanation:
Centre set up a new body Rice Export Promotion Forum to give impetus to rice exports under the aegis of
Agricultural and Processed Foods Export Promotion Development Authority (APEDA).
65. Name the Indian state/UT which has planned to provide tap connection to supply water to all
rural families by December 2022 under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
1) Haryana
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
The Union Territory (UT) Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and the state Government of Haryana have planned to
provide tap connection to supply water to all rural families by December 2022 under the Jal Jeevan Mission
(JJM). While the national target has been set for the year 2024-25.
66. What will be the criteria for “Medium” units as per New definition set for MSME (in terms of
investment & turnover)?
1) 10 crore & 50 crore
Answer – 5) 20 crore & 100 crore
Explanation:
Micro Units: Companies with Investments up to Rs 1 crore & Turnover of below Rs 5 crore. Small Units:
Companies with investment below Rs 10 crore and turnover under Rs 50 crore. Medium Units: Companies
having investment under Rs 20 crore and turnover below Rs 100 crore. As per the proposal, amendments
will need to be made in the MSME Development Act of 2006.

67. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced how much amount of collateral-free
emergency credit line to MSME?
1) 3 Lakh crore
2) 2 Lakh crore
3) 1 Lakh crore
4) 5 Lakh crore
5) 10 Lakh crore
Answer – 1) 3 Lakh crore
Explanation:
The Government of India is providing Additional working capital finance of 20% of the outstanding credit as
on 29 February 2020, in the form of a Term Loan at a concessional rate of interest will be provided. In this
regard, 100% guaranteed collateral-free emergency credit line of Rs 3 lakh crore to the micro, small and
medium enterprises (MSMEs) with upto Rs 25 crore outstanding and Rs 100 crore turnover, benefitting 45
lakh MSME units. The scheme can be availed till 31st October 2020. Credit line tenor: 4 years Moratorium:
12 months on principal repayment.
68. The EPF contribution is reduced for businesses and workers for three months to from the
existing 12% to ____% for all establishments covered by EPFO.
1) 11
2) 10
3) 9
4) 8
5) 6
Answer – 2) 10
Explanation:
To provide more take home salary for employees and to give relief to employers, the EPF or Employee
Provident Fund contribution is being reduced for businesses and workers for three months to 10% each
from the existing 12% for all establishments covered by EPFO. This will provide liquidity of about Rs.2250
Crore per month and Rs 6,750 crores for 3 months. This will provide liquidity relief to 3.67 lakh
establishments and for 72.22 lakh employees. Central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) and State PSUs will
however continue to contribute 12% as employer contribution. It should be noted that this scheme will be
applicable for workers who are not eligible for 24% EPF support under PM Garib Kalyan Package and its
extension.
69. For which sector the central government has introduced new scheme of providing interest
subvention of 2% per annum for working capital loans (in May 2020)?
1) Pharmaceutical sector
2) Tourism sector
3) Mining sector
4) Dairy sector
5) Education sector
Answer – 4) Dairy sector
Explanation:
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has introduced a new scheme “Interest subvention
on Working Capital Loans for Dairy sector” for supporting Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer
Organizations (SDC&FPO) engaged in dairy activities. A budgetary provision of Rs 100 Crore earmarked for
this and will be implemented during 2020-21. The scheme has made provisions for providing interest
subvention of 2% per annum, with an additional incentive of 2% per annum interest subvention to be given
in case of prompt and timely repayment/interest servicing. The scheme will be implemented through
National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Anand, Gujarat.

70. Name the ministry which has launched initiative named GOAL - Going Online As Leaders in
partnership with Facebook.
3) Ministry of Social Empowerment and Social Justice
Answer – 2) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Explanation:
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Arjun Munda launched the ‘GOAL’ – Going Online As Leaders of the
Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) in partnership with Facebook at a Webinar in New Delhi. GOAL is
designed to provide mentorship to tribal youth with digital mode.
71. The Union Health and Family Welfare minister Harsh Vardhan has dedicated which COVID-19
testing machine to the nation recently?
1) COBAS 8600
2) COBAS 6900
3) COBAS 6800
4) COBAS 7100
5) COBAS 6400
Answer – 3) COBAS 6800
Explanation:
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare dedicated the COBAS 6800 COVID-19
testing machine to the nation during a visit to the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in New Delhi.
The machine has been placed at the NCDC because it requires a minimum BSL2+ (Biosafety Level Two Plus)
containment level for testing, and cannot be placed at just any facility. COBAS 6800 can also detect other
pathogens like Viral Hepatitis B and C, HIV, Mtb, Papilloma, CMV, Chlamadiya, Neiserreia, etc. About COBAS
6800: The COBAS 6800 is a fully automated, high-end machine for performing Reverse transcription
polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests for COVID-19. The machine will provide high-volume and quality
testing and will be able to test around 1200 samples in 24 hours. This will help to increase the testing
capacity in the country.
72. The AYUSH ministry and CSIR has announced that they are working together to validate which
among following formulations of AYUSH?
1) Ashwagandha
2) Mulethi
3) Giloy
4) AYUSH-64
5) All the above
Explanation:
Minister of State(Independent/Charge) for ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and
Homoeopathy(AYUSH), Shripad Yesso(Y) Naik has announced that AYUSH ministry & Council of Scientific &
Industrial Research(CSIR) are working together to validate 4 Ayush formulations Ashwagandha,
Yashtimadhu (Mulethi), Guduchi Pippali(Giloy) and AYUSH-64(poly herbal formulation) against COVID-19
& and the trials will start within a week.
73. The central government has declared the ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ system completely to
roll out in all UTs and states from _________.
1) June 2020
2) August 2020
3) March 2021
4) January 2021

5) July 2021
Explanation:
The Centre has declared that the technology driven ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ system will be fully rolled
out in all states and Union Territories (UTs) by March 2021. Currently, 20 states have implemented this
inter-state ration card portability.
74. The government has announced to provide Interest subvention of 2% for prompt payees for a
period of 12 months for Shishu MUDRA loanees. What is the maximum limit of loan under MUDRA –
Shishu?
1) 50,000
2) 25,000
3) 10,000
4) 75,000
5) 1,00,000
Answer – 1) 50,000
Explanation:
The small businesses under MUDRA have been mostly disrupted by lockdown and also impacted their
capacity to pay Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs). Already loan moratorium has already been granted
by RBI. The current portfolio of MUDRA-Shishu loans is Rs 1.62 Lakh crore (Maximum loan amount of
50,000 Rs). To tackle with this situation the Government of India will provide Interest subvention of 2% for
prompt payees for a period of 12 months.
75. The police of which state/UT got India’s first ‘Thermal Corona Combat Headgear’ to ensure the
safety of frontline warriors and enforce social distancing?
1) Punjab
2) Karnataka
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Delhi
5) Puducherry
Answer – 4) Delhi
Explanation:
Delhi Police launched India’s first ‘Thermal Corona Combat Headgear’ to ensure the safety of frontline
warriors and enforce social distancing. The initiative has been launched by the Delhi police in collaboration
with Indian Robotics Solution. This equipment helps police personnel to detect the temperature of a large
number of people from a distance of 10-15 metres.
76. What is the fall in amount of CO2 emission in India in the fiscal year ended in March 2020, as per
environmental website, Carbon Brief?
1) 15 metric tonnes
2) 30 metric tonnes
3) 35 metric tonnes
4) 20 metric tonnes
5) 40 metric tonnes
Answer – 2) 30 metric tonnes
Explanation:
According to analysis by the environmental website, Carbon Brief, India’s Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions
fell by 30metric tonnes (1.4%) in the fiscal year ending March, which is the first annual decline in four
decades. Furthermore, emission fell by 15% during the month of March and is likely to fall by 30% in April.
The analysis is done by Lauri Myllyvirta and Sunil Dahiya of Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air
(CREA).

77. Which Indian state’s education department has partnered with Doordarshan to provide school
education to students of the state through video lectures?
1) West Bengal
2) Jharkhand
3) Goa
4) Haryana
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
In Jharkhand, the State Education Department (dept) in collaboration with Doordarshan (DD) started online
classes and educational programmes to provide school education to students of the state through video and
thematic lectures. The special educational lectures are designed for students from class 1 to 12 with special
slots allotted for each class.
78. The central government has approved the modification of the Detailed Project Report of the
multipurpose Project (at J&K) on the river Ujh. The river Ujh is tributary of which river?
1) Sutlej
2) Ravi
3) Chenab
4) Jhelum
5) Beas
Answer – 2) Ravi
Explanation:
The Centre approved to modification of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Ujh multipurpose Project
(MPP) located on the river Ujh, main tributaries of river Ravi in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir at
the estimated cost of Rs.9,167 crore.
79. As per the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare’s 3rd Advance
Estimates of production of major crops for 2019-20, what is the total food grain production estimate
of the country in 2019-20?
1) 251.17 million tonnes
Answer – 3) 295.67 million tonnes
Explanation:
According to Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare’s 3rd Advance Estimates of
production of major crops for 2019-20, the total foodgrain production in the country is estimated to achieve
a record of all-time high 295.67 million tonnes in 2019-20 for the 4th consecutive year since 2016-17 crop
year (July-June). This estimated output is up 3.67% (10.46 million tonnes) when compared to the previous
record 285.21 million tonne during the 2018-19 crop year and has even crossed its target of 291.10 million
tonne, which had been set before the beginning of the 2019-20 sowing season.
80. What is the total number of mandis that was integrated with the e-NAM platform of electronic
agriculture trading portal (as on May 15, 2020)?
1) 1000
2) 1500
3) 1200
4) 900
5) 800
Answer – 1) 1000

Explanation:
On 15th May 2020, The Ministry of Agriculture announced that the e-NAM reached 1000 mandis across the
nation in 18 states and 3 union territories (UTs) with 38 new mandis integrated with the e-NAM platform of
electronic agriculture trading portal.
81. Indian government has set a renewable energy installation target of _____ by 2022 (FY22).
1) 125 GW
2) 90 GW
3) 50 GW
4) 100 GW
5) 175 GW
Answer – 5) 175 GW
Explanation:
In accordance with a report “India’s Utility-Scale Solar Parks—A Global Success Story” by Kashish Shah, a
researcher analyst at US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), the
installation of utility-scale solar parks or ultra-mega power plant (UMPP)in India has started the India’s
energy sector transition. This approach has attracted global investment. It should be noted that in 2016, the
Indian government has set a target of installing 175 gigawatts of renewable energy by the FY2021-22and
275 gigawatts by FY2026-27to transform the country’s power sector from an expensive, unreliable, and
polluting fossil fuel-based system into a low-cost, reliable and low-emission system based on renewable
energy.
82. The central government has allocated ______ to fund Agriculture Infrastructure Projects at farm-
gate & aggregation points. The fund will be financed and managed by NABARD.
1) 5 Lakh Crore
2) 50,000 Crore
3) 25,000 Crore
4) 1 Lakh Crore
5) 75,000 Crore
Answer – 4) 1 Lakh Crore
Explanation:
The Central government has allocated Rs 1 lakh crore to fund Agriculture Infrastructure Projects at farm-
gate & aggregation points (Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies, Farmers Producer Organizations,
Agriculture entrepreneurs, Start-ups, etc.). This fund will be financed and managed by National Bank for
Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD). This fund will be used for setting up cold chains and post-
harvest management infrastructure.
83. The central government has allocated 20,000 cr for development of marine and inland fisheries
under which scheme?
1) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
2) Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
3) Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
4) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
5) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana
Answer – 4) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Explanation:
The government has allocated Rs 20,000 crore for fishermen through the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada
Yojana (PMMSY) for development of marine and inland fisheries. Of this, Rs 11,000 crore will be allocated
for activities in marine, inland fisheries and aquaculture while Rs 9,000 crore for developing infrastructure
of fishing harbors, cold chains, markets, etc. The development will lead to additional Fish Production of 70
lakh tones over 5 years, and double the exports to Rs 1,00,000 crore. It also generates employment to over
55 lakh persons and doubles the exports to Rs 1,00,000 crore.

84. Central government has announced to raise the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in defence
manufacturing under automatic route from 49% to _______%.
1) 100
2) 65
3) 51
4) 74
5) 81
Answer – 4) 74
Explanation:
Centre will notify a list of weapons/platforms for ban on import with year wise timelines for boosting
defence production in India, as a part of Make in India initiative. There will be indigenisation of imported
spares, and separate budget provisioning for domestic capital procurement. This will help reduce huge
Defence import bill. Foreign Direct Investment limit in defence manufacturing under automatic route is
being raised from 49% to 74%. Corporatisation of Ordnance factory board (OFB) was also announced. To
ensure time-bound defence procurement, centre will set up a Project Management Unit (PMU) to support
contract management.
85. What is the additional fund allocated for MGNREGA to provide employment boost in the country?
1) 30,000 cr
2) 40,000 cr
3) 10,000 cr
4) 25,000 cr
5) 50,000 cr
Answer – 2) 40,000 cr
Explanation:
Under the MGNREGA scheme, an additional Rs 40,000 crore will be allocated for employment generation in
the rural parts of the country. This will help to generate nearly 300 crore person days to provide relief to
the migrant workers.
86. Name the programme which was launched for online education (1 to 12) announced under
“Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan”.
1) PM e-Suraksha
2) PM e-Abhiyan
3) PM e-Vidhya
4) PM e-Kalyan
5) PM e-Samudra
Answer – 3) PM e-Vidhya
Explanation:
A programme named “PM eVIDYA” is to be launched immediately. It is a multi-mode access to online
education consisting of: DIKSHA for school education in states/UTs: e-content and QR coded Energized
Textbooks for all grades (one nation, one digital platform) One earmarked TV channel per class from 1 to 12
(one class, one channel) Extensive use of Radio, Community radio and Podcasts Special e-content for
visually and hearing impaired. Top 100 universities will be permitted to automatically start online courses
by 30th May, 2020.
87. In which state the first of its kind of initiative, Charan Paduka campaign started to provide shoes
or slippers for the migrant labourers passing through the state?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Haryana
4) Karnataka
5) Odisha

Explanation:
In Madhya Pradesh, in a first of its kind of initiative, Charan Paduka campaign has been started for the migrant
labourers passing through the state. Under this campaign, the migrant labourers going barefoot are being
providing shoes and slippers to reduce their pain.
88. Name the state which has launched the first cyber security accelerator for start-ups in India.
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Telangana
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Karnataka’s Centre of Excellence on Cyber Security (CySecK) launched the first cyber security accelerator for
start-ups in India, Hack is an Accelerator for Cyber Security in Karnataka (H.A.C.K) inaugurated on 16th May
2020 by Additional Chief Secretary in Charge of Department of IT, BT and S&T, EV Ramana Reddy.
89. The Gujarat government has made digital payment mandatary in which city?
1) Rajkot
2) Gandhinagar
3) Surat
4) Ahmedabad
5) Porbandar
Explanation:
Preventing the spread of Covid-19 through currency notes, Gujarat govt has mandated digital payment for all
home delivery services in the worst-hit city of Ahmedabad and also issued protocol to be followed by the
delivery persons.
90. How many cities has got 5-star rating in star rating of garbage free cities list 2019-20 released by
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs?
1) 10
2) 6
3) 12
4) 2
5) 18
Answer – 2) 6
Explanation:
Hardeep Singh(S) Puri, Minister of State (Independent/Charge) of Ministry Of Housing and Urban
Affairs(MOHUA) announced the results of the Star Rating of Garbage Free Cities, for the assessment year
2019-2020, where 6 Cities(Ambikapur, Rajkot, Surat, Mysuru, Indore and Navi Mumbai) were rated 5 Star,
65 Cities rated 3 Star and 70 Cities rated 1 Star out of 141 cities & also launched the revised protocol for
the Star Rating of Garbage Free Cities.
91. What is the grant that was provided by India to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency
(UNRWA) to support the Palestinian refugees (May 2020)?
1) $ 3 million
2) $ 4 million
3) $ 2 million
4) $ 1 million
5) $ 5 million
Answer – 3) $ 2 million

Explanation:
India provides 2 million USD (Rs 15 crore) to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency
(UNRWA) to support the Palestinian refugees for its programme and services like education and healthcare
in the COVID-19 situation.
92. The Indian army has proposed ____ year stints for citizens including youth professionals to join as
officers and other ranks in army under “Tour of Duty”.
1) 3
2) 2
3) 5
4) 7
5) 10
Answer – 1) 3
Explanation:
There are many who want to be a “personnel in uniform” and experience the military life but did not want a
full career in the Army. For them, in a game changer move, our Indian army is considering a proposal to
allow civilians, including young working professionals, to join the force for 3 years as officers and in other
ranks (ORs) in areas like logistics and front-line formations under the “Tour of Duty” or “Three-Year Short
Service” Scheme.
93. Name the Indian state/UT which has initiated measures under “Samagra Shiksha programme” to
facilitate students access to education through technological interventions recently (May 2020).
1) Punjab
2) Odisha
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Puducherry
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
In Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Union territory (UT) administration has initiated a slew of measures
under “Samagra Shiksha programme” to facilitate students with complete access to education through
technological interventions and other viable means in wake of COVID-19 lockdown.
94. Punjab government has promulgated ‘The Punjab Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release)
Amendment Ordinance, 2020’ recently. Who is the governor of Punjab?
1) Phagu Chauhan
2) Kalraj Mishra
3) Ramesh Bais
4) Jagdeep Dhankhar
5) VP Singh Badnore
Answer – 5) VP Singh Badnore
Explanation:
Punjab government (govt) promulgated ‘The Punjab Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release)
Amendment Ordinance, 2020’. As per new provisions, the temporary release of the prisoners has been
allowed beyond the maximum period of 16 weeks in a calendar year. Punjab Governor– Vijayender Pal
Singh Badnore.
95. Uttar Pradesh government has presented the largest ever budget of Rs 5.12 lakh crores in state
assembly recently. Who is the CM of UP?
1) Vijay Rupani
2) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
3) Manohar Lal Khattar
4) Yogi Adityanath

5) Kamal Nath
Answer – 4) Yogi Adityanath
Explanation:
Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government’s largest ever budget
of Rs 5,12,860.72 crores for FY 2020-21 which estimates total receipts of 5,00,558 crores (Rs 4,22,567
crores- revenue and Rs 77,990 crores-capital receipts) & a deficit of Rs 12,302 crores. Yogi Adityanath is the
CM of UP.
96. The Indian railways has operationalised 1st 12,000 hp electric made in India Locomotive named
WAG12. Name the company which manufactured the locomotive (JV with France based Atlsom).
1) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
2) Chittaranjan Locomotives Works
3) Diesel Locomotives Works
4) Madhepura Electric Locomotive Pvt. Ltd
5) Diesel-Loco Modernization Works
Answer – 4) Madhepura Electric Locomotive Pvt. Ltd
Explanation:
Indian Railways (IR) operationalised its 1st 12,000 horsepower(hp) electric made in India
Locomotive(loco), WAG12(with Number 60027) from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Station (Mughalsarai
Junction), Uttar Pradesh to Shivpur. It is manufactured by Madhepura Electric Locomotive Pvt. Ltd.
(MELPL) Factory, Bihar which is a joint venture between French giant Alstom (74% share) & IR (26%
share).
97. As per National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA), “Coir Geo textiles “has been
got nod for rural road construction under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana ph III. NRIDA
functions under which ministry?
1) Rural Development ministry
2) Home Affairs ministry
3) Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries ministry
4) Commerce and Industry ministry
5) Road Transport and Highways ministry
Answer – 1) Rural Development ministry
Explanation:
According to the National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency under Union Ministry of Rural
Development, Coir Geo textiles has been finally gets nod as a good material for rural road construction
under the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, (PMGSY-III).
98. Ministry of Labour & Employment had decided to reduce the Employees’ provident fund
contributions to ____% from the existing 12% for three months till July 2020.
1) 6
2) 8
3) 10
4) 5
5) 11
Answer – 3) 10
Explanation:
In order to retain more money in the hands of the employer and the salary payer, Ministry of Labour &
Employment, Government of India (GoI), had decided to reduce the Employees’ provident fund (EPF)
contributions to 10% from the existing 12% for three months till July 2020.

99. The administration in UT of Jammu and Kashmir issued a new set of rules “Jammu and Kashmir
Grant of Domicile Certificate Rules 2020”. Who is the Lieutenant Governor of J&K?
2) Praful Patel
3) Anil Baijal
4) R. K. Mathur
5) Ramesh Bais
Explanation:
The administration in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir issued a new set of rules named
“Jammu and Kashmir Grant of Domicile Certificate Rules 2020” which defines the rules for issuing domicile
certificates in the UT. About Jammu and Kashmir: Lieutenant Governor- Girish Chandra Murmu.
100. In which district “Tatpar” program is launched to help the migrant workers to get back to their
native places.
1) Patna
2) Ranchi
3) Kolkata
4) Chennai
5) Hyderabad
Answer – 2) Ranchi
Explanation:
Ranchi district launched the “Tatpar” program to help the migrant workers to get back to their native places
on bus instead of tiresome travel by foot. The administration launched a helpline “1950” to support the
migrant workers in arranging buses.
101. ‘Mee Annapurna’ is the initiative launched for farmers welfare across which state?
1) Haryana
2) Punjab
3) Gujarat
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
After the Department of Agriculture, Govt of Maharashtra announced a 3-year empanelment of insurance
companies and intermediaries for implementation of crop insurance scheme, the Integrated Risk Insurance
Brokers Limited (IRIBL), announced ‘Mee Annapurna’ for farmers welfare across Maharashtra.
102. Name the UT which has started an initiative ‘SUKOON’- COVID-19 Beat the Stress, in order to
spread awareness about psychological impact of lockdown.
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Ladakh
3) Puducherry
4) Lakshadweep
5) Andaman & Nicobar
Explanation:
In Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) has started an
initiative ‘SUKOON’- COVID-19 Beat the Stress, in order to spread awareness about psychological impact of
lockdown and measures to be adopted to overcome them.

103. Tensions escalate along LAC in Sikkim as China accuses India of trespass. What is ‘A’ in LAC
stands for?
1) Action
2) Actual
3) Accuracy
4) Avoid
5) Anger
Answer – 2) Actual
Explanation:
China has accused the Indian Army of crossing into its territory and of “blocking” its patrols and
“attempting to unilaterally change the status” on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between the two
countries in Sikkim and Ladakh. As both sides increased troop strength at points of conflict along the LAC,
sources indicated that military commanders were holding talks to defuse the situation.
104. Name the initiative which was launched to provide psychological support through a website, a
toll-free helpline to all school going children, parents and teachers.
1) Manodarpan
2) Sampoorna
3) Samathan
4) Samrath
5) Shiksha
Answer – 1) Manodarpan
Explanation:
Manodarpan initiative is launched to provide such support through a website, a toll-free helpline, national
directory of counselors and interactive chat platform among others so as to provide psychosocial support to
students, teachers and families for mental health and emotional wellbeing. Beneficiaries– Will benefit all
school going children in the country, along with their parents, teachers and the community of stakeholders
in school education.
105. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (GoI) has launched scheme for 100% solarization
of Konark Sun Temple. The Konark sun temple is located in which state?
1) West Bengal
2) Bihar
3) Assam
4) Odisha
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced that the Government of India launched a
scheme for 100% solarisation of Konark Sun Temple and Konark town in Odisha. The objective of this
scheme is to advance the Prime Minister’s vision to develop the historical Sun Temple town of Konark as
‘Surya Nagri’ and to meet all the energy requirements of the Konark town with solar energy. Odisha
Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) will be implementing this scheme.
106. How many defence items was approved for procurement from local suppliers to boost ‘Make in
India’ by defence ministry recently.
1) 81
2) 26
3) 15
4) 54
5) 38
Answer – 2) 26

Explanation:
The Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence in order to further encourage
procurement from local suppliers to boost ‘Make in India’, has approved 26 defence items out of 127
already notified have now been notified under clause 3(a) of the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in
India) Order 2017.
107. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change gave environmental clearance to Oil India
Ltd (OIL) for drilling and testing of hydrocarbons at Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. The Dibru-
Saikhowa NP is located in which state?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Punjab
3) Assam
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer – 3) Assam
Explanation:
Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) major Oil India Ltd (OIL) informed that the Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) gave environmental clearance for extension drilling and testing of
hydrocarbons at 7 locations inside the Assam’s Dibru-Saikhowa National Park (NP).
108. In which Indian state the women Rural Livelihood Mission has started ‘Didi Vehicle Service’ for
rural women for the safe delivery and other emergency services?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Bihar
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Haryana
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer -1) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
In the tribal-dominated Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh (MP), the women Rural Livelihood Mission
started Didi Vehicle Service for rural women for the safe delivery and other emergency services. This
vehicle service is completely free.
109. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has marked 1 crore
treatments recently. What is the nodal agency for the implementation of AB-PMJAY?
1) Central Drugs Laboratory
2) Rural Health Training Centre
4) National Health Authority
5) Central Health Education Bureau
Answer – 4) National Health Authority
Explanation:
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan to mark 1 crore treatments of the Ayushman
Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the flagship health assurance scheme of government
since September 2018 has inaugurated the 1st edition of Arogya Dhara, a series of webinars titled
“Ayushman Bharat: 1 crore treatments and beyond” which is created as an open platform for discussion on
topical issues of public health and launched ‘Ask Ayushman’ a chatbot on WhatsApp & “Hospital Ranking
Dashboard”. The National Health Authority (NHA) is responsible for implementing the scheme.
110. The Mumbai based Textiles Committee of Ministry of Textiles was named as the 9th approved lab
to test and certify PPE coveralls. Name the current textile minister of India.
2) Smriti Irani

3) Arvind Sawant
4) Piyush Goyal
Answer – 2) Smriti Irani
Explanation:
Textiles Committee, Mumbai (Maharashtra) of Ministry of Textiles was named as the ninth approved
laboratory to test and certify Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) body coveralls produced in the country
for healthcare workers and other COVID-19 warriors. The Textiles Committee has worked hard to develop
the testing equipment namely “Synthetic Blood Penetration Testing equipment” for Determination of the
resistance of Protective Clothing materials to penetration by blood and body fluids. Union Textile Minister–
Smriti Zubin Irani.
111. What is the rank of India in manufacturing of PPE body coveralls?

1) 4
2) 5
3) 2
4) 3
5) 1
Answer – 3) 2
Explanation:
India has become the world’s second largest manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) body
coveralls within two months, following China. PPE body coveralls are crucial to safeguard against the
coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
112. Which among the following department has jointly organised “Society of Indian Defence
Manufacturers (SIDM) MSME Conclave 2020 “along with SIDM and Confederation of Indian Industry
(CII)?
1) Department of Youth Affairs
2) Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
3) Department of Rural Development
4) Department of Defence Research & Development
5) Department of Defence Production
Answer – 5) Department of Defence Production
Explanation:
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh participates in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) E-
conclave, “Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) MSME Conclave 2020“, jointly organised by
SIDM, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Department of Defence Production. The Theme of the E-
conclave is ‘Business Continuity for MSMEs in Defence & Aerospace Sector’ in which more than 800 Defence
MSMEs participated.
113. Government has notified the amendments to the General Financial Rules, 2017 to ensure that
goods and services valued less than _______ crores are procured from domestic firms.
1) 100
2) 50
3) 200
4) 150
5) 250
Answer – 3) 200
Explanation:
Government has notified the amendments to the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017 to ensure that goods
and services valued less than Rs 200 crores are procured from domestic firms, which states that the global
tenders will be banned for government procurement up to 200 crores as announced in the Aatmanirbhar

Bharat Package. This move will boost domestic suppliers, particularly Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs).
114. Ministry of commerce has lifted ban on export of non-medical masks. Khadi and village
industries commission (KVIC) planned to export its mask to foreign countries. KVIC comes under
which ministry?
1) Corporate ministry
2) Skill development ministry
3) Commerce ministry
4) Minority affairs ministry
5) MSME ministry
Answer – 5) MSME ministry
Explanation:
As the Ministry of Commerce and Industries lifted the ban on export of non-medical/ non-surgical masks of
all types, now Khadi and village industries commission (KVIC) under MSME ministry is looking at exporting
Khadi face masks to countries like the USA, Dubai, Mauritius, several European and Middle East countries
through the Indian embassies. In this regard, KVIC has already developed double layered cotton masks and
triple-layered silk face masks. If this came to effect then it will be a perfect example of “local the global”, a
call-in wake of AtmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
115. The union cabinet has approved the extension of senior citizens pension scheme named
‘Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana’ till which year?
1) 2021
2) 2023
3) 2024
4) 2022
5) 2025
Answer – 2) 2023
Explanation:
Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) for further
3 years till March 31, 2023 from March 31, 2020. The assured rate of return for fiscal 2020-21 has been
pegged at 7.4% per annum. Earlier, the scheme offered an assured return of 8%. The expected financial
liability will range from an estimated expenditure of Rs 829 crore in the 2023-24 fiscal to Rs 264 crore in
last FY 2032-33.
116. How many crores has been approved as Special Liquidity Scheme for NBFCs/HFCs to address
their Liquidity Stress by Union cabinet?
1) 30,000
2) 25,000
3) 15,000
4) 50,000
5) 20,000
Answer – 1) 30,000
Explanation:
A Special Liquidity Scheme for NBFCs and HFCs was announced in AtmaNirbhar Bharat Package by the
Ministry of Finance has received a Union Cabinet post facto approval. The outlay of the scheme is Rs 30,000
crore and will be administered by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance.
117. Union minister Prakash Javadekar has launched Biodiversity Samrakshan Internship
Programme recently. The programme was conducted by National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) and
which world organisation?
1) World Bank (WB)

Answer - 4) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Explanation:
The Union Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Prakash Javadekar launched the National
Biodiversity Authority (NBA) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Biodiversity
Samrakshan Internship Programme which proposes to engage 20 students with postgraduate degrees for a
period of one year through an open, transparent, online competitive process.
118. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and New Delhi based Wildlife Crime Control
Bureau has launched Campaign on Illegal Trafficking of Endangered Species: ‘Not all Animals Migrate
by Choice’ recently. Where is HQ of UNEP located?
1) Kathmandu
2) Nairobi
3) Paris
4) New Delhi
5) Geneva
Answer – 2) Nairobi
Explanation:
The virtual event also saw the launch of the Campaign on Illegal Trafficking of Endangered Species: ‘Not all
Animals Migrate by Choice’ by the Nairobi based United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and New
Delhi based Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB). Its aim is to address the environmental challenges,
raise awareness, and to advocate solutions as illegal trade in wildlife carries the risk of spreading dangerous
pandemics.
119. Name the Indian state which has launched ‘ReStart’ programme to support MSME sector in the
state?
1) Telangana
2) Gujarat
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh (AP)’s Chief Minister (CM) Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched Rs 1,110 crores ‘ReStart’ a
new programme to support & boost the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in the State.
120. Name the person who inaugurates Indian Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC), first of its kind
Institutional Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre.
1) Dipankar Datta
2) Biswanath Somadder
3) Mohammad Rafiq
4) A K Sikri
5) Sanju Panda
Answer – 4) A K Sikri
Explanation:
Former Supreme Court Justice A K Sikri, International Judge, Singapore International Commercial Court
inaugurates Indian Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC), first of its kind Institutional Alternative Dispute
Resolution (ADR) Centre to provide Offline and e-ADR facility through e-Arbitration, e-Mediation and e-
Conciliation software portal.

121. The 1st meeting of the 15th Finance Commission’s committee on Fiscal Consolidation Roadmap
was held recently. The committee estimated India’s GDP growth to -6% to 1% in FY21. Name the
person who heads the committee.
1) Antony Cyriac
2) Ravi Kota
3) N.K.Singh
4) Arvind Mehta
5) None of these
Answer – 3) N.K.Singh
Explanation:
The first meeting of the 15th Finance Commission’s (XVFC) committee on Fiscal Consolidation Roadmap
was held through video conferencing (VC). The committee headed by Nand Kishore (NK) Singh has
recommended the judgement of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on monetisation of fiscal deficit, as RBI is
government’s principal debt manager. The Committee also estimated India’s GDP growth to -6% to 1% in
the financial year 2020-21. The nominal GDP will accelerate to 4-5% in FY2021-22.
122. Name the state/UT which is 1st in the country to release report on conservation of endemic,
threatened floras.
2) Uttarakhand
3) Meghalaya
4) Manipur
5) Ladakh
Explanation:
Uttarakhand became the 1st state to release a report highlighting its conservation efforts to save over 1,100
rare plants from extinction. The project aims at Germplasm conservation so that species remain conserved
with the forest department & also to promote conservation of plant species among the general public so as
to end plant blindness. The report is one of the largest repositories of conserved plants & is carried out by
the research wing of the state forest department.
123. Name the 1st Indian state which has granted “Industry” status to “sports” recently to boost the
sports sector.
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Mizoram
3) Manipur
4) Meghalaya
5) Haryana
Explanation:
Mizoram sports minister Robert Romawia Royte informed that the state cabinet has cleared the proposal of
the Sports and Youth Service department to grant sports an industry status to boost the sports sector &
generate employment among others. It becomes the 1st state to do so.
124. Name the Indian state/UT which sets up ‘migration commission’ to provide employment to
migrant workers.
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) West Bengal
3) Manipur
4) Bihar
5) Odisha

Explanation:
The state government of Uttar Pradesh (UP), which is continuously bringing back the migrant workers from
other states, has now taken a big decision for them. It has decided to set up a ‘Migration Commission’ to
provide employment and social security to over 23 lakh migrant workers in the state.
125. How many crores has been allotted for beekeeping by Central government under Atma Nirbhar
Bharat Abhiyan?
1) 1000
2) 500
3) 250
4) 100
5) 50
Answer – 2) 500
Explanation:
Govt allocates Rs 500 crore towards beekeeping under Atma Nirbhar Abhiyan. Government is promoting
beekeeping as part of its aim to double farmers' income and it has allocated 500 crore rupees towards
beekeeping under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
126. “Char Dham” project to connect holy towns, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has
constructed a 440-meter-long tunnel under the Chamba town of which Indian state/UT?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Sikkim
4) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
In a big boost to ”Char Dham” project to connect holy towns of Gangotri, Kedarnath, Yamunotri and
Badrinath, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed a 440-meter-long tunnel under the
Chamba town on Rishikesh-Dharasu road Highway (NH 94) in Uttarakhand even during the coronavirus
(COVID-19) epidemic.
127. Name the Indian institute which has got first of it’s kind Infectious Disease Block facility.
1) Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences
2) NIMS University
3) Kasturba Medical College
4) All India Institute of Medical Sciences
5) Christian Medical College
Answer – 1) Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lieutenant Governor’s adviser Baseer Ahmad Khan inaugurated first of it’s kind
Infectious Disease Block (IDB) facility at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) at Soura in
Srinagar, J&K.
128. Name the Indian state which started Implementation of Solar Fence Farmland Protection
Programme.
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Gujarat

Explanation:
The Government of Tamil Nadu started the preliminary works on implementing the Solar Fence Farmland
Protection Programme, under the Central Agriculture Improvement Scheme. This scheme is to protect
agricultural lands of the districts which have the western ghats as their boundaries and are at risk of animal
(Elephant) attacks.
129. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat presented the surplus annual budget of Rs
53,526.97 crore for FY20-21. It aims to achieve ____ public welfare goals under the state
government’s Vision 2020.
1) 25
2) 20
3) 15
4) 10
5) 30
Answer – 1) 25
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat presented the surplus annual budget of Rs 53,526.97
crore for FY20-21. The budget is described as the document reflecting the hopes and aspirations of the
people of the state. It aims to achieve 25 public welfare goals under the state government’s Vision 2020.
130. ‘Hunar Haat’ programme to restart from September 2020 with the theme “Local to Global”.
Name the ministry which conducts Hunar Haat.
Answer – 4) Ministry of Minority Affairs
Explanation:
A flagship initiative ‘Hunar Haat’ by the Minority Affairs Ministry will make a comeback in September 2020
with a theme ‘Local to Global’, which is a platform for artisans and craftsmen from various parts of the
country to showcase their art and craft and to generate employment for master craftspeople.
131. Who has penned the song titled ‘Jayatu Jayatu Bharatam – Vasudev Kutumbakkam’?
1) Shankar Mahadevan
2) Amir Khan
3) Ishrad Kamil
4) Vasanth Dev
5) Prasoon Joshi
Answer – 5) Prasoon Joshi
Explanation:
A song titled ‘Jayatu Jayatu Bharatam – Vasudev Kutumbakkam’ was released. The song lyrics penned by
Prasoon Joshi and composed by Shankar Mahadevan, as many as 211 singers involved like legendary singer
Lata Mangeshkar to increase the nation’s will power and evoke the spirit of self-reliance in this difficult
time (COVID-19 pandemic).
132. What is the fish production target of India by 2024-25 as per the Fisheries ministry (in Lakh
Metric Tons)?
1) 100
2) 150
3) 250
4) 220
5) 190

Answer – 4) 220
Explanation:
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Giriraj Singh detailed the Pradhan Mantri
Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) during a press conference. PMMSY was announced as a part of the Rs 20
Lakh crore economic stimulus package in response to COVID-19 and received the Union Cabinet approval
on May 20, 2020. It will be implemented for a period of 5 years (FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25) in all states and
UTs. The Objective of scheme: To enhance fish production to 220 lakh metric tons by 2024-25 from 137.58
lakh metric tons in 2018-19 at an average annual growth rate of about 9%. It also aims to double incomes of
fishers and export earnings by 2024-25.
133. Name the plan which was part of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), to
modernize the fisheries sector.
1) Mitra Sagar
2) Swath Sagar
3) Suman Sagar
4) Sea Environment
5) Swachh Sagar
Answer – 2) Swath Sagar
Explanation:
As a part of PMMSY, there will be ‘Swath Sagar’ plan, which is envisaged with modernizing of the fisheries
sector including promotion of Bio-toilets, Insurance coverage for fishing vessels, Fisheries Management
Plans, E-Trading/Marketing, Fishers and resources survey and creation of National IT-based databases. -
Also, Government will register “Sagar Mitra” and encourage formation of Fish Farmers Producer
Organizations (FFPOs) to help achieve the PMMSY goals by enhancing domestic fish consumption with
corresponding health benefits.
134. Which organisation under power ministry has signed an agreement with Narmada Basin
Projects Company limited of Government of Madhya Pradesh to fund Rs. 22,000 crores for
hydropower projects?
1) Power Finance Corporation (PFC)
3) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA)
4) NBCC (India) Limited
5) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)
Answer – 1) Power Finance Corporation (PFC)
Explanation:
The Power Finance Corporation (PFC), under the Ministry of Power signed an agreement to fund Rs. 22,000
crores with Narmada Basin Projects Company limited (NBPCL) of Government of Madhya Pradesh for the
225 MW hydro-electric projects and multipurpose projects in the state. The MoU was signed by Rajeev
Sharma, CMD, PFC and I.C.P Keshari, MD NBPCL on a virtual platform.
135. Which state has organised Webinar on “Van Dhan Yojana: Learning for Post Covid-19” in
association with Department of Science and Technology & TRIFED?
1) Punjab
2) Rajasthan
3) Haryana
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Department of Science and Technology(DST), Government of Rajasthan in association with The Tribal
Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India(TRIFED), under Ministry of Tribal Affairs &

Ministry of(M/O) Tribal Affairs, Government of India has organized a webinar under Know Your Scheme-
Lecture Series on “Van Dhan Yojana : Learning For Post Covid-19” to help the tribal people.
136. What is the interest rate of savings bonds scheme (RBI Bonds or GOI bonds) that was
withdrawn by government due to declining interest rates?
1) 8%
2) 8.15%
3) 6.90%
4) 7.75%
5) 7.40%
Answer – 4) 7.75%
Explanation:
Government has ceased the 7.75% Savings (Taxable) Bonds scheme commonly known as RBI (Reserve
Bank of India) Bonds or GOI (Government of India) bonds for subscription due to the declining interest
rates as RBI has lowered the short-term lending (repo) rate which is currently at 4%. It should be noted
that these bonds offered a higher interest rate as compared to bank fixed deposits and other financial
investment instruments offering equal degree of safety.
137. Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) under Ministry of Chemicals and
Fertilizers was renamed as Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology
recently. Where is HQ of CIPET located?
1) Bengaluru
2) Chennai
3) Mumbai
4) Kolkata
5) New Delhi
Answer - 2) Chennai
Explanation:
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) was renamed as Central Institute of
Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology. CIPET is a premier national institution under the Ministry of
Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India (GOI). About CIPET: Headquarters– Guindy, Chennai, Tamil
Nadu (TN).
138. The 1st Solar Lift Irrigation Plant of Kargil was inaugurated recently. The Kargil is located in
which state/UT?
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Ladakh
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Mizoram
Explanation:
Ladakh’s Director of Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Mohammad Raza inaugurated the 1st Solar
Lift Irrigation Plant of Kargil with five-kilowatt (KW) Solar Plant and 3 Horsepower (HP) Submersible Pump
(installed by Kargil Renewable Energy Agency- KREDA) at Yak Breeding Farm, Bodh Kharboo.
139. Which state has modified Scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers (Recognition
of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 recently?
1) West Bengal
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Karnataka

Explanation:
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has made certain modifications in Section 6 of the Scheduled
Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, (also called as Forest
Rights Act-FRA) in its application to the Scheduled Areas of the State of Maharashtra.
140. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched the instant allotment facility of PAN
through Aadhaar based e-KYC recently. PAN contains how many digits?
1) 12
2) 8
3) 13
4) 10
5) 16
Answer – 4) 10
Explanation:
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Instant Permanent
Account Number (PAN) facility of Income Tax (IT) Department through Aadhaar based e-KYC (Electronic
Know your Customer) to provide further ease to taxpayers, from New Delhi. This launch has been made on
the lines of the para 129 of the FY20-21 Budget stating a simplified allotment process of PAN. PAN is a 10-
digit unique alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department.
141. Which state/UT planned to launch 1st of its kind state health register to maintain records of
citizens of the state/UT?
1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
Karnataka is all set to roll out the first of its kind in the country a “State Health Register” that will maintain
the health records of all 6.5 crore citizens of the state. This decision to launch the standardized health
repository of citizens has been taken after the COVID-19 crisis which needed urgent focus on better
healthcare for all. This decision has been taken by after a meeting with medical experts from both
government and private hospitals, in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
142. Name the state which planned to develop 800 km herbal roads along the state and national
highways through the state.
1) Jharkhand
2) Bihar
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Goa
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and PWD Minister of State Keshav Prasad Maurya, announced
the development of 800 km herbal roads along the state and national highways through the state.
143. What is the name of missile park which is going to be set up in INS Kalinga (laid foundation
stone recently)?
1) Prahaarprastha
2) Nirbhayprastha
3) Shauryaprastha

4) Agneeprastha
5) Dhanushprastha
Answer – 4) Agneeprastha
Explanation:
The foundation stone for a Missile Park named ‘Agneeprastha’ was laid by Commodore Rajesh Debnath & a
2 MegaWatt (MW) solar photovoltaic plant was commissioned by Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, Flag Officer
Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command (ENS) at INS Kalinga, Visakhapatnam.
144. Ministry of New and Renewable energy (MNRE) proposed the ‘One Sun One World One Grid’
(OSOWOG) to interconnect renewable energy of more than 140 countries by sharing resources. Who
is the present Renewable energy minister (I/C)?
1) Piyush Goyal
2) Raj Kumar Singh
4) Giriraj Singh
5) Pralhad Joshi
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of New and Renewable energy (MNRE) proposed the ‘One Sun One World One Grid’
(OSOWOG) to interconnect renewable energy by sharing solar resources with more than 140 countries of
West Asia and South East Asia. The grid will be interconnected with African power pools. Minister of State
(IC) (Power, New & Renewable Energy)– Raj Kumar Singh.
1. What is the additional grant ($2.9Mn earlier) announced by United States Agency of International
Development (USAID) to India to fight covid-19 pandemic.
1) USD 5 million
2) USD 3 million
3) USD 1 million
4) USD 2 million
5) USD 10 million
Answer – 2) USD 3 million
Explanation:
The United States Agency of International Development (USAID), one of the leading aid-agency of the
government of United States has announced an additional grant of 3 million USD in addition to the 2.9
million USD announced on 6th April 2020 to help India to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in its Annual Report 2020 has
downgraded the Indian ranking by naming it into the list of “Country of Particular Concern (CPC),
Where is USCIRF HQ located?
1) San Francisco
2) Virginia
3) California
4) New York
5) Washington DC
Answer – 5) Washington DC
Explanation:
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in its Annual Report 2020 has
downgraded the Indian ranking by naming it into the list of “Country of Particular Concern (CPC)”i.e. Tier 1
from“Special Watch List i.e.“Tier-2” in 2019 report. This is the first time since 2004 that India has been
placed in this category for engaging in and tolerating systematic, and ongoing religious freedom violations,

as defined by the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA), 1998. Headquarters– Washington, D.C.,
United States.
3. What is the number of people (approx) displaced in India in the year 2019 as per Internal
Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC), titled ‘The Global Report on Internal Displacement (GRID
2020)?
1) 5millon
2) 10million
3) 15million
4) 25million
5) 20million
Answer – 1) 5millon
Explanation:
According to a recent report from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre(IDMC), titled ‘The Global
Report on Internal Displacement(GRID 2020)’, nearly 5 million(mn) people were displaced in India in 2019,
the highest in the world so far.
4. The oil price of which country has recorded below zero dollars for the 1st time recently?
1) United States
2) Russia
3) Iran
4) Iraq
5) UAE
Explanation:
US oil price below zero dollars for first time in history in 3rd week of April 2020.
5. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will launch the 1st fully digital bank of which country?
1) Syria
2) Israel
3) UAE
4) Lebanon
5) Iran
Explanation:
India's largest software services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will launch Israel's first fully digital
bank in what is being seen as a trans-formative initiative that can impact the business model of other
sectors as well.
6. As per the report titled “Lost at home”, total number of new internal displacements in 2019 stood
at 5million (approx) in India. Which organisation released the report?
Answer - 3) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Explanation:
In accordance with the report by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) titled “Lost at Home: The risks
and challenges for internally displaced children and the urgent actions needed to protect them”. As per the
report, at the end of 2019, an estimated 46 million people were internally displaced by conflict and
violence, out of which, more than 4 in 10 or 19 million were children. In India, the total number of new

internal displacements (displaced within their own countries) in 2019 stood at 5,037,000 including
5,018,000 due to natural disasters and 19,000 because of conflict and violence.
7. What is the energy demand fall in India during 40days lockdown as per report titled “Global
Energy Review 2020” released by International Energy Agency (IEA)?
1) 20%
2) 30%
3) 15%
4) 25%
5) 35%
Answer – 2) 30%
Explanation:
In accordance with the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA), “Global Energy Review 2020-The
impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on global energy demand and CO2 emissions” India’s energy demand has
faced a 30% decrease due to 40 days lockdown to contain COVID-19. In India, energy demand would decline
for the first time, following on from low demand growth in 2019.
8. Iran has approved a bill on national currency denomination, which allows to cutting four zeros
from its national currency Rial & to rename it as ________.
1) Toman
2) Franc
3) Pound
4) Dinar
5) Dollar
Answer – 1) Toman
Explanation:
Iran, recovering from the horrific outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), has now started efforts to get its
economy back on track. In this sequence, the parliament of Iran has approved a bill on national currency
denomination, which allows to cutting four zeros from its national currency Rial & to rename it as ‘Toman’
which is equal to 10,000 rials.
9. For 40th anniversary of eradication of which disease the World Health Organisation and United
Nations postal agency has released the commemorative postage stamp?
1) Rubella
2) Rinderpest
3) Polio
4) Measles
5) Small Pox
Answer – 5) Small Pox
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nation (UN) postal agency released a
commemorative postage stamp on the 40th anniversary of the eradication of smallpox. Dr Tedros Adhanom
Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, was the speaker on the occasion held in Geneva, Switzerland.
10. Name the world organization which in partnership with International Council of Nurses (ICN)
and Nursing Now has released the first “The State of the World’s Nursing 2020” report.
Answer – 4) World Health Organisation (WHO)

Explanation:
World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and
Nursing Now has released the first “The State of the World’s Nursing 2020” report amid COVID19
pandemic. In accordance with the report there are 28 million nurses worldwide but still there is global
shortfall of 5.9 million.
11. What is the value of fund raised by United Nations (UN) and its partner agencies for essentials
within vulnerable countries?
1) $ 5.1 Billion
2) $ 3.2 Billion
3) $ 7.8 Billion
4) $ 5.7 Billion
5) $ 6.7 Billion
Answer – 5) $ 6.7 Billion
Explanation:
In the fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, the United Nations (UN) and its partner agencies
have appealed to governments, companies and billionaires to donate $ 6.7 billion in funds for essentials
within vulnerable countries.
12. What is the grant that was provided by Shanghai based BRICS’ New Development Bank as loan to
India to fight COVID-19 (May 2020)?
1) USD 5 Billion
2) USD 3 Billion
3) USD 2 Billion
4) USD 1 Billion
5) USD 10 Billion
Answer – 4) USD 1 Billion
Explanation:
In order to provide a financial aid to Indian economy which is facing human, social and economic losses due
to COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, the New Development Bank of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China
and South Africa) countries has fully disbursed USD 1 billion emergency assistance loan to India.
13. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of which country has promised USD 3.6
million to India to combat against the COVID-19?
1) United States
2) Germany
3) Spain
4) Italy
5) Cuba
Explanation:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the United States of America has promised 3.6
million (around 27 crores) to the government of India, the first tranche of funding to help in strengthen the
India to combat against the COVID-19 pandemic and to increase the laboratory capacity of SARS-COV-2
testing and to help molecular diagnostics and serology.
14. As per the latest report of United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), what will be
the decline % (approx) in international tourism compared to 2019?
1) 30-60%
2) 80-90%
3) 10-15%
4) 40-50%
5) 60-80%

Answer - 5) 60-80%
Explanation:
According to the latest data of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) the international
tourism could decline by 60-80% in 2020 when compared with 2019 figures, due to COVID-19 pandemic
outbreak which will result in loss of USD 910 billion to USD 1.2 trillion and places millions of livelihoods at
risk and threatens to curtail the progress made in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
15. According to World Health Organization (WHO)’s Global Nutrition Report 2020, India is one
among 88 countries to miss global nutrition targets set by ______.
1) 2024
2) 2021
3) 2022
4) 2023
5) 2025
Answer – 5) 2025
Explanation:
According to World Health Organization (WHO)’s Global Nutrition Report 2020, India is one among 88
countries to miss global nutrition targets by 2025 & is with highest rates of domestic inequalities in
malnutrition. India along with Nigeria & Indonesia are worst in disparities in stunting & the levels varied
four-fold across communities.
16. As per Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) 2020, the forest loss rate in 2015-2020 has
declined to an estimated 10 million hectares (mha) from 12 mha in 2010-15. Name the organisation
which released FRA 2020.
2) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
3) World Trade Organization
5) International Labour Organization
Answer – 1) Food and Agriculture Organization
Explanation:
According to the Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) 2020 released by the United Nations Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO), the forest loss rate in 2015-2020 has declined to an estimated 10 million
hectares(mha), down from 12 mha in 2010-2015.
17. In which region of the world the largest annual rate of net forest loss in 2010–2020 reported
(Net gain highest in Asia)?
1) Europe
2) Oceania
3) Africa
4) North America
5) South America
Answer – 3) Africa
Explanation:
Among the world’s regions, Africa has the largest annual rate of net forest loss in 2010–2020, at 3.9 mha,
followed by South America, at 2.6 mha, whereas Asia has the highest net gain of forest area in 2010–2020,
followed by Oceania and Europe.
18. Name the Indian state which has launched ‘Matir Smristi’ scheme to utilise 50,000-acre barren
land in 6 districts for income generating activities.
1) Jharkhand
2) Bihar
3) West Bengal

4) Odisha
5) Assam
Explanation:
The West Bengal (WB) Government (govt) launched ‘Matir Smristi’ scheme to utilise 50,000 acres of barren
land in 6 districts for income-generating activities like horticulture and pisciculture involving the locals.
Chief Minister (CM) Mamata Banerjee also added that the scheme will benefit around 2.5 lakh people in
rural Bengal.
19. Name the country which has named one of its streets after Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore on
his 159th birth anniversary recently.
1) United Kingdom
2) United States
3) UAE
4) Iran
5) Israel
Explanation:
Israel named a street in Tel Aviv after Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore on his 159th birth anniversary to
honor his valuable contributions in the field and to mankind. He was born on May 7, 1861, in Calcutta. In
Bengal Rabindra Jayanti is celebrated on the 25th day of the Bengali month of Boishakh.
20. Name the country which has developed “i-Feel you”, an intelligent bracelet which will help users
respect social distancing rules.
1) Italy
2) Germany
3) Spain
4) Cuba
5) China
Answer – 1) Italy
Explanation:
The Genoa-based Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has developed “i-Feel you”, an intelligent bracelet
which will help users respect social distancing rules. The technology was launched at a video conference
which involved the participation of Liguria governor Giovanni Toti and IIT President Giorgia Metta.
21. Name the country which has approved the new political map which includes India’s Lipulekh,
Kalapani and Limpiyadhura under its territory.
1) Pakistan
2) China
3) Bangladesh
4) Myanmar
5) Nepal
Answer – 5) Nepal
Explanation:
Amidst the border dispute with India, Nepal’s cabinet has accepted a new political map showing Lipulekh,
Kalapani and Limpiyadhura under its territory. i.India and Nepal are at a dispute after the Indian side
released its new political map on 2 November 2019, which covers above three areas in Indian territory.
22. With which country India has signed the 2nd Addendum to the Protocol on Inland Water Transit
and Trade (adds 5 ports of call and 2 routes) recently?
1) Sri Lanka
2) China
3) Nepal

4) Bangladesh
5) Afghanistan
Explanation:
India & Bangladesh signed the 2nd Addendum to the Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade in Dhaka.
Under this pact- Increased 5 more ports of call from earlier 6(Total- 11) & extended 2 ports of call in each
country; 2 new Indo Bangladesh Protocol (IBP) routes(from 8 to 10) & new locations are also added to the
existing routes to facilitate the trade between two countries
23. Name the world organisation which joined hands with Airtel Africa to extend e-learning support
to students.
Explanation:
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) partnered with Bharti Airtel’s Africa Arm to support the school
children in the coronavirus affected areas and provide them access to remote learning and financial
assistance to their families through mobile cash transfer.
24. Name the person who is set to take charge as chairman of the World Health Organization
Executive Board (chosen at 73rd session of world health assembly).
1) Harsh Vardhan
5) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan is set to take charge as the chairman of the World Health
Organization (WHO) Executive Board at its 147th session, as the proposal regarding his appointment was
signed at WHA73. He is the Indian incumbent minister at the Ministry of Science & Technology, Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Earth Sciences. He will succeed Dr Hiroki Nakatani of Japan.
25. Keva Bain has been elected as the president of 73rd session of World Health Assembly. He
1) Jordon
2) Panama
3) Egypt
4) Kenya
5) Bahamas
Answer – 5) Bahamas
Explanation:
Keva Bain from the Bahamas, country’s permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), has been
elected to serve as president of the 73rd World Health Assembly.
26. India has set up a military war game centre named ‘INDIA’ recently at which country?
1) Uganda
2) Rwanda
3) Kenya
4) Congo

5) Ghana
Explanation:
The Indian Association Uganda (IAU) and Indian Military Advisory and Training Team for Uganda Peoples
Defence Forces (UPDF) have jointly set up military war game centre called ‘INDIA’ at the Uganda Senior
Command and Staff College in Kimaka in Jinja District of Uganda with a cost of over 1 billion Ugandan
shillings or $2,65,000. The centre was inaugurated by the Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
27. As per World Steel Association (WSA), India’s crude steel output declined by 65.2% to 3.137 MT
during April 2020. Where is the HQ of WSA located?
1) New York
2) Copenhagen
3) Vienna
4) Geneva
5) Brussels
Answer – 5) Brussels
Explanation:
In accordance with the World Steel Association (worldsteel) monthly crude steel report for April 2020, India’s
crude steel output declined by 65.2% to 3.137 million tonnes (MT) during April, 2020 in comparison to the
9.021 MT of crude steel production in April 2019. The key reason behind this decrease is the nationwide
lockdown imposed on March 25, 2020 to contain the COVID-19 spread. World Steel Association Headquarters
– Brussels, Belgium.
28. The World Health Organization (WHO) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) have teamed
up to fight the battle against Covid-19. Who is the president of IOC?
1) Inger Andersen
2) Shashank Manohar
3) Guy Ryder
4) Thomas Bach
5) Manu Sawhney
Answer – 4) Thomas Bach
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have teamed up to
fight the battle against Covid-19 and have signed an agreement to work together to promote health through
sport and physical activity. IOC: Headquarters– Lausanne, Switzerland. President– Thomas Bach.
29. Name the country which has left the open skies surveillance treaty for 6 months due to non-
compliance of Russia towards treaty.
1) Ukraine
2) United States
3) Gambia
4) Kenya
5) China
Explanation:
The United States (US) has left the Open Skies treaty (OST) for 6 months w.e.f. May 23, 2020 due to Russia’s
non-compliance with the treaty. In this regard, US submitted a notice of its decision to withdraw from the
Treaty on Open Skies to the Treaty Depositories i.e. Canada and Hungary, and to all other states party to the
Treaty. However, the US would reconsider its withdrawal if Russia returns to full compliance with the
Treaty. In 2019 also, US withdrew its participation in the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
for the same reasons.

30. According to the report titled “Children in monetary poor households and COVID-19: Technical
Note” released by UNICEF & Save the children, how many children will be trapped in to poverty by
the end of 2020?
1) 212 million
2) 578 million
3) 672 million
4) 426 million
5) 714 million
Explanation:
According to the report “Children in monetary poor households and COVID-19: Technical Note” released
jointly by the UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) & Save the Children, a United Kingdom (UK) based
non-profit organization which works for child rights, the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus
(COVID-19) epidemic may increase the number of children living in poor households in low- and middle-
income countries by 86 million (or an increase of 15%) to reach 672 million by the end of 2020.
31. Which country has joined (recently) an international panel of G7 for setting up the ethical
guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI)?
1) Canada
2) France
3) United States
4) Germany
5) Italy
Explanation:
The United States (US) has joined an international panel of Group of Seven (G7) for setting up ethical
guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The partnership was launched after a virtual meet of
technology ministers of member nations. The aim of this panel is to counter the China’s twisting technology
in ways that threaten civil liberties.
GOVT SCHEMES
1. Name the Indian state which has decided to launch ‘Mukhya Mantri Shahari Rojgar Guarantee
Yojna’ for urban employment (120 days of employment).
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Goa
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Bihar
Explanation:
In a bid to revive the economy of the state affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, the Himachal
Pradesh (HP) state government has decided to launch employment guarantee scheme called “’Mukhya
Mantri Shahari Rojgar Guarantee Yojna” that will provide 120 days of employment to those living in urban
areas. The decision was taken during the cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister
(CM) Jai Ram Thakur.
2. Name the Indian state which has launched schemes named Birsa Harit Gram Yojana (BHGY),
Neelambar Pitambar JAL Sammridhi Yojana (NPJSY) and Veer Sahid Poto Ho Khel Vikas Scheme
(VSPHKVS) for rural job creation.
1) Jharkhand
2) Bihar

3) Odisha
4) West Bengal
5) Assam
Explanation:
Jharkhand Chief Minister, Hemant Soren launches three schemes, Birsa Harit Gram Yojana(BHGY),
Neelambar Pitambar JAL Sammridhi Yojana(NPJSY) and Veer Sahid Poto Ho Khel Vikas Scheme (VSPHKVS)
to prove wage employment for the workers in the rural area devised in convergence with the Mahatma
Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme(MGNREGS) in the presence of rural development
minister Alamgir Alam, water resources minister Mithilesh Thankur and other administrative officials.
3. Name the Indian state which has launched the National Scholarship online portal under
‘Mukhyamantri Yuba Yogayog Yojana’.
1) Sikkim
2) Meghalaya
3) Nagaland
4) Assam
5) Tripura
Answer - 5) Tripura
Explanation:
Tripura, Chief Minister (CM) Biplab Kumar Deb launched a National Scholarship online portal website
(https:/ /scholarships.gov.in/) under ‘Mukhyamantri Yuba Yogayog Yojana’, an incentive scheme at the
state secretariat so that students can apply for this scheme for the Academic Year 2019-20.
4. What is the male to female ratio of subscription enrolment under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
which has completed its 5 years recently?
1) 57:43
2) 60:40
3) 61:39
4) 67:33
5) 55:45
Answer – 1) 57:43
Explanation:
The total enrolment under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) stood at 2,23,54,028 which has completed its 5
years on the same date. The scheme has been implemented comprehensively across the country covering
all states and Union Territories (UTs). The male to female subscription ratio of APY is 57:43. The scheme
has been administered by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). In the financial
year 2019-2020, almost 70 lacs subscribers were enrolled under the scheme.
5. The Madhya Pradesh government has re-launched ‘Sambal Yojana’ to strengthen the lives of the
poor and dalit communities. Who is the governor of Madhya Pradesh?
1) Anandiben Patel
2) Jagdeep Dhankhar
3) Ganga Prasad
4) Baby Rani Maurya
5) LalJi Tandon
Answer – 5) LalJi Tandon
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh (MP) Chief Minister (CM) Shivraj Singh Chouhan re-launched Sambal Yojana to strengthen
the lives of the poor and Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities by providing them
social security cover, right from birth to death. He transferred Rs 41.33 crores to 1903 beneficiaries
account. Governor– LalJi Tandon.

6. Gujarat government has launched ‘Atmanirbhar Gujarat Sahay Yojna’ to provide loans to small
businessmen. Who is the CM of Gujarat?
1) Ashok Gehlot
2) Kamal Nath
3) Hemant Soren
4) Vijay Rupani
5) Mamata Banerjee
Answer – 4) Vijay Rupani
Explanation:
In a bid to help people start a normal life which has been affected due to the coronavirus (Covid-19)
lockdown , the Gujarat state government has launched a ‘Atmanirbhar Gujarat Sahay Yojna (AGSY)’ under
which small businessmen and a cross- section of people falling under the lower middle-income group can
take a guarantee-free loan of Rs 1 lakh from banks at a 2 % annual interest rate for a period of 3 years. Vijay
Rupani is the CM of Gujarat.
7. Name the Indian state which has launched ‘Sneher Porosh’ and ‘Prochesta’ schemes.
1) West Bengal
2) Gujarat
3) Goa
4) Haryana
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee launched two schemes ‘Sneher Porosh’ and to provide
support for the migrant workers and ‘Prochesta’ to help the workers of the unorganised sector of Bengal to
enable them to earn their living in the lockdown situation.
8. Which Indian state has rolled out ‘Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana’ for farmers?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Karnataka
4) Kerala
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The state government of Chhattisgarh has launched its ambitious ‘Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana’ on May
21, 2020 (29th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi) to encourage crop production in
the state and to give the farmers the right price for their produce.
9. ‘Everybody will get employment’ scheme was launched in which Indian state in May 2020?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Andhra Pradesh
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh (MP) Chief Minister (CM) Shivraj Singh Chouhan will inaugurate the ‘Everybody will get
employment’ (Sabko Milega Rozgar) scheme through video conferencing. Under this scheme, Mahatma
Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MNREGA) job cards will be distributed to the
laborers.

10. Which state has launched ‘Rozgar Setu’ Yojana to support and provide employment to the
migrant workers?
1) Jharkhand
2) Bihar
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Goa
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chauhan launched ‘Rozgar Setu Yojana’ to support and
provide employment to the migrant workers who returned to the state in the COVID-19 situation and to
meet the workers requirements of the industries.
11. Find the state which has launched scheme named “Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana” to retain
the migrants who have returned to the state during the lockdown.
1) Telangana
2) Uttarakhand
3) Bihar
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister (CM) Trivendra Singh Rawat, launched the scheme named “Mukhyamantri
Swarozgar Yojana” to retain the migrants who have returned to the state during the lockdown.
BANKING & FINANCE

1. Name the Bank which has launched ‘Vikas Abhaya’ scheme to provide relief to MSME borrowers.
1) Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
2) Jharkhand Gramin Bank
3) Kerala Gramin Bank
4) Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank
5) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
Answer – 5) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
Explanation:
Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB), a regional rural bank’s chairman P Gopi Krishna has launched
‘Vikas Abhaya’ a loan scheme to provide some relief to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME)
borrowers whose business activities are disrupted on account of the COVID-19 pandemic in Dharwad.
2. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the regulatory benefits under the special liquidity facility
for mutual funds (SLF-MF) for banks recently. Where is the HQ of RBI located?
1) Bengaluru
2) New Delhi
3) Mumbai
4) Hyderabad
5) Kolkata
Explanation:
Mumbai Headquartered Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the regulatory benefits under the special
liquidity facility for mutual funds (SLF-MF) to all banks, irrespective of whether they avail funding from the
Reserve Bank or deploy their own resources under SLF-MF scheme. This decision has been taken on the
lines of request made by banks to RBI.

3. What will be the financial grant that was approved by world bank for multi-year financial support
to India to enhance and safeguard its coastal & marine resources (in USD)?
1) 300 million
2) 250 million
3) 400 million
4) 500 million
5) 350 million
Explanation:
The World Bank ‘s Board of Executive Directors has approved a USD 400 million multi-year financial
support to help India enhance its coastal & marine resources, protect marine resources & coastal
populations from pollution, erosion, sea-level rise, and improve livelihood opportunities for coastal
communities over the next decade.
4. RBI has cancelled the license of 105yr old CKP Co-operative Bank Ltd under Section 5 (b) read
with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The Bank is located in which city?
2) Chennai
3) Mumbai
4) Bengaluru
5) Kolkata
Explanation:
After the closure of Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has
cancelled the license granted to the 105-year-old CKP Co-operative Bank Ltd located in Mumbai
(Maharashtra) to conduct banking business which includes acceptance of deposits and repayment of
deposits as defined in Section 5 (b) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 with
immediate effect. The order has come into effect after the working hours of 30 April, 2020 in order to save
investors’ decision.
5. The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) announced that it will launch digital
platform named ‘India SME Services Platform’ to educate stake holders in SME. Who is the present
Chairman of SIDBI?
1) Mohammad Mustafa
2) Ajay Tyagi
3) Aravind Subramaniam
4) Subash Chandra Khuntia
5) BP Kanungo
Answer – 1) Mohammad Mustafa
Explanation:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) informed that it will launch ‘India SME Services
Platform’, a digital platform to educate stakeholders in the small and medium enterprises (SME) ecosystem
and have information on coronavirus-related initiatives for the sector. SIDBI Chairman & Managing Director
(MD)– Mohammad Mustafa.
6. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a loan worth $500 million for
India’s ‘COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project’. Where is the HQ
of AIIB located?
1) Beijing
2) Tokyo
3) Shanghai
4) Manila
5) Moscow

Answer – 1) Beijing
Explanation:
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a multilateral development bank, has approved a loan worth
of $500 million for India’s ‘COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project’ to
assist nation’s efforts to stop, detect, and respond to the risk posed by coronavirus (Covid-19). ADB
Headquarters– Beijing, China.
7. The NABARD has disbursed Rs 12,767 crore to State Co-operative Banks & Regional Rural Banks
to extend credit to farmers. Who is the present chairman of NABARD?
1) Ajay Tyagi
2) Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
3) Yaduvendra Mathur
4) Mohammad Mustafa
5) Subhash Chandra Khuntia
Answer – 2) Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
Explanation:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Developmen(NABARD) disburses Rs 12,767 crore to State Co-
operative(Co-op) Banks & Regional Rural Banks(RRBs) across the country to increase their resources for
extending credit to farmers during the lockdown due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. NABARD
Chairman– Harsh Kumar Bhanwala.
8. Reserve Bank of India has extended the interest subsidy period for exporters under ‘Interest
Equalisation Scheme for pre and post shipment Rupee Export Credit’ to which date?
1) March 31, 2021
2) December 31, 2020
3) January 1, 2021
4) April 1, 2021
5) June 30, 2020
Answer – 1) March 31, 2021
Explanation:
In a bid to provide a considerable relief to the exporters, India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India
(RBI) has extended the interest subsidy period by one year to 31 March 2021 on export credit received
before and after shipment of goods to exporters. Exporters get the subsidy under the ‘Interest Equalisation
Scheme for pre and post shipment Rupee Export Credit’, which was ended on March 31, 2020.
9. Name the private sector bank which has partnered with MoneyGram Payment System for direct-
to-bank deposits in India.
1) IndusInd Bank
2) UCO Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer – 3) Federal Bank
Explanation:
MoneyGram Payment System, a subsidiary of MoneyGram International, global leader in P2P payments tied
up with Federal Bank Limited, a private bank in India to provide the customers a cost-effective way to
receive deposits directly in their bank accounts in India.
10. What is the grant approved for India ‘s COVID-19 social protection program by world bank (in
May 2020)?
1) USD 1 billion
2) USD 500 million
3) USD 2 billion

4) USD 750 million
5) USD 5 billion
Answer – 1) USD 1 billion
Explanation:
World Bank approves Rs 7500 crore (1 billion USD) to increase India’s COVID-19 Social Protection response
Program to help the nation’s efforts in providing assistance for the poor and needy who are affected by the
pandemic.
11. The central government along with which state government has inked 2 loan agreements of $145
million each with World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank for irrigation and flood
management project worth $413.8 million?
1) Gujarat
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) West Bengal
4) Maharashtra
5) Goa
Explanation:
The Government of India and West Bengal Government have inked two loan agreements for the “West
Bengal Major Irrigation and Flood Management Project” to improve irrigation services and flood
management in the Damodar Valley Command Area (DVCA) of West Bengal. One agreement is inked with
the World Bank (WB) for a loan of $145 million. The other agreement was inked with Asian Infrastructure
Investment Bank (AIIB) for $145million. The Government of West Bengal has infused $123.8 million for this
project. The total worth of the project is $413.8 million.
12. To which Indian state NABARD has sanctioned Rs. 1500 crores to ensure continuous credit flow
to farmers, through state cooperative banks?
1) Punjab
2) Haryana
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Goa
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned Rs 1,500 crores for
Punjab to ensure continuous credit flow to farmers, through state cooperative banks, amidst the COVID-19
pandemic. Out of the total amount Rs 1,000 crores is sanctioned to Punjab State Cooperative Bank and Rs
500 crores to Punjab Gramin Bank.
13. The Canara bank has launched a special business vertical dedicated for gold loans to meet the
financial needs of its customers recently. Who is the MD&CEO of Canara bank?
1) T.N. Manoharan
2) L.V. Prabhakar
3) S. S. Mallikarjuna Rao
4) Padmaja Chunduru
5) Rajnish Kumar
Answer – 2) L.V. Prabhakar
Explanation:
Canara Bank has launched a special business vertical dedicated for gold loans to meet the financial needs of
its customers as they are in need of immediate credit support to meet their emergency needs due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. Canara bank Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– L.V. Prabhakar.

14. What is the amount that was extended by NABARD to co-operative banks and regional rural
banks as special liquidity facility recently?
1) 20,000 cr
2) 20,500 cr
3) 25,500 cr
4) 25,000 cr
5) 27,500 cr
Answer – 2) 20,500 cr
Explanation:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has informed that it has extended Rs
20,500 crores special liquidity facility to co-operative banks (co-op– Rs 15,200 crores) and Regional Rural
Banks (RRB’s– Rs 5,300 crores) in various States. This is against the Rs 5,000 crores lent during the 1st
quarter of 2019.
15. Name the 1st bank in India to introduce video-KYC facility for Savings Account customers.
1) Axis Bank
2) YES Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer – 3) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation:
In view of the ongoing lockdown in the country due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), Kotak Mahindra Bank has
become the 1st bank in India to allow video Know your customer (KYC) facility for its customers opening
savings account (SA) on Kotak 811 platform.
16. Name the e-commerce company which has partnered with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance for
digital motor insurance policy.
1) Walmart
2) JD.com
3) Brainbee
4) Amazon
5) Flipkart
Explanation:
Flipkart partnered with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company to offer digital motor insurance policy to
customers of e-commerce major. This enables consumers to purchase the motor-insurance policy using the
Flipkart mobile application.
17. Name the bank which has been appointed as advisor to assist in monetising assets of 6 Wind-up
Schemes of Franklin Templeton.
1) UCO bank
2) Kotak Mahindra bank
3) City Union bank
4) RBL bank
5) Ujjivan SFB
Answer – 2) Kotak Mahindra bank
Explanation:
Franklin Templeton Trustee Services Pvt. Ltd. has appointed an independent advisor Kotak Mahindra Bank
to work together with Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd (the AMC), to assist the
Trustees in monetizing portfolios of the 6 schemes that are being wound up & make payouts to the affected
investors.

18. Which multinational company has partnered with banking & insurance products company
Intellect Design Arena to launch iTurmeric FinCloud platform?
1) IBM
2) Google
3) TCS
4) CTS
5) Infosys
Answer – 1) IBM
Explanation:
IBM (International Business Machines) ties up with the Intellect Design Arena Limited, a full spectrum
banking and insurance products company, has launched iTurmeric FinCloud platform through IBM public
cloud targeting financial institutions which are looking to switch to the latest tools and technologies.
19. What is the revised Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) as per RBI monetary policy committee?
1) 18%
2) 18.25%
3) 18.50%
4) 18.75%
5) 20%
Answer – 1) 18%
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its Monetary Policy Statement 2020-21 in Mumbai,
Maharashtra. The three-day (May 20 to 22,2020) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) virtual meeting by the
6 members was headed by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das with the members Dr. Pami Dua, Dr. Ravindra H.
Dholakia, Dr. Janak Raj, Dr. Michael Debabrata Patra and Dr. Chetan Ghate.
Policy rate New Rate Previous Rate Change in Basis points (bps)
Policy Repo Rate 4.00% 4.40 % 40
Reverse Repo Rate 3.35% 3.75% 40
Marginal Standing Facility Rate 4.25% 4.65% 40
Bank Rate 4.25% 4.65% 40
Cash reserve Ratio (CRR) 3% 3% No change
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) 18.00% 18.25% 25
20. To which bank RBI has infused Rs. 15,000 crores as line of credit (loan for 90 days to swap USD)?
1) SBI
2) EXIM bank
3) PNB
4) ECGC Bank
5) IOB
Answer – 2) EXIM bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank extended loan of Rs 15,000 crore to the Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank), which
will be given this loan for 90 days to swap US (United States) dollars. This will help deal with the economic
challenges faced by Coronavirus.
21. What is the Industrial production decrease in India as per RBI in March 2020?
1) 19%
2) 23%
3) 17%
4) 15%
5) 25%

Answer – 3) 17%
Explanation:
According to the RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, there has been a 17 % decrease in industrial production in
March 2020 with the output of 8 core industries (coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertiliser,
steel, cement and electricity) has decreased by 6.5 % and manufacturing has fallen by 21 %.
22. What is the grant that was announced for emergency operations by World Bank for 100
developing countries (in USD)?
1) 160 billion
2) 180 billion
3) 220 billion
4) 200 billion
5) 140 billion
Answer – 1) 160 billion
Explanation:
The World Bank announced emergency operations worth USD (United States Dollar) 160 billion to 100
developing countries over a 15-month period to fight the deadly Coronavirus. The coronavirus pandemic
and shutdown is expected to put over 60 million into extreme poverty globally.
23. Name the company which has partnered with Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company
Limited (CIFCL) to launch ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ financing scheme.
1) Maruti Suzuki India
2) BMW India
3) Honda Motors
4) TVS Motors
5) Mahindra India
Answer – 1) Maruti Suzuki India
Explanation:
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has joined hands with the Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company
Limited (CIFCL) to launch ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ financing scheme to make the purchase of its cars even more
convenient.
24. Edelweiss General Insurance company launched ‘Edelweiss SWITCH’, an app-based motor
insurance OD floater policy recently. What is the abbreviation of OD?
1) On Demand
2) On destiny
3) Out of Damage
4) Out Dated
5) Own Damage
Answer – 5) Own Damage
Explanation:
Edelweiss General Insurance launched ‘Edelweiss SWITCH’, an app-based motor insurance own damage
(OD) floater policy under IRDAI’s sandbox regulations. This driver-based motor insurance allows the
owners of the vehicles to cover multiple vehicles in a single policy.
25. ICICI bank has introduced a special fixed deposit (FD) scheme for senior citizens called ‘ICICI Bank
Golden Years FD’ recently. Who is the MD&CEO of ICICI bank?
1) Girish Chandra Chaturvedi
2) Sandeep Bakhshi
3) Rana Kapoor
4) Aditya Puri
5) Pradeep Kumar
Answer – 2) Sandeep Bakhshi

Explanation:
The Private sector ICICI bank has introduced a special fixed deposit (FD) scheme for senior citizens called
‘ICICI Bank Golden Years FD’ which offers an interest rate of 6.55% per annum (p.a) for deposits up to Rs 2
crores with a tenure of more than 5 years to 10 years. It is applicable for resident Indians & is available
from May 20 to September 30, 2020. Sandeep Bakhshi is the MD and CEO of ICICI.
26. Name the company which has launched the modified PM Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) pension
scheme recently.
1) Oriental Insurance Company Limited
2) New India Assurance Company Limited
4) United India Insurance Company Limited
5) National Insurance Company Limited
Answer – 3) Life Insurance Corporation of India
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) announced the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana
Yojana-PMVVY (Modified- 2020) Scheme for those over and above 60 years. The sale will be available from
May 26 for 3 financial years (up to March 31, 2023). This scheme can be purchased offline as well as online
from LIC website.
27. Name the private sector bank which has partnered with Maruti Suzuki to offer retail financing
schemes to its customers.
1) ICICI Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) CUB Bank
4) YES Bank
5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced its partnership with ICICI Bank to offer retail financing
schemes to its customers. ICICI bank offers a flexible EMI scheme allowing the customers to pay minimum
EMI initially to support them in the liquidity stress during COVID-19 situation.
28. Find the payments bank which has partnered with Mastercard to develop a special type of
payment solutions such as contact less payments (NFC technology) for farmers, SMEs.
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank Limited (APBL) has joined hands with Mastercard to develop a special type of payment
solutions such as contact less payments via NFC (Near Field Communication), credit facility and other
neighbourhood banking services for Indian farmers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
29. The Asian Development Bank and Government of India has signed loan agreement of $177
million to upgrade roads in which state?
1) West Bengal
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Karnataka

Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a USD 177 million loan to upgrade
11 state highways & 2 major district roads with a combined length of 450 km, to 2-lane standard across
seven districts of Maharashtra.
30. RBI to raise 80,000 crores through CMBs. CMB is abbreviated as Cash ________ Bills.
1) Market
2) Money
3) Management
4) Mutual
5) Medium
Answer – 3) Management
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India will raise Rs 80,000 crore by selling Cash Management Bills (CMBs) or shorter
duration sovereign debt instruments as the government would be requiring money to meet immediate debt
obligations amid coronavirus outbreak. Those securities will mature in the next 84 days on August 20,
2020.
31. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) to reduce the annual
listing fee by _____% for SMEs.
1) 25
2) 20
3) 10
4) 15
5) 30
Answer – 1) 25
Explanation:
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) announced that they will reduce the
annual listing fee by 25% for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) companies, it is as a part of their
attempts to lower the compliance costs for companies during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These steps
will help to revive the SMEs & encourage thousands of SMEs to go for listing.
32. NABARD has extended Rs. 1,050 crores special liquidity facility (SLF) to which state recently for
FY21?
1) Karnataka
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has extended Rs 1,050 crore special
liquidity facility (SLF) to West Bengal (WB) so far in the current fiscal year (FY 21) for the welfare of
farmers and poor people in the state.
ECONOMY & BUSINESS

1. Which IIT has collaborated with Hongkong based New Frontier Capital Management company to
create venture capital?
1) IIT Hyderabad
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Delhi

4) IIT Bombay
5) IIT Ropar
Answer – 1) IIT Hyderabad
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad, collaborated with New Frontier Capital Management, a
financial firm based in Hong Kong with offices in Tokyo & Singapore, to establish a global network of
ventures as well as to create a venture ecosystem.
2. What is the revised GDP forecast of India for the FY 2020-2021 as per Singapore based DBS bank?
1) 0.6%
2) 2%
3) 1.2%
4) 1.5%
5) 1%
Answer – 5) 1%
Explanation:
The Singapore based DBS bank has trimmed the India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast for FY
2020-2021 to 1% from 1.5% projected on April 9, 2020 due to two months lockdown. The Bank also
estimated that another Rs 1.5-3 lakh-crore needed to reach every poor.
3. Moody has revised India’s GDP growth rate for FY21 to 0%. What is India’s GDP growth for FY22
as per Moody?
1) 5.2%
2) 5%
3) 6%
4) 6.6%
5) 5.9%
Answer – 4) 6.6%
Explanation:
Moody’s slashed down India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth to zero for the current fiscal 2020-21
from its earlier forecast of 2.6%. In 2021-22 India’s GDP growth rate will bounce back to 6.6%.
4. The central government has raised the estimated gross market borrowing crore for FY 21 as per
the Budget Estimates from 7.80 Lakh crores to _______.
1) 12 lakh crores
2) 10 lakh crores
3) 9 lakh crores
4) 8 lakh crores
5) 15 lakh crores
Answer – 1) 12 lakh crores
Explanation:
The Finance Ministry has informed that Government has hiked its estimated gross market borrowing to Rs
12 lakh crore (additional Rs 4.2 lakh crore) from Rs 7.80 lakh crore for Financial Year (FY) 2020-21 as per
the Budget Estimates (BE) so as to tackle the expected shortfall in revenue due to the impact of COVID-19
crisis on the economy.
5. The union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched Rupee - _______ futures and options
contracts on 2 international exchanges namely India INX (BSE) and NSE-IFSC (NSE).
1) Dollar
2) Pound
3) Toman
4) Rial
5) Dinar

Answer – 1) Dollar
Explanation:
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launched INR-USD (Rupee-Dollar)
Futures and Options contracts on two international exchanges namely BSE’s India INX and NSE’s NSE-IFSC
at the International Financial Services Center (IFSC) of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in
Gandhinagar through a video conference.
6. What is the revised India’s GDP estimate for FY21 as per US based Goldman Sachs group.
1) -0.4%
2) -4.1%
3) -0.8%
4) -2.6%
5)-1.8%
Answer – 1) -0.4%
Explanation:
American multinational financial services company Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has predicted India’s GDP
(Gross domestic product) growth for 2020-21 (FY21) at -0.4% following the expansion of the lockdown.
While the Japanese brokerage firm Nomura Holdings, Inc. has also lowered India’s FY21 GDP growth
forecast to –5.2% from -0.4% predicted earlier.
7. What is the United Nations’ estimation of India’s economic growth for Calendar Year 2020?
1) 3.2%
2) 0.6%
3) 0.5%
4) 1.2%
5) 1.1%
Answer – 4) 1.2%
Explanation:
In the United Nations (UN) World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) mid -year report forecast that
the COVID-19 pandemic situation will shrink the world economy by 3.2% in 2020 this is the sharpest
contraction since the 1930’s Great Depression and India’s economy to grow at 1.2% in 2020.
8. As per a report titled “Updated Assessment of the Potential Economic Impact of COVID-19”, global
economy is expected to lose between $ 5.8 trillion to $ 8.8 trillion. Name the organisation which
released the report.
2) Work Bank
5) SAARC Bank
Answer – 4) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
According to a report “Updated Assessment of the Potential Economic Impact of COVID-19” released by
Asian Development Bank (ADB), global economy is expected to lose between $ 5.8 trillion to $ 8.8 trillion
(equal to 6.4 % to 9.7 % of global gross domestic product (GDP)) due to the outbreak of the novel
Coronavirus (COVID-19).
9. As per US based Goldman Sachs, what is the % contract in Indian economy in FY21?
1) 5%
2) 3%
3) 4%
4) 3.5%
5) 4.5%

Answer – 1) 5%
Explanation:
American brokerage Goldman Sachs expects the Indian economy to contract by 5% in FY21, which will be
the deepest compared to all recessions India has ever experienced since 1979. It is against its earlier
forecast of 0.4% contraction before revising it down to a level it shares with Japanese brokerage Nomura.
10. What is the revised growth rate of India in FY21 as per ICRA Limited?
1) -1%
2) -3%
3) -4%
4) -5%
5) -7%
Answer – 4) -5%
Explanation:
ICRA Limited (formerly Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency) has sharply reduced the India’s
FY21 (Fiscal Year 2020-21) growth forecast to minus 5 % from 1%-2% growth predicted earlier, due to the
multiple extension of lockdown and labour mismatches results in further delays in supply chain
resumption.
11. The central board of direct taxes (CBDT) has exempted companies with a turnover of over ₹50
crore and involved in only B2B transactions from the requirement of accepting payments only by
electronic modes like ________.
1) RuPay
2) BHIM-UPI
3) Master card
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), a statutory authority functioning under the Department of Revenue
in the Ministry of Finance, has exempted firms engaged in business-to-business (B2B) transactions, from
the requirement of accepting payments only by e-payments facilities using debit cards powered by RuPay
or BHIM-UPI (Bharat Interface for Money- Unified Payments Interface).
12. As per Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), what is the expected fall in exports in
India in the current fiscal year?
1) 25%
2) 10%
3) 15%
4) 20%
5) 30%
Answer – 4) 20%
Explanation:
The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), apex body of exporters informed that Indian exports
are expected to fall by 20% in the current fiscal, in value terms it will be around USD 50 to 60 billion & also
imports due to COVID-19 pandemic.
13. Name the PSU which has signed agreement with NTPC to start joint venture for renewable
energy project.
1) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
2) Bharat Immunologicals and Biologicals Corporation
4) Central Warehousing Corporation

5) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Answer – 3) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Explanation:
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) and NTPC have signed a preliminary agreement to set up a
joint venture for a renewable energy project and entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on
21st May 2020 in New Delhi to formalize the agreement. The joint venture will gain significant growth in
the renewable power sector.
14. Name the fintech start-up which partnered with payments tech company ‘visa’ to launch
innovative payment solutions for Small and Medium Enterprises and startups.
1) PhoenPe
2) ETMoney
3) Zaggle
4) PayU
5) LendingKart
Answer – 3) Zaggle
Explanation:
Fintech startup Zaggle informed that it has partnered with payments technology major Visa to launch
innovative payment solutions for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and startups.
15. What is the estimated GDP of India in last quarter (Q4) of FY20 as per SBI Ecowrap report?
1) 1.6%
2) 1.4%
3) 1.0%
4) 1.1%
5) 1.2%
Answer – 5) 1.2%
Explanation:
According to the State Bank of India’s (SBI) Ecowrap report India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is
estimated to grow at 1.2% in the last quarter(Q4) of FY20 as economic activity came to a halt since last
week of March due to the nationwide lockdown.
16. What will be the contraction in India’s GDP rate in FY21 as per estimation of Fitch ratings?
1) 5%
2) 4%
3) 3%
4) 2%
5) 1%
Answer – 1) 5%
Explanation:
S&P Global Ratings (previously Standard & Poor’s) has projected India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
growth for the current fiscal year FY 21( 2020-21) to contract by 5 % from 1.8 % growth projected in April
2020, due to the lockdown imposed for the prevention of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which
severely affected economic activity in the country. Earlier this week, rating agency Fitch ratings & Crisil also
forecast a negative growth of 5 % in the Indian economy.
17. Name the company which entered into partnership with LIC to distribute the micro insurance
products.
1) BTI Payments Limited
2) Hitachi Limited
3) Indicash Limited
4) Vakrangee Limited
5) Communications solutions Limited

Answer – 4) Vakrangee Limited
Explanation:
Tech firm Vakrangee Limited (VL) has entered into the Corporate Agency (Registration Code CA0249)
partnership with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to distribute latter’s micro insurance products in
unserved and underserved areas through its Nextgen Vakrangee Kendra network spread across India.
18. HIL (India) to supply 25 tons of pesticides to which country to control locust attack?
1) Malaysia
2) Bangladesh
3) Pakistan
4) Afghanistan
5) Iran
Answer – 5) Iran
Explanation:
HIL, (India) Limited (Formerly- Hindustan Insecticides Limited) a Public sector undertakings (PSU) under
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers is in process to produce
& supply 25 tonnes Malathion Technical to Iran for the Locust Control Program under government
arrangements.
19. What will be the contraction in India’s GDP growth in fiscal 2021 as per the forecast of CRISIL?
1) 5.6%
2) 4.6%
3) 3.8%
4) 5%
5) 2%
Answer – 4) 5%
Explanation:
The latest report by CRISIL predicted that the gross domestic product (GDP) of Indian economy will
contract by 5% in fiscal 2021. This estimate followed the April 28, 2020 forecast of 1.8% growth, from its
earlier forecast of 3.5% growth.
20. Name the company which has entered into partnership with Zurich-based Avaloq for digital
wealth management services.
1) Tech Mahindra
2) L&T Infotech
3) TCS
4) Wipro
5) Infosys
Answer – 5) Infosys
Explanation:
Infosys Limited, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, has entered into the
partnership with Avaloq, a Swiss company that develops and provides software for core banking, to offer
end-to-end (e2e) products and services as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) across the world to its clients.
21. What is the GDP growth of India in 2019-20 as per the data of National Statistical Office (NSO)?
1) 5%
2) 4.6%
3) 4.8%
4) 4.2%
5) 4.4%
Answer – 4) 4.2%

Explanation:
According to the Provisional Estimates of National Income for the financial year 2019-20 by National
Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) India’s Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) growth has slowed to an 11-year low of 4.2% in 2019-20 & in the final quarter
(Q4- January to March) the GDP’s growth rate fell to 3.1%, against 6.2% in the 2018-19, which reflects the
impact of the first week of the COVID-19 lockdown which began on March 25.
22. According to the Controller General of Accounts (CGA - Soma Roy Burman) data, fiscal deficit is
____% of GDP in 2019-20.
1) 4.0%
2) 4.4%
3) 3.8%
4) 4.2%
5) 4.6%
Answer – 5) 4.6%
Explanation:
According to the Controller General of Accounts(CGA) data, the fiscal deficit for 2019-20 which signifies the
gap between government revenue and expenditure has widened to 4.59% (~4.6%) of GDP, higher than the
revised estimate of 3.8 %.
23. What is the increase in total FDI of India in FY 2019-20 as per Department for Promotion of
Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)?
1) 16%
2) 18%
3) 20%
4) 24%
5) 22%
Answer – 2) 18%
Explanation:
In accordance with the data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(DPIIT), the total foreign direct investment (FDI) increased by 18% to $73.46 billion in the FY 2019-20. This
hike was the highest in the four years.
24. Which country has become the largest equity FDI source of India as per latest data (2019-20)?
1) Myanmar
2) Singapore
3) Mauritius
4) United States
5) China
Explanation:
Singapore again emerged as the largest equity FDI source, contributing to inflows of $14.67. However, this
is a drop from the $16.22 billion Singapore contributed in 2018-19.
MoUs & AGREEMENTS

1. With which IIT the Punjab National Bank Housing Finance Limited has signed a MoU to develop
reusable PPE kits?
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Hyderabad
4) IIT Ropar

5) IIT Bombay
Explanation:
Punjab National Bank Housing Finance Limited (PNBHFL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to support the research and development of a unique
prototype material to be used in the manufacture of washable and reusable Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) surgical gowns and masks by using Jacquard knitting technology (machine knitting with a jacquard
attachment that makes patterns by the use of colored yarns).
2. Name the Indian PSU which signed MoU with NOCCA Robotics (the incubated
start-up in IIT Kanpur) to manufacture ventilators for COVID-19 treatment.
3) Chennai Petroleum Corporation (CPCL)
Answer – 5) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
Explanation:
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur for the large-scale manufacture of
ventilators developed by NOCCA Robotics (incubated start-up of IIT Kanpur)Pune, Maharashtra to enhance
the development of affordable ventilators for COVID-19 treatment & is in line with ‘Make in India’.
3. Which lab of CSIR has signed MoU with Tata Sons for licensing of ‘KNOWHOW’ related to the
development for “FELUDA” rapid diagnosis of COVID-19?
1) Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
2) Institute of Microbial Technology
3) National Environmental Engineering Research Institute
4) Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology
5) Central Road Research Institute
Answer – 4) Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology
Explanation:
Constituent lab of CSIR, Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB) and TATA Sons signed an
MoU for licensing of KNOWHOW related to the development for FNCAS9 EDITOR LINKED UNIFORM
DETECTION ASSAY (FELUDA) for rapid diagnosis of COVID-19.
4. Which board under MSME ministry has signed MoU with IIT Madras for setting up a Centre of
Excellence (CoE) to boost the use of their products?
1) Tobacco Board
2) Bamboo Board
3) Coir Board
4) Coffee Board
5) Tea Board
Answer – 3) Coir Board
Explanation:
Ministry of MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) announced the signing of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) between the Coir Board and IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Madras for setting
up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) to boost the use of Coir applications.
5. Name the company which has signed contract worth Rs.1200 crores with defence ministry for
Phase-II of Modernisation of Air Field Infrastructure (MAFI) of 37 airfields of IAF.
1) JSW Energy
2) Reliance Power

3) Torrent Power
4) Tata Power
5) Adani Power
Answer – 4) Tata Power
Explanation:
The Defence Ministry has signed a contract worth around Rs 1,200 crore with Tata Power Strategic
Engineering Division (TPSED) for Phase-II of Modernisation of AirField Infrastructure (MAFI) of 37 airfields
for Indian Air Force (IAF), Indian Navy (IN) and Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The proposal is approved by
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
6. The DGDE of which ministry has signed MoU with eGov Foundation to drive e-governance and
improved citizen services across cantonment boards in the country.
1) Health and family welfare ministry
2) Defence ministry
3) Chemicals and Fertilizers ministry
4) Skill Development and Entrepreneurship ministry
5) Power ministry
Answer – 2) Defence ministry
Explanation:
Directorate General Defence Estates(DGDE), Ministry of Defence & eGov Foundation has signed
Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) on May 8 through video conference to implement a cloud-based
platform to deliver various citizen services under the program e-Chhawani & to drive e-governance and
improved citizen services across all 62 cantonment boards in the country.
7. Name the Indian company which has joined hands with Thomas Jefferson University of
Philadelphia to develop vaccine for COVID-19.
1) Mylab
3) Biogenomics
4) Bharat Biotech
5) Piramal
Explanation:
Vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech and Thomas Jefferson University of Philadelphia have signed an
exclusive deal to develop a new vaccine candidate for COVID-19 at Jefferson with the support from the
Department of Biotechnology, Bharat Biotech aims for human trials in early December 2020. The vaccine is
developed from the existing deactivated rabies vaccine as a vehicle for coronavirus proteins.
8. Name the Indian state which has signed MoU with SIDBI and launched “Startup fund” to promoted
young entrepreneurs.
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Bihar
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Haryana
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Government of Uttar Pradesh launched the ‘Uttar Pradesh Startup Fund’ to promote entrepreneurship
among the youths of the state and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath termed the MoU between the state and
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).

9. The state owned Ircon International Limited (IRCON) has signed MoU with RZD International
L.L.C., a subsidiary of government-owned Railways Company belongs to which country?
1) China
2) Russia
3) Spain
4) Japan
5) Korea
Explanation:
State-owned Ircon International Limited (IRCON) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
RZD International L.L.C. (Limited Liability Company), a subsidiary of government-owned Russian Railways
Company, to explore opportunities for joint development of railways and other infrastructure projects in
Asia, Africa and Latin America.
10. India post and Horticulture department of which state/UT has partnered to deliver” Shahi Litchi”
& “Zardalu Mango” to the people at doorstep?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) West Bengal
3) Manipur
4) Bihar
5) Odisha
Answer - 4) Bihar
Explanation:
The Department of Posts, Government of India and Department of Horticulture, Government of Bihar has
partnered to supply” Shahi Litchi” of Muzaffarpur & “Zardalu Mango” of Bhagalpur at the doorstep of people.
11. The REC Ltd partnered with TajSATS to provide nutritious meals to medical staff in Safdarjung
Hospital, New Delhi recently. Where is the HQ of Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) located?
1) Mumbai
2) New Delhi
3) Pune
4) Indore
5) Lucknow
Explanation:
REC Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Rural Electrification Corporation (REC),
has partnered with TajSATS (a joint venture of Indian Hotels Company Ltd and SATS Ltd) to provide
specially-made nutritious meal packets for medical staff in Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. REC
Headquarters– New Delhi.
12. How many MoUs were signed by Tamil Nadu government to attract investment worth ₹15,128
crore in May 2020?
1) 17
2) 18
3) 19
4) 20
5) 21
Answer – 1) 17
Explanation:
Industry and the economy are being hit by the increasing coronavirus (COVID-19) impact in Tamil Nadu
(TN) & in the meantime, the state Government is taking various measures to restore the industry which has
been hit by the virus. As part of this, the state government has inked 17 memorandum of understandings
(MOUs) worth ₹15,128 crore with various companies based in Germany, Finland, Taiwan, China, France,

South Korea, Japan, USA, Australia, England and Netherlands, with the aim to provide employment
opportunities to 47,150 people.
13. The Mango department of which Indian state signed MoU with Flipkart to support mango
farmers?
1) West Bengal
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Odisha
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
The Karnataka State Mango Department and Marketing Corporation Ltd. (KSMD&MCL) and Flipkart signed
a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the mango farmers in this mango season to sell their
produce through the online platform of Flipkart.

1. Name the person who has been appointed as the Ambassador/Permanent Representative of India
to Indian United Nations.
1) Jaideep Mazumdar
2) T S Tirumurti
3) Piyush Srivastava
4) Syed Akbaruddin
5) Deepak Mittal
Answer – 2) T S Tirumurti
Explanation:
T S Tirumurti an Indian Foreign Service officer of 1985 currently serving as the Secretary, Economic
Relations in the Ministry of External Affairs was appointed as the permanent representative of India to the
United Nations (UN) at New York, succeeding Syed Akbaruddin following his retirement.
2. Ramesh Babu V has been appointed as the Director of operations of which Indian public sector
company?
Explanation:
State-owned power giant NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation Limited) appointed Ramesh Babu V
as director (operations). He was the successor of Prakash Tiwari who retired on April 30, 2020.
3. Name the professor of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), who
has been elected as International Member to American Academy of Arts and Science.
1) Amartya Sen
2) Shobhana Narasimha
3) Sangeetha N. Bhatia
4) Jagdish Bhagwati
5) Thalappil Pradeep
Answer – 2) Shobhana Narasimha

Explanation:
Professor Shobhana Narasimha head of the Computational Nanoscience group from the Theoretical Science
Unit (TSU), Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute
under the Department of Science and Technology of the Government of India has been elected as an
International Honorary Member to the American Academy of Arts and Science.
4. Who among the following has been appointed as US representative to the International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), lending arm of World Bank?
1) Abhijit Banerjee
2) Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
3) Subramanyan Chandrasekhar
4) Vivek Hallegere Murthy
5) Ashok Michael Pinto
Answer – 5) Ashok Michael Pinto
Explanation:
United States President Donald Trump nominated Indian-American lawyer Ashok Michael Pinto as a
representative to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the World Bank’s
lending arm. He was nominated as US Alternate Executive Director of IBRD for a period of 2 years.
5. Krishnan Ramachandran has been appointed as the MD&CEO of Max Bupa Health Insurance. Where
is the HQ of Max Bupa located at?
1) Chennai
2) Mumbai
3) New Delhi
4) Kolkata
5) Gurugram
Explanation:
Max Bupa Health Insurance appointed Krishnan Ramachandran as its new managing director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Ashish Mehrotra, after almost 5 years of service in its company. Max
Bupa Health Insurance: Headquarters– New Delhi, India.
6. Shrikant Madhav Vaidya has been appointed as the new chairman of which Indian PSU?
Explanation:
Shrikant Madhav Vaidya is slated to be the new chairman of state-run Indian Oil Corporation, after
marathon interviews held by the Public Enterprise Selection Board recently.
7. Name the present Economic affairs secretary of India, who has been appointed as director on the
central board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in May 2020.
1) Tarun Bajaj
2) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
3) Rajeev Singh Thakur
5) Rajiv Kumar
Answer – 1) Tarun Bajaj

Explanation:
The government appointed Economic Affairs Secretary Tarun Bajaj, a 1988 batch Indian Administration
Service (IAS) officer, as a director on the central board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). He replaces
Atanu Chakraborty, who retired on April 30.
8. Name the person who has been re-appointed as the chairman of Parliament’s public accounts
committee.
1) Anto Antony
2) Abdul Khaleque
3) Sonia Gandhi
4) Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
5) Kumbakudi Sudhakaran
Answer – 4) Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Explanation:
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Congress Leader of Lok Sabha was reappointed as Chairperson of the
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
9. Who has been appointed as the Director general of Labour Bureau in Ministry of Labour and
Employment?
1) D P S Negi
2) A B Pandey
3) A S Mishra
4) T N Ramakrishnan
5) B N Nanda
Answer – 1) D P S Negi
Explanation:
D P S Negi, a 1985 batch IES (Indian Economic Services) officer has assumed charge as Director General
(DG) of Labour Bureau in the Ministry of Labour and Employment by replacing B N Nanda. In addition, he
also takes charge as Senior Labour & Employment Advisor of the ministry. It is for the first time a dual duty
has been given to an IES officer.
10. Who has been extended as the good will ambassador of United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP) for 2 years till 2022?
1) Priyanka Chopra
2) Alia Bhat
3) Disha Patani
4) Deepika Padukone
5) Dia Mirza
Answer – 5) Dia Mirza
Explanation:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has extended the Bollywood actress &
environmentalist Dia Mirza‘s term as its National Goodwill Ambassador for another two years till the end of
2022.
11. Name the person who has been sworn-in as the Prime Minister of Iraq recently in May 2020.
1) Barham Salih
2) Hassan Rouhani
3) Mustafa al-Kadhimi
4) Adel Abdul Mahdi
5) Reuven Rivlin
Answer – 3) Mustafa al-Kadhimi

Explanation:
Mustafa al-Kadhimi (53), former head of Iraq’s intelligence agency, was sworn in as the country’s 6th Prime
Minister (PM) after Adel Abdul Mahdi, who has resigned in November 2019 due to massive anti-
governmental protests.
12. Indian-American diplomat Manisha Singh has been appointed as the United States’ envoy to
which among the following world organisation?
4) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Answer - 4) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Explanation:
United States President Donald Trump nominated senior Indian American diplomat Manisha Singh,
Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs at the State department as his envoy to the
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) with an Ambassador rank.
13. Name the person who has been appointed as the chief risk officer of YES bank for 3 years in May
2020.
1) Neeraj Dhawan
2) Ashish Agarwal
3) Prasanth Kumar
4) Ravi Kumar
5) Pinaki Ghose
Answer – 1) Neeraj Dhawan
Explanation:
The Yes Bank appointed Neeraj Dhawan, as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) for a period of three years with
immediate effect, replacing Ashish Agarwal, the current Chief Risk Officer.
14. Name the Indian cricket who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of education
technology company ELSA corp.
1) Ajinkya Rahane
2) Jaspreet Bumrah
3) Rohit Sharma
4) MS Dhoni
5) Virat Kohli
Answer – 1) Ajinkya Rahane
Explanation:
ELSA Corp (English Language Speech Assistant Corporation) India, the education technology company
based out of the US (United States), has appointed Indian Test team vice-captain Ajinkya Madhukar Rahane
as its brand ambassador for India, Middle East, ANZ (Australia & New Zealand) and SAARC.
15. Narinder Dhruv Batra to continue as president till May 2021 at international federation of which
sports?
1) Cricket
2) Hockey
3) Kabaddi
4) Shooting
5) Boxing

Explanation:
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced that it has extended the terms of its president
Narinder Dhruv Batra & the Executive Board(EB) members which is due to end in October 2020 has been
extended until the 47th FIH Congress(initially planned on 28th October- 1st November 2020 in New Delhi
in May 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
16. Name the person who is set to serve as president of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) for the 2nd
term (May 2020).
1) Chris Gayle
2) Sachin Tendulkar
3) Kumar Sangakkara
4) Sunil Gavaskar
5) Ricky Ponting
Answer – 3) Kumar Sangakkara
Explanation:
Former Sri Lanka Skipper Kumar Sangakkara is to serve a second term as the president of Marylebone
Cricket Club (MCC) since the activities of the club are postponed. He is the first non-British President of the
Club, he assumed office on 1st October 2019 and entered the list of people who served multiple terms.
17. V Vidyavati has been appointed as Director General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Who
is the newly appointed Chief of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) with effect from May
12, 2020?
1) Manoj Ahuja
2) Anurag Jain
3) Anita Karwal
4) Katikithala Srinivas
5) Arvind Saxena
Answer – 1) Manoj Ahuja
Explanation:
As a part of bureaucratic reshuffle, Manoj Ahuja, senior IAS officer is appointed as the new Chief of Central
Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Anurag Jain as the Vice-Chairman of Delhi Development Authority
(DDA) and V Vidyavati as the Director General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) effective from 12th
May 2020.
18. Akhil Kumar, the former boxer of India has been re-inducted into National Anti-Doping Agency’s
(NADA) Disciplinary Panel. Who is the DG of NADA?
1) Vineet Dhanda
2) Sunny Choudhary
3) Charu Pragya
4) Navin Agarwal
5) R. Chengappa
Answer – 4) Navin Agarwal
Explanation:
Former Commonwealth Games gold-winning Indian boxer Akhil Kumar, 39 years old, was re-inducted into
the National Anti-Doping Agency’s (NADA) Disciplinary Panel. He was formerly in the panel from 2017 to
2019. NADA: Director-General– Navin Agarwal.
19. Roberto Azevedo has announced step down (resignation) from the director-general of which
world organisation?
1) UNEP
2) UNO
3) OECD
4) WHO

5) WTO
Answer – 5) WTO
Explanation:
At the World Trade Organisation(WTO) members virtual meeting, the 6th Director-General Roberto
Azevedo(62-year-old), a former Brazilian diplomat & 1st Latin American director announced that he will
step down from the 7-year tenure(since 2013) on 31st August on personal grounds, cutting his second term
in office short by exactly one year.
20. The Rajesh Kumar Chibber is re-appointed as the chairman of J&K bank for 3 years. Name the
person who has been appointed as the MD of J&K bank?
1) Rana Kapoor
2) Aditya Puri
3) Shikha Sharma
4) Polali Jayarama Bhat
5) Zubair Iqbal
Answer – 5) Zubair Iqbal
Explanation:
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration approved the appointment of senior vice president (SVP) of
HDFC bank Zubair Iqbal as the new Managing Director (MD) of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, for a period of 3
years. In another order, Rajesh Kumar Chibber, who is currently MD and Chairman of J&K bank, has been
reappointed as the Chairman for the period of 3 years.
21. Benjamin Netanyahu has been sworn as the Prime Minister for the 5th time for which country?
1) Ukraine
2) Georgia
3) Armenia
4) Iran
5) Israel
Explanation:
Benjamin Netanyahu has been sworn as the Israel Prime Minister (PM) for the 5th time after signing of
power-sharing deal with rival-turned-partner Benny Gantz of Blue and White Party. He will now chair the
post until 13 November 2021.
22. Name the person who has been appointed as the chairman of NABARD recently till July 2022.
1) P.V.S Suryakumar
2) Govinda Rajulu Chintala
3) Shaji K V
5) Ajay Tyagi
Answer – 2) Govinda Rajulu Chintala
Explanation:
The appointments committee of the union cabinet appointed Govinda Rajulu Chintala as Chairman of
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). He was the successor of Harsh Kumar
Bhanwala. Shaji K V and P.V.S Suryakumar have been appointed as Deputy Managing Directors (DMD) of
NABARD.
23. Name the person who has been appointed as the new president of Indian steel association.
1) Arnab Kumar Hazra
2) T V Narendran
3) Ravinder Kumar Bhan
4) Priya Relan
5) Dilip Oommen

Answer – 5) Dilip Oommen
Explanation:
Indian Steel Association unanimously appointed Dilip Oommen, CEO of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India as
the new President for the next two years with immediate effect after T V Narendran, CEO of TATA Steel
stepped down on May 1, before the end of his term in August. This was decided in the Extra Ordinary
Boards Meeting of ISA held on May 19,2020.
24. Moeketsi Majoro has been sworn in as Lesotho’s new Prime Minister. What is the capital of
Lesotho?
1) Bloemfontein
2) Pretoria
3) Maseru
4) San Marino
5) Vatican City
Answer – 3) Maseru
Explanation:
Moeketsi Majoro (58) has been sworn in as Lesotho’s new prime minister (PM) after Thomas Motsoahae
Thabane, who has stepped down as prime minister following months of pressure after he was named as a
suspect in the 2017 murder of his ex-wife Lipolelo. About Lesotho: Capital– Maseru.
25. Who has been appointed as the new chief economist and vice president of world bank group
with effect from June 15, 2020?
1) Carmen Reinhart
2) Makhtar Diop
3) Alison Evans
4) Gita Gopinath
5) Akihiko Nishio
Answer – 1) Carmen Reinhart
Explanation:
The World Bank named former Bear Stearns executive Carmen Reinhart as its new Vice President (VP) and
chief economist, tapping an expert on financial crises who also serves on the advisory board of the New
York Federal Reserve. Reinhart’s appointment is effective on June 15, 2020.
26. Jahnabi Phookan was appointed as National President of FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO). Where
is the HQ of FICCI located?
1) Hyderabad
2) Chennai
3) Kolkata
4) Pune
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
Jahnabi Phookan was appointed as the 37th National President of Federation of Indian Chambers of
Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Ladies Organization (FLO). She took over the position from Harjinder Kaur
Talwar at the 36th FLO session in the presence of Om Birla, Lok Sabha Speaker. She was the founder
member and founder Vice Chairperson of FLO North East chapter in 2007. The HQ of FICCI located at New
Delhi.
27. Name the Indian economist who has been appointed to a key position on Climate change and
disaster management in South Asia by the World Bank.
1) Kaushik Basu
2) Jagdish Bhagwati
3) Abhas Jha

4) Arvind Subramanian
5) Jayati Ghosh
Answer – 3) Abhas Jha
Explanation:
Abhas Jha, Indian economist was appointed to a key position on Climate change and disaster management
in South Asia by the World Bank. Previously He served as the Practice Manager for Urban Development and
Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and Pacific region.
28. Jack Ma, the co-founder of Alibaba has resigned from the board of director post of which bank?
1) Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.
2) Softbank
3) Bank of America Corp
4) JPMorgan Chase & Co
5) SC Bank
Answer – 2) Softbank
Explanation:
Alibaba co-founder, e-commerce billionaire Jack Ma is set to resign from SoftBank’s board of directors after
13 years, which is effective from June 25, 2020. SoftBank ‘s board will propose three new appointments,
including Lip-Bu Tan, Yoshimoto Goto, Yuko Kawamoto at its annual general meeting on June. The SoftBank
Group is a Multinational conglomerate company in Minato city, Tokyo, Japan.
29. Tsai Ing-wen has been re-elected as the president of which country for the 2nd term in May 2020?
1) Taiwan
2) Hong Kong
3) Thailand
4) Tibet
5) Nepal
Explanation:
Tsai Ing-wen (63), the current and first female President of Taiwan has been re-elected for a second four-
year term of presidency. A representative of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), she took the oath on May
20, 2020.
30. Anil Kishora has been appointed as the vice president of New Development Bank (NDB) recently.
Who was appointed as the new president of NDB replacing KV Kamath?
1) Prado Troyjo
2) Paulo Guedes
3) Anton Siluanov
4) Xiao Jie
5) Tito Mboweni
Answer – 1) Prado Troyjo
Explanation:
The New Development Bank of the BRICS countries has designated Brazil’s Marcos Prado Troyjo as its
President. He will succeed eminent Indian banker Kundapur Vaman Kamath who took over as the first
president of the bank in 2015. The decision regarding appointment was taken during the special virtual
meeting of the Board of Governors. The Board also appointed Anil Kishora of the State Bank of India (SBI),
as the vice president of the NDB to assist the emerging economies in infrastructure development loans.
31. Narinder Dhruv Batra was appointed as a member of the Olympic Channel Commission recently.
He is the president of International federation of which sport?
1) Cricket
2) Tennis
3) Football

4) Hockey
5) Badminton
Explanation:
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Dr Narinder Dhruv Batra, 63 years old, was appointed as a
member of the Olympic Channel Commission. Badra also heads the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
32. Who was appointed as the new chairman of JP Morgan, south and south east Asia recently?
1) Madhav Kalyan
2) Leo Puri
3) Murli Maiya
4) Kalpana Morparia
5) KV Kamath
Answer – 2) Leo Puri
Explanation:
Leo Puri, the former Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UTI Mutual Fund, will
take charge as the chairman of JP Morgan, South and Southeast Asia after Kalpana Morparia (70 years old)
retirement in 2021. She will stay in the company till Q1 of 2021. Leo Puri will report to Filippo Gori, CEO,
Asia-Pacific.
33. Mohit Gupta has been elevated as the co-founder of which company?
1) Uber
2) Zomato
3) Swiggy
4) Dominos
5) Foodpanda
Answer – 2) Zomato
Explanation:
Deepinder Goyal, Founder and (CEO) Chief Executive Officer of food ordering platform Zomato has
virtually- appointed Mohit Gupta, the CEO- of its food delivery business as one of its co-founder.
34. Vishwas Mehta has been appointed as the Chief secretary of which state?
1) Telangana
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Karnataka
5) Kerala
Explanation:
The State Cabinet of Kerala appointed Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Vishwas Mehta as Chief Secretary
(CS) of Kerala and will continue to hold the office till February 28, 2021. He will be the successor of Tom
Jose, who retires on May 31, 2020.
35. Thierry Delaporte was appointed as the MD & CEO of Wipro with effect from 6th July 2020. He is
the COO of which company?
1) Bluewolf
2) Liaison Technologies
3) Intellias
4) Capgemini
5) Sciencesoft
Answer – 4) Capgemini

Explanation:
Wipro appointed Thierry Delaporte, COO of Capgemini, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and
Managing Director (MD) effective from 6th July 2020. He will take over the position from Adidali
Neemuchwala who will be stepping down from his position on June 1. The operation of Wipro until July 5th
will be monitored by its chairman Rishad Premji. He will be based in Paris and report to Rishad Premji.
36. Sandip Mukund Pradhan’s tenure as Director General of Sports Authority of India (SAI) extended
by 2 years. Where is HQ of SAI located?
1) Mumbai
2) New Delhi
3) Guwahati
4) Ahmedabad
5) Bengaluru
Explanation:
Sandip Mukund Pradhan, the Director-General (DG) of Sports Authority of India (SAI) was given an
extension for a period of 2 years and it will come into effect from June 6, 2020. SAI Headquarters– New
Delhi.
37. Who has been appointed as the new CMD of oriental insurance company by Banks Board
Bureau?
1) AV Girija Kumar
2) Chintala Govinda Rajulu
3) Rajeev Kumar
4) SN Rajeshwari
5) Bhanu Pratap Sharma
Answer – 4) SN Rajeshwari
Explanation:
The Banks Board Bureau (BBB) appointed SN Rajeshwari as the new Chairman and Managing Director
(CMD) of Delhi-based Oriental Insurance Company (OIC). She will be the successor of AV Girija Kumar, 60
years old, who retires on May 2020.
38. Name the person who has been appointed as the CMD of Power Finance Corporation (PFC)
company with effect from June 1, 2020?
1) M V Gowtama
2) P K Gupta
3) V Kalyana Rama
4) A Rakesh Kumar
5) Ravinder Singh Dhillon
Answer – 5) Ravinder Singh Dhillon
Explanation:
State-run Power Finance Corporation (PFC) announced the appointment of Ravinder Singh Dhillon as
chairman and Managing Director (CMD) from June 1, 2020. He will be the successor of Rajeev Sharma as he
retires on May 31, 2020.

1. Which country has conferred Manipuri doctor, Thangjam Dhabali Singh with “Order of Rising Sun-
Gold and Silver Rays”?
1) Indonesia
2) South Korea
3) China

4) Japan
5) Thailand
Answer – 4) Japan
Explanation:
Thangjam Dhabali Singh, Manipuri allopathic doctor, was conferred with “Order of Rising Sun- Gold and
Silver Rays” by the Japan government for promoting a better understanding of Japan in India and deepening
ties between 2 countries.
2. Name the 1st Indian tennis player who has been nominated for the Fed Cup Heart Award from the
Asia/Oceania Zone.
1) Leander Paes
2) Mahesh Bhupathi
3) Vijay Amritraj
4) Rohan Bopanna
5) Sania Mirza
Explanation:
Sania Mirza became the first Indian to be nominated for the Fed Cup Heart Award from the Asia/Oceania
Zone along with Priska Madelyn Nugroho of Indonesia, Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit and Luxembourg’s
Eleonora Molinaro from Europe/Africa, Fernanda Contreras Gomes of Mexico and Paraguay’s Veronica
Cepede Royg from Americas.The voting for the award opens from 1st May until 8th May.
3. Thalappil Pradeep has been conferred with the 25th Nikkei Asia Prizes (2020) in Science and
Technology (S&T) category recently. He is the professor at which Institute?
1) IIT Ropar
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Bombay
5) IIT Calcutta
Explanation:
A faculty member at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Madras and Padma Shri awardee Professor
Thalappil Pradeep has been conferred with the 25th Nikkei Asia Prizes (2020) in Science and Technology
(S&T) category in recognition of his pioneering work in nanotechnology-based water purification.
4. Name the Indian Journalist who has won 2020 Pulitzer award in feature photography category.
1) Dar Yasin
2) Mukhtar Khan
3) Channi Anand
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The three Indian photojournalists namely Dar Yasin, Mukhtar Khan and Channi Anand from Jammu and
Kashmir who work for Associated Press (AP) have won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in feature photography. The
award recognized their exceptional coverage of Jammu and Kashmir during the lockdown that was imposed
on Jammu and Kashmir by the Central Government after the revocation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019.
5. Russian president Vladimir Putin awards commemorative World War II medal to who among the
following, marking the 75th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany.
1) Donald Trump
2) Xi Jinping
3) Kim Jong-un

4) Narendra Modi
5) Shinzo Ape
Answer – 3) Kim Jong-un
Explanation:
The Russian embassy in Pyongyang, North Korea announced that the Russian President Vladimir Putin has
awarded North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un a commemorative war medal marking the 75th anniversary of
the victory over Nazi Germany.
6. Nicholas C. Coops of Canada, Joseph J. Landsberg of Australia and Richard H. Waring of US shares
the Marcus Wallenberg Prize 2020 for 3-PG model. The Marcus Wallenberg Prize is popularly called
as which among the following?
1) Nobel Prize of Architecture
2) Nobel Prize of Mathematics
3) Nobel Prize for forest sector
4) Noble Prize in Industrial sector
5) Nobel Prize of Books
Answer – 3) Nobel Prize for forest sector
Explanation:
Professors Nicholas C. Coops of the University of British Columbia(UBC), Vancouver, Canada, Richard H.
Waring of Oregon State University, United States of America(USA) & Joseph J. Landsberg of the
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization(CSIRO) Australia shares the ‘Marcus
Wallenberg Prize(MWP) 2020’ or ‘the Nobel Prize for forest sector’ for 3-PG (Physiological Principles
Predicting Growth), a model to predict forest growth in a changing climate.
7. Name the IIT professor who has received Young Career Award 2020 in Nano Science and
Technology conferred by the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
1) Ajit K Chaturvedi
2) Nitin Nohria
3) Saurabh Lodha
4) T Pradeep
Answer – 3) Saurabh Lodha
Explanation:
Professor Saurabh Lodha of Electrical Engineering of IIT Bombay received Young Career Award 2020 in
Nano Science and Technology by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India to
recognize his contribution for the development of two-dimensional Van der Waals material-based logic
transistor technologies beyond silicon and nanoelectronic.
8. Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has presented the award to the
winners of “Startup India-Animal Husbandry Grand Challenge” recently. Who is the present minister
for the animal husbandry ministry?
1) Atul Chaturvedi
2) Som Parkash
3) Giriraj Singh
4) Renuka Singh
Answer – 3) Giriraj Singh
Explanation:
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Giriraj Singh (chief guest) presented the
award to the winners of “Startup India-Animal Husbandry Grand Challenge”. Minister of State of Fisheries,
Animal Husbandry and Dairying (AHD), Sanjeev Kumar Balyan & Secretary AHD), Atul Chaturvedi were also
present.

9. Name the Indian who has been conferred with Deutsche Welle Freedom of Speech Award 2020
among with 17 journalists from 14 countries.
1) Prannoy Roy
2) Shekar Gupta
3) Arnab Goswami
4) Sudhir Chaudry
5) Siddharth Varadarajan
Answer – 5) Siddharth Varadarajan
Explanation:
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2020, i.e. on May 3, 2020, 17 journalists from 14 countries
have been named for Deutsche Welle Freedom of Speech Award 2020 who have disappeared or been
arrested or threatened because of their reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic. Siddharth Varadarajan, one of
the founding editors of non-profit online newspage The Wire, was handed a notice for appearance by a
police team on April 10, 2020 following a story about a politician violating COVID-19 guidelines by
participating in a religious ceremony. The Wire was accused of “causing a riot” and “leading to panic.”
10. Name the 1st Indian tennis player who has won the Fed Cup heart award 2020 for Asia/Oceania
Zone.
1) Leander Paes
2) Mahesh Bhupathi
3) Vijay Amritraj
4) Rohan Bopanna
5) Sania Mirza
Explanation:
Indian professional tennis player Sania Mirza (33) has created new history by becoming the 1st Indian to
win Fed Cup Heart Award 2020 for Asia/Oceania zone. She decided to give a prize money of $ 2000 to the
Telangana Chief Minister Relief Fund to help battle against coronavirus.
11. Name the Indian airport which has won the SKYTRAX Award 2020 for Best Regional Airport in
India and Central Asia.
1) Kempegowda International Airport
2) Indira Gandhi International Airport
3) Cochin International Airport
4) Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport
5) Calicut International Airport
Answer – 1) Kempegowda International Airport
Explanation:
The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru (Karnataka) has won the SKYTRAX Award 2020
for Best Regional Airport in India and Central Asia. It ranks 68th in World’s Top 100 Airports 2020 list,
which was topped by Singapore Changi Airport.
Rank Airport Name Country
1 Singapore Changi Airport Singapore
2 Tokyo Haneda Airport Japan
3 Hamad International Airport Qatar
68 Kempegowda International Airport India
12. Name the person who has been awarded with the Vice Admiral G.M. Hiranandani Memorial
Rolling Trophy for the year 2020.
1) A.K. Chawla
2) Akshay Kumar

3) Karambir Singh
5) Mohit Kumar
Answer – 2) Akshay Kumar
Explanation:
Lieutenant Commander Akshay Kumar of the Anti-Submarine Warfare School of the Southern Naval
Command (SNC) in Kochi was awarded the Vice Admiral G.M. Hiranandani Memorial Rolling Trophy for the
year 2020 by Vice Admiral A.K. Chawla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-chief (FOC-in-C) of the SNC. The award
ceremony was held at the Maritime Warfare Centre, Kochi, Kerala.
13. Name the person who has been honored with 2019 Alexander Dalrymple Award from UK.
1) Ati Vishisht
2) Akshay Kumar
3) Karambir Singh
4) Vinay Badhwar
5) Vijay Shankar
Answer – 4) Vinay Badhwar
Explanation:
The National Hydrographer to the Government of India, Vice Admiral Vinay Badhwar is honored with the
2019 Alexander Dalrymple Award. The award was first presented in 2006 by the UK Ministry of Defence
sponsored UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) named after the first Hydrographer of the Admiralty, Alexander
Dalrymple.
14. The Khudol initiative of which Indian state/UT is among the top 10 global initiatives announced
by UN for an inclusive fight against the COVID-19.
1) Sikkim
2) Ladakh
3) Odisha
4) West Bengal
5) Manipur
Explanation:
Jayathma Wickramanayake of Sri Lanka, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, has
listed Khudol (gift), a crowdfunded initiative of Imphal (Manipur) based NGO Ya_All, among the top 10
global initiatives for an inclusive fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Khudol aims to
provide food, health and hygiene of the LGBTQI+ community, people living with HIV,children and
adolescents.
15. Name the person who has become world’s highest paid female athlete as per Forbes.
1) Serena Williams
2) PV Sindhu
3) Suzie Bates
4) Naomi Osaka
5) Maria Sharapova
Answer - 4) Naomi Osaka
Explanation:
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka, 22 years old, became the highest paid female athlete in the world,
topping American great Serena Williams. Osaka has been ranked No.1 by the Women’s Tennis Association
(WTA). The complete Forbes list, due to be released next week.
16. Name the 1st Indian peacekeeper to receive UN Military Gender Advocate award 2019.
1) Gopal Gurunath
2) Om Prakash

3) Srinivas Kumar
4) Suman Gawani
5) Sureesh Gupta
Answer – 4) Suman Gawani
Explanation:
Indian Army officer and woman peacekeeper Suman Gawani who has served with the United Nations
Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) & Brazilian Naval Officer Commander Carla Monteiro de Castro Araujo
have been selected for the prestigious United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award (2019).
Suman Gawani becomes the 1st Indian peacekeeper to win the award. The award will be given during an
online ceremony presided over by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on May 29, the
International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
17. Name the person who has won the New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA)
2020 Inventor of the Year Award.
1) UK Singh
2) Rithvik Krishnan
3) VK Paul
4) Vijay Raghavan
5) Rajiv Joshi
Answer – 5) Rajiv Joshi
Explanation:
IBM Academy of Technology member Dr. Rajiv Joshi won The New York Intellectual Property Law
Association (NYIPLA) 2020 Inventor of the Year Award, to honour for his work in advancing the electronic
industry and improving artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. He received the award through an online
interview.
SUMMITS, EVENTS & CONFERENCES

1. PM Modi has attended the online meeting of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) contact group on
theme “United against COVID-19” hosted by the current Chairman of NAM, Ilham Aliyev. Ilham
Aliyev is president of which country?
1) Russia
2) Georgia
3) Armenia
4) Azerbaijan
5) Turkey
Answer – 4) Azerbaijan
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi participates in the online summit of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
Contact Group on the theme “United against COVID-19” hosted by the current Chairman of NAM, President
of Republic of Azerbaijan HE Ilham Aliyev through video conference to discuss the response to the COVID-
19 pandemic crisis. It also observes the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace (April
24).
2. Union Minister of State (I/C) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jitendra Singh has
participated Bamboo conclave via video conference recently. What is the % of India’s bamboo
reserve present in North-East.
1) 50
2) 60
3) 40
4) 70
5) 55

Answer – 2) 60
Explanation:
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO,
Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh participated in the
Bamboo Conclave through Video Conference. The Government over the last six years has accorded highest
priority to the development of the North Eastern region, which resulted in a boost to the bamboo sector
which it had never received since independence. It should be noted that the northeast consists of 60% of
India’s reserve of Bamboo.
3. Name the digital conference launched by Science and Technology minister Harsh Vardhan on
occasion of national technology day May 11, 2020?
1) Digital India
2) RAISE
3) Innovation AI
4) RESTART
5) IAMAI
Answer – 4) RESTART
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan
addressed a digital conference RESTART (‘Reboot the Economy through Science, Technology and Research
Translations’) to celebrate the National Technology Day. The conference is organised by the Technology
Development Board (TDB) a statutory body of the Department of Science & Technology (DST) and
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
4. Which organization has organized the Indo-Bangladesh ‘Virtual Conference’ addressed by Union
Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) MoS (I/C) Jitendra Singh.
5) Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)
Answer – 5) Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)
Explanation:
Union Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister of State Independent Charge (I/C) Jitendra
Singh addresses the Indo-Bangladesh ‘Virtual Conference’ organised by Associated Chambers of Commerce
and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
5. The Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal participated in trade and investment
ministers conference of which organisation (in May 2020)?
1) Commonwealth
2) G7
3) ASEAN
4) SAARC
5) G20
Answer – 5) G20
Explanation:
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal participated in a video conference of trade and
investment ministers of G20 countries following the G20 trade ministers meet on March 30, 2020 to discuss
on COVID-19 situation. This meeting was called upon by India to discuss and ensure that the use the Trade
Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) of flexibilities under a World Trade Organisation (WTO) pact to
enable the access of medicine, treatment and vaccines at affordable price among the G20 nations.

6. World Wide Fund (WWF) India with which ministry has launched first-of-its-kind digital Model
Conference of Parties 2020 (MCOP-1)?
2) Ministry of Earth Science
Answer – 3) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Explanation:
Prakash Javadekar inaugurated the first-of-its-kind digital Model Conference of Parties 2020 (MCOP-1) to
involve the younger generation in conversations around the impact of humanity’s footprint on biodiversity
and also the importance of sustenance of biodiversity for our own survival. It was conducted by World Wide
Fund (WWF) India, in partnership with MoEFCC (Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change),
NBA, UNEP and UNDP on May 22 and 23, as part of the International Day for Biological Diversity.
7. Commerce and Industry minister Piyush goyal attended the Digital Summit on Exports recently.
Who organized the event (Institutional partner – EXIM bank)?
Answer – 3) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Explanation:
Union Minister for Commerce & Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal participated in the Digital Summit on
Exports organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) through a Video Conference. The
institutional partner for the summit is Export-Import (EXIM) Bank.
COMMITTEE & MEETING

1. The Union Communications and Electronics & IT minister has participated the Extraordinary
virtual ‘G20 Digital Economy Ministers’ meeting recently. Who is the present Communications and
Electronics & IT minister of India?
2) Harsh Vardhan
3) Nitin Gadkari
5) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
Extraordinary Virtual G20 Digital Economy Ministers meeting was held to discuss the challenges posed by
the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and to forge a global coordinated response harnessing Digital
Technologies. The meeting was attended by Digital Ministers of G20 Members, invited countries and
International Organizations. India was represented by Union Minister for Law & Justice, Communications
and Electronics & IT Ravi Shankar Prasad.
2. Name the Ministry which has constituted the 7-member committee to enhance audit
independence and accountability.
3) Ministry of Law and Justice
4) Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas

5) Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Answer – 1) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has constituted a 7-member committee to examine the comments
received on the consultation paper floated by it & make recommendations which require any amendments
in law, rules and standards so as to enhance audit independence and accountability. The panel has been
asked to submit its report by June 30.
3. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has set up a panel to frame
standard professional indemnity policy for insurance intermediaries that was issued by all the
insurers. Who heads the panel?
1) Rajiv Kumar
2) AS Mishra
3) VK Paul
4) Yegnapriya Bharat
5) Tapan Roy
Answer – 4) Yegnapriya Bharat
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has set up a panel to frame standard
professional indemnity policy for insurance intermediaries that can be issued by all the insurers. It is headed
by Yegnapriya Bharat, CGM (Non-Life), IRDAI.
4. Supreme Court orders to set up high-powered committee to restore 4G internet services in Jammu
& Kashmir. The committee was headed by secretary of which ministry?
Explanation:
Supreme Court (SC) orders to set up a high-powered committee to look into the demands by petitioners
who seek restoration of 4G internet services in the Union Territory (UT) Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). It is
headed by the Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
5. Name the former RBI governor who has headed the 24-member high-level committee of Tamil
Nadu government to assess the immediate and medium-term impact of the COVID-19 on State’s
economy.
1) S Krishnan
2) Padmaja Chunduru
3) A Vellayan
4) C Rangarajan
5) N Srinivasan
Answer – 4) C Rangarajan
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu(TN) constituted a 24 member high-level committee headed by C Rangarajan, ex-governor of
Reserve Bank of India(RBI) to assess the immediate and medium-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on
various sectors of the State’s economy, examine fiscal challenge & suggest ways to improve its fiscal
position including increasing the tax-Gross Domestic Product(GDP) ratio and diversifying revenue sources
and re-prioritising expenditure.

6. The Committee under the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIBRC) has
recommended to ban use streptomycin and tetracycline drugs on crops. The Streptomycin is the
drug used to treat which disease?
1) Malaria
2) Tuberculosis
3) Cholera
4) Dengue
5) Swine flu
Explanation:
The Registration Committee (RC) under the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIBRC)
has recommended the use of Tuberculosis (TB) drugs (antibiotics) like streptomycin and tetracycline to be
banned completely with immediate effect on crops where other options were available for bacterial disease
control. This recommendation was accepted.
7. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar has attended the foreign ministers meet of Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation (SCO) hosted by Russia. Where is the HQ of SCO located?
1) Tokyo
2) Shanghai
3) Moscow
4) Beijing
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar participated in a virtual conference of foreign ministers
hosted by Russia from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states and insisted on the
collective action against the terrorism and the security challenges. SCO Headquarters- Beijing, China.
8. Union health minister Harsh Vardhan participated the 32nd commonwealth health ministers’
meeting recently. Where is the secretariat of Commonwealth located?
1) London
2) New Delhi
3) Beijing
4) Seoul
5) Sydney
Answer – 1) London
Explanation:
Union Health & Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan participated in the 32nd Commonwealth Health
Ministers’ Meeting through Video Conference. The theme of the meeting is- ‘Delivering a co-ordinated
Commonwealth COVID-19 response’. About Commonwealth: Secretariat’s office (Headquarters)– London,
United Kingdom.
9. Name the person who headed the Group of Ministers (GoM) panel which proposes land pooling to
corporatize agriculture & merging MGNREGA with skilling programmes.
4) Raj Kumar Singh
Answer – 2) Thawar Chand Gehlot
Explanation:
A Group of Ministers (GoM) panel headed by Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawar Chand
Gehlot on employment and skill development has drafted a set of proposals that includes land pooling to

corporatize agriculture, opening up Employees’ Provident Fund(EPF) and Employees State Insurance
Corporation(ESIC) for the unorganised sector, merging the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Guarantee Act ,2005 (MGNREGA). with skill development programmes to create a wage subsidy
programme.
10. Name the person who heads the 5-member high powered committee formed by Andhra Pradesh
government to investigate leakage of styrene gas from the LG Polymers India Ltd in Visakhapatnam.
1) Neerabh Kumar Prasad
2) Vinay Chand
3) Karikal Valaven
4) RK Meena
5) Vivek Yadav
Answer – 1) Neerabh Kumar Prasad
Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh (AP) government has formed a 5-member high-powered committee led by Neerabh
Kumar Prasad to probe into the causes behind the leakage of styrene gas from the LG Polymers India Ltd
located at RR Venkatapuram in Visakhapatnam. The panel required to submit its final report within one
month.
11. The central government has accepted to create the border infrastructure based the
recommendations of committee of Experts. Name the person who heads the committee?
1) Ajit Doval
2) Bipin Rawat
3) TN Manoharan
4) D B Shekatkar
5) Vijay Kumar
Answer – 4) D B Shekatkar
Explanation:
Government has accepted and implemented 3 important recommendations of the Committee of Experts
(CoE) under the Chairmanship of Lieutenant General D B Shekatkar (Retd) relating to border Infrastructure
so as to speed up road construction, which leads to socio-economic development in the border areas.
12. Union Health minister Harsh Vardhan has attended Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) health
ministers meet recently. The present chairperson of NAM, Ilham Aliyev belongs to which country?
1) Azerbaijan
2) Venezuela
3) Iran
4) Egypt
5) CUba
Explanation:
Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan participated in the Non-Aligned Movement
(NAM) Health Ministers meeting through video conference. The NAM Summit is organised in a time when
international community faces a pandemic and the meeting was chaired by Minister of Health, Republic of
Azerbaijan, Mr. Ogtay Shiraliyev. The Azerbaijan president Ilham Aliyev is the present chairperson of the
NAM.
13. Name the person who headed the 9-member panel formed by IRDAI which recommends increase
in indemnity provided to the policyholders under Trade Credit Insurance (TCI) from existing 85%
to 90%.
1) Atul Sahai
2) Subash Chandra
3) Uday Kotak

4) Ajay Tyagi
5) Tapan Roy
Answer – 1) Atul Sahai
Explanation:
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) formulated nine-member expert panel
headed by New India Assurance (NIA) Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) Atul Sahai has recommended
an increase in indemnity (protection against finances) being provided to the policyholders under Trade
Credit Insurance (TCI) from existing 85% of the trade receivables from each buyer to 90%.
14. The central government (Health and Family Welfare ministry) has formed 11-member
committee to “simplify and expedite” the drug approval process in India. Who is the chairman of the
committee?
1) UK Sinha
2) Rajesh Bhushan
3) V K Pauk
4) K Vijay Raghavan
5) V G Somani
Answer – 2) Rajesh Bhushan
Explanation:
The centre has constituted a 11-member high-level committee to “simplify and expedite” the drug approval
process in India. The committee chaired by Rajesh Bhushan, Officer on Special Duty, Ministry of Health was
set up by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on May 11 as a measure to reform the drug
regulatory system in India.
15. The 22nd meeting of Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) held via video
conferencing recently. Who heads FSDC?
1) Home Minister
2) Defence Minister
3) Finance Minister
4) External Affairs Minister
5) Prime Minister
Answer – 3) Finance Minister
Explanation:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 22nd Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development
Council (FSDC) via video conferencing, which was the first meet since the coronavirus outbreak. The meet
was held to review the various measures to maintain financial stability in the context of COVID-19. The
economy is expected to contract by 5% by some estimates amid the virus crisis. The FSDC is the apex body
of sectoral regulators, headed by the finance minister. The idea to create this regulatory body was mooted
by the Raghuram Rajan (ex RBI Governor) Committee in 2008.
INDEX
1. Name the Indian state which topped the list of provide maximum employment under Mahatma
Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) as per data of Rural
development ministry.
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Rajasthan
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Maharashtra
Answer – 1) Chhattisgarh

Explanation:
According to data of Rural Development ministry, Chhattisgarh is 1st in the state to provide employment to
over 18(18.51) lakh unskilled labourers, followed by Rajasthan (2nd) to 10.79 lakh workers & Uttar
Pradesh(3rd) to around 9.06 lakh workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) as per data of Rural development ministry.
Position secured State Name No of employment provided (in lakhs)
1 Chhattisgarh 18.51
2 Rajasthan 10.79
3 Uttar Pradesh 9.06
4 West Bengal 7.29
5 Madhya Pradesh 7.24
2. Indian has installed 7.3GW solar power in 2019 as per Mercom India Research’s ‘India Solar
Market Leaderboard 2020’ report. What is the India’s rank in largest solar market among the
world?
1) 2
2) 5
3) 4
4) 1
5) 3
Answer – 5) 3
Explanation:
According to Mercom India Research’s ‘India Solar Market Leaderboard 2020’ report, India has installed 7.3
Giga Watt (GW) of solar power in Calendar Year (CY) 2019 which consolidates its position as the 3rd largest
solar market in the world.
3. India ranked 53rd in budget transparency and accountability as per 7th edition of ‘Open Budget
Survey 2019’ conducted by International Budget Partnership (IBP). Name the country which topped
the list.
1) Comoros
2) Venezuela
3) New Zealand
4) Sweden
5) South Africa
Explanation:
According to the 7th edition of ‘Open Budget Survey 2019’ conducted by International Budget Partnership
(IBP), India has been ranked at 53rd position among 117 nations in terms of budget transparency and
accountability with the score of 49 out of 100. While at the same time New Zealand has been topped the list
with a score of 87. The global average transparency score on this survey was 45.
Rank Country Name Score (Out of 100)
1 New Zealand 87
2 South Africa 87
53rd India 49
117 Yemen 0

4. What is the rank of India in the scientific publication as on National Science Foundation (NSF)
database for the year 2018?
1) 5
2) 3
3) 8
4) 11
5) 2
Answer – 2) 3
Explanation:
In 2018, India ranks 3rd globally in the scientific publication as National Science Foundation (NSF)
database. The first two ranks were occupied by the USA and China, respectively.
5. What is the rank of India based on active internet users aged 5-year old or above?
1) 2
2) 3
3) 4
4) 1
5) 5
Answer – 1) 2
Explanation:
India exceeds a milestone with 504 million active Internet users aged 5 years old or above, 53 million more
than 451 million in March 2019, which makes it the 2nd largest internet user behind China, which has about
850 million users. The United States (US)has about 280-300 million users.
6. Name the Indian state which has highest number of Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) as per Sample
Registration System (SRS) bulletin based on data collected for 2018 by Registrar General of India
(Note: National average of IMR is 32).
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Bihar
5) Kerala
Explanation:
Registrar General of India has released its Sample Registration System (SRS) bulletin based on data
collected for 2018 (reference year) which has presented the estimates of Birth Rate, Death Rate, and Infant
Mortality Rate (IMR) for the year 2018 for India and its States/UTs. Infant Mortality Rate (IMR): It is the
number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age. In 2009-2018 it has declined from
50 to 32. The present figure of 32 is about one-fourth as compared to 1971 (129). Madhya Pradesh is the
state which has highest IMR with 48.
7. What is the rank of India in World Economic Forum (WEF)’s global Energy Transition Index (ETI)
2020 which was topped by Sweden?
1) 79
2) 66
3) 59
4) 71
5) 74
Answer – 5) 74
Explanation:
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s global Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2020, India has
moved up two places from rank 76th (2019) to 74th with a score of 51.5%, Sweden (74.2%) topped for the
3rd consecutive time followed by Switzerland (73.4%) and Finland (72.4%). The index is a composite score

of 40 indicators, benchmarks 115 countries on the current performance of their energy system, and
readiness for transition to a secure, sustainable, affordable, and inclusive future energy system.
Rank Country
India 74
Sweden 1
Switzerland 2
Finland 3
8. What is the rank of India among the largest fish exporting nation in the world?
1) 2
2) 4
3) 8
4) 15
5) 6
Answer – 2) 4
Explanation:
Current status of India in fisheries sector: India is the 2nd largest aquaculture and 4th largest fish exporting
nation in the world.
ACQUISITION & MERGERS

1. Singapore based Manulife Investment Management (Singapore) Pvt Ltd has acquired 49% stake
in which among the following?
1) Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management Limited
2) Mahindra Asset Management Company
3) HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
4) Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited
5) SBI Funds Management Private Limited
Answer – 2) Mahindra Asset Management Company
Explanation:
The Singapore arm of Manulife, Manulife Investment Management (Singapore) Pvt Ltd has acquired 49%
stake in Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services’ (Mahindra Finance) wholly-owned subsidiary Mahindra
Asset Management Company (AMC).
2. Name the company which increases its stake to 26.31% in US-based tech company SkyTran Inc.
1) Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited
2) Arogya Strategic Business Ventures Limited
3) Bharti-AXA General Insurance Co Ltd
4) Hindustan Strategic Business Ventures Limited
5) Adani Strategic Business Ventures Limited
Answer – 1) Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited
Explanation:
Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited (RSBVL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mukesh Ambani-led
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has increased its stake to 26.31% on a fully diluted basis in US-based
SkyTran Incorporated (Inc), a venture-funded technology company which develops modern transport
modes including personal rapid transit system.

3. Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 49% of Reliance BP
Mobility Limited by BP Global Investments Limited. Who is the present CCI chairman?
1) Govind Verma
3) PK Paul
4) Rajiv Kumar
5) Sangit Reddy
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of 49% of the fully diluted paid-up
equity share capital and voting rights in and of Reliance BP Mobility Limited (RBPML) by BP Global
Investments Limited(BP Global) under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002. CCI Chairman– Ashok
Kumar Gupta.
4. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved acquisition of 100% shares and control of
Tech Data Corporation by Tiger Midco LLC. Where is the HQ of CCI located?
1) Guwahati
2) Kolkata
3) Chennai
4) Pune
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposed acquisition of 100% shares and control
of Tech Data Corporation by Tiger Midco LLC. In this regard, Tech Data Corporation (Tech Data) will be
acquired by Tiger Midco LLC (Tiger Midco) by way of merger of Tech Data with a wholly owned subsidiary
of Tiger Midco, viz., Merger Sub. CCI Headquarter– New Delhi.
5. Under which section of Competition Act, 2002, the CCI has approved the acquisition of less than
5% shareholding in Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited by Canary Investments Limited and Link
Investment Trust II?
1) Section 31(2)
2) Section 31(1)
3) Section 32(1)
4) Section 30(1)
5) Section 32(2)
Answer – 2) Section 31(1)
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the acquisition of less than 5% shareholding in Intas
Pharmaceuticals Limited by Canary Investments Limited and Link Investment Trust II, under Section 31(1)
of the Competition Act, 2002.
6. US based silver lake partners has bought 1.15% stake in which among the following company
recently?
1) Aerovoyce Telecom Limited
3) Vodafone-Idea Limited
4) Tata Sky Limited
5) Jio Platforms Limited
Answer – 5) Jio Platforms Limited

Explanation:
US (United States) private equity company Silver Lake partners has bought a 1.15% stake in Jio Platforms
Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) for Rs 5,655.75 crore ($750
million).
7. Name the Indian company which has signed an agreement with Trafigura Pvt Ltd, Singapore to
acquire 50% stake in Ryker Base Private Limited (RBPL).
1) Finolex Cables
2) Havells India
3) V-Guard Industries
4) Polycab India
5) RR Kabel
Answer – 4) Polycab India
Explanation:
Polycab India Limited (PIL) has signed an agreement with Trafigura Pte Ltd, Singapore (Trafigura) to
acquire 50% stake in Ryker Base Private Limited (RBPL) thereby terminating the existing joint venture (JV).
In this regard, PIL has acquired 2,60,10,000 (i.e. balance 50% equity shares) of face value of Rs.10/- each
held by Trafigura, Singapore (‘Trafigura’) in Ryker Base. The purchase consideration is likely to be around
US $ 4 Million (Rs 300 million).
8. Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL) has announced successful completion of sale of
entire stake in Kalpataru Satpura Transco Private Limited (KSTPL) to which company.
1) ReNew Power
2) Mytrah
3) CLP India
4) Greenko
5) Reliance Power
Answer – 3) CLP India
Explanation:
Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL) announced the successful completion of the sale of the entire
stake in Kalpataru Satpura Transco Private Limited (KSTPL) to CLP India Private Limited of CLP groups, one
of Asia’s largest investor-owned power business and from November 20, 2019, KSTPL ceased to be a
subsidiary of the company.
9. What is the percent stake of Reliance’s Jio platforms was bought by Vista Equity Partners for Rs
11,367 crore?
1) 1.81%
2) 3.35%
3) 2.32%
4) 4.12%
5) 0.86%
Answer – 3) 2.32%
Explanation:
As per the Reliance Industries Limited’s statement, the US-based private equity firm Vista Equity Partners
to buy 2.32% stake in Reliance’s Jio Platforms, for Rs 11,367 crore which will make Vista the largest
investor in Jio Platforms after Reliance Industries and Facebook. After this investment, Jio platforms will
have an equity value of Rs 4.91 lakh crore and an enterprise value of Rs 5.16 lakh crore.
10. The US based Carlyle group has acquired 74% stake in which among the following Indian animal
health care company for Rs. 1587 crore recently?
1) Cargill India Pvt. Limited
2) Ashish Life Science Pvt. Limited
3) Delacon Biotechnik GmbH. DSM Nutritional Products Limited

4) SeQuent Scientific Limited
5) Bayer Animal Health. Boehringer Ingelheim India Limited
Answer – 4) SeQuent Scientific Limited
Explanation:
The Carlyle Group, an United States (US) based private equity firm acquired 74% stake in SeQuent Scientific
Limited, the largest animal healthcare company from India for Rs.1,587 crore ($210 million) for Rs.86
apiece.
11. UK’s GlaxoSmithKline has sold its 5.7% stake in which company for $3.35 billion in May 2020?
2) ITC Limited
3) Nestle
4) Parle Agro
Answer – 1) Hindustan Unilever Limited
Explanation:
GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK), a British multinational pharmaceutical company, has sold its 5.7 % stake in
Indian FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) company Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) for $3.35 billion
(about 254.8 billion rupees) in the stock market through a largest ever block deal. However, the names of
the buyers could not be immediately ascertained. In an another big transaction, French firm Societe
Generale S.A has acquired 1.29 crore shares in HUL worth of Rs 2,453.58 crore from British drugmaker
GlaxoSmithKline Pte
12. Which company has acquired the remaining 25% stake in Kenya-based Canon Chemicals Ltd.
1) Godrej East Africa Holdings
2) Parle Agro holdings
3) ITC Africa holdings
4) Marico India
5) Nestle West Africa Holdings
Answer – 1) Godrej East Africa Holdings
Explanation:
Godrej East Africa Holdings Ltd, a subsidiary of FMCG (Fast-moving consumer goods) firm Godrej
Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), has acquired the balance 25% stake in Kenya-based Canon Chemicals Ltd
for an undisclosed sum.
13. Name the company which has bought 1.34% of stake in Jio platforms for Rs 6,598.38 recently in
May 2020.
1) Walmart
2) Exxonmobil
3) General Atlantic
4) Daimler
5) Sinopec
Answer – 3) General Atlantic
Explanation:
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) announced the sale of 1.34% stake in its digital services subsidiary, Jio
Platforms to global Private Equity (PE) firm General Atlantic for Rs 6,598.38 crores, to accelerate consumer
business and cut debt.
14. Name the multinational company which has acquired Ahmedabad based AI startup Byte
Prophecy.
1) CTS
2) Infosys
3) TCS

4) Tech Mahindra
5) Accenture
Answer – 5) Accenture
Explanation:
Accenture plc (stylised as Accenture), an Irish-domiciled multinational professional services company, has
acquired Ahmedabad (Gujarat)-based AI (Artificial Intelligence) startup Byte Prophecy for an undisclosed
sum.
15. The subsidiary of which company has acquired 10% stake in Adjaristsqali Netherlands BV (ABV)
from the International Finance Corporation?
1) JSW Energy
2) SJVN power
3) Reliance power
4) Tata power
5) NHPC ltd
Explanation:
Tata Power announced that its subsidiary Tata Power International Pte Ltd (TPIPL) has acquired a 10%
stake in Adjaristsqali Netherlands BV(ABV) from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for USD
150,000 (about Rs 1.13 crore). The increase in stake has increased TPIPL’s shareholding in ABV to 50%.
The agreement is signed among TPIPL, ABV, and the IFC. The acquisition is done as per the provisions of the
shareholder agreement.
16. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has approved the proposal of
which public sector bank to continue with 30% holding in India First Life Insurance?
1) Canara Bank
2) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has approved the proposal of the state-
owned lender Union Bank of India-UBI (which holds 25.1% stake in Star Union Dai-Chi Life) to continue
with its 30% holding in India First Life Insurance.
17. The US based equity giant KKR has bought _____% stake in Jio platforms.
1) 1.92
2) 1.75
3) 2.21
4) 1.12
5) 2.32
Answer – 5) 2.32
Explanation:
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) announced the sale of a 2.32 % stake in its digital unit, Jio Platforms to US
private equity giant KKR for Rs 11,367 crores, which is the 5th deal of Jio since 22 April that will inject Rs
78,562 crores in RIL to cut debt.
18. Name the company which has acquired 10% stake in Gurugram based Voicezen.
1) Reliance Jio
2) Vodafone Idea
3) BSNL
4) Bharati Airtel

5) Lebara
Answer – 4) Bharati Airtel
Explanation:
Bharti Airtel acquired a10% strategic stake in Voicezen, a Gurugram based startup in early stage focused on
conversational AI technologies under the fast expanding Airtel Start-up Accelerator Program as a part of its
strategy to deliver highly differentiated service experience.
19. CCI has approved 100% acquisition of Emami cement by which company?
1) Nuvoco vistas
2) Dishman Carbogen Amcis
3) Jain Irrigation Systems
4) CIL Nova Petrochemicals
5) Duncan Engineering
Answer – 1) Nuvoco vistas
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved 100% acquisition of the total issued and paid up
share capital of Emami Cement Limited (ECL) on a fully diluted basis, by Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited
(NVCL) for an enterprise value of Rs 5,500 crore.
20. Name the company which acquires popular GIF database GIPHY.
1) Tumblr
2) Whatsapp
3) Facebook
4) Snapchat
5) Twitter
Explanation:
Facebook has acquired New York based GIF database GIPHY for $400 million to integrate its GIF library into
Instagram and other Facebook apps, Vishal Shah, Instagram’s VP of product.
21. Find the company which has signed agreement to acquire 24% stake in Indian Railway Station
Development Corporation (IRSDC).
1) ATEC
2) ALCON
3) SEED
4) TALENT
5) RITES
Answer – 5) RITES
Explanation:
Infrastructure consultancy and engineering company RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Service)
has signed an agreement for acquiring 24% stake in Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation
(IRSDC) for Rs 48 crore. IRSDC, a joint venture of Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) and IRCON
International is tasked with redeveloping railway stations across the country.
22. Which company has acquired Amsterdam based Etergo BV to launch 2-wheeler Electric
Vehicles?
1) Maruti Suzuki
2) Mahindra e-Verito
3) Hyundai Kona Electric
4) Tata Nexon EV
5) Ola Electric
Answer – 5) Ola Electric

Explanation:
Ola Electric acquired the Netherlands-based Etergo BV, an innovative electric scooter company for an
undisclosed sum, as the former has planned to set its own line of premium electric two-wheelers, both
globally and nationally. Ola electric will launch its global electric two-wheeler in India in 2021. Etergo BV
has developed an all-electric state-of-the-art AppScooter, which has won multiple awards across the world
for its innovative design and engineering.
23. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved to sell 50% stake in Infrastructure
Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) to which state government?
1) West Bengal
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Odisha
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
The principal bench of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has given its nod to sell 50% stake in
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Co Ltd (GIFTCL) held by crisis hit Infrastructure Leasing and
Financial Services (IL&FS) to the Gujarat state government.
24. Name the FMCG company which enters into Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of the
equity share capital of Sunrise Foods.
2) ITC Limited
3) Nestle
4) Parle Agro
Answer – 2) ITC Limited
Explanation:
ITC Limited entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire 100% of the equity share capital of
Sunrise Foods Private Ltd (SFPL), which is primarily engaged in spices under the trademark ‘Sunrise’. The
value of the deal is not disclosed but expects to be around Rs 1,800 crores to Rs 2,000 crores.
DEFENCE
1. Which among the following country will host - RIMPAC, the Rim of the Pacific Exercise the world's
largest international maritime warfare exercise.
1) United States
2) India
3) Singapore
4) United Kingdom
5) Russia
Explanation:
The U.S. Navy said recently it will host the world’s largest maritime exercises in Hawaii again this year, but
the drills will only be held at sea because of the coronavirus. The Navy has held the Rim of the Pacific
exercises (RIMPAC) in Hawaii every two years since the early 1970s.
2. Name the Indian Coast Guard ship which was commissioned by Defence minister Rajnath Singh
along with Interceptor Boats (IB’s) C-450 and C-451.
1) Samudra
2) Sankalp

3) Sachet
4) Vikram
5) Vishwast
Answer - 3) Sachet
Explanation:
Union Defence minister Rajnath Singh has commissioned the indigenously-built Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
Ship(ICGS) Sachet, the 1st in the series of five offshore patrol vessels (OPVs), and Interceptor Boats(IB’s) C-
450 and C-451 in Goa by video conference from New Delhi. For the 1st time in Indian maritime history that
a ship was commissioned through digital medium by maintaining strict protocol of social distancing due to
COVID-19 pandemic.
3. What is the cost of Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS) which was approved by Defence
minister Rajnath Singh to create testing infrastructure for the defence sector recently?
1) 100 Crore
2) 500 Crore
3) 1000 Crore
4) 400 Crore
5) 700 Crore
Explanation:
Union Defence minister Rajnath Singh has approved the launch of Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme
(DTIS) with a cost of Rs 400 crores to create testing infrastructure for the defence sector so as to boost
domestic defence and aerospace manufacturing.
4. The 103rd Landing Craft Utility (LCU) MK IV class vessel named ‘INLCU L57’ was commissioned
into the Indian Navy at Port Blair recently. Name the company which built ‘INLCU L57’?
4) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited
5) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Mumbai
Answer – 4) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited
Explanation:
Lt. General PS Rajeshwar PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, Commanding-in-Chief of Andaman & Nicobar Command,
has commissioned the 103rd Landing Craft Utility (LCU) MK IV class vessel ‘INLCU L 57’ (Yard no: 2098)
into the Indian Navy at Port Blair in a low-profile ceremony. It was the 7th in the series of 8 such vessels
being indigenously made by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) for the Navy.
5. Name the country which has launched a new space defense unity to monitor and counter threats
to the country’s satellites recently.
1) United Kingdom
2) Russia
3) United States
4) China
5) Japan
Answer – 5) Japan
Explanation:
Japan has launched a new space defense unity to monitor and counter threats to the country’s satellites. The
main role of the unit is to monitor and protect Japanese satellites from enemy attacks or space debris and
also to conduct satellite-based navigation and communications for other troops in the field. The capital and
currency of Japan is Tokyo and Japanese yen respectively.

6. The Navy of which country has successfully tested the 1st solid state laser weapon system to
destroy aircraft mid-flight?
1) United States
2) Russia
3) China
4) Germany
5) India
Explanation:
The amphibious transport dock ship, USS Portland (LPD-27) of the United States (US) Navy successfully
destroyed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a solid-state laser “Laser Weapon System Demonstrator
(LWSD)” from Pacific. The exact location of testing has not been specified by the US Navy. It was the first
system-level implementation of a high-energy class solid-state laser to disable an aerial drone aircraft.

1. Name the 1st company to get nod from Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) to conduct clinical
trials of Favipiravir antiviral tablets on mild to moderate COVID-19 patients.
1) Cipla Limited
2) Sun Pharmaceutical
3) Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
4) Lupin Pharma
5) Cadila Healthcare Limited
Answer – 3) Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Explanation:
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals became the first pharma company in India to receive approval from Drug
Controller General of India (DCGI) to conduct clinical trials of Favipiravir antiviral tablets on mild to
moderate COVID-19 patients.
2. How many names of upcoming tropical cyclones (over the north Indian Ocean including the Bay of
Bengal and the Arabian Sea) was released by India Meteorological Department (IMD).
1) 121
2) 100
3) 144
4) 169
5) 196
Answer – 4) 169
Explanation:
India Meteorological Department (IMD), an agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of
India (GoI), has released a detailed list containing 169 names of upcoming tropical cyclones that are likely
to occur over the north Indian Ocean (NIO) including the Bay of Bengal (BoB) and the Arabian Sea (AS). 13
member countries gave 13 names each.
3. What is the name of robot which was developed by CSIR-CMERI to help the frontline healthcare
workers in maintaining physical distance from covid-19 infected people.
1) HCARD
2) Warbot
3) Vyommitra
4) COVIN
5) ROSS
Answer – 1) HCARD

Explanation:
The robotic device HCARD (Hospital Care Assistive Robotic Device) helps the frontline healthcare workers
in maintaining physical distance from those infected by Coronavirus (COVID-19). The device was developed
by CSIR- Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), Durgapur, West Bengal.
4. Name the microwave sterilizer which was developed by Pune-based Defence Institute of
Advanced Technology (DIAT), to disintegrate coronavirus by heating.
1) Sara
2) Sindhya
3) Jackqueen
4) Atulya
5) Reema
Answer – 4) Atulya
Explanation:
The Defence Ministry announced that the Pune-based Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) has
developed a microwave steriliser ‘Atulya’ that can disintegrate the novel Coronavirus within 30 seconds by
differential heating in the range of 56 degrees to 60 degrees celsius temperatures.
5. Scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), in the study, published in the
Global and Planetary Changes journal revealed a 35 thousand-year history of river erosion in
Ladakh Himalayas. Where is WIHG located?
1) Jammu
2) Dehradun
3) Leh
4) Manali
5) Shillong
Answer – 2) Dehradun
Explanation:
Scientists and students from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology(WIHG), an autonomous institute under
the Department of Science &Technology, in the study, published in the Global and Planetary Changes
journal has revealed a 35 thousand-year history of river erosion and identified hotspots of erosion and wide
valleys that act a buffer zones in Ladakh Himalayas. WIHG Headquarters– Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
6. The CSIR’s Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) under CSIR has transferred the Electrostatic
Disinfection Technology for commercialization recently. Where is CSIR – CSIO located?
1) Chandigarh
2) Manali
3) Jaipur
4) Amritsar
5) Jodhpur
Answer – 1) Chandigarh
Explanation:
Medium Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – CSIR’s Scientific Instruments Organisation
(CSIO – at Chandigarh) transferred the Electrostatic Disinfection Technology, innovative and effective
disinfection and sanitization technology developed by CSIR-CSIO to fight coronavirus pandemic to Rite
Water Solutions Private Limited for commercialization and large-scale production.
7. Name the person who has built named the 1st helicopter to be built for Mars as ‘Ingenuity’ by
NASA in ‘Name the Rover’ competition.
1) Tanishq Abraham
2) P Sanjana
3) Vaneeza Rupani
4) Arshdeep Singh

5) Advait Kolarkar
Answer – 3) Vaneeza Rupani
Explanation:
A 17-year old Indian-origin girl Vaneeza Rupani has named the 1st helicopter to be built for Mars as
‘Ingenuity’ after she submitted her essay in NASA’s (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) ‘Name
the Rover’ competition.
8. Which Indian state government hospital has deployed robot named “KARMI-Boot” which was
developed by ASIMOV robotics.
1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Goa
5) Telangana
Explanation:
In order to assist COVID-19 patients, robot named “KARMI-Boot” was deployed by Kerala government
hospital at the medical college’s COVID-19 isolation ward in Ernakulamhere, Kerala, which was developed
by ASIMOV robotics under maker village of Kerala start-up mission.
9. Soyuz MS-15 has returned after the International Space Station’s 62nd Expedition with 3
members recently. Soyuz MS-15 is the spacecraft of which country?
1) United States
2) China
3) India
4) Russia
5) Japan
Explanation:
Three members of the International Space Station’s 62nd Expedition returned to Earth early April 16, 2020
on board the Russian Soyuz MS-15 spacecraft. Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Skripochka, commander of
Expedition 62 and Soyuz MS-15, joined by NASA Flight Engineers Jessica Meir and Andrew Morgan, closed
the hatches between their spacecraft and the ISS’s Zvezda module at around 22:30 UTC on April 16th.
10. Which Indian trade body/association is going to launch e-commerce marketplace

‘bharatmarket’ for retail traders in India?
2) Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT)
3) The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI)
5) Indian Merchants' Chamber (IMC)
Answer – 2) Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT)
Explanation:
Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), the leading advocate for small traders and businesses in India, in
association with several technology partners, will soon launch a national e-commerce marketplace
‘bharatmarket’ (www.bharatemarket.in) for all retail traders in India, who have served Indian consumers
for years.
11. Name the country which plans to launch its 1st satellite to monitor Arctic climate & environment
named “Arktika-M” by December 2020.
1) China
2) Russia
3) Japan

4) India
5) United States
Explanation:
Russia will launch its 1st Arktika-M satellite by December 9, 2020 to monitor the Arctic climate and
environment. It will be launched from Baikonur space center (Kazakhstan) using a Soyuz-2.1b carrier
rocket with a Fregat booster. This announcement was made by General Director of Lavochkin aerospace
company of Russia,Vladimir Kolmykov on May 04, 2020. The 2nd Arktika-M satellite is still under
development and will be launched in 2023.
12. The researchers at National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) developed a biosensor
“eCovSens” to detect the covid-19 within 30 sec using 20 microliters of the sample of saliva. The
NIAB is located at which city?
1) Ranchi
2) New Delhi
3) Hyderabad
4) Pune
5) Gurugram
Explanation:
The researchers from the Department of Biotechnology(DBT), National Institute of Animal
Biotechnology(NIAB) developed a biosensor “eCovSens” to detect the novel coronavirus within 30 seconds
using 20 microliters of the sample of saliva The Biosensors is currently used to detect toxins, narcotic drugs
and used as a reliable tool to detect infectious diseases. Headquarters– Hyderabad, Telangana.
13. Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) has developed 1D fluid simulation code to study electric
field structure in Earth’s Magnetosphere. Where is IIG located?
Answer – 4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
Scientists, under the guidance of Dr. Amar Kakad like Dr Ajay Lotekar, at the Indian Institute of
Geomagnetism (IIG) located in Mumbai, Maharashtra an autonomous institution of the Department of
Science and Technology have developed a generalized one-dimensional (1D) fluid simulation code capable
of studying a wide spectrum of coherent electric field structures in near-earth plasma environment or
earth’s magnetosphere. This development will help in planning of future space missions
14. Which laboratory of DRDO has developed “UV blaster” an ultraviolet (UV) disinfection tower for a
quick and chemical-free sanitizer.
1) Laser Science & Technology Centre (LASTEC)
2) Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL)
3) Defence Bio-engineering & Electro-medical Laboratory (DEBEL)
4) Centre for Air Borne System (CABS)
5) Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS)
Answer – 1) Laser Science & Technology Centre (LASTEC)
Explanation:
The Laser Science & Technology Centre (LASTEC), Delhi-based, laboratory of the Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO), Defence ministry with the assistance of New Age Instruments and
Material Private Ltd., Gurugram developed “UV blaster” an ultraviolet (UV) disinfection tower for a quick and
chemical-free sanitization of areas that are highly prone to the infection of novel coronavirus in method.

15. The Scientists of S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) has developed
Nanomedicine to alter oxidative stress to treat COVID-19. Where is SNBNCBS located?
1) Chennai
2) Kolkata
3) Hyderabad
4) Bengaluru
5) Ranchi
Explanation:
The Scientists of S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), Kolkata developed a nanomedicine,
safe and cost-effective, to treat many diseases by altering oxidative stress in the body and the research will
support the combat against the COVID-19 in India.
16. The Researchers at CSIR - Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) have
developed two herbal products named ‘CIM-Paushak’ and ‘Herbal Cough Syrup’ which boost the
immunity of the persons. Where is CIMAP located?
1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Bhopal
4) Lucknow
5) Chandigarh
Explanation:
Researchers at Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, have developed
scientifically proven two herbal products ‘CIM-Paushak’ and ‘Herbal Cough Syrup’ which can boost the
immunity of the persons as well as helps in reducing the dry cough symptom generally associated with the
coronavirus infection.
17. Which Institute of National importance in India have developed two types of nasal and oral
swabs and viral transport medium for COVID-19 testing.
Explanation:
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,
isan autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India
(GOI) have developed two types of nasal and oral swabs and viral transport medium for COVID-19 testing.
18. Name the closely know brown dwarf discovered by scientists, which has cloud bands similar to
the Jupiter and Saturn (study accepted by Astrophysical Journal).
1) Luhman 16A
2) Luhman 13A
3) Luhman 15A
4) Luhman 17A
5) Luhman 19A
Answer – 1) Luhman 16A
Explanation:
A team of astronomers discovered that the Luhman 16A, closest known brown dwarf showing signs of
cloud bands similar to the Jupiter and Saturn using the technique of polarimetry to determine the
properties of atmospheric clouds outside the solar system or typically.

19. Name the country which launched the ‘Long march 5B’ rocket to space which has the aim to
operate a permanent space station and send astronauts to the moon.
1) Spain
2) Germany
3) Russia
4) India
5) China
Answer – 5) China
Explanation:
China has successfully launched a powerful white-large cargo rocket ‘Long March 5B’and prototype
spacecraft towards the space from the Wenchang Space Launch Center on the coast of southern China’s
island province of Hainan at 6 p.m. (Beijing Time). It was China’s ambitious major test to operate a
permanent space station and send astronauts to the moon. The spacecraft will one day take astronauts to
the space station, which China plans to complete by the year 2022 and finally on the moon.
20. Researchers of which Institute has Invented economical and energy efficient wafer-scale photo
detector recently.
Explanation:
Researchers of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) under the Department
of Science and Technology, for security applications, invented an economical and energy efficient wafer-
scale photo detector to detect weak scattered light and indicate unwanted activity.
21. Nanosafe Solutions, the Start-up in which Indian IIT has developed and launched an
antimicrobial and washable face mask “NSafe”?
1) IIT Calcutta
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Kanpur
4) IIT Madras
5) IIT Bombay
Explanation:
With increasing demand for face masks to contain transmission of deadly COVID-19 virus, IIT (Indian
Institute of Technology)- Delhi startup company named Nanosafe solutions has developed and launched an
antimicrobial and washable face mask “NSafe” that can be reused upto 50 launderings.
22. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has received approval from Drug
Controller General of India (DCGI) for clinical trial of which drug to treat COVID-19 recently?
1) favipiravir
2) phytopharmaceutical
3) paracetamol
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) received approval from Drug Controller General of
India (DCGI) for its two clinical trial drugs- “favipiravir” and “phytopharmaceutical”- to combat coronavirus.

23. National Institute of Virology (NIV) has developed the 1st indigenous human test kit named
“COVID KAVACH ELISA” for antibody detection of COVID-19. Where is NIV located?
1) Pune
2) New Delhi
3) Mumbai
4) Bengaluru
5) Gurugram
Answer – 1) Pune
Explanation:
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan informed that, Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR)-National
Institute of Virology(NIV) has developed the 1st indigenous anti-Severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2) human Immunoglobulin G(IgG) enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
test kit, “COVID KAVACH ELISA” for antibody detection of COVID-19. NIV: Headquarters– Pune,
Maharashtra.
24. Which laboratory of DRDO has handed over the mobile COVID-19 testing lab named “PARAKH”
to Mysuru Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI)?
3) Defence Bio-engineering & Electro-medical Laboratory (DEBEL)
5) Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL)
Answer – 5) Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL)
Explanation:
Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), an Indian defence laboratory of the Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO), has handed over an innovative, state of the art Mobile Microbial
Containment (BSL-3) Laboratory ‘PARAKH’ to the Mysuru Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI)
to test samples of coronavirus (Covid-19) at its hi-tech Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL).
25. Name the automated contactless Ultraviolet C (UVC) sanitisation cabinet designed to sanitize
Electronic gadgets, currency notes etc, by Hyderabad based Research Centre Imarat (RCI) of DRDO.
1) PRATHIK
2) ELIZA
3) DRUVS
4) SARA
5) PRANAA
Answer – 3) DRUVS
Explanation:
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad based Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
premier lab, developed an automated contactless Ultraviolet C (UVC) sanitisation cabinet called Defence
Research Ultraviolet Sanitiser (DRUVS). It has been designed to sanitise mobile phones, iPads, laptops,
currency notes, cheque leafs, challans, passbooks, paper, envelopes, etc.
26. With which company the ICMR ties up to develop 1st fully indigenous COVID-19 vaccine by using
the virus strain isolated at the National Institute of Virology (NIV)?
1) Mylab
3) Biogenomics
4) Bharat Biotech
5) Piramal

Explanation:
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) announced its tie-up with Bharat Biotech International Ltd
(BBIL) to develop the 1st fully indigenous COVID-19 vaccine by using the virus strain isolated at the
National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune. The strain has been successfully transferred from NIV to BBIL.
27. Name the country which has approved a multi institutional project through its NMITLI program
to develop human monoclonal antibodies (hmAbs) that can neutralize SARS-CoV-2 in patients.
1) India
2) United States
3) China
4) United Kingdom
5) South Korea
Answer – 1) India
Explanation:
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India through its New Millennium Indian Technology
Leadership Initiative (NMITLI) program has approved a project for the development of human monoclonal
antibodies (hmAbs) that can neutralize SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) in
patients. It will be implemented through a collaboration of National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) Pune;
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indore; PredOmix Technologies Ltd, Gurugram; and Bharat Biotech
International Ltd (BBIL), Hyderabad. The project will be led by Vaccines and biotherapeutics maker BBIL.
28. What is the name of the company which has made India’s 1st indigenous hot air seam sealing
machine used to manufacture personal protective equipment (PPE) kits.
1) Chiron CNC
2) Jothi CNC
3) Macpower CNC
4) CTT company
5) Averex CNC
Answer – 3) Macpower CNC
Explanation:
Macpower CNC Machines Ltd, a Rajkot (Gujarat) based manufacturer of CNC (Computerized Numerical
Control), has made India’s 1st indigenous hot air seam sealing machine used to manufacture personal
protective equipment (PPE) kits.
29. What is the name of non-invasive Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) ventilator
developed by CSIR - National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL)?
1) Pratick
2) Swasth Vayu
3) Ambu Bag
4) Praana
5) Jeevam
Answer – 2) Swasth Vayu
Explanation:
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru
develops a cost effective, easy to use, compact, non-invasive Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP)
ventilator ‘Swasth Vayu’ in 36 days to treat the patients tested positive for COVID-19.
30. What is the name of Central University of Odisha (CUO) Helpline, which was launched by HRD
minister Ramesh Pokhriyal to relieve the distress of student community.
1) Samrath
2) Samadhan
3) JeevanLite
4) Bharosa

5) Relive
Answer – 4) Bharosa
Explanation:
Union Minister for Human Resource Development (HRD) Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launched Central
University of Odisha (CUO) Helpline “Bharosa” and its Helpline Number 08046801010 through a virtual
platform in New Delhi inorder to relieve the distress of student community during the troubled time of the
COVID-19.
31. Name the country which has launched 2 satellites named Xingyun-2 01 and 02 to test the space-
based Internet of Things (IoT) communication technology.
1) Thailand
2) North Korea
3) South Korea
4) Japan
5) China
Answer – 5) China
Explanation:
China launches two satellites Xingyun-2 01 and 02 into the obit by Kuaizhou-1A (KZ-1A) carrier rocket from
the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwest China at 9.16am (Beijing time), to test the space-based
Internet of Things (IoT) communication technology.
32. The Sundaram Medical Foundation of TVS group and which IIT has jointly developed low-cost,
automated respiratory assistance device named “Sundaram Ventago”?
1) IIT Kolkata
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Bombay
5) IIT Kanpur
Explanation:
The TVS (Thirukkurungudi Vengaram Sundram) group, the Sundaram Medical Foundation, IIT (Indian
Institute of Technology)- Madras, have jointly developed a low-cost, automated respiratory assistance
device called “Sundaram Ventago” that will be useful in remote and rural areas where ventilator facilities
are not available and would have a great impact of post COVID-19.
33. The astronomers of which university has discovered a new rare new Super-Earth planet?
2) Yale University
3) University of Canterbury
4) Tsinghua University
5) Duke University
Answer – 3) University of Canterbury
Explanation:
Team of Astronomers at the University of Canterbury (UC), New Zealand, led by Dr. Antonio Herrera Martin
and Associate Professor Michael Albrow discovered a new rare new Super-Earth planet towards the center
of the galaxy which is one of the planets similar to the size and orbit compared to the Earth.
34. The scientist of South African & US use which telescope to solve the mystery of ‘X- shaped radio
galaxies’?
1) Arecibo
2) Hubble
3) Effelsberg
4) GBT

5) MeerKAT
Answer – 5) MeerKAT
Explanation:
A team of astronomers from the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), the (US) National
Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), the University of Pretoria, and Rhodes University (Both in South
Africa), have used the MeerKAT telescope to solve a longstanding puzzle in ‘X’-shaped radio galaxies. The
results have been published in the journal ‘Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society’.
35. Name the IIT which has developed interactive dashboard named “MIR AHD Covid-19 Dashboard”
to help contain COVID-19 community infection post lockdown.
1) IIT Roorkee
2) IIT Mandi
3) IIT Gandhinagar
4) IIT Kanpur
5) IIT Coorg
Answer – 3) IIT Gandhinagar
Explanation:
Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)- Gandhinagar (IITGN), Gujarat, have developed an
interactive COVID-19 dashboard named “MIR AHD Covid-19 Dashboard”, that can help administrators,
hospitals as well as public in planning optimised testing for the novel coronavirus and containing
community infection in various post-lockdown scenarios.
36. CSIR partnered with Intel India and which IIIT to develop a faster and cost efficient COVID-19
diagnostic solution to understand epidemiology?
1) IIIT - Delhi
2) IIIT - Guwahati
3) IIIT - Bengaluru
4) IIIT - Bhopal
5) IIIT - Hyderabad
Answer – 5) IIIT - Hyderabad
Explanation:
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) working with Intel India and International Institute
of Information Technology (IIIT), Hyderabad in developing a faster and cost efficient COVID-19 diagnostic
solution, an IT technology to understand epidemiology and AI based risk stratification for the patients.
37. The scientists of which Institute has developed the Silk Fibroin formulated using biocompatible
additives and an injectable SF hydrogel to ease the insulin delivery for diabetic patients?
Explanation:
The Research team of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) headed by Prof.
T. Govindaraju developed the Silk Fibroin (SF) formulated using biocompatible additives and an injectable
SF hydrogel (iSFH) to ease the insulin delivery for diabetic patients.
38. The researcher at which institute of CSIR has developed lightweight carbon foam that can
replace lead batteries?

Answer – 5) Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute
Explanation:
Dr. Rajeev Kumar of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research -Advanced Materials and Processes
Research Institute (CSIR -AMPRI), who received the Inspire Faculty Award, has developed a porous
lightweight carbon foam with a density of less than 0.3g/cc that can replace lead-grids in lead acid batteries.
39. The University of Hyderabad and CSIR - Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) has
partnered with which company to develop antibody- based immunotherapy for immediate
treatment for Covid-19 pandemic?
1) Serum Institute of India Pvt
2) Virchow Biotech Private Limited
3) Vins Bioproducts Ltd
4) Premium Serums & Vaccines Ltd
5) Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
Answer – 3) Vins Bioproducts Limited
Explanation:
University of Hyderabad (UoH) and CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)-Centre for Cellular
and Molecular Biology (CCMB), have tied up with Vins Bioproducts Limited, an antisera manufacturing
company incubated at UoH’s BioNEST incubation centre, to develop antibody- based immunotherapy for
immediate treatment for Covid-19 pandemic.
40. Which IIT along with CSIR - Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB) has teamed up to find a
solution to understand Parkinson’s disease?
1) IIT Mandi
2) IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
3) IIT Kanpur
4) IIT Kharagpur
5) IIT Roorkee
Answer – 2) IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Explanation:
Scientists of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) (Indian School of Mines ISM) Dhanbad and Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB) teamed up to find a
solution to understand Parkinson’s disease which is a common neurodegenerative disease with no cure.
41. Name the body/organisation which has developed an online dashboard National Migrant
Information System (NMIS) to track movements of migrants.
1) National Biodiversity Authority
2) Airports Authority of India
3) Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council
4) National Disaster Management Authority
5) Migrant Labour Council
Answer – 4) National Disaster Management Authority
Explanation:
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) developed an online dashboard National Migrant
Information System (NMIS) on the existing NDMA-Geographical Information System (GIS) portal to capture
the information regarding movement of migrants and facilitate the smooth movement of stranded persons
across states.

42. The CSIR - Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) has developed two mobile
indoor disinfection sprayers named BPDS and POMID to combat COVID-19. Where is CMERI located?
1) Mumbai
2) Durgapur
3) Guwahati
4) Pune
5) Dhanbad
Answer – 2) Durgapur
Explanation:
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-
CMERI), Durgapur, West Bengal has developed two mobile indoor disinfection sprayer units Battery
Powered Disinfectant Sprayer (BPDS) and Pneumatically Operated Mobile Indoor Disinfection (POMID) for
cleaning and disinfecting pathogenic micro-organism.
43. International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) along
with which other institute has jointly developed new generation Fe-Mn based alloys for
biodegradable metal implants.
Answer – 2) Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology
Explanation:
The Autonomous institutes under the Department of Science & Technology (DST) namely The International
Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute
of Medical Sciences and technology (SCTIMST) have jointly developed new generation Iron-Manganese (Fe-
Mn) based alloys for biodegradable metal implants for use in humans.
44. Which zone of railways has developed the robot “Rail-BOT (R-BOT)” to assist railway doctors?
1) South Central
2) Eastern
3) Central
4) Western
5) South Eastern
Answer – 1) South Central
Explanation:
South Central Railway (SCR) zone developed a robotic device, “RAIL-BOT” (R-BOT) to assist in hospital
management functions towards patient care in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak. The robot provide
medicines, medical accessories & to serve food to the patients, without any need for physical contact. This
will enable doctors, nurses and other support medical staff to stay away from the risk of contracting
infections.
45. Name the company which has developed India’s 1st service robots named as “Sona 1.5 and Sona
.5” to help health workers.
1) Sigma Data
2) Club first
3) SoluLab
4) Quytech
5) Dew Solutions
Answer – 2) Club first

Explanation:
Jaipur-based company ‘Club First’ has developed India’s first service robots named as “Sona 1.5 and Sona
.5”to help health workers in conducting a thermal screening of the people amid COVID-19 crisis. The robot
which is 95 per cent made in India is the first in the world to be based on spine technology.
46. Union HRD minister has launched Online Master’s Programme (to strengthen Bharat Padhe
online) of which university in Hindi recently?
2) Indira Gandhi National Open University
3) Jawaharlal Nehru University
4) Lovely University
5) Calcutta University
Answer – 2) Indira Gandhi National Open University
Explanation:
Union HRD (Human Resource Development Minister) Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launched IGNOU’S
(Indira Gandhi National Open University) Online Programme for Master of Arts (MA) in Hindi, through
facebook live session. The launch was done keeping in mind the prevailing situation and adherence to the
partial-lockdown as per the Government’s directives.
47. The researchers of which country has developed “heat resistant” coral to fight bleaching?
1) India
2) United Kingdom
3) South Korea
4) Australia
5) China
Explanation:
A team of scientists of Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and
Australia’s national science agency, the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and the University of
Melbourne successfully discovered corals with increased heat tolerance which has potential to reduce the
impacts of coral reef bleaching due to climatic change. The research was funded by the CSIRO, Paul G. Allen
Family Foundation (USA), AIMS and the University of Melbourne.
48. Name the IIT which has discovered methods to prevent memory loss due to Alzheimer.
1) IIT Kanpur
2) IIT Guwahati
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Gandhinagar
Answer – 2) IIT Guwahati
Explanation:
The research team of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati headed by Professor Vibin
Ramakrishnan, Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering and Professor Harsha Nemade, Department
of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, IIT Guwahati with research scholars Dr. Gaurav Pandey and Jahnu
Daikia worked on a new idea to help in preventing or reducing the short-term memory loss associated with
Alzheimer’s disease.
49. Scientists at Pune based Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) have mapped two alternative dwarf
genes – Rht14 and Rht18– in which crop?
1) Corn
2) Maize
3) Wheat
4) Millets

5) Cotton
Answer – 3) Wheat
Explanation:
According to the research published in The Crop Journal and Molecular Breeding, a team of Scientists at the
Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) based in Pune (Maharashtra) have mapped two alternative dwarf genes
– Rht14 and Rht18– in wheat that can eliminate rice crop residue burning.
50. The SCTIMST has commercially launched RNA extraction Kit ‘Agappe Chitra Magna’ for detection
of COVID-19. SCTIMST is located in which state?
1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Telangana
Explanation:
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum, Kerala with
Agappe Diagnostics Ltd, Cochin, a vitro-diagnostics manufacturing company organised the commercial
launch of The Agappe Chitra Manga, a magnetic nanoparticle-based RNA extraction Kit for the detection of
COVID-19 at the Biomedical Technology Wing of SCTIMST.
51. The researchers at which IIT has developed a solar ‘parabolic trough collector’ system for
concentrating solar energy for industrial applications?
1) IIT Kanpur
2)IIT Guwahati
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Gandhinagar
Explanation:
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M), developed a solar ‘parabolic trough
collector’ (PTC) system for concentrating solar energy for industrial applications like desalination, space
heating and space cooling.
52. The ‘Pinanga andamanensis’ which is seen in Andaman Islands will be grown in Kerala now with
the help of Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute. ‘Pinanga
andamanensis’ is species of which tree?
1) Mango
2) Banyan
3) Coconut
4) Apple
5) Palm
Answer – 5) Palm
Explanation:
A rare palm of South Andaman Island ‘Pinanga andamanensis’ will be grown in Palode (Kerala) with the
help of Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI).
53. Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) has developed an
electrochemical sensing platform to detect carcinogenic or mutagenic compounds in food items.
Where is IASST located?
1) Pune
2) Jammu
3) Guwahati

4) Shimla
5) Leh
Answer – 3) Guwahati
Explanation:
The Guwahati, Assam based Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) has developed
an electrochemical sensing platform to detect carcinogenic or mutagenic compound N-
nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) and N-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDEA) that are found in food items like
cured meat, bacon, some cheese, and low-fat milk.
54. Name the DRDO’s centre/lab which has developed an AI based Attendance application (AINA)
which allows non-contact based personnel verification.
3) Research Centre Imarat (RCI)
5) Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS)
Answer – 3) Research Centre Imarat (RCI)
Explanation:
The Research Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organization) laboratory,
Hyderabad, Telangana, developed an AI (Artificial Intelligence)-based Attendance application (AINA) which
allows non-contact based personnel verification, using facial features of the person in the wake of COVID-19
pandemic.
55. What is the name of breathable PPE kit that was developed by Indian navy?
1) NavyMask
2) NavRakshak
3) NavJeevan
4) NavLite
5) NavPrathik
Answer – 2) NavRakshak
Explanation:
Indian Navy made “NavRakshak” PPE kit made with innovative breathable fabric material, to provide
comfort to healthcare workers working against COVID-19 pandemic wearing multi-layered coverall PPE
treating patients in the hot and humid condition for more than 12 hours.
56. Researchers of Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) has found a route to fabricate
precisely controlled nanostructure of desired geometry and location on 2D materials. Where is INST
located?
1) Guwahati
2) Ranchi
3) Patna
4) Kolkata
5) Mohali
Answer – 5) Mohali
Explanation:
Researchers team led by Dr.Kiran Hazra, of Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali an
autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) found an innovative route to
fabricate precisely controlled nanostructure of the required geometry and location on two dimensional(2D)
materials using one-step low power laser writing process. About INST: Location- Mohali, Punjab.

57. Name the start-up company which has developed India’s 1st contactless visitor management
software.
1) Utsav
2) Mylab
3) AngelList
4) Seeder
5) VAMS
Answer – 5) VAMS
Explanation:
VAMS (Visitor Authentication & Management Systems) Global, a Mumbai based startup offering specialized
solutions for Corporates & Commercial Buildings, has developed world’s 1st contactless Visitor
Management Software called ‘VAMS SafeGuard’ that checks body temperature, scan faces with mask
compliance & monitors social distancing on the premise.
58. Name the whatsapp voicebot which was launched by NBFC named Tata capital.
1) Clara
2) Tia
3) Siri
4) Suva
5) Anubham
Answer – 2) Tia
Explanation:
Tata Capital, Private Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), has launched a voicebot “TIA” on WhatsApp.
The voicebot offers a range of services to its customers like opting for a new loan or getting queries
resolved etc to provide seamless and interactive services on the widely used messaging platform,
Whatsapp.
59. Which company has collaborated with Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) in Jammu
to develop RT-LAMP based test for COVID-19?
1) ITC Limited
2) Tata Group
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) in Jammu has collaborated with Reliance Industries
Limited (RIL) to develop and increase a new Reverse Transcriptase-Loop Mediated Isothermal
Amplification (RT-LAMP)- based COVID-19 diagnostic kit. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has also
been signed between CSIR-IIIM, Jammu and RIL.
60. Which IIT has developed a magnesium alloy to replace the steel and aluminium in the
automobile industry?
1) IIT Gandhinagar
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Madras
5) IIT Calcutta
Explanation:
The research team of Dr. Sushanta Kumar Panigrahi, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical
Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, Professor Rajiv Mishra, University of North
Texas and K. Cho, the United States(US) Army Research Laboratory has engineered a magnesium alloy to

replace the steel and aluminium in the automobile industry to reduce the carbon footprint and increase fuel
efficiency.
61. IAF operationalised its 2nd squadron No. 18 ‘Flying Bullet’ equipped with LCA Tejas (Mk-1)
recently. Name the agency which designed this squadron.
1) Aircraft Development Agency
2) Aircraft Design Agency
3) Aircraft Manufacturing Agency
4) Aircraft Operating Agency
5) Aircraft Managing Agency
Answer – 1) Aircraft Development Agency
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force(IAF) operationalised its 2nd squadron(Sqn) No. 18 ‘Flying Bullet’ equipped with Light
Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas (Mk-1)Final Operational Clearance(FOC) at its Sulur Air Force Station in
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was operationalised by Chief of the Air Staff(CAS), Air Chief Marshal (ACM)
Rakesh Kumar Singh(R.K.S.) Bhadauria. This Sqn is designed by the Aircraft Development Agency(ADA)
under the Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) and manufactured by Hindustan
Aeronautics Limited(HAL), Bengaluru & is the only Param Vir Chakra Sqn of the IAF.
62. ISRO has received patent for method of manufacturing _____ soil recently.
1) Sun
2) Venus
3) Star
4) Earth
5) Moon
Answer – 5) Moon
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has received a patent for its method of manufacturing highland
lunar soil simulant or moon soil which was prepared to create an artificial moon surface as a part of 2019’s
Moon landing mission Chandrayaan-2 so that the Vikram lander and Pragyaan rover could be tested. This
soil simulant represents the regolith (loose unconsolidated rock and dust that sits atop a layer of bedrock)
of lunar highland region.
63. Name the AI based chatbot which was launched by National Payment Corporation of India
recently (developed by CoRover Private Limited).
1) TIA
2) Siri
3) PAi
4) Clara
5) VAI
Answer – 3) PAi
Explanation:
National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) based chatbot, PAi,
to create awareness around its products like FASTag, RuPay, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Aadhaar
Enabled Payment System (AePS) on a real time basis & to improve digital financial inclusion in India. It is
developed by Bengaluru based startup CoRover Private Limited.
64. Which naval command sets up Ultraviolet sanitisation Bay at the Naval Dockyard?
1) Western Naval Command
2) Southern Naval Command
3) Eastern Naval Command
4) Lakshadweep Naval Command
5) Andaman & Nicobar Command

Answer – 1) Western Naval Command
Explanation:
The Indian Navy sets up an ultraviolet (UV) sanitisation bay to decontaminate things like tools, masks and
clothes was set up at the naval dockyard in Mumbai, which is a part of the Western Naval Command.
65. NASA has renamed its Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST) space telescope after
which astronomer?
1) James C. Fletcher
2) Kalpana Chawla
3) Nancy Grace Roman
4) Sally Ride
5) Katherine Johnson
Answer – 3) Nancy Grace Roman
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) renamed its Wide Field Infrared Survey
Telescope(WFIRST), a next-generation space telescope as Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope or Roman
Space Telescope to honor Nancy Grace Roman(“Mother” of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope), NASA’s 1st
chief astronomer, who paved way for space telescopes focused on the broader universe.
66. Name the decontamination device which was developed by Startup named Devaditek
Innovations to check COVID-19 spread.
1) Cosmos
2) Contain19
3) Ceaseit
4) CovidStop
5) Lumos
Answer – 5) Lumos
Explanation:
To prevent infectious coronavirus (COVID-19) breakout, Devaditek Innovations Private Limited, a start-up
company focusing on technology transfer in the areas of medical devices, based in Maker village Kochi
(Kerala), has developed a multi-purpose decontamination device called ‘Lumos’ that can sanitize items
ranging from N95 masks to vegetables by using UVGI technology.
67. The team of researchers of various institutes have identified a genome which possibly increase
yield in which crop (published in ‘The Plant Journal’)?
1) Wheat
2) Rice
3) Corn
4) Maize
5) Millets
Answer – 2) Rice
Explanation:
A team of researchers from the Department of Biotechnology’s National Institute of Plant Genome Research
(DBT-NIPGR) of New Delhi, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), ICAR-National Rice
Research Institute (ICAR-NRRI), Cuttack and University of Delhi South Campus (UDSC), have identified a
part in the paddy genome through which there is a possibility of increasing yields.
68. Find the open source database which has launched the dashboard named “CoAST India” in
partnership with Anand-based Forest Ecological Security.
1) Aadhaar Metadata
2) National Portal of India
3) Survey of India
4) Open Government Data

5) India Observatory
Answer – 5) India Observatory
Explanation:
India Observatory, an open-source database, launched a GIS-enabled dashboard, CoAST India
(Collaboration/Covid Action Support Group) in collaboration with Anand-based Forest Ecological
Security(FES) as its main nodal point, to help administrators, civil society organisations & volunteers to
plan urgent steps to get the stranded migrant population to safety & care.
ENVIRONMENT
1. The Scientist of US discovers 1st known aquatic Dinosaur named ‘Spinosaurus aegyptiacus’
recently in North Africa. The study was published in which journal?
1) Journal Nature
2) PLOS one
3) Science
4) Cell
5) Nature Communications
Answer – 1) Journal Nature
Explanation:
A team of scientists from various Universities of US (United States) have discovered a carnivorous (meat
eating) swimming dinosaur named “Spinosaurus aegyptiacus” at the Kem Kem region of the Moroccan
Sahara in North Africa. The discovery supported by assistance from the National Geographic Society, is
published in the journal Nature.
2. In accordance with World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the “record-level” ozone hole over
which region (that was in news in March 2020) has now closed?
1) Artic
2) Antarctic
3) Pacific
4) Oceania
5) Atlantic
Answer – 1) Artic
Explanation:
In accordance with the United Nations (UN) World Meteorological Organization (WMO), “record-level”
ozone hole over the Arctic, which was in news in March 2020, has now closed. Scientists have been
monitoring the hole at the Copernicus Atmospheric Monitoring Service (CAMS), a European Union (EU)
earth observation program.
3. Indian scientists has found 3 new species of fishes under which genus in Western Ghats recently?
1) Fluviatilis
2) Nigroviridis
3) Dawkinsia
4) Tetraodon
5) Fugu
Answer – 3) Dawkinsia
Explanation:
Scientists from the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) based in Mumbai (Maharashtra), the Kerala
University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) and the Indian Institute of Science Education and
Research (IISER), Pune (Maharashtra), have jointly discovered a three new fish species under the genus
‘Dawkinsia’ namely Dawkinsia apsara, Dawkinsia austellus, Dawkinsia crassa. The discovery has been
published in the international journal Vertebrate Zoology.

4. The Denmark based scientist has discovered a new species of a parasitic fungus and it is named
after _______.
1) Skype
2) Gmail
3) Instagram
4) Facebook
5) Twitter
Answer – 5) Twitter
Explanation:
According to the study published in the journal MycoKeys, Ana Sofia Reboleira, a biologist from the University
of Copenhagen’s Natural History Museum of Denmark, has discovered a new species of a parasitic fungus
‘Troglomyces Twitteri’ by using image of millipede circulating on social media platform Twitter.
5. What is the number of species of amphibians that was listed as critically endangered and
endangered by Zoological survey of India?
1) 10&20
2) 15&25
3) 20&35
4) 30&45
5) 5&25
Answer – 3) 20&35
Explanation:
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) updated the checklist of Indian amphibians, a list of 20 species as
critically endangered and 35 species as endangered on its website compiled by research scientists, K P
Dinesh from ZSI’s western regional centre at Pune, C Radhakrishnan from Calicut, B H
Chennakeshavamurthy from ZSI, Calicut, P Deepak form Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru and Nirmal
Kulkarni from the Mhadei Research Centre, Goa.
6. Cyclone Amphan has landfall between Digha in West Bengal and Hatiya island in Bangladesh
recently. Name the country which proposed the name Amphan?
1) India
2) Bangladesh
3) Thailand
4) Maldives
5) Omen
Answer – 3) Thailand
Explanation:
A powerful super-cyclone Amphan, making landfall at 2.30 p.m. between Digha in West Bengal and and
Hatiya island in Bangladesh with winds of about 120mph (190km/h), has killed at least 22 people and
destroying thousands of homes. "Amphan", pronounced as "Um-pun", means sky. The name was given by
Thailand in 2004, years ago.
7. The scientist at Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have discovered 3 new plant species namely-
Eugenia sphaerocarpa, Goniothalamus sericeus and Memecylon nervosum at Western Ghats in Kerala
and Tamil Nadu (TN). Where is HQ of BSI located?
1) Chennai
2) Cochin
3) Ahmedabad
4) Kolkata
5) Mumbai

Explanation:
A team of scientists led by K.A. Sujana at the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have discovered 3 new plant
species namely- Eugenia sphaerocarpa, Goniothalamus sericeus and Memecylon nervosum at the Western
Ghats in Kerala and Tamil Nadu (TN). Botanical Survey of India (BSI): Location– Kolkata, West Bengal.
8. A new species of small freshwater fish “Puntius sanctus” discovered in Tamil Nadu recently. Name
the Journal which published this study.
1) Bioscience Research
2) Nature Genetics
3) Lancet
4) Journal Nature
5) Scope
Answer – 1) Bioscience Research
Explanation:
According to the study published in the Journal ‘Bioscience Research’, Professor Mathews Plamoottil, head
of the Department of Zoology at the BJM Government College, Chavara (Kerala), has detected a new species
of silver colored small freshwater fish “Puntius sanctus” of the Cyprinidae family in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
(TN).
SPORTS
1. Name the organisation/Association which has launched #WeWillWin campaign for healthcare
workers.
1) Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
2) International Boxing Association (AIBA)
4) Badminton World Federation (BWF)
5) International World Games Association (IWGA)
Answer – 1) Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
Explanation:
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Switzerland based international governing body,
has launched a campaign called “#WeWillWin”, a special video to pay tribute to health workers and other
professionals who ensure the society continues to function among COVID-19 panademic. Former India
football captain Bhaichung Bhutia who is also featured among 50 past and present football stars.
2. Name the cricket team which has got 1st place since 2016 by racing past India in recent test men’s
team rankings released by ICC.
1) England
2) Sri Lanka
3) Pakistan
4) New Zealand
5) Australia
Explanation:
India has lost its top spot & has slipped to the 3rd position (114) for the first time since 2016 in the
International Cricket Council (ICC) test rankings, Australia (116) topped the rank, followed by New Zealand
(115).
3. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has postponed the 7th season of Commonwealth
games from 2021 to 2023. Where is HQ of CGF located?
1) New Delhi
2) London

3) Canberra
4) Wellington
5) Seoul
Explanation:
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), the organisation responsible for the control of the
Commonwealth Games, has postponed the proposed 7th season of Commonwealth Youth Games 2021 to
2023 following a clash with Tokyo Olympic 2020 dates postponed by a year due to the coronavirus (Covid-
19) epidemic. It is to be noted that Commonwealth Youth Games were scheduled to take place from August
1 – 7 2021 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. HQ of CGF at London, UK.
4. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has postponed world championship 2020 to November
2021. The tournament will take place in which country?
1) Thailand
2) India
3) Malaysia
4) China
5) Spain
Answer – 5) Spain
Explanation:
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) postponed Badminton World Championship 2020 to the
November 29 to December 5,2021 which is traditionally held in August. The tournament will take place at
the Caroline Marin Stadium, Huelva, Spain.
5. United Kingdom’s Peter Ebdon who announced retirement recently is the former world champion
in which sports?
1) F1 Racing
2) Squash
3) Snooker
4) Swimming
5) Badminton
Answer – 3) Snooker
Explanation:
United Kingdom’s former world snooker champion Peter David Ebdon (49) announced his retirement from
a 29 years career in the sport to avoid having to undergo spinal surgery.
6. The Swimming Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA) has postponed the 2021 aquatics
world championships, Fukuoka, Japan to 2022. Where is HQ of FINA located?
1) Helsinki
2) Berlin
3) Tokyo
4) New York
5) Lausanne
Explanation:
On 4th May,following the postponement of 2020 Tokyo Olympics to 2021 the governing body of swimming
Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA) has postponed the 2021 aquatics world championships,
Fukuoka, Japan to May 13 to May 29 of 2022 due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. FINA
Headquarters– Lausanne, Switzerland.

7. Sandeep Kumari who has been banned for 4 year by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is
associated with which sports?
1) Discus Throw
2) Shot Put
3) Javelin Throw
4) Middle distance runner
5) Gymnastic
Answer – 1) Discus Throw
Explanation:
Discus thrower Sandeep Kumari, 27 years old, has been given a 4-year ban by the World Anti-Doping
Agency (WADA) after failing a drug test, despite her sample previously being deemed clear by the National
Dope Test Laboratory (NDTL).
8. Tennis player Youssef Hossam was banned from the sport for life by Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU –
headquartered at London) recently. He belongs to which country?
1) Serbia
2) India
3) Egypt
4) Australia
5) Sweden
Answer – 3) Egypt
Explanation:
Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) has banned Egyptian tennis player Youssef Hossam (21) for life after being
involved in a number of match-fixing and corruption cases.
9. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has formed 6-member committee to prepare SOP for
resumption of sports coaching and activities. Name the person who heads the committee.
1) SS Roy
2) BK Nayak
3) Rajesh Rajagopalan
4) Sachin K
5) Rohit Bharadwaj
Answer – 5) Rohit Bharadwaj
Explanation:
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) formed a six-member committee to prepare a Standard Operating
Procedure (SOP) for phased resumption of training across sporting disciplines at all the centers once the
coronavirus-forced national lockdown is lifted. The six-member panel will be headed by SAI secretary Rohit
Bharadwaj and will have CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Rajesh
Rajagopalan, Executive Director (Operations) SS Roy, SS Sarla, Col BK Nayak and Assistant Director TOPS
Sachin K as its members.
10. Find the country which is going to host the FIFA U-17 women’s world cup in February 2021.
1) India
2) South Africa
3) Argentina
4) Spain
5) Germany
Answer – 1) India
Explanation:
The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India has been rescheduled for February 17 and March 7, 2021, the
governing body announced on May 12, 2020. The tournament was initially scheduled to be held in India
from November 2-21 in 2020 and was subsequently postponed due to the pandemic.

11. Para athlete Deepa Malik (1st women to win medal in Paralympic games) who announced
retirement is associated with which sports?
1) Middle distance running
2) Javelin Throw
3) Shot Put
4) Long jump
5) Triple Jump
Answer – 3) Shot Put
Explanation:
The 1st Indian woman to earn a medal at the Paralympic Games (silver) Shot-putter Para-athlete Deepa
Malik (49-year-old) has announced retirement as per the national sports code so as to hold her post as the
President of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).
12. France based Remy Di Gregorio who was banned from participating the sport for 4 years is
associated with which sports?
1) Cycling
2) Gymnastic
3) Rugby
4) Football
5) Squash
Answer – 1) Cycling
Explanation:
Remy Di Gregorio (34), a French road bicycle racer, has been banned for 4 years by the International
Cycling Union (UCI) for using a form of banned blood-boosting hormone EPO (Erythropoietin).
13. Name the country which has won the 1st edition of FIDE Chess.com online Nations Cup 2020
(India – 5th).
1) Russia
2) China
3) Serbia
4) Ukraine
5) United States
Answer – 2) China
Explanation:
China has won the 1st edition of FIDE Chess.com online Nations Cup 2020 chess tournament took place
from 5-10 May 2020, through a chess.com platform. China’s team, which won the prize money of $48,000,
became the champion on the basis of scoring the most points in the league stage despite playing a 2–2 draw
against the US (United States) in the final.
14. Name the person who heads the ICC cricket committee which has recommended the ban of using
saliva to shine the ball.
1) Rahul Dravid
2) Kumar Sangakkara
3) Ricky Ponting
4) Stephen Fleming
5) Anil Kumble
Answer – 5) Anil Kumble
Explanation:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Committee, chaired by former Indian cricketer &
commentator, Anil Kumble has recommended a ban on the use of saliva to make the ball shine due to the
Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. However, the committee considered ball-shining as safe from the use of
sweat.

15. Savita Kumari and Ankit Shisodia who has been provisionally suspended by NADA is associated
with which sports?
1) Powerlifting
2) Wrestling
3) Sumo
4) Chess
5) Gymnastic
Answer – 1) Powerlifting
Explanation:
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) provisionally suspended powerlifters Savita Kumari and Ankit
Shisodia for violating anti-doping rules. Athletes were given an opportunity to present themselves before
the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) and explain their cases on the date and time fixed by the panel
for a hearing.
16. Footballer Aritz Aduriz who announced retirement recently belongs to which country?
1) Germany
2) Spain
3) Argentina
4) Russia
5) Brazil
Answer – 2) Spain
Explanation:
Spanish footballer, athletic Bilbao striker Artiz Aduriz announced his retirement at the age of 39 after
finding out that he requires prosthetic hip replacement surgery.
17. Jamie Hampton who is in news recently is associated with which sports?
1) Cricket
2) Tennis
3) Football
4) Hockey
5) Chess
Explanation:
Former World Top 25 and US tennis star Jamie Hampton announced her retirement from professional
tennis at the age of 30 due to the injuries she suffered during the last six years. The Alabama player reached
heights in her career in 2013 by reaching a world rank of 24.
18. Bhavani Devi who is in news recently belongs to which sports?

1) Gymnastic
2) Shot put
3) Fencing
4) Short Distance Running
5) Pole Vault
Answer – 3) Fencing
Explanation:
Fencer Bhavani Devi has been nominated for Arjuna awards recently by Fencing Association of India.
19. Which organisation has deposited Rs 30,000 each as out of pocket allowance (OPA) in accounts
of 2,749 Khelo India athletes recently.
1) All India Boxing Association (AIBA)
2) Badminton Association of India (BAI)
3) Sports Authority of India (SAI)

5) All India Tennis Association (AITA)
Answer – 3) Sports Authority of India (SAI)
Explanation
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has deposited Rs 30,000 each as out of pocket allowance (OPA) in
accounts of 2,749 Khelo India athletes, a total of Rs. 8.25 crores. The allowance is for the first quarter of
2020-21.
BOOKS & AUTHORS

1. Name the person who authored the book named “The Room Where It Happened: A White House
Memoir”.
1) Dana Vachon
2) Alice Walker
3) Kamin Mohammadi
4) John Bolton
5) Ralph Ellison
Answer – 4) John Bolton
Explanation:
A book titled “The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir” authored by John Bolton. The date of
the book release has been pushed back from May 12, 2020 to June 23, 2020, on Amazon.com and Barnes &
Noble bookseller company. The book was published by an American publishing company Simon & Schuster.
2. Name the person who authored the book titled “Shivaji in South Block: The Unwritten History of a
Proud People”.
1) Sudha Murthy
2) Chetan Bhagat
3) Uma Balasubramanian
4) Girish Kuber
5) Aravind Panagariya
Answer – 4) Girish Kuber
Explanation:
A New book named” Shivaji in South Block: The Unwritten History of a Proud People” written by journalist
Girish Kuber talks about the Maharashtra’s evolution from the past to the modern times and its
contribution to the tapestry of the country’s culture, politics, history and society.
3. Pralhad Singh Patel has released the e-book titled “Prof. B. B. Lal- India Rediscovered” recently on
occasion of 100th birthday of great archaeologist Professor Braj Basi Lal. Pralhad Singh Patel is MoS
(I/C) _______ minister.
1) Culture
2) Coal
3) Mines
4) Civil Aviation
5) Steel
Answer – 1) Culture
Explanation:
Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Union Culture Minister (MoS-I/C), released an e-book “Prof. B. B. Lal- India
Rediscovered” in New Delhi, on the occasion of centenary year (100th birthday) of the great archaeologist
Professor Braj Basi Lal. Shri Anand Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Culture was also present on this occasion.

4. “COVID KATHA- A Multimedia Guide for Mass Awareness”, a multimedia guide on COVID-19 was
launched on occasion of 50th Department of Science and Technology Foundation Day. Who is the
science and technology minister of India?
1) Harsh Vardhan
4) Arjun Munda
5) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Science & Technology, Health & Family Welfare and Earth Sciences,
launched “COVID KATHA- A Multimedia Guide for Mass Awareness”, a multimedia guide on COVID-19 on
the occasion of the 50th DST (Department of Science and Technology) Foundation Day. The Golden Jubilee
Celebrations were also launched, initiating myriad activities in different parts of the country throughout the
year.
5. Name the person who authored the book titled ‘Vijyant at Kargil: The Life of a Kargil Hero’.
1) VN Thapar
2) Neha Dwivedi
3) Vijaya Gupta
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
The book titled as ‘Vijyant at Kargil: The Life of a Kargil Hero’ authored by Vijyant’s father Colonel VN
Thapar and writer Neha Dwivedi, a martyr’s daughter. Its e-book will be released on May 15. It is published
by Penguin Random House.
6. Who has authored the booked titled “Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of A
Modern Royal Family”?
1) Omid Scobie
2) Emmanuel Johnson
3) Carolyn Durand
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
Biography of Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle “Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and
the Making of A Modern Royal Family” by royal reporters Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand scheduled to
release on 11th August tops the pre order charts as it went online in Amazon.
7. Name the person who authored the book titled “Fear of God” under pen name Vadhan.
1) Sandhya Ramakrishnan
2) Bomma devara Sai Chandravadhan
3) Raja Gopala Krishnan
4) Sudha Krishnamurthy
5) Uma Balasubramanian
Answer – 2) Bomma devara Sai Chandravadhan
Explanation:
Bomma devara Sai Chandravadhan writes under the Pen Name, Vadhan, has authored his third book titled
“Fear of God”. The book was published by TreeShade publications.

8. The union HRD minister has launched 7 titles on “Psycho-Social Impact of Pandemic & Lockdown
and How to Cope With” under corona studies published by National Book Trust. Who is the present
HRD minister?
2) Smriti Irani
3) Harsh Vardhan
5) Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
Answer – 5) Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
Explanation:
Union HRD (Human Resource Development) Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank e-Launched print as
well as e-editions of the set of 7 titles on “Psycho-Social Impact of pandemic & lockdown and how to Cope
With” under the corona studies series published by National Book Trust (NBT), India. These books will
serve as guides to mental well-being of people at large.
9. Name the person who authored the book titled “Wuhan Diary: Dispatches from a Quarantined
City”.
1) Lu Xun
2) Mo Yan
3) Hua Yu
4) Yiyun Li
5) Fang Fang
Answer – 5) Fang Fang
Explanation:
The book titled as “Wuhan Diary: Dispatches from a Quarantined City” authored by Chinese literary writer
Fang Fang is a compilation of online diary entries and social media posts that document 60 days of
lockdown during COVID-19. The book was released in India in an ebook format on May 15, 2020, published
by HarperNonFiction, the audio will follow on May 26.
10. Union HRD Minister released three handbooks on measures taken by the Board to adopt value-
based global standards of education. Who prepared the handbooks?
1) National Board of Accreditation
2) National Book Trust
3) Educational Consultants (India) Limited
Answer – 5) Central Board of Secondary Education
Explanation:
Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ released three
handbooks through video conferencing in New Delhi. The 3 handbooks were prepared by the Central Board
of Secondary Education (CBSE) on measures taken by the Board to adopt value-based global standards of
education.
11. Name the person who authored the book titled “Hop On: My Adventures on Boats, Trains and
Planes”.
1) Salman Rushdie
2) Ruskin Bond
3) Vikram Seth
4) Arundhati Roy
5) Amitav Ghosh
Answer – 2) Ruskin Bond

Explanation:
Popular author Ruskin Bond has authored a book titled ‘Hop On: My Adventures on Boats, Trains and
Planes. The e-book format was released on the occasion of his 86th birthday. The illustration of the new
book has been done by Samrat Halder and published by Speaking Tiger’s children’s imprint Talking Cub.
12. Who has released the new online Children’s book titled ‘The Ickabog’ recently?
1) JK Rowling
2) Seuss
3) Enid Blyton
4) Jeff Kinney
5) Beverly
Answer – 1) JK Rowling
Explanation:
Harry Potter author JK Rowling released a new online Children’s book named ‘The Ickabog’ to entertain
children during Coronavirus lockdown. The new story will be serialized with a couple of chapters released
for free online and posted on “The Ickabog” website every weekday from May 26, 2020 to July 10, 2020 in
instalments. This is the first book of author JK Rowling aimed at children since “Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows”. Author also wrote books for adults — ‘The Casual Vacancy’ and ‘The Cuckoo’s Calling’
(under the pseudonym of Robert Galbraith).
OBITUARY
1. Rishi Kapoor who passed away recently is _________.
1) Actor
2) Law Maker
3) Photographer
4) Minimalist
5) Sportsman
Answer – 1) Actor
Explanation:
Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Raj Kapoor passed away at the age of 67 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, after a 2-
year battle with leukaemia (blood cancer). He was born on September 4, 1952, in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
2. Hema Bharali who passed away in April 2020 is _________.

1) Architect
2) Theatre Artist
3) Folk Dancer
4) Freedom Fighter
5) Classical Singer
Answer – 4) Freedom Fighter
Explanation:
Freedom fighter and Padma Shri Gandhian Hema Bharali well known as Freedom Activist, social worker,
Sarvodaya leader passed away on 29th April 2020, due to prolonged illness at her home in Guwahati, Assam
at the age of 101. She was born in Assam on 19th February 1919.
3. Rudratej Singh who passed away recently is the CEO of which company?
1) Suzuki India
2) BMW India
3) Honda Motors
4) TVS Motors
5) Mahindra India
Answer – 2) BMW India

Explanation:
BMW Group President and CEO Rudratej Singh passed away on Monday morning due to a massive cardiac
arrest, news agency PTI reported quoting sources. The German auto major had appointed Singh as head of
India operations with effect from August 1, 2019. Rudy, as he was popularly called, was the first Indian to
head the BMW India operations.
4. Subimal ‘Chuni ’Goswami who passed away recently, belongs to which sports?
1) Cricket
2) Football
3) Tennis
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Former India football captain Subimal Goswami, commonly known by his nickname Chuni Goswami, passed
away at the age of 82 in Kolkata, West Bengal. He was born on January 15, 1938, in Kishoreganj, now
Bangladesh. He was the captain of the 1962 Asian Games gold-medal winning team and had also
represented Bengal in first-class cricket tournaments.
5. Ronald Vivian Smith who died in April 2020 is ______.

1) Architect
2) Minimalist
3) Painter
4) Writer
5) Physician
Answer – 4) Writer
Explanation:
Eminent author and columnist Ronald Vivian Smith passed away at the age of 81 in Delhi, due to age-related
ailments. He was born in 1938 in Agra, Uttar Pradesh (UP). RV Smith was the former News Editor for The
Statesman and also worked with the Press Trust of India (PTI) and was best-known for his writings in
Delhi.
6. Anti-apartheid activist Denis Theodore Goldberg, who passed away recently belongs to which
country?
1) Ireland
2) South Africa
3) United States
4) Georgia
5) Iran
Answer – 2) South Africa
Explanation:
South-African anti-apartheid activist Denis Theodore Goldberg passed away at the age of 87 due to lung
cancer and diabetes in Cape Town, South Africa. He was born on April 11, 1933, in Cape Town, South Africa
(SA).
7. Odisha’s Bijay Mishra who passed away recently is _______.

1) Singer
2) Politician
3) Playwright
4) Social Activist
5) Architect
Answer – 3) Playwright

Explanation:
Noted playwright, dramatist, scriptwriter and film director Bijay Mishra of Odisha passed away at the age of
83 due to age-related ailments in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. He was born at Santaragadia village in Balasore
district, Odisha on July 16, 1936.
8. K. S. Nissar Ahmed who passed away recently is ______.

1) Lawyer
2) Poet
3) Singer
4) Cricketer
5) Painter
Answer – 2) Poet
Explanation:
Veteran Poet and Kannada writer Padma Shri Kokkare Hosahalli Sheikh Haider Nissar Ahmed popularly
known as K S Nissar Ahmed passed away in his residence at Bangalore at the age 84 due to various old age
related problems.
9. Ajay Kumar Tripathi who passed away recently is the judicial member of which among the
following?
1) National Company Law Tribunal
2) Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
3) Lokpal
4) Central Vigilance Commission
5) National Human Rights Commission
Answer – 3) Lokpal
Explanation:
Lokpal member Justice Ajay Kumar Tripathi passed away at the age of 62 in AIIMS (All India Institutes of
Medical Sciences), New Delhi due to COVID- 19 (Coronavirus). He was born on November 12, 1957.
10. James M. Beggs who passed away recently is the former administrator of which space agency?
3) Centre national d’études spatiales (CNES)
Explanation:
James M. Beggs, who had a key role as NASA’s administrator in the 1980s in promoting the space shuttle
program, then resigned soon after the 1986 Challenger disaster that left seven astronauts dead, died April
23 at his home in Bethesda, Md. He was 94. He was named NASA administrator — the space agency’s top
position — in 1981.
11. Former Union Minister Dalit Ezhilmalai who passed away in May 2020 belongs to which Indian
state?
1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Telangana
Explanation:
Dalit Ezhilmalai the former Union Minister of State for Health passed away at 74 in his residence in Chennai,
Tamil Nadu due to cardiac arrest he did not have any obvious illness. He was born on 24th July 1945 in

Irumbedu village, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu. He participated in the Indo-Pak War of 1971 as an army officer
and received Sainik Sewa Medal for his meritorious service.
12. Which among the following is the work of Pixar director Rob Gibbs who passed away recently?
1) Timon & Pumba
2) Tom & Jerry
3) Ratatouille
4) Finding Nemo
5) Cars
Answer – 4) Finding Nemo
Explanation:
Veteran director, story artist and writer of many Pixar film Rob Gibbs passed away at the age of 55 years,
who is well Known for successful Pixar films, including Toy Story 2, Finding Nemo, Monsters Up, Wall-E,
Inside Out to Onward.
13. Hari Shankar Vasudevan who passed away recently is a renowned _________.
1) Minimalist
2) Architect
3) Physician
4) Historian
5) Mathematician
Explanation:
Eminent Historian Hari Shankar Vasudevan passed away at the age of 68 in a private hospital at Kolkata
after testing positive for novel coronavirus on May 6th 2020.
14. Jerry Stiller who passed away recently is a renowned ______.

1) Law Maker
2) Architect
3) Actor
4) Pop Singer
5) Social Reformer
Answer – 3) Actor
Explanation:
Jerry Stiller, an actor, comedian and father of Ben Stiller passed away at the age of 92 from natural causes in
the United States of America (USA). He was born on June 8, 1927 in New York, United States of America.
15. Manmeet Singh Walia who passed away recently is associated with which sports?
1) Badminton
2) Hockey
3) Table Tennis
4) Billiards
5) Tennis
Explanation:
Former National Table Tennis (TT) champion Manmeet Singh Walia, passed away at the age of 58 in
Montreal, Canada. Manmeet was suffering from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a disease that causes
motor neuron degeneration, leading to voluntary muscle impairment.
16. Bessie Regina Norris (Betty Wright) who is in news recently is a renowned ________.
1) Actor
2) Banker
3) Activist

4) Singer
5) Dancer
Explanation:
Bessie Regina Norris, better known by her stage name Betty Wright, was an American Soul and R&B
(Rhythm & blues) singer, songwriter and background vocalist passed away at the age of 66 in Miami,
Florida, US (United States) due to cancer. She was born on December 21, 1953, in Miami, Florida, US.
17. Former Lok Sabha MP, Raja Rangappa Nayak who passed away recently associated with which
political party?
1) INC
2) JDS
3) BJP
4) DMK
5) TMC
Answer – 2) JDS
Explanation:
Former JDS (Janata Dal [Secular]) MP (Member of Parliament), Raja Rangappa Nayak, passed away at the
age of 61 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He had represented the Raichur constituency, Karnataka, & was elected
in the Lok Sabha elections held in 1996.
18. Veteran author Debesh Roy who passed away in May 2020 is a writer in which language?
1) Gujarati
2) Odia
3) Tamil
4) Bengali
5) Kannada
Answer – 4) Bengali
Explanation:
Veteran Bengali author Debesh Roy passed away at 84 due to massive cardiac attack in a private hospital in
Baguihati. He was born on December 17, 1936 in Pabna(present day Bangladesh).He won the Sahitya
Akademi award for his novel ‘Tista Parer Brittanto’ in 1990.
19. Padma Bhushan recipient and National Professor Anisuzzaman who passed away recently,
1) Bangladesh
2) Israel
3) Afghanistan
4) Iran
5) Iraq
Explanation:
Padma Bhushan recipient and Bangladesh’s National Professor Anisuzzaman passed away at the age of 83
in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was born on February 18, 1937, in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India and
shifted to Bangladesh soon after the partition in 1947. He made an immense contribution to Bangla
language & literature through his research and writings.
20. Little Richard who passed away recently is the architect of which musical genre?
1) Pop
2) Folk
3) Rock n Roll
4) Jazz
5) Hip Hop

Answer – 3) Rock n Roll
Explanation:
Little Richard, architect of rock ‘n’ roll, has passed away at the age of 87 years in Tullahoma, Tennessee due
to bone cancer, who was a Grammy Award winner and an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in
1986.
21. Ratnakar Matkari who passed away recently is the veteran writer in which among the following
language?
1) Bengali
2) Odia
3) Punjabi
4) Marathi
5) Gujarati
Answer – 4) Marathi
Explanation:
Veteran Marathi writer, playwright, actor, director and Producer Ratnakar Matkari passed away at 81 in a
hospital at suburban Marol, Mumbai. Last week he was tested positive to coronavirus. He was born on 17th
November 1938 in Mumbai, India.
22. Sai Gundekar who passed away recently is renowned _______.

1) Musician
2) Cricketer
3) Actor
4) Freedom Fighter
5) Lawyer
Answer – 3) Actor
Explanation:
Actor Sai Gundekar passed away at the age of 42 years due to brain cancer in the United States (U.S), who
was known for his appearances in shows like Survivor and Splitsvilla, as well as acting in films PK and Rock
On!.
23. Ashley John Cooper who passed away recently is associated with which sports?
1) Hockey
2) Tennis
3) Football
4) Cricket
5) Badminton
Explanation:
Famous Australian Tennis player Ashley John Cooper, passed away at the age of 83 in Sydney, Australia.
Cooper, the former Ranked No.1 player, won 8 Grand Slam titles- 4 Grand Slam singles and 4 Grand Slam
doubles titles. He was born on September 15, 1936, in Melbourne, Australia.
24. Padma Shri awardee Balbir Singh who passed away recently is associated with which sports?
1) Cricket
2) Tennis
3) Football
4) Hockey
5) Chess
Answer - 4) Hockey
Explanation:
Legendary hockey Player, three-time Olympic gold medalist and the best centre-forward, Balbir Singh Sr
passed away at the age of 96 at the Fortis Hospital, Chandigarh where he was admitted due to multiple organ

failure and remained in ventilator support from 8th May 2020. He is the 1st sportsperson to win Padma Shri
award in 1957.
25. Gigi Simoni, the football coach, player and manager, who passed away recently belongs to which
country?
1) Germany
2) Argentina
3) Italy
4) Denmark
5) Spain
Answer – 3) Italy
Explanation:
Former Inter head coach Gigi Simoni, who led a Ronaldo-inspired team to UEFA (Union of European Football
Associations) Cup glory in 1998, passed away at the age of 81 in Pisa, Italy. He was born on January 22, 1939,
in Italy.
26. Shyamala Bhave who passed away recently is a renowned _______.

1) Poet
2) Sand Artist
3) Politician
4) Dancer
5) Vocalist
Answer – 5) Vocalist
Explanation:
Noted Classical musician Shyamala G. Bhave, who was well versed in both the Hindustani and Carnatic
styles passed away at the age of 76 on May 23, 2020, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. She was born on March 14,
1941, in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
27. Padma Shri awardee Mujtaba Hussain, who passed away recently is the renowned author in
which language?
1) Bengali
2) Gujarati
3) Telugu
4) Marathi
5) Urdu
Answer – 5) Urdu
Explanation:
Famous Urdu author, humorist and satirist Mujtaba Hussain passed away at the age of 84, after a prolonged
illness in Hyderabad, Telangana. Hussain was often described as the Mark Twain of Urdu. He was born on
July 15, 1936, in Hyderabad, Telangana. He was often described as the Mark Twain of Urdu.
28. R. Shanmugam who is in news recently is associated with which sport?

1) Cricket
2) Hockey
3) Football
4) Tennis
5) Kabaddi
Explanation:
Former Tamil Nadu Footballer and coach R. Shanmugam passed away at the age of 77 due to age-related
illness in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN). He was born in Burma (now Myanmar) in 1943. He had obtained
diplomas in football coaching from the National Institute of Sports in 1975-76 and the Brazilian Football
Academy in 1995.

29. Stanley Ho, one of the richest men of Asia passed away recently. He was popularly known as the
_____ kingpin.
1) Tennis
2) Casino
3) Bowling
4) Cards
5) Games
Answer - 2) Casino
Explanation:
Stanley Ho, one of the richest men in Asia, the head of Sociedade de Jogos de Macau (SJM) holdings and
famously known as the Casino kingpin of Gambling Capital Macau passed away at the age of 98 at the Kong
Sanatorium and Hospital. He was born in 1921 in Hong Kong.
30. Ajit Jogi who passed away recently is the 1st Chief minister of which state/UT?
1) Telangana
2) New Delhi
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Puducherry
5) Sikkim
Explanation:
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Ajit Pramod Kumar Jogi, passed away at the age of 74 in Raipur,
Chhattisgarh. He was born on April 29, 1946 in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. In November 2000, when the new
state of Chhattisgarh was carved from Madhya Pradesh (MP), Ajit Jogi, was chosen by Sonia Gandhi to serve
as the first Chief Minister (CM) of the State.
31. M.P. Veerendra Kumar who passed away recently is a renowned ________.
1) Freedom Fighter
2) Politician
3) Stunt man
4) Classical Singer
5) Dancer
Explanation:
M.P. Veerendra Kumar, Rajya Sabha (RS) MP from Kerala and Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) Leader, writer and
journalist, passed away at the age of 83 due to cardiac arrest in Kozhikode, Kerala. He was born on July 22,
1936 at Kalpetta, Wayanad district, Kerala.
32. Yogesh Gaur who passed away recently is a renowned _______.

1) Minimalist
2) Architect
3) Classical Singer
4) Banker
5) Lyricist
Answer – 5) Lyricist
Explanation:
Famous Indian Lyricist and writer Yogesh Gaur, commonly known as Yogesh in the film industry passed
away at the age of 77 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He was born on March 19, 1943 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
(UP).

IMPORTANT DAYS
1. When was International Jazz Day celebrated annually?
1) 26th January
2) 28th February
3) 2nd May
4) 30th April
5) 31st March
Answer – 4) 30th April
Explanation:
In 2011 November The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
designated the 30th April as the International Jazz Day and it is celebrated annually to promote jazz and its
role in uniting people from all around the world.
2. International Labour Day was celebrated annually on which date?

1) May 17
2) April 18
3) July 7
4) May 1
5) June 30
Answer – 4) May 1
Explanation:
May 1st of every year is acknowledged as International Labours day, an official public holiday in many
countries all over the world as a tribute to the workers across the globe. It is also known as Workers day or
May day. The origin of May day differs from country to country but the common theme is the working class
taking a stand against exploitation enforced on them.
3. When was Ayushman Bharat Diwas celebrated annually?

1) 30th April
2) 2nd May
3) 23rd April
4) 31st March
5) 29th May
Answer – 1) 30th April
Explanation:
As part of Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, Ayushman Bharat Diwas is celebrated across the country every year on
30th April, to mark the start of Ayushman Bharat(AB) Yojana, which is also referred as AB-National Health
Protection Scheme(AB-NHPM) or ModiCare or AB-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana(AB-PMJAY) by Prime
Minister(PM) Narendra Modi on April 30,2018.
4. Which among the following day was observed annually on May 2 since 2017?
1) World Tiger Day
2) World Tuna Day
3) World Dolphin Day
4) World Shark Day
5) World Elephant Day
Answer – 2) World Tuna Day
Explanation:
World Tuna Day is observed on May 2 every year. The United Nations (UN) established the World Tuna Day
to raise awareness about the tuna fish and its importance to humans and earth. The day is observed to
promote more sustainable fishing practices. In December 2016, the United Nations General Assembly voted

to officially observe the World Tuna Day in its resolution 71/124 and the day was observed for the first
time in 2017.
5. The International Astronomy Day of spring season for 2020 was observed on May 2. In which year
the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) launched by International Astronomical Union (IAU)
observed?
1) 2019
2) 2009
3) 2014
4) 2017
5) 2020
Answer – 2) 2009
Explanation:
The International Astronomy Day is celebrated twice a year (bi-annual), once in the spring (in 2020- May 2)
& another in autumn (in 2020- September 26). The International Astronomical Union (IAU) launched 2009
as the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) under the theme The Universe, Yours to Discover.
6. When was International Guide Dog Day 2020 observed?

1) April 28
2) April 27
3) April 29
4) April 30
5) April 25
Answer - 3) April 29
Explanation:
International Guide Dog Day 2020 is observed on April 29 (every year last Wednesday of April). The main
aim of this day is to create awareness about guide dogs and honor for supporting visually impaired people
as faithful companions. This day was designated by International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF). Johann
Wilhelm Klein who created the idea of guide dog.
7. The World Press Freedom Day was celebrated annually on May 3. What is the theme of the day for
the year 2020?
1) "Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and The Rule of Law"
2) “Critical Minds: Media's role in advancing peaceful, just and inclusive societies”
3) "Journalism without Fear or Favour"
4) "Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation"
5) “Access to Information and Fundamental Freedoms – This Is Your Right!”
Answer – 3) "Journalism without Fear or Favour"
Explanation:
May 3rd of Every year is observed as World Press Freedom Day by the United Nations(UN) General
Assembly with the recommendation of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) all over the world since 1993 to commemorate the Declaration of Windhoek and to provide
broader public discussion of the challenges of press freedom and journalist’s safety of the Journalists, civil
society representatives, national authorities, academics. The theme of this year’s World Press Freedom
Conference is Journalism without Fear or Favour.
8. The World Laughter Day for the year 2020 was celebrated on which date?
1) May 1
2) May 2
3) April 29
4) May 3
5) April 30
Answer – 4) May 3

Explanation:
Every first Sunday of May is celebrated as the World Laughter Day to raise awareness about laughter and
the healing properties of laughter and this year the day falls on 3rd May. More than 70 countries around the
world are celebrating the world laughter day on this occasion. The first World laughter day was celebrated
on 10th May 1998 in Mumbai, India organised by Dr Madan Kataria, the founder of the Worldwide Laughter
Yoga movement.
9. The International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) was observed annually on _____.

1) July 8
2) May 4
3) May 15
4) April 14
5) June 2
Answer – 2) May 4
Explanation:
On May 4, International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed every year to recognize and honor the
sacrifices that firefighters make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible.
10. The World Asthma Day 2020 was observed on May 5. What is the theme for the day?
1) “Enough Asthma Deaths”
2) “Better air better breathing”
3) "STOP for Asthma”
4) “No more Asthma”
5) "You Can Control Your Asthma"
Answer – 1) “Enough Asthma Deaths”
Explanation:
World Asthma Day is observed annually on the first Tuesday of May and this year it was celebrated on May
5, 2020. The day is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and
care around the world. Theme for the year 2020: Enough Asthma Deaths.
11. When was the International Day of the Midwife observed annually?
1) 28th August
2) 5th May
3) 21st July
4) 14th June
5) 7th April
Answer – 2) 5th May
Explanation:
The International Day of the Midwife is globally observed on 5th May of every year since 1992 to acknowledge
the works of midwives and to raise awareness about their status. The First International Midwives Day was
celebrated in 1991. The idea of this day was proposed in the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM)
Conference, Netherlands in 1987. The theme of this year is “Midwives with women: celebrate, demonstrate,
mobilise, unite – our time is now”.
12. When was International No Diet Day observed annually?

1) May 6
2) May 4
3) May 3
4) May 1
5) May 2
Answer – 1) May 6

Explanation:
International No Diet Day (INDD) is an annual event observed on May 6 to promote a healthy lifestyle and
raise awareness of the dangers and futility of dieting. The day also aims awareness about the various
dieting disorders which exist such as anorexia and bulimia. The INDD symbol is a blue ribbon.
13. When was the World Athletics Day 2020 was celebrated?
1) April 17
2) April 27
3) May 27
4) May 17
5) May 7
Answer – 5) May 7
Explanation:
World Athletics Day (WAD) was introduced by the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federation)
to increase awareness about athletics and to encourage youth to take up sports. Although this day is
celebrated in the month of May every year, in 2020, the IAAF marked May 7 as the World Athletics Day.
14. When was World Red Cross Day observed annually?

1) May 8
2) March 15
3) February 28
4) September 19
5) November 12
Answer – 1) May 8
Explanation:
Globally May 8th is celebrated as the World Red Cross Day and Red Crescent Day every year this day is to
celebrate and acknowledge the volunteers who help the people in need and to commemorate the birth
anniversary of Henry Dunant the founder of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) born on 8
May 1828. The first Red Cross Day was adopted on May 8, 1948.
15. Which among the following day was observed on May 8 every year globally, since 1994?
1) World Diabetes Day
2) World Autism Day
3) World TB Day
4) World Malaria Day
5) World Thalassaemia Day
Answer – 5) World Thalassaemia Day
Explanation:
World Thalassaemia Day (WTD) is observed every year on May 8 globally, to create awareness about the
disease and help thalassaemia patients to lead a normal life despite the burden of the disease. Due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, World Thalassaemia Day 2020 will be celebrated through different online activities.
Theme for the year 2020: “The dawning of a new era for thalassaemia: Time for a global effort to make
novel therapies accessible and affordable to patients”.
16. World Hand Hygiene day was observed annually on May 5. What is the theme for the day for the
year 2020?
1) “Clean Hands – a recipe for health,”
2) “Clean care for all – it's in your hands”
3) “SAVE LIVES: Clean your hands”
4) “Our Hands, Our Future!”
5) “Make handwashing a habit!”
Answer – 3) “SAVE LIVES: Clean your hands”

Explanation:
World Hand Hygiene Day is observed every year on May 5 globally. The day is organized by the World
Health Organization (WHO). The main aim of the day is to make people across the globe more aware of the
importance of hand hygiene in health care facilities, thus protecting health care workers and patients from
infections. Theme for the year 2020: “SAVE LIVES: Clean your hands”.
17. The Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during World War
II is a 2-day international event observed every year on?
1) May 8 & May 9
2) May 9 & May 10
3) May 7 & May 8
4) May 6 & May 7
5) May 10 & May 11
Answer – 1) May 8 & May 9
Explanation:
The Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during World War II is a two-
day international event observed every year on May 8 & 9 to pay tributes to the millions of people who lost
their lives during World War II. This year marks the 75th anniversary of World War II.
18. The International migratory bird day for the year 2020 was observed on May 9. What is the
theme for WMBD 2020?
1) “Birds Connect Our World”
2) “Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution!”
3) "Their Future is our Future – A Healthy Planet for Migratory Birds and People."
4) "Year of the Bird"
5) “Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution!”
Answer – 1) “Birds Connect Our World”
Explanation:
On 9th May 2020, World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual global celebration campaign to raise
awareness of the needs for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. This day was initiated in
2006 by the Secretariat of the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds
(AEWA). The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) marked May 9th as WMBD. The theme of
this year’s WMBD is “Birds Connect Our World”.
19. The National Technology day was observed on ________ every year to commemorate the success of
the Shakti-I nuclear missile tested in Pokhran.
1) May 11
2) May 17
3) May 6
4) May 31
5) June 6
Answer – 1) May 11
Explanation:
On May 11 2020, India celebrated National Technology Day to commemorate the success of the Shakti-I
nuclear missile tested in Indian Army’s Pokhran test range, Rajasthan on May 11, 1998, and also to
commemorate the flight of the first indigenous aircraft Hansa-3 developed by the National aerospace
laboratories. This day has been named by the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Bajpayee and celebrated
since 1999. This year, on behalf of the Ministry of Science & Technology, Technology Development Board
(TBD) has organised a conference to celebrate the day. The theme of the conference is 'Rebooting the
Economy through Science, Technology and Research Translations’ (RESTART).

20. When was International Nurses Day 2020 with the theme “Nurses: A voice to lead- Nursing the
World to Health” observed on _______.
1) May 12
2) May 3
3) May 17
4) May 8
5) May 5
Explanation:
International Nurses Day (IND) is an international event observed every year on May 12 globally to
commemorate the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. She was also known as ‘The Lady with the
Lamp’. This year the day marks the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. Theme for the year
2020: Nurses: A voice to lead- Nursing the World to Health.
21. The theme for International Day of families is “Families in Development: Copenhagen & Beijing +
25”. The Day was observed annually on _____.
1) May 15
2) May 21
3) May 9
4) May 3
5) May 27
Explanation:
International Day of Families is observed every year on May 15 globally. The day provides an opportunity
to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social, economic
and demographic processes affecting families. Theme for the year 2020: “Families in Development:
Copenhagen & Beijing + 25”.
22. The National Endangered Species Day 2020 is observed on May 15. As per the International
Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) at least _____ % of species of animals, plants, and insects are
at the risk of extinction.
1) 10
2) 20
3) 30
4) 40
5) 50
Answer – 4) 40
Explanation:
In order to raise awareness about endangered species and wildlife in India, National Endangered Species
Day is celebrated every year on the 3rd Friday of May. This year the day falls on May 15, 2020.As per the
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), at least 40 % species of animals, plants, and insects
are at the risk of extinction.
23. When was International Day of Light organised by UNESCO observed annually (anniversary of
the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by Theodore Maiman)?
1) May 14
2) May 20
3) May 18
4) May 16
5) May 22

Explanation:
The International Day of Light (IDL) is celebrated every year on May 16 globally. The day marks the
anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by physicist and engineer, Theodore
Maiman. The day was organized by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization) which celebrates the role light plays in science, culture, art, education and sustainable
development as well as in the fields of medicines, communications & energy.
24. Which of the following day was observed annually on May 16 in India suggested by the Union
Health Ministry?
1) National Dengue Day
2) National Cholera Day
3) National Polio Day
4) National Diabetes Day
5) National TB Day
Answer – 1) National Dengue Day
Explanation:
On 16th May Every year India observes National Dengue Day suggested by the Union Health Ministry to
create awareness about measures on dengue prevention and to control the spread of the vector-borne
disease and preparedness before the transmission season of dengue begins.
25. The International Museum Day (IMD) was observed annually on May 18. What is the theme for
IMD 2020?
1) “Museums as Cultural Hubs: The future of tradition”
2) "Hyperconnected museums: New approaches, new publics"
3) “Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion”
4) “Museums and Cultural Landscapes”
5) "Museums and contested histories: Saying the unspeakable in museums"
Answer – 3) “Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion”
Explanation:
International Museum Day (IMD) is celebrated every year on May 18 globally, to create awareness on the
importance of museums for the development of society. The day is organized by the International Council of
Museums (ICOM) and has been celebrated since 1977. Theme for the year 2020: “Museums for Equality:
Diversity and Inclusion”.
26. When was the world AIDS vaccine day 2020 observed?
1) May 15
2) May 18
3) May 12
4) May 21
5) May 24
Explanation:
May 18, 2020, World AIDS Vaccine Day (or HIV Vaccine Awareness Day) has been celebrated all over the
world to recognize and acknowledge the hard work of the thousands of health professionals, volunteers,
members of the medical field and scientists who have been working together for so many years to make HIV
(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) / AIDS (Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) vaccine.
27. The theme of World Hypertension Day 2020 is “Measure Your Blood Pressure, Control It, Live
Longer”. When was the day observed annually?
1) 17th May
2) 1st June
3) 19th May
4) 30th April

5) 5th May
Answer – 1) 17th May
Explanation:
World Hypertension Day is annually observed on 17th May to create awareness and educate people to
prevent and control the Hypertension. This day was initiated by the World hypertension League (WHL) an
affiliated section of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) in May 2005. The theme of World
Hypertension Day 2020 is “Measure Your Blood Pressure, Control It, Live Longer”.
28. World Telecommunications and Information Society Day is celebrated every year on May 17.
Where is International Telecommunication Union (ITU) located?
1) Wellington
2) Vienna
3) Rome
4) Geneva
5) London
Answer – 4) Geneva
Explanation:
World Telecommunications and Information Society Day (WTISD) is celebrated every year on May 17 to raise
awareness about the importance of the internet and other means of information and communication in
bringing the world closer. Theme for the year 2020: “Connect 2030: ICTs for the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs)”. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) was located at Geneva, Switzerland.
29. The International day of living together in peace observed annually on May 16 since which year?
1) 2015
2) 2016
3) 2018
4) 2019
5) 2017
Answer – 3) 2018
Explanation:
The International Day of Living Together in Peace is celebrated every year on May 16th since 2018 with an
aim to uphold the desire to live and act together, united in differences and diversity, in order to build a
sustainable world of peace, solidarity and harmony.
30. The world bee day was annually celebrated on May 20. What is the theme for the day for the year
2020?
1) “Bee, the honey maker”
2) “Peace with Bee”
3) “Save the Bees”
4) “Bee Engaged”
5) “Let the bee live”
Answer – 4) “Bee Engaged”
Explanation:
The May 20th of every year is celebrated as the World Bee Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of
Anton Jansa, the pioneer of beekeeping born in 1734 in Slovenia and to acknowledge the role of bees in the
ecosystem. The United Nations (UN) approved the proposal of World Bee Day in December 2017 and the
first World Bee Day celebrated on Sunday, May 20, 2018. The theme of world Bee Day 2020 is “Be Engaged”
to insist on the protection of bees and other pollinators and their natural habitats.

31. The theme for world metrology day 2020 is “Measurements for global trade”. The day is
observed annually on ______.
1) May 17
2) May 21
3) May 19
4) May 20
5) May 18
Explanation:
World Metrology Day (WMD) is celebrated every year on May 20, celebrating the International Systems of
Units. The term Metrology is a study of measurements. On this day, many nations internationally
collaborate to create awareness about metrology and its advancement in the respective field. Theme for the
year 2020: Measurements for global trade.
32. When was the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development observed
annually?
1) May 25
2) May 23
3) May 19
4) May 17
5) May 21
Explanation:
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is celebrated every year on May 21 globally.
The day celebrates not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural
dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.
33. The International tea day was observed every year on ______.
1) 21st may
2) 22nd may
3) 23rd may
4) 24th may
5) 25th may
Answer – 1) 21st may
Explanation:
The International Tea Day is annually celebrated by tea-growing countries like India and Sri Lanka since
2005 and in December 2019, the United Nation approved the proposal to celebrate the International Tea
Day put forth by the Government of India in the session of the Intergovernmental Group on Tea and
designated May 21st as International Tea Day.
34. National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed every year on May 21. The day commemorates the
death anniversary of whom?
1) Vallabhbhai Patel
2) Jawaharlal Nehru
3) APJ Abdul Kalam
4) Indira Gandhi
5) Rajiv Gandhi
Answer – 5) Rajiv Gandhi
Explanation:
National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed every year on May 21 in order to raise awareness amongst people
that terrorism has no religion, also to spread the message of peace, harmony, and brotherhood. The day
commemorates the death anniversary of former India’s youngest Prime Minister (PM) Rajiv Gandhi. He
served the nation from 1984 to 1989.

35. The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) is observed every year on May 22. What is
the theme for IDB 2020?
1) Our solutions are in nature
2) Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health
3) Celebrating 25 years of Action for Biodiversity
4) Mainstreaming Biodiversity: Sustaining People and their Livelihoods
5) Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism
Answer – 1) Our solutions are in nature
Explanation:
International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) is celebrated every year May 22 globally. The day was
declared by the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness and increase understanding of biodiversity issues.
Biological Diversity is not limited to nature alone, but also plants, animals, microorganisms and different
ecosystems. Theme for the year 2020: Our solutions are in nature.
36. When was the World turtle day (WTD) observed annually?
1) May 21
2) May 25
3) May 24
4) May 23
5) May 22
Explanation:
May 23 of every year is celebrated as World Turtle day since 2000 by the American Tortoise Rescue (ATR),
a non-profit organisation, to celebrate and protect the turtles, tortoises and their habitats which is now
celebrated throughout the world in the countries like United States, Canada, Pakistan, India, Australia and
others.
37. International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is observed every year on ______.
1) April 18
2) June 17
3) May 23
4) August 20
5) July 19
Explanation:
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is observed every year on May 23 globally to significantly raise
awareness and intensify actions towards ending obstetric fistula, as well as urging post-surgery follow-up
and tracking of fistula patients. The day was organized by the UN (United Nations). Theme for the year
2020: “End gender inequality! End health inequities! End Fistula now!”.
38. The World Thyroid Day is observed annually on ______.

1) April 25
2) June 5
3) May 5
4) May15
5) May 25
Explanation:
25th May of Every year is observed as World Thyroid Day all over the world, established in 2008 as a part of
the campaign led by European Thyroid Association(ETA) and the American Thyroid Association(ATA)
followed by Latin American Thyroid Society(LATS) and Asia Oceania Thyroid Association (AOTA) to
commemorate the patients with Thyroid diseases and doctors and physicians who treats them.

39. Since which year the International Missing Children’s Day (IMCD) is observed every year on May
25?
1) 2005
2) 2004
3) 2003
4) 2002
5) 2001
Answer – 5) 2001
Explanation:
International Missing Children’s Day (IMCD) is observed every year on May 25 globally since 2001. The day
aims to raise awareness on the issue of child abduction, educate parents on safeguarding measures to protect
their children.
40. When was world hunger day observed annually?

1) August 6
2) June 14
3) March 19
4) July 17
5) May 28
Explanation:
World Hunger Day (WHD) is observed every year on May 28 globally. The objective of this day is to raise
awareness about more than 820 million people living in chronic hunger worldwide. The day seeks
sustainable solutions to hunger and poverty and to inspire everyone to be a part of the solution.
41. When was the International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2020 observed annually?
1) May 29
2) June 4
3) May 14
4) May 19
5) May 4
Explanation:
The first UN Peacekeeping mission was established on 29th May 1948 to commemorate this day General
Assembly of the United Nations designated May 29th as International Day of United National Peacekeepers
in its resolution 57/129 on December 11, 2002 to acknowledge the women and men who serve as military,
police and civilians in the UN Peacekeeping. In 2003 the first International Day of UN peacekeepers was
observed. The theme of 2020 International Day of UN Peacekeepers is “Women in Peacekeeping – A key to
Peace”.
42. The World Menstrual Hygiene (MH) Day is celebrated every year on May 28. What is the theme
for the day for the year 2020?
1) ‘’Periods in Pandemic – it is time to take action!”
2) “Its Pandemic time – It is time for Action.”
3) “No more limits”
4) “Educate about periods”
5) “menstruation matters to everyone, everywhere”
Answer – 1) ‘’Periods in Pandemic – it is time to take action!”
Explanation:
World Menstrual Hygiene (MH) Day is celebrated every year on May 28 to highlight the importance of
menstrual health & to change the social stigma associated with menstruation. The day is a global platform
that brings together the voices & actions of non-profits, government agencies, the private sector, the media

and individuals to promote Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) for all women and girls. Theme of MH
day, 2020: ‘’Periods in Pandemic – it is time to take action!”.
43. Which world organisation has launched a week-long campaign #RedDotChallenge ahead of the
MH Day on May 28, 2020?
Explanation:
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launched a week-long campaign #RedDotChallenge ahead of the
MH Day to ensure whether all girls manage their periods safely and with dignity & has reached 3.2 million
through social media. As per UNICEF report It shows that 18% of young girls miss school during
menstruation. Approximately half cited pain as the reason and a quarter cited fear of leaking.
44. The World digestive health day (WDHD) was observed annually on May 29. What is the theme
for WDHD 2020?
1) “Viral Hepatitis, B and C: Lifting the Global Burden”
2) “Heartburn: A Global Perspective”
3) “Gut Microbiome – A Global Perspective”
4) “Diet and the Gut”
5) “Enteric Infections: Prevention and Management”
Answer – 3) “Gut Microbiome – A Global Perspective”
Explanation:
Every year 29th May is celebrated as the World Digestive Health Day (WDHD) by the World
Gastroenterology Organisation(WGO) with the WGO Foundation (WGOF) to commemorate the 45th
anniversary of the creation of WGO in 1958. The theme of the WDHD 2020 is “Gut Microbiome – A Global
Perspective”.
45. When was the No vape day 2020 observed?

1) May 30
2) June 1
3) May 31
4) June 2
5) May 29
Explanation:
World Vape Day (WVD) was observed on May 30, by Millions of e-cigarette users or vapers across the globe
and the day is celebrated, a day before World No Tobacco Day (May 31).
APP & WEB PORTAL

1. “Janaushadhi Sugam” a mobile application developed by the Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India
(BPPI). BBPI is under which Indian department?
1) Department of Defence Research & Development
2) Department of Pharmaceuticals
4) Department of Food and Public Distribution
Answer – 2) Department of Pharmaceuticals

Explanation:
More than 325000 users are benefited by the “Janaushadhi Sugam” a mobile application developed by the
Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals
and Fertilizers, Government of India for the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
2. Name the Union MSME minster who launched ‘MSME Bank of Ideas, Innovation and Research’
portal recently.
1) Pralhad Singh Pated
3) Nitin Gadkari
Answer – 3) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
Union Minister of Road transport & Highways and MSME (Ministry of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises)
Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari has launched ‘MSME Bank of Ideas, Innovation and Research’ portal
(http://ideas.msme.gov.in/) through Video Conference from Nagpur, Maharashtra.
3. Ministry of shipping has launched reconstructed website (shipmin.gov.in), based on open source
technology and is deployed on the National Informatics Centre (NIC) cloud named ________.
1) Mahadooh
2) Badalraj
3) Varuna
4) Meghraj
5) Ghataraj
Answer – 4) Meghraj
Explanation:
The Ministry of Shipping has launched its reconstructed website (shipmin.gov.in), which is based on open
source technology and is deployed on the National Informatics Centre(NIC) cloud Meghraj.
4. Which centre of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed “Kisan Sabha”
App?
1) Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT)
2) Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH)
3) National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI)
4) Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO)
5) Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI)
Answer – 5) CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI)
Explanation:
Dr.Trilochan Mohapatra, Director General(DG), Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR) and
Secretary Department of Agriculture Research Education(DARE), remotely launched the Kisan Sabha app
developed by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi to connect with the supply
chain and Freight Transportation Management System for the farmers trying to reach the market,
seed/fertilizer procurements to make timely delivery of the produce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5. What is the name of voice-based applications which was launched by BharatPe recently to avail
facilities without touching mobile phones.
1) Paisa Bolega
2) BharatPe Balance
3) BharatPe Paisa
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)

Explanation:
BharatPe, a Merchant payment and a leading network provider launched two voice-based applications
Paisa Bolega and BharatPe Balance for the account holders to access transactions and balance using without
touching the phones in the COVID-19 pandemic.
6. Aarogya Setu Mitr launched in private public partnership initiative will be available in the
Aarogaya Setu app. Who has developed the Aarogya Setu app?
1) Hyperlink InfoSystem
3) Brainvire Infotech Inc
4) TechAhead
5) Indus Net Technologies
Answer – 2) National Informatics Centre
Explanation:
Aarogya Setu Mitr launched in a new private-public partnership (PPP) initiative will be available in the
Aarogya Setu app offering consultation regarding COVID-19 from the Tata group, Tech Mahindra and
Swasth, a collaboration of other related entities. This initiative was facilitated by the offices of the Principal
Scientific Advisor to the Prime Minister and Niti Aayog. Aarogya Setu: Developed by– National Informatics
Centre (NIC).
7. The Narendra Singh Tomar (Union Rural Development minister) launched “The Saras Collection”
on Government e- Marketplace (GeM) portal recently. The Saras collection is the initiative of GeM and
which mission?
1) Swachh Bharat Mission
2) Skill India Mission
3) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission
4) Smart City Mission
5) Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission
Answer – 5) Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission
Explanation:
Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj and Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri
Narendra Singh Tomar, launched “The Saras Collection” on the Government e Marketplace (GeM) portal to
showcase daily utility products made by rural self-help groups (SHGs). The Saras Collection is an initiative of
GeM and the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
8. Name the Indian state which has launched app named “Exit App” for people of other states who
are stranded in the state due to the lockdown.
1) Telangana
2) West Bengal
3) Assam
4) Meghalaya
5) Kerala
Explanation:
The West Bengal (WB) state Home Secretary, Alapan Bandopadhyay announced that the WB Government
(govt) launched an “exit app” for people of other states who are stranded in the state due to the lockdown
and want to return to their native place.
9. Name the ministry which has launched the Government Authorisation for Relief Using Drones
(GARUD) portal.

Answer – 5) Ministry of Civil Aviation
Explanation:
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) launched
Government Authorisation for Relief Using Drones (GARUD) portal(https://garud.civilaviation.gov.in) to
provide fast track conditional exemptions to government agencies for COVID-19 related RPAS (Remotely
Piloted Aircraft System)/drone operations.
10. Name the Indian state which has launched mobile application ‘CMAPP (Comprehensive
Monitoring of Agriculture, Price, and Procurement)’ to monitor farmer needs.
1) Punjab
2) Bihar
3) Odisha
4) Kerala
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh (AP) Chief Minister (CM) Yeduguri Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy has launched a mobile
application ‘CMAPP (Comprehensive Monitoring of Agriculture, Price, and Procurement)’ with the aim to
monitor the agriculture needs of the farmers in the state.
11. Which Indian state has launched ‘Ayush Kavach-Covid’ App?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
4) Assam
5) Goa
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath launched the “Ayush Kavach-Covid app” that will
provide health-related tips and information about ayurvedic medicines to people during the coronavirus
crisis.
12. Name the ministry which has collaborated with ministry of AYUSH for development of Ayush
Sanjivani mobile application.
Explanation:
The Ministry of AYUSH & The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has developed
Ayush Sanjivani mobile application to generate data for a large population targeting 5 million people.
13. Name the mobile app which was launched by Uttar Pradesh government for migrant workers.
1) Naadi
2) Exit App
3) Garurd
4) Pravasi Raahat Mitra
5) COVA
Answer – 4) Pravasi Raahat Mitra

Explanation:
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath launched the ‘Pravasi Raahat Mitra’ mobile application
developed by the state revenue department in collaboration with United Nation (UN) Development
Program to provide support for the migrant workers of Uttar Pradesh in other states to access the
advantages of the government schemes.
14. Name the ministry which has launched CHAMPIONS portal, a Technology-driven control room-
cum-Management Information System.
Explanation:
Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)launched CHAMPIONS (Creation and
Harmonious Application of Modern Processes for Increasing the Output and National Strength) portal
(www.Champions.gov.in), a Technology-driven control room-cum-Management Information System. The
system utilises modern Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tools.
15. Name the Indian state which has launched ‘HOPE’ portal to help unemployed youth of the state?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Jharkhand
3) Bihar
4) Punjab
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat launched ‘HOPE’- Helping Out People
Everywhere a portal to create employment opportunities for the youths in their expertise and to provide
skill development opportunities.
16. Name the ministry which has launched the SAMARTH an e-Governance platform.
1) Human Resource Development ministry
2) Science and Development ministry
3) Tribal Affairs ministry
4) External Affairs ministry
5) MSME ministry
Answer – 1) Human Resource Development ministry
Explanation:
The Ministry of Human Resource Development has developed an e-Governance platform, SAMARTH
Enterprises Resource Planning (ERP) under National Mission of Education in Information and
Communication Technology Scheme (NMEICT) to provide quality education to students across all
Universities & Higher Education Institutes (HEIs), which is the mission of the Department of Higher
Education.
17. Union HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has launched ‘National Test Abhyas’ app for
mock test of NEET and JEE. Who developed the app?
2) National Testing Agency
3) Edutest

Answer – 2) National Testing Agency
Explanation:
Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launched an Artificial
Intelligence (AI)-powered mobile app called the ‘National Test Abhyas’. The app is developed by National
Testing Agency (NTA) to enable candidates to take mock tests for upcoming exams such as Joint Entrance
Examination (JEE) main, National Eligibility cum Entrance Test exam (NEET) under the NTA’s purview.
18. As per the new guidelines the data collected by NIC through Aarogya Setu app can be retained up
to _________ days (at max).
1) 90
2) 120
3) 150
4) 180
5) 60
Answer – 4) 180
Explanation:
The contact, location and self-assessment data, collected by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), will not
be retained beyond the period necessary to satisfy the purpose for which it is obtained. The period, unless a
specific recommendation to this effect is made, will not ordinarily extend beyond 180 days (in Aarogya
setu) from the date on which it is collected, after which it will be permanently deleted as per the new
guidelines of government.
19. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched seven services of India
Meteorological Department on which app?
1) Sanjivani
2) WeatherInfo
3) MyGov
4) Incredible India
5) UMANG
Answer – 5) UMANG
Explanation:
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched seven services of India
Meteorological Department (IMD) on the Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance (UMANG)
App to further enhance the online delivery of Government services. The seven services are Current
Weather, Nowcast, City Forecast, Rainfall Information, Tourism Forecast, Warnings, Cyclone.
CA STATIC GK
1. What is the constituency of Union Jal shakti minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat?
2) Morena, Madhya Pradesh
4) Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
5) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Answer – 5) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Explanation:
Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was elected from Jodhpur, Rajasthan constituency in
2019 elections.
2. Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park is located at?

1) Goa
2) Sikkim

3) Chhattisgarh
4) Punjab
5) Assam
Explanation:
The Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) national park is located in Chhattisgarh.
3. Who is the sponsor bank of Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB)?

3) Canara Bank
Explanation:
The Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB), an Indian Regional Rural Bank Sponsored by Canara Bank.
The bank provides retail banking services to rural users and has 633 branches in areas of Karnataka,
around Dharwad.
4. What is the capital and currency of Japan?

1) Tokyo & Yen
2) Beijing & Pound
3) Bangkok, Rufiyaa
4) Tokyo & Pound
5) Beijing & Yen
Answer – 1) Tokyo & Yen
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Japan are Tokyo and Japanese Yen respectively.
5. Who is the MoS of External Affairs Ministry?

4) V. Muraleedharan
Answer – 4) V. Muraleedharan
Explanation:
V. Muraleedharan is present Minister of state of External Affairs Ministry.
6. Who is the present Minister of Science and Technology in India?

2) Pralhad Joshi
3) Nitin Gadkari
4) Smriti Irani
5) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Dr. Harsh Vardhan is the present science and technology minister of India.
7. Where is the HQ of International Tennis Federation (ITF) located?

1) London
2) Paris
3) Amsterdam

4) Vienna
5) Lausanne
Explanation:
The HQ of International Tennis Federation (ITF) located at London, United Kingdom.
8. What is the constituency of Ravi Shankar Prasad (Union Minister for Electronics and Information
Technology)?
1) Jodhpur
2) Ambala
3) Akola
4) Patna Sahib
5) Raebareli
Answer – 4) Patna Sahib
Explanation:
Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity): Union Minister– Ravi Shankar Prasad
(Constituency- Patna Sahib, Bihar)
9. What is the capital of Australia?

1) Canberra
2) Vienna
3) Wellington
4) Sydney
5) Melbourne
Answer – 1) Canberra
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Australia is Canberra and Australian dollar respectively.
10. Who is the present Governor of West Bengal?

1) Phagu Chauhan
3) Ramesh Bais
4) Anil Baijal
5) Jagdeep Dhankhar
Answer – 5) Jagdeep Dhankhar
Explanation:
Jagdeep Dhankhar is the present Governor of the state West Bengal.
11. Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) has directed Arunachal Pradesh
to involve Chakmas, Hajongs tribes in COVID-19 relief plan. Who is the Minister of DoNER (MoS -
I/C)?
1) Jitendra Singh
2) Jual Oram
5) Arjun Munda
Explanation:
The Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) has directed the Arunachal Pradesh
government to include the Chakma and Hajong communities in the COVID-19 relief programme. The
Minister of State (I/C) for DoNER is Jitendra Singh.

12. Socotra archipelago is the UNESCO heritage site located in which country?
1) Yemen
2) Lebanon
3) Tunisia
4) Libya
5) Sudan
Answer – 1) Yemen
Explanation:
Explosions rocked Yemen's Socotra archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage site, recently, as an armed unit
funded by the United Arab Emirates fought to wrest control of the provincial capital Hadebo, the former
prime minister and witnesses said.
13. Valmiki national park is located in which state?

1) Punjab
3) West Bengal
4) Odisha
5) Bihar
Answer – 5) Bihar
Explanation:
Valmiki national park is located in Bihar.
14. Where is the HQ of International Astronomical Unit (IAU) located?

1) Paris
2) Geneva
3) Berlin
4) London
5) New York
Answer – 1) Paris
Explanation:
The International Astronomical Unit was headquartered at Paris, France.
15. Where is the HQ of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) located?

1) Rome
2) Vienna
3) Hague
4) Bern
5) Sydney
Answer – 1) Rome
Explanation:
The HQ of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) located at Rome, Italy.
16. The Sariska tiger reserve is located in which state?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Rajasthan
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The 13th session of Ministry of Tourism's 'Dekho Apna Desh' webinar titled, 'Destination- Sariska Tiger
reserve' is a presentation and virtual tour of wildlife adventure, safari experience for the traveller within
the Sariska Tiger Reserve' in Alwar district, Rajasthan.

17. World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) is headquartered at which city?
1) Bristol
2) Port Spain
3) Budapest
4) Vienna
5) Lausanne
Answer – 1) Bristol
Explanation:
The HQ of World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) is located at Bristol, London, UK.
18. Sanjay Gandhi national park is located at which state?

1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Karnataka
4) Goa
5) Kerala
Explanation:
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a 87 km² protected area in Mumbai, Maharashtra State in India.
19. Who is the present Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution?
2) Harsh Vardhan
3) Arjun Munda
5) RamVilas Paswan
Answer – 5) RamVilas Paswan
Explanation:
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution is a government ministry of India. The
Ministry is headed by a Cabinet rank minister. The current Minister is Ram Vilas Paswan.
20. Where is CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) located at?

1) New Delhi
2) Hyderabad
3) Chandigarh
4) Kolkata
5) Pune
Explanation:
Central Road Research Institute or CRRI established in 1950 is a constituent laboratory of India's Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research. The CRRI is located in New Delhi and conducts research and
development in the areas of design, construction, maintenance and management of roads and airport
runways.
21. Name the country which has announced ban on sale of assault weapons recently (for 2 weeks)?
1) Spain
2) Canada
3) New Zealand
4) United States
5) Afghanistan
Answer – 2) Canada

Explanation:
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an immediate ban on the sale and use of assault-style weapons in
Canada, two weeks after a gunman killed 22 people in Nova Scotia.
22. Name the highest civilian award given in India for promoting unity and integrity.
1) Sardar Patel National Unity Award
2) APJ National Unity Award
3) Radhakrishnan National Unity Award
4) Jawaharlal Nehru National Unity Award
5) Mahatma Gandhi National Unity Award
Answer – 1) Sardar Patel National Unity Award
Explanation:
The central government has extended the last date of invitation of nominations for Sardar Patel National
Unity Award till June 30, 2020. The Government of India instituted Sardar Patel National Unity Award as the
highest civilian award in the name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, for contribution in promoting unity and
integrity of India.
23. Which space telescope built by NASA (with contribution of ESA) has completed its 30 years in
orbit recently?
1) Swift Gamma
2) Hubble
3) MOST
4) COROT
5) Ariel
Answer – 2) Hubble
Explanation:
In 2020, the Hubble Space Telescope achieves its 30th year in orbit. Hubble's unique design, allowing it to
be repaired and upgraded with advanced technology by astronauts, has made it one of NASA's longest-
living and most valuable observatories, beaming transformational astronomical images to Earth for
decades.
24. Who is the 1st chairman of Lokpal in India (he is also the present chairman)?
1) Sharad Arvind Bobde
2) Ranjan Gogoi
3) Dipak Misra
4) Pinaki Chandra Ghose
5) KK Venugopal
Answer – 4) Pinaki Chandra Ghose
Explanation:
Retired Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose was appointed as the first Lokpal of India by a
committee consisting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and
Loksabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan and Eminent Jurist Mukul Rohatgi on 17 March 2019.
25. Where is the HQ of World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) located?

3) Port Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
4) Montreal, Canada
5) Beijing, China
Answer – 4) Montreal, Canada

Explanation:
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is a strong defender of ethical sports and guarantees athletes' legal
protection. WADA also aims to harmonise antidoping work all over the world. WADA was established in
1999, and its head office is located in Montreal, Canada.
26. What is the Currency of Russia?

1) Pound
2) Yen
3) Rouble
4) Ringgit
5) Renminbi
Answer – 3) Rouble
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Russia is Moscow and Russian Rouble respectively.
27. What is the capital and currency of North Korea?

1) Pyongyang & Won
2) Moscow & Rouble
3) Seoul & Won
4) Pyongyang & Pound
5) Seoul & Pound
Answer – 1) Pyongyang & Won
Explanation:
The capital and currency of North Korea is Pyongyang and North Korean Won respectively.
28. Who is the Union Minister of Corporate affairs?

1) Narendra Modi
3) Raj Nath Singh
4) Amit Shan
5) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Nirmala Sitharaman is the union minister of corporate affairs at present.
29. Where is the HQ of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) located?
1) Bengaluru
2) New Delhi
3) Mumbai
4) Hyderabad
5) Lucknow
Explanation:
The HQ of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) located at Hyderabad,
Telangana.
30. Who is the Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)?
1) Rajiv Verma
2) Amit Mishra
3) Venugopal
4) Satheesh Reddy
5) Sudhir Mishra
Answer – 4) Satheesh Reddy

Explanation:
Satheesh Reddy is the chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
31. Who is the present Chief Minister of Jharkhand?

1) Hemant Soren
2) Mamata Banerjee
3) Jairam Thakur
4) Nitish Kumar
5) Sushil Chandra Modi
Explanation:
Hemant Soren is the present Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
32. Lt Gen Raj Shukla has been assumed the command of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC)
recently. Where is the HQ of ARTRAC located?
1) Leh
2) Darjeeling
3) Shimla
4) Mussoorie
5) Balakot
Answer – 3) Shimla
Explanation:
The Army Training Command, abbreviated as ARTRAC, is one of the seven commands of the Indian Army. It
is based at Shimla. Lt Gen Raj Shukla today assumed the command of the Army Training Command
(ARTRAC).
33. Who is the present governor of Himachal Pradesh?

1) Kalraj Mishra
2) Kishan Reddy
3) K Laxman
4) Bandaru Dattatreya
5) E S L Narasimhan
Answer – 4) Bandaru Dattatreya
Explanation:
Bandaru Dattatreya is an Indian politician and the Governor of the State of Himachal Pradesh.
34. Who is the present MoS (I/C) of Civil Aviation ministry?

2) Raj Nath Singh
4) Anurag Thakur
Explanation:
Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Civil Aviation.
35. Where is the HQ of World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) located?

1) Rome
2) Budapest
3) London
4) Geneva
5) New York

Explanation:
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is an intergovernmental organization with its headquarters
in Geneva, Switzerland, and is a member of the United Nations Development Group.
36. What is the capital and currency of Egypt?

1) Cairo & Pound
2) Jerusalem & Rial
3) Cairo & Rial
4) Beirut & Pound
5) Jerusalem & Dollar
Answer – 1) Cairo & Pound
Explanation:
The Capital and Currency of Egypt is Cairo and Egyptian Pound respectively.
37. Where is the HQ of International Energy Agency (IEA) located?

1) Geneva
2) Paris
3) Vienna
4) Hague
5) Bonn
Answer – 2) Paris
Explanation:
The International Energy Agency (IAE) is a Paris (France)-based autonomous intergovernmental
organization, which works to accelerate the global energy transition, providing research, statistics, in–depth
analysis & policy recommendations. It was established in the framework of the Organisation for Economic
Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 1974 in the wake of the 1973 oil crisis.
38. What is the capital of Iran?

1) Tehran
2) Jerusalem
3) Doha
4) Dubai
5) Baghdad
Answer – 1) Tehran
Explanation:
Tehran is the capital city of Iran.
39. Where is the HQ of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) located?

1) Berlin
2) Tokyo
3) Amsterdam
4) Nairobi
5) Hague
Explanation:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) began as a result of the United Nations Conference on the
Human Environment in June 1972 and has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. UNEP also has six regional
offices and other country offices.
40. What is the capital and currency of Iraq?

1) Baghdad & Dinar
2) Tehran & Dinar
3) Tehran & Rial

4) Baghdad & Rial
5) Dubai & Pound
Answer – 1) Baghdad & Dinar
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Iraq is Baghdad and Iraqi Dinar respectively.
41. Clouded Leopard national park is located in which state?

1) Rajasthan
2) Assam
3) Tripura
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Bihar
Explanation:
Clouded Leopard National Park is a national park in the Sipahi jala Wildlife Sanctuary Tripura, India. It
covers an area of about 5.08 square kilometres.
42. Where is Indian Railway Institute of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering (IRIMEE) located?
1) Jamalpur
2) Lucknow
3) Indore
4) Pune
5) Kharagpur
Answer – 1) Jamalpur
Explanation:
Ministry of Railways today clarified that it has no plans to shift Indian Railways Institute for Mechanical and
Electrical Engineering (IRIMEE) from Jamalpur, Bihar to Lucknow, UP.
43. Pilibhit tiger reserve is located in which state?

1) Assam
2) Jharkhand
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is situated in the Pilibhit district and Shahjahanpur District of Uttar Pradesh,
forming part of the Terai Arc Landscape, in the upper Gangetic Plain Biogeographic Province.
44. International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is located at?

1) Bonn
2) Rome
3) Paris
4) Geneva
5) Budapest
Explanation:
The International Committee of the Red Cross is a humanitarian institution based in Geneva, Switzerland,
and a three-time Nobel Prize Laureate.
45. Who is the present MD&CEO of Yes Bank?

1) Neeraj Dhawan
2) Ashish Agarwal

3) Prashant Kumar
4) Ravi Kumar
5) Pinaki Ghose
Explanation:
The Yes Bank Limited is an Indian public bank headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The RBI later
reconstructed the board and named Prashant Kumar former Chief financial officer of SBI as new MD & CEO
at Yes Bank.
46. Orang national park is in which state?

1) Assam
2) Manipur
3) Meghalaya
4) Bihar
5) Odisha
Answer – 1) Assam
Explanation:
Orang National Park is also known as Rajiv Gandhi National park, located in the Darrang and Sonitpur
districts of the state of Assam.
47. Sunderbans tiger reserve which is in news recently belongs to which Indian state?
1) Bihar
2) West Bengal
3) Odisha
4) Jharkhand
5) Assam
Explanation:
The number of tigers in the Sunderbans reserve forest in West Bengal has increased to 96 from 88,
according to the 2019-20 census by the West Bengal Forest Department'. "The forest has a total area of
around 3700 sq km.
48. What is the constituency of defence minister of Raj Nath Singh?

1) Lucknow
2) North Goa
3) Haridwar
4) Akola
5) Harmirpur
Explanation:
Defence Ministry: Union Minister– Rajnath Singh (Constituency- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh).
49. Who is the present Director General of Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)?
1) V G Somani
2) Trilochan Mohapatra
3) Shekhar C. Mande
4) Satheesh Reddy
5) K Sivan
Answer - 3) Shekhar C. Mande
Explanation:
Shekhar C. Mande is the Director General of Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

50. Khangchendzonga National Park is in which state?
1) Sikkim
2) Tripura
4) Assam
5) Nagaland
Explanation:
Khangchendzonga National Park also Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve is a National Park and a Biosphere
reserve located in Sikkim, India. It was inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list in July 2016,
becoming the first "Mixed Heritage" site of India.
51. Which among the following is the oldest stock exchange in the world (according to Guinness
World Records)?
1) Toronto Stock Exchange
2) Amsterdam Stock Exchange
3) Frankfurt Stock Exchange
4) Madrid Stock Exchange
5) Bombay Stock Exchange
Answer – 2) Amsterdam Stock Exchange
Explanation:
Amsterdam Stock Exchange, 1602 - According to Guinness World Records, it is the oldest in the world.
Currently known as Euronext Amsterdam, it was founded in 1602 by the Dutch East India Company to deal
in its printed stocks and bonds. It was the first exchange to formally start trading in stocks.
52. Netravali wildlife sanctuary which is in news recently is in which state?

1) Goa
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Telangana
5) Haryana
Answer – 1) Goa
Explanation:
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant recently tweeted a picture of “a Black Panther” from Netravali wildlife
sanctuary in South Goa. Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary is located in South-Eastern Goa, India. It constitutes
one of the vital corridors of the Western Ghats and covers an area of about 211km². Netravali or Neturli is
an important tributary of River Zuari, which originates in the sanctuary.
53. Ntangki National Park is located in which state?

1) Assam
2) Sikkim
3) Nagaland
4) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Ntangki National Park is a national park located in Peren district of Nagaland, India.
54. Who is the current Director General of Sports Authority of India (SAI)?
1) Rajeev Mehta
2) Dorab Tata
3) Narinder Batra
4) Ishan Kishan

5) Sandip Pradhan
Answer – 5) Sandip Pradhan
Explanation:
Sandip Pradhan is the Director General of Sports Authority of India
55. Where is the HQ of International Hockey Federation (FIH) located?

1) London
2) Lausanne
3) New York
4) Barcelona
5) Madrid
Explanation:
The Fédération Internationale de Hockey (English: International Hockey Federation), commonly known by
the acronym FIH, is the international governing body of field hockey and indoor field hockey. Its
headquarters are in Lausanne, Switzerland and the president is Narinder Batra.
56. Who is the present Tribal affairs minister?

2) Smriti Irani
4) Harsh Vardhan
5) Arjun Munda
Explanation:
Arjun Munda is a Cabinet Minister of Government of India. He is the current Minister of Tribal Affairs in the
Modi Ministry.
57. Bharathappuzha, also known as the Nila is the river in which Indian state?
1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India’s 17th session of Dekho Apna Desh webinar on 9th April 2020,
titled ‘Exploring River Nila’ was about showcasing meaningful travel experiences for travelers that are
offered by relatively unvisited places. Bharathappuzha, also known as the Nila, is a river in India in the state
of Kerala.
58. Mukurthi national park is located in which state?

1) Maharashtra
2) Kerala
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Mukurthi National Park is a 78.46 km² protected area located in the western corner of the Nilgiris Plateau
west of Ootacamund hill station in the northwest corner of Tamil Nadu state in the Western Ghats mountain
range of South India.

59. Where is the HQ of International Council of Nurses (ICN) located?
1) Geneva
2) London
3) Vienna
4) Hague
5) Bonn
Explanation:
The International Council of Nurses is a federation of more than 130 national nurses associations. It was
founded in 1899 and was the first international organization for health care professionals. It is
headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
60. Vansda National park is in which state?

1) Goa
2) Punjab
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Vansda National Park, also known as Bansda National Park, is a protected area which represents the thick
woodlands of the Dangs and southern Gujarat, and is situated in the Vansda tehsil, Navsari District of
Gujarat State, India.
61. Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is launched in which year?

1) 2015
2) 2016
3) 2017
4) 2018
5) 2019
Answer – 1) 2015
Explanation:
Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is launched on 9th May 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, its objective is to
deliver old age income security particularly to the workers in the unorganised sector and Government
providing guarantee of minimum pension after 60 years of age. It can be subscribed by any Indian citizen in
the age group of 18-40 years having a bank account. It provides a minimum guaranteed pension ranging
from Rs 1000 to Rs 5000 on attaining 60 years of age.
62. Pangong Tso lake is part of which Indian state/UT (Both India & China are basin countries)?
1) Ladakh
2) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Meghalaya
5) Assam
Explanation:
Helicopters of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) came close to the border during the face-off with
the Indian Army near Pangong Tso lake in Eastern Ladakh last week, but there was no air space violation on
either side, as per Indian Air Force (IAF) sources.

63. Over 90% of the potential distribution of the Sal forest tortoise species falls outside current
protected area’s network. The study was published in which journal?
1) PLOS One
2) Journal on Taxonomy
3) Herpetological Conservation and Biology
4) Species
5) Biodiversity data
Answer – 3) Herpetological Conservation and Biology
Explanation:
The sal forest tortoise is widely distributed over eastern and northern India and Southeast Asia. However, it
is not common in any of this terrain. In fact, 23 of the 29 species of freshwater turtle and tortoise species
found in India come under the threatened category in the IUCN red list and are under severe existential
threat due to human activities. Also known as the elongated tortoise (Indotestudo elongata), the sal forest
tortoise, recently assessed as critically endangered, is heavily hunted for food. A recent study by ecologists
in the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, finds that the area designated as a protected area network has
only a small overlap with the actual habitat it roams around in. According to the authors of the study
published in the journal Herpetological Conservation and Biology, over 90% of the potential distribution of
the species falls outside current protected area’s network.
64. Hoogly river which is in news recently belongs to which Indian state?
1) Gujarat
2) Goa
3) Maharashtra
4) Bihar
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Environmental experts and fisheries organisations have flagged a serious threat to the ecology of the Indian
Sundarbans due to recent incidents of fly ash-filled barges capsizing and sinking in the Hooghly river. Two
fly ash-filled barges sank on April 9, 2020, within a range of 30 kilometres — one on the Hooghly close to
Tangrachar village of Kulpi block in morning; the second on the Muriganga river, that meets the Hooghly
near Sagar island, in the afternoon. Hugli River, Hugli also spelled Hooghly, river in West Bengal state,
northeastern India.
65. Who is the present Director of National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)?
1) Manoj Ahuja
2) Vidyavathi
3) Sujeet Kumar Singh
4) Anurag Jain
5) Akhil Kumar
Answer – 3) Sujeet Kumar Singh
Explanation:
The Institute NCDC is under administrative control of the Director General of Health Services, Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India. Sujeet Kumar Singh is the present director of NCDC.
66. What is the capital and currency of Canada?

1) New York & Dollar
2) Ottawa & Dollar
3) Havana & Pound
4) Havana & Dollar
5) Ottawa & Dinar
Answer – 2) Ottawa & Dollar

Explanation:
The Capital and currency of Canada is Ottawa and Canadian Dollar respectively.
67. What is India’s target to reduce number of deaths per live birth for under-5 mortality & neonatal
mortality by 2025 as per National Health Policy (NHP) 2017.
1) 22&15
2) 22&26
3) 12&18
4) 23&16
5) 32&30
Answer – 4) 23&16
Explanation:
India had the largest proportion, about a fifth, of the 5·4 million under-5 deaths globally in 2017. India’s
National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 set a target of 23 deaths per 1000 livebirths for under-5 mortality and
16 deaths per 1000 livebirths for neonatal mortality by 2025. Government has also set a target of fewer
than ten neonatal deaths per 1000 livebirths by 2030 under the India Newborn Action Plan. To reach the
SDG 2030 targets individually, 246 (34%) districts for U5MR and 430 (59%) districts for NMR would need a
higher rate of improvement than they had up to 2017.
68. Naku La pass is located in which state?

1) Punjab
2) Meghalaya
3) Nagaland
5) Sikkim
Explanation:
Troops of India and China were involved in a fierce face-off near Naku La Pass in the Sikkim sector of the
Sino-India border.
69. Where is ICMR - National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) located?

1) Pune
2) Mumbai
3) Kolkata
4) Chennai
5) Bengaluru
Answer – 1) Pune
Explanation:
The National AIDS Research Institute is a research institute, run by Indian Council of Medical Research, the
apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research. It was founded
in 1992 with the purpose to provide leadership in biomedical research on HIV/AIDS in India. It is located in
Pune, Maharashtra.
70. Where is the HQ of United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)?

1) Helsinki
2) Amsterdam
3) Tokyo
4) Bern
5) Madrid
Answer – 5) Madrid

Explanation:
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations specialized agency responsible for the
promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. The HQ of UNWTO is located in
Madrid, Spain.
71. Who is the Director General of Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)?
1) Vladimir Norov
2) Zurab Pololikashvili
3) QU Dongyu
4) Tedros Adhanom
5) Guy Ryder
Answer – 3) QU Dongyu
Explanation:
Qu Dongyu is the FAO's ninth Director-General since the Organization was founded on October 16, 1945.
The term of the new Director-General, who will succeed Brazil's José Graziano da Silva, will start on 1
August 2019 and run to 31 July 2023.
72. Fund of Funds was first announced in the Union Budget on February 1, 2020 based on the
recommendations of which Committee?
1) Nandan Nilekani
2) Upendra Kumar Sinha
3) Usha Thorat
4) Tapan Roy
5) UK Sinha
Answer – 2) Upendra Kumar Sinha
Explanation:
Government will set up a Fund of Funds (FoF) with a corpus of Rs 10,000 crore that will provide equity
funding support for MSMEs. FoF will be operated through a Mother and a few Daughter funds. The fund
structure will help leverage Rs 50,000 crore at daughter-fund levels. FoF was first announced in the Union
Budget on February 1, 2020 based on the recommendations of Upendra Kumar Sinha Committee. An
investment of Rs. 10,000 crore was proposed in the Budget for the scheme. The fund is meant to address
the problem of shortage in growth capital for MSMEs The FoF scheme proposes to buy up to 15% equity in
MSMEs, with a high credit rating. The scheme was approved by the finance ministry in April, pending
Cabinet approval.
73. Where is the HQ of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) located?
1) Beijing
2) Copenhagen
3) Bern
4) Bonn
5) Gland
Answer – 5) Gland
Explanation:
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a membership Union composed of both
government and civil society organisations. It harnesses the experience, resources and reach of its more
than 1,400 Member organisations and the input of more than 15,000 experts. The HQ of IUCN located at
Gland, Switzerland.
74. What is the currency of Bangladesh?

1) Won
2) Pound
3) Yen
4) Taka

5) Rufiyaa
Answer – 4) Taka
Explanation:
The Capital and Currency of Bangladesh is Dhaka and Taka respectively.
75. What is the capital of Israel?

1) Tehran
2) Dubai
3) Jerusalem
4) Cairo
5) Manama
Answer – 3) Jerusalem
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Israel is Jerusalem and Israeli Shekel respectively.
76. Where is the HQ of Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) located?

1) Lausanne
2) Copenhagen
3) Bern
4) Bonn
5) Gland
Explanation:
FIDE has moved its headquarters from Athens, Greece to Lausanne, Switzerland. FIDE new headquarters
are located within the "Maison du Sport International".
77. Who is the present governor of Maharashtra?

1) Acharya Devvrat
2) Jagdeep Dhankhar
3) Draupadi Murmu
4) Anil Baijal
Answer – 5) Bhagat Singh Koshyari
Explanation:
Bhagat Singh Koshyari is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party from Uttarakhand serving as the Governor
of Maharashtra presently.
78. The Brahmaputra river originates in which country?

1) Bhutan
2) Myanmar
3) India
4) Nepal
5) Tibet
Answer – 5) Tibet
Explanation:
China on Friday began sharing with India hydrological data for the Brahmaputra river, an annual practice
during the monsoon which is crucial for generating information on floods in northeast India, officials said.
The data is being shared from three hydrological stations -- Nugesha, Yangcun and Nuxia -- lying on the
mainstream of the Brahmaputra, known as Yarlung Zangbo in China, officials in the Jal Shakti Ministry said.
It originates in Himalayan Lake Manasarover in Tibet. The Brahmaputra River System (3848 km) is one of
the longest rivers of the world. It is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, the Brahmaputra, Lohit,
Siang, and Dihang in India, and the Jamuna in Bangladesh.

79. Bhadla Solar Park is located in which state?
1) Rajasthan
2) Haryana
3) Punjab
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan is the world’s largest such installation to date, covering more than
14,000 acres with total capacity of 2,245 megawatts (MW).
80. Where is CSIR - Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) located?
1) Mysuru
2) Kolkata
4) Hyderabad
5) Cochin
Explanation:
The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology or CCMB is an Indian fundamental life science research
establishment located in Hyderabad that operates under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research.
81. Papikonda National park is located in which state?

1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Papikonda National Park is located near Rajamahendravaram in the Papi Hills in East Godavari and West
Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh, and covers an area of 1,012.86 km². It is an Important Bird and
Biodiversity Area and home to some endangered species of flora and fauna.
82. Who is the director general of UNESCO?

1) Anuradha Prasad
2) Jin Liqun
3) David Malpass
4) Audrey Azoulay
5) António Guterres
Answer – 4) Audrey Azoulay
Explanation:
Audrey Azoulay is a French civil servant and politician who served as France's Minister of Culture from
2016 to 2017. She is the present director general of UNESCO.
83. Where is CSIR - Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) located?
1) Pilani
2) Mysuru
3) Palampur
4) Nagpur
5) Ghaziabad
Answer – 2) Mysuru

Explanation:
The Mysuru-based CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute has joined hands with the Income Tax
Department (Karnataka and Goa) to provide relief food to migrant labourers affected by the COVID-19
lockdown. So far, the institute has supplied five tonnes of fruit bars, 500 kg of Spirulina Chikki and five tonnes
of flavoured water to the IT Department which is feeding nearly 10,000 migrant workers daily in Bengaluru
and surrounding areas.
84. Name the trojan/malware which has been identified as malware that steals personal financial
information, warning issued by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In).
1) ZBot
2) SpyEye
3) Ice IX
4) Citadel
5) EventBot
Answer – 5) EventBot
Explanation:
In a latest, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a detailed warning to
people against the trojan called ‘EventBot’ which has been identified as malware or trojan that steals
personal financial information and can affect Android smartphone users in the country. A trojan is
essentially a type of malware that is attached to what seems to be a legit programme.
85. The department of posts (India Post) functions under which ministry?
Answer – 2) Ministry of Communications
Explanation:
India Post. The Department of Posts (DoP), trading as India Post, is a government-operated postal system in
India, which is a subsidiary of the Ministry of Communications. In a bid to tribute migrant workers, India
post, Mumbai has released a Special Postal Cover dedicated to migrant workers at the Bicentennial Hall of
the historic, Mumbai, Maharashtra. The five migrant workers from different sectors such as two from
construction sector, a taxi driver, a jewellery craftsman and a tailor were called to release the postal cover.
86. Where is the HQ of Canara bank located?

1) Kolkata
2) New Delhi
3) Mumbai
4) Pune
5) Bengaluru
Explanation:
Canara Bank is one of the largest public sector banks owned by the Government of India. It is
headquartered in Bengaluru.
87. What is the capital and currency of Italy?

1) Rome & Euro
2) Madrid & Pound
3) Athens & Pound
4) Athens & Euro
5) Rome & Pound
Answer – 1) Rome & Euro

Explanation:
The capital and currency of Italy is Rome and Euro respectively.
88. Which National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) has developed 3D
tools to combat COVID-19 in May 2020?
1) Guwahati
2) Ahmedabad
3) Kolkata
4) Hajipur
5) Mohali
Explanation:
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research - Guwahati (NIPER-G) have come out with two
products of help in the fight against the pandemic outbreak of COVID-19. The first product is a 3D-printed
hands-free object that could be used to help open or close doors, windows, drawers (both vertical and
horizontal), and refrigerator handle, or press elevator buttons, and laptop/desktop keyboards, including
turning the switch buttons on/off.
89. Bundesliga of which country has become the world 1st major sports event to resume after effect
of COVID-19 pandemic?
1) Netherlands
2) Croatia
3) Italy
4) Spain
5) Germany
Explanation:
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has spread worldwide, affecting the lives of over 4.3 million people,
and spreading across 215 countries. The Premier League is eyeing a resumption date while the German
Football Association has set the restart date for Bundesliga and DFB Pokal behind closed doors after
chancellor Angela Merkel gave the go-ahead last week. It will be the first league to return after lockdown in
Europe. LaLiga and Serie A have announced clubs can return to training with players working out
individually.
90. Name the country which is going to convert one of the world’s last horse serving cavalry into
regular armored regiment.
1) United States
2) China
3) India
4) Japan
5) United Kingdom
Answer – 3) India
Explanation:
One of the world’s last remaining horse-mounted cavalry regiments may be riding into the sunset. The
Indian Army’s only mounted cavalry regiment is set to say goodbye to its horses, with the government
approving a proposal to equip the 61st Cavalry with tanks, two senior officers said on condition of
anonymity.
91. The HQ of Zoological survey of India is located in which city?

1) Kolkata
2) New Delhi
3) Shimla
4) Guwahati

5) Patna
Explanation:
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), founded on 1 July 1916 by Government of India Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as premier Indian organisation in zoological research and studies
to promote the survey, exploration and research of the fauna in the country. The HQ of ZSI is located at
Kolkata, West Bengal.
92. What is the capital of Nepal?

1) Thimphu
2) Male
3) Islamabad
4) Kathmandu
5) Dhaka
Answer – 4) Kathmandu
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Nepal is located at Kathmandu and Nepalese rupee respectively.
93. ‘Hanko’ which is in news recently is a personal stamp used in documents in which country?
1) Nepal
2) India
3) South Korea
4) China
5) Japan
Answer – 5) Japan
Explanation:
In Japan, where the government has been fiercely engaged in tackling the novel coronavirus pandemic, a
centuries-old ritual is sharing the blame for impeding social distancing efforts. The extensive and almost
unavoidable use of the ‘hanko’– a personal seal generally made from wood or plastic. The hanko is a
personal stamp that is equivalent to a signature in other countries, and is an essential part of several
transactions. Small-sized and circular or square-shaped, the stamp is wet by an ink pad called ‘shuniku’, and
the mark that it leaves on a document is called ‘inkan’.
94. Who is the present union railway minister?

2) Harsh Vardhan
4) Piyush Goyal
Explanation:
Piyush Goyal is the current Minister of Railways in India.
95. Where is the HQ of Kotak Mahindra Bank located?

1) Kolkata
2) New Delhi
3) Gurugram
4) Patna
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
The HQ of Kotak Mahindra bank is located at Mumbai, Maharashtra.

96. What is the currency of Lesotho?
1) Loti
2) Pound
3) Euro
4) Toman
5) Peso
Answer – 1) Loti
Explanation:
The Capital and currency of Lesotho is Maseru & Lesotho loti respectively.
97. Where is the HQ of National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) located?

1) Kolkata
2) New Delhi
3) Gurugram
4) Patna
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
The HQ of National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) located at New Delhi.
98. What is ‘S’ in SGL denotes?

1) Standard
2) Subsidiary
3) Special
4) Seeding
5) Savings
Answer – 2) Subsidiary
Explanation:
Public sector lender UCO Bank has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh for violating norms on government bond
holding. The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on UCO Bank for bouncing of SGL
forms, the bank said in a regulatory filing. A subsidiary general ledger (SGL) account is maintained with the
RBI for holding government securities and treasury bills in paperless form. The account is used for
facilitating delivery and payment trades.
99. Where is Dihing Patkai Elephant Reserve located?

2) Meghalaya
3) Uttarakhand
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Assam
Answer – 5) Assam
Explanation:
Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia Districts of Assam and covers an
area of 111.19 km² rainforest. It is part of the Assam valley tropical wet evergreen forest and consists of
three parts: Jeypore, upper Dihing River and Dirok rainforest.
100. Who is the DG of Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)?

1) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
2) Rahul Chaudhry
3) T. Muralidharan
4) Atul Sahai
5) Irfan Razack
Answer – 1) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

Explanation:
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD): Director General- Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
101. Where is the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport located at?
1) Patna
2) Indore
3) Lucknow
4) Shimla
5) Chennai
Explanation:
Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport is an international airport serving Lucknow, the capital of the Indian state
of Uttar Pradesh.
102. Where is the HQ of Tea Board of India located?

1) Patna
2) Indore
3) Lucknow
4) Shimla
5) Kolkata
Explanation:
The Tea Board of India is a state agency of the Government of India established to promote the cultivation,
processing, and domestic trade as well as export of tea from India. It was established by the enactment of
the Tea Act in 1953 with its headquarters in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta).
103. Galwan valley is located in which Indian state/UT?

1) Meghalaya
2) Uttarakhand
3) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Ladakh
Explanation:
The Chinese government often says the border dispute with India is a legacy of history. The dispute has
influenced bilateral ties between New Delhi and Beijing for nearly 70 years despite dozens of rounds of
negotiations over the years. Archival documents from 1962 reveal tit-for-tat allegations by India and China
on soldiers trespassing in Ladakh sector’s Galwan Valley -- where the most recent standoff took place. The
Galwan Valley region, which China claims is part of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, is part of the
3,488 km long border dispute.
104. Rhode Island belongs to which country?

1) United Kingdom
2) Russia
3) United States
4) China
5) Japan
Explanation:
Infosys is partnering with Rhode Island in launching a privacy-first contact tracing solution to help people
and state officials slow the spread of coronavirus as part of the state's effort to safely reopen businesses
while reducing occurrences of community transmission. Officially the State of Rhode Island and Providence

Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area and
the seventh least populous, but it is also the second most densely populated.
105. What is ‘S’ in SWAYAM (portal of HRD ministry) stands for?

1) Study
2) Scheme
3) Standard
4) Special
5) Statuary
Answer – 1) Study
Explanation:
Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' informed that the Students
enrolled in Universities and affiliated colleges may undertake SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active–Learning for
Young Aspiring Minds) courses and avail credits by completing these courses as per University Grants
Commission (UGC)’s present regulations on credit framework for online learning courses. Pokhriyal further
informed that UGC has shared a list of 82 Under Graduate & 42 Post Graduate Non-Engineering MOOCs
courses with University Vice Chancellors and College Principals, which will be offered in July Semester 2020
on SWAYAM Platform.
106. ‘Mount Harriet’ National Park is located in which state/UT?

1) Andaman and Nicobar
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Ladakh
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Telangana
Answer – 1) Andaman and Nicobar
Explanation:
Mount Harriet National Park is a national park located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory
of India.
107. Where is the HQ of Union Bank of India located?

1) Mumbai
2) Gurugram
3) Kolkata
4) Hyderabad
5) Chennai
Explanation:
The HQ of Union Bank of India is located at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
108. The Baltic countries have opened their borders to each other, creating ‘travel bubble’ to boost
economy recently. Which among the following are Baltic Countries?
1) Latvia
2) Estonia
3) Lithuania
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on Friday started what is being referred to as a ‘travel
bubble’ to help put their economies back on track post-Covid lockdowns. With the pandemic throwing both
international and domestic trade and travel out of gear since earlier this year, such ‘travel bubbles’ are now
being recommended to keep at least parts of the global economy afloat.

109. Where is the HQ of Aditya Birla sun life Mutual Fund located?
1) Pune
2) New Delhi
3) Mumbai
4) Gurugram
5) Lucknow
Explanation:
The Mumbai based Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund has temporarily suspended fresh inflows into two of
its credit risk and medium term funds from recently. The two schemes are Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium
Term Plan (ABMTP) and Aditya Birla Sun Life Credit Risk Fund (ACRF).
110. What is the capital and currency of Australia?

1) Sydney & Dollar
2) Melbourne & Dollar
3) Wellington & Dollar
4) Canberra & Dollar
5) Johannesburg & Dollar
Answer – 4) Canberra & Dollar
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Australia is Canberra and Australian Dollar respectively.
111. Who is the CM of Manipur?

1) Hemant Soren
2) Neiphiu Rio
3) Pema Khandu
5) Biren Singh
Answer – 5) Biren Singh
Explanation:
N. Biren Singh is the CM of Manipur.
112. What is the capital of Spain?

1) Amsterdam
2) Madrid
3) Tokyo
4) Helsinki
5) Rome
Answer - 2) Madrid
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Spain is Madrid and Euro respectively.
113. Bob Watson who is in news recently is associated with which sports?
1) Football
2) Handball
3) Volleyball
4) Basketball
5) Baseball
Answer – 5) Baseball
Explanation:
Bob Watson, Baseball's First Black General Manager, Dies at 74. A former major leaguer, he shattered a racial
barrier in 1994 with the Houston Astros.

114. Jewer airport is located in which state?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) West Bengal
3) Manipur
4) Bihar
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Developer Zurich Airport gets security clearance for Jewar airport. Swiss firm Zurich Airport International
AG has got security clearance from the Centre for developing Jewar airport in western Uttar Pradesh.
115. Valley of flowers national park is located in which state?

2) Uttarakhand
3) Meghalaya
4) Manipur
5) Ladakh
Explanation:
Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian national park, located in North Chamoli, in the state of
Uttarakhand and is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and the variety of flora.
116. What is the capital and currency of Uganda?

1) Agiers & Kwanza
2) Luanda & Pula
3) Kampala & Shilling
4) Gaborone & CFA franc
5) Kigali & Dinar
Answer – 3) Kampala & Shilling
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Uganda is Kampala and Ugandan Shilling respectively.
117. Dampa Tiger reserve is in which Indian state?

1) Assam
2) Mizoram
3) Manipur
5) Sikkim
Answer - 2) Mizoram
Explanation:
Dampa Tiger Reserve or Dampha Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve of western Mizoram, India. It covers an area
of about 500 km² in the Lushai Hills at an altitude range of 800–1,100 m. It was declared a tiger reserve in
1994 and is part of Project Tiger.
118. Sanjay Gandhi thermal power station is located in which state?

1) Jharkhand
2) Odisha
3) Bihar
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:
Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Plant is located at Birsinghpur railway station on Bilaspur-Katni section of SE
Central Railway. It is situated at Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, India. The power plant is one of the coal-
based power plants of MPPGCL.
119. What is the capital and currency of Russia?

1) Bangkok & Dollar
2) Manila & Dollar
3) Moscow & Rouble
4) Tokyo & Yen
5) Beijing & Yen
Answer – 3) Moscow & Rouble
Explanation:
Russia- Capital: Moscow; Currency: Rouble.
120. Kangra tea is grown in which state?

1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Sikkim
4) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Kangra tea is a tea from the Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. Both black tea and green tea have
been produced in the Kangra Valley since the mid-19th century. It got GI tag in 2005. As the world looks to
India for a cure of coronavirus, Indian doctors and researchers have shown the benefits of Kangra Tea in
lowering symptoms of coronavirus. The tea, as per researchers, lowers the COVID-19 activity better than
HIV drugs.
121. Where is the HQ of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) located?

1) Mumbai
2) New Delhi
3) Pune
4) Indore
5) Lucknow
Explanation:
New Delhi based Aviation regulator DGCA has issued seven bands of ticket pricing with lower and upper
fare limits. The first such band will consist of flights that are less than 40 minutes in duration. A DGCA order
said that the lower and the upper fare limits for the first band is 2 thousand rupees and 6 thousand rupees.
For flights with duration of 40 to 60 minutes the lower and upper limits will be, 2 thousand 500 rupees and
7 thousand 500 rupees. For 60 to 90minute flights, the lower and upper limits will be 3 thousand rupees
and 9 thousand rupees. For flights with duration of 90 to 120 minutes, the lower and upper limits will be 3
thousand 500 rupees to 10 thousand rupees. 120 to 150minute flights will have lower and upper limits of 4
thousand 500 rupees and 13 thousand rupees. For flights with duration of 150 to 180 minutes, the lower
and upper limits will be 5 thousand 500 rupees to 15 thousand 700 rupees. And for flights with duration of
180 to 210 minutes, the lower and upper limits will be 6 thousand 500 rupees to 18 thousand 600 rupees.
122. Who is the chairman of SBI?

1) M Ajit Kumar
2) Rajnish Kumar
3) P C Mody

4) Rahul Chaudhry
5) Sanjay Dutt
Answer – 2) Rajnish Kumar
Explanation:
Rajnish Kumar is the present chairman of State Bank of India (SBI).
123. Where is the HQ of LIC located?

1) Gurugram
2) Lucknow
3) New Delhi
4) Pune
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation, popularly known as LIC is Indian state-owned insurance group and investment
company. The HQ of LIC located at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
124. The Hoggar Mountains national park located in which country?

1) Niger
2) Mauritania
3) Algeria
4) Tunisia
5) Mali
Answer – 3) Algeria
Explanation:
Naturalists in Algeria have filmed a Saharan cheetah, a subspecies listed as critically endangered on the
IUCN Red List, for the first time in a decade. One of the world's most elusive wild cats, the Saharan cheetah
is quite different in appearance from the other African cheetahs. Its coat is shorter and paler in colour. The
animal was spotted in the Hoggar Mountains national park in Algeria.
125. What is the capital of Taiwan?

1) Bangkok
2) Taipei
3) Tokyo
4) Beijing
5) Lhasa
Answer – 2) Taipei
Explanation:
About Taiwan: Capital– Taipei Currency– New Taiwan dollar.
126. Who is the author of the book titled 'The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer?
1) Pramila Jayapal
2) Atul Gawande
3) Kamala Harris
4) Siddhartha Mukherjee
5) Deepak Chopra
Answer – 4) Siddhartha Mukherjee
Explanation:
Pulitzer Prize-winning Indian-American physician Siddhartha Mukherjee and compatriot higher education
leader Satish Tripathi have been named by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo among members of a
commission that will focus on plans to jumpstart the state's economy badly hit by the COVID19 pandemic.
He won the Pulitzer Prize in 2011 for 'The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer.'

127. Where is the HQ of Airtel payments bank located?
1) Hyderabad
2) Pune
3) Gurugram
4) Mumbai
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
The Headquarters of Airtel Payments Bank is in New Delhi, India.
128. The river Narmada originates at which Indian state?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Odisha
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Amarkantak is the place from where the Narmada river originates. It rises from the Maikal ranges at the
height of 1057 meter above the sea level. Amarkantak is located in the Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh
in India. Narmada river mainly flows in the central India. The total length of the Narmada river lies
approximately 1,289 kms. The river flows from the eastward direction to the westward into the Arabian
sea. It merges into the ocean at the point called 'Bharonch'. It is the largest west flowing river in India.
129. Mirabai Chanu who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Wrestling
2) Weightlifting
3) Shooting
4) Archery
5) Rowing
Explanation:
The Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) has nominated former World champion S. Mirabai Chanu for
the prestigious Arjuna Award.
130. Gugamal NP is located in which state?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Bihar
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Gugamal National Park has an area of 1673.93 square kilometers. Built in 22 February 1974, this park is
located in Chikhaldara and Dharni Tehsils of Amravati District, Maharashtra, India. It is part of Melghat
Tiger Reserve.
131. Where is the HQ of ISRO located?

1) Bengaluru
2) Chennai
3) Hyderabad
4) Cochin
5) Ahmedabad

Explanation:
The Secretariat of Department of Space and Indian Space Research Organisation Headquarters are located
at Antariksh Bhavan in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
132. Where is the HQ of New Development Bank located?

1) Shanghai
2) Moscow
3) New Delhi
4) Rio
5) Johannesburg
Answer – 1) Shanghai
Explanation:
The New Development bank (NDB) is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
133. Who is the current Defence minister of India?

1) Narendra Modi
2) Jaishankar
3) Amit Shah
5) Rajnath Singh
Explanation:
Rajnath Singh is the present defence minister of India.
134. Who is the DG of Labour Bureau?

1) DPS Negi
2) Harbinder Singh
3) Sunil Chaudry
4) Balram
5) AS Tanda
Answer – 1) DPS Negi
Explanation:
Santosh Gangwar inaugurates twitter handle for labour statistics AIR to provide latest statistics related to
labour welfare, Labour and Employment Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar has inaugurated the twitter
handle @LabourDG for Labour Bureau. Secretary, Labour and Employment Heeralal Samariya and DG
Labour Bureau DPS Negi were present on the occasion.
135. Achanakmar Tiger Reserve is located in which state?

1) Telangana
2) New Delhi
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Puducherry
5) Sikkim
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh forest department officials have sighted a rare black panther at Achanakmar Tiger Reserve in
Bilaspur district after seven years. Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary, Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhadra Wildlife
Sanctuary and Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary are said to be the habitats of black panthers in the state.
Earlier, a black panther was sighted at the Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh’s Gariyaband
district.

136. Who is the current MD and CEO of NPCI?
1) TN Manoharan
2) DPS Negi
3) Dilip Asbe
4) Shashank Chaudry
5) Ajay Tyagi
Answer – 3) Dilip Asbe
Explanation:
Dilip Asbe is the MD & CEO of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
137. Where is the HQ of National Stock Exchange (NSE) located?

1) Mumbai
2) New Delhi
3) Guwahati
4) Ahmedabad
5) Bengaluru
Explanation:
The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) is the leading stock exchange of India, located in
Mumbai.
138. What is the number of digits present in AADHAR card?

1) 21
2) 15
3) 8
4) 10
5) 12
Answer - 5) 12
Explanation:
The UIDAI is mandated to assign a 12-digit unique identification (UID) number (termed "Aadhaar") to all
the residents of India.
139. Which edition of Africa day was observed recently in May 25, 2020?
1) 51st
2) 57th
3) 53rd
4) 55th
5) 59th
Answer - 2) 57th
Explanation:
May 25 is observed as Africa Day – an opportunity to celebrate Africa’s vitality and diversity, and to
promote African unity. Africa Day celebrates the birthday of the Organisation of African Unity, which was
established on May 25th, 1963 – 57 years ago – and its successor organization is the African Union, which
was established in 2002.The current Chairperson of the African Union is Cyril Ramaphosa.
140. Where is the HQ of International Solar Alliance (ISA) located?

1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Bengaluru
4) Gurugram
5) Kolkata
Answer – 4) Gurugram

Explanation:
International Solar Alliance (ISA) is headquartered in India. In January 2016, Narendra Modi, and the then
French President François Hollande jointly laid the foundation stone of the ISA Headquarters and
inaugurated the interim Secretariat at the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) in Gwal Pahari,
Gurugram, India.
141. Where is the HQ of EXIM bank located?

1) Kolkata
2) Chennai
3) Ahmedabad
4) New Delhi
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
The HQ of Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) is located at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
142. Who is the present chairman of Mumbai based NABARD?

1) P.V.S Suryakumar
3) Shaji K V
5) Ajay Tyagi
Answer – 2) Govinda Rajulu Chintala
Explanation:
The appointments committee of the union cabinet appointed Govinda Rajulu Chintala as Chairman of
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) recently. He was the successor of Harsh
Kumar Bhanwala. Shaji K V and P.V.S Suryakumar have been appointed as Deputy Managing Directors
(DMD) of NABARD.
143. Under National Solar Mission, government of India plans to achieve 100 GW solar power by
which year?
1) 2021
2) 2023
3) 2025
4) 2022
5) 2024
Answer – 4) 2022
Explanation:
Union government to promote solar power and an objective to achieve 100 Giga Watt (GW) of solar power
by 2022 as part of the National Solar Mission.

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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – June 2020
Table of Contents
GOVT SCHEMES ............................................................................................................................................................. 44
VISITS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 50
BANKING AND FINANCE .............................................................................................................................................. 51
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS ............................................................................................................................................ 63
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 70
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 73
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION ...................................................................................................................................... 81
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................ 87
COMMITTEE AND MEETING ........................................................................................................................................ 90
INDEX ............................................................................................................................................................................. 94
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS .................................................................................................................................... 102
DEFENCE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 105
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ..................................................................................................................................... 106
SPORTS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 115
BOOKS AND AUTHORS................................................................................................................................................ 119
OBITUARY .................................................................................................................................................................... 122
IMPORTANT DAYS ...................................................................................................................................................... 130
ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................................................... 142
APP and WEB PORTAL ................................................................................................................................................ 144
CA STATIC GK .............................................................................................................................................................. 148

NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which ministry has partnered with TCS iON to offer free online career skills training through NCS
portal?
3) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Answer – 4) Ministry of Labour and Employment
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment in partnership with TCS iON offers free online career skills
training through the National Career Service (NCS) project to enhance the corporate etiquette,
interpersonal skills, presentation skills and other softs skills of the job-seekers. NCS in partnership with
HireMee, online assessment and hiring service provider, offers creation of video profiles for job-seekers.
2. Ministry of Jal Shakti has approved the grant of Rs. 445 crores for the implementation of the Jal
Jeevan Mission (JJM) to which state?
1) Punjab
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Haryana
4) Goa
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Ministry of Jal Shakti, a ministry under Government of India (GoI) has approved an amount of Rs 445 crore
for the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Chhattisgarh during 2020-21.
3. For how many additional Minor Forest Produce (MFP) items the ministry of tribal affairs
announced the Minimum Support Price (MSP) recently?
1) 21
2) 25
3) 23
4) 29
5) 27
Answer – 3) 23
Explanation:
Ministry of(M/O) Tribal Affairs has notified an Inclusion of 23 additional Minor Forest Produce (MFP) items
and stipulation of their Minimum Support Price (MSP) under the Central government-sponsored Scheme
(2011) titled “Mechanism for Marketing of MFP through MSP and development of value chain of MFP”.
4. Which organization is organizing the “My Life, My Yoga” (Jeevan Yoga) contest along with AYUSH
ministry?
3) Sahitya Akademi
Explanation:
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi during his Mann Ki Baat address to the nation announced the “My
Life – My Yoga” (Jeevan Yoga) Video Blogging Contest, as one of the activities related to the observation of

the 6th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21st, 2020. The contest being organized by the Ministry of
AYUSH and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is open for participants from all countries.
5. According to NITI Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar, India can access to carbon credits worth
________ by propagating the natural farming and agroecology.
1) 30-40 billion
2) 50-60 billion
3) 40-50 billion
4) 60-70 billion
5) 90-100 billion
Answer - 2) 50-60 billion
Explanation:
The National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar stated that India’s
access to USD 50-60 billion worth of carbon credits can be achieved if it propagates natural farming and
agroecology while suggesting adoption of innovative farming methods based on ecological principles during
a virtual high-level round-table on ‘Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture’.
6. How many states/UTs joined the ‘One Nation-One Ration Card’ scheme (as on June 1, 2020) as per
Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution minister Ram Vilas Paswan?
1) 17
2) 18
3) 20
4) 19
5) 21
Answer – 3) 20
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan informed that
Odisha, Sikkim and Mizoram have joined the ‘One Nation-One Ration Card’ scheme on ‘Integrated
Management of Public Distribution System’(IM-PDS) a total of 20 states/Union Territories(UTs) in the
scheme.
7. The cabinet has approved increase in MSP for kharif crops at a level of at least _____ times of the
all-India weighted average cost of production.
1) 1.5
2) 2.0
3) 1.75
4) 2.25
5) 1.25
Answer – 1) 1.5
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved an increase in the minimum support prices
(MSPs) for all mandated kharif crops, including paddy, pulses and cotton, for the 2020-21 marketing
season. The increase in MSP for kharif crops is in line with the Union Budget 2018-19 announcement of
fixing the MSPs at a level of at least 1.5 times of the all-India weighted average cost of production, aiming at
reasonably fair remuneration for the farmers.
8. What is the revised turnover limit of Medium enterprises as per approval of union cabinet
recently?
1) 100 crore
2) 150 crore
3) 50 crore
4) 250 crore
5) 200 crore

Explanation:
Union Cabinet has approved the upward revision of MSME definition and modalities/ road map for laying
down effective implementation mechanism under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Package. Following are the
revisions:
Category New Capital New Turnover Old Capital Old Turnover
Micro 1 Crore 5 Crore 25 Lakh 10 Lakh
Small 10 Crore 50 Crore 5 Crore 2 Crore
Medium 50 Crore 250 Crore 10 crore 5 Crore
9. The Power and New & Renewable Energy minister (I/C) RK Singh launched pan India RTM in
electricity recently. What does ‘T’ in RTM denotes?
1) Term
2) Test
3) Team
4) Time
5) Transfer
Answer – 4) Time
Explanation:
Minister of State (IC) Power and New & Renewable Energy & Minister of State (Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship), R. K. Singh launched Pan-India Real Time Market (RTM) in electricity through video
conference in New Delhi, which has positioned Indian electricity market in the league of few electricity
markets in the world, which have a RTM.
10. Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad launched a trilogy of
schemes namely “Electronics Manufacturing Scheme 2.0” recently. What is the outlay of the scheme?
1) Rs 10,000 crore
2) Rs 50,000 crore
3) Rs 20,000 crore
4) Rs 25,000 crore
5) Rs 70,000 crore
Answer – 2) Rs 50,000 crore
Explanation:
Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) Ravi Shankar Prasad launched a trilogy (group
of three) of schemes namely “Electronics Manufacturing Scheme 2.0” with an outlay of Rs 50,000 crore
(approximately $7 billion) to boost electronic manufacturing in India. These will contribute in achieving a
USD 1 Trillion digital economy and a USD 5 Trillion GDP by 2025. Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI)
for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing, Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic
Components and Semiconductors (SPECS) Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0) Scheme.
11. Which is the 1st Indian state to declare internet as fundamental right?
1) Maharashtra
2) Goa
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Kerala
5) Haryana
Explanation:
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on a Rs.1500 crore Kerala Fiber Optic Network(K-FON)
project executed by the association of Bharat Electronics Limited(BEL), RailTel Corporation (Public sector
companies) and SRIT and LS Cables (Private sector companies) to provide free internet access for the poor
by December 2020 and become the first state to declare the internet as a fundamental right of the citizen.

12. Kondapochamma Sagar project was inaugurated in which state?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The another milestone in Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, the Markook pumphouse was inaugurated
and released to Kondapochamma Sagar project by Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao.
13. Name the longest expressway of India, which is likely to be completed by 2021.
1) Yamuna Expressway
2) Delhi–Meerut Expressway
3) Himalayan Expressway
4) Purvanchal Expressway
5) Belghoria Expressway
Answer – 4) Purvanchal Expressway
Explanation:
Purvanchal Expressway: India’s longest expressway –in Uttar Pradesh is likely to be completed by the end
of the year. The foundation stone of the Purvanchal Expressway project was laid by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi in Azamgarh, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in July 2018.
14. Which ministry along with Human Resource Development ministry jointly launched student
internship programme named “TULIP”?
Explanation:
Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, the Union Minister of Human Resource Development (HRD) and Shri Hardeep S.
Puri, (Minister of State (MoS) for Housing & Urban Affairs, have jointly launched The Urban Learning
Internship Programme (TULIP) developed by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) with the
aim to provide internship opportunities to thousands of fresh graduates and engineers of the county under
the ‘Smart City’ projects.
15. Name the skill mapping exercise launched by Skill Development and Entrepreneurship ministry
along with Civil Aviation Ministry and External Affairs Ministry under Vande Bharat Mission.
1) SKILLS
2) SWADES
3) CIVIL
4) ACES
5) HEARTS
Answer – 2) SWADES
Explanation:
Under the joint initiative by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Civil Aviation
Ministry (MoCA) and External Affairs Ministry (MEA), the Union govt. has launched a new initiative Skilled
Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support (SWADES). SWADES is launched in order to conduct a
skill mapping exercise of the returning citizens under the Vande Bharat Mission (VBM).

16. which port trust was renamed as Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port Trust as approved by union
cabinet?
1) Mumbai Port Trust
2) Chennai Port Trust
3) Kolkata Port Trust
4) Cochin Port Trust
5) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
Answer – 3) Kolkata Port Trust
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has given its nod to rename Kolkata Port Trust as Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port Trust
on the lines of the announcement made by PM Narendra Modi on January 11, 2020 while marking the
150th-anniversary celebrations of the port trust. The Board of Trustees of Kolkata Port Trust also passed a
resolution for renaming the port in its meeting held on February 25, 2020.
17. Union cabinet approved the MoU with which country to improve cooperation in the areas of
Environment?
1) Myanmar
2) Nepal
3) Bangladesh
4) Vietnam
5) Bhutan
Answer – 5) Bhutan
Explanation:
The Union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi approved the Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) between India & Bhutan to improve cooperation in the areas of Environment.
18. The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) and the Department of Science and
Technology (DST) started the process of consultation of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
(STIP 2020). Who is the Current PSA?
1) Arabinda Mitra
2) K VijayRaghavan
3) Shirish Panda
4) Shailja Vaidya Gupta
5) Remya Haridasan
Answer – 2) K VijayRaghavan
Explanation:
The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India (GoI) and the Department of
Science and Technology (DST) have jointly started the process of consultation for the new & 5th national
Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP 2020). K VijayRaghavan is the present PSA to GOI.
19. Which state has launched “Spandan” campaign for police?

1) Punjab
2) Goa
3) Haryana
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh Police have launched a special campaign titled “spandan” to check mental stress and
depression among their personnel by conducting interactive programmes and arranging counselling
sessions, music and yoga therapies. The motive of the campaign is to prevent the force from depression and
stress pushing them to take extreme steps.

20. Central government approved Rs. 812 Crores to which state for the implementation of Jal Jeevan
Mission?
1) Jharkhand
2) Odisha
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Goa
5) Telangana
Explanation:
Centre has approved a higher allocation of Rs 812 crore for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in Odisha
during 2020-21 (100% connections by 2024). The Centre has approved 175 crore rupees for
implementation of JJM in Meghalaya during 2020-21 (100% connections by December 2022) & Rs. 1407
crore to Assam & Rs 1,832.66 crore to Bihar (100% target by 2020-21) & Rs 255 Crore to Arunachal
Pradesh (100% target by March 2023) also, Puducherry has set the plan to achieve the target by 2020-21.
21. The cabinet has approved the amendment of Essential Commodities Act recently (no restrictions
on farmers on selling their produce to any individual, or a company). The act was originally enacted
in which year?
1) 1995
2) 1985
3) 1975
4) 1965
5) 1955
Answer – 5) 1955
Explanation:
The Union cabinet approved amending the six-decade old Essential Commodities Act (ECA), 1955 following
the announcement made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman It will be amended to attract investments
into the farm sector.
22. Which ministry has launched the “Nagar Van” scheme on the occasion of World Environment Day
(June 5)?
Answer - 3) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Explanation:
“Nagar Van” (Urban forest) Scheme launched virtually by the Central Govt. on June 5, the occasion of the
World Environment Day 2020 (WED) announced the implementation to develop urban forests across the
country over the span of 5 years. Stressing on the substance theme of “Biodiversity” by the United Nation’s
Environment Programme (UNEP), The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change celebrated the
day by announcing the initiative on urban forests in India. As Urban forest are seemingly the best way to
bridge the gap of climate change. The ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC) will
launch ‘Nagar Van’ scheme.
23. What is the unemployment rate of India in accordance with annual Periodic Labour Force Survey
(PLFS) of National Statistical Office between July 2018 – June 2019?
1) 6.1%
2) 5.8%
3) 5.5%
4) 5.1%
5) 4.8%

Answer – 2) 5.8%
Explanation:
In accordance with the annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for [July 2018 – June 2019] of National
Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), India’s
unemployment rate fell between July 2018 and June 2019 to 5.8% from 6.1% during the same period of
2017-18 while the Indian economy grew 6.1% in 2018-19, slower than the 7% expansion recorded the year
before.
24. Which state/UT introduced MoU monitoring mechanism (planned to launch portal named
‘Nivesh Mitra’) for implementation of investment proposals and tracking of MoUs?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Telangana
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh introduces a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU Monitoring Mechanism to achieve
efficient implementation of investment proposals by guiding interested investors and to track the signed
MoUs. UP will launch a new MoU tracking portal integrated with Nivesh Mitra, single window system.
25. Name the country which proposed the name “Nisarga” to cyclone which hit part of India’s west
coast (Gujarat & Maharashtra).
1) India
2) Bangladesh
3) Thailand
4) Myanmar
5) Laos
Explanation:
Cyclone Nisarga, which intensified into a severe cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea, expected to hit the coasts
of Gujarat, Maharashtra. Over coastal Maharashtra weakened into a Cyclonic Storm, dropped heavy rains
and winds gusting up to 120km (75 miles) per hour as a category 4 cyclone near the coastal city of Alibag
(Maharashtra). The name Nisarga was suggested by Bangladesh.
26. The “#iCommit” initiative launched on the occasion of world environment day June 5 is headed
by which public sector company?
1) State Express Transport Corporation(SETC)
2) United Electrical Industries Limited(UEIL)
3) Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL)
4) Heavy Engineering Corporation Ltd(HECL)
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL)
Explanation:
As a part of World Environment Day (WED) celebrations, Minister of State (IC) (Power, New & Renewable
Energy) Raj Kumar Singh has initiated the “#iCommit initiative” for building an energy resilient future. This
initiative is headed by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), under the administration of the Ministry
of Power.
27. Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari, has launched the ‘Prevention of
Human and Animal Mortality on Highways’. The campaign is initiative of which world organization?
1) World Bank (WB)

Explanation:
On the occasion of World Environment Day (June 05, 2020), Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways
(MoRTH) Shri Nitin Gadkari has launched the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) national
awareness campaign on ‘Prevention of Human and Animal Mortality on Highways’ through a video
conference with the aim to reduce or eliminate cases of death on the roads.
28. Which India state has highest number of tiger population in the country as per National Tiger
Conservation Authority (NTCA)?
1) Goa
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
In accordance with the official data provided by National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) as a reply to
RTI (right to information) query, 750 tigers have died in the country in the last eight years i.e. between
2012 and 2019 due to poaching and other causes. The state of Madhya Pradesh has topped these figures
with highest causalities at 173. 38 were due to poaching, 94 natural deaths, 19 under scrutiny, six due to the
unnatural causes and 16 seizures. Notably, Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of 526 tigers in the
country.
29. Which city was included in Delhi-Katra expressway which is part of Bharatmala Pariyojana?
1) Amritsar
2) Morena
3) Chandigarh
4) Ranchi
5) Raipur
Answer – 1) Amritsar
Explanation:
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari accepted the Punjab state government’s
demand for including Amritsar in an expressway project that will connect Delhi and Katra, Jammu &
Kashmir. In this regard, a Greenfield connectivity will be developed in Punjab stretch of Delhi-Amritsar-
Katra expressway to Amritsar City from Nakodar in Jalandhar (Punjab) via five historic towns of Sultanpur
Lodhi, Goindwal Sahib, Khadoor Sahib and Tarn Taran.
30. DPIIT has revised public procurement order to encourage ‘Make in India’ initiative recently. The
DPIIT functions under which ministry?
Answer – 4) Commerce and Industry ministry
Explanation:
To encourage the Make in India initiative and to increase the income and employment generation the
Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) revised the public procurement
order,2017 on 29th May 2019. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is a
central government department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

31. Which Centre/organization signed Letter of Intent (LoI) with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) to
promote innovation in India.
1) Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
4) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Explanation:
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) have signed a letter
of intent (LoI) to promote innovation in the country in the presence of Dr Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairperson,
Niti Aayog, Shri Amitabh Kant, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Niti Aayog and Dr Shekhar C Mande,
Director-General (DG) CSIR and other senior officials from both the organizations.
32. “Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings” is the initiative of EESL along with which
agency/organization?
1) New Zealand Agency for International Development(NZAID)
2) Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA)
3) US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)
4) United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
5) None of these
Answer – 4) United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Explanation:
Under the Market Integration and Transformation Program for Energy Efficiency (MAITREE) Program, an
announcement was made by the partnering of the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and the U.S.
Agency for International Development’s (USAID) to launch the “Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings” that
will pave way for a greener and healthier workplace on the occasion of the World Environment Day (June
5).
33. Which state/UT has launched India’s 1st “online waste management platform” recently.
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) West Bengal
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh(AP) Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched India’s 1st “online waste management
platform” of Andhra Pradesh Environment Management Corporation(APEMC) on the occasion of World
Environment Day to ensure 100% safe disposal of industrial toxic wastes. The State Department of
Environmental Management, APEMC, will take over responsibility of the online platform.
34. Union government has announced no new schemes will be launched till ______.
1) January 1, 2021
2) June 30, 2021
4) August 31, 2021
5) March 31, 2021
Answer – 5) March 31, 2021
Explanation:
The Union Finance Ministry has asked all ministries and departments to not initiate any new scheme in the
current financial year as there is a need to use resources prudently in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Only
funds for schemes under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package, the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

package and any other special package or announcement would be allocated, according to an office
memorandum by the Department of Expenditure under the Finance Ministry. Any scheme that has already
been approved for the current financial year, including those schemes for which in-principle approval has
been given, will remain suspended till March 31, 2021 or further orders.
35. The cabinet of which state has approved to give state anthem status to “Bande Utkala Janani”
poem?
1) Bihar
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Assam
5) Manipur
Explanation:
The Cabinet of Odisha chaired by Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister of Odisha approved the proposal to
give the status of State anthem to “Bande Utkala Janani”, a poem written by Kantakabi Laxmikanta
Mohapatra in 1912.
36. Name the plantation drive which was launched by Madhya Pradesh government on the occasion
of World Environment Day (June 5).
1) Thank Earth
2) Thank Green
3) Thank Prithvi
4) Thank Mom
5) Thank Land
Answer – 4) Thank Mom
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh has started a plantation drive named “Thank Mom” on the premises of its Social Justice
and Disabled Welfare Directorate on World Environment Day. As per the instruction from Commissioner
Renu Tiwari, a variety of plants such as Neem, Guava, Mango, Moonlight, Parijat and Tulsi were planted with
a plate in the name of each employee’s mother.
37. What is the coal production target of Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL) by FY 26-27?
1) 100 MT
2) 150 MT
3) 75 MT
4) 50 MT
5) 175 MT
Explanation:
Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL), the subsidiary of Coal India Ltd (CIL) has opened trilogy (three) of new coal
mines in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh with total capital expenditure (Capex) of Rs 849 crores. These
will generate direct employment for 647 people. WCL has set a target to increase its coal production to 100
million tonnes (MT) by 2026-27. Importantly, it also has a sub-target of 75 MT of coal production by FY 23-
24.
38. The central government has modified public procurement norms to give maximum preference
to companies whose goods and services have ____ % or more local content.
1) 50
2) 45
3) 40
4) 35
5) 30

Answer – 1) 50
Explanation:
In accordance with the revised Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India), Order 2017, the
government has modified public procurement norms for giving maximum preference to companies whose
goods and services have 50% or more local content.
39. India assured to reconstruct 56 schools in which country?

1) Bhutan
2) Myanmar
3) Sri Lanka
4) Nepal
5) Bangladesh
Answer – 4) Nepal
Explanation:
The Embassy of India and the Central Level Project Implementation Unit (CLPIU) of the Ministry of
Education, Nepal signed 7 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for re-building 56 higher secondary
schools. Included areas in the MOU for the reconstruction of schools are located in Gorkha, Nuwakot,
Dhading, Dolakha, Kavrepalanchowk, Ramechhap and Sindhupalchowk district of Nepal.
40. Gairsain was declared as the summer capital of which state/UT?

1) Uttarakhand
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Haryana
4) Rajasthan
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Governor Baby Rani Maurya approved the declaration of Bhararisen(Gairsain) in Chamoli
district as the state’s summer capital in compliance with the provisions of clause (3) of Article 348 of the
Constitution of India. Dehradun (the largest city) will remain the winter capital.
41. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has operationalised 2 newly sanctioned twin commands
at Chandigarh & Guwahati recently. Where is HQ of ITBP located?
1) New Delhi
2) Goa
3) Maharashtra
5) Manipur
Explanation:
Due to the standoff between Indian and Chinese forces, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has
operationalised its newly sanctioned twin commands viz. western headquartered at Chandigarh and
eastern at Guwahati to streamline operations, intelligence, deployment, and administrative movement of its
troops along the 3,488 km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. The ITBP HQ located at New Delhi.
42. India planned to launch its first coal trading platform ‘Coal exchange’. Who is the present coal
minister?
5) Pralhad Joshi

Explanation:
As India is the world’s second-largest producer of coal, it has decided to set up its first coal trading platform
-a sort of ‘Coal exchange’, where a large number of sellers and buyers can get together to trade coal as a
commodity. It is to be noted that the coal ministry is likely to initiate auctions of about 50 coal blocks for
commercial coal mining on June 11, 2020. Pralhad Joshi is the present coal minister.
43. Which state/UT has diverted the forest land to other projects the most (on basis of number of
projects) according to the MoEFCC annual report 2019-20?
1) Odisha
2) Haryana
3) Telangana
4) Jharkhand
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Large areas of forest land are being diverted to other projects throughout India by the Government. A total
11,467.83 hectares (114.68 square kilometre) forest lands were diverted in 22 states between January 1
and November 6, 2019. The most number of projects were in Haryana where a total diversion of 519.53 ha
for 251 projects.
44. How many indigenous sports will be promoted by producing series of special films by MHRD in
partnership with fit India?
1) 15
2) 13
3) 7
4) 8
5) 10
Answer - 5) 10
Explanation:
The Department of School Education and Literacy under Ministry of Human Resource Development(MHRD)
has collaborated with Fit India (flagship programme of sports ministry) under the” Ek Bharat, Shrestha
Bharat” initiative to produce a series of special films to promote 10 indigenous sports of India.
45. Which state government has approved the draft ordinance titled “Cow Slaughter Prevention
(Amendment) Ordinance, 2020” to protect cow from slaughter?
1) Punjab
2) Haryana
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
In order to protect cows and prevent their slaughter, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government approved a draft
ordinance titled “Cow Slaughter Prevention (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020” by amending the Uttar Pradesh
cow slaughter act, 1955. This proposed law provides a maximum rigorous imprisonment of 10 years and a
fine up to Rs 5 lakh.
46. Atul Kumar Jain, the commander in Chief of the Eastern Naval Command inaugurated a Deep
Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) complex in which city?
1) Chandigarh
2) Visakhapatnam
3) Surat
4) Mumbai

5) Kochi
Answer – 2) Visakhapatnam
Explanation:
Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, flag officer commander in Chief of the Eastern Naval Command(ENC)
inaugurated a Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) complex in Vishakapattanam.
47. What is the amount that was allocated by central government to Jharkhand for the
implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (FY 20-21)?
1) 452 Crores
2) 748 Crores
3) 572 Crores
4) 664 Crores
5) 386 Crores
Answer – 3) 572 Crores
Explanation:
Jharkhand presented their Annual Action Plan for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in the State to the
Ministry of Jal Shakti through a virtual meet chaired by Parameswaran Iyer. Jharkhand planned to have
100% household coverage by 2023-24. Central Govt has approved fund of Rs 572.23 Crore for Jharkhand in
2020-21 in comparison to Rs. 267.69 Crore in 2019-20.
48. According to “Poonam Avlokkan” survey the population of the Asiatic lion at the Gir sanctuary
risen to 29% (approx.) in 5 years. The Gir national park is located in which state?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Punjab
Explanation:
According to the “Poonam Avlokkan” survey the population of the Asiatic lion at the Gir sanctuary in Gujarat
has seen a commendable rise to approximately 29% (28.87%) from 27% in 2015 i.e their population went
from 523 in 2015 to 674 in 2020.
49. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has launched ‘Turant customs’ at Bengaluru
and Chennai recently. Who is the chairman of CBIC?
1) M Ajit Kumar
2) Sanjay Dutt
3) Rajnish Kumar
4) Rahul Chaudhry
5) PC Mody
Answer – 1) M Ajit Kumar
Explanation:
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) launched a flagship programme, “Turant customs”
at Bengaluru and Chennai with technological support for faster clearance of imported goods and for the
ease of doing business. CBIC Chairman– M Ajit Kumar.
50. Which state/UT government has renamed Environment ministry as ‘Environment and Climate
change’ ministry in June 2020?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Haryana
4) Odisha
5) Uttarakhand

Explanation:
On the occasion of World Environment Day (June 05, 2020), the Maharashtra cabinet chaired by its Chief
Minister (CM) Uddhav Bal Thackeray has approved a proposal to rename the state’s Environment Ministry
as ‘Environment and Climate Change Ministry’ with the aim to play an active role in climate change
mitigation.
51. Which state government implemented 'Food forest' project in tribal belts of the state recently?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Haryana
4) Odisha
5) Kerala
Explanation:
On this World environment day, Kerala's first 'food forest' is being prepared at tribal belts of Attapady in
Palakkad district.
52. Union shipping ministry has approved revised cost estimates of Rs. 123.95 cr for Ship Repair
facilities in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Who is the present shipping minister (MoS I/C)?
1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Smriti Irani
5) Raj Nath Singh
Answer – 3) Mansukh L. Mandaviya
Explanation:
Ministry of Shipping approves Revised cost estimates Ministry of Shipping has approved the Revised Cost
estimate of Rs. 123.95 crore for the project “Extension of Dry Dock-II at a marine dockyard including
supply, installation and commissioning of Dry Dock Pumps and accessories in Port Blair, South Andaman”
for augmenting Ship Repair facilities in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Ministry of Shipping: Minister of State
(MoS)- Mansukh L. Mandaviya.
53. Which is the 1st country in the world that runs Double-Stack Container train in OHE electrified
region?
1) United States
2) Japan
3) India
4) China
5) Germany
Answer – 3) India
Explanation:
Indian railways created a benchmark by setting a new world history on the successful running of the first
Double-decker Container Train with a contact wire of 7.57-metre height on its high reach pantograph in the
high rise Over Head Equipment (OHE) electrified territory on the western railway from Palanpur and Botad
stations in Gujarat.
54. Find the PSU which is 1st in construction sector to become fully digital?
2) Hindustan Prefab Ltd
3) National Buildings Construction Corporation
4) National Project Construction Corporation Ltd
5) Hindustan Steelworks Construction Ltd

Answer – 1) National Highway Authority of India
Explanation:
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
becomes the first Organisation in the Construction Sector to become fully digitalised utilising the cloud and
artificial intelligence powered by the Data Lake, a Big Data Analytic platform and Project Management
softwares.
55. Which state has become the largest wheat procurer in the country recently?
1) Gujarat
2) Haryana
3) Punjab
4) Maharashtra
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The rural economy of the Madhya Pradesh (MP) state is said to get inducted with Rs 25,000 crore for the
farmers as it becomes India’s largest wheat procurer in the year 20-21 surpassing Punjab. MP also
produced the highest amount of wheat this year about 30 million tonnes.
56. Name the 1st state in the country which received ISO certification for tribal hostels under Mission
Suvidya.
1) Goa
2) Assam
3) Odisha
4) Jharkhand
5) Bihar
Explanation:
Odisha became the first State in India to receive prestigious ISO (International Organization for
Standardization) 9001:2015 certification for its 44 tribal hostels of Keonjhar (32 hostels) and Sambalpur
(12 hostels) districts improving their overall infrastructure and standards under Mission Suvidya.
57. The police of which city has launched STREE program for women?
1) Patna
2) Kolkata
3) Mumbai
4) Delhi
5) Hyderabad
Explanation:
Hyderabad City Security Council(HCSC) along with Hyderabad City Police launched “She Triumphs through
Respect, Equality, and Empowerment (STREE)”, a programme to support and empower women victims of
domestic violence and abuse.
58. Name the flood warning system which was jointly launched by Uddhav Thackeray (Maharashtra
CM) & Harsh Vardhan (Earth science minister) in Mumbai.
1) I-PICK
2) I-SAFE
3) I-WEATHER
4) I-FLOWS
5) I-FLOODS
Answer – 4) I-FLOWS

Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray and Union Earth science minister Harsh Vardhan
jointly launched the state-of-the-art Integrated Flood Warning System (I-FLOWS) in Mumbai with an aim to
alleviate and monitor the flood activities by providing early warning in the city during high rainfall and
cyclone events. The system can estimate floods up to 3 days in advance, it was developed by Indian
Meteorological Department (IMD) and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) functioning under
the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) along with Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM).
59. Which state/UT has prepared Poultry policy 2020 for the 1st time to boost poultry production in
the region?
1) Assam
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Karnataka
4) Puducherry
5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has prepared a J&K Poultry Policy,
2020/Operational Guidelines for the first time to boost poultry production in the region.
60. The 40th GST council meet headed by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman was held recently
virtually. Under which article of constitution GST council was formed?
1) Article 279A
2) Article 280A
3) Article 266A
4) Article 281A
5) Article 262A
Answer – 1) Article 279A
Explanation:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the virtual 40th GST Council Meeting. The key outcome of this
meet was further relief on late fee and interest payable on late payments as a part of compliance burden of
businesses. This was the first meeting after COVID-19 breakout in India. GST Council is an apex member
committee to modify or to procure any law or regulation based on the context of goods and services tax in
India. The council is headed by the union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman assisted with the finance
minister of all the states of India. It was constituted on 15th September 2016 under Article 279A of the
Constitution.
61. India’s 1st natural gas trading platform “Indian Gas Exchange (IGX)” was launched by
Dharmendra Pradhan recently. Where is the HQ of IGX located?
1) Mumbai
2) Pune
3) Bengaluru
4) New Delhi
5) Kolkata
Explanation:
India’s first nationwide online delivery-based natural gas trading platform, “Indian Gas Exchange (IGX)” has
been launched by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan during an e-ceremony
(virtual). It has been launched on the lines of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to provide clean,
affordable, sustainable and equitable supply of energy to every citizen. Notably, IGX will work as a wholly
owned subsidiary of the India Energy Exchange (IEX), which is India’s energy market platform.
Headquarters of IGX located in New Delhi.

62. EPFO has launched multi-location claim settlement facility recently. The EPFO functions under
which ministry?
Answer – 2) Ministry of Labour and Employment
Explanation:
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under Ministry of Labour and Employment has
launched Multi-location claim settlement facility. This new facility has replaced the old using system of
geographical jurisdiction for claim process. On current pandemic crisis COVID 19, multi-location claim
facility tends to improve service delivery and ensure social security for its more than 6 crore subscribers.
63. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) launched the ‘e-Office’ application
developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC) recently. CBIC functions under which department of
finance ministry?
1) Department of Economic Affairs
4) Department of Financial Services
Answer – 3) Department of Revenue
Explanation:
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Chairman M. Ajit Kumar launched the ‘e-Office’
application in over 500 CGST and customs offices across India, on 15th June at New Delhi. The e-Office is a
Mission Mode Project(MMP) under the e-Governance of India. e-Office has been developed by the National
Informatics Center(NIC), and supported by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public
Grievances (DARPG). CBIC functions under Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
64. Which state/UT has signed 12 MoUs recently to attract the investment worth Rs 16,030 crores?
1) Gujarat
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Maharashtra signed 12 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with 12 domestic and foreign companies
for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) worth Rs 16,030 crores. It is a part of the Magnetic Maharashtra 2.0
initiative.
65. Manipur government has inaugurated three projects undertaken by the State Public Health
Engineering Department recently. Who is the CM of Manipur?
1) Hemant Soren
2) Neiphiu Rio
3) Pema Khandu
5) Biren Singh
Answer – 5) Biren Singh

Explanation:
Manipur Chief Minister (CM) N. Biren Singh inaugurated three projects undertaken by the State Public
Health Engineering Department (PHED) through Video Conferencing (VC) from the Chief Minister’s
Secretariat Imphal.
66. Which state has adopted ‘Flatted Factory Model’ to ensure the availability of industrial land?
1) Gujarat
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) of the Government of Uttar Pradesh
decided to adopt the scheme of Flatted Factory Model, to ensure the availability of industrial land which
means that non-polluting industries can operate in Multistoried buildings.
67. India extended financial aid of Rs. 2.33 Cr to construct sanitation facility in Pashupatinath
temple located in which country?
1) Tibet
2) Bhutan
3) Burma
4) Nepal
5) Sri Lanka
Answer – 4) Nepal
Explanation:
India has extended its financial aid by NR (Nepalese rupee) 37.23 million for the construction of the
sanitation facility for the pilgrims at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal. With this the total
outlay of the project reaches Rs 2.33 crore which will be constructed under the Nepal-Bharat Maitri:
Development Partnership as a high impact community development scheme by India.
68. Sports ministry planned to establish Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCE) under the
Khelo India Scheme to enhance India’s performance in Olympics. Who is the present Youth Affairs &
Sports minister?
2) Kiren Rijiju
4) Raj Kumar Singh
Explanation:
The Sports Ministry prepared to establish Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCE) under the Khelo
India Scheme and identified 8 state owned sports facilities to upgrade as KISCE. Kiren Rijiju is the present
Youth affairs & Sports minister.
69. Andhra Pradesh’s (AP) finance minister has presented the state budget for Rs 2.24 lakh crore for
the FY 20-21 recently. Who is the governor of AP?
2) Ramesh Bais
3) BiswaBhusan Harichandan
4) Anandiben Patel
Answer – 3) BiswaBhusan Harichandan

Explanation:
Finance Minister of Andhra Pradesh (AP) Buggana Rajendranath presented the AP state budget for Rs 2.24
lakh crore for the FY20-21. With this, AP became the first Indian state to convene its Legislative Assembly
and Council which will adopt a budget for FY21 amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Apart from this, AP Governor
Biswabhusan Harichandan addressed the Assembly through video conference, which is also another first
for the country.
70. What is the percent increase in formal employment in India in 2019-20 compared to 2018-19 as
per EPFO payroll data?
1) 21.8%
2) 30.7%
3) 23.4%
4) 28.6%
5) 25.2%
Answer – 4) 28.6%
Explanation:
According to the payroll data of EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organization), an organization tasked to
assist the Central Board of Trustees, Employees’ Provident Fund, the formal employment in India saw a
28.6 % increase at 78.58 lakh in 2019-20 as compared to only 61.12 lakh added in 2018-19.
71. Which state has observed Mask day on June 18, 2020?
1) Karnataka
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
BS Yediyurappa, Chief Minister of Karnataka announced that Karnataka will observe 18th June 2020, as
“Mask Day” to create awareness to the general public on the importance of wearing a mask, using sanitizers,
washing hands and maintaining social distancing against COVID-19.
72. Which state/UT has changed the name of Agriculture Production Department to Agriculture
Production & Farmers Welfare Department?
1) Puducherry
2) Manipur
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Assam
5) Goa
Explanation:
The Jammu & Kashmir Administration approved the Agriculture Production Department’s proposal to
change its nomenclature to “Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Department” and announced new
rules for appointments to various posts.
73. Name the state which issues ordinance to defer payment of employees & pensioners.
1) Telangana
2) Haryana
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Manipur

Explanation:
The state Government of Telangana has promulgated the Telangana Disaster and Public Health Emergency
(Special Provisions) Ordinance 2020 which allowed it to defer salaries and pensions of its employees,
pensioner, institution, any person (ready contract or outsourcing employees) and other dues in the event of
disaster and public health emergency in the State.
74. PM Narendra Modi has launched the two stage electronic auction of 41 coal blocks for
commercial mining recently. The e-auction was initiated by Coal ministry in association with which
organization?
Explanation:
On the lines of the announcement made by the Central government under the 20 Lakh crore Aatma Nirbhar
Bharat Abhiyan, on June 18, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the two stage electronic
auction of 41 coal blocks for commercial mining through video-conference. The process of this e-auction
was initiated by the Ministry of Coal in association with FICCI as an industry partner under the provisions of
Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.
It should be noted that this auction has opened India’s coal sector for private players.
75. Who heads the project management cell formed by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy to
attract investment in green energy sector?
1) Sangita Reddy
2) Anil Kumar Jain
3) Amitesh Kumar Sinha
4) Ravi Shankar Nanjundiah
5) Renu Swarup
Answer - 3) Amitesh Kumar Sinha
Explanation:
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has set up a Project Development Cell (PDC) under its
joint secretary Amitesh Kumar Sinha to attract investment in clean energy, especially in the solar sector.
76. Which state has provided most number of employment under MGNREGA as per government data
released on June 15, 2020?
1) Jharkhand
2) Odisha
3) Bihar
4) Rajasthan
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
In accordance with the official government data, on June 15, 2020, Uttar Pradesh (UP) has provided
employment to 57,12,975 workers in 56,981 village panchayats of the state under the Mahatma Gandhi
National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), making it the top Indian state to provide
highest employment under MGNREGS. This employment is 18% of the total work generated under the
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in the country.

77. As per India’s 1st report on climate crisis titled “Assessment of climate change over the Indian
region” prepared with the support of Earth science ministry, what is the increase in average
temperature of India during the period 1901-2018 (in °C)?
1) 0.7
2) 1.1
3) 4.4
4) 3.5
5) 2.8
Answer – 1) 0.7
Explanation:
India released its first national report on the state of the climate crisis titled “Assessment of climate change
over the Indian region” prepared with the support of the Ministry of Earth Science(MoES) and edited by the
scientists of the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology(IITM), Pune. Note: This report is published as an
open access book by Spring Nature. The average temperature of India has raised by 0.7 degree celsius in
1901 – 2018 due to the emission of greenhouse gases(GHG) and projected to rise by 2.7 degree Celsius by
2099 in the best care scenario and in the worst case scenario a rise will 4.4 degree Celsius.
78. Union minister Harsh Vardhan has launched India’s 1st I-Lab mobile diagnostic unit for testing
COVID-19. The lab is created by which company with the support of Department of Biotechnology?
1) Polymed Medical Devices
2) Transasia Bio-Medicals Ltd.
3) Lotus Surgicals Limited
4) Andhra Pradesh Med-tech Zone
5) Trivitron Healthcare
Answer – 4) Andhra Pradesh Med-tech Zone
Explanation:
In order to provide COVID-19 testing access to rural inaccessible areas of India, the Minister for Science &
Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan inaugurated and flagged off India’s
first I-Lab (Infectious disease diagnostic lab) from New Delhi as a part of DBT-AMTZ COMManD [COVID
Medtech Manufacturing Development] Consortia. I-Lab is a mobile testing facility that has been created by
the Andhra Pradesh Med-tech Zone (AMTZ) team with the support of Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
under the National Biopharma Mission being implemented by the Biotechnology Industry Research
Assistance Council (BIRAC).
79. Which state/UT has launched ‘First Bell’ initiative for online classes in the state schools?
1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Goa
4) Assam
5) Punjab
Explanation:
Classes for State school students, under the name First Bell, will get under way on June 1 through the KITE
Victers channel and other online mechanisms. The Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education
(KITE) has brought out the timetable for conducting the classes.
80. Tata Power signed agreement with which state to develop 100 MW solar project?
1) Telangana
2) Uttarakhand
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Bihar

Explanation:
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has received a letter of award from Maharashtra State
Electricity Distribution Co Ltd. (MSEDCL) to develop a 100 MW solar project in Maharashtra.
81. Which ministry has signed MoU with SIDBI to engage SIDBI as implementation agency for PM
SVANidhi?
4) Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Answer – 4) Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Explanation:
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Small
Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to make latter as the implementation Agency for Prime
Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) – a Special Micro-Credit Facility for Street
Vendors.
82. Raja Praba is the festival celebrated in which Indian state/UT?

1) Jharkhand
2) Odisha
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Ladakh
5) Bihar
Explanation:
Raja Praba of Odisha is a three-day festival during the mid-June (preferably starts from 14th June and ends
on 16th June) marking the beginning of monsoon. On this day people celebrate menstruation and
womanhood, based on the belief that mother earth menstruates for three days which is considered as a sign
of fertility.
83. Indian Railways will offer passengers two world class airport-like swanky railway stations by
December 2020. where does those two stations which is in construction located?
1) Habibganj
2) Kolkata
3) Gandhinagar
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
Indian Railways passengers, get ready for two world-class railway stations! By the end of this year, Piyush
Goyal-led Indian Railways will offer passengers two airport-like swanky railway stations. The much-
awaited station redevelopments projects of Gandhinagar railway station and Habibganj railway station are
scheduled for completion by this year-end. Today, Chairman of the Railway Board, V K Yadav announced
that the two stations- Gandhinagar in Gujarat and Habibganj in Madhya Pradesh will complete all the
redevelopment works by December 2020. With this, these two stations will become Indian Railways’ first
two airport-style hubs. The redevelopment of these stations is being executed by the Indian Railways
Station Development Corporation (IRSDC).
84. How many rupees was sanctioned by central government for augmentation of healthcare
facilities in North Eastern States?
1) 170 crores
2) 167 crores

3) 186 crores
4) 190 crores
5) 175 crores
Explanation:
Union Minister of State (MoS) of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr Jitendra Singh has
sanctioned Rs.190 crore for augmentation of healthcare facility in the eight North Eastern (NE) States viz. of
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Sikkim, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura for developing
infrastructure for management of infectious diseases. Ministry of DoNER has also given the NE States the
option to send proposals for health related projects to be funded up to over Rs 500 crore from North East
Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS).
85. Which PSU has partnered with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) to boost innovation
ecosystem in India?
1) Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL)
2) Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL)
Answer – 4) Coal India Limited (CIL)
Explanation:
Coal India Limited (CIL), an Indian state-owned coal mining and refinery company, has entered into the
partnership with NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog’s flagship initiative Atal
Innovation Mission (AIM), to actively support the latter’s key innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives
across India.
86. Ministry of Finance has released the 1st instalment of 15187.50 crore 15th Finance Commission
grants to Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) for FY21 recently. Who is the chairman of 15th finance
commission?
1) Antony Cyriac
2) Ravi Kota
3) N. K. Singh
4) Arvind Mehta
5) None of these
Answer – 3) N. K. Singh
Explanation:
The Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) has submitted its interim report for the period FY 2020-21 and
the Government of India has accepted its recommendations in respect of the Rural Local Bodies (RLBs). The
commission has recommended the grant of Rs.60,750 cr for the period FY 2020-21 for RLBs which is the
highest ever allocation made by the Finance Commission in any single year. On 17th June, 2020, Ministry of
Finance released the first instalment of Rs.15187.50 crore, as grants-in-aid, in respect of 2.63 lakh RLBs
located in 28 States of the country. NK Singh is the chairman of 15th finance commission.
87. Which IIT has partnered with United Nations’ World Food Programme (UN-WFP) India to offer
research-based solution to storage, supply of food grains?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Mandi
5) IIT Calcutta

Explanation:
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) India and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
have joined hands to support state and national governments in achieving food and nutrition security. The
overall objective of this partnership is to use advanced analytics and operations research to develop
practical solutions that support long term strategic planning of procurement, storage, and movement of
food grains by agencies such as the Food Corporation of India (FCI). It also focuses on to create cost-
effective supply chain networks for distribution of food grains under the Targeted Public Distribution
System (TPDS) at the state level.
88. Which state has signed tripartite agreement with POWERGRID & EdCIL to setup smart
classrooms in schools?
1) Punjab
2) Goa
3) Haryana
4) Odisha
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Rajasthan Education Minister Govind Singh Dotasara informed that Rajasthan government has signed a
tripartite agreement with the Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) and the Educational
Consultants India Limited (EdCIL). To set up smart classrooms in 100 schools with a cost of Rs 1.85 crore.
E-content syllabus will be available for students from classes 1 to 12. In each school 4 teachers will be
trained to teach in the smart classrooms.
89. The 1st online edition of Cannes Film Market 2020 was launched recently. Which organization
manage Indian pavilion at Cannes on behalf of I&B ministry since 2014?
Explanation:
Cannes Film Festival launched the 5 days long first online edition of Marché du Film 2020 (Cannes Film
Market) which will continue till June 26, 2020. The e-inauguration of the Virtual India Pavilion at Cannes
Film Market 2020 was done by Minister of Information & Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar. Federation of
Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has been managing the Indian Pavilion on behalf of the
Ministry since 2014 at Cannes.
90. What is the amount that was allocated by central government from PM-CARES fund for ventilator
supply & migrant labors welfare?
1) 1000 Cr
2) 500 Cr
3) 3000 Cr
4) 250 Cr
5) 2000 Cr
Explanation:
The Central Government is all set to allocate Rs 3,000 crore from the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance
and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES) Fund for supply of ventilators and for the welfare of
migrant laborers. Centre will be spent Rs 2,000 crore in the procurement of 50,000 Made-in-India
ventilators to Government-run COVID hospitals in all States/Union Territories (UTs). On the other hand, Rs
1,000 crore has already been released to States/UTs for the welfare of migrant laborers.

91. Name the Union Food processing Industries minister who has launched Inaugural Session of
Food Processing Sector Edition of the Exclusive Investment Forum hosted by Invest India.
1) Renuka Singh
2) Arjun Munda
4) Anurag Thakur
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Harsimrat Kaur Badal
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Food Processing Industries (FPI) Harsimrat Kaur Badal has launched the Food
Processing Edition of the Exclusive Investment Forum (Webinar) hosted by Invest India. The Forum, aims
to conduct detailed interaction between leading global companies in the food processing sector and policy
makers of the central and 6 State Governments (Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab,
Telangana, Uttar Pradesh).
92. How many district level Khelo India centers will be established by Sports ministry to engage the
former champions in sports training?
1) 250
2) 1000
3) 500
4) 750
5) 450
Answer – 2) 1000
Explanation:
The Ministry of Sports, government of India has decided to establish around 1000 district level Khelo India
centers (KIC) all over the nation to engage the former champions in sports training and to ensure a source
of income for them in the sports.
93. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has unveiled the booklet and poster of the 51st
International Film Festival of India (IFFI), to take place in Goa. Who is the present I&B minister?
1) Smriti Irani
2) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
The Minister of Information & Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar unveiled the booklet and poster of the 51st
International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which is scheduled to take place from November 20 to 28, 2020
in Goa.
94. Which state government has partnered with Reliance Jio Tv to educate students during COVID-
19 pandemic?
1) Punjab
2) Rajasthan
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Haryana
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Kanwar Pal, Education Minister of Haryana announced that The Government of Haryana under the Chief
Minister’s Distance Education Programme signed an agreement with Reliance Jio TV to benefit around 52
lakh rural students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The four channels of EDUSAT can be accessed through

television, Laptop, desktop, tablets and smartphones for free of cost which will be available on the Jio
platform.
95. Which state has launched ‘Ektu Khelo, Ektu Padho’(Play little, Study little’) initiative for school
children?
1) Assam
2) Tripura
3) Meghalaya
4) Nagaland
5) Sikkim
Explanation:
Tripura Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath informed that, ‘Ektu Khelo, Ektu Padho’(Play little, Study little’),
an initiative for school students upto class VIII will be launched on June 25.
96. What is the % increase in TB patients in 2019 when compared to 2018 as per “India TB Report
2020” released by Central TB Division of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare?
1) 10%
2) 12%
3) 13%
4) 14%
5) 11%
Answer – 4) 14%
Explanation:
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s (MoHFW) Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and its Minister
of State (MoS), Ashwini Kumar Choubey launched the Annual “India TB (Tuberculosis) Report 2020”
through a virtual event which is released by Central TB Division (CTD), MoHFW. The salient feature of 2020
report is that for the first time CTD introduced a quarterly ranking on TB elimination efforts by all the states
and UTs. In accordance with the report, there were around 24.04 lakh TB patients in 2019, a 14% increase
in as compared to the year 2018.
97. Which is the best performing state (more than 50 lakh population) in controlling TB as per
“India TB (Tuberculosis) Report 2020”?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Telangana
3) Gujarat
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Rank State
Larger states with more than 50 lakh population
1 Gujarat
2 Andhra Pradesh
3 Himachal Pradesh
98. Which organization has partnered with International Transport Forum of OECD to launch
decarbonizing transport project in India?
1) Finance Commission
3) NITI Aayog

4) National Development Council
5) None of these
Answer – 3) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
The NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog and the International Transport Forum (ITF)
of OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) launched the ‘Decarbonizing
Transport in Engineering Economies’ (DTEE) project in India.
99. Union minister Jitendra Singh has inaugurated” Puneja Bridge” & “Devika Bridge” constructed
by BRO. Both the bridges located in which state/UT?
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Manipur
4) Punjab
5) Goa
Explanation:
Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS
PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space Jitendra Singh inaugurated”
Puneja Bridge” in Doda district and “Devika Bridge” in Udhampur district in Jammu & Kashmir over a
virtual platform.
100. Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship along with which company jointly launched
free digital learning platforms ‘SkillsBuild Reignite’ and ‘SkillsBuild Innovation Camp’.
1) IBM
2) Google
3) TCS
4) CTS
5) Infosys
Answer – 1) IBM
Explanation:
Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development &
Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Technology giant IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) India
Private Limited, have jointly launched free digital learning platforms ‘SkillsBuild Reignite’ and ‘SkillsBuild
Innovation Camp’ to provide more new resources to job seekers and business owners in India through
BharatSkills learning platform (https://bharatskills.gov.in) of DGT.
101. The Cabinet has also approved 2% interest subvention scheme to all Shishu loan accounts
under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY). The scheme will be implemented by which
organization?
Explanation:
The Cabinet has also approved a scheme for interest subvention of 2% for a period of 12 months to all
Shishu loan accounts under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) to eligible borrowers w.e.f. June 01,
2020 till May 31, 2021. The estimated cost of the Scheme is approximately Rs 1,542 crore and will be
implemented through the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).

102. In accordance with cabinet approval the urban and multi-state cooperative banks will function
under the supervision of which organization?
2) National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog
Answer – 3) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Explanation:
The Cabinet has approved an ordinance to bring nearly 1,482 urban and 58 multi state cooperative banks
under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) supervision. Therefore, RBI’s power applied to scheduled banks,
will now apply for cooperative banks as well. This information has been revealed by Union Minister of
Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar.
103. Who is the chairman of the commission formulated under Article 340 of the constitution to
examine the issue of Sub-categorization of OBCs?
1) D. P. Singh
2) Sarkaria
3) G. Rohini
4) Vivek Joshi
5) NK Singh
Answer – 3) G. Rohini
Explanation:
Cabinet has approved the further extension of the term of the Commission formulated under Article 340 of
the constitution to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), by 6 months
i.e. up to January 31, 2021 from earlier July 31, 2020. In October 2017, the commission was instituted under
the chairmanship of Justice (Retd.) G. Rohini.
104. The cabinet has recently (June 2020) approved participation of private parties in which sector?
1) Defence
2) Railways
3) Insurance
4) Space
5) MSME
Answer – 4) Space
Explanation:
In a major reform, the Union Cabinet has approved the participation of the private sector in the entire range
of space activities, including planetary exploration missions. This information has been revealed by
Minister of State (MoS) for Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh. The Department of Space comes
under the PMO. As a part of this approval, the newly-created Indian National Space Promotion and
Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) will guide private enterprise participation in space activities and the use
of the country’s space infrastructure. Also, the Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) ‘New Space India Limited
(NSIL)’ will endeavour to re-orient space activities from a ‘supply driven’ model to a ‘demand driven’ model,
to ensure optimum utilization of our space assets.
105. Who inaugurated ‘Aatma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan’, the largest employment
generating program in the country?
2) Nitin Gadkari
3) Narendra Modi
4) Amit Shah

Explanation:
Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Yojana was inaugurated by Shri Narendra Modi through video
conferencing for migrant workers of Uttarpradesh. The local entrepreneurship will be promoted along with
providing employment opportunities to migrant workers. This is the largest employment generating
program in the country which provided employment to about 1.25 crore people in Uttar Pradesh.
106. Who chaired the empowered group which formulated the behaviour change campaign,
‘Navigating the New Normal’ launched by NITI Aayog?
1) Amitabh Kant
2) Ajit Doval
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Ajay Tyagi
5) VK Paul
Explanation:
NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation (BMGF), Centre for Social and Behavioural Change (CSBC) of Ashoka University, Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), and Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) launched the
behaviour change campaign ‘Navigating the New Normal’ and its website. The campaign has been
formulated under the guidance of Empowered Group 6, chaired by NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Amitabh Kant. Its objective is to encourage the public and institutions to practice Covid-safe behaviour.
107. How much was the granted by central government as emergency fund to armed forces for war
preparedness?
1) 250 crores
2) 750 crores
3) 300 crores
4) 500 crores
5) 1000 crores
Explanation:
The Central Government has granted special financial powers of Rs 500 crore as emergency funds to armed
forces for war preparedness amid ongoing border tensions with China. Under this financial aid, the three
defence services (Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force) can buy any weapon system or any in
inventory up to Rs 500 cr in consultation with the Department of Military Affairs (DMA).
108. Find the first Indian state/UT which amends Industries (Facilitation) act for small, medium and
large-scale industries.
1) Maharashtra
2) Karnataka
3) Odisha
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Haryana
Explanation:
The Karnataka Government amended the “The Karnataka Industries (Facilitation) act, 2002”, in the state
cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister of Karnataka BS Yediyurappa, to facilitate and attract investment
in the state. Gujarat and Rajasthan are the only two states in the country that have amended the act for
small scale industries. Karnataka amended the act for small, medium and large-scale industries.

109. Central government has allocated 4125 cr to which state for rejuvenating the Small, Medium
and Tiny industries sector?
1) Karnataka
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Punjab
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Central Government has allocated 4125 crore rupees to Tamil Nadu for rejuvenating the Small, Medium
and Tiny industries sector. It forms 10% of the total allocation of the scheme, and the scheme is being
effectively implemented in the state.
110. Which state has announced “Maha Parwana” initiative to attract fresh industrial investment?
1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The government of Maharashtra announced the “Maha Parwana” to attract fresh investment in industries,
for project execution, this plan will offer incentives and a single window clearance system. These companies
should apply at the Maharashtra Industry, Trade and Investment Facilitation Cell (MAITRI), single window
system and get an online permission within 48 hours.
111. Tillari forest area which was declared as conservative reserve is located in which state?
1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Maharashtra forest department declared the 29.53 square kilometre Tillari forest area in Dodamarg and
Sawantwadi range in coastal Sindhudurg district as a conservation reserve area. The Tilari ecosystem
breeds tiger population and serves as the source population for the Sahyadri tiger reserve.
112. Union cabinet has approved creation of which body to provide a level playing field for private
companies to use Indian space infrastructure.
1) IN-ISRo
2) IN-NSIl
3) IN-WSL
4) IN-SPACe
5) IN-PPP
Answer – 4) IN-SPACe
Explanation:
Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the creation of the Indian National Space Promotion and
Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) to provide a level playing field for private companies to use Indian space
infrastructure. This is part of reforms aimed at giving a boost to private sector participation in the entire
range of space activities.

113. The 15 TPD Compressed Bio-Gas plant was set up in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu recently. The plant
was set up by joint venture of IOCL with Oiltanking GmbH of which country?
1) Japan
2) Spain
3) Germany
4) Denmark
5) Myanmar
Explanation:
Edappadi K.Palaniswami, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and Dharmendra Pradhan,Union Minister of
Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel, inaugurates Compressed Bio-Gas(CBG) Plants at Namakkal and CBG
Fuel Stations at Pudhuchattiram and Rasipuram over a virtual platform. The 15 Tonnes per Day (TPD) CBG
plant of Namakkal is set up by the IOT Infrastructure and Energy Services, a joint venture between Indian
Oil Corporation Ltd. and Germany’s Oiltanking GmbH at an expense of Rs. 25 crores.
114. President Ram Nath Govind has promulgated the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance,
2020 recently, the ordinance amends which section of Banking regulation act to bring urban and
multi state co-op banks under supervision of RBI?
1) Section 45
2) Section 56
3) Section 49
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in exercising the powers conferred under clause (1) of article 123
of the Constitution has promulgated the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 which will
amend section 45, and 56 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 as applicable to Cooperative Banks. This
promulgation followed the Cabinet approval on June 24, 2020 regarding an ordinance to bring nearly 1,482
urban and 58 multi state cooperative banks under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) supervision.
115. Government has notified the new Floating Rate Savings Bonds, 2020 (Taxable) Scheme with
effect from July 1, 2020. Which organisation will issue these bonds?
1) Forward Market Commission of India
3) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
4) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
5) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Answer – 2) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
Government has notified the new Floating Rate Savings Bonds, 2020 (Taxable) Scheme in place of 7.75%
Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2018, with effect from July 1, 2020. The 7.75% Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2018
Scheme was ceased for subscription from the close of banking business on May 28, 2020. These bonds will
be issued by Reserve Bank India (RBI) on behalf of the Government of India (GoI). The Floating Rate Savings
Bonds, 2020 (Taxable) Scheme is going to issue a floating rate, taxable savings bond for an initial coupon of
7.15%, payable on January 1, 2021.
116. How many districts will be covered in “Nasha Mukt Bharat: Annual Action Plan (2020-21)”
which was launched by Social Justice and Empowerment ministry?
1) 262
2) 252
3) 272
4) 282

5) 242
Answer – 3) 272
Explanation:
To celebrate “International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking” on the theme Better knowledge
for better care, Rattan Lal Kataria, Minister of State (MoS) for Social Justice and Empowerment has virtually
launched “Nasha Mukt Bharat: Annual Action Plan (2020-21) for 272 Most Affected Districts” from New
Delhi. He also released Logo and Tagline for National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR)
for 2018-2025 and 9 Video Spots produced for Drug Abuse Prevention.
117. Name the organisation which organised the 1st ever ‘Virtual Healthcare and Hygiene Expo 2020’
(VHHE) inaugurated Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
Explanation:
The Minister of State for Shipping (Independent charge) and Chemicals & Fertilisers Shri Mansukh
Mandaviya has launched webinar of India’s first 5-day long virtual exhibition and conference, ‘Virtual
Healthcare and Hygiene Expo 2020’ (VHHE), organised by FICCI and supported by Ministry of AYUSH with
the aim to create a self-reliant ecosystem in the Pharmaceuticals and Health & Hygiene Sector by increasing
domestic production.
118. Which ministry is celebrating 2-week long ‘Sankalp Parva’ initiative of plantation of trees?
Explanation:
To enhance the Herbal Wealth of India and to support the clean and healthy environment, Union Ministry of
Culture is celebrating two week long Sankalp Parva from 28th June to 12 July 2020 wherein, the
Subordinate Offices, Academies, Attached Institutions, Affiliated Institutions of the ministry will plant trees
in its campus or at the surroundings wherever it is possible. This information has been revealed by Union
Minister of State (MoS) for Culture and Tourism (Independent charge) Prahlad Singh Mulayam Singh Patel.
The decision for tree plantation has been taken on the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has
identified 5 trees representing the herbal heritage of our country.
119. India signed 1st concession agreement of 600 MegaWatt (MW) Kholongchhu hydroelectric
Project was signed recently. Kholongchhu is the river located in which country?
1) Nepal
2) China
3) Bangladesh
4) Myanmar
5) Bhutan
Explanation:
The Bhutan government and the Kholongchhu Hydro Energy Limited signed the Concession Agreement for
600 MegaWatt (MW) Kholongchhu hydroelectric Project (Joint Venture of India and Bhutan) in Thimphu, in
virtual presence of Dr. S Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs and his Bhutanese Counterpart Dr. Tandi
Dorji. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

120. The central government has approved additional Rs 1,691 crore for the construction of
highways in which state/UT (June 2020)?
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Uttarakhand
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
In a major development, the central Government has sanctioned an additional Rs 1,691 crore for the
construction of highways by the Border Roads Organization (BRO) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and
Uttarakhand during 2020-21 in the wake of clashes with China in Ladakh.
121. Name the state which develops India’s 1st Lichen Park with over 150 lichen species?
1) Manipur
2) Uttarakhand
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Assam
Explanation:
The Forest Department of Uttarakhand has developed India’s First Lichen Park in Munsyari, Pithoragarh
district, Uttarakhand as a research centre with over 150 Lichen species – Jurassic Era plant which was
inaugurated on 27th June 2020, the development process of the 1.5 acres park began in 2019.
122. Which state has launched ‘At one click’ online aid for MSMEs?
2) Haryana
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani launched the online aid initiative ‘At One Click’ with Rs 1,369
crore for around 13000 Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) (i.e. MSMEs and textile industries) in
Gujarat.
123. V P Singh Badnore with Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated Battery Swapping
Facility Quick Interchange Service (QIS) at Chandigarh (UT) recently. VP Singh Badnore is also the
governor of which state?
2) Punjab
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Punjab Governor and Administrator of Chandigarh, V P Singh Badnore with Union Minister of Petroleum
and Natural Gas & Steel, Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated Battery Swapping Facility Quick Interchange
Service (QIS) at Chandigarh in a virtual function.

1. For which country United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has extended the individual sanctions,
travel ban and an arms embargo until May 2021?
1) Uganda
2) Kenya
3) Congo
4) Ethiopia
5) South Sudan
Answer – 5) South Sudan
Explanation:
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has extended the individual sanctions, travel ban and an arms
embargo in South Sudan until May 2021. An arms embargo is a restriction or a set of sanctions that applies
solely to weaponry. This extension has been drafted by the United States (US), which received 12 votes in
favor while Russia, China and South Africa abstained it.
2. ‘COVID-19 Technology Access Pool’ (C-Tap) was launched by WHO for equal access to life-saving
technology around the world. How many countries supported C-Tap (till May 29, 2020)?
1) 56
2) 49
3) 42
4) 28
5) 35
Answer – 5) 35
Explanation:
The COVID-19 (Technology) Access Pool or C-TAP which was mooted by President Carlos Alvarado of Costa
Rica has been launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) during an event co-hosted by WHO and
Costa Rica on May 29, 2020 at Geneva, Switzerland. This was launched after 35 countries and multiple
international partners and institutions have signed for this pool to support it. Countries that have supported
C-TAP till May 29, 2020: 35.
3. Which country has proposed the idea of G7+3 named as 10 Democracies (D10)?
1) United States
2) Russia
3) Germany
4) United Kingdom
5) Canada
Explanation:
The United States(US) and the United Kingdom(UK) have proposed the expansion of the G7 grouping. While
the United States has proposed G7+4, which includes India, Australia, South Korea and Russia, the United
Kingdom wants a G7+3, calling it ’10 Democracies (D10)’ which excludes Russia.
4. The senior lawmakers from 8 democracies have formed an Inter parliamentary alliance to
counter which country?
1) China
2) Japan
3) India
4) Russia
5) United States
Answer – 1) China

Explanation:
Senior lawmakers from eight democracies including the United States have united to counter Communist
China. Launched on June 5, Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) is “an international cross-party
group of legislators working towards reform on how democratic countries approach China”.
5. Which country has signed agreement with Italy to demarcate maritime boundaries?
1) Greece
2) Bosnia
3) Croatia
4) Turkey
5) Albania
Answer – 1) Greece
Explanation:
Greece and Italy have signed an agreement demarcating their maritime boundaries, amid tension in the
Mediterranean region over rights to natural resources. The agreement signed on Tuesday in Athens tackled
an issue that had been pending for 40 years.
6. India along with 12 other countries lead the “Verified” initiative launched by the UN to fight
misinformation about COVID-19. What is the theme of “Verified”?
1) Commit, Space, Solution
2) Curb, Inform, Cure
3) Find, Curb, Inform
4) Science, Solidarity & Solution
5) Verify, Announce, Follow
Answer - 4) Science, Solidarity & Solution
Explanation:
India with 12 other countries lead the “Verified” initiative launched by the United Nations on 21st May
2020, to fight the spreading of misinformation about COVID-19 with fact-based accurate information. The
initiative is led by the United Nations Department of Global Communication (DGC) with an aim to provide
facts about COVID-19 in the digital space. This will provide information on three theme: Science, Solidarity,
Solution – to advocate for support to impacted population.
7. The Serum Institute of India has signed agreement with UNICEF & GAVI to supply Pneumococcal
Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) to low income countries. Where is SII located?
1) Pune
2) Gurugram
3) Hyderabad
4) Noida
5) New Delhi
Answer – 1) Pune
Explanation:
The Pune based Serum Institute of India (SII), leading manufacturer of immunobiological drugs and
vaccines signs a new supply agreement with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Vaccine alliance
Gavi’s procurement partner to supply Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) to low income countries all
over the world.
8. India has joined an initiative namely Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) recently
as a founding member. GPAI will be supported by Secretariat, to be hosted by which organisation?

Answer – 4) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Explanation:
India has joined the first-of-its-type initiative namely Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) as
a founding member to support responsible and human-centric development and use of Artificial
Intelligence (AI). With this, India became the 15th founding member of GPAI which also include the United
States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), European Union (EU), Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy,
Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Slovenia, and Singapore for launch of GPAI. GPAI will be
supported by a Secretariat, to be hosted by Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD) in Paris, France as well as by two Centers of Expertise- one each in Montreal, Canada and Paris.
9. How many people fell into acute food insecurity (approx) since February 2020 as per Rome based
FAO report?
1) 20 million
2) 55 million
3) 40 million
4) 45 million
5) 30 million
Explanation:
According to the report titled “Policy Brief: The Impact of COVID-19 on Food Security and Nutrition”
released by Italy based Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), around 45 million people were fall into
acute food insecurity since February 2020 due to of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, of which a
majority of 33 million people reside in South and Southeast Asia, and most of the remainder in Sub-Saharan
Africa.
10. Name the unmanned submersible of China which has dived to the world's deepest ocean point.
1) Falcon-1
2) Dong Fang-1
3) Tianlian-1
4) Ziyuan-1
5) Haidou-1
Answer - 5) Haidou-1
Explanation:
China’s unmanned submersible named ‘Haidou-1’ has dived to a depth of 10,907 metres at the world’s
deepest ocean point in pacific-ocean, setting a new record for the country during which samples from the
deep sea and high-definition images of the geological environment were collected.
11. India become the non-permanent member of UNSC for _____ term recently for the period of 2021-
2022.
1) 5th
2) 8th
3) 3rd
4) 7th
5) 11th
Answer – 2) 8th
Explanation:
India was elected unopposed for an 8th term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security
Council (UNSC) for two years (2021-22) starting January 2021 by gaining 184 votes in the 193-member
General Assembly. Along with India, Mexico, Ireland and Norway were also elected. India was the only
candidate for the lone seat from the Asia-Pacific category.

12. What will be the objective of India during its tenure in UNSC (2021-22)?
1) SORTS
2) NORMS
3) 3T
4) 5R
5) PICK
Answer – 2) NORMS
Explanation:
India’s overall objective during this tenure in the UN Security Council will be the achievement of N.O.R.M.S:
New Orientation for a Reformed Multilateral System.
13. India will hold the presidency of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during which month of
the year 2021?
1) August
2) November
3) September
4) December
5) July
Answer – 1) August
Explanation:
India will serve as the president of the United Nation Security Council (15-Member) for the month of August
2021, which has been elected as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for two years (2021-22).
Following the English alphabetical order of the member states’ names, the presidency of the Council is held
by each of the members in turn for one month.
14. India attended the 32nd Eurasian Group on EAG plenary virtual meet 2020 led by FATF recently.
Where is the HQ of FATF located?
1) New York
2) London
3) Madrid
4) Rome
5) Paris
Answer – 5) Paris
Explanation:
Indian officials, including representatives from enforcement agencies, have participated in the 32nd special
Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG) plenary meeting 2020,
under the aegis of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF – HQ at Paris, France).
15. Name the country which has committed 200 Million Euros to support India’s COVID response.
1) France
2) Spain
3) Sweden
4) Denmark
5) Germany
Explanation:
France and India signed a credit financing agreement promising 200 million euros to support the social
welfare system and India’s COVID response. The fund will be provided to India through the AFD, French
Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement).

16. According to UN’s report titled ‘Global Status Report on Preventing Violence Against Children
2020’, how many children suffers violence annually due to inability of countries?
1) 5 Billion
2) 100 Million
3) 2.5 Billion
4) 500 Million
5) 1 Billion
Answer – 5) 1 Billion
Explanation:
In accordance with the “Global Status Report on Preventing Violence Against Children 2020”, a first of its
kind report by United Nations (UN), up to 1 billion children are affected by physical, sexual or psychological
violence, with long-lasting and costly emotional, social and economic consequences due to the inability of
the countries to protect them by following the established strategies.
17. As per report titled “Global Trends- Forced Displacement in 2019” nearly 79.5 mn people
forcibly displaced globally at the end of 2019. Name the organization which released the report?
2) United Nations Industrial Development Organization
3) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
4) International Labour Organization
Answer – 3) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Explanation:
In accordance with the annual report on displacement titled “Global Trends- Forced Displacement in 2019″
released by UN refugee agency- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in 2019,
additional 11 million people were displaced where 2.4 million sought protections outside their country, and
8.6 million were newly displaced within the borders of their countries. On the Global front, the
displacement number is 79.5 million or one in every 97 people on the planet at the end of 2019. This
number of forced displacement has almost doubled since 2010 (41 million). It should be noted that this
figure is the highest since these statistics have been systematically collected. It is approximately 1% of the
world’s population.
18. How much India committed to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in
the Near East (UNRWA) for next 2 years?
1) $25 million
2) $50 million
3) $10 million
4) $20 million
5) $15 million
Explanation:
During an Extraordinary Virtual Ministerial Pledging Conference for United Nations Relief and Works
Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), India has announced a contributing United States
(US) $10 million towards UNRWA over the coming two years. From Indian side, the conference has been
addressed by Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan.
19. How many children will be pushed to poverty and food insecurity in south Asian region in next 6
months according to UNICEF report?
1) 360 million
2) 480 million
3) 150 million
4) 300 million
5) 100 million

Explanation:
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) released its first report focusing on the South Asian region on
the impacts of COVID-19 on children states that around 240 million children are classified as poor and the
current COVID-19 situation will affect an additional 120 million children, a total of 360 million children will
be pushed into poverty and food insecurity in the next 6 months.
20. Which organization released report titled “Inclusion and Education: All Means All”?
1) UNICEF
2) IMF
3) UNESCO
4) WEF
5) WHO
Answer – 3) UNESCO
Explanation:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Global Education
Monitoring (GEM) Report Team launched its 2020 Report on “Inclusion and Education: All Means All”,
assessing the progress towards the Sustainable Developments Goal 4 on education and other SDG agendas
related to education.
21. Which country will take over presidency of FATF from July 2020 for a year?
1) Germany
2) Denmark
3) Spain
4) Kenya
5) France
Explanation:
Financial Action Task Force(FATF) in its 3rd and final plenary meeting under the Chinese Presidency of
Xiangmin Liu over a virtual platform, retained Pakistan on the grey list till October 2020, for failing to
prosecute and penalize terrorist financing in the country before the deadline fixed by FATF. Note: Germany
will take over the presidency of the FATF from July, 2020 for a year.
22. World’s 1st yoga university outside India (Vivekananda Yoga University) was located in which
city?
1) Los Angeles
2) Canberra
3) Rome
4) London
5) Berlin
Answer - 1) Los Angeles
Explanation:
As a part of International Yoga day, on 23rd June 2020, V Muraleedharan, the Minister of State of External
Affairs and P P Chaudhary, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on External Affairs, jointly launched
World’s First Yoga University “Vivekananda Yoga University”(VaYU) in Los Angeles, United States of
America, over the virtual event at the Consulate General of India in New York.
23. Which country has agreed to join United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (UN-ATT) recently (June
2020)?
1) Japan
2) India
3) United Kingdom
4) Russia

5) China
Answer – 5) China
Explanation:
The Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) has agreed to join the United Nations
Arms Trade Treaty (UN-ATT) that is designed to control the flow of weapons into conflict zones. As a part of
this treaty, China is committed to enhance peace and stability in the world. Notably, China strictly
controlled the export of military products as it only exports to sovereign countries and not to non-state
actors. As per Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI) study in January 2020, China is
the second largest arms producer in the world, behind the United States (US).
24. Find the organisation which released report titled “Money Laundering and the Illegal Wildlife
Trade”.
3) Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Answer – 3) Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Explanation:
In accordance with the first ever report on illegal wildlife trade (IWT) titled “Money Laundering and the
Illegal Wildlife Trade” report by Financial Action Task Force (FATF), illegal wildlife trade is a “global threat”
which generate estimated revenues between $7to $23 billion a year. This crime could lead to more
zoonotic diseases in the future. The report is based on the inputs of 50 jurisdictions across the FATF global
network, as well as expertise from the private sector and civil society.
25. Which among the following countries are part of Switzerland’s top 3 partners for info exchange
on tax matters according OECD’s Global Forum study?
1) India
2) France
3) Germany
4) Only 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
In accordance with the latest study by OECD’s (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development)
Global Forum on transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes, referring to the period from
July 2015 to June 2018, India was named among the top-three countries as EOI (Exchange of Information)
partners along with France and Germany. Means, India is getting detailed information on request, from
Switzerland about bank accounts and beneficiary ownership of entities established by its residents.
26. Which space agency renamed after Mary Jackson to its headquarters building in June 2020.
3) Centre national d’étudesspatiales (CNES)
Answer -2) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Explanation:
The headquarter building of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) located at Washington
D.C., has been renamed after Mary Winston Jackson (1921-2005), the first black female engineer at NASA.
Administrator Jim Bridestone made the announcement on 24th June.

GOVT SCHEMES
1. Name the special micro credit facility Scheme launched by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
for providing affordable loans to street vendors.
1) PM Nidhi
2) PM Swamitva
3) PM Swacch
4) PM SVANidhi
5) PM Samridhhi
Answer – 4) PM SVANidhi
Explanation:
On the lines of the announcement made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 14 May, 2020 to
provide special micro-credit facility to street vendors, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
has launched a scheme PM SVANidhi – PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbharNidhi under which the street
vendors, who had their businesses operational on or before 24 March, 2020 can avail a working capital loan
of up to Rs. 10,000 which is repayable in monthly instalments in the tenure of one year.
2. Government plans to provide Kisan Credit cards to how many dairy farmers under special drive
(1st June-31st July 2020)?
1) 2 Crore
2) 1.5 Crore
3) 50 Lakh
4) 1 Lakh
5) 1.75 Lakh
Answer – 2) 1.5 Crore
Explanation:
Government under a special drive will provide Kisan Credit Cards(KCC) to 1.5 crore dairy farmers
belonging to milk unions and milk producing companies within the next two months (1st June-31st July
2020). The special drive is part of the Prime Minister’s Atma Nirbhar Bharat package for Farmers.
3. Which state/UT government has proposed Dinkar yojana in the state/UT budget?
1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Punjab
4) West Bengal
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Nitin Patel presented a Rs 2,17,287 crore budget for the
financial year 2020-21, which is higher by Rs 12,472 crore over the previous Budget in 2019-20. Dinkar
scheme announced a to provide electricity supply during the day time for irrigation for next 3 years.
4. Which state has launched “Mukhyamantri Shahri Path Vyavasayi Utthan Yojana” recently.
1) Telangana
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Karnataka
5) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh launched Street Vendor Registration Portal
http://www.mpurban.gov.in/and “Mukhyamantri Shahri Path Vyavasayi Utthan Yojana” and transferred Rs
300 crore to the urban local bodies.
5. What is the amount that was allocated to state governments for the year 2020-21 for
implementing Per Drop More Crop component of PMKSY scheme?
1) 1000 Crore
2) 5000 Crore
3) 3000 Crore
4) 4000 crore
5) 2000 Crore
Explanation:
The Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare (DAC&FW) has allocated Rs. 4000 cr to the
state governments for the year 2020-21 for implementing Per Drop More Crop component of Pradhan
Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY- PDMC). For further allotment of funds, State Governments have
identified the beneficiaries to be covered under the programme.
6. Central government has extended Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-
PMJAY) for migrant workers recently. Who is the CEO of AB-PMJAY?
1) Amitabh Kant
2) Indu Malhotra
3) Tanveer Singh
4) Indu Bhushan
5) Mahesh Sinha
Answer – 4) Indu Bhushan
Explanation:
Indian government extended its health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya
Yojana (AB-PMJAY) for migrant workers facing unemployment, across states. National Health Authority
(NHA) is the nodal agency for implementing AB-PMJAY. CEO of AB-PMJAY and NHA– Dr Indu Bhushan.
7. The phase 2 & 3 of SAUNI scheme will fill 115 dams in Gujarat state as per Vijay Rupani, CM of the
state. Those dams will be filled by water from which river?
1) Krishna
2) Ganga
3) Narmada
4) Yamuna
5) Kaveri
Answer – 3) Narmada
Explanation:
Vijay Rupani Gujarat Chief Minister, announced the phase 2 and phase 3 of the Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran
Irrigation (SAUNI) scheme to fill 115 dams with Narmada water by August 15,2020 and March ,2021
respectively. The SAUNI yojana is a multipurpose project designed to provide irrigation and drinking water
in the Saurashtra regions.
8. Name the state which has launched ‘Panchvati Yojana’ for the senior citizens of rural areas.
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Himachal Pradesh

Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh(HP) Chief Minister(CM) Jai Ram Thakur launched ‘Panchvati Yojana’ for the senior
citizens of rural areas of the state. Under the yojana parks & gardens will be established in every
development block with mandatory facilities under Mahatma Gandhi Employment Guarantee Act(MNREGA)
2005, Scheme of Rural Development Department. About 100 such parks will be developed in different parts
of the state during FY 2020.
9. Central government has allocated the 1 Lakh crore for which scheme in FY 2020-21 (more than
50% of budget estimation)?
1) PMMY
2) PM-SYM
3) PMGKY
4) PM-KISAN
5) MGNREGS
Answer – 5) MGNREGS
Explanation:
The highest ever allocation of funds worth Rs. 1,01,500 made under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in the current Financial Year(FY) 2020-2021. A sum of Rs.
31,493 crores have already been released in 2020-21, which is more than 50 percent of budget estimation
of current Financial Year 2020-21.
10. Andhra Pradesh government has launched ‘Jagananna Chedodu’ scheme to provide financial
assistance to tailors, barbers and dhobis. Under the scheme Rs. ____ will be provided per person for
2.47 Lakh workers.
1) 20,000
2) 15,000
3) 2,000
4) 10,000
5) 5,000
Answer – 4) 10,000
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh(AP) Chief Minister(CM) Yeduguri Sandinti(YS) Jagan Mohan Reddy launched the
‘Jagananna Chedodu’ scheme to provide financial assistance to tailors, barbers and dhobis(washermen).
Under the scheme, Rs 10,000 per person was provided to 2.47 lakh beneficiaries under 60 years of age -
washermen (82,347), barbers (38,767) and tailors (1,25,926).
11. Name the scheme which is the initiative of NCDC & it was launched by union minister Narendra
Singh Tomar, providing paid internship to the Youth.
1) SVANidhi
2) Swamitva
3) GramSwaraj
4) Sahakar Mitra
5) Samridhhi
Answer – 4) Sahakar Mitra
Explanation:
Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister inaugurated a Sahakar Mitra:
Scheme on Internship Program (SIP) of the NCDC (National Cooperative Development Corporation). The
program will provide practical experience of the cooperative sector and assured project loans on liberalized
terms to young professionals in the start-up industry.
12. Which state/UT has launched ‘Bal Shramik Vidya Yojana’?

1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Uttar Pradesh

3) New Delhi
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Puducherry
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath launched ‘Bal Shramik Vidya Yojana’ for child
labourers who are 8-18 years old, through video conference. The launch is in line with the ‘World Day
Against Child Labour’ (June 12, 2020). UP Labour Minister Swami Prasad Maurya was also present during
the launch Aim of the yojana– To educate orphans and worker’s children or child labourers & ensure their
healthy life.
13. The 1st ever distribution of assistive aids & devices to divyangjan held through virtual platform
under ADIP Scheme recently. The ADIP scheme is initiative of which ministry?
Answer – 3) Ministry of Social justice and Empowerment
Explanation:
In this endeavor adopting all the preventive measures, a Virtual ADIP Camp for free distribution of assistive
aids and devices at Block level for Divyangjans under the Assistance to Disabled persons for purchasing /
fitting of aids / appliances (ADIP) scheme of Government of India was organized at Talwandi Bhai Block of
Firozpur District in Punjab today. This is the first camp being organized by the ALIMCO under DEPwD, M/o
Social Justice and Empowerment under the ADIP Scheme of the Government of India after opening of
lockdown with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved by the Government of India. ADIP
Scheme is one of the major initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice &. Empowerment, Govt. of India.
14. The central government has approved to provide fund of Rs 1,829 for implementation of Jal
Jeevan Mission for which state?
1) Telangana
2) Uttarakhand
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Bihar
Explanation:
The Centre has approved funding of 1,829 crore rupees for the effective implementation of Jal Jeevan
Mission in Maharashtra for 2020-21 on the basis of the Annual Action Plan (AAP) for 2020-21 presented by
Maharashtra to the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation. Also Rs 1,189.40 Crore was allocated for
Karnataka & 156.61 Crore Tripura in FY 2020-21.
15. PM Narendra Modi launched Rs 50,000 cr Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan to boost employment
and livelihood for migrant workers recently. Which is the nodal ministry for the implementation of
the scheme?
Answer – 1) Rural Development ministry

Explanation:
An employment -cum- rural public works Campaign for 67 lakh migrant workers titled “Garib Kalyan Rojgar
Abhiyaan (GKRA)” has been launched for 6 states viz. Bihar, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Madhya Pradesh (MP),
Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Odisha, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the lines of the announcement made
in Rs 20 Lakh crore Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. The outlay of this campaign is Rs 50,000 Crores and the
Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) is the nodal Ministry for its implementation.
16. The Central government has approved 412.19 Cr for FY21 to which state for the implementation
of Jal Jeevan Mission?
1) Goa
2) West Bengal
3) Assam
4) Telangana
5) Tripura
Explanation:
The Union government has allocated Rs 412.19 Crore for the effective implementation of JJM in Telangana
for FY 2020-21. The funding has been increased in comparison in FY19-20 when it was Rs 259.14 Cr. Thus,
with an opening balance of Rs 30.89 Crore along with this year’s allocation, Telangana has assured
availability of Rs 443.29 Crore under JJM as Central funds. Centre is hopeful that the state will provide
100% tap connections to all rural households in the year 2020-21 itself and become the first State to
achieve the feat of ‘Har Ghar Jal Rajya’.
17. Name the Union MSME minister who has launched Credit Guarantee Scheme for Sub-ordinate
debt (CGSSD) or “Distressed Assets Fund–Sub-ordinate Debt for MSMEs” to provide Rs 20000 crore
guarantee cover to two lakh MSMEs.
4) Nitin Gadkari
5) Arjun Munda
Explanation:
Nitin Gadkari (Minister of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises) launched the Credit Guarantee Scheme for
Sub-ordinate debt (CGSSD) which is also called the “Distressed Assets Fund–Sub-ordinate Debt for MSMEs”
to provide Rs 20000 crore guarantee cover to two lakh MSMEs.
18. Jharkhand government planned to launch a 100-day employment scheme named

“Mukhyamantri SHRAMIK (Shahri Rozgar Manjuri for Kamgar) Yojna”. Who is the CM of Jharkhand?
2) Pema Khandu
3) Hemant Soren
4) Neiphiu Rio
5) Biplab Kumar Deb
Explanation:
Jharkhand (CM – Hemant Soren) is set to launch a 100-day employment scheme “Mukhyamantri SHRAMIK
(Shahri Rozgar Manjuri for Kamgar) Yojna” to enhance the livelihood and security of urban poor. This
scheme is in line with the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).
After Kerala’s Ayyankali Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme (AUEGS), Jharkhand is the 2nd state in the
country to launch a job guarantee scheme for the urban poor.

19. ‘Indira Rasoi Yojna’ will be launched by which state?
1) Punjab
2) Rajasthan
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Haryana
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot announced ‘Indira Rasoi Yojna’ (Indira kitchen scheme), to
provide pure nutritious food to the poor twice a day at concessional rates. A sum of Rs 100 crore will be
spent every year on this scheme.This yojna has been created in memory of great leader Indhira Gandhi.
20. The Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited has introduced the
Nishtha Vidyut Mitra Scheme for ______.
1) Senior Citizens
2) Children
3) Students
4) Teachers
5) Women
Answer – 5) Women
Explanation:
The Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPMKVVCL) introduced the
Nishtha Vidyut Mitra Scheme for women empowerment. Under this scheme, women Self-Help Groups at
Gram Panchayat level will act as Nishtha Vidyut Mitra.
21. Mukhyamantri Matru Pushti Uphaar scheme was launched by which state?
1) Assam
2) Tripura
3) Meghalaya
4) Nagaland
5) Sikkim
Explanation:
Tripura government has launched Mukhyamantri Matru Pushti Uphaar scheme to provide nutrition kits to
pregnant and lactating women. The scheme is a part of the state’s efforts to fight malnutrition and maternal
mortality. The scheme was announced by state Minister for Social Welfare and Social Education Santana
Chakma.
22. Which state government has launched Kapu Nestham scheme to provide financial support to
women of Kapu community?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Telangana
3) Gujarat
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched the Kapu Nestham scheme to provide financial
support of Rs 75000/- (Rs 15000/- per annum) to women of Kapu community. The objective of the scheme
is to financially empower Kapu women by enhancing their livelihood and living standards with financial
assistance.

23. “Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana” is the scheme launched by which organization?
1) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
2) National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC)
4) Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
Explanation:
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) recently launched its flagship “Kumhar Sashaktikaran
Yojana” in Rajasthan’s Pokhran, where India conducted its first nuclear test, to restore the lost glory of the
pottery site.
24. Which is the 1st state in India to launch “Godhan Nyay Yojana” to procure the cow dung from
livestock owners?
1) Goa
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Haryana
4) Punjab
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Bhupesh Baghel, Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh announced the launch of “Godhan Nyay Yojana” through an
online press conference to promote animal husbandry and make it a commercially profitable practice and
to procure the cow dung from the farmers at a fixed rate.
25. Find the Indian state which is going to launch Adarsh police station scheme from July 1, 2020.
1) Goa
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Haryana
4) Punjab
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Adarsh Police stations scheme will be launched in Chhattisgarh. It will develop the police stations in the
state as Ideal Police stations. Certain parameters were set by the government & if the Police station meets
the criteria then it will be rewarded.
VISITS
1. Who has attended as Indian delegation in Russia’s victory day parade which commemorate the
75th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet People in 2nd world war?
2) Nitin Gadkari
3) Narendra Modi
4) Amit Shah
5) Rajnath Singh
Explanation:
Rajnath Singh attended the Victory Parade at the iconic Red Square in Russia’s capital Moscow on June 24,
2020 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet People in the great Patriotic War of
1941-1945 i.e. Second World War (World War II). The Parade is organised to honour the heroism and

sacrifices made by the Russian and other friendly people. It was originally scheduled on May 9, 2020 but
was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. How many member Indian military contingent was participated victory day parade in Russia?
1) 65
2) 80
3) 45
4) 75
5) 55
Answer – 4) 75
Explanation:
A Tri-Service 75- Member Indian Military Contingent along with contingents of Russian Armed Forces and
17 other countries participated in the Victory Parade. The Indian marching contingent was led by a major
rank officer of the gallant Sikh Light Infantry Regiment. The Regiment had fought with valour in World War
II and has a proud distinction of earning four Battle Honours and two Military Cross, among other gallantry
awards.
BANKING AND FINANCE

1. The Mumbai based SEBI has extended the deadline for POA norms till August 1, 2020. POA is
abbreviated as _______ of Attorney.
1) Process
2) Protect
3) Power
4) Proper
5) Provision
Answer – 3) Power
Explanation:
Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the date for implementing
norms pertaining to power of attorney (POA) given by clients to trading members or clearing members till
August 1, 2020 from June 1, 2020. The decision regarding extension has been taken due to the difficulty
faced by the stock brokers and broker associations in implementing the provisions amid the situation
arising due to COVID-19.
2. YES bank partnered with which company/app to launch contactless travel card?
1) Abhibus
2) Cleartrip
3) Red bus
4) Make my trip
5) Chalo
Answer – 5) Chalo
Explanation:
YES Bank has partnered with Chalo to launch of a co-branded contactless travel card in Mangalore and
Udupi, which would enable users to load money on the card to make ‘tap to pay’ payments across buses.
3. Name the bank which has partnered with Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCIL) to
facilitate real time payments for truck drivers.
1) DBS bank
2) OCBC Bank
3) Standard Chartered
4) Citibank
5) None of these

Answer – 1) DBS bank
Explanation:
DBS Bank India partnered with Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCIL)to facilitate real time
payments for truck drivers by DBS RAPID (Real Time Application Program Interface-APIs by DBS) solution
to enable them to receive payments instantly.
4. Which private sector bank has introduced the 1st of its kind app to open current accounts?
1) YES Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) RBL Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
IndusInd Bank Limited, an Indian new generation bank, has introduced a first-of-its-kind facility for
customers to open current accounts (CA) through its ‘Indus Corporate’ mobile app.
5. Find the private bank which partnered with Mastercard India & Worldline India to launch ‘Soft
POS’.
1) DBS Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) City Union Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank Ltd, Mastercard India & Worldline India partnered to launch a digital point-of-sale(POS) solution
‘Soft POS’, the 1st financial payments service in India to transform everyday smartphones into merchant
POS terminals. It helps offline merchants and Kirana stores accept payments using their smartphones.
6. RBI has created Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) of worth _____ to boost
digitalization.
1) 1000 Crore
2) 750 Crore
3) 500 Crore
4) 1250 Crore
5) 1500 Crore
Explanation:
To encourage the deployment of Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure in smaller cities and towns, the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) has created a Rs 500-crore ($66 million) Payments Infrastructure Development Fund
(PIDF), in which it will start with an initial contribution of Rs 250 crore & the remaining half of the amount
will be installed by card issuing banks and card networks working in the country.
7. Which private sector bank launched “summer treats” campaign recently?

1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) AXIS Bank
4) YES Bank
5) RBL Bank

Explanation:
The Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC) Bank, a Mumbai based private sector bank
has launched a special campaign ‘Summer Treats’ with offers to meet the changing needs of merchants as
well as salaried and self-employed customers.
8. Name the public sector bank which has created separate vertical for Financial Inclusion and Micro
Market (FI&MM) recently (The Division was headed by Sanjeev Nautiyal).
3) Allahabad Bank
4) EXIM Bank
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) has created a separate Financial Inclusion and Micro Market (FI&MM) vertical
within the bank with an exclusive focus to provide financial services to people engaged in agriculture and
allied activities and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The new wing will be headed by deputy
managing director (DMD) of the bank Sanjeev Nautiyal at the national level.
9. The US International Development Finance Corporation (USIDFC) is planning to invest ______ (in
USD) in Indian firms.
1) 350 million
2) 500 million
3) 250 million
4) 100 million
5) 150 million
Explanation:
To support multiple projects in India, The US International Development Finance Corporation (USIDFC) is
planning to invest 350 million USD in sectors of finance, health infrastructure, renewable energy and food
security space also look to empower smallholder dairy farmers, generate solar power increase access to
education. It is one of the largest approvals made by the Board of Directors.
10. NABARD provided Rs. 270 crores as the Special Liquidity Facility (SLF) to which bank?
1) Baroda Rajasthan Kshetriya Gramin Bank
4) Central Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank
5) Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank
Answer – 2) Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) provided Rs 270 crore Special Liquidity
Facility(SLF) to Assam Gramin Vikash Bank in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic to support the agricultural
activities of the farmers. This support & separate line of credit will enable to intensify farmers crop
production.
11. World bank has granted Rs. 1950 cr to which state to combat COVID-19?
1) Punjab
2) Maharashtra
3) West Bengal
5) Gujarat

Explanation:
According to the Chief Minister (CM) of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee, the World Bank (WB) has granted
loan worth of Rs. 1,950 crores to the state for tackling coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and developmental
work.
12. Name the digital payment platform, which has partnered with ICICI Lombard to launch first of its
kind travel insurance & domestic trip insurance.
1) PhonePe
2) PayTm
3) Google Pay
4) Freecharge
5) JioMoney
Answer – 1) PhonePe
Explanation:
Flipkart-owned digital payments platform PhonePe along with ICICI Lombard, the non-life insurance
company launched ‘first of its kind’ travel insurance, domestic multi-trip insurance to provide a stress-free
travel experience to customers by covering risks associated with all modes of travel within the country
(road, rail and air within the country) from the time a customer leaves home, till the time of return.
13. Name the company which has partnered with Mastercard to launch “Cardless ATM powered by
Mastercard”.
1) Empays Payment Systems
2) Instamojo Payment Gateway
3) Cashfree Payment Systems
4) PayKun Payment Gateway
5) Razorpay Payment Solutions
Answer – 1) Empays Payment Systems
Explanation:
In order to eliminate the use a physical card or touch an ATM PIN pad, amid the spread of coronavirus from
contaminated surfaces, Empays Payment Systems has joined hands with Mastercard to launch “Cardless
ATM powered by Mastercard” in India based on the standards of EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa).
14. Which company has partnered with First Alliance Bank (Z) Ltd to provide mPOS solution to SME
and other businesses?
1) Ezetap
2) Posiflex
3) PayTM POS
4) ePaisa
5) WeP
Answer – 4) ePaisa
Explanation:
POS (Point of Sale) solution provider in India, ePaisa entered into a partnership with First Alliance Bank (Z)
Ltd in Zambia, Africa, to provide mobile point of sale (mPOS) solution to small and medium enterprises and
other businesses. ePaisa will be the solution provider for First Alliance Bank(FAB), which will further
provide it to businesses across Zambia.For ePaisa this partnership becomes first global expansion.
15. RBI has banned People’s cooperative bank from granting fresh loans, accepting deposits for 6
months. Where is the HQ of People’s Cooperative bank located?
1) Noida
2) Nagpur
3) Hardwar
4) Kanpur
5) Ranchi

Answer – 4) Kanpur
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has restricted People’s Co-operative Bank located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
(UP) from granting fresh loans and accepting deposits for six months from June 10, 2020, due to its weak
financial position. The bank is barred from selling, transferring or disposing any of its properties or assets.
16. Which public sector bank has relaunched Aadhaar-based online ‘Insta Saving Bank Account’?
3) Canara Bank
5) Indian Bank
Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI) has relaunched ‘SBI Insta Saving Bank Account’, an Aadhaar-based instant
digital savings account for customers using the Yono platform, which will offer a complete paperless and
instant digital savings account opening with just PAN and Aadhaar number.
17. EXIM bank has provided line of credit (LOC) of $215.68 million to the Malawi for drinking water
schemes & other development projects recently. Where is the HQ of EXIM bank located?
1) Kolkata
2) New Delhi
3) Mumbai
4) Bengaluru
5) Chennai
Explanation:
Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) has provided a line of credit (LOC) of $215.68 million to the
Malawi government for drinking water supply schemes and other development projects. Exim bank:
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra.
18. Which private sector bank has launched “Insta Flexicash” an online overdraft (OD) facility for its
salary account customers?
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
5) RBL Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank has launched ‘Insta Flexicash’, an online overdraft (OD) facility for its pre- approved salary
account customers, by which these customers can get approval for OD instantly & in a paperless manner.
The end-to-end fully digital facility can be accessed with no documentation, using the Bank’s internet
banking platform without visiting a bank branch.
19. RBI has proposed to set the age limit of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and whole time directors
(WTDs) of Banks to ______ years.
1) 62
2) 60
3) 70
4) 65
5) 58
Answer – 3) 70

Explanation:
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its Discussion Paper on ‘Governance in Commercial
Banks in India’ proposed to set the age limit of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and whole time directors
(WTDs) belonging to the promoter group of banks to 70 years and maximum tenure of 10 years. This offer
has been made to improve administration in the banking sector.
20. RBI has made some changes to the monitoring structure of Financial Markets Infrastructure and
Retail Payment Systems recently. Which among the following was designated as “system wide
important payment system” (SWIPS)?
1) NPCI
2) SWITCH
3) IFSC
4) AePS
5) None of the Above
Answer – 1) NPCI
Explanation:
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made some changes to the monitoring structure of
Financial Markets Infrastructure (FMI) and Retail Payment Systems (RPSs) with the aim to ensure the
security and stability of the payment structure. The new framework treats NPCI (National Payments
Corporation of India) and National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT). In addition, NPCI has also been
designated as a “system wide important payment system (SWIPS).
21. Which payments bank has launched ‘Suraksha Salary Account’ for MSMEs recently?
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank launched ‘Suraksha Salary Account’ for the micro, small and medium enterprises
(MSMEs). The account will enable the MSMEs & other organisations to make cashless payments & provide
financial security to their employees.
22. Central government has infused capital of Rs 5,298 crore to which company/Organisation?
Answer - 5) India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL)
Explanation:
India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) announced the government infused equity share
capital of Rs 5,297.60 crore in the company on March 30.
23. Which bank has approved to provide 2nd loan of $750 million to India under COVID-19 Crisis
Recovery Facility (CRF)?
4) World Bank (WB)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

Explanation:
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) approved a 2nd loan of USD 750 million to India under the
bank’s USD 10 billion COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Facility (CRF); this loan is co-financed by the Asian
Development Bank (ADB) to assist India to fight against COVID-19 & its impact on poor. The loan aims to
strengthen India’s economic aid for businesses, expand social safety nets for the needy & the health care
systems.
24. Name the Insurance company which has collaborated with tech firm TropoGo Limited to launch
India’s 1st ‘Pay as you Fly’ insurance for drone-owners.
1) Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd.
2) L&T General Insurance Co. Ltd.
3) HDFC ERGO General Insurance Co. Ltd.
4) Future Generali India Insurance Co. Ltd.
5) Tata AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Answer – C) HDFC ERGO General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Explanation:
HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, the country’s third-largest non-life insurance provider has joined
hands with UK based tech firm TropoGo Limited to launch India’s 1st ‘Pay as you Fly’ insurance for drone-
owners in India.
25. Who headed the panel formed by SEBI to suggest measures to strengthen enforcement of SEBI?
1) Amit Kumar
2) Anil Dave
3) TN Manoharan
4) KD Mishra
5) Tapan Roy
Answer – 2) Anil Dave
Explanation:
In order to strengthen the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBIs) enforcement mechanism and also
to improve its system of recovery of siphoned off money, the SEBI committee headed by former Supreme
Court Judge Anil Dave has proposed a method of quantification of profit made by the defaulter and loss
caused to investors in a 424-page exhaustive report.
26. NABARD has made its maiden investment in Mumbai-based rural fintech startup Jai Kisan
recently. Where is the HQ of NABARD located?
1) Pune
2) Hyderabad
3) Mumbai
4) Kolkata
5) Gurugram
Explanation:
NABVENTURES Fund I, the investment arm of Mumbai based NABARD, has made its maiden investment in
Mumbai-based rural fintech startup Jai Kisan as part of a ₹30 crore funding round.
27. RBI proposed to increase minimum Net owned funds (NOF) of Housing finance companies from
10 Crores to _____ Crores.
1) 15
2) 25
3) 20
4) 30
5) 50
Answer – 3) 20

Explanation:
In exercise of powers conferred under Section 29A (1) (b) of NHB Act, 1987, RBI proposes to increase the
minimum NOF for HFCs from the current requirement of Rs10 crore to Rs 20 crore in order to strengthen
their capital base. Existing HFCs will get one year to reach the level of Rs 15 crore and two years to increase
it to Rs 20 crore.
28. As per SEBI’s recent amendment, promotors who own 25% or more and voting rights are
allowed to increase shareholding up to _______% in a year.
1) 20
2) 5
3) 15
4) 10
5) 20
Answer – 4) 10
Explanation:
After exercising the powers conferred under section 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act,
1992 (15 of 1992), the board of SEBI has amended the regulation 3, in sub-regulation (2) of Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 (SEBI-SAST)
to enhance the acquisition limit for promoters of a listed company. The amendment allows promoters
owning 25% or more of the shares or voting rights in a company to increase his shareholding by up to 10%
in a year in comparison to the earlier 5% limit.
29. Name the home finance company which launched affordable housing loan scheme named
‘SARAL’.
1) ICICI Home Finance Company Limited
2) Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited
3) REPCO Home Finance Limited
4) Aadhar Housing Finance Limited
5) Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited
Answer – 1) ICICI Home Finance Company Limited
Explanation:
ICICI Home Finance Company Limited (HFCL) launched SARAL, a special affordable housing loan scheme to
finance homes in urban and rural areas. The beneficiaries are women, lower, middle income customers and
economically weaker sections, with a maximum household income up to Rs 6 lakh per annum.
30. Bank of Baroda (BoB) planned to fully digitalize lending operations & to create a new vertical
‘digital lending department’. Who is the MD & CEO of BoB?
1) Sanjiv Chadha
2) Hasmukh Adhia
3) Atanu Kumar Das
5) Pallav Mahapatra
Answer – 1) Sanjiv Chadha
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda, India’s 3rd largest lender to fully digitise its lending operations including home, agriculture,
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME), personal and auto loans. The bank has set up a new vertical,
digital lending department at the corporate office, which will have substantial overlap with various credit
verticals including Retail, MSME, Agri & service verticals like Analytics centre, Risk Management, Marketing.
BoB MD & CEO is Sanjiv Chadha.

31. The Housing Finance Company's housing loans must account for at least 50% of HFCs’ assets of
which at least ___% should be individual housing loans. The HFCs which doesn’t follow the criterion
will be treated as NBFC – Investment and Credit Companies (NBFC-ICCs).
1) 90
2) 80
3) 25
4) 50
5) 75
Answer – 5) 75
Explanation:
In another proposal, housing loans must account for at least 50% of HFCs’ assets of which at least 75%
should be towards individual housing loans. HFCs which do not fulfil this criterion will be treated as NBFC –
Investment and Credit Companies (NBFC-ICCs) and will be required to approach the RBI for conversion of
their Certificate of Registration from HFC to NBFC-ICC. In order to remain working as HFC, they would have
to follow a roadmap to make 75% of their assets individual housing loans. The target has been set at 60%
by March 31, 2022, 70% by March 31, 2023, and 75% by March 31, 2024.
32. RBI has increased the withdrawal limit of Mumbai headquartered PMC bank depositors to Rs.
________ recently.
1) 1 Lakh
2) 5 Lakh
3) 75,000
4) 50,000
5) 10 Lakh
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised the withdrawal limit from Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative
(PMC) Bank to Rs 1 lakh from Rs 50,000 but extended the moratorium on the bank for another six months.
With this relaxation, over 84% of the bank’s depositors will be able to withdraw their entire account
balance.
33. EXIM bank has extended line of credit worth USD 20.10 million for construction of hospital to
which country?
1) Guatemala
2) Nicaragua
3) Salvador
4) Honduras
5) Panama
Answer – 2) Nicaragua
Explanation:
Export-Import (EXIM) Bank on behalf of the Indian Government, extended a Line of Credit (LOC) of USD
20.10 million to the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua for the reconstruction of Aldo Chavarria
Hospital.
34. Which bank has partnered with Hyundai motor to launch 1st online auto retail financing
platform 'Click to Buy'?
1) HDFC Bank
2) RBL Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) ICICI Bank

Explanation:
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) partnered with HDFC Bank to offer industry 1st online auto retail
financing on its end-to-end online automotive retail platform, ‘Click to Buy’ to the customers.
35. Name the bank which collaborated with Affordplan to launch co-branded health card called
‘Swasth Card’.
1) Yes Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) IDBI Bank
Explanation:
Yes Bank Limited has joined hands with Delhi-based fintech startup Affordplan, to launch a first of its kind
co-branded healthcare card called ‘Swasth Card’ under Swasth program with the aim to enable families plan
and manage their finances for their healthcare needs.
36. Kolkata based UCO bank has partnered with which insurance company to offer various
insurance products for its customers?
1) SBI Life Insurance Company
2) Oriental Insurance Company
4) Star Health and Allied Insurance Company
5) All the above
Explanation:
United Commercial Bank (UCO Bank) partnered with four insurers namely, State Bank of India (SBI) Life
Insurance Company, the Oriental Insurance Company and Religare Health Insurance Company, Star Health
and Allied Insurance Company to offer various insurance products for its customers.
37. The Karnataka Bank has launched a new product ‘KBL Micro Mitra’ for MSMEs recently. Who is
the MD&CEO of Karnataka Bank?
1) Mahabaleshwara M S
2) S.S. Mallikarjuna Rao
3) PolaliJayarama
4) Rakesh Makhija
5) Ajay Kumar
Answer – 1) Mahabaleshwara M S
Explanation:
Karnataka Bank launched a new product ‘KBL Micro Mitra’ for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs). This product will provide financial assistance up to Rs 10 lakhs to the Micro manufacturing and
service enterprises for working capital or for investment purposes. About Karnataka Bank: Managing
Director & Chief Executive Officer– Mahabaleshwara M S.
38. RBI has extended special liquidity window for ________ to YES bank for 3 months in June 2020.
1) 10000 cr
2) 30000 cr
3) 75000 cr
4) 25000 cr
5) 50000 cr
Answer – 5) 50000 cr

Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended a special liquidity window for Rs 50,000 crores to Yes Bank for
three months, to help private lenders cover for shortfall in deposits.The Yes bank was first provided with a
special liquidity window for 3 months in March, which ended in June. The bank has requested for the same
facility for one year, against which the RBI has extended for another 3 months.
39. Which company has partnered with US Gold Currency Inc and Blockfills to introduce world’s 1st
monetary gold-backed US Gold digital currency in India & few other countries.
1) JP Morgan Chase
2) Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
3) IBMC Financial Professionals Group
4) MS&AD Group
5) American International Group
Answer – 3) IBMC Financial Professionals Group
Explanation:
IBMC Financial Professionals Group in partnership with US Gold Currency Inc and Blockfills introduced the
world’s first monetary gold-backed US Gold digital currency in India, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),
Middle East and Africa. Each US Gold digital currency is backed by a US American Eagle one-ounce (33.931
gram) gold coin, minted by the US Federal Agency, US Mint.
40. Name the bank which launched digital wallet named “Yuva Pay” in partnership with UDMA
Technologies Pvt Ltd.
1) RBL bank
2) IDBI bank
3) HDFC bank
4) ICICI bank
5) Yes bank
Answer – 5) Yes bank
Explanation:
Yes Bank launches a digital wallet solution(app) ‘Yuva Pay’ in partnership with UDMA Technologies Pvt Ltd
to enable contactless payments for its customers. The wallet is issued under minimum Know Your Client
(KYC) regulations. The solution aims to help the low income group to access the digital and contactless
transactions, which will enable broad access to secure electronic payment services.
41. J&K lieutenant governor GC Murmu has launched two loan schemes in J
&K bank recently. Who is the CMD of J&K bank?
1) Rana Kapoor
2) R K Chhibber
3) Shyam Srinivasan
4) Ashok Kumar Pradhan
5) Mahabaleswar MS
Answer – 2) R K Chhibber
Explanation:
Girish Chandra Murmu, the lieutenant governor of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K),
has rolled out 2 customized loan schemes of J&K Bank namely ‘J&K Bank Business Support Loan Scheme
2019-20’ and ‘J&K Bank Business Support Loan Scheme 2019-20 for Hotels and Guest Houses’ with the aim
to overcome business challenges that have stemmed up due to the prevailing conditions. About Jammu &
Kashmir Bank: Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)- R K Chhibber.
42. What will be India’s per capita income during FY20-21 as per SBI report?
1) 1.53 lakh
2) 1.49 lakh
3) 1.43 lakhs

4) 1.21 lakh
5) 1.34 lakh
Answer – 3) 1.43 lakhs
Explanation:
As per the report by the economic wing of State Bank of India (SBI), Covid-19 pandemic is likely to bring
down India’s per capita income (PCI) by 5.4% in the financial year 2020-21 (FY21) to Rs 1.43 lakh from Rs
1.52 lakh in FY20. Delhi, Chandigarh, and Gujarat will be the worst hit with PCI falling 15.4%, 13.9% and
11.6% respectively in FY21 among states.
43. Which bank has partnered with PhonePe on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) multi-bank
model?
1) HDFC Bank
2) RBL Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer - 5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
Flipkart-owned PhonePe announced that it has partnered with ICICI Bank on the Unified Payments
Interface (UPI) multi-bank model, to provide its users the option to create and use multiple UPI IDs with
ICICI Bank’s “@ibl” handle and YES Bank’s ‘@ybl’ handle on the PhonePe app.
44. Which organisation has set up ‘Swavalamban Crisis Responsive Fund’ to facilitate free
onboarding of MSMEs on TReDS platform?
Answer - 2) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Explanation:
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has informed that it has set up ‘Swavalamban Crisis
Responsive Fund’(SCRF), an open-ended fund to facilitate free onboarding of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs) on Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platform.
45. The education improvement project ‘STARS’, which got $500 million world bank loan will be
implemented across how many states in India?
1) 5
2) 7
3) 6
4) 3
5) 9
Answer – 3) 6
Explanation:
The board of executives of the World Bank (WB) has approved loan of $ 500 million (about Rs 3,700 crore)
under ‘Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program (STARS)’project to improve the
quality and governance of school education across six states (Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh,
Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan) in India.
46. How much amount was granted by world bank to rejuvenate the Ganga through Second National
Ganga River Basin Project (SNGRBP) in June 2020?
1) $500 million
2) $350 million

3) $300 million
4) $450 million
5) $400 million
Explanation:
The World bank enhanced the support to India’s programme to rejuvenate the Ganga with $400 million
through Second National Ganga River Basin Project (SNGRBP), for the development of infrastructure
projects Under the National Ganga River Basin Project.
47. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to extend the enhanced borrowing facility Under
marginal standing facility (MSF) provided to banks till ______.
2) August 31, 2020
3) January 1, 2021
4) March 31, 2021
Explanation:
In exercise of power conferred under the Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, India’s central
bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to extend the enhanced borrowing facility provided to
banks till September 30, 2020 to meet the liquidity shortage in the midst of the economic crisis caused by
the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.
48. Under which section of RBI act 1934, RBI has extended the minimum daily CRR maintenance of
80% by three months until 25 September 2020?
1) Section 42(2)
2) Section 41(1)
3) Section 42(1)
4) Section 41(2)
5) Section 42(3)
Explanation:
In exercise of power conferred under the Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the RBI has
extended the minimum daily cash reserve ratio (CRR) maintenance of 80% by three months until 25
September 2020.
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

1. The credit rating agency Moody’s has predicted India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to
contract by _______ in fiscal 2021.
1) 4.5%
2) 3.5%
3) 5%
4) 3%
5) 4%
Answer – 5) 4%
Explanation:
Rating agency Moody’s expects India’s real Gross Domestic Product(GDP) to contract by 4% in fiscal 2021
due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdown measures. India’s foreign-currency and local-currency
long-term issuer ratings have been downgraded to Baa3 from Baa2. Meanwhile India’s local-currency
senior unsecured rating was also reduced to Baa3 from Baa2, and its short-term local currency rating to
Prime(P)-3 from P-2. The outlook remains negative.

2. Indian Energy Exchange Limited (IEX) has started a Real-Time Market (RTM) to meet the demand
for electricity. Where is IEX located?
1) Gurugram
2) Patna
3) New Delhi
4) Mumbai
5) Hyderabad
Explanation:
Indian Energy Exchange Limited (IEX), an electronic system based power trading exchange, has started a
real-time market (RTM) to meet the demand for electricity. This will enable the power companies to buy
and sell electricity according to their needs only one hour before. About Indian Energy Exchange Limited
(IEX): Headquarters– New Delhi.
3. GAIL (India) Ltd signed MoU with EESL for development of Trigeneration projects in India. The
GAIL (India) functions under which ministry?
3) Ministry of Law and Justice
4) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Answer – 4) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Explanation:
State-owned Natural gas company GAIL (India) Ltd (formerly known as Gas Authority of India Ltd) and
Energy Efficiency Services Ltd(EESL) signed Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) for development of”
trigeneration” projects in India through video conference(VC). GAIL (India) Ltd was incorporated in August
1984 as a Central Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
(MoP&NG).
4. What will be the India’s growth in the year FY21 as per Survey of Professional Forecasters (SPF)
sponsored by RBI?
1) -2%
2) -2.5%
2) -3%
4) -1.5%
5) -3.5%
Answer – 4) -1.5%
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the results of 3 surveys’ namely -Consumer Confidence Survey
(CCS) – May 2020; Survey of Professional Forecasters (SPF) on Macroeconomic Indicators (64th round) and
Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH) – May 2020. As per this survey, India’s gross domestic
product (GDP) growth may contract by 1.5 % for the current fiscal year (FY21).
5. Which company has signed the United Nations Global Compact’s (UNGC) initiative to reduce the
CO2 emissions?
1) TCS
2) Tech Mahindra
3) CTS
4) L&T
5) Infosys

Explanation:
Tech Mahindra Ltd, an IT subsidiary of the Mahindra Group has joined 155 global companies by inking a
joint declaration with United Nations (UN) Global Compact urging governments to align their COVID-19
recovery efforts with the latest climate science.
6. What will be the growth of India in FY2020-21 as per World Bank’s Global Economic Prospect
(GEP) June 2020?
1) -4.8%
2) -4%
3) -2.5%
4) -2%
5) -3.2%
Answer – 5) -3.2%
Explanation:
The Washington based multilateral lender, World Bank in its latest edition of the Global Economic Prospect
(GEP) June 2020 analytical chapters reports states that India’s growth is contract by 3.2% (so growth is -
3.2%) for FY20-21. It was lower from 4.2% which forecasted in FY2019-20 at the end of March 2020.
7. According to World bank’s report, global economy will contract by ____% in 2020.
1) 5.2
2) 3.2
3) 1.2
4) 4.2
5) 2.3
Answer – 1) 5.2
Explanation:
Acc. to the World Bank, the massive shock of the COVID-19 Pandemic and lockdown measures for its
containment will lead to a contraction of the global economy by 5.2% in 2020.
8. Find the digital technology company which has partnered with UNDP, HCCB for plastic waste
management Project named ‘Prithivi’.
1) TCS
2) Infosys
3) Recykal
4) Wipro
5) HCL
Answer – 3) Recykal
Explanation:
Recycling plays an important role in enhancing the circular economy. However, lack of awareness poses
challenges towards management of plastic waste and recycling. In order to overcome this situation,
Recykal, a digital technology company in the waste management space collaborated with United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd (HCCB) for Project Prithvi, a
joint initiative for developing sustainable plastic waste management practices in the country.
9. Which agency/corporation has collaborated with TCS to provide its training partners access to
the TCS iON Digital Glass Room?
1) National Skill Development Corporation
2) National Skill Development Agency
3) Industrial training institute
4) Tata STRIVE Extension Centre
5) Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Agency
Answer – 1) National Skill Development Corporation

Explanation:
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) iON, unit of TCS, partnered with the National Skill Development
Corporation (NSDC) to provide its training partners access to the TCS iON Digital Glass Room, a web-based
digital education platform so as to enable online vocational skills training for millions of students across the
country.
10. What will be the growth rate of India in next fiscal (FY 2021-22) as per Fitch ratings?
1) 8.6%
2) 7.1%
3) 6.2%
4) 5%
5) 9.5%
Answer – 5) 9.5%
Explanation:
After a contraction in the current financial year, India's economy is forecast to bounce back with a sharp
growth rate of 9.5 percent next fiscal, Fitch Ratings has said. It has forecast a 5 percent contraction in the
GDP in the ongoing financial year.
11. Which company has won the world’s largest solar contract worth $6 billion recently?
1) Vestas India
2) Adani Green Energy Limited
3) Orient Green Power Ltd
4) Suzlon Energy Limited
5) Regen Powertech Pvt Ltd
Answer – 2) Adani Green Energy Limited
Explanation:
Gautam Adani led Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has won one of world’s largest solar contract from
Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to develop 8 GW of solar projects along with a commitment to
establish 2 GW of additional solar cell and module manufacturing capacity at cost of ₹45,000 crore or $6
bilion, creating 4 lakh direct and indirect jobs.
12. What will be the GDP of India in FY 2020-21 in case of 2nd COVID-19 outbreak, as per Economic
Outlook, June 2020 by OECD?
1) -5.6%
2) -5%
3) -4.7%
4) -7.3%
5) -6.7%
Answer – 4) -7.3%
Explanation:
In accordance with the Economic Outlook (EO), June 2020 by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD), India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for FY 2020-2021 predicted at -3.7% which
can further decelerate to -7.3% in case of second Covid-19 outbreak, the lowest estimate for India’s growth
so far, overtaking Bernstein’s projected 7% contraction for India in FY21.
13. According to ‘Global Trade Update 2020’ released by UNCTAD, international trade is expected to
fall by 27% in Q2 of 2020. Where is the HQ of UNCTAD located?
1) Geneva
2) New York
3) New Delhi
4) Rome
5) London

Explanation:
According to the report ‘Global Trade Update 2020’ released by the United Nations Conference on Trade
and Development (UNCTAD), the value of international trade in goods fell by 5% in the first quarter (Q1) of
2020 and is expected to plunge further by 27% in the ongoing second quarter (Q2) due to the
unprecedented effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It has also forecasted a 20% annual decline
in trade for the year 2020. UNCTAD Headquarters– Geneva, Switzerland.
14. The FOREX reserve of India crossed $________ for the 1st time as per RBI data (in June 2020).
1) 600 billion
2) 450 billion
3) 500 billion
4) 550 billion
5) 400 billion
Answer – 3) 500 billion
Explanation:
In accordance with the weekly statistical data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s foreign
reserves crossed the $500 billion mark as the nation had forex reserves of $501.7 billion as of June 5, 2020
a rise of $8.22 billion in a week. India’s forex reserves comprise foreign currency assets (FCAs), gold
reserves, special drawing rights (SDRs), and India’s reserve position with the International Monetary Fund
(IMF).
15. Which company has signed Climate pledge (initiative Amazon and Global Optimism) to become
Net-Zero carbon by 2040?
1) TCS
2) IBM
3) Infosys
4) CTS
5) Capgemini
Answer – 3) Infosys
Explanation:
Infosys partnered with Amazon and Global Optimism and signed the Climate Pledge, an initiative by Jeff
Bezos, founder of Amazon and Christiana Figueres, founder of Global Optimism and former United Nations
Climate chief to become net-zero carbon by 2040, ten years ahead of the Paris Agreement.
16. Find the Indian start-ups which were part of the List of Technology Pioneers of 2020, released by
the World Economic Forum (WEF)?
1) Stellapps
2) Zestmoney
3) Snapdeal
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
Two Indian startups Stellapps and Zestmoney were featured in the List of Technology Pioneers of 2020,
released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) which consist of pioneers addressing the global issues with
advanced technologies.
17. Which company has partnered with Karnataka bank to launch a health insurance policy to cover
COVID-19?
2) The Oriental Insurance Company Limited
3) The New India Assurance Company Limited
4) Universal Sompo General Insurance Company

5) TATA AIG General Insurance Company Limited
Answer – 4) Universal Sompo General Insurance Company
Explanation:
Karnataka Bank in partnership with Universal Sompo General Insurance Company has launched a health
insurance policy. The policy aims to cover the individuals’ COVID-19 pandemic related health expenses.
18. Find the insurance company which has collaborated with East Consultancy Services to offer
Aadhaar-based paperless offline e-KYC service.
2) Max Life Insurance Company
3) HDFC Life Insurance Company
4) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
5) Tata AIA Life Insurance Company
Answer – 5) Tata AIA Life Insurance Company
Explanation:
Tata AIA Life Insurance partnered with East Consultancy Services to offer Aadhaar-based paperless offline
e-Know Your Customer (KYC) service. This tie up helps to service the customer during the COVID-19
pandemic crisis.
19. India's economy will contract by _____ in 2020-21 as per estimation of Asian Development Bank
in its report titled Asian Development Outlook.
1) 4%
2) 5.5%
3) 5%
4) 4.5%
5) 6%
Answer – 1) 4%
Explanation:
In accordance with the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) by Asian Development Bank (ADB), for FY20-21,
Indian economy is projected to contract by 4% in fiscal year (FY) 2020, ending on 31 March 2021, before
growing 5.0% in FY2021.
20. Name the company which has become India’s first to hit 11 trillion rupees’ market capitalization
(on June 19, 2020).
2) Infosys
3) ICICI Bank
4) Kotak Mahindra
5) Reliance Industries Ltd
Answer – 5) Reliance Industries Ltd
Explanation:
On June 19, 2020, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) became the first Indian company to reach a market
capitalization of Rs 11 trillion, as the company was valued at Rs 11.15 trillion. With this, RIL accounts for
nearly 9% of the country’s total m-cap of Rs 138 trillion. Its stock on Bombay stock exchange (BSE) was
record high at Rs 1,738.95. Notably the company’s share doubled since mid-March 2020.
21. What will be the contraction in India’s GDP in 2020 as per estimation of Moody’s?
1) 4%
2) 4.4%
3) 3.1%
4) 5%
5) 2.9%
Answer – 3) 3.1%

Explanation:
According to the Moody’s Global Macro Outlook report for June 2020, there will be a contraction of 3.1 % in
India’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020 & expects a change in geographical conditions in Asia due to
tensions at the border between India and China.
22. Which is the only G20 country that will record growth in economy in 2020, as per Moody's?
1) South Korea
2) Japan
3) Saudi Arabia
4) India
5) China
Answer – 5) China
Explanation:
On a larger scale, in this report, it has been said about the economy of the G20 (Group of 20) countries for
2020 that a contraction of 4.6 % will be seen. But, in 2021, these economies will grow at a rate of 5.2 %.
China will be the only G-20 country to record growth in 2020 with a growth rate of 1 % and 7.1 % in 2021
thereafter
23. What will be India’s GDP in FY21 as per India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra)?
1) -3.1%
2) -4.7%
3) -3.9%
4) -5.3%
5) -2.8%
Answer – 4) -5.3%
Explanation:
In accordance with the India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), India’s Gross domestic Product (GDP) is likely
to shrink by 5.3% in FY20-21, the lowest GDP growth in the Indian history. It will contract in each quarter
in FY21 (April 2020 to March 2021). For FY21-22, it is expected that GDP growth would bounce back in the
range of 5-6%.
24. What will be the GDP of India in 2020 as per estimation of International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
1) -4.9%
2) -5.3%
3) -3.2%
4) -4.5%
5) -3.9%
Answer – 4) -4.5%
Explanation:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the June 2020 update “A Crisis Like No Other, An Uncertain
Recovery” of its flagship World Economic Outlook (WEO), has predicted that the Indian economy will have a
big 4.5 % contraction in 2020 and it will come down to a historic low. At the same time, the IMF has
reported a global growth rate of negative 4.9 % in 2020, which is 1.9 % points lower than the estimate
made in April 2020 World Economic Outlook (WEO) forecast. For 2021, growth rate is expected to be 5.4 %.
25. Which country has awarded Project Management Consultancy (PMC) Contract of 500 MW Solar
Park to NTPC?
1) Ivory Coast
2) Guinea
3) Niger
4) Senegal
5) Mali
Answer – 5) Mali

Explanation:
The Republic of Mali awarded the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contract for the development of
a 500 MW solar park in Mali to NTPC Limited (formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation
Limited).
26. Name the bank which has partnered with Bengaluru based SOLV business platform to launch
credit card for MSMEs.
1) HSBC Bank
2) BNP Paribas
3) Deutsche Bank
5) Bank of China
Answer - 4) Standard Chartered Bank
Explanation:
SOLV, a B2B (business to business) digital platform for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), has
launched a tailor-made credit card in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank, India. SOLV MSME Credit
Card provides MSME clients with a ready means to meet ongoing business expenses including supplier
payments, fuel, logistics, purchase of raw material, utility payments and working capital outlays.
27. World Bank has sanctioned $500 million to which country for cross country (which includes
Indian border) road projects?
1) Pakistan
2) Nepal
3) China
4) Bhutan
5) Bangladesh
Explanation:
World Bank (WB) has sanctioned $ 500 million for “Western Economic Corridor and Regional Enhancement
(WeCARE) Phase I project” to improve road connectivity in Bangladesh’s Jashore-Jhenaidah corridor, which
consists of four western districts to connect with the capital Dhaka as well as with India and Bhutan.
28. What will be the India’s GDP growth in 2020 as per S&P global ratings?
1) -5%
2) -4%
3) -6%
4) -3%
5) -7%
Answer – 1) -5%
Explanation:
According to the S&P Global Ratings report titled ‘Asia-Pacific losses near USD 3 trillion as balance sheet
recession looms’, India’s economy is expected to contract by 5% in 2020 before rebounding in 2021 and
Asia-Pacific’s economy will contract by 1.3% in 2020 but show 6.9% growth in 2021.
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS

1. Which Indian state has signed MoU with Industries and Business Chambers to promote the MSME
sector and provide employment for migrant workers?
1) Jharkhand
2) Bihar
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh

5) Odisha
Explanation:
The State MSME Minister Sidharth Nath in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi adityanath
signed the MoU with the Industries and Business Chambers to promote the MSME sector and provide
employment for around 10 lakhs skilled and semi-skilled workers.
2. The board of which PSU has approved to sign the MoU with Japan based MELCO recently?
1) PFC
2) REC
3) BHEL
4) OIL
5) BEML
Answer – 5) BEML
Explanation:
The Board of BEML (formerly Bharat Earth Movers Limited) in its 362nd meeting has given its approval for
signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MELCO to study and planning for initiating a joint
venture (JV) company between BEML and MELCO. This approval is on the lines of invitation of BEML
regarding Expression of Interest (EoI) for Manufacturing, Partnerships under “Make in India” policy.
3. Which miniratna company has signed MoU with NIIFL and AYANA to explore and collaborate on
opportunities in the solar energy sector recently.
1) Bharat Coking Coal Limited
2) Airports Authority of India
3) Gail (India) Limited
4) NTPC Limited
5) Ircon International Ltd
Answer – 5) Ircon International Ltd
Explanation:
Ircon International Ltd (IRCON), a Miniratna (Category-I) Schedule, public sector enterprise has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited(NIIFL)
and Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited(AYANA), NIIF platform company to explore and collaborate
on opportunities in the solar energy sector.
4. Which country has signed MoU with India in June 2020 for Mutual Logistics Support Agreement
(MLSA) to increase military inter-operability?
1) Singapore
2) United States
3) Japan
4) Australia
5) United Kingdom
Explanation:
Canberra, Australia and New Delhi, India signed Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA) to increase
military inter-operability through defence exercises between the two countries. Means, this agreement
enables both nations to access military bases for logistics support.
5. ISRO has signed MoU with which institute for cooperation in Space Situational Awareness,
Astrophysics?
1) ARIES
2) GEMINI
3) VIRGO
4) TAURUS

5) LEO
Answer – 1) ARIES
Explanation:
For the cooperation in the Field of Space Situational Awareness(SSA) and Astrophysics, The Indian Space
Research Organization (ISRO), Bengaluru signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Aryabhatta
Research institute of Observational Science (ARIES), Nainital.
6. Which country has signed MoU with India to develop strong cooperation and promote strategic
intervention in the power sector?
1) Germany
2) Denmark
3) Argentina
4) Nepal
5) Japan
Explanation:
To develop strong cooperation and promote strategic intervention in the power sector, an MOU
(Memorandum of Understanding) on the Indo-Denmark Cooperation between the Ministry of Power,
Government of the Republic of India and the Ministry for Energy, Utilities and Climate, Government of the
Kingdom of Denmark was signed on 5th June 2020. The MOU was signed by the Secretary (Power), Sanjiv
Nandan Sahai and Ambassador of Denmark to India, Freddy Svane.
7. Which ITI has signed MoU with National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) to train youths in 12 trades
under Dual System of Training Scheme?
1) ITI Noida
2) ITI Bhopal
3) ITI Nangal
4) ITI Coimbatore
5) ITI Panaji
Answer – 3) ITI Nangal
Explanation:
In a big boost to the “Skill India” initiative of the Government of India (GoI), National Fertilizers Limited
(NFL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) works under the Ambit of Ministry of Chemicals &
Fertilizers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Industrial Training Institutes (ITI)
Nangal (Punjab) to train youths in 12 trades under Dual System of Training Scheme.
8. Find the company which has signed MoU with ICAR for joint research, testing and validation of
different products?
2) Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative (IFFCO)
Answer – 2) Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative (IFFCO)
Explanation:
Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative (IFFCO) Ltd signs MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for joint research, testing and validation of different
products through ICAR institutes and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs).

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

1. Name the person who has been appointed as the chairman of the advisory committee on Service
provider of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).
1) PR Ramesh
2) TV Mohandas Pai
3) Shrikrishna Kulkarni
4) Binoy J.Kattadiyil
5) Vellayan Subbiah Murugappa
Answer – 2) TV Mohandas Pai
Explanation:
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) reorganised its advisory committee on service
providers and appointed TV Mohandas Pai, Service Chairman of Manipal Global Education as its chairman
to support the 12-member panel and provide professional insights on the service providers handled by the
IBBI.
2. Who was appointed as the Managing Director of India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited
for 3years by Finance ministry?
1) PR Jaishankar
2) Harsha Bungari
3) VSV Rao
4) Sunil Kumar Bansal
5) Pankaj Jain
Answer – 1) PR Jaishankar
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance appointed PR Jaishankar as the MD (Managing Director) of the India Infrastructure
Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) for 3 years.
3. Arun Singhal was appointed as the CEO of which organization recently?

2) Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)
3) Food Corporation of India (FCI)
4) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
5) None of these
Answer - 4) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), Government of India (GoI), has approved the
appointment of Arun Singhal, a 1987-batch IAS (Indian Administrative Service officer) of Uttar Pradesh
cadre, as chief executive officer (CEO) of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
4. RBI has extended the tenure of Subramanian Sundar as MD & CEO of Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB)
recently. Where is the HQ of LVB located?
1) Cochin
2) Chennai
3) Bengaluru
4) New Delhi
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the extension of tenure for Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) Managing
Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Subramanian Sundar by 6 months from May 31, 2020 to

November 30, 2020 or till the appointment of new person for the post whichever is earlier. Lakshmi Vilas
Bank (LVB): Headquarters– Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
5. Who has been appointed as the new president of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)?
1) Vikram Kirloskar
2) Uday Kotak
3) Sangita Reddy
4) Sanjiv Mehta
5) Pawan Kr Agarwal
Answer – 2) Uday Kotak
Explanation:
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) announced its new office bearers for 2020-2021. Uday Kotak,
Managing Director and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank succeeds Vikram Kirloskar, Chairman and Managing
Director of Kirloskar System and vice chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor as the new President of CII.
6. Virendra Nath Datt was appointed as chairman and managing director (CMD) of National
Fertilizers Limited (NFL). Where is the HQ of NFL located?
1) Guwahati
2) Ranchi
3) Patna
4) Noida
5) Gangtok
Answer – 4) Noida
Explanation:
Shri Virendra Nath Datt has taken over the additional charge as chairman and managing director (CMD) of
National Fertilizers Limited (NFL). He has been director (marketing) of the company since October 2018.
National Fertilizers Limited (NFL): Headquarters– Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
7. Who was appointed as the brand ambassador of Adidas recently?

1) Manushi Chhillar
2) Priyanka Chopra
3) Yukta Mukhi
4) Diana Hayden
5) Aishwarya Rai
Answer – 1) Manushi Chhillar
Explanation:
The former Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar joined Rohit Sharma, Indian star Batsman, Hima Das
Sprinter from Assam and Actor Ranveer Singh as the brand ambassador of Adidas. She supports the
#HOMETEAMHERO challenge of Adidas to stay physically and mentally fit in the lockdown due to COVID-19
and use sports as a platform to inspire and encourage the women and children to take up sports.
8. Former Miss World Manushi Chhillar joined the global initiative of #RedDotChallenge campaign
recently. Which organization launched this campaign.
Explanation:
On Menstrual Hygiene Day, 28th May 2020, 23-year-old, former Miss World Manushi Chhillar collaborated
in the global initiative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the “Red Dot Challenge” to create

awareness and to educate the girls about menstrual hygiene and construction of sanitation facilities and
access to hygiene products.
9. Name the Indian who has been appointed as the senior advisor at World Bank recently.
1) Brajendra Navnit
2) Ravi Kota
3) Lekhan Thakkar
4) Rajeev Topno
5) H Atheli
Answer – 4) Rajeev Topno
Explanation:
Cabinet’s Appointment committee approved the appointments of Rajeev Topno, the private secretary to the
prime minister as Senior Advisor to the Executive Director (ED), World Bank & Brajendra Navnit, the Joint
Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (July 2014 – September 2019) as Ambassador and Permanent
Representative of India (PRI) to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) & will be posted at the Permanent
Mission of India (PMI) to the WTO, under the Department of Commerce. He replaced JS Deepak at the PMI
whose two-year extended term ended on May 31.
10. Who was appointed as India’s permanent representative to WTO recently?

1) Brajendra Navnit
2) Ravi Kota
3) Lekhan Thakkar
4) Rajeev Topno
5) H Atheli
Answer – 1) Brajendra Navnit
Explanation:
Cabinet’s Appointment committee approved the appointments of Rajeev Topno, the private secretary to the
prime minister as Senior Advisor to the Executive Director (ED), World Bank & Brajendra Navnit, the Joint
Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (July 2014 – September 2019) as Ambassador and Permanent
Representative of India (PRI) to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) & will be posted at the Permanent
Mission of India (PMI) to the WTO, under the Department of Commerce. He replaced JS Deepak at the PMI
whose two-year extended term ended on May 31.
11. K. Shanmugam gets 3-month extension as the chief secretary of which state?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Goa
5) Telangana
Explanation:
Centre approves the 3-month extension (August 1- October 31) of Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary K.
Shanmugam, a 1985-batch Indian Administrative Service(IAS) officer who assumed charge on June 30,
2019, after the retirement of incumbent Girija Vaidyanathan. K. Shanmugam was to retire from service on
July 31, 2020.
12. Who was appointed as the 1st ever brand ambassador of IIFL Finance?
1) Rohit Sharma
2) MS Dhoni
3) KL Rahul
4) Ajinkya Rahane
5) Virat Kohli

Explanation:
R. Venkataraman, Managing Director and Co-Promoter of IIFL Group announced that the Vice-Captain of
Indian Cricket Team, Rohit Sharma signed and became the first brand ambassador of the IIFL Finance.
13. Name the person who was appointed as the 1st Indian origin Chair of BAFTA.
1) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
2) Dasari Ramathilakam
3) Vemuri Gaggaiah
4) Ardeshir Irani
5) Krishnendu Majumdar
Answer – 5) Krishnendu Majumdar
Explanation:
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts(BAFTA) appointed Emmy-winning television producer of
‘Hoff The Record’ Krishnendu Majumdar as its chairperson for the next 3 years. He becomes the 1st Indian
origin Chair from the United Kingdom (UK) in its 73 year-long history & is also the youngest chair in 35
years. He succeeds Pippa Harris who will continue as a deputy chairperson.
14. Who has been appointed as the UNADAP’s ‘Goodwill Ambassador to the Poor’?
1) Nethra
2) Krithika
3) Chitra
4) Divya
5) Karthika
Answer – 1) Nethra
Explanation:
The United Nations Association for Development and Peace(UNADAP) appointed 13-year-old Madurai girl
Nethra as its ‘Goodwill Ambassador to the Poor’ as she persuaded her father C. Mohan, a salon owner who
spent his savings Rs 5 lakhs for his daughter’s education. Also, helping with essentials to nearly 1,500
families despite his salon being closed for 2months as part of COVID-19 lockdown with no other income
during the period.
15. Who is the brand ambassador of Gargo International?

1) Amitabh Bachchan
2) Sonu Sood
3) Salman Khan
4) Ranveer Singh
5) Amir Khan
Answer – 2) Sonu Sood
Explanation:
The Gargo International, the delhi based lubricant company under the RG group praised Sonu Sood for his
support works for the migrants and went live with their TVC starring Sonu Sood.
16. Find the person who was appointed as the brand ambassador of Bihar’s Khadi.
1) Pankaj Tripathi
2) Anupam Kher
3) Boman Irani
4) Om Puri
5) Swara bhaskar
Answer – 1) Pankaj Tripathi
Explanation:
Pankaj Tripathi, Bollywood Actor, was appointed as the brand ambassador of Bihar's Khadi by the
Government of Bihar.He will promote the usage of Khadi product as well as the Patna’s Khadi Mall.

17. Imtaiyazur Rahman has been appointed as the CEO of which mutual fund?
1) UTI Asset Management Company
2) Canara Robeco Asset Management Company
3) BNP Paribas Asset Management India
4) Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC
5) Axis Asset Management Company
Answer – 1) UTI Asset Management Company
Explanation:
UTI Asset Management Board appointed Imtaiyazur Rahman as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the UTI
Asset Management Company after two years as the interim CEO. He will succeed Leo Puri whose 5-year
tenure was over in August 2018.
18. Which company has appointed as auditor for the next three years for PM-CARES?
1) SARC & Associates
2) BDO International
3) Ernst & Young
4) RSM International
5) Price Waterhouse Coopers
Answer – 1) SARC & Associates
Explanation:
The Trustees of the Prime Minister’s Citizens Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES)
fund appointed SARC & Associates, New Delhi based Chartered Accountants as its auditors for the next
three years.
19. Mukhammedkalyi Abylgaziyev resigned from the post of Prime minister of Kyrgyzstan recently.
What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
1) Nur-Sultan
2) Dushanbe
3) Ashgabat
4) Tashkent
5) Bishkek
Answer – 5) Bishkek
Explanation:
Kyrgyzstan’s Prime Minister Mukhammedkalyi Abylgaziyev (52) resigned, amid ongoing criminal
investigation into whether the government illegally sold radio frequencies. He was appointed as prime
minister by President Sooronbai Jeenbekov after succeeding Sapar Isakov in April 2018. Kyrgyzstan:
Capital– Bishkek; Currency– Kyrgyzstani Som.
20. Name the BCCI’s 1st ombudsman who has got 1-year extension as ethics officer and Ombudsman.
1) PK Mishra
2) VK Singh
3) Tarun Vijay
4) RS Chaudhary
5) DK Jain
Answer – 5) DK Jain
Explanation:
The tenure of former supreme court judge DK Jain as the ethics officer and ombudsman of Board of Control
for Cricket in India (BCCI) got a 1year extension in June 2020 due to the current covid-19 situation. He was
the first-ever ombudsman of BCCI appointed by the supreme court in February 2019.

21. Who has been elected as the President of 75th UN General Assembly (1st person from Turkey to
become UNGA president)?
1) María Fernanda
2) Tijjani Muhammad-Bande
3) Peter Thomson
4) Miroslav Lajčák
5) Volkan Bozkir
Answer – 5) Volkan Bozkir
Explanation:
Volkan Bozkir (69) from Turkey was elected as the president of the 75th United Nations(UN) General
Assembly. He is the 1st turkish to hold this post. He will hold the post for 1 year. Volkan Bozkir will succeed
Tijjani Muhammad-Bande when the annual session opens on September 15, 2020.
22. Kubatbek Boronov was appointed as the president of which country?

1) Uzbekistan
2) Tajikistan
3) Kyrgyzstan
4) Pakistan
5) Kazakhstan
Answer – 3) Kyrgyzstan
Explanation:
Kubatbek Boronov (55) was appointed as Kyrgyzstan’s Prime Minister. Kyrgyzstan’s President Sooronbai
Jeenbekov signed an order to appoint him. He succeeded Mukhammedkalyi Abylgaziyev who resigned on
June 15 following accusations of corruption.
23. Who has been appointed as the ambassador of JSW cement’s marketing campaign ‘Leaders
Choice’?
1) Sourav Ganguly
2) Sachin Tendulkar
3) Sunil Chhetri
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
JSW Cement, a part of JSW Group, signed former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly the current
president of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Sunil Chhetri, captain of India’s National
Football Team & Bengaluru FC as their brand ambassadors for their marketing campaign Leaders Choice in
West Bengal, Bihar and Odisha.
24. Who has been appointed as the chairman of National Institute of Public Finance and Policy
(NIPFP) for 4 years with effect from June 22, 2020?
1) Vijay Laxman Kelkar
2) M. Govinda Rao
3) Urjit Patel
4) Rathin Roy
5) Sumit Bose
Answer – 3) Urjit Patel
Explanation:
The former governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Urjit Patel was appointed as the Chairman of National
Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP). He will start his 4year tenure on 22nd June 2020 succeeding
Vijay Laxman Kelkar, former chairman of NIPFP.

25. Tata Sons Natarajan Chandrasekaran has been re-nominated as a part-time non-official director
on RBI Central board recently. RBI central board comprises of how many members?
1) 5
2) 21
3) 18
4) 12
5) 15
Answer – 2) 21
Explanation:
As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s notification, Chairman of the Board of Tata Sons (since January 2017),
Natarajan Chandrasekaran has been re-nominated as a Part-Time Non-Official Director on RBI Central
board for 2 years from 3rd March 2020 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The government had
1st nominated him as the Director on RBI Central board for 4 years from March 4, 2016. The Reserve Bank’s
affairs is governed by a central board of directors (BoD). The board is appointed by the Government of India
in line with the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The central BoD consists of 21 members. Currently RBI’s
central board has 15 directors, including the Governor and three Deputy Governors.
26. T. Rabi Sankar was appointed as the chairman of Indian Financial Technology & Allied Services
(IFTAS) with effect from 15 May 2020. Where is the HQ of IFTAS located?
1) Nagpur
2) Pune
3) New Delhi
4) Mumbai
5) Lucknow
Explanation:
The Mumbai based Indian Financial Technology & Allied Services (IFTAS), wholly owned subsidiary of
Reserve Bank of India appoints T Rabi Sankar as the Chairman and Dr. N Rajendran as the Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) effective from 15th May 2020 and 27th May 2020 respectively.
27. Evariste Ndayishimiye was elected as the president of which country recently?
1) Rwanda
2) Congo
3) Tanzania
4) Burundi
5) Zambia
Answer – 4) Burundi
Explanation:
Evariste Ndayishimiye won the presidential election of Burundi held on May 20 and to swear in as
president in August 2020.
28. Who among the following was named as ambassadors for the 45th edition of Toronto
International Film Festival (TIFF) 2020?
1) Priyanka Chopra
2) Deepika Padukone
3) Anurag Kashyap
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
Actor Priyanka Chopra and Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap named among the 50 ambassadors for the 45th
edition of Toronto International Film Festival(TIFF) 2020, which is to be held virtually. The festival will take
place from September 10-19 with physical screenings and drive-ins, digital screenings, virtual red carpets,

press conferences and industry talks. This is the 1st time TIFF will launch a digital platform for the festival,
offering new opportunities to connect with audiences beyond Toronto. TIFF has partnered with Shift72 to
develop the online platform.
29. Who has become the 1st female president of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in 233-years (with
effect from October 1, 2021)?
1) Heather Knight
2) Kate Cross
3) Clare Connor
4) Georgia Elwiss
5) Katherine Brunt
Answer – 3) Clare Connor
Explanation:
Former England Women Cricket Captain Clare Connor (43-year-old), an all-rounder, becomes the 1st
female president of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in 233 years. Her tenure will begin on October 1, 2021,
and will end on September 30, 2022. She will succeed Kumar Sangakkara.
30. Sanjay Kumar was appointed as the chief secretary of which state?
1) Punjab
2) Maharashtra
3) Haryana
4) Odisha
5) Kerala
Explanation:
Maharashtra government has appointed the current Additional Chief Secretary, Sanjay Kumar as its Chief
Secretary. He will take up the charge on July 1. He will succeed Ajoy Mehta who will retire on 30 June. Ajoy
Mehta has been named as the Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister(CM) Uddhav Thackeray & will take
this position on July 1.
31. Vini Mahajan has become the 1st women chief secretary of which state?
1) Goa
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Haryana
4) Punjab
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Punjab government appointed 1987 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer Vini Mahajan as
the Chief Secretary, after which she becomes the 1st woman to hold this post. She will remain in the post
until October 2024. She succeeded Karan Avtar Singh, who was due to retire in August 2020. Currently she
is the only Punjab cadre officer in the state to hold a Secretary’s post at the Centre.
32. Micheál Martin has been elected as the Prime minister of which country in June 2020?
1) UK
2) Ireland
3) China
4) Luxemburg
5) Japan
Answer – 2) Ireland
Explanation:
On 28th June 2020, the voting at the special meeting of the Irish Parliament (the Dáil) at the Convention
Centre, Dublin, Fianna Fail leader Micheál Martin was elected as the new (Taoiseach) Prime Minister of

Ireland and he will take over the office from Leo Varadkar. Micheál Martin, will lead the government for the
first two and a half years (until December 2022); the second half of the 5-year team will be led by Leo
Varadkar, Indian Origin & Leader of Fine Gael.
33. Lazarus Chakwera sworn in as the 6th President of Malawi recently in June 2020. What is the
capital of Malawi?
1) Maputo
2) Lusaka
3) Lilongwe
4) Dodoma
Answer – 3) Lilongwe
Explanation:
Lazarus Chakwera, won Malawi’s President Elections and sworn in as the 6th President of Malawi on 28
June. He succeeded Peter Mutharika of Democratic Progressive Party by winning 58.57% of total votes.
About Malawi: Capital: Lilongwe.
34. Anandiben Patel assumes additional charge as governor of Madhya Pradesh in June 2020. She is
the governor of which state?
2) Haryana
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The President of India has given additional charges of Madhya Pradesh to Anandiben Mafatbhai Patel, the
governor of Uttar Pradesh.
35. Aleksandar Vucic who is in news recently is the president of which country?
1) Kosovo
2) Serbia
3) Ukraine
4) Uzbekistan
5) North Macedonia
Answer – 2) Serbia
Explanation:
Aleksandar Vucic, President of Serbia has declared the victory of the Serbian Progressive Party (Srpska
napredna stranka – SNS) with more than 63% vote in the Parliamentary election held on 28th June 2020
which was boycotted by most of the opposition parties.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

1. Who is the only cricket player featured in Forbes’ top 100 highest paid athletes of 2020 (list
topped by Roger Federer)?
1) MS Dhoni
2) Chris Gayle
3) Virat Kohli
4) Rohit Sharma
5) Steve Smith

Explanation:
Virat Kohli, Indian Cricket Team Captain becomes the only cricketer and the only Indian to feature in the
Forbes’ Top 100 highest paid athletes of 2020.Kohli ranked 66 with Forbes Magazine estimated earnings of
around 26 million USD (24 million from endorsements and 2 million from salary/winnings). Tennis player
Roger Federer Tops the list for the first time with estimated earnings 106.3 million USD. Cristiano Ronaldo
stands 2nd with the estimated value of 105 million USD & Lionel Messi dropped to 3rd rank in 2020 with
104 million USD.
2. Which Indian writer has won 2020 Commonwealth short story prize (for Asia region) for the story
“The Great Indian Tee and Snakes”?
1) Varsha Adalja
2) Meena Alexander
3) Kritika Pandey
4) Smita Agarwal
5) Samina Ali
Answer – Kritika Pandey
Explanation:
Kritika Pandey, a 29-year-old Indian Writer from Ranchi, was announced as the winner of regional award
for Asia in 2020 Commonwealth short story prize for her story “The Great Indian Tee and Snakes” – about
love in an age of hatred and prejudice.
3. Find the Indian NGO which has won the World Health Organization’s ‘World No Tobacco Day
Award 2020’.
1) Ya_All
2) Goonj
3) Katha
4) Childline India
5) SEEDS
Answer – 5) SEEDS
Explanation:
The World Health Organization(WHO) has accorded the World No Tobacco Day Award 2020 to Socio-
Economic and Educational Development Society (SEEDS), an Indian non-governmental organization(NGO),
one among the 3 SouthEast Asian Region awardees, for its efforts to ban pan masala, gutkha, e-cigarettes
and hookah in Bihar and Jharkhand.
4. Who has won the 2020 Christophe Mérieux Prize?

1) Quarraisha Abdool Karim
2) Charles Kao
3) Heiko Jessen
4) Allen Bard
5) Mildred Dresselhaus
Answer – 1) Quarraisha Abdool Karim
Explanation:
South African HIV researcher, Professor, Quarraisha Abdool Karim has won a 2020 Christophe Mérieux
Prize (French prize) for her work at the Durban-based Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South
Africa(Caprisa) with a prize amount of € 500 000 (around R9 577 995).
5. Who has been named as the EY world entrepreneur of the year 2020?
1) Dilip Shanghvi
2) Shiv Nadar
3) Narayana Murthy
4) Uday Kotak

Explanation:
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (67), Executive Chairperson of India-based Biocon Limited was named as EY World
Entrepreneur of the year 2020 for her contribution to improve access to affordable life-saving medicine &
transform the world in one of its kind virtual entrepreneurship award ceremony. She became the 3rd
Indian to win this award, after Uday Kotak of Kotak Mahindra Bank (2014) and Narayana Murthy of Infosys
Technologies Limited (2005).
6. Who is the only Indian ranked among the Forbes 100 world’s highest-paid celebrities 2020 (Kylie
Jenner topped the list)?
1) Akshay Kumar
2) Salman Khan
3) Shahrukh khan
4) Priyanka Chopra
5) Alia Bhatt
Answer – 1) Akshay Kumar
Explanation:
According to the Forbes 100 world’s highest-paid celebrities 2020, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar (52)
ranked 52nd with estimated earnings of USD 48.5 million(M) & is the only Indian featured on the list. The
list is topped by 22 years old Kylie Jenner, model who earned USD 590M.
Rank Name Earnings in million
52 Akshay Kumar(52) USD 48.5
1 Kylie Jenner(22) USD 590
2 Kanye West(42) USD 170
3 Roger Federer(38) USD 106
7. Find the airport which received Platinum Recognition (under 15-35 MPPA) in ACI Asia-Pacific
Green Airports recognition 2020.
2) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
3) Rajiv Gandhi Hyderabad International Airport
4) Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport
5) Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
Answer – 3) Rajiv Gandhi Hyderabad International Airport
Explanation:
World Environment Day, In Asia-Pacific Annual Green Airport Recognition 2020 Airports Council
International (ACI) awarded the highest Platinum Recognition to GMR led Rajiv Gandhi Hyderabad
International Airport (RGHIA) for their effective water management under the 15-35 Million Passengers
per annum (MPPA) category.
8. Who is the 1st Indian to receive the Richard Dawkins Award 2020?
1) Gulzar
2) Prasoon Joshi
3) Javed Ahktar
4) Kaifi Azmi
5) Sahir Ludhianvi
Answer – 3) Javed Ahktar
Explanation:
Javed Ahktar, renowned poet, lyricist and writer became the first Indian to receive the Richard Dawkins
Award 2020 for critical thinking, holding religious principles up to scrutiny, advancing human progress and
humanist values.

9. Who has honored with “NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal” recently?
1) Rajiv Kumar
2) VK Paul
3) C K Naidu
4) RK Chetty Pandipati
5) Renjith Kumar
Answer – 5) Renjith Kumar
Explanation:
Renjith Kumar, Engineer from Kerala and Indian Entrepreneur based in Virginia is honoured with NASA’s
highest form of recognition for a non-governmental individual “NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal”
for his service to NASA through executive leadership, engineering contribution, technical excellence and
customer satisfaction.
10. Shobha Sekhar who received “Order of Australia” medal is a renowned _______.
1) Actor
2) Lawyer
3) Banker
4) Architect
5) Musician
Explanation:
Indian Musician Shobha Sekhar, the founder of Kalakruthi a music organisation in Australia receives the
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 for her service to Indian music and
dance.
11. Who has received the 2020 World Food Prize Laureate?
1) Rattan Lal
2) Nishant K. Sinha
3) Asha Sahu
4) J.K. Thakur
5) Shinogi K.C
Answer – 1) Rattan Lal
Explanation:
76-year-old Indian-American Soil scientist, Dr. Rattan Lal received the 2020 World Food Prize Laureate
(250,000 USD – Rs. 1.89 crore) for developing and mainstreaming a soil centric approach to increase food
production that conserves natural resources and mitigates climate change. He was born in 1944 in Karyal,
West Punjab, India.
12. Who becomes the 1st ever women to reach deepest point of ocean, the Challenger deep?
1) Nancy Roman
2) Christina Koch
3) Peggy Whitson
4) Stephanie Wilson
5) Kathy Sullivan
Answer – 5) Kathy Sullivan
Explanation:
The 68-year-old Kathy Sullivan, Former NASA astronaut and Oceanographer became the first woman to
reach the Challenger Deep, the deepest point in the ocean. She is the 1st human to reach both the space and
deepest point of ocean.

13. Name the Indian NGO which has won the Biodiversity award 2020 presented by Prince Albert II
of Monaco Foundation.
1) Kutumb Foundation
2) Deccan Development Society
3) Self Employed Women's Association
4) Sayfty social society
5) Socio Economic and Educational Development Society
Answer – 2) Deccan Development Society
Explanation:
The Deccan Development Society (DDS), Hyderabad Based non-governmental organisation won the
Biodiversity award 2020 and a grant of 40000 Euros (approx. Rs. 35 Lakhs) of the Prince Albert II of
Monaco Foundation for the contribution of DDS women in rehabilitation of degraded lands and to promote
biodiversity.
14. Which edition of Academy awards (Oscar) scheduled on February 2021 was postponed to April
2021?
1) 87th
2) 88th
3) 91st
4) 93rd
5) 97th
Answer – 4) 93rd
Explanation:
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Monday announced that the 93rd Academy Awards,
originally scheduled for February 28, 2021, has been pushed back to April 25 of the same year due to
coronavirus concerns. This is the first time in 40 years that the ceremony is being rescheduled.
15. Who has won 2020 peace prize of the German Book Trade?
1) Amartya Sen
2) Shobhana Narasimha
4) Jagdish Bhagwati
5) Thalappil Pradeep
Answer – 1) Amartya Sen
Explanation:
Indian economist, philosopher and Nobel Laureate Amartya Kumar Sen (86) has been selected for 2020
Peace Prize by the Board of Trustees of the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for his decades-long
work around issues of global justice. He will be presented with the award by German Publishers’ and
Booksellers’ Association, Borsenverein in a ceremony that will take place on October 18, 2020, in
Paulskirche (Germany) & will be broadcast live on German public television.
16. Gulabbai Sangamnerkar who is in news recently is a renowned ________.

1) Folk Artist
2) Actor
3) Film Director
4) Lawyer
5) Freedom Fighter
Answer – 1) Folk Artist
Explanation:
Maharashtra Culture Minister Amit Deshmukh announced that Vithabai Narayangaokar lifetime
achievement award 2018-19 will be conferred upon the senior tamasha (folk art) artist, Gulabbai
Sangamnerkar and Sangeetacharya Annasaheb Kirloskar musical theatre lifetime achievement award 2019-
20 will be given to Veteran theatre actress-singer Madhuvanti Dandekar.

17. Who has won Maharashtra government’s Sangeetacharya Annasaheb Kirloskar musical theatre
lifetime achievement award 2019-20?
1) Gulabbai Sangamnerkar
2) Kailash Kher
3) Madhuvanti Dandekar
4) Mame Khan
5) Jagjit Kaur
Answer – 3) Madhuvanti Dandekar
Explanation:
Maharashtra Culture Minister Amit Deshmukh announced that Vithabai Narayangaokar lifetime
achievement award 2018-19 will be conferred upon the senior tamasha (folk art) artist, Gulabbai
Sangamnerkar and Sangeetacharya Annasaheb Kirloskar musical theatre lifetime achievement award 2019-
20 will be given to Veteran theatre actress-singer Madhuvanti Dandekar.
18. KK Shailaja who was honored by UN on Public Service Day (June 23) is the health minister of
which state?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Assam
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
The United Nations gave recognition to the achievement of the state in fighting Covid-19 on its Public
Service Day, celebrated on June 23. Health Minister KK Shailaja (Kerala’s health secretary) was the lone
speaker from the country to speak about the strategies adopted by the state.
19. K. Sanjita Chanu who is in news recently is associated with which sports?
1) Archery
2) Weightlifting
3) Shooting
4) Wrestling
5) Cricket
Explanation:
Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) Secretary Sahdev Yadav informed that 2 times Commonwealth
Games Gold Medalist, Weightlifter K. Sanjita Chanu will get the Arjuna award for 2018. This comes after the
International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) cleared her doping charges.
20. The panchayat raj department of which state has won 1st prize under e-Panchayat Puraskars
2020?
1) Goa
2) Assam
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh panchayati raj department wins 1st prize under e-Panchayat Puraskars 2020 for
effective implementation of e-applications, developed by the central government & other applications
developed by the state government. The prize will be given by Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj.

21. How many district hospitals of Jammu & Kashmir has won Kayakalap Award 2019-20 for their
achievements in the health sector?
1) 8
2) 6
3) 4
4) 10
5) 2
Answer – 2) 6
Explanation:
6 Districts hospitals (DH) of the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir won the Kayakalap Award for their
achievements in the health sector and secured positions in the best hospital category 2019-2020. The
award was instituted as a part of the “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” on 15th May 2015 to recognise the public
health facilities that exhibit high levels of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control measures.
22. Which edition of Annual Daytime Emmy Awards was announced by National Academy of
Television Arts & Sciences recently?
1) 45th
2) 47th
3) 43rd
4) 57th
5) 55th
Answer – 2) 47th
Explanation:
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the winners of the 47th Annual
Daytime Emmy Awards, the presentation was hosted by the Sharon Osbourne, Shery Underwood, Eve,
Carrie Ann Inaba and Marie Osmond, the hosts of CBS’ Daytime Emmy Award-winning show THE TALK
which was broadcasted on the CBS Television Network.
23. Who is going to receive the Humanitarian Award at 20th edition of annual BET Awards 2020?
1) Jennifer Hudson
2) Beyonce
3) Chloe X Halle
4) Assa Traore
5) Nicolas Johnson
Answer – 2) Beyonce
Explanation:
24-time Grammy winner Popstar Beyonce (38 years old) to receive the Humanitarian Award at 20th edition
of annual BET Awards 2020, for her long-standing philanthropic work, including her recent COVID-19 relief
efforts. The event will be held virtually for the 1st time on June 28.
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES
1. Who hosted the virtual global vaccine summit which was organized by the Global Alliance for
Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI)?
1) Donald Trump
2) Narendra Modi
3) Seth Berkley
4) Scott Morrison
5) Boris Johnson
Answer – 5) Boris Johnson

Explanation:
The virtual Global Vaccine Summit hosted by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in which business leaders,
UN agencies, civil society, government ministers, Heads of State and country leaders participated from over
50 countries. The Summit was organised by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (Gavi).
2. What was the amount that was pledged by PM Modi to Global Vaccine Alliance GAVI?
1) USD 10 million
2) USD 15 million
3) USD 20 million
4) USD 25 million
5) USD 50 million
Explanation:
The Global Vaccine Summit organised by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (Gavi) saw
Prime Minister Modi offer India’s support by pledging 15 million USD to the cause.
3. The 1st ever virtual leader’s summit was held between India and Australia recently. Who is the PM
of Australia?
1) Donald Trump
2) Narendra Modi
3) Seth Berkley
4) Scott Morrison
5) Boris Johnson
Answer - 4) Scott Morrison
Explanation:
The first India-Australia virtual leader’s summit was held between Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra
Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison. The focus of the meet was to further strengthen the
bilateral ties in areas like healthcare, trade and defence. It should be noted that this was PM Narendra
Modi’s first virtual bilateral summit, while Australia has held such a summit with Singapore in March, 2020.
India, Australia signed seven agreements after the meet.
4. Army commanders conference 2020 was conducted at which state/UT?

1) Goa
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Kerala
4) Karnataka
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
The Army Commanders’ Conference, an apex level biannual event’s First phase of the Conference was
conducted at South Block, New Delhi from 27 to 29 May 2020, which facilitates conceptual level
deliberations culminating in important policy decisions. The second phase of the conference scheduled
from 24 to 27 June 2020.
5. The G7 Summit 2020 which was postponed to September/November 2020 will be hosted by which
country?
1) Canada
2) Japan
3) United States
4) Germany
5) France

Explanation:
US President Donald Trump has suggested to expand the G7 (Group of Seven), which is an outdated group
and he proposed to add India, Australia, South Korea and Russia to be included into the group naming it as
G10 or G11. He also postponed the next meeting of the G7 to September or November which will be hosted
by US.
6. The 3rd India-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) youth dialogue 2020 was held
virtually on June 8-10, 2020. Which country holds presidency of ASEAN in 2020?
1) Vietnam
2) Cambodia
3) Laos
4) Malaysia
5) Philippines
Answer – 1) Vietnam
Explanation:
The 3rd India-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) youth dialogue 2020 was held virtually on
June 8-10, 2020 focusing on coronavirus pandemic. The meet has regarded the youth as “vehicles of
change” who are playing a pivotal role by leading the fight against the pandemic. ASEAN: 2020
Chairmanship– Vietnam.
7. Who heads the 5-member Internal working group formed by RBI to review ownership and control
of Private banks?
1) Sachin Chaturvedi
2) PK Mohanty
3) Lily Vadera
4) S. C. Murmu
5) Shrimohan Yadav
Answer – 2) PK Mohanty
Explanation:
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up a 5-member internal working group (IWG)
headed by its Central Board Director Prasanna Kumar (PK) Mohanty to review ownership guidelines and
corporate structure for private banks in light of recent developments in the banking sector. The committee
is due to submit its report by 30th September 2020.
8. Which country has hosted RIC Foreign Minister-level virtual conference (Indian delegation
attended by EAM Jaishankar)?
1) China
2) India
3) Japan
4) Russia
5) Bangladesh
Explanation:
Russia-India-China (RIC) Foreign Minister-level virtual conference was held following the cross border
clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley in Ladakh on June 15, 2020, where India lost 20
Army personnel. It was the biggest ever confrontation between the two sides after a gap of 45 years. The
conference was hosted by Moscow, Russia. From Indian side, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam
Jaishankar participated in the meet. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart Sergei
Lavrov were the other two participants of the conference.

9. Which country hosted/Chaired the 36th ASEAN Summit on the theme “Cohesive and Responsive
ASEAN”?
1) Thailand
2) Indonesia
3) Brunei
4) Vietnam
5) Singapore
Explanation:
36th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit was held via video conference on the theme
“Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN”. The summit was chaired by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan
Phuc as Vietnam is ASEAN’s chair in 2020. The focus of the meet was on COVID-19 response, post-pandemic
recovery and further cooperation with partners.
COMMITTEE AND MEETING

1. PM Narendra Modi has appointed a committee to solve the difficulties in the implementation of
Rs.3 Lakh crore collateral-free loan for MSME. Who heads the committee?
1) Rajnath Singh
2) Amit Shah
5) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appointed a committee headed by Rajnath Singh to solve the difficulties
faced in the implementation of Rs.3 Lakh crore collateral-free loan for Micro, Small & Medium
Enterprises(MSME) announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 13th May 2020 as a part of
Rs.20 Lakh crore Covid-19 aid to raise the economy.
2. The Expert Committees on Rationalisation of Film Media Units and on Review of Autonomous
Bodies submitted its report to Minister of Information and broadcasting recently. Who heads the
committee?
1) Amit Khare
2) Rajiv Kumar
3) Bimal Julka
4) Anupam Kher
5) Sanjay Dhotre
Answer – 3) Bimal Julka
Explanation:
Expert Committees on Rationalisation/Closure/Merger of Film Media Units, and on Review of Autonomous
Bodies under the aegis of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) submitted their report to Union
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar during a meet in New Delhi. Both committees
were headed by Bimal Julka for rationalisation and professionalisation of film institutes.
3. The 51st annual Davos meeting will be conducted by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in January
2021. What is the theme for the event?
1) Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World
2) The Great Reset
3) Responsive and Responsible Leadership
4) Globalization 4.0
5) Mastering the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Answer – 2) The Great Reset
Explanation:
The 51st annual Davos meeting to be held in January 2021 by the World Economic Forum (WEF). WEF to
adopt a new twin-summit format by bringing together leaders from across the globe for an in-person and
well as virtual dialogues with the theme: ‘The Great Reset’.
4. SEBI has rearranged the commodity derivatives advisory committee recently. Who Chairs the
committee?
1) Aliasgar S Mithwani
2) Vijay Sardana
3) S Sivakumar
4) Madan Sabnavis
5) Ashok Dalwani
Answer – 5) Ashok Dalwani
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) rearranged the Commodity derivatives advisory committee
and appointed Ashok Dalwani, Retired IAS officer as the chairman and Aliasgar S Mithwani, Chief General
Manager of SEBI as Secretary of the 17-member committee.
5. Name the person who heads the task force formulated by GoI to examine matters pertaining to
age of motherhood, and related issues.
1) Najma Akhtar
2) Vasudha Kamath
3) Vinod Paul
4) Jaya Jaitly
5) Dipti Shah
Answer – 4) Jaya Jaitly
Explanation:
Central Government of India has formulated a task force to examine matters pertaining to age of
motherhood, imperatives of lowering MMR, improvement of nutritional levels and related issues. It will be
headed by Ms. Jaya Jaitly. The Task Force will be provided secretarial assistance by the NITI (National
Institution for Transforming India) Aayog and will submit its report by 31st July, 2020.
6. Who chaired the Committee on Development of Housing Finance Securitisation Market in India?
1) Harsh Vardhan
2) TN Manoharan
3) Nandhan Nilakeni
4) VK Paul
5) Tapan Roy
Explanation:
RBI has proposed two draft documents titled “Draft Comprehensive Framework for Sale of Loan Exposures”
and “Draft Framework for Securitisation of Standard Assets” consisting of guidelines applicable to all
Scheduled Commercial Banks; All India Financial Institutions and, all Non-Banking Financial Companies.
The revised guidelines include the recommendations of the Committee on Development of Housing Finance
Securitisation Market in India chaire by Dr. Harsh Vardhan and the Task Force on the Development of
Secondary Market for Corporate Loans chaired by Thothala Narayanaswamy Manoharan, which were set up
by the Reserve Bank in May, 2019.
7. Asian Development Bank (ADB) has constituted 8-member panel moderated by Ahmed M. Saeed
to help south Asian economies to recover from COVID-19 effects. Where is HQ of ADB located?
1) Beijing
2) Tokyo

3) New Delhi
4) Shanghai
5) Mandaluyong
Answer – 5) Mandaluyong
Explanation:
The Mandaluyong, Philippines based Asian Development Bank (ADB), a regional development bank has
constituted an 8-member high-level panel of leading experts in economics, finance, and health, moderated
by ADB Vice-President Ahmed M. Saeed, to help ministers, central bank governors, and other senior officials
identify solutions for Southeast Asian economies to tap into to quickly recover after the novel coronavirus
(COVID-19) pandemic.
8. Who chairs the committee which was constituted by Ministry of Home Affairs for the welfare of
the freedom fighters?
1) Kiren Rijiju
2) Jitendra Singh
3) Kishan Reddy
Answer – 3) Kishan Reddy
Explanation:
MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs) reconstituted a new committee for the welfare of the freedom fighters with
the chairman G Kishan Reddy and 9 other “eminent freedom fighters” from across the country. Along with
Reddy, former Congress MLA from Gujarat Dinakar Bhai Desai, who took part in 1942 Quit India Movement
is one among the 9-member panel.
9. The central government has formed a committee headed by Rajnath Singh for the implementation
of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) for MSME. What is the amount that was
allocated under ECLGS scheme by GoI?
1) 1 Lakh crore
2) 10 Lakh crore
3) 5 Lakh crore
4) 50,000 crore
5) 3 Lakh crore
Answer – 5) 3 Lakh crore
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appointed a committee headed by Rajnath Singh to solve the difficulties
faced in the implementation of Rs.3 Lakh crore collateral-free loan for Micro, Small & Medium
Enterprises(MSME) under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) scheme announced by
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 13th May 2020 as a part of Rs.20 Lakh crore Covid-19 aid to raise
the economy. Under the Scheme, 100% guarantee coverage to be provided by National Credit Guarantee
Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) for additional funding of up to Rs. 3 lakh crore to eligible MSMEs and
interested MUDRA. borrowers, in the form of a Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line (GECL) facility.
10. The petroleum and natural gas ministry has formed 3-member committee to inquire the Assam
oil well disaster. Who head the committee/Panel?
1) T K Sengupta
2) BL Kumar
3) SCL Das
4) AC Shanmugam
5) BC Bora
Answer – 3) SCL Das

Explanation:
A 3-member high-level committee was formed by the Petroleum Ministry to inquire the disaster at Oil India
Ltd well in Assam. The panel will be headed by Director General of Directorate General of Hydrocarbons
(DGH), SCL Das, other members of the panel include BC Bora former ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation) chairman and T K Sengupta former ONGC director.
11. Who chairs the committee restructured by IBBI for Corporate Insolvency Resolution and
Liquidation process?
1) Uday Kotak
2) Ajay Piramal
3) Ashish Kumar
4) M.V. Nair
5) Ashu Suyash
Answer – 1) Uday Kotak
Explanation:
In pursuance of regulation 3 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) advisory committee
regulation 2017, the IBBI board has restructured an advisory committee on Corporate Insolvency
Resolution and Liquidation process by including four new members. The new 14-member committee,
formed in August 2017, will be chaired by Uday Kotak, the Executive Vice Chairman and Managing Director
of Kotak Mahindra Bank.
12. Who heads the committee formed by NITI Aayog to develop job platform for migrant labors &
others?
1) V K Paul
2) V.K. Saraswat
3) Amitabh Kant
4) Rajeev Kumar
5) Vijay Raghavan
Answer - 3) Amitabh Kant
Explanation:
NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog, a policy think tank of the Government of India
(GoI)has formed a high-powered committee of top executives of technology companies like Google,
Microsoft and Tech Mahindra under the leadership of its CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Amitabh Kant to
develop a job platform that will help migrant labours & blue-collar workers, who have lost their jobs during
the lockdown, to find better employment opportunities in their language and around their place.
13. Who chairs the 9-member working group committee formed by Hyderabad based IRDAI to
suggest insurance products covering drones?
1) Diptanshookumar
2) Anjan Dey
3) Arthi Mathur
4) Mukesh Kewalramani
5) S Vishwanathan
Answer – 2) Anjan Dey
Explanation:
India’s insurance regulator, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has
formulated a 9-member working group (WG) headed by Anjan Dey, general manager of the New India
Assurance, to suggest insurance products covering various risks involved in the use of Remotely Piloted
Aircraft System (RAPS)/ Drones.

14. Name the person who heads the committee formed by National Green Tribunal (NGT) to
investigate the blowout at Assam’s Baghjan oil well.
1) VK Paul
2) SC Mishra
3) AB Pandey
4) BP Katakey
5) Ajay Tyagi
Answer – 4) BP Katakey
Explanation:
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) formed a high-level committee headed by Justice BP Katakey, former
High Court judge of Gauhati, to investigate the blowout at Assam’s Baghjan oil well of Oil India Limited (OIL)
on 27th May 2020.
15. Name the union HRD minister of India who participated in group of 20 (G20) Extraordinary
Virtual Education Ministers’ Meeting in June 2020.
2) Smriti Irani
3) Harsh Vardhan
Answer - 5) Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
Explanation:
Union HRD (Human Resource Development) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ participated in group of
20 (G20) Extraordinary Virtual Education Ministers’ Meeting which was focused on the effects of the COVID
19 pandemic on the education sector.
INDEX
1. What is the rank of India in “Countries Global Ranking of Startup Ecosystem 2020” report
released by StartupBlink (topped by United States)?
1) 23
2) 17
3) 6
4) 35
5) 41
Answer – 1) 23
Explanation:
In accordance with the “Countries Global Ranking of Startup Ecosystem 2020” by global innovation
mapping and research company StartupBlink, India ranked at 23rd position, a drop of 6 places from 17th
position in 2019. The ranking has been topped by the United States (US), followed by the United Kingdom
(UK), and Israel at 2nd and 3rd position.
Rank Country
1 United States (US)
2 United Kingdom (UK)
3 Israel
23 India

2. Find the city which has topped among Indian cities in “2020 Cities Global Ranking of Startup
Ecosystem” report.
1) Chennai
2) Bengaluru
3) Mumbai
4) New Delhi
5) Hyderabad
Explanation:
Among the top 100 startup cities, only four India cities were named in “2020 Cities Global Ranking of
Startup Ecosystem” while total of 38 cities made it to the world’s top 1000 cities with startup ecosystems.
Bengaluru (down by three ranks to 14th position), New Delhi (up by three spots to 15th position) Mumbai
(improved by seven spots to 22nd position) Hyderabad (falling 21 ranks to disappointing 96th position).
Last year, seven cities were ranked in the top 100 list versus four this year.
3. Which Institute ranked top among the Indian institutes in THE Asia university ranking (Tsinghua
University topped the overall ranking)?
1) Indian Institute of Technology - Delhi
2) Indian Institute of Technology - Kanpur
4) Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay
5) Institute of Chemical technology
Answer – 3) Indian Institute of Science
Explanation:
In the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Ranking launched on 4th June 2020, Indian became
the Third most represented country with 8 institutes in the top 100. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) with
36th position on the list retains its top position in India.
4. Which state (among larger states) has ranked top in the State Food Safety Index for 2019-20
released by FSSAI?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The 2nd State Food Safety Index (SFSI) for 2019-20 of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
has been topped by Gujarat among larger states and by Goa among smaller states. It was announced during
a webinar conducted on the occasion of “World Food Safety Day” on June 7, 2020 on the theme “Food Safety
is everyone’s business”.
Rank Winner
Large States
1 Gujarat
2 Tamil Nadu
3 Maharashtra
5. What is India’s rank in Environment Performance Index (EPI) 2020 released jointly by Yale
University and Columbia University (1 – Denmark)?
1) 168
2) 175

3) 129
4) 87
5) 63
Answer – 1) 168
Explanation:
According to the biennial Environment Performance Index (EPI) 2020 released jointly by Yale University
and Columbia University, India has ranked 168 out of 180 countries with a score of 27.6 out of 100.While
the Denmark has been topped the list with a score of 82.5. Here’s the list of top 3 nations in EPI 2020:
Rank Country Name EPI score
1 Denmark 82.5
2 Luxembourg 82.3
3 Switzerland 81.5
168th India 27.6
6. What is India’s rank in Deep Knowledge Group’s safest country in the world from COVID- 19?
1) 56
2) 72
3) 189
4) 121
5) 23
Answer – 1) 56
Explanation:
As per the report of Deep Knowledge Group’s safest country in the world from COVID- 19, India ranked
56th position in a list of 200 countries, while Switzerland has been found to be the safest place on earth
from the ongoing covid-19 pandemic followed by Germany and Israel. while South Sudan was ranked at
200th position.
7. Which institute ranked top (overall category) in the 5th edition of National Institutional Ranking
Framework (NIRF) 2020 released by HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal?
1) IISc Bengaluru
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIM Calcutta
5) IIT Madras
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Human Resource Development (HRD) Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has virtually
released 5th edition of National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Ranking 2020. The rankings are
being announced for India’s best universities and institutions in 10 categories namely- Overall, Universities,
Engineering, Colleges, Management, Pharmacy, Medical, Dental Architecture, and Law. Indian Institute of
Technology (IIT) Madras (Tamil Nadu) has topped the list of ‘overall ranking’ category.
List of top 3 India Rankings 2020 is as follows:
Overall
Rank No. Name of Institute Score
1 Indian Institute of Technology Madras 85.31
2 Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 84.18
3 Indian Institute of Technology Delhi 81.33

8. Which institute/university ranked top in the QS World University Rankings 2021?
1) Massachusetts Institute of Technology
4) California Institute of Technology
5) University of Oxford
Answer – 1) Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Explanation:
QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) is a global education analyst that released the 17th edition of the QS World
University Rankings 2021. This year only 3 Indian Institutions were among the top two-hundred ranks 2
IIT’s and IISC. Globally, MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), USA continues to be the number one
for the 9th year in a row.
QS World University Rankings 2021 ( TOP 5)
2021 Institution Country
1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) USA
2 Stanford University USA
3 Harvard University USA
4 California Institute of Technology(Cal Tech) USA
5 University of Oxford UK
9. Which is the most expensive Indian city as per 26th Annual Cost of Living Survey 2020 released by
Mercer (Hong Kong is the most expensive city of the world)?
1) New Delhi
2) Chennai
3) Mumbai
4) Bengaluru
5) Kolkata
Explanation:
Mercer released its 26th Annual Cost of Living Survey 2020. From India, Mumbai city has been ranked 60th
most expensive city globally and also 19th in Asia. Mumbai is the only Indian city ranked in the top 100.
Hongkong tops the list globally. Hong Kong is the most expensive city of the world, followed by Ashgabat
and Tokyo.
10. Which institute ranked top among the Indian institutes in the Nature Index 2020 ratings
(Chinese Academy of Sciences topped overall ranking)?
3) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
5) Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)
Explanation:
In accordance with the Nature Index 2020 ratings, 3 autonomous institutions of the Department of Science
& Technology (DST), Government of India ranked among top 30. The Nature Index 2020 ratings has been
globally topped by Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China while India’s Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research (CSIR) is on 160th position globally but stood first among Indian institutions.
Top 3 Indian Institutions (Global)
Indian Rank Global Rank Institution
1 160 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

2 184 Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore

3 260 Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
11. What is India’s rank based on number of nuclear warheads present in a country, as per SIPRI
Yearbook 2020 (US topped with 5800 nuclear warheads)?
1) 3
2) 4
3) 6
4) 5
5) 7
Answer – 3) 6
Explanation:
In accordance with the “SIPRI Yearbook 2020-Armaments, Disarmament and International Security” of
Swedish think tank, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), from 2019 there is an
increase in the nuclear weapons stockpile of India and China. The number of nuclear warheads in the Indian
arsenal pegged at 150 in comparison to the 2019 report (on the basis of 2018) when India had 130-140.
Importantly, in April 2020, SIPRI had identified India as the 3rd largest military spender in the world,
behind the United States (US) and China.
Following table shows the number of warheads of top rankers (as of January 2020):
Rank Country Nuclear Warheads
1 US 5800*
2 Russia 6375
3 UK 215
6 India 150
12. What is India’s rank in largest recipient of FDI in 2019 as per “World Investment Report 2020”
released by UNCTAD (US topped)?
1) 7
2) 8
3) 9
4) 6
5) 5
Answer – 3) 9
Explanation:
In accordance with the “World Investment Report 2020” by United Nation’s (UN) trade body, the UN
Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India has become the 9th largest recipient of foreign
direct investment (FDI) in 2019 after receiving $51 billion last year.
Rank Country Amount
1 United States (US) 246 bn
2 China 141 bn
3 Singapore 92 bn
9 India 51 bn
13. Which country ranked top in 32nd edition of World Competitiveness Index 2020 prepared by
International Institute for Management and Development (IMD) (India – 43rd)?
1) Iceland
2) Morocco
3) Switzerland
4) Denmark

5) Singapore
Explanation:
According to the 32nd edition of edition of World Competitiveness Index 2020, which ranked performance
of 63 economies across the globe, prepared by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management
and Development (IMD)’s World Competitiveness Center (WCC), the Indian economy remained at 43rd
position this year.
Rank Country Name
43rd India
1 Singapore
2 Denmark
3 Switzerland
14. According to 69th edition of “Statistical Review of World Energy 2020” released by BP plc, what is
India’s rank based on amount of energy consumption in 2019?
1) 8
2) 6
3) 3
4) 4
5) 7
Answer - 3) 3
Explanation:
According to the 69th edition of “Statistical Review of World Energy 2020”, which collects and analyses
energy data for 2019, released by UK (United Kingdom) based oil and gas company BP plc, India was the
2nd major market after China to increase primary energy consumption in the year 2019. On the other hand,
India’s energy consumption in 2019 was the 3rd largest (34.06 EJ-an increase of 2.3%) only after China
(141.70 EJ) and United States (94.65 EJ). Despite, the rate of growth in energy consumption in the year
2019 has been slower than in 2018.
15. What is the rank of Mukesh Ambani in world’s richest person list as per Bloomberg Billionaires
Index?
1) 11
2) 8
3) 9
4) 7
5) 10
Answer – 3) 9
Explanation:
The net worth of Mukesh Ambani, chairman has jumped to $64.5 billion, making him the only Asian tycoon
in the exclusive club of the world’s top 10 richest people, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. He
overtook Larry Ellison of Oracle Corp. and France’s Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, the wealthiest woman, to
reach the No. 9 spot.
16. What is the rank of India in World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2020 (1 - Denmark)?
1) 52
2) 69
3) 75
4) 82
5) 91
Answer – 2) 69

Explanation:
The Supreme Court asked the government to treat a writ petition, for setting up expert panels to improve
India’s performance in the Rule of Law Index, as a “representation” and to decide further action within 6
months’ time. India was Ranked 69th in the WJP Rule of Law Index 2020 India has never been ranked even
among top 50 in the Index.
Country Overall Score Global Rank
India 0.51 69
Denmark 0.9 1
Norway 0.89 2
Finland 0.87 3
17. What is the rank of BSE among world’s largest stock exchanges in terms of cumulative market
capitalisation of all companies in the platform, as per data from the World Federation of Exchanges
(June 2020).
1) 9th
2) 8th
3) 11th
4) 10th
5) 7th
Answer – 4) 10th
Explanation:
Leading bourse BSE figures among the world's 10 largest exchanges in terms of cumulative market
capitalisation of all companies listed on its platform, as per the latest data from the World Federation of
Exchanges. BSE is at the tenth place in the top-10 list, with a market capitalisation of $1.7 trillion. The New
York Stock Exchange (NYSE) tops the chart with a valuation of $19.3 trillion. Nasdaq comes second with a
market capitalisation of $13.8 trillion.
18. What is India’s rank in largest economy countries list based the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)
for 2017, as per World Bank’s ICP (China topped)?
1) 1st
2) 3rd
3) 2nd
4) 5th
5) 4th
Answer – 2) 3rd
Explanation:
In accordance with the World Bank Data under the International Comparison Program (ICP), revealed by
India’s National Statistical Office (NSO) of Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI),
India has retained its position as the third-largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) for
2017 as it accounted for 6.7% or $8,051 billion out of world total of $119,547 billion of global Gross
Domestic Product (GDP). India has followed China (16.4%) and the United States-US (16.3%) which ranked
1st and 2nd respectively.
19. India is the 12th largest holder of US government securities at the end of April 2020. Which
country is the largest holder of US gov securities as per US Treasury Department?
1) UK
2) Ireland
3) China
4) Luxemburg
5) Japan
Answer – 5) Japan

Explanation:
In accordance with the data from the United States (US) Treasury Department, India became the 12th
largest holder of US government securities at the end of April, 2020 with holdings of worth $157.4 billion,
which has increased marginally by $0.9 billion in comparison to March month’s $156.5 billion. The country
with maximum exposure to US government securities is Japan at US$1.266 trillion followed by China and
the United Kingdom (UK) at the second and third positions, respectively at the end of April 2020.
20. What is India’s rank in terms of money parked by its citizens and enterprises with Swiss banks at
the end of the year 2019?
1) 73rd
2) 51st
3) 77th
4) 112th
5) 86th
Answer – 3) 77th
Explanation:
According to the ‘Annual banking statistics, 2019’ released by Switzerland’s central bank Swiss National
Bank (SNB), India is at the 77th position in terms of money parked by its citizens and enterprises with
Swiss banks at the end of the year 2019, compared to 74th the previous year i.e 2018. Indians account for
only 0.06 % of the money deposited by foreigners in Swiss banks. While, Britain holds the first place in this
list with a share of 27 % of the total deposits.
Rank Country Name
77 India
1 United Kingdom (UK)
3 West Indies
21. Which is the only Indian city ranked among top 30 list in global start-up ecosystem ranking 2020
released by start-up Genome?
1) Lucknow
2) Kolkata
3) Mumbai
4) Chennai
5) Bengaluru
Explanation:
According to the report, ‘Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2020; the New Normal for the Global
Startup Economy and the Impact of COVID-19’ released by Startup Genome, Bangalore, popularly known as
the startup capital of India, has added another milestone as it become the only city in the country to be
included in the world’s top-30 startup ecosystem ranking & placed 26th position. At the same time, the
nation’s capital Delhi has been ranked 36th in the list. Mumbai topped the list of emerging 100 cities list.
Rank City Name
26 Bangalore
36 Delhi
1 Silicon Valley
New York City
2 London

22. Which institute ranked top among Indian institute in THE Young University Rankings 2020
released by Times Higher Education (THE)?
1) IIT Kharagpur
2) IIT Mandi
3) IIT Indore
4) IIT Madras
5) IIT Ropar
Explanation:
The Times Higher Education (THE) released THE Young University Rankings 2020 for the universities
which are 50 years old or younger. Two Indian Institutes secured their ranks in the top 100 with IIT Ropar,
the best 12year old institutes of India at 62nd rank and IIT Indore at 64th rank.
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS

1. Which private sector bank has acquired a 24.19% stake in Dish TV India Ltd?
1) YES Bank
2) RBL Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
Private sector lender Yes Bank Limited has acquired a 24.19% stake in Dish TV India Ltd, a company
providing Direct to Home (DTH) television service in India, following invocation of 44.53 crore pledged
shares due to default in payment of debt by Dish TV and some other companies.
2. Which company has acquired 51% stake in TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL)
recently?
1) JSW Energy
2) SJVN power
3) Reliance power
4) Tata power
5) NHPC ltd
Explanation:
Tata Power Limited has acquired 51% stake in TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL), a wholly-
owned subsidiary of Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO), for a consideration of Rs 178.5 crore. The
remaining 49 % stake in TPCODL will be held by GRIDCO.
3. Facebook to acquire 9.9% stake in Jio Platforms through which company?

1) Jaadhu Holdings LLC
2) Keiretsu Holdings LLC
3) Berkshire Hathaway Holdings LLC
4) Chaebol Holdings LLC
5) Atlanta Holdings LLC
Answer – 1) Jaadhu Holdings LLC
Explanation:
As per regulatory documents, Facebook will acquire 9.9 per cent stake in Jio Platforms via a new entity
Jaadhu Holdings LLC, which was announced in April 2020 with an investment of $ 5.7 billion (Rs 43,574
crore). Jaadhu is a newly incorporated company formed in March 2020 under the laws of the State of
Delaware, US (United States) and is not engaged in any business in India or anywhere.

4. Abu Dhabi based Mubadala is going to buy _____% stake in Jio platforms.
1) 2.11
2) 1.85
3) 1.21
4) 2.32
5) 5.31
Answer – 2) 1.85
Explanation:
The Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, Mubadala is all set to buy 1.85% stake in jio Platforms, a wholly-
owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries (RIL), for Rs 9,093.60 crore. The investment from Mubadala comes
in Jio Platforms at an equity value of Rs 4.91 lakh crore and an enterprise value of Rs 5.16 lakh crore.
5. CCI has given its approval to merger Fiat Chrysler with which company?
1) Peugeot S.A
2) Tata Motors
3) Hero MotoCorp
4) Bajaj Auto Limited
5) Chevrolet
Answer – 1) Peugeot S.A
Explanation:
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its nod to the proposed merger between French car maker
Peugeot S.A (PSA) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V (FCA).
6. Which company planned to buy additional 0.93% stake (1.15% stake bought earlier) in Jio
platforms recently?
1) Mubadala
2) Silver Lake
3) Vista Equity Partners
4) General Atlantic
5) KKR
Answer – 2) Silver Lake
Explanation:
Following the investment of Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company in Reliance’s Jio Platforms, US
(United States) private equity company Silver Lake partners announced an investment of Rs 4,546.80 crore
for an additional 0.93 % stake in Jio Platforms, a subsidiary of Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani-
controlled Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).
7. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has bought ______% stake in Jio platforms for Rs
5,863.50 crores.
1) 3.21
2) 2.08
3) 0.93
4) 2.32
5) 1.16
Answer – 5) 1.16
Explanation:
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world’s biggest sovereign wealth funds, has invested Rs
5,863.50 crore for a 1.16 % stake in Jio platforms, a subsidiary of Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani-
controlled Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).

8. Bharti Airtel (Singapore) has acquired additional _____% stake (acquired 25% earlier) in Robi
Axiata from NTT Docomo.
1) 2.9
2) 7.5
3) 6.3
4) 4.6
5) 5.8
Answer – 3) 6.3
Explanation:
Bharti Airtel’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Bharti International (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., (BISPL) directly and
through its affiliate entities, has acquired an additional 6.3% stake in Robi Axiata Limited, Bangladesh from
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) Do Communications over the Mobile network
(Docomo) Inc and its group entities for an undisclosed sum. This all-cash deal will raise the BISPL’s stake in
Robi Axiata to 31.3% from 25% & is approved by Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission.
9. US based L Catterton has bought 0.39% stake in Jio platforms recently. What is the % stake which
was bought by TPG Capital in Jio platforms (June 2020)?
1) 3.61%
2) 0.93%
3) 0.57%
4) 2.21%
5) 1.23%
Answer – 2) 0.93%
Explanation:
The United States (US) private equity firms TPG Capital and L Catterton have become the 9th and 10th
investors respectively in the Jio Platforms, as the latter has sold 0.93% stake in TPG for Rs 4,546.80 crore
and 0.39% stake sold to L Catterton for Rs 1,894.50 crore.
10. The New Delhi based Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of
which among the following company by MacRitchie Investments Pte. Ltd?
1) 91Streets Media Technologies Private Limited
2) Ascent Health and Wellness Solutions Private Limited
3) API Holdings Private Limited
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition by MacRitchie Investments Pte.Ltd.
(MacRitchie) in 91 Streets Media Technologies Private Limited(91Streets), Ascent Health and Wellness
Solutions Private Limited (Ascent) and API Holdings Private Limited (API) under section 31(1) of the
competition Act, 2002.
11. Saudi Arabia’s public investment fund has bought ____% stake in jio platforms for Rs 11,367
Crores recently.
1) 1.15
2) 0.93
3) 1.85
4) 1.34
5) 2.32
Answer – 5) 2.32
Explanation:
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)’s Jio Platforms stepped into 11th deal with Saudi Arabia’s Public
Investment Fund (PIF), who bought 2.32% stake in Jio Platforms for Rs 11,367 crores. With this investment,

Jio Platforms has raised Rs 115,693.95 crores (1.15 lakh crores) from leading global investors since April
22, which is the largest continuous fund raised by a company in the world.
12. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of Metso Oyj’s minerals
business by Outotec Oyj under which section of competition act, 2002?
1) Section 32 (3)
2) Section 31 (1)
3) Section 32 (2)
4) Section 31 (2)
5) Section 32 (1)
Answer – 2) Section 31 (1)
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of Metso Oyj’s (Metso) minerals
business by Outotec Oyj (Outotec) under section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
13. Which company has signed agreement to acquire 49% stake in Odisha Power Generation
Corporation?
1) Adani Power
2) Indane Power
3) Reliance Power
4) HP Power
5) Manikaran Power
Answer – 1) Adani Power
Explanation:
Adani Power Ltd (APL) has signed an agreement to acquire the 49% of stake(a total of 89,30,237 equity
shares) in Odisha Power Generation Corporation(OPGC) from the affiliates of the US-based global energy
company, AES Corporation(AES) for USD 135 million (around Rs 1,019 crore). The remaining 51% stake in
OPGC is held by the Government of Odisha.
DEFENCE
1. The Ministry of Defence has ordered Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) to supply Infantry Combat
Vehicles (ICVs) for the Indian army. Where is the HQ of OFB located?
1) Kolkata
2) New Delhi
3) Mumbai
4) Bengaluru
5) Lucknow
Explanation:
In a big boost to the Centre’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, the Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence (MoD),
with the approval of Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh, has ordered Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) in
Telangana’s Medak, to supply 156 BMP 2/2k Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICVs) worth Rs 1,094 crore for the
Indian army. There are plans to induct these advanced feature vehicles into the army by 2023. Ordnance
Factories under the aegis of its corporate headquarters Ordnance Factory Board, Kolkata, WB.
2. Which company has delivered the 5th and last ship in the series of Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV)
named ICGS “Kanaklata Barua” to Indian Coast Guard?
3) Chennai Petroleum Corporation (CPCL)

5) Bharat Dynamics Limited(BDL)
Answer - 1) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)
Explanation:
The 5th and last ship in the series of Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) namely “ICGS Kanaklata Barua” or “Yard
2117” for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has been delivered by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
(GRSE) Ltd. This was the 105th vessel delivered by GRSE.
3. Which zone of Indian Railways has installed an Automated Ticket Checking & Managing Access
(ATMA) machine recently in Nagpur station?
1) Northern Zone
2) Southern Zone
3) Eastern Zone
4) Central Zone
5) Western Zone
Answer – 4) Central Zone
Explanation:
Indian Railways’ Central Railway zone has installed an Automated Ticket Checking & Managing Access
(ATMA) machine, 1st of its kind at Nagpur station. The machine has been introduced at the station under
the New, Innovative Non-Fare Revenue Ideas Scheme (NINFRIS) policy to prevent transmission of COVID-
19.
4. Shripad Naik (MoS-Defence) has inaugurated 2-day defence conclave 2020 in which state?
1) Gujarat
2) Assam
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Meghalaya
Answer - 1) Gujarat
Explanation:
Minister of State (MoS) of Defence Shri Shripad Naik inaugurated the two days ‘Defence Conclave 2020’ in
Gujarat through video conferencing. The conclave was jointly organised by Confederation of Indian Industry
(CII), Gujarat and Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM).
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. The research project undertaken by which IIT, has helped to triple the number of Irrawaddy
dolphins in Chilika lake (Odisha)?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Guwahati
5) IIT Calcutta
Explanation:
A research project undertaken by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, a public technical and
research university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), has helped triple the number of Irrawaddy
dolphins in Odisha’s Chilika lake, Asia’s largest natural water reservoir.
2. Find the 1st private company which has sent astronauts into the space.
1) AirLaunch
2) SpaceX

3) KinetX
4) Blue Origin
5) Astra
Explanation:
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX became the first private company to launch two astronauts in
space aboard its Crew Dragon spacecraft. The milestone flight marked the first time that American
astronauts have flown from US soil since the NASA’s space shuttle programme ended in 2011. NASA
astronauts Robrt Behnken and Douglas Hurley docked the SpaceX with the International Space Station(ISS)
on 31st May 2020.
3. Which Indian state has launched the COVID-19 tracking platform built by NASSCOM recently?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) Maharashtra
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
The National Association of Software and Services Companies(NASSCOM) announced that it has delivered
an end-to-end coronavirus tracking platform for Karnataka, called the Karnataka Listening Dashboard for
COVID-19. As part of the launch, NASSCOM has provided the 1st set of dashboards to state government’s
use and will add more soon.
4. Which institute/laboratory of DRDO has developed “Ultra Swachh” a disinfection unit to disinfect
PPEs and other materials?
1) Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Science (INMAS)
2) Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences (DIPAS)
3) Defence Terrain Research Laboratory (DTRL)
4) Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE)
5) Institute for Systems Studies & Analyses (ISSA)
Answer – 1) Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Science (INMAS)
Explanation:
Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Science (INMAS) Delhi based laboratory of Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) developed “Ultra Swachh” a disinfection unit to disinfect Personal
Protective Equipment’s (PPEs), electronic items, fabrics and other materials. Industrial partner M/s Gel
Craft Healthcare Private Ltd., Ghaziabad.
5. Name the multipurpose algae-based respirator which was developed by Punjab based Lovely
Professional University (LPU).
1) Breather
2) Oxigeno
3) Respiger
4) Lumos
5) JeevanLite
Answer – 2) Oxigeno
Explanation:
A team of researchers from Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab, have developed a first of its kind
multipurpose algae-based respirator called ‘Oxigeno’, which helps to boost the amount of oxygen passing
through it and filters out 99.3 percent of the harmful gasses.

6. Which space agency has partnered with NASA to host a deep-space ground station to support
human spaceflight missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond?
2) South African National Space Agency (SANSA)
Answer – 2) South African National Space Agency (SANSA)
Explanation:
The South African National Space Agency(SANSA) has partnered with National Aeronautics and Space
Administration(NASA) to host a deep-space ground station to support human spaceflight missions to the
Moon, Mars and beyond. South Africa became the 4th country (4th site) after the United States of America,
Spain and Australia to host a deep space ground station.
7. What is the name of rare asteroid which was discovered by astronomers at Asteroid Terrestrial-
impact Last Alert System (ATLAS)?
1) 2018 LB2
2) 2020 LB3
3) 2019 LD2
4) 2019 LD1
5) 2020 LA2
Answer – 3) 2019 LD2
Explanation:
The Institute for Astronomy at the University of Hawaii’s Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System
(ATLAS) revealed the discovery of a rare asteroid called 2019 LD2 with a comet-like-tail among the Jupiter
Trojans, moving in the same orbit as Jupiter moves around the sun.
8. Name the organization which has developed “SUMERU-PACS” to provide comfort for the doctors
and healthcare workers who wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Explanation:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed “SUMERU-PACS”, a personal air
circulation system to provide comfort for the doctors and healthcare workers who wear Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) for more than 6 hours and suffer due to sweating.
9. The scientists at International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New
Materials has developed magnetocaloric material for the treatment of which disease?
1) Pneumonia
2) Parkinson
3) AIDS
4) Tuberculosis
5) Cancer
Answer - 5) Cancer
Explanation:
A team of Scientists from the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New
Materials (ARCI), an autonomous R&D Centre of Department of Science and Technology (DST) has
developed a magnetocaloric material (a rare-earth-based material that can be heated or cooled by applying
or removing a magnetic field) that can be used in the treatment of cancer.

10. The scientists from Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research have discovered a new planet
named KOI-456.04 & its host star called Kepler-160. The study was published in which journal?
1) New Astronomy
2) Journal Nature
3) Astronomy and Astrophysics
5) Nature Astronomy
Answer – 3) Astronomy and Astrophysics
Explanation:
A team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) in Gottingen (Germany),
the Sonneberg Observatory, the University of Göttingen, the University of California, and NASA (National
Aeronautics and Space Administration) led by MPS, have discovered a new planet named KOI-456.04 & its
host star called Kepler-160 by using Kepler Space Telescope. The research has been published in the journal
Astronomy and Astrophysics & lead author of the study was Dr Rene Heller.
11. Name the world’s 1st ‘Internet-controlled’ robot which was specially designed for COVID-19
hospitals.
1) M-Bot
2) Mobot
3) I-Bot
4) Coro-bot
5) COmBat
Answer – 4) Coro-bot
Explanation:
A 23-year old Thane engineer, Pratik Tirodkar, founder of a start-up PNT Solutions, Dombivali developed
the world’s 1st ‘Internet-controlled’ robot named ‘Coro-bot’ to address the needs of the hospitals treating
COVID-19 patients. It is deployed for the 1st time in Holy Cross Hospital, Kalyan, Maharashtra.
12. Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) have developed ‘ANANYA’ nanotechnology
based disinfectant spray to fight COVID-19. Where is DIAT located?
1) Mumbai
2) Amritsar
3) Gurugram
4) Kolkata
5) Pune
Answer – 5) Pune
Explanation:
The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune developed “ANANYA” water based disinfectant
spray with nanotechnology assisted formulation. This can be used by the general public and healthcare
workers and can be used for individual and large scale purposes.
13. Name the pod which was designed, developed and inducted by Indian Air force for evacuation of
critical patients with infectious diseases.
1) AIRPact
2) ARPIT
3) HeliPod
4) Plodder
5) ASPALT
Answer – 2) ARPIT
Explanation:
ARPIT (Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation) was designed, developed and inducted by the
Indian Air force (IAF) for the evacuation of critical patients with infectious diseases from high altitude area,
isolated and remote places.

14. For the 1st time in human history scientists from France have witnessed the birth of a new
planet. The study was published in which journal?
1) New Astronomy
2) Journal Nature
5) Nature Astronomy
Explanation:
A team of Scientists from the Observatoie de Paris, PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres) University in France, have
witnessed a birth of a new planet for the first time in human history by using photographs of the SPHERE
(Spectro-Polarimetric High-contrast Exoplanet Research) instrument on the Very Large Telescope (VLT) of
the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in Chile. The new observations have been published in
Astronomy & Astrophysics journal & lead author of the study was Anthony Boccaletti, an astronomer at the
PSL University.
15. Saturn’s moon Titan is drifting away from ringed planet 100 times faster according to scientists.
Which journal published this study?
1) New Astronomy
2) Journal Nature
5) Nature Astronomy
Answer – 5) Nature Astronomy
Explanation:
Saturn's moon Titan is drifting a hundred times faster than previously understood—about 11 centimetres
per year. The findings, published in the journal Nature Astronomy, may help address an age-old question.
16. Which institute has partnered with Kerala based start-up VST Mobility Solutions to launch IoT
based ‘BIN-19’ & ‘UV SPOT’?
Explanation:
Kerala Startup VST Mobility Solutions, has launched Internet of Things(IoT) based (facility that works
without any human touch) automated mask disposal machine, “BIN-19” & “UltraViolet (UV) SPOT”, a UV
light-based multipurpose disinfector in association with Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences
and Technology (SCTIMST).
17. Which organization has developed dry heat treatment chamber named “GermiKlean” to sanitize
uniforms of security force?

Explanation:
The sanitizing dry heat treatment chamber “GermiKlean” – developed by Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Saveer Biotech Limited to sanitise the uniforms of
the security forces.
18. Name the robot which was launched by central railways to boost the screening and surveillance
of passengers.
1) Captain Amar
2) Captain Ram
3) Captain Aswanth
4) Captain Samarth
5) Captain Arjun
Answer – 5) Captain Arjun
Explanation:
The Railway Protection Force of Central Railway (CR), Pune division, Maharashtra launched a Robotic
‘Captain Arjun’ (Always be Responsible and Just Use to be Nice) to intensify the screening and surveillance
of passengers. It was launched online by Arun Kumar, Director General (RPF), Railway Board in the
presence of Sanjeev Mittal, General Manager, Central Railway, among others The BrainChild behind this
innovation is Alok Bohra DIG/RPF, Central Railway.
19. “FebriEye” developed by Vehant Technologies have been set up to ensure contactless entry.
Which zone of railways sets up ‘FebriEye’?
1) Central Railway
2) Northern Railway
3) Eastern Railway
4) Southern Railway
5) Western Railway
Answer - 1) Central Railway
Explanation:
In order to effectively scan passengers for symptoms of COVID-19, and to ensure contactless entry Central
Railway has set up a body screening facility “FebriEye thermal cameras”, developed by Vehant Technologies
have been set up at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) in
20. Name the device which was launched by MoS Ministry of Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy, which
kills viruses & other germs by sterilising, sanitising & disinfecting in large areas.
1) GermiQuick
2) GermiBAN
3) GermiWALL
4) GermiVANISH
5) GermiKILL
Answer – 2) GermiBAN
Explanation:
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy launched a device, ‘GermiBAN’ that kills viruses &
other germs by sterilising, sanitising & disinfecting in large areas. It also acts as an Air Purifier effective
against viruses like COVID-19 which will stop the spread of it.
21. The scientists of NASA has observed 5th state of matter for the 1st time in space (Published in
Journal Nature). What is the 5th state of matter?
1) Solid
2) Liquid
3) Gas
4) Plasma

5) BEC
Answer – 5) BEC
Explanation:
According to the research published in the journal Nature, a team of scientists at NASA (National
Aeronautics and Space Administration)’s Cold Atom Lab (CAL), have found for the first time in space the
evidence of ‘Fifth State of Matter’ (also known as Bose-Einstein condensates (BEC). This special state of
matter occurs when the atoms of some elements are cooled to absolute zero (0 Kelvin or -273.15 ° C).
22. NASA Astronomers discovers 240-year-old neutron star named ‘Swift J1818.0−1607’ recently.
The study was published in which journal?
Explanation:
Astronomers at the US (United Sates) based space agency NASA (National Aeronautics and Space
Administration) have discovered the youngest known magnetar (a type of neutron star) named “Swift
J1818.0-1607” about 16,000 light years away from Earth. The study has been published in the Astrophysical
Journal Letters.
23. Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has developed herbal infusion technology to help
marginal farmers in mid-Himalayan region?
1) IIT Kharagpur
2) IIT Roorkee
3) IIT Calcutta
4) IIT Madras
5) IIT Mandi
Answer - 5) IIT Mandi
Explanation:
Researchers of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi have developed an herbal infusion technology, as
a source of income for local marginal farmers in the mid-Himalayas.
24. ISRO has received a patent for its Liquid Cooling and Heating Garment (LCHG) for astronauts to
use in space. By which year ISRO plans to send humans to space under ‘Gaganyaan’ project?
1) 2020
2) 2022
3) 2024
4) 2023
5) 2021
Answer – 2) 2022
Explanation:
The ISRO has initiated a 10,000 crores project- Gaganyaan to send humans to space by 2022, in accordance
to which, ISRO has received a patent for its Liquid Cooling and Heating Garment (LCHG) for astronauts to
use in space for protection from hot and cold environments.
25. The last Satellite of BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) was launched recently. The BDS
1) Japan
2) China
3) Tibet
4) South Korea

5) Thailand
Answer – 2) China
Explanation:
China has successfully launched the last Satellite of its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), which is a
rival for the Global Positioning System (GPS) of the US, to become a major space power. The satellite was
launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch center in Sichuan Province.
26. Which IIT have created a chip named ‘Dhruva’ that can be mounted in smartphones and
navigation devices to find places and routes within the country?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Gandhinagar
5) IIT Kharagpur
Explanation:
Navigation is an essential feature in the era of smart devices and IoT (Internet of things), which we use in
various personal and commercial applications. Navigation technology enables the nation to manage its
territory, protect its borders and manage disaster response. Keeping these requirements in mind,
researchers at IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Bombay led by Rajesh Zele from the Department of
Electrical Engineering have created a chip named ‘Dhruva’ that can be mounted in smartphones and
navigation devices to find places and routes within the country.
27. Name the company which has launched ‘FabiFlu’ the first oral favipiravir-approved medication
in India for the treatment of COVID-19.
1) Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited
2) Glenmark Pharma Limited
4) Cipla Limited
Answer – 2) Glenmark Pharma Limited
Explanation:
Drug firm Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on Saturday said it has launched antiviral drug Favipiravir, under the
brand name FabiFlu, for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate Covid-19 at a price of about Rs 103
per tablet. FabiFlu is the first oral favipiravir-approved medication in India for the treatment of COVID-19.
28. Which is India’s 1st airport to get an indigenously-developed Aviation Weather Monitoring
System (AWMS)?
1) Biju Patnaik International Airport
3) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
4) Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
5) Veer Savarkar International Airport
Explanation:
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB/ BLR Airport) becomes the 1st airport in India to get
an indigenously-developed Aviation Weather Monitoring System (AWMS) at both ends of the runway.
AWMS is installed by Bangalore International Airport (BIAL). The technology is developed by Bengaluru-
based CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL).
29. Find the world’s 1st country which used drone mounted ULV sprayer for locust control.
1) India
2) Iran

3) Pakistan
4) China
5) UAE
Answer – 1) India
Explanation:
Under the Make in India initiative the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare
(DAC&FW) has initiated to develop a vehicle mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) sprayer for locust control to
reduce the limitations of importing equipment. Note: India is to be the first country in the world to control
desert locusts using drones.
30. Name the Advanced Torpedo Decoy System (ATDS), indigenously launched by DRDO & inducted
by Indian navy.
1) RakhNavy
2) Jeevan
3) Maareech
4) DecSys
5) MarineDec
Answer – 3) Maareech
Explanation:
Indian Navy inducted an Advanced Torpedo Decoy System (ATDS) namely ‘Maareech’ that is capable of
being fired from all frontline warships. It is equipped with sonars and towed and expendable decoys, which
are capable of detecting, confusing, diverting and decoying the incoming torpedoes. The design and
development of this ATDS have been done by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
labs viz. Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi in Kerala and the Naval Science and
Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP).
31. The astronomers of Germany from team RedDots have discovered two super Earths Gliese 887b
and Gliese 887c near brightest red dwarf recently Gliese 887. Find the journal which published this
study?
1) New Astronomy
2) Journal Science
3) Astrophysics and space science
5) Nature Astronomy
Answer – 2) Journal Science
Explanation:
In the research of The RedDots team of Astronomers led by the University of Göttingen (Master – Georg-
August-Universität Göttingen), Germany detected two super Earths Gliese 887b and Gliese 887c orbiting
around the Gliese 887, the brightest red dwarf star in the sky. The results of the research are published in
the journal Science.
32. The space agency from which country set to take its first tourists on space walk in 2023?
1) Russia
2) China
3) India
4) Germany
5) United States
Explanation:
Russia’s Space Corporation RSC Energia (S.P. Korolev RSC Energia) in contract with Space Adventures of US
announced that it is set to take its first tourist on space walk in 2023. Note: Roscosmos and RSC Energia in
collaboration with Space Adventures took 8 tourists to ISS between 2001 and 2009.

SPORTS
1. Kiranjeet Kaur who was banned for 4-years due violation of anti-doping rule is associated with
which sport?
1) Pole Vault
2) Shot Put
3) Long distance runner
4) Javelin Throw
5) Wrestling
Answer – 3) Long distance runner
Explanation:
The World Athletics anti-doping body handed a 4-year ban to Kiranjeet Kaur (32), long-distance runner, for
violation of anti-doping rule with the abuse of Enobosarm and its metabolite. The samples were tested in
the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited laboratory in Doha since the National Dope Testing
laboratory is under suspension from the World Anti-Doping Agency.
2. Shehan Madushanka who is in news recently, belongs to which sport?

1) Football
2) Cricket
3) Tennis
4) Basket Ball
5) Hockey
Explanation:
Sri Lanka fast bowler Shehan Madushanka has been suspended from all forms of cricket with immediate
effect after he was arrested for alleged possession of illegal drugs.
3. In collaboration with which association the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has launched India’s
1st -ever national-level open online coaching programme named “Khelo India e-Pathshala”?
1) Fédération Internationale de Football Association
2) International Cricket Council
3) National Sports Federations
4) Board of Control for Cricket in India
Answer – 3) National Sports Federations
Explanation:
Sports Authority of India (SAI), the apex national sports body of India, in association with National Sports
Federations (NSF) has launched India’s 1st -ever national-level open online coaching and education
programme called “Khelo India e-Pathshala” to grassroots players.
4. Name the sports & youth affairs minister of India, who has launched 25 day Khelo India
Community Coach Development programme for Physical Education teachers and community
coaches.
2) Kiren Rijiju
4) Raj Kumar Singh
Answer - 2) Kiren Rijiju
Explanation:
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju inaugurated & launched a 25 day Khelo India
Community Coach Development programme, an online development programme to equip 15,000 Physical

Education(PE) Teachers and community coaches across India to train students to take up fitness and sport
as a way of life. The Ministry of Human Resource Development(HRD) & the sports ministry ensures to take
this programme to every school in India.
5. Find the country which is going to host AFC (Asian Football Confederation) Women’s Asian Cup
2022.
1) China
2) Vietnam
3) India
4) Japan
5) Bangladesh
Answer – 3) India
Explanation:
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) granted the hosting rights of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 to India
for the 1st time since 1979. The tournament is likely to be held in the 2nd half of the year. The event will
serve as the final qualification tournament for the 2023 Federation Internationale de Football Association
(FIFA) Women’s World Cup.
6. The world archery has postponed 2020 World Archery Field Championships to 2022. Where is the
HQ of World Archery located?
1) London
2) Paris
3) Amsterdam
4) Vienna
5) Lausanne
Answer - 5) Lausanne
Explanation:
The World Archery(WA) and Yankton organising committee decided to postpone the 2020 World Archery
Field Championships which was scheduled on September 2020 at the National Field Archery
Association(NFAA) Easton Yankton Archery Centre(NEYAC), the world’s largest archery centre. This
decision will extend up to 2022 for safeguard of athlete’s well-being & also restrictions due to COVID-19
pandemic outbreak. Yankton is set to host the 2021 World Archery Championships. WA: Headquarters–
Lausanne, Switzerland.
7. Salwa Eid Naser who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Pole Vault
2) 400m running
3) Long jump
4) Discus Throw
5) Wrestling
Answer – 2) 400m running
Explanation:
Women’s 400 metres world champion Salwa Eid Naser of Bahrain has been handed a provisional
suspension for failing to make herself available for anti-doping tests, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said
on Friday.
8. Gomathi Marimuthu who is news recently is associated with which sport event?
1) 800m running
2) Wrestling
3) Cricket
4) Shooting
5) Badminton

Explanation:
Athletics Integrity Unit(AIU) banned Gomathi Marimuthu, 31-year-old athlete from Tamil Nadu who won
the gold medal for 800m in the 2019 Asian Championship, in Doha, Qatar for 4years from 17th May 2019 to
16th May 2023 after testing positive for banned substances. The titles, rankings, points and prizes won by
Gomathi from 18th March 2019 to 17th May 2019 will be forfeited and her results will be annulled.
9. Amit Panghal and Vikas Krishnan who are in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Boxing
2) Tennis
3) Badminton
4) Wrestling
5) Weightlifting
Explanation:
The Boxing Federation of India on Monday nominated world silver-medallist Amit Panghal and the
seasoned Vikas Krishan for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, picking only Olympic-bound names as its
nominees for the annual honours. Panghal (52kg), also an Asian Games champion, has not won any national
sports award.
10. High Jumper Alexander Shustov who is in news recently belongs to which country?
1) Romania
2) Georgia
3) Ukraine
4) United States
5) Russia
Explanation:
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), informed that Former European high jump champion (2010)
Alexander Shustov (35-year-old) of Russia banned for 4 years for the use or attempted use of a banned
substance or method (doping) & did not provide any further details.
11. Former Olympic medalist Oleksandr Gvozdyk, who announced retirement recently is associated
with which sport?
1) Boxing
2) Wrestling
3) Shooting
4) Weightlifting
5) Archery
Explanation:
33-year-old Ukrainian lightweight boxing champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk also known as “The Nail”
announced his retirement. He was born on 15th April 1987 in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
12. Which country has ranked top in FIFA world ranking released on June 11, 2020?
1) Belgium
2) France
3) Brazil
4) Poland
5) Argentina
Answer – 1) Belgium
Explanation:
According to the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) world Ranking released on June
11, 2020, India has retained the 108th spot with 1187 points as international football has been suspended

since March due to the COVID- 19. Belgium tops the ranking followed by France and Brazil. Qatar is the host
country of FIFA World Cup 2022.
13. The 4th edition of Asian youth para games is going to be held in which country in December
2021?
1) China
2) Nepal
3) Japan
4) India
5) Bahrain
Answer – 5) Bahrain
Explanation:
The Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) announced that the 4th Asian Youth Para Games will take place in
Bahrain from December (1-10) 2021. The event will be organised in partnership with the National
Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Bahrain with the support of the local government.
14. Which Indian has been elected as member of ITF World Tennis Tour Men’s Panel representing
the Asia-Oceania zone?
1) Niki Kalyanda Poonacha
2) Leander Paes
3) Yuki Bhambri
4) Mahesh Bhupathi
5) Rohan Bopanna
Answer – 1) Niki Kalyanda Poonacha
Explanation:
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced, 25 years old Niki Kalyanda Poonacha, National
Champion of India as a member of the ITF World Tennis Tour Men’s Panel representing the Asia-Oceania
zone with Ti Chen of Chinese Taipei.
15. The World Karate Federation (WKF) has provisionally de-recognised the Karate Association of
India (KAI) recently. Where the HQ of WKF located?
1) Amman
2) Tokyo
3) Madrid
4) Nairobi
5) Berlin
Answer – 3) Madrid
Explanation:
The World Karate Federation (WKF) has provisionally de-recognised the Karate Association of India (KAI)
with immediate effect from June 21 for infighting and violating the WKF statutes during its 2019 elections.
About WKF: Headquarters– Madrid, Spain.
16. Which country is going to host FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup Football tournament?
1) Australia
2) New Zealand
3) Ireland
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) Council voted over a video conference and handed
the right to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup Football tournament, the first 32-team women’s

championship to Australia and New Zealand. This is the first Women’s World Cup to be hosted in the Asia-
Pacific Region.
17. Who become the 1st Indian to participate in USD 150,000 Chessable Masters tournament?
1) Santhosh Vidit
2) B Adhiban
3) Prithu Gupta
4) P. Harikrishna
Answer – 4) P. Harikrishna
Explanation:
Grandmaster P. Harikrishna debuted the Magnus Carlsen Chess (MCC) Tour 2020 by joining the players in
the USD 150,000 Chessable Masters. He is the 1st Indian in the tour. Harikrishna exited from the Chessable
Masters with a final-round defeat to Alexander Grischuk.
18. Cricketer Rachel Priest who announced retirement recently belongs to which country?
1) Oman
2) Nepal
3) South Africa
4) Australia
5) New Zealand
Explanation:
New Zealand wicketkeeper-batswoman Rachel Priest (35 years old) announced her retirement from
international cricket after she was not included in the White Ferns central contracts list announced in June
2020. With this decision she brought her 13 years career with the White Ferns to an end.
19. Mario Gómez who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Kabaddi
2) Wrestling
3) Hockey
4) Cricket
5) Football
Explanation:
Former Germany, 33-year-old striker Mario Gómez retired from soccer (Football), who won the Bundesliga
title in 2007 in his first stint at Stuttgart and was also part of Bayern Munich’s treble winning team in 2013.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS

1. Which ministry has released the e-booklet titled ‘One Year of Modi 2.0 – Towards A Self-Reliant
India’?
Answer – 3) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Explanation:
A 92-page e-booklet called ‘One Year of Modi 2.0 – Towards A Self-Reliant India’ on the key achievements of
the Modi government during its second term was released on June 1, 2020, by the Ministry of Information
and Broadcasting (I&B). This marks the first anniversary of the second term of the government.

2. Who authored the book titled, “The Dry Fasting Miracle: From Deprive to Thrive” (Co-author -
Sheikh Abdulaziz)?
1) Luke Coutinho
2) Deepak Chopra
3) John Ratey
4) Brian Keane
5) Misty Copeland
Answer – 1) Luke Coutinho
Explanation:
The Dry Fasting Miracle: From Deprive to Thrive, a book on the benefits of dry fasting diet by the famous
personal lifestyle coach and author, Luke Coutinho and co-authored by a member of UAE’s Ajman royal
Family, Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Ali Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, published under the Ebury Press a division of
Penguin Random House and the ebook version is available on Kindle.
3. Which organization/Centre developed the “Safe online learning in the times of COVID-19” booklet
along with UNESCO to raise awareness to students and teachers about online safety?
1) National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
2) National Book Trust (NBT)
4) National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
5) Educational Consultants (India) Limited (EdCIL)
Answer – 4) National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Explanation:
Union Minister for Human Resource Development (HRD) Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launched information
booklet “Safe online learning in the times of COVID-19” digitally to raise awareness to students and teachers
about online safety & ensure timely action in cases of cyberbullying in New Delhi. The booklet is developed
by The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) New Delhi Office.
4. Who authored the book titled ‘Lockdown Liaisons’?

1) Sudha Murthy
2) Arundhati Roy
3) Anita Desai
4) Uma Balasubramaniam
5) Shobhaa De
Answer - 5) Shobhaa De
Explanation:
Writer and Columnist Shobhaa De’s new collection of stories titled “Lockdown Liaisons” a book reflecting
the impacts of COVID-19 on human lives published by Simon & Schuster India and released on May 30,
2020.
5. Who authored the biography of Dadabhai Naoroji titled “Naoroji Pioneer of Indian Nationalism”?
1) Dinyar Patel
2) Damodar Dharmananda Kosambi
3) R. C. Majumdar
4) Jadunath Sarkar
5) Romila Thapar
Answer – 1) Dinyar Patel
Explanation:
Historian Dinyar Patel’s biography of Dadabhai Naoroji, “Naoroji Pioneer of Indian Nationalism” was
published by the Harvard University Press in May 2020.

6. Who authored the book titled ‘Klara and the Sun’?
1) Kazuo Ishiguro
2) Bob Dylan
3) Alice Munro
4) Peter Handke
5) Olga Tokerczuk
Answer – 1) Kazuo Ishiguro
Explanation:
Nobel Prize winner (2017) Kazuo Ishiguro (Japan born british author) will release his new novel ‘Klara and
the Sun’ & will be published by Faber & Faber in the United Kingdom, Alfred A. Knopf in the United States
and Knopf in Canada on March 2, 2021. This is the first novel by him since he was awarded the Nobel Prize
in Literature.
7. Who authored the novel titled ‘A Burning’?

1) Mirza Waheed
2) Nikita Lalwani
3) Sujatha Gidla
4) Megha Majumdar
5) Neel Mukherjee
Answer – 4) Megha Majumdar
Explanation:
The Penguin Hamish Hamilton released the “A Burning”, debut novel of Megha Majumdar. The 32-year-old
New York’s writer who was born and raised in Kolkata. The book is about the lives of three characters,
Tommy Orange, Yaa Gyasi and Jhumpa Lahiri who want to rise to the middle class, to political power, to
gain fame in the film industry and how their lives changed in Indian society.
8. Who authored the book titled “The Family and The Nation” along with Acharya Mahapragya?
1) VP Singh
2) Manmohan Singh
3) Pranab Mukherjee
4) Pratibha Patil
5) APJ Abdul Kalam
Answer – 5) APJ Abdul Kalam
Explanation:
The Prime Minister recently mentioned one of his books - “The Family and The Nation” which was written
by Acharya Mahapragya along with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
9. Who authored the book titled” Legend of Suheldev: The King Who Saved India”?
1) Durjoy Datta
2) Kiran Desai
3) Amish Tripathi
4) Vinit Goenka
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Amish Tripathi
Explanation:
Best-selling author and the Director of Nehru Centre, London (since 2019) Amish Tripathi released his
fiction book,”Legend of Suheldev: The King Who Saved India”. The book is published by Westland
Publications Pvt Ltd. His 1st book is ‘The Immortals of Meluha’, which is also the 1st book of Shiva Trilogy.

OBITUARY
1. Wajid Khan who passed away recently is a renowned _______.
1) Lawyer
2) Architect
3) Stunt man
4) Athlete
5) Music Director
Answer – 5) Music Director
Explanation:
Music Director Wajid Khan, of the popular duo Sajid-Wajid, known for his compositions for Salman Khan’s
popular movies such as ‘Wanted’, the ‘Dabangg’ and ‘Ek Tha Tiger’, passed away at the age of 42 in Mumbai,
Maharashtra. Wajid Khan was the brother of music director Sajid Khan.
2. Sprinter Bobby Morrow (Olympic medalist) who is in news recently belongs to which country?
1) Jamaica
2) Bahrain
3) Russia
4) China
5) United States
Explanation:
American Sprinter, the San Benito Buller, Bobby Morrow, one of the four men (Jesse Owens (1936), Carl
Lewis (1984), Usain Bolt (2012 & 2016)) to win three events at a single game (100m, 200m and 4x100m
relay) died of natural causes at the age of 84 in his home in San Benito, Texas. He was born in October 1935,
in Harlingen, Texas.
3. Jayanti Lal Nanoma who passed away recently is associated with which sport?
1) Shooting
2) Pole Vault
3) Wrestling
4) Archery
5) Rowing
Answer – 4) Archery
Explanation:
Former international archer and Archer coach of Rajasthan Jayantilal Nanoma passed away at the age of 34
in Udaipur. From 2003 to 2010 he was a member of Indian Compound Teams and won in Asia Cup Grand
Prix Archery Tournaments.
4. P Namgyal who is in news recently is a renowned _________.

1) Photographer
2) Entrepreneur
3) Athlete
4) Singer
5) Politician
Explanation:
P Namgyal, former Union Minister and three-time Congress MP (Member of Parliament) from Ladakh,
passed away at the age of 83 in the Union Territory of Ladakh. He was born on December 17, 1937 in Nubra,
Ladakh.

5. Pakistan’s Riaz Sheikh who passed away in June 2020 is associated with which sport?
1) Tennis
2) Hockey
3) Cricket
4) Badminton
5) Kabaddi
Explanation:
Former Pakistani first class cricketer Riaz Sheikh passed away at the age of 51 in Karachi, Pakistan after
testing positive for the novel coronavirus. He became the second professional cricketer in Pakistan to die
due to COVID-19. He was born on 24th December 1968 in Karachi, Sind, Pakistan.
6. Basu Chatterjee who passed away recently is a renowned _________.

1) Classical Dancer
2) Painter
3) Architect
4) Film Director
5) Music Director
Answer – 4) Film Director
Explanation:
Veteran filmmaker-screenwriter Basu Chatterjee passed away at 90 in his Santacruz residence, Mumbai due
to age-related health issues. He worked in Hindi & Bengali cinema and was a dialogue writer and produced
a few films. He received the National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare in 1992 for his film Durga.
He was born on January 10, 1930, in Ajmer, British India.
7. Ved Prakash Marwah who passed away recently is a former governor of which state?
1) Mizoram
2) Manipur
3) Jharkhand
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Former Delhi police commissioner and former Governor of Mizoram, Manipur and Jharkhand, Ved Prakash
Marwah, IPS, passed away at the age of 87 in a private hospital in Mapusa town in North Goa where he was
admitted three weeks ago due to a fall. He was born on 15th September 1934 in Peshawar, British India.
8. Chiranjeevi Sarja who passed away recently is a renowned ______.

1) Athlete
2) Banker
3) Actor
4) Architect
5) Sand Artist
Answer – 3) Actor
Explanation:
Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja passed away at 39 due to a cardiac arrest at a private hospital in
Bengaluru. He is the grandson of Kannada late actor Shakti Prasad & the nephew of multilingual actor Arjun
Sarja.
9. B.P.R. Vithal Baru who passed away in June 2020 is a renowned _______.
1) Cricketer
2) Sand Artist
3) Photographer

4) Actor
5) Economist
Answer – 5) Economist
Explanation:
Veteran economist & member of the 10th Finance Commission, IAS B.P.R. Vithal Baru passed away at 93 in
Hyderabad due to old age-related ailments. He was born in 1926. He was influential in shaping the demand
for Telangana state through his essay titled “The Telangana Surpluses: A Case Study”.
10. Former union minister Arjun Charan Sethi who passed away in June 2020, belongs to which
state?
1) West Bengal
2) Assam
3) Manipur
4) Meghalaya
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Former Union Water Resources Minister (2000 to 2004) Arjun Charan Sethi passed away at 79 due to his
short illness in a private hospital at Bhubaneswar. He is an 8-time member of parliament(MP) from
Bhadrak Lok Sabha constituency. He was born on 18 Sep 1941 & hails from Bhadrak, Odisha.
11. Hamza Koya who passed away recently is associated in which sport?
1) Tennis
2) Cricket
3) Hockey
4) Kabaddi
5) Football
Explanation:
Former Santosh Trophy National Football Championship player, Hamza Koya has passed away at the age of
61 years after undergoing plasma therapy for Covid-19 infection in Kerala, who played as a wing-back
position and represented Maharashtra in Santosh Trophy from 1981 to 1986.
12. Pritam Singh who passed away recently is a renowned ______.

1) Management trainer
2) Lawyer
3) Athlete
4) Actor
5) Architect
Answer - 1) Management trainer
Explanation:
The Management guru, Padma Shri Pritam Singh, who contributed more than 50 research papers and 7
books on management education in India and abroad passed away at the age of 78 at a hospital in
Gurugram due to cardiac arrest.
13. Pierre Nkurunziza who passed away recently is the former president of which country?
1) Rwanda
2) Congo
3) Tanzania
4) Burundi
5) Zambia
Answer – 4) Burundi

Explanation:
The President of Republic of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza passed away at the age of 55 due to cardiac arrest
at the hospital in Karuzi, eastern Burundi. On 9th June 2020, The Government of Burundi entered the seven
day of mourning. He was born on 18th December 1964 in Ngozi Province.
14. Kurt Bilteaux Thomas who is in news recently is related to which sport?
1) Badminton
2) Shooting
3) Table Tennis
4) Short Distance Runner
5) Gymnastics
Answer – 5) Gymnastics
Explanation:
Kurt Bilteaux Thomas, the first American to win the gold medal in the Gymnastic World Championship 1978
in floor exercise held at the Strasbourg, France passed away at the age of 64 after suffering from a stroke on
24th May 2020 in Texas. He was born on 29th March 1956 in Miami, Florida.
15. Tony Dunne who is in news in June 2020 belongs to which sport?
1) Hockey
2) Cricket
3) Shooting
4) Tennis
5) Football
Explanation:
Former Footballer, the defender of Manchester United Tony Dunne, passed away at the age of 78. He was
born on 25th July 1941 in Dublin, Ireland.
16. A. Vaidyanathan who passed away recently is a renowned ________.

1) Professor
2) Cricketer
3) Architect
4) Stunt Man
5) Historian
Answer – 1) Professor
Explanation:
The former member of the Planning Commission, advocate of data quality and economist, professor Dr. A.
Vaidyanathan passed away at the age of 88 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
17. Tamil Nadu legislator Anbazhagan who passed away recently is associated with which political
party?
1) INC
2) JDS
3) BJP
4) DMK
5) TMC
Answer – 4) DMK
Explanation:
Three-time DMK MLA, J. Anbazhagan passed away at the age of 61 years after he tested positive for COVID-
19 in Chennai, who represented the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency in the Assembly.

18. Vasant Raiji who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Football
2) Hockey
3) Baseball
4) Cricket
5) Basketball
Explanation:
India’s oldest first-class cricketer Vasant Raiji, a right-handed batsman passed away at 100 due to old-age at
his residence in Walkeshwar in South Mumbai. He was born on January 26, 1920 in Vadodara (Baroda),
Gujarat.
19. Anand Mohan Zutshi ‘Gulzar’ Dehlvi who passed away in June 2020 is a renowned poet in which
language?
1) Telugu
2) Punjabi
3) Gujarati
4) Marathi
5) Urdu
Answer – 5) Urdu
Explanation:
Veteran Urdu poet & freedom fighter Anand Mohan Zutshi ‘Gulzar’ Dehlvi passed away at 93 due to cardiac
arrest at his residency in Noida after his recovery from COVID-19. He was born in Gali Kashmeerian, Old
Delhi in 1926.
20. Sushant Singh Rajput who is in news recently is a renowned _______.

1) Freedom Fighter
2) Lawyer
3) Politician
4) Cricketer
5) Actor
Answer - 5) Actor
Explanation:
Sushant Singh Rajput, 34-year-old actor committed suicide & found dead at his home in Bandra, Mumbai.
He was born on 16th January 1986 in Patna, Bihar. He promoted the Women Entrepreneurship Platform of
NITI Aayog which was launched on 8th March 2018. He acted as M.S Dhoni in “MS Dhoni: The Untold Story”
in 2016.
21. Cricketer Matt Poore who passed away in June 2020 belongs to which country?
1) Australia
2) Pakistan
3) United Kingdom
4) South Africa
5) New Zealand
Explanation:
Former New Zealand cricketer Matt Beresford Poore (all-rounder- right hand batsman and offspinner)
passed away at 90. He was born on June 1, 1930, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
22. Raj Mohan Vohra who passed away in June 2020 is a renowned _______.
1) Actor
2) Army Personnel
3) Painter

4) Architect
5) Minimalist
Answer – 2) Army Personnel
Explanation:
Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) awardee, Lieutenant general (Lt Gen) Raj Mohan Vohra passed away at 88 due to
COVID-19. He was born in 1932 in Shimla. He received the MVC in 1972 for his role in the Battle of Basantar
(Part of 1971 India-Pakistan war). He also received the Param Vishisht Seva Medal.
23. Achyut Kashinath Sinai Usgaonkar who is in news in June 2020 is a renowned ______.
1) Actor
2) Sand Artist
3) Painter
4) Poet
5) Politician
Explanation:
Former Goa, Daman & Diu Cabinet Minister Achyut Kashinath Sinai Usgaonkar, passed away at 92 in the
Goa Medical College and Hospital (located near Panaji) due to age-related ailments.
24. Former lok sabha MP, Madhavrao Balwant Patil who passed away recently is the founder of
which bank?
1) Cosmos Cooperative Bank
2) Janalaxmi Cooperative Bank
3) Saraswath Cooperative Bank
4) Shamravu Vithal Cooperative Bank
5) Abhudyaya Cooperative Bank
Answer – 2) Janalaxmi Cooperative Bank
Explanation:
Madhavrao Balwant Patil, Former Lok Sabha Member and the founder of Janalaxmi Cooperative Bank
passed away due to short illness at the age of 80 in Nashik, Maharashtra. He was born on 21st January 1940
in Nashik, Maharashtra.
25. KR Schidanandan who passed away recently is a scriptwriter and Filmmaker in which language?
1) Tamil
2) Telugu
3) Malayalam
4) Hindi
5) Kannada
Answer – 3) Malayalam
Explanation:
KR Sachidanandan (Sachy), Malayalam script writer & director passed away due to cardiac arrest and
hypoxic brain damage in Jubilee Mission Hospital, Thrissur. He was a native of Kodungallur, Thrissur.
26. Journalist & Freedom fighter Dinu Ranadive who is in news recently is a founder-editor of which
journal?
1) Samyukta Maharashtra Patrika
2) Loksatta Arthbramha
3) Chitralekha Marathi
4) Champak - Marathi
5) Heartfulness Patrika
Answer - 1) Samyukta Maharashtra Patrika

Explanation:
Veteran journalist and freedom fighter Dinu Ranadive passed away at 95 in his residency in Dadar,
Maharashtra due to a short illness. He was born in 1925 in Dahanu tehsil of adjoining Palghar district,
Maharashtra. Dinu Randive in the 1950s started his career as the founder-editor of “Samyukta Maharashtra
Patrika”.
27. Vidyaben Shah who passed away recently is a Padma Shri recipient (1992) in which field?
1) Science & Engineering
2) Medicine
3) Sports
4) Literature & Education
5) Social Work
Answer – 5) Social Work
Explanation:
Padma Shri awardee & National Awardee, Freedom fighter & Social worker, Vidyaben Shah passed away
around the age of 97 in her residence in New Delhi. She established India’s 1st Bal Bhavan in Rajkot in the
1940s. She was born on November 7, 1922 in Gujarat. She has won Padma Shri award in 1992 for her long
tenure of social and economic welfare work.
28. Rajinder Goel who passed away recently is associated with which sports?
1) Football
2) Hockey
3) Cricket
4) Tennis
5) Badminton
Explanation:
Domestic cricket stalwart, Legendary first-class spinner Rajinder Goel who represented Haryana, Punjab
and Delhi passed away at the age of 77 due to old age related illness at his residence in Rohtak, Haryana,
India. He was born on 20th September 1942 in Punjab, British India (today’s Haryana).
29. Lachhman Singh Lehl who is in news recently is a renowned _______.

1) Actor
2) Army Personnel
3) Painter
4) Architect
5) Minimalist
Explanation:
Vir Chakra Awardee, retired Major General Lachhman Singh Lehl, passed away at the age of 97 in New
Delhi. He was born in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.He received the Vir Chakra, the third highest gallantry award in
India for his role as a forward observer in the 50 Para Brigade. He authored “Missed Opportunities” a
comprehensive book on the 1965 Indo-Pak war.
30. Pournima Zanane who passed away recently is associated with which sport?
1) Shooting
2) Wrestling
3) Rowing
4) Archery
5) Weightlifting
Answer – 1) Shooting

Explanation:
Former Indian Air Rifle Shooter Pournima Zanane, an International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)-
licensed coach who suffered from cancer for the past 2 years passed away at the age of 42 in Pune,
Maharashtra. She was born in Nanded, Maharashtra.
31. Vishwa Bandhu Gupta (popularly known as Balloon man) who passed away in June 2020 is a
renowned _______.
1) Politician
2) Journalist
3) Doctor
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
Former MP and a veteran journalist Vishwa Bandhu Gupta, who was nicknamed as Balloon Man around the
age of 93 he passed away in Delhi. He was born in Bhingar, Bombay Province, British India.
32. Joel Schumacher who passed away recently is a renowned ________.

1) Classical Dancer
2) Painter
3) Architect
4) Film Director
5) Music Director
Explanation:
Costume designer cum Film Director Joel Schumacher who suffered from cancer for the past one year
passed away at the age of 80 in New York, United States of America (USA). He was born on August 29, 1939
in New York, USA. He was the production designer for telefilm Killer Bees in 1974.His most well-known
directed movies are St Elmo”s Fire”, “Falling Down” as well as two “Batman” movies.
33. K Raghunath who passed away in June 2020 is associated with which sport?
1) Base Ball
2) Hand Ball
3) Basket Ball
4) Foot Ball
5) Volley Ball
Answer – 3) Basket Ball
Explanation:
Former Karnataka Basketball Player K Raghunath passed away at 74 due to age-related complications. He
was one of the founding members of the Beagles Basketball Club (BC), Bengaluru. He was popularly called
as pappachi.
34. Parvez Jamasji who passed away recently is a renowned _____.

1) Actor
2) Army Personnel
3) Painter
4) Architect
5) Minimalist
Explanation:
The Vir Chakra Awardee Sqn Ldr Parvez Jamasji (retd.), who was a 1971 Indo-Pak war hero died at 77, after
a brief illness on 26th June 2020 in Mumbai.Jamasji is a resident of the Parsi Colony in Dadar. He started his
service in 1965 and retired in 1985.

35. Geetha Nagabhushan who passed away in June 2020 is a renowned _____.
1) Actor
2) Novelist
3) Politician
4) Lawyer
5) Theatre Artist
Answer – 2) Novelist
Explanation:
Veteran Kannada Novelist Geetha Nagabhushan passed away at the age of 78 due to cardiac arrest in a
private hospital at Kalaburagi. She was born on 25th March 1942 in Savalagi village, Kalaburagi.
IMPORTANT DAYS
1. When was the world milk day celebrated annually?
1) May 28
2) May 29
3) May 30
4) May 31
5) June 1
Answer – 5) June 1
Explanation:
World Milk Day (WMD) is observed every year on June 1 globally, with the aim to raise awareness about
milk and its importance as global food. The day encourages to talk about the benefits of dairy with regards
to health and nutrition, affordability and accessibility, the sector’s passion and commitment to feeding our
communities. Theme for the year 2020: 20th Anniversary of World Milk Day.
2. The World No Tobacco Day was observed every year on _______.

1) March 17
2) May 31
3) April 30
4) June 16
5) May 30
Answer - 2) May 31
Explanation:
31st May of Every year is celebrated as World No Tobacco Day created by the Member States of the World
Health Organization(WHO) in 1987 to educate the public on the effects of tobacco and tobacco related
diseases. The theme of World No Tobacco Day 2020 is “Protecting youth from industry manipulation and
preventing them from tobacco and nicotine use”.
3. International Day of Action for Women’s Health was observed annually on May 28 since which
year?
1) 1987
2) 1998
3) 2017
4) 2005
5) 1991
Answer – 1) 1987
Explanation:
International Day of Action for Women’s Health (or International Women’s Health Day) has been observed
every year on May 28 since 1987. The main agenda of this day is to promote the sexual and reproductive
health and rights (SRHR) of all women all over the world.

4. The International Everest day was observed every year on May 29. Who among the following
become the first explorers to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
1) Edmund Hillary
2) Tenzing Norgay
3) George Band
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
May 29th is observed as the International Everest Day to commemorate the first summit of Mt. Everest by
Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal in the year 1953. In 2008, the Government
of Nepal made the decision to mark this day as the international Everest Day when Sir Edmund Hillary
passed away.
5. When was Global day of Parents celebrated annually?

1) June 3
2) June 12
3) May 29
4) June 5
5) June 1
Explanation:
Global Day of Parents is celebrated every year on June 1 globally. The day was organized by the United
Nations (UN) to emphasize the critical role that the family has the primary responsibility for the nurturing
and protection of children.
6. Which among the following day was observed on May 28 annually?

1) World Tiger Day
2) World Leopard Day
3) World Dugong Day
4) World Rhinoceros Day
5) World Lion Day
Answer – 3) World Dugong Day
Explanation:
On May 28, World Dugong Day 2020 is observed to raise awareness and conserve an endangered marine
species from extinction. The dugongs commonly known as the sea cow and its Scientific name is Dugong
dugon, which is the world’s only vegetarian marine mammal threatened with extinction and is fighting for
its survival in Indian waters. Unless conserve, one day become extinct.
7. When was world bicycle day observed annually?

1) June 30
2) May 31
3) May 3
4) July 30
5) June 3
Explanation:
World Bicycle Day is celebrated every year to promote simple, affordable, reliable, clean and eco-friendly
sustainable transportation. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared June 3rd as World
Bicycle Day in April 2018.

8. The International Sex Workers Day was observed every year on ______.
1) June 2
2) June 20
3) June 22
4) May 20
5) May 22
Explanation:
Every year June 2nd is celebrated as the International Sex Workers Day ensure that the sex workers enjoy
the same rights as all the other human beings and tackle the abuse and trafficking problems.
9. When was the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression 2020 observed
annually?
1) June 1
2) June 4
3) May 30
4) May 14
5) June 15
Explanation:
4th June of every year is observed as the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
decided by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to acknowledge the physical, mental and
emotional abuse on the children around the world.
10. The World Environment Day (WED) was observed every year on June 5. What is the theme for
WED 2020?
1) “Air pollution”
2) “Beat Plastic Pollution”
3) “Connecting People with Nature”
4) “Biodiversity”
5) “Go Wild for Life”
Answer – 4) “Biodiversity”
Explanation:
June 5th of every year is celebrated as the World Environment Day since 1974 in more than 100 countries.
This is a United Nations flagship day to promote and encourage the involvement of the government,
businesses, celebrities and citizens to focus on environmental issues. The activities of World Environment
Day 2020 will be hosted by Colombia in partnership with Germany. Theme of World Environment Day 2020
is “Biodiversity”.
11. Which country hosts World environment day 2020 (June 5) along with Germany?
1) Russia
2) Georgia
3) Qatar
4) Peru
5) Colombia
Answer – 5) Colombia
Explanation:
June 5th of every year is celebrated as the World Environment Day since 1974 in more than 100 countries.
This is a United Nations flagship day to promote and encourage the involvement of the government,
businesses, celebrities and citizens to focus on environmental issues. The activities of World Environment
Day 2020 will be hosted by Colombia in partnership with Germany. Theme of World Environment Day 2020
is “Biodiversity”.

12. When was world pest day observed annually?
1) March 18
2) April 12
3) May 24
4) June 6
5) July 30
Explanation:
World Pest Day or World Pest Awareness Day is celebrated every year on June 6 to raise awareness of how
pest management helps preserve the quality of life.
13. UN Russian Language Day was celebrated every year on _______.

1) June 6
2) June 7
3) June 8
4) June 9
5) June 10
Explanation:
June 6th is annually celebrated as the Russian Language Day by the United Nation(UN) to promote and
support Multilingualism and cultural diversity and to celebrate the birthday of the famous Russian poet
Alexander Puskin who was born on 6th June 1799. The First UN Russian Language Day was celebrated in
2010.
14. The International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing was
observed on June 5 annually since which year?
1) 2010
2) 2018
3) 2020
4) 2015
5) 2014
Answer – 2) 2018
Explanation:
June 5th is annually observed as the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and
Unregulated(IUU) fishing to ensure the sustainability of the fisheries to stop the illegal, unreported and
unregulated fishing activities. The first International Day for the fight against IUU fishing was observed in
2018.
15. When was the world accreditation day observed every year?
1) May 17
2) April 29
3) June 9
4) August 12
5) July 2
Explanation:
9th June of Every year is celebrated as the World Accreditation Day(WAD), an initiative established by the
International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation(ILAC) and International Accreditation Forum(IAF) to
promote the value of accreditation. The Theme of World Accreditation Day 2020 is “Accreditation:
Improving food safety”.

16. The Theme for world day against child labor 2020 is “COVID-19: Protect children from child
labour, now more than ever”. When was the day observed annually?
1) June 12
2) June 15
3) June 19
4) June 2
5) June 7
Answer - 1) June 12
Explanation:
June 12 of Every year is observed as the World Day Against Child Labour which was launched by the
International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2002 to focus on the global extent of child labour and the steps
to be taken to eliminate it. Theme of 2020: “COVID-19: Protect children from child labour, now more than
ever”.
17. The green Mizoram day was observed every year on ______.
1) June 12
2) June 15
3) June 14
4) June 13
5) June 11
Answer - 5) June 11
Explanation:
Every year a particular day during the first or second week of June is observed as Green Mizoram Day. In
2020, Green Mizoram Day is observed on June 11 across Mizoram in India. The plantation drive was averted
due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
18. International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) was observed every year on June 13. What is the
theme for IAAD 2020?
1) “Celebrate diversity; promote inclusion; protect our rights”
2) “Advancing with renewed hope”
3) “Made to Shine”
4) “Shining our light to the world”
5) “Still Standing Strong.”
Answer – 3) “Made to Shine”
Explanation:
13th June of every year is observed as the International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) to create
awareness about albinism and the human rights for the people with albinism. The United Nations General
Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed June 13 as International Albinism Awareness Day in its resolution in 2014
and celebrated it for the first time in 2015. The theme of International Albinism Awareness Day 2020 is
“Made to Shine”.
19. When was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day observed annually?
1) May 30
2) July 15
3) June 15
4) February 15
5) April 30
Explanation:
Every year on June 15 The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), across the world. This day raises
awareness about abuse and neglect of older persons and raising awareness about the cultural, social,
economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.

20. The World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) was observed every year on June 14. What is the theme for
WBDD 2020?
1) “Safe Blood save lives”
2) “Safe blood for all”
3) “Blood connect us all”
4) “Give Blood. Give Now. Give Often”
5) "Thank you for saving my life"
Answer – 1) “Safe Blood save lives”
Explanation:
14th June of every year is celebrated as the World Blood Donor Day all over the world to create awareness
about the need for safe blood and their importance in treatments and role in maternal and neonatal care. It
was designated by the World Health Assembly(WHA) of the World Health Organisation (WHO). The theme
of World blood donor day 2020 is “Safe Blood save lives”.
21. The International Day of Family Remittances was observed every year on _______.
1) June 18
2) June 21
3) June 24
4) June 22
5) June 16
Answer - 5) June 16
Explanation:
Every year on June 16 The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is celebrated across the country.
The day recognizes the migrants’ contributions (about 200 million migrants) to improve their family
members (800 million) lives back home & to create a future of hope for their children.
22. When was world wind day observed annually?

1) June 18
2) June 15
3) June 24
4) June 21
5) June 12
Explanation:
June 15th of every year is observed as Global Wind Day to discover, encourage and create awareness about
the renewable natural form of energy and the advantages of the use of wind energy like, reducing emission,
improving air quality and generating employment.
23. When was the World day to combat desertification and drought observed annually?
1) June 20
2) June 18
3) June 17
4) June 21
5) June 19
Answer - 3) June 17
Explanation:
June 17th of every year since 1995 is observed as the World day to combat desertification and drought to
educate the general public on the international efforts to fight against desertification and to promote the
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification’s (UNCCDs) motto “Healthy land = Healthy people”.
The theme of World day to combat desertification and drought 2020 is “Food. Feed. Fibre. – the link
between consumption and land”.

24. When was sustainable gastronomy day observed annually?
1) June 15
2) June 27
3) June 18
4) June 24
5) June 21
Explanation:
June 18th of every year is observed as the sustainable gastronomy day to celebrate seasonal ingredients
and producers, preserve wildlife and culinary traditions. On this day, The United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and United
Nations General Assembly(UNGA) facilitate the day in collaboration with the United Nations(UN)
organizations and their member states with other international organizations works to create an awareness
to the general public on their contribution in sustainable development.
25. The Autistic pride day was observed on June 18 every year. Which symbol represents
neurodiversity?
1) Red hands
2) Rainbow infinity
3) Green Rolls
4) Pink ribbon
5) Blue tie
Answer – 2) Rainbow infinity
Explanation:
June 18th of Every year is celebrated as the Autistic Pride Day to create awareness about Autism and to
create space for the people with autism to be themselves and celebrate their neurodiversity and differences.
In 2005, the first autistic pride day was celebrated in Brazil by the Aspies for Freedom (AFF) created by
Gareth & Amy Nelson and became a global event. A rainbow infinity symbol is used to represent
neurodiversity which symbolizes the infinite possibilities in the lives of autistic people.
26. The world oceans day (WOD) is observed every year on June 8. What is the theme for WOD
2020?
1) “Our Oceans, Our Future”
2) “Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean”
3) “Preventing Plastic Pollution”
4) “Gender and the Ocean”
5) “Control the pollution”
Answer – 2) “Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean”
Explanation:
Every year on June 8 World oceans day, the United Nations (UN) day is celebrated across the world to
inform the public about the impact of human activities on the ocean, create a global citizens’ movement for
the ocean, and mobilize & unite the world’s population for the sustainable management of the world’s
oceans. The theme of 2020 is “Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean”.
27. The Brain Tumor Day observed annually on June 8. Which color ribbon is the international
symbol for the solidarity with brain tumor patients?
1) Grey
2) Pink
3) Red
4) Blue
5) Yellow
Answer - 1) Grey

Explanation:
June 8th is annually celebrated as the World Brain Tumor Day which was initiated by the Deutsche
Hirntumorhilfe (German Brain Tumor Aid) in 2000 to pay respect to all the brain tumor patients and their
families. Note: The grey ribbon is the international symbol for the solidarity with brain tumor patients.
28. The Theme of World Food Safety Day 2020 is “Food Safety, everyone’s business”. The day was
celebrated every year on ______.
1) June 4
2) June 8
3) June 7
4) June 10
5) June 6
Explanation:
The Second World Food Safety Day was celebrated to promote actions that support food security, human
health, agriculture and sustainable development and prevent, detect and manage foodborne diseases. The
First World Food Safety Day was celebrated on 7th June 2019. The Theme of World Food Safety Day 2020
remains the same as the theme of 2019 “Food Safety, everyone’s business”.
29. The International day for the elimination of sexual violence in conflict was observed on June 19
annually since which year?
1) 2009
2) 2012
3) 2017
4) 2020
5) 2015
Answer – 5) 2015
Explanation:
19th June 2020 marks the 6th international day for the elimination of sexual violence in conflict which is
observed every year to create awareness about the conflict related sexual violence. The day was established
by the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) in 2015.
30. World Sickle Cell Awareness Day was observed every year on _____.
1) June 20
2) June 18
3) June 17
4) June 19
5) June 21
Explanation:
Every year on June 19 the World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is observed to increase public knowledge &
understanding about sickle cell disease. The day also aims to put forth the challenges faced by these
patients, their families and caregivers. The 1st day was celebrated on June 19, 2009.
31. Which state observe 19th Great June Uprising Day every year?
1) Meghalaya
2) Nagaland
3) Manipur
4) Assam
5) Mizoram

Explanation:
Manipur observes the 19th Great June Uprising Day in memory of the 18 people who lost their lives on 18th
June 2001 in the June uprising to protect the territorial integrity of Manipur.
32. The world refugee day (WRD) was observed annually on June 20. What is the theme for WRD
2020?
1) “Step with Refugees”
2) “We stand together with refugees”
3) “Now More Than Ever, We Need to Stand with Refugees”
4) “Every Action Counts”
5) “Embracing Refugees to celebrate our Common Humanity”
Answer – 4) “Every Action Counts”
Explanation:
20th June of every year is observed as World Refugee Day to celebrate the strength and courage of the
people who were forced to leave their homes and flee their country due to conflicts or persecution. The day
was designated by the United Nations (UN) to honour the refugees all around the world. The theme of this
year is “Every Action Counts” to remind that everyone including the refugees can contribute to society in
creating a world with equality and equity.
33. Which edition of National reading day was celebrated on June 19, 2020?
1) 25th
2) 15th
3) 20th
4) 10th
5) 30th
Answer – 1) 25th
Explanation:
On June 19, 2020 India celebrated the 25th edition of the National Reading Day to honour Kerala’s Father of
Library Movement, Puthuvayil Narayana(P.N.) Panicker & his significant contribution to the reading culture
which made Kerala’s universal literacy rate (100%) in 1990. The day aims to encourage reading among
students across the country.
34. The UN’s theme for International Yoga Day (IYD) 2020 is “Yoga for Health – Yoga at Home”. When
was IYD celebrated annually?
1) June 21
2) June 20
3) June 22
4) June 19
5) June 23
Explanation:
21st June 2020 marks the 6th annual United Nations (UN) International Day of Yoga (IDY) to raise
awareness about the benefits of practicing yoga and to educate the public on the importance of choosing a
healthy lifestyle to achieve good health. The first IDY was celebrated on 21st June 2015. UN declared IDY
2020 theme as “Yoga for Health – Yoga at Home”.
35. What is Ministry of AYUSH’s theme for International Yoga Day 2020?
1) "Climate Action"
2) “Yoga at Home – Yoga with Family”
3) “Yoga for Heart”
4) “Yoga with social distance”
5) “Yoga to combat COVID”
Answer – 2) “Yoga at Home – Yoga with Family”

Explanation:
21st June 2020 marks the 6th annual United Nations (UN) International Day of Yoga (IDY) to raise
awareness about the benefits of practicing yoga and to educate the public on the importance of choosing a
healthy lifestyle to achieve good health. To encourage the people to practice yoga in their homes with their
family, The Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH),
Government of India has maximised the use of social and digital media platforms to assist people in
participate in the online events. Ministry of AYUSH in India is promoting IDY 2020 with the theme as “Yoga
at Home – Yoga with Family”.
36. World Hydrographic Day was observed every year on _____.

1) June 21
2) June 20
3) June 22
4) June 19
5) June 23
Answer - 1) June 21
Explanation:
World Hydrographic Day is observed annually on June 21 to highlight the importance of hydrography & its
relevance in our lives. The day aims to increase the coverage of hydrographic information on a global basis,
and urges all States to work with the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) to promote safe
navigation. Theme of World Hydrographic Day 2020: ‘Hydrography Enabling Autonomous Technologies’.
37. International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice is globally observed on 21st June, since which
year?
1) 2015
2) 2016
3) 2017
4) 2018
5) 2019
Answer – 5) 2019
Explanation:
Every year, the United Nations (UNs) International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice is globally
observed on 21st June to create awareness about the solstices and equinoxes and their cultural and
religious significance. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed the 21st June as the
International Day of the Celebration of the Solstices in its resolution A/RES/73/300 on 20th June 2019.
38. World Music day was observed annually on ______.

1) June 21
2) June 20
3) June 22
4) June 19
5) June 23
Explanation:
World Music Day (Fête de la Musique) is celebrated annually on June 21 around the world to honour
amateur and professional musicians. The day aims to provide free music to everyone & to promote peace
and spread goodwill through music.
39. When was International Olympic Day 2020 celebrated annually?

1) August 21
2) July 19
3) May 16
4) April 18

5) June 23
Explanation:
23rd June is marked as the International Olympic Day and observed all over the world by the Olympians,
athletes and fans who participate in the sports activities. The first Olympic Day was hosted by the National
Olympic Committees (NOC) of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Great Britain, Greece, Portugal, Switzerland,
Uruguay, and Venezuela in their respective countries on June 23, 1948. Note: Due to pandemic the events of
2020 Olympic day will be conducted as an online event.
40. The International Widows day was observed every year on June 23. The Day was 1st observed in
which year?
1) 2009
2) 2019
3) 2017
4) 2011
5) 2015
Answer – 4) 2011
Explanation:
United Nations (UN) International Widows Day is observed annually on June 23 to raise awareness about
the human rights violation experienced by widows in many countries following the death of their spouses.
The day was initiated by Loomba Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), London on 26 May
2005. 1st International Widows Day was observed in 2011.
41. The United Nations Public Service Day was observed annually on ________.
1) June 22
2) June 24
3) June 23
4) June 21
5) June 20
Explanation:
United Nations Public Service Day is observed annually on June 23 to highlight the contribution of people
associated with public service to the community. The day aims to acknowledge their role in the
development process, to recognize their work and to encourage young people to pursue careers in the
public sector.
42. When was International day of seafarer observed annually?

1) June 24
2) June 27
3) June 25
4) June 23
5) June 26
Explanation:
The International Day of the Seafarer is observed annually on June 25 as a tribute to the Seafarers and
sailors who are essential to global trade and transport. The day aims to raise awareness about the dangers
of sea travel, like piracy. This year marks the 10th edition. To support the campaign, a webinar on the
theme “Seafarers are key workers: Essential to shipping, essential to the world”.
43. World Vitiligo Day was observed every year on ________.

1) 28th June
2) 26th June
3) 30th June

4) 27th June
5) 25th June
Answer – 5) 25th June
Explanation:
25th June of every year is observed as World Vitiligo Day as a campaign to raise awareness about vitiligo
and to recognize the challenges, bullying, social neglect and psychological trauma faced by the people who
have this disease.
44. When was the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture observed annually?
1) June 24
2) June 25
3) June 26
4) June 27
5) June 28
Explanation:
United Nations (UN) International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed annually on June 26 to
raise awareness about the crime of torture. The day aims to honour, support the victims and survivors
worldwide. The day intends to totally eradicate the torture.
45. International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed annually on June 26.
What is 2020’s theme for the day?
1) “Better Knowledge for better care”
2) “Against drug abuse”
3) “Health for Justice. Justice for Health”
4) “Justice for Children”
5) “Listen First - Listening to children and youth"
Answer – 1) “Better Knowledge for better care”
Explanation:
United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed annually on June
26th to create awareness to the general public on the global problems caused due to drug abuse and illicit
trafficking. The theme of 2020 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is “Better
Knowledge for better care” to educate the need for understanding about global drug problems.
46. When was Micro-, Small and Medium – Sized Enterprises Day observed annually?
1) June 28
2) June 30
3) June 27
4) June 26
5) June 29
Explanation:
United Nations (UN) Micro-, Small and Medium – Sized Enterprises (MSME) Day is observed annually on
27th June to recognise the contributions of these enterprises to the global economy and sustainable
development and their focus on promoting innovation and creativity.
47. National Statistics Day is celebrated on June 29 every year in India to commemorate birth
anniversary of whom?
1) RC Bose
2) JK Ghosh
3) PC Mahalanobis
4) SN Roy
5) CR Rao

Answer – 3) PC Mahalanobis
Explanation:
India celebrates June 29th as the National Statistics Day to recognise the contribution of statistics in daily
life and to educate the general public on the importance of statistics in socio-economic planning and policy
formulation. The first National Statistics Day was celebrated on 29th June 2007. June 29th is chosen to
celebrate the National Statistics Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prof. Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis.
48. The International Day of the Tropics is observed annually on _____.

1) June 26
2) June 27
3) June 28
4) June 29
5) June 30
Explanation:
United Nations (UN) International Day of the Tropics is observed annually on 29th June to raise awareness
about the challenges faced by the tropical areas and the importance of the tropical areas in achieving the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared June 29th as
the International Day of the Tropics in its resolution A/RES/70/267 adopted in 2016.
ENVIRONMENT
1. Which among the following is the world’s oldest known land animal as per research published in
the journal Historical Biology?
1) Kampecaris obanensis
2) Aldabrachelys gigantea
3) Sebastes aleutianus
4) Somniosus microcephalus
5) Arctica islandica
Answer – 1) Kampecaris obanensis
Explanation:
According to the research published in the journal Historical Biology, fossilized millipede-like Silurian
Period creature called Kampecaris obanensis (approximately 450 million years old) is unearthed on the
island of Kerrera in the Scottish Inner Hebrides(Scotland), which is likely to be the world’s oldest-known
land animal.
2. The researchers at the Central Marine Fisheries Institute (CMFRI) found a rare bandtail
scorpionfish in the Gulf of Mannar recently. Where is CMFRI located?
1) Kolkata
2) Surat
3) Mumbai
4) Chennai
5) Kochi
Answer – 5) Kochi
Explanation:
Researchers at the Central Marine Fisheries Institute (CMFRI) found a rare bandtail scorpionfish from
Sethukarai coast in the Gulf of Mannar. This was the first time that the particular species was found alive in
Indian waters during the exploratory survey of the seagrass ecosystem. CMFRI located at Kochi, Kerala.

3. A team of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered a 1100-year-old monolithic
sandstone Shiva lingam in which country (recently)?
1) Vietnam
2) Cambodia
3) Laos
4) Myanmar
5) Thailand
Explanation:
A 4-member team of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered a 1100-year-old monolithic
sandstone Shiva lingam, a representation of the Hindu deity Shiva, at the Cham Temple Complex located in
My Son Sanctuary of Quang Nam Province, Vietnam.
4. The 500-year-old submerged temple was found under which river in Odisha recently?
1) Mahanadi River
2) Brahmani River
3) Baitarani River
4) Bhargavi River
5) Bahuda River
Answer – 1) Mahanadi River
Explanation:
Deepak Kumar Nayak, Project Assistant of Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH) with
Rabindra Rana, heritage enthusiast of Odisha located the 500-year-old submerged temple in the Mahanadi
river near Baideswar in Padmavati area, Cuttack, Odisha.
5. ‘Schizothorax sikusirumensis’ which was discovered in Arunachal Pradesh recently is a variety of

which species?
1) Bird
2) Turtle
3) Fish
4) Bat
5) Dolphin
Answer – 3) Fish
Explanation:
A new species of fish, ‘Schizothorax sikusirumensis’ discovered in Arunachal Pradesh by Dr. Keshav Kumar
Jha, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Zoology, Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat. The fish
species is from genus Schizothorax.
6. A meteorite-like object weighing around 2.78kg has fallen from the sky recently in which state?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Bihar
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
On June 19, 2020 A meteorite-like object weighing around 2.78kg has fallen from the sky in Rajasthan’s
Sanchore town of Jalore District, resulting in a one-foot deep crater in the earth, explosion heard 2-km
away, which has metallic properties of Germanium, Platinium, Nickel and Iron with the major share.

APP and WEB PORTAL

1. The developers of which country has developed the world’s 1st digital contact tracing app utilizing
the Exposure Notification API of Apple and Google.
1) India
2) United States
3) Switzerland
4) Germany
5) Italy
Explanation:
The developer team of EPFL & ETH of Switzerland has developed the “SwissCovid”, first of its kind for
digital contact tracing app utilizing the Exposure Notification API (Application Programming Interface) of
Apple and Google and based on a decentralized approach to track the spread of coronavirus.
2. Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has launched India’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Portal & “Responsible AI for Youth” programme recently. The portal will be developed by National
e-Gov Division of Meity along with which organization?
Explanation:
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology(IT), Law and Justice and Communications Ravi
Shankar Prasad launched India’s National Artificial Intelligence(AI) Portal called www.ai.gov.in & launched
a National Program for the youth, “Responsible AI for Youth” during the occasion of the first anniversary of
the second tenure of the government. The portal was developed jointly by the National e-Governance
Division of Ministry of Electronics and IT and NASSCOM from the IT industry.
3. Name the portal which was launched by PM Modi to help the smaller MSMEs by resolving their
grievances and the complaints received on the portal.
1) GARUD
2) HOPE
3) CHAMPIONS
4) SARAS
5) YUKTI
Answer – 3) CHAMPIONS
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has launched CHAMPIONS (Creation and Harmonious Application of
Modern Processes for Increasing the Output and National Strength) to help the smaller MSMEs (Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprises) by resolving their grievances and the complaints received on the portal will
also be redressed within the prescribed limit.
4. Name the mobile app which was developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC) & launched by
Girish Chandra Murmu, J&K Lieutenant Governor.
1) MeraVetan
2) MyVetan
3) J&Ksalr
4) MeraSalary
5) MySalary

Answer – 1) MeraVetan
Explanation:
The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Girish Chandra Murmu launched the first version of the
Salary Tracker Mobile app “MeraVetan” developed by the National Informatics Centre(NIC) – J&K State
Centre on the Android Platform to provide end to end computerization of JK Payment System (JKPaySys)
application, at the Raj Bhavan.
5. Which data sharing website was blocked by Government of India recently?

1) SmartTransfer
2) Firefox Send
3) WeTransfer
4) Xender
5) ShareIt
Answer – 3) WeTransfer
Explanation:
The government has ordered internet service providers to block the computer file-sharing website
WeTransfer due to security reasons. The order issued by the Department of Telecom on May 18 directed all
ISP to block two download links on the Dutch website WeTransfer and also the entire website
www.wetransfer.com.
6. Name the app which is India’s first indigenous wireless physiological parameters monitoring
system for the COVID-19 affected patients (launched by Jitendra Singh).
1) COVID PUSH
2) COVID BEEP
3) COVID HIT
4) COVID PULL
5) COVID DEEP
Answer – 2) COVID BEEP
Explanation:
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) medical college, Hyderabad in collaboration with Indian
Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Hyderabad,
and Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECL) have developed India’s first indigenous wireless
physiological parameters monitoring system for the COVID-19 affected patients namely “COVID BEEP” app.
It is an acronym for Continuous Oxygenation & Vital Information Detection Biomed ECIL ESIC Pod. It has
been virtually launched by Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr. Jitendra
Singh along with Minister of State for Home Affairs, Gangapuram Kishan Reddy, Dean ESIC Medical College,
Prof. Srinivas M.
7. Name the app which was launched by Karnataka along with Varunamitra web portal to provide
real-time information and alerts on weather, rainfall, flooding.
1) Umang
2) Dark Sky
3) WeatherBug
4) NOAA
5) Meghasandesha
Answer – 5) Meghasandesha
Explanation:
Karnataka Revenue Minister R. Ashoka launched Meghasandesha App & Varunamitra web portal to provide
real-time information and alerts on weather, rainfall, flooding in Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara
Palike(BBMP) jurisdiction. These were developed by Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring
Centre(KSNDMC), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science(IISc) under the project ‘Urban Flood
Model’(UFM) for the city.

8. Which state has launched the Online Shramik Employment Exchange ‘Raj Kaushal Portal’
recently?
1) Telangana
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Karnataka
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Rajasthan Chief Minister(CM) Ashok Gehlot launched the Online Shramik Employment Exchange, ‘Raj
Kaushal Portal’ developed by the department of Information and Technology(IT) and Rajasthan Skill &
Livelihoods Development Corporation(RSLDC) through video conference.
9. Name the company which has launched ‘Sodar’ app to help people maintain social distancing.
1) IBM
2) Microsoft
3) Facebook
4) Google
5) Twitter
Explanation:
Google is trying to do its bit in helping people maintain their social distance. The tech giant has launched a
new app that will help people maintain distance in real life using augmented reality. The app has been
developed under Experiments with Google and is not available on the Google Play Store but can be side-
loaded separately. The app called ‘Sodar’.
10. Name the mobile app which was developed by IIT Guwahati’s students for seamless and
contactless air travel.
1) Airbot
2) Corrid
3) Tickle
4) Breeze
5) Flyzy
Answer – 5) Flyzy
Explanation:
A group of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Guwahati students has developed a mobile application
called “Flyzy” for seamless and contactless air travel.The aim of the mobile app is to provide contactless
boarding, keeping in mind the easier baggage drop, manageable parking, better shopping experience.
11. Name the CSIR National Healthcare Supply Chain Portal which was launched by Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare recently?
1) Aarogyapath
2) Aarogya Kisan
3) Aarogya Vidhaan
4) Aarogya Yojana
5) Aarogya Mitra
Answer – 1) Aarogyapath
Explanation:
Rajesh Bhushan, the officer on Special Duty of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a
National Healthcare Supply Chain Portal Aarogyapath to provide real-time availability of critical healthcare
supplies with the involvement of manufacturers, suppliers and customers.

12. Which state has launched ‘Ghar ghar nigrani’ app to conduct house-to-house surveillance in the
state to eliminate the COVID-19 pandemic?
1) Punjab
2) Gujarat
3) Haryana
4) Bihar
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Amarinder Singh launched mobile based app ‘Ghar ghar nigrani’ app through
video conference to conduct house-to-house surveillance in the state to eliminate the COVID-19 pandemic.
The app was developed in-house by the health department.
13. Name the portal which was launched by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to help IT
professionals.
1) Champions
2) Udyam Sakhi
3) Karmo Bhumi
4) Akshay Urja
5) Meghasandesha
Answer - 3) Karmo Bhumi
Explanation:
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched Karmo Bhumi, a job portal to help Information
Technology (IT) professionals who have lost their jobs after the outbreak of COVID-19 and returned to the
state. The portal will enable them to get employment in the state.
14. Which ministry has launched SATYABHAMA Portal which was developed by National Informatics
Centre?
4) Ministry of Mines
Answer – 4) Ministry of Mines
Explanation:
Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Mines has launched SATYABHAMA (Science and Technology Yojana
for Aatmanirbhar Bharat in Mining Advancement) Portal, developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC),
Mines Informatics Division.
15. Name the app which was launched by Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) to
provide information about ICU beds and ventilator.
1) ICUcheck
2) Aeroter
3) Mergence
4) Air-Venti
5) CountBeds
Answer – 4) Air-Venti
Explanation:
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), Maharashtra, has launched a mobile application “Air-
Venti” developed by Octaware Technologies Limited in partnership with Probity Soft Pvt Ltd, which helps to
provide information about availability of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds and Ventilators.

16. Find the ministry which has launched YUKTI 2.0 platform?
Explanation:
Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, The Union Minister of Human Resource Development, launched “YUKTI 2.0” –
(Young India combating COVID with Knowledge, Technology and Innovation 2.0), a platform to support the
startups incubated in the institutes of higher education over the virtual platform.
17. Which ministry along with Indian red cross launched “eBloodServices” mobile app?
Explanation:
In order to save the needy from anemia in the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, Union Health
Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has launched ‘eBloodServices ‘mobile app developed by the ERaktkosh team of
C-DAC (Development of Advanced Computing) India for easy access to blood needed for transfusion. The
mobile app is an initiative of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) with the aim of ‘Safe blood saves lives’ will
be available in entire Delhi-NCR initially.
18. Find the person who has launched Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan portal recently?
1) Nitin Gadkari
5) Ram Vilas Paswan
Explanation:
Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Agriculture & Farmers
welfare, launched a web portal of the Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan (GKRA) through video conferencing
from New Delhi. Sadhvi niranjan jyoti, MoS Rural Development and Shri Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary of
Rural Development along with 116 Central Nodal officers attended the video conference.
CA STATIC GK
1. Where is the HQ of World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) located?
1) Montreal
2) Geneva
3) Tokyo
4) Beijing
5) London
Answer – 1) Montreal
Explanation:
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) headquarters have been located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

2. Chilika lake is located in which state?
1) Jharkhand
2) Bihar
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state
on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of
over 1,100 km.
3. Who is the current chairperson of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)?
1) Akhil Gupta
2) Ajay Tyagi
3) Bimal N Patel
4) Shrikrishna Kulkarni
5) M.S Sahoo
Answer – 5) M.S Sahoo
Explanation:
Sahoo. Dr. M. S. Sahoo, an acclaimed thought leader in the area of securities markets and a distinguished
public servant, currently serves as Chairperson of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India.
4. What is the capital and currency of South Sudan?

1) Khartoum & Pound
2) Tripoli & Dinar
3) Ankara & Lira
4) Juba & Pound
5) Damascus & Dinar
Answer – 4) Juba & Pound
Explanation:
The Capital and currency of South Sudan are Juba & South Sudanese Pound respectively.
5. Who is the present Jal Shakti minister of India?

1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Smriti Irani
5) Raj Nath Singh
Answer - 4) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Explanation:
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat is the present Jal Shakti minister of India.
6. “Kheer Bhawani Mela” is celebrated in which state/UT?

2) Uttar Pradesh
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Annual Kheer Bhawani Mela on 30th May this year in
Tulmulla village of Ganderbal district has been cancelled by the Dharmarth Trust of Jammu and Kashmir

because of outbreak of Coronavirus pandemic. The devotees have been asked to cooperate with the
authorities and perform the worship of the Goddess at their homes only.
7. Name the world’s largest contact tracing app.

1) TheWire
2) Aarogya Setu
3) GoBack
4) Digicontact
5) Swisscovid
Explanation:
According to Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Aarogya Setu has become world's largest contact tracing
app reaching over 11 crore 40 lakh people in 40 days. The app was made as open source recently.
8. Who is the current CEO of NITI Aayog?

1) Amitabh Kant
2) Ajit Doval
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Ajay Tyagi
5) VK Paul
Explanation:
Mr. Amitabh Kant is presently CEO of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog.
9. What is the capital and currency of Switzerland?

1) Geneva & Euro
2) Zurich & Krone
3) Lausanne & Pound
4) Bern & Franc
5) Gland & Korna
Answer – 4) Bern & Franc
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Switzerland are Bern and Swiss franc respectively.
10. Where is the HQ Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) located?

1) Geneva
2) Vienna
3) London
4) Rome
5) New York
Answer – 4) Rome
Explanation:
Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO): The FAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that
leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Headquarters– Rome, Italy.
11. Rani Rampal who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Hockey
2) Cricket
3) Badminton
4) Tennis
5) Football

Explanation:
Hockey India nominated national women’s team captain Rani Rampal for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel
Ratna Award while Vandana Kataria, Monika and Harmanpreet Singh were recommended for the Arjuna
Award.
12. Gir National Park is located in which state?

1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
A three-member central team is on the visit to Gujarat to assess the recent deaths of Asiatic lions in Gir
forest. The team members visited various forest ranges in Amreli district yesterday. The three-member
team includes experts from Wildlife Institute of India, Ministry of Forests and Environment and Indian
Veterinary Institute.
13. The India’s first dolphin observatory is planned to be launched in which state?
1) Odisha
2) Manipur
3) Bihar
4) Mizoram
5) Jharkhand
Answer – 3) Bihar
Explanation:
Bihar government is setting up India’s first observatory for the mammals in Bhagalpur district.
Construction at the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary (VGDS) in the state’s Bhagalpur district is
scheduled to be completed by early next year.
14. Which ministry has launched ‘PAiSA’ portal?

Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on November 26, 2018 launched the ‘PAiSA’ - Portal for
Affordable Credit and Interest Subvention Access, a centralised electronic platform for quicker processing
of loans under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM).
15. Who is the present MSME minister?

1) Rajnath Singh
2) Amit Shah
5) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, a branch of the Government of India, is the apex
executive body for the formulation and administration of rules, regulations and laws relating to micro, small
and medium enterprises in India. Nitin Gadkari is the present MSME minister.

16. Jyothi Surekha who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Rowing
2) Wrestling
3) Archery
4) Weightlifting
5) Shooting
Answer – 3) Archery
Explanation:
Archer V. Jyothi Surekha has been recommended for the for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by the
Government of Andhra Pradesh.
17. What is the capital of Costa Rica?

1) Managua
2) Panama City
3) Rio
4) Monrovia
5) San José
Answer – 5) San José
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Costa Rica are San José & Costa Rican colón respectively.
18. Where is the HQ of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) located?

1) Kolkata
2) Mumbai
3) Bengaluru
4) New Delhi
5) Chennai
Explanation:
The HQ of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) located at New Delhi.
19. Who is the present governor of Telangana?

2) Ramesh Bais
4) Anandiben Patel
Answer – 5) Tamilisai Soundararajan
Explanation:
Tamilisai Soundararajan is the present governor of Telangana.
20. Which among the following country is not the part of G7?
1) Canada
2) France
3) Germany
4) Italy
5) India
Answer – 5) India
Explanation:
The Group of Seven (G7) is an international intergovernmental economic organization consisting of the
seven major countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.

21. Manika Batra who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Badminton
2) Shooting
3) Table Tennis
4) Short Distance Runner
5) Gymnastics
Explanation:
India's table tennis star Manika Batra was on Tuesday recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel
Ratna award by the national federation TTFI. Manika, who missed out on India's highest sporting honour
last year, is the first woman paddler from her country to win a singles gold medal at the Commonwealth
Games.
22. Neeraj Chopra belongs to which sport?

1) Javelin Throw
2) Pole Vault
3) Hammer throw
4) Shot Put
5) Discus throw
Answer – 1) Javelin Throw
Explanation:
The Athletics Federation of India on Wednesday confirmed recommending star javelin thrower Neeraj
Chopra for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, country’s highest sporting honour.
23. What is the currency of Bhutan?

1) Renminbi
2) Rial
3) Dong
4) Yen
5) Ngultrum
Answer – 5) Ngultrum
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Bhutan are Thimphu & Bhutanese Ngultrum respectively.
24. Where is the HQ of IndusInd bank located?

1) Mumbai
2) Pune
3) Kolkata
4) New Delhi
5) Gurugram
Answer – 2) Pune
Explanation:
The HQ of IndusInd bank is located at Pune, Maharashtra.
25. Name the country which is current (June 2020) president of United Nations Security Council
(UNSC).
1) China
2) Niger
3) France
4) South Africa
5) Germany

Explanation:
France assumes the presidency of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for June 2020.
26. The Volga river is located in which country?

1) Germany
2) Croatia
3) Russia
4) Uganda
5) Argentina
Explanation:
The Volga is the longest river in Europe with 3,531 km length and a catchment area of 1,360,000 km². It is
also Europe's largest river in terms of discharge and drainage basin. The river flows through Central Russia
and into the Caspian Sea, and is widely regarded as the national river of Russia.
27. Who is the union minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change?
1) Rajnath Singh
2) Amit Shah
5) Nitin Gadkari
Answer - 4) Prakash Javadekar
Explanation:
Prakash Javadekar is an Indian politician. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and currently
serving as the Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Minister of Information and
Broadcasting and Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.
28. Where is the HQ of World Economic Forum located?

1) Cologny
2) Rome
3) Washington DC
4) London
5) New York
Answer – 1) Cologny
Explanation:
The World Economic Forum, based in Cologny-Geneva, Switzerland, is an NGO, founded in 1971.
29. Where is the HQ of Asian Football Confederation located?

1) Kuala Lumpur
2) New Delhi
3) Beijing
4) Tokyo
5) Dhaka
Answer – 1) Kuala Lumpur
Explanation:
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is one of the six continental confederations within FIFA and is the
governing body of association football in Asia and Australia. The HQ of AFC is located at Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
30. What is the capital and currency of Germany?

1) Bonn & Pound
2) Rome & Euro
3) Tokyo & Yen

4) Amsterdam & Pound
5) Berlin & Euro
Answer – 5) Berlin & Euro
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Germany is Berlin & Euro respectively.
31. Which country is going to host 2022 FIFA World Cup?

1) Qatar
2) UAE
3) Kuwait
4) Iran
5) Brazil
Answer – 1) Qatar
Explanation:
Qatar is set to inaugurate a third football stadium completed for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
32. Who is the current chairperson of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)?
2) Pralhad Joshi
3) Nitin Gadkari
4) Smriti Irani
Explanation:
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was established in December 2005. Environment
Minister is the Chairman of the NTCA. The present Environment minister is Prakash Javadekar.
33. Who headed the ‘Comprehensive Financial Services for Small Businesses and Low-Income
Households’ committee which recommended horizontal and vertical banking system?
1) Tapan Roy
2) Raghuram Rajan
3) Arvind Subramanian
4) Nachiket Mor
5) Usha Thorat
Answer – 4) Nachiket Mor
Explanation:
As we know that RBI (Reserve Bank of India) has been promoting financial inclusion under the two pronged
system namely- Horizontally Differentiated Banking System (HDBS) and Vertically Differentiated Banking
System (VDBS) as per the recommendations of the committee on ‘Comprehensive Financial Services for
Small Businesses and Low-Income Households’ headed by Shri Nachiket Mor.
34. Where is the HQ of BAFTA located?

1) New Delhi
2) Sydney
3) Wellington
4) Seoul
5) London
Explanation:
The HQ of BAFTA is located at London, United Kingdom.

35. Kanha Tiger reserve is in which state?
1) Goa
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Kanha National Park located in the madla/ balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh is the finest tiger reserve of
India.
36. Name the storm which hits El Salvador and Guatemala recently.
1) Hanna
2) Arthur
3) Bertha
4) Fay
5) Amanda
Answer – 5) Amanda
Explanation:
Rains from Tropical Storm Amanda left at least 17 dead and seven missing while causing extensive damage
across El Salvador and Guatemala that pushed thousands of people into shelters amid the coronavirus
pandemic. EL Salvador Interior Minister Mario Durán said Monday some 7,000 people were scattered
across 154 shelters. He said a quarter of the rain that the country normally receives in a year fell in 70
hours.
37. Sri Venkateswara National Park is located in which state?

1) Kerala
2) Telangana
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Sri Venkateshwara National Park is a national park and biosphere reserve in Andhra Pradesh, India.
38. Who is the president of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)?
1) Finance Minister
2) Prime Minister
3) Science Minister
4) Home Minister
5) Environment Minister
Answer – 2) Prime Minister
Explanation:
Prime Minister of India will hold the post of president of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research.
39. Where is Aryabhatta Research institute of Observational Science (ARIES) located?

1) Nainital
2) Kanpur
3) Mandi
4) Ranchi
5) Bhopal
Answer – 1) Nainital

Explanation:
Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences is a leading research institute in Nainital,
Uttarakhand which specializes in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Atmospheric Sciences.
40. Where is the HQ of NABARD located?

1) Bhopal
2) Kolkata
3) New Delhi
4) Pune
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has its head office at Mumbai, India.
41. What is the amount that was allocated for the Jal Shakti mission in Budget 2020?
1) 11,500 Cr
2) 10,000 Cr
3) 10,500 Cr
4) 12,000 Cr
5) 12,500 Cr
Answer – 1) 11,500 Cr
Explanation:
Government approves Rs 11,500 cr for Jal Jeevan Mission for FY21. The government has approved a
budgetary allocation of Rs 11,500 crore for Jal Jeevan Mission for the year 2020-21.
42. What is the capital and currency of Romania?

1) Budapest & Forint
2) Kyiv & Hryvnia
3) Belgrade & Dinar
4) Sofia & Lev
5) Bucharest & Leu
Answer – 5) Bucharest & Leu
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Romania are Bucharest and Romanian leu respectively.
43. Where is the HQ of Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL) located?

1) Pune
2) Gandhinagar
3) Ahmedabad
4) Mumbai
5) Nagpur
Answer – 5) Nagpur
Explanation:
The HQ of Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL) located at Nagpur, Maharashtra.
44. Where is main campus of International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and
New Materials (ARCI) located?
1) Hyderabad
2) Chennai
3) Bengaluru
4) Kochi
5) Amaravati

Explanation:
Welcome to ARCI International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials
(ARCI) established in the year 1997, is an Autonomous Research and Development Centre of Department of
Science and Technology (DST), Government of India with main campus at Hyderabad spread about 95 acres
of land and with operations in Chennai and Gurgaon.
45. Bori Wildlife Sanctuary is in which state/UT?

1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) New Delhi
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The Bori Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Hoshangabad District of Madhya Pradesh state in
central India.
46. Kempegowda International Airport is in which state?

1) Telangana
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Karnataka
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Kempegowda International Airport is an international airport serving Bengaluru, the capital of the Indian
state of Karnataka.
47. What does ‘L’ in LEI denotes?

1) Loan
2) Land
3) Liquidity
4) Legal
5) Leverage
Answer – 4) Legal
Explanation:
No corporate loan sanctions, renewals without LEI code: IRDAI. Chennai: The Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has asked insurers not to grant loan renewals or enhancements if
the borrowers do not get the LEI code from the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) India Ltd.
48. Which among the following was known as Asia’s version of Noble prize?
1) Pulitzer awards
2) BAFTA awards
3) WOW Awards
4) Ramon Magsaysay awards
5) Booker Prize
Answer – 4) Ramon Magsaysay awards
Explanation:
A Philippine peace award has been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, marking only the
third disruption in six decades for the annual prize regarded as an Asian Nobel. The Manila-based
foundation that hands out the Ramon Magsaysay awards said recently it has no choice "with the COVID-19
pandemic practically immobilizing the world."

49. Who is the Prime Minister of Armenia?
1) Nikol Pashinyan
2) Binali Yildırım
3) Ali Asadov
4) Giorgi Gakharia
5) Hassan Rouhani
Answer – 1) Nikol Pashinyan
Explanation:
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan has recently announced that he was infected with COVID-19. The capital and
currency of Armenia are Yerevan & Armenian Dram respectively.
50. Name the tropical storm which hits Louisiana (US state) recently.
1) Hanna
2) Arthur
3) Bertha
4) Fay
5) Cristobal
Answer – 5) Cristobal
Explanation:
Tropical Storm Cristobal made landfall in southeast Louisiana US state recently.
51. What is the expansion of MRR?

1) Medium Retention Requirement
2) Minimum Retention Requirement
3) Minimum Retire Requirement
4) Minimum Retention Registration
5) Maximum Retention Requirement
Answer – 2) Minimum Retention Requirement
Explanation:
The Expansion of MRR is Minimum Retention Requirement.
52. BHEL has commissioned 270-MW Unit I of Bhadradri Thermal power plant in which state?
1) Telangana
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commissioned Unit I of the 4x270 MW Bhadradri Thermal
Power Project in Telangana. The Telangana State Power Generation Corporation (TSGENCO) has awarded
the project, which is located at Manuguru in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana, to BHEL.
53. Which country has declared national emergency after a massive fuel leak spilled into
Ambarnaya river (Siberia) in artic region?
1) Romania
2) Georgia
3) Ukraine
4) United States
5) Russia

Explanation:
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a state of emergency in the Siberian city of Norilsk after a
massive fuel leak spilled into a river. Environmentalists call it one of the worst ever seen in the Arctic.
54. Who is the present president of Asian Development Bank (ADB)?

1) K. V. Kamath
2) Anil Kishora
3) Masatsugu Asakawa
4) Ahmed M. Saeed
5) Shixin Chen
Answer – 3) Masatsugu Asakawa
Explanation:
Masatsugu Asakawa is the current President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
55. Where is the HQ of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) located?
1) Kolkata
2) Surat
3) Pune
4) Kochi
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
The HQ of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) located at Kolkata, West Bengal.
56. Mayur Nritya is the folk dance in which state?

1) Punjab
2) Haryana
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Mayur Nritya - This dance form is prevalent in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Also known as peacock dance,
‘Mayur Nritya’ is performed by dancers who wear specially designed clothes so as to resemble a peacock. It
is performed while worshipping Lord Krishna.
57. Which state has opened its 1st first biodiversity park in Haldwani district recently?
1) Assam
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Jharkhand
4) Odisha
5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand forest department opened the first biodiversity park in Haldwani, which is the state’s biggest,
on World Environment Day on Friday. The park is spread across 18 acres and has around 500 species of
plants. Incidentally, the theme of this year's World Environment Day is ‘Celebrate Biodiversity.’
58. The river Vamsadhara originates in which state?

1) Jharkhand
2) Bihar
3) Andhra Pradesh

4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha will hold talks to clear out all differences with regard to
the sharing of Vamsadhara river waters. Andhra Pradesh wants to build the Neradi bridge across the river
which will be possible only after Odisha’s consent. Andhra Pradesh also wants to complete the inter-linking
of its Nagavali river with the Vamsadhara and expand the Madduvalasa Reservoir project soon. Vamsadhara
is an east-flowing river which originates in Kalahandi district of Odisha, flows in Odisha, along its boundary
with Andhra Pradesh and finally joins the Bay of Bengal at Kalingapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The Interstate
River Water Disputes Act, 1956 (IRWD Act) is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted under Article 262 of
Constitution of India to resolve river disputes.
59. Where is the HQ of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) located?

1) Pune
2) Gurugram
3) Kolkata
4) New Delhi
5) Chennai
Explanation:
The HQ of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) located at New Delhi.
60. What is the constituency of HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’?

1) Bhadrak
2) Jodhpur
3) Ambala
4) Morena
5) Haridwar
Answer – 5) Haridwar
Explanation:
Ramesh Pokhriyal is an Indian politician serving as the Minister of Human Resource Development in the
Second Modi ministry. He represents the Haridwar/Hardwar Parliamentary constituency of Uttarakhand in
the 17th Lok Sabha.
61. Where is the HQ of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) located?
1) Geneva
2) London
3) Rome
4) New York
5) Paris
Answer – 5) Paris
Explanation:
The HQ of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) located at Paris, France.
62. Lonar Lake which is in news recently is located in which state?

1) Gujarat
2) Bihar
3) Maharashtra
4) West Bengal
5) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:
The color of water in Maharashtra's Lonar lake, formed after a meteorite hit the Earth some 50,000 years
ago, has changed to pink with experts attributing it to the salinity and presence of algae in the water body. It
is India's only crater lake. India has proposed this lake along with 9 other sites as sites of international
importance under the Ramsar Convention.
63. Bhogapuram airport is located in which state?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Haryana
3) Punjab
4) Maharashtra
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra government signs agreement with GMR to develop Bhogapuram airport. While Special Chief
Secretary (Infrastructure and Investments) R Karikal Valaven signed the agreement on behalf of the State
government, GMR Chairman GBS Raju inked the pact on behalf of GMR Airports.
64. Jacinda Ardern is the prime minister of which country?

1) Scotland
2) Germany
3) Sweden
4) Poland
5) New Zealand
Explanation:
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern celebrated after country declares itself Covid-19 free.
65. Who is the president of Syria?

1) Imad Khamis
2) Michel Aoun
3) Hussein Arnous
4) Bashar Assad
5) Hassan Diab
Answer – 4) Bashar Assad
Explanation:
Syrian President Bashar Assad fired his prime minister Imad Khamis, a month ahead of elections and as the
economic crisis worsens and public anger rises in the territory under his control. He asked Hussein Arnous
to replace Khamis as interim premier until parliament elections. The capital and currency of Syria are
Damascus and Syrian pound respectively.
66. Ghumura is folk dance in which state?

1) Goa
2) Assam
3) Odisha
4) Jharkhand
5) Bihar
Explanation:
Ghumura dance is a folk dance of Kalahandi district of the Indian state Odisha. It is classified as folk dance
as the dress code of Ghumura resembles more like a tribal dance, but there are arguments about mudra and
dance forms of Ghumura bearing more resemblance with other classical dance forms of India.

67. K Sanjita Chanu who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Wrestling
2) Golf
3) Archery
4) Weightlifting
5) Fencing
Explanation:
International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has cleared India's K Sanjita Chanu of anti-doping violation
over charges brought up in November 2017 citing “non-conformities” in the handling of her sample.
68. National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) commences the trading in the country’s
first agri futures index NCDEX AGRIDEX. Where is the HQ of NCDEX located?
1) Pune
2) Nagpur
3) New Delhi
4) Kolkata
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) the commencement of trading in the country’s first
agri futures index NCDEX AGRIDEX. NCDEX is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
The HQ of NCDEX located at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
69. Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is located at which Indian state?

1) Odisha
2) Assam
3) Maharashtra
4) Meghalaya
5) Bihar
Answer – 5) Bihar
Explanation:
Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is located in Bhagalpur District of Bihar, India.
70. What is the capital and currency of Malawi?

1) Dodoma & Shilling
2) Harare & RTGS Dollar
3) Lilongwe & Kwacha
4) Maputo & Metical
5) Lusaka & Pula
Answer – 3) Lilongwe & Kwacha
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Malawi are Lilongwe & Malawian Kwacha respectively. Recently in June 2020
EXIM has given $215.68 mn LoC to Malawi.
71. Harike wetland is located in which state?

1) Punjab
2) Assam
3) Maharashtra
4) Meghalaya
5) Bihar

Explanation:
Harike Wetland also known as "Hari-ke-Pattan", with the Harike Lake in the deeper part of it, is the largest
wetland in northern India in the border of Tarn Taran Sahib district and Ferozepur district of the Punjab
state in India.
72. Who is the President of Tanzania?

1) Yoweri Museveni
2) John Magufuli
3) Pierre Nkurunziza
4) Uhuru Kenyatta
5) Peter Mutharika
Answer – 2) John Magufuli
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently thanked Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, President of the United
Republic of Tanzania for the assistance provided by the Tanzanian authorities for evacuation of Indian
citizens from Tanzania in the wake of COVID-19. The capital and currency of Tanzania are Dodoma &
Tanzanian shilling respectively.
73. Vat Phou is the UNESCO world heritage site located in which country?
1) Laos
2) Tanzania
3) Tibet
4) Vietnam
5) Bhutan
Answer – 1) Laos
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently had a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister of Lao People’s
Democratic Republic Dr Thongloun Sisoulith on the health and economic challenges due to Covid-19 crisis.
During the conversation PM highlighted India’s historic and cultural links with Laos and expressed
satisfaction at being involved in the restoration of the Vat Phou hindu temple complex (UNESCO world
heritage list). The capital and currency of Laos are Vientiane & Lao kip respectively.
74. Where is the HQ of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) located?
1) New Delhi
2) Pune
3) Mumbai
4) Chennai
5) Kolkata
Explanation:
The HQ of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) located at New Delhi.
75. What is the capital of New Zealand?

1) Canberra
2) London
3) Wellington
4) Dubai
5) Johannesburg
Answer – 3) Wellington
Explanation:
The capital and currency of New Zealand are Wellington and New Zealand Dollar respectively.

76. Who is the MD and CEO of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)?
1) Amitha Sehgal
2) Biswamohan Mahapatra
3) G. Sivakumar
4) Deepak Kumar
5) Dilip Asbe
Answer – 5) Dilip Asbe
Explanation:
Dilip Asbe is the present MD&CEO of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
77. Abu Dhabi is the capital city of which country?

1) UAE
2) Syria
3) Palestine
4) Tunisia
5) Morocco
Answer – 1) UAE
Explanation:
India is planning to post Naval Liaison Officers (LOs) at the Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre
(RMIFC) in Madagascar and the European Maritime Awareness in the Strait of Hormuz (EMASOH) in Abu
Dhabi (capital city of UAE) for improved Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA).
78. Which country has announced ‘Jet Zero’ plan to bring down aviation emissions?
1) Australia
2) Pakistan
3) United Kingdom
4) South Africa
5) New Zealand
Explanation:
Recently, the United Kingdom (U.K.) announced a ‘Jet Zero’ plan to bring down its aviation emissions. The
objective of the plan is to bring down greenhouse gas emissions from aviation to make carbon-free flights
possible within a generation. Aviation emissions currently account for more than 2% of global greenhouse
gases, and have risen by 70% since 2005. The International Civil Aviation Organization forecasts that they
will rise another 300% by 2050 in the absence of measures to bring them down.
79. Kanha National Park is located in which state?

1) Gujarat
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh, which was shut since March-end due to COVID-19 outbreak,
has reopened for tourists recently (June 2020).
80. Which is the first airport in India to deploy a tech-enabled smart automatic irrigation system
(SAIS)?
1) Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport
3) Chandrapur Greenfield Airport

5) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Explanation:
A weather-based smart automatic irrigation system (SAIS), a tech-enabled process, has been deployed at
Bangalore International Airport (BIAL) to manage its sprawling 100-acre landscape. The BIAL is the first
airport in India to deploy a tech-enabled smart irrigation system. The first-of-its-kind system can be
controlled from an app on a mobile phone. The SAIS irrigates plants based on the calculation of various
parameters, including evapotranspiration (ET), soil moisture and weather conditions, said a press release
issued by BIAL, the operator of Kempegowda International Airport.
81. The first population estimation exercise of the Indian Gaur was carried out in Nilgiris forest
division. Nilgiris is located in which state?
1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Bengaluru
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Recently, the first population estimation exercise of the Indian Gaur (Bison) was carried out in the Nilgiris
Forest Division, Tamil Nadu. World Wide Fund for Nature India assisted the exercise and highlighted that
there are estimated 2,000 Indian gaurs across the division.
82. Keibul Lamjao National Park is located in which state?

1) Meghalaya
2) Nagaland
3) Mizoram
4) Assam
5) Manipur
Explanation:
The Keibul Lamjao National Park is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India.
It is 40 km² in area, the only floating park in the world, located in North East India, and an integral part of
Loktak Lake.
83. Where is the HQ of International Criminal Court located?

1) London
2) Geneva
3) Hague
4) Budapest
5) Rome
Answer – 3) Hague
Explanation:
US president Donald Trump authorized sanctions against International Criminal Court (ICC) officials
involved in investigations into possible war crimes by US troops or those of its allies recently. The HQ of ICC
located at Hague, Netherlands.
84. Where is the HQ of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) located?

1) Rome
2) Hague
3) Geneva
4) New York
5) Vienna

Answer – 5) Vienna
Explanation:
The UN nuclear watchdog’s governing body began meeting on Monday as a row brews over Iran’s refusal to
allow access to two sites where nuclear activity may have occurred in the past. The Vienna-based
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expressed “serious concern” in a report earlier this month that
Iran has been blocking inspections at the sites.
85. IM Vijayan who is in news recently is associated with which sport?

1) Kabaddi
2) Wrestling
3) Hockey
4) Cricket
5) Football
Explanation:
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has recommended former India captain IM Vijayan for Padma Shri,
the country's fourth highest civilian award. The 51-year-old former striker, who scored 40 goals in 79
matches for India since making his debut in early 90s, won the Arjuna award in 2003.
86. Grand Anicut dam is located in which state?

1) Karnataka
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Telangana
Explanation:
The Grand Anicut Dam, on the Cauvery river, near Trichy, was formally declared open by Tamilnadu to
ensure adequate availability of water for mitigating close to three and a half lakh hectares of farm land in
the Delta region.
87. Christian Coleman who is in news recently is associated with which sport event?
1) Shot Put
2) Wrestling
3) Weightlifting
4) 100m running
5) Javelin Throw
Explanation:
Reigning world 100 meters champion Christian Coleman is facing a two-year suspension after revealing he
missed a drugs test.
88. Where is the HQ of OECD located?

1) London
2) Vienna
3) Paris
4) Geneva
5) Rome
Answer – 3) Paris
Explanation:
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) HQ is located at Paris, France.

89. The HQ of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) located at?
1) Shanghai
2) Dhaka
3) New Delhi
4) Tokyo
5) Beijing
Explanation:
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank headquartered at
Beijing, China.
90. Jim Corbett national park is located in which state?

1) Assam
2) West Bengal
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand is set to reopen for the public after coronavirus outbreak.
91. What is the number of permanent countries present in UNSC?

1) 15
2) 7
3) 10
4) 5
5) 11
Answer – 4) 5
Explanation:
The Security Council is the only UN body that can make legally binding decisions like imposing sanctions
and authorizing the use of force. This 15-member council has 5 permanent veto-wielding members and 10
non-permanent members. Permanent members– China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom,
and the United States.
92. What is the capital and currency of Turkey?

1) Damascus & Pound
2) Ankara & Lira
3) Tehran & Rial
4) Athens & Euro
5) Tripoli & Dinar
Answer – 2) Ankara & Lira
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Turkey are Ankara and Turkish Lira.
93. When was world crocodile day observed annually?

1) June 15
2) June 27
3) June 18
4) June 17
5) June 21
Answer - 4) June 17

Explanation:
World Crocodile Day is celebrated on 17th June. The day is a global awareness campaign to highlight the
plight of endangered crocodiles and alligators around the world. The habitat of crocodile found in Odisha’s
Bhitarkanika National Park & West Bengal’s Sundarbans.
94. M Chinnaswamy Stadium is located in which state?

1) Karnataka
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is a cricket stadium located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
95. Who is the present minister of Earth science?

1) Harsh Vardhan
2) Rajnath Singh
3) Amit Shah
4) Jual Oram
Explanation:
Dr. Harsh Vardhan is the Minister of Science and Technology and the Minister of Earth Sciences & Minister
of Health and Family Welfare.
96. Yaosang festival is celebrated in which state?

1) Meghalaya
2) Nagaland
3) Manipur
4) Assam
5) Mizoram
Explanation:
Yaosang is a festival celebrated in Manipur for five days in spring, starting on the full moon day of the
month of Lamda (February–March).
97. What is the constituency of Union minister Harsh Vardhan?

1) Hardwar
2) Nagpur
3) Lucknow
4) Amethi
5) Chandni Chowk
Answer – 5) Chandni Chowk
Explanation:
The Constituency of Union Health and Family Welfare minister & Earth Science Minister & Science and Tech
Minister Harsh Vardhan is Chandni Chowk, Delhi.
98. Ellora caves is the UNESCO heritage site located in which state?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Kerala
4) Tamil Nadu

5) Telangana
Explanation:
Ellora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India.
99. Which city is called as financial capital of India?

1) New Delhi
2) Gurugram
3) Kolkata
4) Mumbai
5) Pune
Explanation:
Mumbai is also called as the financial capital of India.
100. Where is the HQ of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) located?
1) Rome
2) London
3) Geneva
4) Washington DC
5) Vienna
Explanation:
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
101. What is the capital of Nicaragua?

1) Belmopan
2) San José
3) Tegucigalpa
4) San Salvador
5) Managua
Answer – 5) Managua
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Nicaragua are Managua and Nicaraguan córdoba respectively.
1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Hyderabad
4) Kolkata
5) Lucknow
Explanation:
The HQ of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) located at Lucknow, UP.
103. Kalinga stadium is located in which state?

1) Jharkhand
2) Odisha
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Ladakh
5) Bihar

Explanation:
The Kalinga Stadium is a multi-purpose International stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
104. Who is the present union minister of mines?

2) Pralhad Joshi
3) Nitin Gadkari
4) Smriti Irani
Explanation:
Pralhad Joshi is the present minister of coal, mines & parliamentary affairs.
105. Who is the union minister for Rural development?

1) Rajnath Singh
3) Ramvilas Paswan
5) None of these
Explanation:
Narendra Singh Tomar is the present union minister for rural development.
106. Where is the HQ of United Nations World Food Programme located?

1) Geneva
2) Paris
3) Vienna
4) London
5) Rome
Answer - 5) Rome
Explanation:
The HQ of United Nations World Food Programme located at Rome, Italy.
107. Who is the present MD&CEO of Yes Bank?

1) NeerajDhawan
2) AshishAgarwal
3) Prasanth Kumar
4) Ravi Kumar
5) Pinaki Ghose
Answer – 3) Prasanth Kumar
Explanation:
The Yes Bank Limited is an Indian public bank headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The RBI later
reconstructed the board and named Prashant Kumar former Chief financial officer of SBI as new MD & CEO
at Yes Bank.
108. Where is the HQ of UCO bank located?

1) Hyderabad
2) Pune
3) Mumbai
4) Kolkata
5) Gurugram

Explanation:
The HQ of UCO Bank located at Kolkata, West Bengal.
109. What is the constituency of Narendra Singh Tomar?

1) Lucknow
2) Patna Sahib
3) Morena
4) Ambala
5) Raebareli
Answer – 3) Morena
Explanation:
Narendra Singh Tomar constituency - Morena, Madhya Pradesh.
110. Mount Merapi is located in which country?

1) Philippines
2) Bangladesh
3) Indonesia
4) Myanmar
5) Nepal
Answer – 3) Indonesia
Explanation:
Indonesia's Mount Merapi spews ash in new eruption. Alert status has already been raised since Indonesia's
2,968-metre mountain last erupted in August 2019.
111. Kithiganahalli Lake is located in which state?

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Kerala
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The National Green Tribunal has imposed an interim penalty of ₹10 lakh on the Karnataka government over
pollution in the Kithiganahalli Lake, near Bommasandra in Bengaluru, saying criminal offence is being
committed by the authorities in not stopping the discharge of pollutants into water bodies.
112. The municipal assembly of which country changed the name of the area containing the Senkaku
Islands from “Tonoshiro” to “Tonoshiro Senkaku”?
1) Philippines
2) Bangladesh
3) Indonesia
4) Myanmar
5) Japan
Answer – 5) Japan
Explanation:
Recently, a local council in southern Japan has approved a bill to change the name of an area containing
Senkaku Islands from Tonoshiro to Tonoshiro Senkaku. Senkaku Islands are known as the Diaoyus by China
and Tiaoyutai by Taiwan. The islands are disputed with China and Taiwan.
113. Who is the present president of China?

1) Abe Shinzō
2) Moon Jae-in
3) Xi Jinping

4) Kim Jong-un
5) Prayut Chan-o-cha
Answer – 3) Xi Jinping
Explanation:
Xi Jinping is the present president of China.
114. Where is the HQ of Credit rating agency Moody’s located?

1) Geneva
2) Beijing
3) Tokyo
4) Mumbai
5) New York
Answer – 5) New York
Explanation:
Moody's Corporation, often referred to as Moody's, is an American business and financial services company.
HQ – New York, US.
115. ‘NAVIC’ is navigation system of which country?

1) China
2) Russia
3) India
4) United Nations
5) European Union
Answer – 3) India
Explanation:
India has built its navigation system, the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) or NAVIC.
116. Rath Yatra of Jagannath temple, the World’s largest chariot festival held at which state?
1) Punjab
2) Assam
3) Haryana
4) Odisha
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
World’s largest chariot festival Rath Yatra of Jagannath temple held in coastal district of Puri, Odisha under
curfew, After Supreme Court had decided to allow it to be held with the coordination of the temple
committee, State and Central government without compromising with the health issue pertaining to COVID-
19.
117. Who is the present president of Singapore?

1) Emmanuelle Mignon
2) Julie Payette
3) Grazia Zafferani
4) Halimah Yacob
5) Sandra Mason
Answer – 4) Halimah Yacob
Explanation:
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on recently announced snap general elections to allow a fresh
five-year mandate to a new government to take important decisions to revive the city-state’s economy
battered by the coronavirus pandemic. He advised President Halimah Yacob to dissolve Parliament and
issue the writ for election, 10-months ahead of the schedule.

118. Where is the HQ of United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near
East (UNRWA) located?
1) Amman
2) Gaza
3) Madrid
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The HQ of United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
located at Amman, Jordon & Gaza, Israel.
119. Who is the MoS (I/C) Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI)?
4) Raj Kumar Singh
Answer – 1) Rao Inderjit Singh
Explanation:
Rao Inderjit Singh is the present MoS (I/C) Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
120. In which state Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Gujarat
2) Rajasthan
3) West Bengal
4) Jharkhand
5) None of these
Explanation:
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is located in one of the oldest mountain ranges of India, the Aravalli range. It
was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1980. Mount Abu is one of nine Ecological Sensitive areas (ESAs)
situated in the state of Rajasthan.
121. Ambubachi Mela is the annual Hindu mela held at which state?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Assam
5) Karnataka
Answer – 4) Assam
Explanation:
Ambubachi Mela is an annual fair organised at Guwahati's (Assam) Kamakhya Temple. Ambubachi, the
festival marking the annual ‘menstruation’ of the presiding Goddess, began at the Kamakhya temple on June
22 without mendicants, hermits and devotees for the first time in almost 500 years.
122. The 'Friendship Peak' on Pir Panjal range is located in which state?
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Meghalaya
3) Himachal Pradesh
5) Ladakh

Explanation:
Kieren D’Souza is a tired man. Only a few days ago, he finished a gruelling 5,289-metre trail run on the Pir
Panjal mountain range in Himachal Pradesh. While most climbers take around six days to scale ‘Friendship
Peak’, Kieren did it in just under 12 hours.
123. Which is the world’s highest salt water lake?

1) Great Salt Lake
2) Baikal Lake
3) Erie Lake
4) Victoria Lake
5) Pangong Lake
Answer – 5) Pangong Lake
Explanation:
Pangong Lake (which is in news recently due to India-China face-off) lies cradled between India (at Ladakh)
and China is situated at an altitude of almost 4,350m above sea level, this blue water body is the world’s
highest saltwater lake.
124. Shyok river is located in which state/UT?

2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Manipur
4) Punjab
5) Goa
Explanation:
Shyok River, river of the Kashmir region, in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. It rises in the
Karakoram Range in the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir state. The Galwan valley refers to the
land that sits between steep mountains that buffet the Galwan River. The river has its source in Aksai Chin,
on China’s side of the LAC, and it flows from the east to Ladakh, where it meets the Shyok river on India’s
side of the LAC. The valley is strategically located between Ladakh in the west and Aksai Chin in the east,
which is currently controlled by China as part of its Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. At its western end
are the Shyok river and the Darbuk-Shyok-Daulet Beg Oldie (DSDBO) road. Its eastern mouth lies not far
from China’s vital Xinjiang Tibet road, now called the G219 highway.
125. The Union cabinet has recently declared the Kushinagar airport as International airport. The
Kushinagar airport is located in which state?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Assam
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has given its assent for the declaration of airport in Uttar Pradesh’s (UP) Kushinagar as
an international airport. The reason behind this move is to provide improved connectivity to Kushinagar, an
important Buddhist pilgrimage site, located in the north-eastern part of UP. The town has pilgrimage sites
in Lumbini, Shravasti, Kapilvastu nearby it. A little farther, it has sites in Sarnath and Gaya. It is to be noted
that Gautama Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana after his death at Kushinagar. A 3-km-long runway strip
has already been made. Now, even a big aircraft of Airbus can land at the airport.
126. 'NIKSAY' is the patient management system for control of which disease?
1) Malaria
2) Tuberculosis

3) Cholera
4) Dengue
5) Swine flu
Explanation:
NI-KSHAY- (Ni=End, Kshay=TB), a web enabled patient management system for TB control under the NTEP
is developed and maintained by the CTD in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC), and
the World Health Organization (WHO) Country office for India.
127. The Narsapur Urban Forest Park was located in which state?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) Odisha
5) Telangana
Explanation:
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Thursday launched the phase-VI of 'Haritha Haram'
programme aimed at increasing greenery in the state. As part of the programme, the Chief Minister planted
a sampling of black plum (neredu) in the Narsapur forest area of Medak district. Also, he inaugurated the
Narsapur Urban Forest Park, which was developed in 636 acres. The state government is targeting to plant
about 30 crore saplings across the state and arrangements are in place.
128. The government of India set a target to produce 15 million metric tonnes (MMT) of CBG from
5000 plants by __________.
1) 2021
2) 2025
3) 2024
4) 2023
5) 2022
Answer – 4) 2023
Explanation:
The Government of India launched the ‘SATAT’ (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable
Transportation) scheme on CBG on 1st October 2018, with a target to produce 15 million metric tonnes
(MMT) of CBG from 5000 plants by 2023.
129. Sahyadri tiger reserve is located in which state?

1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Maharashtra forest department declared the 29.53 square kilometre Tillari forest area in Dodamarg and
Sawantwadi range in coastal Sindhudurg district as a conservation reserve area. The Tilari ecosystem
breeds tiger population and serves as the source population for the Sahyadri tiger reserve.
130. What is the constituency of Union women and child development minister Smriti Irani?
1) Amethi
2) Chandni Chowk
3) North Karnataka
4) Monera

5) Lucknow
Answer – 1) Amethi
Explanation:
Ministry of Women and Child Development: Cabinet Minister– Smriti Zubin Irani (Constituency – Amethi,
Uttar Pradesh).
131. What is the capital of Myanmar?

1) Kathmandu
2) Bangkok
3) Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
4) Dhaka
5) Naypyitaw
Answer – 5) Naypyitaw
Explanation:
On June 25, 2020 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Myanmar’s Military Chief, Senior
General Min Aung Hlaing. About Myanmar: Capital– Naypyitaw; Currency– Burmese kyat.
132. Who is the present Social Justice and Empowerment minister?

3) Thaawarchand Gehlot
5) None of these
Answer - 3) Thaawarchand Gehlot
Explanation:
Thaawarchand Gehlot is the present Union social justice and empowerment minister.
133. Mhadei wildlife sanctuary is located in which state?

1) Goa
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Haryana
4) Punjab
5) Maharashtra
Answer - 1) Goa
Explanation:
Tillari conservation reserve which is in news recently is located near the border of Maharashtra, Goa and
Karnataka, which connects Mhadei sanctuary in Goa and Bhimgad in Karnataka.
134. Where is the HQ of Standard Chartered Bank located?

1) New York
2) London
3) Tokyo
4) Beijing
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
The HQ of Standard Chartered Bank located at London, United Kingdom.
135. What is the currency of Bangladesh?

1) Rupiah
2) Rufiyaa
3) Pound
4) Taka

5) Dinar
Answer – 4) Taka
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Bangladesh are Dhaka and Taka respectively.
136. Hareli is the festival celebrated in which state?

1) Goa
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Haryana
4) Punjab
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
‘Godhan Nyay Yojana’ to be launched in Chhattisgarh to promote environment conservation, cowdung
management and to make animal husbandry more profitable This innovative scheme will be implemented
in Chhattisgarh from the day of “Hareli Festival” : Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel
137. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) which is in news recently is built across which
river?
1) Nile
2) Amazon
3) Yangtze
4) Mississippi
5) Yenisei
Answer – 1) Nile
Explanation:
Leaders of Sudan, Ethiopia and Egypt said they were hopeful that the African Union could help them broker
a deal to end a decade-long dispute over water supplies within two or three weeks. Ethiopia, which is
building the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) which worries its downstream neighbours Egypt
and Sudan, said it would fill the reservoir in a few weeks, as planned, providing enough time for talks to be
concluded. Tortuous negotiations over the years have left the two nations and their neighbour Sudan short
of an agreement to regulate how Ethiopia will operate the dam and fill its reservoir, while protecting
Egypt's scarce water supplies from the Nile river.
138. What is the capital of Bhutan?

1) Thimphu
2) Male
3) Islamabad
4) Kathmandu
5) Dhaka
Answer – 1) Thimphu
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Bhutan are Thimphu and Bhutanese Ngultrum respectively.
139. What is the constituency of Union culture minister, Prahlad Singh Patel?
1) Lucknow
2) Patna Sahib
3) Morena
4) Ambala
5) Damoh
Answer – 5) Damoh
Explanation:
Ministry of Culture: Prahlad Singh Patel Constituency– Damoh, Madhya Pradesh.

140. Where is the Secretariat of ASEAN located?
2) Moscow, Russia
3) Beijing, China
4) New Delhi, India
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Jakarta, Indonesia
Explanation:
About Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): Established in 1967, ASEAN groups 10 nations viz.
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Secretariat– Jakarta, Indonesia.
141. What is the capital and currency of Ireland?

1) Berlin & Euro
2) Dublin & Euro
3) Helsinki & Pound
4) Berlin & Pound
5) Dublin & Pound
Answer – 2) Dublin & Euro
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Ireland are Dublin and Euro respectively.






Current Affairs Q&A PDF – July 2020
Table of Contents
GOVT SCHEMES ............................................................................................................................................................. 54
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION .................................................................................................................................... 101
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................... 111
COMMITTEE AND MEETING ...................................................................................................................................... 112
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................... 117
DEFENCE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 124
SPORTS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 140
OBITUARY .................................................................................................................................................................... 151
IMPORTANT DAYS ...................................................................................................................................................... 158
ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................................................... 171
CA STATIC GK .............................................................................................................................................................. 177

NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Union steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated Asia’s first Continuous Galvanized Rebar
Production Facility in which state/UT?
1) Maharashtra
2) Chandigarh
3) Jharkhand
4) Punjab
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Steel & Petroleum and Natural Gas virtually inaugurated Asia’s
first Continuous Galvanized Rebar Production Facility near Gobind garh, Punjab launched by Madhav KRD
Group in association with International Zinc Association with the support of Hindustan Zinc Limited.
2. How many Chinese app were banned by MEITY under section 69A of the Information Technology
Act, 2000?
1) 69
2) 65
3) 55
4) 59
5) 43
Answer – 4) 59
Explanation:
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), invoking its power under section 69A of
the Information Technology Act read with the relevant provisions of the Information Technology
(Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules 2009 has decided to ban
59 apps due to their activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India,
security of state and public order.
3. As per MSME ministry, what will be the new term which denotes “MSME” with effect from July 1,
2020?
1) Chakra
2) Megha
3) Tulip
4) Udyam
5) Vyapaar
Answer – 4) Udyam
Explanation:
Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Nitin Jairam Gadkari released the consolidated
notification in the form of guidelines for classification and registration of MSMEs, which are facing several
challenges due to the COVID-19 impact. The steps and strategies involved in this notification are extremely
simple resulting in Ease of Doing Business. As per the notification, in exercising of the powers conferred by
sub-section (1) read with sub-section (9) of section 7 and sub-section (2) read with sub-section (3) of
section 8, of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, hereafter, MSME will be
known as Udyam, and accordingly, the registration process will be known as Udyam Registration w.e.f July
1, 2020.
4. Name the world’s largest convalescent plasma therapy-cum-trial project which was launched by
Maharashtra government.
1) Priorpro
2) Aline

3) Proplasma
4) Platina
5) PlasmaTh
Answer – 4) Platina
Explanation:
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray launched world’s largest convalescent plasma therapy-cum-
trial project, ‘Platina’ to treat COVID-19 patients, through video conference at Nagpur’s government medical
college.
5. Where does India’s 1st plasma bank was inaugurated for COVID-19 treatment?
1) Mumbai
2) Chennai
3) Bengaluru
4) Pune
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal launched India’s first Plasma Bank for the treatment of the patients
tested positive for coronavirus. The Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) will house the plasma bank
facility which will be available to government and private hospitals.
6. Council of Ministers of which state has passed the MSME Ordinance in June 2020?
1) Nagaland
2) Sikkim
3) Manipur
4) Meghalaya
5) Assam
Answer – 5) Assam
Explanation:
In a big boost to Aatma Nirbhar Assam, Council of Ministers (CoM) of Assam has passed the MSME (micro,
small and medium enterprises) Ordinance during the meeting held in presence of Chief Minister (CM)
Sarbananda Sonowal in Guwahati. The Ordinance gives provision to put an end to the process of taking
multiple permissions for setting up MSME in the state for next 3 years.
7. The government of Goa has allotted land to ____ MSME units to set up India’s first Marine Cluster.
1) 64
2) 25
3) 36
4) 49
5) 81
Answer – 4) 49
Explanation:
The Government of Goa allotted land to a consortium of 49 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
units to set up India’s first Marine Cluster, Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa provided 14,380 square
Metres of land to set up the Common Facility centre.
8. Name the campaign which was launched by Madhya Pradesh government to control spread of
COVID-19.
1) Run corona
2) Kill corona
3) Beat corona
4) GO corona
5) Go Covid

Answer – 2) Kill corona
Explanation:
In order to control the spread of Covid-19, Madhya Pradesh has decided to launch a 15-day campaign called
‘Kill Corona’ from July 1, 2020.This campaign includes door-to-door surveys and tests would also be done
on citizens for other diseases.
9. Name the Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying minister of India, who launched 1st edition
of “Matsya Sampada” – newsletter fisheries and aquaculture recently.
1) Piyush Goyal
2) Raj Kumar Singh
4) Giriraj Singh
5) Pralhad Joshi
Answer – 4) Giriraj Singh
Explanation:
Giriraj Singh, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, launched the 1st edition of
“Matsya Sampada” – newsletter fisheries and aquaculture published by the Department of Fisheries and the
operational guidelines of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
10. Which IIT has prepared world’s 1st online B.Sc Degree in Programming and Data science
(launched by HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal)?
1) IIT Calcutta
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Kanpur
5) IIT Gandhinagar
Explanation:
Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Union Minister of Human Resource and Development (HRD) launched the
world’s first online B.Sc Degree in Programming and Data science through the webinar, the programme was
prepared by Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-Madras). The programme is prepared with a focus
on Data Science which is predicted to grow and provide 11.5 million job opportunities by 2026.
11. Name the former prime minister of India who is popularly known as ‘Father of Indian Economic
Reforms’.
1) HD Deve Gowda
2) PV Narasimha Rao
3) IK Gujral
4) Manmohan Singh
5) VP Singh
Answer – 2) PV Narasimha Rao
Explanation:
Government announced that it will release commemorative stamp to honour former Prime Minister PV
Narasimha Rao. He is regarded as the ‘Father of Indian Economic Reforms’. He was born on June 28, 1921 in
Warangal.
12. The central government has made amendment in Indian Stamp Act & Rules to implement
uniform stamp duty on security market instrument with effect from July 1, 2020. The Indian stamp
act was originally enacted in which year?
1) 1917
2) 1899
3) 1850
4) 1947

5) 1987
Answer – 2) 1899
Explanation:
Central Government has enforced the amendments to the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, and the Indian Stamp
(Collection of Stamp-Duty through Stock Exchanges, Clearing Corporations and Depositories) Rules, 2019 as
proposed under Part I, Chapter IV of the Finance Act, 2019 on 10th December, 2019. Therefore, the rate of
stamp duty will change for debentures, transfer of demat securities, futures, options, currency and interest
rate derivatives, government securities and repo on corporate bonds. Off-market transactions, including
transfer of shares at the time of inheritance, gifts and transactions in unlisted securities among others, will
also be charged a fee. These amendments are introducing a uniform rate of stamp duty on trading of shares
and commodities which was being charged at different rates by different states. Notably, the changes were
first scheduled to come into force on January 9, 2020, which was later extended to April 1, 2020. The
implementation was further extended until July 1, 2020 amid lockdown.
13. The central government declared entire area of which state as “Disturbed Area” for 6 more
months under AFSPA Act, 1958?
1) Assam
2) Manipur
3) Nagaland
4) Sikkim
5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
The Government of India declared the entire Nagaland as a “disturbed area” for another six months from 30
June, 2020 to 31, December, 2020 by exercising the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces
(Special Powers) Act, 1958 (No.28 of 1958).
14. Which country has signed an agreement with India for formation of 50:50 Joint Venture
Company of LPG business?
1) Nepal
2) Japan
3) Bhutan
4) Bangladesh
5) Thailand
Explanation:
India and Bangladesh signed an agreement for formation of 50:50 Joint Venture Company (JVC) of Liquefied
Petroleum Gas (LPG) business in Bangladesh. IOC Middle East FZE, Dubai, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Indian Oil Corporation and RR Holdings Ltd., Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, the holding company of Beximco LPG,
Bangladesh.
15. Name the organisation which along with Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) released a report titled
“Towards a clean economy”.
5) None of these
Explanation:
The new report on clean energy transition in India titled “Towards a Clean Energy Economy: Post-Covid-19
Opportunities for India’s Energy and Mobility Sectors” brought out jointly by the National Institution for

Transforming India (NITI) Aayog and the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) to support India’s clean energy
future.
16. What is the % increase in marine fish production 2019 when compared to 2018, as per report
released by Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI)?
1) 2.9%
2) 3.2%
3) 1.7%
4) 2.1%
5) 0.9%
Answer – 4) 2.1%
Explanation:
In accordance with the report “Annual Marine Fish Landings in India for 2019” by Central Marine Fisheries
Research Institute (CMFRI), India’s marine fish production has increased marginally by 2.1% to 3.56 million
tonnes (mt) in 2019 as compared to 3.49 mt in 2018.
17. Which state topped in fish production based on volume, as per “Annual Marine Fish Landings in
India for 2019” report of CMFRI?
1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
In accordance with the report “Annual Marine Fish Landings in India for 2019” by Central Marine Fisheries
Research Institute (CMFRI), India’s marine fish production has increased marginally by 2.1% to 3.56 million
tonnes (mt) in 2019 as compared to 3.49 mt in 2018. As per the report, Tamil Nadu grabbed the top in
annual fish production with 7.75 lakh tonnes followed by Gujarat (7.49 lakh tonnes), which had been
holding the first position earlier, and Kerala (5.44 lakh tonnes) which retained the third position.
18. Name the ministry, which has released the Good Clinical Practice Guidelines Handbook recently.
Explanation:
Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan with the Minister of State of Health, Ashwini
Kumar Choubey, released the Good Clinical Practice Guidelines Handbook and Prospectus for Fellowship
Programme for International Students (FPIS) of the National Board of Examinations (NBE) on a virtual
platform.
19. Which state has amended Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act which will enable
the state to increase the borrowing limit to 5% from 3% of GSDP?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Bihar
3) Gujarat
4) Telangana
5) Himachal Pradesh

Explanation:
The Governor of Telangana Dr. Tamilisai Sounderarajan has promulgated an ordinance No.3 of 2020,
amending the Telangana Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act-2005 which will enable
the State to increase the borrowing limit by 2% to 5% from earlier 3%. With the new Telangana FRBM
(Amendment) Act 2020, state government’s additional borrowing limit can go up to Rs 20,000 crore now,
without any hassles. With this amendment, the Telangana State government has accepted the recent
decision of the Central government to expand the borrowing limit of the States under FRBM Act, 2005 from
3% to 5% allowing the States to borrow more as there is fall in state’s revenues due to COVID-19 induced
lockdown.
20. Find the state which has decided to increase the green cover through extensive plantations over
1.30 lakh Hectares of land recently.
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Bihar
3) Gujarat
4) Telangana
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha government in a high-level meeting held under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy
decided to implement a new initiative ‘Sabuja Odisha’. The initiative will increase green cover through
extensive plantations over 1,30,264 Hectares of land. About 1.30 lakh hectares of land where these
seedlings can be planted has been identified in 2,660 locations for plantation.
21. Find the PSU which is set to establish India’s first government or semi government promoted
Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT)?
Answer – 4) National Highway Authority of India
Explanation:
National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is undertaking the establishment of India’s first government or
semi government promoted Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) under the Indian Trust Act, 1882 and
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014 to facilitate
investment in the highway sector.
22. Which state/UT has launched ‘Podhe Lagao Prayavaran Bachao’ (Plant Trees, Save Environment)
campaign to reduce air pollution?
1) New Delhi
2) Odisha
3) Goa
4) Puducherry
5) Punjab
Explanation:
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai informed that a 17-day campaign” Podhe Lagao, Paryavaran Bachao”
(Plant Trees, Save Environment) will be launched from July 10 to July 26 from the National Highway (NH)
20 near ITO to reduce air pollution. During the campaign 31 lakh saplings will be planted.

23. The Drug Discovery Hackathon 2020 is the initiative of which ministry (along with AICTE, CSIR,
CDC etc)?
Answer - 3) Ministry of Human Resource Development
Explanation:
Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, the Union Minister of HRD (Human Resource Development) and Dr. Harsh
Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and minister of Science and Technology launched
the Drug Discovery Hackathon (DDH2020) through an online platform in the presence of Shri Sanjay
Dhotre, Minister of State (HRD). It is a first of its kind national initiative supporting the Drug Discovery
Process. The DDH2020 is a joint initiative of the Ministry of HRD, All India Council for Technical Education
(AICTE) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and is supported by Centre for
Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), My Gov, Schrodinger and ChemAxon.
24. Name the ministry which in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launched ‘Aatma
Nirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge’.
Explanation:
The ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge’ for Indian tech entrepreneurs and startups was
launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, with an objective to support and build Aatmanirbhar App
Ecosystem. Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (Meity) in partnership with Atal Innovation
Mission (AIM) launched the challenge & will regulate the challenge.
25. Which Union minister along with Kiren Rijiju (Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs) launched
“Fit Hai To Hit Hai India” webinar recently?
1) Nitin Gadkari
3) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
“Fit Hai To Hit Hai India” webinar program was launched, under the India’s flagship Fit India campaign, by
the Union Minister of Human Resource Development Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and Minister of State
(MoS) for Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju. This webinar marked the launch of
‘#FitIndiaTalks’, which will see a series of talks and interactive sessions being held by leading sports
celebrities for students. The first session was held on 3rd July itself with the participation of P.V. (Pusarla
Venkata) Sindhu and Sunil Chhetri. The Fit India Talks sessions are being organized in association with the
Sports Authority of India and the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
26. Chambal Expressway facilitate traffic movement between Rajasthan and which state/UT?
1) New Delhi
2) Assam
3) West Bengal
4) Madhya Pradesh

5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced a new road project - Chambal Expressway - to facilitate traffic
between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The 280-km-long expressway, to be constructed at a cost of Rs
6,000 crore, will go parallel to the Chambal river via Shivpuri, Bhind, Morena to Kota (Rajasthan). The
expressway will connect the North-South Corridor to the East-West Corridor and will lead to overall
development of the area.
27. Indian railways along with which PSU has commissioned 1st of its kind solar plant in Bina,
Madhya Pradesh to supply power directly on the railway overhead line?
Answer – 2) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Explanation:
For the 1st time in the world, Indian Railways will directly supply power to Overhead Traction System of
train. To achieve this feat, Indian Railways has recently set up 1.7 MWp (megawatt power) at Bina (Madhya
Pradesh) which shall be connected directly to Overhead Traction System. This has already been installed
and is presently under extensive testing & will become operation in 15 days. Indian Railways has partnered
with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) scheme for
this first of its kind project in the world.
28. With which company CBSE partnered to launch a curriculum on Digital Safety and Augmented
Reality for students and educators?
1) IBM
2) Twitter
3) Google
4) Facebook
5) Apple
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Human Resource Development (HRD) Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ made an
announcement on the partnership of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Facebook to launch
a curriculum on Digital Safety and Online well-being and Augmented Reality (AR) for students and
educators. As part of the collaboration, Facebook will support CBSE in its first-ever initiative to introduce
AR as a curriculum.
29. Name the organization which plans to establish research cell at IIT-Hyderabad to meet the
future defence technological requirements of the country.
2) Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
5) National Defence Cell (NDC)
Answer – 2) Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
Explanation:
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) will establish a research cell at Indian Institute of
Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H), ‘DRDO – IIT-H Research Cell’ to meet the future defence technological
requirements of the country. The research cell is established as an extension of the DRDO Research and
Innovation Centre (RIC), Chennai.

30. The new administrative building of the Indian Agricultural research Institute at Jharkhand was
named after whom?
1) Jawaharlal Nehru
2) Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
3) Lal Bahadur Shastri
4) B. R. Ambedkar
5) Lal Bahadur Shastri
Answer – 2) Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
Explanation:
The new administrative and academic building of the Indian Agricultural research Institute (IARI), at Gouria
Karma in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand is named after Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee the founder of Bharatiya Jan
Sangh, on the event of his birth anniversary.
31. Which state government decided to upgrade Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary to National park
recently?
1) Sikkim
2) Punjab
3) Nagaland
4) Assam
5) Odisha
Answer – 4) Assam
Explanation:
The government of Assam has decided to upgrade the 111.942 sq km Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary into
a national park, located within the larger Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve, following the National Board of
Wildlife’s (NBWL) conditional clearance to a coal mining project by Coal India Limited (CIL) in the 98.59
hectares of Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve.
32. How much amount was allocated to Himachal Pradesh by central government for the
implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (for FY21)?
1) 512.80 Crore
2) 815.25 Crore
3) 326.20 Crore
4) 128.96 Crore
5) 239.10 Crore
Answer – 3) 326.20 Crore
Explanation:
On 4th July 2020, during a video conference between Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat and Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh (HP) Jairam Thakur, the Union Government allocated
Rs. 326.20 Crore for the effective implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Himachal Pradesh for FY
2020-21. Including the state’s share, the total funds available for providing Functional Household Tap
Connection (FHTC) is Rs. 371 Crore.
33. The Government of Goa plans to provide 100% Functional Household Tap Connection to all rural
household by which year?
1) 2021
2) 2020
3) 2022
4) 2023
5) 2025
Answer – 1) 2021
Explanation:
The government of India has allocated Rs. 12.40 Crore for FY20-21 to Goa on the basis of Annual Action
Plan (AAP) presented by the state to the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The funds have been increased from Rs. 3.08

Crore. Goa is planning 100% FHTCs to all rural households by 2021. Out of 2.6 lakh households in the State,
2.29 lakh households have already been provided with FHTC. Goa will be one of first few States to achieve
the feat and become 100% ‘Har Ghar Jal’ State.
34. Which state government has passed the draft ordinance to reserve 75% of private sector jobs to
local people?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Goa
3) Sikkim
4) Punjab
5) Haryana
Explanation:
The Haryana state Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, has passed the
draft “Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Ordinance, 2020” to provide 75% reservation for the
residents of Haryana in private sector jobs having salary of less than Rs 50,000 per month in companies,
Societies, Trusts, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Firms, partnership firms etc. situated in Haryana.
35. Which state become first in India to achieve 100% LPG connections?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Mizoram
3) Uttarakhand
4) Goa
5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in the country where 100% households have liquefied petroleum
gas (LPG) connections, announced by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while interacting with the beneficiaries
of ‘Himachal Grihini Suvidha Yojana’ through video conferencing.
36. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced partnership with USAID for
clean energy development recently. Who is the present Minister (MoS I/C) of MNRE?
1) Piyush Goyal
2) Raj Kumar Singh
4) Giriraj Singh
5) Pralhad Joshi
Explanation:
A new Partnership announcement was made by the US Agency for International Development (USAID)-
supported South Asia Group for Energy (SAGE) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to
increase US-India collaboration for clean energy development. MNRE - Minister of State (I/C): Raj Kumar
Singh.
37. The Asia’s largest & world’s 2nd largest data centre “Yotta NM1 data centre” was inaugurated at
which state?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Maharashtra
4) West Bengal
5) Telangana

Explanation:
Uddhav Thackeray, Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Communications,
Electronics and informational technology (MEITY) inaugurated the World’s 2nd Largest & Asia’s Largest
Data Center, ‘Yotta NM1 Data Center’ of Yotta Infrastructure of Hiranandani Group at Panvel data centre
park, Mumbai over a virtual platform.
38. Name the union minister who along with Agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar released
‘Guidelines for Evaluation of Nano-based Agri-input and food products in India’.
1) Harsh Vardhan
5) Amit Shah
Explanation:
‘Guidelines for Evaluation of Nano-based Agri-input and food products in India’ has been released by Dr.
Harsh Vardhan, Minister for Science & Technology, Health & Family Welfare and Earth Sciences and
Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development & Panchayati Raj
released through a video-link, from New Delhi. These have been prepared jointly by Department of
Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
(M/o A&FW) and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare through concerted Inter-Ministerial efforts coordinated by DBT. Guidelines will pave the way for
significant benefits for our mission on ‘Doubling Farmers Income by 2022’ and ‘National Mission on
Sustainable Agriculture’.
39. The All India Radio planned to broadcast the 1st ever news magazine programme of which
language?
1) Marathi
2) Hindi
3) Bengali
4) Odia
5) Sanskrit
Answer – 5) Sanskrit
Explanation:
The All India Radio (AIR) will broadcast its first- ever 'News Magazine' programme in Sanskrit titled
"Sanskrit Saptahiki'.
40. How many bridges were inaugurated by Defence minister Rajnath Singh in the border areas
close to Line of Control (LoC) in J&K (July 2020)?
1) 2
2) 8
3) 10
4) 6
5) 4
Answer – 4) 6
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated six strategic bridges in the border areas close to the
International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) through video
conferencing, from New Delhi. These were built in a record time by the Project Sampark of Border Road
Organisation (BRO). The total outlay of the following bridges is Rs 43 crore: Tarnah-I Bridge (160m)
Tarnah-II Bridge (300m) Palwan Bridge (91m) Ghodawala Bridge (151m) Pahadiwala Bridge (61m) Panyali
Bridge (31m).

41. Name the state which has launched ‘BLUIS’ to use space technology & AI to monitor government
lands.
1) Jharkhand
2) Odisha
3) Telangana
4) Haryana
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, launched the Bhubaneswar Land Use Intelligence System
(BLUIS), a flagship development of the General Administration and Public grievances departments. Odisha
becomes the first state in India to use high resolution satellite imagery utilizing space technology and
artificial intelligence to monitor government lands.
42. Which IIT has collaborated with NVIDIA to establish India’s first NVIDIA AI technology centre?
1) IIT-Hyderabad
2) IIT-Madras
3) IIT-Mandi
4) IIT-Delhi
5) IIT-Calcutta
Answer – 1) IIT-Hyderabad
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology – Hyderabad (IIT-H) collaborates with NVIDIA to establish India’s first
‘NVIDIA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology Centre (NVAITC) to speed up the research work on AI and its
commercial purpose.
43. Which state has launched “Pure for Sure” campaign to ensure the purity of the milk and dairy
products?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Rajasthan
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Raghu Sharma, Health minister of Rajasthan launched the week long campaign “Pure for Sure” from 8th July
2020 to 14th July 2020 – to ensure the purity of the milk and dairy products.
44. The Union cabinet has approved 10-year long pan India Central Sector Scheme namely
“Agriculture Infrastructure Fund” recently. What is the outlay of the scheme?
1) 50,000 Crore
2) 2 Lakh Crore
3) 1 Lakh Crore
4) 25,000 Crore
5) 75,000 Crore
Explanation:
As a part of the Rs 20 lakh crore “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” announced in response to the COVID-19
crisis, the Union Cabinet has given its approval to a 10 years long (FY2020 to FY2029) pan India Central
Sector Scheme namely “Agriculture Infrastructure Fund” with an outlay of Rs. 1 Lakh Crore in order to
support agri-entrepreneurs, start-ups, agri-tech players and farmer groups for infrastructure and logistics
facilities. Under this, the total outflow as budgetary support from Government of India (GoI) will be Rs.
10,736 crores.

45. The cabinet has approved the capital infusion of 12,450 crores to which public sector general
insurance company/companies??
2) National Insurance Company Limited
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the capital infusion for an overall value of Rs. 12,450 crores; (including Rs.
2,500 crore infused in FY 2019-20) in the three Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGICs)
namely Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OlCL), National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) and
United India Insurance Company Limited (UIICL). Of this, Rs. 3,475 crores will be released immediately;
while the balance Rs,6475 crores will be infused later.
46. The union cabinet approved development of affordable rental housing Complexes for urban
migrants / poor worth ________ under PMAY-U.
1) 100 Crores
2) 250 Crores
3) 600 Crores
4) 400 Crores
5) 500 Crores
Explanation:
Asa part of the Rs 20 lakh crore economic package to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, Union Cabinet has
given its approval for developing of Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (AHRCs) for urban migrants /
poor as a sub-scheme under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY – U). The outlay of the scheme is
estimated at Rs 600 crore in the form of Technology Innovation Grant and will initially cover three lakh
beneficiaries.
47. PM Modi inaugurated the Asia’s largest solar power project, “Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power
Project” in which state?
1) Gujarat
2) Rajasthan
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Telangana
Explanation:
Asia’s largest solar power project: Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power Project in Madhya Pradesh is inaugurated
by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, through video conferencing. The 750 MW ultra-solar power plant
spread over 1,590 acres. It was developed by Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL), a joint venture of
Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVN) and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The
Rewa Solar Power project received the World Bank Group President’s Award.
48. Which ministry released first 5 volumes of Mongolian Kanjur Manuscript recently (presented to
President Ram Nath Govind).

Explanation:
Under the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM), The Ministry of Culture has taken up the project of re-
printing 108 volumes of Mongolian Kanjur. A set of First Five manuscripts were presented to Shri Ram Nath
Kovind, the President of India on Guru Purnima (Dharma Chakra Day) on 4th July 2020. The present edition
is being published by the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM).
49. Which company has partnered with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY)
& Digital India to lead the scale up program of Digital India for hardware and IoT start-ups?
1) DLabs
2) NASSCOM
3) Cubex
4) H-innovative
5) T-Hub
Answer – 5) T-Hub
Explanation:
T-Hub announced their partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
and Digital India to lead the scale up program of Digital India for hardware and Internet of Things (IoT)
startups and to support the startups with investments and market access.
50. N. Biren Singh, the Chief Minister of which Indian state has inaugurated 5 Water Supply projects
worth Rs 48.39 crore recently?
1) Manipur
2) Mizoram
3) Meghalaya
4) Maharashtra
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Manipur Chief Minister (CM) N. Biren Singh inaugurates 5 Water Supply projects worth Rs 48.39 crore,
which have a total capacity of more than 26.15 million of liters per day (MLD) through video conferencing
from the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Imphal. With addition to the projects one office building of Weight and
Measures Department and Rapid Antigen Detection Testing Centre at Jiribam were also inaugurated. The
New Development Bank has sanctioned Rs 3,000 crore to provide drinking water to every household of the
state and work orders for the projects have been issued.
51. Uttar Pradesh cabinet chaired by CM Yogi Adityanath approved the Uttar Pradesh Start-up Policy
2020 recently. Who is the Governor of UP?
2) Ramesh Bais
4) Anandiben Patel
Answer – 4) Anandiben Patel
Explanation:
The cabinet of Uttar Pradesh Government chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath approved the new
startup policy – Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2020 to increase the job opportunities and employment in
Uttar Pradesh by promoting the developing units in agriculture, health, power, education, tourism and
transport sectors. UP Governor– Anandiben Mafatbhai Patel.
52. Which organization prepared the white paper on “Focused Interventions for Make in India Post
COVID 19” which was released by science and technology minister Harsh Vardhan?
1) Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology
2) National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

3) Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development
5) Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council
Answer – 5) Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council
Explanation:
Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan released a White Paper on “Focused
Interventions for Make in India Post COVID 19” & “Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients: Status, Issues,
Technology Readiness and Challenges” prepared by the Technology Information, Forecasting and
Assessment Council (TIFAC) in New Delhi over a virtual platform.
53. Which state’s Legal Service Authority and the high Court organized India’s 1st e-Lok Adalat?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Goa
3) Assam
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh State Legal Service Authority and the high Court organized India’s first e-Lok Adalat to ensure
the administration of justice and to solve the financial crisis of the parties and lawyers amid COVID-19
pandemic. The high court Chief Justice P R Ramchandra Menon inaugurated the e-Lok Adalat through video
conferencing.
54. Which state government planned to launch ‘Roko-Toko’ campaign for those who do not wear
masks?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Haryana
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Punjab
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Government of Madhya Pradesh has announced to launch a campaign ‘Roko -Toko’, which means stop and
campaign for those who do not wear masks. It is to ensure that all wear masks as the usage of masks is
made mandatory in all public places in the state. Under ‘Jeevan Shakti Yojana’ the selected organizations
will be provided 100 masks on credit.
55. The Smart City Mission (SCM) opened the registration for India Cycles4Change Challenge to
promote cycling. The SCM functions under which ministry?
Explanation:
The Smart City Mission of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs opened the registration for India
Cycles4Change Challenge launched by Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State Housing and Urban Affairs on
25th June 2020. During the event a brief description of the challenge was given and the online portal for
application submission of the participating cities was launched.

56. The ministry of shipping has approved Rs. 107 crores for modern firefighting facilities in Haldia
Dock complex of which port?
1) Mumbai Port
2) Chennai Port
3) Kandla Port
4) Kolkata Port
5) Mormugao Port
Answer – 4) Kolkata Port
Explanation:
Mansukh Laxmanbhai Mandaviya, Union Minister of State (I/C) Shipping approved Rs.107 Crore to improve
the firefighting facilities on five jetties of Haldia Dock Complex of Kolkata Port. The modern firefighting
facilities will enable safe and secure handling of petrochemical goods in the Haldia Dock Complex.
57. Which organization’s Indian office joined hands with FICCI’s SEDF to initiate “#Reimagine
Campaign” to support vulnerable populations and children in India?
Explanation:
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) India joined hands with Federation of Indian Chambers of
Commerce and Industry’s (FICCI) Socio-Economic Development Foundation (SEDF) to initiate UNICEF’s
“#Reimagine Campaign” for the support of most vulnerable populations and children during the ongoing
COVID-19 response and its aftermath in India.
58. Union road transport and highways minister, Nitin Gadkari launched inaugurated and laid
foundation stones of 11 Highway projects in which state (July 2020)?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Assam
4) Haryana
5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Nitin
Gadkari inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 11 Highway projects worth around Rs 20 thousand crore
in Haryana through a web based program (video conferencing) presided over by Haryana Chief Minister,
Manohal Lal. The projects are part of new economic corridors in the state. The 3 projects worth Rs 2,240
crore were inaugurated and foundation stones were laid for 8 projects worth Rs 17,757 crore.
59. Which state has formed panel/commission to decide on tribal status of Rabari, Bharvad and
Charan communities?
1) Gujarat
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Sikkim
5) Assam
Explanation:
The Gujarat government recently announced that a five-member commission will be formed to identify the
members of Rabari, Bharvad and Charan communities, living in nesses (tiny, oval-shaped hutments made of

mud) of Gir, Barda and Alech areas of the state, who are eligible to get the benefits of Schedule Tribe (ST)
status.
60. Which ministry released the ‘PRAGYATA’ Guidelines on Digital Education (July 2020)?
1) Human Resource Development Ministry
2) Sports Ministry
3) Finance Ministry
4) Commerce Ministry
5) Food Processing Industries Ministry
Answer – 1) Human Resource Development Ministry
Explanation:
Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Union Minister of Human Resource Development (MoHRD) released the
PRAGYATA Guidelines on Digital Education, over a virtual platform from Delhi in the presence of Sanjay
Dhotre, Minister of State HRD. The guidelines were prepared by the Department of School Education &
Literacy of the Ministry of HRD.
61. Name the ministry which is planning to link the mining plan portal with Environment Ministry’s
PARIVESH website.
5) Ministry of Coal
Answer – 5) Ministry of Coal
Explanation:
The ministry of coal is planning to link the mining plan portal with PARIVESH website, a single-window hub
for online submission, monitoring, and management of proposals submitted to the Environment Ministry by
project proponents to seek various types of environment clearances (EC). This announcement was made by
Coal Secretary Anil Kumar Jain during a stakeholder consultation on auction of coal mines for commercial
mining organized by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
62. Indian railways’ 1st cable-stayed rail bridge ‘Anji Khad bridge’ is located in which state/UT?
1) Puducherry
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Minister of Railways, Piyush Vedprakash Goyal, has announced that the India’s first cable-stayed Indian
Railways bridge namely “Anji Khad Bridge” being developed by Konkan Railway Corporation Limited
(KRCL), a Government of India undertaking, is all set to connect Katra and Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir
(J&K). The Bridge crosses the Chenab River. The cable-stayed railway bridge is a part of the Udhampur-
Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, which passes through the Young Himalayas. Notably, the
USBRL project also involves the Chenab river bridge. The Chenab Bridge once completed, will become the
world’s highest rail bridge.
63. Find the state which planned to upgrade Poba reserve forest into Wildlife sanctuary?
1) Karnataka
2) Assam
3) Gujarat
4) Punjab
5) Goa

Answer – 2) Assam
Explanation:
The Chief Minister (CM) of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal has announced the upgradation of Poba Reserve
Forest, a vital biodiversity hotspot in Dhemaji district of Assam, as a wildlife sanctuary. The announcement
was made during a meeting with senior officials of Lakhimpur, Dhemaji and Majuli districts at Jonai.
64. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has granted special powers to the armed forces for
capital procurement worth Rs. 300 crores. Who chairs the DAC?
1) Nitin Gadkari
3) Amit Shah
4) Narendra Modi
5) Rajnath Singh
Explanation:
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Rajnath Singh, Minister of Defence has granted special
financial power to the armed forces to make emergency purchases of armed weapons worth up to Rs.300
crores to meet the emerging operational requirement.
65. India’s 1st trans-shipping hub is under development in which port?

1) Paradip Port
2) Chennai Port
3) Cochin Port
4) Jawaharlal Nehru Port
5) V. O. Chidambaranar Port
Answer – 3) Cochin Port
Explanation:
Mansukh Laxmanbhai Mandaviya, Minister of State (I/C) for the Ministry of Shipping reviewed the
development activities of the Vallarpadam Terminal (Kochi International Container Trans-shipment
Terminal (ICTT)) of Cochin Port which is proposed to develop as India’s first and Asia’s leading trans-
shipment port to ensure that Indian cargoes are trans-shipped through Indian Port.
66. Atal Innovation Mission initiative under NITI Aayog has teamed with Ministries and its partners
to support startups with COVID-19 solutions. Who is the CEO of NITI Aayog?
1) Amitabh Kant
2) Ajit Doval
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Ajay Tyagi
5) VK Paul
Explanation:
Atal Innovation Mission(AIM), flagship initiative of NITI Aayog teamed with other Ministries and its
partners, to organize the series of virtual COVID-19 Demo Days to find the potential startups with
innovative COVID-19 solutions and provide support to develop and scale up the solutions. About NITI
Aayog: CEO– Amitabh Kant.
67. Central government plans to increase public health expenditure to ______% of GDP by 2025.
1) 2.5
2) 1.25
3) 3
4) 5
5) 1
Answer – 1) 2.5

Explanation:
In a meeting with the 15th Finance Commission the Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan highlighted that
the government aims to gradually increase the public health expenditure to 2.5% of Gross Domestic
Product(GDP) by 2025. The government under the Ayushman Bharat programme proposes to establish 1.5
lakh health and wellness centers by 2022.
68. Which state’s police has launched virtual awareness campaign ‘CybHER’ to make cyberspace safe
for women and children?
1) Telangana
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) West Bengal
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Women Safety Wing (WSW), Telangana Police along with Telangana Director General of Police(DGP)
Mahender Reddy, IPS launched ‘CybHER’, a month-long virtual awareness campaign to make cyberspace
safe for women and children. The campaign is organized by WSW in collaboration with Legal Aid Centre,
Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad.
69. Which edition of India - European Union summit was held recently (Co-chair Narendra Modi,
Charles Michel & Ursula von der Leyen)?
1) 22nd
2) 15th
3) 20th
4) 17th
5) 18th
Answer – 2) 15th
Explanation:
The 15th summit between India and the European Union (EU) was held virtually where India was
represented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the EU was represented by Charles Michel, President of the
European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
70. India along with which organization adopted joint declaration on resource efficiency and
circular economy (July 2020)?
1) G20
2) European Union
4) United Nations
5) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Explanation:
India & European Union (EU) adopted a Joint Declaration on Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy and
welcomed the upcoming renewal of the EU-India Science and Technology Agreement for another five years.
They agreed to reconvene for the 16th India-EU Summit in 2021.
71. How many member entities funds International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER)
Project?
1) 5
2) 4
3) 7
4) 6
5) 9

Answer – 3) 7
Explanation:
In 15th edition of India – EU summit they agreed to jointly tackle water issues, air pollution, plastic and
marine litter. The leaders welcomed the continued fusion research cooperation within the ITER
(International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) project. ITER is international nuclear fusion research
and engineering megaproject, which will be the world’s largest magnetic confinement plasma physics
experiment. The goal of ITER is to demonstrate the scientific and technological feasibility of fusion energy
for peaceful use. The project is funded and run by seven member entities—the European Union, India,
Japan, China, Russia, South Korea and the United States.
72. Which ministry launched on-line “NISHTHA” programme recently?

Explanation:
Union HRD (Human Resource Development) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Minister of State
(MoS) for HRD Sanjay Dhotre have jointly launched the first online National Initiative for School Heads and
Teachers Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA) programme for 1,200 key resources persons (KRPs) of Andhra
Pradesh (AP), virtually from New Delhi.
73. Union MoS (I/C) shipping Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated 1st container ship from Kolkata port
(West Bengal) to Agartala (Tripura), through Chattogram port of which country?
1) Pakistan
2) Bangladesh
3) Japan
4) Nepal
5) Bhutan
Explanation:
Union Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) Mansukh Mandaviya flagged off the first trial container ship from
Kolkata (West Bengal) to Agartala (Tripura) through Chattogram Port of Bangladesh in a virtual ceremony.
This will not only provide an alternative and shorter route for India to connect its North East Region (NER)
through Bangladesh but will also further boost India-Bangladesh maritime relations.
74. Name the company which collaborated with CBSE to integrate AI in high school curriculum of
2020-2021.
1) TCS
2) Google
3) IBM
4) Infosys
5) CTS
Answer – 3) IBM
Explanation:
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), announced integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in
the high school (Class 11th &12th grade) curriculum for the 2020-2021 academic year. The curriculum was
developed in collaboration with IBM (International Business Machines Corporation).

75. Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Harsimrat Kaur Badal addressed on session of
Digital business mission on food processing between India and which country?
1) Denmark
2) Spain
3) Italy
4) Ireland
5) Thailand
Answer – 3) Italy
Explanation:
Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Harsimrat Kaur Badal addressed the opening session of two
days long Digital Indo- Italian Business Mission on Food Processing held virtually. This webinar consisted of
digital conferences; trade fair, and B2B (business to business) meetings where 23 Italian companies
virtually exhibited their products and services for end users and other industry players in India.
76. Which country teamed up with India for joint investment projects in Asia and Africa?
1) Russia
2) United States
3) China
4) United Kingdom
5) Australia
Explanation:
India and Russia explores the active joint projects in Asia and Africa in the webinar on “India-Russia
Relations in the Context of Post-Pandemic Global order” chaired TCA Raghavan, Director General of ICWA
and organized by Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA).
77. Which state government has inaugurated ‘Smriti Van’ on the occasion of Harela festival?
1) Uttarakhand
3) Meghalaya
4) Goa
5) Sikkim
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister (CM) Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated ‘Smriti Van’ at Asthal village of
Dehradun district in memory of late Jeet Singh Negi, famous folk singer of the state on the occasion of
Harela festival.
78. Indian railways planned to connect the capitals of North East states through rail network by
which year?
1) 2020
2) 2023
3) 2024
4) 2021
5) 2022
Answer – 2) 2023
Explanation:
Railway Board Chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav has announced the connectivity of all capitals of North-
Eastern states through rail network by 2023. Railways is already implementing a project in this regard. As
of today, the capitals of Assam, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh are already connected. The work to connect
capitals of Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya is in progress.

79. India has established individual bilateral ‘air bubbles’ with France, Germany and United States
recently. Who is the present civil aviation minister (MoS I/C) of India?
1) Pralhad Joshi
2) Shripad Yasso Naik
Explanation:
Union Civil Aviation Minister (MoS I/C) Hardeep Singh Puri informed that India has established individual
bilateral ‘air bubbles’ with France and the United States(US). In addition to this, a similar arrangement with
Germany has been established and Lufthansa will be operating the flights. This agreement allows countries’
airlines to operate international flights.
80. Which state government announced Renewable Energy Export Policy 2020 recently (July 2020)?
1) Telangana
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The State Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP) announced the Andhra Pradesh Renewable Energy Export
Policy 2020, which permits the sale of power to the other states of India. The policy will be in force for the
five years.
81. India hands over outdoor fitness equipment for 61 islands across which country in July 2020?
1) Bangladesh
2) Hong Kong
3) Thailand
4) Nepal
5) Maldives
Explanation:
India hands over outdoor fitness equipment for 61 islands across Maldives under a cash grant of 8 million
US dollars. The equipment’s were formally handed over by Indian High Commissioner to Maldives Sunjay
Sudhir in a ceremony at Male.
82. Election Commission of India recently announced postal ballot rules will be applicable for voters
over the age of _____.
1) 65
2) 80
3) 60
4) 75
5) 70
Answer – 2) 80
Explanation:
The Election Commission recently announced that it would not allow postal ballot facility for voters above
65 years of age citing challenges and constraints to implement this rule in the upcoming Bihar polls and
other elections in near future. However, the postal ballot rules will be applicable for voters over the age of
80, disabled or those suffering from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and are either in home or institutional
quarantine.

83. Indian railways planned to launch the 1st set of private trains by which year?
1) 2025
2) 2021
3) 2020
4) 2023
5) 2024
Answer – 4) 2023
Explanation:
In accordance with the initial timeline drawn by the railways, it has planned to roll out 151 private train
services by 2027 on 109 pairs of routes across the country. In this regard, Indian Railways is ready to
introduce 12 trains in 2022-23, 45 in 2023-2024, 50 in 2025-26 and 44 more in the 2026-27, taking the
total number of trains to 151 by the end of FY 2026-2027. There would be Rs 30,000 crore private sector
investment in this project.
84. Name the first state in India which started to use drones to inspect power lines and transmission
towers.
1) Goa
2) Maharashtra
3) Haryana
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Punjab
Explanation:
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) has started to use drones for aerial
surveillance and inspection of extra high voltage (EHV) power transmission lines and towers. Maharashtra
becomes the 1st state to do so. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Director General of Civil
Aviation (DGCA) gave approval for this purpose. MSETCL becomes the 1st power utility to get approval
from DGCA for power line inspections with drones in the country.
85. How many MoUs worth Rs. 10,399 was signed by Tamil Nadu government with industrial groups
to create employment opportunities in the state?
1) 9
2) 11
3) 12
4) 10
5) 8
Answer – 5) 8
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu government signed 8 Memorandums of Understandings (MoUs) worth Rs 10,399 crore
with companies to create employment opportunities for over 13,507 people. The MoUs were signed in the
presence of Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami in the Secretariat at Fort St George in Chennai.
86. Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Harsimrat Kaur Badal e-inaugurates Zoram mega
food park, the 1st mega food park of which state?
1) Mizoram
2) Sikkim
3) Nagaland
4) Manipur
5) Assam
Explanation:
Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries(MoFPI) e-inaugurated the first
operationalized mega food park of Mizoram, Zoram Mega Food Park, in Khamrang Village in Kolasib

District, Mizoram, promoted by M/s Zoram Mega Food Park Pvt. Ltd, which will provide directly benefit
over 25,000 farmers and will provide employment opportunities to over 5,000 people in the region.
87. Union Power and New & Renewable Energy minister (MoS I/C) Raj Kumar Singh inaugurated
India’s 1st public EV (Electric Vehicle) charging plaza at which state/UT?
1) West Bengal
2) Bihar
3) Gujarat
4) New Delhi
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
India’s first public EV (Electric Vehicle) charging plaza inaugurated by Minister of State (MoS) for Power,
and New & Renewable Energy, Raj Kumar (RK) Singh at Chelmsford Club in New Delhi in order to make e-
mobility hassle free and convenient for the consumers. This plaza has been established by EESL, a joint
venture of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under Ministry of Power, in collaboration with New Delhi
Municipal Council (NDMC), which will host 5 Electric Vehicle Chargers of different specifications.
88. Which ministry launched MANODARPAN initiative recently?

Explanation:
The Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched
MANODARPAN initiative of HRD Ministry virtually in New Delhi. The initiative provides psycho-social
support to students, teachers and parents and addresses their issues related to mental health and emotional
wellbeing.
89. Which ministry partnered with UNICEF’s YuWaah initiative to mobilize 1 crore youth volunteers
in India to achieve the goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat?
Answer – 2) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Explanation:
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) signed the statement of intent with United Nations
Children’s Fund (UNICEF)’s multi stakeholder platform – YuWaah to mobilise 1 crore youth volunteers in
India to achieve the goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat and to promote the volunteerism among the youth in
India.
90. Who heads the Investment Clearance Cell (ICC) set up by Ministry of civil aviation for assistance
and clearance of proposals in domestic civil aviation industry (July 2020)?
1) Gargi Kaul
2) Sateesh Reddy
3) Sanjeevanee Kutty
4) Amber Dubey
5) Rajiv Gauba
Answer – 4) Amber Dubey

Explanation:
The Ministry of Civil Aviation(MoCA) has set up the Investment Clearance Cell (ICC) under the
chairmanship of Amber Dubey, joint secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation.ICC is a single window clearance
mechanism for assistance and clearance of investment proposals in the domestic aviation industry.
91. Environment ministry has cleared approval of the Zonal Master Plan of which eco sensitive zone
(July 2020)?
1) Sultanpur Eco-Sensitive Zone
2) Bhindawas Eco-Sensitive Zone
3) Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone
4) Barnawapara Eco-Sensitive Zone
5) Netravali Eco-Sensitive Zone
Answer – 3) Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone
Explanation:
In the review meeting of “Char Dham Road Project” over a virtual platform, Prakash Javadekar, the Union
Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) informed the approval of the Zonal Master
Plan (ZMP) of Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone by the Ministry Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(MoEF&CC) on 16th July 2020. The Zonal Master Plan was prepared by the State government of
Uttarakhand and appraised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
92. Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy presented Rs 9000 crore tax free budget for the financial year
2020-2021 recently. Who is the Lt. governor of Puducherry?
1) V.P. Singh Badnore
2) Dineshwar Sharma
3) Praful Patel
4) Kiran Bedi
5) Devendra Kumar Joshi
Answer – 4) Kiran Bedi
Explanation:
Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, who also holds the finance portfolio presented Rs 9000 crore
tax free budget for the financial year 2020-2021 in the assembly. The budget is Rs 575 crore more than the
previous year’s outlay of Rs 8,425 crore and Rs 1073 crore more than the revised budget outlay of Rs 7927
crore in 2019-2020. Note– The budget was presented amid objections from Lt Governor Kiran Bedi and
without her customary address.
93. Which state’s cabinet gave approval to ‘Samadhan se Vikas’, a one-time settlement scheme for
the recovery of long-pending dues?
1) Gujarat
2) Rajasthan
3) Haryana
4) Punjab
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Haryana Cabinet gave approval to the ‘Samadhan se Vikas’, a one-time settlement scheme for the
recovery of long-pending dues on account of External Development Charges (EDC). It is modeled on the
central scheme ‘Vivad se Vishwas-2020’. The scheme is applicable in respect of the full amount outstanding
on account of the EDC and on interest and penalty interest. Note– Many colonisers and builders, mostly in
Gurgaon and Faridabad failed to pay the state government over Rs 10,000 crore as EDC.
94. The Consumer Protection Act (CPA), 2019 has come into effect from which date?
1) July 20, 2020
2) June 30, 2020

3) July 1, 2020
4) August 15, 2020
5) July 31, 2020
Answer – 1) July 20, 2020
Explanation:
The Consumer Protection Act (CPA), 2019, which has replaced old Consumer Protection Act 1986 has come
into force w.e.f. July 20, 2020 aiming to enforce and protect the rights of consumers, and provide an
effective mechanism to address consumer grievances. The act was briefed by Union Minister for Consumer
Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan through video conference with media. The Act
proposes the establishment of a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to promote, protect and
enforce the rights of consumers, and make interventions in situations of unfair trade practices.
95. Which PSU partnered with United States Agency for International Development for the initiative
named “RAISE”?
1) State Express Transport Corporation (SETC)
2) United Electrical Industries Limited (UEIL)
4) Heavy Engineering Corporation Ltd (HECL)
5) None of these
Explanation:
The Minister of State (MoS) for Power, and New & Renewable Energy, Raj Kumar (RK) Singh launched a
national programme namely “Retrofit of Air-conditioning to improve Indoor Air Quality for Safety and
Efficiency (RAISE)” in order to alleviate the issue of bad air quality in workspaces and to develop healthy
and energy efficient buildings. This programme is a part of “Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings”, a joint
initiative of EESL and United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) MAITREE (Market
Integration and Transformation Program for Energy Efficiency) programme, launched on the occasion of
World Environment Day.
96. India and Southern African Customs Union (SACU) revived initiative for Preferential Trade
Agreement recently. Where is the HQ of SACU located?
1) Gaborone
2) Maseru
3) Lobamba
4) Windhoek
5) Cape Town
Answer – 4) Windhoek
Explanation:
A virtual meeting between India and Southern African Customs Union (SACU), consisting of South Africa,
Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, have been revived to achieve a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA)
and to discuss its various aspects. The Indian side was led by Srikar Reddy, Joint Secretary, Department of
Commerce while SACU was led by Amb. Steve Katjiuanjo, Executive Director, Ministry of Industrialization,
Trade and SME (small and medium enterprises) Development of Namibia. The Headquarters of SACU
located at Windhoek, Namibia.
97. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) launched its 1st footwear training center in
which city?
1) Agra
2) Bhopal
3) Chennai
4) Delhi
5) Patna
Answer – 4) Delhi

Explanation:
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has opened the first-of-its-kind footwear training center in
Delhi to train the marginalized community of leather artisans. The center has been established with the
technical knowhow of Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI) in Agra which is a unit of the Ministry of
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises.
98. PM Modi laid foundation stone for water supply project in which state (July 2020)?
1) Mizoram
2) Assam
3) Gujarat
4) Manipur
Explanation:
Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, laid the foundation stone of the Manipur Water Supply Project,
under the Jal Jeevan Mission designed to provide Freshwater Household Tap connections (FHTCs) to the
rural households of Manipur. The outlay of the project with a loan component funded by New Development
Bank is about Rs.3000 crores (~Rs.3054.58 crores).
99. The 3rd unit of Kakrapar atomic power project has become India’s 1st 700 MW unit to achieve
criticality. Where does the Kakrapar atomic power plant located?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Haryana
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Punjab
Explanation:
The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) announced that, Unit-3 of Kakrapar Atomic Power
Project (KAPP-3), India’s First 700 MWe (megawatt electric) and indigenously developed Pressurized
Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) in Surat, Gujarat achieved its first criticality – initiation of controlled and
sustained nuclear fission reaction on 22nd July 2020 (Wednesday).
100. What percent of India’s installed capacity of the electricity generation will be from renewable
resources by 2030, as per estimation of Power and New & Renewable Energy (MoS I/C) Rajkumar
Singh?
1) 75%
2) 40%
3) 60%
4) 50%
5) 35%
Answer – 3) 60%
Explanation:
Raj Kumar Singh, Minister of State(MoS)(IC) Power and New & Renewable Energy stated that India will
have around 60% of the installed capacity of the electricity generation from renewable resources by 2030,
in the webinar on Energy Transition at the second pre-event hosted by The World Sustainable Development
Summit (WSDS) 2021 in collaboration with Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) India on 21st July 2020.
101. Name the organization which prepared the report titled ‘Renewable Power Pathways:
Modelling the Integration of Wind and Solar in India by 2030’.
1) Non-Conventional Energy Commission of India
2) Solar & Wind Researchers Authority India
3) Renewable Energy Monitoring Commission India

4) Energy Transitions Commission India
Answer – 4) Energy Transitions Commission India
Explanation:
During the webinar R K Singh launched two reports titled ‘Renewable Power Pathways: Modelling the
Integration of Wind and Solar in India by 2030’ and ‘Bending the Curve: 2025 Forecasts for Electricity
Demand by Sector and State in the Light of the COVID Epidemic’ prepared by the Energy Transitions
Commission (ETC) India.
102. Which country signed agreement with India to set up Geydoshu Mas Plant (fish processing
plants) at islands named Maradhoo and Hulhudhoo?
1) Thailand
2) Hong Kong
3) Bangladesh
4) Nepal
5) Maldives
Explanation:
India and Maldives inked an agreement to set up Geydoshu Mas Plant (Neighborhood Fish Processing
Plants) at two islands in the Addu city of Maldives namely Maradhoo and Hulhudhoo. The Contract signing
ceremony was held virtually in Addu City, which was attended by Maldives’ Foreign Secretary Abdul
Ghafoor Mohamed, High Commissioner of India to the Maldives Sunjay Sudhir, along with other members of
Maldives’ Ministry of Foreign affairs.
103. Which state's Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) has got
NABL accreditation for testing, certification of PPE kits?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Assam
3) Bihar
4) Odisha
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, under the
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Dept of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, has received National
Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accreditation for Testing and
Certification of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kit. Note: The headquarter of NABL is Gurugram,
Haryana.
104. What is the name of 1st ever container Ship which started from Kolkata through Bangladesh’s
Chattogram port reached Agartala recently?
1) MV Shejyoti
2) MV Harmattan
3) MV Gulf Star
4) MV Venus
5) MV Pralaya
Answer – 1) MV Shejyoti
Explanation:
The first-ever container Ship “MV Shejyoti “from Kolkata (West Bengal) via Bangladesh’s Chattogram port
has reached Agartala (Tripura), was flagged off by Union Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) Mansukh
Mandaviya on July 16, 2020.

105. Who launched the restructured scheme for PM’s Awards for Excellence in Public
Administration 2020 recently?
1) Jitendra Singh
2) Nitin Gadkari
5) Smriti Irani
Explanation:
Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office(PMO), Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions,
Atomic Energy and Space launched the restructured scheme for PM’s Awards for Excellence in Public
Administration 2020 and the web portal (www.pmawards.gov.in) through video conference. This year, for
the very first time, the PM’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration seeks to recognize the efforts of
District level officials involved in the Namami Gange Programme.
106. Union Home minister Amit Shah has launched tree plantation campaign named ‘Vriksharopan
Abhiyan’ recently. The ‘Vriksharopan Abhiyan’ is the initiative of which ministry?
5) Ministry of Coal
Answer - 5) Ministry of Coal
Explanation:
The Union Home Minister, Amit Shah launched ‘Vriksharopan Abhiyan’ the tree plantation campaign of the
Coal Ministry in the presence of Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs.
107. The Indian Navy’s largest solar power plant was inaugurated at Indian Naval Academy located
at which state?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Kerala
3) Telangana
4) Karnataka
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawal, Flag Officer Commanding-in-chief, Southern Naval Command (SNC),
virtually employed the 3 MegaWatt (MW) largest Solar Power Plant at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala,
Kerala. The project is a part of the Indian Government’s initiative of National Solar Mission, to achieve 100
GigaWatt (GW) of solar Power by 2022.
108. What is the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India in 2016-18 as per report released by Office
of the Registrar General’s Sample Registration System (SRS)?
1) 121
2) 139
3) 147
4) 113
5) 105
Answer - 4) 113
Explanation:
In accordance with the “Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2016-18”, released by the Office of
the Registrar General’s Sample Registration System (SRS), the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India has

declined to 113 in 2016-18 from 122 in 2015-17 and 130 in 2014-2016 and almost 100 deaths lesser than
in the period of 2007-2009.
109. What is the amount approved for 81 projects under Special Window for Affordable and Mid
Income Housing (SWAMIH) Investment Fund I (July 2020)?
1) Rs 8776 crore
2) Rs 8112 crore
3) Rs 8767 crore
4) Rs 9357 crore
5) Rs 4527 crore
Answer - 3) Rs 8767 crore
Explanation:
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman informed that so far Rs 8767 crore has
been approved for 81 projects under Special Window for Affordable and Mid Income Housing (SWAMIH)
Investment Fund I. The approved projects will enable the completion of almost 60,000 homes across India.
The announcement was made when the performance of SWAMIH was reviewed with Secretaries of
Ministries of Finance and senior management team of the State Bank of India, SBI Capital Markets Limited
and SBICAPS Ventures Limited (SVL).
110. Which is India’s 1st port to sign up for the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
1) Zen Shipping & Ports India Private Limited
2) Nyk Line India Private Limited
3) MSC Agency India Private Limited
4) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited
5) Krishnapatnam Port Company Limited
Answer – 4) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited
Explanation:
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) becomes the 1st Indian port and 7th Port globally to
sign up for the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). By signing the commitment letter to SBTi, APSEZ is
committed to set science-based emissions reduction targets (across their entire value chain) that keep
global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
111. Which IIT is going to develop a biotechnology based water treatment system to purify sewage
water in Ganga & Godavari Rivers through SPRING project (India – European Union partnered for
SPRING project recently)?
1) IIT Ahmedabad
2) IIT BHU
3) IIT Calcutta
4) IIT Madras
5) IIT Mandi
Answer – 2) IIT BHU
Explanation:
The IIT (Indian Institute of Technology), Banaras Hindu University (BHU) to develop a biotechnology based
water treatment system for the purification of sewage water flowing into the rivers Ganga and Godavari
through the SPRING Project. The project is funded by the Indian Ministry of science & technology,
Department of biotechnology with the European Union.
112. Which ministry is going to conduct the first ever Indian Scholastic Assessment (Ind-SAT) Test
2020?

5) Ministry of Coal
Explanation:
The Human Resource Development Ministry conducted the first ever Indian Scholastic Assessment (Ind-
SAT) Test 2020 under study in India Programme on July 22, 2020. The exam was conducted in the
proctored Internet mode by the National Testing Agency. Ind-SAT exam is for admissions and granting
scholarships in selective Indian universities for foreign students.
113. Which state government approved USD 285.71 million project for canal-based water supply
(70% of project fund will be offered by World Bank)?
1) Gujarat
2) Haryana
3) Maharashtra
4) Punjab
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Punjab Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh approved a USD 285.71 million (over Rs
2,130 crore) project for canal-based water supply for Amritsar and Ludhiana cities through video
conferencing. The funding of these projects will be offered by the World Bank (70%) and Punjab gov (30%).
In addition to this, the cabinet also approved an amendment to the Land Pooling Policy.
114. Who launched the piloting of the paperless National Transit Pass System (NTPS) recently?
2) Nitin Gadkari
3) Narendra Modi
4) Amit Shah
Explanation:
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Keshav Javadekar virtually launched
the piloting of the National Transit Pass System (NTPS) from Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in New Delhi, as
another step towards Digital India Movement. The pilot project will be functional in Madhya Pradesh (MP)
and Telangana, and by this Diwali it will be operational in pan India. NTPS will replace manual paper-based
transit system by online transit system enabling ease of movement of timber, bamboo and other minor
forest produce.
115. Under World Health Organization (WHO) anti-tuberculosis programme, India extended
medical assistance worth $1 million to which country?
1) Malaysia
2) Singapore
3) Japan
4) North Korea
5) United States
Answer – 4) North Korea
Explanation:
On the request of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Government of India (GoI) has extended
medical assistance in the form of anti-tuberculosis medicines worth about US$ 1 million to Democratic
People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) popularly known as North Korea. It is to be noted that New Delhi’s
medical assistance is under the aegis of an ongoing WHO’s anti-tuberculosis programme in North Korea and
hence exempted from the sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

116. Which country builds world’s first electrified rail tunnel that fits double stack containers?
1) United Kingdom
2) India
3) China
4) United States
5) Russia
Answer – 2) India
Explanation:
India builds one kilometer (km) long World’s first electrified rail tunnel that fits double stack containers. It
cuts through Aravalli mountain on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) near Sohna, Haryana.
The project is implemented by the DFCCIL (Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited).
117. Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ welfare Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the
‘World Class State of Art Honey Testing Laboratory’ at which state?
1) Tamil Nadu
3) Gujarat
4) Sikkim
5) Bihar
Explanation:
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the ‘World
Class State of Art Honey Testing Laboratory’ virtually. This is considered to be the first Government Honey
Testing lab in India. The testing lab was established by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in
Anand, Gujarat with support of NBB (National Bee Board).
118. ‘Macadamisation Program’ was launched in which state/UT recently?

1) Ladakh
3) Uttarakhand
4) Himachal Pradesh
Answer – 5) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Girish Chandra Murmu launched the ‘Macadamisation
program’ to improve the roads across Jammu and Kashmir. The program covers 100% macadamisation of
all roads along with 11,000 Km of fair-weather roads.
119. The horticulture department of which state organized a five-day sub-tropical fruit expo 2020?
1) Punjab
2) Haryana
3) Maharashtra
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Bihar
Explanation:
Haryana Horticulture Department organized a five-day Sub-Tropical Fruit Expo 2020 at the Centre for Sub-
Tropical Fruit (Indo-Israel Project), at Ladwa in district Kurukshetra from 18th – 22nd July 2020.The event
was inaugurated by Sanjeev Kaushal, Additional Chief Secretary in Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
Department. The event helps people learn about varieties of sub-tropical fruit and their cultivation
techniques.

120. How much crore worth fund was created by Department of Science and Technology to support
India - Russia collaboration joint R&D for technology development?
1) 25 Crores
2) 20 Crores
3) 15 Crores
4) 12 Crores
5) 10 Crores
Explanation:
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science and Technology launched a
India-Russia Joint Technology Assessment and Accelerated Commercialization Programme in partnership
with Russia’s Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises (FASIE). On the Indian side, the
programme will be implemented & funded by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
(FICCI) on behalf of the DST. The programme will run through two annual cycles and top five selected
Indian and Russian partners will be provided partial funding support. DST will fund up to Rs 15 Crores to
Indian SMEs/Start-ups and FASIE will provide similar funding to the Russian projects.
121. The central government amended General Financial Rules (GFRs) 2017 to impose restrictions
on public procurement from countries sharing land border with India. How many countries shares
land border with India?
1) 9
2) 8
3) 7
4) 6
5) 5
Answer – 3) 7
Explanation:
Government of India (GoI) has amended the Rule 144 of General Financial Rules (GFRs) 2017 entitled
“Fundamental principles of public buying” by inserting sub rule (ix) which has imposed restrictions on
bidders of countries sharing land borders with India in public procurement tenders. This decision has been
taken to strengthen the defence and national security of India. The order in this regard has been issued by
the Department of Expenditure (DoE), Ministry of Finance. It should be noted that India shares its land
border with Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar (7 countries).
122. India exchanged note verbale with which world group to renew its agreement on scientific and
technological cooperation for the next five years (2020-2025)?
2) Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
4) Group of 20 (G20)
Explanation:
India and European Union (EU) exchanged Note Verbale to renew its Agreement on Scientific and
Technological Cooperation for the next five years (2020-2025) which expired on May 17, 2020. It was
initially inked on 23 November 2001 and renewed two times in past in 2007 and 2015. This renewal is on
the lines of the decision taken by both nations during the virtual 15th India-EU Summit which was led by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi from India’s side. The European Union delegation was headed by European
Council President Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

123. The Karnataka cabinet approved the new industrial policy for 2020-2025 recently. The state
will hold ____% shares in companies under Karnataka digital economy mission.
1) 51%
2) 49%
3) 25%
4) 75%
5) 10%
Answer – 2) 49%
Explanation:
Karnataka Cabinet approved the new Industrial Policy for 2020-2025 that aims to attract Rs 5 lakh crore
investment and create about 20 lakh employment over the next 5 years to help mitigate the economic
impact of the COVID-19 crisis. The cabinet also approved, to set up the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission
under section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 to promote 7,000 start-ups, e-commerce and other gig economy
companies. 49% of the share will be held by the state and remaining 51% by the industries.
124. The Chauk Chauraha road is renamed by the Lucknow municipal corporation in the memory of
whom?
1) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
2) Syama Prasad Mukherjee
3) Arun Jaitley
4) Lalji Tandon
5) Sushma Swaraj
Answer – 4) Lalji Tandon
Explanation:
The Lucknow Municipal Corporation, Uttar pradesh(UP), has named a road Lucknow-Hardoi as Tandon
Marg and a crossing Chauk Chauraha as Lalji Tandon Chauraha after former Madhya Pradesh(MP) Governor
Lalji Tandon.
125. Indian railways has handed over the specifically modified 10 railway broad gauge locomotives
to which country (July 2020)?
1) Nepal
2) Maldives
3) Thailand
4) Bangladesh
5) Hong Kong
Explanation:
Indian Railways handed over the specifically modified 10 railway broad gauge locomotives to Bangladesh,
which will help in handling the increasing volume of passenger and freight train operations in Bangladesh.
All locomotives can attain speed of up to 120 km per hour and have a residual life of 28 years or more. The
locomotives were flagged off virtually to Bangladesh by External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam
Jaishankar and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal. The year 2020 is marking the birth centenary of Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman aka Bangabandhu, the first President of Bangladesh, who was born on March 17, 1920.
126. PM Modi virtually launched high throughput COVID-19 testing facilities at which Indian cities?
1) Kolkata
2) Mumbai
3) Noida
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)

Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched three high throughput COVID-19 testing facilities at
Kolkata, Mumbai and Noida to increase the test capacity by 10000 tests per day in each city. The COVID-19
testing facilities are established in the national institutes of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
127. Central government in collaboration with which world organization has decided to convert the
area of ravines in the region of Gwalior-Chambal belt of Madhya Pradesh into cultivable land?
2) World Bank
4) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
Explanation:
Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced that the Central
Government in collaboration with the World Bank has decided to convert the area of ravines in the region
of Gwalior-Chambal belt of Madhya Pradesh into cultivable land. The decision was made through a virtual
meeting with Adarsh Kumar, representative of the World Bank.
128. As per the report titled, “Implications of AI on the Indian Economy”, released by NASSCOM along
with the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) and Google, a unit
increase in Artificial Intelligence (AI) intensity can boost India’s GDP by ______%.
1) 1.5%
2) 2.25%
3) 2.5%
4) 1.75%
5) 2.75%
Answer – 3) 2.5%
Explanation:
According to The report titled, ’Implications of AI on the Indian Economy’ by National Association of Software
and Services Companies (NASSCOM) along with the Indian Council for Research on International Economic
Relations (ICRIER) and Google, a unit increase in Artificial Intelligence(AI) intensity (measured as the ratio
of AI to total sales in the firm) can result in a 2.5% increase in India’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP) in the
immediate term.
129. NTPC Limited plans to establish solar power plant in which country (July 2020)?
1) Mali
2) Sri Lanka
3) Somalia
4) Tanzania
5) Croatia
Explanation:
Under the aegis of International Solar Alliance(ISA) NTPC Ltd, Largest power generation utility of India plans
to establish solar power plants in Sri Lanka as a part of the strategy to exhibit the presence of India in the
Indian Ocean Region (IOR) amid China’s attempt to attract nations into the “Belt and Road” initiative.
130. Indian railways set the target to use Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag for tracking
wagons by which year?
1) 2023
2) 2024
3) 2020
4) 2021

5) 2022
Answer – 5) 2022
Explanation:
Indian Railways is on a mission to RFID Tag all wagons by December 2022. The Indian Railways will
complete this process of fitting radio-frequency identification tags (RFID) in all the wagons by December
2022. These tags will be used for tracking all wagons.
131. Which state government has renamed ‘Bilung’ village after popular folk song ‘Rangabati’?
1) Haryana
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Maharashtra
4) Bihar
5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Odisha government has renamed Bilung village in the Bamra Tehsil of Sambalpur district to 'Rangabati
Bilung' in recognition of the popularity of the famous folk-song.
132. What is the outlay of the scheme for promotion of bulk drug parks approved by the
Government of India to create 3 drug parks from FY21 to FY25?
1) 1,000 crores
2) 3,000 crores
3) 2,000 crores
4) 1,500 crores
5) 2,500 crores
Explanation:
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Devaragunda Venkappa Sadananda Gowda launched
guidelines for four schemes of Department of Pharmaceuticals (under ministry of chemical & fertilizers),
two each for Bulk Drugs and Medical Devices parks, on the lines of making India Atma Nirbhar (self-reliant)
in pharma sector. The scheme for Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks, which has been approved by the
Government of India (GoI) on March, 2020 was launched with an outlay of Rs. 3,000 crores for a period of 4
years i.e. from FY2020-2021 to FY2024-2025 to create 3 bulk drug parks in India. Also, the scheme for
Promotion of Medical Devices Park, which has been approved by the GoI on March, 20, 2020 was launched
with an outlay of Rs. 400 Crore for a period of 4 years. In addition to that Production Linked Incentive (PLI)
Scheme for Promoting Domestic Manufacturing of Medical Devices with the Outlay of Rs. 3,420 cr & PLI
scheme for promotion of domestic manufacturing of KSMs, DIs, & APIs in India with the Outlay of Rs 6,490
cr.
133. Which district tops NITI Aayog’s overall delta ranking of aspirational districts for February-
June 2020?
1) Nawada, Bihar
2) Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
3) Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya
4) Bijapur, Chhattisgarh
5) Moga, Punjab
Answer – 4) Bijapur, Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
In accordance with the delta rankings for aspirational districts by government think-tank NITI (National
Institution for Transforming India) Aayog, Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh has topped the list of aspirational
districts in Overall Delta Ranking for the February-June 2020 period. Bijapur has been followed by Ri-Bhoi
(Meghalaya) and Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh) at 2nd and 3rd positions respectively. The delta rankings for
aspirational districts considers an incremental progress in five developmental areas viz. Health and

Nutrition, Education, Agriculture and Water Resources, Financial Inclusion & Skill Development and Basic
Infrastructure.
Top 5 Aspirational Districts in Overall Delta Ranking (Feb-June 2020)
Rank District
1 Bijapur (Chhattisgarh)
2 Ri-Bhoi (Meghalaya)
3 Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh)
134. The Green-Agriculture project funded by Global Environment Facility (GEF) was launched in
which state?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Mizoram
4) Rajasthan
5) Uttarakhand
Answer - 3) Mizoram
Explanation:
Green-Agriculture(Green-Ag), a project funded by Global Environment Facility (GEF) was launched in
Mizoram, India. It was launched by Agriculture minister of Mizoram C Lalrinsanga. Mizoram is first among
the 5 states where the project is to be implemented. The other states are Madhya Pradesh, Odisha,
Rajasthan and Uttarakhand. The project covers land in two districts of Lunglei and Mamit, Mizoram
including Dampa Tiger Reserve and Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary.
135. Who released the e-book titled ‘Standard Treatment Guidelines for the Management of
Substance Use Disorders and Behavioural Addictions’?
2) Narendra Modi
3) Pralhad Patel
4) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare (MoH& FW), Dr. Harsh Vardhan, released an ebook, titled
‘Standard Treatment Guidelines (STG) for the Management of Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and
Behavioural Addictions’ virtually. The book was released in the presence of State Minister of (MoH & FW),
Ashwini Kumar Choubey. Aim: The book centers the tackling of substance abuses and behavioural addiction
of the country. The guidelines in the book were developed by a group that works under the Tobacco control
and Drug Dependence and Treatment program.
136. The India-Indonesia defence ministers dialogue was held at which city?
1) Jakarta
2) New Delhi
3) Mumbai
4) Bengaluru
5) Bekasi
Explanation:
Defence Minister of India, Shri Rajnath Singh and the Defence Minister General of Indonesia Mr. Prabowo
Subianto agree to expand the military ties during the Defence Minister’s dialogue held at New Delhi.
Objective: To expand the defence industries and military ties between two countries and to expand the
technology sharing.

137. The union cabinet approved MoU between India and which country on Cooperation in the field
of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy?
1) Zambia
2) Botswana
3) Zimbabwe
4) South Africa
5) Mosambique
Answer – 3) Zimbabwe
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Zimbabwe on Cooperation in the field of
Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy., which was signed on November 3rd, 2018. The objective
of the MoU is to promote traditional systems of medicine and homeopathy between two nations on the
basis of equality and mutual benefit.
138. The government plans to increase the fund allocation of education sector to ______% of GDP.
1) 4%
2) 5%
3) 6%
4) 2%
5) 3%
Answer – 3) 6%
Explanation:
Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the first education policy of the 21st
century i.e. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 which has replaced 34 years old NPE, 1986. This was
announced by Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Keshav Javadekar. With this, the
Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) will officially be renamed the Ministry of Education
(MoE). It should be noted that from now onwards the education sector will get allocation of 6% of total
Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
139. National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes to set up which fund?

1) Gender Equality Fund
2) Education Upliftment Fund
3) Gender Inclusion Fund
4) Social Empowerment Fund
Answer – 3) Gender Inclusion Fund
Explanation:
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes setting up of Gender Inclusion Fund, Special Education
Zones for disadvantaged regions and groups.
140. The National mission on foundational literacy and numeracy will be launched by which
ministry?
Explanation:
National Mission on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy: It will be launched by the Union Ministry of
Human Resource Development (MHRD) for attaining universal foundational literacy and numeracy in all

primary schools for all learners by grade 3 by 2025. States will prepare an implementation plan for this. A
National Book Promotion Policy will also be formulated.
141. The central government targets to achieve ______ % Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher
education by 2035.
1) 30%
2) 40%
3) 35%
4) 50%
5) 45%
Answer – 4) 50%
Explanation:
This new policy aligned to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)-4 of 2030 Agenda is aimed at
Universalization of Education from pre-school to secondary level with 100 % Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER)
in school education by 2030. Policy also aims to achieve 100% youth and adult literacy. GER in higher
education is to be raised to 50% by 2035 with the addition of 3.5 crore seats.
142. Which course will be discontinued as per National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?
1) M. Ed
2) M. Com
3) MBA
4) M. Phil
Answer – 4) M. Phil
Explanation:
According to National500 Education Policy 2020, the M. Phil programme would be discontinued.
1. How many women were missing in India over the past 50 years as per report released by United
Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)?
1) 30.6 million
2) 25.7 million
3) 24.9 million
4) 45.8 million
5) 52.1 million
Explanation:
According to the report, “State of World Population 2020: Against my will – Defying the practices that harm
women and girls and undermine equality”, which focuses on gender biased sex selection (GBSS) and female
genital mutilation (FGM), released by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), India accounts for 45.8
million of the world’s 142.6 million “missing females” over the past 50 years & it has the highest number of
missing women after China (72.3 million).
2. India has become the founding member of UN’s ‘Alliance for Poverty eradication’ recently. How
many people across the globe has been classified as poor (approx)?
1) 2.1 billion
2) 1.7 billion
3) 1.4 billion
4) 3.7 billion
5) 2.9 billion
Answer – 1) 2.1 billion

Explanation:
India became a founding member of the United Nation (UN)’s ‘Alliance for Poverty eradication’ launched by
Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, President of the 74th United Nation’s General Assembly (UNGA). Approximately
2.1 billion people are classified as poor across the globe, among which 767 million are living in extreme
poverty. Over 271 million people of India have moved out of poverty between 2006 to 2016, according to
the United Nations Development programme.
3. The WTO settlement body has set up panel against which country based on complaint of European
Union regarding import duties on ICT (information and communication technology)?
1) Australia
2) Russia
3) United States
4) China
5) India
Answer – 5) India
Explanation:
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body (DBS) has established a panel after the
European Union (EU) has dragged India into the Dispute Settlement System of WTO for the second time
against import duties on ICT (information and communication technology) products, including mobile
phones, cameras, headphones and earphones, imposed by the country.
4. Name the 1st African country which submits results for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation
and forest Degradation (REDD+) to UNFCCC.
1) Nigeria
2) Ethiopia
3) Egypt
4) Uganda
5) Tanzania
Explanation:
Uganda became the first African country to submit the results for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation
and forest Degradation (REDD+) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC), which has opened the way for potential result-based payments to Uganda. The submitted
documents will help Uganda to claim the funds through the Green Climate Fund’s forest conservation
scheme
5. Russian electorate granted Vladimir Putin to stay as president of the country till which year?
1) 2027
2) 2029
3) 2024
4) 2036
5) 2032
Answer – 4) 2036
Explanation:
The 77.9% Russian electorate have voted in favour of constitutional amendments that will allow 67 years
old President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036 i.e. until the age of 83. His current term of 6 years
will end in 2024. Means now, he will be re-elected twice under the constitutional amendments. He is
already the longest-serving leader in modern Russian history.
6. Which country is the largest contributor of e-waste in 2019, as per UN’s “The Global E-waste
Monitor 2020 report”?
1) China
2) United States

3) Germany
4) India
5) Japan
Answer – 1) China
Explanation:
In accordance with the 3rd edition of “The Global E-waste Monitor 2020 report-Quantities, flows, and the
circular economy potential” report, the world dumped a record 53.6 million tonnes of e-waste in 2019, an
increase of 21% in 5 years. With this e-waste becomes the world’s fastest-growing domestic waste stream.
Notably, this waste is enough to form a line 125 kilometres long. China is the biggest contributor to e-waste
with 10.1 million tonnes (mt) followed by the United States (US) with 6.9 mt and India with 3.2 mt at 2nd
and 3rd rank respectively. Together these three countries accounted for nearly 38% of the world’s e-waste
last year.
7. How much loss will be incurred in tourism sector because of 4-month lockdown due to COVID-19
as per UNCTAD’s report?
1) USD 2.2 trillion
2) USD 1.2 trillion
3) USD 1.8 trillion
4) USD 0.9 trillion
5) USD 2.4 trillion
Answer – 2) USD 1.2 trillion
Explanation:
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) published the report, COVID-19 and
Tourism: Assessing the Economic Consequences stating that the World Tourism sector could lose around
1.2 trillion USD or 1.5% of the Global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) because of the 4months lockdown due
to global pandemic situation.
8. “NAFTA 2.0” is the trade deal between which countries?

1) United States
2) Mexico
3) Canada
4) Only 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The USMCA enters into force on July 1st 2020 bringing major change. As one of the most modern Trade
Agreements in the world it is focused on implementing international standards while seeking to promote
best practices for all industries. The Agreement between the United States of America, Mexico, and Canada
(USMCA), is a free trade agreement between the north American countries. Rather than a wholly new
agreement, it has been characterized as “NAFTA 2.0”.
9. Which country has signed 5 MoUs with India for development of educational infrastructure (July
2020)?
1) Afghanistan
2) Bangladesh
3) Sri Lanka
4) Malaysia
5) Bhutan
Answer – 1) Afghanistan
Explanation:
In order to strengthen the bilateral development partnership, the Government of India has inked 5
Memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Afghanistan under the former’s high impact community

development projects (HICDP) programme. The objective behind these MoUs is the development of
educational infrastructure in four Afghan provinces namely Nooristan, Farah, Badakhshan and Kapisa.
10. Name the country which has inaugurated a new school infrastructure developed with the India’s
assistance of Rs 1.94 crore.
1) Bhutan
2) Nepal
3) Thailand
4) Hong Kong
5) Tibet
Answer – 2) Nepal
Explanation:
A new four-storey school building, developed with the Indian assistance of Rs 1.94 crore (Nepalese Rupees
(NPR) 31.13 million) under the Nepal-Bharat Maitri Development Cooperation programme has been
inaugurated in Shree Saptmai Gurukul Sanskrit Vidyalaya, located in Ilam district of Nepal to boost the
learning environment for students. The project was implemented by the District Coordination Committee
(DCC), Ilam.
11. Which country has formally issued notice to UN regarding withdrawal from World Health
Organisation (WHO)?
1) Brazil
2) Russia
3) United States
4) China
5) Australia
Explanation:
United States of America (USA), as a depositary of the 1946 Constitution of the World Health Organization
(WHO), has formally notified the United Nations (UN) of its decision of withdrawal from the global health
body, WHO. The US, which has been a party to the WHO Constitution since June 21, 1948 is the largest
funder to the WHO, contributing more than USD 450 million per annum. Notably, the US has to follow the
withdrawal conditions including one-year notice period and paying outstanding financial obligations, which
were agreed at the time of joining the WHO. In this regard, the US has to serve a 12-month notice period i.e.
till July 6, 2021 and also needs to clear the current and past dues which currently owe the WHO around
$200 million.
12. Which is the first 2 countries in South East Asian region that eliminated Rubella and measles
ahead of 2023 target, as per WHO?
1) India & Indonesia
2) Maldives & Sri Lanka
3) Thailand & North Korea
4) Myanmar & Nepal
5) Bhutan & Bangladesh
Answer – 2) Maldives & Sri Lanka
Explanation:
According to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) South East Asian Region (SEAR) office, Maldives and
Sri Lanka were verified to eliminate both measles and rubella, making them the first two countries in the
WHO South-East Asia region to achieve beyond their 2023 target.
13. Which is the 1st major industrialized country that has announced to phase out coal and nuclear
energy?
1) Germany
2) United Kingdom

3) Italy
4) Argentina
5) Netherlands
Explanation:
Germany became the first industrialized country to phase out of both coal and nuclear energy, On 3rd July
2020, both the houses of the German parliament approved the bill for shutting down the coal fired power
plant by 2038 and to provide around 45 billion USD (40 billion Euro) for the affected regions. It has also
planned to shut nuclear power plants by 2022.
14. PM Modi addressed the inaugural session of 3-day virtual India Global week 2020 organized in
which country?
1) United States
2) Germany
3) Bangladesh
4) New Zealand
5) United Kingdom
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Shri Narendra Modi has addressed the inaugural session of 3-day (July 9 – July
11)virtual India Global week 2020 based on the theme ‘Be The Revival: India and a Better New World’
organized in UK (United Kingdom) by India Inc. Group, the UK-headquartered media house with the aim to
connect global leaders and captains of industry to discuss aspects relating to opportunities in India as well
as the global economic revival post-coronavirus (COVID-19).
15. The new administrative block of Shree Mahadev Masta Chaturdev Campus funded by India was
inaugurated at which country?
1) Nepal
2) Bangladesh
3) Bhutan
4) Myanmar
5) Sri Lanka
Answer – 1) Nepal
Explanation:
The administrative and academic block of Shree Mahadev Masta Chaturdev Campus, constructed with the
assistance of India under the Nepal-Bharat Maitri Development Cooperation programme at a cost of Nepali
Rupees (NR) 35.11 million (around Rs 22 million or Rs. 2.20 crore) was inaugurated in Nepal’s Mugu
district through Video Conference (VC).
16. What will be the mean average global temperature in next 5 years as per report “Global Annual
to Decadal Climate Update for 2020-2024” released by World Meteorological Organization (WMO)?
1) 2° Celsius
2) 1.5° Celsius
3) 2.5° Celsius
4) 3° Celsius
5) 3.5° Celsius
Answer – 2) 1.5° Celsius
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) weather Agency, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in its "Global Annual
to Decadal Climate Update for 2020-2024" has forecasted that the annual mean global temperature are
already at least 1 C higher now than during the period from 1850-1900 because of man-made greenhouse
emissions and there is a 20% chance that it will exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) in at least one
year between 2020-2024. Overall, it is very likely to be within the range 0.91 – 1.59°C.

17. Who chairs the independent panel for pandemic preparedness and response (IPPR) formulated
by World Health Organisation (WHO)?
1) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
2) Helen Elizabeth Clark
3) Harsh Vardhan
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
World Health Organization (WHO) has formulated an Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and
Response (IPPR) to evaluate the world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Panel will be co-chaired
by former Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Elizabeth Clark and former President of Liberia Ellen
Johnson Sirleaf. While Helen Clark served as an administrator of the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP), on the other hand, Ellen Sirleaf is a recipient of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize.
18. Which country is the largest Foreign Direct Investor in United Kingdom in 2019 (India ranked
No.2)?
1) Germany
2) United states
3) France
4) Hong Kong
5) China
Answer – 2) United states
Explanation:
According to the United Kingdom’s Department for International Trade (DIT) inward investment statistics
for 2019-2020, India has become the second largest Foreign Direct Investor in the United Kingdom (UK)
after the United States in 2019, by investing in 120 projects and creating 5,429 new jobs in the UK. The
United States of America remains as the top source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of the UK, delivering
462 projects and 20,131 jobs. The List is followed by India, Germany, France, China and Hong Kong.
19. Which organization has presented India’s second Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the United
Nations High-level Political Forum on sustainable development 2020?
5) None of these
Explanation:
NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog presented India’s second Voluntary National
Review (VNR) at the United Nations High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, 2020,
which is being held virtually from July 7, 2020 to July 16, 2020, under the aegis of the Economic and Social
Council (ECOSOC). The theme of HLPF is “Accelerated action and transformative pathways: realizing the
decade of action and delivery for sustainable development”. The India’s 2nd VNR 2020 report titled ‘Decade
of Action: Taking SDGs from Global to Local’.
20. How much percentage of world population went hungry in 2019 as per UN annual report titled
“The state of food security and nutrition in the world 2020”?
1) 7.9%
2) 8.9%
3) 8.2%
4) 6.7%
5) 10.5%

Answer – 2) 8.9%
Explanation:
In accordance with the United Nations'(UN) annual report “The state of food security and nutrition in the
world- Transforming food systems for affordable healthy diets”, nearly 690 million people, or 8.9% of the
world’s population, went hungry in 2019, an increase of 10 million since 2018 and of nearly 60 million since
2014. The report has been prepared by 5 UN agencies, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World
Food Programme (WFP) and World Health Organization (WHO).
21. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released World Wildlife Crime Report
recently. Where is the HQ of UNODC located?
1) Copenhagen
2) Bonn
3) London
4) Paris
5) Vienna
Explanation:
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released its World Wildlife Crime Report stating
that the Seizure of the scales of the Pangolins, the most trafficked wild animal in the world has increased 10
times between the year 2014 and 2018. The report was prepared by the UNODC Crime Research Section.
The HQ of UNODC located at Vienna, Austria.
22. Which among the following countries joined with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and
co-hosted “On the road to the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021”, a side event of 2020
High-level Political forum?
1) Poland & Germany
2) Poland & Chile
3) Netherlands & Germany
4) India & Germany
5) India & Chile
Answer – 5) India & Chile
Explanation:
India partnered with Chile & Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) co-hosted
the “On the road to the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021: Highlighting health and nutritional
benefits through sustainable production and consumption of fruits and vegetables”, side event of 2020
High-level Political forum. Chile had championed to declare the year 2021 as an International Year of Fruits
and Vegetables’ by UN General Assembly in 2019.
23. Name the country which opens new trade route with India to improve trade and connectivity
(July 2020).
1) Pakistan
2) Bhutan
3) Sri Lanka
4) Nepal
5) Bangladesh
Answer - 2) Bhutan
Explanation:
India and Bhutan opened a new trade route between Jaigaon in West Bengal and Ahlay, Pasakha in Bhutan
to establish easy connectivity and to increase trade between India and Bhutan amid the COVID-19
pandemic.

24. Which world organization’s Indian office and SAP India partnered to provide career counselling
to young people?
1) UNESCO
2) UNICEF
3) WHO
4) IMF
5) WEF
Answer – 2) UNICEF
Explanation:
World Youth skills Day, The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) India announced its partnership with
SAP India, a software company to provide career counseling to young people on improving their skills to
increase employment opportunities for them. To benefit the underserved young people of India, UNICEF
India collaborates with YuWaah – UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited initiative to provide digital education and
skills required for employment.
25. The Indian railways operated its first-ever special parcel train transporting dry chilies from
Andhra Pradesh's Guntur district to which country?
1) Bangladesh
2) China
3) Myanmar
4) Nepal
5) Tibet
Explanation:
The Railways has operated its first-ever special parcel train to Bangladesh, transporting dry chilies from
Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district to the neighboring country. Farmers and merchants in and around Guntur
area earlier transported dry chilies by road to Bangladesh in small quantities.
26. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) of India has signed MoU with which
country’s National Cyber Directorate to expand cooperation in cyber security?
1) Egypt
2) Kuwait
3) UAE
4) Iran
5) Israel
Explanation:
India and Israel have signed an agreement to further expand their collaboration in dealing with cyber
threats. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Computer Emergency
Response Team (CERT-In), a unit of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and Israel’s
National Cyber Directorate (INCD). It was signed by the Director-General (DG) of INCD, Yigal Unna, and
India’s Ambassador to Israel, Sanjeev Singla.
27. How many people in India moved out of multidimensional poverty over 10 years as per Global
Multidimensional Poverty Index 2020 released by UNDP & OPHI?
1) 273 million
2) 412 million
3) 315 million
4) 216 million
5) 174 million

Explanation:
The United Nations’ “Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (GMPI) 2020: Charting pathways out of
multidimensional poverty: Achieving the SDGs” states that India records the largest reduction in the
number of People living in poverty as around 273 million people moved out of the multidimensional
poverty over 10 years (2005/2006 – 2015/2016). The report released by the Human Development Report
Office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human
Development Initiative (OPHI) focuses on how multidimensional poverty has declined.
28. According to world bank’s classifications by Income level 2020-21, India was classified under
which category?
1) Low-Income
2) Upper-Middle-Income
3) Lower-Middle-Income
4) High-Income
5) Lowest-Income
Answer – 3) Lower-Middle-Income
Explanation:
According to the New World Bank country classifications by income level 2020-2021, India remains in the
classification, Lower-Middle-Income Economy. In total 218 countries have been included in this
classification. The World Bank classifies countries into four income groups namely: low income, lower-
middle income, upper-middle income, and high-income economies. The classifications are updated each
year on July 1 and are based on Gross National Income (GNI) per capita in current USD (using the Atlas
method exchange rates) of the previous year.
29. According to International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)’s 7th edition of “ITUC Global Rights
Index 2020”, India ranked among 10 worst countries for working people. Where is the HQ of ITUC
located?
1) New Delhi
2) Geneva
3) Brussels
4) Vienna
5) London
Explanation:
In accordance with the 7th edition of “International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Global Rights Index
2020-The World’s Worst Countries for Workers”, India became the new entrant in the 10 worst countries
for working people in the world, with a rating of 5 that states “No guarantee of rights”. The index ranked
144 countries on the basis of respect for workers’ rights. The other countries among the worst ten are-
Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Turkey and Zimbabwe along with Egypt & Honduras
being the other two new entrants apart from India. The headquarters of International Trade Union
Confederation (ITUC) located at Brussels, Belgium.
30. Which country signed EPC agreement with Pakistan for 700MW Azad Pattan hydel power project
on Jhelum river.
1) Russia
2) Afghanistan
3) United States
4) North Korea
5) China
Answer – 5) China
Explanation:
Pakistan and Gezhouba Group Company Limited of China signed an Engineer Procurement and Contract
(EPC) agreement for the 700 MW Azad Pattan Hydel Power Project on Jhelum River in the Sudhnoti District

of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan witnessed the signing in a
ceremony in Islamabad. This 1.5 billion USD project is a 2nd power project under the China Pakistan
Economic Corridor (CPEC).
31. Which country became the 25th country to receive observer status in the World Trade
Organization (WTO)?
1) Afghanistan
2) Iran
3) Kazakhstan
4) Turkmenistan
5) Uzbekistan
Answer – 4) Turkmenistan
Explanation:
Turkmenistan became the 25th country who was granted observer status in the World Trade Organization
(WTO) enabling the nation to establish permanent residence at WTO headquarter in Geneva, Switzerland
and monitor its proceedings. Turkmenistan also became the last former Soviet republic to establish formal
ties with the trade body. This observer status was granted during the 5th virtual session of WTO General
Council which was held from WTO headquarters and attended by representatives of its member-states.
32. The Republic of Nicaragua has become ______ country to sign International Solar Alliance (ISA)
Framework Agreement (July 2020).
1) 87th
2) 85th
3) 91st
4) 82nd
5) 78th
Answer – 1) 87th
Explanation:
The Republic of Nicaragua became the 87th country to sign the International Solar Alliance (ISA)
Framework Agreement, an initiative to promote sustainable energy, led by India. Out of the 87 signed
countries 67 countries have also ratified the ISA Framework agreement.
33. Which organization has launched ‘COVID-19 Law Lab’ initiative to provide legal information
worldwide?
2) United Nations Children’s Fund
Answer – 4) World Health Organization
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) along with other key bodies had launched COVID-19 Law Lab
(www.COVIDLawLab.org). It is a database of laws that countries had implemented in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic. This will help countries to establish and implement strong legal frameworks to
manage the pandemic across the world. This is the 1st initiative to start studying governance response to a
pandemic and to measure what works and what not. The lab is a joint project of the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP), WHO, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and
the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University.
34. Which organization along with International Energy Agency (IEA) released ‘Cooling Emissions
and Policy Synthesis Report’?
1) World Bank (WB)

4) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Answer – 4) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Explanation:
The Cooling Emissions and Policy Synthesis Report from the United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) states that, by combining energy efficiency
improvements with the transition away from super-polluting refrigerants, the world can avoid cumulative
greenhouse gas emissions of between 210-460 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent(GtCO2e) over the
next four decades. This equals 4-8 years(roughly) of total annual global greenhouse gas emissions, based on
2018 levels. An estimated 3.6 billion cooling appliances are in use worldwide. If cooling is provided to
everybody who needs it, this will require about 14 billion cooling appliances by 2050. The report was
authored by a range of experts under the guidance of a 15-member steering committee co-chaired by Mario
Molina- President, Centro Mario Molina, Mexico, and Durwood Zaelke- President, Institute for Governance &
Sustainable Development, USA.
35. How many children missed out on early childhood education in South Asian region due to
COVID-19, as per UNICEF research titled “Childcare in a global crisis: The impact of COVID-19 on
work and family life”?
1) 22 million
2) 30 million
3) 12 million
4) 20 million
5) 28 million
Explanation:
In accordance with the new research titled “Childcare in a global crisis: The impact of COVID-19 on work
and family life” by the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), 22 million children from South
Asian countries, including India, have missed out on early childhood education in their pre-school year due
to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic closure. This report was produced by UNICEF’s Office of Research –
Innocenti.
36. Government of India has handed over symbolic cheque of USD 5.6 million for High Impact
Community Development Projects (HICDP) to which country (July 2020)?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Australia
3) Nepal
4) Cyprus
5) Maldives
Explanation:
Financial Assistance for High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDP) from the Government of
India was handed over to the Government of Maldives in the form of a symbolic cheque of USD 5.6 million.
The cheque was handed over by the High Commissioner of India to the Maldives Sunjay Sudhir to the
Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid. In this regard, Government of Maldives launched nine
community-based development projects.
37. Name the country which reconstructed 300-year-old Sree Sree Joy Kali Matar temple with Indian
assistance.
1) Bhutan
2) Pakistan
3) Nepal
4) Sri Lanka

5) Bangladesh
Explanation:
Reconstruction of a 300-year-old temple, Sree Sree Joy Kali Matar temple began in Natore, Bangladesh with
Indian assistance. The Indian High Commissioner Riva Ganguly Das inaugurated the event virtually. The
High Commission of India in Bangladesh added that an MoU for the reconstruction of the temple at
Lalbazar, Natore was signed on 23 October 2016.
38. Which country has banned the wildlife imports, markets due to new health fears (July 2020)?
1) Vietnam
2) China
3) Laos
4) Cambodia
Explanation:
An order signed by Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on 23rd July 2020 about banning all imports
of wildlife dead or alive and includes eggs and larvae. It also merits tougher penalties for crimes involving
the trade in wildlife.
39. Which world organization along with Pure Earth released the report titled “The Toxic Truth:
Children’s Exposure to Lead Pollution Undermines a Generation of Future Potential”?
Explanation:
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Pure Earth, international non-profit organization authored
and published the first of kind report on the health crisis titled “The Toxic Truth: Children’s Exposure to
Lead Pollution Undermines a Generation of Future Potential” states that around lead poisoning affects large
number of children all across the globe. The report states that around 1 in every 3 that is around 800
million children across the world has the blood lead level above or at 5 micrograms per decilitre, the
amount at which action is required and Almost 50% of these children live in South Africa.
40. Narendra Modi along with Pravind Jugnauth inaugurated the supreme court building of which
country (July 2020)?
1) Mauritius
2) Maldives
3) Nepal
4) Bangladesh
5) Sri Lanka
Answer – 1) Mauritius
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth jointly inaugurated
the new Supreme Court building of Mauritius in Port Louis through video conference. The Supreme Court
building has been constructed with Indian grant assistance of US$ 30 million and is the first India-assisted
infrastructure project within the capital city of Port Louis.

41. The SABIC chemical plant in 'which' country set to become the world's first large scale chemical
production plant to completely run on renewable power?
1) Spain
2) Saudi Arabia
3) Germany
4) Argentina
5) Netherlands
Answer – 1) Spain
Explanation:
The Polycarbonate facility of SABIC in Spain, is set to become the world's first large scale chemical
production plant to completely run on renewable power on signing a major agreement with Iberdrola, an
electricity utility company to secure power from solar power projects. The Facility is expected to become
fully operational by 2024 and support SABIC to achieve its clean energy target by 2025.
GOVT SCHEMES
1. Which ministry has launched centrally sponsored PM FME scheme named “Sapno ki Udaan”
recently?
3) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
Explanation:
Minister for Food Processing Industries (FPI) Harsimrat Kaur Badal launched Centrally Sponsored Prime
Minister Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PM FME) scheme named “Sapno ki Udaan” to
be implemented over a period of five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25. It was launched virtually from the
village Badal, Bathinda in Punjab in the presence of Minister of State (MoS), FPI Rameswar Teli. With an
outlay of Rs 10,000 crore, this scheme for the unorganized food processing sector would generate total
investment of Rs 35,000 crore and 9 lakh skilled and semi-skilled employment. Notably, all the processes of
the Scheme would take place on the management information system (MIS).
2. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs organized an online event to mark the 5th Anniversary of
which scheme/s recently?
1) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
2) Smart Cities Mission
3) Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organized an online event to mark the 5th Anniversary of
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) (PMAY-U), Smart Cities Mission (SCM) and Atal Mission for
Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). The event addressed by Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of
State for Housing and Urban Affairs(I/C) organized to celebrate the achievements and boost
implementation of the urban missions.
3. Which state government has launched “Hamara Ghar-Hamara Vidyalaya” scheme to maintain
academic regularity of the students?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Punjab

3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Principal Secretary of Madhya Pradesh Rashmi Arun Shami launched “Hamara Ghar-Hamara Vidyalaya”
over a virtual platform to maintain academic regularity of the students during the Lockdown due to COVID-
19 pandemic. The scheme will start from 6th July 2020.
4. How many fruits and vegetables were added to Operation Greens scheme recently?
1) 18
2) 8
3) 10
4) 7
5) 15
Answer – 1) 18
Explanation:
The ministry also extended the operation greens from TOP (Tomato-Onion-Potato) crops to all perishable
fruits and vegetables with an objective to protect the growers of fruits and vegetables from making distress
sale due to lockdown and reduce post-harvest losses. The duration of the scheme will be for the period of
six months from the date of notification on June 11, 2020. The benefit has been extended to additional 10
fruits (Mango, Banana, Guava, Kiwi, Lichi, Papaya, Citrus, Pineapple, Pomegranate, Jackfruit) and 8
vegetables (French beans, Bitter Gourd, Brinjal, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chillies (Green) and Okra) –
18 in total.
5. PM Modi has announced the extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana till November
2020 recently. What is the outlay towards extension of the scheme?
1) 80,000 crores
2) 70,000 crores
3) 60,000 crores
4) 90,000 crores
5) 50,000 crores
Explanation:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, during televised address to the nation, has announced the extension of
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) from July, 2020 till the end of November 2020, with an
outlay of more than Rs 90,000 crore. In this regard, more than 80 crore people will be provided 5 kg free
wheat or rice per month along with 1 kg free whole chana (pulses) to each family per month. The scheme
was initially rolled out for three months i.e. April-June.
6. Which board has launched ‘Accelerate Vigyan’ scheme to provide platform for research
internships?
1) Technology Development Board
2) Science and Engineering Research Board
3) Scientific Research Board of India
4) Board for Research Scholars
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Science and Engineering Research Board
Explanation:
The ‘Accelerate Vigyan’ (AV) scheme for research internships, was launched by the Union Government’s
Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB). Objective: - To encourage high-end scientific research and
prepare scientific manpower which leads to research careers and knowledge-based economy. The SERB has

started to call applications for the process under ABHYAAS scheme for Winter. The new SAMMOHAN
component under AV is which is divided into: ‘SAYONJIKA’ and ‘SANGOSHTI’.
7. What is the estimated outlay of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) between
April-November 2020 as per Department of Food and Public Distribution?
1) 2,48,938 crores
2) 1,24,938 crores
3) 1,48,938 crores
4) 1,98,938 crores
5) 3,28,938 crores
Explanation:
Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public
Distribution has worked out estimated cost for distribution of food grains (Rice and Wheat) and pulses
under PMGKAY, which will be Rs 1,48,938 crore approx for a period between 8 months from April to
November 2020. Notably, Govt. of India is bearing the entire expenditure towards this Scheme.
8. Find the ministry which has planned to launch TOPS junior programme.
2) Sports Ministry
3) Finance Ministry
4) Commerce Ministry
5) Food Processing Industries Ministry
Answer – 2) Sports Ministry
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju announced that the government will launch
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for junior athletes (besides the already existing TOPS senior, for
grooming the potential juniors as well for the 10-12 years old) to groom them for 2024 and 2028 Olympics.
9. Which Indian state has launched ‘Balaram’ scheme (designed in collaboration with NABARD) to
provide agricultural credit to landless farmers?
1) Odisha
2) Jharkhand
3) Bihar
4) Assam
5) Sikkim
Explanation:
Government of Odisha launched 1st of its kind scheme, ‘Balaram’ to provide agricultural credit of Rs 1,040
crore to landless farmers facing hardships during COVID 19. The Scheme is designed in collaboration with
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
10. Administration of UT Ladakh has launched “Ladakh Food Security Scheme” with effect from July
1, 2020. Who is the LG of Ladakh?
2) Droupadi Murmu
3) Jagdish Mukhi
Answer – 1) Radha Krishna Mathur

Explanation:
The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh launched the Ladakh Food Security Scheme (LFSS) and
the Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Food Entitlement Scheme (MMSFES) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) was
discontinued. Ladakh: Lieutenant Governor– Radha Krishna Mathur.
11. Which state/UT has launched Mission Organic Development Initiative (M.O.D.I) and Greenhouse
Project recently?
1) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Ladakh
5) Haryana
Explanation:
Radha Krishna Mathur, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh launched Mission Organic Development Initiative
(M.O.D.I) and Greenhouse Project, to lead the Union Territory on a sustainable path, over a virtual platform
from Raj Niwas, Ladakh.
12. Which state has launched “Weavers Samman Yojana” / “Nekara Samman Yojane”?
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Karnataka
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Karnataka B.S. Yediyurappa launched “Weavers Samman Yojana (Nekara Samman
Yojane)” to provide financial assistance of Rs 2000 for about 19,744 handloom weavers in the state, through
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
13. Which state has launched “Mission Vriksharopan-2020” to plant 25 crore saplings across the
state?
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh inaugurated “Mission Vriksharopan-2020” in Kukarel Forest,
Lucknow, on account of Guru Purnima, under which around 25 crore saplings of medicinal, herbal,
environmental, fruit producing, shady, fodder plants of around 201 species will be planted across the state.
14. Find the state/UT which launched “Intzaar Aap Ka” social media campaign to attract tourists.
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Ladakh
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Goa
5) Himachal Pradesh

Explanation:
“Intzaar Aap Ka” campaign is started by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB), over the social media
platform in Madhya Pradesh to attract tourists with taglines and the description of the tourism destinations
of the State.
15. The central government provides financial aid of Rs 1500 crore to which state for crop
diversification and rejuvenation of ponds (Rs 500 crore allocated for ‘Mera Pani Meri Virasat’
scheme)?
1) Punjab
2) Haryana
3) Rajasthan
4) Gujarat
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Central government provides financial aid of Rs 1500 crore to Haryana for water conservation, which
includes Rs 500 crore to expand crop diversification under the ‘Mera Pani Meri Virasat’ scheme and Rs
1000 crore to rejuvenate the ponds and treat water.
16. Which state government has included transgender under Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (July
2020)?
1) Maharashtra
2) Goa
3) Bihar
4) Punjab
5) Odisha
Explanation:
The official notification of the Department of Social security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
(SSEPD) informed that, Odisha Government has included the transgender community under Madhu Babu
Pension Yojana (MBPY), a social security scheme by amending to Rule 6 of the Madhu Babu Pension Rules
2008.
17. Name the state which launched “Navin Rojgar Chhatri Yojana” for scheduled castes (July 2020)?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Bihar
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Haryana
5) Kerala
Explanation:
Yogi Adiytyanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh over a video conference launched “Navin Rojgar Chhatri
Yojana”, an all-round development scheme for the Scheduled Castes (SC) and to provide financial assistant
to support people to become self-dependent.
18. Rajya Sabha secretariat has launched the employee’s welfare scheme on the name of whom?
1) Arun Jaitley
2) Sushma Swaraj
3) Uma Bharti
4) Bal Thackeray
Answer – 1) Arun Jaitley

Explanation:
The Rajya Sabha Secretariat launched “Arun Jaitley Financial Assistance for Group C Employees”, an
Employees Welfare Scheme in the name of former Union Minister of Finance, Arun Jaitley. The Scheme will
be funded by the pension his family receives as he has been a member of the upper house. The scheme was
formulated and approved based on the decision of Sangeeta Jaitley, wife of Arun Jaitley.
19. Which state cabinet approved ‘One-Stop Shop’ scheme (July 2020)?
1) Gujarat
2) Rajasthan
3) Haryana
4) Punjab
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Rajasthan Cabinet has approved ‘One-Stop Shop’ Scheme– OSS (earlier known as single window clearance
system) to fast track investment and capacity expansion proposals by facilitating time-bound approvals and
clearances. This will help revive industries in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
20. Which state/UT cabinet approved the doorstep ration delivery scheme named ‘Mukhya Mantri
Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana’?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Goa
3) Delhi
4) Gujarat
5) Puducherry
Answer – 3) Delhi
Explanation:
The Delhi Cabinet has approved ‘Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana’ to deliver ration directly to the
homes of beneficiaries. This scheme and Centre’s ‘One Nation One Ration Card ‘scheme will be implemented
on the same day in Delhi. After the completion of the tendering process and other formalities, the doorstep
delivery of ration scheme will be implemented. This will take around 6 to 7 months.
21. Home minister Amit Shah distributed ______ electric potter’s wheels to artisans of Gujarat Under
KVIC’s ‘Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana’ recently.
1) 100
2) 75
3) 25
4) 50
5) 150
Answer – 1) 100
Explanation:
Under the ‘Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana’ of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Union
Home Minister Amit Shah distributed 100 electric potter’s wheels to 100 trained artisans of Gujarat in a
programme at the Gandhinagar constituency through video conferencing from New Delhi.
22. Which state government announced “Chief Minister’s Entrepreneurship Development

Programme” to address working capital shortage (July 2020)?
1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Telangana
5) Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:
Kerala government announced a new scheme namely “Chief Minister’s Entrepreneurship Development
Programme” to address the issues of shortage of working capital and availability of credit faced by startups
and small entrepreneurs amid COVID-19 pandemic. The programme will be implemented through the
Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC).
BANKING AND FINANCE

1. The world bank and Government of India has signed agreement along with which state to increase
access to affordable housing to low income group?
1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The World Bank and the government of India signed an agreement along with the Government of Tamil
Nadu to help the low-income groups in the state of Tamil Nadu to get access to affordable housing.
Agreements signed: - Legal agreements of two projects were signed to strengthen the state’s housing sector
policies, institutions, and regulations. First Tamil Nadu Housing Sector Strengthening Programme worth
$200 million (Rs 1,510 crore), Tamil Nadu Housing and Habitat Development Project worth $50 million (Rs
377 crore).
2. Find the bank which has partnered with Swiggy to launch industry first instant digital wallet
‘Swiggy Money’?
1) HDFC Bank
2) RBL Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
Swiggy has launched its own digital wallet, ‘Swiggy Money’ in partnership with ICICI Bank to enable a
‘single-click checkout experience’ on its platform. It is an industry- first instant digital wallet. The Swiggy
Money is powered by ICICI Bank’s ‘insta wallet service’ which is built on a cloud platform with Application
Programming Interface (API)integration.
3. What is the amount that was provided by World bank to India for MSME Emergency Response
Program?
1) USD 750 million
2) USD 850 million
3) USD 500 million
4) USD 700 million
5) USD 800 million
Explanation:
The World Bank approved a USD 750 million (about Rs.5600 Crore) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs) Emergency Response Program to support severely impacted MSMEs in India due to COVID-19
crisis. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) will provide the loan.

4. What is the increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India during 2019-20 as per India's
International Investment Position (IIP) data released by RBI?
1) $ 23 billion
2) $ 15 billion
3) $ 21 billion
4) $ 19 billion
5) $ 17 billion
Answer – 4) $ 19 billion
Explanation:
In accordance with the India’s International Investment Position (IIP) data as at end-March 2020, released
by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country has raised by $19 billion
while portfolio investment declined by $13.7 billion during 2019-20.
5. Find the bank which has launched ‘e-Kisaan Dhan’ app for farmers.
1) HDFC Bank
2) IDBI Bank
3) RBL Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) DBS Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has launched ‘e-Kisaan Dhan’ App for Farmers in India. This app provides information and
knowledge to farmers which will help them to meet the needs of the rural ecosystem.
6. Which bank is setting up an e-commerce portal named ‘Bharat Craft’ for marketing of products
manufactured by MSMEs?
3) Canara Bank
5) Indian Bank
Explanation:
State Bank of India is working on setting up an e-commerce portal for marketing of products manufactured
by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, its chairman Rajnish Kumar said on
Saturday. The portal called Bharat Craft would be jointly run by the bank and the government.
7. The central government has approved special liquidity scheme (SLS) for NBFCs and HFCs through
a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) recently. Name the company which set up a SPV called SLS Trust to
manage the operations.
1) IDBI Capital Markets Limited
2) HDFC Capital Markets Limited
3) PNB Capital Markets Limited
4) IOB Capital Markets Limited
5) SBI Capital Markets Limited
Answer – 5) SBI Capital Markets Limited
Explanation:
Government of India (GoI) has approved a scheme for improving the short-term liquidity position of non-
banking finance companies (NBFCs)/housing finance companies (HFCs) through a Special Purpose Vehicle
(SPV) in the form of Special Liquidity Scheme (SLS) Trust set up by SBI Capital Markets Limited (SBICAP), a
subsidiary of the State Bank of India (SBI). Means, SBICAP will manage this operation. In the Budget Speech
of 2020-21, it was announced that a mechanism would be devised to provide additional liquidity facility to
NBFCs/HFCs over that provided through the Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme (PCGS). It should be noted

that the finances provided to the NFBCs/HFCs under this scheme should be used to repay existing liabilities
and not to expand assets.
8. Which bank has launched ‘Insta Loans against Mutual Funds’ facility in partnership with
Computer Age Management Services (CAMS)?
1) HDFC Bank
2) IDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) RBL Bank
5) IDBI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank in partnership with Computer Age Management Services (CAMS) launched ‘Insta Loans against
Mutual Funds’, a facility for retail customers to avail loans up to Rs 1 crore instantly by pledging their
holdings in both debt and equity Mutual Funds (MFs).
9. Which bank has joined as the observer in Paris based Network for Greening the Financial System
(NGFS) recently?
1) World Bank
Answer – 2) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB), a regional development bank, has joined the Paris (France)-based Network
for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) as an observer. The NGFS is a global forum that brings together
central banks and supervisors committed to understanding and managing the financial risks and
opportunities associated with climate change.
10. Under which operation the RBI has conducted open market operation (OMO) of purchase and
sale of G-secs for Rs 10,000 crores each recently?
1) Operation reserve
2) Operation twist
3) Operation Borrow
4) Operation liquidity
5) Operation lending
Answer – 2) Operation twist
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted the simultaneous purchase of Government Securities (G-Secs),
maturing between May 2027 and October 2033, and sale of 182 day and 364 day treasury bills (DTBs)
under Open Market Operations (OMO) for Rs 10,000 crore each. This OMO is a part of “Operation Twist” to
ease pressure evolving liquidity and market conditions. The main purpose of the OMO is to bring down the
yields at the longer end.
11. Name the bank which offers an online instant auto loan to its customers named ‘ZipDrive’.
1) CSB Bank
2) RBL Bank
3) IDBI Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) HDFC Bank

Explanation:
HDFC Bank announced that it will offer ‘ZipDrive’, an online instant auto loan to its customers in 1,000
cities. The auto loan disbursal product is only for customers with pre-approved offers. It is a technology-
enabled loan product where credit assessment is done by banking software.
12. Which private sector bank collaborated with Innoviti Payment Solutions recently?
1) Axis Bank
2) YES Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank (Kotak) and Innoviti Payment Solutions Pvt. Ltd. announced that they have
collaborated to provide Equated Monthly Instalments (EMI) billing options on Kotak Debit Cards which are
swiped on Innoviti Point of Sale (POS) terminals.
13. Find the Asset Management Company (AMC) which is going to launch second tranche of the
Bharat Bond ETF to raise Rs 14,000 crore.
1) Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company
2) Edelweiss Asset Management Company
3) ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company
4) L&T Investment Management Limited
5) HDFC Asset Management Company
Answer – 2) Edelweiss Asset Management Company
Explanation:
Edelweiss Asset Management Company (AMC), a subsidiary of Edelweiss Capital Limited (ECL) has decided
to bring the second instalment of the Bharat Bond ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) with two new series to
raise Rs 14,000 crore in July 2020. Through the launch of these two new ETF series, which have maturities
of 5 years and 11 years, Edelweiss aims to raise an initial amount of Rs. 2,000 crores from institutional
players with a green shoe option of Rs. 6,000 crores 5-year maturity period (April 2025) and initial amount
of Rs. 1,000 crores with a green shoe option of Rs. 5,000 crores in 11 years (April 2031).
14. Which insurance company has partnered with BOB financial to offer COVID-19 insurance cover?
1) Oriental Insurance
2) Tata AIA Life Insurance
3) IndiaFirst Life Insurance
4) Max Life Insurance
5) Future Generali India Life Insurance
Answer – 3) IndiaFirst Life Insurance
Explanation:
IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited (IndiaFirst Life) associated with BOB Financial Services Limited
(BOB Financial), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of Baroda (BOB) to offer a group insurance cover. The
cover will provide financial support to the BOB credit card customers upon their hospitalisation or on
COVID-19 diagnosis.
15. Find the bank which partnered with Mastercard to facilitate real-time domestic & cross-border
payments & remittances through ‘Mastercard Send’.
1) CSB Bank
2) IndusInd Bank
3) RBL Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) SBM Bank

Answer – 5) SBM Bank
Explanation:
SBM Bank India has partnered with Mastercard to enable its customers to make real-time domestic & cross-
border payments (Business to Consumer- B2C) and remittances quickly and efficiently through ‘Mastercard
Send’. This partnership allows the bank’s customer base to offer quick, convenient and secure payments
experiences.
16. Which private sector bank launched ‘Loan in seconds’ digital solution for instant disbursement
of retail loans?
1) HDFC Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) Yes Bank
4) City Union Bank
5) Karur Vysya Bank
Explanation:
YES Bank launched a digital solution, ‘Loan in Seconds’ for instant disbursement of retail loans. It is
available for the bank’s pre-approved liability account holders. The algorithm evaluates the loan application
in real-time and eliminates the need for documentation.
17. Find the payments bank which has launched ‘Bhavishya’ savings account scheme for minors
aged between 10-18 years.
Answer – 3) Fino Payments Bank
Explanation:
Fino Payments Bank Limited launched ‘Bhavishya‘, a savings account scheme for minors aged between 10-
18 years. The subscription-based savings account aims to inculcate banking and saving habits in children.
18. Which health insurance company has partnered with Karur Vysya bank for bancassurance?
1) SBI Life Insurance Company
5) All the above
Answer – 4) Star Health and Allied Insurance Company
Explanation:
Karur Vysya Bank (KVB), a Scheduled Commercial Bank in India has joined hands with Star Health and
Allied Insurance Co Ltd for bancassurance (selling of life assurance and other insurance products and
services by bank) through which KVB will market wide range health insurance products of the Star Health
through its 780 branches.
19. Name the bank which has planned to enter into strategic partnership with Google Cloud.
1) HSBC Bank
2) BNP Paribas
3) Deutsche Bank
5) Bank of China
Answer – 3) Deutsche Bank

Explanation:
Deutsche Bank and Google Cloud have proposed to enter into a strategic, multi-year partnership. The
partnership focuses on redefining how the bank develops and offers its financial services.
20. The Liberty general insurance company launched “Liberty Assure” service recently. Where does
the HQ of Liberty general insurance located?
1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Gurugram
4) Kolkata
5) Bengaluru
Explanation:
The Mumbai headquartered Liberty General Insurance Launches, ‘Liberty Assure’, an Industry first service.
The car insurance customers who avail this service, are not required to pay the ‘Compulsory Deductible’
cost for each claim. In addition to this no premium will be charged from the buyers to provide this unique
cost-effective feature at the time of raising a claim/loss.
21. How much amount was released by Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank as the 1st tranche to
L&T Infrastructure Finance for renewable energy projects in the India?
1) USD 10 million
2) USD 100 million
3) USD 75 million
4) USD 25 million
5) USD 50 million
Explanation:
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has released USD 50 million in the first tranche of assistance to
L&T Infrastructure Finance Ltd (LTIF), to fund renewable Energy Projects in the country. The released
amount is part of a sanctioned USD 100 million External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) loan. This is the 1st
loan of AIIB to a non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India.
22. Find the bank which has entered into Bancassurance agreement with Bajaj Allianz Life
Insurance recently.
1) Axis Bank
2) Karur Vysya Bank
3) RBL Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer – 2) Karur Vysya Bank
Explanation:
Karur Vysya Bank (KVB), a Scheduled Commercial Bank in India has joined hands with Bajaj Allianz Life
Insurance for bancassurance, under which KVB will market all retail and group products of Bajaj Allianz
including savings, retirement, investment, protection and critical illness life insurance products through its
780 branches.
23. Find the bank which renewed MoU with International Energy Agency (IEA) to increase the
collaboration on sustainability with a focus on energy sector.
4) World Bank (WB)
5) None of these

Answer – 3) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has renewed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with International
Energy Agency (IEA) during IEA’s Clean Energy Transitions Summit 2020 with the aim to further increase
the collaboration on sustainability with a focus on energy sector resilience in Asia and the Pacific.
24. Asian Development Bank has entered into agreement with Qatar-based Education Above All
(EAA) Foundation to work jointly for project worth of __________.
1) $100 million
2) $200 million
3) $150 million
4) $250 million
5) $500 million
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will help India and 9 other Asian nations to ensure quality education
for the out-of-school and at-risk children in the primary level. In its preliminary effort, ADB has entered into
a 5-year agreement with Qatar-based Education Above All (EAA) Foundation to work jointly for project
worth of $100 million to put at least 3.2 lakh out-of-school children, including refugees and internally
displaced children into quality primary education.
25. The IRDAI has removed the _______ maximum cap on sum insured for Arogya Sanjeevani policies
recently.
1) Rs. 1 Lakh
2) Rs. 2 Lakh
3) Rs. 50,000
4) Rs. 25,000
5) Rs. 5 Lakh
Answer – 5) Rs. 5 Lakh
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has allowed all general and health
insurance companies to increase the sum insured on the Standard Individual Health Insurance Product
namely “Arogya Sanjeevani” beyond Rs 5 lakh. This decision has been taken in view of the increasing cost of
healthcare in the country amid the covid-19 pandemic. Arogya Sanjeevani, is a product for which all
insurers are mandated to offer had a cap of Rs 5 lakh on the sum insured and the minimum cover for it was
of Rs 1 lakh. The regulator has now allowed insurers to offer sum insured as low as Rs 50,000 with no
upper limit. The sum insured has to be in multiples of Rs 50,000.
26. Maharashtra government along with which bank planned to set up fund to revive Slum
Rehabilitation Authority projects?
1) Bank of Baroda
3) Canara Bank
Explanation:
Maharashtra Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad announced that the state govt and State Bank of India (SBI)
will set up a stress fund to revive Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) projects (about 370 projects) in the
Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and other urban areas of the state.

27. Which state has signed MoU with HDFC bank to provide digital payment solutions to the state’s
transport department?
1) West Bengal
2) Karnataka
3) Odisha
4) Bihar
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
Jharkhand government signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HDFC Bank to provide digital
payment solutions to the state’s transport department.
28. Which bank partnered with Visa to deploy visa secure to the bank’s cardholders.
1) Bandhan Bank
2) Federal Bank
3) Dhanlaxmi Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
Visa, enters into partnership with Federal Bank to deploy Visa Secure to the bank’s cardholders. Visa Secure
will provide additional authentication layers for issuers and merchants to combat online frauds. In addition
to this, the upgraded technology provides a quick and smooth checkout experience to consumers. This
partnership will also enhance the focus of the bank on customer-centric digital solutions that make online
shopping experiences seamless. Visa Secure is a global authentication program that uses the latest
standards of the EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) 3DS (3D Secure) protocol.
29. Which edition of foundation day of NABARD was celebrated on July 12, 2020 (NABARD organized
its 1st “digital choupal” on July 13)?
1) 39th
2) 44th
3) 37th
4) 21st
5) 29th
Answer – 1) 39th
Explanation:
On July 12, 2020, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has celebrated its 39th
Foundation day. On July 13, 2020, NABARD has organized its first “digital choupal”, a video conference
which brought together farmers from across the country who have been associated with NABARD in 7
development projects in rural.
30. How much crore worth refinance scheme was announced by NABARD for banks and financial
institutions (July 2020)?
1) Rs 1,000 crore
2) Rs 3,700 crore
3) Rs 2,500 crore
4) Rs 5,000 crore
5) Rs 10,000 crore
Explanation:
NABARD has announced Rs 5,000 crore of refinance scheme for banks and financial institutions for
providing finance to the beneficiaries of its 2,150 watershed development projects. The concessional line of

assistance will be available for three years from 2020-21 to 2022-23. Another Rs 5,000 cr was allocated for
turning PACs into multi service centres.
31. Which among the following is/are the short term standard health policy mandated by IRDAI for
insurance companies?
1) Corona Kavach
2) Corona Rakshak
3) Corona Battle
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) made it mandatory for all general and
health insurers to launch short-term standard health policies for coronavirus disease (Covid-19) viz. Corona
Kavach and Corona Rakshak, due to rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in India. Notably, the premium under
both the products shall be the Pan-India basis and no geographic location or zone-based pricing will be
allowed. Minimum entry age for both the policies will be 18 years and the maximum 65.
32. NABARD disbursed Rs 221.89 crore to support 298 watershed projects in which state?
1) Punjab
2) Haryana
3) Maharashtra
4) Karnataka
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has disbursed Rs 2.51 crore of grant
assistance to Self Help Groups (SHGs) for promotion, skill development and digitization of records in
Karnataka. This funding is a part of eShakti or Digitization of SHGs an initiative of Micro Credit and
Innovations Department (mCID) of NABARD. Also, in Karnataka, NABARD has extended a grant assistance
of Rs 221.89 crore to support 298 watershed projects in over three lakh hectares benefitting 66,500
families.
33. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) launched tool for banks and post offices to ascertain
TDS applicability rates on cash withdrawals. The TDS applicability rates on cash withdrawals of above
_______ in case of a non-filer of the income-tax return.
1) Rs. 10 Lakh
2) Rs. 20 Lakh
3) Rs. 5 Lakh
4) Rs. 1 Lakh
5) Rs. 15 Lakh
Answer – 2) Rs. 20 Lakh
Explanation:
A new functionality of Income Tax Department namely “Verification of applicability u/s 194N” which is
available on www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in since July 1, 2020 has now made accessible for banks, co-
operative societies, and post offices through web-services by Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). This
feature will enable banks and post offices to ascertain the TDS (Tax deduction at source) applicability rates
on cash withdrawals of above Rs 20 lakh in case of a non-filer of the income-tax return (ITR) and that of
above Rs 1 crore in case of a filer of the ITR.
34. NABARD launched development projects worth Rs. 44 Lakhs in which state/UT (July 2020)?
1) Goa
2) Chhattisgarh

3) Assam
5) Lakshadweep
Answer – 4) Andaman and Nicobar
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) launched development projects of Rs 44
lakhs in Andaman and Nicobar Islands to strengthen the Atmanirbhar Bharat through rural
entrepreneurship. The development projects include formation and development of Self-Help Groups
(SHGs).
35. NABARD sanctioned Rs. 795 cr to which state to reconstruct infrastructure which was damaged
by Cyclone Amphan?
1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Telangana
4) Bihar
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned Rs 795 crore to West
Bengal to reconstruct infrastructure which was damaged by Cyclone Amphan (May) under Rural
Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF).
36. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan launched the CSR campaign (to
prevent spread of COVID-19) of which public sector bank recently?
4) UCO Bank
Answer – 3) Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan launched Punjab National Bank (PNB)’s
nationwide Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) campaign to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by
distributing face masks and sanitizers.
37. Name the public sector bank which signed corporate agency pact with Life Insurance
Corporation of India.
2) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
Union Bank of India (UBI), after its amalgamation with Corporation Bank and Andhra Bank, has announced
a corporate agency agreement with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to distribute latter’s policies.
As per the pact, UBI can act as a financial supermarket by offering LIC products of term insurance, pension,
plan, children plan, ULIPs, and endowment schemes to its account holders, whereby they can select
products according to their choice.

38. Fampay partnered with which bank to launch India’s 1st numberless card ‘FamCard’?
1) Nainital Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) IDFC First Bank
5) IDBI Bank
Answer – 3) IDFC First Bank
Explanation:
FamPay, India’s first Neobank for teenagers, in partnership with IDFC First Bank launched India’s 1st
numberless card, FamCard. The FamPay with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) developed
this card. This card is accepted across the RuPay payment network of merchants. It is similar to a debit card
which enables teenagers to transact in a cashless manner.
39. Which payments bank partnered with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to train
and skill the youth in rural India for financial service sector jobs?
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank Ltd has partnered with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to train and
skill the youth in rural India. This will enable them to find employment opportunities and become
entrepreneurs in the financial services sector. The knowledge and training imparted to youth is to render
financial and banking services more accessible to rural and semi-urban India.
40. Which bank launched 100% paperless digital self-assisted online savings account named ‘Insta
Click Savings Account’?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Bank of Baroda
4) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
India’s third-largest public sector bank, Bank of Baroda(BoB) launched ‘Insta Click Savings Account’, a
100% paperless digital self-assisted online savings account. It can be activated in real-time i.e; the customer
can transact using the Baroda M Connect Plus application with the MPIN received on the mobile number.
41. Which bank joined hands with Green Climate Fund (GCF) towards ‘green recovery’ on the
impacts of COVID-19 disease?
4) World Bank (WB)
5) None of these
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) agreed to partner toward the
“Green Recovery”. This is to help hands for the people who are facing the harsh economic impact due to
COVID-19 pandemic. They agreed to strengthen collaboration on non-sovereign operations while ensuring

GCF’s processes are as flexible as possible to foster at-scale financing. ABD has offered a support package of
USD 20 billion for COVID-19.
42. Which edition of world’s largest Global Fintech Festival was organized by Payments Council of
India (PCI) and Fintech Convergence Council (FCC) on theme “Fintech: With and Beyond COVID”?
1) 2nd
2) 5th
3) 1st
4) 4th
5) 7th
Answer – 3) 1st
Explanation:
The 1st edition of two days long (July 22-23, 2020) world’s largest Global Fintech Fest (GFF) was held
virtually, which was organized by Payments Council of India (PCI) and Fintech Convergence Council (FCC)
at National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) under the theme “Fintech: With and Beyond COVID”. The
aim of the fest was to bring together the global FinTech and Banking, financial services and insurance
(BFSI) sector.
43. The Reserve Bank of India publicized the “Report of the Committee for Analysis of QR Code”
recently. Who chaired the committee?
1) Deepak B. Phatak
2) Arvind Kumar
3) Sunil Mehta
4) AS Ramasastri
5) Dilip Asbe
Answer – 1) Deepak B. Phatak
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) publicized the “Report of the Committee for Analysis of QR (Quick Response)
Code” under the chairmanship of Prof. Deepak B. Phatak on its website for comments / suggestions of
various industry players currently involved in or associated with the use of QR codes before August 10,
2020.
44. Which feature of United Payments Interface (UPI) was launched by National Payments
Corporation of India (NPCI) at Global Fintech Festival 2020.
1) UPI Scan
2) UPI Cash
3) UPI AutoPay
4) UPI Transfer
Answer – 3) UPI AutoPay
Explanation:
In order to ease online recurring payments in India, NPCI introduced a Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
AutoPay feature. It is a one-stop fintech payment solution that allows customers to create e-mandate
through their UPI ID or QR Scan. For transactions less than Rs. 2,000, customers have to authenticate their
account through UPI PIN for one-time and subsequent monthly payments would be debited automatically.
For an amount greater than Rs. 2,000, a UPI PIN authentication will be required for every mandate.
45. Which organization partnered with State Bank of Mauritius, Enkash, YAP & Rupay to launch
commercial card named SBM EnKash RuPay business card?
1) NPCI
2) SWITCH
3) AePS
4) IFSC

5) UPI
Answer – 1) NPCI
Explanation:
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched RuPay commercial card named SBM EnKash
RuPay Business Card in partnership with State Bank of Mauritius (SBM) India, EnKash, YAP (API-
Application Programing Interface provider) and RuPay for young entrepreneurs and small business owners.
The card will be disbursed through SBM touchpoints.
46. The Reserve Bank of India signed USD 400 million currency swap facility for which country?
1) Bhutan
2) Bangladesh
3) Nepal
4) Maldives
5) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has agreed to a USD 400 million currency swap facility for Sri Lanka, valid till
November 2022. This will help Sri Lanka to meet its short-term international liquidity requirements and to
boost its foreign exchange reserves following the economic crisis resulting from COVID-19.
47. As per RBI financial stability report, Gross NPA of bank may rise to _____ by March 2021.
1) 6.25%
2) 14.75%
3) 8.5%
4) 12.5%
5) 5.5%
Answer – 4) 12.5%
Explanation:
In accordance with the 21st issue of Financial Stability Report (FSR), July 2020 by Reserve Bank of India
(RBI) released on July 24, 2020, the gross nonperforming assets (GNPA) ratio of all scheduled commercial
banks (SCBs) may increase from 8.5% in March 2020 to 12.5% by March 2021 under the baseline scenario;
the ratio may escalate to 14.7% under a very severely stressed scenario.
48. Which public sector bank partnered with Uniken to secure its Internet banking channels?
4) Bank of Baroda
Answer – 2) Bank of Maharashtra
Explanation:
The state-owned Bank of Maharashtra has joined hands with Uniken, a pioneer in the field of digital security
in India to secure its Internet banking channels on mobile, card, call centers and ATMs, among others,
against cyber fraud. In this regard, the bank will use Uniken’s REL-ID technology for Omni-channel security
for its online banking app MahaSecure.
49. IRCTC and SBI Card launched a co-branded contactless credit card on RuPay platform recently.
Where is the HQ of SBI card located?
1) Bengaluru
2) New Delhi
3) Kolkata
4) Gurugram
5) Mumbai

Explanation:
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) and SBI Card launched a co-branded
contactless credit card, IRCTC -SBI Platinum Card on RuPay Platform to reward the frequent railway (train)
travelers. The card is equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology by which users can
facilitate their transactions at the point of sale(POS) machines by Tap and Pay Option. This enables
consumers to transact safely and securely online. SBI Card: Headquarters– Gurugram, Haryana.
50. Which general insurance company launched crop insurance campaign,’Bohot Zaroori Hai’ for
farmers in Maharashtra and Karnataka?
1) Aegon Life Insurance Company
3) Bharti AXA General Insurance Company
4) Paytm General Insurance Limited
5) Reliance General Insurance Company
Answer - 3) Bharti AXA General Insurance Company
Explanation:
Bharti AXA General Insurance has launched its crop insurance campaign,’Bohot Zaroori Hai’ for farmers in
Maharashtra and Karnataka to encourage them about their yield protection and financial security. It aims to
create awareness to farming communities about the relevance and significance of crop insurance, which can
alleviate rural distress caused by crop failure or damage due to unseasonal rains, monsoon failure among
others. Bharti AXA General Insurance had received Rs 800 crore worth crop insurance mandate from the
governments of Maharashtra and Karnataka to insure their farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima
Yojana (PMFBY).
51. Which bank provided liquidity support of USD 16.20 million as a COVID-relief for the
Government of Maldives (On occasion of Maldives’ independence day on July 26, 2020)?
2) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
On the occasion of Independence Day of the Maldives on July 26, 2020, the largest Indian public sector bank,
State Bank of India (SBI) provided liquidity support of USD 16.20 million as a COVID-relief for the
Government of Maldives to overcome liquidity shortage. The fund will support economic relief measures by
utilizing it for local businesses and defers loan repayment for over 200 retail accounts.
52. Who has been re-elected for 2nd term as the president of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
(AIIB) (with effect from Jan 16, 2021)?
1) Andrey Kruglov
2) Adel AlHosani
3) Muhammad Aslam
4) Dinanath Dubhashi
5) Jin Liqun
Answer – 5) Jin Liqun
Explanation:
During the 5th annual meeting of Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Jin
Liqun was elected President of AIIB for a second five-year term commencing January 16, 2021. The election
result was announced by chair of AIIB’s Board of Governors, Liu Kun, who is a Minister of Finance, People’s
Republic of China. Under President Jin’s leadership, AIIB has grown from 57 founding members to 103
approved members from around the world.

53. How much amount was approved by Asian Development Bank (ADB) to India to support COVID-
19 response (Financed by Japan)?
1) USD 5 Million
2) USD 3 Million
3) USD 1 Million
4) USD 15 Million
5) USD 10 Million
Answer – 2) USD 3 Million
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved the 3 Million USD grant (about Rs.22 Crore) from the ADB’s
Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund (APDRF), financed by Japanese government to India to support the
Government’s emergency response to COVID-19.
54. Which company has collaborated with Fiserv, Inc. for digital transformation?
1) PNB Financial Solutions Limited
2) IOB Financial Solutions Limited
3) SBI Financial Solutions Limited
4) BOB Financial Solutions Limited
Answer – 4) BOB Financial Solutions Limited
Explanation:
BOB Financial Solutions Limited (BFSL) has chosen Fiserv, Inc. to enable the digitization of their end-to-end
card issuance and processing cycle and support the launch of several new and high-tech products including
contactless credit cards, virtual credit cards among others. For this purpose, BFSL will utilize Fiserv’s
FirstVisionTM, an end-to-end managed services solution.

1. As per Fitch ratings Inc, India’s growth forecast for FY22 is _____.
1) 6%
2) 7%
3) 8%
4) 5%
5) 4%
Answer – 3) 8%
Explanation:
Fitch Ratings Inc in its June 2020 update of Global Economic Outlook (GEO), has lowered India’s growth
forecast for FY 2021-22 to 8% from 9.5 % projected in May 2020 due to the toughest lockdown imposed by
the central government to prevent the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). However, Fitch has not made
any change in its previous estimate of a 5% decline in the economy during the current financial year (FY
2020-21).
2. Which company in partnership with NASSCOM, UNDP and Pratham InfoTech Foundation, rolled
out Global Bharat program to digitalize MSMEs?
1) Microsoft India
2) Facebook India
3) SAP India
4) Twitter India
5) Google India
Answer – 3) SAP India

Explanation:
SAP India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Germany based enterprise technology firm, in partnership with
NASSCOM Foundation, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Pratham InfoTech
Foundation, has rolled out Global Bharat program to equip micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)
by providing them access to global marketplace, digital skilling for the workforce and transforming
business processes.
3. What is the increase in % of external debt of India in March 2020 when compared to March 2019,
as per RBI data?
1) 2.1%
2) 4.9%
3) 2.8%
4) 1.2%
5) 0.6%
Answer – 3) 2.8%
Explanation:
In accordance with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, India’s external debt stood at $558.5 billion in
March 2020, an increase of $15.4 billion or 2.8% as compared to the March 2019. The largest component of
the external debt is Commercial borrowings with a share of 39.4%, followed by non-resident deposits at
23.4% and short-term trade credit at 18.2%. In terms of currency, United States (US) dollar-denominated
debt continued to be the largest component of India’s external debt, with a share of 53.7% at end-March
2020, followed by the Indian rupee (31.9%), yen (5.6%), SDR (4.5%) and the euro (3.5%).
4. India’s GDP will contract by _____% in FY21 as per Care ratings.

1) 3.2%
2) 4.5%
3) 6.4%
4) 4.9%
5) 7.1%
Answer – 3) 6.4%
Explanation:
CARE Ratings Limited ( formerly Credit Analysis and Research Limited) in its report, ‘Revised GDP growth
projections for FY21’ has projected a 6.4 % contraction (or -6.4%) in India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
growth for the current financial year FY 21 (2020-21) due to the continuous lockdown imposed for
prevention of coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.
5. Which PSU signed a pact with Coal India to form 50:50 Joint Venture to develop 5000MW solar
and thermal power assets?
1) GAIL India
2) PGCIL
3) NLC India Limited
4) NTPC Limited
5) SAIL India
Answer – 3) NLC India Limited
Explanation:
NLC India Limited signed a pact with Coal India Ltd (CIL) to form a joint venture (JV) to develop 5,000
megawatts (MW) of solar and thermal power assets across the country. There will be equal equity
participation of both companies in the proposed JV i.e. in the ratio of 50:50. Notably, both undertakings are
under the administrative control of the Ministry of Coal.
6. Name the digital payments company which has entered into partnership with Ola recently.
1) PhonePe
2) PayTm

3) Google Pay
4) Free charge
5) Jio Money
Explanation:
India based ridesharing company; Ola announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with
PhonePe to boost its digital payments experience for its customers.
7. Which company partnered with National Skill Development Corporation to enhance the digital
skills of the country’s youth?
1) Microsoft India
2) Google India
3) Facebook India
4) IBM India
5) SAP India
Answer – 1) Microsoft India
Explanation:
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), a not-for-profit public limited company has joined
hands with tech giant company Microsoft India Private Limited, a subsidiary of American software company
Microsoft Corporation, to enhance the digital skills of the country’s youth. Under this, more than 1 lakh
youth will be digitally enabled in the country in the next one year.
8. Find the state which topped in market borrowings in FY 21 as per RBI data?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Rajasthan
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
According to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Tamil Nadu (TN) has topped market borrowings
among States in India with a collection of Rs. 30,500 crores in the fiscal 2020-21(FY 21).
9. What will be the contraction in world economy in 2020 as per ‘Country Risk and Global Outlook
Report’ released by D&B?
1) 5%
2) 4.8%
3) 6%
4) 5.2%
5) 7.1%
Answer – 4) 5.2%
Explanation:
In accordance with the Dun and Bradstreet’s (D&B) Country Risk and Global Outlook Report, which has
covered 132 countries, the global economy is likely to contract by 5.2% in 2020. This is the biggest decline
since the Second World War and a far stronger contraction than the 1.7% recorded in 2009 during the
global financial crisis. As per report, the global economy will not reach pre-pandemic levels of activity again
before 2022.
10. How much was the additional amount Mastercard plans to invest to support Indian Small and
Medium Enterprises (SMEs)?
1) Rs 1000 crore
2) Rs 750 crore
3) Rs 500 crore

4) Rs 250 crore
5) Rs 100 crore
Answer – 4) Rs 250 crore
Explanation:
Mastercard has announced that it will invest Rs 250 crore (USD 33 million) to support Indian Small and
Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to enable the SMEs to restart itself and help them in business recovery. SMEs
have been hit hardest during the lockdown caused by COVID-19 due to their dependence on the cash-
economy and disruption of the supply chain.
11. What will be India’s annual median Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in FY 21 as per
Economic Outlook Survey of FICCI?
1) (-) 4.5%
2) (-) 5%
3) (-) 3.5%
4) (-) 1.5%
5) (-) 5.5%
Answer – 1) (-) 4.5%
Explanation:
In accordance with the latest round of Economic Outlook Survey of FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of
Commerce and Industry), India’s annual median Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for
FY2020-21 has been declined to (-) 4.5% with a minimum and maximum growth estimate of (-) 6.4% and
1.5% respectively. As per the survey, there is a possibility of V-shaped recovery with government
expenditure as in the current situation.
12. Which country is the India’s top trading partner in 2019-20, according to the data of the Ministry
of Commerce and Industry?
1) United Kingdom
2) Mauritius
3) United States
4) Germany
5) China
Explanation:
In accordance with the data of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the United States (US) remained
India’s top trading partner for the second consecutive fiscal in 2019-20 as bilateral trade between the US
and India stood at USD 88.75 billion as against USD 87.96 billion in 2018-19.
13. Name the company which announced $10 Billion digitalization fund in India.
1) Facebook
2) Apple
3) Twitter
4) Google
5) IBM
Explanation:
Alphabet Inc. Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai announced an investment of $10 billion (Rs 75,000
crore) in India through the “Google for India Digitisation Fund” which will be utilized in another five to
seven years to digitize the Indian Economy. The fund will be used to accelerate Google’s effort through a
mix of Investments, partnerships, operations, infrastructure, and ecosystem investments.

14. Which technological giant company set enter into partnership with CBSE to promote online
education in India (July 2020)?
1) Facebook
2) Google
3) TCS
4) IBM
5) Infosys
Explanation:
Google will partner with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and provide new initiatives to
digitize classrooms. Google grants $1 million to the Kaivalya Education Foundation through Global Distance
Learning Fund which is a part of google.org, aims to help teachers in delivering virtual education. Google to
allow one million teachers in 22,000 schools in India by the end of 2020.
15. What will be the contraction in India’s GDP in FY21 as per ICRA Limited?
1) 9.5%
2) 7.5%
3) 5.5%
4) 3.5%
5) 1.5%
Answer – 1) 9.5%
Explanation:
ICRA Limited (formerly Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency) projects India’s Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) to contract by 9.5% (-9.5%) in FY21 from 5% earlier forecasted as ongoing lockdowns in
some states have affected the recovery seen in May and June 2020.
16. India’s GDP to contract by ______% in FY21 as per the estimation of India Ratings and Research.
1) 4.9%
2) 3.7%
3) 7.2%
4) 9.5%
5) 5.3%
Answer – 5) 5.3%
Explanation:
As per the research report of India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), Centre’s fiscal deficit is estimated to
increase to 7.6% in FY21, which is twice the budget estimate as the country spends more to mitigate the
impact of COVID-19 pandemic, facing a shortfall in revenues. The report projects India’s Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) to contract by 5.3% in FY21.
17. India’s GDP to contract by _______ in FY21 as per estimation of Nomura.

1) 6.1%
2) 4.2%
3) 5.3%
4) 7.8%
5) 11.2%
Answer – 1) 6.1%
Explanation:
As per the report of Nomura Holdings, Inc, a Japanese brokerage firm, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
is likely to contract by 6.1% (-6.1%) in FY21 as economic activity continues to be weak due to COVID-19
pandemic.

18. Which Indian PSU has supplied 20.60 MT of DDT 75 % WP to South Africa for Malaria control?
1) GAIL
2) NTPC
3) DRDO
4) HIL
5) BHEL
Answer – 4) HIL
Explanation:
HIL (formerly Hindustan Insecticides Limited), a PSU under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has
supplied 20.60 Metric tonne of DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane) 75 % Wettable powder (WP) to
South Africa for their Malaria control program in three province adjoining Mozambique. The region is
highly affected with Malaria and it has reported maximum morbidity and mortality due to the disease in
recent years. It is to be noted that HIL is the sole manufacturer of DDT globally.
19. What will be the GDP of India in FY21 as per the estimation of Singapore based DBS Bank?
1) -7%
2) -4%
3) -5%
4) -6%
5) -9%
Answer – 4) -6%
Explanation:
As per the report of DBS (Formerly, Development Bank of Singapore), Singaporean brokerage, India’s Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) will contract by 6% (-6%) in FY21 as the economy is yet to stabilize the COVID -19
infection curve and due to the caseload in the economically key states. This will affect the economy badly. In
its earlier forecast, the brokerage had forecasted the growth as -4.8%.
20. Which form was revised by Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to enhance the flow of
information between taxpayers and tax authorities (July 2020)?
1) Form 26AS
2) Form 15IC
3) Form 10BA
4) Form 44AB
5) Form 16
Answer – 1) Form 26AS
Explanation:
In order to enhance the flow of information between taxpayers and tax authorities, the Central Board of
Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched a revised auto-generated Form 26AS namely “Annual Information
Statement (AIS)” from this assessment year of 2020-2021 w.e.f. June 1. The key difference between the new
and old form is that the former will also reflect the details of “specified financial transactions (SFT)” i.e. all
high-value transactions of individuals, companies, partnership firms, etc. which are filed with the tax
department under Section 285BA of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
21. Which is the 1st Indian company to reach the market Capitalization of Rs 13 lakh crore (48th in
world)?
2) HDFC Bank
3) Bharti Airtel

Explanation:
As stock market data, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) becomes the 1st Indian company to reach Market
Capitalisation (m-cap) of Rs 13 lakh crore. It becomes the world’s 48th largest company by m-cap, ahead of
Abbott Labs, Oracle, Chevron and Unilever. It also crossed the stock price of Rs 2000 for the 1st time.
Globally, Saudi Aramco is the company with the highest market cap of $1.7 trillion, followed by Apple,
Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet. Reliance is the 10th highest m-cap company in Asia. China’s Alibaba
Group is ranked 7th globally.
22. Which country has added Reliance Jio among “Clean Telcos” companies list (July 2020)?
1) United States
2) China
3) Japan
4) United Kingdom
5) Russia
Explanation:
The United States listed Reliance Jio among the companies that are becoming “Clean Telcos” (who reject
doing business with tools of the Chinese Communist Party’s surveillance state, like Huawei).
23. Amazon pay partnered with which general insurance company to offer 100% paperless auto
insurance?
4) SBI General Insurance
5) Tata AIG General Insurance
Answer – 1) Acko General Insurance
Explanation:
Amazon Pay, the payments arm of Amazon India has partnered with Acko General Insurance Ltd to offer
auto insurance for two and four-wheelers in India, a 100% paperless insurance plan. Customers can avail
this auto insurance from Amazon Pay page, Amazon app or mobile website and can get a quote for their car
or bike’s insurance by providing basic details.
24. ICICI Lombard has partnered with which digital wallet company to offer affordable hospital daily
cash benefit?
1) BHIM
2) Jio Money
3) Amazon Pay
4) PayTM
5) PhonePe
Explanation:
ICICI Lombard in partnership with PhonePe has launched Hospital Daily cash benefit under its Group
Safeguard Insurance policy, a sachet-based group insurance product. It is a customized hospitalization
policy that allows PhonePe users to get an assured amount if they are hospitalized due to injury or illnesses
(including COVID-19).
25. Which Indian company has become 2nd most valuable energy company in the world (July 2020)?
2) HDFC Bank
3) Bharti Airtel

Explanation:
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) became the world’s second most valuable energy company, overtaking
American oil giant ExxonMobil after its market capitalization (m-cap) reached over Rs 14 lakh crore (14.1
trillion or USD 189.3 billion). Aramco tops the list. ExxonMobil has an m-cap of USD 184.7 billion. It is to be
noted that no Indian company has ever crossed the m-cap of Rs 14 trillion.
26. Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) signed tripartite MoU
with Vijnana Bharati and ‘which’ IIT under MHRD’s Unnat Bharat Abhiyan?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Calcutta
3) IIT Kanpur
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Gandhinagar
Explanation:
The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal
Affairs (MoTA) signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of
Technology (IIT) – Delhi and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA), a Swadeshi Science Movement under the Unnat
Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), a flagship programme under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).
27. Indian oil corporation partnered with Total SA for joint venture to manufacture and market
high-quality innovative bitumen. Total SA is the company of which country?
1) Germany
2) Spain
3) France
4) Argentina
5) Switzerland
Explanation:
Indian Oil Corporation(IOC) has formed an equal (50:50) Joint Venture(JV) with France’s Total S.A. to
manufacture and market high-quality innovative bitumen derivatives and superior quality products like
polymer-modified bitumen, crumb rubber modified bitumen among others for the growing road-building
industry in India.
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS

1. Which company has signed MoU with South Delhi Municipal Corporation on setting up a waste to
energy plant at Okhla in Delhi?
1) Indian Oil Limited
2) NTPC Limited
3) Gail India
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
A MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) was signed between the Indian Oil, NTPC Ltd and South Delhi
Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on setting up a waste to energy plant at Okhla in Delhi.

2. With which company Indian railways signed MoU to provide video surveillance at 6,049 stations
across country?
1) RailCorp
2) RailOffice
3) RailWire
4) RailTel
5) None of these
Answer - 4) RailTel
Explanation:
The Indian Railways and RailTel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for installation of an IP-
based video surveillance system at 6,049 railway stations across the country.
3. The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) signed a MoU with industrial development corporation of
which state for sustainable business between UK & India?
1) Gujarat
2) Punjab
3) Maharashtra
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Explanation:
The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maharashtra
Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), to improve the business relationship between India
(Maharashtra) and the United Kingdom (UK).
4. The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) Signed MoU with ICAR – National Bureau of Plant
Genetic Resources (NBPGR) recently. The NMPB functions under which ministry?
Answer – 4) Ministry of AYUSH
Explanation:
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)
under the Ministry of AYUSH and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – National Bureau of Plant
Genetic Resources (NBPGR) under Department of Agricultural Research and Education to conserve
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Genetic Resources (MAPGRs).
5. Which organization has signed MoU with Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for data exchange?
Answer – 5) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation:
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the data exchange between the two organizations via video
conference.

6. Which institute of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) signs MoU with IIT Alumni
Council for joint research on COVID-19?
1) Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI)
3) Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB)
4) Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH)
Answer – 3) Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB)
Explanation:
The Alumni Council of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Alumni Council) signed an agreement for joint
research on COVID-19 and patient data analysis with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research –
Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB). The IIT Alumni Council is setting up the
“MegaLab” in Mumbai, the world’s largest molecular diagnostic lab and “MegaTx” antibody facility for
treatment based biologics as a part of this partnership.
7. Name the PSU which has signed agreement with New Okhla Industrial Development Authority
(NOIDA) to install public Electric Vehicle charging stations.
1) State Express Transport Corporation (SETC)
2) United Electrical Industries Limited (UEIL)
4) Heavy Engineering Corporation Ltd (HECL)
5) None of these
Explanation:
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) inked an agreement with the New Okhla Industrial Development
Authority (NOIDA) to install public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations & related infrastructure in order
to promote the usage of electric vehicles. The objective of this partnership is to create an infrastructural
ecosystem to accelerate e-mobility post COVID-19 pandemic.
8. Which state signed MoU with Flipkart to promote the arts, Crafts and Handloom sector?
1) Karnataka
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Kerala
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Flipkart and the Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Mines of Government of
Karnataka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the arts, Crafts and Handloom sector
of Karnataka by providing market access through e-commerce platform and to increase the local business.
The MoU was under Flipkart’s Samrath programme.
9. Which organization has signed MoU with National Crime Records Bureau to access centralized
online database that links around 14,000 police stations?
1) Import Exports Datasets (IED)
2) Aadhaar Metadata (AM)
3) National Portal of India (NPI)
4) National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)
5) Open Government Data (OGD)
Answer – 4) National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)
Explanation:
The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to access the centralized online Crime and Criminal Tracking

Network and Systems (CCTNS) database for getting details of First Information Reports (FIRs) and stolen
vehicles. The project aims to go live by December 31, 2020. CCTNS database is a platform that links around
14,000 police stations. All State police are mandated to file First Information Reports (FIR) in the CCTNS.
10. BSE signed MoU with IIT Alumni Council to encourage startups listing recently. Who is the MD &
CEO of BSE?
1) Ashishkumar Chauhan
2) Nayan Mehta
3) Neeraj Kulshrestha
4) Kersi Tavadia
5) Sameer Patil
Answer – 1) Ashishkumar Chauhan
Explanation:
BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange) informed that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with IIT Alumni Council to encourage the listing of startups and develop a ‘High Investor Depth’
platform for those startups. The MD&CEO of BSE is Ashishkumar Chauhan.
11. Airports Authority of India (AAI) signed MoU with which PSU for co-operation in civil aviation
industry?
3) Bharat Electronics Limited
Answer – 3) Bharat Electronics Limited
Explanation:
Airports Authority of India (AAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Electronics
Ltd (BEL) through video conferencing to collaborate and support the emerging global opportunities in the
airport business, including those in the Asia Pacific region. The MoU is likely to boost the civil aviation
industry.
12. Which PSU signed MoU with National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) to explore
business opportunities in renewable energy in India?
1) BHEL
2) BEL
3) OIL
4) NTPC
5) ONGC
Answer – 4) NTPC
Explanation:
The NTPC Limited (formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation Limited) signs the
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Investment and Infrastructure Fund(NIIF), acting
through National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited(NIIFL) to seek investment opportunities in
areas like renewable energy, power distribution and other areas of mutual interest in India.
13. Which ministry signed MoU with Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for data sharing?

Explanation:
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME)
signed the formal memorandum of understanding(MoU) for sharing of data related to income tax returns
by the CBDT to the Ministry of MSME.
14. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) signed MoU with the Central Board of Indirect Taxes
and Customs (CBIC) for data sharing. Both the CBDT & CBIC functions under which ministry?
Answer – 5) Ministry of Finance
Explanation:
Two tax policy bodies under the Finance Ministry: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and the
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), signed A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a
smoother data exchange between the two organizations.
15. India signed MoU with which country for the establishment of ‘Emergency Medical Services
Unit’?
1) Bangladesh
2) Maldives
3) Nepal
4) Myanmar
5) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
Government of India (GoI) has signed an agreement with Ministry of Health of Maldives for the
establishment of ‘Emergency Medical Services Unit’ at Baa Atoll Dharavandhoo Hospital in Male.The project
would cost MVR (Maldivian rufiyaa) 8.5 million (Approximately Rs 4,14,58,782) out of which MVR 7.5
million (Approximately Rs 3,64,03,786) is grant from India. It will be constructed by LF Construction Pvt
Ltd of Maldives.
16. Name the state which signed MoU with AMUL to help women self-help groups and to encourage
the cooperatives in government sectors.
1) Telangana
2) Karnataka
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Kerala
Explanation:
The Government of Andhra Pradesh signed a MoU with AMUL (Anand Milk Union Limited) to empower
women self-help groups (SHG) and to encourage the cooperatives in government sectors.
17. Punjab government signed MoU with which IIT for skill development?
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Kharagpur
4) IIT Mandi
5) IIT Ropar

Explanation:
The Punjab government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of
Technology, Ropar (IIT Ropar), for Skill Development in Chandigarh.
18. Which PSU signed MoU with Green Energy Corporation of Odisha Limited (GEDCOL) to develop
floating solar power projects in Odisha?
1) Rural Electrification Corporation
2) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation
3) India Tourism Development Corporation
5) Solar Energy corporation of India
Answer – 2) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation
Explanation:
The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
through video conference with The Green Energy Corporation of Odisha Limited (GEDCOL) to develop
floating solar power projects with a total capacity of 500 Megawatts (MW) in the state of Odisha. The first
phase work of the project starts by March, 2022.
19. How many MoUs were signed by Tamil Nadu government to create employment opportunities
for over 6,555 people worth Rs 5,137 crores?
1) 14
2) 16
3) 15
4) 12
5) 13
Answer – 2) 16
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu (TN) government has signed 16 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 5,137
crore to create employment opportunities for over 6,555 people. The MoUs were signed by TN Chief
Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami. The government has signed three tranches of MoUs worth Rs 30,664
crore within 2 months, which will provide employment to over 67,212 persons.
20. Which PSU signed MoU with Carbon Clean Solutions Limited (CCSL) to explore the project
development opportunities in the Compressed Biogas (CBG) value chain in India?
1) MMTC Limited
2) MSTC Limited
3) MOIL
4) NHPC Limited
5) GAIL Limited
Answer – 5) GAIL Limited
Explanation:
GAIL (India) limited and Carbon Clean Solutions Limited (CCSL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) to explore the project development opportunities in the Compressed Biogas(CBG) value chain in India.
21. The Power Finance Corporation signed agreement with which IIT for training, research and
Entrepreneurship Development (ED) in smart grid technology?
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Ahmedabad
5) IIT Calcutta

Explanation:
The PFC (Power Finance Corporation) signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology- Kanpur
(IIT-K) in order to provide training, research and Entrepreneurship Development (ED) in Smart grid
technology. Objective: To provide support for the IIT-Kanpur to develop the infrastructure of the research
and development on smart grid technology. Budget: The PFC will provide financial assistance of Rs. 2.38
crore to the IIT-K under its CSR initiative.
22. UK India Business Council (UKIBC) signed MoU with which state government to strengthen the
industrial development (July 2020)?
1) Goa
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
4) Assam
5) Bihar
Explanation:
The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) over a virtual
platform with the Industrial Extension Bureau (iNDEXTb), Industries and Mines Department, Government
of Gujarat to speed up the business and industrial development process of Gujarat.
23. Name the company which signed MoU with Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to
jointly develop advanced biofuels application technology.
1) Praj Industries
2) Technophil Industries
3) Libra Techon Industries
4) Petrocil Industries
5) Tripod Projects
Answer – 1) Praj Industries
Explanation:
Praj Industries (Praj) and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) under which they will jointly develop advanced biofuels application technology for
the usage in industry and transportation. This technology will help to reduce the health risks posed by air
pollution in the transportation sector.
24. Which organization signed tripartite MoU with Unnat Bharat Abhiyan-IIT Delhi and Vijnana
Bharati?
Answer – 2) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Explanation:
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Unnat Bharat Abhiyan-Indian Institute of Technology,
Delhi (UBA-IITD) and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA), New Delhi signed a tripartite Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) to provide access to rural technologies of CSIR for UBA and for the cooperation and
actions in the area of UBA towards rural development of India.


1. Tushar Mehta, Solicitor General of India got 3-year extension of service recently. Name the
Attorney General of India who got 1-year extension of service?
1) K.M. Nataraj
2) Vikramjit Banerjee
3) Suryaprakash V. Raju
4) Mukul Rohatgi
5) K.K. Venugopal
Answer – 5) K.K. Venugopal
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet has approved the re-appointment of senior advocate
K.K. Venugopal as Attorney General of India for a year, whose 3 year tenure ends on June 30, 2020 and
senior advocate Tushar Mehta as Solicitor General for a period of three years. K.K. Venugopal succeeded
Mukul Rohatgi on June 30, 2017. He is the 15th Attorney General of India.
2. Gudni Johannesson has been re-elected as the president of which country?

1) Iceland
2) Morocco
3) Switzerland
4) Denmark
5) Singapore
Answer -1) Iceland
Explanation:
Gudni Johannesson, president of Iceland was re-elected and won with above 92% of votes in the
Presidential election. In 2016, Gudni became the youngest president of Iceland since Independence in 1944.
3. Rajkiran Rai G's tenure as MD&CEO of which bank was extended for 2 years?
1) Canara Bank
2) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Government extends the term of Rajkiran Rai G as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of Union Bank of India (UBI) by 2 years till May 31, 2022.
4. Who has been appointed as the CEO of Central Board of Films Certification (CBFC) recently?
1) Ravinder Bhakar
2) Anurag Srivastava
3) Prasoon Josh
4) Akshay Kumar
5) Amir Khan
Answer – 1) Ravinder Bhakar
Explanation:
Ravinder Bhakar, a 1999 batch officer of Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS), assumed charge as the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Central Board of Films Certification (CBFC). He succeeds Anurag Srivastava.
5. Shrikant Madhav Vaidya assumed charge as chairman of which PSU?


Explanation:
Shrikant Madhav (S M) Vaidya assumed charge as the chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). He
succeeds Sanjiv Singh who has superannuated.
6. Who has been appointed as the interim chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC),
succeeding Shashank Manohar?
1) Manu Sawhney
2) Ravi Shashtri
3) Sourav Ganguly
4) Imran Khwaja
Answer – 4) Imran Khwaja
Explanation:
Shashank Manohar stepped down as International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman after his two 2 year
tenure (4 years). He is the first independent chairman. His tenure ended on July 1, 2020. Deputy Chairman
Imran Khwaja will take charge as interim chairman until the next chairman is elected.
7. V Suryanarayanan has become the new MD of which general insurance company with effect from
July 1, 2020?
1) Cholamandalam MS General Insurance
3) Bharti Axa General Insurance
4) Edelweiss General Insurance
5) DHFL General Insurance
Answer – 1) Cholamandalam MS General Insurance
Explanation:
The Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company promoted V Suryanarayanan, President and COO of
the company as the New Managing Director (MD) with effect from 1st July 2020 succeeding SS
Gopalarathnam.
8. Who among the following were members of International scientific group formed by UN chief for
global food summit 2021?
1) Rattan Lal
2) Uma Lele
3) Raj Shetty
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Antonio Guterres, Chief of United Nations, named Prof. Rattan Lal and Dr. Uma Lele (Agricultural experts)
from India as members of International Scientific group to offer foremost scientific evidence for sustainable
food systems for global food summit 2021. The Scientific Group will be Chaired by Dr. Joachim von Braun of
Bonn University Germany.
9. Who has been appointed as permanent representative of India to UN and others organisations in
Geneva?
1) T. S. Tirumurti
2) Indra Mani Pandey
3) Srikumar Menon

4) Vinay Kumar
5) Rajiv Kumar Chander
Answer – 2) Indra Mani Pandey
Explanation:
Indra Mani Pandey, Indian Foregin Services (IFS) Officer of 1990 and Additional Secretary in Ministry of
External Affairs (MEA) was appointed as India’s Permanent Representative or Ambassador to the United
Nations and the other International Organisations in Geneva, succeeding Rajiv Kumar Chander, IFS Officer
of 1983 batch.
10. Karnam Sekar has been retired from the post of MD&CEO of which bank?
3) Dena Bank
Answer – 5) Indian Overseas Bank
Explanation:
Karnam Sekar, The Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indian Overseas Bank
(IOB), retired on 30th June 2020.
11. Edouard Philippe resigned from the post of prime minister of which country?
1) Spain
2) United Kingdom
3) Italy
4) Germany
5) France
Explanation:
On 3rd July French Prime Minister Edouard Phillipe resigned during the expected government reshuffle.
12. Name the person who gets 6 months extension in tenure to serve as the chairman of National
Highway Authority of India (NHAI).
4) H. L. Dattu
5) K. VijayRaghavan
Explanation:
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, the Chairman of National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) gets a 6 months
extension in his tenure as Chairman of NHAI. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the
extension in central deputation tenure of Sandhu as Chairman of NHAI beyond 21st July 2020, till mid-
January 2021.
13. Name the person who has been appointed as the new prime minister of France.
1) Jean Castex
2) Maurice Gourdault-Montagne
3) Edouard Philippe
4) Antonin Baudry
5) Emmanuel Macron
Answer – 1) Jean Castex

Explanation:
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed a public Servant, Jean Castex (55) as the new Prime
Minister of government reshuffle, replacing Edouard Philippe.
14. Rajeeva Swarup was appointed as the Chief Secretary of which state?
1) Gujarat
2) Punjab
3) Maharashtra
4) West Bengal
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The Rajasthan Government appointed Rajeeva Swarup the current Additional Chief Secretary (Home) as the
new Chief Secretary (CS) of Rajasthan replacing incumbent D.B. Gupta in the bureaucratic reshuffle amid
COVID-19 pandemic.
15. Who led the central government’s expert Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation
Policy 2020 (STIP 2020)?
1) Shruti Singh
2) Rajeev Kumar
3) Harkesh Mittal
4) Amitabh Kant
5) Sijo Kuruvilla
Answer – 3) Harkesh Mittal
Explanation:
Sijo Kuruvilla George, the CEO of startup village and founder of Re-think Foundation has been selected as a
member of Central Government’s Expert Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020
(STIP 2020), India’s 5th science and technology policy led by Harkesh Mittal, head of the department of
Science and Technology.
16. Who has been appointed as the 1st chairman of International Financial Services Centre Authority
(IFSCA)?
1) Injeti Srinivas
2) Ajay Tyagi
3) Nandhan Nilekani
4) TN Manoharan
5) Usha Thorat
Explanation:
Government appointed former corporate affairs secretary and IAS officer, Injeti Srinivas as the 1st
chairman of the International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA) for a 3 years term. IFSCA
regulates all financial services in international financial services centres (IFSCs) in Gandhinagar.
17. Name the person who got 3-month extension as the acting chairperson of National Company Law
Appellate Tribunal (with effect from June 15).
1) Deepak Jatia
2) Bansi Lal Bhat
3) H. L. Dattu
4) Arvind Saxena
5) SJ Mukhopadhaya
Answer - 2) Bansi Lal Bhat

Explanation:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended the term of Justice (Retd.) Bansi Lal Bhat, as the
acting chairperson of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) by 3-month, effective from June
15. He was appointed as acting chairperson on March 15, after Justice SJ Mukhopadhaya completed his term
in the office.
18. Who has become the 1st India based CEO of UK India Business Council (UKIBC)?
1) Balram Bhargava
2) Vikram Plaha
3) Abanti Sankaranarayanan
4) Kishore Jayaraman
5) Jayant Krishna
Answer – 5) Jayant Krishna
Explanation:
UK India Business Council (UKIBC) announced that Jayant Krishna has accepted the Invitation of UKIBC to
become the Group’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and became the first India based CEO of UKIBC. He
will assume office from 3rd August 2020 succeeding the current CEO Richard Heald (chair elect).
19. Who was appointed as the brand ambassador of Luxury Ride?

1) Alia Bhat
2) Kareena Kapoor
3) Sukhbir Singh
4) Shreya Ghoshal
5) Ranbir Kapoor
Answer – 3) Sukhbir Singh
Explanation:
Luxury Ride has signed singer Sukhbir Singh as its brand ambassador. He will soon be seen in a full-fledged
marketing campaign besides being leveraged across its upcoming brand and product communication
initiatives.
20. Who is the chairman of 9-member working group constituted by IRDAI to look into the
possibility of setting up ‘Pandemic Risk Pool’?
1) Saba Talukdar
2) Ajay Kumar
3) Suresh Mathur
4) Ankur Nijhawan
5) Suchita Gupta
Answer – 3) Suresh Mathur
Explanation:
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has formed a 9- member working group
under the chairmanship of Suresh Mathur, Executive Director of IRDAI to look into the possibility of setting
up ‘Pandemic Risk Pool’ to deal with the various risks arising out of a pandemic -like health emergencies &
recommend the structure and operating model for the Pool within 8 weeks.
21. Who chairs the advisory committee constituted by SEBI on matters related to regulation and
development of the mutual funds?
1) M. S. Kamath
2) Motilal Oswal
3) Ashish Chauhan
4) Usha Thorat
5) Nitin Vyakaranam
Answer – 4) Usha Thorat

Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the regulator of the securities and commodity market in
India, has reconstituted the committee advising it on matters related to regulation and development of the
mutual fund industry by including five new members. The new 20-member committee, will be chaired by
Usha Thorat, former deputy governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
22. Name the person who has been appointed as the officiating president of Hockey India (July
2020)?
1) Gyanendro Ningombam
2) Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad
3) Rajinder Singh
4) Shukhbir Singh
5) Balbir Singh
Answer – 1) Gyanendro Ningombam
Explanation:
The Hockey India (HI) in its Executive Board meeting named Manipur’s Gyanendro Ningombam, who was
senior vice-president in the federation, as officiating president till the end of September 2022 after Mohd
Mushtaque Ahmad resigned on July 07, 2020 due to personal and family commitments.
23. Name the person who has resigned from the post of CEO of Board of Control for Cricket in India
(BCCI).
1) Rahul Johri
2) Sourav Ganguly
3) Shashi Tharoor
4) Lalit Modi
5) Rajeev Shukla
Answer – 1) Rahul Johri
Explanation:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has accepted a long pending resignation of Rahul Johri, the
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BCCI on 9 July 2020.
24. Lee Hsien Loong has become the Prime Minister of which country (July 2020)?
1) South Korea
2) Malaysia
3) Thailand
4) Hong Kong
5) Singapore
Explanation:
The Results of Singapore’s General Election 2020 were announced and the ruling Prime Minister Lee Hsien
Loong’s People’s Action Party (PAP) won the election winning 83 seats out of 93 contested and Lee Hsien
Loong was reinstated as the Prime Minister of Singapore.
25. Andrzej Sebastin Duda has won the presidential election of which country?
1) England
2) Poland
3) Ireland
4) Netherlands
5) Iceland
Answer – 2) Poland
Explanation:
Andrzej Sebastin Duda of the Law and Justice (PiS) party won the Presidential Election of Poland with
51.2% of votes leaving behind Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski (Almost 49% votes).

26. Who was appointed as the interim CEO of BCCI?
1) Sundar Raman
2) Korn Ferry
3) Jay Shah
4) Rahul Johri
5) Hemang Amin
Answer – 5) Hemang Amin
Explanation:
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the appointment of Hemang Amin, the current Chief
Operating Officer (COO) of Indian Premier League (IPL) as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
following the resignation of Rahul Johri on 9th July 2020.
27. Name the person who has been appointed as the new vice-president of Asian Development Bank
(ADB).
1) Ashok Lavasa
2) Anil Kishora
3) Gita Gopinath
5) Diwakar Gupta
Answer - 1) Ashok Lavasa
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Ashok Lavasa as its Vice-President for Private Sector
Operations and Public–Private Partnerships, who is currently serving as one of the Election Commissioners
of India (since January 2018). He will succeed Diwakar Gupta, whose term will end on 31 August, 2020.
28. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of SportsAdda?

1) Virat Kohli
2) Brett Lee
3) Chris Gayle
4) Jonty Rhodes
5) Sachin Tendulkar
Answer – 2) Brett Lee
Explanation:
SportsAdda, news and information website for Cricket, Football and Kabaddi announced that they signed
Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee as its Brand ambassador.
29. Elyes Fakhfakh resigned from the post of prime minister of which country?
1) Algeria
2) Libya
3) Niger
4) Tunisia
5) Sudan
Explanation:
Tunisian Prime Minister (PM) Elyes Fakhfakh resigned, who was appointed in January, 2020. He presented
his resignation letter to President Kais Saied. He also served as a Minister of Tourism and as the Minister of
Finance. He is a member of Democratic Forum for Labour and Liberties (referred to as Ettakatol).
30. Who has been appointed as the president of south American country ‘Suriname’ (July 2020)?
1) Vijay R. Singh
2) Chandrikapersad “Chan” Santokhi
3) Hardial Bains
4) Desi Bouterse

5) Sambhav Jain
Answer – 2) Chandrikapersad “Chan” Santokhi
Explanation:
Chandrikapersad “Chan” Santokhi (61), an Indian-origin former police chief has been elected as the
president of Suriname, a country in South America. Santokhi leads the Progressive Reform Party of the
country. Santokhi will be sworn in as the President from 16, July 2020. Ronnie Brunswijk will serve as the
vice-president.
31. Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda has become the 1st women prime minister of which country?
1) Tuvalu
2) Monaco
3) Nauru
4) Gabon
5) Suriname
Answer – 4) Gabon
Explanation:
Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of Gabon appointed Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda (56), as the First
Women Prime Minister of Gabon succeeding Julien Nkoghe Bekale, On 16 July 2020. She is the sixth Prime
Minister under Bongo’s Presidency since 2009.
32. RBI approves reappointment of Shyam Srinivasan as the MD & CEO of which bank (with effect
from Sept 23, 2020)?
1) IndusInd bank
2) Federal bank
3) RBL bank
4) Axis bank
5) YES bank
Answer – 2) Federal bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the reappointment of Shyam Srinivasan as the managing
Director and Chief Executive officer of Federal bank Limited with effect from September 23, 2020. He will
be working for 1 year till Sep 22, 2021.
33. Who has been appointed as the MD&CEO of SBI cards and payment services Ltd (with effect from
August 1, 2020)?
1) Rajnish Kumar
2) Mahesh Kumar Sharma
3) Hardayal Prasad
4) Vijay Jasuja
5) Ashwini Kumar Tewari
Answer – 5) Ashwini Kumar Tewari
Explanation:
SBI (State Bank of India) cards and payment services Ltd. appointed, Mr. Ashwini Kumar Tewari as its new
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive officer (CEO) who is intended to be in charge from August 1,
2020. His new appointment will be valid for 2 years.
34. Name the person who has been appointed as the MD&CEO of Karur Vysya Bank.
1) Arun Singhal
2) PVS Suryakumar
3) Shaji KV
4) P R Seshadri
5) Ramesh Babu Boddu
Answer – 5) Ramesh Babu Boddu

Explanation:
Karur Vysya Bank (KVB)’s Board of Directors has co-opted Ramesh Babu Boddu as an Additional Director
and appointed him as the Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for three years’ tenure.
He replaces P R Seshadri, who resigned in January 2020 citing personal reasons.
35. Name the person who has been appointed as the Chair of the Technical Advisory Committee
(TAC) of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA).
1) S. Subramanian
2) Vidya Rajaram
3) Anantha Narayanan
4) R. Narayanaswamy
5) Suhas Tuljapurkar
Answer – 4) R. Narayanaswamy
Explanation:
R. Narayanaswamy, Professor of Finance and Accounting in Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
(IIMB) was appointed as the Chair of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the National Financial
Reporting Authority (NFRA), independent accounting and auditing regulator set up by the Government of
India.
36. Who has been appointed as the MD&CEO of SBI general insurance company?
1) Prakash Chandra Kandpal
2) Pushan Mahapatra
3) Devesh Srivastava
4) V Ramasamy
5) A K Das
Answer – 1) Prakash Chandra Kandpal
Explanation:
Non-life insurer SBI General Insurance Company Limited announced that it has appointed Prakash Chandra
(P C) Kandpal as its Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO), effective from July 20. He
succeeds Pushan Mahapatra, who has been appointed as a director (strategic investments & digital
initiatives), effective from 18th July, 2020.
37. Sumit Deb has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of which PSU?
1) NALCO
2) MTNL
3) NLC
4) CPCL
5) NMDC
Answer – 5) NMDC
Explanation:
Appointment Committee of the Cabinet(ACC) approved the appointment of Sumit Deb as the Chairman and
Managing Director of the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) till 28th February 2023, the
date of his superannuation. Sumit Deb who is currently serving as the Director (Personnel) in NMDC, will
take charge as the CMD of NMDC on or after August 1, 2020.
38. Find the person who got 1-year extension in service as acting President of National Company of
Law Tribunal (NCLT).
1) Acharya Dev Bhat
2) AB Pandey
3) Mahesh Kumar
4) BSV Prakash Kumar
5) MM Kumar
Answer – 4) BSV Prakash Kumar

Explanation:
The Ministry of Corporate affairs has extended the tenure of Bethala Shanta Vijaya (BSV) Prakash Kumar,
the acting President of National Company of Law Tribunal (NCLT) for one month with effect from 5th July.
This is his second extension.
39. Roshni Nadar Malhotra become the chairperson of which company (1st woman to chair listed
Indian IT firm)?
1) Sonata Software
3) HCL Technologies
4) Tata Communication
5) Tech Mahindra
Answer – 3) HCL Technologies
Explanation:
Roshni Nadar Malhotra, India’s richest woman becomes the 1st woman to head a listed Indian IT company
as she took over as the Chairperson of HCL Technologies from her father and billionaire Shiv Nadar
(Founder & chairman).
40. Who has been appointed as the chairman of Bajaj Finance (with effect from August 1, 2020)?
1) Jamnalal Bajaj
2) Rahul Bajaj
3) Sanjiv Bajaj
4) Rajiv Bajaj
Answer – 3) Sanjiv Bajaj
Explanation:
Rahul Bajaj, the present non-executive chairman of Bajaj Finance has decided to step down on July 31, 2020
and he will be replaced by his son Sanjiv Bajaj (the present Vice Chairman of the company) from August 1,
2020.
41. Who has been nominated as the vice chairman of Paris based UIC (Union Internationale des
Chemins/International Union of Railways)?
1) Arun Kumar
2) Rajesh Tiwari
3) P C Sharma
4) Vinod Kumar
5) Pradeep Kumar
Answer – 1) Arun Kumar
Explanation:
The DG of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) Shri Arun Kumar, has been nominated as the Vice -Chairman
of the Security platform of the Paris – based UIC (Union Internationale des Chemins/International Union of
Railways) from July 2020 to July 2022.
42. Who has been appointed as the MD&CEO of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)?
1) Partha Pratim Sengupta
2) Subramanian Sundar
3) Karnam Sekar
4) M Chidambaram
5) T. C. A Ranganathan
Answer – 1) Partha Pratim Sengupta

Explanation:
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has appointed Mr. Partha Pratim Sengupta as its new Managing Director (MD)
and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and his tenure ends by December 31, 2022 or until further orders. He
succeeds Karnam Sekar who was retired on June 30, 2020.
43. Name the person who has been appointed as the honorary advisor for BRICS CCI.
2) Sahil Seth
3) Ashok Kumar Singh
4) Vishwas Tripathi
Answer – 2) Sahil Seth
Explanation:
The Deputy Commissioner of Mumbai Customs and a 2011 batch Indian Revenue Service Officer, Mr. Sahil
Seth, has been appointed as an honorary adviser to the steering committee for the BRICS (Brazil, Russia,
India, China and South Africa) Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) young leaders for the period 2020
to 2023. The Role is a non-financial, voluntary basis, zero – remuneration appointment.
44. Who has been honored with Legend of Animation award 2020?
1) O. V. Vijayan
2) Arnab Chaudhuri
3) R. K. Laxman
4) Sudhir Dar
5) K. Shankar Pillai
Answer – 2) Arnab Chaudhuri
Explanation:
Arnab Chaudhuri posthumously awarded with The ‘Legend of Animation’ award, 2020. This award is
instituted by the Toonz Media Group (TMG) as a part of the Animation Masters Summit (AMS), 2020 –
Digital Edition.
45. Kala Narayanasamy has been conferred with President’s award of which country?
1) Singapore
2) Malaysia
3) Sri Lanka
4) Bangladesh
5) Nepal
Answer - 1) Singapore
Explanation:
Indian-origin nurse Kala Narayanasamy (59) in Singapore has conferred with the President’s Award for
Nurses for serving on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic, who was among the five nurses (Tay
Yee Kian, Patricia Yong Yueh Li, Alice Chua Foong Sin, Chin Soh Mun). Note: A trophy, a certificate signed by
President Halimah Yacob and SGD 10,000 (USD 7,228) was awarded.
46. Name the person who has been appointed as interim prime minister of Somalia.
1) Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed
2) Mahdi Mohammed Gulaid
3) Hassan Ali Khaire
4) Sharif Sheikh Ahmed
5) Omar Sharmarke
Answer – 2) Mahdi Mohammed Gulaid

Explanation:
President of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo appointed Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Mohammed
Gulaid as the interim Prime Minister of Somalia following the impeachment of Hassan Ali Khaire, the
previous Prime Minister of Somalia.
47. Hichem Mechichi has been appointed as the new prime minister of which country?
1) Algeria
2) Libya
3) Argentina
4) Egypt
5) Tunisia
Explanation:
Tunisian President Kais Saied appointed Hichem Mechichi (46-year-old), Interior Minister as its new Prime
minister. He has a month to form a government i.e., should be capable of winning a confidence vote in
parliament by a simple majority. He succeeded Elyes Fakhfakh, who resigned over allegations of a conflict of
interest.
48. The Croatian parliament approved the new government led by Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic
recently. What is the capital and currency of Croatia?
1) Tripoli & Dinar
2) Buenos Aires & Peso
3) Zagreb & Kuna
4) Mogadishu & Shilling
Answer – 3) Zagreb & Kuna
Explanation:
The Croatian parliament approved the new government led by Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic whose
Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) party won the most parliamentary seats in the general election held on
July 5, 2020. The capital and currency of Croatia are Zagreb & Croatian kuna respectively.
49. Who has been appointed as the member of Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) formed by
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to deal with violation of environment
rules (July 2020)?
1) Anil Kumar Jha
2) Brigadier Amar Singh
3) Manoj Kumar
4) Sumit Deb
5) Biswajit Basu
Answer – 1) Anil Kumar Jha
Explanation:
The government appointed the former chairman of Coal India Ltd. (CIL), Anil Kumar Jha, as a member of
Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) that deals with violation of environment rules. The panel was earlier
constituted in June 2017 for three years. Its tenure has now been extended till June 2021.
50. Name the Indian climate activist who has become member of Antó nio Guterres’s new Youth
Advisory Group on Climate Change.
1) Licypriya Kangujam
2) Archana Soreng
3) Ridhima Pandey
4) Vandana Shiva
5) Sunita Narain
Answer – 2) Archana Soreng

Explanation:
The United Nations Secretary-General Antó nio Guterres named Indian climate activist Archana Soreng
among 7 members to his new Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change. The members will advise him
regularly on accelerating global action and also provide solutions to tackle the worsening climate crisis.
This is to mobilize climate action as part of the COVID-19 recovery efforts. The other members of the group
are Nisreen Elsaim from Sudan, Ernest Gibson from Fiji, Vladislav Kaim from Moldova, Sophia Kianni from
the United States, Nathan Metenier from France, and Paloma Costa from Brazil.
51. Who has been appointed as the MD&CEO of Tata AIA Life Insurance company?
1) Manoj Kumar
2) Rishi Srivastava
3) Naveen Tahilyani
4) Anil Kumar Jha
Answer – 3) Naveen Tahilyani
Explanation:
Naveen Tahilyani was appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive officer (CEO) of
the Tata American International Assurance (AIA) life insurance company. His appointment was under
regulatory approval from Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Tahilyani
succeeds Rishi Srivastava who has been moved to the Group Agency Distribution, AIA Group, Hong Kong, as
CEO.
52. Name the person who has been appointed as the CEO and Director of Microfinance Institutions
Network (MFIN).
1) Alok Misra
2) Harsh Shrivastava
3) Naveen Tahilyani
4) Sunita Narain
5) Biswajit Basu
Answer – 1) Alok Misra
Explanation:
Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN), a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for the microfinance
industry announced that Dr. Alok Misra will take over the present CEO, Harsh Shrivastava on 1st August
2020 as the New Chief Executive Officer(CEO) and Director. Alok Misra is currently serving as the Professor
and Chairperson of public policy and governance at Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurugram.
53. Who has been appointed as the MD & group CEO of ICRA Limited recently?
1) M. Ravichandran
2) Arun Duggal
3) Naresh Takkar
4) N. Sivaraman
Answer – 4) N. Sivaraman
Explanation:
ICRA Limited Appointed N. Sivaraman as its new Managing Director (MD) and Group Chief Executive Officer
(CEO). Mr. Sivaraman will join ICRA Ltd. on August 10, 2020. He was appointed for the tenure of 3 years,
which can be further extended for 2 more years. He succeeds former MD and Group CEO Mr. Naresh Takkar.


1. Who has received the 1st Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis National Award in Official Statistics’ 2020?
1) Sangita Reddy
2) Arvind Pandey
3) Chakravarthi Rangarajan
4) BC Roy
Answer – 3) Chakravarthi Rangarajan
Explanation:
On 29th June 2020, on account of National Statistics Day the Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation (MoSPI) presented the first Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis National Award in Official
Statistics’2020 to Dr. Chakravarthi Rangarajan, Former Governor, Reserve Bank of India for his contribution
to the National Statistical System (NSS).
2. Who has won Prof. P.V. Sukhatme National Award in 2020?

1) Arvind Pandey
2) Akhilesh Chandra Kulshreshtha
3) Chakravarthi Rangarajan
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
For their contribution in the Statistics sector the Prof. P.V. Sukhatme National Award in Statistics 2020 is
jointly presented to, Dr Arvind Pandey, former Director National Institute of Medical Statistics (NIMS),
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Dr. Akhilesh Chandra Kulshreshtha, Ex-Addl. Director
General, MoSPI, Government of India.
3. Which among the following has won two awards under the categories “Best Innovation for Covid-
19 – Society” and “People Choice Covid-19 Overall Winner” in 4th annual CogX 2020?
1) MyGov Corona Helpdesk
2) Champions
3) COVID tracker
4) Aarogya Setu
5) Corona Kavach
Answer – 1) MyGov Corona Helpdesk
Explanation:
India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled “MyGov Corona Helpdesk” won two awards under the categories
“Best Innovation for Covid-19 – Society” and “People Choice Covid-19 Overall Winner” in 4th CogX, the
annual Global Leadership Summit and Festival of AI and Emerging Technology held in London from June
8th to 10th. The AI enabled Helpdesk was designed, developed and deployed by JioHaptik Technologies
Limited in collaboration with the WhatsApp team in 5 days. The theme of CogX 2020 is “How do we get the
next 10 years right?”.
4. Who is the most valuable test player of 21st century as per Wisden?
1) Alastair Cook
2) Muttiah Muralitharan
3) Ravinder Jadeja
4) Kumar Sangakkara
5) Rahul Dravid
Answer – 2) Muttiah Muralitharan

Explanation:
Spin bowling all-rounder, 31 years old Ravinder Jadeja, was named India’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) of
the 21st century by Wisden for his contribution in both batting and fielding. Jadeja’s MVP rating is around
97.3 making him the second most Valuable Test Player of the 21st Century which is second only to Muttiah
Muralitharan of Sri Lanka (who is most valuable test player of 21st century). The CricViz, an analysis tool in
cricket is used by the Wisden to analyse his performance.
5. Who is the greatest test batsman of India as per Wisden poll?

1) Sourav Ganguly
2) Sunil Gavaskar
3) Virat Kohli
4) Sachin Tendulkar
5) Rahul Dravid
Answer – 5) Rahul Dravid
Explanation:
Wisden conducted the poll on its official facebook account to choose the among 16 Indian Batsmen. The list
was later slashed to four finalists with Dravid against Sunil Gavaskar and Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Around
11400 fans took part in the poll. “The Wall” Rahul Dravid tops the list with around 52% of the total votes
and became India’s greatest test batsman. “God of Cricket” Sachin Tendulkar secured the second position
followed by Gavaskar and Virat Kohli in 3nd and 4th position.
6. The Mon district administration has received 2020 SKOCH awards under three categories in the
65th SKOCH summit. Mon is the district in which state?
1) Sikkim
2) Odisha
3) Nagaland
4) Bihar
5) Goa
Explanation:
The District Administration of Mon, Nagaland received 2020 SKOCH awards under three categories in the
65th SKOCH summit from Sameer Kochar, Chairman of SKOCH group. The 3 awards were: SKOCH crucible
award 2020; SKOCH order of merit award 2020 & SKOCH honourable mention award 2020.
7. Who among the following has been named as ‘2020 Great Immigrants’ by Carnegie Corporation?
2) Rohan Ghosh
3) Raj Chetty
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
Carnegie Corporation of New York has named 2 renowned Indian-Americans, Siddhartha Mukherjee, a
Pulitzer prize winner and Raj Chetty, Economics Professor at Harvard University among ‘2020 Great
Immigrants’ honourees, due to their contribution towards the efforts in mitigating the COVID-19 health
crisis.
8. Who has launched the toolkit for the 6th edition of the annual cleanliness survey of urban India
‘Swachh Survekshan (SS) 2021?
1) Pralhad Joshi

Explanation:
Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
(MoHUA),has launched the toolkit for sixth edition of the annual cleanliness survey of urban India ‘Swachh
Survekshan (SS) 2021’conducted by MoHUA that mainly focuses on utilizing the capacity of wet waste
processing facilities, Cleaning and reusing dirty water & Separately collect garbage and maintain it till the
processing site. A key highlight of the event was also the launch of the integrated SBM-Urban MIS portal.
9. Name the person who has received the 2020 Diana Award for humanitarian work.
2) Ridhima Pandey
3) Freya Thakral
4) Sunita Narain
Answer – 3) Freya Thakral
Explanation:
Freya Thakral, a 13 year old student of the British School New Delhi received the 2020 Diana Award for her
Recycler App, which she developed to connect users with waste-handlers as a measure to help the
ragpickers of Delhi. The award is presented annually on the birth anniversary of Princess Diana.
10. Who is the overall winner of 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize?
1) Varsha Adalja
2) Meena Alexander
3) Kritika Pandey
4) Smita Agarwal
5) Samina Ali
Answer – 3) Kritika Pandey
Explanation:
The commonwealth writers announced Kritika Pandey, the winner of Asian region prize as the overall
winner of the 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for her story, “The Great Indian Tee and Snakes”. The
award was presented to her by Ghanaian writer and editor, Nii Ayikwei Parkes, the chair of the 2020 Judge
panel in the online award ceremony.
11. Ratnakar Matkari who is in news recently is a renowned _______.

1) Actor
2) Banker
3) Cricketer
4) Writer
5) Photographer
Explanation:
The Government of Maharashtra announced that Marathi writer and playwright Ratnakar Matkari will be
posthumously honoured with the Natvarya Prabhakar Panshikar award for his lifetime contribution to the
theatre and arts.
12. The battalion unit of which country has won annual United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
(UNIFIL) environment awards?
1) China
2) India
3) Pakistan
4) United States
5) Japan

Answer – 2) India
Explanation:
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Head of Mission and Force Commander Major
General Stefano Del Col awarded the annual environment awards of UNIFIL to 7 mission entities. An Indian
Battalion (INDBATT) stationed with UNIFIL is declared first for environmental contributions. The annual
award was launched by UNIFIL on 4th December 2019 to recognise the environmental achievements within
the Mission’s area of operations.
13. The Annual Ranking of Police Stations for 2019 prepared by the Ministry of Home Affairs was
announced recently. The Nadaun Police Station of which state is ranked one of the best in India?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Rajasthan
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Punjab
Explanation:
Amit Shah, The Union Minister of Home Affairs announced the Annual Ranking of Police Stations for 2019
prepared by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India in the Director General of Police’s (DGP’s)
conference. Nadaun Police Station of Hamirpur District in Himachal Pradesh is ranked as one of the best
Police Stations of India.
14. The 2018 tiger census of which country entered into Guinness Record book as the largest
camera trap wildlife survey in the world?
1) India
2) Sri Lanka
3) Brazil
4) France
5) Uganda
Answer – 1) India
Explanation:
4th edition of India’s 2018 Tiger census sets new Guinness World Record for being largest camera trap
wildlife survey because the census had installed more cameras to monitor the tigers as compared to other
countries. As per the census, in 2018, India had doubled the tiger population before 4 years of the target
year, 2022 through the Sankalp Se Siddhi programme. As of now 75 per cent of the global tiger population
are in India.
15. Name the person who has won 10th edition 2020 Dada Saheb Phalke Award for documentary
named “Chi Lupo”.
1) Tapan Sinha
2) Mrinal Sen
3) Vinod Khanna
4) Manoj Kumar
5) Kezang D Thongdok
Answer – 5) Kezang D Thongdok
Explanation:
An independent filmmaker, Kezang D Thongdok won the 10th edition 2020 Dada Saheb Phalke Award for
his documentary “Chi Lupo” – showcasing the practice of collection of honey from the perched rocky
hilltops.
16. Who was honored with Rotary Foundation’s Paul Harris Fellow recognition recently?
1) Hemant Soren
2) Neiphiu Rio

3) Edappadi K Palaniswami
5) Nitish Kumar
Answer – 3) Edappadi K Palaniswami
Explanation:
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, Chicago, has honored Tamil Nadu(TN) Chief Minister (CM)
Edappadi K Palaniswami with Paul Harris Fellow recognition.
17. Which Indian organization was conferred with ‘Development Marketplace Award 2020’ from
World Bank Group and Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)?
1) RAHI Foundation
2) Institute for Human Development
3) Indian Cancer Society
4) Citizens Foundation India
5) Indiability Foundation
Answer – 2) Institute for Human Development
Explanation:
Institute for Human Development (IHD), an Indian non-profit institution conferred with ‘Development
Marketplace Award 2020: Innovations to Address Gender-Based Violence’ from World Bank Group and
Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) for the project alcohol, intimate partner violence and household
economy: an assessment of liquor ban in Bihar. Apart from India, other 8 non-profit organizations from
various countries have received this award.
18. Who has been named as recipient of the 2020 Von Karman Award by International Academy of
Astronautics (IAA)?
1) Jayant Narlikar
2) A S Kiran Kumar
3) Kailasavadivoo Sivan
4) G. Madhavan Nair
5) Satheesh Reddy
Answer – 3) Kailasavadivoo Sivan
Explanation:
The International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) has announced Dr. Kailasavadivoo Sivan, Chief of Indian
Space Research Organization (ISRO) as the recipient of the 2020 Von Karman Award, the highest distinction
of the IAA. The award will be presented to Dr. K. Sivan in March 2021 at Paris. He is the 3rd Indian to receive
the award.
19. Find the PSU which has won CII-ITC sustainability award 2019 under the category corporate
excellence for Outstanding Accomplishment.
1) SAIL
2) BHEL
3) ISRO
4) GAIL
5) NTPC
Answer – 5) NTPC
Explanation:
NTPC Limited (formerly- National Thermal Power Corporation Limited) wins CII-ITC Sustainability Award
2019 under the category Corporate Excellence for Outstanding Accomplishment. In addition to this, it has
also received a Commendation for Significant Achievement in the category of Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR).

20. Which state’s Mukhyamantri (Chief Minister) Darpan portal & mobile app has received the Elites
Excellence Awards 2020 presented by the Elites Technomedia?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Goa
4) Punjab
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Chief Minister (Mukhyamantri) Darpan Portal and Mobile app, which contains the details of the
schemes of the Government of Chhattisgarh like Suraji Gaon Yojana received the Elites Excellence Awards
2020 under the government category for the innovation for monitoring important schemes of the
government by the IT institution Elites Technomedia under the Digital India Initiative. The portal and the
mobile application for the Chief Minister (Mukhyamantri) Darpan was developed by the Chhattisgarh
Infotech Promotion Society (CHiPS).
21. Who has bagged ‘Top Publicist’ honor in the Global Humanitarian Awards 2020?
1) Pankaj Kulshrestha
2) Gopal Krishnan
3) Sachin Awasthi
4) Manoj Sinha
5) Fatmir Sejdiu
Answer – 3) Sachin Awasthi
Explanation:
Sachin Awasthi, the president of National Media Club and Founder of Shri Ram Seva Mission was honored
with the “Top Publicist” award in the Global Humanitarian Awards 2020 held as a webinar over a virtual
platform in London.
22. Who was honored with the Lifetime achievement award of Mohun Bagan Athletic Club.
1) Joseba Beitia
2) Ashok Kumar
3) Dhyan Chand
4) Palash Nandi
5) Gurbux Singh
Answer – 2) Ashok Kumar
Explanation:
The 70 years old Legendary Hockey Player Ashok Kumar, key player of the 1975 World Cup winning Indian
Hockey team was honoured with the Lifetime achievement award by the Kolkata based football club –
Mohun Bagan Athletic Club on its foundation day over the virtual ceremony. The Lifetime Achievement
award will be presented to Pranab Ganguly (Football) and Monoranjan Porel (Athletics) in addition to
Ashok Kumar (Hockey).
The 2020 Mohun Bagan Ratna will be presented to Gurbux Singh former Indian Hockey player and Palash
Nandi former Bengal cricketer and coach.
23. What is the rank of Mukesh Ambani in world’s richest person list, as per Bloomberg Billionaires
Index released on July 14, 2020 (Jeff Bezos tops)?
1) 6th
2) 5th
3) 3rd
4) 4th
5) 9th
Answer – 1) 6th

Explanation:
Bloomberg Billionaires Index has ranked Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) as the
World’s 6th richest man with a worth USD 72.4 billion after surpassing Elon Musk, co-founder & CEO of
Tesla and Alphabet Inc co-founders, Sergey Brin and Larry Page. Note– The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is
a daily ranking of the world’s richest people.
Top 3 in Global wise
Rank Name Total Net Worth
1 Jeff Bezos(US) USD 184B
2 Bill Gates(US) USD 115B
3 Bernard Arnault(France) USD 94.5B
Other Indians in Top 100
77 Azim Premji USD 16.9B
89 Shiv Nadar USD15.8B
24. Who has been chosen for USIBC Global Leadership Award 2020?
1) N Chandrasekaran
2) Jim Taiclet
3) Mukesh Ambani
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Tata group chairman, Natarajan (N) Chandrasekaran and Jim Taiclet, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and
president of Lockheed Martin to receive the US-India Business Council (USIBC) Global Leadership Award
2020. They also serve as a co-chair of the US-India CEO Forum.
25. What is the rank of Mukesh Ambani in world’s richest person list, as per Hurun’s research?
1) 3rd
2) 6th
3) 5th
4) 8th
5) 7th
Answer – 3) 5th
Explanation:
According to the Hurun’s Research, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) chairman & CEO Mukesh Ambani (63)
is now the fifth richest man in the world worth 78 billion USD. He sustains as the wealthiest Indian and he is
the only Asian Tycoon in the world’s top 10 richest people as of June 2020.
26. Who has made Guinness World Record title with 101 One-Leg Hops over a Ruler in 30 seconds?
1) Soham Mukherjee
2) Avtar Singh
3) Mohammed Khursheed Hussain
4) Shridhar Chillal
5) Ram Singh Chauhan
Answer – 1) Soham Mukherjee
Explanation:
Indian teenager Soham Mukherjee in UAE (United Arab Emirates), has made a Guinness World Record title
with 101 One-Leg Hops over a Ruler, who managed to break the previous Guinness World Records title of
96 hops in 30 seconds.

27. Who was honored with 2020 International Press Freedom Awards by Committee to Protect
Journalists?
1) Shahidul Alam
2) Mohammad Mosaed
3) Dapo Olorunyomi
4) Svetlana Prokopyeva
5) All the above
Explanation:
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has announced that 4 Journalists, Shahidul Alam from
Bangladesh, Mohammad Mosaed from Iran, Dapo Olorunyomi from Nigeria and Svetlana Prokopyeva from
Russia will be honoured with the 2020 International Press Freedom Awards for their courageous act. In
addition to them lawyer Amal Clooney will be honored with the Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award 2020.
28. Who will receive 2020 TIFF Tribute Actor Award on 45th Edition of Toronto International Film
Festival (TIFF)?
1) Emma Watson
2) Jennifer Lawrence
3) Kate Winslet
4) Scarlett Johansson
5) Natalie Portman
Answer – 3) Kate Winslet
Explanation:
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), announced that Kate Winslet will be receiving the 2020
TIFF Tribute Actor Award at the virtual event of the 45th edition of TIFF. Kate will receive the honor in the
virtual gala on 15th September 2020, following her film, Francis Lee’s Ammonite in which she played a
fossil hunter Mary Anning.
29. Who among the following are the laureates of Nelson Mandela Prize 2020?
1) Marianna Vardinoyannis
2) Morissana Kouyaté
3) Volkan Bozkir
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, The President of United Nations General Assembly announced that Marianna
Vardinoyannis, of Greece, and Doctor Morissana Kouyaté, of Guinea will receive the 2020 Nelson Mandela
Prize. They will be recognized in the virtual ceremony on 20th July 2020.
30. The Ongole sub-division office has won water heroes award for April 2020 from Jal Shakti
Ministry recently. The Ongole Sub-Division Office belongs to which zone of Indian railways?
1) South Central
2) Eastern
3) Central
4) Western
5) South Eastern
Answer – 1) South Central
Explanation:
The Ongole Sub-Divisional Office of Vijayawada Division, Andhra Pradesh, South Central Railway has won
the Water Heroes Award for the month of April, 2020 from the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India.
The division is led by Pratham Agarwal, Assistant Divisional Engineer.

31. Union minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has announced the
2019 ICAR award in which edition of ICAR foundation day (16 July 2020)?
1) 92nd
2) 91st
3) 93rd
4) 94th
5) 90th
Answer – 1) 92nd
Explanation:
On 16, July 2020, Narendra Singh Tomar, the Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare inaugurated
the Virtual celebration of the 92nd Foundation day of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and
declared the 2019 ICAR Awards from Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
32. Who among the following has won Jagjivan Ram Innovative Farmer Award 2019?
1) Raghupat Singh
2) Bharat Shankar Sontakki
3) Devvrat Singh
4) T. Purushothaman
5) D. R. Bhardwaj
Answer – 4) T. Purushothaman
Explanation:
Jagjivan Ram Abhinav Kisan Puruskar or Jagjivan Ram Innovative Farmer Award 2019 is presented to
farmers of various zones. Of that, Major Manmohan Singh Verka of Amritsar & T. Purushothaman, a shrimp
farmer from Payyannur were well known farmers who received the award in this edition.
33. Who has received 2019 National award of excellence for outstanding research in forestry from
the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)?
1) Kannan CS Warrier
2) V. Sivakumar
3) K. Ravichandran
4) C Buvaneswaran
Answer – 1) Kannan CS Warrier
Explanation:
Kannan CS Warrier, Senior Principal Scientist (Scientist F) at the Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree
Breeding (IFGTB) received the 2019 National Award of Excellence for Outstanding Research in Forestry
from the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE).
34. Find the person who has become the first recipient of Gulbenkian prize for humanity.
1) Greta Thunberg
2) Xiye Bastida
3) Kallan Benson
4) John Paul Jose
5) Lilly Platt
Answer – 1) Greta Thunberg
Explanation:
A 17 years old climate activist from Sweden namely Greta Thunberg became the first recipient of the
inaugural (1st edition) Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity, awarded by Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. The
award in the amount 1 million euro ($1.15 million) recognized her ability to mobilize younger generations
for the cause of climate change.

35. As per Forbes real-time ranking of billionaires, what is the rank of Mukesh Ambani ($75 billion
wealth) in world’s richest man list (July 2020)?
1) 2nd
2) 8th
3) 5th
4) 7th
5) 9th
Answer – 3) 5th
Explanation:
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman & CEO Mukesh Ambani (63), became the world’s fifth-richest
man in the world with an estimated wealth of 75 billion USD, according to the real-time ranking of
billionaires by Forbes.
36. Who has won life time excellence award in National Awards for excellence in Earth System
Science recognized by Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)?
1) Ashok Sahni
2) M. Ravichandran
3) Lidita D.S. Khandeparker
4) M. A. Atmanand
5) N. V. Chalapathi Rao
Answer – 1) Ashok Sahni
Explanation:
Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) recognized scientific contributions made by eminent
scientists/engineers in various fields of Earth System Science and also to encourage women and young
researchers who involved in Earth System Science. Ministry has introduced the Life Time Excellence Award,
National Awards in the field of Atmospheric Science & Technology; Ocean Science; Geoscience &
Technology; and Ocean Technology/Polar Science, Two Young Researcher awards and Dr. Anna Mani
National Award for Woman Scientist. Dr. Harsha Vardhan is the Minister of Science and Technology.
Name of the Award Name of Awardee Field
Professor Ashok Sahni, Geology, Vertebrate Paleontology and
Life Time Excellence Award Chandigarh Biostratigraphy
National Award for Ocean Dr. V. V. S. S. Sarma,
Science & technology Vishakapatnam biogeochemistry of the Indian Ocean
Implementation of Ocean Data
assimilation and Modelling for operational
Dr.M.Ravichandran, Goa ocean services
National Award for
Atmospheric Science & Dr.S.Suresh Babu adiative impacts of black carbon aerosols
technology ,Thiruvananthapuram on atmospheric stability and climate.
National award for N.V.Chalapathi Rao, an enduring research on deeper mantle
Geoscience & technology Varanasi petrology and geochemistry
National Award for Ocean pioneering work in the area of deep sea
Technology Dr.M.A.Atmanand, Chennai technologies.
Young Researcher Awards Dr.IndraSekhar Sen, Kanpur outstanding work in Earth System Science.
Dr.Arvind Singh,
Ahmedabad outstanding work in Earth System Science.
Dr.Anna Mani award for Dr.Lidita D.S. Khandeparker, aquatic microbial ecology, Marine biofilms
woman scientist Goa and their relevance in the oceans.

37. Name the India’s first Solar Powered ferry which has won 1st ‘Gussies’ electric boat awards
(‘Gustave Trouvé Award).
1) Aditya
2) Vamsi
3) Danush
4) Prahaar
5) Jeevan
Answer – 1) Aditya
Explanation:
The plugboats.com announced the winners of the 1st ‘Gussies’ electric boat awards officially known as
‘Gustave Trouvé Award for Excellence in Boats and Boating’. “Aditya”, India’s first & largest Solar Powered
ferry, won the Gustave Trouvé Award under the Excellence in Electric Boats Designed for Paying
Passengers category. Aditya built by Navalt Solar and Electric Boats is operating under the Kerala State
Water Transport Department (KSWTD). The ferry was designed by the Department of Ship Technology,
Cochin University of Science and Technology.
1. Which country planned to host 2021 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit virtually?
1) United States
2) Japan
3) New Zealand
4) Singapore
5) India
Explanation:
New Zealand cancelled the 2021 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum that was scheduled to be
held in Auckland, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is opting to lead a virtual summit.
2. Who inaugurated the 5th edition of conference on Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing
Technologies on theme “Empowering India with ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat Mission’”.
1) Jual Oram
3) Arjun Munda
4) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Defence inaugurated the 5th edition of conference on Aerospace
and Defence (A&D) Manufacturing Technologies through video conference. The conference was jointly
organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Tamil Nadu Technology Development and Promotion
Centre (TNTDPC) and Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM).
3. What is the theme of India Ideas Summit 2020 addressed by PM Modi?

1) “Ideas for Inclusive Growth”
2) “Building a Better Future”
3) “SDG for Growth”
4) “Going Forward”
Answer – 2) “Building a Better Future”

Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address at the two days long (July 21-22) virtual India
Ideas Summit 2020 which was hosted by US-India Business Council (USIBC) under the theme “Building a
Better Future”. The year 2020 marked the 45th anniversary of the formation of the Council.
4. India targeted to reach _____ spot in World Bank’s (WB) Ease of Doing Business ranking?
1) 75th
2) 60th
3) 50th
4) 80th
5) 100th
Answer – 3) 50th
Explanation:
In October 2019, India jumped 14 places to rank 63rd among 190 nations in the World Bank’s (WB) Ease of
Doing Business ranking. Now, the target of India is to reach at the 50th spot.
5. Indian air force commanders conference was held between July 22-24, 2020. What is the theme of
the conference?
1) “IAF proud to the Nation”
2) “IAF plan for the future”
3) “IAF protecting the Nation”
4) “IAF in the Next Decade”
Answer – 4) “IAF in the Next Decade”
Explanation:
Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Defence inaugurated the Air Force Commanders Conference(AFCC) at the
Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), New Delhi. The conference chaired by Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air
Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria was conducted from 22nd July 2020 to 24th July 2020. The
theme of the conference was “IAF in the Next Decade”.

1. Who heads the committee constituted by Ministry of Home Affairs for reform in criminal law?
1) Ranbir Singh
2) G.S. Bajpai
3) Balraj Chauhan
4) Mahesh Jethmalani
5) G.P. Thareja
Answer – 1) Ranbir Singh
Explanation:
Central Committee for reforms in Criminal Law, constituted by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), is going to
start a 3 months long online consultation exercise. The objective of this exercise is to gather opinions by
consulting with experts and collating material for their report to the government. Ranbir Singh
(Chairperson)- Vice-Chancellor, National Law University (NLU), Delhi.
2. Name the person who heads the 9-member working group constituted by IRDAI to study
suitability of surety bond issuance by Indian insurers.
1) G. Srinivasan
2) D. Nagalakshmi
3) Roopam Asthana
4) Neelesh Garg
5) Hitesh Kotak

Answer – 1) G. Srinivasan
Explanation:
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), an autonomous, statutory body tasked
with regulating and promoting the insurance in India, has set up a nine member working Group (WG) under
G. Srinivasan, director, National Insurance Academy, to look at the possibility of the Indian insurance
industry or any other sector to offer Surety Bonds in India.
3. Who is the convenor of search cum selection committee formed by NHAI to appoint members of
investment manager board?
2) Deepak Parekh
4) Sanjay Mitra
Explanation:
To have a professional management structure, NHAI has constituted a search-cum-selection committee for
the appointment of two independent Directors and one Chairman for the Investment Manager Board. Dr
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu (Chairman of NHAI) is the convener of the Committee and other members include
Deepak Parekh, Chairman, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC); Girish Chandra Chaturvedi,
Chairman, ICICI (Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India) Bank; and Sanjay Mitra, Ex-
Secretary, MoRTH.
4. Who heads the 11-member committee constituted by National Human Rights Commission to
assess COVID-19 impact on human rights?
1) Nimesh G Desai
2) Rajive Raturi
3) Abhey Shukla
4) K S Reddy
5) Dipa Sinha
Answer – 4) K S Reddy
Explanation:
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has set up an 11-member expert committee headed by Dr
K S Reddy, president of Public Health Foundation of India to study impact of COVID-19 on human rights of
individuals, particularly marginalized and vulnerable sections of the society, together with migrant
laborer’s & will also study the future response of the government.
5. Which edition of “Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA)” meet was attended by Union
Environment minister Prakash Javadekar recently (event co-chaired by European Union, China and
Canada)?
1) 1st
2) 8th
3) 13th
4) 4th
5) 17th
Answer – 4) 4th
Explanation:
The 4th edition of international meeting named “Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA)” was held on July 7,
2020, which was co-chaired by European Union (EU), China and Canada. From India, Union Minister of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar participated in meet. MoCA, which is held
annually since 2017, was held virtually for the first time in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

6. Which organization along with USAID co-hosted joint working group meeting of the sustainable
growth pillar (India Energy Modeling Forum was launched in the meet)?
5) India Business Forum (IBF)
Answer - 3) National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog
Explanation:
A joint working group meeting of the Sustainable Growth (SG) Pillar was co-chaired by NITI (National
Institution for Transforming India) Aayog and United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
The meeting on SG Pillar will boost the India–US Strategic Energy Partnership. The SG pillar entails energy
data management, energy modelling and collaboration on low carbon technologies as three key activities.
During the meet, an India Energy Modeling Forum (IEMF) was launched which will provide a platform to
examine important energy and environmental related issues, and facilitate exchange of ideas.
7. Name the person who chairs CII's e-commerce committee for the year 2020-21.
1) Kunal Bahl
2) Chandrajit Banerjee
3) Uday kotak
4) T. V. Narendran
5) Sangeeta Verma
Answer – 1) Kunal Bahl
Explanation:
Snapdeal's Kunal Bahl to lead CII's e-commerce committee. Confederation of Indian Industry recently
announced Snapdeal's Co-founder & CEO Kunal Bahl has taken over as the Chairman of its e-commerce
committee for the year 2020-21.
8. PM Modi addressed the virtual session at 2020’s High-Level Segment of the United Nations
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) held at UN in which city?
1) Bonn
2) London
3) New York
4) Berlin
5) Vienna
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a keynote address virtually at 2020’s High-Level Segment (HLS) of
the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) session held at the United Nations in New York,
United States (US). The theme of this 2020 ECOSOC HLS was “Multilateralism after COVID19: What kind of
UN do we need at the 75th anniversary”.
9. Which edition of ministerial meeting of the US-India strategic energy partnership was held
recently (co-chaired by Dharmendra Pradhan & Dan Brouillette).
1) 5th
2) 9th
3) 24th
4) 2nd
5) 11th
Answer – 4) 2nd
Explanation:
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister of Steel Dharmendra Pradhan and United States
(US) Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette co-chaired the 2nd ministerial meeting of the U.S.-India Strategic

Energy Partnership (SEP) virtually to review progress, highlight major accomplishments, and prioritize
new areas for cooperation. Before heading further, it is to be noted that there is significant increase in Indo-
US bilateral hydrocarbon trade since the establishment of SEP, with the bilateral hydrocarbon trade
touching US$ 9.2 billion during 2019-20, marking a 93% increase since 2017-18. The meeting was
organized by US-India Business Council (USIBC).
10. India planned to create its first overseas oil stockpile in which country?
1) United States
2) Germany
3) Russia
4) Iceland
5) Maldives
Explanation:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas signed MOU to
begin cooperation on Strategic Petroleum Reserves operation and maintenance, including exchange of
information and best practices. This MoU was based on a proposal from the US after the recent historic drop
in oil prices during the coronavirus pandemic. It is to be noted that for the first time, India, the world’s
third-largest oil guzzler, is planning to create an emergency reserve of oil in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum
Reserve to take advantage of low prices and to increase its strategic oil stockpile.
11. India planned to establish its 1st Solar Decathlon competition in which year?
1) 2024
2) 2020
3) 2023
4) 2021
5) 2022
Answer – 4) 2021
Explanation:
The U.S. DOE signed a MOU to collaborate with India U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) in order
to support India in the establishment of country’s 1st Solar Decathlon India in 2021. The aim of this
competition is to prepare the next generation of building professionals to design and build high efficiency
buildings powered by renewables.
12. The United states based USAID and USIDFC planned to establish ________ worth credit guarantee for
India’s SME sector to deploy rooftop solar.
1) $25 million
2) $50 million
3) $75 million
4) $125 million
5) $100 million
Explanation:
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. International Development
Finance Corporation (USIDFC) are developing a concept to establish a new $25-million credit guarantee for
India’s Small and Medium Enterprise sector to deploy rooftop solar.
13. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 3rd G20 Finance ministers and central bank
governors (FMCBG) meeting recently. Which country hosted the meeting?
1) Australia
2) Canada
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Brazil

5) Argentina
Explanation:
As a part of Finance Track for the G20 Leaders Summit 2020, which is to be hosted by Saudi Arabia at the
end of 2020, the 3rd G20 (Group of Twenty) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG)
meeting was held virtually on July 18, 2020. It was organized under the Saudi Arabian Presidency where
Indian side was represented by Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman.
14. Who represented India in G20 Digital Economy Ministers virtual meet held in July 2020?
1) Piyush Goyal
2) Raj Kumar Singh
4) Giriraj Singh
5) Pralhad Joshi
Explanation:
Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad represented India in
the virtual meeting of the G20 Digital Economy Ministers under the presidency Saudi Arabia.
15. Who heads the panel formed by Ministry of Human Resource Development to form guidelines to
ensure more students study in India?
1) V K Paul
2) Pankaj Mittal
3) Neeta Prasad
4) Amit Khare
5) D.P. Singh
Answer – 5) D.P. Singh
Explanation:
Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Union Minister of Human Resource Development announced that the ministry
has set up a committee headed by UGC Chairman, D.P. Singh to form guidelines and suggest measures to
ensure that more students study in India and there is a smooth transition for students returning from
abroad due to COVID-19 situation.
16. Which edition of India-EU Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting 2020 held
recently?
1) 14th
2) 15th
3) 13th
4) 17th
5) 20th
Answer – 1) 14th
Explanation:
The 14th Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting 2020 was held virtually for the first time
amid COVID-19 between India and United Kingdom (UK), which was co-chaired by Minister for Commerce
and Industry Piyush Vedprakash Goyal and UK Secretary of State for International Trade, Elizabeth Mary
Truss. They were assisted by Minister of State (MoS) for Commerce and Industry Hardeep Singh Puri and
his counterpart, UK Minister of State for International Trade, Ranil Jayawardena.
17. Union Health and Family welfare minister, Harsh Vardhan participated Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO) health minister’s digital meet recently. Where is the HQ of SCO located?
1) Dushanbe
2) Islamabad
3) New Delhi

4) Moscow
5) Beijing
Explanation:
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan participated digitally in the Shanghai
Cooperation Organization (SCO) Health Minister’s Digital Meet at Nirman Bhawan, Delhi. The meeting was
chaired by Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Health of the Russian Federation. The Headquarters of SCO is
located at Beijing, China.
18. Which edition of annual meeting of the board of governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment
Bank (AIIB) held recently?
1) 5th
2) 2nd
3) 7th
4) 9th
5) 15th
Answer – 1) 5th
Explanation:
The 5th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) was held
virtually from Beijing, China, was originally planned to be held in-person there, focusing on “Connecting for
Tomorrow”. The meet saw the re-election of Jin Liqun as AIIB President, and a roundtable discussion on the
theme “AIIB 2030-Supporting Asia’s Development over the Next Decade”. Notably, India’s Union Minister of
Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman was the Lead Speaker at the roundtable discussion.
19. Which country is going to host the 6th annual meeting of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
(AIIB) in 2021?
1) Azerbaijan
2) Australia
3) UAE
4) Cambodia
5) Cyprus
Answer – 3) UAE
Explanation:
During the meet it was also decided that the sixth Annual Meeting will be held in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates (UAE) on Oct. 27-28, 2021 which will be the first annual meeting in the Middle East. It will take
place in parallel with the Dubai World Expo. UAE was also one of the founding members of AIIB.
INDEX
1. What is India’s rank in SDG index 2020 (Sweden ranked No.1)?
1) 89
2) 121
3) 117
4) 62
5) 51
Answer – 3) 117
Explanation:
In accordance with the “Sustainable Development Report 2020- The Sustainable Development Goals and
Covid-19”, comprising of SDG index 2020, there will be severe negative impacts on most of the United
Nations (UN)-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) due to COVID-19 pandemic. India, which
has ranked at 117th position with a score of 61.92 is also facing major challenges in 10 of the 17 SDGs
including zero hunger, good health, gender inequality among others. The index has been topped by Sweden.

2. India ranked _____ in INFORM risk index 2020 for humanitarian crises & disasters (Somalia - 1).
1) 22nd
2) 31st
3) 29th
4) 51st
5) 78th
Answer – 2) 31st
Explanation:
In accordance with the “INFORM Report 2020: Shared evidence for managing crises and disasters” released
by research Centre INFORM, operating under European Commission (EU), India has ranked at 31st place
with an inform risk of 5.4, means risk of humanitarian crises and disasters. The report ranked the countries
based on “INFORM Risk Index” which has been topped by Somalia with an inform risk of 8.9. The report has
analyzed 191 countries. Notably, this report is produced by the United Nations Office for the Coordination
of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) on behalf of all INFORM Partners.
3. What is India’s rank in 11th edition of ‘Global Real Estate Transparency Index 2020’ released by
US based JLL (UK topped the list)?
1) 78
2) 51
3) 42
4) 28
5) 34
Answer – 5) 34
Explanation:
According to the 11th edition of the ‘Global Real Estate Transparency Index 2020’, which covers 99
countries and territories and 163 cities, released by US based property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle’s
(JLL), India has improved by one place to 34th with a total score of 2.69 under ‘semi-transparent’ zone.
Regulatory reforms, better market data and sustainability initiatives led to a one-point improvement in the
nation’s ranking.
Rank Country /Territory Score
34th India 2.69
1 United Kingdom 1.31
2 United States 1.35
3 Australia 1.39
4. What is India’s rank based on cancer preparedness among Asia-Pacific countries as per Economist
Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) report?
1) 8th
2) 2nd
3) 4th
4) 9th
5) 6th
Answer – 1) 8th
Explanation:
In accordance with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report on “Cancer preparedness in Asia-Pacific:
Progress towards universal cancer control”, India has been ranked eighth with an overall score of 51.6 for
cancer preparedness among 10 Asia-Pacific countries. The report sponsored by Roche, examined the
findings from the EIU’s Index of Cancer Preparedness (ICP) which was created upon the findings of the
global ICP (evaluated 28 countries based on 45 separate indicators). The 10 Asia-Pacific countries included
in this report were — Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea,
Thailand and Vietnam.

Rank Country Score (out of 100)

8 India 51.6
1 Australia 92.4
2 South Korea 83.4
3 Malaysia 80.3
5. What is India’s rank in the Baseline scenario as per 2020 global manufacturing risk index report
released by Cushman & Wakefield (China tops)?
1) 8
2) 5
3) 12
4) 3
5) 28
Answer – 4) 3
Explanation:
In accordance with the “Cushman & Wakefield’s 2020 Global Manufacturing Risk Index (MRI)” India ranks
3rd in the Baseline Scenario,3rd in Cost Scenario & 30th in Risk Scenario. The Index ranks the countries in
the above 3 Scenarios based on most-suitable locations for global manufacturing among 48 countries in
terms of cost, competitiveness and operating conditions.
6. India ranked _____ in Data Science Domain in Global Skills Index 2020 released by “Coursera”.
1) 11
2) 91
3) 71
4) 51
5) 21
Answer – 4) 51
Explanation:
The report of Global Skills Index 2020, an in depth view at the state of the skills across the world prepared
by “Coursera”, World’s largest online learning platform shows that India Surges ahead of the peers in the
business and technology skill sets because of the growing young population. In the Data Science Domain
India secured the global rank 51(lagging) and secured 12th rank in the Asia Pacific region. In the Business
Domain India secured the global rank 34 (emerging)and secured 8th rank in the Asia Pacific region. In the
Technology Domain India secured the global rank 40 (emerging) and secured 10th rank in the Asia Pacific
region.
7. What is India’s rank in the global direct selling industry list, as per 2019 report released by World
Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA)?
1) 15th
2) 9th
3) 8th
4) 12th
5) 6th
Answer – 1) 15th
Explanation:
In accordance with the report of “The Global Direct Selling – 2019 Retail Sales” by the World Federation of
Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA), India was ranked 15th in the global direct selling industry with sales
of USD 2.477 billion in 2019. This has shown a growth of 12.1% in comparison to the 19th rank in 2018.
The ranking has been topped by the United States (US) which contributed 20% of the global direct selling
industry with sales of USD 35.21 billion, followed by China with 13% contribution at 2nd rank, and Korea
and Germany with 10% contribution each at 3rd position.

Rank Country
15 India
2 China
3 Korea & Germany
8. Which city ranked top among India cities on world’s most surveilled cities 2020 list released by
Comparitech (Taiyuan, China topped overall ranking)?
1) Chennai
2) Hyderabad
3) Delhi
4) Mumbai
5) Patna
Explanation:
As per the new analysis by Comparitech on the World’s Most Surveilled Cities 2020, in 150 major cities
across the globe, Hyderabad has positioned in 16th rank among the list of top 20 cities with the maximum
number of Closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance cameras. It has most CCTV surveillance in India.
The List was topped by Taiyuan, China. Chennai (21st rank) and Delhi (33rd rank) made into the top 50 list.
The research is based on the number of cameras per 1,000 people. Hyderabad– 29.99 cameras per 1,000
people. It’s crime index is 43.46
9. Which is the most populated city in the world?

1) Tokyo
2) Delhi
3) New York
4) Shanghai
5) London
Answer – 1) Tokyo
Explanation:
The Comparitech research highlighted the 20 most populated cities in the world. Delhi ranked 2nd and the
list was topped by Tokyo, Japan. The 3rd rank was secured by Shanghai, China. Indian Cities– Other Indian
cities which made into top 20 are: Mumbai in 9th rank and Kolkata in 15th rank.
10. What is India’s rank among countries that have gained in forest areas during 2010-2020, as per
global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) 2020 released by the Food and Agriculture Organization
(FAO)?
1) 4th
2) 5th
3) 1st
4) 2nd
5) 3rd
Answer – 5) 3rd
Explanation:
In accordance with the latest Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) 2020 brought out by the Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN), India has ranked 3rd among the top 10
countries that have gained in forest areas during 2010-2020. FRA 2020 examined the status of, and trends
in, more than 60 forest-related variables in 236 countries and territories in the period 1990–2020. India
reported 0.38% annual gain in forest, or 266,000 ha of forest increase every year at an average. It’s
naturally regenerating forest rate was also 0.38% in 2010-20.

Top ten countries for average annual net gain in forest area, 2010–2020
Rank Country
3 India
1 China
2 Australia
11. Which country reported maximum employment in the forestry sector in the world?
1) Chile
2) India
3) Australia
4) China
5) Italy
Answer – 2) India
Explanation:
The Forest Resources assessment examined employment in the forestry sector (including logging) with
data from 136 countries that represent 91% of the world’s forests where India reported the maximum
employment in the forestry sector in the world. Globally, 12.5 million people were employed in the forestry
sector. Out of this, India accounted for 6.23 million, or nearly 50%.

1. The US based Carlyle Group decided to acquire _____% stake in Nxtra Data Ltd, an arm of Bharti
Airtel for $235 million.
1) 25
2) 20
3) 30
4) 15
5) 35
Answer – 1) 25
Explanation:
American multinational private equity company Carlyle Group has decided to acquire about 25% stake in
India’s second largest telecom company Bharti Airtel’s data centre business arm–Nxtra Data Ltd– for $235
million (about ₹1,780 crore) through a company called Comfort Investments II, which is an affiliated entity
of CAP V Mauritius Ltd., an investment fund managed and advised by affiliated firms of the Carlyle. At the
same time, Airtel will continue to hold the remaining 75 % stake.
2. The US based Intel capital planned to buy _____% stake in Jio platforms for Rs 1,894.50 crore.
1) 0.87%
2) 1.21%
3) 0.39%
4) 2.42%
5) 0.61%
Answer – 3) 0.39%
Explanation:
US based Electronic chip maker Intel’s investment arm, Intel Capital to buy 0.39% stake in Reliance
Industries Limited (RIL)’s Jio Platforms for Rs 1,894.50 crore. This is the 12th deal of Jio Platforms. With
this investment, Jio Platforms has raised Rs 1,17,588.45 crore from global investors since April 22.

3. The US based KKR has agreed to buy _____% stake in Mumbai-based JB Chemicals &
Pharmaceuticals for Rs 3100 crore (approx).
1) 60
2) 51
3) 29
4) 54
5) 75
Answer – 4) 54
Explanation:
US private equity giant KKR has agreed to acquire a 54% stake (41.7 million or 4.17 crore fully paid up
equity shares) in Mumbai-based drug manufacturer JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals for approximately Rs
3100 crore. KKR will make the investment through its subsidiaries, Tau Investments Holdings Pte. Ltd., Tau
Holdco Pte. Ltd., and KKR Asia III Fund Investments Pte.
4. Which payment platform company (with QorQl) is set to acquire Raheja QBE General Insurance
Company Limited for $76 million?
1) Paytm
2) CashFree
3) Paykun
4) Paypal
5) PayU
Answer – 1) Paytm
Explanation:
Indian e-commerce payment system Paytm & QorQl Pvt. Ltd, a Healthcare startup company with majority
shareholding of Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, is set to acquire Mumbai (Maharashtra)-based
private sector general insurer Raheja QBE General Insurance Company Limited in a deal worth around $76
million (or Rs 570 crore). Raheja QBE is a joint venture of India’s Prism Johnson (51%) and QBE Australia
(49%).
5. The CCI has approval the proposal of combination of STX Filmworks & Marco Alliance along with
which other company?
1) Red Chillies International
2) Eros International
3) Dharma Productions
4) Reliance International
5) Disney India
Answer – 2) Eros International
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India(CCI) has approved the proposed combination which involves Eros
International Plc (Eros Plc), STX Filmworks Inc(STX) and Marco Alliance Limited (Marco).
6. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Kubota’s 9.09% Acquisition of Escorts and
Escorts’ 40% Acquisition by KAI under which section of competition Act, 2002?
1) Section 32(1)
2) Section 31(1)
3) Section 32(3)
4) Section 31(2)
5) Section 30(1)
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of 9.09% equity stake in Escorts
Limited (Escorts) by Kubota Corporation (Kubota) and of 40% in Kubota Agricultural Machinery India
Private Limited (KAI) by Escorts under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.

7. How much percentage of Jio platforms' stake was bought by Qualcomm Ventures for Rs. 730
Crores?
1) 0.15%
2) 0.45%
3) 0.73%
4) 1.21%
5) 2.42%
Answer – 1) 0.15%
Explanation:
US-based Qualcomm Ventures, the investment arm of chipmaker Qualcomm Incorporated to invest up to Rs
730 crore in Reliance Industries Limited(RIL)’s Jio Platforms for 0.15% stake. With this investment Jio
Platforms has raised a total of Rs 1,18,318.45 crore.
8. Which company planned to acquire 7.73% stake in Jio Platforms Rs 33,737 crores (July 2020)?
1) Microsoft
2) Google
3) IBM
4) TCS
5) General Electric
Explanation:
Alphabet Inc’s Google to buy 7.73% stake in Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)’s Jio Platforms for Rs 33,737
crores. For this purpose, they have signed a binding partnership and an investment agreement. With this,
Jio Platforms has raised a total of Rs 1,52,056 crore.
9. The competition commission of India has given approval for Aceso Company to acquired up to
58.92% stake in which company?
1) HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited
2) Religare Health Insurance Company Limited
3) Indraprastha Medical Corporation Limited
4) Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Limited
5) Aster DM Healthcare Limited
Answer – 1) HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India(CCI) approved acquisition of up to 58.92% stake by Aceso Company
Pte. Ltd. (Aceso) in HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG), under Section 31(1) of the Competition
Act, 2002.
10. Which company planned to acquire 100% stake in Orchestra Tech for about Rs 187 Crore?
1) HCL
2) Wipro
3) L&T
4) Tech Mahindra
5) Mphasis
Answer – 3) Larsen and Toubro
Explanation:
L&T Technology Services (LTTS), the engineering services arm of Larsen and Toubro Group, informed that
it will acquire a 100 % stake in Texas-based Orchestra Technology (Tech). The acquisition is an all cash deal
of USD 25 million, or about Rs 187 crores.

11. The Competition Commission of India has approved proposal of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited’s
acquisition of which port company?
1) Zen Shipping & Ports India Private Limited
2) Nyk Line India Private Limited
3) MSC Agency India Private Limited
4) Seapol Port Private Limited
5) Krishnapatnam Port Company Limited
Answer – 5) Krishnapatnam Port Company Limited
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India(CCI) has approved the acquisition of Krishnapatnam Port Company
Limited(KPCL) by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited(APSEZ). The proposed combination
envisages acquisition of equity shareholding and full management control of KPCL by APSEZ.
DEFENCE
1. Name the country which participated in PASSEX naval exercise at Malacca Strait with India to
promote understanding in Indian ocean.
1) China
2) Japan
3) Sri Lanka
4) Nepal
5) Myanmar
Answer – 2) Japan
Explanation:
In order to promote mutual understanding, Indian Navy and Japanese Navy (Japanese Maritime Self-
Defence Force) have conducted a day long Naval Exercise PASSEX (Passing Exercise) for tactical and
communications training, towards the Malacca Strait in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). This was the 15th
exercise undertaken by the navies of these two nations in the last three years. The overall content of this
PASSEX was goodwill training and to promote understanding.
2. How much was the amount approved by the Defence Acquisition Council for capital acquisition of
equipment for armed forces (July 2020)?
1) Rs 29,200 crore
2) Rs 41,800 crore
3) Rs 32,500 crore
4) Rs 38,900 crores
5) Rs 36,700 crore
Answer – 4) Rs 38,900 crores
Explanation:
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has given its consent for the capital acquisition of various platforms and
equipment required by the Indian Armed Forces, Army, Navy and the Air Force, worth Rs 38,900 crore. This
decision was taken during the DAC meet held on July 2, 2020 under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri
(Defence Minister) Rajnath Singh. Notably, these approvals include acquisitions of Rs 31,130 crore from
Indian industry signifying Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s clarion call for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’
focused on indigenous design and development.
3. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the proposal for procurement of ____ fighter
aircrafts.
1) 29
2) 33
3) 31
4) 27

5) 35
Answer – 2) 33
Explanation:
DAC also approved the proposal for procurement of 33 fighter jets including 21 MIG-29 and 12 Su-30 MKI
aircraft along with upgradation of existing 59 MIG-29 aircraft. The MIG 29 procurement and upgradation
from Russia is estimated to cost Rs 7,418 crore. The Su-30 MKI will be procured from Hindustan
Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India at an estimated cost of Rs 10,730 crore.
4. ‘Ofek 16’ is the new spy satellite of which country?

1) Iraq
2) Qatar
3) Iran
4) Israel
5) UAE
Explanation:
The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMoD), and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), have successfully launched a
new spy satellite “Ofek 16” into orbit by using a locally-developed Shavit rocket from a launchpad at
Palmachim airbase in central Israel.
5. The Indian coast guard has signed MoU with coast guard of which country to boost maritime
relationship?
1) Nepal
2) Sri Lanka
3) Ireland
4) Indonesia
5) United Kingdom
Explanation:
In order to bolster the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Indonesia, a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Indonesian Coast Guard
(Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia). The MoU was signed on ‘Maritime Safety and Security’.
6. Bharat Dynamic limited has signed Licence Agreement and Transfer of Technology of _________
missile system with DRDO-DRDL.
1) Prithvi
2) Nirbhay
3) Prahaar
4) Dhanush
5) Akash
Answer – 5) Akash
Explanation:
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) signed Licence Agreement and Transfer of Technology (LAToT) for Akash
Missile Weapon System of Indian Army Variant with Defence Research and Development Organisation –
Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDO – DRDL).
7. Name the Operation which was committed by Indian Navy to bring back stranded Indians in
abroad (The 55 days long mission completed recently).
1) Operation COVID-19 rescue
2) Operation Come back
3) Operation Back to home
4) Operation Red Chillies
5) Operation Samudra Setu

Answer – 5) Operation Samudra Setu
Explanation:
Indian Navy has successfully completed its 55 days and 23,000 kilometers long ‘Operation Samudra Setu’,
which was launched on May 5, 2020 as a part of the national effort to repatriate (bring back) Indian citizens
from 3 countries of Maldives, Iran, and Sri Lanka during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this operation
3,992 Indian citizens were brought back to India, which was conducted by Indian Naval Ships (INS)
Jalashwa, and INS Airavat, INS Shardul and INS Magar (Landing Ship Tanks). This operation was undertaken
by the Indian Navy in close coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Home
Affairs (MHA), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and various other agencies of the
Government of India (GoI) and State Governments.
8. Name the Aerospace company which has delivered last five AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to
Indian Air Force recently.
1) Lockheed Martin
2) Boeing
3) General Electric
4) Airbus
5) Safran
Answer – 2) Boeing
Explanation:
United States (US) based Aerospace Company Boeing, has delivered the last 5 AH-64E Apache attack
helicopters to Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Air Force Station, Hindan, Uttar Pradesh. This final 5 AH-64E
Apache attack helicopters were part of a deal that was signed by Indian Government & Boeing in the year
2015 to deliver 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. These Apaches were deployed at the Leh air base
amid stand-off with China in Ladakh.
9. Which organization developed P7 Heavy Drop System (HDS) for IL 76 aircraft?

2) Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Answer – 2) Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
Explanation:
As a part of Make in India programme, DRDO has developed P7 Heavy Drop System (HDS) which is capable
of para dropping military stores ((vehicle/ ammunition/ equipment) up to 7-ton weight class from IL 76
aircraft [Ilyushin Il-76 or Gajraj (elephant king)]. This HDS consists of a platform & specialized parachute
system. It has been inducted in the Indian Army. The design of this fully indigenous system has been
developed by Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), a pioneer Research &
Development (R&D) lab of DRDO based in Agra, Uttar Pradesh (UP). It’s platform system manufactured by
L&T (Larsen & Toubro) while parachutes manufactured by Ordnance Factory.
10. Indian Navy conducted major exercise led by Sanjay Vatsayan in which state/UT recently (July
2020)?
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Gujarat
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer – 4) Andaman & Nicobar

Explanation:
Indian Navy conducted major Naval exercises in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands led by Sanjay Vatsayan,
Chief Rear Admiral of Eastern naval fleet as a display of strategic intents against China amid the current
military conflicts in the Northeastern borders in Ladakh.
11. Indian Navy carried out Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with navy of which country near the
Andaman and Nicobar Islands (July 2020)?
1) Maldives
2) United States
3) Singapore
4) Sri Lanka
5) Australia
Explanation:
Indian Navy undertook a short joint naval Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the United States (US) Navy near
the Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) islands in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to conduct maritime drills,
against the backdrop of the India-China border standoff in Ladakh. Both naval forces conducted high-end
exercises designed to maximize training and interoperability, including air defense. US was represented by
US Navy carrier strike group which was led by USS (United States Ship) Nimitz (CVN 68), a nuclear-
powered World’s largest aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and consisted of Ticonderoga-class guided missile
cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Sterett (DDG 104) and
USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114).
12. Ministry of Defence signed deal with which PSU for the procurement of 1,512 mine plough for
Indian army’s battle tank T-90?
1) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
2) Shipping Corporation of India
3) Bharat Earth Movers Limited
Answer – 3) Bharat Earth Movers Limited
Explanation:
To boost Make in India Initiative of the Indian government, the Defence Acquisition Council(DAC) chaired
by Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Defence signed the contract worth Rs.557 crores (approx) with Bharat
Earth Movers Limited (BEML) for the procurement of 1,512 mine plough(MP) for the battle tank T-90 S/SK
of Indian Army.
13. Name the Anti-tank guided Nag missile which was tested by DRDO at Interim Test Range in
Balasore, Odisha.
1) Agni
2) Brahmos
3) Nirbhay
4) Dhruvastra
5) Prahaar
Answer – 4) Dhruvastra
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the flight trials of the HELINA
(Helicopter-launched Nag Missile) anti-tank guided missile named “Dhruvastra” without Helicopter at the
Interim Test Range in Balasore, Odisha.

14. The 1st five of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France landed at which airbase station of Indian Air
Force?
1) Adampur AFS
2) Ambala AFS
3) Amritsar AFS
4) Awantipur AFS
5) Chandigarh AFS
Answer – 2) Ambala AFS
Explanation:
Forty-six months after the €7.87 bn (Rs 59,000 crore) Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA), that was
signed between India and France in September 2016, the first five of 36 Rafale fighter jets, from France
were landed in Ambala in Haryana after covering a distance of nearly 8500 km to join the Indian Air Force
(IAF). The five aircraft include two twin seater trainer aircraft and three single seat fighter aircraft. These
fighter jets are manufactured with 13 India Specific Enhancements (ISE), by Dassault Aviation, a french
company.

1. What is the name of India’s Venus mission which is scheduled to be launched at end of 2023?
1) Aditya-L1
2) Shukrayaan-1
3) Chandrayaan-3
4) Shukrayaan
5) Gaganyaan
Answer – 2) Shukrayaan-1
Explanation:
The Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) will explore Venus for the second time through the India’s 1st
Venus Mission Shukrayaan-1. The Shukrayaan-1 is scheduled for launch at the end of 2023 from
Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
2. The 3 Base Repair Depot (BRD) of Indian navy along with which institute / organisation
developed Airborne Locust Control System (ALCS) which spray pesticide to control locust?
1) Defence Research and Development Organization
5) Indian Space Research Organization
Answer – 2) Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
Explanation:
Locust attack is continuously increasing in many states of the country, largely in northern states. The
central government has come forward to help the states to protect farmers’ crops from locusts. Now the
help of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will also be taken in this work. In this sequence, on June 30, 2020,
Chandigarh based 3 Base Repair Depot (BRD) of the IAF and Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
(CSIO) have indigenously developed an Airborne Locust Control System (ALCS) for two Mi-17 helicopters
for spraying atomised pesticide malathion to arrest locust breeding. These helicopters will spray 800 litres
of pesticide in 750 hectare area in just 40 minutes.
3. Who has flagged off a Bell 206-B3 helicopter from Greater Noida recently to tackle locusts attack?
1) Nitin Gadkari

5) Ram Vilas Paswan
Explanation:
The Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has flagged off a Bell 206-B3
helicopter from Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) for effective control of crop threatening locusts in the worst
affected areas in Rajasthan. The Bell helicopter can cover an area of about 25 to 50 hectares in one flight
with a pesticide capacity of 250 liters.
4. Which IIT have developed a virtual classroom system named ‘Mobile Masterjee’?
1) IIT Kanpur
2) IIT Mandi
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Calcutta
5) IIT Kharagpur
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has developed a virtual classroom aid, ‘Mobile Masterjee’. It
is a classroom-to-home teaching setup, which enables students to record teachers’ lectures/instructions
while using smartphones. It is developed by the Imagineering Lab of IIT Kanpur.
5. What is the name of Jupiter-like planet which was found by researchers recently (39 times bigger
than earth)?
1) TOI-829b
2) TOI-869b
3) TOI-889b
4) TOI-849b
5) TOI-899b
Answer – 4) TOI-849b
Explanation:
The researchers spotted a Jupiter-like planet, 39 times more massive than the Earth, orbiting around a
distant star with temperature lower than the Sun, the planet is located around 730 light years away from
Earth. The astronomers named the planet TOI-849b. This is the first ever planetary core to be found by the
astronomers. The study/findings were published in Journal Nature.
6. Mars Orbiter Mission’s (MOM) mars colour camera has captured closest and largest moon of mars
‘Phobos’ recently. MOM is associated which country?
1) United States
2) Russia
3) China
4) India
5) Japan
Answer – 4) India
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released the picture of the closest and biggest moon of Mars
named “Phobos” which was captured by Mars Colour Camera (MCC) onboard India’s Mars Orbiter Mission
(MOM). The image was taken on July 1, 2020 when MOM was about 7200 km from Mars and at 4200 km
from Phobos.
7. Name the company which has successfully completed India’s 1st NPNT compliant drone flight.
1) Asteria Aerospace
2) General Aeronautics Pvt Ltd
3) Quidich Innovation Labs
4) Both 1) and 2)

5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
India’s First No-Permission No-Takeoff (NPNT) compliant drone flight on the A200 Remotely Piloted
Aircraft System (RPAS) has been completed successfully by Quidich Innovation Labs and Asteria Aerospace
in the green zone identified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), near Tumkur in Karnataka.
This NPNT drone flight is under the MoCA & DGCA comprehensive policy on use of UAVs, which came into
effect on 1st Dec 2018.
8. Which IIT has developed the disinfectant box named ‘Unisaviour’ to sterilize personal belongings
of a person?
1) IIT Kharagpur
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Mandi
4) IIT Hyderabad
5) IIT Roorkee
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT-R) announced that the IIT-R researchers team led by Prof.
Soumitra Satapathi, Laboratory of Integrated Nano photonics and Biomaterials, have developed the
disinfection box – “Unisaviour” box, which can be used to sterilize various personal belongings to minimize
the COVID-19 transmission.
9. The scientists of which country has found ancient underwater Aboriginal sites recently?
1) Japan
2) Australia
3) Mexico
4) Canada
5) Lebanon
Explanation:
Australia’s first underwater archaeological sites off its west coast dating to more than 7,000 years ago will
help with the understanding of the cultural and technology development of its first peoples, according to
scientists. Archaeologists in Western Australia discovered hundreds of stone tools made by aboriginal
people when the seabed was dry, at two ancient sites now submerged in the Dampier Archipelago.
10. Name the company which in collaboration with ICMR-NIV developed India’s 1st COVID-19 vaccine
‘COVAXIN’.
1) Indian Immunologicals
2) Biogenomics
3) Bharat Biotech
4) Piramal
5) Wockhardt
Explanation:
Bharat Biotech India Ltd (BBIL) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) –
National Institute of Virology (NIV) developed India’s first COVID-19 vaccine – COVAXIN (BBV152 COVID
vaccine). The vaccine is developed and manufactured by the BSL-3 (Bio Safety Level- 3) high containment
facility of BBIL.

11. Name the company which has developed India’s first machine ‘Compact XL’ to automate the
manual processes of molecular diagnostic tests.
1) Mylab
2) Bione
3) Seagull BioSolutions
4) Bharat Biotech
5) Biogenomics
Answer – 1) Mylab
Explanation:
Mylab Discovery Solutions, Pune based molecular diagnostics company has launched ‘Compact XL’- India’s
first machine to automate the manual processes of molecular diagnostic tests like RT-PCR test for COVID-19
on 7th July 2020. The machine was unveiled by Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII).
12. What is the name of comet which was observed by NASA astronaut from International Space
Station recently?
1) Hale-Bopp
2) Neowise
3) Borrelly
4) Halley’s
5) Encke
Answer – 2) Neowise
Explanation:
The images of the comet Neowise (C/2020 F3), were captured by NASA astronaut Bob Behnken from
International Space Station (ISS) camera, which was discovered by the Neowise space telescope, short for
the Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (on March 27, 2020).
13. ISRO set to launch Amazonia – 1 earth observatory satellite on PSLV. The Amazonia – 1 is the
satellite belongs to which country?
1) Chile
2) Israel
3) Brazil
4) Egypt
5) Iran
Answer – 3) Brazil
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the Amazonia – 1 onboard the Polar Satellite
Launch Vehicle (PSLV) as a primary payload by August 2020. Amazonia -1 is Brazil’s first satellite for Earth
observation – designed, assembled and tested in Brazil.
14. Kuaizhou-11 (KZ-11) is the solid-fueled carrier rocket of which country?

1) Japan
2) South Korea
3) Singapore
4) China
5) North Korea
Answer – 4) China
Explanation:
China’s 1st Kuaizhou-11(KZ-11), solid-fueled carrier rocket launch was failed. The rocket was launched
from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Kuaizhou-11(KZ-11) means ‘Fast Ship’ in
China’s Mandarin language.

15. Which country has successfully launched telecommunication satellite named “APSTAR-6D”
recently?
1) Nepal
2) China
3) Malaysia
4) India
5) Japan
Answer – 2) China
Explanation:
China launched a new commercial telecommunication satellite “APSTAR-6D” by a Long March-3B carrier
rocket from the southwestern Xichang Satellite Launch Center.
16. Find the company which collaborated with Loyal Textile Mills Limited and HeiQ for the
development of world’s 1st reusable PPE with Triple Viral Shield Technology?
2) ITC Limited
3) Tata Group
4) Adani Group
Answer – 1) Reliance Industries
Explanation:
Loyal Textile Mills Limited in collaboration with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and HeiQ has launched
the world’s first reusable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with Triple Viral Shield Technology that has
passed the Viral Penetration Test, Synthetic Blood Penetration Test, and the Systolic Blood Pressure
Recovery (SBPR) Test at a webinar. Along with this, other viral shield products like masks (SS 95 medical
respiratory type Mask) and fashion wear range were also launched. The launch was done by Loyal’s
signature brand SUPERA SHIELD.
17. What is the rebranded name of Google plus which was relaunched recently?
1) Google Currents
2) Google Tech
3) Google Power
4) Google Media
5) Google Flows
Answer – 1) Google Currents
Explanation:
Google, an Internet search giant has relaunched Google plus (shutdown on April 2019) as Google Currents,
it helps to exchange documents and have meaningful discussion by enabling leaders and workers to
exchange ideas across the organization and collect valuable feedback & input from other people.
18. Which IIT has developed Ultraviolet sanitizing product named ‘SHUDH’ to make the
surroundings COVID free?
1) IIT Calcutta
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Kharagpur
5) IIT Guwahati
Explanation:
The Imagineering Laboratory department of IIT Kanpur has developed an Ultraviolet (UV) sanitizing
product, ’SHUDH’. SHUDH is a smartphone operated Handy UV Disinfection Helper. It helps to make the
surroundings COVID-19 free especially the highly prone places such as hospitals, hotels, malls, offices and
schools.

19. The assault rifles ARAD & CARMEL are set to be manufactured in India under make in India
initiative in PLR Systems Private Limited. The ARAD & CARMEL are assault rifles of which country?
1) Israel
2) Iran
3) Russia
4) United States
5) Spain
Explanation:
The latest Israeli Assault Rifles, Arad and Carmel, will be manufactured under the Make in India initiative in
the PLR Systems Private Limited, established by Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) in 2017 as a joint venture
with Punj Lloyd in Madhya Pradesh, India.
20. Which airport introduced India’s 1st fully contactless car parking?
4) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Answer – 4) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Explanation:
The GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL), introduced India’s first ever fully contactless airport
car parking with contact less toll transaction for their passengers and visitors in Rajiv Gandhi International
Airport (RGIA) to provide a safe airport amid COVID-19. The NETC FASTag Car Park is a part of the “One
Nation One Tag” – NETC FASTag programme of Indian Government.
21. Name the world’s most affordable COVID-19 diagnostic kit which was developed by IIT-Delhi
(Launched by HRD minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’).
1) Coroloss
2) Corovid
3) Corosure
4) Corobot
5) Corofit
Answer – 3) Corosure
Explanation:
Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, the Union Minister of Human Resource Development (MoHRD) E-launched the
world’s most affordable Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) based COVID-19
diagnostic kit ‘Corosure’ developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-D) approved by Indian
Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).
22. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has given approval to India’s first fully indigenously
developed vaccine against _______ (July 2020).
1) Pneumonia
2) Cancer
3) Swine flu
4) Dengue
5) AIDS
Answer – 1) Pneumonia
Explanation:
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) informed that, the Drug Controller General of India
(DCGI) has given approval to India’s first fully indigenously developed vaccine against pneumonia,
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine. The vaccine has been developed by M/s. Serum Institute
of India Pvt. Ltd, Pune. DCGI has also granted permission to manufacture the vaccine domestically.

23. The Cochin shipyard limited planned to construct world’s 1st fully automatic electric ferries for
ASKO maritime of which country?
1) New Zealand
2) Canada
3) Spain
4) Denmark
5) Norway
Answer – 5) Norway
Explanation:
India’s largest commercial shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) has signed a contract to build the world’s
first fully automatic electric vessel for ASKO Maritime, Norway. In this regard, CSL will construct and supply
two autonomous electric ferries to ASKO Maritime, with an option to build two more identical vessels. The
project, partially funded by the Norwegian Government, aimed at emission-free transport of goods across
the Oslofjord, inlet in Norway.
24. The Modulus Housing incubated start-up of which IIT, has developed a portable hospital unit
named ‘MediCAB’?
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Ahmedabad
3) IIT Calcutta
4) IIT Kanpur
5) IIT Madras
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M)-incubated start-up, Modulus Housing has developed a
portable hospital unit, ‘MediCAB’, a decentralized approach to detect, screen, identify, isolate and treat
COVID-19 patients. It can be installed anywhere within 2 hours by four people. The startup has collaborated
with Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology(SCTIMST). This collaboration helps
the startup to get inputs on certification and customizations necessary for the project.
25. Which is the 1st nation to finish human trials for COVID-19 vaccine?
1) China
2) Russia
3) United States
4) United Kingdom
5) India
Explanation:
Russia has become the first nation to complete clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine on humans, and the
results have proven the medication's effectiveness. The Chief researcher Elena Smolyarchuk, who heads the
Center for Clinical Research on Medications at Sechenov University, announced Russian news agency TASS
that the human trials for the vaccine have been completed at the university and they will be discharged
soon.
26. Name the 1st West Asian & Arab Nation which launched space mission to mars (named ‘Hope’ or
‘Al-Amal’)?
1) UAE
2) Bahrain
3) Lebanon
4) Saudi Arabia
5) Comoros
Answer – 1) UAE

Explanation:
United Arab Emirates (UAE) became the first West Asian and Arab nation to embark on a first-ever
interplanetary space mission to Mars (Red Planet) namely “Hope Probe mission” from Tanegashima Space
Centre, off the coast of Kyushu, Japan atop a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-IIA rocket. Also known as Al-
Amal or Emirates Mars Mission, this $200 million mission will be the first to study both Martian climate viz.
diurnal (daily) and seasonal cycles.
27. Which institute of CSIR introduced the COVID Protection System (COPS) for work place?
1) Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI)
3) Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI)
4) Central Building Research Institute (CBRI)
5) Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI)
Answer – 1) Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI)
Explanation:
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-
CMERI), Durgapur introduced the COVID Protection System (COPS), a collection of technologies for
workplace, which includes, contactless Solar Based Intelligent Mask Automated Dispensing Unit cum
Thermal Scanner (IntelliMAST), Touchless Faucet (TouF) and 360° Car Flusher.
28. ANASIS-II is the 1st military communication satellite of which country?

1) UAE
2) South Korea
3) Iran
4) Brazil
5) Thailand
Answer - 2) South Korea
Explanation:
South Korea launched its first military communications satellite, Army/Navy/Air Force Satellite
Information System 2 (ANASIS-II). The satellite was deployed into a geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) by a
Falcon 9 rocket developed by US space firm SpaceX. It was lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force
Station in the US state of Florida. ANASIS-II is SpaceX’s 1st geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) mission of
2020. As part of a package for Lockheed Martin’s F-35A combat aircraft, South Korea’s Defense Acquisition
Program Administration(DAPA) contracted with Lockheed Martin for the satellite. Lockheed Martin then
subcontracted the construction of the satellite to Airbus Defence and Space.
29. Name the android malware which steals data such as password and credit card details that was
discovered by mobile security firm ThreatFabric recently?
1) MyDoom
2) BlackRock
3) Storm Worm
4) LokiBot
5) Stuxnet
Answer – 2) BlackRock
Explanation:
A new Android malware “BlackRock” has been discovered that steals data such as password and credit card
details from 337 apps like Gmail, Amazon and more, which was discovered by mobile security firm
ThreatFabric.
30. Which lab of DRDO developed World’s most agile and lightest surveillance drone named
‘Bharat’?
1) High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
2) Defence Electronics Research Laboratory, Hyderabad

3) Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh
4) Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory, Dehradun
5) Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory, Bengaluru
Answer – 3) Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh
Explanation:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) provides the drone named “Bharat” –
indigenously developed by the Chandigarh based laboratory of DRDO (Terminal Ballistics Research
Laboratory - TBRL), to the Indian Army to monitor the high altitude areas and mountain terrains along the
line of actual control in the Easter Ladakh (China Border). The Bharat series drones are listed among
World’s most agile and lightest surveillance drones.
31. Which country conducted a successful flight test of the MGTD-20 gas turbine engine made by 3D-
printing for the 1st time (July 2020)?
1) Russia
2) China
3) Germany
4) India
5) Japan
Explanation:
The Russian Foundation for Advanced Research Projects in the Defense Industry informed that Russia for
the first time conducted a successful flight test of the MGTD-20 gas turbine engine made by 3D-printing. The
flight tests were held at Kazalbash aviation center in Tatarstan. The production of the aircraft is scheduled
on 2021-2022.
32. The ‘Mi-8AMTSh-VN’ is the attack transport helicopter of which country?

1) UAE
2) China
3) South Korea
4) Russia
5) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
The Russian Helicopters manufacturing company (part of Rostec corporation) informed that Russia’s new
Mi-8AMTSh-VN attack transport helicopter is being tested. The first phase of the tests is to be completed in
November. After the test, two new vehicles of this type will also be tested.
33. ‘Tianwen-1’ is the mars mission of which country?

1) South Korea
2) Japan
3) Hong Kong
4) Thailand
5) China
Answer – 5) China
Explanation:
Tianwen-1, China’s first fully homegrown Mars Mission, was launched by Long March 5 Rocket from the
Wenchang Satellite Launch Center in Hainan Island, China.
34. Name the space start-up which has developed India’s first in-orbit space debris monitoring and
tracking system.
1) Earth2Orbit
2) Digantara
3) Dhruva

4) Pixxel
5) TeamIndus
Answer – 2) Digantara
Explanation:
A Space start up namely Digantara Research and Technology (DRT) which has developed India’s first in-
orbit space debris monitoring and tracking system that works on LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)
technology has been selected by SID (Society for Innovation and Development) incubation program at the
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore. In this regard, the startup has received a grant of Rs 25 lakhs
which will be used to develop space debris monitoring systems and the company’s expansion.
35. Name the UV disinfectant system which was co-developed by International Advanced Research
Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) & Vehant Technologies.
1) AmitScan
2) JeevanScan
3) LiteScan
4) CoCScan
5) KritiScan
Answer – 5) KritiScan
Explanation:
In order to control spread of infection through baggage, International Advanced Research Centre for
Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad, an autonomous R&D Centre of Department of
Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India and Vehant Technologies, Noida have co-developed
KritiScan® UV Baggage Disinfection System.
36. Qual5 India, the incubated start-up of which IIM has developed a wearable device named ‘Veli
Band’?
1) IIM-Indore
2) IIM-Lucknow
3) IIM- Kozhikode
4) IIM-Rohtak
5) IIM-Ahmedabad
Answer – 3) IIM- Kozhikode
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K) based incubated startup Qual5 India Pvt. Ltd, has
developed a wearable device called ‘Veli Band’ which helps in maintaining social distancing by sending out
an alarm in case of proximity with another person.
37. “Ziyuan III 03” is the high-resolution mapping satellite of which country?
1) South Korea
2) Japan
3) United States
4) China
5) North Korea
Answer – 4) China
Explanation:
China sent a new high-resolution mapping satellite namely “Ziyuan III 03”, developed by the China Academy
of Space Technology, into space through Long March-4B carrier rocket from Taiyuan Satellite Launch
Center in the Northern Province of Shanxi, China. It was the 341st flight mission by the Long March rocket
series. Along with high-resolution mapping satellite, two small satellites were sent. One of the satellites,
named Tianqi 10, was launched for the Beijing-based company Guodian Gaoke for a communication and
data relay mission. The other small secondary payload, named Lobster Eye 1, carries a wide-field X-ray
astronomy instrument used for dark matter detection. These 2 satellites were developed by the Shanghai
ASES Spaceflight Technology Co. Ltd.

38. ASTHROS is the mission of which space agency?
Answer - 2) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Explanation:
The work has begun on an ambitious new mission that will carry a cutting-edge 8.4-foot (2.5-meter)
telescope high into the stratosphere on a balloon. Tentatively planned to launch in December 2023 from
Antarctica, ASTHROS (short for Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for High Spectral Resolution
Observations at Submillimeter-wavelengths) will spend about three weeks drifting on air currents above
the icy southern continent and achieve several firsts along the way. Managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion
Laboratory, ASTHROS observes far-infrared light, or light with wavelengths much longer than what is
visible to the human eye. To do that, ASTHROS will need to reach an altitude of about 130,000 feet —
roughly four times higher than commercial airliners fly. Though still well below the boundary of space, it
will be high enough to observe light wavelengths blocked by Earth’s atmosphere.
39. Which pharma company seeks permission from DGCI for ‘phase 2&3’ clinical trials of Oxford
vaccine under brand name “Covishield” in India?
1) Zydus Cadila
2) Bharat Biotech
3) Serum Institute of India
4) Panacea Biotec
5) Indian Immunologicals
Answer – 3) Serum Institute of India
Explanation:
The Serum Institute of India (SII), which has partnered with British-Swedish pharma company AstraZeneca
for manufacturing the University of Oxford vaccine candidate for COVID-19, has sought permission from the
Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for conducting “phase 2/3 human clinical trials” of the potential
vaccine.
40. Which institute of CSIR along with AMESYS INDIA developed a microorganism decontamination
box named ‘Suraksha’?
1) Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT)
2) Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH)
3) National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI)
4) Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO)
5) Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI)
Answer - 4) Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO)
Explanation:
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)’s Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO)
along with AMESYS INDIA developed a microorganism decontamination box, ‘Suraksha’. The box sanitizes
an object in the span of 10 – 15 minutes using heat and UVC light.
41. What is the name of North-Eastern state’s 1st first manhole cleaning robot?
1) MANAV
2) DAKSH
3) INDRO
4) MITRA
5) BANDICOOT
Answer – 5) BANDICOOT

Explanation:
Siddhartha Bhattacharya, Minister of Guwahati Development Department inaugurated Guwahati’s first
manhole cleaning robot named “BANDICOOT”, an automatic sewer cleaning device. Guwahati became the
first city in the Northeast region to get a manhole cleaning robot.
42. Which is India’s 1st Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approved drone training school?
1) Academy of Carver Aviation
2) Bombay Flying Club
3) Madras Flying Club
4) Banasthali Vidyapith Gliding Flying Club
5) Ambitions Flying Club
Answer – 2) Bombay Flying Club
Explanation:
Bombay Flying Club, Mumbai, has become the India’s first DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation)
approved drone training school, announced by Ministry of Civil Aviation. Note: In an order dated July 20,
2020, DGCA approved the club’s application for conducting remote pilot training for remotely piloted
aircraft system.
43. Name the organization which launched ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ contest for innovators and startups.
Explanation:
In order to promote innovators in the fields of defence and emerging technologies in India, DRDO (Defence
Research and Development Organisation) has launched ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ contest for innovators and
startups to mark the fifth death anniversary of former President A P J Abdul Kalam(July 27, 2020).
44. Which institute developed medical bed isolation system named ‘Aashray’ recently?
1) Defence Research & Development Establishment (DRDE)
2) Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR)
3) Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT)
4) Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL)
Answer – 3) Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT)
Explanation:
The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) has developed ‘Aashray’, the Medical Bed Isolation
System to fight against COVID-19 pandemic by controlling the spread of infection released by the patient. It
is a low cost, reusable solution. The model of Aashray was manufactured by M/s Cleancore Solutions Pvt
Ltd. Bhosari, Pune.
45. ‘Great Prophet 14’ is the military exercise conducted by which country?
1) Kuwait
2) UAE
3) Iraq
4) Iran
5) Egypt
Answer – 4) Iran

Explanation:
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a paramilitary force, launched the underground ballistic
missiles from the depths of the Earth for the 1st time in a completely camouflaged way during the last day of
‘Great Prophet 14’ (code name- “Payambar e Azam 14”) military exercise near Gulf waters.
SPORTS
1. Who has become the youngest umpire to enter into ICC’s elite panel?
1) Srinivas Venkatraghavan
2) Sundaram Ravi
3) Nitin Menon
4) Vineet Kulkarni
5) S K Bansal
Answer – 3) Nitin Menon
Explanation:
Nitin Menon (36 years old) from India became the youngest member of the International Cricket Council’s
(ICC) Elite Panel of Umpires. He replaces Nigel Llong (England) for the upcoming 2020-21 season. He
becomes the 3rd Indian umpire to be included in the ICC’s after former captain Srinivas Venkatraghavan
and Sundaram Ravi.
2. Which team has won the 2020 Premier League Championship football tournament?
1) Liverpool
2) Manchester City
3) Chelsea
4) Arsenal
5) Aston Villa
Answer – 1) Liverpool
Explanation:
Liverpool won its 19th top-flight title in the 28th edition of Premier League Championship 2020 football
tournament after waiting for 30 years by defeating Manchester City by 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.
3. Who is the 1st Indian to secure podium position in the international ultra-cycling race (VRAAM
2020).
1) Aditi Krishnan
2) Prashanth R
3) Ikshan Shanbag
4) Bharat Pannu
5) Aryan Gurav
Answer – 4) Bharat Pannu
Explanation:
Lt Col Bharat Pannu, Indian Army officer, secured the 3rd position on the leader board at the first edition of
the Virtual Race Across America (VRAAM) 2020 held from 16th June to 28th June 2020 and became the first
ever Indian to secure a podium position in the international ultra-cycling race. Lt Col Pannu finished with a
total distance of 4086km in 12 days and a total elevation gain of 71,000 meters in a stationary bicycle in
Pimple Nilakh, Pune.
4. Badminton champion Lin Dan who announced retirement recently belongs to which country?
1) Singapore
2) Malaysia
3) Indonesia
4) Thailand
5) China

Answer – 5) China
Explanation:
China’s Badminton player and 2 times Olympic Champion, Lin Dan announced his retirement due to his
physical capabilities and injuries. He won gold at the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympics.
5. Sumit Nagal who is in news recently is associated with which sport?

1) Hockey
2) Badminton
3) Football
4) Cricket
5) Tennis
Explanation:
Rising tennis star Sumit Nagal has become the first Indian to win an international tournament in the COVID-
19 era after he lifted the PSD Bank Nord Open trophy, a locally organised clay court tournament in
Germany.
6. Tamil Nadu born G Akash become _____ grandmaster of India recently.

1) 71st
2) 42nd
3) 81st
4) 66th
5) 29th
Answer – 4) 66th
Explanation:
The 23-year-old G. Akash from Chennai, Tamil Nadu becomes the country’s 66th Grandmaster with rating of
2495. The title was confirmed at the recent meeting of International Chess Federation (FIDE) Council.
7. Amit Panghal who is in news recently is associated with which sport?

1) Boxing
2) Tennis
3) Badminton
4) Archery
5) Wrestling
Explanation:
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has released the world rankings 2020 for women’s and men’s
boxing, as per which Indian amateur boxer & World championships silver medallist Amit Panghal has been
ranked first in the world ranking of men elites of 52 kg weight category with a total of 1300 points. At the
same time, Manju Rani has got the second place in women’s rankings in 48 kg with 1175 points.
8. The Indian Olympic association adopts new visual identity to celebrate ____ year participation in
Olympic games.
1) 75th
2) 125th
3) 100th
4) 200th
5) 150th
Answer – 3) 100th
Explanation:
On 6th July 2020, to mark the 100th year of Indian participation in the Olympic Games the Indian Olympic
Association (IOA) adopted a new visual identity (Logos). The logo celebrates the contribution of the athletes
and the officials all over the world towards Team India.

9. Who has won the Formula One (F1) season opening Austrian grand prix?
1) Lewis Hamilton
2) Charles Leclerc
3) Max Verstappen
4) Valtteri Bottas
5) Alexander Albon
Answer – 4) Valtteri Bottas
Explanation:
Finland driver Valtteri Bottas with Mercedes won the Formula One (F1) season-opening Austrian Grand
Prix (GP), surpassing his Mercedes team mate and Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton.
10. Raneem El Welily who retired recently is associated with which sport?
1) Badminton
2) Tennis
3) Hockey
4) Squash
5) Cricket
Explanation:
Raneem El Welily, the 31-year-old Egyptian Squash player and world’s top ranking (No.1) Women Squash
Player announced her retirement ending her 18 year sports career. Nouran Gohar of Egypt claims the No.1
ranking after the retirement of Welily.
11. Andrei Demanov who was suspended for doping in July 2020 is associated with which sport?
1) Shooting
2) Archery
3) Tennis
4) Weightlifting
5) Wrestling
Explanation:
Two-time European champion weightlifter Andrei Demanov of Russia has been provisionally suspended for
doping after testing positive for a banned steroid. The International Weightlifting Federation announced
that Demanov tested positive for traces of DHCMT, an anabolic steroid also known as turinabol which has
been widely used in weightlifting and other sports.
12. Pritam Rani who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Tennis
2) Cricket
3) Football
4) Hockey
5) Badminton
Explanation:
Former India captain and one of the country's finest hockey forwards, Pritam Rani Siwach has been
recommended for the Dronacharya award this year. Nominated by Indian Railways, Pritam has been part of
the Indian women's team coaching set-up in the past (2010-12), was coach of the junior women's team that
won silver at the 2012 Jr Asia Cup and has been running the Sonepat Hockey Academy since 2004.
13. Who has won Styrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, Austria (July 2020)?
1) Charles Leclerc
2) Lewis Hamilton
3) Valtteri Bottas

4) Sebastian Vettel
5) Max Verstappen
Answer – 2) Lewis Hamilton
Explanation:
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes Driver won the Styrian Grand Prix (GP) in Spielberg, Austria with this win
Hamilton has won at least one race of his 14-year career on the circuit.
14. Footballer Mile Jedinak who announced retirement in July 2020 belongs to which country?
1) Switzerland
2) Croatia
3) Australia
4) Poland
5) Portugal
Explanation:
Mile Jedinak (35), Former Australian skipper and Crystal Palace midfielder from Sydney announced his
retirement on 11 July. He has been the captain for Australia national Team.
15. Which country planned to host 2021 Asia cup cricket tournament?
1) India
2) Pakistan
3) Bangladesh
4) Sri Lanka
5) Afghanistan
Explanation:
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) recently announced the postponement of Asia cup tournament 2020. Note:
Sri Lanka to host rescheduled tournament expected in June 2021.
16. The 2022 Dakar (Senegal) youth Olympics was postponed to which year?
1) 2025
2) 2024
3) 2023
4) 2026
5) 2028
Answer – 4) 2026
Explanation:
The International Olympic Committee(IOC) has postponed the 2022 Dakar (Senegal) Youth Summer
Olympics by four years to 2026 due to COVID- 19 pandemic and would be the first Youth Summer Olympic
Games organized in Africa.
17. Sprinter Deajah Stevens who was banned recently belongs to which country?
1) Germany
2) Portugal
3) United States
4) Argentina
5) Spain
Explanation:
Olympic finalist sprinter Deajah Stevens was banned for 18 months for missing doping tests and will miss
the Tokyo Games. The 25-year-old American runner’s ban was backdated to start on February 17, 2020. It
will expire days after the scheduled closing ceremony of the postponed Tokyo Olympics in August 2021.

18. Footballer Andre Schurrle who announced retirement recently belongs to which country?
1) Argentina
2) Germany
3) Poland
4) France
5) Croatia
Explanation:
Andre Schurrle (29), Former Chelsea attacker and Borussia Dortmund forward and 2014 World cup
winning German team player, announces his retirement on July 17, 2020.
19. Which country is going to host 22nd edition of FIFA men’s football world cup 2022?
1) Qatar
2) France
3) Kuwait
4) Russia
5) UAE
Answer – 1) Qatar
Explanation:
Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) informed that the 2022 World cup tournament is
to be inaugurate at Qatar’s Al Bayt Stadium (or) Al Khor Stadium (November 21 – December 18). Men’s
2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup. Final match will be held at
Lusail Stadium. Host country will be Qatar.
20. Who has won formula one Hungarian Grand Prix 2020?
1) Charles Leclerc
2) Lewis Hamilton
3) Valtteri Bottas
4) Sebastian Vettel
5) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Formula One Champion Mercedes Lewis Hamilton (British) won the Hungarian Grand Prix (GP) 2020 held
at the Hungaroring in Mogyoród, Hungary. This is his 8th time to win this title. With this victory he equaled
Michael Schumacher ‘s single-venue record, ie., winning a grand prix eight times.
21. Which country is going to host ICC Men’s ODI world cup 2023?
1) United Kingdom
2) New Zealand
3) South Africa
4) India
5) Australia
Answer – 4) India
Explanation:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that the Men’s T20 World cup, 2020 scheduled to be
played in Australia in October – November, has been postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ICC
T20 World Cup 2021 is rescheduled on October – November 2021 with final on 14 November 2021. The ICC
World cup (50 over) is 2023 rescheduled in October – November 2023 with the final on 26 November 2023
in India.
22. Which is South Asia’s 1st league that joined world leagues forum?
1) VIVO Pro Kabaddi
2) Indian Premier League

3) Indian Super League
4) Hockey India League
5) Pro Volleyball League
Answer – 3) Indian Super League
Explanation:
The Hero Indian Super League (ISL) joins the World Leagues Forum (WLF), the association of Professional
football leagues. It is the first league from South Asia and seventh in Asia to join the WLF. The Premier
League, La Liga and Bundesliga are also part of the association of Professional football leagues and also the
most supported leagues by the people.
23. Cricketer Sripali Weerakkody who announced retirement recently belongs to which country?
1) Australia
2) UAE
3) Bangladesh
4) India
5) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
A 34 years old Female fast bowler Sripali Weerakkody who represent for Sri Lanka in International Crickets
has announced her retirement from all forms of Cricket. She played 89 ODIs and 58 T20Is.She totally picked
89 wickets in her career. she became the first woman cricketer from Sri Lanka to qualify as a fitness trainer
from the Australian Institute of Fitness.
24. Jon Rahm who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Golf
2) Cricket
3) Tennis
4) Football
5) Badminton
Answer – 1) Golf
Explanation:
Jon Rahm became the first Spaniard since Seve Ballesteros in 1989 to hold golf's world number one ranking,
fending off a late challenge Sunday to win the US PGA Memorial tournament.
25. In which event, India’s 2018 Asian games team's medal was upgraded to gold from silver?
1) 4x400m mixed relay
2) 4x400m Men’s relay
3) 4x400m Women’s relay
4) 4x100m Men’s relay
5) 4x100m Women’s relay
Answer – 1) 4x400m mixed relay
Explanation:
Indian 4x400m mixed relay team’s silver medal in the 2018 Asian Games has been upgraded to gold. This
decision has been taken after the disqualification of original winners Bahrain due to doping ban. Anu
Ragavan’s fourth place in the women’s 400m hurdles has been upgraded to Bronze medal after this.
26. Which Indian cricketer signed agreement with sports management firm IMG Reliance (July
2020)?
1) Shikhar Dhawan
2) KL Rahul
3) Manish Pandey
4) Mohammed Shami
5) Shivam Dube

Answer – 1) Shikhar Dhawan
Explanation:
Sports management firm IMG Reliance, a joint venture between Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and US-based
IMG Worldwide, on 22nd July announced that Indian cricket star Shikhar Dhawan has signed an exclusive
worldwide marketing and management agreement with the company.
27. Which state is going to host 4th edition of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) in 2021?
1) Haryana
2) Assam
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Minister of State of Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju and Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal
Khattar announced that Haryana will host the 4th edition of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) in 2021
through video conference. The Games will be held in Panchkula in Haryana. Star Sports will be the Official
Broadcast Partner like the previous year. The games will take place after the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
28. Which Indian chess player finished 2nd in grandmaster triathlon tournament at 53rd Biel
International chess festival?
1) P. Harikrishna
2) Koneru Humpy
3) Baskaran Adhiban
5) Harika Dronavalli
Answer - 1) P. Harikrishna
Explanation:
Indian Grandmaster P. Harikrishna finished overall second spot in the Grandmaster Triathlon Tournament
at 53rd Biel International Chess Festival which took place in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. Poland’s Radoslaw
Wotjaszek finished first in the Biel Chess Festival. The Grandmaster Triathlon Tournament consists of three
rounds of chess competition – Classical, Rapid & Blitz and it is part of Biel Chess Festival. He grabbed the top
spot in Accentus Chess960, another separate tournament which was held in the Biel International Chess
Festival 2020.
29. Who has become 7th bowler in test cricket history to scalp 500 wickets?
1) Kemar Roach
2) James Anderson
3) Shannon Gabriel
4) Kapil Dev
5) Stuart Broad
Answer – 5) Stuart Broad
Explanation:
England’s Stuart Broad, progressed 7 positions and secured the 3rd rank in the International Cricket
Council (ICC) Test Bowling Ranking. During the final match against West Indies Board became the 7th
bowler in the history of Test cricket to scalp 500 wickets in his 140th test.
30. Who has become No.1 all-rounder in latest ICC test ranking (July 2020)?
1) Hardik Pandya
2) Ravindra Jadeja
3) Ben Stokes
4) Jason Holder
5) Pat Cummins

Answer – 3) Ben Stokes
Explanation:
All Rounders
Rank Player Rating
1 Ben Stokes 497
2 Jason Holder 459
3 Ravindra Jadeja 397
31. Wisden Trophy tournament between England and West Indies retired recently. Which trophy
which will replace Wisden trophy?
1) Llyod-Barnes Trophy
2) Ambrose-Gooch Trophy
3) Everton-Alan Trophy
4) Lara-Anderson Trophy
5) Richards-Botham Trophy
Answer – 5) Richards-Botham Trophy
Explanation:
England won the third and final Wisden Trophy test match against the West Indies by 269 runs and won the
series by 2-1. After this final series, The Wisden trophy will be retired and displayed at the Museum at
Lord’s. It will be replaced by the Richards-Botham Trophy. The series started on 8th July 2020. The
Richards-Botham Trophy is a tribute to the legendary players Viv Richards and Ian Botham. The Wisden
Trophy was first awarded in 1963 to commemorate the 100th edition of Wisden Cricketers Almanack.
32. Rajat Bhatia who announced retirement recently is associated with which sport?
1) Tennis
2) Cricket
3) Squash
4) Golf
5) Badminton
Explanation:
Delhi All-rounder Rajat Bhatia has called it quits to his two-decade long career. He announced his
retirement on July 29, 2020. Rajat Bhatia has played 112 first-class games scoring 6482 runs (average
49.10) and scalping 137 wickets. He was part of title-winning Kolkata Knight Riders team in 2012 and has
played for Delhi Daredevils, Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiants.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS

1. Who authored the book titled ‘Bharatiya Loktanktra Ka Koras: Kuch Bisari Bikhari Dhwaniyan’?
1) Priyamvad
2) SuryaKant Tripathi
3) Premchand
4) Shrilal Shukla
5) Kamaleswar
Answer – 1) Priyamvad
Explanation:
Hindi literature writer Priyamvad to release his new book, ‘Bharatiya Loktanktra Ka Koras: Kuch Bisari
Bikhari Dhwaniyan’ in 2021. The book is published by Penguin Random House India’s Indian language
publishing division, Hind Pocket Books.

2. Who has authored the book titled “Future of Higher Education – Nine Mega Trends”, which was
released by Vice president of India M Venkaiah Naidu?
1) T N Manoharan
2) B Anbuthambi
3) Lakshmi Narayanan
4) V Pattabhi Ram
5) M Sivakumar
Answer – 4) V Pattabhi Ram
Explanation:
Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu virtually released a book, “Future of Higher Education – Nine
Mega Trends.“ The book is authored by CA V Pattabhi Ram, a Public Speaker, author and Teacher. The
Virtual event was hosted by ICT Academy.
3. Who has authored the book titled ‘Overdraft: Saving the Indian Saver’?
1) Urjit Patel
2) Shaktikanta Das
3) Raghuram Rajan
4) Rajiv Gauba
5) Manmohan Singh
Answer – 1) Urjit Patel
Explanation:
Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Urjit Patel has authored a book titled ‘Overdraft: Saving the
Indian Saver’, which focuses on the issue of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) that has affected Indian banking
in recent years and also its causes. The book will be published by HarperCollins India and will be released
by the end of July.
4. Name the person who authored the book named “Getting Competitive: A Practitioner’s Guide for
India”.
1) Rahul Bajaj
2) Rajan Raheja
3) RC Bhargava
4) Gopichand Hinduja
5) Azim Premji
Answer – 3) RC Bhargava
Explanation:
RC Bhargava, the Chairman of Maruti Suzuki authored the book “Getting Competitive: A Practitioner’s Guide
for India” from his experience of around 60 years as a policymaker and a leading industrialist. The book
published by HarperCollins India, provides practical suggestions to make India a competitive industrialized
country.
5. Who has authored the book titled “Mahaveer: The Soldier who never died”?
1) A.K. Srikumar
2) Rupa Srikumar
3) Krithika Srikumar
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
The book, titled ‘Mahaveer: The Soldier who never died’ is authored by award winning author A.K. Srikumar
and his wife, Rupa Srikumar. The book is a patriotic story about the courage and selfless love of Jaswant
Singh Rawat who is one of the legendary Garhwali soldiers fought in Indo-Chinese battle of Nuranang in
1962. The book is published by Rupa Publications and represented by The Book Bakers.

6. Who authored the book titled ‘His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama: An Illustrated Biography’?
1) Kelsang Gyatso
2) Pema Chödrön
3) Thinley Norbu
4) Tenzin Geyche Tethong
5) Namkhai Norbu
Answer – 4) Tenzin Geyche Tethong
Explanation:
A book titled ‘His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama: An Illustrated Biography’ is authored by one of the
Dalai Lama’s closest aides and advisor of over 40 year, Tenzin Geyche Tethong. The biography is a
memorable portrait of the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. The book is to be released in October 2020 and
is published by Roli Books.
7. Who authored the book titled ‘A Song of India’?

1) Salman Rushdie
2) Ruskin Bond
3) Vikram Seth
4) Arundhati Roy
5) Amitav Ghosh
Answer – 2) Ruskin Bond
Explanation:
The book titled ‘A Song of India’ authored by Ruskin Bond to be released on July 20, 2020, which will mark
the 70th year of the author’s literary career. The book is the 4th instalment in his memoir series (a written
record of a person’s own life and experiences). The book portrays his unknown life before he became a
successful author. It is published by Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House India.
8. Who authored the book titled “If It Bleeds”?

1) Jane Yolen
2) Stephen King
3) Kevin Henkes
4) JK Rowling
5) Ruskin Bond
Answer – 2) Stephen King
Explanation:
A new book titled “If It Bleeds”, a collection of four stories, authored by Stephen King has been released in
India on July 10, 2020. The book published by Hachette India has centered on a bomb at Albert Macready
Middle School. It is a sequel to his bestselling work, The Outsider.
9. Who authored the book titled ‘Suraj Kade Marda Nahi’ (sun never dies)?
1) Kumar Manish Arvind
2) Niba A Khandekar
3) Nand Kishore Acharya
4) Shashi Tharoor
5) Baldev Singh Sadaknama
Answer – 5) Baldev Singh Sadaknama
Explanation:
Sahitya Akademi Awardee Baldev Singh Sadaknama has authored a book ‘Suraj Kade Marda Nahi’ (sun
never dies). The book portrays many aspects of freedom fighter Udham Singh. The book is published by
Unistarbooks.
10. ‘Tangams’ are the critically endangered group belongs to which state?
1) Meghalaya

3) Manipur
4) Sikkim
5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The book titled The Tangams: An Ethnolinguistic Study of the Critically Endangered Group of Arunachal
Pradesh was released by Prema Khandu, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. The book is published by
Centre for Endangered Languages (CFEL), Rajiv Gandhi University and Himalayan Publishers, New Delhi.
11. Who authored the book titled “The Pandemic Century”?

1) Khaled Hosseini
2) Atul Gawande
3) Mark Honigsbaum
4) C.J. Lyons
Answer - 3) Mark Honigsbaum
Explanation:
“The Pandemic Century, A History of Global Contagion from the Spanish Flu to Covid-19”, by the british
medical historian Mark Honigsbaum covers 10 outbreaks in the past 100 years, dating from the Spanish Flu
(1918) to the present day Coronavirus (2019). The book is published by Penguin Publishers.
12. Who authored the book titled “The Endgame”?

1) S Hussain Zaidi
2) Ashwin Sanghi
3) Kishwar Desai
4) Mukul Deva
5) Ravi Subramanian
Answer – 1) S Hussain Zaidi
Explanation:
S Hussain Zaidi, a well-known crime writer has recently written a novel named “The Endgame”. It was
published by the HarperCollins India. The book speaks about the politics, betrayal, and unimaginable terror.
13. Who is the author of the photo-book, ‘Spirit of Cricket’?

1) Ben Stokes
2) Steve Waugh
3) Yuvaraj Singh
4) Chris Gayle
5) Shane Warne
Answer – 2) Steve Waugh
Explanation:
Australia’s 1999 World Cup-winning skipper and legendary batsman Steve Waugh had been in India before
the Coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc in the world. Waugh was on a mission to discover cricket in India
with his camera for his photobook “Spirit of Cricket”.
14. Who authored the book titled “The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World”?
1) S Jaishankar
2) Narendra Modi
3) Ram Nath Kovind
4) Venkaiah Naidu
5) Arun Jaitley
Answer – 1) S Jaishankar

Explanation:
The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World, a book authored by External Affairs Minister Dr. S
Jaishankar, argues about the standards of India in the global order. The book was published under the
HarperCollins India publications. The book centers about the three burdens that India’s foreign policy
carries.
15. Name the person who written the book named “Quest for Restoring Financial Stability in India”.
1) B.P. Kanungo
2) M. K. Jain
3) Viral V. Acharya
4) N. S. Vishwanathan
5) Shaktikanta Das
Answer – 3) Viral V. Acharya
Explanation:
The book titled “Quest for Restoring Financial Stability in India” authored by former Reserve Bank of
India(RBI) deputy governor Viral V. Acharya. The book portrays his quest to restore financial stability in
India and offers a concrete plan for sustained improvement. The book is published by SAGE Publications
India Pvt Ltd.
16. Who unveiled the book titled “Padi Bhavajaalalu”, Telugu version of Ten Ideologies book
authored by former Union Minister Late S Jaipal Reddy?
1) Ram Nath Kovind
2) Venkaiah Naidu
3) Rajnath Singh
4) Narendra Modi
5) Amit Shah
Answer – 2) Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation:
M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India virtually unveiled the “Padi Bhavajaalalu” Telugu version Ten
Ideologies book authored by former Union Minister Late S Jaipal Reddy and published by Orient BlackSwan,
amid his family members and followers on the event of his first death anniversary. The virtual launch was
organized under the aegis of Manthan, a forum for public discourse. The translation was done by Kalluri
Bhaskaram.
17. Who authored the book named “Burnt Sugar” or “Girl in White Cotton”?
1) Suketu Mehta
2) Tulika Mehrotra
3) Rahul Mahajan
4) Avni Doshi
5) Kritika Pandey
Answer – 4) Avni Doshi
Explanation:
A debut novel ‘Burnt Sugar’ authored by Avni Doshi has been published in the United Kingdom (UK) and it
was one among the 13 authors longlisted for the prestigious 2020 Booker Prize. A version of the same novel
has been published in India under the title Girl in White Cotton.
OBITUARY
1. Everton Weekes, who passed away recently is associated with which sport?
1) Tennis
2) Baseball
3) Hockey

4) Cricket
5) Football
Explanation:
West Indies cricketer Everton de Courcy Weekes passed away at 95. He is the last member of the legendary
Three Ws, the legendary trio of cricketing knights. He was born in Pickwick Gap, Barbados on February 26,
1925. He was the 3rd oldest surviving men’s Test cricketer, after South African John Watkins and England’s
Don Smith.
2. Saroj Khan who passed away in June 2020 is a renowned _________.

1) Cyclist
2) Choreographer
3) Singer
4) Novelist
5) Economist
Answer – 2) Choreographer
Explanation:
Veteran Bollywood Choreographer, Saroj Khan (71) died of Cardiac arrest at Gurunanak Hospital, Bandra
where she was admitted before one week with complaint of breathing issues. She was born in Mumbai,
Maharashtra.
3. Sanjay Dobal who passed away is associated with which sport?

1) Football
2) Tennis
3) Cricket
4) Hockey
5) Golf
Explanation:
Former Delhi cricketer Sanjay Dobal has passed away at the age of 53 after suffering a cardiac arrest.
4. Carl Reiner who passed away recently is a renowned _______.

1) Architect
2) Diplomat
3) Comedy Icon
4) Folk Dancer
5) Pop Singer
Answer – 3) Comedy Icon
Explanation:
American Veteran Hollywood and multi-hyphenate personality Carl Reiner, a creator and director of several
Steve Martin films, died at 98 of natural causes at his Beverly Hills home. He has won multiple Emmy
Awards, among which 5 awards were backed by “The Dick Van Dyke Show” in the 1960s.
5. The Oscar winning composer Ennio Morricone who passed away in July 2020 belongs to which
country?
1) Germany
2) Italy
3) Switzerland
4) Netherlands
5) Mexico
Answer – 2) Italy

Explanation:
Two times Oscar winner, Ennio Morricone, Italian Composer passed away at the age of 91 in Campus Bio-
Medico, a clinic in Rome, Italy, where he was admitted due to a broken femur. He was born on 10th
November 1928 in Rome, Italy.
6. Amadou Gon Coulibaly who passed away recently is the prime minister of which country?
1) Ivory Coast
2) Burkina Faso
3) Mali
4) Guinea
5) Liberia
Answer – 1) Ivory Coast
Explanation:
Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly (61), the Presidential election candidate of Ivory Coast’s ruling party,
died on 8 July 2020 at Abidjan, Ivory Coast within a few days after returning from two months of treatment
in France.
7. Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri (Jagdeep) who is in news in June 2020 is a renowned _________.
1) Cricketer
2) Choreographer
3) Actor
4) Photographer
5) Law Maker
Answer – 3) Actor
Explanation:
Veteran Bollywood actor-comedian Jagdeep passed away at 81 in his Bandra residence, Mumbai. His real
name is Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri. He is recognised for his role as Soorma Bhopali in the film “Sholay” and
for his expression ‘khambha ukhadke’. He was born on March 29, 1939 in Datia, Madhya Pradesh(MP).
8. Padma Shri Awardee Nagindas Sanghvi who passed away in July 2020 is a renowned _____.
1) Journalist
2) Writer
3) Actor
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Veteran Gujarati journalist, columnist, writer, political analyst and Padma Shri Awardee (2019) Nagindas
Sanghvi passed away at 100 in Surat due to a brief illness. He was suffering from acute asthma. He was
born on March 10, 1920 in Burma (Myanmar). Awards– ‘Vyoshrestha Samman’ from Government of India in
2017.
9. Jack Charlton who passed away recently is associated with which sport?
1) Golf
2) Tennis
3) Hockey
4) Cricket
5) Football
Explanation:
Jack Charlton, nicknamed “Big Jack”, the former central defender and a part of England’s Football World Cup
winning team, passed away at the age of 85 in his residence in Northumberland in northeast England. He
was born in Northumberland colliery village of Ashington, London, United Kingdom on 8 May 1935.

10. Wim Suurbier who passed away in July 2020 is associated with which sport?
1) Golf
2) Hockey
3) Tennis
4) Cricket
5) Football
Explanation:
Dutch football player Wim Suurbier (Wilhelmus Lourens Johannes Suurbier) passed away at 75. His cause
for death was not provided. He was suffering from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was born in Eindhoven,
Netherlands on 16 January 1945. He is a defender who helped to establish the free-flowing ‘Total Football’
on Ajax (Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax) and Dutch national teams of the 1970s.
11. Suresh Amonkar who passed away in July 2020 is the former health minister of which state?
1) Karnataka
2) Assam
3) Gujarat
4) Punjab
5) Goa
Answer - 5) Goa
Explanation:
Former Goa health minister, Suresh Amonkar passed away at 68 due to COVID-19 infection, while
undergoing treatment at ESI hospital in Margao. He was born on May 15, 1952 in Amona, Goa.
12. Avad Bin Hassan Jami who passed away recently is a renowned ______.
1) Photographer
2) Cartoonist
3) Painter
4) Minimalist
5) Politician
Answer – 2) Cartoonist
Explanation:
Renowned cartoonist Avad Bin Hassan Jami, popularly known as “Jami” passed away at the age of 77 years
in Jamnagar, Gujarat. For more than two decades, his cartoons were published in leading Gujarati daily
newspapers and news magazines.
13. Ramesh Tikaram who passed away in July 2020 is associated with which sport?
1) Para - Cycling
2) Para - Cricket
3) Para - Tennis
4) Para - Badminton
5) Para - Hockey
Answer – 4) Para - Badminton
Explanation:
Arjuna awardee, para athlete and para-badminton player, Ramesh Tikaram passed away at 51 due to
coronavirus in a Bengaluru hospital. He organized the World Cup for Para badminton in Bengaluru in 2002.
He is the India’s 1st Para Badminton Player to receive the Arjuna Award
14. Neela Satyanarayanan who died recently is the 1st women State Election Commissioner of which
state?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Tamil Nadu

4) Gujarat
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Neela Satyanarayanan (72), first woman State Election Commissioner of Maharashtra and a praised Marathi
author died of COVID-19 on July 16, 2020. She died at Seven Hills Hospital at Marol in Andheri (East),
Mumbai where she was undergoing treatment for COVID-19.
15. Cordy Tindell Vivian who passed away in July 2020 is a renowned _______.
1) Actor
2) Athlete
3) Social Worker
4) Pop Singer
5) Classical Dancer
Answer – 3) Social Worker
Explanation:
The Rev. Cordy Tindell Vivian (95), a civil rights veteran died out of natural causes at his residence in
Atlanta, United States on July17, 2020. He has served as head of the organization co-founded by the civil
rights icon. He was born on 28 July 1924 in Howard County, U.S state of Maryland.
16. CS Seshadri who passed away in July 2020 is a renowned _________.

1) Historian
2) Mathematician
3) English Scholar
4) Virologist
5) Physician
Answer – 2) Mathematician
Explanation:
Padma Bhushan Awardee & Renowned Mathematician, Conjeevaram Srirangachari (C.S.) Seshadri passed
away at 88 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He was the founder of the Chennai Mathematical Institute(CMI). He is
known for his work in algebraic geometry. He was born on February 29th, 1932, in Kanchipuram, Tamil
Nadu.
17. Civil rights movement pioneer, John Lewis who is in news recently belongs to which country?
1) United Kingdom
2) Portugal
3) United States
4) India
5) South Africa
Explanation:
The United States lawmaker John Lewis (80), civil rights movement pioneer and long-time member of the
US House of Representatives died of advanced pancreatic cancer. John Lewis is one of the nation’s most
powerful voices of justice and equality.
18. Lalji Tandon who passed away recently served as the governor of which state?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Bihar
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) & 3)

Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh (MP) Governor Shri Lalji Tandon, who was admitted in Medanta hospital, in Uttar Pradesh,
Lucknow, had passed away at the age of 85. He was diagnosed to have chronic liver disease and breathing
problems and put on severe medical ailment. He was born on 12, April 1935, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He
served as the 28th Governor of Bihar between 23rd August 2018 to 28th July 2019.
19. Barry Jarman who passed away recently is associated with which sport?
1) Hockey
2) Tennis
3) Badminton
4) Cricket
5) Squash
Explanation:
Former Australian test wicket keeper, an ex-International Cricket Council match referee Barry Jarman
passed away at the age of 84 years, who played in 19 tests and scored two half-centuries among his 400
runs at an average of 14.81 and made a test debut in 1959.
20. Bijay Mohanty who passed away recently is a renowned _______.

1) Law Maker
2) Architect
3) Actor
4) Photographer
5) Painter
Answer – 3) Actor
Explanation:
Veteran Odia Actor Bijay Mohanty has passed away at the age of 70 years in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, who
earned National Film Award in his debut film, Chilika Tire and famous for his negative roles in films
including Samay Bada Balaban, Naga Phasa, Danda Balunga and Chaka Bhaunri.
21. Benjamin Mkapa who passed away in July 2020 is the former president of which country?
1) Zambia
2) Rwanda
3) Tanzania
4) Uganda
5) Kenya
Answer – 3) Tanzania
Explanation:
Tanzania’s former president Benjamin Mkapa (81), died at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on 24 July
2020, where he was admitted for an undisclosed illness. He was born on November 12, 1938. His death was
announced in a televised speech by the President of Tanzania, John Magufuli. He served as the President
from 1995-2005 following the country’s first multiparty election, he is the third president of his country
since Independence.
22. Amala Shankar who passed away recently is the renowned _________.
1) Theatre Artist
2) Singer
3) Environmentalist
4) Dancer
5) Social Worker
Answer – 4) Dancer

Explanation:
Eminent Danseuse (women ballet dancer) Amala Shankar (101) passed away in Kolkata on 24 July, 2020.
Amala Nandy was born on June 27, 1919 in Jessore (Now Bangladesh). She is the wife of legendary Indian
dancer and choreographer Uday Shankar.
23. Olivia de Havilland who passed away recently is a renowned _________.

1) Pop Singer
2) Actress
3) Photographer
4) Law Maker
5) Choreographer
Explanation:
Olivia de Havilland, two time Oscar Winner died at the age of 104 in Paris, France. She was known as a doe-
eyed actress. She was born on 1st July 1916, in Tokyo, Japan. She served as the last surviving lead of the
movie ‘Gone with the Wind’. Olivia won an Oscar award for the movie ‘To Each His Own’ under the category
Best supporting actress. Again in the year 1949 she won the second Oscar award for the movie “The
Heiress’.
24. Actor John Saxon who passed away in July 2020 belongs to which country?
1) Brazil
2) France
3) United Kingdom
4) Russia
Answer – 5) United States of America
Explanation:
American actor, John Saxon passed away at the age of 83 at his residence in Murfreesboro, Tennessee due to
pneumonia. He was born on 5th August 1936 as Carmine Orrico in Brooklyn, New York, United States of
America. He won the Golden Globe Award for the new star of the year in 1958 for the movie “This Happy
Feeling”.
25. Annabella Allan Short (@Annie Ross) who passed away recently is a renowned ________.
1) Jazz Singer
2) Actress
3) Folk Dancer
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Annabella Allan Short popularly known as ‘Annie Ross,’ a British-American jazz vocalist, and actress of the
1950s, passed away at the age 89 in New York, United States. She suffered from emphysema and heart
disease. She was born on 25 July 1930, in London, United Kingdom.
26. Kumkum or Zaibunnissa who passed away in July 2020 is a renowned ________.
1) Actor
2) Politician
3) Choreographer
4) Sand Artist
5) Architect
Answer – 1) Actor

Explanation:
Veteran Bollywood Actor Kumkum due to age related ailments passed away at the age of 86 in her
residence in Bandra, Mumbai, Maharashtra. She was born as Zaibunnissa on 22nd April 1934 in Sheikhpura
district, Bihar.
27. Somendra Nath Mitra who passed away in July 2020 is the former Lok Sabha MP from which
state?
1) Odisha
2) Maharashtra
3) West Bengal
4) Rajasthan
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
President of West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee, Somendra Nath Mitra died at the age of 78 in
Bellevue Hospital, Kolkata due to Kidney and heart ailments. He was born on 31st December 1941, Katorah,
Jessore, Bangladesh. He served as the member of the 15th Lok Sabha, elected from the Diamond Harbour
constituency in West Bengal state in 2009 as a Trinamool Congress candidate.
IMPORTANT DAYS
1. When was UN’s International Day of Parliamentarism is observed annually?
1) June 28
2) July 2
3) July 1
4) June 30
5) June 29
Explanation:
United Nations (UN) International Day of Parliamentarism is observed annually on June 30 to celebrate
parliaments. The day highlights the ways in which parliamentary systems of government improve the daily
lives of people around the world. The year 2020 marks the 3rd edition of the day
2. The International asteroid day was observed every year on ________.

1) 3rd July
2) 2nd July
3) 1st July
4) 30th June
5) 20th June
Explanation:
United Nations International Asteroid Day is observed annually on 30th June of every year to create
awareness about asteroids and the hazards of asteroid impacts and to organise events around the world to
educate about the Near-Earth Objects (NEO) and Asteroids. The First International Asteroid Day was
observed on 30th June 2017.
3. The National Doctors Day (NDD) was observed annually on July 1 every year. What is the theme
for NDD 2020?
1) “Lessen the Mortality of COVID-19”
2) “Zero tolerance to violence against doctors and clinical establishment”
3) “Salute the COVID warriors”
4) “Let us win together against COVID-19”

5) None of these
Answer – 1) “Lessen the Mortality of COVID-19”
Explanation:
India Celebrates July 1st as the National Doctors Day to honour the doctors and physicians and to recognise
their 24×7 service to the society and to express gratitude towards the professionals of the medical sector
for their service. Indian Medical Association (IMA) observed the first National Doctors Day on 1st July 1991.
The theme of 2020 Doctors Day is “Lessen the Mortality of COVID-19” which includes awareness about
asymptomatic hypoxia and early aggressive therapy.
4. National Chartered Accountants Day is celebrated every year on _______.

1) June 30
2) July 2
3) June 29
4) July 1
5) June 28
Answer – 4) July 1
Explanation:
National Chartered Accountants Day is celebrated annually on July 1 to honour the Chartered Accountant
(CA). The day marks the establishment of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in 1949
under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949. This year 2020 is the 72nd celebration of the day.
5. When was World Sports Journalists Day celebrated annually?

1) July 4
2) July 3
3) July 2
4) July 1
5) June 30
Explanation:
World Sports Journalists Day is observed annually on July 2. The day aims to acknowledge the work of
sports journalists & to encourage them to do better at their work. The day was established in 1994 to mark
the 70th anniversary of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). This year 2020 marks the 96th
anniversary of AIPS.
6. The World Allergy Week 2020 was observed between June 28 to July 4. What is the theme of
World Allergy Week 2020?
1) “Pollen Allergies - Adapting to a Changing Climate”
2) “Atopic Dermatitis: An Itch that Rashes due to COVID-19”
3) “The Agony of Hives,”
4) “The Global Problem of Food Allergy”
5) “Allergy care does not stop with COVID-19”
Answer – 5) “Allergy care does not stop with COVID-19”.
Explanation:
World Allergy Week is an annual event initiated by the World Allergy Organisation (WAO) to raise
awareness about the allergic diseases, disorders related to allergic diseases and the preventive measures of
these diseases. The first World Allergy Week was observed in July 2011. The theme of World Allergy Week
2020 is “Allergy care does not stop with COVID-19”.
7. Who has inaugurated the celebrations for Dharma Chakra Day 2020 which was Organized by
International Buddhist Confederation in partnership with Ministry of Culture on July 4, 2020?
1) Pranab Mukherjee
2) Amit Shah
3) Ram Nath Kovind

4) Narendra Modi
5) Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation:
On July 4, 2020 President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind has virtually inaugurated the celebrations for the
Dharma Chakra Day 2020 Organized by International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), in partnership with
Union Ministry of Culture, from the Rashtrapati Bhawan at New Delhi on the occasion of Asadha Poornima
(also known as Guru Purnima) , a Full Moon day or Purnima that occurs in the Hindu month of Ashadha
(July) as per Indian sun calendar.
8. When was Vesak day celebrated on 2020?

1) May 11
2) July 5
3) May 7
4) July 1
5) June 15
Answer – 3) May 7
Explanation:
Before Asadha Poornima, Buddha Poornima or Vesak day (May 7, 2020) and Global Prayer Week from May
7- 16, 2020 have been celebrated jointly by the Ministry of Culture, with the participation of all the supreme
heads of Buddhist associations around the world in collaboration with IBC, a global Buddhist composite
organization.
9. International Day of Cooperatives (IDC) 2020 was observed on July 4. What is the theme of IDC
2020?
1) “Sustainable societies through cooperation”
2) “Cooperatives for Climate Action”
3) “Co-operatives ensure no one is left behind”
4) “Cooperatives: The power to act for a sustainable future”
5) “Co-operatives for Decent Work”
Answer – 2) “Cooperatives for Climate Action”
Explanation:
The United Nations International Day of Cooperatives is annually celebrated on the first Saturday of July
which falls on 4th of July in 2020. The day is celebrated to create awareness on the importance of
cooperatives and to highlight the goals and objectives of the United Nations and the cooperative
movements. The theme of the 2020 celebration is “Cooperatives for Climate Action”.
10. Which edition of Road Safety Week was observed across India between 11-17 January 2020 on
theme “Bringing Change Through Youth”?
1) 28th
2) 52nd
3) 25th
4) 31st
5) 47th
Answer – 4) 31st
Explanation:
The Road Safety Week was observed across India from 11th January 2020 to 17th January 2020. Union
Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the 31st Road Safety Campaign in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Theme: “Bringing Change Through Youth”.
11. When was World Zoonoses Day observed annually?

1) July 5
2) July 7

3) July 3
4) July 6
5) July 4
Explanation:
World Zoonoses Day is observed annually on July 6 to raise awareness of the risk of zoonotic diseases
among people. The day commemorates French Biologist, Louis Pasteur who administered the first
successful vaccine against the Rabies virus in July 6, 1885.
12. Which edition of GST day was celebrated on July 1, 2020?

1) 1st
2) 2nd
3) 3rd
4) 4th
5) 5th
Answer – 3) 3rd
Explanation:
Goods and Service Tax (GST) day is observed annually on July 1. This year marks the 3rd anniversary of the
launch of the day and was marked by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and all its
field offices across India. Most of the interactions with stakeholders to mark this day were made in virtual
mode due to COVID-19. The day was 1st celebrated on July 1, 2018.
13. Name the state which has celebrated July 8 as Rythu Dinotsavam (Farmer’s Day).
1) Punjab
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh celebrated Rythu Dinotsavam (Farmer’s Day) to mark the 71st birth anniversary of YS
Rajasekhara Reddy, 14th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The first Ruthu Dinotsavam (Farmer’s Day) was
celebrated on 8th July 2019.
14. When was National fish farmers day observed annually?

1) July 7
2) July 2
3) July 13
4) July 4
5) July 10
Explanation:
10th July of every year is observed as the National Fish Farmers day, to motivate the fish farmers to adopt
fish farming as a main or ancillary occupation to double the income by adopting latest scientific techniques
and practices in the field of fisheries.
15. The Fish Cryobank in India will be established by the National Fisheries Development Board
(NFDB) in collaboration with which institute?
1) Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research
2) National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources
3) Central Institute of Fisheries Technology
4) Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute
5) Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute

Answer – 2) National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources
Explanation:
The Fish Cryobank will be established by the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) in
collaboration with the National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) in multiple parts of the nation.
16. The UN’s World Population Day is observed annually on ________.

1) March 10
2) July 11
3) April 15
4) June 24
5) May 18
Explanation:
United Nations (UN) World Population Day is observed annually on July 11 to raise awareness about
population issues like family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health and human rights. The day
also highlights the issues and aftermath of overpopulation on the environment and development. Theme of
2020– The theme of 2020 is to safeguard the sexual and reproductive health care, protect the health and
rights of women and girls, and end gender-based violence. “Putting the brakes on COVID-19: how to
Safeguard the health and rights of women and girls’’.
17. When was the Counter-Terrorism Week observed in the year 2020?
1) July 1-4
2) July 5-7
3) July 11-15
4) July 6-10
5) July 14-21
Answer – 4) July 6-10
Explanation:
The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) observes 2nd Counter-Terrorism Week from July
6- 10, 2020 virtually. The theme of the week is “Strategic and Practical Challenges of Countering Terrorism
in a Global Pandemic Environment”.
18. When was world Malala day celebrated annually?

1) July 11
2) July 12
3) July 10
4) July 14
5) July 16
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) designated 12th July of every year as Malala Day, to commemorate the birthday of
Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani activist and the youngest recipient of the Nobel prize for peace. In 2013 first
“Malala Day: An Education for All Children” was celebrated. HarperCollins India, documents a book about
the challenges faced by 25 brave girls for their right to education.
19. When was world youth skills day observed annually?

1) 12th April
2) 30th June
3) 1st August
4) 15th July
5) 31st May
Answer – 4) 15th July

Explanation:
Every year the United Nations(UN) World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) is globally celebrated on 15th July to
highlight the importance of equipping young people with skills to provide opportunities for employment
and entrepreneurship. The first WYSD was celebrated on 15th July 2015. The theme of 2020 WYSD virtual
event – “Skills for a Resilient Youth”.
20. Tamil Nadu government has celebrated July 15 as education development day to commemorate
birth anniversary of whom?
1) M. Karunanidhi
2) J. Jayalalithaa
3) Omprakash Mishra
4) APJ Abdul Kalam
5) K. Kamaraj
Answer – 5) K. Kamaraj
Explanation:
On July 15, 2020, the 117th birth anniversary of the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu “King Maker” K.
Kamaraj was observed as Tamil Nadu’s Educational Development Day to remember his contribution to
enhance the school education facilities of Tamil Nadu.
21. When was Day of International Criminal Justice observed annually?

1) July 15
2) July 12
3) July 17
4) July 25
5) July 21
Explanation:
Day of International Criminal Justice is annually observed on 17th July to recognize the importance of the
international criminal justice system in prevailing the justice for the victims of the crimes, wars and
genocide and to promote their rights. Day of International Criminal Justice is also called as international
criminal justice day and World Day for International Justice.
22. The Nelson Mandela International Day is observed annually on _________.

1) July 18
2) July 19
3) July 17
4) July 15
5) July 21
Explanation:
The United Nations’(UN) Nelson Mandela International Day is annually celebrated on July 18th the birth
anniversary of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, to recognize his contribution in creating a democratic South
Africa. The first Nelson Mandela International Day was celebrated on 18th July 2010. The theme of Nelson
Mandela International Day is “Take action, inspire change”.
23. On which date, the 1st edition of world chess day observed in 2020?
1) July 17
2) July 15
3) July 22
4) July 20
5) July 13

Explanation:
United Nations’(UN) First World Chess Day is celebrated on 20th July all over the world to acknowledge the
importance of chess in building harmony among countries, breaking the racial, political and social barriers
and its role in achieving the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development and sustainable development goals
(SDG). This day also marks the 96th Anniversary of the International Chess Federation (FIDE – Fédération
Internationale des Échecs). The FIDE’s motto of 2020 is “Teach someone how to play chess.”
24. The Vesak day 2020 was observed on _______.

1) May 7
2) June 23
3) April 19
4) July 4
5) March 28
Answer – 1) May 7
Explanation:
The Vesak, also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima and Buddha Day 2020 was observed on May 7
by International Buddhist Confederation (IBC). The day was recognized by the United Nations and
celebrated since 2000.The Day of Vesak (1st full moon day in the month of May) commemorates Buddha’s
birth, enlightenment, and death.
25. When was the world crocodile day observed annually?

1) 18th July
2) 17th June
3) 15th May
4) 14th August
5) 13th April
Explanation:
World crocodile day or World croc day is observed annually on 17th June to create awareness about the
endangered crocodiles and alligators specious around the world. The day was first observed in 2017 by the
Crocodile Research Coalition (CRC) & The Belize Zoo.
26. World day against speciesism was observed every year on _______.
1) June 25
2) June 15
3) July 15
4) June 5
5) July 5
Explanation:
On June 5, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM), and
other animal rights groups observe, The World day against speciesism every year to enlighten knowledge
about speciesism among people. Note: The word “speciesism” refers to the assignment of different rights,
values, or special consideration to individuals solely on the basis of their species.
27. Which country proposed the United Nations to dedicate the year 2020 as International Year of
Plant Health (IYPH)?
1) Finland
2) Argentina
3) Russia
4) Sweden
5) Estonia
Answer – 1) Finland

Explanation:
According to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) data, annually there is a loss of food crops up to 40%
due to plant pest and diseases which leaves millions of people without enough food & affects the
agricultural sector severely, In order to address the issue the United Nations (UN) has declared the year
2020 as the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) to raise the global awareness on how, protecting the
plant health can help to end hunger, reduce poverty, protect the environment, and boost economic
development. Finland Government has proposed the UN to dedicate the year 2020 as IYPH. FAO and its
International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) are the Implementing agencies to promote plant health.
28. United Nations decided to dedicate 2021 as which year?

1) International Year of Peace and Trust
2) International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development
3) International Year of Fruits and Vegetables
4) International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour
5) All the Above
Answer – 5) All the Above
Explanation:
The United Nations General Assembly has declared the year 2021 as the International Year for the
Elimination of Child Labour to eradicate forced labour and child labour across the world. The International
Labour Organization (ILO) will be the Nodal agency for the implementation of activities. The Republic of
Argentina has proposed the Idea of International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour. In addition to
that 2021 was also dedicated as International Year of Peace and Trust, International Year of Creative
Economy for Sustainable Development & International Year of Fruits and Vegetables.
29. When was world oral health day observed annually?

1) April 12
2) July 21
3) June 26
4) May 14
5) March 20
Explanation:
World Oral Health Day(WOHD) is observed globally on 20 March every year. The objective of this day is to
create global awareness and promote good oral health for everyone and empower individuals to maintain a
healthy mouth at all ages. The theme of campaign 2020 is #Unite for Mouth Health. Note: The day was first
declared by FDI World Dental Federation in 2007 and first officially celebrated in 2013.
30. The Earth hour 2020 was observed on ________.

1) March 28
2) April 2
3) March 14
4) April 11
5) March 21
Explanation:
Earth hour 2020 is observed on March 28 (last Saturday of March annually), a one-hour observance (8.30
P.M- 9.30 P.M) is organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The main aim is to create
awareness about global conversations on protecting nature. This year event is to ‘Raise your voice for
nature’ and call for stronger climate action. Note: This Earth hour was started by WWF and partners as a
symbolic lights-out event in Sydney in 2007.

31. Prevention of Blindness Week was observed annually from 1 to 7 of which month?
1) March
2) January
3) April
4) July
5) May
Answer – 3) April
Explanation:
In order to increase awareness towards blind people, Prevention of Blindness Week 2020 is observed from
April 1 to April 7 every year, which is a campaign planned by the Government of India. Note: Under the
Societies Registration Act of 1860, It was first started by Jawaharlal Nehru and Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur in
1960.
32. Which year was declared as International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable
Development by United Nations?
1) 2023
2) 2022
3) 2021
4) 2020
5) 2024
Answer – 3) 2021
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) has declared 2021 as the International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable
Development at the 74th session of the UN General Assembly. The resolution recognizes the need to
promote sustained and inclusive economic growth, foster innovation and provide opportunities, benefits
and empowerment for all and respect for all human right Note: Indonesia was the main sponsor of the
proposal, which was presented by a global grouping of countries, including Australia, China, India,
Indonesia, Mongolia, Philippines and Thailand.
33. The president of which country initiated the proposal to United Nations to declare 2021 as
International Year of Peace and Trust?
1) Thailand
2) Philippines
3) Turkmenistan
4) India
5) Mongolia
Answer – 3) Turkmenistan
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) has adopted the Resolution on declaration of 2021 as International Year of Peace
and Trust to strengthen the ideals of peace, both within and between countries, which was initiated by the
President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the 106th plenary meeting of the 73rd session
of the United Nation General Assembly.
34. When was National Broadcasting Day observed annually?

1) July 21
2) July 18
3) July 25
4) July 23
5) July 22
Explanation:
The 23rd July of every year is observed as the National Broadcasting Day across India to commemorate the
first ever radio broadcast aired in India on 23rd July 1927 from the Bombay Station of a private company,

the Indian Broadcasting Company. The first broadcast in India in June 1923, by the Bombay Radio Club, the
Calcutta Radio Club was established.
35. The World Day of War Orphans was observed every year on _________.
1) January 6
2) February 12
3) March 15
4) April 21
5) May 28
Explanation:
The World Day of War Orphans was observed on January 6 every year to address the war orphans as it has
become a growing worldwide humanitarian and social crisis. The day was initiated by the French
organization, SOS Enfants en Détresse. Note: According to UNICEF (the United Nations Children’s
Emergency Fund), there are roughly 153 million orphans worldwide.
36. The commonwealth day 2020 was observed on March 9. What is the 2020’s theme of the day?
1) ‘The Inclusive Commonwealth’
2) ‘A Peace-Building Commonwealth’
3) 'A Connected Commonwealth
4) ‘Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming’
5) 'Towards a Common Future'
Answer – 4) ‘Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming’
Explanation:
The commonwealth day 2020 was observed on March 9. It was celebrated on the 2nd Monday of March
every year. Earlier the day was observed on May 24 as British Empire day since the late 19th century, later
based on the request of Canadian government, the day was shifted to the 2nd Monday of March in 1977. The
2020 theme is ‘Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming’.
37. Which year was declared as International Year of Fruits and Vegetables by United Nations?
1) 2021
2) 2020
3) 2022
4) 2024
5) 2023
Answer – 1) 2021
Explanation:
On December 2019, The United Nations designates the year 2021 as the International Year of Fruits and
Vegetables based on the request of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to create awareness about the
increasing loss and waste in fruits and vegetables and their negative impacts on the global economy and
also to acknowledge the nutritional and health benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables Note: As per
FAO estimation, 14 percent of the world’s food gets lost from the point of harvest to the retail level.
38. The Pi approximation day celebrated annually on which date?

1) July 22
2) June 28
3) March 14
4) September 14
5) August 4

Explanation:
Pi approximation day is observed annually on July 22. It is dedicated to the mathematical constant pi (π).
The day is also called Casual Pi Day. Pi denotes the relationship between a circle’s circumference and its
diameter and is denoted by the fraction 22/7 which calculates approximately to 3.14.
39. Which edition of Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF)’s raising day was observed on July 27,
2020?
1) 73rd
2) 93rd
3) 77th
4) 85th
5) 82nd
Answer – 5) 82nd
Explanation:
The Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF)’s raising day is observed annually on July 27. This year marks the
82nd year of its existence. The CRPF came into existence as Crown Representative’s Police on 27th July
1939. It was renamed as CRPF on the enactment of the CRPF Act on 28th December 1949 by the country’s
1st home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
40. Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated annually on which date?

1) 29th November
2) 26th January
3) 15th August
4) 26th July
5) 14th June
Explanation:
26th July 2020 is celebrated as the 21st Kargil Vijay Diwas which marks the 21st anniversary of India’s
victory against Pakistan under Operation Vijay, launched to recapture the Indian Territories captured by
the Intruders of Pakistani army in the Kargil Drass sector in 1999.
41. When was the Income Tax day or Aaykar Diwas observed every year?
1) July 31
2) July 24
3) July 22
4) July 27
5) July 20
Explanation:
24th July 2020 is marked as the 160th Income Tax day or Aaykar Diwas by the Income Tax Department. The
Income Tax Day has been celebrated in India on 24th July since 2010. In 2010, The Income Tax Department
declared July 24th as the annual Income Tax Day to mark the 150th year of this levy, the income tax was
first imposed as a duty and came into force on 24th July 1860.
42. The world hepatitis day (WHD) was observed annually on July 28. What is the theme for WHD
2020?
1) “Find the Missing Millions”
2) “Invest in eliminating hepatitis”
3) “Hepatitis-free future”
4) “Know Hepatitis and Act Now!”
Answer – 3) “Hepatitis-free future”

Explanation:
World Health Organisations (WHOs) World Hepatitis Day is annually observed on 28th July to encourage
the national and international efforts towards hepatitis and to educate the individuals and general public
about the need for global response outlined by WHOs Global hepatitis report 2017.The first World Hepatitis
Day was observed on 28th July 2011. The theme of 2020 World Hepatitis Day is “Hepatitis-free future”
focusing on prevention of Hepatitis B among mothers and newborns. The 28th of July was chosen to honor
the birth anniversary of Nobel Laureate Dr. Baruch Blumberg, who discovered the hepatitis B virus(HBV)
and developed the diagnostic test and vaccine for HBV.
43. When was world nature conservation day observed annually?

1) May 16
2) June 19
3) July 28
4) August 14
5) September 3
Explanation:
July 28th of every year is celebrated as the World Nature Conservation Day. This day is celebrated all over
the world to create awareness about the conservation of natural resources and on environmental issues.
Aim: To focus our efforts on preserving our natural environment and keeping our home, Earth, healthy.
44. The International day for the conservation of the mangrove ecosystems 2020 is observed every
year on _______.
1) 25th July
2) 29th July
3) 31st July
4) 26th July
5) 28th July
Explanation:
The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystems is celebrated worldwide on July
26th of every year. The day was adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO (United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in the year 2015. This day is also known as ‘World
Mangrove day’ Aim: To raise awareness of the importance of mangrove ecosystems as “a unique, special
and vulnerable ecosystem” and to promote solutions for their sustainable management, conservation and
uses.
45. When was International tiger day observed annually?

1) April 5
2) May 12
3) June 16
4) August 15
5) July 29
Explanation:
29th July is annually celebrated as International Tiger Day or the Global Tiger Day to create awareness
among the general public on the importance of tiger conservation and protection of their natural habitat
and to promote the resolution of the tiger range countries to double the tiger population by 2022. The first
Global Tiger Day was celebrated on 29th July 2011. The Global Tiger Day slogan for 2018,2019 and 2020 is
“Their Survival is in Our Hands”.

46. World In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) day is observed every year on _______.
1) July 26
2) July 25
3) July 28
4) July 27
5) July 30
Explanation:
July 25 is celebrated as World In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Day. The world witnessed the birth of world’s first
test tube baby or IVF baby Louis Brown, in Royal Oldham Hospital, United Kingdom on July 25, 1978. In
order to commemorate this revolution, World IVF day was celebrated on July 25.
47. Which edition of ‘All India Tiger Estimation-2018, report was released by Union Minister of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar (July 2020)?
1) 3rd
2) 4th
3) 9th
4) 7th
5) 1st
Answer – 2) 4th
Explanation:
On 28th July 2020, the eve of Global Tiger Day 2020, Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) released a report of 4th All India Tiger Estimation-2018, the Status
of Tigers Copredators and Prey in India. It assesses the status of tigers in terms of the spatial occupancy and
density of individual populations across India.
48. The “World day against trafficking in Person” was observed every year on _______.
1) May 14
2) March 21
3) April 15
4) June 28
5) July 30
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) observed the “World day against trafficking in Person” annually on July 30. The
day is celebrated to raise awareness about the conditions of the victims of trafficking and to protect their
rights. Human trafficking is a crime that exploits women, children and men for numerous purposes
including forced labour and sex. Theme for 2020 World day against trafficking in Person as per United
Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is “Committed to the Cause: Working on the Frontline to End
Human Trafficking”.
49. When was UN’s International day of friendship celebrated every year?
1) July 30
2) July 29
3) July 28
4) July 27
5) July 26
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day of Friendship is observed annually on July 30 to cherish the
bond of friendship which will ultimately help to develop love and peace among human beings. The day is
also called Friendship Day. Idea behind the day– Friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and
individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.

ENVIRONMENT
1. Which among the following has become India’s largest butterfly recently?
1) Southern Birdwing
2) Golden Birdwing
3) Queen Alexandra's Birdwing
4) Rajah Brooke's Birdwing
5) Eastern Birdwing
Answer – 2) Golden Birdwing
Explanation:
The Himalayan butterfly named “Golden Birdwing (Troides aeacus)” has surpassed the “Southern Birdwing
(Troides minos)” after 88 years to become the largest butterfly in India. The female species of the Golden
Birdwing has a wingspan of 194 mm that is 4 mm larger than that of the Southern Birdwing with 190 mm
wingspan while the largest wingspan in the male species of the Golden Birdwing is 106 mm. The largest
female Golden Birdwing’s forewing length is 90 mm. The new measurements of Golden Birdwing and 24
other species, are published in the latest issue of Bionotes.
2. The new species of a fan-throated lizard, Sitana dharwarensis was discovered in which state?
1) Telangana
3) Karnataka
4) Uttarakhand
5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
A 3-member team has discovered a new species of a fan-throated lizard, Sitana dharwarensis, from the
barren lands of northern Karnataka’s Bagalkot district. The study on the discovery was published in Bonn
zoological Bulletin.
3. The algae species Ancylonema nordenskioeldii is said to be the reason for the appearance of pink
glacial ice in which mountain range?
1) The Alps
2) The Rockies
3) The Atlas
4) The Andes
5) The Himalayas
Answer – 1) The Alps
Explanation:
The plant, known as Ancylonema nordenskioeldii, is present in Greenland's so-called Dark Zone, where the
ice is also melting. Scientists in Italy are investigating the mysterious appearance of pink glacial ice in the
Alps, caused by algae that accelerate the effects of climate change.
4. A team of wildlife researchers has rediscovered ‘Ypthima watsoni’ butterfly after 61 years in
Tripura. Name the journal which published this discovery.
1) Nature Structural & Molecular Biology
2) Journal of Biological Sciences
3) Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies
4) Journal of Evolutionary Biology
5) The Journal of Experimental Biology
Answer – 3) Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

Explanation:
A team of wildlife researchers has rediscovered ‘Ypthima watsoni’ butterfly (commonly known as ‘Looped
three-ring’) after 61 years near a village called Phuldungsei in Jampui Hills under the North Tripura district.
The research paper regarding this discovery was published in the Journal of Entomology and Zoology
Studies.
5. The researchers from Singapore discovered a new species called ‘Bathynomus raksasa’ recently.
The ‘Bathynomus raksasa’ is described as __________.
1) Ant of the sea
2) Locusts of the sea
3) Cockroach of the sea
4) Lizard of the sea
5) Centipedes of the sea
Answer – 3) Cockroach of the sea
Explanation:
A team of researchers led by Peter Ng from Singapore confirmed the discovery of a new species called
‘Bathynomus raksasa’ (Described as “cockroach of the sea”). The scientists reported their findings in the
biodiversity research journal ‘ZooKeys’. The researchers found the new species in 2018 during a deep-sea
survey off of the coast of Banten, Western Java, Indonesia (Indian Ocean). ‘Bathynomus Raksasa’ is the
second-largest isopod species known to researchers to date and is the sixth “supergiant” species from the
Indo-West Pacific.
APP and WEB PORTAL

1. Which ministry has developed the online portal for issue of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for
power, oil and gas exploration project?
2) Defence ministry
5) Power ministry
Answer – 2) Defence Ministry
Explanation:
Defence minister Rajnath Singh launches an online Portal for issue of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for
power projects and research, survey, exploration and Exploitation (RSEE) and activities in the Indian
Territorial Waters (TW) and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), in the presence of Minister of State for
Defence Shri Shripad Y Naik. The Ministry has developed the online application portal with the assistance of
National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geo-
informatics (BISAG) and National Informatics Centre (NIC), to ensure transparency in issuing NOC.
2. Who has launched the NADA India App which provide information about banned substances to
athletes?
2) Kiren Rijiju
4) Raj Kumar Singh
Explanation:
The first mobile app for the National Anti-Doping Agency ‘NADA India’ was released by Sports Minister
Kiren Rijiju. The initiative is an important step towards dope free sports, providing updates about the
banned substances and their use.

3. Which ministry has launched web portal for street vendors loan scheme PMSVANidhi?
Explanation:
Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary of Housing & Urban Affairs has rolled out the Beta version webportal for
street vendors loan scheme Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors’ AtmaNirbhar Nidhi –PMSVANidhi
(http://pmsvanidhi.mohua.gov.in/) developed by SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India) to
provide end-to-end solutions for scheme management.
4. Which state has launched the portal ‘Skill Connect Forum’ to connect job seekers and employers?
1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa launched a portal, ‘Skill Connect Forum’ to connect job seekers
(skilled workers) and employers (private entrepreneurs) on a common platform. The portal provides
information on available jobs and those who need job.
5. Which IIT along with AIIMS doctors developed an app “COPAL-19” tracks plasma donors who have
recovered from COVID-19?
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Mandi
3) IIT Guwahati
4) IIT Kanpur
5) IIT Madras
Explanation:
AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Science) doctor along with a team of IIT-Delhi students have developed
an app “COPAL-19” which enables users to track willing plasma donors who have recovered from COVID-
19. The app was launched on the occasion of Doctor's Day.
6. Which ministry launched ‘SBM-Urban MIS’ portal recently?

Answer – 4) Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Explanation:
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs launched the integrated SBM-Urban MIS [Swachh Bharat Mission –
Urban Management information system] portal.
7. Which state/UT has launched ‘LEAD’ e-portal for students?

1) Puducherry
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Haryana

4) New Delhi
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and education minister Manish Sisodia launched an e- portal, ‘Learning through
E-Resources Made Accessible for Delhi’(LEAD) for its students to strengthen the children’s online
education. The e- portal contains 10,000 instructional materials and course content for Classes I to XII. It is
developed by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), the Delhi government.
8. What is the name of India’s 1st social media super app which was launched by Vice president of
India Venkaiah Naidu?
1) Indiabook
2) Routeway
3) Elyments
4) AatmaNir
5) Bharatroot
Answer – 3) Elyments
Explanation:
Vice President of India Shri Venkaiah Naidu launched India’s first social media super application ‘Elyments’
virtually on 5th July 2020. The app was developed by Sumeru Software Solutions & provides free
audio/video calls, and private/ group chats through vibrant feed.
9. Name the CM of Maharashtra who launched ‘Maha Jobs Portal’ online platform to provide
employment opportunities.
1) Uddhav Thackeray
2) Prithviraj Chavan
3) Ashok Chavan
4) Vilasrao Deshmukh
5) Kamal Nath
Answer – 1) Uddhav Thackeray
Explanation:
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray launched the ‘Maha Jobs Portal’ an online platform to provide
employment opportunities to local residents of the state by connecting job seekers with employers. The
people who register at the portal should submit a domicile certificate, which is mandatory. The portal is run
by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). The portal is a joint venture between the
Department of Industries, Department of Labour, and Skill Development -Entrepreneurship of the
Government of Maharashtra.
10. “Selfscan” is the app developed by Information Technology department of which state?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Assam
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Kerala
Explanation:
Mamta Banergee, The Chief Minister of West Bengal launches “SelfScan” app developed by the state’s
Information Technology department as an alternative to Camscanner.
11. Which union minister has launched Aatamanirbhar Skilled Employee-Employer Mapping
(ASEEM) portal which was developed by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in
collaboration with Betterplace?
1) Arjun Munda

3) Harsh Vardhan
Answer – 4) Mahendra Nath Pandey
Explanation:
Mahendra Nath Pandey, Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MoSDE) launched the
Aatamanirbhar Skilled Employee-Employer Mapping (ASEEM) portal, which maps the demand of skilled
workforce to find available sustainable livelihood opportunities. ASEEM is available as an online portal and
mobile application developed and managed by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in
collaboration with Betterplace, a Bengaluru based company.
12. Name the start-up company which developed “ATL App Development Module”, a free online
course for school students and teachers along with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission.
1) Sumeru
2) QorQl
3) T-Hub
4) Plezmo
5) Devaditek Innovations
Answer – 4) Plezmo
Explanation:
As a part of Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) initiative of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI (National Institution
for Transforming India) Aayog has launched pan India “ATL App Development Module”, a free online course
for school students and teachers on the lines of the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s vision of
AtmaNirbhar Bharat. Developed by NITI Aayog’s AIM and Indian startup, Plezmo, this course will comprise
six project-based learning modules and online mentoring sessions.
13. Name the automotive technology portal launched by International Centre of Automotive
Technology (ICAT) recently.
1) NOBreak
2) INSPIRE
3) ZEnTech
4) AutoTech
5) ASPIRE
Answer – 5) ASPIRE
Explanation:
The International Centre of Automotive Technology (ICAT) has launched an automotive technology e-
portal, Automotive Solutions Portal for Industry, Research and Education (ASPIRE). The key objective of
this portal is to enhance the technological capability of Indian automotive sector through exchange of
knowledge & expertise.
14. Which ministry launched PM SVANidhi mobile app recently?

Explanation:
A mobile Application of Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) was virtually
launched by Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) from New
Delhi, in order to bring paper-less Microcredit facility for street vendors at their door steps and also to give
impetus to the implementation strategy of the Scheme.

15. Name the mobile app which was hailed by union Environment minister, Prakash Javadekar for
its contribution towards conservation of Indian turtles.
1) KURMA
2) PETA
3) WWF
4) TURTO
Answer – 1) KURMA
Explanation:
Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Information &
Broadcasting hailed KURMA, a mobile based application contributing towards conservation of Indian
turtles, as a unique tool for tracking and reporting Indian turtles and tortoises. The application was
developed by Indian Turtle Conservation Action Network (ITCAN) in collaboration with the Turtle Survival
Alliance – India and Wildlife Conservation Society – India.
16. E-Sachivalaya portal is launched by which state?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Haryana
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Punjab
Explanation:
Haryana Chief Minister (CM) Manohar Lal Khattar launched e-Sachivalaya portal, a digital platform to
enable people to take online appointments for virtual meetings with the chief minister, deputy CM,
ministers and other heads of various departments. He also launched a web portal for plasma donation on
the occasion.
17. Who launched platform named ‘RestartIndia’ to support MSME sector?

2) Nitin Gadkari
3) Amit Shah
4) Raj Kumar Singh
5) Thomas John
Explanation:
Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise(MoMSME), launched
www.restartindia.com, a mentoring platform. It was initiated jointly by Muthoot Fincorp and INKtalks to
support the MSME sector to restart the business across the nation.
18. Who launched the app named “Pravasi Rojgar” to help migrants find job opportunities?
1) Amitabh Bachchan
2) Sonu Sood
3) Salman Khan
4) Ranveer Singh
5) Amir Khan
Explanation:
Actor Sonu Sood has launched an app “Pravasi Rojgar” to offer support to workers in finding right job
opportunities in various sectors across the country. This initiative will be supported by community
outreach in the villages to find the right employment opportunities for migrant workers in different parts of
the country.

19. Name the mobile app which was launched by Union Minister of Earth Sciences, Harsh Vardhan
(during 14th foundation day of Ministry of Earth Science on July 27, 2020).
1) Flowx
2) AccuWeather
3) Mausam
4) Dark Sky
Answer – 3) Mausam
Explanation:
On July 27, 2020, In the event of 14th Foundation day of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Harsh
Vardhan, Union Minister of Earth Sciences launched the mobile app “Mausam” designed and developed by
the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)’s Digital Agriculture & Youth
(DAY) team, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune and the India Meteorological
Department (IMD).
20. Which state/UT government launched a free website portal named ‘Rozgaar Bazaar’ for job
seekers, employers?
1) Puducherry
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Delhi
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer – 4) Delhi
Explanation:
The Delhi chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal launched a free website http://jobs.delhi.gov.in named ‘Rozgaar
Bazaar 2020’ via video conference. The portal connects the job seekers and the recruiters on one platform.
21. Who launched the Bureau of Indian Standard’s Mobile App, ‘BIS-Care’ recently?
1) Nitin Gadkari
3) Amit Shah
4) Ram Vilas Paswan
5) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan launched the Bureau of
Indian Standard’s Mobile App, ‘BIS-Care’, by which consumers can check the authenticity of the ISI and
hallmarked products and also lodge complaints using this app. In addition to this, he also launched 3 portals
of e-BIS: standardisation, conformity assessment and training Portals on www.manakonline.in for
consumers.
CA STATIC GK
1. China signed $2.4 billion worth agreement with Pakistan for hydro power project on which river?
1) Jhelum river
2) Ravi river
3) Beas river
4) Chenab river
5) Sutlej river
Answer – 1) Jhelum river

Explanation:
A tripartite agreement was signed between a Chinese company and the governments of Pakistan and China
on Thursday for construction of a 1,124-megawatt hydropower project at Kohala on the Jhelum river at a
cost of USD 2.4 billion.
2. What is the constituency of Food Processing Industries minister, Harsimrat Kaur Badal?
1) Lucknow
2) Patna Sahib
3) Morena
4) Ambala
5) Bathinda
Answer – 5) Bathinda
Explanation:
About Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI): Harsimrat Kaur Badal constituency– Bathinda,
Punjab.
3. Where is the HQ of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) located?

1) New York
2) London
3) Tokyo
4) Beijing
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
About United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA): Headquarters– New York, United States.
4. What is the currency of Iceland?

1) Rupiah
2) Ringgit
3) Krone
4) Krona
5) Won
Answer – 4) Krona
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Iceland are Reykjavik & Icelandic Krona respectively.
5. Nameri National Park is located in which state?

1) Nagaland
2) Sikkim
3) Manipur
4) Meghalaya
5) Assam
Answer – 5) Assam
Explanation:
Nameri National Park is a national park in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in the Sonitpur District of
Assam, India.
6. National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) which is in

news recently is located at _________.
2) Sonipat, Haryana
3) Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
4) Patna, Bihar

5) Tanjore, Tamil Nadu
Answer – 2) Sonipat, Haryana
Explanation:
National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) in Sonipat, Haryana
and Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT) in Tamil Nadu, two academic and research
institutions under Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) along with State Level Technical
Institutions would be supported by ministry for training of units, product development, appropriate
packaging and machinery for micro units.
7. The National Productivity Council (NPC) works under which ministry?

Answer - 4) Commerce and Industry ministry
Explanation:
The 49th Governing Council Meeting of National Productivity Council (NPC), an autonomous body under
Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry,
Government of India was held today through video conferencing. It was chaired by Shri Piyush Goyal,
Commerce & Industry Minister and President of NPC Governing Council.
8. What is the name of India’s first human space mission which was planned to be launched in 2022?
1) Aditya-L1
2) Mangalyaan-2
3) Chandrayaan-3
4) Shukrayaan
5) Gaganyaan
Answer – 5) Gaganyaan
Explanation:
Union Minister for Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh has said that the launch of India’s first
human space mission “Gaganyaan” will not be affected by COVID pandemic and preparation are carrying on
in the right direction. Dr. Singh informed that even though the training of four Indian astronauts in Russia
had to be halted due to the pandemic but the department had kept a contingency cushion period both in the
training programme and launch deadline. He said, the training of astronauts has now been resumed and the
launch is scheduled to take place as planned, before the 75th anniversary of India’s independence in 2022.
Speaking about Chandrayaan-3, India's Lunar mission, Dr. Singh said, it is planned for launch next year.
9. Mississippi which is in news recently is the constituent state of which country?

1) Japan
2) India
3) United States
4) Russia
5) China
Explanation:
The Mississippi state legislature on Sunday passed a bill to remove the Confederate emblem from their flag
in a historic referendum on the only remaining state flag to feature the Confederate insignia. Mississippi is
part of US.
10. Where is the HQ of Union Bank of India (UBI) located?

1) Mumbai
2) Chennai

3) Bengaluru
4) Kolkata
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
The HQ of Union Bank of India (UBI) located at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
11. Where is the HQ of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) located?
1) Nairobi
2) Vienna
3) Bonn
4) Rome
5) Geneva
Answer – 3) Bonn
Explanation:
The HQ of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) located at Bonn, Germany.
12. Chardham Yatra which is in news recently is conducted in which Indian state?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Punjab
5) Haryana
Explanation:
The Uttarakhand Devasthanam Management Board recently decided to open the 'Chardham yatra' for
pilgrims from within the state from July 1. The four famous Himalayan shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath,
Gangotri and Yamunotri in Uttarakhand's Garhwal region are known as 'Chardham'.
13. Namdapha National Park is located in which state?

1) Uttarakhand
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Himachal Pradesh
5) Haryana
Explanation:
Recently, the lepidopterists have discovered the two new species of butterfly i.e. Striped Hairstreak and
Elusive Prince in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. Of these two, the Elusive Prince is discovered at
Namdapha National Park.
14. Central Zoo Authority (CZA) is the statutory body under which ministry?
Explanation:
Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has reconstituted the Central Zoo
Authority (CZA) to include an expert from the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi, and a molecular
biologist. The CZA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. It was

constituted in 1992 under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Members: It is chaired by the Environment
Minister and has 10 members and a member-secretary.
15. Rajaji tiger reserve which is in news recently belongs to which state?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Punjab
5) Haryana
Explanation:
The clash took place in Asharodi forest range of Rajaji Tiger Reserve, Uttarakhand where eight Van Gujjar
families reside. Reportedly, the forest officials escaped the spot in a rush fearing that one of the Van Gujjar
had died. In the process, the officials even left their caps and cans at the spot.
16. Where is the HQ of Indian Overseas Bank located?

1) Mumbai
2) Lucknow
3) Hyderabad
4) Bengaluru
5) Chennai
Explanation:
The HQ of Indian Overseas Bank located at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
17. Gangotri National Park which is in news (June 2020) is located at which state?
1) Bihar
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Punjab
5) Uttarakhand
Answer -5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Recently, the Uttarakhand State Wildlife Advisory Board has permitted proposals on the transfer of forest
land in Gangotri National Park for development of roads. The decision comes amid the row between India
and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.
18. Where does the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) located?
1) Tuticorin
2) Kochi
3) Kolkata
4) Bhubaneswar
5) Hyderabad
Answer – 2) Kochi
Explanation:
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) located at Kochi, Kerala.
19. Which country has the greatest number of elephants in the world?
1) Nigeria
2) Ethiopia
3) Tanzania
4) Botswana
5) Egypt

Answer – 4) Botswana
Explanation:
The southern Africa country of Botswana is struggling to investigate the reasons for the mysterious deaths
of over 350 elephants in the popular Okavango Delta nature reserve. Botswana has the world’s largest
elephant population, believed to be more than 130,000.
20. Where is the HQ of HDFC bank located?

1) Lucknow
2) New Delhi
3) Pune
4) Mumbai
5) Gurugram
Explanation:
The HQ of HDFC bank located at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
21. What is the capital of Russia?

1) Nairobi
2) Beijing
3) Tokyo
4) Bonn
5) Moscow
Answer – 5) Moscow
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Russia are Moscow & Rouble respectively.
22. Who is the present chairman of Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)?

1) Rajnath Singh
2) Amit Shah
5) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is chaired by Defence Minister (Currently-Rajnath Singh) which provide
approvals to Capital acquisitions in the Long Term Perspective Plan (LTPP).
23. Who is the present chairman of SEBI?

1) Amitabh Kant
2) Ajit Doval
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Ajay Tyagi
5) VK Paul
Answer – 4) Ajay Tyagi
Explanation:
Ajay Tyagi is the present chairman of SEBI.
24. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port is located in which city?

1) Surat
2) Cochin
3) Vishakhapatnam
4) Chennai
5) Kolkata

Explanation:
Amid frequent disruption of cross-border trade via the Petrapole - Benapole land ports, Syama Prasad
Mookerjee Port (SMP) [erstwhile Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT)] has started a new shipping service between
Kolkata Dock System (KDS) and Chattogram (Bangladesh ) through Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route to
transport containers with the aim to increase the Indo-Bangla trade. The Container Ship ‘M.V Asiatic Moon
(Singapore Flag) is expected to transport 300 containers of Indian exports to Bangladesh.
25. ‘Urban Forest’ is the initiative of which ministry?

Answer – 4) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Explanation:
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Prakash Javadekar has inaugurated Unique
“Urban Forest” at the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in New Delhi. The”
Miyawaki method” of forest creation is employed which could help to reduce the temperature and increase
the moisture.
26. Prayagraj airport is located in which state?

1) Odisha
2) Jharkhand
3) Bihar
4) Assam
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Tribes India Outlet of TRIFED under Ministry of Tribal Affairs was opened at Prayagraj Airport. The Tribes
India outlet at Prayagraj Airport is the second one in the city of Prayagraj and the 4th in the State of Uttar
Pradesh. It was inaugurated through Video Conferencing by MD, TRIFED Shri Pravir Krishna. In
collaboration with Airport Authority of India (AAI), TRIFED has set up 9 Tribes India Showrooms at
Airports in Chennai, Jaipur, Udaipur, Coimbatore, Trivandrum, Ahmedabad, Pune, Kolkata and Goa, which
are doing very well. The newly-inaugurated outlet at Prayagraj Airport is the 10th such outlet (at airports)
and the 121st across the country.
27. Hagia Sophia Museum is located at which country?

1) Kuwait
2) Oman
3) Qatar
4) Turkey
Explanation:
Recently, the government of Turkey has decided to convert Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia Museum into a
mosque. Note: The iconic Hagia Sophia museum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the
archaeological wonders of the world. (highlighted part was added).
28. Kaziranga national park is located in which state?

1) Odisha
2) Jharkhand
3) Bihar

4) Assam
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer – 4) Assam
Explanation:
According to Kaziranga National Park authorities around 80% of its area has been inundated due to floods
due to recent rain. It is located in the State of Assam and covers 42,996 Hectare (ha). It is the single largest
undisturbed and representative area in the Brahmaputra Valley floodplain.
29. Nagarhole national park is located in which state?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Kerala
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Recently, the Karnataka Forest Department has decided to put in place a traffic monitoring mechanism
along the roads adjacent to Nagarahole National Park. It is also known as ‘Rajiv Gandhi National Park’.
30. Who is the present chairman of NABARD?

1) P.V.S Suryakumar
3) Shaji K V
5) Ajay Tyagi
Answer - 2) Govinda Rajulu Chintala
Explanation:
Govinda Rajulu Chintala was appointed as the chairman of NABARD in May 2020.
31. Which mountain range in Ladakh was visited by PM Modi recently?

1) Dhauladhar Range
2) Zaskar Range
3) Pir Panjal Range
4) Karakoram Range
5) Trans Himalaya Range
Answer – 2) Zaskar Range
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi on Friday made a surprise visit to Ladakh and was briefed by senior officers at a
forward position in Nimu amid ongoing tension with China. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Chief
of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane. He reached
Nimu, early morning today and he is presently interacting with Army, Air Force and ITBP personnel.
Located at 11,000 feet, this is among the tough terrains, surrounded by Zaskar/Zanskar range and on the
banks of the Indus.
32. Who is the present railway minister of India?

1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Piyush Goyal
3) Raj Kumar Singh
5) Jitendra Singh
Explanation:
Piyush Goyal is the present Railway minister of India.

33. What is the capital of Afghanistan?
1) Kabul
2) Tehran
3) Dubai
4) Istanbul
Answer – 1) Kabul
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Afghanistan are Kabul and Afghan afghani respectively.
34. Where is the HQ of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) located?

1) Gurugram
2) Pune
3) New Delhi
4) Kolkata
5) Lucknow
Explanation:
The HQ of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) located at New Delhi. Justice H. L. Dattu is the
present chairman of NHRC.
35. What is the currency of Israel?

1) Yen
2) Pound
3) Dinar
4) Tomar
5) Shekel
Answer – 5) Shekel
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Israel are Jerusalem & Israeli Shekel respectively.
36. Indian railways set the target to become ‘Net Zero’ Carbon Emission Mass Transportation
Network by ________.
1) 2030
2) 2025
3) 2027
4) 2023
5) 2024
Answer – 1) 2030
Explanation:
Target – Indian Railways will transform itself as ‘Net Zero’ Carbon Emission Mass Transportation Network
by 2030.
37. What is the capital and currency of Indonesia?

1) Thimphu & Ngultrum
2) Jakarta & Rupiah
3) Baghdad & Dinar
4) Nicosia & Euro
5) Tehran & Rial
Answer – 2) Jakarta & Rupiah
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Indonesia are Jakarta and Indonesian Rupiah respectively.

38. Where does ICAR- National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources located?
1) Hyderabad
2) Vishakhapatnam
3) Ahmedabad
4) Kolkata
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
The ICAR- National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources located at New Delhi.
39. Where is the HQ of Star Health and Allied Insurance located?

1) Gurugram
2) Lucknow
3) Navi Mumbai
4) Chennai
5) Kochi
Explanation:
The HQ of Star Health and Allied Insurance located at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
40. Where does ICMR - National Institute of Virology (NIV) located?

1) New Delhi
2) Bhopal
3) Nagpur
4) Chandigarh
5) Pune
Answer – 5) Pune
Explanation:
The ICMR - National Institute of Virology (NIV) located at Pune, Maharashtra.
41. The Dudhwa National park which is in news recently located at which state?
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
A picture of the "very rare" Red Coral Kukri snake has created a stir on social media. The snake was spotted
in the Dudhwa National Park in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri in last week of June 2020.
42. Where was the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) located?

1) New Delhi
2) Bengaluru
3) Mumbai
4) Chennai
5) Kolkata
Explanation:
Recently, scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru have provided evidence for
the first time that Lithium (Li) production is common among low mass Sun-like stars during their Helium
(He) core burning phase. IIA is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology
(DST), Government of India.

43. Wankhar Butterfly Museum is located in which state?
1) Telangana
3) Karnataka
4) Uttarakhand
5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Himalayan butterfly known as Golden Birdwing (Troides aeacus) has been discovered as India’s largest
butterfly after 88 years. The female was recorded from Didihat in Uttarakhand, the male was from the
Wankhar Butterfly Museum in Shillong, Meghalaya.
44. Gairsain is the summer capital of which state?

1) Haryana
3) Assam
4) Uttarakhand
5) Mizoram
Explanation:
Gairsain town in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand was officially declared (recently) as the summer capital of
the state.
45. Who is the president of the Beijing based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)?
1) Andrey Kruglov
2) Adel Al Hosani
3) Muhammad Aslam
4) Dinanath Dubhashi
5) Jin Liqun
Answer – 5) Jin Liqun
Explanation:
Jin Liqun is the present president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The HQ of AIIB
located at Beijing, China.
46. Who is the chancellor of Germany?

1) Erna Solberg
2) Angela Merkel
3) Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
4) Jacinda Ardern
5) Sanna Marin
Answer – 2) Angela Merkel
Explanation:
Angela Merkel is the present chancellor of Germany. The capital and currency of Germany are Berlin & Euro
respectively.
47. Who is the current chairperson of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
1) M Ajit Kumar
2) Rajnish Kumar
3) P C Mody
4) Rahul Chaudhry
5) Sanjay Dutt
Answer – 3) P C Mody

Explanation:
Pramod Chandra Mody is the current chairperson of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
48. Where was the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Institute of Genomics and
Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB) located?
1) Mumbai
2) Bengaluru
3) Kolkata
4) Chennai
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-
IGIB) located at New Delhi.
49. Where is the HQ of Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) located?

1) Geneva
2) London
3) Paris
4) New York
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
The HQ of Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) located at London, United Kingdom.
50. Who is the chairperson of Competition Commission of India (CCI)?

4) H. L. Dattu
5) K. VijayRaghavan
Explanation:
Ashok Kumar Gupta is the chairperson of Competition Commission of India (CCI). The HQ CCI located at
New Delhi.
51. What is the capital and currency of Egypt?

1) Cairo & Pound
2) Jerusalem & Rial
3) Cairo & Rial
4) Beirut & Pound
5) Jerusalem & Dollar
Answer – 1) Cairo & Pound
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Egypt are Cairo & Egyptian Pound respectively.
52. Joshna Chinappa who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Badminton
2) Tennis
3) Hockey
4) Squash
5) Cricket

Explanation:
Raneem El Welily, the 31 year old Egyptian Squash player and world’s top ranking(No.1) Women Squash
Player announced her retirement ending her 18 year sports career. Nouran Gohar of Egypt claims the No.1
ranking after the retirement of Welily. Joshna Chinappa, 33 year old Indian Squash player ranked 10th in
the latest PSA World Women’s Ranking 2020.She entered the top 10 of the PSA world ranking following the
retirement of Raneem.
53. What is the capital of Mongolia?

1) Ulaanbaatar
2) Bangkok
3) Hiroshima
4) Cairo
5) Jerusalem
Answer – 1) Ulaanbaatar
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Mongolia are Ulaanbaatar & Mongolian Togrog / Tugrik respectively.
54. Where is the HQ of International Energy Agency (IEA) located?

1) New York
2) Geneva
3) Vienna
4) Rome
5) Paris
Answer – 5) Paris
Explanation:
The HQ of International Energy Agency (IEA) located at Paris, France.
55. Where is the HQ of World Meteorological Organization located?

1) New York
2) Geneva
3) Beijing
4) Wellington
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
The HQ of World Meteorological Organization located at Geneva, Switzerland.
56. Who is the present chairman of IRDAI?

1) Ajay Tyagi
3) Yaduvendra Mathur
4) Mohammad Mustafa
Answer – 5) Subhash Chandra Khuntia
Explanation:
The present chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is Subhash
Chandra Khuntia.
57. What is the currency of Brazil?

1) Dinar
2) Real
3) Rial
4) Denar

5) Tomar
Answer - 2) Real
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Brazil are Brasília & Brazilian real respectively.
58. Who is the Current president of Singapore?

1) Emmanuelle Mignon
2) Julie Payette
3) Grazia Zafferani
4) Halimah Yacob
5) Sandra Mason
Answer – 4) Halimah Yacob
Explanation:
Halimah Yacob is the present president of Singapore. The capital and currency of Singapore are Singapore
City & Singapore Dollar.
59. Who is the union minister for ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship?
1) Arjun Munda
3) Harsh Vardhan
Answer - 4) Mahendra Nath Pandey
Explanation:
Mahendra Nath Pandey is the present union minister for ministry of skill development and
entrepreneurship.
60. Where is the HQ of United Nations Population Fund located?

1) London
2) Vienna
3) Paris
4) Geneva
5) New York
Explanation:
The HQ of United Nations Population Fund located at New York, United States.
61. Kanger Valley National Park is located in which state?

1) Odisha
2) Assam
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Gujarat
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Recently, researchers have found Ophiocordyceps nutans (fungi) for the first time in central India, while
setting out on a plant survey at the Kanger Valley National Park in Chhattisgarh.
62. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is located in which state?

1) Goa
2) Gujarat
3) Haryana
4) Uttar Pradesh

5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Recently, two rare orchid species i.e. Tiger orchids (Grammatophyllum speciosum) and Ground orchids
(Eulophia obtusa) have been found to be blooming in different parts of the country after a gap of many
years. Of these, ground orchids was rediscovered in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh after 118 years.
63. Hooghly River is located in which state?

1) Goa
2) Maharashtra
3) Telangana
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
A centuries-old folk theatre form and the worship of a forest goddess i.e. Bon Bibi has helped the natives of
the Sundarbans survive by understanding the power of nature and the limits of human needs. The
Sundarbans is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and
Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. It spans from the Hooghly River in India's state of West Bengal to the
Baleswar River in Bangladesh.
64. Who is the youngest recipient of Noble prize?

1) Malala Yousafzai
2) Nadia Murad
3) Kailash Satyarthi
4) Barack Obama
5) Kim Dae-jung
Answer – 1) Malala Yousafzai
Explanation:
Education activist Malala Yousafzai, who won the Peace prize in 2014, is the youngest-ever across
categories. She was just 17 when she won.
65. What is the capital and currency of Poland?

1) Berlin & Euro
2) Kyiv & Hryvnia
3) Warsaw & Zloty
4) Bratislava & Euro
5) Prague & Koruna
Answer – 3) Warsaw & Zloty
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Poland are Warsaw and Polish Zloty respectively.
66. Where is the HQ of International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) located?

1) London
2) New Delhi
3) Paris
4) Washington DC
5) Geneva
Answer – 3) Paris
Explanation:
The HQ of International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) located at Paris, France.

67. What is the constituency of Union minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal?
1) Gujarat (RS)
2) Maharashtra (RS)
3) Himachal Pradesh (RS)
4) Karnataka (RS)
5) New Delhi (RS)
Answer – 2) Maharashtra (RS)
Explanation:
The Union minister of Commerce and Industry & Railways, Piyush Goyal is the Rajya Sabha MP from
Maharashtra.
68. Pench national park is located in which state?

1) Chhattisgarh
2) Haryana
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Punjab
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Pench national park is located in Madhya Pradesh.
69. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is located in which country?

1) Thailand
2) Malaysia
3) Nepal
4) Bangladesh
5) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has claimed that India on his government's request has
decided not to seek a joint venture with it to run the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in the country.
The USD 210 million facility, 241km south-east of Colombo, is dubbed the "world's emptiest airport" due to
a lack of flights.
70. Gurupriya Bridge is located in which state?

1) Bihar
2) Jharkhand
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Odisha
Explanation:
Recently, a passenger bus service was started for the first time after India’s Independence in Swabhiman
Anchal region (formerly known as the cut-off area) in Odisha’s Malkangiri district. The bus service was able
to start after the construction of the Gurupriya Bridge in 2018, which connected Swabhiman Anchal with
the rest of the State. The bridge was built across Janbai river.
71. Chabahar is a city in which country?

1) Saudi Arabia
2) Kuwait
3) Iraq
4) Iran
5) Egypt

Answer – 4) Iran
Explanation:
Recently, Iran has decided to proceed with the Chabahar rail line construction on its own, because of delays
from the Indian side in beginning and funding the project. Chabahar port is located on the Gulf of Oman and
is only 72 km away from the Gwadar port in Pakistan which has been developed by China. Earlier, the state-
owned Indian Railways Construction Ltd. (IRCON) had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
the Iranian Rail Ministry and promised to provide all services, superstructure work and financing (around
USD 1.6 billion).
72. Tangams is the critically endangered group of which state?

1) Chhattisgarh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Assam
4) Haryana
Answer - 5) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Recently, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh has released a book titled “Tangams: An Ethnolinguistic
Study of the Critically Endangered Group of Arunachal Pradesh”. The book has valuable data on endangered
oral narratives like ritual songs, lamentation songs, lullabies and festival songs in Tangam language spoken
by the Tangam community, which has reportedly 253 speakers left now. Tangam is an oral language that
belongs to the Tani group, under the greater Tibeto-Burman language family. It has been marked ‘critically
endangered’ by the UNESCO World Atlas of Endangered Languages (2009).
73. Who is the present Minister of State (I/C) of shipping?

1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Smriti Irani
5) Raj Nath Singh
Explanation:
Mansukh Laxmanbhai Mandaviya is the present Minister of State (I/C) of Shipping.
74. What is the capital of Netherlands?

1) Geneva
2) Lisbon
3) Belgrade
4) Bern
5) Amsterdam
Answer – 5) Amsterdam
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Netherlands are Amsterdam and Euro respectively.
75. Malabar naval exercise includes India-United States and which other country?
1) China
2) Indonesia
3) Myanmar
4) Bangladesh
5) Japan
Answer – 5) Japan

Explanation:
Malabar is the naval exercise between India-Japan-Australia. In 2020, India plans to invite Australia to join
the annual Malabar naval exercise that has so far included just Japan and the U.S., in a move that could risk
China’s ire.
76. ‘Hope’ is the mars mission of which country?

1) UAE
2) United States
3) China
4) Japan
5) Russia
Answer – 1) UAE
Explanation:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Mars Mission or ‘Hope’ is scheduled for launch on 16th July, 2020. It is one
of three missions launching to Mars this month. The USA and China, both have surface rovers in the late
stages of preparation. Hope is the first interplanetary mission for the Arab World.
77. Chambal river which is in news recently is the tributary of which river?
1) Kaveri river
2) Ganga river
3) Yamuna river
4) Brahmaputra river
5) Indus river
Answer – 3) Yamuna river
Explanation:
According to the latest census report prepared by the Madhya Pradesh forest department, the number of
dolphins in Chambal river has been reduced by 13% in 4 years. There are just 68 dolphins left in the 435-
kilometre-long Chambal river sanctuary which passes through three states i.e. Madhya Pradesh, Uttar
Pradesh and Rajasthan. Gangetic Dolphins are the sanctuary’s main attraction. The decreasing trend is
continuing from 2016 when there were 78 dolphins. The dolphins were spotted for the first time in 1985 in
Chambal river (a tributary of Yamuna) near Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. That time, the number was more than
110.
78. Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary (VGDS) is located in which state?

1) Assam
2) Goa
3) Telangana
4) Gujarat
5) Bihar
Answer – 5) Bihar
Explanation:
Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary (VGDS) in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district is India’s only sanctuary for
dolphins.
79. What is the capital and currency of Chile?

1) Santiago & Peso
3) Sucre & Dollar
4) Quito & Euro
5) Lima & Dollar
Answer – 1) Santiago & Peso
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Chile are Santiago & Peso respectively.

80. India is the ____ largest fruit producer in the world.
1) 5th
2) 4th
3) 3rd
4) 1st
5) 2nd
Answer – 5) 2nd
Explanation:
India is the 2nd largest producer of fruits with around 98 million tonnes which is 10.9% of the world’s
production and 187 million tons of vegetables per year which is 8.6% of world production with only 2.4%
of the world’s land area. The cultivation area of fruits and vegetables have increased by 11% between 2013-
14 and 2017-18.
81. Pakistan and China signed agreement for 700MW Azad Pattan hydel power project. The Azad
Pattan project to be implemented on which river?
1) Beas river
2) Chenab river
3) Sutlej river
4) Jhelum river
5) Ravi river
Answer - 4) Jhelum river
Explanation:
Recently, Pakistan and China have signed an agreement for the 700 MW Azad Pattan hydel power project
on the Jhelum river in Sudhnoti district of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). The 1.5-billion USD project is
under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC - part of the One Belt One Road (OBOR)). The Azad
Pattan project is one of five hydropower schemes on the Jhelum, the other four are Mahl, Kohala, Chakothi
Hattian and Karot projects. It will be developed on the ‘Build, Own, Operate, Transfer (BOOT)’ model.
Earlier India had objected to the construction of the Diamer-Bhasha dam (on Indus river) in the Gilgit-
Baltistan region of the PoK.
82. Melghat tiger reserve is located in which state?

1) Telangana
2) Tripura
3) Tamil Nadu
4) West Bengal
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray has requested the Union government for considering
an alternative alignment for the Akola-Khandwa rail line that passes through the Melghat Tiger Reserve.
The Protected Areas within the Reserve consists of Gugamal National Park, Wan, Ambawarba and Narnala
sanctuaries.
83. Who is the present Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar?

2) Dineshwar Sharma
3) Praful Patel
4) Kiran Bedi
Answer – 5) Devendra Kumar Joshi
Explanation:
Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi is the present Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar.

84. What is the currency of Tunisia?
1) Pound
2) Dollar
3) Dinar
4) Riyal
5) Tomar
Answer - 3) Dinar
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Tunisia are Tunis & Tunisian Dinar respectively.
85. What is the capital of Suriname?

1) Paramaribo
2) Lima
3) Quito
4) Santiago
5) Sucre
Answer – 1) Paramaribo
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Suriname are Paramaribo & Suriname Dollar respectively.
86. Who is the present Drug Controller General of India (DCGI)?

1) Balram Bhargava
2) Rajiv Garg
3) K Vijaya Ragavan
4) VG Somani
5) Vinod Rai
Answer – 4) VG Somani
Explanation:
VG Somani is the present Drug Controller General of India (DCGI).
87. Padmanabhaswamy temple which is in news recently is located at which state?

1) Karnataka
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Kerala
5) Punjab
Explanation:
Recently, the Supreme Court of India upheld the right of the Travancore royal family to manage the
property of deity at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala). The Temple has
been in the news since 2011 after the discovery of treasure worth over Rs. 1 lakh crore in its underground
vaults.
88. Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station is located in which state?

2) Gujarat
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Bihar
Explanation:
National Thermal Power Corporation, NTPC's Singrauli Unit 1 has emerged as the top-performing unit in
the country in the first quarter of the financial year, as per the data released by Central Electricity Authority.

NTPC, Singrauli is the oldest Unit and a flagship power station of NTPC Limited. It is located in Uttar
Pradesh.
89. The Farzad-B gas field is located in which country?

1) Egypt
2) Kuwait
3) UAE
4) Iran
5) Israel
Answer – 4) Iran
Explanation:
Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that India is no longer involved in the
Farzad-B gas field project of Iran. Further, it said that India has not received any response from Iran since
December 2019 on the future of the Chabahar-Zahedan railway project as well. It cited policy changes by
the Iranian government, Iran’s uncertain finances, and the USA sanctions situation as the reasons behind
the decisions on Indian infrastructure projects in Iran. Farzad-B gas field is located in Persian Gulf (Iran).
90. Where is the HQ of International Criminal Court (ICC) located?

1) Rome
2) London
3) Vienna
4) Hague
5) New York
Answer – 4) Hague
Explanation:
The HQ of International Criminal Court (ICC) located at Hague, Netherlands.
91. What is the capital of Gabon?

1) Libreville
2) Malabo
3) Yaounde
4) Brazzaville
Answer – 1) Libreville
Explanation:
The Capital & Currency of Gabon are Libreville & Central African CFA franc respectively.
92. Who is the present chairman of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)?
1) Manoj Ahuja
2) Anurag Jain
3) Anita Karwal
4) Katikithala Srinivas
5) Arvind Saxena
Answer – 1) Manoj Ahuja
Explanation:
Manoj Ahuja is the present chairman of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
93. Kaziranga National Park is located in which state?

1) Manipur
2) Meghalaya
3) Nagaland
4) Sikkim
5) Assam

Answer – 5) Assam
Explanation:
India’s only Golden Tiger, Kazi 106F was recently in Kaziranga National park, Assam.
94. Bhagirathi river originates at which Indian state?

1) Odisha
2) Bihar
3) Himachal Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has approved the Zonal
Master Plan for the Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone to pave the way for faster execution of Char Dham Road
Project. The Bhagirathi River is a Himalayan River which flows in Uttarakhand state. It is one of the two
headstreams of the pious Ganga River. The Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone notification mandates the State
Government of Uttarakhand to prepare ZMP to be implemented under the supervision of the Monitoring
Committee. The Char Dham project proposes to provide all-weather connectivity to Yamunotri, Gangotri,
Badrinath and Kedarnath, and has 53 projects of 826 km length, involving an investment of Rs. 12,000
crores.
95. Nagarhole national park and tiger reserve is located in which state?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Maharashtra
4) Karnataka
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
A black panther was spotted in Karnataka’s Nagarhole National Park and Tiger Reserve recently in July
2020.
96. What is the currency of South Africa?

1) Rand
2) Dinar
3) Franc
4) Riyal
5) Dollar
Answer – 1) Rand
Explanation:
The capital and currency of South Africa are Pretoria (executive), Bloemfontein (Judicial), Cape town
(legislative) & South African rand.
97. Al Bayt stadium which is in news recently located at which country?

1) Qatar
2) France
3) Kuwait
4) Russia
5) UAE
Answer – 1) Qatar
Explanation:
Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) informed that the 2022 World cup tournament is
to be held in Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium (or) Al Khor Stadium.

98. Ker Puja is the festival celebrated in which state?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Tripura
3) Goa
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The centuries old Ker puja began in Tripura capital Agartala from 14 July, 2020. Ker puja is the most
peculiar festival of Tripura. The traditional Ker Puja is being held at the premises of Ujjayanta Palace. A
structure constructed with green bamboo poles serves as the deity for the Ker Puja. The royal dynasty
performs Ker Puja for the welfare of the people, praying against calamities and external aggression.
99. Which country likely to hold the presidency of G20 in the year 2021?
1) Argentina
2) Italy
3) Canada
4) Turkey
5) Singapore
Answer – 2) Italy
Explanation:
Italy likely to take over the presidency of G20 from Saudi Arabia (2020) in the year 2021.
100. What is the currency of UAE?

1) Dinar
2) Tomar
3) Riyal
4) Dirham
5) Lek
Answer – 4) Dirham
Explanation:
The capital and currency of UAE are Abu Dhabi & UAE Dirham respectively.
101. What is the capital of Hungary?

1) Bratislava
2) Vienna
3) Zagreb
4) Bucharest
5) Budapest
Answer – 5) Budapest
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Hungary are Budapest & Hungarian Forint respectively.
102. Raja Parba is the festival celebrated in which state?

1) Maharashtra
2) Goa
3) Bihar
4) Punjab
5) Odisha
Answer - 5) Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha celebrates Raja Parba, a three-day festival during the mid-June. On this day people celebrate
menstruation and womanhood.

103. 'Nimitz' is the largest aircraft carrier of navy of which country?
1) Maldives
2) United States
3) Singapore
4) Sri Lanka
5) Australia
Explanation:
United States Ship (USS) Nimitz is the U.S. Navy’s largest aircraft carrier.
104. Bhagirathi river originates at which state?

1) Himachal Pradesh
3) Uttarakhand
4) Meghalaya
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Prakash Javadekar today informed that the Zonal Master
Plan of Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone has been approved by the government. Bhagirathi river - originates at
Uttarakhand. The Tehri dam (Uttarakhand) is the highest dam in India built across Bhagirathi river.
105. Where is the HQ of Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) located?

1) Mumbai
2) Kolkata
3) Hyderabad
4) Chennai
5) Bengaluru
Explanation:
The HQ of Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) located at Bengaluru, Karnataka.
106. Who is the present ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha?

1) Piyush Goyal
2) Harivansh Narayan Singh
3) Venkaiah Naidu
5) Ghulam Nabi Azad
Answer – 3) Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation:
Venkaiah Naidu, the vice president of India, is the present ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha.
107. Where is the HQ of Punjab National Bank located?

1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Kolkata
4) Amritsar
5) Bengaluru
Explanation:
The HQ of HQ of Punjab National Bank located at New Delhi.

108. What is the capital of South Korea?
1) Seoul
2) Busan
3) Changwon
4) Incheon
5) Pyongyang
Answer – 1) Seoul
Explanation:
The capital and currency of South Korea are Seoul & South Korean won respectively.
109. Ballon d’Or is the annual prize awarded to person associated with which sport?
1) Shooting
2) Cricket
3) Tennis
4) Golf
5) Football
Explanation:
The prestigious Ballon d’Or, voted for by journalists and organized by French magazine France Football, is
an annual prize awarded to the best male footballer in the world since 1956. The women’s Ballon d’Or was
first awarded in 2018. Ballon d’Or 2020 scrapped for the first time in its 64-year history.
110. Hornbill festival is celebrated in which state?

1) Mizoram
2) Nagaland
3) Assam
4) Sikkim
5) Manipur
Explanation:
The famed Hornbill Festival in Nagaland is unlikely to be held this year in the wake of the COVID-19
pandemic, a senior official said on Monday. The 10-day Hornbill Festival that usually starts on December 1
celebrates the culture and heritage of different tribes of the State. It is attended by lakhs of people from
across India and abroad.
111. The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) is located in which city?
1) Bengaluru
2) Hyderabad
3) Pune
4) Surat
5) Ahmedabad
Explanation:
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad is a globally recognized
autonomous institution under Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India. The Centre provides free dedicated
ocean information services to the Nation, using state-of-the-art technology and research, for increasing
Safety and Profit. The three primary services provided are the Tsunami Early Warning Service, Ocean State
Forecast Service and Potential Fishing Zone Advisory Service. Swachhata Pakhwada was held at the Indian
National Centre for Ocean Information Services till 15 July.
112. What does ‘A’ in ARC denotes?

1) Asset
2) Adequate

3) Average
4) Auto
5) Annual
Answer – 1) Asset
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently issued a fair practices code for asset reconstruction companies
(ARCs), stating that these entities must follow transparent and non-discriminatory practices in acquisition
of assets. In order to enhance transparency in the process of sale of secured assets, invitation for
participation in auctions shall be publicly solicited and the process should enable participation of as many
prospective buyers as possible. The terms and conditions of such sale may be decided in wider consultation
with investors in the security receipts as per SARFAESI Act 2002 and the spirit of Section 29A of the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 may be followed in dealing with prospective buyers as per RBI.
113. Which is world’s biggest desert lake?

1) Malawi
2) Turkana
3) Victoria
4) Titicaca
5) Baikal
Answer – 2) Turkana
Explanation:
Fishermen on the shores of Kenya's Lake Turkana, the world's biggest desert lake, have no doubt about
what is to blame for their dwindling fish stocks: a giant hydroelectric dam built by Ethiopia on the River
Omo, which feeds the lake.
114. Who is the MD&CEO of Union Bank of India (UBI)?

1) G. Padmanabhan
2) Padmaja Chunduru
3) Pallav Mahapatra
4) T. C. A. Ranganathan
5) Rajkiran Rai G
Answer – 5) Rajkiran Rai G
Explanation:
Rajkiran Rai G is the present Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Union Bank of
India (UBI).
115. Where is the headquarters of Fampay located?

1) Kolkata
2) Hyderabad
3) New Delhi
4) Mumbai
5) Bengaluru
Explanation:
The headquarters of Fampay located at Bengaluru, Karnataka.
116. Where is the HQ of World Gold Council (WGC) located?

1) London
2) Rome
3) Vienna
4) Geneva
5) New York

Explanation:
The gold prices crossed Rs. 50,000 per 10 grams after nine years in India (July 2020). India is the world’s
second-largest gold consumer after China. The HQ of World Gold Council (WGC) located at London, United
Kingdom.
117. What is the capital of Turkmenistan?

1) Kabul
2) Tehran
3) Ashgabat
4) Nur-Sultan
5) Tashkent
Answer – 3) Ashgabat
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Turkmenistan are Ashgabat & Turkmenistan manat respectively.
118. Where is the HQ of International Solar Alliance (ISA) located?

1) Mumbai
2) New Delhi
3) Bengaluru
4) Chennai
5) Gurugram
Explanation:
The HQ of International Solar Alliance (ISA) located at Gurugram, Haryana.
119. Who is the present Information and Broadcasting minister?

2) Nitin Gadkari
3) Narendra Modi
4) Amit Shah
Explanation:
Prakash Javadekar is the present Information and Broadcasting minister of India.
120. What is the capital of Nicaragua?

1) Belmopan
2) San José
3) Tegucigalpa
4) San Salvador
5) Managua
Answer - 5) Managua
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Nicaragua are Managua & Nicaraguan Cordoba Oro respectively.
121. Which is the deepest lake in the world?

1) Huron
2) Michigan
3) Wular
4) Baikal
5) Victoria
Answer – 4) Baikal

Explanation:
There is a possibility of over 100 liters of fuel leakage into Russia's Lake Baikal (deepest lake in the world)
from banked vessel. The prosecutor's office previously said that it had launched a probe over the spill of oil
products from a vessel that had heeled during the storm. The incident occurred at the pier in the village of
Khuzhir.
122. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park located in which state?

1) Nagaland
2) Meghalaya
3) Mizoram
4) Tripura
5) Assam
Answer – 5) Assam
Explanation:
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change (MoEFCC), Oil India Limited (OIL) and two concerned state entities to explain how environmental
clearances for the seven proposed drilling sites in the Dibru- Saikhowa National Park, Assam were given.
123. Lonar Lake is located in which state?

1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) West Bengal
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
According to the Agharkar Research Institute, the color of Lonar lake water in Maharashtra turned pink due
to a large presence of the salt-loving ‘Haloarchaea’ microbes. The color of the lake water recently turned
pink, which not only surprised locals, but also nature enthusiasts and scientists. The water samples have
been tested by the Nagpur-based National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) and the
Agharkar Research Institute in Pune.
124. Madhubani paintings has origin in which state?

1) Odisha
2) Assam
3) Bihar
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Telangana
Answer – 3) Bihar
Explanation:
Recently, artists from Madhubani district of Bihar became famous for making masks with hand-painted
Madhubani motifs. Motif is a decorative image or design, especially a repeated one forming a pattern.
Madhubani painting has its origins in Mithila region of Bihar. It is also known as Mithila or Madhubani art.
125. Where is the HQ of Climate Green Fund (CGF) located?

1) London
2) Dhaka
3) Shanghai
4) Tokyo
5) Incheon
Answer – 5) Incheon
Explanation:
The HQ of Climate Green Fund (CGF) located at Incheon, South Korea.

126. The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) is located in which city?
1) Shimla
2) Bengaluru
3) Shillong
5) Dehradun
Explanation:
Recently, the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), has decided to study the migration of the Pied Cuckoo Bird
(Jacobin Cuckoo or Chaatak), by tagging the bird with satellite transmitters. The study will be conducted
along with the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) and the Government of India’s Department of
Biotechnology. IIRS is a constituent unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is
headquartered in Dehradun.
127. What is the currency of North Korea?

1) Dollar
2) Yen
3) Won
4) Dinar
Answer – 3) Won
Explanation:
The capital and currency of North Korea are Pyongyang & North Korean won respectively.
128. Where is the HQ of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) located?

1) Ranchi
2) Anand
3) Patna
4) Jamshedpur
5) Lucknow
Answer – 2) Anand
Explanation:
The HQ of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) located at Anand, Gujarat.
129. Mukurthi National Park is located in which state?

1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Goa
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Mukurthi National Park is located in Tamil Nadu.
130. What is the currency of Sri Lanka?

1) Yen
2) Won
3) Rupee
4) Dollar
5) Rufiyaa
Answer – 3) Rupee

Explanation:
The capital and currency of Sri Lanka are; Capital – Colombo, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte & Currency– Sri
Lankan Rupee.
131. NTPC’s LARA super power thermal station is located in which state?
1) Odisha
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
State-owned power giant NTPC on July 27, 2020 announced its 1,600 MW Lara super thermal power station
in Chhattisgarh has been fully operational after 800 MW Unit-2 of the project was made fully functional.
Earlier in September, the 800 MW Unit-1 of the project was made commercially operational.
132. Nag river is located in which state?

1) Uttarakhand
3) Maharashtra
4) Meghalaya
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Recently, the Bombay High Court said that the Nag river has become extremely polluted due to
industrialisation and urbanisation. The Nagpur city derives its name from the Nag river which passes
through the city. The Nag river originates from the Ambazari Lake in west Nagpur, Maharashtra.
133. Where is the HQ of European Union located?

1) Brussels
2) Rome
3) Paris
4) Berlin
5) Madrid
Explanation:
The headquarters of European Union is located at Brussels, Belgium.
134. What is the capital of Somalia?

1) Nairobi
2) Mogadishu
3) Addis Ababa
4) Djibouti City
5) Kampala
Answer – 2) Mogadishu
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Somalia are Mogadishu & Somali Shilling respectively.
135. Tadoba–Andhari tiger reserve is located in which state?

1) Haryana
2) Assam
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat

5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Coal has removed the Bander coal mine in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra from
the list of mines that are up for the auction under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015. Bander was
a part of the Tadoba–Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra the ministry said in a withdrawal notice issued
on July 21, 2020. This was according to the notification declaring the area as an ecologically sensitive zone
issued by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
136. Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) is located at which city?
1) Kolkata
2) Jammu
3) Shimla
4) Leh
5) Shillong
Answer – 4) Leh
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has established a COVID-19 testing facility at
the Leh-based Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) to enhance the rate of testing to identify
coronavirus cases in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
137. Where is the HQ of International Union for conservation of Nature (IUCN) located?
1) Budapest
2) Wellington
3) New York
4) London
5) Gland
Answer – 5) Gland
Explanation:
The HQ of International Union for conservation of Nature (IUCN) located at Gland, Switzerland.
138. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?

1) Tripura
2) Assam
3) Sikkim
4) Manipur
5) Mizoram
Answer – 2) Assam
Explanation:
Two rhinos were spotted on July 28, 2020 in a residential area near Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary as forest
area remains flooded following rainfall in Assam. Hundreds of wild animals have been marooned, a total of
132 animals at the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve have died due to floods related incidents.
139. Where is the HQ of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)
located?
1) Vienna
2) Budapest
3) London
4) Paris
5) Beijing
Answer – 4) Paris

Explanation:
The HQ of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) located at Paris,
France.
140. Who is the present Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution?
1) Nitin Gadkari
5) Ram Vilas Paswan
Explanation:
Ram Vilas Paswan is the present Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
141. How many approved members were present in Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as
on July 2020?
1) 112
2) 110
3) 103
4) 98
5) 89
Answer – 3) 103
Explanation:
During the 5th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB),
approved the application of Liberia to join the Bank. With this AIIB now has 103 approved members from
around the world. Also, now AIIB has 10 members and nine prospective members from Africa.
142. Corbett Tiger Reserve is located in which state?

1) Maharashtra
2) Jharkhand
3) Mizoram
4) West Bengal
5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
As per latest government data, Corbett Tiger Reserve, Uttarakhand has the highest number of tigers inside
the reserve (231). The report states that the Dampa reserve (Mizoram), Buxa reserve (West Bengal) and
Palamau reserve (Jharkhand) do not have any tigers.
143. How much percentage of world’s tiger population are in India?

1) 40%
2) 50%
3) 30%
4) 70%
5) 60%
Answer – 4) 70%
Explanation:
Around 70% of the world’s Tiger population are in India and around 30% of India’s tigers are outside the
tiger reservoirs.

144. Which among the following country is not the part of intelligence alliance named ‘Five Eyes
(FVEY)’?
1) Australia
2) Britain
3) Canada
4) New Zealand
5) India
Answer – 5) India
Explanation:
Recently, China has announced the suspension of Hong Kong’s extradition treaties and criminal justice
cooperation agreements with Australia, Britain and Canada. Australia, Britain and Canada along with New
Zealand and the USA are part of the Five Eyes (FVEY), which is an intelligence-sharing alliance between
these five countries. New Zealand has already suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, and the USA
is preparing to do the same.
145. Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state/UT?

1) Maharashtra
3) Bihar
4) Jharkhand
5) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Explanation:
In Jammu and Kashmir, the Wildlife Protection Wing of Forest Department 30th July kick-started Green J&K
Drive-2020 at Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary in order to mark 72nd Van-Mahotsav and setting the ball
rolling for monsoon plantation in Jammu Region.
146. Who is the chairman of Committee for the Draft National Education Policy?
1) Manjul Bhargava
2) Vasudha Kamat
3) K Kasturirangan
4) Mazhar Asif
5) M. K. Sridhar
Answer – 3) K Kasturirangan
Explanation:
In June 2017, Committee for the Draft National Education Policy was constituted under the Chairmanship of
eminent scientist Dr. Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, which submitted the Draft National Education Policy,
2019 to the HRD Ministry on 31st May, 2019.
147. Where is the HQ of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) located?
1) Geneva
2) Vienna
3) London
4) Budapest
5) Port Louis
Explanation:
The HQ of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) located at Vienna, Austria.
148. Yamuna river originates at which state?

1) Maharashtra
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Uttarakhand

4) West Bengal
5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Recently, high levels (around 3 parts per million) of ammonia in the Yamuna river has been detected in
Delhi which led to the disruption of water supply in Delhi. As per the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the
acceptable maximum limit of ammonia in drinking water is 0.5 parts per million (ppm). The river Yamuna, a
major tributary of river Ganges, originates from the Yamunotri glacier near Bandarpoonch peaks in the
Mussoorie range of the lower Himalayas in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It meets the Ganges at the
Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh after flowing through Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and
Delhi.
149. The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) is located at which city?
1) Ranchi
2) Raipur
3) Patna
4) Bhopal
5) Pune
Answer – 5) Pune
Explanation:
The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) is located at Pune, Maharashtra.
150. What is the capital of Zimbabwe?

1) Amsterdam
2) Harare
3) Vienna
4) Madrid
5) Johannesburg
Answer – 2) Harare
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Zimbabwe are Harare & United States (US) Dollar, RTGS (Real Time Gross
Settlement) dollar respectively.







Current Affairs Q&A PDF – August 2020
Table of Contents
GOVT SCHEMES ............................................................................................................................................................. 52
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION .................................................................................................................................... 102
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................... 114
DEFENCE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 120
SPORTS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 139
OBITUARY .................................................................................................................................................................... 152
IMPORTANT DAYS ...................................................................................................................................................... 161
ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................................................... 170
CA STATIC GK .............................................................................................................................................................. 178

NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) along with which foundation launched an Incubator
Capabilities enhancement program named ‘AIM-iCREST’?
1) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2) Wadhwani Foundation
3) Smile Foundation
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), has launched
‘AIM iCREST’ – an Incubator Capabilities enhancement program for a Robust Ecosystem focused on creating
high performing Startups in collaboration with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wadhwani Foundation,
which will provide global expertise. This is a first of its kind initiative for advancing innovation at scale in
India.
2. Union minister Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated upstream carriageway of the Mahatma Gandhi
Bridge in Bihar recently. The Mahatma Gandhi Bridge was built over which river?
1) Mahanadi
2) Godavari
3) Kaveri
4) Ganga
5) Narmada
Answer – 4) Ganga
Explanation:
As a part of the renovation of the Mahatma Gandhi Bridge/Setu over river Ganga in Bihar, Union Minister
for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) Nitin Jairam Gadkari
virtually inaugurated its upstream carriageway. This means the two lanes are completed of the 4-lane
bridge which is being renovated at a cost of Rs 1,742 crore. The online ceremony was presided over by
Chief Minister (CM) of Bihar Nitish Kumar. This is the first ever bridge in India using modern technology for
improving the existing structure. The designing of the bridge has been done by Indian Institute of
Technology (IIT) Roorkee in discussion with international consultants.
3. Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar released a booklet on ‘Best Practices in Digital India Land
Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP)’ prepared by Department of Land Resources (DoLR).
The DoLR functions under which ministry?
4) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Answer – 2) Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation:
Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, released a booklet on
‘Best Practices in Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP)’ prepared by
Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development based on the presentations made by
states during regional and national workshops since inception of the programme.

4. Name the ministry which launched programme under “Gramodyog Vikas Yojana” to benefit
artisans manufacturing Agarbatti.
Explanation:
Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (M/o MSME) approved a programme under “Gramodyog
Vikas Yojana” for the benefit of artisans involved in manufacturing of Agarbatti and to develop village
industry. As a part of the programme, a total of 200 Automatic Agarbatti making machines and 40 Mixing
machines will be provided to the artisans.
5. Who launched ‘India Report - Digital Education June 2020’ prepared by Digital Education Division
of Ministry of Human Resource Development?
1) Nitin Gadkari
3) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ Union Minister for Human Resource Development(HRD) launched the
compilation India Report – Digital Education June 2020 prepared Digital education division of the Ministry
of Human Resource Development on the innovative initiatives on remote learning through digital
education. The report highlights the methods adopted by the MHRD and the Education Department of
States and Union Territories(UT) to ensure the accessibility to education for the children at home.
6. Name the Andhra Pradesh governor who gave his nod to three state-capital bills and CRDA Repeal
Bills 2020 recently.
2) Ramesh Bais
4) Anandiben Patel
Answer - 3) Biswa Bhusan Harichandan
Explanation:
Governor of Andhra Pradesh (AP) Biswa Bhusan Harichandan gave his assent to the Andhra Pradesh
Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions and Andhra Pradesh Capital Region
Development Authority (CRDA) Repeal Bills – 2020.
7. The Maharashtra government approved the Maharashtra Agribusiness Network (MagNet) project
worth about Rs 1,000 crore. Which among the following bank will provide 70% of fund to the
project?
4) World Bank (WB)
5) None of these

Explanation:
The Maharashtra government approved the Maharashtra Agribusiness Network (MagNet) project worth
about Rs 1,000 crore (USD 142.9 million). The project aims to help farmers across all districts in the state
for the next 6 years. This will boost the fruit and vegetable production and will improve processing and
minimise the losses in the sector of perishables. 70% of the project cost will be funded by Asian
Development Bank(ADB) while the rest of 30% by the state government.
8. Who inaugurated Grand Finale of 4th edition of Smart India Hackathon-SIH (Software) 2020, the
largest online hackathon in the world?
1) Amit Shah
2) Narendra Modi
4) Ram Nath Kovind
5) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Grand Finale of 4th edition of Smart India Hackathon-SIH
(Software) 2020, largest ever online Hackathon in the world and interacted with the participants through
video conference. Union Human Resource Development(HRD) Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
inaugurated the Grand Finale virtually in New Delhi. The Grand Finale was conducted online from 1st to 3rd
August, 2020 over a specially-built advanced platform. The Hackathon has been organized by the Ministry
of HRD(MHRD), Government of India; All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Persistent Systems
and i4C.
9. Name the person who launched ‘Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan 2020-21’.

2) Narendra Modi
3) Pralhad Patel
4) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Union Minister for Ministry of Science and Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan launched Vidyarthi Vigyan
Manthan 2020-21. VVM is a national level programme for popularizing science among school students of
class sixth to Eleventh. Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan is an initiative of Vijnana Bharathi (VIBHA) in
collaboration with Vigyan Prasar, Government of India and National Council of Educational Research and
Training (NCERT) an institution under the Ministry of Education (MoE formerly known as Ministry of
Human Resource Development).
10. Which department launched pan India 1000 SARS–CoV-2 RNA genome sequencing programme in
collaboration with the national laboratories and clinical organization?
2) Department for Science and Technology
Answer – 4) Department of Biotechnology
Explanation:
Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare announced the completion of Pan-India
Genome Sequencing of SARS-CoV-2. He reviewed the COVID-19 activities of Department of
Biotechnology(DBT), Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) and DBT-Autonomous
Institutions (AIs) in the meeting with DBT. He also launched the largest network of five dedicated COVID-19
Bio Repositories by the DBT at Faridabad, Bhubaneshwar, New Delhi, Pune and Bangalore. Pan India 1000

SARS–CoV-2 RNA Genome Sequencing programme was launched by the Department of Biotechnology(DBT)
in May 2020, was conducted by the autonomous institutes of DBT in collaboration with the national
laboratories and clinical organisation.
11. Name the MSME minister who approved the Khadi Agarbatti Aatmanribhar Mission proposed by
the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).
1) Narendra Modi
2) Nitin Gadkari
4) S Jaishankar
5) Raj Nath Singh
Explanation:
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME), approved the Khadi Agarbatti
Aatmanribhar Mission(KAAM) proposed by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) to increase
the production of Agarbatti (incense sticks) and to generate employment and to achieve the self-reliant
India in the production of agarbatti.
12. Which state government launched cybercrime awareness programme named ‘E-Raksha
Bandhan’?
1) Karnataka
2) Telangana
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy launched a one-month long virtual cybercrime
awareness programme ‘E-Raksha Bandhan’ in Amaravati. The Aim of the Programme is to create awareness
among women, youth and children on Cyber Crimes across the state. It is organized by the Andhra Pradesh
Police, CID, FM Radio, Cyber Crime Prevention Against Women and Children (CCPWC), Cyber Peace
Foundation (CPF) and other organisations.
13. How much percent reservation was given for More Backward Classes in state judicial service by
Rajasthan government?
1) 27%
2) 11%
3) 5%
4) 13%
5) 18%
Answer – 3) 5%
Explanation:
The Rajasthan government amended the Rajasthan Judicial Service Rules 2010 through the cabinet of
Rajasthan on the initiative of Ashok Gehlot, chief Minister of Rajasthan to provide 5% reservation in the
state judicial service for the More Backward Classes(MBC) instead of 1%. With the passage of this bill the
five castes – Gurjar, Gadiya, Luhar, Banjara, Rebari, and Raika which were classified as Other Backward
Classes(OBC) came under the MBC classification.
14. The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) plans to set up its own warehouse in which country?
1) Maldives
2) Thailand
3) Vietnam
4) Tibet

5) China
Explanation:
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), which is holding surplus stocks of cotton just ahead of the next
harvest season, is trying to boost exports of the fibre crop. A memorandum of understanding is being
worked out to export 1.5-2 million bales (of 170 kilograms each) of cotton to Bangladesh while the state-
run CCI will also set up its own warehouse in Vietnam to boost cotton exports.
15. Which ministry in collaboration with MyGov conducts quiz competition on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat
– Swatantra Bharat’?
2) Defence ministry
5) Power ministry
Answer – 2) Defence ministry
Explanation:
As part of forthcoming Independence Day Celebrations, Atmanirbhar Bharat is being promoted in a big way.
An online quiz competition on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat - Swatantra Bharat’ is being conducted by Ministry of
Defence in coordination with MyGov from today to 10th August in order to create patriotic feeling among
youth and masses. Also, MyGov platform, aimed at empowering people to connect with the government,
marked “six years” on Sunday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that it has emerged as a
noteworthy forum that “celebrates participative governance”.
16. What is the defence manufacturing turnover target of India by 2025 as per ‘Defence Production
& Export Promotion Policy (DPEPP) 2020’?
1) Rs 1,50,000 crore
2) Rs 1,75,000 crore
3) Rs 2,25,000 crore
4) Rs 3,75,000 crore
5) Rs 5,90,000 crore
Answer – 2) Rs 1,75,000 crore
Explanation:
Ministry of Defence (MoD) publicized a draft ‘Defence Production & Export Promotion Policy (DPEPP) 2020
for public feedback by August 17, 2020 after which the policy would be promulgated by the MoD. The policy
aims to achieve a manufacturing turnover of $25 bn or Rs 1,75,000 crore, including exports of $5 bn or Rs
35,000 Crore in aerospace and defence goods and services by 2025. The Department of Defence Production
(DDP) will be the nodal department for coordination on various components of the DPEPP 2020 and to
achieve the objectives set in this Policy.
17. Central government recently made amendments in Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules,
1957. As per the amendment, listed entities should meet criteria of minimum _____ public
shareholding within 3 years.
1) 20%
2) 35%
3) 25%
4) 50%
5) 40%
Answer – 3) 25%
Explanation:
In order to provide more time to the listed entities to meet criteria of minimum public shareholding (MPS)
of 25%, the Centre Government has made changes in the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957 in
rule 19A, in sub-rule (1), where the words “two years” substituted by words “three years”. Therefore, listed

entities get one more year to comply with the rules of MPS, benefitting more than three dozen PSUs (public
sector undertakings) who have been unable to meet this requirement amid COVID-19.
18. How many states/UTs have joined One Nation One Ration Card scheme as on August 1, 2020?
1) 23
2) 22
3) 20
4) 21
5) 24
Answer – 5) 24
Explanation:
With effect from August 1, 2020, 3 states of Manipur, Nagaland and Uttarakhand, and one Union Territory of
Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) have joined the One Nation, One Ration Card (ONORC) platform, increasing the
total number of states/UTs under this scheme to 24. This information has been provided by Union Minister
of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan while reviewing the progress of
ONORC plan. The addition of above 4 states/UTs has ensured food security to 65 Crore (80%) of total
National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 population for receiving food grains from any Fair Price Shop
(FPS) in 24 States/UT, under the scheme. When all the states are integrated under ONORC scheme, 81 crore
NFSA beneficiaries can avail benefit. The scheme will be operational all over India by 31st March 2021.
19. Indian railways is using New Track Construction (NTC) machine for the 1st time to ease
infrastructure work. Name the company which implement this project.
1) Indian Railway Construction Corporation
2) Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited
3) Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation
4) Indian Railway Finance Corporation
5) Centre for Railway Information Systems
Answer – 2) Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited
Explanation:
In a boost to the railways’ efforts to use technology to ease infrastructure work, for the first time in India,
Railway is using New Track Construction (NTC) machine for the entire track laying of the Dedicated Freight
Corridors. The projects will be implemented by Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited
(DFCCIL). Currently, there are seven NTC machines that have been deployed along the Dedicated Freight
Corridor (DFC) alignment. Four NTC machines are deployed in the Eastern DFC viz. Allahabad – New
Bhaupur, Allahabad – Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya junction, Bhaupur – Bhadan, Khurja Dadri sections and
in Western DFC, three NTC machines are deployed at Palanpur-Makarpura, Gothangam-Baroda and
Anchali-Sachin sections respectively. Notably, The Khurja-Dadri section is the connecting link between the
Eastern and Western DFCs on which freight trains run at a speed of 100 kmph ensuring fast logistics
movement. The project is expected to be completed by 2022.
20. Name the organization which organized international webinar on the theme of ‘Lokmanya Tilak
– Swaraj to Self-reliant India’ in New Delhi.
3) Sahitya Akademi
Explanation:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated a two-day international webinar on the theme of
‘Lokmanya Tilak – Swaraj to Self-reliant India’ in New Delhi, which was organized by the Indian Council for
Cultural Relations(ICCR) on the 100th death anniversary of the great freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal
Gangadhar Tilak (August 1, 2020).

21. How many states/UTs have joined Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) (as on August
5, 2020)?
1) 30
2) 32
3) 31
4) 29
5) 28
Answer – 2) 32
Explanation:
The Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN), which is used for efficient vaccine logistics
management has reached 32 States and Union Territories (UTs) and will soon be rolled-out in the
remaining State of Sikkim and Union Territories (UTs) of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh and
Ladakh. Currently, 23,507 cold chain points across 585 districts of 22 States and 2 UTs routinely use the
eVIN technology. Aimed at strengthening immunization supply chain systems in India, eVIN is being
implemented under National Health Mission (NHM) by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
22. Which state planned to develop India’s 1st snow leopard conservation centre?
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Uttarakhand
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
India’s 1st snow leopard conservation centre is to be set up in Lanka, near Bhaironghati bridge in
Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.Chief minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat chaired a meeting
along with State forest minister Harak Singh Rawat and other officials to look into the setting up of the
conservation centre. It will be built by the Uttarakhand forest department along the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) as part of its six-year long project Securing livelihoods, conservation,
sustainable use and restoration of high range Himalayan ecosystems (SECURE) Himalayas.
23. Northern railway's 1st Vyapar Mala Express train ran from Delhi to which state?
1) Gujarat
2) Haryana
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Assam
5) Tripura
Explanation:
Northern Railway ran its first Vyapar Mala Express train from Kishanganj in Delhi bound for Jirania in
Tripura. It will help small traders to move their cargo in short time, cost effective, convenient and
environment-friendly mode of transportation. The train has 46 wagons and It is an express service where
piece-meal stock will reach its destination in a shorter time.
24. Which state government launched the unique identity card, the Parivar Pehchan Patras for
effective and efficient delivery of central and state schemes for the people?
1) Gujarat
2) Haryana
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Assam
5) Tripura

Explanation:
Manohar Lal Khattar, the Chief Minister of Haryana launched a unique identity card, the Parivar Pehchan
Patras (PPP), an initiative of the state government developed by the team CMO (Chief Minister’s Office) for
effective and efficient delivery of central and state schemes to the people in a transparent way.
25. Which among the following cities will be developed as smart cities in the union territory of
Ladakh.
1) Leh & Kargil
2) Hemis & Padum
3) Dras & Turtuk
4) Shey & Nyoma
Answer – 1) Leh & Kargil
Explanation:
The Centre will develop Leh and Kargil as smart cities in the newly-formed union territory of Ladakh.
Working on a home ministry proposal to improve infrastructure and generate job opportunities in Ladakh,
the housing and urban affairs ministry has formed a five-member team under Smart Cities director Rahul
Kapoor to guide the union territory in formulating detailed projects reports for both the cities.
26. What is the amount that was granted by India as Line of Credit to Maldives for expansion of
fishing facilities at Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO)?
1) USD 20 million
2) USD 7 million
3) USD 14 million
4) USD 18 million
5) USD 10 million
Explanation:
India has extended the Line of Credit (LoC) worth USD18 million to the Government of Maldives for the
expansion of fishing facilities at Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) based in Felivaru,
Lhaviyani Atoll, through the development of fish collection and storage facilities, and the setting up of a tuna
cooked plant and fishmeal plant. The credit line agreement was signed by India’s Export-Import Bank
(EXIM)’s Chief General Manager Sudhattaa Mandal and Maldivian Minister of Finance Ibrahim Ameer. This
extension is a part of US$800 million LoC offered by India through Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM
Bank) carrying an interest rate of 1.75% with repayment tenor of 20 years and a 5-year moratorium.
27. The Punjab state government has launched ‘Pride of Punjab’ programme as a partnership
between the Department of Sports & Youth Services & YuWaah. The YuWaah is the initiative of
which world organization?
Explanation:
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh launched the ‘Pride of Punjab’ programme through video
conferencing. The programme is a partnership programme between the Department of Youth Services and
Sports and YuWaah - a joint initiative of UNICEF, other UN agencies, civil society organizations and the
private sector.

28. India’s first mobile RT-PCR COVID lab named ‘Mobile Infection Testing and Reporting lab
(MITR)’ was developed by which institute?
3) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru
Answer – 3) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru
Explanation:
Karnataka’s Medical Education Minister Dr. K Sudhakar inaugurated India’s first Reverse Transcription
Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT- PCR) COVID-19 mobile Lab approved by the Indian Council of Medical
Research (ICMR). The mobile lab is called the Mobile Infection Testing and Reporting lab (MITR) which was
developed by the Indian Institute of Science (IISC) in Bengaluru and handed over to Rajiv Gandhi University
of Health Sciences (RGUHS) in Bengaluru. The lab is capable of producing 100% results within 4 hours and
it can conduct 9000 RT-PCR tests per month.
29. Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar has launched “Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel”, a new
initiative by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). The NCDC functions under
which ministry?
Answer – 4) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Explanation:
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar has launched “Sahakar
Cooptube NCDC Channel”, a new initiative by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) and
the guidance videos produced by NCDC on ‘Formation and Registration of A Cooperative’ also launched in
Hindi and regional language of eighteen different states. The headquarters of NCDC is New Delhi. NCDC
functions under Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
30. The foundation stone of Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur was laid at which state?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Madhya Pradesh
5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has laid the foundation stone of Indian Institute of
Management (IIM) Sirmaur at Dhaula kuan in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh through Video
conference, along with Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Shri Jai Ram Thakur; Minister of State for
Finance Shri Anurag Singh Thakur and Minister of State for Education Shri Sanjay Dhotre.
31. The doubling of Lachyan-Hotgi section was completed by South Western Railway recently. The
bridge was built over which river?
1) Krishna
2) Bhima
3) Kaveri
4) Kabini
5) Tunga
Answer – 2) Bhima

Explanation:
The South Western Railway commissioned the development of Lachyan-Hotgi section, which is 33 km long,
as part of the doubling project from Hotgi-Kudgi-Gadag (284 km) which had been sanctioned by the
Railway Board in 2014-15. The route connects Karnataka with Maharashtra through Bijapur and Sholapur
districts. The track passes through the 670 m long important bridge over River Bhima, the longest bridge in
the zone comprising 14 spans of 45.7 m each which is now being seen as one of the most important
developments of the route.
32. India’s 1st Kisan Rail was flagged off by railway minister Piyush Goyal & Agriculture minister
Narendra Singh Tomar recently. The 1st Kisan rail ran from Maharashtra to which state?
1) Gujarat
2) Goa
3) West Bengal
4) Bihar
5) Karnataka
Answer – 4) Bihar
Explanation:
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Railways and Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare flagged off the India’s 1st Kisan Rail, a Special Parcel Train from Maharashtra’s Devlali to
Bihar’s Danapur Railway station through video link. This is the 1st ever multi commodity train of Indian
Railways(IR) that carries fruits like Pomegranate, Banana, Grapes etc and vegetables like Capsicum,
Cauliflower etc. The train will run on a weekly basis.
33. PM Narendra Modi addressed Conclave on Transformational Reforms in Higher Education under
National Education Policy (NEP) organized by which ministry?
2) Ministry of Education
5) Ministry of Coal
Answer – 2) Ministry of Education
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the inaugural address at the Conclave on Transformational
Reforms in Higher Education under National Education Policy(NEP) organized by the Ministry of Education
in association with University Grants Commission(UGC) over a virtual platform and discussed various
aspects of NEP 2020, which replaces the National Policy on Education framed in 1986 with academicians
and scientists.
34. Name the coastal village which is/are 1st in Indian Ocean Region termed as 'tsunami ready' by
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
1) Venkatraipur
2) Noliasahi
3) Malappuram
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) recognises Venkatraipur and
Noliasahi, villages of Odisha as ‘Tsunami Ready’ for their overall preparedness to face the tsunami. With this
recognition, Odisha became the first state in the India and India became the 1st Country in the Indian Ocean
region to achieve the honour from the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO.
Note – Venkatraipur (Boxipalli) village is in Rangeilunda block in Ganjam district & Noliasahi village of
Ersama block in Jagatsinghpur district.

35. Which organization collaborated with Simplilearn to upskill professionals in digital skills?
1) National Skill Development Corporation
2) National Skill Enhancement Agency
3) Industrial training institute
4) Tata STRIVE Extension Centre
5) Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Agency
Answer – 1) National Skill Development Corporation
Explanation:
In order to support the continuity of digital skilling of the Indian workforce, Simplilearn, a global provider
of digital skills training joined hands with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). Under this
collaboration, Simplilearn will host more than 1,000 hours of free learning in digital skills and technologies
for learners across India under the categories of AI and Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Science &
Business Intelligence, Cyber Security, Software Development, Project management, and Digital marketing.
This partnership is aligned to the Skill India Mission.
36. Which is 1st state in India to partner with Google India to provide learning tools for schools?
1) Punjab
2) Maharashtra
3) Haryana
4) Odisha
5) Kerala
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray announced the partnership with Google which will blend
google’s learning programmes that integrate the classroom approach with online learning, over a virtual
launch event. Maharashtra became the first state in India to collaborate with Google India for state-wide
distribution of G suite for Education and Google Classroom.
37. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) amended the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Board of India (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016 recently. Who is the chairperson of IBBI?
1) Tapan Roy
2) Usha Thorat
3) M S Sahoo
4) A S Mehta
5) Amitabh Kant
Answer – 3) M S Sahoo
Explanation:
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (t) of sub-section (1) of section 196 read with section 240 of
the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016), the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
(IBBI) amended the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016 by
the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2020.
MS Sahoo is the chairperson of IBBI.
38. Which organization in association with Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) host an online program for training of Physical
Education (PE) Teachers from CISCE Schools on “Khelo India Fitness Assessment of School Going
Children”?
3) Sports Authority of India
4) Sports Federation of India
5) National Sports Organisation

Answer - 3) Sports Authority of India
Explanation:
Sports Authority of India(SAI) in association with Council for the Indian School Certificate
Examinations(CISCE) and Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) will host an online training
programme through the Khelo India Mobile App (KIMA) to train the Physical Education (PE) teachers and
head of the institutions from CISCE schools on “Khelo India Fitness Assessment of School Going Children”.
39. Which language was dropped from list of examples of foreign languages in National Education
Policy?
1) Spanish
2) English
3) Korean
4) Mandarin
5) Japanese
Answer – 4) Mandarin
Explanation:
The National Education Policy (NEP) has dropped Mandarin or ‘Chinese’ from its list of examples of foreign
languages that can be taught in schools. The language was included in the draft version of the Policy
released in May 2019, but was missing from the final Policy document approved by the Union Cabinet.
40. Which is 1st state in India to delink incentives from State Goods and Service Tax (SGST)?
1) Gujarat
2) Karnataka
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Kerala
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Gujarat Government announced the New Industrial Policy 2020 for the State, with an expected average
annual outlay of up to Rs 8,000 crore, which is meant to provide incentives to the industries. It aims to
provide an estimated Rs 40,000 crore as subsidies to industries in the next 5 years. The new policy is in line
with the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. It replaces the Gujarat Industrial Policy 2015. Under the new policy
Gujarat will become the 1st state to “delink incentives from State Goods and Service Tax (SGST)”, where
Large industries will be provided up to 12% of fixed capital investment (FCI) to set up manufacturing
operations in the state in form of capital subsidy.
41. The cabinet of which state has approved the policy of reserving 50% seats for women in the
village level community institutions?
1) Meghalaya
2) Manipur
3) Mizoram
5) Assam
Explanation:
Conrad Kongkal Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya informed the cabinet’s approval for the passage of the
“Policy on Reservation of seats for Women in Village Employment Councils(VECs)”, the policy of reserving
50% seats for women in the village level community institutions. This policy ensures the empowerment of
Women by establishing a forum for women to exercise their leadership and freedom.

42. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has amended the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Board of India (Voluntary Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2017 recently. Where is the
HQ of IBBI located?
1) Mumbai
2) Kolkata
3) New Delhi
4) Bengaluru
5) Chennai
Explanation:
the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016), the New Delhi headquartered Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Board of India has amended the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Voluntary
Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2017 by Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Voluntary
Liquidation Process) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2020.
43. The Ram temple in Ayodhya will be constructed in which architecture style?
1) Dravidian Style
2) Mughal Style
3) Nagara Style
4) Vesara Style
5) Kalinga Style
Answer – 3) Nagara style
Explanation:
PM Modi symbolically laid a 40-kilogram (88-pound) silver brick foundation stone to formally start the
construction of a temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Ram in the city of Ayodhya in the northern Indian
state of Uttar Pradesh. Modi also released a postage stamp on the Ram Janmabhoomi temple. The temple
will be constructed in Nagara style of architecture and will have five domes instead of two.
44. PM Modi recently inaugurated submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connecting Chennai and
which city?
1) Kolkata
2) Vishakhapatnam
3) Port Blair
4) Surat
5) Mumbai
Answer – 3) Port Blair
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and dedicate to the Nation, submarine Optical Fibre Cable
(OFC) connecting Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands (A&NI) through video
conferencing. This connectivity will enable delivery of faster mobile and landline telecom services to A&NI,
at par with other parts of India. The Submarine OFC cable has been laid at a cost of about Rs 1224 Crore.
The foundation stone for 2,312-kilometer Chennai – Andaman and Nicobar Islands (CANI) was laid by PM
Narendra Modi on 30th December 2018 at Port Blair.
45. PM Modi launched the Central Sector Scheme (CSS) of financing facility under the Agriculture
Infrastructure Fund worth _______ recently.
1) 1 Lakh Crore
2) 25,000 Crore
3) 50,000 Crore
4) 5 Lakh Crore
5) 75,000 Crore

Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Central Sector Scheme (CSS) of financing facility under the
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund of Rs. 1 lakh crore via video conferencing. In this regard, the first sanction
of over Rs. 1000 Crore was made to over 2,280 farmer societies. The duration of the scheme is 10 years i.e.
from FY2020 to FY2029. Notably, Rs. 1 Lakh Crore will be sanctioned in partnership with multiple lending
institutions; 11 of the 12 Public Sector Banks have already signed MOUs with the Department of Agriculture
Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW).
46. Union ministers Piyush Goyal & Pralhad Joshi has dedicated the railway museum at which city to
the nation?
1) Bhilaspur
2) Jhansi
3) Virar
4) Kapurthala
5) Hubballi
Answer – 5) Hubballi
Explanation:
Piyush Vedprakash Goyal, Union Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry and Pralhad Joshi, Union
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal & Mines dedicated the Railway Museum at Hubballi to the Nation in
the event over a video conference presided by Suresh Angadi Channabasappa, Minister of State for
Railways. The Railways Museum at Hubballi is the first of its kind in North Karnataka and the second in the
Southern Western Railways after the historic Rail Museum at Mysuru.
47. Who inaugurated the Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra (RSK) an interactive experience centre on the
Swachh Bharat Mission?
1) S Jaishankar
2) Rajnath Singh
3) Nitin Gadkari
4) Amit Shah
5) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra (RSK) an interactive
experience centre on the Swachh Bharat Mission, at the Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti at Rajghat, New
Delhi in the presence of Gajendra Singh Shekhavat, Union Minister of Jal Shakti and Rattan Lal Kataria,
Minister of State (MoS) of Jal Shakti. He dedicated the RSK as a permanent tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. PM
Narendra Modi also launched ‘Gandagi Mukt Bharat’, a special week long campaign from August 8, 2020 for
swachhata in the run up to Independence Day, during which each day till 15th August.
48. The Punjab Cricket Association decided to name its new stadium in the memory of whom?
1) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
2) Maharaja Kharak Singh
3) Maharaja Yadavindra Singh
4) Maharaja Nau Nihal Singh
Answer – 3) Maharaja Yadavindra Singh
Explanation:
Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) is set to name its new stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, Punjab
after the late Maharaja Yadavindra Singh. PCA President Rajinder Gupta proposed the idea to name the
stadium and it had been approved.

49. Which is 1st municipal corporation in India that provides forest land rights certificates to urban
people?
1) Bruhat
2) Jagdalpur
3) Brihanmumbai
4) Pimpri
5) Ongole
Answer – 2) Jagdalpur
Explanation:
On 9th August 2020, on the occasion of International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples Chief Minister
(CM) of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel initiated the distribution of forest land right certificates to four
beneficiaries of Jagdalpur over a virtual platform. The Municipal corporation of Jagdalpur became the first
municipal corporation in India to provide forest land right certificates to the people of urban region.
50. The chief minister of which state has launched the anti-bullying campaign of Faridabad Police
(part of teen age police initiative)?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Punjab
3) Haryana
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Goa
Explanation:
Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister of Haryana launched the anti-bullying campaign of the FAridabad
Police over their Instagram, Facebook and Twitter page with username @FBDpolice to report any form of
bullying in the schools, colleges, neighbourhood, home and workplace and to implement the targeted
programs to counter bullying. The campaign initiative is a part of the ‘Teen Age Police’ programme of
Faridabad Police.
51. Under which section of IBC, 2016, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India amended the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons)
Regulations, 2016?
1) Section 280
2) Section 360
3) Section 300
4) Section 320
5) Section 240
Answer – 5) Section 240
Explanation:
the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016), the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
amended the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate
Persons) Regulations, 2016 by Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process
for Corporate Persons) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2020.
52. Which country signed contract with India for the development of five eco-tourism zones in Addu
atoll?
1) Mali
2) Sri Lanka
3) Bangladesh
4) Maldives
5) Mauritius

Explanation:
India and Maldives signed a contract for the development of five eco-tourism zones in Addu atoll of
Maldives during an online signing ceremony held from Addu City. The virtual ceremony was attended by
High Commissioner of India to the Maldives Sunjay Sudir and Maldives Foreign Secretary Abdul Ghafoor
Mohamed. It should be noted that these projects are undertaken under the MoU signed on 17 March 2019
for “Indian Grant Assistance for Implementation of High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDP)
through local bodies” which involves a total grant assistance of US$5.5 million to the Maldives.
53. Who launched the booklet on “Best practices of Human-Elephant Conflict Management in India”?
2) Nitin Gadkari
3) Narendra Modi
4) Amit Shah
Explanation:
Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister of Environment Forest &Climate Change(MoEFCC) launched the booklet
on “Best practices of Human-Elephant Conflict Management in India” to strengthen coexistence of the
human-elephant, along with the Beta Version of “Surakhsya” during the event on the eve of World Elephant
Day. The booklet was aimed to reduce the Human Elephant conflicts and avoid the loss of lives of both
humans and elephants.
54. Central government has abolished Cotton Advisory Board recently. Who is the present textile
minister of India?
2) Pralhad Joshi
3) Nitin Gadkari
4) Smriti Irani
Explanation:
On the lines of Government of India vision of “Minimum Government and Maximum Governance”, the
Ministry of textiles has abolished it’s another advisory body, Cotton Advisory Board (CAB), and notified that
all eight Textiles Research Associations (TRAs) have ceased to be” affiliated bodies” of the ministry. Ministry
of Textiles: Union Minister– Smriti Zubin Irani.
55. Which PSU has achieved 100 Billion Units (BU) of cumulative power generation recently?
1) NTPC
2) NHPC
3) IOC
4) NEEPCO
5) PFC
Answer – 1) NTPC
Explanation:
NTPC Limited has achieved 100 Billion Units (BU) of cumulative power generation in the ongoing fiscal
year. Central Electricity Board (CEA) has released data in Annual Load Generation Balance Report of 2020-
21.
56. Find the state which has received investment clearance from the union government for 6
multipurpose and flood control projects worth Rs 7,922.69 crore.
1) Uttarakhand
2) Punjab
3) Haryana

4) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh has received Investment Clearance from the Union Government for six multipurpose and
flood control projects involving expenditure of Rs 7,922.69 crore for six schemes on 7th August, 2020 at
New Delhi. The clearance was given during the 13th meeting of Investment Clearance Committee (ICC).
Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Union Jal
Shakti Ministry has approved the proposals in respect of major and medium irrigation, flood control and
multipurpose projects.
57. Assam council of ministers approved “Assam Non-Government Education Institutions

(Regulation of Fees) Rules 2020” recently. Who is the governor of Assam?
2) Droupadi Murmu
3) Jagdish Mukhi
Answer – 3) Jagdish Mukhi
Explanation:
Assam Council of Ministers approved “Assam Non-Government Education Institutions (Regulation of Fees)
Rules 2020”. It seeks to regulate the fees structure of the private educational institutes in the State of
Assam. Governor of Assam is Jagdish Mukhi.
58. Which is the first city in India to have female icons on traffic signals?
1) Bengaluru
2) Chennai
3) Kolkata
4) Mumbai
5) Pune
Explanation:
Mumbai’s Dadar has become the first city in India to have women symbols on traffic signals and signage,
which was installed by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) that display female icons sporting
triangular frock, a shift from the default representation of men.
59. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) planned to launch 1st of its kind silk training
cum production centre in which state?
2) Gujarat
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is going to launch the first-of-its kind training-cum-
production centre of silk in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The Silk Training cum Production Center will be
opened in the far-flung tribal village of Chullyu in Arunachal Pradesh and is set to give a big boost to
weaving activities in the entire region.

60. Name the portal on human-elephants conflict which was launched by Union Environment
minister Prakash Javadekar.
1) ElicTune
2) Elephanto
3) SaveFrosty
4) Surakhsya
Answer – 4) Surakhsya
Explanation:
Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister of Environment Forest &Climate Change(MoEFCC) along with MoS
Environment ministry Supriyo & officials of the Ministry launched a beta version of a portal on Human-
Elephants Conflict called “Surakhsya”, a collection of real time information and supports managing conflicts
on a real time basis.
61. Which company along with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission released the 2nd edition of
Student Entrepreneurship Program?
1) HCL Technologies
3) Dell Technologies
4) Tech Mahindra
5) Oracle Financial Services
Answer – 3) Dell Technologies
Explanation:
NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in collaboration with Dell Technologies has launched the 2nd
edition of Student Entrepreneurship Program (SEP 2.0) for young innovators of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs).
Objective of SEP: To accelerate the entrepreneurial journey of young innovators who can play a major role
in creating a new innovative India.
62. How many tribal freedom fighter museums are under development by ministry of tribal affairs
to recognize the contribution of the tribal freedom fighters?
1) 3
2) 5
3) 7
4) 9
5) 6
Answer – 4) 9
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MoTA) announced that the nine Tribal Freedom Fighters Museums that are
under development by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to recognize the contribution of the tribal freedom
fighters will be completed by the end of 2022.
63. Union Jal Shakti minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has launched the Swachh Bharat Mission
(SBM) academy. What is the constituency of Gajendra Singh Shekhawat?
1) Jodhpur
2) Ambala
3) Vizianagaram
4) Dhubri
5) Kishanganj
Answer – 1) Jodhpur
Explanation:
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Jal Shakti launched the Swachh Bharat Mission(SBM)
Academy, an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) based free mobile online training course with modules on
the Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus programme at an event in New Delhi. It is launched as part of

‘GandagiMukt Bharat’, the ongoing week-long behaviour change campaign. Union Minister - Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat (Constituency- Jodhpur, Rajasthan).
64. Who launched Krishi Megh along with the KVC ALUNET recently?
2) Narendra Modi
3) Pralhad Patel
4) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar virtually launched the Krishi
Megh (National Agricultural Research & Education System -Cloud Infrastructure and Services) along with
the KVC ALUNET (Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Chhatr Alumni Network) and Online Accreditation System for
Higher Agricultural Educational Institutions (HEI) on the lines of the Digital India initiative.
65. As per Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas’s guidelines, the entity with net worth of at least
______ is eligible for obtaining the liberalized license to sell petrol and diesel to both retail & bulk
consumers.
1) 750 Crore
2) 1000 Crore
3) 500 Crore
4) 200 Crore
5) 100 Crore
Explanation:
In order to increase private sector participation in the marketing of petrol and diesel, the Ministry of
Petroleum and Natural Gas has simplified the guidelines for grant of authorization for bulk and retail
marketing of Motor Spirit (Petrol) and High Speed Diesel (Diesel), Any entity with a net worth of at least
Rs.500 crore is eligible for obtaining the liberalized license to sell petrol and diesel to both retail & bulk
consumers and a net worth of Rs 250 crore can get a license to retail petrol and diesel to either bulk or
retail consumers.
66. On occasion of ______ foundation day, the TRIFED launched its own virtual office network to
spearhead Tribal socio-economic development.
1) 41st
2) 37th
3) 33rd
4) 28th
5) 15th
Answer – 3) 33rd
Explanation:
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) under Ministry of Tribal Affairs
reiterated its commitment towards the transformation of tribal lives on the occasion of its 33rd Foundation
Day on August 6, 2020. On the occasion TRIFED Launches its Own Virtual Office Network to Spearhead
Tribal Socio-Economic Development.
67. The National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) was funded by Government of India
and which bank?
4) World Bank (WB)

5) None of these
Explanation:
Krishi Megh, the data recovery centre of ICAR has been set up under the National Agricultural Higher
Education Project (NAHEP), which is funded by both the World Bank and the Indian government.
68. Krishi Megh, the data recovery centre of ICAR has been set up at National Academy of
Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) in which city?
1) Bengaluru
2) Chennai
3) Hyderabad
4) Noida
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
The data recovery centre-Krishi Megh has been set up at National Academy of Agricultural Research
Management (NAARM), in Hyderabad.
69. India extends assistance of USD 1 Million to Antigua and Barbuda for COVID-19 response. What
is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda?
1) Castries
2) Saint John’s
3) Basseterre
4) Port Louis
5) Bridgetown
Answer – 2) Saint John’s
Explanation:
As a part of India’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, India extended an assistance of 1 million USD
to the government of Antigua and Barbuda to combat the global COVID-19 pandemic and to improve their
health infrastructure and capacity. The capital and currency of Antigua and Barbuda are Saint John's & East
Caribbean dollar respectively.
70. The Katra to Delhi express road corridor is expected to be completed by which year?
1) 2021
2) 2024
3) 2023
4) 2022
5) 2025
Answer – 3) 2023
Explanation:
First-of-its-kind Katra (Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir)-Delhi Express Road corridor works have
begun and it is expected to be completed by 2023. It was announced by Union Minister for Development of
North Eastern Region (M-DoNER), Dr. Jitendra Singh. The express Corridor is expected to reduce the travel
time between Katra and Delhi to around six and half hours, the total outlay of the project is Rs. 35, 000
crores.
71. Who heads the three-judge bench of Supreme Court which passed judgement that daughters
have equal birthright to inherit property with retrospective effect?
1) Justice Arun Mishra
2) Justice Dipak Misra
3) Justice Indu Malhotra
4) Justice Vineet Saran
5) Justice Krishna Murari

Answer – 1) Justice Arun Mishra
Explanation:
In accordance with the landmark judgment passed by three-judge Bench of Supreme Court (SC) headed by
Justice Arun Mishra and comprised of Justices S Abdul Nazeer and Mukeshkumar Rasikbhai Shah, as per the
Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, the daughters will have equal inheritance rights as of sons in the
properties of fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers right from the codification of the law in 1956 i.e.
it would have retrospective effect.
72. The Moira bananas, Harmal Chillies & Khaje of which state has got GI tag recently?
1) Maharashtra
2) Karnataka
3) Goa
4) Gujarat
5) Assam
Answer – 3) Goa
Explanation:
The Geographical Indications Registry headquartered in Chennai (Tamil Nadu) granted Geographical
Indications(GI) to Goa’s Harmal Chillies which are grown only in Harmal village and adjacent areas of
Pernem taluka (specifically in the coastal village of Arambol), Moira bananas, a unique banana grown in
Moira village of Bardez taluka & Bicholim Taluka and Khaje, the traditional state sweet. Khaje got a GI tag
under foodstuffs falling in Class-30 and Moira Banana under Class-31.
73. Which state cabinet has approved financial bid for the implementation of Gangadhar Meher lift
canal system?
1) Assam
2) Bihar
3) Jharkhand
4) Odisha
5) Mizoram
Explanation:
On August 12, 2020, the Odisha cabinet headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved four mega
drinking water projects in its Koraput, Malkangiri, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Gajapati and Cuttack districts
worth Rs 800.27 crore. These projects will provide drinking water to 6.07 lakh additional population in 911
villages in these districts. It also approved the financial bid worth Rs 1138.63 crore for implementation of
the Gangadhar Meher Lift Canal System, an ambitious project that aims to provide assured irrigation to
around 25,600 hectares of chronically drought-hit areas in Bijepur areas in Bargarh district.
74. Which state’s cabinet has approved a proposal which will enhance the penalty for violators of
the COVID-19 regulations?
1) Odisha
2) Bihar
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Haryana
5) Punjab
Explanation:
State Cabinet of Odisha approved a proposal which will enhance the penalty for violators of the COVID-19
regulations. The State Cabinet has approved the proposals to effect necessary amendments in the Epidemic
Diseases Act 1897, in its application to the state of Odisha, by passing an Ordinance.

75. Which state government planned to launch country's first electric vehicle park?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Uttarakhand
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Gujarat
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu is planning to set up a park exclusively for the electric vehicle production eco-system. This will
be the country's first electric vehicle park. The state is targeting around Rs 50,000 crore investment in the
EV segment and announced a series of incentives to attract investments in the EV space.
76. India’s deepest underground rail ventilation shaft is completed by which metro rail corporation?
1) Kolkata Metro
2) Mumbai Metro
3) Chennai Metro
4) Bengaluru Metro
5) Hyderabad Metro
Answer – 1) Kolkata Metro
Explanation:
Recently, India’s deepest underground rail ventilation shaft, which is an important part of Kolkata’s East-
West Metro line, has been completed. The underground rail ventilation shaft is equal to a 15 storey
building. The underground rail ventilation shaft, which is 43.5 metres deep, was completed jointly by
Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) and a private engineering firm, Afcons.
77. Who has launched the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) recently?
1) Rajnath Singh
2) Amit Shah
5) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
Rajnath Singh, Union Defence Minister launched the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation
(NIIO) through an online webinar. NIIO establishes dedicated structures to enable end users to interact
with academia and industry towards fostering innovation and indigenisation for self-reliance in defence in
Accordance with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. ‘SWAVLAMBAN’, a compendium of Indian Navy’s
Indigenisation perspective plans was also released during the occasion.
78. The National Health Authority approved the proposal to integrate the health schemes of the
central ministries with the AB-PMJAY. Who is the CEO of AB-PMJAY?
1) Amitabh Kant
2) Indu Malhotra
3) Tanveer Singh
4) Indu Bhushan
5) Mahesh Sinha
Answer – 4) Indu Bhushan
Explanation:
The Governing board of National Health Authority (NHA) approved the proposal to integrate the existing
health schemes of the central ministries with the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-
PMJAY) for employees, during the governing board’s review meeting on the implementation AB-PMJAY
chaired by Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare. Indu Bhushan is the CEO of AB-
PMJAY.

79. How much was the amount granted by India to Maldives for Greater Male Connectivity Project
(GMCP)?
1) USD 500 million
2) USD 400 million
3) USD 300 million
4) USD 200 million
5) USD 100 million
Explanation:
India has granted a US$250 million as budgetary support and US$500 million for the 6.7 Km Greater Male
Connectivity Project (GMCP) during a virtual conversation between India’s Union Minister of External
Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Maldivian Counterpart Abdulla Shahid. The financial package of
US$250 million will support the Maldives in meeting the Government’s financing gap, and support its efforts
in responding to Covid19. While the financial package of US$500 million consist of a grant of US$100
million and a new Line of Credit (LoC) of US$400 million. The US$400 million LoC comes in addition to a
previous LoC of US$800 million that was announced by India in December 2018. The GMCP will be the
largest civilian infrastructure project in Maldives, connecting its capital city Male with three neighbouring
islands viz. Villingili, Gulhifahu and Thilafushi.
80. According to Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari, India aims to achieve zero
road fatalities by which year?
1) 2022
2) 2025
3) 2030
4) 2027
5) 2035
Answer – 3) 2030
Explanation:
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Jairam Gadkari while addressing the Indo-
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Womennovator on Trade Investment and collaborations in Road
infrastructure, has underlined India’s initiatives to achieve Zero Road Fatalities by 2030. The World Bank
and Asian Development Bank have committed Rs. 7,000 crores each on initiatives to reduce road accidents.
81. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in association with National Disaster Management
Authority (NDMA) launched Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) in which city in August 2020?
1) Dispur
2) Pune
3) Guwahati
4) Mumbai
5) Kolkata
Explanation:
Flood Early Warning System (FEWS), fully automated web-based tool was launched by The Energy and
Resources Institute’s (TERI) in association with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in
Guwahati, Assam. Objective – FEWS tool will alert the local authorities to predict flash floods and heavy
rainfall in Guwahati, Assam. It will help the authorities to take timely and appropriate measures during
natural disaster. The Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) project was developed under The Energy and
Resources Institute’s (TERI) project supported by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in
collaboration with India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Assam State Disaster Management
Authority (ASDMA).

82. The Atal Innovation Mission of NITI Aayog in collaboration with which organization has launched
ATL AI step up module for school students?
Explanation:
National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) in collaboration
with National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) has launched Atal Tinkering Lab
(ATL) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Step-up module (ATL AI Step Up Module) through ‘ATL AI Modules’ for
school students to empower youngest minds and drive innovations in the country to the next level.
83. Name the world group which has launched project Nirmanshree for enhancing the women skill
towards housing construction sector (project will be implemented in Odisha & Maharashtra)?
2) Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
4) Group of 20 (G20)
Explanation:
European Union has launched project ’Nirmanshree’ for enhancing the women skill towards housing
construction sector. This is the first-of-its-kind sustainable housing on a large scale in India with 1-million-
euro. The project will be implemented in Beed and Osmanabad districts of Maharashtra and the Dhenkanal
and Jajpur districts of Odisha. A non-profit organization, Habitat for Humanity India has also join hands
with EU for funding this project.
84. NITI Aayog has selected which company to help it to modernize IT infra for Aspirational Districts
programme?
1) TCS
2) Oracle
3) Wipro
4) Mphasis
5) Infosys
Answer – 2) Oracle
Explanation:
NITI Aayog has engaged Oracle to help it modernize vital IT infrastructure underpinning the Aspirational
Districts Programme. A key project of the Indian Government, its purpose is to help improve the quality of
life of citizens in 112 of India’s most backward districts, constituting 28 percent of India’s population of
nearly 1.4 billion.
85. The Lok Sabha has started a beginner-level course in which language recently?
1) Mandarin
2) French
3) German
4) Korean
5) Spanish
Answer – 2) French
Explanation:
Lok Sabha has started a beginner-level course in French for the officials and staff of the Lok Sabha
Secretariat at the Parliament House. As many as 57 officials registered for the course.

86. 'Mukti Caravan' is the campaign of which foundation?
1) Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation
2) Smile Foundation
3) Save The Child Foundation
4) Snehalaya Foundation
5) Make A Difference Foundation
Answer – 1) Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation
Explanation:
A campaign against child trafficking was launched in Bihar by the foundation of child rights activist and
Nobel laureate, Kailash Satyarthi. The foundation claimed that the state was among the worst affected by
the migrant crisis when lockdown was first announced. 'Mukti Caravan', a campaign. which has been
running in various parts of the country for many years, was launched digitally in Bihar over a webinar
hosted by Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation (KSCF).
87. PM Narendra Modi has announced the launch of National Digital Health Mission (NDHM)
recently. Name the nodal agency which will implement NDHM.
Answer – 4) National Health Authority
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi announced the launch of the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) under which every
Indian will get a health ID that will store the individual’s medical records. It will be implemented through
National Health Authority (NHA), which is also responsible for the implementation of Ayushman Bharat
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). The finance ministry has approved a budget of Rs 470 crore
for the proposal, but the final NHA proposal may not seek more than Rs 400 crore. The mission has been
rolled out in 6 Union Territories (UTs) viz. Chandigarh, Ladakh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and
Diu, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.
88. PM Modi set the target of 1000 days to provide submarine optical fibre connectivity to connect
which UT with mainland India (Department of telecommunications will implement the project)?
1) Ladakh
2) Chandigarh
3) Puducherry
4) Lakshadweep
5) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Answer – 4) Lakshadweep
Explanation:
In order to boost mobile and broadband communication between mainland India and the group of islands
situated on the Laccadive Sea, off the southwestern coast of India, PM Narendra Modi set a target of 1,000
days to provide submarine optical fibre connectivity to connect Lakshadweep with mainland India. The
Department of telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications will oversee the project.
Also, in the upcoming 1000 days nearly 6 lakh Indian villages will be connected with optical fibre.
89. How many Indian villages will be connected with optical fibre in next 1000 days (approx)?
1) 2 Lakh
2) 6 Lakh
3) 3 Lakh
4) 5 Lakh
5) 4 Lakh

Explanation:
In order to boost mobile and broadband communication between mainland India and the group of islands
situated on the Laccadive Sea, off the southwestern coast of India, PM Narendra Modi set a target of 1,000
days to provide submarine optical fibre connectivity to connect Lakshadweep with mainland India. The
Department of telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications will oversee the project.
Also, in the upcoming 1000 days nearly 6 lakh Indian villages will be connected with optical fibre. The
BharatNet which is the world’s largest rural broadband connectivity programme using Optical fiber being
implemented by Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL)
90. PM Modi announced 10 year long project to conserve which animal (project led by Union
Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Keshav Javadekar)?
1) Indian Giant Flying Squirrel
2) Gangetic Dolphin
3) Dugong
4) Red Panda
5) Asiatic Peacock
Answer – 2) Gangetic Dolphin
Explanation:
On the lines of “Project Tiger” and “Project Elephant”, PM Modi announced the “Project Dolphin” To give a
stronger impetus for the conservation of the Gangetic Dolphins which were declared National Aquatic
Species in 2010. It is a 10-year-long project led by Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change Prakash Keshav Javadekar. The project involves conservation of Dolphins and the aquatic habitat
through the use of modern technology specially in enumeration and anti-poaching activities. As per official
figures, there are around 3,700 Gangetic River Dolphins in India.
91. Who heads the committee formed by central government to reconsider the minimum age for
marriage for women?
1) Vinod Paul
2) Jaya Jaitly
3) Vasudha Kamath
4) Dipti Shah
5) Najma Akhtar
Answer – 2) Jaya Jaitly
Explanation:
The centre has set up a committee chaired by Jaya Jaitly to reconsider the minimum age for marriage for
women and appropriate action will be taken after a report is submitted. The government is focused towards
equal opportunities for self-employment and employment to women.
92. The Gwalior Chambal Expressway in Madhya Pradesh was named after whom?
1) Sushma Swaraj
2) Arun Jaitley
4) Babulal Gaur
5) Manohar Parrikar
Answer – 3) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Explanation:
Addressing the gathering on the 2nd death anniversary of the former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee,
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced that the Gwalior Chambal Expressway
will be named as Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Chambal Progressway. Chouhan also stated that a grand statue of
Vajpayee will be set up in Bhopal.

93. The Indian railways constructing world’s tallest pier bridge across Ijai river in which state/UT?
1) Uttarakhand
3) Ladakh
4) Goa
5) Manipur
Explanation:
As a part of 111 kilometre-long Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal line project, Indian Railways’ North East Frontier
Railway zone is constructing the world’s tallest pier bridge, having height of 141 metres, across river Ijai in
Manipur with an outlay of Rs 280 crore. After completion, it will surpass the existing height record of 139
meters of the Mala – Rijeka Viaduct, Montenegro in Europe. The 703 meters long bridge is located at the
hilly terrain of Marangching village in Noney district, about 65 km west of Imphal, Manipur. The project will
be completed in March 2022.
94. Which ministry has launched ‘Nasha-Mukt Bharat’ campaign?

Explanation:
The State Governments and the 272 District Collectors launched a seven-month-long anti-drugs campaign
namely “Nasha Mukt Bharat” or “Drug-Free India” by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (SJE)
which will run till March 31, 2021. In order to give impetus to this launch, Union Minister of SJE
Thaawarchand Gehlot addressed 272 district collectors, 31 State Secretaries as well as doctors, NGOs (non-
government organizations) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officers through videoconferencing.
95. Union minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Thaawarchand Gehlot inaugurated new
building of National Institute of Social Defence in which city?
1) Chennai
2) Mumbai
3) New Delhi
4) Noida
5) Patna
Explanation:
The union minister Thaawarchand Gehlot inaugurated a building of the National Institute of Social Defence
(NISD) in Dwarka, New Delhi during the videoconferencing. The building will serve as the nodal training
and research centre for its three main divisions, namely National Centre for Drug Abuse Prevention
(NCDAP), Old Age Care Division and Social Defence.
96. Union minister Nitin Gadkari has laid foundation stone for 13 new highway projects in which
state/UT recently?
2) Meghalaya
3) Assam
4) Manipur
5) Tripura

Explanation:
Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways, Nitin Jairam Gadkari laid the foundation stone for 13
highway projects and inaugurated a Road Safety Project in Manipur through video conference.
97. India Post has issued 5 Commemorative Postage Stamps and 1 miniature sheet on UNESCO
World Heritage Sites in India-III recently. Where does the Khajuraho Group of Monuments Javeri
Temple located?
1) Delhi
2) Gujarat
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
India Post has issued 5 Commemorative Postage Stamps namely: Historic City of Ahmedabad- Sarkhej Roza,
Churches and Convents of Goa- Church of Bom Jesus, Group of Monuments at Pattadakal, Khajuraho Group
of Monuments Javeri Temple and Qutb Minar its Monuments, Delhi. It also issued 1 miniature sheet
consisting of all the above stamps on UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India-III. Group of Monuments at
Pattadakal- Karnataka, Khajuraho Group of Monuments Javeri Temple- Madhya Pradesh.
98. Name the Meghalaya CM who has launched restart Meghalaya Mission worth Rs. 14,515 crores to
revive the development activities in the state.
1) Neiphiu Rio
2) Pu Zoramthanga
5) N. Biren Singh
Answer – 4) Conrad Kongkal Sangma
Explanation:
On 15th August 2020, on the occasion of the 74th Independence Day, Conrad K Sangma, Chief Minister of
Meghalaya launched the restart Meghalaya Mission worth Rs. 14,515 crores to revive the development
activities which were stalled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
99. Which ministry has launched “Fit India Freedom Run” on the occasion of Independence Day
2020?
Answer – 2) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Explanation:
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju has launched a country-wide event “Fit India
Freedom Run” from August 15 (74th Independence Day) to October 2 (151st Birth Anniversary of Mahatma
Gandhi) through an online programme.
100. The Ministry of AYUSH has launched a three-month campaign on “Ayush for Immunity”
recently. Who is the present AYUSH minister (MoS I/C)?
2) KirenRijiju
4) Raj Kumar Singh

Explanation:
To enhance immunity and prevent any disease, The Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy,
Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) has launched a three-month campaign on “Ayush for Immunity” through
webinar on Ayush Virtual Convention Centre (AVCC), which aims to increase awareness about affordable
and easy practices to boost immunity. Shripad Yesso Naik is the MoS Independent charge for AYUSH
ministry.
101. Which PSU has developed an infrastructure to transport fly ash from power plants in bulk to
cement plants at a cheaper cost?
1) NTPC
2) GAIL
3) ONGC
4) SAIL
5) BHEL
Answer - 1) NTPC
Explanation:
NTPC has developed infrastructure at the Rihand project in Uttar Pradesh to transport fly ash in bulk to
cement plants, located at distance, at a cheaper cost. The development is in line with NTPC's commitment
towards 100 percent utilisation of fly ash from power plants.
102. The Manduadih railway station of which state is renamed as ‘Banaras railway station’?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Haryana
Explanation:
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) approved the renaming of Manduadih Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh
(UP) as ‘Banaras’. In 2019, Former Union Minister Manoj Sinha had written to UP Chief Minister Yogi
Adityanath requesting the change in name of the Manduadih Railway Station. Manduadih is a place in
Varanasi situated about four kilometres from Varanasi Cantonment Station.
103. Under which article of constitution the president of India gives nod for renaming Ministry of
Human Resource Development to Ministry of Education?
1) Article 86
2) Article 77
3) Article 75
4) Article 80
5) Article 79
Answer – 2) Article 77
Explanation:
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (3) of article 77 of the Constitution, President Ram Nath
Kovind amended the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961 by Government of India
(Allocation of Business) Three Hundred and Fifty Sixth Amendment Rules, 2020, thereby, changing the
name of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) as Ministry of Education. This renaming of
ministry was among the key recommendations of the draft new National Education Policy (NEP), which was
also cleared by the Union Cabinet in July 2020.
104. Name the e-newsletter on health and nutrition which was released by Tribal Affairs ministry.
1) SURAKSH
2) PRAKRIT

3) SWASTH
4) ALEKH
Answer – 4) ALEKH
Explanation:
Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda inaugurated the first of its kind e-portal “Swasthya”, a tribal
health and nutrition portal and Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) also launched e-newsletter on health and
nutrition ALEKH and opening of National Overseas Portal and National Tribal Fellowship Portal. Renuka
Singh Saruta, MoS for Tribal Affairs released “ALEKH”, the quarterly e-newsletter.
105. The two fly-overs of which city of Gujarat was named after Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj?
1) Surat
2) Ahmedabad
3) Rajkot
4) Gandhinagar
5) Vadodara
Explanation:
Chairman of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation(AMC) Standing Committee, Amul Bhatt announced that in
Gujarat two flyover bridges of Ahmedabad city will be named after late Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj. The
flyover bridge at Income Tax circle, Ahmedabad will be named as Arun Jaitley Flyover. The flyover at the
Anjali cross road will be named Sushma Swaraj Bridge.
106. Jharkhand government has introduced the new state emblem recently. What is the state animal
of Jharkhand?
1) Indian Elephant
2) Leopard
4) Indian roller
5) Great Hornbill
Answer – 1) Indian Elephant
Explanation:
Draupadi Murmu, governor of Jharkhand and Hemant Soren Chief Minister of Jharkhand introduced the
New State emblem at the Aryabhatta Auditorium, Ranchi. The Logo came into effect from 15th August 2020.
The new circle shaped emblem incorporates and represents the progress of the state along with the
traditions, cultural heritage and flora and fauna of the state. The logo represents reflects the real spirit of
the state. The inner circle exhibits the motifs of dance representing the cultural heritage, tradition, musical
instruments, folklore and dance of the state. The second ring in the logo depicts white elephants, which
symbolizes the natural wealth and prosperity of the state. The Indian elephant is also Jharkhand’s state
animal. The third ring showcases state flower Palash, reflecting the beauty of Jharkhand. Besides, the red
colour in the flower is also a symbol of revolution, which reflects the struggle of people of the state.
107. Which aircraft of Indian Air Force flied to Lebanon with 58 MT of emergency humanitarian aid
recently?
1) IAF A12
2) IAF C17
3) IAF E12
4) IAF B14
5) IAF D19
Answer – 2) IAF C17
Explanation:
Indian Air Force (IAF)'s C17 plane flies to Lebanon with 58 MT of emergency humanitarian aid including
medical, food supplies. One of the Indian Air Force Aircraft C17 has taken off with 58 MT of emergency

humanitarian aid, including crucial medical and food supplies, to in the aftermath of the tragic blast on the
4th of this month.
108. Indian Coast Guard has deputed a 10-member specialist pollution response team to which
country to contain an oil spill from MV Wakashio on its South-Eastern coastline.
1) Mauritius
2) Sri Lanka
3) Maldives
4) Pakistan
5) Bangladesh
Explanation:
The Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Defence, Indian Coast Guard has deputed a 10-member
specialist pollution response team along with Pollution Response equipment to Mauritius for
supplementing ongoing efforts to contain an oil spill from bulk carrier MV Wakashio on its South-Eastern
coastline. The assistance is in line with the Prime Minister of India vision “SAGAR” – Security and growth for
all in the Region and also to the commitment for shared responsibility and cooperation in the Indian Ocean
between India and Mauritius during his visit in March 2016.
109. The central government has set the target to achieve 10% bioethanol blending of petrol by
which year?
1) 2020
2) 2022
3) 2021
4) 2023
5) 2025
Answer - 2) 2022
Explanation:
The government has set targets of 10% bioethanol blending of petrol by 2022 and to raise it to 20% by
2030 under the Ethanol Blended Programme (EBP). The EBP was launched in line with the National
Biofuels Policy, 2018. Currently, the bioethanol blending in petrol stands at 5%. India celebrated World
Biofuel Day on 10th August 2020 with the theme “Biofuels towards Atmanirbhar Bharat”.
110. Under Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme (PCGS) 2.0 the finance ministry increased the
maximum limit for purchase of AA/AA- bonds and Commercial Papers by Public Sector Banks from
25% to __________.
1) 40%
2) 35%
3) 30%
4) 50%
5) 45%
Answer – 4) 50%
Explanation:
Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme (PCGS) 2.0 which was launched on May 20, 2020 as a part of Atmanirbhar
Bharat Abhiyan has been extended by three months i.e. till November 11, 2020 in order to widen the
coverage to include a larger number of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), housing finance
companies (HFCs) and microfinance institutions (MFIs) With regard to portfolio level, the maximum
headroom permissible for purchase of bonds and CPs (Commercial paper), rated AA/AA-, by PSBs under the
Scheme is also extended to 50% from the earlier 25% (i.e. Rs 11,250 crore).

111. Who has launched “Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge- Innovate Solutions for #Aatmanirbhar
Bharat” to support start-ups?
1) Piyush Goyal
2) Raj Kumar Singh
4) Giriraj Singh
5) Pralhad Joshi
Explanation:
Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister of Law & Justice, Communications and Electronics & Information
Technology launched the “Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge- Innovate Solutions for #Aatmanirbhar
Bharat” to provide a strong ecosystem of startups, innovation and research in India. Indian Institute of
Technology (IIT) Madras and Center for Development of Advance Computing (CDAC) have developed two
microprocessors named SHAKTI (32 bit) and VEGA (64 bit) respectively using Open Source Architecture
under the aegis of Microprocessor Development Programme of Ministry of Electronics and IT.
112. Who launched the book titled, “Farm Livelihood Interventions under DAY-NRLM (Strategy,
Convergence Framework, Models)”?
1) Pralhad Joshi
Explanation:
Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar
addressed the State Rural Livelihoods Missions across the country through video conferencing. The meeting
was also addressed by Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda and Union Minister of Food Processing
Industries, Harsimrat Kaur Badal. Narendra Singh Tomar also released a book “Farm Livelihood
Interventions under DAY-NRLM (Strategy, Convergence Framework, Models)”.
113. According to the report of National Cancer Registry Programme 2020, cancer in India may rise
from 13.9 Lakhs in 2020 to 15.7 lakhs in 2025. The report was released by which institute of ICMR?
1) National Institute of Research in Tribal Health
2) National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research
3) National AIDS Research Institute
4) National Institute of Epidemiology
5) National Institute of Pathology
Answer – 2) National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research
Explanation:
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) – National Centre for Disease Informatics & Research
(NCDIR), Bengaluru released a new Report of National Cancer Registry Programme 2020. The report
estimates that cancer in India will rise by 25% in 2020 and may rise 12% from the 1392179 cases in 2020
to 1569793 cases in 2025 and tobacco related cancers are estimated to constitute around 27% of all
cancers.
114. The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to set up the National Recruitment Agency (NRA)
recently. The NRA will be registered under which act?
2) Societies Registration Act, 1860
3) Public Trust Act, 1950
4) Credit Societies Act, 1904

Answer – 2) Societies Registration Act, 1860
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to set up the National Recruitment Agency (NRA) that will
conduct a Common Eligibility Test (CET) for non-gazetted posts (Group B and C) of Staff Selection
Commission (SSC), the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and the Institute of Banking Service Personnel
(IBPS). Candidates who qualify CET can apply to any recruitment agencies for higher level of examination.
Therefore, CET will be a first level test (preliminary) to shortlist candidates which will be held twice a year
with score validity of three years. NRA will be a Society registered under the Societies Registration Act,
1860.
115. The cabinet has approved proposal for leasing out how many airports of AAI under private
public partnership to Adani Enterprises (August 2020)?
1) 1
2) 2
3) 5
4) 3
5) 4
Answer – 4) 3
Explanation:
The Central Government has approved the proposal for leasing out three airports namely Jaipur, Guwahati
and Thiruvananthapuram airports of Airports Authority of India (AAI) under Public Private Partnership
(PPP) to Adani Enterprises Ltd. for Operation, Management and Development Adani Enterprises Ltd. is
declared as the successful bidder in a Global Competitive Bidding conducted by AAI, for a period of fifty
years.
116. Name the tribal minister of India who launched the tertiary processing centres of the “Trifood
Project” in Maharashtra's Raigad and Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur.
1) Arjun Munda
3) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Arjun Munda, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) virtually launched the tertiary processing centres of
the “Trifood Project” in Raigad, Maharashtra and Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. The Trifood project was carried
by the MoTA in association with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MoFPI) and implemented by
the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED).
117. Who launched Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s ‘Eat Right India’
Handbook recently?
1) Harsh Vardhan
2) RS Prasad
4) Piyush Goyal
5) RajNath Singh
Answer - 1) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched FSSAI’s ‘Eat Right India’ Handbook, a
referral guide for officials of different jurisdictions to adopt and scale up the ‘Eat Right India’(ERI)
initiatives in their jurisdictions during the online orientation workshop organised by Food Safety and
Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) as part of its “Eat Right Challenge”.

118. Which state/UT’s police has launched ‘Ek Sankalp – Bujurgo ke naam’ campaign?
1) Delhi
2) Telangana
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Punjab
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
In the state of Madhya Pradesh, a unique campaign ‘Ek Sankalp – Bujurgo ke naam’ (a commitment for
elders) is being run by the Chhatarpur Police in the midst of Pandemic.
119. The National Commission on Population has projected India’s population to be more feminine
in which year?
1) 2032
2) 2022
3) 2036
4) 2028
5) 2040
Answer – 3) 2036
Explanation:
The National Commission on Population under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)
submitted the Report of the Technical group on population projections July 2020, titled “Population
projections for India and States 2011- 2036”. The report projected that the India’s sex ratio of the total
population (females per 1000 males) is expected to be more feminine in 2036 compared to the population
as of 2011.
120. The central government has formulated the National Council for Transgender Persons recently.
Who is the present chairperson of the council?
3) Ram Vilas Paswan
Answer - 2) Thaawar Chand Gehlot
Explanation:
On August 21, 2020, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 16 of the Transgender Persons
(Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 (40 of 2019) the Central Government constituted the India’s first 30-
member National Council for Transgender Persons to advice, monitor and evaluate measures for the
protection of the rights of Transgender community. The 30-member council is consisted of 1Chairperson, 1
Vice-Chairperson, 13 members, 14 nominated members and 1-member secretary. The Chairperson of the
council is Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment (SJ&E) (Thaawar Chand Gehlot at present) &
Vice-chairperson: Minister of State (MoS), SJ&E.
121. The ‘Nuakhai Juhar’ festival is celebrated in which state?

1) Odisha
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Nukhai Juhar, an ancient festival which is also known as Nuakhai Parab or Nuakhai Bhetghat is celebrated
on the fifth day of lunar fortnight of Bhadrabaa, to welcome the new crop of the season in Odisha,

Chhattisgarh and other neighbouring states. Nuakhai is a combination of two words, Nua which means new
and Khai which means eat. The 2020 Nuakhai Juhar was celebrated on 23rd August.
122. The Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA) has partnered with which
organisation to set up a help desk for MSMEs?
Explanation:
The Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA) has joined hands with the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) to set up a help desk for MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) for
providing information on various government safety guidelines, regulatory norms, schemes and support
measures during the Covid-19 related business challenges pandemic by hosting regular webinars,
consultation and interactive sessions for MSMEs.
123. India’s longest river ropeway project connecting the northern and southern banks of the
Brahmaputra river was inaugurated at which state?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Tripura
3) Assam
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer – 3) Assam
Explanation:
The Guwahati Passenger Ropeway Project connecting the Northern and Southern banks of the Brahmaputra
River was inaugurated by the Assam State Minister of Finance, Himanta Biswa Sarma and Guwahati
Development Department (GDD) Minister, Siddhartha Bhattacharya. The ropeway service is 1.8 Kilometres
long, making it the longest ropeway distance over a river in the entire country. The project is set to become
operational by August 24, 2021 and has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 56 Crore.
124. The India - Uzbekistan co-chaired the first National Coordination Committee meeting recently.
What is the capital of Uzbekistan?
1) Nur-Sultan
2) Dushanbe
3) Ashgabat
4) Tashkent
5) Bishkek
Answer – 4) Tashkent
Explanation:
V Muraleedharan, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Government of India and Sardor Umurzakov,
Deputy Prime Minister for Investments and Foregin Economic Relations, Uzbekistan co-chaired the first
National Coordination Committee Meeting over a virtual platform. Issues on bilateral interests like, Line of
Credit (LoC) projects, bilateral trade and investments were discussed during the meeting. The capital and
currency of Uzbekistan are Tashkent and Uzbekistani som respectively.

125. Vice president of India Venkaiah Naidu has released two reports namely ‘Status of Sex Ratio at
Birth in India’ and ‘Elderly Population in India: Status and Support Systems’ prepared by Indian
Association of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (IAPPD). Who is the chairman of
IAPPD?
1) J.S. Yadav
2) Sudesh Nangia
3) P.P. Talwar
4) Manmohan Sharma
5) P.J. Kurien
Answer – 5) P.J. Kurien
Explanation:
M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice president of India released 2 research reports of the Indian Association of
Parliamentarians on Population and Development (IAPPD) namely, ‘Status of Sex Ratio at Birth in India’,
that describes about the imbalance in the number of females and males in the population and ‘Elderly
Population in India: Status and Support Systems’, which highlights the issues of the elderly population in
the country and states some useful recommendations to improve their plight. Prof. P.J. Kurien, Chairman of
IAPPD and the former Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha; Manmohan Sharma, Secretary of IAPPD among
others were also present on the occasion.
126. “Thumbimahotsavam 2020” is the 1st ever dragonfly festival of which state?
1) West Bengal
2) Odisha
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
Explanation:
The first ever Kerala State Dragonfly Festival 2020 aka “Thumbimahotsavam 2020” was launched by the
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-India State unit in collaboration with Society for Odonate Studies
(SOS) and Thumbipuranam through a virtual ceremony from Kerala. Dr. Subramanian K.A., scientist at
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Southern Regional Center, Chennai (Tamil Nadu) addressed the inaugural
session. The festival will culminate with the State dragonfly summit, most probably in January 2021. The
official mascot of the festival is “Pantalu” which is the genus of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae
commonly known as rainpool gliders.
127. Union minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated 45 new
highway projects in which state recently?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways inaugurated and laid foundation
stones for 45 highway projects in Madhya Pradesh (MP) during a virtual event. He also announced that
Rs.700 crores from the Central Road Fund (CRF) will be utilised for the road sector of Madhya Pradesh.
128. Name the person who headed the NITI Aayog task force which recommended linking of
Sugarcane prices to sugar rate.
1) Padmavathi Ravi
2) Ravindra Pratap Singh
3) V.K. Saraswat

4) Ramesh Chand
5) V.K. Paul
Answer – 4) Ramesh Chand
Explanation:
The final report of the NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog Task Force headed by
Ramesh Chand, NITI Aayog Member(Agriculture), “Sugarcane and Sugar Industry” recommended linking of
Sugarcane prices to sugar rate to maintain the financial state and stability of the industry and to clear the
arrears of the sugarcane farmers. This report of the task force was finalized in March 2020 and published
on August 20. To support the sugar mills with the cost of production, including the interest and
maintenance cost the report recommends a onetime increase in the minimum sugar price to Rs.33 per
kilogram.
129. Find the organization which organized the virtual Indo-Japan business forum (August 2020).
1) Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Answer – 1) Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Explanation:
Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa addressed a virtual Indo-Japan business forum organised by the
Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The Chief Minister also signed a Japan-India Start-up Initiative to
promote start-ups in the State. The Government of Karnataka has set up a 519 acres Japanese Industrial
Township at Vasanthanarasapura near Tumakuru to enable more Japanese investments in the state.
Odisha’s Industries Minister D S Mishra participated in the event. He announced that the state had attracted
investors from Japan, the state government offered 3.53 square kilometer industry ready land near
Bhubaneswar.
130. Who has launched National GIS (Geographic Information System)-enabled Land Bank system
for six states recently?
1) Piyush Goyal
2) Raj Kumar Singh
4) Giriraj Singh
5) Pralhad Joshi
Answer - 1) Piyush Goyal
Explanation:
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal e-launched the National GIS (Geographic
Information System)-enabled Land Bank system for six states. The system is developed by the integration of
the Industrial Information System (IIS) with State GIS systems.
131. Which state/UT government has launched ‘Healthy Body, Healthy Mind’ campaign for students?
1) Ladakh
2) Goa
3) Chandigarh
4) Assam
5) Delhi
Answer – 5) Delhi
Explanation:
Delhi Government launched the Fitness Campaign – “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind”, for the students who are
confined in their homes because of the lockdown imposed on Schools and colleges due to COVID-19
pandemic. As a part of the “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind” campaign, a YouTube channel has been started

which uploads a video on every Wednesday, by which the students can practice for a week to maintain
fitness and make up for the loss of physical activities amid pandemic.
132. The Indian Railways set to meet its energy consumption of over 33 billion units by which year?
1) 2030
2) 2035
3) 2025
4) 2023
5) 2027
Answer – 1) 2030
Explanation:
Indian Railways organized a discussion over a wide range of topics with the stakeholders, chaired by Piyush
Goyal, Union Minister of Railways, to become 100% self-sustainable for all its energy needs and to
contribute to the National Solar Mission of India. Indian Railways is set to meet its energy consumption
which will be over 33 billion units by 2030. The discussion is aimed to achieve the ambitious plan of Indian
Railways to achieve 100% Electrification of Railways by 2023. The current annual energy requirements of
Indian Railways are around 21 billion units. Indian Railways has developed a mega plan to install solar
power plants of capacity 20 Gigawatt(GW) by utilizing vacant lands by 2030.
133. The Business with an annual turnover of up to _______ are exempted from GST (August 2020).
1) Rs 20 lakh
2) Rs 50 lakh
3) Rs 40 lakh
4) Rs 25 lakh
5) Rs 10 lakh
Answer – 3) Rs 40 lakh
Explanation:
Businesses with an annual turnover of up to Rs 40 lakh are GST exempt. Initially, this limit was Rs 20 lakh.
Also, those with a turnover up to Rs 1.5 crore can opt for the Composition Scheme and pay only 1% tax.
134. Find the organization which launched India Component of the Nationally Determined
Contributions (NDC)-Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA).
5) None of these
Explanation:
National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog launched the India Component of the Nationally
Determined Contributions (NDC)-Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA). The NDC-TIA India team will focus on
establishing a multi-stakeholder dialogue for decarbonizing transport and providing technical support on
Green House Gas emission reduction measures in India. India’s Think-Tank NITI Aayog will be the
implementing agency in India. NDC-TIA is part of International Transport Forum (ITF)’s work on
Decarbonising Transport in India that also includes Decarbonising Transport in Emerging Economies –
India component. It is supported by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Ministry for the
Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU).
135. Government of Assam approved the ‘Assam Skill Development University Bill’ to set up World
Class Skill University at Mangaldoi, Darrang District. The University will be financed by which bank?

4) World Bank (WB)
5) None of th Above
Explanation:
Government of Assam approved the ‘Assam Skill Development University Bill’, which provides for setting
up of World Class Skill University at Mangaldoi, Darrang District at a cost of 900 crore rupees. The
University will be the first of its kind in the North-East Region and will be financed by Asian Development
Bank (ADB). Assam Industry and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary made the announcement
about the setting up of the university, after a cabinet meeting. The State Government of Assam has tied up
with Singapore based ITE Education Service, for setting up of the Skill Development University.
136. Name the Kerala’s 1st marine ambulance which was inaugurated by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
recently.
1) Khukri
2) Pratheeksha
3) Nireeksha
4) Sindhughosh
Answer – 2) Pratheeksha
Explanation:
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the State’s First fully equipped Marine Ambulance
‘Pratheeksha’. It was acquired by the Fisheries Department at Kochi for rescue operations at sea.
‘Pratheeksha’ – built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) is the first of the three marine ambulances ordered by
the state.
137. Which state/UT has launched ‘Iraada’ campaign to include eligible left-out beneficiaries under
social welfare schemes?
1) Assam
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Karnataka
4) Puducherry
5) Odisha
Explanation:
In Jammu & Kashmir, Dr Sagar D. Doifode, Doda District Deputy Commissioner(DCC) launched ‘Iraada’
campaign to include eligible left-out beneficiaries, who have not yet been enrolled to receive the financial
assistance benefits under various social welfare schemes, which includes old age pension, widow and
handicap scheme. In other words, the campaign is for 100% coverage under social welfare schemes.
138. Which bank lead the consortium of 6 banks which signed deal with Uttar Pradesh Expressway
Industrial Development Authority to fund Bundelkhand Expressway project?
3) Bank of Baroda
5) Canara Bank
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) signed a deal with the
consortium of 6 banks led by Bank of Baroda (BoB) for funding construction of Bundelkhand Expressway
project. The consortium of banks includes Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Indian
Bank, Bank of India and UCO Bank. Bank of Baroda accepted the leadership of this consortium. UPEIDA,

which is responsible for the construction of the Bundelkhand Expressway project, has taken a loan of
Rs.5900 crores from 6 banks.
139. Which department has decided to integrate electronic Pension Payment Order (e-PPO) with
DigiLocker?
4) Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
5) Department of Public Enterprises
Answer – 4) Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
Explanation:
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and
Pension, has decided to integrate the electronic Pension Payment Order (e-PPO) with Digi Locker.
‘Bhavishya’ software was used to create the facility.
140. The Department of Economic Affairs in partnership with which organization launched the
Sustainable Finance Collaborative (SFC) recently?
1) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) India
2) International Labour Organization (ILO) India
3) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) India
4) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India
5) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) India
Answer – 4) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India
Explanation:
The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance in partnership with the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) India launched the Sustainable Finance Collaborative (SFC). In this
regard, a three days’ consultation centered on the broad scope of Sustainable Finance architecture in India
was held to accelerate green finance by bringing together leading experts and organizations. Notably,
before COVID-19, it was estimated that India needs over USD 2.6 trillion to meet the SDG targets by 2030.
141. Who has launched the next generation start-up challenge contest named “Chunauti”?
1) Piyush Goyal
2) Raj Kumar Singh
4) Giriraj Singh
5) Pralhad Joshi
Explanation:
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched
next-generation startup Challenge contest “Chunauti” to encourage startups and software products with
special focus on Tier-II towns. This contest is a part of Rs 95 crore programme, spanning over 3 years, will
hunt for around 300 startups working in identified areas and to provide them seed funds of up to Rs 25 lakh
and other support from government through the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI).
142. India has granted the 4th tranche of USD 5 million to which country for the development
projects in border area?
1) Nepal
2) Bangladesh
3) Mauritius
4) Maldives
5) Myanmar

Explanation:
India granted the 4th tranche of $5 million to Myanmar for the development of the India-Myanmar Border
Area. In this regard, the Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Saurabh Kumar handed over the ceremonial
cheque to Lt-Gen Ye Aung, Minister for Border Affairs, Myanmar. This funding is on the lines of the
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by ex-Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in 2012 according
to which India would grant a total of $25 million to Myanmar, divided into five tranches of $5 million each
annually, starting 2017, for projects on India-Myanmar border. Myanmar shares around 1600 km border
with four Northeastern Indian states — Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.
143. Which state is going to launch India’s 1st International Women’s trade centre?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Bihar
Explanation:
Biju Prabhakar, IAS, Secretary, Department of Social Justice, Women & Child Development announced that
Kerala will set up India’s First International Women Trade Centre (IWTC) in accord with the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN) at Angamaly, Kochi, Kerala. This announcement was
made during the webinar on “Scaling up Opportunities for MSME women Entrepreneurs in Kerala”
organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Kerala State Council.
144. The UT of Lakshadweep administration implemented the project Barn Owls with the support of
forest department of which state?
1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Kerala
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, on Sunday said that the Union Territory of
Lakshadweep Administration successfully implemented the Project Barn Owls with the support of the
Kerala Forest Department to manage the menace of the rodents effectively.
1. India tied up with which country for five new medicinal research projects worth 8 million
pounds?
1) United Kingdom
2) Russia
3) China
4) Brazil
5) United States
Explanation:
Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, The Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth announced
funding and tie up between The United Kingdom(UK) and India for five new medicinal research projects
worth 8 million pounds (around Rs78 crore) to tackle the anti-microbial resistance to support the combat
against antibiotic resistant bacteria and genes during his ‘virtual visit’ to India.

2. How much was the amount that was contributed by India to the India-UN development
partnership fund?
1) USD 15.46 million
Answer – 1) USD 15.46 million
Explanation:
Government of India (GoI) has contributed USD 15.46 million to the India-UN (United Nations)
Development Partnership Fund as a support to fellow developing nations for their 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development and related projects. In this regard, a cheque of USD 15.46 million handed over by
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti to the United Nations Office for
South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) Director Jorge Chediek at a ceremony held within social distancing
guidelines at the Permanent Mission of India to the UN.
3. Which country planned to issue coin in honour of Mahatma Gandhi to mark 150th birth
anniversary?
1) Spain
2) United Kingdom
3) Germany
4) South Africa
5) United States
Explanation:
The Royal Mint of United Kingdom is working on a proposal for a new coin commemorating Mahatma
Gandhi as the first ethnic minority face to feature on British currency amid criticism by some prominent
PIOs.
4. Find the 1st country in the world which plans to require Facebook & Google to pay for news
content provided by media companies?
1) Vietnam
2) New Zealand
3) Australia
4) Japan
5) China
Explanation:
Australia will force US tech giants Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google to pay Australian media outlets
for news content in a landmark move to protect independent journalism that will be watched around the
world. Australia will become the first country to require Facebook and Google to pay for news content
provided by media companies under a royalty-style system.
5. As per UN’s report titled “Policy Brief: Education during COVID-19 and beyond”, How many
additional children and youths may drop out or not have access to school in 2021?
1) 26.3 million
2) 23.8 million
3) 17.1 million
4) 12.5 million
5) 15.7 million

Explanation:
António Guterres Secretary-General of United Nations(UN) launched the report titled “Policy Brief:
Education during COVID-19 and beyond” states that around 23.8 million additional children and youths
may drop out or not have access to school in 2021 due to the economic impacts of COVID-19. The Policy
brief was built on United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation(UNESCO)’s data and
features recommendations on ways to avoid the emerging disaster.
6. Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna party registers landslide victory in 2020 Sri
Lankan Parliamentary elections. Who is the president of Sri Lanka?
1) Namal Rajapaksa
2) Basil Rajapaksa
3) Gotabaya Rajapaksa
4) Maithripala Sirisena
5) Shiranthi Rajapaksa
Answer – 3) Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Explanation:
Parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka were held on 5 August 2020 to elect 225 members to Sri Lanka’s 16th
Parliament. Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) headed by Mahinda Rajapaksa has won 145 (plus five
more seats from allies) in the elections, securing two-thirds majority in the parliament. The two-thirds
supermajority will give them powers to change the constitution. Gotabaya Rajapaksa is the current
President of Sri Lanka.
7. As per Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the 1st International Day of Awareness of Food
Loss and Waste will be observed on _________ 2020.
1) 21st September
2) 8th August
3) 29th September
4) 29th August
5) 15th August
Answer – 3) 29th September
Explanation:
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) unveiled a new Platform, to support the global reduction of
food loss and waste. The official launch of the platform will be on the first International Day of Awareness of
Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) which will be observed on 29th September 2020.
8. Name the country which declares emergency over oil spill from grounded ship.
1) Mauritius
2) Maldives
3) Nepal
4) Bangladesh
5) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius declared a “state of environmental emergency” after a Japanese-
owned ship that ran aground offshore days ago began spilling tons of fuel. Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth
announced the development as satellite images showed a dark slick spreading in the turquoise waters near
environmental areas that the government called “very sensitive.”
9. Which country has decided to construct a monument for the Indian soldiers who were killed by
Pakistan in 1971?
1) Maldives
2) Nepal
3) Bangladesh

4) Mauritius
5) China
Explanation:
Mozammel Haque, Bangladesh War Liberation Minister announced the decision to construct a standalone
monument for the Indian Soldiers who were killed by Pakistan in 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan.
The construction of the monument will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Independence of
Bangladesh.
10. Which is the 1st country in the world to officially register a COVID-19 vaccine named ‘Sputnik V’?
1) China
2) Russia
3) United States
4) Germany
5) India
Explanation:
Russia becomes the world’s 1st country to officially register a coronavirus(COVID-19) vaccine and declare it
ready for use. The vaccine will be marketed in foreign markets under the name ‘Sputnik V’, after the world’s
first satellite Sputnik. The vaccine has been developed jointly by the Gamaleya Research Institute of
Epidemiology and Microbiology and the Russian Defence Ministry.
11. Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko has won his sixth consecutive presidential term of Belarus
recently. What is the capital of Belarus?
1) Riga
2) Vilnius
3) Minsk
4) Kyiv
5) Warsaw
Answer – 3) Minsk
Explanation:
The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Belarus said that the country’s longtime authoritarian
leader Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko has won his sixth consecutive presidential term(1994-present)
by taking over 80% of the votes. Belarus: Capital – Minsk.
12. How much was the amount that was committed by Abu Dhabi’s crown prince to empower
intellectually disabled children?
1) USD 35 million
2) USD 10 million
3) USD 50 million
4) USD 15 million
5) USD 25 million
Explanation:
Under the Unified Champion School (UCS) worldwide programme, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has committed USD 25 million to expand UCS (an initiative undertaken by
the Special Olympics) to 6 countries namely, India, Argentina, Egypt, Pakistan, Romania and Rwanda with
an aim to empower intellectually disabled children. The 4-year project will create 120 UCS across 12 states
in India, which will play a pivotal role to make Indian education system more inclusive.

13. How many children across the world lack basic hand washing facilities at school as per the
report titled ‘Progress on drinking water, sanitation and hygiene in schools Special focus on COVID-
19’ released by WHO & UNICEF?
1) 419 million
2) 818 million
3) 359 million
4) 902 million
5) 587 million
Explanation:
As per the latest report, ‘Progress on drinking water, sanitation and hygiene in schools Special focus on
COVID-19’ released by World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
through the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme(JMP), around 818 million children across the
world lacked basic hand-washing facilities in their schools which makes them prone to the novel
coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and other transmittable diseases. The programme produces
internationally comparable estimates of progress on drinking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
14. Name the world group which planned to provide 1.65 million euros as humanitarian aid fund to
support flood victims of South Asia (includes India).
1) European Union
4) Group of 7
Explanation:
The European Union (EU) will provide 1.65 million euros in humanitarian aid funding to support flood
victims of South Asia most notably in Bangladesh, India and Nepal. The funding is part of the EU’s Acute
Large Emergency Response Tool (ALERT). The measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus will be
incorporated in all programming. Of the 1.65 million euros, 500,000 euros will be used in India, 1 million
euros will be dedicated to Bangladesh and 150,000 euros will be used in Nepal.
15. How much pound worth “Innovation Challenge Fund 2020” was launched by United Kingdom
government for India to tackle COVID-19 challenges and climate change?
1) £3 million
2) £2 million
3) £5 million
4) £4 million
5) £1 million
Answer – 1) £3 million
Explanation:
The government of United Kingdom (UK) launched a £3 million “Innovation Challenge Fund 2020” in India
to support scientists in academia and industry to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
16. Which two countries have agreed the historic peace agreement namely ‘Abraham Accord’?
1) UAE & Iran
2) Iran & Iraq
3) Israel & UAE
4) Iraq & Kuwait
5) Kuwait & UAE
Answer - 3) Israel & UAE

Explanation:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu
Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates, have agreed for the Israel–United
Arab Emirates peace agreement, or the Abraham Accord to establish full diplomatic ties. In this regard,
Israeli will halt further annexation of Palestinian lands. This announcement was made by the United States
(US) President Donald John Trump, who acted as mediator of this agreement. With this, the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) became the first Gulf Arab state and only the third Arab nation after Egypt and Jordan to
have active diplomatic ties to Israel.
17. According to the report titled, “Tackling the Covid-19 youth employment crisis in Asia and the
Pacific”, around 4.1 million youths have lost jobs in India. Which organization released the report?
1) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) & World Bank (WB)
2) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) & International Monetary Fund (IMF)
3) International Labour Organization (ILO) & Asian Development Bank (ADB)
4) International Labour Organization (ILO) & World Bank (WB)
Answer – 3) International Labour Organization (ILO) & Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Explanation:
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) released the joint
report titled “Tackling the Covid-19 youth employment crisis in Asia and the Pacific”, which stated that due
to the COVID-19 pandemic, around 41 lakh youths have lost their jobs in India.
18. Find the country which signed cultural agreement with India to strengthen the strategic bilateral
relations through promoting the people to people exchange.
1) Israel
2) Iran
3) Russia
4) China
5) Japan
Explanation:
On 20th August 2020 India signed a cultural agreement with Israel, which outlines a three year programme
of cooperation for 2020 to 2023, to strengthen the strategic bilateral relations through promoting the
people to people exchange. This is one of a series of agreements which will be followed by the signing of a
water agreement by our Ambassador in India.
19. Name the organization which published the report titled, “Youth and COVID-19: Impacts on Jobs,
Education, Rights and Mental Well-being”.
1) World Bank (WB)
Answer – 2) International Labour Organization (ILO)
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s International Labour Organization (ILO) published the survey report titled “Youth
and COVID-19: Impacts on Jobs, Education, Rights and Mental Well-being” which found that 50% of young
people across the world are possibly subject to anxiety or depression and around 17% of them are already
affected by it. and 38% of youths do not have a clear idea about the career or future.
20. Find the organization which released the report titled ‘Elephants. Not commodities’.
1) Animal Friends of the Valleys
2) World Animal Protection

3) Best Friends Animal Society
4) The Humane Society of Animals
5) Elephant Protection Federation
Answer – 2) World Animal Protection
Explanation:
On August 12, 2020, during the observance of World Elephant Day 2020, World Animal Protection released
the third edition of the report ‘Elephants. Not commodities’ which highlighted that over 200 Elephants in
India are kept in ‘Severely Inadequate Conditions’. The report comprises research spanning over a decade
in elephant tourism and assessed the entertainment venues across Thailand, India, Laos, Cambodia, Nepal,
Sri Lanka and Malaysia.
21. Name the organization which invited countries to join its COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access
(COVAX) facility by August 31, 2020.
Answer - 4) World Health Organisation
Explanation:
In order to provide rapid, fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines worldwide, the World Health
Organisation (WHO) has invited countries to join its Covid-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) facility by
August 31, 2020. This facility is led by the WHO, along with the GAVI vaccine alliance (formerly the Global
Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation), and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI).
Its aim is to deliver 2 billion doses of effective, approved COVID-19 vaccines by the end of 2021.
22. Name the country which discovered the large natural gas reserve off Black Sea.
1) Ukraine
2) Russia
3) Turkey
4) Georgia
5) Bulgaria
Explanation:
Recently, Turkey has found its biggest ever (a 320 billion cubic metre) natural gas field discovery in Black
Sea. The gas field will become functional in 2023. Turkey is determined to become a net energy exporter.
The discovery has a potential to transform Turkey’s dependence on Russia, Iran and Azerbaijan for energy
imports. At present Turkey is having a chronic current account deficit, any reduction in Turkey’s energy
import bill would boost its finances. It will also help the Lira (Currency of Turkey) to recover against the
dollar.
23. Name the company which has launched ‘The Anywhere School’ initiative to boost online
education.
1) Facebook
2) Microsoft
3) Google
4) Reliance
5) TCS
Explanation:
Google launched ‘The Anywhere School’ initiative in more than 250 countries around the world. The
initiative is expected to benefit millions of students who have switched to learning from home, due to the
pandemic.

24. Which continent was declared wild polio free by World Health organization in August 2020?
1) Australia
2) South America
3) Asia
4) Africa
5) Europe
Answer – 4) Africa
Explanation:
The African Continent was declared free of wild polio by the independent body, the Africa Regional
Certification Commission(ARCC), which is responsible for certifying the eradication of wild poliovirus in the
World Health Organization (WHO) African Region. The Poliovirus is now found only in Afghanistan and
Pakistan.
25. Which company has partnered with UNICEF to map internet connectivity landscape for schools
in 35 countries by the end of 2023?
1) AT&T
2) Verizon Communications
3) Reliance Jio
4) Bharti Airtel
5) Ericsson
Answer – 5) Ericsson
Explanation:
Ericsson, Swedish Telecom Company, partnered with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to map
internet connectivity landscape for schools in 35 countries by the end of 2023 to provide digital learning
access to the children. This joint initiative is a part of the Giga initiative launched by UNICEF and
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in September 2019 to provide internet connection to every
school and their surrounding communities. Ericsson is the first private sector partner to make a million-
dollar commitment to the Giga initiative and global UNICEF partner for School Connectivity Mapping.
26. Name the organization which released the report titled, “COVID-19: Are Children Able to
Continue Learning During School Closures?”.
Explanation:
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) released the Report “COVID-19: Are Children Able to Continue
Learning During School Closures?”, which states that at least a third of the world’s school children, which is
around 463 million children couldn’t not access remote learning amid the closure of schools due to COVID-
19 pandemic.
27. Which country has launched India backed infrastructure projects like Hulhumale Central Park
and renovation of the Arrival Jetty recently?
1) Nepal
2) Mauritius
3) Bangladesh
4) Maldives

Explanation:
The government of Maldives launched India backed infrastructure projects viz. Hulhumale Central Park and
renovation of the Arrival Jetty in Maldives during a ceremony which was attended by Foreign Minister
Abdulla Shahid, Hulhumalé MP Ali Niyaz, High Commissioner Sunjay Sudhir, MD of Housing Development
Corporation Limited (HDC) Suhail Ahmed and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Maldives.
28. Which country has co-sponsored United National Security Council Resolution introduced by
Indonesia for greater participation of women in peacekeeping forces?
1) Thailand
2) India
3) Japan
4) Australia
5) New Zealand
Answer – 2) India
Explanation:
India co-sponsored United National Security Council Resolution for Greater Participation of women in
peacekeeping forces. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution called on full, effective and
meaningful participation of women in peacekeeping operations. The resolution was tabled by Indonesia has
been seconded by India, which is the fifth largest troop contributor to UN peacekeeping operations. The
resolution has been passed by a consensus. In May 2020, Indian Women Peacekeeper Major Suman Gawani
won the UN Military Gender Advocate award. She served as a peacekeeper with the United Nations Mission
in South Sudan.
GOVT SCHEMES
1. Which state government launched “Ek Mask-Anek Zindagi” (One mask, Many lives) public
awareness campaign recently?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Meghalaya
3) Mizoram
4) Telangana
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh Urban Development and Housing Minister Shri Bhupendra Singh launched a public
awareness campaign “Ek Mask-Anek Zindagi” from August 1-15. “Ek Mask-Anek Zindagi” – means one
mask, many lives.
2. Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) launched helicopter service in which state recently under UDAN
scheme?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Haryana
4) Odisha
5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) has launched helicopter service on the Dehradun-New Tehri-Srinagar-Gauchar
route in UttaraKhand under the Central government’s regional connectivity scheme UDAN (Ude Desh Ka
Aam Nagrik).

3. Which state/UT ranked top in terms of performance in Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
(PMGSY)-II as per union minister Jitendra Singh?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Sikkim
4) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State-MoS (Independent Charge), Development of North Eastern Region
(DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space laid foundation
stones virtually and e-inaugurated various construction works undertaken under Pradhan Mantri Gram
Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-II in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K). Jitendra Singh informed that J&K has ranked 2nd in
terms of performance under PMGSY II after Himachal Pradesh.
4. Under Swadesh Darshan scheme, Union minister Prahlad Singh Patel inaugrated “Thenzawl Golf
Resort”, the first golf course of which state?
1) Manipur
3) Tripura
4) Mizoram
5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (Independent charge) Prahlad Singh Patel virtually
inaugurated the first golf course of Mizoram i.e. “Thenzawl Golf Resort” Project, implemented under the
Swadesh Darshan (SD) Scheme of Ministry of Tourism, from New Delhi. The Project was sanctioned under
the “Integrated Development of New Eco Tourism” of Swadesh Darshan project and was constructed by
Edufice Infraservices Private Limited of New Delhi.
5. Which state government launched “Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana” & “Mukhya Mantri
Doodh Uphar Yojana” for girls and women?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Punjab
3) Haryana
4) Goa
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
In order to give a major boost to the” Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” campaign, on August 5, 2020, the state
government of Haryana has launched two schemes, with a total outlay of Rs 256 crore, viz. launched
“Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana” to provide free sanitary napkins to girls and women of below
poverty line (BPL) families, and initiated “Mukhya Mantri Doodh Uphar Yojana” to provide fortified
flavoured skimmed milk powder to women and children. These schemes were launched by Haryana Chief
Minister Manohar Lal Khattar through video conferencing.
6. Name the state which launched Shaheed Mahendra Karma Tendupatta Sangrahak Samajik
Suraksha Yojana for tendu leaves collectors?
1) Maharashtra
2) Haryana
3) Punjab
4) Goa
5) Chhattisgarh

Explanation:
On the occasion of birth anniversary of slain Congress leader Mahendra Karma, i.e. on August 5, 2020, the
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel launched a social security scheme namely “Shaheed
Mahendra Karma Tendupatta Sangrahak Samajik Suraksha Yojana” for tendu leaves collectors in the state
covering over 12 lakh families, mostly tribals and forest dwellers.
7. Which state government has launched ‘Indira Rasoi Yojana’ to provide meals at Rs. 8?
1) Karnataka
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Goa
4) Rajasthan
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Rajasthan government is going to start with the 'Indira Rasoi Yojana' in urban areas of the state from
August 20, in which poor and needy people will get nutritious food for just Rs. 8, said Chief Minister Ashok
Gehlot.
8. How much was the amount that was transferred to farmers under PM-KISAN as 6th instalment
recently?
1) 25,000 crore
2) 21,000 crore
3) 15,000 crore
4) 17,000 crore
5) 11,000 crore
Answer – 4) 17,000 crore
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi also released the 6th instalment of funds of Rs. 17,000 crore to 8.5 crore farmers under
the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna (PM-KISAN) scheme. With this transfer, the scheme has
provided over 90,000 Crore to 10 Crore farmers since its launch on 01 December 2018. The scheme has
also been instrumental in supporting farmers during the Covid-19 pandemic, through the release of nearly
Rs 22,000 Crore to aid the farmers during the lockdown period.
9. How much is the maximum loan amount under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme
(ECLGS), a credit guarantee scheme for MSME?
1) 10 Crore
2) 5 Crore
3) 2 Crore
4) 1 Crore
5) 25 Crore
Explanation:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Central Government have extended its
Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS), credit guarantee scheme for the micro, small and
medium enterprises (MSME), to cover the loans given to the large firms, self-employed professionals and
people who have taken a loan for business purpose. The turnover limits to avail the loan under the scheme
was increased to annual turnover of Rs.250 crore and outstanding loans up to Rs.50 crores from annual
turnover up to Rs.100 crore with outstanding loans of up to Rs.25 crore. The maximum loan amount under
the scheme is also increased to Rs.10 crores from Rs.5 crores.

10. Which state government has announced the launch of “Indira Van Mitan Yojana” to support
forest dwellers?
1) Mizoram
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Punjab
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Haryana
Explanation:
On 9th August 2020, In an event of International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples Chief Minister (CM) of
Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel announced the launch of “Indira Van Mitan Yojana”, an initiative to support
the forest dwellers of Chhattisgarh to achieve self-reliance. The scheme aims to add around 19 lakh families
from the scheduled areas of Chhattisgarh and provide self-employment opportunities to the tribal forest
dwellers.
11. Which state government has launched “Mukhya Mantri Kisan Sahay Yojana” by replacing
“Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)” for FY21?
1) Maharashtra
3) Mizoram
4) Gujarat
5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, launched Rs 1,800 crore scheme “Mukhya Mantri Kisan Sahay
Yojana” by replacing “Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)”, for FY20-21 only, for the state’s 56 lakh
farmers facing crop losses due to drought, excess rain or unseasonal rain. In this regard the state
government will launch a dedicated portal so that farmers can apply online.
12. The Punjab CM Amarinder Singh launched ‘Punjab Smart Connect Scheme’ to provide which
among the following for students?
1) Kindle
2) Free Internet
3) Television
4) Laptop
5) Smart Phone
Answer – 5) Smart Phone
Explanation:
On 12th August 2020, On the occasion of International Youth Day and Janmastami, Captain Amarinder
Singh, Chief Minister of Punjab launched the “Punjab Smart Connection Scheme” worth Rs. 92 crores to
provide free smartphones to the students of class 12 and he also handed over the smartphones to 6
students.
13. Find the state which has launched ‘Karma Sathi Prakalpa’ scheme to provide soft loans and
subsidies to youth.
1) West Bengal
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Kerala
5) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:
On the occasion of International Youth Day 2020, the West Bengal government launched the ‘Karma Sathi
Prakalpa’ scheme under which 1 lakh unemployed youth will be provided soft loans and subsidies so as to
make them self-reliant. This scheme empowers the youth.
14. “YSR Cheyutha” scheme was launched by which state government to ensure sustainable
livelihood for women?
1) Telangana
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh launched “YSR Cheyutha” a scheme to ensure the
sustainable livelihood of women by providing a financial assistance of Rs.18750 per year for 4 years.
15. Which state government has launched ‘Orunodoi’ scheme?

1) West Bengal
2) Bihar
3) Odisha
4) Assam
5) Meghalaya
Answer – 4) Assam
Explanation:
Finance Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sharma announced that the Government of Assam will roll out
the ‘Orunodoi’ Scheme, which will provide Financial Assistance of Rs. 830 per month through Direct Benefit
Transfer (DBT) scheme to around 17 Lakh Families in the state. It is expected to be the largest direct benefit
Transfer scheme in Assam. The ‘Orunodoi’ scheme will be implemented from October 2, 2020 and will act
as an umbrella scheme for all other government schemes for the next 5 years.
16. Which state government has launched ‘Padhai Tuhar Para’ scheme for school students?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Haryana
3) Punjab
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched the ‘Padhai Tuhar Para’ scheme to enable school
students to learn from their respective localities as the classes are being suspended due to the outbreak of
the coronavirus. He informed that a Bluetooth-based programme ‘Bultu Ke Bol’, ‘Mukhyamantri Slum
Swasthya Yojana’, ‘Radhabai Diagnostic Centre Scheme’ will also be introduced and committees will be set
up for new appointments and promotions in the state.
17. ‘Nai Udaan’ is the scheme launched by which ministry?

Answer - 5) Ministry of Minority Affairs

Explanation:
Government of India, Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing the scheme Nai Udaan- Scheme for
Support to Minority Students for preparation of Main Examination, who clear Prelims conducted by Union
Public Service Commission, Staff Selection Commission, State Public Service Commissions The objective of
the Scheme is to provide financial support to the minority candidates clearing prelims conducted by Union
Public Service Commission, Staff Selection Commission and State Public Service Commissions to adequately
equip them to compete for appointment to Civil Services in the Union and the State Governments and to
increase the representation of the minority in the Civil Services.
18. Which state government has launched new scheme ‘Promotion of Intensive Aquaculture through
Introduction of Bio-flocTechnology during the year 2020-21’?
1) Odisha
2) Bihar
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Rajasthan
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Fisheries and Animal Resources Department of the Odisha Government has launched a new scheme
‘Promotion of Intensive Aquaculture through Introduction of Bio-flocTechnology during the year 2020-21’.
The state with this scheme aims to increase the fish productivity and make the state self-sufficient in fish
production. The scheme will provide income and livelihood support to entrepreneurs, unemployed youth
and interested progressive fish farmers. Under this programme, 1080 Bio-floc tanks will be developed with
subsidy support, under state plan scheme during 2020-21 in all 30 districts of Odisha. The total outlay of
the programme is Rs.310.00 lakh.
19. Name the state/UT which has launched Niraman Mazdoor Registration Abhiyan for construction
workers.
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Haryana
3) Puducherry
4) Telangana
5) Delhi
Answer – 5) Delhi
Explanation:
The Delhi Government launched Niraman Mazdoor Registration Abhiyan for construction workers to
register and utilise around 18 assistance schemesunder which a mega registration campaign for
construction workers will be conducted from 24th August 2020 to 11th September 2020.
20. Indian railways has generated 6 lakh 40 thousand man-days of work under which scheme in 6
states?
1) Integrated Rural Development Programme
2) Sampoorna Gramin Rozgar Yojana
3) Gareeb Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyan
4) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
Answer – 3) Gareeb Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyan
Explanation:
Railways have generated more than six lakh 40 thousand man-days of work under Gareeb Kalyan Rozgar
Abhiyan in six States. The States are Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttar
Pradesh. Rail Minister Piyush Goyal is closely monitoring the progress made in these projects and
generation of work opportunities for the migrant labourers under the scheme. Around 165 Railway
infrastructure projects are being executed in these states. Railway Ministry said, 12,276 workers have been

engaged in this Abhiyaan and the payment of over Rs 1,410 crore has been released to the contractors for
the projects being implemented.
21. The 6th anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY) was observed on August 28,
2020. The PMJDY is operated by which department of finance ministry?
1) Department of Economic Affairs
4) Department of Financial Services
Answer – 4) Department of Financial Services
Explanation:
The 6th anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY) was observed which was launched on
August 28, 2014. On this occasion, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
reiterated the importance of this biggest financial inclusion initiative in the world. It has been the
foundation stone for the Indian government’s people-centric economic initiatives.
22. How many percentage of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts are operative?
1) 75.5%
2) 86.3%
3) 25.4%
4) 94.3%
5) 41.1%
Answer – 2) 86.3%
Explanation:
As on 19th Aug’20 the total number of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY) Accounts is 40.35 Crore;
Rural PMJDY accounts: 63.6%, Women PMJDY accounts: 55.2% -Out of total 40.35 crore PMJDY accounts,
34.81 crore (86.3%) are operative. -Total deposit balances under PMJDY Accounts stand at Rs. 1.31 lakh
crore. A mobile application Jan Dhan Darshak App was launched to provide a citizen centric platform for
locating banking touch points such as bank branches, ATMs, Bank Mitras, Post Offices, etc. in the country.
23. Which state government has launched ‘Major Dhyan Chand Vijaypath Yojana’ scheme under
which 19 International Players will get road connectivity to their homes?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Haryana
4) Punjab
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya launched ‘Major Dhyan Chand Vijaypath
Yojana’ scheme under which 19 International Players will get road connectivity to their homes. A road will
be named after Late Cricketer and Former Cabinet Minister Chetan Chauhan. The initial list includes 19
International Players from the state, and later on more players are expected to be added to the list. The list
includes Indian Cricketers Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Praveen Kumar, Piyush Chawla and Mohammad Kaif.

BANKING AND FINANCE

1. Name the Institute which in collaboration with TransUnion CIBIL launched financial knowledge
platform named” MSMESaksham” for MSMEs.
Explanation:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) in association with TransUnion CIBIL Limited
(formerly Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited) has launched a comprehensive financial education
and one-stop knowledge platform for micro, small and medium enterprises “MSMESaksham”, which will
guide MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) seeking quick access to finance and will also support
them in managing their credit obligations. The portal is focused on two key pillars of financial knowledge
and access to credit.
2. Which company partnered with ‘Craft Silicon’ to innovate and accelerate the digital loan
repayment solutions?
1) M-Pesa
2) eWAY
3) BitPay
4) Amazon Pay
5) PayU
Answer – 5) PayU
Explanation:
Craft Silicon, a global financial software solution provider has entered into a strategic partnership with
PayU, India’s online payment solutions provider to innovate and accelerate the digital loan repayment
solutions for small finance banks, micro-lending institutions and Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC).
3. Name the bank which launched a campaign named ‘Kona Kona Umeed’ recently.
1) Axis Bank
2) YES Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank has launched a special two-month campaign, ‘Kona Kona Umeed’ with offers and
discounts across its suite of products to make banking and shopping more rewarding for the customers so
as to boost consumer demand and lift people’s enthusiasm during this pandemic situation.
4. The ‘mpay.me’ is the personalized UPI payment link launched by which company?
1) MobiKwik
2) Paytm
3) FreeCharge
4) PhonePe
5) GooglePay
Answer – 1) MobiKwik

Explanation:
MobiKwik launched mpay.me, a Unified Payment Interface (UPI) payment link service that allows users to
send and receive money from any UPI payment app. Through mpay.me, users and merchants can set up a
personalized link using their mobile number. The link can be created through the MobiKwik app or the
MobiKwik website and can be shared anywhere with anyone over chat, SMS, email etc. mpay.me accepts
payments from all UPI apps such as MobiKwik, GooglePay, PhonePe and Paytm among others.
5. Find the company which partnered with Innoviti Payment Solutions Pvt. Ltd to launch the new
credit card Equated Monthly Installments offering on POS terminals.
1) PNB Financial Solutions Limited
2) IOB Financial Solutions Limited
3) SBI Financial Solutions Limited
4) BOB Financial Solutions Limited
Answer – 4) BOB Financial Solutions Limited
Explanation:
BOB Financial Solutions Limited partnered with Innoviti Payment Solutions Pvt. Ltd to launch New Credit
Card Equated Monthly Installments(EMI) offering on Point of Sale(POS) terminals. The association of Bank
of Baroda(BOB) Credit Card with Innoviti Payment Solutions will enable BOB credit card holders to access
EMIs that can be repaid conveniently through their credit cards.
6. Who heads the expert committee formulated by International Financial Services Centres
Authority (IFSCA) to suggest ways to develop the international retail businesses?
1) Pradip Shah
2) G. Srinivasan
3) Siddhartha Sengupta
4) Shyamal Mukherjee
5) Dipesh Shah
Answer – 1) Pradip Shah
Explanation:
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) announced the establishment of an expert
committee headed by Pradip Shah, Chairman of Indasia Fund Advisors Pvt Ltd. to suggest ways to develop
the international retail businesses in International Financial Services Centres (IFSC).
7. Find the public sector bank which partnered with New India Assurance Company Ltd, Bajaj
Allianz General Insurance Co Ltd and HDFC ERGO Health Insurance to offer individual short-term
Corona Kavach policy.
1) Canara bank
4) Bank of Baroda
Answer - 1) Canara bank
Explanation:
As part of a social commitment to compensate the unprecedented expenses of ordinary people, Canara bank
has partnered with 3 insurers namely, New India Assurance Company Ltd, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Co Ltd and HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Co Ltd to offer individual short-term Corona Kavach policy to
cover COVID-19 related health expenses.
8. Infosys Finacle was selected to digitally transform the transaction banking business of national
bank of which country?
1) Saudi Arabia
2) Bahrain

3) Qatar
4) Iran
5) Kuwait
Answer – 2) Bahrain
Explanation:
National Bank of Bahrain(NBB) and Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Infosys, announced that the bank has decided to adopt the Finacle Cash Management Suite to digitally
transform its transaction banking business. This partnership is a part of NBB’s digital transformation, with
the upgrades provided by the suite to equip the bank with a modern system that will provide simple and
seamless service to the clients.
9. Axis bank has partnered with which company to deploy multi-lingual bot AXAA?
1) Day One Technologies
2) Sigma Data Systems
3) 7EDGE
4) Quytech
5) Vernacular.ai
Answer – 5) Vernacular.ai
Explanation:
Axis Bank has partnered Bengaluru startup Vernacular.ai, an AI-based SaaS voice automation platform, to
deploy multi-lingual BOT AXAA on its phone banking Interactive voice response (IVR) which helps to
increase automation in customer service.
10. Which insurance company launched new services and products for COVID-19?
1) HDFC ERGO Health Insurance Company
3) Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company
4) Cholamandalam Health Insurance Company
5) Bharti AXA Health Insurance Company
Answer – 3) Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company
Explanation:
Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company Limited (ABHICL), the health insurance arm of Aditya Birla Capital
Limited, has introduced new services, product solutions & add-ons to the existing products to enable
customers to safeguard their health during COVID-19.
11. Name the payments bank which partnered with Bharti AXA General Insurance to offer “smart
plan shop package policy”.
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank has entered into a partnership with Bharti AXA General Insurance to offer the latter’s
affordable and newly launched shop insurance product namely “Smart Plan Shop Package Policy” for
financial protection of the bank’s retailers and merchants. The policy will provide financial protection in
case of damage to assets inside the shop due to fire and allied perils and burglary, among others, as covered
in the product.

12. The Export-Import bank of India has extended a Line of Credit of USD 250 million to which
country?
1) Andorra
2) Monaco
3) Mozambique
4) Angola
5) Malawi
Answer – 3) Mozambique
Explanation:
Export-Import Bank on behalf of Indian Government, extended a Line of Credit of USD 250 million (about
Rs. 1,870 Crores) to Mozambique to improve the power supply quality of the country.
13. How much was the amount that was granted by Asian Development Bank to Reliance Bangladesh
LNG & power limited for 718 mw power plant in Bangladesh?
1) USD 500 million
2) USD 300 million
3) USD 200 million
4) USD 100 million
5) USD 400 million
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a USD 200 million financing deal with the Reliance
Bangladesh LNG and Power Limited (RBLPL) to build and operate a 718 megawatt combined-cycle gas-
fired power plant in Bangladesh. The project will reduce the current energy deficit and lead to more private
sector investment in the country’s electricity sector. The financing deal has two components of dollar 100
million each.
14. What is the current reverse repo rate (as on August 7, 2020)?
1) 3.50%
2) 3.35%
3) 3.75%
4) 4%
5) 4.15%
Answer - 2) 3.35%
Explanation:
To state “2020-21 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)” a three-day meeting of Reserve
Bank of India’s (RBI) six-member MPC, headed by Shaktikanta Das was held from August 4-6, 2020 where it
was forecasted that India’s real gross domestic product (GDP) will contract in the first half (H1) of FY21 as
well as full FY 2020-21 in view of rising inflation and declining of economic growth amid the gradual lifting
of COVID-19) countrywide lockdown. The central bank kept the repo rate unchanged at 4%, reverse repo
rate at 3.35%, and marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 4.25%.
Policy Rates
Repo Rate 4%
Reverse Repo Rate 3.35%
Marginal Standing Facility Rate (MSF) 4.25%
Bank Rate 4.25%
Reserve Ratios
Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) 3%
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) 18%

15. Who heads the committee formed by Reserve Bank of India to set up a new mechanism for
stressed assets (committee will also evaluate resolution plans where debt is more than Rs 1,500
crore.)?
1) Diwakar Gupta
2) N. Manoharan
3) KV Kamath
4) Ashvin Parekh
Answer – 3) KV Kamath
Explanation:
RBI has decided to set up a new mechanism for stressed assets that need rescuing. In this regard, RBI will
set up a committee under Kundapur Vaman Kamath, the former chairman of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India,
China and South Africa) Bank and ICICI (Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India) Bank to set
the parameters and benchmarks for this programme aimed at the resolution of stressed loans. This
committee will also evaluate resolution plans where debt is more than Rs 1,500 crore.
16. The RBI has decided to provide additional standing liquidity facility of ______ for National Housing
Bank (NHB) & National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
1) 10,000 Cr
2) 15,000 Cr
3) 25,000 Cr
4) 30,000 Cr
5) 50,000 Cr
Answer – 1) 10,000 Cr
Explanation:
RBI announces additional special liquidity facility of Rs 5000 cr each for NHB & NABARD. NHB: RBI has
decided to provide an additional standing liquidity facility (ASLF) of Rs 5,000 crore to National Housing
Bank (NHB), over and above Rs10,000 crores already provided, for supporting housing finance companies
(HFCs). The facility will be for a period of 1 year and will be charged at the RBI’s repo rate. NABARD: An
ASLF of Rs 5,000 crore provided to NABARD for a period of 1 year at the RBI’s policy repo rate for
refinancing Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)- Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) and other smaller
NBFCs of asset size of Rs 500 crore and less to support agriculture and allied activities and the rural non-
farm sector. A Liquidity support of Rs 25,000 crore was extended to the National Bank for Agriculture and
Rural Development (NABARD) in April 2020.
17. Which organization plans to set up ‘Innovation Hub’ to promote financial inclusion, efficient
banking?
Explanation:
To promote innovation across the financial sector by leveraging on technology into areas such as
cybersecurity, data analytics, delivery platforms, and payment services, Reserve Bank will set up an
Innovation Hub in India. The Innovation Hub will act as a centre for ideation and incubation of new
capabilities which would facilitate and foster innovation. This move is on the lines of the RBI regulatory
sandbox framework under which 6 proposals were received, the pilot studies or trials of which have been
delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

18. As per the amendment made by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in SEBI (IFSC)
guidelines, 2015, the shareholding limit should be at least _____% for the clearing corporation.
1) 47%
2) 49%
3) 51%
4) 53%
Answer – 3) 51%
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) amended the clause 4 (2) of SEBI international financial
services centre (IFSC) guidelines, 2015 pertaining to eligibility criteria and shareholding limit for clearing
corporations that wish to operate in such centres. Under the norms, any Indian recognised stock exchange
or clearing corporation, or, any recognised stock exchange or clearing corporation of a foreign jurisdiction,
will form a subsidiary to provide the services of a clearing corporation in IFSC wherein at least 51% stake is
held by such exchange or clearing corporation.
19. Which world bank branch planned to invest Rs. 75 Crore in Endiya Partners Fund II?
1) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
2) International Development Association
3) International Finance Corporation
4) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
5) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
Answer – 3) International Finance Corporation
Explanation:
The International Financial Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has committed to invest
Rs 75 crore (about USD 10million) in Endiya Partners Fund II. In addition to this, IFC has also committed an
additional USD 10 million for direct co-investments.
20. Name the bank which collaborated with InstaReM to enhance the existing outbound remittance
service offerings from India.
1) CSB Bank
2) IndusInd Bank
3) RBL Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) SBM Bank
Explanation:
SBM Bank (India) Limited (SBM Bank India) has collaborated with InstaReM to enhance the existing
outbound remittance service offerings from India, including introduction of new remittance corridors,
increased frequency of transactions for outbound Transactions and improved delivery timings for transfers.
21. Which organisation has launched ‘nth Rewards’, business intelligence and analytics enabled
omni-channel multi-branded loyalty platform?
1) National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI)
Answer – 1) National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI)
Explanation:
National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched ‘nth Rewards’, business intelligence and
analytics enabled omni-channel multi-branded loyalty platform. This platform enables users to earn ‘nth’
(denoting infinite possibilities) points through various bank transactions and redeem them instantly on

various products, such as e-vouchers, donations, hotel and flight bookings. The platform aims to become a
one stop shop for the bank which will enable them to retain and grow their customer base.
22. Paytm has launched India’s 1st pocket android POS device named ‘Paytm All-in-One Portable
Android Smart POS’. Where is the HQ of Paytm located?
1) Pune
2) Patna
3) Noida
4) Kolkata
5) Gurugram
Answer – 3) Noida
Explanation:
Paytm has launched India’s 1st Pocket Android POS (Point of Sale) Device, ‘Paytm All-in-One Portable
Android Smart POS’ for contactless ordering and payments in India. It is an effort to digitise and empower a
large number of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). It is integrated with the ‘Paytm for Business’ app to
generate GST compliant bills and to manage all transactions & settlements. It comes with an introductory
price of Rs 499 per month on a rental basis and is designed like a phone. It is much more powerful than the
portable Linux based POS devices presently available in the country. Paytm: Headquarters– Noida, Uttar
Pradesh.
23. Find the bank which obtained in-principle approval from the RBI to set up a wholly owned non-
financial subsidiary.
1) Axis Bank
2) Yes Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer – 3) South Indian Bank
Explanation:
South Indian Bank(SIB) has obtained in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) to set up a
wholly owned non- financial subsidiary for undertaking activities permitted by RBI. After SIB completes the
relevant formalities and receives final approval from the regulators the subsidiary will commence its
operations.
24. S N Rajeswari has been appointed as the chairman and managing director of which insurance
company?
3) New India Assurance Company Limited
5) TATA AIG General Insurance Company Limited
Answer – 2) Oriental Insurance Company Limited
Explanation:
S N Rajeswari has been appointed the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Oriental Insurance Company
Limited (OICL), according to a Personnel Ministry. She is currently General Manager of New India
Assurance Company Limited.
25. Find the company which unveiled ‘Special Revival Campaign’ to revive lapsed policies.
1) United India Insurance
3) Bank of Baroda
4) Life Insurance Corporation

Answer – 4) Life Insurance Corporation
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation(LIC) has unveiled ‘Special Revival Campaign’ from August 10 to October 9, 2020
to provide an opportunity for its policyholders to revive lapsed policies.
26. The RBI has mandated urban co-operative banks (UCBs) with assets of ______ or above as on
March 31, 2020 to implement system-based asset classification from 30 June 2021.
1) Rs 3,000 crore
2) Rs 1,500 crore
3) Rs 2,000 crore
4) Rs 2,500 crore
5) Rs 1,000 crore
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated the urban co-operative banks (UCBs) with assets of Rs 2,000
crore or above as on March 31, 2020 to implement system-based asset classification from 30 June 2021. For
UCBs having total assets of Rs 1000 crore or above but less than Rs 2000 crore as on March 31, 2020 and
have self-assessed under Level III or Level IV on “Comprehensive Cyber Security Framework for Primary
(Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs) – A Graded Approach” are mandated to implement it from September
30, 2021.
27. Which bank has partnered with Fiserv to Support Launch of their 1st Independent Credit Card?
1) Federal Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) Yes Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) RBL Bank
Explanation:
Federal Bank has partnered with Fiserv, Inc. to enable the digitization of its end-to-end card issuance and
processing cycle to support the launch of the Federal Bank credit card, their 1st Independent Credit Card.
The Federal bank will also outsource associated operational processes to Fiserv.
28. The RBI has mandated the Core Investment Companies with the largest asset size will have to
form a group risk management committee (GRMC), based on the recommendation of working group
under chairmanship of whom?
1) Usha Thorat
2) Tapan Ray
3) Mahesh Kumar Jain
4) TN Manoharan
Answer – 2) Tapan Ray
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised the guidelines applicable for Core Investment Companies (CICs) on
the basis of the recommendations of the Working Group (WG) to Review the Regulatory and Supervisory
Framework for Core Investment Companies (CICs), constituted under the Chairmanship of Tapan Ray,
former Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). The report by the WG was published by RBI on
November 6, 2019. CIC in the group, or the CIC with the largest asset size, will have to form a group risk
management committee (GRMC), comprising of at least five members, with two independent directors.

29. The Core Investment Companies with assets over ______ will have to appoint a chief risk officer
(CRO) as per the guidelines of RBI.
1) 2000 Cr
2) 1000 Cr
3) 2500 Cr
4) 3000 Cr
5) 5000 Cr
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised the guidelines applicable for Core Investment Companies (CICs) on
the basis of the recommendations of the Working Group (WG) to Review the Regulatory and Supervisory
Framework for Core Investment Companies (CICs), constituted under the Chairmanship of Tapan Ray,
former Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). The report by the WG was published by RBI on
November 6, 2019. CICs with assets of over Rs 5,000 crore will have to appoint a chief risk officer (CRO).
30. Find the bank which has launched 1st of its kind card for armed forces and their families named
‘Shaurya KGC Card’.
1) IndusInd Bank
2) YES Bank
3) RBL Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
Aditya Puri, Managing Director of HDFC Bank, launched digitally the 1st of its kind card, ‘Shaurya KGC
(Kisan Gold Credit) Card’, a tri color themed card for Indian armed forces personnel, i.e, Army, Navy, Air
force and Para military forces and their families. The product is based on the Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
guidelines by the government.
31. Which public sector bank launched “KCC (Kisan Credit Card) Review option” in its platform
YONO Krishi?
3) Canara Bank
5) Indian Bank
Answer - 1) State Bank of India
Explanation:
State Bank of India(SBI) has launched “KCC (Kisan Credit Card) Review option” on its digital agricultural
solution platform, YONO (“You Only Need One”) Krishi. With this application the farmers can access their
KCC limit in the virtual platform. It is expected to benefit more than 75 Lakh Farmers who have Kisan Credit
Card accounts with SBI. The Farmers will no longer need to visit the bank branch physically to apply for a
revision in their KCC limit.
32. How much was the amount that was approved as dividend to central government by Reserve
Bank of India?
1) Rs 45,842 crore
2) Rs 78,541 crore
3) Rs 57,128 crore
4) Rs 75,142 crore
5) Rs 55,248 crore

Explanation:
The 584th meeting of the Central Board of Reserve of Board(RBI) under the Chairmanship of Governor
Shaktikanta Das approved the transfer of Rs 57,128 crore in surplus as dividend to the Central government
for the accounting year 2019-20. The board decided to maintain the Contingency Risk Buffer at 5.5%.
33. Which bank has launched ‘DIGITAL APNAYEN’ campaign to promote digital banking?
3) Canara Bank
Answer – 4) Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
S S Mallikarjuna Rao, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Punjab National Bank (PNB)
launched a campaign, ‘DIGITAL APNAYEN’ to encourage customers to use digital banking channels and
participate in the noble cause of donating to PM CARES Fund for COVID-19. The campaign begins on 15th
August 2020 and runs till 31st March 2021. The bank under the campaign will contribute Rs 5 towards the
PM CARES Fund on behalf of each customer who conduct the 1st financial transaction.
34. Muthoot finance has partnered with which insurance company to offer COVID-19 insurance
cover against gold loan?
2) TATA AIG General Insurance Company
3) Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company
5) IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company
Answer – 3) Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company
Explanation:
Muthoot Finance has partnered with Kotak Mahindra General Insurance to offer COVID-19 insurance cover
of up to Rs 1 lakh under the initiative Muthoot Finance Ayush Gold Loan. The cover will be available only for
the customers who avail gold loan from Muthoot Finance under the Muthoot Super Loan (MSL) scheme.
35. Which state government has tied up with NPCI and Canara bank to launch digital payment
services through UPI in villages and gram panchayats?
1) Telangana
2) Maharashtra
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched the digital payment services through
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in 15, 004 village and ward secretariats through video conference. The
Government of Andhra Pradesh has entered into a tie-up with National Payment Corporation of India
(NPCI) and Canara Bank for this digitalisation process.
36. How much amount was approved by Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the for Delhi-Meerut
Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)?
1) USD 2 billion
2) USD 1 billion
3) USD 750 3illion
4) USD 500 million
5) USD 5 billion

Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 1 billion (about Rs 7,485 crore) loan to construct
the modern, high-speed 82-kilometer Delhi – Meerut, Uttar Pradesh Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
in India, a first of its kind in India. The finance of the Delhi- Meerut RRTS project will be given in 4 tranches
between August 2020 and May 2025. The NCR Transport Corporation (NCRTC) will execute the project.
37. Which organization has released a draft framework for grant of recognition to an industry
association as a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) for Payment System Operators?
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a draft framework for grant of recognition to an industry association
as a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) for Payment System Operators (PSOs). This draft framework is
released on the lines of an announcement in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory policies
issued as part of the Monetary Policy statement dated February 6, 2020. The framework is placed for public
comments till September 15, 2020. Notably, SRO will serve as a watchdog to guard against unprofessional
practices within an industry or profession.
38. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the “Framework for authorization of Pan-India Umbrella
Entity for Retail Payments” recently. What should be the minimum paid-up capital of umbrella
entity?
1) 250 Cr
2) 100 Cr
3) 1000 Cr
4) 500 Cr
5) 750 Cr
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the “Framework for authorisation of Pan-India Umbrella Entity for
Retail Payments” on the lines of the feedback received on the “draft framework for authorisation of a Pan-
India New Umbrella Entity for Retail Payment Systems” which was placed on Reserve Bank’s website on
February 10, 2020 for public comments. The Board for Regulation and Supervision of Payment and
Settlement Systems (BPSS), will be the final authority to issue authorisation for setting up umbrella entity /
entities for retail payments comprising of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), White Label PoS (point of
sale system), Aadhaar-based payments and remittance. The minimum paid-up capital of the umbrella entity
should be Rs 500 crore. All entities eligible to apply as promoters of the umbrella entity should be owned
and controlled by resident Indian citizens under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA).
39. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched the subsidiary NPCI International
Payments Limited (NIPL) recently. Who is the CEO of NIPL?
1) Ritesh Shukla
2) Dilip Asbe
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Ajay Tyagi
5) Harsh Patel
Answer – 1) Ritesh Shukla

Explanation:
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched a wholly-owned subsidiary, NPCI
International Payments Limited (NIPL) to internationalize (or export to foreign markets) NPCI’s
indigenously developed offerings and technological acumen, i.e. real-time payment system, Unified
Payments Interface (UPI) and card payment network, RuPay along with a few more offerings of NPCI. It is
also responsible to co-create payment technologies with other countries. NPCI has appointed Ritesh Shukla
as Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of NIPL.
40. Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) has launched a contactless digital initiative ‘LAKSHMI digiGO’
recently. Where is the HQ of LVB located?
1) Mysuru
2) Kochi
3) Chennai
4) Patna
5) Gurugram
Explanation:
The Chennai headquartered Lakshmi Vilas Bank(LVB) has launched ‘LAKSHMI digiGO’, a contactless digital
initiative that will enable customers to open a savings account instantly. This initiative will help people to
avail the most required banking services instantly through the website on account of COVID-19 pandemic.
41. Which is the 1st foreign bank to launch a ‘Green Deposit Programme’ in India?
1) HSBC India
2) Deutsche Bank
4) DBS Bank
5) Bank of China
Answer – 1) HSBC India
Explanation:
HSBC India becomes 1st Foreign Bank in India to launch a ‘Green Deposit Programme’ exclusively for
corporate clients to finance green initiatives and eco-friendly projects like renewable energy, clean
transportation, and pollution prevention among others, that promote transition to a low-carbon, climate
resilient and sustainable economy. This will enable companies to support environmentally-beneficial
projects.
42. Mahesh Kumar Jain the deputy governor of RBI has released the National Strategy for Financial
Education (NSFE) 2020-2025 recently. The NFSE 2020-2025 recommends which strategy?
1) 3D
2) 4A
3) 5C
4) 7B
Answer – 3) 5C
Explanation:
On the lines of the review of progress made under the first National Strategy for Financial Education (NSFE:
2013-2018) the revised NSFE (2020-2025) has been prepared and the document for the same was released
by Mahesh Kumar Jain, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on August 20, 2020. There are the
Strategic Objectives laid down in NSFE 2020-2025 and in order to achieve them, the document recommends
adoption of a ‘5 C’ approach viz. Content, Capacity, Community, Communication and Collaboration. There
should be development of a financial literacy mobile app, and leverage social media. The Strategy also
suggests adoption of a robust ‘Monitoring and Evaluation Framework’ to assess the progress made under
the Strategy.

43. Which regional rural bank has partnered with SBI General Insurance Company to sell general
insurance products?
1) Allahabad UP Gramin Bank
4) Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank
Explanation:
Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB) and SBI General Insurance Co Ltd have signed a Memorandum of
Understanding(MoU) in Dharwad, Karnataka to sell general insurance products through the branches of
KVGB. The MoU was signed by BC Ravichandra, General Manager of KVGB, and Mahendra Tripathi, Head
(Compliance and Legal), SBI General Insurance Co Ltd.
44. Find the private sector bank which has partnered with Accenture for its digital transformation
journey.
1) ICICI Bank
2) RBL Bank
3) Yes Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
RBL Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Accenture to transform and enhance the future
readiness of the bank’s Information Technology (IT) systems and accelerate its digital transformation
journey. The alliance will enable RBL Bank to offer next-generation banking services, boost the resilience
and scalability of its systems and business processes, and also to improve its operational efficiency.
45. Which bank has collaborated with AddaCorner to launch ‘Online Home Carnival’?
3) Canara Bank
5) Indian Bank
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) has partnered with India’s First Real-Time Group Negotiation E-Platform,
AddaCorner to launch ‘Online Home Carnival’, which will help in boosting the Real Estate market in
Bangalore.
46. Tata capital limited has launched new service called, ‘Swift Insta Personal Loans’ on which
platform?
1) Whatsapp
2) Twitter
3) Instagram
4) Facebook
5) Snapchat
Explanation:
Tata Capital Ltd (Tata Capital), the financial services arm of the Tata Group launched its new service called,
‘Swift Insta Personal Loans’ (SIPL) on WhatsApp. Through the new service, the existing customers can
easily apply for loans and receive sanctions for personal loans (on a single platform) using TIA, a chatbot of
Tata Capital on Whatsapp.

47. Indian government has signed $500 million loan agreement with which bank to improve quality
& safety of Mumbai’s suburban railway system?
4) World Bank (WB)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Explanation:
A loan agreement was inked between the Government of India, the Government of Maharashtra, Mumbai
Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for Mumbai Urban
Transport Project-III. The agreement aims to improve the network capacity, reduction in journey time and
fatal accidents of commuters, service quality and safety of the suburban railway system in Mumbai,
Maharashtra. The total estimated cost of the project is $997 million, of which $500 million will be financed
by the AIIB, $310 million by the Government of Maharashtra and $187 million by the Ministry of Railways.
The loan from the AIIB has a 5-year grace period and a maturity of 30 years.
48. Find the organization which has launched a debt and credit guarantee product ‘Structured
Finance and Partial Guarantee Programme to NBFC-MFIs’ (signed a pact with Vivriti Capital and
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank).
Answer – 4) National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD)
Explanation:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has introduced, ‘Structured Finance
and Partial Guarantee Program for Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFC)-Micro Finance Institutions
(MFIs)’, a dedicated debt and credit guarantee product to ensure uninterrupted flow of credit to the last
mile in rural areas hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. NABARD has signed a pact with Vivriti Capital and
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank on 14 August 2020 to introduce the initiative, which will enhance sustainable
finance access to microenterprises and low-income households.
49. Which is 1st bank in India to use satellite data to access credit worthiness of farmers?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Indian Bank
3) HDFC Bank
5) Canara Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank uses satellite data (imagery from Earth observation satellites) to assess credit worthiness of
farmers. ICICI Bank has become the 1st bank in India to use such a technique to measure an array of
parameters related to the land, irrigation and crop patterns and use it in combination with demographic
and financial parameters to make quick lending decisions for farmers.
50. What is the projected growth rate of India for 2020-21 as per Reserve Bank of India’s annual
report 2019-20?
1) -2.7%
2) -4.5%
3) -3.5%
4) -5.2%

5) -0.7%
Answer – 2) -4.5%
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Annual Report for 2019-20. It is Report of the Central Board of
Directors on the working of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the year ended June 30, 2020 submitted to
the Central Government in terms of Section 53(2) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 In the report, RBI
projected that India’s growth at minus (-) 4.5% for 2020-21. It will be (-) 3.7% in the single hit scenario and
(-) 7.3% in the double hit scenario in FY2020-21. On the global front, the growth is projected at (-) 6.0% in
the single hit scenario and (-) 7.6% in the double hit scenario in FY20-21.
51. Which bank has launched one stop business solution named, ‘Omni collect’ in India?
1) DBS Bank
2) Barclays Bank
3) HSBC India
4) Deutsche Bank
5) Citi Bank
Answer – 3) HSBC India
Explanation:
HSBC India has launched Omni Collect, a one-stop solution in India. It supports businesses to offer multiple
payment options on a single platform. It is designed for businesses to easily collect payments through
various digital methods, thereby allowing them to easily adapt to the changes in consumer spending.
Advanced Travel Partners International (ATPI) is the 1st client of HSBC India to go live with this solution
and has started to receive payments through the online payment gateway.
52. Find the bank which has introduced ‘Liberty Savings Account’ for the Indian youth.
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) IDBI Bank
4) Yes Bank
5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector bank, has introduced ‘Liberty Savings Account’ for the Indian
Youth, to address the ever changing lifestyle needs of young and digitally interested Indians. It offers a
complimentary hospital cash insurance cover of upto Rs 20,000 per year, which covers hospital expenses
incurred under COVID -19, which makes this a 1st of its kind savings account to cover the pandemic.
53. How many percentage was the increase in number of bank fraud cases (1 lakh or above) in
FY20?
1) 14%
2) 18%
3) 28%
4) 21%
5) 25%
Answer – 3) 28%
Explanation:
As per the RBI annual report FY19-20, bank frauds of Rs 1,00,000 and above have more than doubled in
value to Rs 1.85 trillion in FY20, with the number of such cases increasing 28% in the same period.
54. Which organization has decided to dissolve the Banking Codes and Standards Board of India
(BCSBI)?

Answer - 2) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to dissolve the Banking Codes and Standards Board of India
(BCSBI) which was set up in February 2006 as an independent and autonomous body for formulating codes
of conduct to be adopted by banks voluntarily for ensuring fair treatment of customers. BCSBI, in
collaboration with the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA), has evolved two codes – Code of Bank’s
Commitment to Customers and the Code of Bank’s Commitment to Micro and Small Enterprises. The nodal
department for BCSBI is CEPD (Consumer Education and Protection Department).
55. The Reserve Bank of India has announced the simultaneous purchase and sale of government
securities (G-Secs) under open market operations worth _________ recently.
1) Rs. 15,000 crore
2) Rs. 10,000 crore
3) Rs. 20,000 crore
4) Rs. 30,000 crore
5) Rs. 25,000 crore
Answer – 3) Rs. 20,000 crore
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a simultaneous purchase and sale of government securities (G-Secs)
under open market operations (OMO) for an aggregate amount of Rs 20,000 crore in two equal tranches of
Rs 10,000 crore on August 27, 2020 and September 03, 2020 on account of current and evolving liquidity
and market conditions.
56. Which private sector bank has partnered with Adobe to enhance the Digital Experiences of
Customers.
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) RBL Bank
4) IDBI Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank announced a strategic partnership with Adobe to enhance the Digital Experiences of its
Customers. The partnership is powered by Adobe Experience Cloud Solutions and will help HDFC Bank to
deliver personalized digital experiences to existing as well as new customers, at anytime and anywhere.
57. Which insurance company has launched 1st of its kind technology service named ‘Smart Assist’?
1) Reliance Life Insurance Company
2) TATA AIG Life Insurance Company
3) ICICI Lombard Life Insurance Company
4) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company
Answer – 4) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company
Explanation:
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited has launched ‘Smart Assist’, a 1st of its kind technology
service in the insurance industry. Through a secure screen sharing feature, the service allows the customers
to connect with the company to avail real-time assistance on completing the purchase anywhere. It helps
the customers to know about product details while enjoying virtual assistance and maintaining social
distance protocol.

58. Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance company has entered into partnership with which regional
rural bank to offer life insurance (August 2020)?
1) Allahabad UP Gramin Bank
2) Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank
4) Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank
Answer – 2) Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank
Explanation:
Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce(OBC) Life Insurance Company Limited (Canara HSBC OBC Life
Insurance) and Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank (APGB) have entered into a strategic tie up virtually. The
distribution tie-up is to sell life insurance, health and pension products at all the branches of APGB. It is the
1st virtual launch of Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance tie-up with APGB.

1. Find the company which along with Japanese energy major JERA signed loan pact with banks for
new power generation project in Bangladesh.
1) Adani Power
2) Indane Power
3) Reliance Power
4) HP Power
5) Manikaran Power
Answer – 3) Reliance Power
Explanation:
Reliance Power and Japanese energy major JERA have inked a pact with a group of banks for full financing,
totalling $642 million (approx Rs 4,798 crore), for their new gas-fired thermal power generation project in
Bangladesh. Both partners will develop a new 745 MW natural gas combined-cycle power project in
Meghnaghat in Bangladesh.
2. Which company has announced multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Amazon Web
Services (AWS)?
1) Aerovoyce Telecom Limited
3) Vodafone-Idea Limited
4) Tata Sky Limited
5) Jio Platforms Limited
Answer – 2) Bharti Airtel Limited
Explanation:
Bharti Airtel announced the multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web
Services (AWS) to provide a comprehensive set of cloud solutions to the large enterprises and Small and
Medium Enterprises (SME) customers in India.
3. What will be the fall in global remittance in 2020 as per Asian Development Bank (ADB) report?
1) $108.6 billion
2) $214.7 billion
3) $98.3 billion
4) $74.1 billion
5) $172.5 billion
Answer – 1) $108.6 billion

Explanation:
In accordance with the report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) published on August 3, 2020, if the
economic impact of COVID-19 persists throughout the year then global remittances may fall by $108.6
billion in 2020. As per the report, there is severe continuous impact of pandemic on the global economic
systems and employment.
4. Which is the most valuable brand in the world as per FutureBrand Index 2020?
1) Microsoft
2) Google
3) Apple
4) Tencent
Answer – 3) Apple
Explanation:
FutureBrand Index 2020 was released, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Oil and Gas Company ranked as
the Second Biggest Brand for its recognition associated with its growth, innovative products and customer
service after Apple which topped the index. RIL ranked 91st in the PricewaterhouseCoopers(PwC) Global
Top 100 companies 2020.
5. BSE signs MoU with two Akola based bullion trade association for deepening commodity
derivatives market in India. Who is the present MD&CEO of BSE?
2) Nayan Mehta
3) Neeraj Kulshrestha
4) Kersi Tavadia
5) Sameer Patil
Answer – 1) Ashishkumar Chauhan
Explanation:
BSE, formerly known as Bombay Stock Exchange has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with
Akola Sarafa Association and Akola Sarafa Va Suvarnakar Yuva Sangh of Akola, Maharashtra based bullion
trade and industry associations for deepening the commodity derivatives market in India and benefit the
trading and hedging of all the market participants in Indian bullion derivatives market. Ashishkumar
Chauhan is the present MD&CEO of BSE.
6. Name the company which received Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) approval for
Project Kuiper satellite constellation.
1) Facebook
2) Flipkart
3) Google
4) Amazon
5) Microsoft
Answer - 4) Amazon
Explanation:
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given Amazon approval for its Project Kuiper low
orbit satellite constellation, to provide Internet access. The planned constellation of 3,236 satellites is
intended to address “unserved and underserved communities” around the world. SpaceX is a rival in this
area, with its planned Starlink eventually consisting of 4,425 satellites.
7. Which foundation partnered with USAID to launch the W-GDP women connect challenge across
India?
1) Foundation for Mother and Child Health
2) Care Foundation
3) Bill & Melinda Foundation

4) Reliance Foundation
Answer – 4) Reliance Foundation
Explanation:
Under the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) Initiative, US Agency for International
Development (USAID) and Reliance Foundation, arm of Reliance Industries Ltd, have partnered to bridge
the gender digital divide in India. Through the partnership they will launch the W-GDP Women Connect
Challenge(WCC) across India in 2020.
8. What is the rank of Mukesh Ambani in world’s richest person list as per Bloomberg Billionaires
Index (August 2020)?
1) 6
2) 5
3) 4
4) 8
5) 9
Answer – 3) 4
Explanation:
Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani has surpassed Bernard Arnault,
chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton to become the world’s fourth-
richest person. As per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Ambani’s net worth is now at $80.2 billion (approx
Rs 6 lakh crore) after adding $22 billion to his wealth in 2020.
9. Name the company which joined hands with Central Water Commission of India for flood
forecasting initiatives.
1) Facebook
2) Google
3) Microsoft
4) Apple
5) Amazon
Explanation:
Google in association with the Central Water Commission (CWC) of India launched the flood forecasting
initiatives across India for the past several months. Central Water Commission is the first governmental
partner of Google to measure water levels on an hourly basis using around 1000 stream gauges across
India.
10. Flipkart has signed MoU with which IIT to support the industry focused applied research?
1) IIT Ropar
2) IIT Patna
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Madras
5) IIT Calcutta
Answer – 2) IIT Patna
Explanation:
Flipkart signed a memorandum of understanding(MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna to
support the industry focused applied research in the fields like Artificial Intelligence(AI), Natural Language
Processing(NLP) and Machine Learning(ML).
11. Which insurance company has entered into Bancassurance agreement with SBM Bank India
recently?
1) Future Generali India Life Insurance
2) Bharti AXA Life Insurance

3) Reliance Nippon Life Insurance
4) HDFC Standard Life Insurance
5) PNB MetLife India Insurance
Answer – 2) Bharti AXA Life Insurance
Explanation:
Bharti AXA Life Insurance has entered into a bancassurance partnership with SBM Bank (India) Limited
(SBM Bank India). Through this partnership, Bharti AXA Life Insurance will offer its entire suite of life
insurance products, including protection, health, savings and investment plans, to the customers of SBM
Private Wealth, the retail banking arm of SBM Bank India. It will benefit the people in the following cities-
Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Ramachandrapuram.
12. Which payments bank has launched an Aadhaar authentication based digital savings account
‘Jan Bachat Khata’?
Answer - 4) Fino Payments Bank
Explanation:
Fino Payments Bank Limited(Ltd) launched Jan Bachat Khata (JBK), an Aadhaar authentication based digital
savings account for its customers. JBK will bring neo-banking experience to the consumers. The primary
target segment is low income household families and direct benefit transfer (DBT) beneficiaries. JBK is in
line with the bank’s customer centric innovative offerings.
13. Find the insurance company which has collaborated with BSE EBIX to sell General insurance
products.
1) United India Insurance Company
2) The Oriental Insurance Company
3) The New India Assurance Company
Answer – 4) Universal Sompo General Insurance Company
Explanation:
Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Ltd has collaborated with BSE EBIX Insurance Broking
Private Limited (BSE EBIX) to sell General Insurance products in a fully digital environment using the
distribution network of BSE EBIX. The partnership was initiated with the issuance of the recently launched
Corona Kavach cover of Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Ltd through certified Point of Sales
Persons (PoSPs) of BSE EBIX.
14. Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance has partnered with which company for AI infrastructure?
1) Unicsoft
2) DataRoot
3) Element AI
4) 10 Pearls
5) Intellias
Answer – 3) Element AI
Explanation:
Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance Company Limited has partnered with Element AI, a global developer of AI
(Artificial Intelligence)-powered solutions and products, to develop, design and implement a strategic AI
roadmap for the new age insurer and prioritise their investments into AI.

15. Find the private sector bank which in collaboration with KFin Technologies Private Limited
launched a unique digital solution called ‘Loan against Securities’.
1) YES Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) RBL Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
Yes Bank in partnership with KFin Technologies Private Limited has launched ‘Loan against Securities’, a
unique digital solution that enables customers to lien mark their mutual funds digitally and avail quick and
hassle-free loans. The digital solution is launched under YES BANK’s ‘Loan in Seconds’ platform, which
allows the customers to set an instant credit limit against securities held.
16. Name the company which has received 75 Crore under Small Industries Development Bank of
India (SIDBI)’s Fund of Funds for Start-ups initiative (August 2020).
1) Nexus Venture
2) Inventus Capital
3) Unitus Ventures
4) Accel Partners
5) Blume Ventures
Answer – 3) Unitus Ventures
Explanation:
Unitus Ventures has received an investment of Rs 75 crore (USD 10 million) under Small Industries
Development Bank of India (SIDBI)’s Fund of Funds for Start-ups initiative enabled by the Government of
India. The fund will strengthen the deployment of its second Rs 300 crore fund, which was launched in
2018.
17. Name the company which partnered with National Skill Development Corporation to offer a free
digital education platform for skill development.
1) Google
2) Microsoft
3) Amazon
4) IBM
5) Apple
Answer - 4) IBM
Explanation:
IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) announced its collaboration with National Skill
Development Corporation (NSDC) to offer a free digital education platform on emerging technologies and
professional skill development and to equip the next generation with digital skills. IBM will manage an
online course from Open P-Tech platform and will offer it to the users through eSkill India Portal of NSCD.
18. Which insurance company was renamed as Care Health Insurance company recently?
1) HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited
2) Religare Health Insurance Company Limited
3) Indraprastha Medical Corporation Limited
4) Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Limited
5) Aster DM Healthcare Limited
Answer – 2) Religare Health Insurance Company Limited
Explanation:
Religare Health Insurance Company, subsidiary health insurance of Religare Enterprises, has changed its
name to ‘Care Health Insurance’ and became effective from August 19, 2020.

19. Name the company which has partnered with Goals101.ai to create targeted and personalized
offers for customers.
1) Chase
2) Visa
3) Mastercard
4) Rupay
5) American Express
Explanation:
Mastercard has entered into an alliance with Goals101.ai, the leading bank-tech and Artificial
Intelligence(AI) company. Through this alliance, Goals101.ai connects merchants and issuers using big data,
AI and automation to create targeted and personalized offers for Bank cardholders. This helps banks to
improve their communications performance and makes the banking experience more personalized, real-
time and relevant for their customers. Through this partnership, Mastercard and Goals101.ai will launch a
section within the platform called ‘For You’ which will unify all the bank channels and properties into one.
20. Which general insurance company has launched the first of its kind ‘Shagun – Gift an Insurance’
policy recently?
1) IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company
3) United India General Insurance Company
5) SBI General Insurance Company
Answer – 5) SBI General Insurance Company
Explanation:
SBI General Insurance Co Ltd launched a 1st of its kind offering, ‘Shagun – Gift an Insurance’, a unique gift of
Personal Accident policy which provides complete financial protection to the insured person against
uncertainties such as accidental death and partial or total disabilities, and permanent & temporary
disabilities resulting from an accident.
21. Which company has partnered with NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) to
support women entrepreneurs in India?
1) Mphasis
2) Tech Mahindra
4) HCL Technologies
5) MindTree
Explanation:
IT (Information Technology) services major Tech Mahindra joined hands with NITI (National Institution for
Transforming India) Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) to support Indian women
entrepreneurs. In this regard, Tech Mahindra has partnered with the winners of Women Transforming
India (WTI) Awards, to provide mentorship. WTI awards is an initiative of the WEP to recognise women
leaders in entrepreneurship across various sectors like healthcare and life sciences, agritech and education,
among others.
22. Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) has launched India’s first real-time bullion index
named MCX iCOMDEX Bullion or Bulldex. Where is the HQ of MCX located?
1) Kolkata
2) Gurugram
3) New Delhi
4) Mumbai
5) Bengaluru

Explanation:
Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX), India’s first listed, national-level, electronic exchange,
launched futures trading on the country’s first tradeable real-time bullion index, MCX iCOMDEX Bullion, or
Bulldex. The index will track the real-time performance of the gold (1kg) and silver (30kg) futures
contracts, the flagship future products on the Exchange. Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Ltd:
Headquarters-Mumbai, Maharashtra.
23. Greenko Energies signed MoU with which public sector company to explore renewable energy
power supply solution and energy storage?
1) Damodar Valley Corporation
2) Bokaro Kodarma Maithon Transmission Company
3) Akaltara Power
4) Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals
5) NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam
Answer – 5) NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam
Explanation:
Greenko Energies Private Limited, Hyderabad based energy solution provider entered into a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam(NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC
limited to explore renewable energy power supply solution and energy storage.
24. The UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited (UTIITSL) has signed MoU with which
agency to provide print services of e-Cards for AB-PMJAY beneficiaries?
Answer - 4) National Health Authority
Explanation:
UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited (UTIITSL) has signed Memorandum of
Understanding(MoU) with the National Health Authority (NHA) to provide printing services (through its
branches and PSAs), support the beneficiary identification (i.e., fill up online validation process) and
verification process in issuing e-cards to beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan
Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
25. The Power Grid Corporation (POWERGRID) signed MoU with TATA Memorial Centre (TMC) –
Advanced Centre for Treatment Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC) for the construction of
“POWERGRID OT Complex” at which city?
1) Mysuru
2) Ahmedabad
3) Navi Mumbai
4) Patna
5) Indore
Explanation:
The Power Grid Corporation (POWERGRID), an enterprise under the government of India signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TATA Memorial Centre (TMC) – Advanced Centre for
Treatment Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC), under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) for
the construction of “POWERGRID OT Complex” a modular operation theatre complex in Navi Mumbai.

26. Find the company which has partnered with Innoviti Payment Solutions to develop installments
platform for face-to-face transactions.
1) Capital One
2) Visa
3) Mastercard
4) Rupay
5) American Express
Answer – 2) Visa
Explanation:
Innoviti Payment Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Innoviti) and Visa have partnered to develop an installment platform,
which will enable the issuers to extend credit to their cardholders at face-to-face Point of Sale (PoS) in
India. The installments platform with the suite of platform capabilities leveraging Innoviti’s uniPAYNEXT
platform and Visa’s APIs, provides shoppers the ability to choose how they pay during the purchase.
27. Which company collaborated with Nepal's Sastodeal to open new market for MSMEs?
1) Amazon
2) Flipkart
3) Snapdeal
4) Myntra
Explanation:
Walmart-owned Flipkart on announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Nepal's Sastodeal, a
move that will help lakhs of Flipkart sellers get access to the neighbouring country's e-commerce market.
Under the partnership, Sastodeal will host over 5,000 products from Flipkart marketplace sellers operating
across the categories. Flipkart Private Brands - MarQ and SmartBuy - will also be listed on the Sastodeal
platform with a focus on categories such as electronics, home appliances/home decor and furnishings.
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS

1. Ministry of defence signed tripartite agreement with Department of Administrative Reforms &
Public grievances (DAR & PG) and ‘which’ IIT for using AI, ML to address grievances?
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Calcutta
5) IIT Mandi
Explanation:
A Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding was signed between IIT Kanpur, Ministry of Defence (MoD)
and Department of Administrative Reforms & Public grievances (DAR & PG) to develop Artificial
Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Techniques to conduct exploratory and predictive analysis of
Public Grievances received on the web based Centralized Public Grievances Redress & Monitoring System
(CPGRAMS) pertaining to the MoD. The MoU was signed in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh,
MoS for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh and IIT Kanpur Deputy Director S
Ganesh.
2. Which state government signed MoU with Hindustan Unilever Ltd, P&G and ITC to support
economic empowerment of women?
1) Kerala
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu

4) Telangana
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
The state government of Andhra Pradesh (AP) signs a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three
International FMCG (Fast-moving consumer goods) companies- Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), ITC ltd., and
Procter and Gamble (P&G) to provide marketing and technological support for the economic empowerment
of the women and to make them self-reliant. The MoU was signed in the presence of Y S Jaganmohan Reddy
at his camp office in Tadepalli. Chief Minister also launched a web portal called HYPERLINK
"http://4s4u.appolice. gov.in"4s4u.appolice.gov.in to provide information on various issues like cybercrime,
harassment and other issues for women safety. The portal will create awareness on how and where to
complain about the crime, how to download Disha App and has all the important phone numbers to contact.
3. Which state/UT government signed MoU with Indian School of Business (ISB) recently?
1) Assam
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Bihar
4) West Bengal
5) Telangana
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh Government virtually signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) through the
Economic Development Board, with the Hyderabad-based Indian School of Business (ISB) in order to work
with various economic departments in the state. According to the MoU, a laboratory called “GoAP-ISB Policy
Lab” would be set up to drive the evidence-based policy decisions.
4. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) signed MoU with ‘which’ Central Armed Police
Force to supply mustard oil?
Answer – 5) Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
Explanation:
In a bid to support the “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” initiative, Khadi and Village Industries Commission
(KVIC) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
supply mustard oil Note: ITBP became the first Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) to have supplies from
the KVIC.
5. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) signed MoU with which IIT to strengthen data-driven
decision making?
1) IIT Kharagpur
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Madras
5) IIT Calcutta
Explanation:
National Highways Authority of India signed an agreement with Indian Institute of Technology Delhi to set
up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in data driven decision making and
Advance Data Management System for Highways (ADMS Highways). The Memorandum of Understanding

(MoU) was signed in the presence of Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Chairman NHAI and Dr V Ram Gopal Rao
Director, IIT Delhi.
6. Name the organization which signed MoU with Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
(FSSAI) for collaborative research and information distribution.
3) Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Explanation:
An agreement was signed between Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Food Safety and
Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for collaborative research and information dissemination in the area
of food and nutrition, during a ceremony which was presided Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.
7. Flipkart signed MoU with which state government’s One District, One Product (ODOP) scheme
recently?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
E-commerce platform Flipkart signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uttar Pradesh
Government’s One District, One Product (ODOP) scheme. As part of the MoU, artisans, weavers and
craftsmen under the One District, One Product (ODOP) scheme will be brought into the ‘Flipkart Samarth’
initiative. This partnership will enable the under-served communities to showcase their specialized
products and crafts in the e-commerce platform.
8. Which state/UT signed Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with IIT Delhi to set up a Geographical
Information System (GIS) based platform?
1) Puducherry
2) Odisha
3) Delhi
4) Bihar
5) Assam
Answer – 4) Bihar
Explanation:
Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Indian
Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi to set up a Geographical Information System (GIS) based platform for air
quality management in Bihar. MoA has been signed on the backdrop of Government of India’s National
Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
9. Name the company which signed MoU with Andhra Pradesh government to set up its centre in
Vishakhapatnam.
1) Deloitte
2) McKinsey
3) Boston
4) BCG
5) Bain

Answer - 3) Boston
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh(AP) Government signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US based, The
Boston Group(TBG) to set up a facility at Visakhapatnam dedicated to Research and Development (R&D) in
the Information Technology sector with focus on learning platforms and also leveraging advanced
technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and cybersecurity.
10. Name the state which signed MoA with Power Finance Corporation to construct 2 modular
operation theatre rooms?
2) Gujarat
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
India’s leading Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) has signed a
Memorandum of Association(MoA) with District Administration of Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh(UP) to
construct 2 Modular Operation Theatre Rooms in the District Hospital, Siddharthnagar.
11. Which state has signed MoU with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) for setting up a
World-Class Skill Development Institute?
1) Goa
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Haryana
5) Punjab
Answer – 1) Goa
Explanation:
Goa’s Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (DSDE) has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) for setting up a World-Class
Skill Development Institute to provide Advanced Skills Training under “Skill India Mission”. The MoU was
signed virtually by Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Mahendra Nath Pandey and
Goa Skill Development Minister, Vishwajit Rane.
12. The Delhi government has signed MoU with Tata projects limited and which IIT to construct
smog tower?
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Faridabad
5) IIT Calcutta
Explanation:
The Delhi government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Indian Institute of
Technology(IIT)-Bombay and Tata Projects Limited to construct a 20-metre-high smog tower in Connaught
Place, New Delhi following the orders of Supreme Court(SC). As per the MoU smog tower to be completed in
10 months. The project is expected to cost around Rs 19 crore.
13. Goa government has signed tripartite agreement with GIZ India and Siemens limited for
vocational education and training in which language?
1) Mandarin
2) German

3) Korean
4) Spanish
5) English
Answer – 2) German
Explanation:
Government of Goa signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Siemens Limited and
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) India to provide world class German dual
vocational education and training(VET) in Goa’s Industrial Training Institutes(ITIs). This is a first-of-its-
kind collaboration between the state government, industry and an international development for skill
training in Goa.
14. India has signed MoU with which country on space co-operation (August 2020)?
1) Chad
2) Cameroon
3) Benin
4) Chile
5) Nigeria
Explanation:
Government of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on space cooperation with the Federal
government of Republic of Nigeria at the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology headquarters in Abuja,
Nigeria. On the occasion, both sides also agreed to sign a subsidiary MOU between New Space India Limited
(NSIL), under ISRO, and Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), under the Federal
Ministry of Environment of Nigeria, on cooperation in use of Geospatial Technologies.
15. Name the state/UT which signed MoU with Bloomberg Philanthropies to improve road safety.
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Kerala
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Karnataka
5) Delhi
Answer – 5) Delhi
Explanation:
In a bid to enhance road safety i.e. eliminate road accidents and create safe mobility for commuters, Kailash
Gahlot, Delhi Transport Minister signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bloomberg
Philanthropies. On signing this MoU, Delhi has joined 30 world cities & world’s leading organisations in the
Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety, a network committed to reducing the deaths
and injuries from road traffic crashes.
16. Which state/UT’s police has signed MoU with All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) for
‘Dhanwantari Rath’?
1) Tamil Nadu Police
2) Delhi Police
3) Uttar Pradesh Police
4) Gujarat Police
5) Maharashtra Police
Answer – 2) Delhi Police
Explanation:
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) and Delhi
Police for extending ayurvedic mode of preventive and promotive health services in the residential colonies
of the Delhi Police through mobile units named ‘Dhanwantari Rath’. AYURAKSHA is a joint venture of AIIA &
Delhi Police for maintaining the health of Delhi Police personnel who serve as frontline warriors during
COVID-19 through Ayurveda immunity boosting measures.

17. Which ministry has signed MoU with Rural development ministry to support the rural poor
people?
5) Ministry of Coal
Explanation:
Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar
addressed the State Rural Livelihoods Missions across the country through video conferencing. The meeting
was also addressed by Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda and Union Minister of Food Processing
Industries, Harsimrat Kaur Badal. During the occasion, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and Ministry of
Rural Development (MoRD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to take the convergence
endeavor (efforts of both ministries) ahead and support rural poor including tribal communities.
18. Name the sports federation which signed MoU with International Professional Scouting
Organization to conduct scout workshops throughout India?
1) Billiards and Snooker Federation of India (BSFI)
2) Boxing Federation of India(BFI)
3) All India Football Federation(AIFF)
4) National Rifle Association of India(NRAI)
Answer - 3) All India Football Federation(AIFF)
Explanation:
All India Football Federation(AIFF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with International
Professional Scouting Organization (IPSO) to conduct online Scouting Workshops throughout India.
19. Which organization signed MoU with Jute Corporation of India (JCI) to improve the production
and productivity of raw Jute in the country?
1) National Seed Storage Laboratory
2) Indian Society of Seed Technology
3) Federation of Indian Seed Trade
4) National Seeds Corporation
Answer – 4) National Seeds Corporation
Explanation:
National Seeds Corporation (NSC) and Jute Corporation of India (JCI) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) to improve the production and productivity of raw Jute in the country. The MoU was
signed virtually in the presence of Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh
Tomar and Union Minister for Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani.
20. Which IIT signed MoU with Bureau of India Standards to cooperate in standardization and
conformity assessment?
1) IIT Mandi
2) IIT Roorkee
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Ropar
5) IIT Madras

Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and Bureau of India Standards (BIS) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) for collaboration in areas of Standardisation and Conformity Assessment based on
equality and reciprocity.
21. L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering signed MoU with which company to build a CO2 to methanol
demonstration plant?
1) NTPC
2) NHPC
3) IOC
4) NEEPCO
5) PFC
Answer – 1) NTPC
Explanation:
L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering (LTHE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with power utility major NTPC Ltd (formerly known as National
Thermal Power Corporation Limited), a Maharatna PSU. As per the MoU LTHE will be the engineering,
procurement and construction management partner to build a carbon dioxide (CO2) to methanol
demonstration plant in NTPC Power Station.
22. National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) partnered with CSIR - National Aerospace
Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) to establish an innovation cum incubation center. Where does CSIR-NAL
located?
1) Kolkata
2) Delhi
3) Bengaluru
4) Mumbai
5) Chennai
Explanation:
The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) under the Department of Scientific and Industrial
Research (DSIR) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research- National Aerospace Laboratories
(CSIR-NAL), partnered to establish an innovation cum incubation center to promote the startup in the field
of aerospace technologies. The CSIR-NAL located in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
23. Which ministry has signed MoU with Ministry of shipping for development in port and maritime
sector?
Answer – 2) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Explanation:
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Shipping (MoS) and Ministry
of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) for skilling, re-skilling and upskilling of manpower in
Port, Maritime sectors.
24. Which IIM has signed MoU with Switzerland based HELP logistics?
1) Indian Institute of Management Indore
2) Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam
3) Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
4) Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

5) Indian Institute of Management Rohtak
Answer – 4) Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIM-K) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
Switzerland based HELP Logistics to engage in a collaborative partnership to provide consulting services
and logistics training for the humanitarian community in South Asia.
25. Name the ministry which signed a joint communication agreement with Ministry of Tribal Affairs
to promote sustainable livelihood opportunities among tribal women SHGs.
Answer – 2) Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation:
Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) inked a Joint Communication
to promote sustainable livelihood opportunities among tribal women Self Help Groups (SHGs) under
National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM). The joint communication was inked by Deepak Khandekar,
Secretary MoTA and Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary, MoRD under which A series of activities will be
carried out by both the Ministries to improve the economic opportunities available to tribal women.
26. Which state government has signed MoU with Reliance Retail, Reliance Jio Infocomm and Allana
Group to empower women and help women SHGs in the state?
1) Gujarat
2) Telangana
3) Maharashtra
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Assam
Explanation:
As part of implementation of the YSR Cheyutha scheme, Andhra Pradesh (AP) government has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Retail, Reliance Jio Infocomm and Allana Group to
empower women and help women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the state to market their products.
27. The Uttar Pradesh government has signed MoU with which country for water resource
management in Bundelkhand?
1) Israel
2) Switzerland
3) Botswana
4) Estonia
5) Chile
Answer - 1) Israel
Explanation:
The government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) signed an agreement with the Israel’s Water Resource Minister for
the water resource management in Bundelkhand region in Uttar Pradesh. Ron Malka, Israel’s Ambassador
to India and Alok Sinha, Agriculture Production Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh signed the ‘plan of
cooperation’ on behalf of Israel and India respectively. The ‘plan of cooperation’ is initially signed for 2
years, with the interest of the project, this will be extended in the future. The project was developed by the
MASHAV — Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation under the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs. This cooperation will help with the Indo-Israel Bundelkhand water project undertaken in this
region for long term reforms in water management.

28. Which organization has signed agreement with Business Sweden to boost start-up ecosystem?
3) Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
Explanation:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and Business Sweden on behalf of India-Sweden Healthcare
Innovation Centre signed a virtual Statement of Intent (SoI) to boost the culture of innovation in India. R
Ramanan, Mission Director of AIM, NITI Aayog and Anders Wickberg, Swedish Trade Commissioner to
India, on behalf of India Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre virtually signed the SoI.
29. Name the ministry which has signed MoU with Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) and
FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) for women empowerment.
Explanation:
Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
(FICCI) Ladies Organisation (FLO) inked a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry
of Tourism for women empowerment through video conference. The MoU was inked in the presence of
Minister of State (MoS) for Tourism (Independent Charge-IC), Prahlad Singh Patel.
30. Which organization has signed MoU with AFC India and National Cooperative Union of India
(NCUI) for cooperation in interest of agriculture sector?
Answer - 4) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
Explanation:
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of
Commerce and Industry, has signed two MoUs (Memorandum of Understanding) one each with AFC
((formerly Agricultural Finance Corporation Ltd) India Limited, and National Cooperative Union of India
(NCUI), Delhi for working together in the interest of agriculture and allied sectors.
31. Which state government has signed MoU with Micro Tek new technologies to set up electronics
manufacturing unit in the state (August 2020)?
1) Himachal Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Government of Himachal Pradesh (HP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth
Rs110 Crores with Micro Tek New Technologies Private Ltd for setting up an Electronics Manufacturing

Unit at Baddi, Solan District, Himachal Pradesh. The MoU was signed by Director of Industries, Himachal
Pradesh, Hans Raj Sharma and Subodh Gupta, Chairman of MicroTek New Technologies Private Ltd.
32. ReNew power has collaborated with which organization to increase access to clean energy?
Explanation:
ReNew Power and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed a partnership
agreement to promote increased access to renewable energy and improved energy efficiency. This
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a part of progressive strategies that India has adopted to realize
its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) under the Paris Agreement.
33. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed agreement with which institute to set up
the first of its kind innovation cum incubation center for the promotion of space research?
1) Aryabhatta Knowledge Institute of Science and Technology
2) Birla Institute of Technology
3) Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology
4) Sri Venkateshwara University
Answer – 3) Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Veer
Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, Odisha, a technical institute, to set up the first of its
kind innovation cum incubation centre, VSSUT Space Innovation Centre(VSSSIC) in India to promote space
research.
34. Which state government has signed MoU with M3M Foundation to enable students to get into
government jobs?
1) Maharashtra
2) Punjab
3) Haryana
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Goa
Answer - 3) Haryana
Explanation:
Haryana employment department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M3M Foundation,
the philanthropic arm of M3M Group to facilitate students’ online preparation, training and mentoring for
entrance examinations of government jobs. The MoU was signed by Seema Kaushik, Director, Department
of Employment, Government of Haryana and Dr. Payal Kanodia, Trustee, M3M Foundation at Haryana
Niwas in Chandigarh in the presence of Dushyant Chautala, Haryana deputy chief minister. The MoU is in
line with the vision of the Haryana government to link 1 lakh candidates to government jobs within and
outside the state in the next 2 years. The MoU is valid for 18 months.
35. National e-Governance Division (NeGD) signed MoU with CSC e-governance services India to
facilitate ‘which’ app’s services to citizens through Common Service Centers?
1) UMANG
2) ROSHNI
3) SHIKSHA VANI
4) SAHYATRI

5) GATI
Answer – 1) UMANG
Explanation:
National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has
signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with CSC (Common Service Center) e Governance Services
India Limited to facilitate delivery of UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-Age Governance) app
services to citizens through the network of 3.75 lakh CSCs.
36. Association of Indian Football Coaches (AIFC) signed MoU with which country’s coaches’
association recently?
1) United Kingdom
2) Argentina
3) Germany
4) Australia
5) Portugal
Explanation:
Association of Indian Football Coaches (AIFC) and Football Coaches Australia (FCA) signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) to support the development of football in both India and Australia.
37. Find the company which has signed MoU with Israel based REE automotive to develop electric
commercial vehicle.
1) Ashok Leyland
2) Mahindra & Mahindra
3) Force Motors
4) Hindustan Motors
5) ICML
Answer - 2) Mahindra & Mahindra
Explanation:
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), a Mumbai based company (a part of Mahindra Group) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with REE Automotive, a Tel-Aviv, Israel based startup firm to
explore development and manufacturing of electric commercial vehicles for the global market.

1. Hamed Bakayoko has been appointed as the Prime Minister of which country?
1) Ivory Coast
2) Mali
3) Ghana
4) Burkina Faso
5) Guinea
Answer – 1) Ivory Coast
Explanation:
The Republic of Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has appointed Defence Minister Hamed Bakayoko
(55) as Prime Minister (PM) after acting as an interim PM since the sudden death of Amadou Gon Coulibaly
on July 8, 2020. Hamed Bakayoko will also hold his position as defence Minister.
2. Who has been appointed as the additional and independent director of Great Eastern Shipping
Company Ltd (with effect from August 1, 2020)?
1) S Jaishankar
2) Viral Acharya
3) BP Kanungo

4) Urjit Patel
Answer - 4) Urjit Patel
Explanation:
Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd announced that its board has appointed former Reserve Bank of India
(RBI) Governor Urjit Patel as an additional and independent director for a term of 5 years, effective from
August 01, 2020.
3. Varun Sridhar has been appointed as the new CEO of PayTM Money recently. Where is the
headquarters of PayTM Money located?
1) New Delhi
2) Patna
3) Noida
4) Mumbai
5) Bengaluru
Explanation:
Paytm Money, the subsidiary of One97 Communication Ltd announced the appointment of Varun Sridhar as
the New Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the resignation of former Managing Director and CEO
Pravin Jadhav. Paytm Money: Headquarters– Bengaluru, Karnataka.
4. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has become the president of which country?

1) Suriname
2) Guyana
3) Brazil
4) Venezuela
Answer – 2) Guyana
Explanation:
Former Guyanese housing minister Mohamed Irfaan Ali (40 years old) became the President of the country
after he was declared as the winner of the disputed March 2, 2020 general election following a recount. He
is a member of the opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP). He succeeds David Arthur (A.) Granger.
5. Rajesh Kumar has been appointed as the chief secretary of which state?
1) Nagaland
2) Sikkim
3) Mizoram
4) Meghalaya
5) Manipur
Explanation:
Dr. Rajesh Kumar, IAS has been appointed as the next Chief Secretary of the state of Manipur by Manipur
Governor Najma Heptullah The current Chief Secretary J.Suresh Babu who retired on 31st July, 2020.
6. Who has been appointed as the MD&CEO of HDFC Bank with effect from October 27, 2020?
1) Deepak S Parekh
2) Keki M Mistry
3) Sumit Bose
4) Ranjan Mathai
5) Sashidhar Jagdishan
Answer – 5) Sashidhar Jagdishan

Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has approved Sashidhar Jagdishan as the next Managing Director(MD) and
Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of HDFC Bank for a period of 3 years, effective from the date of taking charge
i.e., October 27, 2020 under Section 35B of the Banking Regulation Act 1949. He will succeed Aditya Puri,
the bank’s longest serving CEO (26 years- since September 1994). Aditya Puri will retire on October 26,
2020, on attaining the age of 70.
7. Who has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)?
1) Anandiben Patel
2) Anusuiya Uikey
3) B. D. Mishra
4) Manoj Sinha
5) R. N. Ravi
Answer – 4) Manoj Sinha
Explanation:
President of India, Ram Nath Kovind appointed Manoj Sinha (61), former union minister and senior
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from Uttar Pradesh(UP) as Lieutenant(Lt) Governor of Jammu and
Kashmir(J&K), effective from the date he assumes charge. He succeeds Girish Chandra Murmu, the 1st Lt
governor of the Union Territory(UT) of J&K who resigned on August 5, 20020.
8. Ajay Tyagi has got extension as chairman of which organization till February 28, 2020?
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet(ACC), Government of India (GoI), has approved another
extension of Ajay Tyagi’s term as Chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for 18 months,
with effect from (w.e.f)01.09.2020 up to 28.02.2022 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The
government had granted a 6-month extension to him before the expiry of his three-year tenure on March 1,
2020. He took charge from his predecessor, U K Sinha, on March 1, 2017.
9. Who has been appointed as the ambassadors of Win Trade Fantasy (WTF) Sports recently?
1) Suresh Raina
2) Harmanpreet Kaur
3) Ravindra Jadeja
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
Indian middle-order batsman Suresh Raina & Indian women’s team captain (T20I) Harmanpreet Kaur were
appointed as Global brand ambassadors of Win Trade Fantasy Sports (WTF). In addition to this, Suresh
Raina has also joined the brand as Strategic Partner. World Trade Fantasy Sports (WTF) is a fantasy sports
gaming platform, which was formally launched in India and other parts of the world on 6th August, 2020.
10. Find the person who has been appointed as the 14th Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of
India.
1) Hardayal Prasad
2) Arvind Saxena
3) Pradeep Kumar Joshi
4) Rajiv Mehrishi

Explanation:
Ram Nath Kovind, President of India as per the powers conferred on him by Section 1 of Article 148 of the
Constitution of India has appointed Girish Chandra (GC) Murmu as 14th Comptroller and Auditor General
(CAG) of India, with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office. He succeeds Rajiv Mehrishi who
completes his term on August 8,2020 as he attains the age of 65. GC Murmu will take oath on August 8, 2020
at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. He is the first tribal person to become CAG of India. He will have a tenure up to
November 20, 2024.
11. Pradeep Kumar Joshi has been appointed the chairman of which organization?
1) University Grants Commission
2) Archaeological Survey of India
4) Union Public Service Commission
Answer – 4) Union Public Service Commission
Explanation:
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) appointed Professor Pradeep Kumar Joshi as its new Chairman.
His tenure as the chairman of the UPSC will be till April 4, 2022. He succeeds Arvind Saxena who retires as
the UPSC chairman on 6th August 2020.
12. Hardayal Prasad who has been appointed as the MD&CEO of PNB housing finance is the former
head of which company?
1) Export-Import Bank of India
2) SBI Card
3) National Housing Bank
4) Industrial Finance Corporation of India
5) Bharti Axa General Insurance
Answer – 2) SBI Card
Explanation:
PNB Housing Finance, promoted by Punjab National Bank(PNB)announced the appointment of Former
State Bank of India(SBI) Card Head, Hardayal Prasad as its new Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive
Officer(CEO). Prasad will take over from Neeraj Vyas, the current interim CEO of PNB housing finance on
10th August 2020.
13. Walter Roger Martos Ruiz succeeds Pedro Cateriano as the Prime Minister of which country?
1) Bolivia
2) Ecuador
3) Brazil
4) Peru
5) Chile
Answer – 4) Peru
Explanation:
President of Peru (Republic of Peru) Martin Vizcarra appointed Walter Roger Martos Ruiz, the former
defense minister and retired army general, as the country’s new Prime Minister. He succeeds Pedro Álvaro
Cateriano Bellido . The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Government Palace in Lima.
14. Mohamed Ould Bilal was appointed as the 16th Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of
Mauritania recently. What is the capital of Mauritania?
1) Dakar
2) Bamako
3) Nouakchott

4) Lima
Answer – 3) Nouakchott
Explanation:
Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has named Mohamed Ould Bilal as the 16th
Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on August 06, 2020. Mohamed Ould Bilal belongs to
the political party of Union for the Republic (UPR). He has served as Political Advisor and headed several
state agencies. The capital and currency of Mauritania are Nouakchott & Ouguiya respectively.
15. The capital India finance has appointed Harsh Kumar Bhanwala as executive chairman recently.
Harsh Kumar Bhanwala is the former Chairman of which organisation?
1) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Answer – 1) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Explanation:
Financial Services Platform, Capital India Finance Limited (CIFL) has appointed Ex-NABARD Chief Harsh
Kumar Bhanwala as its Executive Chairman. Dr. Harsh Kumar Bhanwala took charge as Executive Chairman
from August 06, 2020.
16. Hassan Diab the prime minister of which country has resigned recently?
1) Syria
2) Israel
3) Cyprus
4) Lebanon
5) Chile
Explanation:
Hassan Diab, Lebanon (Republic of Lebanon) Prime Minister(PM) and his government resigned due to
public outrage and the pressure from within his own Cabinet as his government was blamed for the August
4 explosion in Beirut’s port which killed at least 160 people and injured about 6,000 others.
17. Who heads the “National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration” formulated by central
government?
1) Amitabh Kant
2) Ajit Doval
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Ajay Tyagi
5) VK Paul
Answer – 5) VK Paul
Explanation:
Central Government has formulated an expert committee namely “National Expert Group on Vaccine
Administration” under the chairmanship of Dr VK Paul, a member (health) at the NITI (National Institution
for Transforming India) Aayog to consider the logistics, ethical aspects of procurement, and administration
of COVID-19 vaccine in discussion with all state governments and vaccine manufacturers.
18. Name the person who has become the new chairman of Indian Council for Research on
International Economic Relations (ICRIER).
1) Isher Judge Ahluwalia
2) Pramod Bhasin
3) Rajat Kathuria

4) Amrita Goldar
5) Arpita Mukherjee
Answer – 2) Pramod Bhasin
Explanation:
Isher Judge Ahluwalia, the Chairperson of the think tank of Indian Council for Research on International
Economic Relations (ICRIER), who assumed office on 8th August 2005 and held the position for the past 15
years, resigned due to health issues. She will continue as the Chairperson Emeritus, a position created to
honour her contributions to the council. Pramod Bhasin the current vice chairman of the board of
governors of ICRIER is appointed as the new Chairman.
19. SS Mundra, the former deputy governor of RBI has been appointed as the non-executive
chairman of which housing finance company recently?
1) IIFL Home Finance Limited
2) Magma Housing Finance Limited
3) Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited
4) Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited
5) Aptus Value Housing Finance India Limited
Answer – 3) Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited
Explanation:
Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited(IBH) appointed Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor
Subhash Sheoratan Mundra (SS Mundra) as its Non-Executive Chairman with immediate effect.
20. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of eBikeGO?

1) Piyush Chawla
2) Zaheer Khan
3) Harbhajan Singh
4) MS Dhoni
5) Suresh Raina
Answer – 3) Harbhajan Singh
Explanation:
eBikeGO, Amritsar based e-mobility start-up appointed Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh as its brand
ambassador for a year. He will help the company to upgrade itself and will also have an active presence on
the company’s website and campaigns across media.
21. Who has become the 1st ever national brand ambassador of Aligarh Municipal Corporation?
1) Shahzan Mujeeb
2) Sunny Hindustani
3) Rohit Raut
4) Adriz Ghosh
5) Ankona Mukherjee
Answer – 1) Shahzan Mujeeb
Explanation:
Indian Idol Season11 Finalist and Oscar Nominated Playback Singer Shahzan Mujeeb became First Ever
National Brand Ambassador of Aligarh Municipal Corporation for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Campaign at
National and International level. He is also a Music Composer and Music Director. His film Gera won the
National Award for Best Gujarati Film.
22. Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari was given the additional charge as Governor of
Goa. Who has been appointed as the new governor of Meghalaya?
1) Jagdish Mukhi
2) B. D. Mishra
3) Satya Pal Malik
4) Biswabhusan Harichandan

5) Phagu Chauhan
Answer – 3) Satya Pal Malik
Explanation:
Ram Nath Kovind, President of India appointed Satya Pal Malik, Goa Governor as the Governor of
Meghalaya. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari was given the additional charge as
Governor of Goa. Satya Pal Malik replaced Tathagata Roy who completed his 5-year term by serving as
governor of Tripura for 3 years and remaining in Meghalaya. The appointments will be effective from the
dates they assume charge of their respective offices.
23. Rakesh Asthana has been appointed as the Director General of which central armed police force?
Answer – 1) Border Security Force (BSF)
Explanation:
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the
appointment of Rakesh Asthana, Gujarat cadre IPS officer of 1984 batch as the Director General (DG) of the
Border Security Force (BSF), along with the Director General of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) till 31st
July 2021– the date of his superannuation.
24. Who has been appointed as the MD and head of national distribution of DBS Bank India Ltd?
1) Preeti Priya
2) Vikram Sud
3) Rajesh Prabhu
4) Prashant Joshi
5) Shantanu Mitra
Answer – 4) Prashant Joshi
Explanation:
DBS Bank India Ltd has appointed Prashant Joshi as Managing Director (MD) and Head of National
Distribution. He will report to Surojit Shome, Managing Director and CEO of DBS Bank India Limited.
25. Name the Indian cricketer who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of ‘Oakley’.
1) Jasprit Bumrah
2) Rohit Sharma
3) Virat Kohli
4) Suresh Raina
5) KL Rahul
Explanation:
Indian Limited-overs Team Vice-Captain Rohit Sharma has been appointed as Brand Ambassador of Sports
eyewear brand, Oakley for a period of two years in India.
26. Anil Mukim has got 6-month extension as the chief secretary of which state?
1) West Bengal
2) Odisha
3) Bihar
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Gujarat

Explanation:
The Central government has approved the proposal of the Gujarat Govt to extend the tenure of 29th Gujarat
Chief Secretary, Anil Mukim for 6 months (i.e., from September 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021) in view of the
COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. He was due to superannuate on August 31, 2020. He was appointed as Chief
Secretary of Gujarat in November 2019, succeeding JN Singh, who retired in November 2019. N Singh had
also been granted a 6-month extension.
27. Luis Rodolfo Abinader has been sworn-in as the 54th president of Dominican Republic recently.
What is the currency of Dominican Republic?
1) Riyal
2) Tomar
3) Peso
4) Pound
5) Dollar
Answer – 3) Peso
Explanation:
Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona has been sworn in as the 54th President of Dominican Republic. Luis Rodolfo
Abinader is a businessman who has never held any other elected office. He succeeds Danilo Medina of
Liberation Party. The capital and currency of Dominican Republic are Santo Domingo & Dominican Peso
respectively.
28. Ashok Lavasa has resigned from the post of election commissioner of India recently. Who is the
present chief election commissioner of India?
1) Sunil Arora
2) Nasim Zaidi
3) AK Jyoti
4) Om Prakash Rawat
Answer – 1) Sunil Arora
Explanation:
Ashok Lavasa, one of the two Election Commissioners of India resigned from his post inorder to take charge
as the Vice President of Asian Development Bank (ADB) next month. The current Chief Election
Commissioner of India is Sunil Arora.
29. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has been resigned from the post of president of which country recently?
1) Niger
2) Mali
3) Algeria
4) Guinea
5) Senegal
Answer – 2) Mali
Explanation:
Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita announced his resignation with immediate effect following a
military mutiny in the Republic of Mali.
30. Who has been appointed as the prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago in August 2020?
1) Keith Rowley
2) Eric Williams
3) George Chambers
4) Basdeo Panday
5) Kamla Persad-Bissessar
Answer - 1) Keith Rowley

Explanation:
Keith Rowley (Full name- Keith Christopher Rowley) sworn in as Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad
and Tobago for a 2nd consecutive 5-year term at the President’s House, following victory in general
elections held on August 10, 2020. In addition to him, his new cabinet ministers were also sworn in. He is
from the ruling People’s National Movement (PNM).
31. Francisco Asue has been appointed as the prime minister of Equatorial Guinea recently. What is
the capital of Equatorial Guinea?
1) Yaounde
2) Libreville
3) Kinshasa
4) Malabo
Answer – 4) Malabo
Explanation:
Francisco Pascual Eyegue Obama Asue was reappointed as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Equatorial
Guinea and He was sworn in at the People’s Palace in Malabo before President Teodoro Obiang on 18th
August 2020. On 14th August 2020, The Asue government tendered the resignation to President Teodoro
Obiang, following the criticism of the president. The capital and currency of Republic of Equatorial Guinea
are Malabo and Central African CFA franc.
32. Name the person who has been appointed as the Managing Director of State Bank of India.
1) PK Gupta
2) BP Sharma
3) Ashwani Bhatia
4) Arijit Basu
5) Dinesh Khara
Answer – 3) Ashwani Bhatia
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi appointed
Ashwani Bhatia, Deputy Managing Director (DMD), State Bank of India (SBI) as the Managing Director (MD)
of SBI, effective from his date of assumption upto the date of his superannuation (May 31, 2022) or until
further orders, whichever is earlier. He succeeds PK Gupta, who superannuated on March 31, 2020.
33. Who has been appointed as the new Election Commissioner of India with effect from August 31,
2020?
1) Amitabh Kant
2) Ajit Doval
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Ajay Tyagi
5) VK Paul
Answer – 3) Rajiv Kumar
Explanation:
Retired IAS officer and Former Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar was appointed as the Election Commissioner
with effect from August 31, 2020. He succeeds Ashok Lavasa who resigned the position to join as Vice-
President of Asia Development Bank. He will be working alongside other Election Commissioner Sushil
Chandra.
34. G Satheesh Reddy has got 2-year extension as the chairman of which organization?

Answer - 2) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Explanation:
Renowned Aerospace Scientist G. Satheesh Reddy was given a two-year extension as Chairman of the
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) & as Secretary of the Department of Defence
Research & Development(DoDRD) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. G Satheesh Reddy was
appointed to the post in August 2018 for a tenure of two years.
35. Who has been resigned from the post as MD & CEO of Indian Energy Exchange (IEX)?
1) Ajay Tyagi
3) Sethurathnam Ravi
4) Satyanarayan Goel
5) Rajiv Srivastava
Answer – 5) Rajiv Srivastava
Explanation:
Board of Directors of Indian Energy Exchange(IEX) accepted the resignation of its Managing Director(MD)
and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Rajiv Srivastava. He was relieved from his position as MD & CEO with
immediate effect from 24th August 2020. Satyanarayan Goel was given additional charge as the interim
MD&CEO of IEX.
36. Who heads the 5-member committee constituted by central government to review charter of
duties of 57 DRDO labs?
1) Valipe Ramagopal Rao
2) Sandeep Singh
3) S Somanath
4) Benjamin Lionel
5) Samir Vankatpati Kamat
Answer – 1) Valipe Ramagopal Rao
Explanation:
G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D), and Chairman
of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has constituted the five-member committee
under the chairmanship of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi director Valipe Ramagopal Rao to
review charter of duties of 57 DRDO labs on the basis of current and futuristic defence and battlefield needs.
37. Shinzo Abe the prime minister of which country has resigned from the post in August 2020?
1) South Korea
2) Japan
3) China
4) Thailand
Answer – 2) Japan
Explanation:
Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan announced his resignation owing to his worsening health condition due
to ulcerative colitis. 65-year-old Shinzo Abe of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was the longest serving
Prime Minister of Japan. The elected new party leader will hold the post for the remaining 1-year term of
Abe.
38. Who has been appointed as the MD & CEO of SBI funds management?
1) Vinay M Tonse
2) Ashwani Bhatia
3) PC Kandpal

4) Rajnish Kumar
5) Dinesh Khara
Answer – 1) Vinay M Tonse
Explanation:
Vinay M Tonse, appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SBI Funds
Management Pvt. Ltd. (SBIFMPL). He replaced Ashwani Bhatia, DMD of SBI, who was appointed as MD (IT-
Information Technology & SARG-Stressed Assets Resolution Group) of SBI. Since June 22, 2020 Vinay M
Tonse was on deputation to SBIFMPL.

1. Find the ministry which receives SKOCH Gold Award in digital India category for “Empowerment
of Tribals through IT enabled Scholarship Schemes” in 66th edition.
5) Ministry of Coal
Explanation:
he SKOCH Awards were presented over a virtual platform at the 66th SKOCH Summit at New Delhi. The
66th SKCOH 2020 Competition on the title “India Responds to COVID Through Digital Governance” and the
Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MoTA) participated in the “Digital India & E-Governance” 2020 competition.
SKOCH Gold Award was presented to MoTA for its project of Scholarship Division – “Empowerment of
Tribals through IT enabled Scholarship Schemes”.
2. Which state government has received SKOCH Gold Award for its Blockchain-based property
registration project?
1) Gujarat
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Punjab
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
The Government of Telangana won the SKOCH Gold Award for its Blockchain-based property registration
project, the solution was piloted in partnership with CDAC Hyderabad to ensure tamper proof land records.
Also, Sand Sale Management & Monitoring System, the robust and transparent ICT solution of the Mineral
Development Corporation Ltd of Telangana received the SKOCH Gold Award under the Digital India
Category.
3. Which state government has got SKOCH Platinum award in digital India category in 66th edition?
1) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Chhattisgarh
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
The eSamadhan -Chief minister’s office(CMO) public grievance system of the Government of West Bengal
received the SKOCH Platinum award – top award from the SKOCH foundation for the performance of
grievance redressal cell of the Chief minister’s office(CMO).

4. Name the person who received the Karmaveer Chakra of United Nations & iCONGO at ReX
ConcLIVE.
1) Komal S
2) Jadav Payeng
3) Sunil Ydv SS
4) Arsh Shah Dilbagi
5) Aditya Bhargava
Answer – 3) Sunil Ydv SS
Explanation:
The Karmaveer Chakra Award instituted by the United Nations(UN) and International Confederation of
NGO (iCONGO) was awarded to 23 years old Sunil Ydv SS, the founder and CEO of SS motivation channel on
Telegram for his contribution to the society through “SS Motivation”, at the ReX ConcLIVE hosted at Indian
Institute of Technology- Delhi(IIT-D).
5. People’s Archive of Rural India has won ‘Outstanding Environmental Reporting of the Year 2020’ at
Prem Bhatia award 2020. Name the person who has been conferred with ‘Outstanding Political
Reporting of the Year 2020’ award at Prem Bhatia award 2020?
1) Swapan Dasgupta
2) Balraj Puri
3) Dipankar Ghose
4) Girilal Jain
Answer – 3) Dipankar Ghose
Explanation:
Prem Bhatia award 2020 is conferred upon Indian Express reporter Dipankar Ghose– ‘Outstanding Political
Reporting of the Year 2020’ and People’s Archive of Rural India(PARI), a non-profit journalism website –
‘Outstanding Environmental Reporting of the Year 2020’.
6. Name the Malayalam film which has won best film award at the 20th edition of New York Indian
Film Festival (NYIFF).
1) Forensic
2) Moothon
3) Shylock
4) Kappela
5) Anjaam Pathiraa
Answer – 2) Moothon
Explanation:
Malayalam film ‘Moothon’ and National Award winning documentary ‘Son Rise’ won awards at the 20th
edition of New York Indian Film Festival(NYIFF) of Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC) which was
conducted as a virtual event with the celebrities of the film industries and award winners participating
from all across India and the United States. The Malayalam film “Moothon” directed by Geetu Mohandas
starring Nivin Pauly won the Best Film Award in the 20th NYIFF. For Moothon, Nivin Pauly won the Best
Actor Award for his role as Akbar and Sanjana Dipu won the Best Child Actor Awards for her role as Mulla.
Son Rise directed by Vibha Bakshi won the 20th NYIFF award under the Best Feature Documentary
category. Garggi Ananthan won the Best Actress Award at the 20th NYIFF for the film “Run Kalyani”.
7. The researchers from which IIT has won Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (GYTI)
Awards 2020 for generating electricity from wet clothes?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Calcutta
4) IIT Kanpur
5) IIT Kharagpur

Explanation:
Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (GYTI) Awards 2020 is bestowed to a group of researchers from
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur for developing a mechanism for generating electricity from
wet clothes left under sunlight to dry. The work has been published in Nano Letters, a high-impact journal
in the field, and the innovation has been patented by them.
8. Which Indian organization is one among 10 global organizations which received “Food Systems
Vision 2050 Prize” for its ‘Eat Right India’ movement?
2) Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)
3) Food Corporation of India (FCI)
4) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
5) None of these
Answer - 4) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Explanation:
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was selected as one of the ten global organizations for
the Food system vision prize by Rockefeller Foundation, in partnership with SecondMuse, and OpenIDEO
for the ‘Eat Right India’ movement. Also, the Naandi Foundation, a Hyderabad based non-profit
organisation, as one of the top 10 ‘Visionaries’ in the world for the Food Vision 2050 Prize.
9. Who has been conferred with Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) award 2019 for investigative
journalism?
1) Nitin Sethi
2) Josy Joseph
3) Neha Dixit
4) Chitra Subramanium
Answer – 1) Nitin Sethi
Explanation:
Asian College of Journalism(ACJ) award 2019 was conferred upon Journalist Nitin Sethi for investigative
journalism and K P Narayana Kumar Memorial Award 2019 for Social Impact Journalism is bestowed upon
Journalist Shiv Sahay Singh. The awards were presented in a virtual ceremony by Soumya Swaminathan,
chief scientist of the World Health Organisation(WHO), at the inauguration of the Class of 2021.
10. Who ranked top in Forbes’ list of highest paid actors for the year 2020 (Akshay Kumar ranked
6th)?
1) Dwayne Johnson
2) Ryan Reynolds
3) Mark Wahlberg
4) Vin Diesel
5) Will Smith
Answer – 1) Dwayne Johnson
Explanation:
As per the Forbes’ list of highest paid actors for the year 2020, Bollywood Actor Akshay Kumar ranked 6th
with his estimated earnings of USD 48.5 million and is the only Indian features on the list comprising top 10
actors. The list is topped by Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson for the consecutive second time, with
an estimated net worth of USD 87.5 million followed by Ryan Reynolds (USD 71.5 million) and Mark
Wahlberg (USD 58 million).

11. Who among the following has been honored with Tamil Nadu chief minister’s special award on
the 74th Independence Day celebration?
1) KV Kamath
2) Gita Gopinath
3) Sundar Pichai
Answer – 4) Soumya Swaminathan
Explanation:
Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist of World Health Organisation(WHO) has received Tamil Nadu Chief
Minister’s(CM’s) special award on the 74th Independence Day celebration at Fort St George, Chennai, Tamil
Nadu, in recognition for her advisory role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic in the state, while the Chief
Minister’s Best Practices award was bagged by the Department of Treasuries.
12. The St Christopher School located in which state has won the first ever Pallikkutam national
award for innovation in education instituted by Rajagiri Media?
1) West Bengal
2) Nagaland
3) Tripura
4) Kerala
5) Bihar
Explanation:
St Christopher School in Chessore Village, Nagaland won the Gold Award along with cash prize of Rs.1 Lakh
from the first ever Pallikkutam National Award for Innovation in Education instituted by Rajagiri Media.
The awards were announced over a virtual meeting. The award was sponsored under the CSR initiative of
the Federal Bank Ltd. The winners of the awards were chosen by an expert jury formed by the Indian
Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIM-K).
13. Who has been awarded Star 2020 e-citation certification by world book of records, London?
1) Prabavathi R
2) Prashant Manohar Gaikwad
3) Kapil Sharma
4) Santosh Shukla
5) Ganesh Vilas Lengare
Answer – 5) Ganesh Vilas Lengare
Explanation:
Solapur based activist Ganesh Vilas Lengare has been awarded Star 2020 E-citation Certification by World
Book of Records, London. He has been awarded for his efforts to help the poor people during the lockdown
caused by COVID-19.
14. Which India company enters into top 100 on Fortune Global 500 list (August 2020)?
Answer – 3) Reliance Industries
Explanation:
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has jumped 10 places to break into the world's top 100
companies on the Fortune Global 500 list. The oil-to-telecom conglomerate is ranked 96th in the 2020
ranking released by Fortune. This is the highest any Indian company has been ranked on the Fortune Global
500 list.

15. Who among the following was not conferred with Rajiv Gandhi Khel ratna award in national
sports awards 2020?
1) Rohit Sharma
2) Manika Batra
4) Shashi Malik
5) Vinesh Phogat
Answer – 4) Shashi Malik
Explanation:
National Sports Awards 2020 were announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The awards
were recommended by the Selection Committee headed by Justice (Retd.) Mukundakam Sharma (former
Judge of Supreme Court of India) and after due scrutiny, the Government has decided to confer awards
upon the deserving sportspersons, coaches and entities under various categories. For the first time in the
history of National Sports awards that 5 sportsperson named for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award and 27
athletes for Arjuna Award.
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award:
Number of Awardees: 5
Name of the Sportsperson Discipline
Rohit Sharma Cricket
Mariyappan Thangavelu Para Athletics
Manika Batra Table Tennis
Vinesh Phogat Wrestling
Rani Rampal Hockey
16. Who is going to receive 2020 leadership award from US-India Strategic Partnership Forum
(USISPF)?
1) Anand Mahindra
2) Shantanu Narayen
3) Satya Nadella
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) announced that Mahindra Group Chairman, Anand
Mahindra and Adobe Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shantanu Narayen will receive the 2020
Leadership Awards for their exemplary vision and effort towards the promotion of US-India Bilateral Ties.
17. Who among the following has been inducted into International Cricket Council (ICC)’s cricket
hall of fame 2020?
1) Jacques Kallis
2) Lisa Sthalekar
3) Syed Zaheer Abbas
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Former players Jacques Kallis (South Africa), Lisa Caprini Sthalekar(Australia) and Syed Zaheer Abbas
Kirmani(Pakistan) were inducted into the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Hall of Fame of the class of
2020 in a virtual ceremony. ICC Cricket Hall of Fame recognizes the achievements of the legends of the
game from cricket’s long and illustrious history.

18. Find the company which has won 2020 Global water award of Global water intelligence for its
TRTO plant at Koyambedu, Chennai.
1) VА Тесh Wаbаg
2) GE Water
3) Тhеrmах Іndіа
4) Suez Water Technologies
5) ЅFС Еnvіrоnmеntаl Тесhnоlоgіеs
Answer – 1) VА Тесh Wаbаg
Explanation:
Water technology major Va Tech Wabag bagged the 2020 Global Water Award for its 45 million litres a day
Tertiary Treatment Reverse Osmosis (TTRO) plant at Koyambedu in Chennai. The plant bagged the
distinction award under the ‘Wastewater project of the year’ category. The Global Water Awards were
established in 2006 by Global Water Intelligence to reward initiatives in the water, wastewater and
desalination sectors that are moving the industry forward through operating performance, innovative
technology adoption and sustainable financial models.
19. Name the Indian who has bagged the first-ever gold for India in Mental Calculation World
Championship (August 2020).
1) Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash
2) Granth Thakkar
3) Rhea Shah
4) Priyanshi Somani
Answer – 1) Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash
Explanation:
Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash Jonnalagadda of Hyderabad has bagged the first ever Gold Medal for India in
Mental Calculations (MC) World Cup (MCWC) held on August 15, 2020 by Mind Sports Olympiad (MSO).
Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash is a student of Mathematics (Honors) at Delhi University’s St Stephen College
and holds 4 World Records and 50 Limca records for being the fastest human calculator in the world.
20. Which public sector company has won Swacchta Hi Seva (Cleanliness is Service) 2019 award?
4) NLC India Limited
Answer – 4) NLC India Limited
Explanation:
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) bagged the Swacchta Hi Seva (Cleanliness is Service) 2019 award for
transforming the Neyveli Township into a plastic-free, clean and green campus.
21. Who has bagged 2020 International Booker Prize for the book ‘The Discomfort of Evening’
(youngest author to receive the award)?
1) David Grossman
2) Jokha al-Harthi
3) Marieke Lucas Rijneveld
4) Joshua Zen
5) Han Kang
Answer – 3) Marieke Lucas Rijneveld
Explanation:
Dutch Author Marieke Lucas Rijneveld won the 2020 International Booker Prize for the Literary fiction
book ‘The Discomfort of Evening’. Rijneveld became the youngest author to win the prize at the age of 29.

The Book was first published in Dutch in 2018 and eventually translated into English by Michele Hutchison.
The International Booker prize is separate from the main Booker Prize.
22. Name the 1st Indian origin women who has been honoured with memorial Blue Plaque?
1) Noor Inayat Khan
2) Zaira Wasim
3) Usaybah Bint
4) Arwa al-Sulayhi
5) Sayyida Fatima
Answer – 1) Noor Inayat Khan
Explanation:
Noor Inayat Khan (Noor-un-Nissa Inayat Khan or Nora Baker), Britain’s World War II spy, who served in the
Special Operations Executive (SOE) became the 1st Indian-origin woman to be honoured with a memorial
Blue Plaque at her former family home in London, United Kingdom(UK). She is 1st Muslim war heroine of
Britain and 1st female wireless operator sent from the UK into Nazi-occupied France to aid the French
Resistance during World War II. She was born on January 1, 1914 in Moscow, Russia.
23. Find the bank which is going to receive Brandon Human Capital Management (HCM) Excellence
Award 2020 for its HR initiative,” Nayi Disha”.
1) Canara Bank
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) to receive Brandon Human Capital Management (HCM) Excellence Award (also
known as the Academy Awards of Learning & Development) 2020, a global recognition for its HR initiative,”
Nayi Disha”. The award winners will be honored at Brandon Hall Group’s annual HCM Excellence
Conference, January 26-28, 2021 at the Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida. SBI partnered with M/s Chrysalis
& developed the “Nayi Disha” Programme. SBI has won the award in The HCM Spring Program under
‘Excellence in Learning and Development’ in 3 categories namely, Best Learning Program supporting a
Change Transformation Business Strategy (Gold), Best Use of Blended Learning and Best Unique or
Innovative Learning (Gold) and Development Program for its HR initiative (Silver).
24. Who is the 1st divyang sportsperson of the country to get prestigious Tenzing Norgay Adventure
Award?
1) Devendra Jhajharia
3) Satyendra Singh Lohia
4) Deepa Malik
5) Varun Singh Bhati
Answer – 3) Satyendra Singh Lohia
Explanation:
Para-swimmer Satyendra Singh Lohia of Madhya Pradesh is the first Divyang Indian sportsperson of the
country, who has been awarded today with the Tenzing Norgay Adventure Award. He is also the first Asian
Divyang swimmer to cross the 42-kilometer Catalina Channel in the US in just 11 hours 34 minutes.

1. Which department organized National Digital Conference on “Easing Doing Business for
Atmanirbhar Bharat” along with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) (event inaugurated by Union
minister Piyush Goyal)?
Answer – 2) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Explanation:
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, inaugurated the National Digital Conference on
“Easing Doing Business for Atmanirbhar Bharat” organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to improve the business
environment of India.
2. Union minister for Education, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has inaugurated global conference on
“Reimagining and Transforming the University” hosted by which university?
1) Amity University
2) Birla Institute of Technology and Science
3) Lovely Professional University
4) O.P. Jindal Global University
5) SRM Institute of Science & Technology
Answer – 4) O.P. Jindal Global University
Explanation:
Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Union Minister for Education inaugurated the global conference on
“Reimagining and Transforming the University: Confluence of Ideas during and Beyond the COVID-19
Disruption” hosted by O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) and International Institute for Higher Education
Research and Capacity Building (IIHEd) on 6th and 7th August 2020.
3. Union MSME minister Nitin Gadkari has addressed “India@75 Summit – Mission 2022” organized
by which organization?
Explanation:
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) and Road Transport &
Highways addressed the “India@75 Summit – Mission 2022” organised by the confederation of Indian
Industries(CII) which was focused on ‘reinventing technology in India’. He stated that to achieve self-reliant
India, the MSME Ministry and Industries should be made import substitutes, cost-effective, pollution-free
and indigenous.
4. IC-IMPACTS 2020, the research conference between which countries held recently (August 6-7,
2020)?
1) India & China
2) India & Canada
3) India & Cameroon
4) India & Australia

5) India & United Kingdom
Answer – 2) India & Canada
Explanation:
IC-IMPACTS (the India-Canada Centre for Innovative Multidisciplinary Partnerships to Accelerate
Community Transformation and Sustainability) 2020 Annual Research Conference held Virtually on Aug 6-
7, 2020 to discuss the ways to elevate the inter-country cooperation to the next Level by strengthening
existing international connections, sharing best practices in multiple areas, and initiating new
collaborations in government and institutions. The Conference was organised by IC-IMPACTS.
5. The 4th edition of NPPC 2020: Digital Exhibitions and Conferences was virtually inaugurated by
Union minister Piyush Goyal recently. Name the organisation which organised the event along with
Government e Marketplace (GeM).
Explanation:
Piyush Goyal, Union Commerce and Industry & Railways Minister virtually inaugurated the 4th edition of 2
day ‘National Public Procurement Conclave (NPPC) 2020: Digital Exhibitions and Conferences’, on August 9,
2020(the anniversary of GeM Establishment Day) under the theme “Technology enabled Govt Procurement
-Towards efficiency, transparency, and Inclusiveness”. It is organized by Government e Marketplace (GeM),
in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) through CII Hives Digital Platform.
6. Which edition of world conference of speakers of parliament was attended by Lok Sabha speaker
Om Birla recently?
1) 8th
2) 3rd
3) 5th
4) 11th
5) 14th
Answer – 3) 5th
Explanation:
Two-day 5th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament (5WCSP) was inaugurated virtually. It was
organized jointly by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Geneva and the Parliament of Austria with the
support of the United Nations (UN). This is the first time that an International Parliamentary Conference is
being held in Virtual mode. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the inaugural ceremony. The theme of the
5WCSP Conference is ‘Parliamentary leadership for more effective multilateralism that delivers peace and
sustainable development for the people and planet’. The Second part will be held in physical mode at
Vienna, Austria in 2021.
7. The Naval Commanders’ Conference 2020 was held from August 19 to 21, 2020 in New Delhi. Who
is the chief of naval staff in India?
1) K. M. Cariappa
3) Bipin Rawat
4) Karambir Singh
Answer – 4) Karambir Singh
Explanation:
The Naval Commanders’ Conference 2020, a biennial conference was held in New Delhi, India from August
19 to 21, 2020. Rajnath Singh, Union Defence Minister addressed the opening session of the conference.

This is the 1st Naval Commanders’ Conference since the institution of the Department of Military Affairs
(DMA) and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). Rajnath Singh reviewed the innovations by Indian Navy to combat
COVID 19 pandemic with Naval Commanders along with Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Karambir Singh.
8. Union Minister for Education Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ addressed the two-day World Urdu
Conference organised by National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL). Where is the
HQ of NCPUL located?
1) Mumbai
2) Kolkata
3) New Delhi
4) Bhopal
5) Chennai
Explanation:
Union Minister for Education (formerly known as Human Resource Development, HRD Ministry), Ramesh
Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ addressed the inaugural session of the two-days World Urdu Conference organized by
New Delhi based National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL) from August 27-28, 2020.

1. Union Environment minister Prakash Javadekar represented India in 6th BRICS Environment
Ministers’ Meeting hosted by which country?
1) Brazil
2) Russia
3) India
4) China
5) South Africa
Explanation:
Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) participated in
the 6th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Environment Ministers’ Meeting under the
presidency of Russia along with the Environment minister of Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa over a
virtual platform from New Delhi. The BRICS Environment Ministers established BRICS Environmentally
Sound Technology (BEST) Platform and observed that it is of fundamental importance that we develop
existing areas of development within the BEST Platform, setting clear expectations in terms of the results.
2. Who heads the committee formed by Government of India for determination of ceiling rates
under Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products scheme?
1) G.K. Pillai
2) Gautam Ray
3) Y G Parande
Answer – 1) G.K. Pillai
Explanation:
The Government of India under the Ministry of finance, Department of Revenue has set up a three-member
committee headed by Secretary (retired) G.K. Pillai for determination of ceiling rates under Remission of
Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme. The two other members are Y G Parande, retired
Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs member and Gautam Ray, retired chief commissioner of custom
and central excise.

3. Corporate Affairs secretary Rajesh Verma released the “Report of the Committee on Business
Responsibility Reporting”. Who chairs the committee which framed the report?
1) Rajesh Verma
2) Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh
3) Carol M. Browner
4) Injeti Srinivas
5) Vinita Bali
Answer – 2) Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh
Explanation:
Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Rajesh Verma released the “Report of the Committee on
Business Responsibility Reporting (BRR)” from New Delhi which has recommended a new reporting
framework called as” Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR)” as the demand for non-
financial reporting is growing due to increase trends of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)
investing. It should be noted that the 8-member committee, chaired by Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, Joint
Secretary, MCA was formulated by Injeti Srinivas, Secretary, MCA. Injeti Srinivas retired on May 31, 2020.
4. Who heads the 5-member committee formed by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau for the
investigation of Kozhikode plane crash?
1) Ved Prakash
2) SS Chahar
3) Mukul Bharadwaj
4) YS Dahiya
5) Jasbir Singh
Answer – 2) SS Chahar
Explanation:
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) formed a 5-member panel headed Captain S S Chahar to
investigate the circumstances of the Air India Express Dubai-Calicut flight IX 1344Crash at the Kozhikode
airport, Kerala on 7th August 2020. The 5-member team will probe and determine the cause and
contributory factors that led to the accident. The team will also make recommendations to avoid similar
accidents in the future. Captain S S Chahar, the in charge of the investigation will submit his reports within
next 5 months.
5. Which edition of India-UAE joint commission meeting on Trade, Economic and Technical
Cooperation held recently?
1) 15th
2) 11th
3) 13th
4) 8th
5) 5th
Answer – 3) 13th
Explanation:
13th Session of the India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting on Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation
was held virtually. Expanding economic partnership was the key agenda of the meeting. The meeting was
co-chaired by Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India and Sheikh Abdullah Bin
Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates.
6. The 6th round table of ASEAN-India Network of Think Tanks (AINTT) was organized recently.
Which country hold chairmanship of ASEAN 2020?
1) Indonesia
2) Vietnam
3) Cambodia
4) Laos
5) Malaysia

Explanation:
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand organized
the two-day long 6th Round Table of ASEAN-India Network of Think Tanks (AINTT) through video
conference on the theme “ASEAN-India: Strengthening Partnership in the Post COVID Era”. ASEAN is an
acronym for Association of Southeast Asian Nations. ASEAN 2020 Chairmanship– Vietnam.
7. Which edition of India-Vietnam joint commission meeting was held recently?

1) 12th
2) 13th
3) 14th
4) 15th
5) 17th
Answer – 5) 17th
Explanation:
The 17th meeting of the India-Vietnam Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological
Cooperation was held virtually which was co-chaired by India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam
Jaishankar and his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Binh Minh. The focus of the meet was to review the recent
developments in India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and to put forth measures and
orientations for cooperation in the new period, towards the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties
(January 26, 1972-2022). India-Vietnam signed the following Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs):
Cooperation between Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS), New Delhi and Diplomatic
Academy of Vietnam (DAV), Hanoi. MoU between National Maritime Foundation, New Delhi and Scientific
Research Institute of Sea and Islands, Hanoi.
8. Who represented India in 5th BRICS Industry ministers meeting held recently?
1) Ashwini Kumar Choubey
2) Som Prakash
3) Arjun Ram Meghwal
4) Babul Supriyo
5) Anurag Thakur
Answer – 2) Som Prakash
Explanation:
Som Prakash, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry represented India and addressed the 5th
BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Industry Ministers Meeting held through Virtual
Conference. In the meeting they discussed the ways to enhance cooperation in areas like 5G, Artificial
Intelligence(AI) & industrial Internet, among BRICS countries. The meeting adopted a Joint Declaration to
commence the implementation of the BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR).
9. Name the commerce and industry minister who addressed the ASEAN -India Business Council
Virtual Meet.
1) Ramesh Pokhriyal
3) Piyush Goyal
4) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal addressed the Association of South East Asian
Nations (ASEAN)-India Business Council Virtual Meet. He extended India’s friendship and partnership to
ASEAN countries and expected to achieve a target of 300-billion-dollar trade through Business with them.
He emphasized 3 C’s Cooperation, Collaboration & Commitment as guide for the strategic partnership
between India and ASEAN countries.

10. Which edition of India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue (DPD) was held recently?
1) 14th
2) 13th
3) 11th
4) 15th
5) 21st
Answer – 1) 14th
Explanation:
India and Singapore carried out a review of their defence ties at the virtual meet of the 14th India-Singapore
Defence Policy Dialogue (DPD). The DPD was co-chaired by India’s Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar and
Permanent Secretary (Defence), Singapore Mr Chan Heng Kee.
11. Who represented India in the 8th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers’ meeting (EAS-EMM)
held recently?
1) Ram Vilas Paswan
2) Piyush Goyal
3) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
8th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers’ Meeting (EAS-EMM) was held virtually which was attended by
Economic Ministers from the ten ASEAN Member States, Australia, China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea,
New Zealand, the Russian Federation and the United States. The Meeting was chaired by Tran Tuan Anh,
Minister of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam. From Indian side it was attended by Piyush Goyal, Minister of
Railways and Minister of Commerce and Industry.
INDEX
1. Which state/UT ranked top in the implementation of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban
Transformation (AMRUT) scheme as per ranking released by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Puducherry
3) Telangana
4) Odisha
5) Chandigarh
Explanation:
Odisha has retained top position in the implementation of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban
Transformation (AMRUT) scheme. According to rankings released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban
Affairs (MoHUA), Odisha regained its top position by securing a score of 85.67 percent, followed by Union
Territory of Chandigarh (75.08) and Telangana (74.04).
Top 3 States in Implementation of AMRUT Scheme:
Position State Score
1 Odisha 85.67
2 Chandigarh (UT) 75.08
3 Telangana 74.04

2. What is India’s rank based on the number of organic farmers (9th in terms of area under organic
farming)?
1) 9
2) 7
3) 5
4) 1
5) 12
Answer - 4) 1
Explanation:
In accordance with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), India ranked first in
number of organic farmers and 9th in terms of area under organic farming. Notably, Sikkim was the first
state in the world to become completely organic and other states including Tripura and Uttarakhand have
set targets to be on the same line.
3. Which institute ranked top among the institute of national importance in Atal Ranking of
Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020 released by vice president Venkaiah Naidu?
1) IIT Bombay
2) IIT Delhi
3) IISc Bengaluru
4) IIT Madras
5) IIM Ahmedabad
Explanation:
Vice-President of India, Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu, e-released the Atal Ranking of Institutions on
Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020 from New Delhi. He was the chief of the virtual ceremony while
Union Minister of Education, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and Minister of State (MoS) for Education Sanjay
Shamrao Dhotre were the Guest of Honour. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras topped the category
of Institute of National Importance while Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Khordha
(Odisha) topped the category of Private or Self-Financed Universities.
Rank Name State
Institute of National Importance, Central Universities & CFTIS
1 Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2 IIT Bombay Mumbai, Maharashtra
3 IIT Delhi New Delhi
4. Which state/UT ranked top in best performing states in operationalization of Health and Wellness
Centers (HWCs) released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare?
1) Haryana
2) Punjab
3) Delhi
4) Chandigarh
5) Telangana
Answer - 2) Punjab
Explanation:
State of Punjab has secured first rank in the list of best performing states in operationalisation of Health and
Wellness Centers (HWCs) released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW), Government of
India.

5. What is India’s rank in Digital Quality of Life 2020 index released by SurfShark (Denmark tops the
index)?
1) 96
2) 75
3) 48
4) 35
5) 57
Answer – 5) 57
Explanation:
In accordance with the 2nd edition of global research “Digital Quality of Life (DQL) Index 2020” released by
online privacy solutions provider SurfShark, India ranked 57th out of 85 countries in terms of overall
category “Digital Quality of Life 2020” with 0.5 index points which has been topped by Denmark with 0.79
points.
Rank Country
Digital Quality of Life 2020
57 India
1 Denmark
2 Sweden
3 Canada
6. Which is cleanest city of India (> 10 Lakh population) as announced by Hardeep Singh Puri in 5th
annual cleanliness urban survey of India, Swachh Survekshan 2020?
1) Chennai
2) Navi Mumbai
3) Indore
4) Surat
5) Bengaluru
Answer – 3) Indore
Explanation:
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (MoS)-Independent
Charge (I/C) MoHUA announced the 5th edition of the annual cleanliness urban survey of India i.e.” Swachh
Survekshan 2020 (SS2020)” conducted by MoHUA. A total of 129 awards were given by the minister in
which Madhya Pradesh’s Indore Creates record as India’s cleanest city for the 4th consecutive time while
Gujarat’s Surat and Maharashtra’s Navi Mumbai grabbed 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.
India’s Cleanest Mega City– Amdavad, Gujarat (>40 Lakh population). The India’s Cleanest Big City–
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh (10-40 Lakh Population). India’s Cleanest Medium City– Mysuru, Karnataka
(3-10 Lakh Population). India’s Cleanest Small City– Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh (1-3 Lakh population) &
India’s Cleanest Capital– New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC), Delhi.
7. Name the state which ranked top in overall ranking in Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2020
released by NITI Aayog in partnership with Institute of competitiveness.
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Maharashtra
3) Odisha
4) Gujarat
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
NITI Aayog in partnership with Institute of Competitiveness released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI)
2020, this is the first report to examine export preparedness and performance of the states of India. Gujarat

was identified as the top performing state in the category of Coastal state and also topped the Overall
rankings.
Top 5 in Overall rankings:
Rank State Export Preparedness State Category
1 Gujarat 75.19 Coastal
2 Maharashtra 75.14 Coastal
3 Tamil Nadu 64.93 Coastal
4 Rajasthan 62.59 Landlocked
5 Odisha 58.23 Coastal
8. The women from which state has ranked topped in the list of loan beneficiaries under Pradhan
Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) as on March 31, 2020?
1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
In accordance with the data provided by the Ministry of Finance to the Rajya Sabha, as of March 31, 2020,
women in Tamil Nadu topped the list of loan benefits under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) by
availing Rs 58,227 crore loan. They are followed by women in West Bengal (Rs 55,232 crore), Karnataka (Rs
47,714 crore), Bihar (Rs 44,879 crore) and Maharashtra (Rs 42,000 crore).
9. What is India’s rank based on average monthly wage as per the data prepared by Picodi.com
(Switzerland tops)?
1) 16
2) 72
3) 36
4) 54
5) 108
Answer – 2) 72
Explanation:
In accordance with the global ranking of average wages prepared by Picodi.com, India ranked 72nd among
106 countries with an average monthly wage of Rs 32,800 (USD 437). Picodi.com is an international e-
commerce platform, headquartered in Poland, provides discount coupons. Its analysis team looked into
earnings of countries around the world and created a global ranking of average wages.
Rank Country Average Monthly Wage
72 India Rs 32,800 (USD 437)
1 Switzerland 4,49,000 (USD 5,989)
2 Luxembourg Rs 3,00,900 (USD 4,014)
3 United States Rs 2,64,900 (USD 3,534)


1. Tata Capital Growth Fund plans to acquire _______% stake in Biocon Biologics India for 30 Million
USD.
1) 0.85%
2) 1.20%
3) 0.45%
4) 1.80%
5) 2.20%
Answer – 1) 0.85%
Explanation:
Biocon Biologics India approved the primary equity investment of around Rs.225 crores (30 Million USD)
by Tata Capital Growth Fund for a 0.85% minority stake in Biocon Biologics, biosimilar business, at an
equity valuation of around Rs. 26,250 crores (3.5 billion USD) and enterprise valuation of around Rs. 30,400
crores (4 billion USD).
2. Oman India Joint Investment Fund (OIJIF) II has acquired 1.63% stake in DCB Bank Limited.
Where is the HQ of DCB bank located?
1) Noida
2) Pune
3) Kolkata
4) Mumbai
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
Oman India Joint Investment Fund(OIJIF) II acquired 5.07 million (50,69,903) shares or 1.63% stake in DCB
Bank Limited (DCB Bank) through a block trade (bulk deal) on stock exchanges. The stake is valued at Rs 42
crore.
3. Life Insurance Corporation of India has acquired 4.23% stake in which bank?
1) Axis bank
2) YES bank
3) HDFC bank
4) IDBI bank
5) RBL bank
Answer – 2) YES bank
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has acquired 4.23% Stake (105.98 crore shares) of YES Bank by
purchasing from the open market. With this acquisition, the hold of LIC in YES Bank has increased from
0.75% (19 crore shares) to 4.98% (125 crore shares). Period of acquisition is between September 21, 2017,
and July 31, 2020.
4. The Competition Commission of India has approved proposed combination pertaining to Joint
Venture formation between Honda Motor and which company?
1) Mahindra
2) Aditya Birla
3) Hitachi
4) Hinduja
5) Gitanjali
Answer – 3) Hitachi

Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposed combination filed jointly by Keihin
Corporation (KC), Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd.(NKCL), Showa Corporation (SC) and Hitachi Automotive Systems,
Ltd. (HIAMS) to form a Joint Venture (JV) between Honda Motor Co. Limited (HAMCL) and Hitachi Limited
(HL).
5. Reliance Retail Ventures has bought 100% direct ownership of which online pharmacy company
recently?
1) Swasthyashopee
2) Comedz
3) Netmeds
4) Myramed
5) EMedix
Answer – 3) Netmeds
Explanation:
Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has acquired 60%
equity stake in Vitalic Health Pvt Ltd(Vitalic) and 100% direct equity ownership of its subsidiaries namely
Tresara Health Private Limited, Netmeds MarketPlace Limited and Dadha Pharma Distribution Pvt Limited
(collectively known as Netmeds) for a cash consideration of around Rs 620 crore (USD 83.08 million). The
deal values Netmeds around Rs 1,000 crore. RRVL’s investment is aligned with its commitment to provide
digital access to everyone in India.
6. The Competition Commission of India has approved 100% proposed acquisition of C&S Electric
Limited (C&S) by which company?
1) Crompton
2) ABB
3) Havells
4) Siemens
5) Kirloskar
Answer – 4) Siemens
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved 100% proposed acquisition of the share capital of
the Indian Operations of C&S Electric Limited (C&S) by Siemens Limited (Siemens India). For this purpose,
Siemens Ltd has signed an agreement with C&S in January 2020.
7. Which Insurance company has signed agreement with Bharati AXA insurance company to merge
insurance businesses?
3) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company
Answer – 3) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company
Explanation:
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. (ICICI Lombard) and Bharti AXA General Insurance Co. Ltd.
(Bharti AXA) have signed definitive agreements to merge their insurance business. The merger will happen
through a scheme of arrangement. The proposed merged non-life insurance company (combined entity)
will have a market share of 8.7% on a pro-forma basis. The deal values Bharti AXA at around Rs 2,700 crore.
8. Axis bank plans to acquire _____ equity share capital in Max Life Insurance.
1) 12%
2) 13%
3) 15%

4) 17%
5) 16%
Answer – 4) 17%
Explanation:
Axis Bank Ltd (Axis Bank) to acquire 17% (17.002%) of the equity share capital in Max Life Insurance (Max
Life), instead of 29%. After the transaction, the total ownership of Axis bank in Max Life will be 18%. The
parties have executed definitive agreements. Axis Bank and Max Life will approach the respective
regulatory authorities, with revised applications for their consideration and approval.
9. The Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition of 64.90% of share capital of J
B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited by which company?
1) SunTrust
2) JPMorgan Chase
3) Tau Investment Holdings
4) UniCredit
5) ING Group
Answer – 3) Tau Investment Holdings
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of up to 64.90% of share capital of J B
Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited by Tau Investment Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Tau Investment). CCI gave a
nod to the acquisition of compulsorily convertible preference shares and few equity shares of Nxtra Data
Limited (Airtel’s data centre business), by Carlyle Group’s Comfort Investments II. Also, Under Section
31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002, CCI has approved the acquisition by Lightstone Fund S.A., for and on
behalf of Lightstone Global Fund (LGT) of certain equity stakes in the following: 91Streets Media
Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (91Streets), Ascent Health and Wellness Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Ascent). API Holdings
Pvt. Ltd. (API), Aahaan Commercials Pvt. Ltd. (Aahaan) and Lokprakash Vidhya Pvt. Ltd. (Lokprakash).
10. Pacific Alliance Group plans to acquire _______ stake in Edelweiss Wealth Management (EWM) for
about 2,000 crores.
1) 12%
2) 71%
3) 21%
4) 49%
5) 51%
Answer – 5) 51%
Explanation:
Private equity (PE) firm PAG to make a strategic investment of approximately Rs 2,200 crore (USD 300
million) for a 51% stake in Edelweiss Wealth Management (EWM). PAG with this deal will become a
majority owner of the EWM of Edelweiss Global Investment Advisors (which also houses Edelweiss Asset
Management, India’s largest alternatives and asset reconstruction platform, which is not part of the
investment). The EWM business includes investment banking and capital markets businesses. It is to be
noted that this is the PAG’s 1st PE investment in India.
DEFENCE
1. How many defence weapons and military platforms were restricted from import by Department
of Military Affairs of Ministry of Defence?
1) 101
2) 98
3) 112
4) 78
5) 69

Answer – 1) 101
Explanation:
Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Ministry of Defence (MoD) decided to restrict import of 101 weapons
and military platforms, the embargo on which is planned to be progressively implemented between 2020
and 2024, in order to boost indigenous defence manufacturing on the lines of “Atmanirbhar Bharat”. The
announcement for the same was made by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. In this regard, the Defence
Industry will receive contracts worth almost Rs 4 lakh crore within the next five to seven years. Of these,
items worth almost Rs 1,30,000 crore each are anticipated for the Army and the Air Force, while items
worth almost Rs 1,40,000 crore are anticipated by the Navy over the same period. The focus behind this
decision is to adopt the technologies designed and developed by Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) to meet the requirements of the Armed Forces in the coming years.
2. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has laid the foundation for a missile-seeker facility centre
(SFC) and a warhead production unit at Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) in which city?
1) Pune
2) Lucknow
3) Hyderabad
4) Noida
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
As a part of the Atma Nirbhar Week celebration (Atmanirbharta Saptah) between August 7-14, 2020 of the
Ministry of Defence (MoD) and to boost Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (self-reliant India movement), the
Union Defence Minister (Raksha Mantri) Rajnath Singh virtually launched the initiatives for modernisation
and upgradation of facilities at defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factory Board
(OFB). Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Hyderabad laid foundation stone for ‘Seeker Facility Centre’ (SFC)
to manufacture missile system and ‘Warhead Production Facility’ for manufacturing and testing of
indigenously developed warheads required for Konkurs-M, Invar, Akash, Astra missiles etc.
3. Which PSU has set up 1st of its kind Industrial Design Centre (IDC) at Bengaluru for setting the
global benchmarking in Industrial Design and Ergonomics in Products?
1) BEL
2) BHEL
3) BEML
4) HAL
Answer – 3) BEML
Explanation:
BEML (previously Bharat Earth Movers Limited) has set up Industrial Design Centre at Bengaluru as part of
its new infrastructure creation. The Centre is first of its kind in India, focusing on implementing factors of
Industrial Design & Human Factors as a part of developmental strategies for setting the global
benchmarking in Industrial Design and Ergonomics in Products. It is proposed to develop this facility
further as a national facility and would be offered to the industry in the next stage.
4. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the capital acquisitions of various platforms and
equipment for an approximate cost of Rs 8,722.38 crore recently. Who is the chairman of DAC?
1) Nitin Gadkari
3) Narendra Modi
4) Rajnath Singh

Explanation:
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in its meeting held under the Chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Rajnath
Singh approved the capital acquisitions of various platforms and equipment for an approximate cost of Rs
8,722.38 crore. This decision has been taken on the lines of the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” under which
equipment for armed forces will be developed indigenously.
5. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited deployed two Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) for operations at
________.
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Ladakh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) manufactured two Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) have been
deployed for operations at high altitude (Ladakh sector) to support Indian Air Force (IAF) missions amid
prevailing situation on the India-China border. Notably, the twin engine LCH is the lightest attack helicopter
in the world designed and developed by HAL to meet the specific and unique requirements of Indian Armed
Forces under the “Atma Nirbhar Bharat”.
6. The 40 mm Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) which was handed over to BSF recently is
designed and manufactured by which company?
1) Opto Electronics Factory, Dehradun
2) Ammunition Factory Khadki, Pune
3) Gun and Shell Factory, Kolkata
4) Grey Iron Foundry, Jabalpur
5) Small Arms Factory, Kanpur
Answer – 2) Ammunition Factory Khadki, Pune
Explanation:
The first consignment of 40 mm Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) was handed over to Border
Security Force (BSF) which is designed and manufactured indigenously by the Ammunition Factory Khadki
(AFK) in Pune, Maharashtra on the lines of the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India). This ammunition
is used to be imported by the Army and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) units.
7. How many products developed by the Defence Public Sector Undertakings and Ordnance Factory
Board was launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (August 13, 2020)?
1) 17
2) 12
3) 21
4) 15
5) 25
Answer – 4) 15
Explanation:
On August 13, 2020, as a part of the Atma Nirbhar Week celebration (Atmanirbharta Saptah) between
August 7-14, 2020 of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and to boost Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (self-reliant
India movement), Union Defence Minister (Raksha Mantri) Rajnath Singh virtually launched 15 products of
Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) viz. four products each by
OFB and BEML, two by BEL and one each by HAL, BDL, MDL, GRSE and GSL.

8. The Nag Missile Carrier (NAMICA) was developed by which company in association with
Hyderabad based Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL)?
2) Ordnance Factory Medak
Answer – 2) Ordnance Factory Medak
Explanation:
Nag Missile Carrier (NAMICA): Developed by Ordnance Factory Medak (OFMK), Telangana in association
with Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad (Telangana), it can act as an import
substitution of around Rs. 260 Cr in the first phase, which may go upto more than Rs 3000 Cr.
9. Name the Indian Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel, which was launched in August 2020
(manufactured by Goa Shipyard Limited).
1) ICGS Samrath
2) ICGS Sachet
3) ICGS Sarthak
4) ICGS Samudra
5) ICGS Sankalp
Answer – 3) ICGS Sarthak
Explanation:
In order to enhance maritime security, on August 13, 2020, an Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the Indian
Coast Guard was launched and re-christened as Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) “Sarthak” during a
ceremony held at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) which was conducted through video conferencing from Coast
Guard headquarters at New Delhi. It was launched by Ms. Veena Ajay Kumar, wife of Defence Secretary Dr
Ajay Kumar. Sarthak, the 4th in the series of five OPVs deployed by the ICG has been designed and built
indigenously by GSL on the lines of “Make in India” which has about 70% indigenous content. The ship will
be deployed for exclusive economic zone (EEZ) surveillance, Coastal Security and other duties to safeguard
India’s maritime interests.
10. Defence ministry has approved the proposed to expand NCC to how many border and coastal
districts?
1) 215
2) 156
3) 122
4) 173
5) 315
Answer – 4) 173
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal of the National Cadet Corps(NCC) for a major
expansion scheme in 173 border and coastal districts, where one lakh new cadets will be inducted and one-
third of them will be girls. A total of 83 NCC units will be upgraded (Army 53, Navy 20, Air Force 10) to
provide training to the cadets.


1. What is the name of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s mars rover which
was launched recently to seek signs of ancient life?
1) Ingenuity
2) Perseverance
3) Promise
4) Endurance
5) Fortitude
Answer – 2) Perseverance
Explanation:
United States’ (US) 5th Mars Mission “Mars 2020” initiated by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space
Administration) after launching the biggest Mars rover named “Perseverance”, which was lifted off by
United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V 541 rocket from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, United
States (US). The rover will land on Jezero Crater of Mars on Feb. 18, 2021 with duration of at least one Mars
year (about 687 Earth days). The outlay of Mars mission 2020 is around $2.7 billion. The project aimed to
seek signs of ancient life and collect first Martian rock and soil samples for possible return to Earth for
analyzing and will be retrieved during future missions in 2031. The rover is also carrying a small helicopter
named Ingenuity, which aims to be the first aircraft to fly on another planet.
2. Name the country which collaborates with India to develop rapid testing for COVID-19 in under
30 seconds.
1) UAE
2) Israel
3) Kuwait
4) Egypt
5) Brazil
Explanation:
Experts from India and Israel have collaborated to develop rapid testing for COVID-19 in under 30 seconds
by merging the technological expertise of Israel with Indian development and production capabilities. They
have started to conduct trials at a special testing site at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital on a large
sample of patients for 4 different kinds of technologies namely, Voice test, Breath analyser test, Isothermal
testing and Polyamine acid testing. The rapid testing has been developed jointly in cooperation with the
Directorate of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) of the Israeli Ministry of Defence Research and
Development Organisation(DRDO), Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Principal
Scientific Advisor(PSA), India and coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Israel and India.
3. Haryana forest department used drone for aerial seeding to increase green cover in Aravallis
recently. Which IIT designed the ‘seeding drone’?
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Bombay
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Kanpur
5) IIT Gandhinagar
Explanation:
In order to improve green cover in the inaccessible Aravalli area of Haryana’s Faridabad district, the
Haryana forest department has used drone technology to shower 50,000 seeds pallets covered with a
mixture of clay and compost. This ‘seeding drone’ is designed by an Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT)-
Kanpur backed startup. Species whose seeds were disseminated included Peepal, Pilkhan, Amaltash, Bael
Patra, Pahari Papri, Ronjh and Khairi.

4. Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare collaborated with Asian Development Bank &
UNICEF for thermal screening at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport located at which city?
1) New Delhi
2) Kolkata
3) Mumbai
4) Bengaluru
5) Hyderabad
Explanation:
Hyderabad’s (Telangana) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has received a mass fever screening system to
enhance the screening process of passengers. There are two more scanners in the Airport. The thermal
scanner has been provided by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in coordination with Asian
Development Bank funded by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
5. Name the company which became the first independent power producer to fully commission the
first three wind auctions held by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).
1) My Home Power private Limited
2) Shyam Indus Power Solutions Limited
3) Reliance Power Trading Limited
4) Sembcorp Energy India Limited
Answer – 4) Sembcorp Energy India Limited
Explanation:
Sembcorp Energy India Limited, owned by Singapore-based energy and infrastructure group Sembcorp
Industries, became the first independent power producer to fully commission the first three wind auctions
held by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) after it completed its projects that have a combined
capacity of 800 MW. This takes Sembcorp's total capacity across the country to 1,730 MW. The company
said that it provides clean power to more six lakh households across seven states, saving carbon dioxide
emissions in excess of 2 million tonnes per annum. Sembcorp continues to have the largest operational
wind capacity via bids won from SECI.
6. The Healthcare Technology Innovation Centre of Which IIT along with Helyxon healthcare
solutions jointly developed a first of its kind remote patient monitoring device for COVID-19?
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Calcutta
5) IIT Mandi
Answer - 3) IIT Madras
Explanation:
Healthcare Technology Innovation Centre(HTIC) of Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in
partnership with Helyxon Healthcare Solutions Private Limited, a healthcare startup in IIT Madras jointly
developed a first of its kind remote patient monitoring device for COVID-19. The device was engineered
based on the clinical input to provide a low cost, simple and easy to use device to monitor the patients from
anywhere at the hospital or home.
7. What is the name of health assistance robot which was designed by Mumbai division of central
railway?
1) R-Bot
2) Jeevan Lite
3) Rakshak
4) ASIMOV
5) NOCCA

Answer – 3) Rakshak
Explanation:
Mumbai Division of Central Railway (CR), designed a health assistant robot “Rakshak” that communicates
between doctor and patient remotely. The Robot was developed in-house at EMU (Electric Multiple Unit)
car shed by Sunil Bairwa, Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer and his team in Kurla, Mumbai section of the
Central Railway. The main objective of building the robot is to avoid spreading of the COVID-19 virus among
people.
8. A unique kiosk named “UV Baggage Bath” was inaugurated recently at which railway station?
1) Agra City Railway Station
2) Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station
3) Ghoom Railway Station
4) Bangalore railway station
Answer – 4) Bangalore railway station
Explanation:
A unique kiosk named “UV Baggage Bath” was inaugurated at the Bangalore railway station, South Western
Railway, by the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Bengaluru Division, AN Krishna Reddy and
Additional Divisional Railway Manager (Admin), Bengaluru Division, Kalyani Sethuraman. Objective of the
kiosk: - To disinfect the baggage to stop the indirect mode of COVID – 19 transmissions from the outer
surfaces of travel bags to the human beings. The proposal was implemented at KSR (Krantivira Sangolli
Rayanna) Bengaluru and Yesvantpur Railway stations by M/s Optimurz Bio and IT Solutions.
9. Indian Railways installed automatic lighting systems at three railways stations in which state?
1) Goa
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) West Bengal
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Railways have installed three automatic lighting systems at Jabalpur, Narsinghpur and Bhopal railways
stations of Madhya Pradesh, which fall under the West Central Railway zone.
10. Which country has conducted the test flight of LGM-30G Minuteman III missile recently?
1) Russia
2) United States
3) China
4) South Korea
5) Iran
Explanation:
United States (US) Air Force conducted a scheduled test launch of an LGM-30G Minuteman III, an
intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) carrying a load of three unarmed reentry vehicles, from
Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, US to a target in the Pacific Ocean. Missile’s three reentry vehicles
traveled 4,200 miles (6,759 kilometers) to the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands as part of a
developmental test.
11. Name the institute which developed a no-touch & painless device named “AJO-Neo” for non-
invasive screening of bilirubin level in new-borns.

Answer – 1) S.N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences
Explanation:
S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), Kolkata, an autonomous research Institute under
the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has developed a No-touch &
Painless device named “AJO-Neo” for non-invasive screening of bilirubin level in new-borns.
12. As per journal Nature Geoscience, the researchers at University of Maryland and the Institute of
Geophysics at ETH Zurich found 37 active volcanic structures on which planet?
1) Mercury
2) Venus
3) Mars
4) Jupiter
5) Saturn
Answer – 2) Venus
Explanation:
A new study identified 37 recently active volcanic structures on Venus. The study provides some of the best
evidence yet that Venus is still a geologically active planet. A research paper on the work, which was
conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland and the Institute of Geophysics at ETH Zurich,
Switzerland, was published in the journal Nature Geoscience on July 20, 2020.
13. Which ministry has launched a new version of the India Water Resources Information System
(India-WRIS)?
5) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Answer – 5) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Explanation:
The Ministry of Jal Shakti(MoJS) has launched a new version of the India Water Resources Information
System (India-WRIS) with new functions and features. It is open to the public, and accessible through the
web portal www.indiawris.gov.in. The MoJS has established a dedicated organization, National Water
Informatics Centre (NWIC) to maintain and update India-WRIS.
14. Find the IIT which in collaboration with Imperial College London, develops nanoparticle ‘meta-
grid’.
1) IIT Ropar
2) IIT Jodhpur
3) IIT Guwahati
4) IIT Bombay
5) IIT Kanpur
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, India, and Imperial College London, United Kingdom,
have developed nanoparticles called the ‘meta-grid’ or ‘metamaterial grid’ that makes the light-emitting
diodes (LED) brighter, energy-efficient and durable. It was jointly developed by Dr. Debabrata Sikdar,
assistant professor at IIT Guwahati along with Prof. Sir John B. Pendry and Prof. Alexei A. Kornyshev from
Imperial College London. The findings have been recently published in Light: Science and Application
journal of the Nature Publishing Group.

15. Name the company which has partnered with Gavi and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to
speed up the manufacture & delivery of COVID-19 vaccines for India.
2) Serum Institute of India
3) Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited
4) GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited
5) Panacea Biotec Limited
Answer – 2) Serum Institute of India
Explanation:
Serum Institute of India(SII) Private Limited has entered into a new partnership with Gavi, the International
Vaccine Alliance and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to accelerate the process of manufacture and
delivery of up to 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines for India and other low and middle income
countries(LMICs) by 2021 as part of the Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC), a mechanism
within the COVAX Facility. The vaccines will be made available to the 92 countries included in Gavi’s COVAX
AMC. SII has set a ceiling price of USD 3 per dose.
16. The Dragon Endeavour is the spacecraft of which space company?

1) AirLaunch
2) SpaceX
3) KinetX
4) Blue Origin
5) Astra
Explanation:
NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour
spacecraft as it is lifted onto the SpaceX GO Navigator recovery ship shortly after landing in the Gulf of
Mexico off the coast of Pensacola, Florida, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. The Demo-2 test flight for NASA's
Commercial Crew Program was the first to deliver astronauts to the International Space Station and return
them safely to Earth onboard a commercially built and operated spacecraft. Behnken and Hurley returned
after spending 64 days in space.
17. Which IIT collaborated with Agnys Waste Management Private Limited to develop indigenous
seed balls named ‘BEEG’?
1) IIT Ahmedabad
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Kanpur
4) IIT Calcutta
5) IIT Delhi
Explanation:
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Kanpur in collaboration with Agnys Waste Management Private
Limited (start-up at IIT Kanpur) developed indigenous seed balls named ‘BEEG’ (Biocompost Enriched Eco
Friendly Globule). This will help to safeguard people and farmers in plantations during the COVID-19 times.
The initiative is guided by Prof. J. Ramkumar. The initiative provides employment opportunities to
unemployed workers and gardeners(due to the COVID-19 lockdown).
18. Which is the India’s 1st private aerospace company to test fire 1st of its kind upper stage rocket
engine named “Raman”?
1) Skyroot Aerospace
2) Airnetz Aviation
3) BrahMos Aerospace
4) Boeing India
5) Aroon Aviation Services

Answer – 1) Skyroot Aerospace
Explanation:
Skyroot Aerospace, Indian aerospace startup successfully test fired an upper stage rocket engine “Raman”,
India’s first 100% 3D printed bi-propellant liquid rocket engine injector named after the Nobel laureate Sir
CV Raman and became the first private aerospace company in India to test a rocket engine developed in
India.
19. Nokia plans to set up robotics lab at which institute for 5G research?
1) Indian Institute of Technology Indore
4) Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
5) Institute of Chemical Technology
Answer – 2) Indian Institute of Science
Explanation:
Nokia has announced a collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), the country’s leading
institute and university for research and higher education in science and engineering, to establish the Nokia
Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Networked Robotics. The CoE will promote inter-disciplinary research
involving robotics, advanced communication technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop socially
relevant use cases across areas like emergency management, agriculture and industrial automation. The
centre will promote engagement and cooperation between academia, start-ups and industry ecosystem
partners in research and development of use cases. This centre supports and aligns with the Government
initiatives of ‘Start-up India’.
20. Which department along with NITI Aayog launched the Consortium for Affordable & Rapid
Diagnostics (CARD) to speed up India's capacity to make COVID-19 testing kits?
2) Department for Science and Technology
Answer – 4) Department of Biotechnology
Explanation:
NITI Aayog and the Department of Biotechnology have launched the Consortium for Affordable & Rapid
Diagnostics (CARD) to scale up India's capacity to make coronavirus testing kits. The move comes after
India faced quality issues with Chinese-made antibody testing kits.
21. Which country has tested a ballistic missile interceptor named ‘Arrow-2’?
1) Kuwait
2) Iran
3) UAE
4) China
5) Israel
Answer - 5) Israel
Explanation:
Israel Defence Minister Benny Gantz, announced that Israel has successfully tested their advanced missile
defence system, Arrow-2, a ballistic missile interceptor, which serves as the top tier integrated Israeli shield
built to withstand various missile salvoes, was built with the support of the United States of America. Arrow
2 is a multi-layered system designed and manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries and Boeing, US
based industry.

22. Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has found 66 new exoplanets recently. The TESS
belongs to which space agency?
Explanation:
Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite(TESS) of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
completed its primary mission of imaging 75% of the starry sky during the two-year survey and found 66
new exoplanets beyond the solar system, and around 2100 candidates on which the astronomers are
working on to confirm among others.
23. Name the country which shares AI based technology and high-end equipment with AIIMS Delhi.
1) Jordon
2) Egypt
3) Syria
4) Lebanon
5) Israel
Explanation:
As part of Israel-India cooperation to fight the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic, Israel has shared Artificial
Intelligence (AI) based technology and high-end equipment with All India Institute of Medical Science
(AIIMS), Delhi, India. Ambassador of Israel to India Dr Ron Malka handed over the ‘state-of-the-art artificial
intelligence-based technologies and high-end equipment’ to Director of AIIMS Dr Randeep Guleria in the
presence of Sanjay Bhattacharya, Secretary, (Consular and Diaspora) Ministry of External Affairs at an event
held on August 12, 2020.
24. The Telangana government has launched Artificial Intelligence for Agricultural Innovation
Programme (AI4AI) in collaboration with Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) and
which organization?
1) International Labour Organisation - India
2) United Nations - India
3) International Monetary Fund - India
4) World Economic Forum - India
5) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development - India
Answer – 4) World Economic Forum - India
Explanation:
The Government of Telangana has launched Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Agricultural Innovation
Programme (AI4AI) in collaboration with Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) & World
Economic Forum (WEF) – India. Telangana Industries and IT Minister KT Rama Rao launched the AI4AI
program virtually on 12th August, 2020.
25. Name the organization which has developed a microwave device named ‘Atulya’ that can
disinfect any premises in just 30 seconds.
Answer – 3) Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT)

Explanation:
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Nitin Gadkari
has unveiled a microwave device named ‘Atulya’ that can disinfect any premises in just 30 seconds,
disintegrating COVID-19 virus in Nagpur, Maharashtra and is developed by the Defence Institute of
Advanced Technology, Pune.
26. The scientists from Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) discovered a helium (He)-enhanced
cool bright star among Omega Centauri recently. Where does IIA located?
1) Kolkata
2) Pune
3) Chennai
4) Bengaluru
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
Indian Scientist from Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, Karnataka, an autonomous institute
under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) discovered a helium (He)-enhanced cool bright star
among metal rich samples of the globular cluster, Omega Centauri. This is the first ever spectroscopic
determination of He-abundance in the Omega Centauri. The study was published in “The Astrophysical
Journal”.
27. Which IIT has developed “UVSAFE”, UVGI based room disinfection device in collaboration with
Momentum India Private Limited?
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Ropar
4) IIT Ahmedabad
5) IIT Mandi
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar (IIT-R) in collaboration with Momentum India Private Limited
developed “UVSAFE”, a state-of-the-art room disinfection device based on Singular Ultraviolet Germicidal
Irradiation (UVGI). The efficiency of the device was tested by FICCI Research and Analysis Centre (FRAC)
(NABL Accredited Laboratory, New Delhi).
28. Which institute along with ISRO developed a sustainable process for making brick-like
structures named “Space Bricks” on the surface of the moon?
1) Indian Institute of Technology Indore
2) Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru
4) Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
5) Indian Institute of Astrophysics Bengaluru
Answer – 2) Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru
Explanation:
Team of researchers of Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, Karnataka and Indian Space Research
Organization (ISRO) developed a sustainable process for making brick-like structures named “Space Bricks”
on the surface of the moon. The process uses the lunar soil, bacteria and guar beans to make the space brick.
The process uses the Urea – sourced from human urine and lunar soil as the raw materials for the
construction on the lunar surface which reduces the overall expenditure.

29. National Stock Exchange of India and which institute have jointly developed and launched
Platform for Investor Education (PIE)?
1) Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
2) Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
3) Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
4) Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
5) Indian Institute of Management Indore
Answer – 2) Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Explanation:
National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Investor Protection Fund Trust (NSE IPFT) and Indian Institute of
Management Bangalore (IIMB) have jointly developed and launched Platform for Investor Education (PIE),
an online investor education resource centre. The PIE was launched in a virtual meet attended by Mr.
Nagendraa Parakh, Executive Director of SEBI, Mr. Vikram Limaye MD & CEO of NSE and Professor
Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director of IIM Bangalore.
30. ISRO’s Chandrayaan-2 has captured images of the Moon by Terrain Mapping Camera – 2 (TMC-2).
One of the moon’s craters was named after whom?
1) Madhavan Chandradathan
2) Roddam Narasimha
3) APJ Abdul Kalam
4) K. Radhakrishnan
5) Vikram Sarabhai
Answer – 5) Vikram Sarabhai
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that Chandrayaan-2 has captured images of the
Moon by Terrain Mapping Camera – 2 (TMC-2) and named one of the craters as ‘Sarabhai Crater’ after
Indian Astrophysicist Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai who is regarded as the Father of Indian Space program so
as to celebrate his birth centenary. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai’s 100th birth century was observed on 12th of
August, 2020.
31. The astronomers at which institute has found a baby galaxy called “SPT0418-47” through ALMA
telescope recently?
1) Harvard university
2) Massachusetts Institute of Technology
4) Max Planck Institute of Astrophysics
5) ETH Zurich
Answer – 4) Max Planck Institute of Astrophysics
Explanation:
The Astronomers at the Max Planck Institute of Astrophysics found a baby galaxy called “SPT0418-47” a
look-alike of the Milky galaxy at 12 billion light-years away using the Atacama Large Millimeter/sub-
millimeter Array (ALMA) Telescope.
32. Name the institute which has developed Ayurveda based Biodegradable Face Mask “Pavitrapati”
and Anti-Microbial body suit named “Aushada Tara”.
Answer - 3) Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT)

Explanation:
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology(DIAT), Pune has developed Ayurvedic based Biodegradable Face
Mask named “Pavitrapati” and Anti-Microbial Body Suit named “Aushada Tara”. Note: The Transfer of
Technology (ToT) for this product was signed between DIAT and Kolhapur based Textile Company
Siddheshwar Techtessile Pvt Ltd, Maharashtra for production on mass scale.
33. Which zone of Indian railways has procured 2 Ninja Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) recently?
1) Central Railway
2) Northern Railway
3) Southern Railway
4) Eastern Railway
5) Western Railway
Answer – 1) Central Railway
Explanation:
Indian Railways introduces Drone based surveillance technologies which has emerged as an important and
cost effective tool for security surveillance over a large area with limited manpower. Central Railway’s
Mumbai Division of the Indian Railways procured 2 Ninja Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAV) to increase the
security and surveillance in the Railway premises like the station, tracks, yards and workshops.
34. Which IIT has developed the e-classroom software named ‘DEEKSHAK’?
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Kharagpur
3) IIT Patna
4) IIT Ropar
5) IIT Madras
Explanation:
Researchers at IIT Kharagpur have developed an e-classroom software, DEEKSHAK. With COVID-19
lockdown and social distancing, educational institutions across the world have shifted to electronic mode.
Meeting software platforms are being popularly used for online classes. But the users are frequently
experiencing challenges with regard to security issues, and more importantly, the operational requirements
of an electronic classroom which is significantly different from a corporate meeting.
35. Under the aegis of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), a Price Monitoring and
Resource Unit was recently set up at which state?
1) Odisha
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Assam
5) Bihar
Explanation:
A Price Monitoring and Resource Unit (PMRU) has been set up in Karnataka under the aegis of National
Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and
Fertilizers, Government of India. PMRU will function at the State level under the direct supervision of the
State Drug Controller for increasing outreach of NPPA. Till now National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority
(NPPA) is headquartered at Delhi only and with the setting up of PMRUs in States/ UTs, NPPA shall have
outreach at State Level as well.
36. The astronomers from the European Southern Observatory (ESO) discovered the nearest black
hole from the planet earth recently. The study was published in which journal?
1) New Astronomy
2) Journal Nature

5) Nature Astronomy
Explanation:
Astronomers from the European Southern Observatory (ESO) discovered the nearest black hole from the
planet Earth, reported the Universe today. It is located in the constellation of Telescopium (near the
constellation of Sagittarius) just 1000 light-years away from the Earth, added the report. It is estimated that
the black hole is at least 4.2 times the sun’s mass. The study revealing the details of the nearest black hole to
the Earth has been published in Astronomy & Astrophysics. The astronomers are of the belief that a second
mass like the one discovered now is on the horizon. Unlike every other black holes found till now, this black
hole is easier to observe. The astronomers’ team first discovered this by tracking two companion stars in
the system named HR 6819. The group of astronomers discovered the HR 6819 black hole by using the 2.2-
meter MPG / ESO telescope at ESO’s La Silla Observatory in Chile.
37. The first ever _______ rocket fully manufactured by the private sector company “Economic
Explosives Ltd (EEL)” have been successfully test fired recently.
1) Pralay
2) Nirbhay
3) Brahmos
4) Pinaka
Answer – 4) Pinaka
Explanation:
In a major boost for Make in India, the first ever Pinaka rockets fully manufactured by the private sector
company “Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL)” have been successfully test fired by the army at a firing range in
Pokhran, Rajasthan. Six Pinaka rockets were test fired as part of the final developmental trials and are the
first munition of its kind made by the private sector in India. These rockets have been manufactured on the
lines of the transfer of technology (ToT) agreement between Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) and private sector, five years ago. With the entry of private sector, the single source
dependency on Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) will be reduced.
38. Which dwarf planet was given “Ocean World” status by researchers recently?
1) Eris
2) Ceres
3) Pluto
4) Makemake
5) Haumea
Answer – 2) Ceres
Explanation:
Researchers have given Dwarf Planet Ceres the status of an “Ocean World”. The scientists have analyzed the
data collected by NASA’s Dawn Spacecraft and published the findings as a series of papers in the journals
Nature Astronomy, Nature Communication and Nature Geoscience.
39. Name the country which has unveiled the surface to surface ballistic missile Martyr Qassem
Soleimani.
1) UAE
2) Egypt
3) Iran
4) Kuwait
5) Iraq
Answer – 3) Iran

Explanation:
Iran (officially the Islamic Republic of Iran) has inaugurated a locally made surface-to-surface ballistic
missile, called Martyr Qassem Soleimani, which has a range of 1,400 kilometers-km (870-mile) and a new
cruise missile, called Martyr Abu Mahdi which has a range of over 1000 km(620-mile).
40. Which space agency has observed South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA), a strange dent in Earth’s
magnetic field over South America and the nearby Atlantic Ocean?
Answer - 2) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Explanation:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) observes the South Atlantic Anomaly(SAA), a
strange dent in Earth’s magnetic field over South America and the nearby Atlantic Ocean which was there
for more than 10 years is growing and splitting this change in the magnetic field will affect the earth. The
scientists of NASA in geomagnetic, geophysics, and heliophysics research groups observe and model the
SAA to monitor and predict its future changes to help with the challenges in satellite missions and humans
in space.
41. The scientist of which country has developed the AUM (Air Unique-quality Monitoring) - for real-
time remote monitoring of air quality parameters?
1) United States
2) India
3) Russia
4) Bangladesh
5) Pakistan
Answer – 2) India
Explanation:
World Health Organisation (WHO)’s reports show that the worsening state of poor air quality is responsible
for more than 7.5 million fatalities worldwide annually. The scientists in India have developed an
indigenous photonic system - AUM (Air Unique-quality Monitoring) - for real-time remote monitoring of air
quality parameters. The system has been developed by the team (GVP-SIRC & GVP College of Engineering,
Visakhapatnam; VIT University, Vellore) with the support from the Department of Science and Technology’s
Clean Air Research Initiative. The system titled AUM (Air Unique-quality Monitoring) had CATS Eco-
Systems, Nashik as the technology transfer partner for commercialization.
42. The Interceptor Boat ‘ICGS C-454’ developed by which company was inducted into the service of
the Indian Coast Guard at Surat, Gujarat?
3) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
5) Larsen and Toubro Limited
Answer – 5) Larsen and Toubro Limited
Explanation:
The 27-meter-long Interceptor Boat (IB) ‘ICGS C-454’, built by Larsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T) was launched
into the service of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) by Dr Hiral Patel, wife of Surat district Collector, Dhaval
Patel during a ceremony in Surat.

43. The NASA plans to launch Psyche mission (journey to a unique metal asteroid orbiting the Sun
between Mars and Jupiter) by which year?
1) 2025
2) 2022
3) 2023
4) 2024
5) 2021
Answer – 2) 2022
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been working on a spacecraft that will be
sent to explore the asteroid 16 Psyche, one of the most massive asteroids in the asteroid belt. It is thought
to be almost pure metal in its composition. As per the space agency, one of the key targets of the Psyche
spacecraft is to study the asteroid. NASA said that the Psyche spacecraft is targeted to launch in August
2022, and would arrive at the asteroid in early 2026.
44. Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan launched
online registration and renewal of gold hallmarking centres recently. The hallmarking of gold will
be mandatory from _______.
1) June 30, 2022
2) August 31, 2021
3) June 1, 2021
4) January 1, 2021
5) March 31, 2022
Answer – 3) June 1, 2021
Explanation:
Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan virtually launched an
online system for registration and renewal of license of gold assaying and hallmarking (A&H) centres. The
online system can be accessed through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) web portal –
www.manakonline.in. The hallmarking of gold which is voluntary at present, will be made mandatory from
1st June, 2021.
45. Which country has launched remote sensing satellite named “Gaofen-9 05” recently?
1) North Korea
2) South Korea
3) Japan
4) China
5) Thailand
Answer – 4) China
Explanation:
China launched its fifth Gaofen-9 series satellite named “Gaofen-9 05” along with two smaller payloads viz.
Tiantuo-5 and Duo Gongneng Shiyan Weixing through Long March-2D carrier rocket from its Jiuquan
Satellite Launch Centre (JSLC) in northwest China. This launch was the 343rd mission of the Long March
rocket series and the 23rd for China in 2020. Gaofen-9 (05) is an optical remote sensing satellite developed
by Aerospace Dongfanghong Satellite Co.Ltd, part of China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), a
subsidiary of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). The major upcoming Chinese
mission in 2020, probably in November, is the Chang’e-5 lunar sample return.
46. The Indian coast guard ship C-449 built and designed by M/s Larsen and Toubro Ltd was
commissioned in which city?
1) Surat
2) Kochi
3) Port Blair
4) Chennai

5) Mumbai
Explanation:
Indian Coast Guard Ship C-449 was commissioned in Chennai by Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary K.
Shanmugam. The ship is the Forty Ninth Interceptor Boat of the series, which are indigenously built and
designed by M/s Larsen and Toubro Ltd, Hazira (Surat). It will be commanded by Assistant Commandant
Ashish Sharma and will be based at Krishnapatnam under the administrative and operational control of the
Commander, Coast Guard District Headquarters No.6, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
47. India’s first multi-wavelength satellite observatory, ‘ASTROSAT’ has detected an UV light from
“AUDFs01” galaxy recently. The study was published in which journal?
1) New Astronomy
2) Journal Nature
5) Nature Astronomy
Answer - 5) Nature Astronomy
Explanation:
In accordance with the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) in Pune,
Maharashtra, India’s first multi- wavelength satellite observatory, ASTROSAT, has detected an extreme
ultraviolet (UV) light from a galaxy called “AUDFs01” which is 9.3 billion light-years away from Earth. The
galaxy is located in the Hubble Extreme Deep field (XDF). The study is published in “Nature Astronomy”.
48. Which railway station has introduced baggage sanitization and wrapping machine recently?
1) Mangalore Railway station
2) Kanpur Railway station
3) Ahmedabad Railway station
4) Chennai Railway station
5) Mumbai Railway station
Answer – 3) Ahmedabad Railway station
Explanation:
Ahmedabad Railway Division launched the Baggage Sanitization and Wrapping Machine at the Ahmedabad
Railway station to ensure safe travel for the passengers during the Pandemic. The Ahmedabad Railway
Division has introduced the machine after considering the increase in transport and travel services after
Unlock-1 Phase.
49. The students of which IIT has discovered ‘2020 QG’, the closest known asteroid to fly by Earth?
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Guwahati
5) IIT Calcutta
Explanation:
On August 16, an SUV-sized asteroid soared just 2,950 km above the surface of Earth. IIT Bombay students
Kunal Deshmukh and Kritti Sharma, working on a research project, discovered this object just hours later
using data from the robotic Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) in California. Designated 2020 QG, it is the
closest-known asteroid to fly by Earth without impacting the planet. The previous known record-holder is
asteroid 2011 CQ1, discovered by the Catalina Sky Survey in 2011.

50. Find the company which has developed ‘Vendor Performance Evaluation System’ to establish a
transparent and comprehensive performance rating system.
4) National Highways Authority of India
Answer – 4) National Highways Authority of India
Explanation:
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has developed the ‘Vendor Performance Evaluation
System’ to establish a transparent and comprehensive performance rating system for its consultants,
contractors and concessionaires. The portal-based objective assessment of vendors was initiated to track
the vendor performance for various NHAI projects.
51. The IIT Alumni Council along with Russoft and 'which' university going to build the world’s
largest and fastest hybrid quantum computer in India?
1) Nanyang Technological University
2) Imperial College London
3) ETH Zurich
4) Moscow State University
5) University of Hong Kong
Answer – 4) Moscow State University
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology’s (IIT) Alumni Council has signed an agreement with Russia’s Lomonosov
Moscow State University (MSU) and Russoft, an association of software developing companies, to access
and transfer key technologies from Russia to build the world’s largest and fastest hybrid quantum computer
in India. The agreement with Russia is the first step to aggregate global key technologies from front
runners.
52. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) plans to set up ______ centres of excellence this year.
1) 17
2) 19
3) 21
4) 23
5) 15
Answer – 3) 21
Explanation:
State-owned Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) expects to have the largest ecosystem of incubating
new technologies in the country by setting up 21 centres of excellence as per STPI Director General Omkar
Rai.
53. Union Agriculture and Farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar has launched the
integration of ICAR-IIHR Seed Portal with YONO krishi web app of which bank?
2) Indian Bank
3) Canara Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare virtually launched the integration
of State Bank of India’s (SBI) YONO (You Only Need One) Krishi platform with government’s online seed

portal Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) and Indian Institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR) to
help the farmers in increasing the crop production along with the crop quality and income generation.
54. Which country has launched the warship Type-054 class for Pakistan army?
1) Germany
2) Russia
3) Sri Lanka
4) Bangladesh
5) China
Answer – 5) China
Explanation:
China launched the first of the four advanced naval warships, Type-054 class frigates for the Pakistan Navy.
The Type-054 class frigate is manufactured by China Shipbuilding Trading Company Ltd (CSTC) and was
launched in the Chinese state-owned Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard, Shanghai.
55. The astronomers at Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) have
discovered the aberration in the formations of the stars in dwarf galaxies recently. The ARIES is
located in which city?
1) Mumbai
2) Kolkata
3) Nainital
4) Pune
5) Lucknow
Answer – 3) Nainital
Explanation:
ARIES astronomers Dr Amitesh Omar and Dr Sumit Jaiswal from the Department of Science and Technology
of Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, Uttarakhand discovered the
aberration in the formations of the stars in dwarf galaxies while studying several such galaxies. This will
provide an understanding about the formation of stars and evolution of less massive galaxies in the
Universe.
SPORTS
1. Qazi Onik who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Pakistan
2) UAE
3) Bangladesh
4) Oman
5) Afghanistan
Explanation:
Bangladesh's pacer Qazi Onik has been banned for two years for failing a dope test during the National
Cricket League in November 2018.
2. Footballer Benedikt Howedes who announced retirement recently belongs to which country?
1) Portugal
2) Argentina
3) Croatia
4) Russia
5) Germany

Explanation:
German footballer Benedikt Howedes retired from football. He was part of the 2014 world-cup winning
Germany team. He was one of the 3 players who had played every minute for the team in the tournament.
3. Who has won the British Grand Prix 2020?

1) Charles Leclerc
2) Lewis Hamilton
3) Valtteri Bottas
4) Sebastian Vettel
5) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Formula One Champion Mercedes Lewis Hamilton(British) won British Grand Prix(GP) 2020(officially
known as the Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix 2020) held at the Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone,
United Kingdom(UK). This is his 7th time to win this title. He is the only racer to win most in British GP.
4. Which country is going to host the 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020?
2) South Africa
3) Australia
4) New Zealand
5) West Indies
Answer – 1) United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
The Central Government has given the go ahead for Indian Premier League to be rescheduled in the United
Arab Emirates from September 19 to November 10, 2020 (13th edition of IPL). The Board of Control for
Cricket in India has got “verbal clearance” from the Government and will receive the official letter in a day
or two.
5. Squash Rackets Federation of India has withdrawn from the Women’s World Team Squash
Championship 2020 scheduled to be conducted in which country?
2) Beijing, China
3) Tokyo, Japan
4) Seoul, South Korea
Answer – 1) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Explanation:
Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) has withdrawn from the Women’s World Team Squash
Championship 2020, due to lack of preparation, time and match-readiness of athletes, which is scheduled in
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from December 15 to 20,2020.
6. Kumari Kavita Devi who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Weightlifting
2) Wrestling
3) Hockey
4) Kabaddi
5) Cricket
Answer – 4) Kabaddi
Explanation:
Olympian wrestler Babita Phogat and kabaddi player Kumari Kavita Devi appointed as deputy directors
(sports) in Haryana. Babita was earlier appointed as a Haryana Police inspector under the sports quota.
Despite her many achievements, Kavita Devi has never had a government job until now.

7. Footballer Iker Casillas who announced retirement recently belongs to which country?
1) Argentina
2) Spain
3) Germany
4) Croatia
5) Portugal
Answer – 2) Spain
Explanation:
Spain’s World Cup-winning Captain and Goalkeeper Iker Casillas announced his retirement. In 2014,
Casillas became one of four players to represent Spain at four World Cups. Iker Casillas was born 20 May
1981 in Móstoles, Spain.
8. Which country is going to host the ICC Men’s T20 World cup 2021 (T20 WC 2022 will be hosted by
Australia)?
1) Bangladesh
2) Sri Lanka
3) New Zealand
4) India
5) UAE
Answer – 4) India
Explanation:
International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that India will host the Men’s Twenty-20 (T20) Cricket World
Cup 2021 (7th edition) between October – November 2021 as the Board of Control for Cricket in
India(BCCI) retained the hosting rights and Australia will host the 2020 Men’s World Cup (8th edition),
which was postponed due to the global pandemic in 2022.
9. Find the person who has won Emirates Formula 1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix 2020.
1) Charles Leclerc
2) Lewis Hamilton
3) Valtteri Bottas
4) Sebastian Vettel
5) Max Verstappen
Answer – 5) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Red Bull’s 22 years old driver Max Emilian Verstappen from Netherland had won F1 70th Anniversary
Grand Prix at the Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, United Kingdom and became the first non-Mercedes
driver to win a race in the 2020. This race was officially called as Emirates Formula 1 70th Anniversary
Grand Prix 2020. The race was the fifth round of the rescheduled 2020 Formula One World Championship.
Lewis Hamilton finished second and Valtteri Bottas finished third.
10. Who is the 1st Indian cricketer to score century in all the 3 formats (Test, ODI, T20)?
1) MS Dhoni
2) Rohit Sharma
3) Suresh Raina
4) KL Rahul
5) Virat Kohli
Answer – 3) Suresh Raina
Explanation:
Former India Skipper and Wicket-Keeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni & Veteran middle-order Batsman Suresh
Kumar Raina announced retirement from International Cricket on August 15, 2020. Suresh Kumar Raina
was born on 27 November 1986 in Muradnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is the first Indian batsman to hit a
century in all three formats of international cricket and is considered as one of the best fielders.

11. Name the person who claims the record number of podium finishes in F1 history.
1) Charles Leclerc
2) Lewis Hamilton
3) Valtteri Bottas
4) Sebastian Vettel
5) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton claimed his 156th Podium with a victory in Spanish Grand Prix. It is the Fourth
race of the season at the Circuit de barcelona-Catalunya, Spain. Lewis Hamilton now holds the record for
most podium finishes in F1 history surpassing Former F1-Great Michael Schumacher’s record.
12. Who is the only captain in the history of the cricket to win three ICC trophies (T20 WC, ODI WC,
CT)?
1) MS Dhoni
2) Ricky Ponting
3) Stephen Fleming
4) Steve Waugh
5) Virat Kohli
Answer – 1) MS Dhoni
Explanation:
Former India Skipper and Wicket-Keeper Mahendra Singh Pansingh Dhoni & Veteran middle-order
Batsman Suresh Kumar Raina announced retirement from International Cricket on August 15, 2020. Dhoni
is the only captain in the history of the game to win three ICC trophies – 2007 World T20, 2011 World Cup
and 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
13. Cricketer Laura Alexandra Marsh who announced retirement recently played for which national
team?
1) South Africa
2) Ireland
3) England
4) New Zealand
5) Australia
Explanation:
On August 13, 2020 England Spinner Laura Alexandra Marsh announced her retirement from all forms of
Cricket. In December 2019, she announced retirement from International Cricket, and now has retired from
Domestic Career as well.
14. Which company has bagged the 13th edition IPL sponsorship rights which is going to be held in
UAE (Sept – Nov 2020)?
1) Vivo
2) Dream11
3) Unacademy
4) Tata Sons
5) Byju’s
Answer – 2) Dream11
Explanation:
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has awarded the title sponsorship rights of Indian Premier
League (IPL) 2020 to fantasy cricket league platform Dream11 with an average bid of Rs 234 crore per year
(222 crores for the first year, Rs 240 crore & 240 crore for 2nd & 3rd year respectively) after Chinese
mobile manufacturer Vivo exit from Sponsorship. IPL 2020 is to be held in UAE (United Arab Emirates)
from September 19 to November 10, 2020.

15. Name the company which is going to sponsor team India for Tokyo Olympics.
1) Hero
2) Amul
3) INOX
4) Star
5) Byju’s
Answer – 3) INOX
Explanation:
Indian Olympic Association (IOA), a governing body for the Olympic Movement in India and INOX Group has
signed a sponsorship agreement to support Team India for Tokyo Olympics, which was rescheduled to be
held from July 23 to August 8, 2021.
16. Who has won the 2020 world snooker championship (at Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England)?
1) Neil Robertson
2) Ronnie O’Sullivan
3) John Higgins
4) Graeme Dott
5) Mark Williams
Answer – 2) Ronnie O’Sullivan
Explanation:
English Professional Snooker Player Ronnie O’Sullivan won the World Snooker Championship for the 6th
time by winning the 2020 World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England. He
defeated England’s Kyren Wilson 18-8 in the final of the Betfred World Snooker Championship.
17. Poulomi Ghatak who announced retirement recently is associated with which sport?
1) Cricket
2) Kabaddi
3) Football
4) Table Tennis
5) Hockey
Explanation:
One of the most successful Indian Table Tennis players Poulomi Ghatak announced her retirement from the
sport at the age of 37. The Kolkata born Poulomi Ghatak is a seven-time National Champion. She Won the
Junior National Championship thrice and the Senior National Championship seven times, held in between
1998 and 2016.
18. Who has become 1st fast bowler to take 600 wickets in international test cricket?
1) Stuart Broad
2) James Anderson
3) Glenn McGrath
4) Dale Steyn
5) Ishant Sharma
Answer – 2) James Anderson
Explanation:
England pacer James Anderson, 38-year-old, has become the first fast bowler in history to take 600 Test
wickets in the third Test against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, England, who is only the
fourth bowler in the test cricket to join the 600-Plus Club with the three legendary spinners Sri Lankan
Muttiah Muralitharan (800), Australian Shane Warne (708) and Indian Anil Kumble (619).
19. Sophia Popov who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Badminton
2) Gymnastics

3) Wrestling
4) Tennis
5) Golf
Answer - 5) Golf
Explanation:
World number 304 Sophia Popov became the first female golfer from Germany to capture a major title after
winning the Women's British Open by two strokes at Royal Troon in Scotland.
20. Cricketer Cameron White who announced retirement recently played for which country?
1) South Africa
2) West Indies
3) New Zealand
4) England
5) Australia
Explanation:
Australian All-Rounder Cameron Leon White announced his retirement from Cricket at the age of 37. He has
captained the Australian Team Seven Times including One Day International (ODI) & Twenty20
Internationals(T20I). He has represented Australia in 4 Tests, 91 ODIs & 47 T20Is scoring 146 runs in Tests,
2072 in ODIs and 984 runs in T20I.
21. Tharanga Paranavitana who announced retirement from international cricket played for which
country?
1) India
2) Nepal
3) Pakistan
4) Afghanistan
5) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
2020 Sri Lankan Opening batsman Nishad Tharanga Paranavitana announced retirement from all forms of
International Cricket at the age of 38. He is Sri Lanka’s highest ever run-getter in first-class cricket with 12,
522 runs.
22. Who has become 1st player to take 500 wickets in T20?
1) Sohail Tanvir
2) SL Malinga
3) DJ Bravo
4) SP Narine
5) Imran Tahir
Answer – 3) DJ Bravo
Explanation:
West Indies All-Rounder Dwayne John Bravo became the first bowler in Cricket to scalp 500 wickets in
Twenty20 (T20). He achieved the feat in the Carribean Premier League (CPL)2020 match between his team
Trinbago Knight Riders and St Lucia Zouks. Bravo took the wicket of Rahkeem Cornwall (18) to register his
500th wicket.
23. Which team has won Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League 2019-
20?
1) Real Madrid
2) Paris Saint Germain
3) Bayern Munich
4) Barcelona

5) Arsenal
Answer – 3) Bayern Munich
Explanation:
Bayern Munich (FC Bayern München), German football club won their 6th Championship in the Union of
European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League 2019-20. Bayern Munich became the champions
of Europe by defeating the first time finalists Paris Saint Germain(PSG) 1- 0 at the finals held in Estadio da
Luz, Lisbon, Portugal.
24. Ayaka Takahashi who announced retirement recently belongs to which sport?
1) Gymnastic
2) Table Tennis
3) Cricket
4) Tennis
5) Badminton
Explanation:
Japan’s Ayaka Takahashi, who won gold medal (Japan’s 1st gold medal in badminton) in Rio Olympics in
2016 Women’s Doubles Badminton along with Misaki Matsutomo, announced that she will end her career
(retires) on August 31, 2020 as she has a doubt whether her inner fire and body will get through another
year. She cited the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic as
one of the reasons.
25. Name the country which plans to host BRICS Games 2021.
1) India
2) China
3) Russia
4) South Africa
5) Brazil
Answer – 1) India
Explanation:
Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju attended the
meeting between the Sports Ministers of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa) nations. During
the meeting, the Ministers assessed the impact of COVID-19 on sports and discussed ways to bring back
normalcy in the industry. After the meeting, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that India may host the
BRICS Games in 2021 and may align it with the Khelo India Games in India. Haryana will host the fourth
edition of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG).
26. The Bryan brothers, “Bob” Bryan and “Mike” Bryan who announced retirement recently was
associated with which sport?
1) Tennis
2) Badminton
3) Hockey
4) Baseball
5) Basketball
Explanation:
The Bryan Brothers, 42-year-old identical twins Robert Charles “Bob” Bryan and Michael Carl “Mike” Bryan,
the most successful American doubles tennis players announced their retirement from the professional
circuit with immediate effect. They won around 119 trophies which includes 16 Grand Slams, 39 ATP
Masters 1000s, four Nitto ATP Finals, 438 weeks at No. 1, the 2012 Olympic gold medal and 2007 Davis Cup
triumph.

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

1. Who authored the book titled ‘Greenlights’?
1) Andrew Sean Greer
2) Katharine Hepburn
3) Matthew McConaughey
4) Bong Joon-ho
5) Sigrid Nunez
Answer – 3) Matthew McConaughey
Explanation:
‘Greenlights’ the debut book authored by Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey published by Crown
Publishing Group is set to be released on 20th October 2020. The book was described as “not a traditional
memoir but a playbook” based on the adventures and life experiences of McConaughey. McConaughey
describes ‘Greenlights’ as an album, a record and the story of his life and he shared his anecdotes, poems
and life lessons in this book.
2. Who authored the booked titled “Siyasat Mein Sadasyata” which was released by Bihar Chief
Minister Nitish Kumar?
1) Manmohan Singh
2) Rasheed Kidwai
3) Vijay Kumar Choudhary
4) Seema Mustafa
5) Kiran Bedi
Answer – 3) Vijay Kumar Choudhary
Explanation:
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar released a book titled, “Siyasat Mein Sadasyata” authored by Bihar
Assembly Speaker Vijay Kumar Choudhary. The book is a compilation of the author’s views, three dozen
articles on different important issues and his life journey. The book was published by Bihar Assembly
Secretariat. The book is compiled and edited by senior journalist Arvind Sharma and its preface has been
written by another senior journalist Vinod Bandhu.
3. Find the person who written the book named “Vishesh: Code to Win”?
2) Arunima Sinha
3) Mary Kom
4) Nirupama Yadav
5) Sunil Gavaskar
Answer – 4) Nirupama Yadav
Explanation:
A book titled, “Vishesh: Code to Win” written by the sportswoman-turned-author Nirupama Yadav is
expected to be put out for the public view on August 29, 2020, the National Sports day. The book is the
biography of India’s Youngest Basketball Captain, Vishesh Bhriguvanshi and will be published by the
Bluerose publishers.
4. Who launched the book named ‘Swachh Bharat Kranti’?

4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)

Explanation:
Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat & Union Minister for Women & Child Development
Smriti Zubin Irani launched the book ‘Swachh Bharat Kranti’ (Hindi) in New Delhi. ‘Swachh Bharat
Revolution’ which was released in October 2019 has been translated into Hindi and published as “Swachh
Bharat Kranti”. It has been edited by Parameswaran Iyer, Secretary of the Department of Drinking Water
and Sanitation.
5. Name the person who authored the book titled ‘RAW: A History of India’s Covert Operations’.
1) Yatish Yadav
2) Maloy Krishna Dhar
3) Stephen King
4) Ruskin Bond
Answer – 1) Yatish Yadav
Explanation:
The famous Journalist and Author, Yatish Yadav wrote a new book titled, “RAW (Research and Analysis
Wing): A History of India’s Covert Operations”, narrates the heroic operations carried out by the Indian
external spy agency, RAW has been published by Westland Publications and is available in Amazon and
other bookstores in India.
6. Who authored the book titled “Amazing Ayodhya”?

1) S Hussain Zaidi
2) Mukul Deva
3) Kishwar Desai
4) Neena Rai
5) Ashwin Sanghi
Answer – 4) Neena Rai
Explanation:
“Amazing Ayodhya” A book by Neena Rai promises to shed light on the history of Ayodhya. The book is set
to give “authentic information” about the city of Ayodhya and will help in understanding the life and times
of ancient Hindus. The book aims to gain knowledge of the architecture in Ayodhya, houses in Ayodhya,
establishment of the city and animals which lived in Ayodhya. According to the publishing house
Bloomsbury, the book is well-researched and is replete with descriptions and draws out comparisons of
earlier eras with our current life and culture. The book will hit the stands in November.
7. The books authored by PS Sreedharan Pillai named ‘Corona Kavithakal’, ‘Republic Day 2020’ and
‘Thus Speaks the Governor’ were released recently. The PS Sreedharan Pillai is the Governor of
which state?
1) Manipur
2) Mizoram
4) Meghalaya
5) Assam
Explanation:
Books authored by Mizoram Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai titled ‘Corona Kavithakal’ was released by
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga. Meanwhile ‘Republic Day 2020’ and ‘Thus Speaks the Governor’ were
released by Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ajai Lamba through a video message. These books are part of
his recently penned books(at least 13), which include collections of poems in English and Malayalam in
English and Malayalam since March i.e., during the lockdown.

8. Who released the print coffee table version of the e-book & e-book named ‘Connecting,
Communicating, changing’ chronicling the Vice President Venkaiah Naidu’s 3rd year in office?
1) Rajnath Singh
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting released an e-version of the book
‘Connecting, Communicating, Changing’, a chronicle of Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu’s third year
in office. In addition to this Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Defence also released the print coffee table
version of the e-book. The event was organized at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas in New Delhi. This is the 3rd
edition of the book on his efforts and outcomes as the Vice President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The
250 pages’ e-book and its coffee table version has been published by the Publications Division of the
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
9. Who authored the book titled “Our Only Home: A Climate Appeal to the World” (co-written by
Franz Alt)?
1) Deepak Chopra
2) Paramahansa Yogananda
3) Dalai Lama
4) Ram Dass
5) Sri Chinmoy
Answer – 3) Dalai Lama
Explanation:
Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama is set to release his new book “Our Only Home: A climate Appeal to the
world” on Climate change co-written by German environmental Journalist Franz Alt in November.
10. Who authored the book titled “A Bend in Time: Writings by Children on the Covid-19 pandemic”?
1) Kritika Pandey
2) Bijal Vachharajani
3) Avni Doshi
4) Rudyard Kipling
5) Jim Corbett
Answer – 2) Bijal Vachharajani
Explanation:
A book titled “A Bend in Time: Writings by Children on the COVID 19 Pandemic” was released in July 2020,
the introduction of which is written by award-winning children’s author Bijal Vachharajani. The book is
published by Talking Cub (children’s imprint of Speaking Tiger). Bijal Vachharajani is the winner of the
AutHer Children’s Book Award 2020 and also named in the Parag Honour List 2020 of TATA Groups.
11. Who authored the book named “The Beauty of Living Twice”?
1) Angelina Jolie
2) Jennifer Lawrence
3) Gal Gadot
4) Natalie Portman
5) Sharon Stone
Answer – 5) Sharon Stone
Explanation:
Hollywood Actor Sharon Stone announced the release of her Memoir “The Beauty of Living Twice” in March
2021. She unveiled the cover of the book on Twitter. The book is set to be published by Alfred A Knopf, and
is set to release both in hardcover and ebook.

12. Name the person who written the book titled, “Full Spectrum: India’s Wars, 1972-2020”.
1) Idris Latif
2) Kapil Kak
3) Arjun Subramaniam
4) Manmohan Bahadur
Answer – 3) Arjun Subramaniam
Explanation:
Retired Air Vice Marshal Arjun Subramaniam has authored a new book titled, “Full Spectrum: India’s Wars,
1972-2020″. The book portrays the comprehensive account of war and conflict in contemporary India over
the past five decades next month. It will be published by HarperCollins Publishers India Pvt. Ltd. It is the
sequel to his 1st book, ‘India’s Wars: A Military History, 1947-1971’.
13. Who authored the book titled, ‘Tharoorosaurus’?

1) Tarun Vijay
2) Anil Baluni
3) Mahendra Singh Mahra
4) Jairam Ramesh
5) Shashi Tharoor
Answer – 5) Shashi Tharoor
Explanation:
Author and MP Shashi Tharoor is known for his excellent language and diction. He has often gone viral for
using an obsure or large word and causing all his followers to look it up. Now, he is coming out with a new
book just dedicated to such words. Titled Tharoorosaurus, the book name is a wordplay of his name mixed
with the word thesaurus, which is a book or software that helps find synonyms for words. The book is
published by Penguin Random House India and will have 53 words, one for each letter of the alphabet.
14. Who has authored the book titled, “Disloyal: The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to
President Donald J. Trump”?
1) Barack Obama
2) Francis Fukuyama
3) Carl Bernstein
4) Glenn Beck
5) Michael Cohen
Answer – 5) Michael Cohen
Explanation:
Michael Cohen’s memoir about President Donald Trump titled “Disloyal: The True Story of the Former
Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump” published by Skyhorse Publishing is set to release on 8th
September 2020. Skyhorse describes “Disloyal” as a devastating business and political horror story of the
century. On 13th August 2020, Cohen released the foreword of the book with the writing of his former boss.
15. Who authored the book titled “India Tomorrow: Conversations with the Next Generation of
Political Leaders”?
1) Pradeep Chhibber
2) Harsh Shah
3) Maya Ajmera
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
The book will give a snapshot of contemporary Indian politics through interviews with 20 of the country’s
most prominent next-generation politicians. The book includes interviews of Politicians below the age of 50

years only and released in August, 2020. The book is written by American academicians Pradeep Chhibber
and Harsh Shah and published by Oxford University Press (OUP).
16. Name the person who authored the book titled, ‘One Arranged Murder’.
1) Arundhati Roy
2) Chetan Bhagat
3) Amitav Ghosh
4) Vikram Seth
5) Jhumpa Lahiri
Answer – 2) Chetan Bhagat
Explanation:
A Book Titled ‘One Arranged Murder’ authored by Chetan Bhagat will be released worldwide on September
28, 2020. The fiction book portrays a murder mystery in the backdrop of an arranged marriage. The book
will be published by Westland Publications Ltd. It is the author’s 9th novel and 11th book overall. Essence
of the book- The book not only has an intense suspense but also is filled with humour, love and relatable
Indian characters.
17. Who authored the book named 'Grandparents' Bag of Stories'?

1) Sudha Murty
2) Anita Desai
3) Kamila Shamsie
4) Kiran Desai
5) Anuja Chauhan
Answer – 1) Sudha Murty
Explanation:
On the 70th birthday of award-winning author Sudha Murty, publishing house Penguin Random House
India on Wednesday announced her latest collection of short stories, Grandparents’ Bag of Stories. The
book, scheduled to be released in November, is a sequel to Murty’s last release Grandma’s Bag of Stories and
will feature 20 stories.
18. Who launched the book named “Gastric Cancer” edited by Dr Ashok K. Vaid?
1) Jitendra Singh
2) Nitin Gadkari
5) Smriti Irani
Explanation:
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched a book on cancer – “Gastric Cancer” edited by Dr Ashok K. Vaid.
He is a Noted Oncologist and was awarded Padma Shri in 2009 for his outstanding work in the field of
medicine. The book was launched during a special session organized during the 3 -day virtual conference on
Oncology. The book is published by Springer Healthcare Education.
19. Who authored the book titled “Delhi Riots 2020: The Untold Story”?
1) Monika Arora
2) Sonali Chitalkar
3) Prerna Malhotra
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The book “Delhi Riots 2020: The Untold Story”authored by Monika Arora, advocate, Sonali
Chitalkar(political Science) and Prerna Malhotra(English) teachers at Delhi University is set to be published

by Garuda Prakashan . The book was released by Bhupendra Yadav, member of parliament and national
general secretary over a virtual event in the presence of BJP leader, Kapil Mishra.
20. Who authored the book titled ‘Running Toward Mystery: The Adventure of an Unconventional
Life’?
1) Tenzin Priyadarshi
2) Zara Houshmand
3) Monika Arora
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
The book ‘Running Toward Mystery: The Adventure of an Unconventional Life’ authored by Tenzin
Priyadarshi and co-written by Zara Houshmand released. The book provides an account of how the Dalai
Lama traced his Spiritual Teacher Khunu Lama in India.
21. ‘Cricket Drona’, a book on renowned coach Vasudev Jagannath Paranjpe was written by whom?
1) Jatin Paranjpe
2) Anand Vasu
3) Boria Majumdar
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
‘Cricket Drona’ a book on one of India’s most renowned cricket coaches, Vasudev Jagannath Paranjpe will be
released on September 2, 2020. The Book is written by Vasudev Paranjpe’s son and current national
selector Jatin Paranjpe along with Cricket Journalist Anand Vasu and published by Penguin.
22. Who released a book titled, “National Security Challenges: Young Scholars’ Perspective”?
1) K. M. Cariappa
3) Bipin Rawat
4) Karambir Singh
Answer – 2) Manoj Mukund Naravane
Explanation:
General Manoj Mukund (MM) Naravane, Chief of Army Staff released a book titled, “National Security
Challenges: Young Scholars’ Perspective” authored by university students, ranging from the undergraduate
level to doctoral candidates. The book contains various themes pertaining to national security. It aims to
develop strategic thinking among the youth of this country. The book was published by Centre for Land
Warfare Studies (CLAWS), the Army think-tank. The book is a tribute to Field Marshal Manekshaw, the
strategist of 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, that resulted in the liberation of Bangladesh.
23. Name the former cricketer/Cricket coach who co-authored the book titled, “Pitching It Straight”
with MS Unnikrishnan.
1) J. Arunkumar
2) Gurcharan Singh
3) Sanjay Bangar
4) Ravi Shastri
Answer – 2) Gurcharan Singh

Explanation:
Indian Cricket Coach Gurcharan Singh (85 years old) penned his memoir titled “Pitching It Straight” which
is co-authored by sports journalist MS Unnikrishnan and published by Vitasta The book portrays the
personal and professional life of Gurcharan Singh, who trained numerous young talents.
OBITUARY
1. Sonam Tshering Lepcha who passed away in July 2020 is a renowned ________.
1) Folk Musician
2) Politician
3) Football Player
4) Painter
5) Architect
Answer – 1) Folk Musician
Explanation:
Folk Musician, composer, Lyricist and Padmashree awardee Sonam Tshering Lepcha passed away at the age
92, at Kalimpong, West Bengal due to old age ailments. He was born on 3rd January, 1928 at Bong Busty,
Kalimpong, West Bengal. He played a major role in reviving and promoting the Lepcha Culture which is one
of the indegenious culture of Sikkim.
2. Lee Teng-hui (Mr Democracy) who is in news recently is the former president of which country?
1) South Korea
2) China
3) Taiwan
4) Indonesia
5) Hong Kong
Explanation:
The former Taiwanese President, Mr. Lee Teng-hui died at the age of 97 at Beitou District, Taipei City,
Taiwan due to infection, and heart ailments. He was born on 15th January 1923, Sanzhi, Taiwan. He was
popularly known as “Mr. Democracy” for eradicating the dictatorial rule in favour of unbiased pluralism in
Taiwan.
3. Actor Anil Murali who passed away recently belongs to which state?
1) Kerala
2) Maharashtra
3) Tamil Nadu
4) West Bengal
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Anil Murali, Veteran Malayalam actor who acted in more than 200 movies in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu,
passed away at the age of 51 at the hospital in Kochi, Kerala where he was admitted due to liver ailments on
22nd July 2020. He hails from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
4. Sa. Kandasamy who passed away recently is a renowned ________.

1) Politician
2) Writer
3) Painter
4) Architect
5) Lawyer

Explanation:
The famous writer and documentary Filmmaker Sa. Kandasamy passed away at the age 81, in Chennai,
Tamil Nadu due to heart ailments. He was born in 1940, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. He won the
Sahitya Akademi award for his Novel ‘Visaranai Commission.’
5. Parvez Khan who passed away in July 2020 is a renowned _________.

1) Painter
2) Politician
3) Folk Dancer
4) Pop Singer
5) Action Director
Answer – 5) Action Director
Explanation:
Bollywood action director Parvez Khan has passed away at the age of 55 years due to massive heart attack
who is known for his work in Andhadhun, Johnny Gaddaar and Bullett Raja and also worked with
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta in the National Award-winning 2013 drama “Shahid”.
6. Amar Singh who passed away recently is a renowned ________.

1) Singer
2) Actor
3) Politician
4) News Editor
5) Hockey Player
Explanation:
Former Samajwadi party leader and Rajya Sabha MP (Member of Parliament) Amar Singh, had passed away
at the age 64, in Singapore due to Kidney ailments. He was born on January 27, 1956 at Aligarh in Uttar
Pradesh. He had gone through kidney transplant in the year 2011. From 5th July 2016 to 1st August 2020,
he was re-elected as the member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha. (Constituency: Uttar Pradesh) (preceded by
Ambeth Rajan)
7. Kamal Rani Varun who passed away in August 2020 is the cabinet minister in which state?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Punjab
4) Haryana
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Minister of Technical Education of Uttar Pradesh, Kamala Rani Varun had passed away at the age of 62 in
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh due to the infection of COVID-19. She was born on 3 May, 1958 in Lucknow, Uttar
Pradesh. She had been admitted in the hospital on July 18,2020 after testing positive on COVID-19 virus at
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Kamal Rani served as
the Member of Legislative Assembly, Uttar Pradesh from 11 March 2017 to 2nd August 2020.
(Constituency: Ghatampur) (Preceding: Indrajeet Kori).
8. P Manikyala Rao who is in news recently is the former minister of which state?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Telangana
4) Kerala
5) Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:
Former Andhra Pradesh(AP) Minister Pydikondala(P) Manikyala Rao passed away at the age 59 due to
COVID-19 infection in a private hospital in Vijayawada, AP. He was a Senior BJP leader. He was born on
November 1, 1961 at AP.
9. John Hume who passed away in August 2020 is the Nobel laureate in which category?
1) Chemistry
2) Literature
3) Peace
4) Physics
5) Physiology
Answer – 3) Peace
Explanation:
The Nobel Peace Prize winner (1998) and prominent Northern Ireland politician John Hume passed away at
83 in a Londonderry nursing home due to a long period of illness. He was born on January 8, 1937 in
Derry(Londonderry), Northern Ireland (a part of the United Kingdom- UK). He is the only person to receive
the three major peace awards (Gandhi Peace Prize, Nobel Peace Prize & Martin Luther King Award).
10. Ram D Pradhan who passed away recently is the former governor of which state?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Haryana
5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Former Arunachal Pradesh Governor and Veteran Bureaucrat Ramachandra Dattatraya Pradhan
(R.D.Pradhan) passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai. He was born on 27th June, 1928. He joined as IAS
officer in the erstwhile Bombay State in 1952. He has served positions in Gujarat, Maharashtra also. He has
held the position of Home Secretary & Chief Secretary of Maharashtra.
11. Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar who passed away in August 2020 is the former Chief Minister of
which state?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Maharashtra
3) Punjab
4) Gujarat
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Senior Congressman and former Maharashtra Chief Minister(CM) Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar passed away
at the age of 88 in Pune, Maharashtra. He Was born on 1 September 1931 in Nilanga, Hyderabad state
(British India).
12. Padma Vibhushan Ebrahim Alkazi who passed away recently is a renowned _________.
1) Architect
2) Theatre Director
3) Stunt Director
4) Photographer
5) Painter
Answer – 2) Theatre Director

Explanation:
The Father of Modern Indian theatre, Ebrahim Alkazi passed away at the age of 94 in Escorts Hospital, New
Delhi due to a massive heart attack. He was a theatre director, drama teacher, and the longest-serving
director of the National School of Drama(NSD) i.e., from 1962 to 1977. He was credited for revolutionising
India theatre. He was born on October 18, 1925 in Pune, Maharashtra. He won the Padma Vibhushan in
2010, Padma Bhushan in 1991, Padma Shri in 1966.
13. William English who is in news recently is the co-creator of which computer accessory?
1) Key Board
2) Monitor
3) Mouse
4) Hard Disk
5) Pen drive
Answer - 3) Mouse
Explanation:
The co-creator of the mouse, Mr. William English died at the age of 91 in California due to respiratory
failure. He was born in 1929, Kentucky and studied electrical engineering at university before joining the US
Navy. He built the first mouse in 1963, with the help of the sketches made by Doug Engelbart while they
were working on early computing.
14. Shirley Ann Grau who passed away recently has won Pulitzer Prize for which book?
1) The black prince and other stories
2) The Keepers of the House
3) The hard blue sky
4) House on Coliseum Street
5) The condor passes
Answer – 2) The Keepers of the House
Explanation:
The famous fiction writer and Pulitzer Prize-winner, Shirley Ann Grau, died at the age of 91 due to stroke in
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. She was born on July 8, 1929 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United
States. Shirley won the Pulitzer Prize for her fourth book, “The Keepers of the House” in 1965.
15. Sadia Dehlvi who passed away recently is a renowned _________.

1) Politician
2) Actor
3) Singer
4) Writer
5) Architect
Explanation:
The writer and activist Sadia Dehlvi died of cancer at the age of 63 at Delhi. She was born in 1957, came
from the royal ‘Shama’ family, edited the Urudu women’s journal Bano. Dehlvi, writing focuses on women,
minorities, Islamic spirituality, and Delhi’s heritage and culture. Her grandfather, Hafiz Yusuf Dehlvi,
founded Shama, an iconic Urdu film in 1938 and literary monthly.
16. Politician Shyamal Chakraborty who passed away in August 2020 is associated with which
political party?
2) Communist Party of India (Marxist)
4) All India Trinamool Congress
5) National People's Party
Answer – 2) Communist Party of India (Marxist)

Explanation:
The former Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPM) and former West Bengal Transport Minister Shyamal
Chakraborty passed away at the age 76 in Calcutta. He served as the three-time transport minister of West
Bengal from 1982 to 1996.
17. Mukund Lath who is in news recently is a renowned __________.

1) Professor
2) Cricketer
3) Architect
4) Stunt Man
5) Historian
Explanation:
A prominent culture historian and exponent of Mewati Gharana, Mukund Lath passed away at the age of 82
on 6th August, 2020 in Jaipur. He was born on 9th October 1937 in Kolkata. He was awarded India’s fourth
highest civilian honour, the Padma Shri, in 2010 for his contributions to the field of arts and cultural history.
Some of his works on performing arts are: ‘A Study of Dattilam: A Treatise on the Sacred Music of Ancient
India’ (1978), ‘Sangita evam Chintan’ (1992), and ‘Transformation as Creation’ (1998).
18. Nandi Yellaiah who passed away in August 2020 is a renowned __________.
1) Athlete
2) Actor
3) Politician
4) Singer
5) Dancer
Explanation:
The former Member of Parliament (MP), Nandi Yellaiah had passed away due to COVID – 19 infections at 78
in Telangana. He was born on July 1, 1942, in Hyderabad, Telangana. He was the six-term member of Lok
shaba. He also represented the Rajya Sabha twice until 2014.
19. Laishram Manitombi Singh who passed away recently is associated with which sport?
1) Tennis
2) Golf
3) Cricket
4) Football
5) Motor Racing
Explanation:
Former Indian Defender (Football) and former Mohun Bagan club captain Laishram Manitombi Singh was
suffering from a prolonged illness and breathed his last on August 09, 2020 in his native village near
Imphal, Manipur.
20. Politician Penmatsa Sambasiva Raju who passed away recently belongs to which state?
1) Telangana
2) Maharashtra
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Penmatsa Sambasiva Raju, the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party(YSRCP) veteran leader passed away
due to his prolonged ill-health, at a private hospital in Visakhapatnam. He served as Transport Minister and

Pro-tem Speaker of the united Andhra Pradesh Assembly. He was the only Member of the Legislative
Assembly (MLA) who won the election for 8 times in the united Andhra Pradesh Assembly (Sativada and
GajapathiNagaram Assembly constituencies).
21. Rahat Indori who passed away recently is the renowned poet in which language?
1) Malayalam
2) Urdu
3) Hindi
4) Marathi
5) Bengali
Answer – 2) Urdu
Explanation:
Urdu Poet & Lyricist, Rahat Indori who was being treated for COVID-19 died of Heart Attack at Aurobindo
Hospital, Indore. He was born as Rahat Qureshi on 1 January, 1950 in Indore. He taught Urdu literature at
Devi Ahilya University, and was awarded PhD from Bhoj University in Madhya Pradesh for his thesis titled
‘Urdu Main Mushaira’.
22. GK Menon who died in August 2020 is a renowned ______.

1) Social Activist
2) Theatre Director
3) Classical Singer
4) Pop Singer
5) Sports Journalist
Answer – 5) Sports Journalist
Explanation:
Veteran sports journalist Gopal Krishna (G.K) Menon passed away at 93 in suburban Mumbai, Maharashtra.
He has worked with the Indian Express and The Times of India before which he was a freelancer. He was an
active member of the Shivaji Park Gymkhana in Dadar, Central Mumbai.
23. Chunakkara Ramankutty who passed away in August 2020 is the poet and drama writer in which
language?
1) Telugu
2) Malayalam
3) Tamil
4) Kannada
5) Gujarati
Answer – 2) Malayalam
Explanation:
Veteran Malayalam poet, lyricist and drama writer Chunakkar Ramankutty passed away at the age of 84
due to old age-related ailments in a hospital at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He hails from Chunakkara,
Alappuzha, Kerala.
24. Chetan Chauhan who passed away in August 2020 is a renowned ________.
1) Cricketer
2) Politician
3) Singer
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Former Indian cricketer and Uttar Pradesh (UP) Cabinet Minister of Sainik Welfare, Home Guards, Prantiya
Rakshak Dal and Civil Security Chetan Chauhan (Full Name- Chetan Pratap Singh Chauhan) passed away at

73 in Medanta hospital, Gurugram, Haryana due to COVID-19. He belongs to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
He was honoured with the Arjuna award in 1981. He was born on July 21, 1947 in Bareilly, UP.
25. Pandit Jasraj who passed away in August 2020 is a renowned ________.
1) Photographer
2) Painter
3) Politician
4) Architect
5) Vocalist
Answer - 5) Vocalist
Explanation:
Pandit Jasraj, an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the Mewati gharana (a musical apprenticeship tribe
of Hindustani classical music) passed away at 90 in his home in New Jersey, New York, United States(U.S.)
due to cardiac arrest. He was born on January 28, 1930 in Pili Mandori, a village in the Hisar district of
Haryana. He is a recipient of the Padma Shri (1975), Padma Bhushan (1990) and Padma Vibhushan (2000).
26. Angela Buxton who passed away recently is associated with which sport?
1) Cricket
2) Tennis
3) Hockey
4) Badminton
5) Football
Explanation:
Angela Buxton, the former British tennis player and two-time Grand Slam Doubles champion and Equal
Rights Pioneer, died at the age of 85. Angela Buxton was the doubles partner of Althea Gibson, who was the
first Black person to win a major title in 1956. Angela Buxton & Althea Gibson together won the doubles
titles at French Open and Wimbledon in 1956. Buxton also reached the singles final at Wimbledon that year
but lost in the finals to American Shirley Fry.
27. Russell Kirsch who passed away in 2020 is the inventor of which among the following?
1) Camera
2) Lens
3) Scanner
4) Graphics
5) Pixel
Answer – 5) Pixel
Explanation:
Russel A. Kirsch, the computer scientist credited with inventing pixel passed away at the age of 91 at his
home in Portland, Oregon, United States. Pixels, the digital dots used to display photos; video and computer
screens were invented by Russell Kirsch in 1957.He scanned the world’s first digital photograph.
28. Nishikant Kamat who passed away in August 2020 is a renowned _______.
1) Filmmaker
2) Actor
3) Music Director
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
Filmmaker-actor Nishikant Kamat passed away at the age of 50 due to multiple organ failure at the AIG
Hospitals, Hyderabad. He was suffering from Liver Cirrhosis for the last two years. He won the National
Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi for Dombivali Fast in 2006.

29. Bhaskar Maity who passed away in August 2020 is associated with which sport?
1) Tennis
2) Hockey
3) Football
4) Handball
5) Softball
Explanation:
Former Indian Football Goalkeeper turned Coach, Bhaskar Maity passed away at the age of 67 due to
massive stroke at a hospital in Navi Mumbai.
30. Gopalaswamy Kasturirangan who passed away recently is related to which sport?
1) Golf
2) Badminton
3) Cricket
4) Snooker
5) Squash
Explanation:
Former Cricketer, Administrator and Pitch Curator Gopalaswamy Iyenger Kasturirangan passed away at the
age 89 due to heart attack at his Bengaluru Residence. He was born on 12th October 1930 in Chennai, Tamil
Nadu.
31. Pascal Lissouba who passed away in August 2020 is the former president of which country?
1) Burundi
2) Rwanda
3) Congo
4) Ethiopia
5) Zambia
Answer – 3) Congo
Explanation:
Pascal Lissouba, former President of Republic of Congo, which is also known as Congo-Brazzaville passed
away at the age of 88 in Southern France due to illness. He was born in Tsinguidi, Republic of Congo. He
belonged to the Pan-African Union for Social Democracy (UADS) party.
32. Computer designer, Arnold Spielberg who passed away in August 2020, was the co-designer of
which among the following?
1) IBM z9 mainframe computer
2) IBM 704 mainframe computer
3) GE-225 mainframe computer
4) GE-s45 mainframe computer
Answer – 3) GE-225 mainframe computer
Explanation:
Arnold Spielberg (Full Name- Arnold Meyer Spielberg), a Pioneered computer designer & an innovative
engineer passed away at the age of 103 in Los Angeles, California of natural causes. He along with Charles
Propster designed (in late 1950s) the GE-225 mainframe computer, while he worked for General Electric.
He is the father of filmmaker Steven Spielberg. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on February 6, 1917. He
helped to develop the 1st point-of-sale computerised cash register, it is regarded as his greatest
contribution. He designed and patented the 1st electronic library system, which was implemented as an
interrogation system for data stored on an array of magnetic tapes.

33. Archana Mahanta who passed away in August 2020 was the folk singer in which language?
1) Dogri
2) Assamese
3) Bengali
4) Konkani
5) Malayalam
Answer – 2) Assamese
Explanation:
Veteran Assamese folk singer Archana Mahanta passed away at the age of 72 in Health City hospital,
Guwahati, Assam following a brain stroke. She was also a reputed artist of All India Radio (Guwahati). She is
the wife of late Khagen Mahanta (known as ‘Bihu King’) and mother of Angaraag ‘Papon’ Mahanta, popular
Indian singer and founder of the folk-fusion band Papon and The East India Company.
34. Justice A.R. Lakshmanan who passed away recently was the chairman of _____ law commission.
1) 12th
2) 19th
3) 21st
4) 15th
5) 18th
Answer – 5) 18th
Explanation:
Former Supreme Court Judge Justice, A.R. Lakshmanan (full name- Arunachalam Lakshmanan), died at the
age of 78 in a private hospital in Trichy, Tamil Nadu following a heart attack. Currently he was the sitting
representative of Tamil Nadu in the Mullai Periyar Panel headed by Justice A. S. Anand. He served as the
chairman of the Law Commission (18th Law Commission) after his retirement. He was born in Devakottai
in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu on March 22, 1942.
35. Vasanthakumar who passed away recently is a renowned ________.

1) Businessman
2) Politician
3) Cricketer
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
H. Vasanthakumar, Congress Member of Parliament-MP (Kanyakumari Lok sabha Constituency), founder
and chairman of Vasanth & Co, founder and managing director of Vasanth TV (Tamil channel) passed away
at the age of 70 in Apollo hospital, Chennai, TamilNadu due to COVID-19. He is the first MP from Tamil Nadu
to die due to COVID-19. The Indian businessman and politician from Tamil Nadu was born on April 14, 1950
in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.
36. Purushotham Rai who passed away in August 2020 is a _________.

1) Environmentalist
2) Politician
3) Athletics Coach
4) Architect
5) Minimalist
Answer – 3) Athletics Coach
Explanation:
Athletics Coach Purushotham Rai passed away at the age of 79 due to Cardiac Arrest, a day before he was to
be conferred with the Dronacharya Award from President Ram Nath Govind in the lifetime category.
Purushotham Rai was the third person to receive the award from Karnataka in athletics after the Late N.
Lingappa and V R Beedu.

IMPORTANT DAYS
1. When was world ranger day observed annually?
1) April 25
2) May 28
3) July 31
4) June 19
5) August 30
Explanation:
World Ranger Day is celebrated annually on July 31 around the world and it is promoted by the 54-member
association of the International Ranger Federation (IRF). The day celebrates the accomplishments done by
rangers around the world and honours those who have died in the course of their duties.
2. World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is observed annually on August 1-7. What is the theme for
WBW 2020?
1) “Support Breast feeding for a healthier planet”
2) “Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding”
3) “Breastfeeding: Foundation of Life”
4) “Sustaining Breastfeeding Together”
Answer – 1) “Support Breast feeding for a healthier planet”
Explanation:
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually in the first week of August (from 1st of August to 7th of
August) around 120 countries in the World. The day is celebrated to encourage breastfeeding and improve
the babies’ health around the world. The theme for the year 2020 is, “Support Breast feeding for a healthier
planet”.
3. The world Sanskrit day 2020 was celebrated on ___________.

1) 30th May
2) 3rd August
3) 1st September
4) 28th June
5) 31st July
Answer – 2) 3rd August
Explanation:
The World Sanskrit Day which is also known as Sanskrit Diwas or Vishvasamskritadinam is celebrated all
over the world on the Shravana Poornima, full moon day of the Hindu month Shravana, the day promotes
the revival of the ancient Indian language and speaks about the importance of learning and knowing
Sanskrit Language. The World Sanskrit Day 2020 is celebrated on 3rd August 2020. All India Radio(AIR)
broadcast its first ever special program titled, ‘Bahujan Bhasha-Sanskrit Bhasha’ on 3rd August 2020 on
account of World Sanskrit Day.
4. Which edition of Muslim Women Rights Day was observed on August 1, 2020?
1) 4th
2) 2nd
3) 5th
4) 3rd
5) 1st
Answer – 5) 1st

Explanation:
On 1st August 2020, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi informed that country observed
the 1st Muslim Women Rights Day across India in accordance with the 1st anniversary of the passage of
Muslim Women Act (Protetion on Rights on Marriage Act) 2019 on 1st August 2019 which against the act of
triple talaq or talaq-e-biddat and help to achieve gender equality for Muslim women as Muslim Women
Rights Day.
5. When was world lung cancer day observed annually?

1) August 1
2) May 3
3) June 6
4) September 7
5) July 8
Answer – 1) August 1
Explanation:
World Lung Cancer Day is observed annually on August 1 to raise awareness about the causes and
treatment of lung cancer and its global impact, creating an educational movement to understand the risks of
lung cancer and early treatment around the world. The day highlights the problems that can arise due to
lack of adequate research funding. The World Lung Cancer Day campaign was initiated in 2012 by the
Forum of International Respiratory Societies(FIRS) in collaboration with the members of the international
lung health community such as the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) and also
including the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) in the U.S.
6. The International plastic bag free day was observed every year on July 3 since which year?
1) 2013
2) 2010
3) 2011
4) 2009
5) 2015
Answer – 4) 2009
Explanation:
The International Plastic Bag Free Day is a global initiative by the activists from activist associations like
Zero Waste Europe’s Bag Free World and German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GAIA), observed on
3rd July every year to create a worldwide awareness about the Plastic pollution and the contribution of the
single use plastics to the global catastrophe. The first International Plastic Bag Free Day was observed on
3rd July 2009.
7. The Hiroshima Day was observed annually on August 6. The year 2020 marks _____ anniversary of
Hiroshima Day.
1) 60th
2) 45th
3) 90th
4) 50th
5) 75th
Answer – 5) 75th
Explanation:
August 6th of every year is observed as Hiroshima Day to mark the world’s first atomic bombing on
Hiroshima, Japan during World War II which instantly killed more than 70,000 people. The day is to
remember the victims of the bombing and to promote world peace and create awareness about the hazards
of Nuclear Power and nuclear weapons. 6th August 2020 marks the 75th Anniversary of Hiroshima Day. On
6th august 1945, The United States of America detonated the first nuclear bomb named “Little Boy”, a
uranium gun-type bomb, from a modified B-29 bomber named Enola Gay at 1900 feet above the city of
Hiroshima followed by “Fat Man”, plutonium implosion bomb over Nagasaki on 9th August 1945.

8. Which edition of National handloom day was celebrated on August 7, 2020?
1) 4th
2) 7th
3) 6th
4) 3rd
5) 1st
Answer – 3) 6th
Explanation:
Every year the Government of India (GoI) celebrates the National Handloom day on August 7, to create
awareness about the Handloom Industry amongst the public at large and its contribution to socio-economic
development. The 6th edition of the Nation Handloom Day is celebrated on August 7, 2020. The Union
Government had declared 7th August as the first National Handloom Day in July 2015. The day chosen in
order to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement, launched on August 7, 1905.
9. Which edition of anniversary of Quit India movement was observed on August 8, 2020?
1) 74th
2) 49th
3) 78th
4) 89th
5) 57th
Answer - 3) 78th
Explanation:
On August 08, 2020 Government of India commemorated the 78th Anniversary of the “Quit India
Movement”. On this day in 1942, father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi gave the clarion call of ‘Do or Die’ to
all Indians to drive away Britishers from the country. This day is observed as August Kranti Day every year.
10. When was world bio fuel day observed annually?

1) August 17
2) August 10
3) July 19
4) September 12
5) August 24
Explanation:
World Biofuel Day is observed annually on August 10 to raise awareness about the importance of non-fossil
fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels. The day honours the research experiments by Sir Rudolf
Christian Karl Diesel (inventor of the diesel engine) who ran an engine with peanut oil in 1893. In India, the
day has been celebrated by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas since 2015. On the occasion of the
day, a webinar was organized by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, with the theme “Biofuels
towards Atmanirbhar Bharat”.
11. International Day of the World’s Indigenous People or world tribal day was observed annually
on August 9. What is the 2020’s theme for the day?
1) “COVID-19 and rights of Indigenous people”
2) “COVID-19 and save Indigenous people”
3) “COVID-19 and indigenous peoples’ resilience”
4) “COVID-19 and save Indigenous Languages”
Answer – 3) “COVID-19 and indigenous peoples’ resilience”
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN’s) International Day of the World’s Indigenous People is annually observed on 9th
August by the Secretariat of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues with the UN and its
member states to promote the rights of the indigenous population around the world. The International Day

of the World’s Indigenous People also known as World Tribal Day. The First International Day of the
World’s Indigenous Peoples was celebrated on 9th August 1995. The International Day of the World’s
Indigenous Peoples 2020 is celebrated under the theme – “COVID-19 and indigenous peoples’ resilience”.
12. What is the codename of atomic bomb which was dropped on 9th August 1945 at Nagasaki,
Japan?
1) Big Boy
2) Fat Boy
3) Fat Man
4) Big Man
5) Deadly Man
Answer – 3) Fat Man
Explanation:
The 9th August of every year is observed as Nagasaki day all over the world to promote peace and to create
awareness about the hazards of nuclear weapons. The 9th August 2020, Marks the 75th anniversary of the
atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan. The United States dropped the Atomic bomb code named “Fat Man”
over the city of Nagasaki, Japan which instantly killed around 74,000 people.
13. World Lion Day 2020 was observed on _________.

1) July 31
2) August 15
3) June 24
4) August 10
5) September 12
Explanation:
World Lion Day is observed across the world on August 10 every year. World Lion Day, 2020 is being
observed virtually this year due to the pandemic. The main purpose of this day is to raise awareness about
lions and educate people about issues concerning their protection and conservation. In 2013, Dereck and
Beverly Joubert, a husband-and-wife team of Big Cat Initiative and National Geographic began an initiative
to form World Lion Day. ‘Asiatic Lion Conservation Project’ is an initiative launched by the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC), Government of India in 2017 to provide safeguards to
the Asiatic lion.
14. International Youth day is observed annually on August 12. What is the 2020’s theme for the
day?
1) Youth Civic Engagement
2) Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Consumption and Production
3) Youth Engagement for Global Action
4) Transforming education
5) Youth Building Peace
Answer – 3) Youth Engagement for Global Action
Explanation:
The United Nations (UNs) International Youth Day(IYD) is annually celebrated on 12th August to raise
awareness on the legal and cultural problems related to the youths all over the world and to celebrate and
focus on the voices, actions and initiatives of young people. IYD 2020 is convened by the UN Department of
Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) in partnership with the Inter-Agency Network on Youth
Development(IANYD) Youth Caucus and Create2030. The First International Youths day was observed on
12th August 2000. The IYD 2020 is celebrated under the theme – “Youth Engagement for Global Action”.
15. When was World Elephant Day observed annually?

1) 19th August
2) 15th August

3) 17th August
4) 21st August
5) 12th August
Answer – 5) 12th August
Explanation:
The 12th August of every year is celebrated as the World Elephant Day to create awareness on the need to
conserve and preserve the elephants and their habitats. The First World Elephant Day was celebrated on
12th August 2012.
16. The World Organ Donation Day was observed annually on _________.
1) August 15
2) August 12
3) August 13
4) August 14
5) August 16
Explanation:
World Organ Donation Day is observed annually on August 13 to motivate people to donate organs after
death and to spread awareness about the importance of organ donation. The Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare of India launched the 6th World and 1st ever Indian Organ Donation Day and Organ Donation
Congress in 2010 in New Delhi.
17. When was World Left-Handers-Day observed every year on?

1) January 21
2) May 15
3) October 8
4) August 13
5) December 31
Explanation:
The World Left-Handers-Day is observed every year on August 13 to celebrate the uniqueness and
differences of Southpaws. Around 10 percent of the people worldwide are left-handed.
18. Name the state which observes Patriots’ day annually on August 13.
1) Assam
2) Mizoram
3) Manipur
5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Patriots’ day is observed annually on August 13 in Manipur. The Patriots’ Day 2020 was observed to
commemorate the 1891 Anglo-Manipuri war during which many Manipuri’s sacrificed their lives to
safeguard the independence of the State.
19. Find the organisation which launched “Ek India Team India” campaign on the occasion of India’s
Independence day 2020?
2) Board of Control for Cricket in India
4) Equestrian Federation of India
5) Bandy Federation of India
Answer – 3) Indian Olympic Association

Explanation:
On the occasion of 74th Independence Day the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) launched the digital
campaign “Ek India Team India” as a part of the adaptation of the new identity and logo of IOA, marking its
100 years of participation in Olympic games.
20. Which edition of Independence day of India was celebrated on August 15, 2020?
1) 71st
2) 73rd
3) 74th
4) 75th
5) 77th
Answer – 3) 74th
Explanation:
Indians all around the world celebrate the 74th Independence Day on 15th August 2020, to mark the
independence of India from rule of British Raj on 15th August 1947. This day is celebrated to remember the
sacrifice of the freedom fighters and to pay tribute to the personnels of the Armed forces, paramilitary and
police forces for ensuring national safety. Narendra Modi, The Prime Minister of India, addresses the
nations following the flag hoisting ceremony at the ramparts of Red Fort in Delhi.
21. Name the organization which organized the 1st of its kind online patriotic film festival recently?
1) Indian Film Production Corporation
2) National Film Development Corporation
3) National Corporation for Film
4) National Film Production Corporation
Answer – 2) National Film Development Corporation
Explanation:
The National Film Development Corporation organised the first of its kind online patriotic film festival
which began on 7th August 2020 and runs till 21st August 2020. The film festival showcases the high
quality independence day themed patriotic films on the website: www.cinemasofindia.com. The movie
Gandhi by Sir Richard Attenborough is made accessible for the people with vision and hearing impairment.
22. What is the theme for “India Healthcare Week” which was observed between 17th – 21st August
2020?
1) “Redefining Healthcare Ecosystem”
2) “Healthcare for Future”
3) “Help to improve Healthcare”
4) “Healthcare for better Future”
Answer – 1) “Redefining Healthcare Ecosystem”
Explanation:
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare; Science & Technology and Earth Sciences
virtually addressed the inaugural session of the two-day long CII Public Health Conference, where he
inaugurated “India Healthcare Week” with the theme “Redefining Healthcare Ecosystem” from 17th – 21st
August 2020. The week has been initiated by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with the
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and
Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy).
23. United Nations’ World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed annually on August 19 since which
year?
1) 2005
2) 2017
3) 2009

4) 2011
5) 2000
Answer – 3) 2009
Explanation:
United Nations(UN) World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is annually observed on 19th August to pay tribute to
honour all humanitarian workers and United Nations and associated personnel who dedicated their lives to
help the people in extreme circumstances around the world and lost their lives in the cause of duty. The
First WHD was observed on 19th August 2009. The 19th August 2020 marks the 11th World Humanitarian
Day. The date 19th August was chosen in memory of the 19th August 2003 bombing in Canal Hotel,
Baghdad, Iraq which killed 22 people including Sergio Vieira de Mello, Chief Humanitarian in Iraq.
24. World Photography Day is observed annually on _______.

1) 19th August
2) 18th August
3) 15th August
4) 25th August
5) 29th August
Explanation:
The World Photography Day also known as World Photo Day is observed annually on 19th August with an
aim to inspire photographers across the globe to share a single photo with a purpose of sharing their world
to the world. The day celebrates the arts, crafts, science and history of Photography. The first official World
Photo Day was marked on 19th August 2010 when the first global online gallery was hosted with around
270 photographers who shared their photographs. The French Government purchased the patent and
announced the invention of the Daguerreotype process as a gift “Free to the World” on 19th August 1839.
25. Sadbhavan Diwas was observed annually on August 20 to commemorate the birth anniversary of
whom?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Rajiv Gandhi
3) Indira Gandhi
4) Manmohan Singh
5) VP Singh
Answer – 2) Rajiv Gandhi
Explanation:
Every year 20th August is celebrated as the Sadbhavana Diwas which is also known as Communal Harmony
Day, to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi. 20th August
2020, marks the 76th Birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi. He was known as the “Father of Information
Technology and Telecom Revolution in India”. The Government of India posthumously awarded the Bharat
Ratna, the highest civilian award to Rajiv Gandhi in 1991.
26. The world mosquito day was observed annually on ________.

1) 17th August
2) 15th August
3) 20th August
4) 31st August
5) 25th August
Explanation:
The World Mosquito Day is observed on 20th August every year to raise awareness about the Causes and
Prevention of Malaria and to commemorate the discovery made by British Doctor Sir Ronald Ross in 1897
that female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit Malaria between humans.

27. The UN’s International Day commemorating the victims of acts of violence based on religion or
belief was observed annually on ______.
1) August 23
2) August 15
3) August 22
4) August 21
5) August 29
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion
or Belief is observed annually on August 22 as a response to the violence based on religion and belief. This
year marks the 2nd International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or
Belief. The first International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or
Belief was observed on 22nd August 2019. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the
resolution A/RES/73/296 on 28th May 2019, declaring 22nd August as the International Day
Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.
28. The earth overshoot day 2020 was observed on August 22, 2020. The first ever earth overshoot
day campaign was launched in which year?
1) 2017
2) 2006
3) 2010
4) 2014
5) 2003
Answer – 2) 2006
Explanation:
Earth Overshoot Day 2020 is observed on August 22, 2020. Earth Overshoot Day is the date when the
demands of biological resources and services of the year by humanity exceeds the generation capacity of
Earth in that year. The first Global Earth Overshoot Day campaign was launched in 2006. Compared to
2019, The 2020 Earth Overshoot Day was postponed by three weeks to August 22 due to the rare reversal
after the lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic which caused a temporary decline in the carbon emission
and wood harvesting and reduced humanity’s footprint by 9.3 percent compared to last year.
29. The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition was observed
annually on _______.
1) June 19
2) October 7
3) September 12
4) July 18
5) August 23
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition is
observed annually on 23rd August to spread the information about the historic events associated with slave
trade and its consequences and to promote the tolerance and human rights. The first International Day for
the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition was celebrated in various countries including Haiti
and Goree on 23rd August 1998 and 23rd August 1999.
30. World Gujarati day was observed annually on August 24 to commemorate the birth anniversary
of whom?
1) Raghuveer Chaudhari
2) Dinkar Joshi
3) Dhumketu

4) Ashwini Bhatt
5) Narmadashankar Dave
Answer – 5) Narmadashankar Dave
Explanation:
24th August is celebrated as World Gujarati Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of the famous
Gujarati poet and social reformer, Narmadashankar Dave popularly known as Veer Narmad. The world
Gujarati day is dedicated to the Gujarati language and literature.
31. The world water week 2020 (World Water Week at Home) was observed between August 24-28
with the theme ___________.
1) ‘Water and Climate change: Accelerating Action’
2) ‘Water and waste: reduce and reuse’
3) 'Water, Ecosystems and Human Development'
4) ‘Water for society - including all’
5) 'Water and Jobs'
Answer – 1) ‘Water and Climate change: Accelerating Action’
Explanation:
The World Water Week of the year 2020 is observed as the World Water Week at Home (WWWeek at
Home) from 24rd August 2020 to 28th August 2020. The World Water Week, organized by Stockholm
International Water Institute (SIWI) has been annually celebrated as the most influential, innovative and
dynamic movement for transforming the global water issues. The World Water Week has been celebrated
and organized since 1991. The World Water Week of the year 2019 was observed from 25th August 2019 to
30th August 2019. The theme of WWWeek at Home 2020 is ‘Water and Climate change: Accelerating
Action’.
32. The national sports day was observed annually on August 29 to commemorate the birth
1) P.K. Banerjee
2) Dhyan Chand Singh
3) Milkha Singh
4) Chuni Goswami
5) Balbir Singh
Answer – 2) Dhyan Chand Singh
Explanation:
National Sports Day is annually observed on 29th August to commemorate the birth anniversary of Indian
Hockey Legend Major Dhyan Chand Singh. The day is celebrated to create awareness among the general
public on the importance of sports and to attract attention towards sports in India. The Government of India
decided to celebrate the 29th August of every year as the National Sports Day in 2012. Dhyan Chand, was
born on 29th August 1905 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. The Sports Authority of India hosted the first virtual
National Sports and Adventure Award ceremony during National Sports Day 2020.
33. The prize money of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award was increased from Rs. 7.5 lakh to _______.
1) 10 Lakhs
2) 25 Lakhs
3) 15 Lakhs
4) 30 Lakhs
5) 50 Lakhs
Answer – 2) 25 Lakhs
Explanation:
On 29th August 2020, Kiren Rijiju announced a hike in 4 of the seven categories of the National Sports and
Adventure Awards. The prize money of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was increased from Rs.7.5 lakh to
Rs. 25 lakhs. Arjuna Award has been increased from Rs.5 lakhs to Rs.15 Lakh. The lifetime Dronacharya

Award was increased from Rs.5 Lakh to Rs.15 lakh and regular Dronacharya Award was increased to Rs.10
lakhs from Rs.5 lakhs. Dhyan Chand Awardees will be given 10 lakh rupees instead of 5 lakhs rupees.
34. The UN International Day Against Nuclear Tests was observed annually on ________.
1) January 6
2) September 31
3) June 15
4) August 29
5) March 12
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed annually on 29th August to
create awareness and to educate the people about the facts and effects of nuclear weapon test explosions
and other nuclear explosions. The first International Day against Nuclear Tests was observed on 29th
August 2010.
ENVIRONMENT
1. Name the hurricane which hits Bahamas recently.
1) Alberto
2) Sandy
3) Allen
4) Isaias
5) Gordon
Answer – 4) Isaias
Explanation:
Hurricane Isaias lashes the Bahamas on a Track for Florida’s East Coast. A hurricane warning was issued for
parts of Florida’s Atlantic coast on July 31, 2020, hours after Hurricane Isaias raked the Bahamas, parts of
Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
2. Which species is named Cladonotus bhaskari after Kerala researcher Dhaneesh Bhaskar?
1) Mealworm
2) Leopard
3) Twighopper
4) House Cricket
5) Cochineal
Answer – 3) Twighopper
Explanation:
After a span of 116 years, a first new species of twighopper, genus Cladonotus Saussure, was discovered
from the Sinharaja rainforest of Sri Lanka by Croatian and German researchers. The interesting fact is that
this cockcomb-shaped twighopper has been named as Cladonotus bhaskari after Dhaneesh Bhaskar, a
young conservation biologist and grasshopper expert from Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI).
'Cladonotus bhaskari'--the first new twighopper species in 116 years--published in Zootaxa journal.
3. As per the study published in Nature climate change, the polar bears in artic region will become
extinct by which year?
1) 2045
2) 2075
3) 2030
4) 2050
5) 2100
Answer – 5) 2100

Explanation:
The new study of University of Toronto Scarborough published in the journal of Nature Climate Change
titled “Fasting season length sets temporal limits for global polar bear persistence” on 20th July 2020, states
that climate change is starving the polar bears into extinction and concluded that the Polar bears in the
Arctic will become extinct by 2100. The study is the first of its kind to offer a timeline on the loss of arctic
sea ice that will affect the reproduction and survival ability of the polar bears.
4. The 77 new species of butterflies are found by scientist recently in Matheran an eco-sensitive
zone of which state?
1) Telangana
2) Maharashtra
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Nagaland
Explanation:
The 8 year long (2011 – 2019) field work research conducted in the Matheran an eco-sensitive zone near
Mumbai, Maharashtra an area of 214.73 Square Kilometer, identified around 140 rare species of butterflies
including 77 new species. Scientists Mandar Sawant, Dr. Nikhil Modak and Sagar Sarang from the Bombay
Natural History Society (BNHS) and Somaiya Vidya Vihar University published their research paper ‘Finding
the forgotten gems: Revisiting the butterflies of Matheran after 125 years’ in the community peer-reviewed
Biodiversity Data Journal.
5. The new plant species “Ardisia ramaswamii” identified by scientist of JNTBGRI in the Akkamalai
forest in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve was named after M S Ramaswami. The Anamalai Tiger Reserve
was located in which state?
1) Karnataka
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Kerala
4) Gujarat
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The scientist of Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) at Palode
identified a new species of the Genus Ardisia in the Akkamalai forest in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Tamil
Nadu. The new species Ardisia ramaswamii, named after the 20th Century Botanist M.S. Ramaswami, who
along with C.C. Calder and V. Narayanaswami, listed the species that are not mentioned in the “J D Hooker’s
Flora of British India”.
6. Name the IIT which has found the critical group and multi drug resistant bacteria of the WHO's
2017 list of antibiotic resistant priority pathogens, in River Yamuna.
1) IIT Jamshedpur
2) IIT Kharagpur
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Bengaluru
5) IIT Madras
Explanation:
The research team of Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi(IIT-D) found the critical group and multi drug
resistant bacteria of the World Health Organization’s(WHO’s) 2017 list of antibiotic resistant priority
pathogens, in the waters of River Yamuna. The study was conducted on the 20 major sewer drains and the
waters of Yamuna at 5 locations across Delhi over two seasons and isolated the Faecal Coliform(FC) from all

the samples. The research paper on the study was published in the Journal of Environmental Chemical
Engineering.
7. Which animal was brought under exchange programme from south Africa that arrives at Mysuru
zoo recently?
1) African Rat
2) African Elephant
3) African Cheetah
4) African Tiger
5) African Giraffe
Answer – 3) African Cheetah
Explanation:
The century-old Mysuru zoo has become the second Indian zoo to house the African cheetah, the fastest
land animal, as it managed to get a male and two females from a cheetah conservation centre in South Africa
under an animal exchange programme. The big cats landed at the Bengaluru international airport on
Monday and they were safely brought to the zoo here by a team from the zoo the same night. The cheetahs
will remain in quarantine for 30 days under close observation. The zoo claimed it was the country’s first
international animal exchange post-COVID-19.
APP and WEB PORTAL

1. Who has launched 'CREDAI Awaas App' and NAREDCO's online portal 'HousingforAll.com' recently?
1) Pralhad Joshi
5) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Hardeep Singh
Puri released the Affordable Rental Housing Complexes Pack through Video Conferencing on July 31, 2020.
The Minister has also launched Awaas app for Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of
India (CREDAI) & NAREDCO’s “HousingforAll.com” – is an online e-commerce portal to market residential
properties.
2. E-Gyan Mitra mobile app for online education was developed by administration of which UT?
1) Chandigarh
2) Delhi
3) Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Puducherry
Answer - 3) Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Explanation:
The Education department of Daman Administration launched the E-Gyan Mitra mobile application
developed by the administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (DNHDD) to support
students for their online education of the Union Territory of DNH and DD.
3. Which organization developed ‘COVID19BWM App’ to track biomedical waste?

1) National Environment Clearance Board
2) National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board
3) Central Pollution Control Board
4) Central Board for Biomedical Waste Clearance

Answer – 3) Central Pollution Control Board
Explanation:
The Supreme Court (SC) has made it mandatory for all municipal corporations and state pollution control
boards to use the ‘COVID19BWM App’ to track biomedical waste on a daily basis. This ensures that the
waste is collected, transported and sent to a registered common biomedical waste treatment facility. The
app was developed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in May 2020 following the directions
from the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
4. Anil Vij, the home minister of which Indian state launched first of its kind, “Works Management
System” portal?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Maharashtra
3) Goa
4) Punjab
5) Haryana
Explanation:
Haryana’s Urban local bodies and Home Minister Anil Vij launched the first of its kind, “Works Management
System”, a web-based, paperless and centralized web portal for the management and monitoring of the
development works in the Urban Local Bodies(ULB) in Haryana.
5. Railways of which country has launched Overhead Equipment (OHE) Inspection app for real-time
monitoring?
1) United States
2) China
3) India
4) Russia
5) Japan
Answer – 3) India
Explanation:
Indian Railways has launched an Overhead Equipment (OHE) Inspection app which will help in minimizing
the train delays and long waits due to technical snags. The app has been rolled out on a Pan India basis.
6. Name the union textile minister of India who launched the Mobile App & Backend Website for
Handloom Mark Scheme on occasion of National Handloom day August 7, 2020.
1) Pralhad Joshi
3) Smriti Irani
5) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Textiles and Women & Child Development, Smt Smriti Zubin Irani, launched the
Mobile App & Backend Website for Handloom Mark Scheme (HLM) for the weavers on the occasion of 6th
National Handloom Day held virtually on 7th August, 2020, organized by the Ministry of Textiles, GoI
(Government of India). Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Jai Ram Thakur joined the virtual board
from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. The mobile app was developed by the Textile Committee of Mumbai to
digitalize the process of Registration.

7. Which organisation developed “Air Suvidha” portal for all international arriving passengers
across India?
1) Mumbai International Airport Limited
2) Ahmedabad International Airport Limited
3) Bengaluru International Airport Limited
4) Delhi International Airport Limited
5) Hyderabad International Airport Limited
Answer – 4) Delhi International Airport Limited
Explanation:
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) a GMR Group-led consortium, has developed AIR SUVIDHA, a
first-of-its-kind portal allowing international arriving passengers to fill a mandatory self-declaration form
and eligible passengers to apply for exemption from compulsory institutional quarantine for coronavirus. It
will make passengers’ journey more convenient and comfortable in a contactless way as they won’t have to
fill the physical copies of the forms on arrival. The online forms have been developed in collaboration with
various state governments, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Indira Gandhi International Airport was operated by DIAL.
8. Who launched online dashboard for information about projects under national infrastructure
pipeline?
1) Rajnath Singh
2) Amit Shah
5) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated an information repository,
in the form of an online dashboard, for all projects identified under the National Infrastructure Pipeline
(NIP) through video conferencing from New Delhi. The dashboard hosted on the India Investment Grid (IIG)
website “www.indiainvestmentgrid.gov.in” will be a one stop solution providing information on
infrastructure projects in New India to all stakeholders. IIG is a Pan-India database, developed and managed
by Invest India.
9. Who launched “Transparent Taxation – Honoring the Honest” platform of Income tax
department?
3) Nitin Gadkari
4) Narendra Modi
5) Rajnath Singh
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a platform for “Transparent Taxation – Honoring the Honest” via
video conferencing that provides faceless assessment and appeal and taxpayers’ charter, as a part of direct
tax reforms. While the faceless assessment and taxpayers’ charter would be implemented from August 13
itself but the faceless appeal system would be available from September 25, 2020 i.e. on the birth
anniversary of Deendayal Upadhyaya.
10. Name the app which has won “Atma Nirbhar App Innovation Challenge” in social category.
1) Chingari
2) Teen Patti
3) Quikr
4) Goibibo

Answer – 1) Chingari
Explanation:
Centre has announced 24 winners in the eight categories of “AatmaNirbhar App Innovation Challenge”,
under this Challenge, Chingari emerged as a winner of ‘social’ category and Koo, MaymyIndiamove,
Asksarkar, myitreturn are some of the other apps that won the challenge, across eight categories.
11. Name the indigenisation portal of Department of Defence Production (DDP) which was launched
by Defence minister Rajnath Singh recently.
1) SAMRATH
2) SAMADHAN
3) PARIVESH
4) SRIJAN
Answer – 4) SRIJAN
Explanation:
On the final day of Atma Nirbhar Week celebration between August 7-14, 2020 of the Ministry of Defence
(MoD) and to boost Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (self-reliant India movement), Union Defence Minister
Rajnath Singh virtually launched Department of Defence Production (DDP) portal SRIJAN as a part of
“opportunities for Make in India in Defence”. This portal provides information about defence equipment
and items which are being imported currently or are going to be imported by the Defence Public Sector
Undertakings (DPSUs)/Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)/ Service Headquarters (SHQs) so that they can be
taken up for indigenisation by Indian companies that can design, develop and manufacture as per their
capability or through joint venture with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
12. Find the organisation which has partnered with Sports Authority of India and jointly launched E-
Pathshala, a web platform?
1) Billiards and Snooker Federation of India (BSFI)
2) Boxing Federation of India (BFI)
3) All India Football Federation (AIFF)
4) National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)
Answer – 3) All India Football Federation (AIFF)
Explanation:
On 15th August 2020, on the occasion of 74th Independence Day, The All India Football Federation (AIFF)
and the Sports Authority of India(SAI), jointly launched the E-Pathshala, a web platform to recognise
creativity of the children and to develop their interest in football.
13. Find the state government which has launched ‘Yellow Chain’ e-commerce platform on
Independence Day 2020.
1) Assam
2) Tripura
3) Mizoram
4) Nagaland
5) Manipur
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio launched ‘Yellow Chain’ an e-commerce platform during the State
level celebration of India’s Independence Day at Secretariat Plaza, Kohima. The centralized e-commerce
platform is expected to promote local business & entrepreneurship in the state. It is seen as a “new era in
Naga marketing culture”. ‘Yellow chain’ is developed by Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland
(IDAN) to promote local business & entrepreneurship. It has also released an app for mobile services in the
same name.

14. Who has launched the first of its kind e-portal named “Swasthya”?
1) Arjun Munda
3) Harsh Vardhan
Answer - 1) Arjun Munda
Explanation:
Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda inaugurated the first of its kind e-portal “Swasthya”, a tribal
health and nutrition portal and Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) also launched e-newsletter on health and
nutrition ALEKH and opening of National Overseas Portal and National Tribal Fellowship Portal. Through
the Goal programme the MoTA and facebook is reaching out to the Tribal Youths and Girls over the digital
platform to develop their entrepreneurial skills and to empower them in the social and economic sectors.
The “Swasthya” portal is hosted on the National Informatics Centre (NIC) cloud under the domain name
http://swasthya.tribal.gov.in/.
15. Who has launched the VedKrishi.com an online farm to fork service promoted by farmers?
2) Nitin Gadkari
3) Narendra Modi
4) Amit Shah
Explanation:
Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) launched
VedKrishi.com, an Online Farm to Fork Service, over a virtual platform. The portal is promoted by the
farmers for selling toxic free farm produce. The platform was set up by the VedKrishi Farmer Producer
Company, Nagpur based farmer producer Company.
16. The Microsoft Research Lab have developed an interactive neural machine translation (INMT)
app that translates between Hindi and which language?
1) Mundari
2) Gondi
3) Savara
4) Santali
5) Nicobarese
Answer – 2) Gondi
Explanation:
Joint efforts among local Indian organizations and Microsoft Research Lab have developed an interactive
neural machine translation (INMT) app that translates between Hindi and Gondi.
17. Name the company which launches Kormo Jobs app in India.
1) Google
2) Microsoft
3) Amazon
4) IBM
5) Apple
Explanation:
Google has launched an android app called “Kormo Jobs” for job seekers in India, which aims to provide
entry-level jobs and helps job seekers find and apply for positions across India. It was launched in
Bangladesh in 2018 and subsequently in Indonesia.

18. Name the mobile app which was developed by National Highways Authority of India to monitor
highway plantation.
1) Gora Path
2) Vishwa Path
3) Nova Path
4) Harit Path
Answer – 4) Harit Path
Explanation:
Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways launched the mobile app, “Harit
Path” for monitoring plantations and transplantation of trees along the highway. during the meeting to
review the New Green Highway Policy (Plantation). The mobile app was developed by the National
Highways Authority of India (NHAI), a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Road and
Transport.
19. The central government has launched new feature ‘Open API Service’ of which application
recently to help the people, businesses and the economy?
1) MahaKavach
2) Quarantine Monitor
3) Aarogya Setu
4) Test Yorself
Explanation:
The Government of India has introduced a new feature, ‘Open API(Application Programming Interface)
Service’ of Aarogya Setu, which will address the risk of COVID-19 infections and help the people, businesses
and the economy to return to normalcy. It enables the organizations to check the status of Aarogya Setu and
integrate it into its various Work from Home features. It was developed by Aarogya Setu team.
20. Name the mobile app which was launched by Indian Air Force?
1) Proud IAF
2) IAF Duty
3) My IAF
4) Bharat IAF
Answer – 3) My IAF
Explanation:
Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal (ACM)Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria,
launched the mobile application “My IAF”, to provide career related information and details in IAF to the
aspirants. The application was launched as a part of the ‘Digital India Initiative’. It was developed in
association with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
21. Name the app which was launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for NCC training?
1) DGNCC
2) AGNCC
3) CHNCC
4) APNCC
5) TNNCC
Answer – 1) DGNCC
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Directorate General National Cadet Corps (DGNCC), a mobile
training app which will help in conducting a countrywide online training for the National Cadet Corps
(NCC).

22. Which Central Armed Police Force has launched the app named ‘Pensioners Corner’?
Answer - 2) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
Explanation:
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has created & launched an in-house mobile Application(app),
‘Pensioners Corner’to get in touch with the pensioners and to bring them to the digital platform as a one
stop solution. It will also cater to the needs of its pensioners. It is a part of its ‘e-karyalay’, an electronic
office app launched in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CA STATIC GK
1. International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), the world’s largest fusion reactor is
located in which country?
1) South Korea
2) Japan
3) Russia
4) India
5) France
Explanation:
The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) celebrated the start of Assembly of the ITER
Tokamak at Saint-Paul-Lez-Durance, France. The Celebration was hosted virtually by the French President,
Emmanuel Macron and all ITER member countries participated either in person, or electronically through
remote mode. India also participated in the celebrations and considered the global participation of
scientists to project as a perfect illustration of the age-old Indian belief - Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (‘The
World is One Family’). ITER cryostat is manufactured by India (Larsen and Tourbo). Cryostat is a chamber
that can maintain very low temperatures. The ITER is a collaboration of 35 nations launched in 1985. The
ITER members include China, the European Union, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia and the United States.
2. Where is the HQ of Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) located?

1) London
2) New Delhi
3) Canberra
4) Dhaka
5) Gaborone
Explanation:
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) and Walk Free released a report on slavery on the
occasion of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (30th July). As per the report, Commonwealth
countries accounts for about 40% of people living in conditions of modern slavery in the world. The CHRI is
an independent, non-partisan, international non-governmental organization, headquartered in New Delhi,
India.
3. Which country will take over the presidency of BRICS in 2021?

1) Brazil
2) Russia
3) India
4) China

5) South Africa
Answer - 3) India
Explanation:
India will assume the Presidency of BRICS in 2021. Currently, Russia holds the presidency of BRICS for the
year 2020.
4. Who is the current CEO of NITI Aayog?

1) Amitabh Kant
2) Ajit Doval
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Ajay Tyagi
5) VK Paul
Explanation:
Mr. Amitabh Kant is currently the CEO of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog.
5. Who is the author of the book ‘Overdraft: Saving the Indian Saver’?
1) S Jaishankar
2) Viral Acharya
3) BP Kanungo
4) Urjit Patel
Answer - 4) Urjit Patel
Explanation:
Former RBI governor Urjit Patel has authored a book titled ‘Overdraft: Saving the Indian Saver’. The book
will be published by HarperCollins India.
6. What is the constituency of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari?

1) Karakat
2) Tehri
3) Nagpur
4) Idukki
5) Bagalur
Answer – 3) Nagpur
Explanation:
The Lok Sabha constituency of Union minister of Road Transport and Highways & Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises, Nitin Gadkari is Nagpur, Maharashtra.
7. Which country commercialized world’s largest single solar power project?

1) UAE
2) Israel
3) Russia
4) China
5) United States
Answer – 1) UAE
Explanation:
The UAE debuted the world's largest single solar plant, Noor Abu Dhabi, boasting a production capacity of
nearly 1,177 MW.
8. Which is the highest peak in Aravalli range?

1) Kamet
2) K2
3) Mamostrong Kangri

4) Hardeol
5) Guru Shikhar
Answer – 5) Guru Shikhar
Explanation:
Aravalli Range, also spelled Aravali Range, hill system of northern India, running northeasterly for 350
miles (560 km) through Rajasthan state. Isolated rocky offshoots continue to just south of Delhi. The series
of peaks and ridges, with breadths varying from 6 to 60 miles (10 to 100 km), are generally between 1,000
and 3,000 feet (300 and 900 metres) in elevation. The system is divided into two sections: The Sambhar-
Sirohi ranges, taller and including Guru Peak on Mount Abu, the highest peak in the Aravalli Range (5,650
feet [1,722 metres]); and the Sambhar-Khetri ranges, consisting of three ridges that are discontinuous. The
Aravalli Range is rich in natural resources (including minerals) and serves as a check to the growth of the
western desert. It gives rise to several rivers, including the Banas, Luni, Sakhi, and Sabarmati. Though
heavily forested in the south, it is generally bare and thinly populated, consisting of large areas of sand and
stone and of masses of rose-coloured quartzite.
9. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) functions under which ministry?
Explanation:
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), a statutory organization under the administrative control
of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) as the single nodal agency.
10. Who is the present minister of Tribal Affairs in India?

1) Arjun Munda
3) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Arjun Munda is the present union minister of Tribal Affairs.
11. ‘BeiDou’ is the navigation satellite system of which country?

1) South Korea
2) Japan
3) Russia
4) India
5) China
Answer – 5) China
Explanation:
China on July 31, 2020 formally launched full global services of its BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System
(BDS) to rival the widely-used American GPS and provide independent navigation structure for its
increasingly modernising military. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a ceremony to mark the launch of
full global services of the BeiDou-3.
12. Bannerghatta Biological Park is located in which state?

1) Karnataka
3) Telangana

4) Chhattisgarh
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
A 12-year-old elephant, Roopa, at Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP), Karnataka gave birth to a male calf
on August 1, 2020.
13. Burhi Gandak River which is in news recently is located in which state?
1) Odisha
2) Assam
3) Rajasthan
4) Bihar
Answer – 4) Bihar
Explanation:
The Minapur block of the Muzaffarpur district in Bihar continued to face flood fury after a rise in the water
level of the Burhi Gandak river following the rains.
14. Galapagos Islands, the world’s 1st UNESCO world heritage site is located in which country?
1) Colombia
2) Peru
3) Ecuador
4) Brazil
5) Bolivia
Answer – 3) Ecuador
Explanation:
Recently, Ecuador has expressed an official discomfort over the sighting of a flotilla of 260 mostly Chinese
fishing vessels near the Galapagos archipelago (a part of Ecuador). The Galapagos Islands, spread over
almost 60,000 sq km, are a part of Ecuador. Ecuador made a part of the Galapagos a wildlife sanctuary in
1935, and the sanctuary became the Galapagos National Park in 1959. In 1978, the islands became
“UNESCO’s first World Heritage Site”.
15. Agatti Island is located in which country?

1) Australia
2) Japan
3) China
4) India
5) Brazil
Answer – 4) India
Explanation:
Recently, the southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has granted an interim stay on felling of
coconut trees on Agatti Island in Lakshadweep. It is at a distance of 459 km (248 nautical miles) from Kochi
(Kerala) and is located to the west of Kavaratti Island. Kavaratti is the capital of the UT of Lakshadweep,
India.
16. Which ministry was renamed as Ministry of Education recently?

2) Sports Ministry
3) Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry
4) Culture Ministry
5) Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry
Answer – 1) Human Resource Development Ministry

Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has decided to change the name of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) to
Ministry of Education. The HRD Ministry is currently headed by Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank.
17. Mukundra Hill Tiger Reserve is located in which state?

1) Karnataka
2) Telangana
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Rajasthan
Answer - 5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The country’s third tiger reintroduction programme at the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR), Jaipur,
Rajasthan is facing another crisis after tigress MT-2, which gave birth to two cubs in June, died on August 3,
2020. Few days ago, four-year-old male tiger MT-3 had died at MHTR.
18. The Pillur dam was built over which river?

1) Kaveri River
2) Vaigai River
3) Palar River
4) Bhavani River
5) Kollidam River
Answer – 4) Bhavani River
Explanation:
Coimbatore district collector K Rajamani on August 4, 2020 issued a flood alert for people living on the
banks of the Bhavani river in Mettupalayam. The collector said the water level at Pillur dam touched 97 feet
by 8.15am. The dam’s total storage capacity is 100 feet.
19. Thudiyurulippara hill which got biodiversity heritage site status recently is located in which
state?
1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Punjab
Explanation:
The Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) attached to the Pramadom grama panchayat has formally
announced the ecologically sensitive Thudiyurulippara hill in the panchayat as a biodiversity heritage site
on the recommendations of the Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB). Panchayat president Robin Peter
says the local body’s announcement comes on the occasion of World Nature Conservation Day on July 28.
20. Barakah nuclear power plant which is in news recently is located in which country?
1) Lebanon
2) Kuwait
3) Morocco
4) UAE
5) Oman
Answer – 4) UAE
Explanation:
The United Arab Emirates has launched operations at the Arab world's first nuclear power plant (Barakah
nuclear power plant), on the Gulf coast just east of Qatar. Nuclear fission has begun in one of four reactors
at the Barakah plant, which uses South Korean technology.

21. ‘Bangas Awaam Mela’ festival is celebrated in which state/UT?
1) Meghalaya
2) Puducherry
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Telangana
5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Locals in Handwara town, Jammu & Kashmir celebrated the first year of abrogation of Article 370 by
organising a two-day festival 'Bangas Awaam Mela'.
22. Idukki Dam is built across which river?

1) Pampa river
2) Kabini river
3) Periyar river
4) Neyyar river
5) Kallada river
Answer – 3) Periyar river
Explanation:
Central Water Commission (CWC) on August 4, 2020 issued inflow forecast for Idukki Dam of 500 cumec,
during the period of August 4 and 5 this year. "Idukki Dam on River Periyar (Idukki District) is likely to get
an average inflow of 500 cumec (17657 cusec) during the period 11 am on August 4, 2020 to 8 am on
August 5, 2020 and is likely to be steady," CWC said in a statement.
23. Who is the present MD&CEO of Canara bank?

1) T.N. Manoharan
2) L.V. Prabhakar
3) S. S. Mallikarjuna Rao
4) Padmaja Chunduru
5) Rajnish Kumar
Answer – 2) L.V. Prabhakar
Explanation:
Lingam Venkata Prabhakar is the present Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
Canara Bank.
24. Where is the HQ of the HDFC bank located?

1) Kolkata
2) New Delhi
3) Mumbai
4) Bengaluru
5) Chennai
Explanation:
The headquarters of Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC) bank is located at Mumbai,
Maharashtra.
25. Who is the administrator of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?
2) Dineshwar Sharma
3) Praful Patel
4) Kiran Bedi
Answer – 3) Praful Patel

Explanation:
Praful Patel is the current administrator of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
26. The capital of Lebanon is Beirut. What is the currency of Lebanon?

1) Rufiyaa
2) Riyal
3) Tomar
4) Lira
Answer – 4) Lira
Explanation:
A massive explosion rocked Beirut (capital of Lebanon) on August 4, 2020. The Lebanese Pound is the
official currency of Lebanon, signified by £ or L£. The Pound is also known as the Lira in Arabic or the Livre
in French, and all notes and coins are written and referred to in both languages.
27. Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is located in which state?

1) Chhattisgarh
2) Maharashtra
3) Punjab
4) Gujarat
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Karnataka, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh rank high in the conservation of the endangered Dhole in
India, according to a new study. This study was conducted by scientists from the Wildlife Conservation
Society-India, the University of Florida, the Wildlife Conservation Trust, and the National Centre for
Biological Sciences. In India, the first conservation breeding center for dhole was built at the Indira Gandhi
Zoological Park, Andhra Pradesh (IGZP) in 2014.
28. Keoladeo National Park is located in which state?

1) Odisha
2) Meghalaya
3) Uttarakhand
4) Punjab
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced that the Rajasthan government will soon introduce a new
tourism policy to help ensure the sector tides over the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. He also directed officers to
find a permanent solution to solve the water problem in Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur.
29. Where is the headquarters of Aditya Birla health insurance company limited located?
1) New Delhi
2) Bengaluru
3) Mumbai
4) Patna
5) Gurugram
Explanation:
The headquarters of Aditya Birla health insurance company limited located at Mumbai, Maharashtra.

30. Central Pollution Control Board functions under which ministry?
Explanation:
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change (MoEFCC).
31. What is the capital and currency of Spain?

1) Rome & Euro
2) Madrid & Euro
3) Athens & Pound
4) Athens & Euro
5) Rome & Pound
Answer – 2) Madrid & Euro
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Spain are Madrid and Euro respectively.
32. Who is the chairman of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)?
1) Sanjib Roy
2) A. N. Sharma
3) Vinai Kumar Saxena
4) Rajan Babu
5) Ajay Tyagi
Answer - 3) Vinai Kumar Saxena
Explanation:
The current chairman of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is Vinai Kumar Saxena.
33. Who is the union railway minister of India?

1) Harsh Vardhan
2) RS Prasad
4) Piyush Goyal
5) RajNath Singh
Explanation:
Piyush Goyal is the present union minister of Railways in India.
34. Kushinagar International Airport is located in which state?

1) Gujarat
2) Karnataka
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Punjab
5) Uttar pradesh
Answer – 5) Uttar pradesh
Explanation:
Union Cabinet on June 24 approved the declaration of the airport in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar as an
international airport. India is establishing an International Airport in Kushinagar for Buddhist pilgrims
including those from Sri Lanka. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday informed his Lankan
counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa about the establishment of an international airport in the Buddhist

pilgrimage city of Kushinagar, and said that the city looked forward to welcoming visitors from Sri Lanka at
an early date.
35. Genbaku Dome, the UNESCO world heritage site is located in which country?
1) Japan
2) China
3) South Korea
4) North Korea
5) Thailand
Answer – 1) Japan
Explanation:
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome), Japan one of the few structures left standing in the city
center after the bomb exploded on 6 August 1945.
36. Who is the present governor of Chhattisgarh?

1) Baby Rani Maurya
2) Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan
3) Anusuiya Uikey
4) Anandiben Patel
5) Manoj Sinha
Answer – 3) Anusuiya Uikey
Explanation:
Anusuiya Uikey is the present governor of Chhattisgarh.
37. Where is the HQ of Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of India located at?

1) Noida
2) Pune
3) Kolkata
4) Mumbai
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
The HQ of Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of India located at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
38. What is the name of single-window nodal agency which will be formed by ISRO to regulate
private players in space?
1) NationSpace
2) IN-SPACe
3) PvtSpace
4) Spacepro
Answer – 2) IN-SPACe
Explanation:
The decisions of the newly set-up Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe),
the single-window nodal agency, on the launch dates of satellites and rockets and use of facilities of the
Department of Space's assets also by private players will be binding on all stakeholders including the Indian
Space Research Organisation (Isro). The Department of Space published the roles and responsibilities of IN-
SPACe, formed after the department decided to open up the assets for all with an aim to boost the private
sector's participation in the space activities in the country, on the Isro's website. According to it, IN-SPACe
will have a chairman, technical, strategic and legal experts in space activities, safety and from other
departments, academia and industries, and members of the PMO and Ministry of External Affairs.

39. What is the capital and currency of Mozambique?
1) Dodoma & Shilling
2) Harare & RTGS Dollar
3) Lilongwe & Kwacha
4) Maputo & Metical
5) Lusaka & Pula
Answer – 4) Maputo & Metical
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Mozambique are Maputo & Mozambican Metical respectively.
40. Where is the HQ of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) located?

1) Bengaluru
2) New Delhi
3) Mumbai
4) Kolkata
5) Pune
Explanation:
The HQ of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) located at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
41. Who is the present Director General of Sports Authority of India (SAI)?
1) Rajeev Mehta
2) Dorab Tata
3) Narinder Batra
4) Ishan Kishan
5) Sandip Pradhan
Answer – 5) Sandip Pradhan
Explanation:
Sandip Pradhan is the Director General of Sports Authority of India.
42. Narayanpur Dam which is in news recently is built over which river?
1) Krishna
2) Bhima
3) Kaveri
4) Kabini
5) Tunga
Answer – 1) Krishna
Explanation:
The water level has risen in the Krishna river and other rivers in Raichur district after increased outflow
from Narayanpur Dam on August 8, 2020, leading to flood-like situation in the adjoining areas. The
Reservoir Authority informed that the water inflow to Narayanpur Dam was around 2.20 lakh cusec at
around 10 am on August 8.
43. Which is 1st country in the Indian Ocean Region to achieve this status of “Tsunami ready” from
the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO?
1) Bangladesh
2) China
3) India
4) Pakistan
5) Sri Lanka
Answer – 3) India

Explanation:
Odisha became the first state in India and India became the first country in the Indian Ocean Region to
achieve this status of “Tsunami ready” from the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of
UNESCO.
44. The Eravikulam National Park is located in which state?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Telangana
4) Karnataka
5) Kerala
Explanation:
The landslides have been reported at the Nayamakkad tea estate at Pettimudy which is located about 30 km
from Munnar, adjacent to the Eravikulam National Park (ENP), Kerala. The park is in continuity with the
neighboring Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Anamudi Shola National Park, Pampadum Shola National Park,
Kurinjimala Sanctuary and Anamalai Tiger Reserve.
45. Nandankanan Zoological Park which is in news recently is located in which state?
1) Assam
2) West Bengal
3) Telangana
4) Karnataka
5) Odisha
Explanation:
A male swamp deer, commonly known as Barasingha died due to a prolonging illness at the Nandankanan
Zoological Park at Bhubaneswar's Odisha.
46. Visakhapatnam Port Trust is located in which state?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) West Bengal
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Explanation:
A fire broke out on a coastal shipping boat in the Visakhapatnam Port Trust West Q5 berth on August 9,
2020. The BD51 ship from Chennai reached the port at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This coastal ship is
used to transport crew into ships.
47. Where is the HQ of Serum Institute of India located at?

1) Noida
2) Pune
3) Gurugram
4) Ranchi
5) Patna
Answer – 2) Pune
Explanation:
The HQ of Serum Institute of India located at Pune, Maharashtra.

48. Where does the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve located at?
1) Haryana
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
For the first time big cat count will be conducted in the agricultural belt of Pilibhit's Amaria tehsil, where a
tigress and three cubs had moved into eight years ago. The official estimation is to begin within two-three
days said the chief director of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh.
49. Genoa San Giorgio Bridge which is in news recently is located in which country?
1) Germany
2) Italy
3) Spain
4) Brazil
5) Portugal
Answer – 2) Italy
Explanation:
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte of Italy inaugurated the Renzo Piano–designed Viadotto Genova-San Giorgio
(Saint George Bridge), a 3,500-foot-long concrete and steel viaduct carrying four lanes of the A10 motorway
across the Polcevera River in the northwestern city of Genoa. The bridge was collapsed on August 14, 2018
and claimed 43 lives and it was reconstructed now.
50. Indira Gandhi memorial tulip garden, the Asia’s largest tulip garden is located in which city?
1) Patna
2) Srinagar
3) Amritsar
4) Leh
5) Guwahati
Explanation:
With a new high-tech cold storage facility for safekeeping of delicate tulip bulbs, Srinagar's world-famous
Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden is ready for next season's bloom. Situated on the foothills of the
Zabarwan Range with an overview of Dal Lake, the garden is Asia's largest tulip garden and was opened in
2007 with the aim to boost floriculture and tourism in Kashmir Valley.
51. Which island is named as world’s most plant rich island?

1) Greenland
2) New Guinea
3) Boreno
4) Sumatra
5) Honshu
Answer - 2) New Guinea
Explanation:
The researchers team led by Dr Rodrigo Cámara-Leret from the University of Zurich concludes New Guinea
has 13,634 species of plants from 1742 genera and 264 families. That gives New Guinea, the world's second
largest island, the highest plant diversity of any island on Earth, surpassing Madagascar (11,832 species),
Borneo (11,165 species), and Sumatra (8,391 species). The study was published in Journal nature.

52. Lengpui Airport which is in news recently is located in which state?
1) Manipur
2) Mizoram
4) Meghalaya
5) Assam
Explanation:
Tabletop airport is an airport located and built on top of a plateau or hilly surface, with one or both ends of
the runway overlooking a drop. The airports in the country which would count as “tabletops”, are namely
Lengpui (Mizoram), Shimla and Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Pakyong (Sikkim), Mangaluru (Karnataka),
Kozhikode and Kannur (both Kerala). Recently, On August 7, a Boeing 737 of Air India Express (the low cost
subsidiary of national carrier Air India) on a special ‘Vande Bharat’ repatriation flight from Dubai to
Kozhikode overshot the runway.
53. Name the country which is going to host the multi nation military exercise named ‘Kavkaz 2020’
or ‘Caucasus-2020’.
1) India
2) Russia
3) Pakistan
4) Kazakhstan
5) Uzbekistan
Explanation:
India will take part in the Russian Kavkaz 2020 strategic command-post exercise next month. A small tri-
service contingent will take part in the exercise to be held in Astrakhan, Russia. The Kavkaz 2020 - also
referred to as Caucasus-2020 - is an exercise aimed at assessing the ability of the armed forces to ensure
military security in Russia’s southwest. The invitees also include China and Pakistan, apart from other
member-states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
54. Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is located in which city?

1) Srinagar
2) Ahmedabad
3) Chennai
4) Leh
5) Kozhikode
Answer – 4) Leh
Explanation:
Recently, CISF takes over security of Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Leh airport. The Central Industrial Security
Force (CISF) on Wednesday took over the security of the Leh airport, Ladakh the country's highest-altitude
commercial aerodrome in the newly created Union Territory of Ladakh.
55. The capital of Peru is Lima. What is the currency of Peru?

1) Eco
2) Won
3) Tomar
4) Rial
5) Sol
Answer – 5) Sol
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Peru are Lima and Peruvian Sol respectively.

56. Sagardighi thermal power plant is located in which state?
1) Assam
2) West Bengal
3) Bihar
4) Odisha
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
State-owned engineering firm BHEL said it has commenced civil works at 660-MW Sagardighi supercritical
thermal power project in West Bengal.
57. Panna national park is located in which state?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Bihar
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Recently, tiger has died in Panna National Park, Madhya Pradesh – the fifth in seven months. Its carcass was
found floating in Ken river late Sunday night after a fight with another male. A forest guard watched the
clash of fangs and claws through binoculars from a watch tower. Field director of the park, KS Bhadoria,
said the fight seems to have been over mating with tigress T6. Tigers P123 and P431 fought fiercely on the
riverbank on August 7 and P123 lost.
58. The Kudremukh National Park is located in which state?

1) Telangana
2) Maharashtra
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Recently landslide was happened at Kudremukh National Park, Karnataka as wind, rain batter coast.
59. What is the capital and currency of Lebanon?

1) Nicosia & Euro
2) Beirut & Yen
3) Beirut & Pound
4) Nicosia & Pound
5) Athens & Pound
Answer - 3) Beirut & Pound
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Lebanon are Beirut & Pound respectively.
60. Where is the HQ of South Indian Bank located?

1) Mysuru
2) Chennai
3) Thrissur
4) Kolkata
5) Pune
Answer – 3) Thrissur

Explanation:
The HQ of South Indian Bank located at Thrissur, Kerala.
61. Mount Sinabung volcano which is in news recently is located in which state?
1) Japan
2) Chile
3) Russia
4) Indonesia
5) United States
Explanation:
Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung volcano erupted on August 10, 2020, sending a column of ash and smoke more
than 16,000 feet into the air. The volcano became active in 2010, erupting after nearly 400 years of
inactivity. According to the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), USA, generally, there are about 20
volcanoes actively erupting every day. Mt. Sinabung, an active volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island has
erupted.
62. Depsang plains which is in news recently is located in which Indian state/UT?
1) Ladakh
3) Uttarakhand
4) Mizoram
5) Manipur
Explanation:
India and China have held talks at the Major General-level to discuss issues concerning the strategic
Depsang Plains. The Depsang Plains along with Pangong Tso are the two major areas of concern in the
ongoing standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. Depsang is also close to the
Karakoram Pass, overlooking the very strategic Saltoro Ridge and Siachen glacier.
63. Sharda river originates at which state/UT?

1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Ladakh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Odisha
Explanation:
The water level of Sharda Barrage in the Banbasa area of the Champawat district are constantly rising due
to the rise in the level of Sharda river following incessant rainfall in Uttarakhand. The Sharda River, also
called Kali River and Mahakali River, originates at Kalapani in the Himalayas at an elevation of 3,600 m in
the Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.
64. Chhatrasal Stadium is located in which state/UT?

1) Punjab
2) Goa
3) Delhi
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Haryana
Answer – 3) Delhi
Explanation:
Delhi government has decided to cancel the mega cultural programme of the Independence Day celebration
at the Chhatrasal Stadium.

65. Gaya International Airport is located in which state?
1) Mizoram
2) Odisha
3) Bihar
4) Assam
5) West Bengal
Answer – 3) Bihar
Explanation:
Gaya Airport, also known as Bodhgaya Airport, is an international airport serving Gaya, Bihar, India.
66. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology is located in which city?

1) Leh
2) Shillong
3) Dehradun
4) Shimla
5) Aizawl
Explanation:
The Dehradun, Uttarakhand based Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), an autonomous institute
under the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, which investigated and characterized
the gas emissions from Himalayan geothermal springs, found that these springs which cover about 10,000
square km in the Garhwal region of Himalaya show a significant discharge of Carbon dioxide (CO2).
67. The Papum reserve forest is located in which state?

2) Gujarat
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
A study has flagged a high rate of deforestation in Papum Reserve Forest (RF), a major hornbill habitat in
Arunachal Pradesh. Papum Reserve Forest (RF) is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) in
Arunachal Pradesh. It is located between two IBAs, Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary to the east and Pakke
Wildlife Sanctuary to the west. Papum Reserve Forest forms part of the Eastern Himalayas Endemic Bird
Area. A large part of the site is covered by Sub-Tropical Dry Evergreen and Semi-Evergreen Forests, while
the higher areas are under Subtropical Broadleaf Hill Forest cover. Papum RF is a nesting habitat of three
species of the large, colourful fruit-eating hornbills: Great, Wreathed and Oriental Pied. The 862 sq.km.
68. Mollem national park is located in which state?

1) Maharashtra
2) Karnataka
3) Goa
4) Gujarat
5) Assam
Answer – 3) Goa
Explanation:
The Mollem National Park is located in Goa.
69. Where is the HQ of Ordnance Factory Board located?

1) Bengaluru
2) Pune
3) Chennai

4) Kolkata
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
Ordnance Factories is the oldest and largest industrial setup under the Department of Defence Production
(DPP) of the Ministry of Defence (MoD). There are 41 Ordnance Factories under the aegis of its corporate
headquarters in Kolkata, West Bengal.
70. Gorumara national park is located in which state?

1) West Bengal
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Kerala
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Gorumara national park is located in West Bengal.
71. The Asola Bhatti wildlife sanctuary is located in which state/UT?

1) Ladakh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Delhi
5) Goa
Answer – 3) Delhi
Explanation:
The Asola Bhatti wildlife sanctuary is located in Delhi.
72. Gangotri National Park is located in which state?

1) Ladakh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Delhi
5) Goa
Explanation:
Woolly flying squirrel, that was thought to be extinct some seventy years back, was spotted at Gangotri
National Park in Uttrakhand’s Uttarkashi, as informed by Forest Research Institute recently.
73. Where is the HQ of International Astronomical Union (IAU) located?

1) New York
2) London
3) Vienna
4) Geneva
5) Paris
Answer – 5) Paris
Explanation:
The HQ of International Astronomical Union (IAU) located at Paris, France. As per the data collected by
NASA’s Dawn spacecraft, dwarf planet Ceres reportedly has salty water underground. Dawn (2007-18) was
a mission to the two most massive bodies in the main asteroid belt - Vesta and Ceres. According to the
International Astronomical Union (IAU), which sets definitions for planetary science, a dwarf planet is a
celestial body that - orbits the sun, has enough mass to assume a nearly round shape, has not cleared the

neighborhood around its orbit and is not a moon. The first five recognised dwarf planets are Ceres, Pluto,
Eris, Makemake and Haumea.
74. Keoladeo national park is located in which state?

1) Goa
2) Haryana
3) Punjab
4) Rajasthan
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced that the Rajasthan government will soon introduce a new
tourism policy to help ensure the sector tides over the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. He also directed officers to
find a permanent solution to solve the water problem in Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur.
75. Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport is located in which state?
1) Punjab
2) Assam
3) Bihar
4) Odisha
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
In accordance with the Centre's decision to plant 2,000 saplings in every airport across the country (July
2020), the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel on Sunday, planted around 250 saplings at the
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar, Punjab.
76. Khutaghat Dam was located in which state?

1) Punjab
2) Maharashtra
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Haryana
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel on August 17, 2020 rescued a man, who was stranded at Khutaghat Dam
due to heavy flow of water, near Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district.
77. Sarkhej Roza monument which is in news recently is located in which state/UT?
1) Gujarat
2) Nagaland
3) Ladakh
4) Delhi
5) Goa
Explanation:
In a development that came as a surprise for many local history aficionados and philatelists, the historic
Sarkhej Roza monument (Ahmedabad, Gujarat) found a place in the five-stamp set released by India Post on
the occasion of 74th Independence Day. The set themed ‘Unesco World Heritage Sites in India-III,’ also has
the Church of Bom Jesus in Goa, monuments at Pattadakal, Javeri temple at Khajuraho and Qutb Minar.

78. Where is the HQ of European Union located?
1) Vienna
2) Helsinki
3) Madrid
4) Budapest
5) Brussels
Explanation:
The headquarters of European Union is located at Brussels, Belgium.
79. Who heads the committee constituted for considering guidelines for transfer of central bank’s
surplus funds to government?
1) SS Mundra
2) Usha Thorat
3) Bimal Jalan
4) Tapan Ray
Answer – 3) Bimal Jalan
Explanation:
Bimal Jalan Committee had recommended that interim dividend must be paid to the government only in
exceptional circumstances, RBI did not pay any interim dividend to the government for the year ended June
2020.
80. Who is the MD&CEO of National Stock Exchange of India?

2) Vikram Limaye
3) Dinesh Kanabar
4) Naved Masood
5) Shaktikanta Das
Answer – 2) Vikram Limaye
Explanation:
Vikram Limaye is the present MD&CEO of National Stock Exchange of India.
81. Which state government has planned to develop biodiversity park on around 100 acres in Kasan
in the Aravalli mountain range?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Punjab
3) Rajasthan
4) Haryana
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
A biodiversity park will be developed on about 100 acres in the Aravalli mountain range at Gurgaon’s Kasan
village, Haryana Forest and Tourism Minister Kanwar Pal announced recently.
82. Bhitarkanika National Park is located in which state?

1) Rajasthan
2) Bihar
3) West Bengal
4) Odisha
5) Gujarat

Explanation:
Endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles have finished their eight-day-long ‘arribada’ or nesting on Nasi-1 and
Nasi- 2 islands at the Gahiramatha marine sanctuary in Odisha. Around 4,07,194 turtles laid eggs from 14-
21 March, 2020, in the sanctuary that is known as the world's largest rookery of sea turtles and is located
within the Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district.
83. Blue Bay Marine Park which is in news recently is located in which country?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Indonesia
3) Maldives
4) Mauritius
5) Australia
Explanation:
A Japanese bulk-carrier ship MV Wakashio which was carrying fuel oil has split into two parts near Blue Bay
Marine Park in south-east Mauritius. The ship was already leaking and has caused an oil spill of over 1000
tonnes in the Indian Ocean. The vessel has broken near Pointe d'esny in Mauritius and the area has many
environmentally sensitive zones.
84. Indravati National Park is located in which state?

1) Chhattisgarh
2) Haryana
3) Punjab
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Indravati National Park is located in Chhattisgarh.
85. What is the constituency of union Railway minister, Piyush Goyal?

1) Uttarakhand (Rajya Sabha)
2) Karnataka (Rajya Sabha)
3) Madhya Pradesh (Rajya Sabha)
4) Gujarat (Rajya Sabha)
5) Maharashtra (Rajya Sabha)
Answer – 5) Maharashtra (Rajya Sabha)
Explanation:
The constituency of union Railway minister, Piyush Goyal is Maharashtra (Rajya Sabha).
86. Death Valley national park which is in news recently is located in which state?
1) South Africa
2) Iran
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Germany
5) United States
Explanation:
Death Valley (USA) registered a temperature of 54.4°C which, once verified, could be the highest
temperature in more than a century. The temperature was recorded at the USA National Weather Service’s
automated weather station at Furnace Creek on 16th August 2020. The Death Valley in southeastern
California is the lowest point in the North American continent, and is a National Park. It is also the hottest
and driest part of the continent. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Death Valley’s
all-time record high is 56.7°C taken on 10th July 1913 at Greenland Ranch.

87. Which is the national river of India?
1) Krishna
2) Kaveri
3) Ganges
4) Hooghly
5) Jhelum
Answer – 3) Ganges
Explanation:
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has observed that the pollutants are still being discharged into the river
Ganga, despite several directions of various courts. The states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar and
West Bengal have failed in preventing discharge of untreated effluents in violation of provisions of the
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Ganga was declared as the ‘National River’ of India
in 2008. Pollution-free environment is the constitutional right of every citizen and constitutional obligation
of States.
88. Modak Sagar lake is located in which state?

1) Assam
2) Karnataka
3) Gujarat
4) Odisha
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Modak Sagar, Maharashtra one of the seven reservoirs which supply water to the metropolis, started
overflowing on August 19, 2020 night after which the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) opened
a gate of Modak Sagar dam.
89. Fermi Space Telescope is the telescope operated by which space agency?
Explanation:
An international team of researchers using data from Arecibo Observatory and the Fermi Space Telescope
have discovered what they call a "gamma-ray heartbeat" coming from a cosmic gas cloud. The cloud is in the
constellation Aquilla and "beats" in rhythm with a black hole 100 light-years away in a microquasar system
known as SS 433. The results were published in the journal Nature Astronomy. Fermi Gamma-ray Space
Telescope is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
90. Betla National Park is located in which state?

1) Bihar
2) Jharkhand
3) Odisha
4) Punjab
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Betla National Park is a national park located on the Chota Nagpur Plateau in the Palamu district of
Jharkhand, India. The park hosts a wide variety of wildlife.

91. The Antananarivo is the capital city of which country?
1) Madagascar
2) Mozambique
3) Comoros
4) Tanzania
5) South Africa
Answer – 1) Madagascar
Explanation:
The first-ever flight from Antananarivo (capital of Madagascar) to Mumbai, Air Madagascar will be
evacuating 61 Indians stranded due to COVID-19 pandemic and to bring back about 160 Malagasy citizens
from India.
92. Where is the HQ of Universal Sompo General Insurance Company located?

1) Noida
2) New Delhi
3) Mumbai
4) Patna
5) Kolkata
Explanation:
Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Indian Bank, Indian Overseas
Bank, Karnataka Bank, Dabur Investment Corp and Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. Headquarters– Mumbai,
Maharashtra.
93. What is the capital of Mali?

1) Dakar
2) Bamako
3) Nouakchott
4) Lima
5) Male
Answer – 2) Bamako
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Mali are Bamako and West African CFA franc respectively.
94. Salal dam is built over which river?

1) Beas
2) Ravi
3) Sutlej
4) Chenab
5) Indus
Answer – 4) Chenab
Explanation:
An alert was issued by the Salal Power Station on 20th August ahead of the opening of dam gates, asking
people to stay away from Chenab river banks as water levels were likely to rise and affect Jammu and
Kashmir's Reasi district.
95. Who is the present Director General of International Labor Organization (ILO)?
1) Vladimir Norov
2) Zurab Pololikashvili
3) QU Dongyu
4) Tedros Adhanom
5) Guy Ryder
Answer – 5) Guy Ryder

Explanation:
Guy Ryder is the present Director General of Geneva based International Labor Organization (ILO).
96. NTPC Kudgi Super thermal power station is located in which state?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Karnataka
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
NTPC Ltd, India’s largest power generation company, would be able to reduce the transportation cost of
coal to fuel to its NTPC Kudgi Super thermal power station in Karnataka, to around Rs 200-500 per metric
tonnes (MT) thereby bringing down the cost of electricity generation, the transit time will also be reduced
by 8-15 hours.
97. Kalapani valley is located in which state?

1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Haryana
4) Odisha
5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
China has increased its troop deployment near Lipulekh, the place that became a trigger for strained
relations between New Delhi and Kathmandu. Lipulekh is tri-junction between India, Nepal and China
situated atop the Kalapani Valley in Uttarakhand.
98. Lingaraj Temple which is in news recently is located in which state?

1) Maharashtra
2) Odisha
3) Bihar
4) Jharkhand
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Odisha government has decided to give a facelift to the 11th century Lingaraj Temple, akin to its pre-
350-year structural status. This announcement has come despite the massive financial burden on the State
economy in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. The efforts will be to create a spiritual and ecological
ambience in and around the Lingaraj Temple. The redevelopment plan of the peripheral area of the temple,
known as ‘Ekamravan Kshetra’, in Bhubaneswar, has been approved. Further, the government is planning a
barrier-free access between the Temple and Bindusagar lake.
1) Bengaluru
2) New Delhi
3) Lucknow
4) Kolkata
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
The HQ of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) located at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

100. What is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago?
1) Lausanne
2) Budapest
3) Port of Spain
4) Montreal
5) Bamako
Answer – 3) Port of Spain
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Trinidad and Tobago are Port of Spain & Trinidad and Tobago dollar
respectively.
101. Teesta River which is in news recently originates in which state?

2) Uttarakhand
3) Sikkim
4) Tripura
5) Assam
Explanation:
Bangladesh is likely to receive an almost USD 1 billion loan from China for a comprehensive management
and restoration project on the Teesta river. The Teesta river water conflict is one of the most contentious
issues between India and Bangladesh and the discussion comes amidst the ongoing India-China standoff in
Ladakh. The Teesta river is the tributary of the Brahmaputra (known as Jamuna in Bangladesh), flowing
through India and Bangladesh. It originates in the Himalayas near Chunthang, Sikkim and flows to the south
through West Bengal before entering Bangladesh.
102. The ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology is located in which city?

1) Chennai
2) Bengaluru
3) Cochin
4) Hyderabad
Answer – 3) Cochin
Explanation:
The ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin, Kerala’s Research Article published in the
Current Science entitled “Can sulphated polysaccharides from seaweed provide prophylactic and / or
therapeutic solution to Covid-19 pandemic?” has been recognized by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
103. The Srisailam Dam is constructed across which river?

1) Mahanadi river
2) Krishna river
3) Narmada river
5) Godavari river
Answer – 2) Krishna river
Explanation:
Two bodies have been recovered from the site where a massive fire broke out inside the Srisailam left bank
hydroelectric project's powerhouse of the Srisailam reservoir. The Srisailam Dam is constructed across
Krishna river.
104. Chora church which is in news recently is located in which country?

1) Iraq
2) Kuwait

3) Iran
4) Turkey
5) UAE
Explanation:
After Hagia Sophia, Turkish authorities issued a new presidential decree to re-convert the Byzantine Greek
Orthodox Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora into a mosque. It is part of Historic Areas of Istanbul
(UNESCO world heritage site).
105. Chutka Nuclear Power Plant is located in which state?

1) Delhi
2) Telangana
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Punjab
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Chutka Nuclear Power Plant is a proposed nuclear power plant to be built on a 1,200 acres’ area, near
Chutka Village of Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh. The site is near Kanha National Park, one of the tiger
reserves of India and the largest national park of Madhya Pradesh state in India.
106. Dwijing Festival is celebrated annually on which state?

1) Maharashtra
2) Goa
3) Odisha
4) Assam
5) Chhattisgarh
Answer – 4) Assam
Explanation:
The Dwijing Festival is an annual festival set on the banks of 'Aie', meaning mother. The festival is a colorful
celebration of Assam's culture. The fourth edition of the Dwijing Festival was graced by the Chief Minister of
Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal, and the Finance Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, and other eminent
dignitaries. The award-winning fourth edition of Dwijing Festival was organized by the Dwijing Festival
Organising Committee under the guidance and leadership of the Minister of Tourism, Chandan Brahma, and
in association with Assam Tourism and Bodoland Tourism. The festival has won 5 Awards at WOW Awards
Asia – 2020.
107. Which is largest island of the world?

1) New Guinea
2) Greenland
3) Borneo
4) Madagascar
5) Baffin
Answer – 2) Greenland
Explanation:
Greenland lost a record amount of ice during an extra warm 2019, with the melt massive enough to cover
California in more than four feet of water, a new study said. After two years when summer ice melt had
been minimal, last summer shattered all records with 586 billion tons (532 billion metric tons) of ice
melting, according to satellite measurements reported in a study. Last year’s Greenland melt added 1.5
millimeters to global sea level rise. The Greenland is the largest island of the world.

108. Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) which is in discussion recently will have India & Japan
along with which country?
1) China
2) Australia
3) United States
4) South Korea
5) Germany
Explanation:
India, Japan and Australia have begun discussions on launching a trilateral Supply Chain Resilience
Initiative (SCRI) to reduce dependency on China, necessitated by Beijing's aggressive political and military
behaviour. The initiative, first proposed by Japan, is now taking shape, ET has learnt. Dates are being
worked out to hold the first meeting of the commerce and trade ministers of the three countries will be
announced soon.
109. Where is the secretariat of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) located?
1) Naypyitaw
2) Vientiane
3) Jakarta
4) Singapore City
5) Bangkok
Answer – 3) Jakarta
Explanation:
The ASEAN Secretariat was set up in February 1976 by the Foreign Ministers of ASEAN. It was then housed
at the Department of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia in Jakarta.
110. Where is the HQ of RBL bank located?

1) Lucknow
2) Bengaluru
3) Chennai
4) New Delhi
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
The headquarters of RBL bank is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
111. Pahuj dam is located in which state?

2) Uttarakhand
3) Sikkim
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Telangana
Explanation:
The government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) signed an agreement with the Israel’s Water Resource Minister for
the water resource management in Bundelkhand region in Uttar Pradesh. For the execution of Indo-Israel
Bundelkhand water project the Pahuj dam reservoir in Jhansi will be used for the integrated drip irrigation
along with the service of the experts of Israel.
112. Zojila tunnel is located in which state/UT?

2) Ladakh

4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The Centre has shortlisted three firms for the construction of the long-pending strategic project of the
construction of Zojila Tunnel in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, out of which
Hyderabad-based infrastructure from Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) has emerged as
the lowest bidder for the tender and is likely to be awarded the contract, according to officials aware of the
development. Zojila tunnel project holds strategic significance as the Zojila Pass is located on the Srinagar-
Kargil-Leh highways.
113. The world’s highest railway arch bridge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district is built across
which river?
1) Ganges
2) Chenab
3) Ravi
4) Beas
5) Brahmaputra
Answer – 2) Chenab
Explanation:
Construction of the world's highest railway bridge, being built across the Chenab River in the Reasi district,
is underway and is set to be completed by January next year.
114. Humayun’s Tomb is located in which state/UT?

1) Delhi
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Ladakh
5) Assam
Answer – 1) Delhi
Explanation:
Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi is the first of the grand dynastic mausoleums that were to become synonyms of
Mughal architecture with the architectural style reaching its zenith 80 years later at the later Taj Mahal. It is
one of the UNESCO heritage sites in India.
115. Simlipal National Park is located in which state?

1) Gujarat
2) Jharkhand
3) Bihar
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Similipal National Park is a national park and a tiger reserve in the Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of
Odisha covering 2,750 km².
116. Manas National Park is located in which state?

1) Uttarakhand
2) Tripura
3) Assam
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer – 3) Assam

Explanation:
Manas National Park or Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a national park, UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a
Project Tiger reserve, an elephant reserve and a biosphere reserve in Assam, India.
117. Modhera sun temple is located in which state?

1) Haryana
2) Punjab
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 26th August, 2020 shared mesmerizing visuals of the iconic Sun Temple in
Gujarat's Modhera. Taking to Twitter, Modi posted the video of the "splendid" view. Dedicated to the solar
deity Surya, located in Modhera village of Mehsana, the temple is situated on the bank of the river
Pushpavati.
118. Dal Lake is located in which state/UT?

1) Gujarat
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Meghalaya
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Chandigarh
Explanation:
With an aim to increase the speed of cleaning of Dal Lake, the Jammu & Kashmir Lakes and Waterways
Development Authority (LAWDA) has procured new high-tech machines through the Delhi Metro Rail
Corporation (DMRC). The indigenous machines have been procured on the advice of a committee of experts.
The equipments, worth around Rs 4 crore, include a high capacity de-weeding machine to extract and
remove up to 500 tons of lily weeds daily.
119. Pin Valley national park is located in which state?

1) Himachal Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Pin Valley National Park is a National park of India located within the Lahaul and Spiti district, in the state
of Himachal Pradesh.
120. Where is the headquarters of Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) located?

1) Hyderabad
2) Mumbai
3) New Delhi
4) Kochi
5) Patna
Explanation:
The headquarters of Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) located at New Delhi.

121. The headquarters of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank is located at which city?
1) Bengaluru
2) Chennai
3) Jaipur
4) Jodhpur
5) Surat
Explanation:
The headquarters of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank is located at Bengaluru, Karnataka.
122. Sileru river originates in which state?

1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Goa
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
A rare fish called Mahseer (scientific name Tor) was sighted and fished out from the upper part of Sileru
river, by a team of researchers from the Department of Zoology, Andhra University, on Monday. This fish is
listed under the endangered category by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). Mahseer,
as commonly called, is normally found in the Himalayan region in the rivers running through the cooler
climes of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Nepal and Bhutan. But it is rare to find it in this part of the
country, as per the Professor D.E. Babu, whose team spotted the fish. Sileru River is a tributary of Sabari
River. It originates in Andhra Pradesh and also flows through Odisha before merging with Sabari.
123. Bhashan Char is the island located in which country?

1) Bangladesh
2) Pakistan
3) Nepal
4) Maldives
5) Mauritius
Explanation:
The Bangladesh government is planning to begin the relocation of Rohingyas to the newly built facility at
Bhashan Char island after the monsoon season. The move is aimed at giving the refugee community from
Myanmar a better place for living. Bhasan Char, also known as Char Piya, is an island in Sandwip Upazila,
Bangladesh.
124. Kaiga Atomic Power Station is located in which state?

2) Maharashtra
3) Karnataka
4) Punjab
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Kaiga Atomic Power Station is located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It is operated by
state-run Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL).
125. Kalesar National Park is located in which state?

1) Haryana
2) Kerala

3) Assam
4) Tripura
5) Bihar
Explanation:
Kalesar National Park and adjacent Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary are protected areas in Yamunanagar district
of Haryana state in India, 122 kilometres from Chandigarh.
126. What is the capital of Vietnam?

1) Beijing
2) Vientiane
3) Hanoi
4) Phnom Penh
5) Bangkok
Answer – 3) Hanoi
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Vietnam are Hanoi and Vietnamese Dong respectively.
127. Pulikkali is the folk art form of which state?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Punjab
3) Maharashtra
4) Karnataka
5) Kerala
Explanation:
The street pageant of Thrissur will be an online-only affair this year due to COVID-19 Pulikkali is an
inevitable part of Onam Celebrations in Thrissur, Kerala. The hallmark street pageant of the cultural capital
will bring the curtains down for the Onam celebrations.
128. Hirakud Dam is built across which river?

1) Ganges
2) Mahanadi
3) Indus
4) Yamuna
5) Krishna
Answer – 2) Mahanadi
Explanation:
Twenty-four of the 64 sluice gates of Hirakud Dam were opened on August 28, 2020 by authorities to
discharge the floodwaters, following incessant rain that caused Mahanadi river water level to rise. Hirakud
is the longest earthen Dam in the world and stands across the mighty river, Mahanadi, in the Sambalpur
region of Odisha.
129. Arun Jaitley cricket stadium (formerly Feroz Shah Kotla cricket stadium) is located in which
state/UT?
1) Ladakh
2) Goa
3) Chandigarh
4) Assam
5) Delhi
Answer – 5) Delhi
Explanation:
The Arun Jaitley stadium (formerly known Feroz Shah Kotla cricket stadium) is located in Delhi.

130. Who is the present Union Minister for Commerce and Industry?
2) Anurag Thakur
4) Piyush Goyal
Explanation:
Piyush Goyal is the Minister of Railways and Minister of Commerce & Industry in the Government of India.
131. Which country holds the chairmanship of BRICS in 2020?

1) Brazil
2) Russia
3) India
4) China
5) South Africa
Answer - 2) Russia
Explanation:
BRICS: chairmanship 2020 – Russia (India will assume the chairmanship of BRICS in 2021).
132. Dachigam National Park is located in which state/UT?

2) Madhya Pradesh
3) West Bengal
4) Ladakh
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The government of Jammu and Kashmir launched the e-auction portal www.saffroneauctionindia.com
created by its department of agriculture to promote the trade of Kashmir Saffron. The department under
the aegis of India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Centre (IIKSTC) in partnership with NSE-IT
established the portal. To promote the e-trading of Geographical Indications(GI) tagged “Kashmir Saffron”
between registered growers and buyers. Dachigam National Park is located in Jammu & Kashmir.
133. “Kiran” helpline will be launched by which ministry to launch mental health rehabilitation?
Explanation:
“Kiran” helpline number, 1800-599-0019, will offer support in 13 languages. Citing the prevalence of
mental health issues and the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 crisis, the Social Justice and
Empowerment Ministry has said it will on August 27, 2020 launch a toll-free helpline to enable access to
mental health resources.
134. The GST council was constituted under which article of Indian constitution?
1) Article 219A
2) Article 249A
3) Article 259A
4) Article 279A
5) Article 299A

Answer – 4) Article 279A
Explanation:
GST Council is an apex member committee to modify or to procure any law or regulation based on the
context of goods and services tax in India. The council is headed by the union finance minister Nirmala
Sitharaman assisted with the finance minister of all the states of India. It was constituted on 15th
September 2016 under Article 279A of the Constitution.
135. Where does the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) - Indian Institute of Horticulture
Research (IIHR) located?
1) Chennai
2) Bengaluru
3) Pune
4) Kolkata
5) Noida
Explanation:
The Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) - Indian Institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR) is
located at Bengaluru, Karnataka.
136. Silent Valley National Park is located in which state?

1) Karnataka
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Telangana
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Silent Valley National Park, is a national park in Kerala, India. It is located in the Nilgiri hills, has a core area
of 89.52 km², which is surrounded by a buffer zone of 148 km². This national park has some rare species of
flora and fauna.
137. Who is the present Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir?

1) Anandiben Patel
2) Anusuiya Uikey
3) B. D. Mishra
4) Manoj Sinha
5) R. N. Ravi
Answer - 4) Manoj Sinha
Explanation:
Manoj Sinha was as Lieutenant(Lt) Governor of Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) by President of India recently.
138. Nubra valley which is in news recently is located in which state/UT?

1) Chhattisgarh
2) Lakshadweep
4) Ladakh
5) Chandigarh
Explanation:
The government has started work on a Rs 1,200 crore project to connect the Nubra valley and Zanskar
valley in Ladakh to the national power grid. As part of efforts to boost infrastructure in the Ladakh region,
the government has started work on a Rs 1,200 crore project to connect the northern most tip of the

country – the Nubra valley and highly remote central area – the Zanskar valley, with the national power
grid.
139. Machagora dam built across Pench river is located in which state?
1) West Bengal
2) Telangana
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Assam
Explanation:
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Saturday rescued a youth trapped for 24 hours in waters
released from the Machagora dam in Belkheda village of the Chhindwara district.
140. The headquarters of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is located in which city?
1) Vienna
2) London
3) New York
4) New Delhi
5) Wellington
Explanation:
The headquarters of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is located in New York, United
States.
141. Where is the headquarters of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)

located?
1) Lausanne
2) London
3) Vienna
4) Budapest
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization is an international organization that will be
established upon the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, a Convention that
outlaws nuclear test explosions. Its seat will be Vienna, Austria.
142. Narora Atomic Power Station is located in which state?

1) Chhattisgarh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Haryana
4) Punjab
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Narora Atomic Power Station is a nuclear power plant located in Narora, Bulandshahar District in Uttar
Pradesh, India.







Current Affairs Q&A PDF – September 2020
Table of Contents
GOVT SCHEMES ............................................................................................................................................................. 37
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION ...................................................................................................................................... 93
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................... 111
DEFENCE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 119
SPORTS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 132
OBITUARY .................................................................................................................................................................... 140
IMPORTANT DAYS ...................................................................................................................................................... 148
ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................................................... 161
CA STATIC GK .............................................................................................................................................................. 168

NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. How much crores worth road projects’ foundation stone was laid by Union Road transport and
Highways minister Nitin Gadkari (August 2020)?
1) Rs. 555 Cr
2) Rs. 777 Cr
3) Rs. 666 Cr
4) Rs. 999 Cr
5) Rs. 333 Cr
Answer – 2) Rs. 777 Cr
Explanation:
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Jairam Gadkari inaugurated three important bridges,
two road improvement projects. He laid the foundation stone for four other major bridge projects across
the rivers Wainganga, Bandiya, Perikota and Perimili in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra with an
outlay of Rs. 777 Crores. The projects will be crucial for improving mobility and providing socio-economic
development for the people of Gadchiroli district. The region is affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE).
2. PM Modi inaugurated the college, administration buildings of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central
Agricultural University in which city recently?
1) Patna
2) Roorkee
3) Nainital
4) Mandi
5) Jhansi
Answer – 5) Jhansi
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the College, Administration Buildings of Rani Lakshmi Bai
Central Agricultural University in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh through video conference. The Central Agricultural
University is expected to improve the education infrastructure and contribute to cutting edge research in
agriculture and further farmer welfare.
3. How much crore was sanctioned for 500 water projects to improve the water availability in the
drought prone Bundelkhand region, Uttar Pradesh?
1) Rs 15, 000
2) Rs 7, 500
3) Rs 2, 500
4) Rs 5, 000
5) Rs 10, 000
Answer – 5) Rs 10, 000
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sanctioned 500 water projects worth Rs 10, 000 crores to improve the water
availability in the drought prone Bundelkhand region. Projects worth Rs. 3, 000 Crore have already
commenced in the region, and works have begun on increasing the groundwater level in the region under
the groundwater management scheme. The proposed Ken-Betwa river linking project will change the
fortune of Bundelkhand region.
4. Which ministry has notified ‘Rules of Transaction of Business’ for the UT of Jammu & Kashmir
recently?

Explanation:
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the ‘Rules of Transaction of Business’ for the Government of Union
Territory (UT) of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). The rules have been issued under the exercise of powers
conferred by section 55 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, read with the Proclamation,
dated 31st October, 2019 issued under section 73 of the said Act. If the Lieutenant Governor (LG) and
Council of Ministers differ on any issue, the LG is required to refer the matter to the President and the LG
will act according to the decision taken by the President.
5. Who has launched world’s 1st exclusive product market for the renewable energy sector named
Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM)?
1) PiyushGoyal
2) Raj Kumar Singh
4) Giriraj Singh
5) Pralhad Joshi
Answer - 2) Raj Kumar Singh
Explanation:
Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) for Power and New & Renewable Energy Raj Kumar Singh
launched the Pan-India Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM) in New Delhi virtually, for electricity. GTAM is
the World’s First Exclusive Product Market for the renewable energy sector. It will help in achieving the
Government of India’s target of 175 Giga Watt (GW) RE Capacity by 2022.
6. According to the report titled “Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) 2019” released by
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Which city recorded the highest number of deaths due to
dangerous driving and overall road accidents in 2019?
1) Kolkata
2) Bengaluru
3) Chennai
4) Delhi
5) Mumbai
Answer – 4) Delhi
Explanation:
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Ministry of Home Affairs released an annual report titled
“Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) 2019”. This is NCRB’s 53rd edition of the series which was
started in 1967. Delhi recorded the highest number of deaths due to dangerous driving and overall road
accidents in 2019. In Chennai and Bengaluru, 1,258 and 768 persons died in road accidents respectively.
7. Which is 1st country in the world that planned to release a set of standards for Forensic
accounting and Investigation?
1) India
2) China
3) Japan
4) Germany
5) United States
Answer – 1) India
Explanation:
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) plans to come out with a detailed set of forensic
accounting and Investigation standards by the end of December 2020. The move will make India the first
country in the world to release a set of standards for Forensic accounting and Investigation. The council of

ICAI has accepted the proposal of Digital Accounting and Assurance Board (DAAB) of ICAI to develop and
issue a set of Forensic Accounting and Investigation Standards (FAIS) in India.
8. Madhya Pradesh state government has launched the cleanliness campaign named ‘Gandagi Bharat
Chhodo Madhya Pradesh’ recently. Who is the present Governor of Madhya Pradesh?
1) Droupadi Murmu
2) Acharya Dev Vrat
3) Jagdish Mukhi
5) Anandiben Patel
Answer – 5) Anandiben Patel
Explanation:
Bhupendra Singh, Madhya Pradesh(MP) Urban Development and Housing Minister launched a 15-day
campaign (August 16-30, 2020) ‘Gandagi Bharat Chhodo Madhya Pradesh’ (Free India and Madhya Pradesh
from garbage) from Sagar, MP. Anandiben Patel has been given additional charge as governor of Madhya
Pradesh recently (She is also the governor of Uttar Pradesh).
9. The 51st edition of International Film Festival of India will be held in which state/UT from
November 20 to 28?
1) Delhi
2) Telangana
3) Maharashtra
4) Goa
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer – 4) Goa
Explanation:
Fifty first International Film Festival of India IFFI will be held in Goa, from November 20th to 28th. This film
festival being a hybrid film festival due to COVID 19, would screen films on official digital platform along
with the theatrical screenings.
10. Which ministry has banned 118 Chinese mobile apps recently?
Explanation:
Ministry of Electronics and Information & Technology banned 118 Chinese Mobile Applications. The mobile
applications have been banned as they were found to be harmful to the Sovereignty, Integrity, Defence of
India and Public Order. The Government has banned them amidst the border tensions with China. The apps
have been banned under section 69A of the Information Technology Act read with the relevant provisions
of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public)
Rules 2009.
11. Pang Lhabsol is the festival celebrated in which state?

1) Tripura
2) Assam
3) Meghalaya
4) Sikkim

Explanation:
Pang Lhabsol, a festival of cultural heritage and historical importance is one of the most historically and
culturally significant festivals celebrated annually by Sikkim people. This festival is celebrated only in this
state. It commemorates the blessing of Mount Khangchendzonga as the guardian deity of Sikkim. Also
observed for the swearing treaty of blood brotherhood between the Lepchas and Bhutias at Kabi Longchok,
Sikkim under the witness of Mount Khangchendzonga.
12. Union cabinet has approved the launch of which mission to enable government officers and
employees get the opportunity to improve their performance.
1) Mission Karmayogi
2) Mission Pragyoda
3) Mission Bhojden
4) Mission Jeevanlyf
Answer – 1) Mission Karmayogi
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the launching of a National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building
(NPCSCB) or “Mission Karmayogi” to enable government officers and employees get the opportunity to
improve their performance under ‘iGOT-Karmayogi’ Digital Platform. In this regard a sum of Rs.510.86
crore will be spent over a period of 5 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25 to cover around 46 lakh Central
employees. The expenditure is partly funded by multilateral assistance to the tune of USD 50 million. The
objective of this mission is to prepare the Indian Civil Servant for the future with right attitude, skills &
knowledge, aligned to the vision of New India by focusing on competency led capacity building. This
information has been provided by Prakash Keshav Javadekar, Union Minister of Information and
Broadcasting.
13. The union cabinet has approved the Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill 2020 recently.
Which among the following language was added as the official language of J&K in addition to English
and Urdu?
1) Kashmiri
2) Dogri
3) Hindi
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The Cabinet has also approved the introduction in Parliament of the Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages
Bill 2020 under which Kashmiri, Dogri and Hindi, apart from the existing Urdu and English, will be the
official languages in the union territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir. The bill will be introduced in
Parliament in the upcoming Monsoon Session and further details will be revealed after that. This
information has been provided by Union Minister Prakash Keshav Javadekar, Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
14. The union cabinet has approved MoU with which country for cooperation in the field of good
quality textiles?
1) Denmark
2) United States
3) Japan
4) Germany
5) Sweden
Answer – 3) Japan

Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Textiles
Committee, India and Nissenken Quality Evaluation Centre, Japan for improving quality and testing of
Indian textiles and Clothing for the Japanese market. In this regard, Nissenken Quality Evaluation Centre,
Japan will assign Textile Committee as their cooperative Testing and Inspection service providers in India
for Textiles & Apparel products.
15. India has signed MoU with which country in the field of Geology and Mineral Resources
(approved by Union cabinet recently)?
1) Russia
2) Finland
3) Norway
4) Sweden
5) Bothnia
Answer – 2) Finland
Explanation:
The Central Government has approved MoU for cooperation in the field of geology and mineral resources
between Geological Survey of India (GSI), Ministry of Mines of India, and Geological Survey of Finland
(Geologiantutkimuskeskus), Ministry of Employment and the Economy, Finland. This MoU to develop the
cooperation in the field of geology, training, mineral prognostication and suitability analysis, 3/4D
modeling, Seismic and other Geophysical surveys finalized to strengthen the scientific links between both
nations.
16. Which department observed Swachhta Pakhwada from 1-15 September 2020?
1) Health ministry
2) Defence ministry
3) Fertilizers ministry
4) Skill Development ministry
5) Power ministry
Answer – 3) Fertilizers ministry
Explanation:
The Department of Fertilizers is observing Swachhta Pakhwada from 1st to 15th September. All Public
Sector Undertakings and other Organisations under the Department are participating in the Swachhta
Abhiyan. Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister D V Sadananda Gowda said that Swachhta Pakhwada has
gained even greater importance this year in view of the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. He said that the
efforts of the entire fertilizer industry, dealers and traders will yield visible positive results in the country's
endeavour for cleanliness.
17. Which state received the 1st inland shipping cargo from Bangladesh under Protocol for Inland
Water Trade & Transit (PIWTT)?
1) West Bengal
2) Assam
4) Tripura
5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
The Daukandi (Bangladesh) – Sonamura (Tripura) Inland Waterway Protocol route has been
operationalized giving further boost to bilateral trade between India-Bangladesh relations under Protocol
for Inland Water Trade & Transit (PIWTT). This is the first ever export consignment from Bangladesh to
Tripura through the inland waterways. In the last one year, approx. 3.5 MMT (Million Metric Tonnes) of
cargo was transported between India and Bangladesh on the protocol routes.

18. 'The Young Minds', the first children’s newspaper was launched in which state?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) West Bengal
3) Assam
4) Maharashtra
5) Punjab
Answer – 3) Assam
Explanation:
The first children’s newspaper ‘The Young Minds’ has been launched in Assam, an initiative by Guwahati-
based duo Neelam Sethia and Neha Bajaj.
19. Who released the report titled ‘The State of Young Child in India’ prepared by organization
named Mobile Creches?
1) Venkaiah Naidu
4) Narendra Modi
5) RamNath Kovind
Answer - 1) Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation:
Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu released the inaugural issue of the report ‘The State of Young Child
in India’ virtually. The report provides an account of challenges related to early child development (0-6
years) in India. The report has been prepared by Mobile Creches, a policy advocacy organization which
works with underprivileged children across India. The report has also released the list of Best-performing
states & worst-performing states based on the Young Child Outcomes Index.
20. NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has partnered with which company to empower AIM
start-up innovators?
1) Zendesk
2) Groove
3) Freshworks Inc.
4) HubSpot
5) Help Scout
Answer – 3) Freshworks Inc.
Explanation:
In a virtual programme, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), a flagship initiative set up by the NITI Aayog, has
partnered with Freshworks Inc., a customer-engagement software company to provide robust support to
innovators and entrepreneurs in India. AIM has also collaborated with ScooNews, one of India’s largest
education media houses to share and spread inspiring stories of grassroots innovations.
21. According to Ernst & Young report, India’s agriculture technology has the potential to grow at
_______ in next 5 years.
1) $14.7 billion
2) $24.1 billion
3) $35.6 billion
4) $29.9 billion
5) $32.4 billion
Answer – 2) $24.1 billion
Explanation:
According to a report by Ernst & Young, India’s agriculture technology has the potential to grow at $24.1
billion in next 5 years. The report also stated that with a turnover of $204 million, India’s Agri-tech sector is
at under 1% of its market potential.

22. Which state/UT government has relaunched 10-week anti dengue campaign named “10 Hafte 10
Baje 10 minute”?
1) Goa
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Delhi
5) Haryana
Answer – 3) Delhi
Explanation:
Government of Delhi relaunched the 10-week anti dengue campaign “10 Hafte 10 Baje 10minute” to create
awareness on the prevention of the vector borne diseases – dengue and chikungunya among the common
people.
23. Which country collaborated with CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine to set up 1st ever
cannabis medicine project in Jammu?
1) China
2) Portugal
3) Canada
4) Spain
5) Japan
Answer - 3) Canada
Explanation:
Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State-MoS (Independent Charge), Development of North Eastern Region
(DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space informed that 1st
ever cannabis medicine project will be shortly set up with the collaboration of ‘Canada’ at Council of
Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) in Jammu. The
progress of the construction of North India’s 1st biotech industrial park in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir.
24. Which state government launched first of its Kind educational chatbot named “Apka Mitra”?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Haryana
Explanation:
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar virtually launched the first of its Kind Educational Chatbot
“Apka Mitra” & Online Admission Platform for UnderGraduate (UG) courses in government-aided and self-
financed colleges for the new academic session 2020-21.
25. Which is 1st city in the country to integrate water transport as feeder service to the metro?
1) Mumbai
2) Surat
3) Vishakhapatnam
4) Chennai
5) Kochi
Answer – 5) Kochi
Explanation:
The Thykoodam-Petta stretch of Kochi Metro was inaugurated by Minister Housing and Urban Affairs,
Hardeep Singh Puri and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan through video conference. The final stretch
of Kerala metro phase 1 has been completed with the commissioning of Thykoodam-Petta stretch. It has
been completed at a cost of Rs 6218 Crores. Kochi will become the first city in the country to integrate
water transport as feeder service to the metro.

26. India’s 1st integrated air ambulance service was launched at which city?
1) Kolkata
2) Chennai
3) Kochi
4) Bengaluru
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa launched the Country’s First Integrated Air Ambulance Services
at Jakkur Aerodrome, Bengaluru. It is the first air ambulance operating from South India to provide services
for medical emergencies. Air ambulance firm International Critical Air Transfer Team (ICATT) will run the
services in collaboration with aviation technology firm Kyathi from the HAL airport in Bengaluru.
27. Name the 1st PSU in power sector which undertake asset monetization through InvIT model?
3) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation
4) Rural Electrification Corporation
5) North Eastern Electric Power Corporation
Answer – 2) Power Grid Corporation of India
Explanation:
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved to monetize state-run Power Grid Corp. of India
Ltd’s (PGCIL), under Ministry of Power transmission projects that were won through a bidding process. The
monetisation of assets of POWERGRID will be done through the Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT)
model. This is the first time any PSU in the Power Sector will undertake asset recycling by monetising its
assets through the InvITmodel and using the proceeds to fund the new and under-construction capital
projects.
28. According to the report titled ‘Levels & Trends in Child Mortality’, India’s child mortality rate has
declined from 3.4 million in 1990 to ________ in 2019.
1) 7.63 Lakhs
2) 10.36 Lakhs
3) 8.24 Lakhs
4) 7.15 Lakhs
Answer – 3) 8.24 Lakhs
Explanation:
According to ‘Levels & Trends in Child Mortality’ Report 2020, India’s child mortality rate has declined from
3.4 million in 1990 to 824,000 in 2019. The report was prepared by the United Nations Inter-Agency Group
for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME). The Report shows that the number of global under-five deaths
dropped to its lowest point on record in 2019, down to 5.2 million from 12.5 million in 1990. The new
mortality rates have been released by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Health
Organization (WHO), Population Division of the United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs
and the World Bank Group.
29. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal launched the e-filing consumer complaint system recently.
Who is the present governor of Delhi?
2) Praful Patel
3) Anil Baijal
4) R. K. Mathur
5) Ramesh Bais
Answer – 3) Anil Baijal

Explanation:
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched the E-Filing consumer complaint system. Using this online
portal, consumers can file consumer complaints from the comfort of home. Delhi is the first state to have
this system. Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DSCDRC) launched the portal via
delhistatecommission.nic.in, it has been developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC). State Bank of India
(SBI) is providing payment gateway for payment of fees digitally. Delhi: Governor – Anil Baijal.
30. Which district was selected as Tamil Nadu’s first fully digital economy district by the central
government?
1) Coimbatore
2) Chennai
3) Erode
4) Virudhunagar
5) Kanyakumari
Answer – 4) Virudhunagar
Explanation:
Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, which houses a large number of small and medium enterprises,
especially in the fire crackers and allied sectors, has been selected by the Central Government as the state's
first Fully Digital Economy district. All industrial units and commercial establishments in the district are at
present implementing various forms of cashless transactions. These include widespread use of ATM debit
cards, increased usage of internet banking, widespread use of QR codes etc.
31. The Union Cabinet approved amendments in the Labour code on social security, code on
industrial relations, and code on occupational safety and health recently. Who is the present Labour
& Employment minister of India (MoS I/C)?
2) KirenRijiju
4) Raj Kumar Singh
Answer – 1) Santosh Kumar Gangwar
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved amendments to the Labour Code on
Social Security, Code on Industrial Relations (IR), and Code on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). The
codes will now be moved in the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which starts from September 14, 2020. The
Codes includes benefits like pension, medical benefits to gig workers (Independent contractors, online
platform workers, contract workers, on-call workers and temporary workers), and will allow states to
introduces significant changes to their labour laws framework, such as rules for retrenchment (act of
cutting down or reduction) through notifications. Ministry of Labour & Employment: Minister of State
(MoS) (Independent Charge) – Santosh Kumar Gangwar.
32. Union minister Nitin Gadkari targets to increase MSME contribution to GDP from 30% to ______.
1) 40%
2) 35%
3) 50%
4) 45%
5) 60%
Answer – 3) 50%
Explanation:
Union Minister for MSME, Nitin Gadkari aims to enhance the MSME contribution to GDP from 30% to 50%
and in exports from 49% to 60%.

33. Union Home ministry has approved to rename the Hubbali railway station in ‘which’ state as
Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji railway station?
1) Sikkim
2) Telangana
3) Karnataka
4) Nagaland
5) Tripura
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs approved the long pending demand to rename the Hubbali Railway Station as
Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Railway Station, Hubbali in Karnataka after Sri Siddharoodha Swami. The
government of Karnataka has to formally issue a Gazette notification for the proposed name change with
the spelling of the new name in Devnagri (Hindi), Roman(English) and Regional language.
34. Which country has signed agreement with India on reciprocal provision of supplies and
services?
1) Poland
2) China
3) Germany
4) Japan
5) Greece
Answer – 4) Japan
Explanation:
India and Japan signed an Agreement concerning Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services or
Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) between the Armed Forces of India and the Self-Defense
Forces of Japan. It establishes a framework for closer cooperation between the Armed Forces of India and
Japan in bilateral training activities, United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, Humanitarian International
Relief and other mutually agreed activities.
35. NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launched Aatmanirbhar Bharat ANIC-ARISE
Challenges recently. Who is the mission director of AIM?
1) Ramesh Chand
3) V.K. Saraswat
4) Ramanan Ramanathan
5) Rajiv Kumar
Answer – 4) Ramanan Ramanathan
Explanation:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog launched Aatmanirbhar Bharat ANIC-ARISE Challenges (Atal
New India Challenges in Applied Research and Innovation for medium and Small Enterprises) to stimulate
applied research and innovation in Indian Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups. It will
be driven by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and four ministries namely Ministry of Defence,
Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Housing and
Urban Affairs to facilitate innovative solutions to sectoral problems. Atal Innovation Mission (AIM): Mission
Director – Ramanan Ramanathan.
36. India’s largest piggery mission was launched at which state?

1) Sikkim
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Meghalaya
5) Gujarat

Explanation:
The state government of Meghalaya launched India’s Biggest Piggery Project with an outlay of Rs 209
Crores. It is being launched under the aegis of Meghalaya Livestock Enterprises Advancement Society
(MLEADS) and funded by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). The main objective
of the Piggery Mission is to reduce the annual import of Pork worth Rs 150 Crore and make Meghalaya self-
sufficient (“Aatma Nirbhar”) in Pork production over the next 3 years.
37. Which state government has opened the flyover named after Savarkar?
1) Bihar
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Kerala
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa inaugurated a flyover named after Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on
September 8. The official name of the flyover, which has been constructed on a road named after martyr
Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan in north Bengaluru’s Yelahanka, is “Freedom Fighter Veer Savarkar Flyover”.
38. Who has launched the Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF) 2.0 & the “Streets
for People Challenge” recently?
1) Pralhad Joshi
Explanation:
Union Minister of State (MoS)- Independent Charge (I/C) Hardeep Singh Puri for Ministry of Housing and
Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF) 2.0, along with
the “Streets for People Challenge” in a virtual event organized by the Smart Cities Mission from New Delhi.
It should be noted that the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) with support from MoHUA has
established the Climate Centre for Cities (C3), now these C3 under NIUA are supporting MoHUA in
implementation of CSCAF.
39. South India’s first Kisan train was commenced from which state to New Delhi recently?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
India's second and South India's first Kisan Train commenced its inaugural run from Anantapur in Andhra
Pradesh to Adarsh Nagar in New Delhi on September 9, 2020. Anantapur is fast becoming the Fruit Bowl of
Andhra Pradesh.
40. Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has set target to
cover _______ lakh Hectares (Ha) under micro irrigation in 5 years.
1) 150
2) 125
3) 75
4) 100

5) 200
Answer – 4) 100
Explanation:
Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced that the Ministry
has set target to cover 100 lakh Hectares(Ha) under micro irrigation in 5 years while addressing the
webinar on Enhancing Water Use Efficiency and Coverage of Micro Irrigation in Indian Agriculture
organised by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW).
41. How many oil & gas projects in Bihar was dedicated to nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
recently?
1) 1
2) 3
3) 2
4) 7
5) 5
Answer – 2) 3
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurated 3 key projects of the petroleum sector worth more than Rs 900
crore in Bihar through video conference and dedicated it to the Nation. The projects include the Durgapur-
Banka section (about 200 km) of the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur Pipeline Augmentation Project and 2 LPG
(Liquefied Petroleum Gas) Bottling Plants.
42. Which state government plans to launch ‘My Family, My Responsibility’ campaign to combat
COVID-19?
1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Punjab
4) Haryana
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
In a bid to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic among further relaxation of lockdown curbs, Maharashtra Chief
Minister (CM) Uddhav Thackeray announced the launch of ‘My Family, My Responsibility’ Campaign. The
campaign aims to motivate the maximum number of people to adopt a new lifestyle for effective COVID-19
control and also aims to reach people before the virus reaches them. On September 15, 2020 the campaign
will be launched in the BMC Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), (formerly the Bombay Municipal
Corporation) jurisdiction area and will be implemented across the state under the guidance of CM.
43. The foundation stone of Arun Jaitley memorial sports complex was laid in which state/UT
recently?
1) Sikkim
2) Assam
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Ladakh
Explanation:
Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Manoj Sinha, Jitendra Singh, Minister of State
(Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region(DoNER) laid the e-foundation stone of the
Arun Jaitley Memorial Sports Complex in Hiranagar, Kathua. This first of its kind multipurpose sports
complex in the Northern Region is a tribute to the former union Minister of Finance Arun Jaitley.

44. How many states implemented tele-medicine services named ‘eSanjeevani’ (as on September
2020)?
1) 19
2) 17
3) 21
4) 23
5) 14
Answer – 4) 23
Explanation:
The Central Government has shown its efforts in giving a digital push in the health sector by initiating two
types of telemedicine services viz. Doctor-to-Doctor (eSanjeevani) and Patient-to-Doctor (eSanjeevani OPD)
Tele-consultations in 2019. Since then the tele-consultation by ‘eSanjeevani’ has been implemented by 23
states (which covers 75% of the population) and other states are in the process of rolling it out. The Doctor-
to-Doctor (eSanjeevani) is being implemented under the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre
(AB-HWCs) programme. It is planned to implement tele-consultation in all the 1.5 lakh Health and Wellness
Centres in a ‘Hub and Spoke’ model, by December 2022.
45. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated and launched 7 projects related to Urban
Infrastructure in which state (September 2020)?
1) Punjab
2) Bihar
3) Haryana
4) Uttarakhand
Answer – 2) Bihar
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated & Laid Foundation Stone for Seven Projects related to Urban
Infrastructure in the state of Bihar through video conference. The total cost of the projects is Rs 541 Crores.
Out of the 7 projects, 4 are related to water supply, two for Sewerage treatment and 1 for Riverfront
Development. The projects will be implemented by Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation
(BUIDCO), under Urban Development and Housing Department of Bihar.
46. Which is 1st power distribution company in India to adopt e-office system?
1) Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company
2) JSW Energy Distribution Company
3) Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company
4) REC Power Distribution Company
Answer – 3) Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company
Explanation:
Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company (central discom) has become the first power distribution company
in the country to adopt e-office system. It is effectively being run in corporate office, offices of regional chief
general manager and circles. The company has been e-filing and doing correspondence through NIC e-office
system from 27 July. The e-office system has been running for the last one-and-a-half months.
47. The Union cabinet approved the establishment of new All India Institute of Medical Sciences
(AIIMS) at Darbhanga district of which state?
1) Jharkhand
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Bihar
5) Odisha
Answer – 4) Bihar

Explanation:
In order to boost health infrastructure in Bihar, the Central Government has given its consent for the
establishment of a new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya
Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) at Darbhanga, Bihar with an outlay of Rs.1264 crore. In this regard, the Cabinet
also approved the creation of post of Director in the basic pay of Rs 2,25,000/- (fixed) plus NPA (however
pay + NPA would not exceed Rs 2,37,500/-) for AIIMS. The project is likely to be completed within a period
of 48 months. Also, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi has given its approval to the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor Project from Palwal to Sonipat via Sohna-
Manesar-Kharkhauda, benefitting Haryana’s district of Palwal, Nuh, Gurugram, Jhajjar and Sonipat, at an
estimated cost of Rs. 5,617 crores.
48. According to Union Minister of Chemical and Fertilizers D.V. Sadananda Gowda, India will be
self-reliant in fertilizer production by ______.
1) 2023
2) 2021
3) 2022
4) 2025
5) 2024
Answer – 1) 2023
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Chemical and Fertilizers D.V. Sadananda Gowda announced that India will be self-
reliant in fertilizer production by 2023 while addressing a webinar on Self-Reliant India and Sustainable
Agriculture Organized by cooperative Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) for farmers of
Karnataka. Currently, the fertilizer production of the country is 42-45 million tonnes, and imports are at
around 18 million tonnes.
49. Name the Madhya Pradesh chief minister who has launched ‘Poshan Sarkar’ program recently.
1) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
2) Trivendra Singh Rawat
3) Naveen Patnaik
4) Uddhav Thackeray
Answer – 1) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launched a ‘Poshan Sarkar’ program with an
Objective of ensuring active participation of local Bodies-Gram Panchayats and Urban bodies in the
Nutrition Campaign. The month September is Observed as Nutrition month in India.
50. Which state cabinet has approved Balasaheb Thackeray road accident insurance scheme for
accident victims?
1) Maharashtra
2) Punjab
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Bihar
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Maharashtra Cabinet approved the implementation of Balasaheb Thackeray Road Accident Insurance
Scheme with an annual outlay of Rs 125 crore to provide timely medical and financial aid to the road
accident victims during the golden hour i.e. initial 72 hours. In this regard, an expenditure of up to Rs
30,000 will be borne by the State for 74 enlisted medical procedures. The announcement regarding this was
made by the state Health Minister Rajeshbhaiyya Tope.

51. PM Modi inaugurated Kosi rail mega bridge at which state?
1) Odisha
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Bihar
5) Assam
Answer – 4) Bihar
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the historic Kosi Rail Mahasetu (mega bridge) in Bihar. Other
projects including a new railway bridge on the Kiul River, two new railway lines, 5 Electrification projects,
Bihar’s first Electric Locomotive Shed at Barauni and 3rd Line Project between Barh-Bakhtiyarpur in Bihar
through video conference.
52. Minister of State (MoS) for Civil Aviation, Hardeep Singh Puri has inaugurated India’s 1st general
aviation terminal at which airport?
1) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
5) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad
Answer – 2) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
Explanation:
Minister of State (MoS) Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of Civil Aviation inaugurated India’s first General
Aviation Terminal at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Delhi to handle the flight operations and
movement and processing of passengers flying through of private jets or chartered flights.
53. Name the ministry which partnered with Jal Jeevan Mission to launch Information &
Communication Technology (ICT) grand challenge.
Answer - 3) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Explanation:
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MEITY) in partnership with National Jal Jeevan Mission
(NJJM), Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched ICT (Information
& Communication Technology) Grand Challenge for Development of ‘Smart Water Supply Measurement &
Monitoring System’ to be deployed at the village level. The ICT grand challenge will invite proposals from
Indian Tech start-ups, MSMEs (Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises), Indian Companies for the solution.
54. Who launched the FICCI-SAM’s knowledge report on “India-Japan: Time to Seize New
Opportunities”?
1) Piyush Goyal
4) Narendra Modi
5) Ram Nath Kovind
Explanation:
Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Union Minister of External Affairs launched the Federation of Indian
Chambers of Commerce and Industry – Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (FICCI-SAM)’s knowledge report on
“India-Japan: Time to Seize New Opportunities” over a virtual platform.

55. Which department has issued notification regarding the amendment of Public Procurement
(Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017?
Answer – 2) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Explanation:
In order to promote the “Make in India” initiative, the Central Government has amended the Public
Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017 on September 16, 2020. This amendment will
enable nodal Ministries/ Departments to notify higher minimum local content requirements for Class-I &
Class-II local suppliers which was earlier fixed at 50% and 20% respectively. The notification in this regard
was issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Minister of Commerce
and Industry.
56. The Customs (Administration of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements) Rules, 2020 come into
force from September 21, 2020. Who is the chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
(CBIC)?
1) M Ajit Kumar
2) Rajnish Kumar
3) P C Mody
4) Rahul Chaudhry
5) Sanjay Dutt
Answer - 1) M Ajit Kumar
Explanation:
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 156 read with section 28DA of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of
1962), the Central Government notifies the Customs (Administration of Rules of Origin under Trade
Agreements) Rules, 2020 (CAROTAR, 2020) on August 21, 2020 to protect the domestic industry from
misuse of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), will come into force on September 21, 2020. A period of 30 days
is provided to importers and other stakeholders to familiarize them with new provisions. In this regard, the
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has been actively engaging with stakeholders through
webinars and other means to guide them. With regard to the amendment, Importers will have to provide
proof of 35% value addition of goods imported through free trade agreements (FTA) to customs authorities,
failing which duty benefits available under the agreement will be denied. The chairman of Central Board of
Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is M Ajit Kumar.
57. Who laid the foundation stone for 9 highway projects worth Rs 14, 528 crores in Bihar recently?
1) Ram Nath Kovind
2) Amit Shah
3) Narendra Modi
4) Nitin Gadkari
5) Rajnath Singh
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the Foundation Stone for Nine Highway Projects worth Rs 14, 528
Crores in Bihar through video conference. The project includes making six-lane highways, and three bridges
on rivers. He also laid foundation of ‘Har Gaon Optical Fibre Cable’ for Internet Services to connect all
villages of Bihar. Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Sushil Kumar Modi,
Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad participated in the virtual meeting. Prime Minister also
inaugurated the “Har Gaon Optical Fibre Cable” project, under this about six lakh villages would be provided
internet services through optical fibre cable in 1,000 days. This includes all 45,945 villages in Bihar. It will

be executed by the Department of Telecom, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology and Common
Service Centres (CSC).
58. The 1st ever direct cargo ferry vessel named “MCP Linz” was launched between India and which
country?
1) Bhutan
2) Myanmar
3) Mauritius
4) Mali
5) Maldives
Explanation:
Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) for shipping, Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of Transport
and Civil Aviation of Maldives, Aishath Nahula jointly launched the First Ever Direct Cargo Ferry Service
between India and Maldives. It is considered to be the new connectivity effort has begun in Indian Ocean
Region. The services will be a big boost for business communities in India and Maldives to expand their
business and trade relations. The service will connect the Indian ports of Tuticorin, Cochin Ports with
Kulhudhuhfushi and Male Ports in the Maldives.
59. Name the company which has won the bid to construct a new parliament building.
1) Reliance Infrastructure
2) Tata Projects
3) Larsen & Toubro Infrastructure
4) GMR Infrastructure
5) Jaiprakash Associates
Answer – 2) Tata Projects
Explanation:
Tata Projects Limited has won the bid to construct a new parliament building at a cost of Rs 861.90 crore, as
per official sources.
60. What is the food grain production target set by government of India for 2020-21 crop year (July-
June)?
1) 275 MT
2) 310 MT
3) 290 MT
4) 301 MT
5) 326 MT
Explanation:
During the National Conference for Rabi Campaign 2020 held on September 21, 2020, a target for the 2020-
21 crop year (July-June) or food grain production target was set at a record 301 million tones (MT), up
nearly 1.5% from the previous year’s output. This decision has been taken on the back of good monsoon
rains and higher acreage in the kharif season. The conference was addressed by Union Minister Narendra
Singh Tomar, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (MoAFW).
61. Which is 1st state in India to come up with policies on Ethical AI, Blockchain and Cybersecurity?
1) Telangana
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Gujarat
5) Tamil Nadu

Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister (CM) Edappadi K Palaniswami released Tamil Nadu Cyber Security Policy 2020,
Tamil Nadu Blockchain Policy 2020 and Tamil Nadu Safe and Ethical Artificial Intelligence Policy
2020(Nicknamed as ABC Policies) while participating in the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) ‘Connect
2020’ event through video conference. It became the first state in the country to release policies on Ethical
AI, Blockchain and Cybersecurity.
62. Which department has issued notification on extending the date of implementation of Toys
(Quality Control) Order, 2020?
Answer - 2) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Explanation:
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
Govt. of India today issued notification, extending the date of implementation of Toys (Quality Control)
Order, 2020 as 1.1.2021 in place of 1.9.2020. This decision allows domestic manufacturers four months of
extra time to make necessary arrangements for compliance of standards in view of difficulties arising out of
COVID-19 pandemic.
63. India and Nepal unveiled a website for all information related to education projects under GOI-
assisted post-earthquake reconstruction initiatives in Nepal. Which institute developed the
Website?
1) Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI)
3) Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI)
4) Central Building Research Institute (CBRI)
5) Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI)
Answer – 4) Central Building Research Institute (CBRI)
Explanation:
India and Nepal unveiled a dedicated website for all information related to education projects under GOI-
assisted post-earthquake reconstruction initiatives in Nepal. The website, available in both English and
Nepali versions, was launched by Indian Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra and Sushil Gyewali,
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) of Nepal through video
conference. The website has been conceptualized and developed by the Central Building Research Institute
(CBRI), Roorkee under India’s Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR).
64. Department of Biotechnology has partnered with which ministry to initiate the 1st phase of the
“Training program to strengthen clinical trial research capacity for neighbouring countries”?
1) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
3) Ministry of Social Empowerment and Social Justice
Answer – 5) Ministry of External Affairs
Explanation:
Department of Biotechnology (DBT), under the Ministry of Science & Technology, initiated the first phase of
the “Training program to strengthen clinical trial research capacity for neighbouring countries” in
partnership with Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to support researchers and investigator teams for
enhancing and strengthening their clinical trial capabilities in compliance with ICH-GCP (International
Conference on Harmonisation – Good clinical practice).

65. The central government has raised the limit for use of State Disaster Response Fund from 35%
to _______ (to combat COVID-19).
1) 60%
2) 40%
3) 50%
4) 75%
5) 80%
Answer – 3) 50%
Explanation:
State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for COVID specific infrastructure was increased from 35% to 50% to
help States with more finances at their disposal to fight the coronavirus. This was announced during the
virtual meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chief Ministers of six states and one Union Territory
with high Covid-19 caseload viz. Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttar
Pradesh and Delhi.
66. India along with which country has conducted the Water Partnership Forum on water
conservation?
1) Germany
2) United States
3) Japan
4) Australia
5) United Kingdom
Answer - 5) United Kingdom
Explanation:
India-United Kingdom Water Partnership Forum was held virtually to discuss ways to collaborate on the
issues pertaining to infrastructure development and water conservation. The event was inaugurated by
Indian High Commissioner to United Kingdom (UK), Gaitri Issar Kumar along with Ministry of Jal Shakti
Secretary Upendra Prasad Singh while it was concluded by a special address from Rajiv Ranjan Mishra,
Director General, National Mission for Clean Ganga (Namami Gange programme). During the meeting,
delegations from India and the UK signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ganga and the
British water.
67. Raigir railway station which was renamed as Yadadri Railway Station is located in which state?
1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Goa
5) Tripura
Explanation:
The Indian Railways has announced that the name of Raigir railway station in Telangana has been changed
to Yadadri railway station. The South Central Railway (SCR) said that the competent authority has approved
the change in the name.
68. India's first Coast Guard academy will be established at which city?
1) Coimbatore
2) Lucknow
3) New Delhi
4) Mangaluru
5) Ambala
Answer – 4) Mangaluru

Explanation:
India's first Coast Guard academy will be established at Mangaluru as per the statement of Defence
Spokesperson (PRO) Bengaluru. Around 158 acres Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB)
land has been taken over for setting up ICG Academy.
69. Who has addressed the Fit India Dialogue on the 1st anniversary of fit India movement
(September 2020)?
1) Amit Shah
2) Rajnath Singh
3) Narendra Modi
4) Nitin Gadkari
5) Jitendra Singh
Answer - 3) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Fit India Dialogue on the First Anniversary of Fit India
Movement through virtual mode. As part of the event, the Prime Minister interacted with Virat Kohli, Milind
Soman, Rujuta Diwekar, Devendra Jhajharia, and Afshan Ashiq, who shared their life experiences and fitness
Mantras. Under the Fit India Movement, various events such as Fit India Freedom Run, Plog Run, Cyclothon,
Fit India Week, Fit India School Certificate have been organized. The Fit India Movement was launched on
29th August, 2019 (National Sports Day).
70. In which state foundation stone for one of the first medical device park in the country was laid
recently (September 2020)?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) West Bengal
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Kerala
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
In 2019, the Central government approved the setting up four medical device parks in Andhra Pradesh,
Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Kerala on the lines of the “Make in India” initiative and to provide world-class
products at affordable prices for treatment. In this regard, on September 24, 2020, Chief Minister (CM) of
Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan laid the foundation stone for one of the first medical devices parks in the country,
“MedSpark” at Life Science Park, Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram. MedSpark is a joint initiative of
Technical Research Centre for Biomedical Devices (TRC) at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical
Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology
(DST), Govt. of India, and the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (KSIDC), the industrial
and investment promotion agency of the Government of Kerala.
71. Which organization has announced a hackathon named “KRITAGYA” (Krishi-Taknik-Gyan)

under NAHEP to promote farm mechanization?
1) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
4) Medical Council of India (MCI)
5) International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Answer – 3) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Explanation:
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) announced a hackathon named “KRITAGYA” (Krishi-Taknik-
Gyan) under its National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP). The national level AgTech
Hackathon aims to develop and promote women friendly equipment through potential innovative

technological solutions and collaboration with stakeholders to improve the farm mechanization,
productivity and profitability in India.
72. Which agency along with NITI Aayog launched ‘Special Report on Sustainable Recovery’ post
COVID-19?
2) International Police Organization (INTERPOL)
3) Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
4) International Energy Agency (IEA)
Answer – 4) International Energy Agency (IEA)
Explanation:
In the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, a ‘Special Report on Sustainable Recovery’ was virtually
launched by Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director of International Energy Agency (IEA) and Amitabh Kant,
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog, in the presence of Piyush Goyal Union Minister of Railways and,
Commerce and Industry. The report is part of IEA’s flagship World Energy Outlook series. The report was
prepared in cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Krishnamurthy Subramanian, Chief
Economic Adviser was also participated the event.
73. Medical Council of India (MCI) has been officially renamed as National Medical Commission
(NMC) recently. Who is the 1st chairman of NMC?
1) Mahesh Verma
2) Rajendra Pandey
3) Suresh Chandra Sharma
4) Rakesh Kumar Vats
5) Vinod Kumar Paul
Answer - 3) Suresh Chandra Sharma
Explanation:
Medical Council of India (MCI) had faced corruption charges and was dissolved by the Government of India
in 2018 with the Board of Governors (BoG)-MCI chaired by Dr Vinod Kumar Paul, member (health), Niti
(National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog. This Board of Governors was appointed under section
3A of the Indian Medical Council (IMC) Act, 1956 (102 of 1956) in supersession of the MCI constituted
under sub-section (1) of section 3 of IMC ACT. The NMC Act came into existence on August 8, 2019. After
that, the Central Government in exercising the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of the section 1 of the
NMC Act, 2019 (30 of 2019), the provisions of sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 56 and 57 of the NMC
Act were brought into force with effect from September 2 2019. Dr Suresh Chandra Sharma, former head of
the ear nose throat (ENT) department at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has been
appointed as the first chairman of NMC for a period of three years under sub-section (2) of section 4 of NMC
Act w.e.f. September 25, 2020.
74. Which ministry has announced the setting up of Plastics Parks throughout the country?
2) Defence ministry
5) Power ministry
Answer - 3) Chemicals and Fertilizers ministry
Explanation:
Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers Sadananda Gowda announced a scheme for setting up 10 Plastics
Parks throughout the country. The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals has already given final
approval in the states of Assam, Madhya Pradesh (2 parks), Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand. The Central
government will provide funds upto 50% of the project cost (ceiling of Rs. 40 Crore per project) and

remaining will be funded by State Government and beneficiary industries. The plastic parks will provide a
common facility to consolidate and increase the capacities of the domestic plastic processing industry.
75. India's 1st Regional Rapid Transit System train will provide its services to Delhi-Ghaziabad-
Meerut RRTS by which year?
1) 2023
2) 2021
3) 2022
4) 2024
5) 2025
Answer – 3) 2022
Explanation:
The first look of India’s first RRTS (Regional Rapid Transit System) train unveiled by Durga Shanker Mishra,
Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Chairman, National Capital Region
Transport Corporation (NCRTC) during an event. This first RRTS train will provide its services to 82 km
long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS in 2022 after trials. It should be noted that NCRTC is the nodal agency
for executing this first RRTS project of India while the train sets are being manufactured by Bombardier
Transportation India Private Limited at their Savli plant in Gujarat under the government’s Make in India
policy and AtmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. It will be one of the fastest RRTS in India which will reduce travel
time from Meerut to Delhi to less than 60 minutes.
76. The Cable Stayed Bridge constructed across 'which' lake was inaugurated in Telangana recently
(Claimed as 'world’s longest pre-cast segmental span')?
1) Pakhal Lake
2) Pocharam lake
3) Durgam Cheruvu
4) Laknavaram Lake
5) Shamirpet Lake
Answer – 3) Durgam Cheruvu
Explanation:
Telangana Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister K Taraka Ramarao inaugurated the
cable stayed bridge on Durgam Cheruvu constructed across Durgam Cheruvu Lake along with a four-lane
elevated corridor connecting it with Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad (Telangana)during an event. Union Minister
of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Gangapuram Kishan Reddy was the chief guest of the event. Cost of both the
structures together is over Rs 334 crore.
77. Jammu & Kashmir has ‘how’ many official languages (as on September 2020)?
1) 2
2) 7
3) 5
4) 4
5) 6
Answer – 3) 5
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind also gave assent to Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill, 2020. This will
make Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, English and Urdu as Official Language of the Union Territory of Jammu and
Kashmir. Prior to this, Urdu and English were the official languages of Jammu & Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir
will now have 5 Official Languages.
78. The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020 deregulates the production, supply, and
distribution of which among the following?
1) Petrol
2) Jute

3) Cereals
4) Fertilizer
Answer – 3) Cereals
Explanation:
On September 27, 2020 President Ram Nath Kovind approves 3 farm bills passed by Parliament: The
Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, The Farmers
(Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Service Bill, 2020 and The
Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020.
Note: The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020: This act deregulates production, supply, and
distribution of food items like cereals, pulses, potatoes, onion and edible oilseeds. It allows the Central
Government to regulate supply only during extraordinary circumstances such as War and Famine.
79. PM Modi has inaugurated the first-of-its-kind “Ganga Avalokan” museum on river Ganga at
which city?
1) Mirzapur
2) Patna
3) Varanasi
4) Haridwar
5) Buxar
Answer – 4) Haridwar
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated Six Development Projects in Uttarakhand under the
Namami Gange Mission. PM Modi also inaugurated the first-of-its-kind “Ganga Avalokan” Museum on River
Ganga at Chandi Ghat, Haridwar. It has been established by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG),
which is the nodal body to implement the ‘Namami Gange’ Programme along with Wildlife Institute of India
(WII). PM Modi released a book ‘Rowing down the Ganges’, it is co-published by NMCG & WII.
80. How many ministerial task force was constituted by central government to make India’s Micro,
Small, and Medium Enterprises better equipped for future?
1) 5
2) 7
3) 11
4) 9
5) 3
Answer – 1) 5
Explanation:
Government constituted 5 Ministerial Task Forces to make India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
better equipped for future and formulating strategies to make India a leading exporter. A K Sharma,
Secretary of Ministry of Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises announced it during a virtual session, organized
by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The Five Task Forces would work on
Five Key Areas for one month, which are vital areas for Future development of industry in the country.
1. The 6th edition of International Military-Technical Forum “Army-2020” was held between August
23-29, 2020 at which city?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Washington DC, United States of America
4) Moscow, Russia

5) Beijing, China
Answer – 4) Moscow, Russia
Explanation:
The 6th International Military-Technical Forum “Army-2020” was held between August 23-29, 2020 at the
Patriot Park near Moscow, Russia which was organized by Russian Defence Ministry and operated by
International Congresses and Exhibitions Ltd. (ICE Ltd). During the forum, Indian Pavilion was inaugurated
by Secretary (Defence Production) Raj Kumar and Indian Ambassador to Russia D. Bala Venkatesh Varma.
2. How much was the amount extended by Japan to India as emergency loan to fight COVID-19
pandemic?
1) JP¥ 25 Billion
2) JP¥ 100 Billion
3) JP¥ 10 Billion
4) JP¥ 75 Billion
5) JP¥ 50 Billion
Answer – 5) JP¥ 50 Billion
Explanation:
Japan extended an Emergency Support Loan of up to 50 Billion Japanese Yen (Approximately Rs 3, 500
Crore) to support India’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. The financial support will support India’s
implementation of health, medical policies and development of hospitals equipped with ICUs. This is the
largest financial assistance announced by any country to support India’s response to the Covid-19 crisis.
3. Which among the following countries agreed to launch a trilateral Supply Chain Resilience
Initiative (SCRI) in the Indo-Pacific region.
1) India-Australia-Japan
2) India-United States-Australia
3) India-United Kingdom-Japan
4) China-Pakistan-Bangladesh
Answer – 1) India-Australia-Japan
Explanation:
India, Japan and Australia agreed to launch a trilateral Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) in the Indo-
Pacific region. The initiative will help in building a resilient supply chain with focus on free, transparent
trade & investment environment in the region. The initiative was decided at a virtual meeting comprising
Australia’s Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Senator Simon Birmingham, India’s Minister of
Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, and Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kajiyama
Hiroshi. The initiative was proposed by Japan and will aim to reduce the dependency on China and counter
its dominance on trade.
4. Which country plans to unveil the bronze statue of Dr Dwarkanath Kotnis?

1) Germany
2) Russia
3) United Kingdom
4) Japan
5) China
Answer – 5) China
Explanation:
A bronze statue of Indian doctor Dwarkanath Kotnis, who is revered in China for his contributions during
the Chinese revolution headed by its founder Mao Zedong and the World War II, would be unveiled outside
a medical school in North China next month, according to the official media in Beijing. Kotnis, who hailed
from Sholapur in Maharashtra came to China in 1938 as part of a five-member team of doctors sent by the
Indian National Congress to help the Chinese during World War II. He joined the Communist Party of China

(CPC) in 1942 and died the same year at the age of 32. The bronze statue of Kotnis, known in China as Ke
Dihua, would be formally unveiled at the medical school at Shijiazhuang in September 2020.
5. Which country constructs missile site at Kailash-Mansarovar?

1) Hong Kong
2) Nepal
3) India
4) China
5) Tibet
Answer – 4) China
Explanation:
Amid tensions with India over the standoff in Eastern Ladakh sector, China has reportedly built a surface-
to-air missile near a lake, which is a part of the Kailash-Mansarovar. Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar,
commonly known as the Kailash-Mansarovar site is revered by four religions and is linked to culture and
spiritual scriptures in India.
6. Name the organization which released the report titled, “Enhancing Nationally Determined
Contributions (NDCs) for Food Systems”.
Explanation:
A report “Enhancing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for Food Systems” published by World
Wide Fund (WWF), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), non-profit organization EAT & think
tank Climate Focus based on strengthening food systems in the age of climate crisis. The report stated that
Policymakers can improve the chances of achieving climate goals and limiting global warming to 1.5 degree
Celsius by making more specific commitments to transforming national food systems. The report identified
16 ways to address the issue and put it forward in the public domain for policymakers to take action.
7. How many women and girls will be pushed towards extreme poverty in 2021 as per the report
released by United Nations (UN) Women and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)?
1) 35 million
2) 47 million
3) 29 million
4) 56 million
5) 87 million
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) Women and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released new data
which states that the COVID-19 pandemic will have negative impacts on the women and will increase the
poverty rate of women and widen the gap between men and women in poverty. The summarized data is
published as a report titled “From Insights to Actions: Gender Equality in the wake of COVID-19” by the UN
Women. The pandemic is expected to reverse the progress made to eradicate poverty by the end of this
decade and push around 96 million people into extreme poverty by 2021 of which around 47 million will be
women and girls.
8. Which country planned to host a summit of the council of heads of government of the Shanghai
Cooperation Organization (SCO) on November 30?
1) China
2) Germany

3) Russia
4) India
5) Pakistan
Answer – 4) India
Explanation:
India will host a summit of the council of heads of government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
(SCO) on November 30 with a focus on contributing to the trade and economic agenda of the influential
grouping, a senior official in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
9. The Eurasian foundation organized the Indo Russian Young Scholars International e-conference
2020 recently. Where is the HQ of Eurasian foundation located?
1) Tokyo
2) Washington, D.C
3) Berlin
4) Moscow
5) Nairobi
Answer – 2) Washington, D.C
Explanation:
Eurasian Foundation organized the Indo Russian Young Scholars International E-conference 2020 on
“India-Russia domestic and bilateral development” from 3rd September 2020 to 5th September 2020 over a
virtual platform. 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of the Declaration of Strategic Partnership between
India and Russia. It also marks 75th anniversary of victory day of Russia. Eurasian Foundation:
Headquarters – Washington, DC, United States of America.
10. Which city was announced as the 1st World War II Heritage City by US president Donald Trump?
1) Boston
2) San Francisco
3) New York
4) Wilmington
5) Denver
Answer – 4) Wilmington
Explanation:
US President Donald Trump announced Wilmington in southern US state North Carolina as the first World
War II Heritage City at a ceremony held to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.
11. United States, India and which country has decided to collaborate in 5G technology?
1) Iran
2) Israel
3) Russia
4) Afghanistan
5) Saudi Arabia
Answer - 2) Israel
Explanation:
The virtual US (United States)-India-Israel summit was held to focus on trilateral partnerships in the
strategic, technology and development arenas. There it was decided that these trio nations will collaborate
in 5G technology. The keynote address during the summit was provided by Ms. Bonnie Glick, Deputy
Administrator USAID (United States Agency for International Development). The summit was also
addressed by Israeli Ambassador to India Ron Malka and his counterpart Sanjeev Singla. This trilateral
summit was initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his historic visit to Israel three years ago in
July 2017, community leaders on the basis of tech-triangle (Silicon Valley-Tel Aviv and Bangalore) concept
which was presented by M R (Madhavan) Rangaswami to PM Modi.

12. Name the organization which will be leading the procurement and supply of COVID-19 Vaccines.
2) United Nations Environment Programme
5) Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
Answer – 4) United Nations Children’s Fund
Explanation:
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will be leading the procurement and supply of COVID-19
Vaccines to ensure that all countries have safe, fast and equitable access to initial doses of Vaccines, when
they are available. The procurement and distribution will involve 170 Economies, and has the potential to
make it the Largest and Fastest ever kind of operation. UNICEF will collaborate with Pan American Health
Organization (PAHO), to lead efforts for procuring and supplying doses of Covid-19 vaccines on behalf of
the COVAX Global Vaccines Facility for 92 low and lower middle-income countries.
13. India, Australia along with which country participated the 1st trilateral dialogue on economic,
strategic challenges in Indo-Pacific recently?
1) Germany
2) France
3) Japan
4) United States
5) United Kingdom
Answer - 2) France
Explanation:
The first trilateral dialogue between foreign secretaries from India, France and Australia was held virtually
to discuss geo-strategic challenges, enhancing cooperation and to build strong bilateral relations between
the trio to ensure a peaceful, secure, prosperous and rules-based Indo-Pacific Region. The meeting was co-
chaired by India’s foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Europe
and Foreign Affairs of France, Francois Delattre; Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Secretary, Frances Adamson.
14. World Health Organization (WHO) has set a target to achieve a world free of industrially
produced trans fats by which year?
1) 2027
2) 2030
3) 2025
4) 2023
5) 2021
Answer - 4) 2023
Explanation:
In accordance with the report titled, “Countdown to 2023: WHO report on global trans-fat elimination
2020” released on September 8, 2020, so far 58 countries have introduced laws that will protect 3.2 billion
people from the harmful substance by the end of 2021. Meanwhile more than 100 countries still need to
take actions to remove these harmful substances from their food supplies including India, the country with
most coronary heart disease deaths due to trans fats. To achieve a world free of industrially produced trans
fats by 2023, WHO recommended that countries should set mandatory limits for industrially produced
trans fats to 2% of oils and fats in all foods or to ban partially hydrogenated oils (PHO). WHO recommends
that trans-fat intake be limited to less than 1% of total energy intake, which translates to less than 2.2 g/day
with a 2,000-calorie diet.

15. According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)’s Living Planet Report 2020, the global vertebrate
population declined to an average of ______ between 1970 and 2016.
1) 56%
2) 71%
3) 68%
4) 44%
5) 60%
Answer – 3) 68%
Explanation:
In accordance with the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Living Planet Report 2020, the global vertebrate
population declined to an average of 68% between 1970 and 2016. The reasons behind this decline is
changes in land and sea use, overexploitation of species, high pollution levels, climate change, habitat loss
and degradation, including deforestation, driven by humanity.
16. Who among the following was appointed as the member of WHO panel for pandemic
preparedness and response?
1) Geeta Narayanan
2) Balram Bhargava
3) Preeti Sudan
4) Kalpesh Sharma
Answer – 3) Preeti Sudan
Explanation:
The World Health Organization’s independent panel for pandemic response has appointed India’s former
health secretary Preeti Sudan as one of its 11 panel member across the Globe and the decision was made by
the panel’s head, former New Zealand PM Helen Clarke and former Liberia President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
17. India is contributing two teams of specialists to fortify medical facilities in UN peacekeeping
operations in which country?
1) Congo
2) South Sudan
3) Rwanda
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
India is contributing two teams of specialists to fortify medical facilities in UN peacekeeping operations in
South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to meet the Covid-19 challenge, according to
India's UN mission.
18. Which session of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Forum on the Culture of Peace
held recently?
1) 75th
2) 76th
3) 71st
4) 73rd
5) 74th
Answer – 5) 74th
Explanation:
The 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Forum (HLF) on the Culture
of Peace which was convened by its President Tijjani Muhammad-Bande and addressed by UN Secretary-
General Antonio Guterres on the theme “The Culture of Peace: Change our world for the better in the age of
COVID-19”. The event was also addressed by ambassadors of a large number of Member States and High

Representatives of several UN entities where Indian side was represented by Counsellor in the Permanent
Mission of India to the UN Paulomi Tripathi. Apart from the above mentioned main event, a side event titled
“Education, Covid-19 and the Culture of Peace” was also organized by the renowned US Think Tank the
International Peace Institute (IPI).
19. Which among the following countries were elected as the Members of the United Nations (UN)
Commission on Status of Women in September 2020?
1) India
2) Afghanistan
3) China
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
India & Afghanistan were elected as Members of the United Nations (UN) Commission on Status of Women,
a body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The Commission on the Status of Women is a UN
organ promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women. India (38 votes) and Afghanistan (39)
won the ballot among the 54 members, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, T S Tirumurti
announced the election of India to the Committee. India will be a member of the UN’s Commission on Status
of Women for four years from 2021-2025.
20. The 2nd Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB) report titled “A World in Disorder” was
released recently. The GPMB is the arm of which organisation?
1) World Bank
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
In accordance with the 2nd Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB) report titled “A World in
Disorder” released on September 14, 2020, the world will take 500 years to spend on preparing for
pandemics due to the loss driven by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The report called for
responsible leadership, engaged citizenship, strong and agile systems for health security, sustained
investment and robust global governance for preparedness in order to prevent the next pandemic. The
GPMB is the joint arm of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank.
21. The 10th Defense Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) was held between India and which
country in September 2020?
1) United States
2) Japan
3) Germany
4) Australia
5) United Kingdom
Explanation:
10th Defense Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) between India and United States was held virtually
through a video conference. The aim of the DTTI group is to bring focus on bilateral defense trade
relationship and to create opportunities for co-production and co-development of defense equipment.

22. India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) as observer
recently. What is the Currency of Djibouti?
1) Dollar
2) Pound
3) Euro
4) Franc
5) Yen
Answer – 4) Franc
Explanation:
On the lines of the high level meeting of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) held
virtually on 26 August 2020, India has joined the DCOC/JA Amendment, as Observer in order to collaborate
with DCOC/JA member states towards for enhancing maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
With this, India joins Japan, Norway, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) as Observers to
the DCOC/JA. The capital and currency of Djibouti are Djibouti & Djiboutian franc (DJF) respectively.
23. Which is 1st country in the world to issue 7-year sovereign Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)
bond?
1) Brazil
2) Guatemala
3) Germany
4) Mexico
5) Djibouti
Answer – 4) Mexico
Explanation:
Mexico became the first country in the world to inaugurate sustainable financing program for the
achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by issuing a seven-year Sovereign SDGs Bond worth
USD 890 million under its new “SDG Sovereign Bond Framework” developed with investment bank Natixis,
located in Paris, France.
24. Which world group has launched a global initiative to reduce land degradation and coral
program recently?
1) SAARC
2) ASEAN
3) G7
4) European Union
5) G20
Answer – 5) G20
Explanation:
The Environment Ministerial Meeting (EMM) of the G20 Countries took place through video conference. The
G20 EMM took place as part of the Sherpa Track for the G20 Leaders Summit, it was hosted through a video
conference under the Presidency of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Environment Ministerial Meeting
(EMM) of the G20 Countries took place through video conference. The G20 EMM took place as part of the
Sherpa Track for the G20 Leaders Summit, it was hosted through a video conference under the Presidency
of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC),
Prakash Javadekar represented India and highlighted the steps taken to protect environment, forest,
wildlife, pollution and climate change.
25. India along with which country plans to resume joint coordinated border patrol to prevent
criminal activities?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Bhutan
3) Myanmar
4) Nepal

5) Bangladesh
Explanation:
At the 50th Director General (DG) level conference between India and Bangladesh, India decided to resume
joint coordinated patrol (Border) with Bangladesh to prevent criminal activities & both the countries have
agreed to share real time intelligence on the smuggling syndicates and the list of smugglers to control and
prevent criminal activities and other problems and to ensure the peace and security in the Indo-Bangladesh
borders. The 4-day conference was held from 16th September 2020 to 19th September 2020 which
concluded in Dhaka, Bangladesh The 6-member Border Security Force (BSF) delegation was led by its DG
Rakesh Asthana and the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) delegation was led by its DG Md. Shafeenul Islam.
26. How much was the amount extended by India to Maldives to combat COVID-19 (September
2020)?
1) USD 150 million
2) USD 250 million
3) USD 100 million
4) USD 500 million
5) USD 750 million
Explanation:
In order to reduce the economic and financial impact driven by COVID-19, the President of Maldives
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih requested Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi for urgent financial aid. In this
regard, on September 20, 2020, India provided a financial assistance of US$250 million (Indian Rupees of
around 1837 crores) at favourable terms to the Government of Maldives in the form of symbolic cheque
which was handed over by the High Commissioner of India Sunjay Sudhir to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Abdulla Shahid during an event held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maldives. This financial support is
provided through subscription in Maldives’ Government Domestic Treasury bonds by State Bank of India
(SBI), Male (Maldives) so that it does not reflect in the external borrowings of the Maldives. This soft loan
has 10-year tenure for repayment and a very low interest rate.
27. India (Konkan railways) has delivered two Modern Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit (DMUC) trains
to which country (September 2020)?
1) Bhutan
2) Bangladesh
3) Maldives
4) Nepal
5) Sri Lanka
Answer – 4) Nepal
Explanation:
Konkan Railways (operated by Konkan Railway Corporation) handed over two modern Diesel-Electric
Multiple Unit (DMUC) trains to Nepal Railways for the Jaynagar-Kurtha Broad Gauge Line. The Rails will run
between Jaynagar (Bihar) and Kurtha in Dhanusa district from December, 2020. The Trains have been
manufactured by Integrated Coach Factory, Chennai with modern amenities and latest AC-AC Propulsion
Technology.
28. India along with which country has begun the join security patrol in Kapilvastu district?
1) Bhutan
2) Myanmar
3) Pakistan
4) Nepal
5) China
Answer – 4) Nepal

Explanation:
The Security forces of Nepal and India have started a joint security patrol at the Nepal-India Border in
Kapilvastu district, Nepal. The patrol has been started with a motive to control the spread of COVID-19 and
keep in check the illegal cross-border activities at the Nepal-India Border. The Krishnanagar Municipality
of the Kapilvastu district is a major point of transit along the Nepal-India Border. Nepal Police, Armed Police
Force of Nepal and Seema Suraksha Bal of India began the patrol on borders on 19th September, 2020. The
Joint security patrol will consist of twenty-six security personnel each from both sides.
29. Which is 1st country in the world that plans to introduce Climatic Financial Report for companies
to tackle the climate crisis?
1) Iceland
2) New Zealand
3) Germany
4) Spain
5) Australia
Explanation:
New Zealand will be the First country in the world to introduce Climatic Financial Report for companies to
tackle the climate crisis, the new regime will be in the form of Compilation or Explanation based on the
framework of Task Force on Climate related Financial Disclosures(TCFD). Other countries like Australia,
Canada, United Kingdom, France, Japan and the European Union are all working to form Climate risk report.
30. The Airport Authority of India has commenced work on airport expansion in which country?
1) Maldives
2) Mauritius
3) Nepal
4) Bangladesh
5) Sri Lanka
Answer - 1) Maldives
Explanation:
On the request of the Government of Maldives, the Government of India has decided to support the
Hanimaadhoo International Airport expansion project under the USD 800 million Line of Credit from EXIM
(Export-Import) Bank of India. In this regard, high-level delegation from the Airports Authority of India
(AAI) visited the Maldives where they met with Minister of Economic Development Fayyaz Ismail and
senior officials from Ministry of Economic Development (MoED) and the Ministry of Transport and Civil
Aviation (MoTCA), and also visited Hanimaadhoo for initial surveys and assessments. Following this, on
September 23, 2020, AAI commenced work on the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for this project, which will
be prepared in 2 months. It is one of the largest infrastructure and connectivity projects in northern
Maldives. It should be noted that recently India and Maldives announced a ferry service from Tuticorin and
Cochin (Tamil Nadu) to Kulhudhuffushi and Male.
31. India has extended financial assistance of 96 crore Rupees (approx.) to ‘which’ country as post-
earthquake reconstruction assistance?
1) Nepal
2) Maldives
3) Mauritius
4) Bangladesh
5) Sri Lanka
Answer – 1) Nepal
Explanation:
The Nepal earthquake of 2015 also known as “Gorkha earthquake” had severely affected thousands of lives
as well as the economy. At that time, India being the Nepal’s immediate neighbour, was the first to respond
with Operation Maitri which provided rescue and relief by its armed forces and also announced a post-

earthquake reconstruction package of US$ 1 billion (which comprises US$ 250 million grant and US$ 750
million concessional Line of Credit). Now, as a part of fulfilling this post-earthquake reconstruction
commitment, on 22nd September, 2020, Ms. Namgya Khampa, Deputy Chief of Mission of Embassy of India,
handed over cheques worth NPR (Nepalese Rupees) 1.54 billion (about INR 96 crore) to Mr. Sishir Kumar
Dhungana, Secretary, Ministry of Finance of Nepal towards housing & school sector assistance.
32. Maritime Union of India (MUI) has collaborated with which organization to assist seafarers who
are stranded on ships due to COVID-19 Pandemic?
2) United Nations
4) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
Answer – 2) United Nations
Explanation:
Maritime Union of India (MUI) has collaborated with the United Nations to assist seafarers who are
stranded on ships due to COVID-19 Pandemic. Through the Seafarers Crisis Action Team (SCAT), MUI will
provide round-the-clock advice, counselling and assistance to Indian seafarers and their family members.
33. India along with which country/countries hold virtual meet on Indo-Pacific under Quad
framework recently?
1) Japan
2) Australia
3) Unites States of America
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Answer - 5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Senior Officials from Ministry of External Affairs of India, Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade of
Australia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Department of State of United States of America held
video conference for dialogue on regional and global issues of common interest under the Quadrilateral
coalition or QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) Framework. The officials exchanged views on
cooperation in areas of maritime security, counter-terrorism, connectivity and infrastructure development,
with objective of promoting peace, security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
34. How much was extended as financial assistance by India to Sri Lanka for promotion of Buddhist
ties between two countries?
1) USD 5 million
2) USD 10 million
3) USD 20 million
4) USD 25 million
5) USD 15 million
Explanation:
PM Modi also announced a grant assistance of US$ 15 million (approximately Rs.110 crores) for the
promotion of Buddhist ties between the two countries. It will deepen people-to-people linkages through
construction/renovation of Buddhist Monasteries, capacity development, cultural exchanges, archaeological
cooperation, reciprocal exposition of The Buddha’s relics and strengthening the engagement between
Buddhist Scholars and clergy of two countries.

35. Mette Frederiksen who is in news recently is the prime minister of which country (Attended
bilateral meeting with PM Modi)?
1) Sweden
2) Poland
3) Germany
4) Norway
5) Denmark
Explanation:
A Virtual Bilateral Summit was held between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of
Denmark Mette Frederiksen which was hosted by India to strengthen the bilateral relations between the
two countries. The summit saw the conversations of the same opinions and a signing of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU). It should be noted that PM Modi proposed the creation of India-Denmark Green
Energy Park to help Danish companies active in India along with India-Denmark Skill Institute to help
Danish companies operating in India to select the people they require from the local skilled population. On
the other hand, Denmark has proposed to host the second ‘Knowledge Summit’ and if the situation
normalizes. A MOU in the field of intellectual property (IP) cooperation between India and Denmark was
signed by the India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) with Danish Patent
and Trademark Office.
36. Name the organization which has released the COVID-19 Global Gender Response Tracker.
1) United Nations (UN) Women
3) World Bank
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
In accordance with the data released from the COVID-19 Global Gender Response Tracker, which is co-
created by the United Nations (UN) Women and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), only 1 in
8 countries have measures in place to shield women and girls from COVID-19 pandemic effects. The Global
Gender Response Tracker analyzes more than 2,500 measures across 206 countries and territories under
the three categories of addressing gender-based violence, supporting unpaid care, and strengthening
women’s economic security. One-fifth of the countries analyzed (42 countries) don’t have “gender-aware”
COVID-19 responses. Only 12% of the world (25 countries) has introduced measures that covered all three
areas of the tracker.
GOVT SCHEMES
1. Who launched the “Chhavni COVID: Yodha Sanrakshan Yojana” recently?
1) Rajnath Singh
2) Jitendra Singh
3) Piyush Goyal
4) Ram Vilas Paswan
Answer - 1) Rajnath Singh
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched “Chhavni COVID: Yodha Sanrakshan Yojana” a group life insurance
scheme through the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), for more than 10000 employees working in the
military cantonment areas across India. The insurance scheme was launched during the two-day webinar
organized by the Ministry of Defence and Directorate General of Defence Estates(DGDE) to improve the
implementation of Central Sponsored Schemes (CSS) in the 62 cantonments around India at Delhi.

2. How many States and UTs are connected with one nation one ration card scheme (as on
September 2, 2020)?
1) 14
2) 32
3) 24
4) 22
5) 26
Answer – 5) 26
Explanation:
The Union Territories(UTs) Ladakh & Lakshadweep have been included in the ‘One Nation-One Ration Card’
scheme on ‘Integrated Management of Public Distribution System’(IM-PDS). After the integration of these
two UTs, a total 26 States /UTs Connected with the Scheme and will benefit about 65 crore people. The
remaining states will be integrated in the scheme by March 2021.
3. Which state government has approved Rs 600 cr project named Rejuvenating Watersheds for
Agriculture Resilience through Innovative Development (REWARD) with World Bank assistance?
1) Telangana
2) Karnataka
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
In order to increase the groundwater table in parched land of 20 taluks, the state cabinet of Karnataka
approved Rs 600 cr project titled Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agriculture Resilience through Innovative
Development (REWARD) with World Bank (WB) assistance. This project will benefit farmers to cultivate in
10 lakh hectares of parched land in 10 districts of Karnataka. Notably, the state government would provide
Rs 180 crore while the World Bank would extend an assistance of Rs 420 crore for the period of next six
years.
4. Name the state which revamped ‘SVAYEM’ scheme to provide self-employment opportunities to
youths of the state.
1) Goa
2) Uttarakhand
3) Assam
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Punjab
Answer – 3) Assam
Explanation:
The Government of Assam relaunched its old scheme Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment
(SVAYEM) worth Rs.1000 crore. The scheme is aimed to provide self-employment opportunities to more
than 2 lakh youths of the state. The Scheme was launched as a part of the budget in 2017-2018 to benefit
around 1 lakh youths. Due to lack of support from the banks, the scheme benefited only around 7000
beneficiaries.
5. The Andhra Pradesh government has launched 2 nutrition schemes named “YSR Sampoorna
Poshana” and “YSR Sampoorna Poshana Plus” recently. Who is the present governor of Andhra
Pradesh?
2) Ramesh Bais
3) BiswaBhusan Harichandan
4) Anandiben Patel

Answer – 3) BiswaBhusan Harichandan
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched two nutrition schemes “YSR Sampoorna
Poshana” and “YSR Sampoorna Poshana Plus” to provide nutritious food to the pregnant women, new
mothers and children at the Tadepalli camp office. The state government issued an order to rename the
scheme – Agriculture Electricity Cash Transfer Scheme as YSR Free Agriculture Power. Biswabhusan
Harichandan is the present governor of Andhra Pradesh.
6. Which state government has relaunched Deendayal Antyodaya Rasoi scheme?

1) Himachal Pradesh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh Government during its 5th virtual cabinet meeting decided to reintroduce Deendayal
Antyodaya Rasoi Scheme to provide nutritious and quality food to underprivileged people at a subsidised
rate. The scheme will be implemented by the Departments of Food and Civil Supplies and Urban
Development. The funds for the scheme will be raised through Department of Industrial Policy and
Investment Promotion under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
7. India post launched 5 star villages scheme to ensure 100% rural coverage of postal schemes. Who
is the present Union Minister of Communications?
1) Piyush Goyal
2) Raj Kumar Singh
4) Giriraj Singh
5) Pralhad Joshi
Explanation:
Postman and Postal Department are a vital part of the ordinary citizen’s life. India post is doing exceptional
work in the implementation of Government schemes. Now, in order to ensure universal coverage of flagship
postal schemes in rural areas, on September 10, 2020, Union Minister of State for Communications, Sanjay
Shamrao Dhotre has launched a scheme namely “Five Star Villages” along with Department of Post. The
Union Minister of Communications– Ravi Shankar Prasad.
8. Name the social security scheme which was launched by Odisha government for sanitation
workers.
1) “Swarna”
2) “Garima”
3) “Sahaya”
4) “Khushi”
5) “Utthan”
Answer – 2) “Garima”
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik launched a first-of-its-kind statewide scheme called “GARIMA” to
ensure the safety and dignity of core sanitation workers of the state. He dedicated the scheme to Mahatma
Gandhi. It will be implemented by Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department through 114 Urban
Local Bodies (ULBs) of Odisha and an Initial Fund of Rs. 50 Crore will be allocated for implementation of the
scheme. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development department, Odisha has signed a Ministry of
Understanding (MoU) with not-for-profit organization Urban Management Centre for providing the
technical support to implement the scheme.

9. Find the J&K governor who announced Universal Health Insurance coverage scheme for all
residents of the UT.
1) Anandiben Patel
2) Anusuiya Uikey
3) B. D. Mishra
4) Manoj Sinha
5) R. N. Ravi
Answer – 4) Manoj Sinha
Explanation:
Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Governor, Manoj Sinha announced Universal Health Insurance Coverage Scheme
for all residents of the Union Territory at an annual expenditure of Rs 123 Crores. The scheme will have the
same benefits as the Ayushman Bharat Scheme. Through the scheme which is the first of its kind in the
country, beneficiaries can avail cashless treatment at all hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme
across the country. The Governor invited suggestions from the public for naming of the J&K Health Scheme.
10. YSR Aasara scheme was launched by which state?

1) Telangana
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Kerala
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
As a step to empower women economically and socially, YS Jaganmohan Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra
Pradesh(AP), launched ‘YSR Aasara’ scheme. Under the scheme, AP government will reimburse outstanding
bank loans of women Self-Help Groups (SHG) as on April 11, 2019 into their accounts directly in four
phases. YSR Aasara is a part of the Navaratna welfare schemes.
11. The Central government has increased the scholarship amount under ‘Pragati’ and ‘Saksham’
scholarship schemes for students of which state/UT?
1) Haryana
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
5) Ladakh
Explanation:
The Government of India announced an increase in Scholarship amount for the students of Jammu &
Kashmir (J&K) under the ‘Pragati’ and ‘Saksham’ Scholarship Schemes. The amount has been raised from
Rs. 5, 000 Per Annum to Rs. 50, 000 Per Annum from the Current Academic Year (2020-21). The Ministry of
Education (formerly known as Union Ministry of Human Resource Development) launched the schemes. It
is being implemented and offered by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to provide financial
assistance for advancement of girls and supporting especially abled students for Technical Education.
12. The horticulture department of which state/UT has launched “Backyard Horticulture”
Programme under CAPEX scheme to promote organic fruit production?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Delhi
3) Puducherry
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Kerala

Explanation:
The Horticulture Department of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) launched “Backyard Horticulture” Programme
under CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) scheme at Panchyat Jaswan in Marh Block of Jammu district. The main
aim of the programme is to promote organic fruit production for home consumption and for fulfilling
individual requirements.
13. How much is the insurance amount provided per health worker under Pradhan Mantri Garib
Kalyan Package scheme?
1) 10 Lakh
2) 20 Lakh
3) 25 Lakh
4) 75 Lakh
5) 50 Lakh
Explanation:
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package(PMGKP) Insurance Scheme for Health Workers who are fighting
against COVID-19 has been extended as 6 months’ scheme, i.e., 180 days. The central sector scheme was
announced on March 30, 2020 for a period of 90 days, it was extended for further 90 days i.e. up to
September 2020. The Rs 50 lakh insurance scheme is a part of the Rs 1.70 lakh Pradhan Mantri Garib
Kalyan Package announced in March 2020.
14. ‘Arthika Spandana’ is the loan disbursal scheme launched by which state?
1) Sikkim
2) Karnataka
3) Meghalaya
4) Tamil Nadu
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
B.S. Yediyurappa, Chief Minister(CM) of Karnataka has launched ‘Arthika Spandana’ programme to disburse
loans of Rs 39,300 crore through various cooperative institutions. Under this scheme, Rs 15,300 crore will
be disbursed to the agriculture sector and the remaining sum of Rs 24,000 will be earmarked for the non-
agricultural sector.
15. Which state government has announced subsidy schemes for electric two-wheelers and e-
rickshaws recently?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Bihar
4) Maharashtra
5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
In order to encourage the use of electric vehicles to prevent air pollution Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay
Rupani announced subsidy schemes for electric two-wheelers and e-rickshaws during a virtual programme
on climate change to commemorate the founding day of the state climate change department. Apart from
this, memorandum of understandings (MoUs) were also inked during the event. This announcement was
also a part of “Panchsheel gift” of five development schemes in Gujarat to celebrate the 70th birthday of
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Students will get a subsidy of Rs 12,000 each to buy e-scooters. Under this
scheme, the government will provide assistance to students studying from Class 9 to college to purchase
battery-powered two-wheelers. The target is to provide this assistance to 10,000 such vehicles.

16. Which state government launched Mukhyamantri Mahila Utkarsh Yojana (MMUY) scheme to
provide Interest-free loans to women’s groups?
1) Goa
2) Haryana
3) Punjab
4) Gujarat
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Mukhyamantri Mahila Utkarsh Yojana (MMUY), a scheme of providing interest-free loans of Rs 1 lakh to
women’s groups was launched in Gujarat by its Chief Minister (CM) Vijay Rupani. In this regard, the
government is planning to provide total lending up to Rs 1,000 crore to these groups to be registered as
joint liability and earning group (JLEG) consisting of 10 women members. 50,000 JLEGs will be formed in
urban areas. Similarly, 50,000 such groups will also be formed in rural areas. A total of 10 lakh women
across the state are covered under this new scheme. The scheme will be implemented in rural areas by the
Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company, while in urban areas it will be implemented by the Gujarat Urban
Livelihood Mission.
17. Which state government has launched ‘Moksha Kalash Yojana-2020’?

1) Goa
2) Punjab
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot gave approval for the scheme ‘Moksha Kalash Yojana-2020’, which
allows free bus travel to two members of a family to immerse ashes of their loved ones in River Ganga in
Haridwar.
18. Which state government has launched “Mukhyamantri Grammya Paribahan Achoni” recently?
1) Sikkim
2) Assam
3) Odisha
4) Bihar
5) Jharkhand
Answer - 2) Assam
Explanation:
Sarbanda Sonowal, Chief Minister (CM) of Assam launched the “Mukhyamantri Grammya Paribahan Achoni”
– Chief Minister’s Rural Transport Scheme and distributed light motor vehicles to the beneficiaries under
this scheme. Sonowal announced this scheme during his 2019 Independence Day speech and following the
announcement the Transport department of Assam launched the scheme.
19. Find the state government which has inaugurated 2 major green projects worth around Rs 1226
crore to be set up in collaboration with European Union countries?
1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Gujarat
4) West Bengal
5) Maharashtra

Explanation:
Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister (CM) of West Bengal virtually inaugurated 2 major green projects worth
around Rs 1226 crore to be set up in collaboration with European Union countries.
20. Madhya Pradesh targets household tap connections in all rural areas under Jal Jeevan Mission by
which year?
1) 2023
2) 2021
3) 2022
4) 2024
5) 2025
Answer - 1) 2023
Explanation:
Rural families of Madhya Pradesh will be provided with clean drinking water through tap connection.
Approximately Rs. 197 crores have been approved in State government's rural tap water scheme. Public
Health Engineering Department is constructing water infrastructure so that rural families of Madhya
Pradesh can be provided with clean drinking water through tap connection. A target has been set to
complete the scheme in the rural areas of the entire state by year 2023 under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
21. Which state government has launched Mukhyamantri Kisan Kalyan Yojna for farmers (Rs. 4000
will be transferred to farmers annually)?
1) Gujarat
2) Rajasthan
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Telangana
Explanation:
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister (CM) of Madhya Pradesh (MP) launched the “Mukhyamantri Kisan
Kalyan Yojna” in line with the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) Scheme of the central
government. Under this scheme annually Rs.4000 will be transferred to the accounts of around 175000
farmers of MP in two equal installments in addition to the Rs.6000 annually transferred to the farmers
under the PM-Kisan Scheme. This will enable the farmers of MP to get samman nidhi of Rs.10000 per year.
22. Name the state/UT government which has launched “Paryatan Sanjeevani Scheme” to provide
loan between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 20 lakh to entrepreneurs.
1) Delhi
3) Assam
4) Sikkim
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer - 3) Assam
Explanation:
On the occasion of World Tourism Day (WTD) 2020 i.e. on September 27, 2020, the Chief Minister (CM) of
Assam Sarbananda Sonowal during a Tourism Conclave organised by government of Assam in association
with Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) Limited, launched “Paryatan Sanjeevani Scheme”
under which loan between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 20 lakh with interest subsidy would be provided to
entrepreneurs to revive the tourism industry amid the coronavirus crisis. Apart from above he also
launched another scheme ‘Paryatan Sarathi’, which will provide information about Assam tourism, facilities
for bookings, tour packages, hotels along with online payment gateway options.

23. Which state government has launched Jala Kala Scheme for small and marginal farmers?
1) Karnataka
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Telangana
5) Kerala
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh (AP) Chief Minister Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy launched YSR Jala Kala Scheme for small and
marginal Farmers. Under the scheme, the State Government will drill borewells in arid, and uplands in the
state with an expenditure of Rs. 2, 340 Crore over a period of four-years. Under the scheme, borewells will
be drilled free of cost for needy farmers and the state government will provide free motors to small and
marginal farmers. The Scheme is being introduced to benefit upland farmers, who are dependent on Rains.
24. Name the state which has launched stage II of JAGA Mission recently.
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Jharkhand
3) Bihar
4) Assam
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Chief Minister (CM) of Odisha Naveen Patnaik launched the stage II of JAGA Mission (Odisha Liveable
Habitat Mission) from Balasore (Odisha) through video conference, under which all slums in the State will
be converted into Adarsh (ideal) colonies within the next 3 years. The process will start immediately in
1,000 slums and then scaled up to cover every slum in the State. This initiative aims at improving the living
conditions of 18 lakh slum dwellers by providing them with piped water supply, paved roads, storm water
drains, street lights, sanitation, household electricity, community spaces and recreational areas. This project
is supported by the Omidyar Network India. Also, The Centre for Policy Research (CPR), New Delhi under
its initiative ‘Scaling City Institutions for India: Land Planning and Housing (SCI-FI: LPH)’ has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Housing & Urban Development Department, Government
of Odisha as the knowledge partner of JAGA Mission in its second phase.
BANKING AND FINANCE

1. Vedanta has partnered with which bank for long term syndicate loans worth Rs. 10,000 crores?
2) State bank of India
3) ICICI Bank
4) Canara Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer – 2) State bank of India
Explanation:
Vedanta announced its tie up for a long term syndicated loan facility for Rs.10000 crores with State bank of
India (SBI) as facility agent and SBICAP Trustee Company limited (SBICTCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of
SBI Capital Market Limited (SBICAP) as the security trustee with door to door tenor of 7 years. Syndicated
loan is a loan offered by a group of lenders to provide credit to a large borrower. As a lender State Bank of
India(SBI) has committed Rs.5000 crores.
2. European investment bank plans to invest € 650 Million for the 1st metro line of which city?
1) Coimbatore
2) Patna

3) Kanpur
4) Noida
5) Surat
Answer – 3) Kanpur
Explanation:
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will invest 650 million euro (€) in the construction of Kanpur’s (Uttar
Pradesh) 1st city metro line. The 32.4 km urban rail line, with 18 elevated and 12 underground stations is
EIB’s 2nd biggest operation outside the European Union(EU) till date. It is the 2nd metro rail project
supported by the EIB in Uttar Pradesh(UP), following the €450 million investment in Lucknow metro rail
system. Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (UPMRC) is the Promoter-Financial intermediary for this
project.
3. According to the Report titled, “Fraud & Risk Management in Digital Payments” released by Data
Security Council of India and PayPal, what will be the worth of e-commerce market in India by 2026?
1) USD 200 billion
2) USD 100 billion
3) USD 250 billion
4) USD 125 billion
5) USD 500 billion
Explanation:
The Report, “Fraud & Risk Management in Digital Payments” has been jointly developed by The National
Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM)’s Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and
PayPal Payments Pvt. Ltd. (PayPal). The report gives a glimpse of growth of frauds and payment scams. It is
to be noted that Online banking and digital transactions has massively grown in India due to Lockdown
(COVID-19 pandemic), however, the threat landscape has also grown dynamically. The E-commerce market
is anticipated to grow from USD 50 billion (in 2018) to USD 200 billion by 2026. It is expected that the
internet user base will grow to 835 million by 2023 from 560 million in 2018. As per the prediction of
Reserve Bank of India(RBI) the digital transactions will increase from Rs 2069 crore (about USD 280
million) in December 2018 to Rs 8707 crore (approximately USD 1178 million) by December 2021.
4. Which bank has partnered with Innoviti to provide affordable options of bank’s debit cards by
Innoviti POS terminals?
1) Federal Bank
2) Axis Bank
4) Yes Bank
5) ICICI bank
Explanation:
To provide convenient and affordable options of Federal Bank Debit Cards through Innoviti Point of Sale
(POS) terminals, the Federal Bank and Innoviti Payment Solutions Pvt. Ltd (Innoviti) have entered into a
partnership, which will offer Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) options to over 7.5 million Federal Bank
Debit Card holders at over 70,000 Innoviti POS terminals across 1000 cities. The partnership is in view of
COVID-19 crisis as people are cautious about their spending and still will need affordable options in
essential categories such as healthcare, education and IT (computers and laptops).
5. Which state government received the nod from Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
(IRDA) recently to form its own insurance firm?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Haryana

5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP) received the nod from Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority (IRDA) to form its Crop Insurance Firm Andhra Pradesh General Insurance Company (APGIC).
Andhra Pradesh is among the few states like Bihar, West Bengal that has chosen to have their crop
insurance schemes.
6. The Reserve Bank of India has increased the Held to Maturity (HTM) limit or the amount that
banks invest in G-secs from 19.5% to ________.
1) 22%
2) 21.25%
3) 19.75%
4) 20.5%
5) 24.5%
Answer – 1) 22%
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced measures in order to ensure orderly market conditions and
congenial financial conditions. In this regard Reserve Bank will conduct additional special open market
operations (OMO) involving the simultaneous purchase and sale of Government securities (G-secs) for Rs
20,000 crore in two tranches of Rs 10,000 crore each on September 10, 2020 and September 17, 2020. The
apex bank also announced term repo operations of Rs 100,000 crore (1 trillion) to infuse liquidity into the
market. The Reserve Bank also increased the held to maturity limit (HTM) or the amount that banks invest
in G-secs from 19.5% to 22%. Therefore, banks can hold fresh acquisitions of SLR (Statutory Liquidity
Ratio) securities acquired from September 1, 2020 under HTM up to an overall limit of 22% of net demand
and time liabilities (NDTL) up to March 31, 2021.
7. As per the revised Priority Sector Lending (PSL) guidelines released by RBI, the loan limit was
doubled for which sector?
1) Renewable Energy
2) Health Infrastructure
3) Education
4) Both 1) and 2)
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reviewed the Priority Sector Lending (PSL) Guidelines to align it with emerging
national priorities amid COVID-19 impact. In this regard, new categories are included under priority sector
for financing viz. start-ups (up to Rs 50 crore); loans to farmers for installation of solar power plants for
solarisation of grid connected agriculture pumps and loans for setting up Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plants.
Loan limits for renewable energy have been doubled. For improvement of health infrastructure, credit limit
for health infrastructure (including those under ‘Ayushman Bharat’) has also been doubled.
8. Which fintech company’s subsidiary LazyPay launched a first of its kind digital credit card named
‘LazyUPI’?
1) ETMoney
2) Mobikwik
3) Paytm
4) PayU
5) LendingKart
Answer – 4) PayU

Explanation:
LazyPay, a part of PayU Finance has launched ‘LazyUPI’, a first of its kind digital credit card that combines
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and the Buy-Now-Pay-Later concept. The offering allows the users to
access the real-time credit using UPI across omni-channel networks, which includes offline merchants and
e-commerce platforms.
9. Which private sector bank in partnership with Empays Payment Systems launched a cardless cash
withdrawal facility from ATMs through the Instant Money Transfer (IMT) system?
1) Yes Bank
2) RBL Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
In order to expand RBL Bank’s suite of contactless banking services, it has launched a cardless cash
withdrawal facility from Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), through the Instant Money Transfer (IMT)
system in partnership with Empays Payment Systems India Pvt Ltd. This service enables the customers of
the RBL Bank to withdraw cash without their debit cards from 389 IMT-enabled bank’s ATMs or more than
40,000 other bank ATMs across the country.
10. Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC) requested RBI to review new current account
rules recently. Where is the HQ of FIDC located?
1) Lucknow
2) Bhopal
3) New Delhi
4) Kolkata
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
The umbrella body for non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), Finance Industry Development Council
(FIDC) requested the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to review the current account circular dated August 6,
2020 which stated that no bank is allowed to open current accounts for the customer who availed credit
facilities in the form of cash and credit (CC) or overdraft (OD) from the banking system. FIDC
Headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. On August 6, 2020, RBI issued revised guidelines for banks for
opening current accounts in order to maintain discipline among the borrowers. As per the latest RBI
guidelines, a bank opening a dedicated current account of any company with Rs 50 crore or more in debt
must have at least 10 per cent loan exposure in the concerned business entity. Most foreign banks manage
current accounts of corporate without providing any loan to them.
11. World Bank has signed $82 million worth deal with which state for road transformation project?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Telangana
Explanation:
The State Government of Himachal Pradesh and World Bank signed a $82 million (approximately Rs. 600
Crores) loan deal to support Himachal Pradesh strengthen its transport and road safety institutions by
improving the condition, safety, resilience, and engineering standards of the state’s road network. The loan
from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), has a final maturity of 15 years
including a grace period of five years.

12. The Bank of India (BOI) has launched an international contactless debit card, “Signature Visa
Debit Card” recently. The HQ of BOI is located at which city?
1) Mumbai
2) Kolkata
3) Chennai
4) Gurugram
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
On the occasion of Bank of India (BoI)’s 115th Foundation Day, BOI (Headquarters - Mumbai) has launched
an international contactless debit card, “Signature Visa Debit Card” for high net worth individuals who are
maintaining an average quarterly balance of Rs 10 lakhs and above. Atanu Kumar Das, Managing Director
(MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BOI virtually inaugurated new buildings of Rural Self Employment
Training Institutes (RSETI) at Barabanki, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) and Giridih (Jharkhand).
13. The RBI has specified 5 financial ratios and sector-specific thresholds for resolution of COVID-19-
related stressed assets in 26 sectors on the basis of the recommendations of committee headed by
whom?
1) KV Kamath
2) Gita Gopinath
3) Sundar Pichai
Answer - 1) KV Kamath
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) specified five financial ratios and sector-specific thresholds for resolution of
COVID-19-related stressed assets in 26 sectors on the basis of the recommendations of an expert committee
under the chairmanship Kundapur Vaman Kamath, which was formulated by RBI in August 2020 to set a
parameters and benchmarks for stressed assets that need rescuing. These five ratios are: Total outside
liabilities/adjusted tangible net worth (TOL/ATNW), total debt/EBITDA, current ratio, debt service
coverage ratio (DSCR), average debt service coverage ratio (ADSCR).
14. The RBI has stopped the banking operation of which payments bank recently?
1) NSDL Payments Bank
3) Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank
Answer – 3) Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India has ceased the Banking operation by the Aditya Birla Idea Payments (ABIP) Bank
under Banking Regulations Act 1949, after the company could not able to work successfully and applied for
voluntary winding up by the Vodafone Idea Limited which holds 51% in ABIP bank and remaining 49% by
Grasim Industries Limited.
15. Government of India has signed a $500 million worth loan agreement with which organization
for Delhi-Meerut RRTS (September 2020)?
4) World Bank (WB)
5) None of these

Explanation:
Government of India (GoI) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $500 million loan agreement for
the Delhi-Meerut RRTS (regional rapid transit system) Investment Project. This is the first tranche of a total
$1billion (about Rs 7,485 crore) facility.
16. Find the company which has launched the first-of-its-kind digital revolving credit line named
‘LazyPlus’.
1) PayU
2) MobiKwik
3) Instamojo
4) Razorpay
Answer – 1) PayU
Explanation:
PayU Finance, India’s leading alternative lending platform, has launched the first-of-its-kind digital
revolving credit line called ‘LazyPlus’, which combines power of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Buy-
Now-Pay-Later concept. It is part of response to the market’s demand for easy access to credit across online
and offline platforms and pay-later options.
17. SBI mutual fund launched SBI magnum children’s benefit fund recently. Where is the HQ of SBI
mutual fund located?
1) Kolkata
2) Mumbai
3) New Delhi
4) Gurugram
5) Noida
Answer - 2) Mumbai
Explanation:
SBI Mutual Fund launched SBI Magnum Children’s Benefit Fund -Investment Plan, an open-ended fund for
parents to invest for their children. It is a part of SBI Magnum Children’s Benefit Fund. SBI Magnum
Children’s Benefit Fund has already offering savings plan, a predominantly debt-oriented offering. The New
Fund Offer (NFO) is open for subscription from September 8 and will close on September 22, 2020. SBI
Mutual Fund: Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra.
18. Which bank was recognized as the best bank in the world by New York-based financial publication
Global Finance?
1) Wells Fargo
2) DBS Bank
3) Bank of America
4) JPMorgan Chase
5) BNP Paribas
Answer – 2) DBS Bank
Explanation:
DBS has been recognised as the World's Best Bank for the third year in a row, underscoring the bank's
growing presence among banking leaders worldwide. DBS' latest global best bank accolade comes from the
New York-based financial publication Global Finance, which named DBS' Best Bank in the World' for the
second time in three years in its World's Best Global Banks 2020 Awards.
19. The gross Non Performing Assets in public sector banks was reduced to _______ in March 2020
from Rs 8.96 lakh crore in March 2018.
1) Rs 9.24 lakh crore

Answer – 2) Rs 6.78 lakh crore
Explanation:
The Gross NPAs reduced from Rs 8.96 lakh crore in March-2018 to Rs 6.78 lakh crore in March-2020. Asset
quality has improved significantly, with the net NPA ratio reduced from 7.97% in March 2018 to 3.75% in
March 2020. There is a sharp decline in fraud occurrence from 0.65% of advances during FY10-FY14 to
0.06% in FY19-20. Record recovery of Rs 2.27 lakh crore in FY19-FY20 due to newly setup dedicated
stressed account management verticals in PSBs. Number of PSBs under Prompt Corrective Action (PCA)
reduced to three. The provision coverage ratio of 80.9% is highest in eight years.
20. Which bank ranked top in EASE 2.0 awards for FY19-20 in top performing banks category?
3) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
The EASE 2.0 awards for FY19-20 were presented in 3 categories viz. Category 1: Theme-Wise Winners,
Category 2: Top Improvers, and Category 3: Top Performing Banks The awardees in these categories are
Bank of Baroda (BoB), State Bank of India (SBI), Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC), Bank of Maharashtra,
Central Bank of India, Corporation Bank, Punjab National Bank (PNB), Union Bank of India (UBI), and
Canara Bank.
Top Performing Banks (Ease Reforms Index 2.0):
Rank Bank
1 Bank of Baroda
2 State Bank of India
3 Oriental Bank of Commerce
21. Asian Development Bank signed loan agreement worth Rs 466-cr with ENGIE group for
developing Raghanesda Solar Project in 'which' state?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Punjab
4) Haryana
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
As a part of Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) ongoing support to India’s renewable energy sector, a long
term loan agreement of Rs 4.66 billion (about $65.5 million) was inked between ADB and the ENGIE group
to construct and operate a 200-megawatt alternating current solar photovoltaic-based power plant at
Raghanesda Solar Park in Gujarat. The agreement was signed by Principal Investment Specialist at ADB’s
Private Sector Operations Department Mayank Choudhary and ENGIE group’s Head of Acquisitions,
Investments, and Financial Advisory Phuntsok Wangyal. The project will be implemented by Electro Solaire
Private Limited (ESPL), a special purpose vehicle owned by ENGIE with expected commission in the first
half of 2021.
22. Name the bank which plans to launch “SAFAL” a loan product for organic cotton growers.

3) Canara Bank
5) Indian Bank
Explanation:
C.S. Setty, Managing Director(MD) of State Bank of India (SBI) informed that SBI will launch a loan product
called SAFAL (Safe and Fast Agriculture Loan) during a Fintech conference organised by Federation of
Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). SAFAL is primarily focused on organic cotton growers
who do not have any credit history.
23. Which bank has started a comprehensive banking programme for start-ups named “iStartup 2.0”
recently?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) IDBI Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) RBL Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank launched its comprehensive banking programme for the Startups named “iStartup 2.0” which
will support the requirements of the startups like regulatory assistance, analytics, staffing, acquisition and
digital outreach of customers.
24. Which bank has signed USD 15 million deal with Suguna foods to sustain rural livelihoods in
India during pandemic?
4) World Bank (WB)
5) None of these
Explanation:
In order to help sustain poultry farming operations, rural livelihoods and food security in India during the
COVID-19 pandemic, Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an agreement for USD ($) 15 million debt
financing through the subscription of nonconvertible debentures for Suguna Foods Private Limited
(Suguna), one of India’s largest poultry broiler enterprises, in equivalent Indian rupees. It aligns with the
National Action Plan for Egg and Poultry and with the $20 billion response package of ADB to COVID-19.
25. Name the organization which revamped the multi-cap mutual funds category recently.
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) publicized a partially modified portfolio structure for multi-
cap mutual funds category through a circular stating minimum investment in equity & equity related
instruments and definition of large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap. With regard to this, Asset Management
Company (AMC) will now have to invest at least 25% of their portfolios across large-cap, mid cap and small
cap companies each. This decision has been taken for decreasing the risk of being overweight on any one
kind of market-cap firm. The definition of large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap as follows: Large Cap: 1st -100th

company in terms of full market capitalization Mid Cap: 101st -250th company in terms of full market
capitalization Small Cap: 251st company onwards in terms of full market capitalization.
26. The RBI laid down guidelines for banks to appoint Chief Compliance Officers (CCO) recently. The
CCO should be appointed for a minimum fixed period of how many years (age not more than 55
years)?
1) 3 years
2) 2 years
3) 5 years
4) 1 year
5) 7 years
Answer – 1) 3 years
Explanation:
In order to ensure uniformity and effective management of compliance risk in banking sector, on September
11, 2020, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) laid down guidelines for “Compliance Functions in Banks and Role of
Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)” stating appointment and tenure of chief compliance officer (CCO), policy
(which should be reviewed at least once a year), and reporting requirements and duties of the compliance
function, among others. CCO should be appointed for a minimum fixed period of 3 years with age not more
than 55 years. The Audit Committee of the Board (ACB) / Managing Director (MD) & CEO should factor this
requirement while appointing CCO. –No vigilance case or adverse observation from RBI, shall be pending
against the candidate identified for appointment as the CCO.
27. Name the bank which partnered with ICICI Lombard for bancassurance.
1) ICICI Bank
2) RBL Bank
3) Yes Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
ICICI (Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India) Lombard Insurance Company Ltd has entered
into a Bancassurance tie-up with Yes Bank to sell its insurance products. Through this agreement, ICICI
Lombard aims to offer innovative insurance solutions to Yes Bank’s Customers across 28 States and 8 Union
Territories.
28. SBI general insurance company has signed corporate agency agreement with which bank?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) YES Bank
Explanation:
SBI General Insurance Company Ltd and YES Bank signed a corporate agency agreement to distribute the
products of SBI General Insurance to the customers of YES bank across India (28 states and 8 Union
Territories) The signed agreement was exchanged between Rajan Pental, Global Head- Retail Banking of
YES Bank and Amar Joshi, Chief Business Officer of SBI General Insurance.
29. According to RBI’s financial stability report July 2020, the Gross Non Performing Assets (GNPA)
ratio of SCBs may increase to ______ by March 2021.
1) 11.5%
2) 12%
3) 12.5%

4) 13%
5) 11%
Answer – 3) 12.5%
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued circular advising banks to switch to automatic identification of non-
performing assets (NPAs), using appropriate IT (information technology) systems, from manual
identification for regulatory reporting and bank’s own management information system (MIS)
requirements. However, over this period of time, the processes for NPA identification, income recognition,
provisioning and generation of related returns in many banks are not yet fully automated. Concerning this,
on September 14, 2020, RBI issued a notification mandating banks to complete the automation of bad-loan
recognition and provisioning processes by June 30, 2021. In case of non-compliance, suitable supervisory
action would be initiated against the concerned bank. According to the Financial Stability Report released
by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on July 2020, the Central Bank predicts that the Gross Non Performing
Assets (GNPA) ratio of all scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) may increase from 8.5 per cent in March
2020 to 12.5 per cent by March 2021.
30. Which bank partnered with Titan to launch India’s 1st contactless payment watch named ‘Titan
Pay’?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Indian Bank
3) HDFC Bank
5) Canara Bank
Explanation:
Titan Company Limited(Titan), one of the world’s 5th largest watch manufacturers associated with TATA
group, in collaboration with State Bank of India(SBI) introduced Titan Pay, powered by YONO (You Only
Need One) SBI. Through this partnership, Titan and SBI are launching a range of stylish new watches with
contactless payment functionality for the 1st time in India. CK Venkataraman, MD of Titan and Rajnish
Kumar, the Chairman of SBI unveiled the product.
31. Which bank has partnered with Mastercard to launch debit card for high net worth customers?
1) CSB Bank
2) IndusInd Bank
3) RBL Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) SBM Bank
Explanation:
SBM Bank (India) Limited (SBM Bank India) and Mastercard have collaborated to launch SBM World Debit
Card, a one-of-a-kind debit card for the sophisticated needs of high net worth customers. It represents a
combination of niche banking solutions and thoroughly managed lifestyle privileges, including some of the
finest shopping and dining opportunities. The custom built card is an addition to SBM Bank India’s Private
Wealth offering.
32. Find the organization which launches awareness & sensitization programme for Farmer
Producer Organizations (FPO) in co-ordination with district administration.

Answer - 4) National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD)
Explanation:
An Awareness & Sensitization programme was launched by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development (NABARD) for the newly proposed Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO) along with district
administration, the objectives of the awareness cum sensitization programme is to aid the farmers to form
FPO’s and sell their product on reasonable rates by avoiding brokers.
33. Reserve Bank of India issued Draft Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives (Reserve Bank) Directions,
2020 under which section of the RBI Act, 1934?
1) Section 45 A
2) Section 45 W
3) Section 45 B
4) Section 45 D
5) Section 45 Z
Answer – 2) Section 45 W
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued Draft Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2020
under Section 45 W of the RBI Act, 1934 to allow foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to undertake exchange-
traded rupee interest rate derivatives transactions subject to an overall ceiling of Rs 5,000 crore. The RBI
has sought comment on these directions by October 15, 2020.
34. DBS bank India has launched online credit solutions platform, ‘DBS Digital Business Loans for
SMEs’ recently. Where is the HQ of DBS bank located?
1) London
2) New Delhi
3) Singapore
4) Washington DC
Explanation:
DBS Bank India Ltd launched an online credit solutions platform, ‘DBS Digital Business Loans for SMEs’ to
provide loans for Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) businesses in a convenient manner with
credit facility up to Rs 20 crore. DBS Group: Headquarters– Singapore.
35. Name the company which launched “Apna Ghar Dreamz” home loan scheme for skilled labours
in Delhi.
1) Religare Housing Development Finance Company
2) Magma Housing Finance Company
3) Aadhar Housing Finance Company
4) Aadhar Housing Finance Company
5) ICICI Home Finance Company
Answer – 5) ICICI Home Finance Company
Explanation:
The ICICI Home Finance Company launched “Apna Ghar Dreamz”, its new home loan scheme for skilled
laborers like electricians, mechanics, painters, grocery store owners etc in the informal sector of Delhi.
36. Which bank launched service named i-Lead (Inspiring Leads) 2.0 recently?
1) Indian Bank
2) Canara Bank
3) Bank of Baroda

Explanation:
Canara Bank in order to provide its services regardless of where the customers reside launched a Lead
Management System (LMS) – i-Lead 2.0 (Inspiring Leads System version 2.0. It will help the bank to build
and sustain business relationships with new customers and existing customers of the bank.
37. Find the regional rural bank which launched a special gold loan scheme named ‘Vikas Laghu
Suvarna’.
2) Jharkhand Gramin Bank
3) Kerala Gramin Bank
Explanation:
Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB) launched Vikas Laghu Suvarna, a special gold loan scheme with a
reduced interest rate of 7.25%. The bank has the slashed interest rate to provide easy and affordable credit
at cheap cost to customers in need considering the pandemic situation in the country.
38. Name the public sector bank which has initiated “Mahila Atmanirbharshil Aachani (Women Self-
Reliance programme)” in Assam.
1) Bank of Baroda
5) Canara Bank
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) initiated “Mahila Atmanirbharshil Aachani (Women Self-Reliance programme)” in
Assam on the lines of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyanto accelerate Self Help Group (SHG) finance in a
mission mode. In this regard, SBI branches of Assam sanctioned 856 SHGs sponsored by NRLM with
financial outlay of Rs. 38 crores. Notably, women SHGs of Assam are very active and rely on social collateral
rather than on financial collateral. The basic objective of the programme is to create a strong bonding with
the SHG members besides extending credit linkages to the women SHGs nurtured and sponsored by
National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), Assam for self-reliance and economic upliftment.
39. SBI Life Insurance signed a bancassurance agreement with which bank recently?
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) DBS Bank
4) YES Bank
5) RBL Bank
Explanation:
SBI Life Insurance signed a bancassurance agreement with YES Bank to provide a range of insurance
solutions to the customers of YES Bank across the nation.
40. Which bank has set up a new vertical called Emerging Entrepreneurs Business (EEB)?
2) IndusInd Bank
3) Dhanlaxmi Bank
4) Federal Bank
5) Bandhan Bank

Answer - 5) Bandhan Bank
Explanation:
In order to support the emerging needs of the unbanked and underbanked segment of customers, Bandhan
Bank has set up a new vertical called Emerging Entrepreneurs Business (EEB) to assist this segment in
becoming entrepreneurs. In this regard, the bank has appointed Kumar Ashish as the Executive President
and Head to lead EEB. This vertical will be responsible for managing micro home loan, micro bazaar loan
and micro enterprise loan.
41. Which bank has signed corporate agency agreement with HDFC Life?
1) RBL Bank
2) IndusInd Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Yes Bank
5) DBS Bank
Explanation:
HDFC (Housing Development Finance Corporation) Life and Yes Bank entered into a Corporate Agency
Arrangement (CA). As part of the arrangement, HDFC Life will provide a diverse range of insurance
products to customers of Yes Bank.
42. Bajaj Finserv has entered into healthcare sector by launching health tech solutions business
“Bajaj Finserv Health Ltd (BFHL)” recently. Where is the HQ of Bajaj Finserv located?
1) New Delhi
2) Pune
3) Noida
4) Patna
5) Kolkata
Answer – 2) Pune
Explanation:
Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) Bajaj Finserv stepped into the healthcare sector by launching
health tech solutions business “Bajaj Finserv Health Ltd (BFHL)” as its fully-owned subsidiary. This new
venture will offer “Aarogya Care” an industry-first product, providing preventive, personalised, prepaid
health care packages. Bajaj Finserv: Headquarter– Pune, Maharashtra.
43. Which bank has launched the 1st of its kind digital facility named “SafePay” for contactless debit
card based payment?
1) Nainital Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) IDFC First Bank
5) IDBI Bank
Answer – 3) IDFC First Bank
Explanation:
IDFC First Bank announced that it will launch SafePay, a digital facility. It enables contactless debit card
payments by waving a smartphone against a Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled Point of Sale(POS)
terminal. It is the 1st such facility which is made available in an integrated mobile banking app. The SafePay
feature has been successfully tested and certified by Visa. It allows contactless payments of up to Rs 2,000
per transaction and maximum limit of Rs 20,000 per day.
44. Which payments bank has collaborated with fintech partners to introduce Near Field
Communication (NFC)-based contactless payments solution for mass transit systems?

Answer – 4) Fino Payments Bank
Explanation:
Fino Payments Bank Limited in association with fintech partners has introduced Near Field Communication
(NFC)-based contactless payments solution for mass transit systems, particularly for state bus transport
services in India. It was developed by Fino Payments Bank in partnership with fintech firms like City Cash.
NFC-based prepaid smart card ecosystem of Fino payment bank eases contactless or tap and go payments,
which enables cashless ticketing.
45. Which organization released “Technology Vision for Cyber Security’ for Urban Co-operative
Banks (UCBs) – 2020-2023”?
2) National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog
Answer - 3) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India(RBI) released “’Technology Vision for Cyber Security’ for Urban Co-operative Banks
(UCBs) – 2020-2023”. It aims to enhance the cyber security in the Urban Co-operative banking sector
against the growing Information Technology (IT) and cyber threat environment. Based on the inputs from
diverse stakeholders, the technology vision document was formalized. Need of the document5 pillared
strategic approach The document will achieve its objective through a five-pillared strategic approach
‘GUARD’– Governance Oversight, Utile Technology Investment, Appropriate Regulation and Supervision,
Robust Collaboration and Developing necessary IT, cyber security skills set.
46. Kotak Mahindra Bank has partnered with which IPL team and launched MyTeam cards?
1) Kolkata Knight Riders
2) Mumbai Indians
3) Kings XI Punjab
4) Royal Challengers Bangalore
5) Sunrisers Hyderabad
Answer – 1) Kolkata Knight Riders
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank (Kotak) announced that it is the official partner of Kolkata Knight Riders, and
launched MyTeam Cards - a specially designed range of Debit and Credit Cards. This season, fans of India’s
beloved sport are getting yet another reason to rejoice as, now, they can own a specially designed
Cricketthemed Debit and/or Credit Card of their favourite team – Kolkata Knight Riders.
47. Name the bank which has entered into partnership with Bayer’s Better Life Farming (BLF)
initiative in India.
1) Yes Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) RBL Bank
Explanation:
In order to provide enhanced and comprehensive financial solutions to smallholder farmers and rural
farming communities, Axis Bank Ltd, India’s third largest private sector bank, partnered with Bayer’s Better
Life Farming (BLF) initiative in India. This partnership will offer a variety of end-to-end financial solutions

and services like loans, deposits, withdrawals, payments etc., at affordable prices. Bayer’s Best Livelihood
Agricultural Centers will provide the solution, which are owned and operated by a Farmer Producer
Organization(FPO), Federation, agri-graduate or a local farmer / entrepreneur.
48. Find the company which has got RBI’s in-principle approval to set up Bharat Bill Payment
Operating Unit (BBPOU).
1) BTI Payments Ltd
2) Vakrangee Ltd
3) Hitachi Ltd
4) Communications solutions Ltd
5) Indicash Ltd
Answer - 2) Vakrangee Ltd
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted in-principle approval for Vakrangee Ltd to set up Bharat Bill Payment
Operating Unit (BBPOU) to handle payment services related to bills. It has received the authorisation under
the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
49. How much worth loan was approved by Asian Development Bank (ADB) for urban projects in
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh?
1) USD 850 million
2) USD 700 million
3) USD 570 million
4) USD 750 million
5) USD 650 million
Answer - 3) USD 570 million
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) ADB has approved two loans worth USD 570 million (about Rs 4,200 crore)
for urban sector projects in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. ADB has approved a USD 300 million loan to
develop Rajasthan’s secondary towns by financing inclusive water supply and sanitation infrastructure and
services & has approved an additional financing of USD 270 million loan for construction of water supply
and integrated storm water and sewage management infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh under Madhya
Pradesh Urban Services Improvement Project.
50. Which company has launched campaign named ‘Contactless Connections’?

1) ICICI Card
2) PNB Card
3) SBI Card
4) IOB Card
5) HDFC Card
Explanation:
SBI Card (legally- SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited) launched ‘Contactless Connections’, a new
brand campaign. The campaign spreads the message that sharing of love and care is possible even during
this difficult period(COVID-19) where social distancing is the norm. This campaign is in continuation of the
SBI card’s brand campaign “Ghar Mein Khushiyaan”.
51. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced Positive Pay System for Cheque Truncation System
(CTS) above ________ from January 1, 2021.
1) Rs 10,000
2) Rs 75,000
3) Rs 50,000
4) Rs 25,000
5) Rs 1,00,000

Answer – 3) Rs 50,000
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a directive under Section 10 (2) read with Section 18 of Payment
and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (Act 51 of 2007) stating an introduction of Positive Pay System for
Cheque Truncation System (CTS) for banks in order to check fraud. It will be implemented from January 01,
2021. To be developed by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), this system will require re-
confirmation of key details for payments beyond Rs 50,000. It should be noted that the usage of Positive Pay
System is at the choice of account holder; however, banks may make it mandatory in case of cheques for
amounts of Rs 5 lakh and above.
52. Which bank has launched India’s 1st warehouse commodity finance app?
1) IDBI Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) Yes Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank launched India’s first Warehouse Commodity Finance App. The app will help customers to draw
down and manage the loan against the pledge of commodities online without physical intervention or
multiple visits to a bank branch. This will bring improved efficiencies and time savings for the agri value
chain. The app will benefit enormously the agri processors, traders and farmers who are primary
beneficiaries of WHR loans (Warehouse Receipt Loans).
53. Which among the following insurance companies was recognized as the Domestic Systemically
Important Insurers (D-SIIs) for 2020-21 by IRDAI?
1) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
2) General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC)
3) New India Assurance Co. Ltd. (NIACL)
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has identified Life Insurance
Corporation of India (LIC), General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) and The New India Assurance Co.
Ltd. (New India Assurance) as Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs) for 2020-21. Note– IRDAI
annually identifies D-SIIs and publishes the names of these insurers for public information.
54. BSE has signed MoU with which bank to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)?
1) RBL Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Yes Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange) had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yes Bank
in order to empower the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that are listed on the BSE through
awareness and knowledge-sharing programmes. BSE and YES bank through this partnership aims to make
SMEs more competitive and to fast-track their growth through solutions that address their business
challenges.

55. Which is 1st bank to implement the new feature of document embedding facility with Letter of
Credit (LC) / Bank Guarantee (BG) messages over SFMS?
1) Nainital Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) IDFC First Bank
5) IDBI Bank
Answer – 5) IDBI Bank
Explanation:
Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) become the first to implement the new feature of document
embedding facility with Letter of Credit (LC) / Bank Guarantee (BG) messages over SFMS (Structured
Financial Messaging System) platform of Indian Financial Technology and Allied Services (IFTAS) through
its middleware application i@Connect-SFMS (CSFMS) developed by IDBI Intech Limited. This new feature
of “document embedding” provides banks with the functionality of transmitting a “pdf” document up to
1MB size along with the LC / BG messages. The objective of this new feature is to further digitise the trade
finance transactions and to secure the financial communication system.
56. Which organization has partnered with CRIF High Mark Credit Information Services to launch
‘Industry Spotlight’?
Explanation:
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) partnered with CRIF High Mark Credit Information
Services (CRIF High Mark), a leading Indian credit bureau owned by CRIF to launch ‘Industry Spotlight’, a
quarterly report based on Industry sectors/ clusters, with focus on MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises). It provides data and trends on key industry sectors in each edition. The 1st edition of the
report presents an analysis into the Indian Drugs & Pharmaceutical Industry.

1. What is the contraction in India’s GDP growth in Q1 of FY21 (April-June 2020) as per the data
released by the National Statistical Office?
1) 16.5%
2) 14.7%
3) 23.9%
4) 10.6%
5) 12.1%
Answer – 3) 23.9%
Explanation:
In accordance with the official data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Union ministry of
statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI) on August 31, 2020, India’s gross domestic product
(GDP) contract by 23.9% (-23.9%) in April-June period quarter of 2020 due to downfall in businesses and
livelihood amid COVID-19 pandemic induced nationwide lockdown restrictions. This data states slowing of
consumer spending, private investments and contraction in exports in the March quarter. The growth of
Indian economy in Q4 FY20 (January-March) quarter was also at the slowest pace in eight years at 3.1%.
India’s real GDP fell to 26.9 lakh crore in constant terms, 23.9% lower than a year ago. Nominal GDP fell to
Rs 38.08 lakh crore, 22.6% lower than the same period last year. In gross value added terms, the economy
contracted 22.8%.

2. As per the estimation of SBI Ecowrap, India’s GDP for the FY21 is ________.
1) (-) 7.1%
2) (-) 2.5%
3) (-) 11.2%
4) (-) 13.8%
5) (-) 10.9%
Answer – 5) (-) 10.9%
Explanation:
The State Bank of India’s (SBI) Ecowrap report estimated that the real Gross Domestic Product(GDP) for
FY21 is expected to shrink by around 10.9%(-10.9%), a decline of full year growth, against its earlier
estimate of 6.8%. The report comes after India’s economy contracted by a record 23.9% in 1st (April-June)
quarter of FY21. The report added that all the quarters of FY21 will exhibit negative real GDP growth.
3. Name the company which becomes world’s largest solar power generation asset owner as per
Mercom Capital.
1) Invenergy
2) Enel Green Power
3) SB Energy
4) Adani Green Energy
5) GCL New Energy
Answer – 4) Adani Green Energy
Explanation:
Mercom Capital ranked Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) as World’s Largest Solar Power Generation Asset
Owner in terms of operating, under-construction and awarded projects. GCL New Energy (7.1 GW), a Hong
Kong-listed independent solar power producer, ranked second, followed by Tokyo-based renewable energy
developer, SB Energy (7 GW). Mercom Capital Group is a clean energy communication consulting firm.
4. Which is 1st Indian dairy company to enter into Rabobank’s annual listing of top 20 Global Dairy
for the year 2020?
1) Ponlait
2) KSE Limited
3) Amul
4) Dudhsagar Dairy
5) Aavin
Answer – 3) Amul
Explanation:
Amul, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) became the first Indian Dairy Company to
enter Rabobank’s Annual listing of Global Dairy Top 20, 2020 Companies. Amul was ranked 16th with an
annual turnover of USD 5.5 billion (approximately Rs 40,240 Crores). Rabobank is a Dutch multinational
banking and financial services company. Switzerland’s Nestle topped the list with a turnover of USD 22.1
Billion, followed by France’s Lactalis with USD 21 Billion turnovers.
5. Which company partnered with CyberPeace Foundation to create awareness on cyber safety
among students?
1) Twitter
2) WhatsApp
3) Facebook
4) Instagram
5) Snapchat
Answer – 2) WhatsApp
Explanation:
In order to create awareness on cyber safety among students, WhatsApp Inc.(WhatsApp) and CyberPeace
Foundation have entered into a partnership. The partnership targets to reach about 15,000 students in 5

Indian states namely, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Maharashtra by the end of 2020 under
the first phase of a Pan-India programme. This initiative is built on a previous partnership under the ‘e-
Raksha’ programme, which has reached many students.
6. The German based KfW IPEX-Bank has financed €10-million loan to which company to facilitate
German exports to India?
1) Aditya Birla Capital Limited
2) Edelweiss Financial Services Limited
3) Srei Equipment Finance Limited
4) Centrum Capital Limited
5) Capri Global Capital Limited
Answer - 3) Srei Equipment Finance Limited
Explanation:
To facilitate German exports to India, KfW IPEX-Bank has financed € (Euro)10-million (about Rs 87 crore)
loan to Srei Equipment Finance Limited (SEFL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Srei Infrastructure Finance
Limited. The financing is backed by cover from Euler Hermes.
7. The Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) in South Africa partnered with which company for logistics
supply chain transformation?
2) Infosys
3) Cognizant Technology Solutions
4) Tech Mahindra
Answer – 1) Tata Consultancy Services
Explanation:
Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) in South Africa, a part of Transnet SOC Ltd, a state owned freight transport
and handling company, partners with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to develop an integrated online
logistics marketplace platform “Cargo Connect”. This first of its kind portal in Africa will bring together all
the cargo owners, shipping lines, clearing and forwarding agents and road or rail haulers.
8. Indian economy is expected to be contract by _______ in FY21, as per Fitch ratings.

1) 10%
2) 10.5%
3) 12%
4) 11.5%
5) 9.5%
Answer – 2) 10.5%
Explanation:
In accordance with the September update of Global Economic Outlook (GEO), Fitch Ratings projected a
10.5% contraction of India’s economy in the FY21 from a contraction of 5% estimated earlier due to
continued spread of the virus and imposition of shutdowns across the country that has disrupted economic
activity. For FY21-22, Indian economy will grow 11%, while for 2022-23 growth will 6%.
9. According to the estimation of Ind-Ra, what will be India’s GDP in FY21?

1) - 13.6%
2) - 11.2%
3) - 10.9%
4) - 11.8%
5) - 12.6%
Answer – 4) - 11.8%

Explanation:
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), domestic rating agency projects India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
growth to contract by 11.8% (-11.8%), from earlier -5.3%. The rating agency also expects India’s GDP to
rebound and grow at 9.9% year-on-year in FY22 primarily due to the weak base of FY21. The Indian
economy contracted by a record 23.9% in 1st (April-June) quarter of FY21, which is much higher than Ind-
Ra’s forecast of 17.0% due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (lockdown).
10. WE HUB, the incubator for women start-up under ‘which’ state government has partnered with
NutriHub to promote women entrepreneurship in agri sector?
1) Punjab
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Maharashtra
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
WE HUB, India’s first State led incubator for women led startups, under the Government of Telangana
partnered with NutriHub, first of its kind incubator to provide the needs of the startups in the nutricereal
sector, to support women entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector in both urban and rural areas. Vilas A
Tonapi, Director of Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Indian Institute of Millets Research (ICAR-
IIMR) and Deepthi Ravula, CEO of WE HUB signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
11. Vodafone Idea virtually unveiled their new integrated brand identity ‘Vi’ recently. Where is the
HQ of Vodafone Idea located?
1) Chandigarh
2) Guwahati
3) Panaji
4) Hyderabad
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
Vodafone Idea virtually unveiled their new integrated brand identity ‘Vi’ (Pronounced as We) and a new
logo. It comes two years after the merger of Vodafone and Idea. Vodafone-Idea Ltd: Headquarters –
Mumbai (Maharashtra).
12. Which bank has modernized its payment switching system using ACI’s retail payments solution?
3) Canara Bank
5) Indian Bank
Explanation:
ACI Worldwide (ACI), a global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions has modernized
payments infrastructure of State Bank of India (SBI)’s Automated Teller Machine (ATM) and Point-of-Sale
(POS). Modernization was done using ACI’s enterprise-class Retail Payments solution.
13. According to the estimation of Goldman Sachs, India’s GDP expected to be Shrink by _______ in
FY21.
1) 15.9%
2) 17.1%
3) 10.3%
4) 12.4%

5) 14.8%
Answer – 5) 14.8%
Explanation:
In accordance with the American brokerage Goldman Sachs, Indian economy is the worst-hit among major
economies as its gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for FY2020-2021 is contracted to 14.8% from
11.8% estimated earlier. This forecast is the most pessimistic (defeatist) one among all the analysts till now.
14. Which company launches Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) testing platform?
1) American Express
2) Mastercard
3) Visa
4) PayPal
5) Capital One
Explanation:
Mastercard launched Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), a Virtual Testing Environment for Central
Banks to Assess and Explore National Digital Currencies.
15. Which insurance company partnered with NSDL payments bank to offer insurance products?
Answer - 4) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company
Explanation:
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited (ICICI Prudential Life) has entered into a corporate
agency agreement with NSDL Payments Bank, a subsidiary of NSDL (National Securities Depository Ltd),
the 1st and largest depository in India. ICICI Prudential Life will offer its customer centric protection and
savings products to the customers of NSDL Payments Bank under the agreement.
16. Which company has launched service named ‘Cash Advance’, a collateral free line of credit to
increase MSME cash flow?
1) Braintree
2) PayTm
3) Razorpay
4) PayPal
5) Instamojo
Answer – 3) Razorpay
Explanation:
Razorpay, leading financial solutions company launched its tech-enabled services “Cash Advance” – a
collateral free line of credit for businesses to support and recover the cash flow of the capital of Micro,
Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
17. What is the expected real GDP growth of India in FY21 as per the estimation of CRISIL?
1) (-) 5%
2) (-) 9%
3) (-) 7%
4) (-) 10%
5) (-) 12%
Answer - 2) (-) 9%

Explanation:
The latest report of the rating agency CRISIL projects India’s real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth to
contract by 9% (-9%) in FY21 (2020-2021) as COVID-19 infections are yet to peak and the government is
not providing adequate direct fiscal support. Earlier in May, 2020 the rating agency projected that Indian
economy will contract by 5% (-5%) in FY21.
18. Which company has partnered with NASSCOM future skills to launch “AI classroom series” for
students in India?
1) Facebook
2) Infosys
3) Microsoft
4) TCS
5) Google
Answer – 3) Microsoft
Explanation:
FutureSkills, an initiative of IT-ITES (Information technology – IT enabled services) Sector Skill Council
National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) partnered with Microsoft to launch
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skilling initiative “AI classroom series” to skill 10 lakh students in India by 2021
to make India a global hub for AI skilled talents and create jobs through upskilling and reskilling.
19. What will be GDP of India in FY21 as per estimation of CARE ratings?
1) -5.0% to -6.20%
2) -12.5% to -13.0%
3) -7.0% to -8.0%
4) -10.0% to -10.5%
5) -8.0% to -8.2%
Answer – 5) -8.0% to -8.2%
Explanation:
The latest report for revised GDP forecast FY 21 by CARE Ratings Limited-CARE (formerly Credit Analysis
and Research Limited) projected India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) to contract by 8.0 – 8.2% (-8.0% to -
8.2%) in FY 21. Earlier in July, 2020 the rating agency had projected that India’s GDP will contract by 6.4%
(-6.4%) in FY21. The report also forecasted that Gross Value Added (GVA) growth in FY21 will be -7.7%.
20. Which company has partnered with NVIDIA to pursue expanded opportunities in the Artificial
Intelligence (AI) space?
1) HCL Technologies
4) Tech Mahindra
5) Oracle Financial Services
Answer – 1) HCL Technologies
Explanation:
In order to pursue expanded opportunities in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) space, HCL Technologies Ltd
(HCL), a leading global technology company, has partnered with NVIDIA Partner Network (NPN), the US-
based technology company’s partner program. HCL to launch NEXT.ai, HCL’s AI Lab, which focuses on
upskilling engineers and architects, using AI solutions across hardware and software technology stacks.
NEXT.ai is powered by two NVIDIA DGX-1 systems, which enables accelerated delivery of AI solutions.
21. Credit rating agency, Moody’s has projected contraction of _____ in Indian economic growth in
FY21.
1) 12.5%
2) 10%
3) 11.5%

4) 10.5%
5) 11%
Answer – 3) 11.5%
Explanation:
Ratings agency Moody’s projected a contraction of 11.5% in India’s economic growth in FY20-21 amid
COVID-19 in comparison to (-) 4% estimated earlier. On the other hand, the agency predicted a rebound in
India’s economic growth to 10.6% in the next fiscal year (FY22) on a strong base in comparison to 8.7%
earlier. Notably, India’s gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 23.9% in April-June (Q1FY21) and
some agencies have predicted negative growth even during the July-September (Q2FY21) quarter of the
FY21.
22. The Liberty General Insurance has collaborated with which company to offer ‘Liberty Secure
Travel’ insurance policy?
1) AllianceAir
2) GoAir
3) SpiceJet
4) IndiGo
5) Vistara
Answer – 3) SpiceJet
Explanation:
Liberty General Insurance Ltd. (Liberty) has partnered with SpiceJet to offer ‘Liberty Secure Travel’ an
Insurance Policy to consumers who book tickets through the airline’s website and mobile site. The new
Zero Cancellation service of Liberty offered under the policy enables the passengers to cancel the tickets
and claim 100%(full) reimbursement of the cancellation charges if the customers are unable to fly due to
any unavoidable circumstances. This is applicable across the domestic network of SpiceJet.
23. Reliance Industries has become the 1st Indian company to hit _____ market capitalization.
1) $250 billion
2) $225 billion
3) $200 billion
4) $175 billion
5) $150 billion
Explanation:
Reliance Industries became the first Indian company to hit $200 billion market capitalization with an
approximate value of $200.8 billion Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is a distant second with market cap of
Rs 8.75 trillion, or USD 119 billion. Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) also becomes
World’s 40th Most Valuable Company.
24. What will be the contraction in India’s GDP in FY21 as per the estimation of S&P?
1) 9%
2) 12%
3) 10%
4) 5%
5) 7%
Answer – 1) 9%
Explanation:
S&P (Standard & Poors) Global Ratings projected a contraction of 9% in India’s gross domestic product
(GDP) in FY21 in comparison to previous estimate of 5% contraction. The reason behind this down
gradation is rising coronavirus cases in India that are keeping private spending and investment lower for a
longer-than-anticipated period. In accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO) data, new cases
per day in India averaged nearly 90,000 in the week ended Sept 11, 2020, an increase from an average of

about 70,000 per day in August, 2020. Agriculture is the only major sector to expand due to the favorable
monsoon season.
25. India’s GDP to contract by ______ in FY21 as per the estimation of Asian Development Bank (ADB).
1) 8%
2) 7%
3) 9%
4) 11%
5) 10%
Answer – 3) 9%
Explanation:
In accordance with the “Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2020 Update-September 2020” by Asian
Development Bank (ADB), India’s GDP (gross domestic product) growth will contract 9% in FY2020-2021
due to COVID-19 induced slowed economic activity. On the other hand, it forecasted a strong recovery with
GDP to grow by 8% in FY2021-22 as mobility and business activities resume more widely.
26. Name the PSU which has partnered with SwissRapide AG to bring Maglev (Magnetic Levitation)
train projects in India.
Answer - 2) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Explanation:
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
SwissRapide AG to Maglev Train (Magnetic Levitation) Projects in India. The MoU was signed by S V
Srinivasan, General Manager & Head (Transportation Business Group), BHEL and Niklaus H Koenig,
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), SwissRapide AG.
27. What is the expected GDP of India in FY21 as per the estimation of Organisation for Economic Co-
operation and Development (OECD)?
1) -10.2%
2) -10.5%
3) -10.7%
4) -11%
5) -11.5%
Answer – 1) -10.2%
Explanation:
As per the report ‘OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) Interim Economic
Assessment Coronavirus: Living with uncertainty’, September 2020 India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
for FY20-21 is projected to contract by 10.2%(-10.2%). The report also projected a sharp sharp bounce
back to 10.7% growth in the next fiscal year for India with similar high figures for other countries in 2021.
28. Which company has partnered with Common Services Centers (CSC) for digital literacy service
chatbot?
1) Instagram
2) Facebook
3) Twitter
4) Whatsapp
5) SnapChat

Explanation:
WhatsApp has partnered with Common Services Centers (CSC) for a WhatsApp chatbot to empower rural
communities by providing digital skills at their doorstep, and to create livelihood through promotion of
rural entrepreneurship. WhatsApp chatbot is expected to be used by 10 million beneficiaries by August
2021.
29. According to the estimation of Finance ministry, what will be the growth in nominal GDP of India
in FY22 (2021-2022)?
1) 19%
2) 21%
3) 17%
4) 15%
5) 11%
Answer – 1) 19%
Explanation:
Krishnamurthy Subramanian, chief economic advisor in the finance ministry, Government of India informed
that as per the estimate of finance ministry, India’s nominal Gross Domestic Product(GDP) is expected to
grow by 19% in FY22 (2021-22) on a low base. NK Singh, chairman of Fifteenth Finance Commission (FFC)
stated that this estimate is a bit moderate when compared with some estimates received from experts.
30. Find the company which collaborated with Google to enable customers use their cards on Google
Pay platform?
1) ICICI Card
2) PNB Card
3) SBI Card
4) IOB Card
5) HDFC Card
Explanation:
Inorder to enable customers to use their SBI Credit Cards to make card payments using the Google Pay app
on their Android smartphones, SBI Card (legally- SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited) has collaborated
with Google. The launch is in accordance with the endeavour of SBI card to promote zero contact, digital
forms of payments for a safe and enhanced customer experience. Also, Google Pay has rolled out
tokenisation across its platform in collaboration with Visa and banking partners. It will enable users to
safely transact with their cards and use Tap-to-pay feature on NFC-enabled Point of Sale (POS) terminals
and online merchants.
31. Name the company which partnered with IFundWomen to launch a grant program in India to
support women entrepreneurs.
1) Visa
2) Mastercard
3) Chase
4) American Express
5) Discover
Answer – 1) Visa
Explanation:
Visa Inc. (Visa) along with its global partner IFundWomen, a funding marketplace for women-owned
businesses, launched a grant program in India to support women entrepreneurs. This program enables
India’s women entrepreneurs to receive funding from Visa to grow and expand their business. It is the
extension of 2 successful programs that were launched in the U.S in 2020.

32. What will be the contraction in Indian economy in 2020, as per the estimation of UNCTAD?
1) 3.2%
2) 10.3%
3) 5.9%
4) 14.6%
5) 18.7%
Answer – 3) 5.9%
Explanation:
As per the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s Trade and Development
Report 2020– From global pandemic to prosperity for all: Avoiding another lost decade, global economy is
expected to contract by 4.3%(-4.3%) in 2020, with global output falling short by over USD 6 trillion of the
estimates by the economists before the spread of COVID-19. It also has projected India’s economy to
contract by 5.9%(-5.9%) in 2020 and expects the economy to rebound to 3.9% in 2021. -5.9% is expected to
be translated into a permanent income loss.
33. Which company collaborated with Matrix Partners India to scale small businesses in India?
1) Whatsapp
2) Facebook
3) Twitter
4) Google
5) Microsoft
Explanation:
Facebook announced that it has associated with early-stage Venture Capital(VC) fund Matrix Partners India
to scale small businesses in India by providing them with digital skilling support. The partnership with
Matrix Partners is a part of Facebook’s VC Brand Incubator Programme, that associates with VC funds to
help early-stage Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) to increase their digital potential.
34. What is the projected GDP growth of India in FY21 as per the estimation of ICRA?
1) (-) 11%
2) (-) 9%
3) (-) 12.5%
4) (-) 11%
5) (-) 12%
Answer – 4) (-) 11%
Explanation:
Domestic rating agency ICRA (formerly Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency) further
downgraded India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimate with a contraction of 11% in FY21 (2020-
2021) in comparison to the earlier contraction of 9.5%. This revision is due to the continuous elevation in
new COVID-19 cases.
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS

1. The BRICS sports ministers approve MoU for cooperation in the field of physical culture and sport
recently. Which country is the chairman of BRICS 2020?
1) Brazil
2) India
3) China
4) Japan
5) Russia

Explanation:
First Meeting of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa) Sports Ministers under the Russian
BRICS Chairmanship (2020- BRICS chairman Russia) took place through video conference. The BRICS
Sports Ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen and develop the
cooperation in the field of physical culture and sport within the BRICS members.
2. Which state signed MoU with Shri Vallabh Pittie International Group to invest Rs. 4000 crores in
various sector?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Haryana
4) Rajasthan
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Rajasthan government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shri Vallabh Pittie (SVP)
International Group to develop projects for textile, defence and aerospace, which includes aircraft
Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, aviation academy. Through this MoU, SVP will invest Rs
4000 crore for these projects, which will create employment opportunities for more than 4000 people.
3. Andhra Pradesh government signed MoU with which institute of CSIR to set up a bulk drug park in
the state?
3) Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
4) Central Drug Research Institute
5) Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute
Answer – 2) Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd (APIIC) has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Chemical
Technology (CSIR-IICT) to set up a Bulk Drug Park (BDP) in the state. The park will be set up in a minimum
of 2,000 acres at a cost of Rs. 6,940 crores in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. It is being set up
under the BDPs scheme of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, Department of Pharmaceuticals,
Government of India.
4. Which state government has signed MoU with Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
to develop the MSME ecosystem in the state?
1) Jharkhand
2) West Bengal
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Goa
Explanation:
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has inked the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with Government of Maharashtra to develop the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) ecosystem in
the state. This decision has been taken on the lines of the recommendations of the Upendra Kumar (UK)
Sinha Committee on MSMEs set up by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) envisaged more focused engagement
of SIDBI with State Governments for MSME promotion and development. As a part of MoU, Project
Management Unit (PMU) will be deployed by SIDBI in Maharashtra.

5. Name the company which signed MoU with India-Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre (ISIC).
1) H-Lab
2) T-Cab
3) C-CAMP
4) Kribs Bionest
Answer – 3) C-CAMP
Explanation:
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
India Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre (ISIC) to identify and find innovations to make quality
healthcare affordable and accessible for all. The Collaboration is aimed at building a strong crop of
biopharmaceuticals, medtech, diagnostics, nutraceuticals and other healthcare interventions in India.
6. Which institute signed MoU with Ministry of Tribal Affairs to set up the National Institute of Tribal
Research at New Delhi?
1) Manipal Academy of Higher Education
2) Indira Gandhi National Open University
3) GEMS B School
4) GITAM Institute of Management
5) Indian Institute of Public Administration
Answer – 5) Indian Institute of Public Administration
Explanation:
During the Conclave, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Tribal
Affairs and Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) to set up the National Institute of Tribal
Research at IIPA Campus, New Delhi.
7. Which IIT signed MoU with National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) for collaboration in Building
Accessible Safe Inclusive Indian Cities (BASIIC) programme?
1) IIT Mandi
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Roorkee
4) IIT Calcutta
5) IIT Bhopal
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT-R) and National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the areas like universal design principles and
inclusive development of the Building Accessible Safe Inclusive Indian Cities (BASIIC) programme of NIUA.
8. How many MoUs were signed with major domestic and global companies and with the
Government of Netherlands by Andhra Pradesh (September 2020)?
1) 15
2) 12
3) 10
4) 8
5) 17
Answer – 4) 8
Explanation:
State government of Andhra Pradesh (AP) inked 8 pacts with 7 major domestic and global companies and
with the Government of Netherlands to boost the food processing sector of various agricultural products,
including bananas, tomatoes, mangoes, sugar, chilies, vegetables, and aqua products in the state. The
Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) in this regard was inked in the presence of Chief Minister Yeduguri
Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy. The MoU also aims to empower the women and the socially backward

communities economically. It should be noted that the State government is focusing on maximum utilisation
of aqua base in the state. The government had already proposed Fisheries University in West Godavari
where the farmers are engaged in aqua and fish culture.
9. The Assam State Rural Livelihood Mission has signed MoU with which small finance bank
recently?
1) Northeast Small Finance Bank
2) Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
4) Janalakshmi Small Finance Bank
5) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Answer – 1) Northeast Small Finance Bank
Explanation:
Assam State Rural Livelihood Mission (ASRLM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
Northeast Small Finance Bank (NEFSB) to bring the Self-Help Groups (SHGs), producer groups and
enterprises under banking network. This is the first among all State Livelihood Missions to initiate signing
of MoU with new generation small finance banks. The MoU was signed by Utpala Saikia, State Mission
Director, ASRLM and Rupali Kalita, Managing Director cum Chief Executive Officer (CEO), NESFB.
10. Ministry of Tribal Affairs has partnered with which app to implement gamified learning app in
tribal schools?
1) Super Why
2) STEPapp
3) Byju’s
4) Ria Rabbit
5) Kiddopia
Answer – 2) STEPapp
Explanation:
Eduisfun Technologies Private Limited’s STEPapp (Student Talent Enhancement Program Application)
received an order from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MoTA) to implement its gamified learning application
in the tribal schools across India and to benefit the tribal students and to empower them with quality
education.
11. Which institute of CSIR has signed MoU with National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) to
strengthen solar energy sector across India?
3) Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
4) Central Glass Ceramic Research Institute
Answer – 3) Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
Explanation:
In order to strengthen the solar energy sector across the nation, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
(CSIR)-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) and National Institute of Solar Energy
(NISE), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India,
has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) virtually for ‘Strategic Association’. The MoU comes
after the successful development of the World’s largest Solar Tree of 11.5 kWp (kilowatts peak) by CSIR-
CMERI.
12. The National Skill Development Corporation signed MoU with which company to provide access
to free learning resources for imparting digital skills to youth?
1) LinkedIn
2) Monster

3) Glassdoor
4) AngelList
5) Indeed
Answer – 1) LinkedIn
Explanation:
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and LinkedIn announced a partnership to provide access to
free learning resources for imparting digital skills to youth for enhancing employability. According to
LinkedIn, Indian professionals with digital skills are 20 percent more in demand than professionals without
digital skills in 2020.
13. Which state government recently renewed its MoU with UK India Business Council to strengthen
the state’s industrial development?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Maharashtra
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Telangana. This will bolster the industrial
development of the state.
14. Which company partnered with Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC)
to provide students with training in robotic process automation?
1) UiPath
2) Ark Robot
3) Systemantics
4) Robosapiens
5) DiFacto
Answer – 1) UiPath
Explanation:
As a part of an Academic Alliance Programme in Andhra Pradesh, UiPath, a Robotic Process Automation
(RPA) software company partnered with Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) to
provide students with training in robotic process automation.
15. Name the state/UT government which signed MoU with UN World Food Programme for take-
home ration Scheme.
1) Uttarakhand
2) Tripura
3) West Bengal
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), through which Take-Home ration will now be
manufactured and supplied by Women self-help groups (SHGs). The agreement between WFP and SRLM’s
representatives Yogesh Kumar, Mission Director, SRLM and Adeel Abbas was signed today in the presence
of the State’s Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath.

16. Name the company which collaborated with NITI Aayog to launch 'SheCodes' innovation
challenge.
1) Infosys
4) Wipro
5) Tech Mahindra
Answer – 3) Dell Technologies
Explanation:
Dell Technologies in association with Atal Innovation Mission, an initiative of government think-tank Niti
Aayog, launched the ‘SheCodes’ Innovation Challenge aimed to encourage girls to create, tinker, sustain and
innovate.
17. Find the state/UT which signed MoU with National Cooperative Development Corporation
(NCDC) to promote and manage the farmer producer organisations.
1) Madhya Pradesh
3) Haryana
4) Ladakh
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Government of Odisha signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Cooperative
Development Corporation (NCDC) to promote and manage the farmer producer organisations with the
central sector scheme. Under the central scheme, National Centre for Cold-chain Development (NCCD) will
form Farmer Producer Organisations(FPOs) and provide training and guidance to the small and marginal
farmers of Odisha to tackle the huddles in production, quality etc.
18. International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA) signed MoU with India Gold Policy
Center at IIM– Ahmedabad to set up International Bullion Exchange (IBE) in India. Who is the
chairman of IFSCA?
1) Injeti Srinivas
2) Ajay Tyagi
3) Nandhan Nilekani
4) TN Manoharan
5) Usha Thorat
Explanation:
International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA) and India Gold Policy Center (IGPC) at Indian
Institute of Management – Ahmedabad (IIMA) (IFSCA-IIMA), sponsored by World Gold Council, signed
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the IFSCA, GIFT City Gandhinagar to provide consultation to
facilitate the establishment of International Bullion Exchange(IBE) in India. International Financial Services
Centre Authority (IFSCA): Chairman- Injeti Srinivas (1st chairman).
19. EDF group signed MoU with International Institute of Nuclear Energy (I2EN) and Veermata
Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) to set up a centre of excellence in the civil nuclear sector in
Maharashtra. The EDF group is based on which country?
1) Nepal
2) Germany
3) France
4) Bangladesh
5) Spain

Explanation:
In order to conduct a pre-feasibility study to set up a centre of excellence in the civil nuclear sector in
Maharashtra, Electricite de France (EDF), The International Institute of Nuclear Energy (I2EN) and
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) has signed Memorandum of Understanding(MoU).
20. Which state government has signed MoU with Small Industries Development Bank of India
(SIDBI) to develop MSME ecosystem (September 2020)?
1) Rajasthan
2) Telangana
3) Karnataka
4) Assam
5) Tripura
Explanation:
The Government of Rajasthan signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with the Small Industries
Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to develop its micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)
ecosystem. Archana Singh on behalf of the Department of Industries and General Manager Balbir Singh on
behalf of SIDBI signed the MoU.
21. Which state government has signed MoU with Small Industries Development Bank of India
(SIDBI) to support MSMEs (September 2020)?
1) Sikkim
2) Assam
3) Gujarat
4) Meghalaya
5) Tripura
Explanation:
The Government of Gujarat signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with the Small Industries
Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to provide capacity building and market support around 35 lakh Micro
Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) of Gujarat and to increase their self-reliance.
22. Goa government has signed MoU with Goa Institute of Management (GIM) for vocational training
of ITI Trainers. Who is the chief minister of Goa?
1) N. Biren Singh
2) Pramod Sawant
3) PS Golay
4) Biplab Kumar Deb
5) K Chandrasekhar Rao
Answer – 2) Pramod Sawant
Explanation:
Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with Goa Institute of Management (GIM) for giving vocational Training to increase the skill sets of ITI
(Industrial Training Institute) Trainers. About Goa: Chief Minister – Pramod Sawant.
23. Which ministry has signed MoU with AYUSH ministry to integrate AYUSH systems with nutrition
interventions of ICDS?

Answer - 1) Ministry of Women and Child Development
Explanation:
Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) to control
Malnutrition as a part of POSHAN (Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition) Abhiyaan or
National Nutrition Mission Abhiyaan of MWCD to improve the nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant
women and lactating mothers. As a part of MoU there will also be a launch of hashtag #Ayush4Anganwadi
for generating awareness about the activities on the digital media.
24. Name the organization which signed letter of intent with Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) to
strengthen the knowledge, ability, skills of government officials.
Explanation:
Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) of NITI (National Institution for Transforming
India) Aayog signed a Statement of Intent with Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) to provide training,
mentoring and other activities to strengthen the knowledge, ability, skills of Government Officials and
public policy scholars.
25. Which state/UT government signed MoU with Indian army to operationalize the Airstrip in
Kishtwar?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Haryana
4) Puducherry
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Union Territory (UT) of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Army
for the development and operationalization of Airstrip in Kishtwar. The MoU was signed by Brigadier
Vikram Bhan, Commander, 9 Sector Rashtriya Rifles and S. Katoch, Commissioner Civil Aviation signed the
MoU in the presence of LG, Manoj Sinha and Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (MoS), Prime Minister
Office (PMO) through video conferencing at Raj Bhava Airstrip is a location from which aircraft flight
operations take place i.e. take-off and landing of aircraft.
26. India’s iCreate has signed MoU with which country’s start-up nation central to collaborate in
tech innovation & start-ups?
1) Iran
2) Georgia
3) Israel
4) Russia
5) UAE
Explanation:
On September 22, 2020, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India’s International
Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology (iCreate) and Israel’s Start-Up Nation Central by Prof. Eugene
Kandel, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Start-Up Nation Central from Jerusalem and Anupam Jalote, CEO of
iCreate from Ahmedabad (Gujarat) in the presence of Dr. Ron Malka, Israel’s Ambassador to India and
Yaakov Finkelstein, Israel’s Consul General in Mumbai (Maharashtra).

27. Which ministry has signed MoU with Herbal Industry bodies to promote medicinal plants
cultivation?
Answer - 4) Ministry of AYUSH
Explanation:
National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of AYUSH signed memorandum of understanding (MoU)
with Herbal Industry bodies during a virtual ceremony in the presence of Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary
AYUSH with emphasis on raising immunity to fight coronavirus infection. Objective: - The sale of immunity-
boosting plants and herbs has increased such as tulsi, giloy, ashwagandha etc. Now to keep the sustainable
supply of quality medicinal raw material to AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and
Homoeopathy), Nutraceutical and Herbal industry joined hands to promote medicinal plant cultivation.
Apart from above MoU, Ministry of AYUSH has joined hands with Rajagiri College of Social Sciences and
Rajagiri Business School, Kochi (Kerala) to organise a novel e-marathon from 28th September 2020 to 10th
October 2020 (15 days), as a part of the Ministry’s three-month campaign called “Ayush for Immunity”
focuses on desirable health-promotion and disease preventive steps. Theme of the e-marathon is “Recharge
Mental Health: During and beyond the Covid-19 Pandemic”.
28. Indian railways has extended the MoU with which IIT for modernization of railway
infrastructure?
1) IIT Kanpur
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Ropar
5) IIT Roorkee
Explanation:
Indian Railways extended the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of
Technology (IIT) Kanpur for modernisation of railway infrastructure. The MoU was signed by Alka Arora
Misra, principal executive director (T&MPP), Ministry of Railways and Prof AR Harish, Dean, R&D, IIT-
Kanpur.
29. Which country has signed MoU with India to increase cooperation in Intellectual Property Rights
(IPRs)?
1) Denmark
2) Poland
3) Germany
4) France
5) Finland
Explanation:
India and Denmark signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the area of
Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) through exchange of best practices and collaborating in training
programmes. The MoU will also include ways to protect traditional knowledge.
30. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) inked MoU with UNOCT as 1st private
partner to Cooperate on India-funded CT Travel Programme. Where is the HQ of IATA located?
2) Montreal, Canada
3) Vienna, Austria

5) New Delhi, India
Answer – 2) Montreal, Canada
Explanation:
International Air Transport Association (IATA) which has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)
with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) on September 24, 2020 to strengthen the
cooperation with the United Nations (UN) Countering Terrorist Travel Programme (CT Travel Programme).
IATA will join the CT Travel Programme as the first non-government partner of the initiative by providing
advance passenger information (API) and passenger name record (PNR) traveler data to governments to
curb terrorist mobility. International Air Transport Association (IATA): It is a trade association of the
world’s airlines representing some 290 airlines or 82% of total air traffic. Headquarter– Montreal, Canada.
31. Which state has signed MoU with UK India Business Council (UKIBC) to strengthen State’s
industrial development (September 2020)?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) West Bengal
3) Gujarat
4) Assam
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC) and UK (United Kingdom) India Business
Council (UKIBC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate industrial development in
West Bengal.

1. Find the person who got 6-month extension as the chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes
(CBDT).
1) M Ajit Kumar
2) Rajnish Kumar
3) Pramod Chandra Mody
4) Rahul Chaudhry
5) Sanjay Dutt
Answer – 3) Pramod Chandra Mody
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), Government of India (GoI), has approved the extension
of the re-appointment of Pramod Chandra Mody as Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT) for 6
months with effect from September 1, 2020 to February 28, 2020 or until further orders, whichever is
earlier. His term was to end on August 31, 2020.
2. Hemant Khatri assumed charge as the Chairman and Managing director of which public sector
company (with effect from September 1, 2020)?
1) Hindustan Shipyard limited
2) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
3) Hindustan Copper
4) Power Finance Corporation
Answer – 1) Hindustan Shipyard limited
Explanation:
Retired Commodore Hemant Khatri succeeds Rear Admiral L V Sarat Babu (Retd) and assumed charge as
the Chairman and Managing director(CMD) of Hindustan Shipyard limited(HSL), Visakhapatnam, Andhra

Pradesh, is a Miniratna public sector undertaking (PSU) of the Ministry of Defence. Previously he was
serving as the Director of Strategic Projects HSL. He was appointed as the CMD of HSL was approved by the
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet(ACC) on 27th May 2020 with effective from 1st September 2020
till 31st July 2025 the date of his superannuation or until further orders.
3. Who heads the 6-member working group constituted by Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority of India (IRDAI) to study index linked products for life insurance companies?
1) Dinesh Pant
2) Y Srinivasa Rao
3) Manish Kumar
4) Jose C John
5) Anil Kumar Singh
Answer – 1) Dinesh Pant
Explanation:
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) formed a 6-member working group
headed by Dinesh Pant, appointed actuary of Life Insurance Corporation(LIC) to scrutinize various aspects
for allowing the life insurance companies to offer index linked products.
4. K Padmakar has been given additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of which
public sector company?
Answer – 2) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Explanation:
K Padmakar, Director (HR) of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has been given additional
charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of BPCL until further orders by the Ministry of Petroleum
and Natural Gas. He succeeds D Rajkumar who superannuated after attaining 60 years on August 31, 2020.
Ramamoorthy Ramachandran, director refineries also stepped down with D Rajkumar on the same day due
to the same reason.
5. Who has got 1-year extension as CMD of India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO)?
1) Jose C John
2) D Rajkumar
3) L C Goyal
4) R Ramachandran
5) LNK Chakravarthi
Answer – 3) L C Goyal
Explanation:
Appointment Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the 1-year
extension in the tenure of L C Goyal, as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of India Trade
Promotion Organisation (ITPO), the trade promotion agency of the ministry of Commerce and Industries.
Goyal will hold the position for the extended period of 1 year from 1st September 2020 till 1st September
2021.
6. Find the person who has become the 1st women director general of Bureau of Civil Aviation
Security?
1) Sujatha Singh
2) Devyani Khobragade
3) Meera Shankar
4) Usha Padhee

5) Nirupama Rao
Answer – 4) Usha Padhee
Explanation:
Usha Padhee, Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of 1996 batch from Odisha Cadre became the first
Women and the third IAS officer to be appointed as the Director General(DG) of Bureau of Civil Aviation
Security(BCAS), a security regulator of civil aviation industry in India under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
She succeeds Rakesh Asthana(IPS) who was appointed as the Director General of Border Security
Force(BSF) on 17th August 2020.
7. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of Press Trust of India (PTI)?
1) K.N. Shanth Kumar
2) Vineet Jain
3) Aveek Sarkar
4) Vijay Kumar Chopra
5) Chandramauli Kumar
Answer – 3) Aveek Sarkar
Explanation:
The Board of Directors of Press Trust of India (PTI) announced that Aveek Sarkar (75 years), Editor
Emeritus and Vice Chairman of Ananda Bazar Group of Publication was elected as the new Chairman of PTI,
he will succeed Vijay Kumar Chopra, Chief Editor of the Punjab Kesari Group of Newspapers.
8. Name the person who has been appointed as the MD & CEO of South Indian Bank?
1) V. G. Mathew
2) Murali Ramakrishnan
3) Achal Kumar Gupta
4) Pradeep M Godbole
5) Ranjana S Salgaocar
Answer – 2) Murali Ramakrishnan
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) approved the appointment of Murali Ramakrishnan as the New Managing
Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The South Indian Bank, Kerala for a period of 3 years
with effect from 1st October 2020. He succeeds V. G. Mathew whose tenure will be completed on 30th
September 2020.
9. S Krishnan was appointed as the MD&CEO of which bank recently?

1) Bank of Baroda
3) Canara Bank
5) Punjab & Sind Bank
Answer – 5) Punjab & Sind Bank
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of S Krishnan as the
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Punjab & Sind Bank. He will replace S
Harishankar.
10. Name the person who has been given charge as the 1st ever CEO of Railway Board.
1) B.P. Nanda
2) Pradeep Kumar
3) P.S. Mishra
4) V K Yadav
Answer – 4) V K Yadav

Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the organizational restructuring of the
Indian Railways, which includes the merger of eight Group A services and also approved the appointment of
the current chairman of the Railway Board V K Yadav as the first ever Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IR.
Along with the CEO post he also holds the chairman post. Union Cabinet has already given a nod for the
restructuring of Indian Railways in December 2019.
11. Mustapha Adib has been appointed as the new Prime minister of which country?
1) Egypt
2) Iran
3) Israel
4) Syria
5) Lebanon
Explanation:
President of Lebanon appointed the Lebanon ambassador to Germany Mustapha Adib as the New Prime
Minister. He succeeds Hassan Diab, who resigned amid the economic crisis due to the aftermath of the blast
in the Beirut port on 4th August 2020.
12. Find the person who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
Company.
1) Aditya Roy Kapur
2) Raj Kumar
4) Parineeti Chopra
5) Swara Bhaskar
Answer – 3) Ayushmann Khurrana
Explanation:
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited appointed Bollywood Actor Ayushmann Khurrana as its
brand ambassador to promote its products and digital services across offline and online mediums. He will
feature in the life insurer’s next campaign, ‘Smart Living’, which includes its term plan, Smart Protect Goal
and the new digital service, Smart Assist.
13. Who has been appointed as the first cricket ambassador of SBOTOP?
1) Virat Kohli
2) Chris Gayle
3) MS Dhoni
4) Dale Steyn
5) Dwayne Bravo
Answer – 5) Dwayne Bravo
Explanation:
Celton Manx, Isle of Man betting group confirmed the appointment of Dwayne Bravo, West Indies cricketer
as the first Cricket Ambassador of SBOTOP, the flagship sportsbook brand of Celton Manx.
14. Who has been appointed as the president of Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)
recently?
1) Uday Kotak
2) Vinod Aggarwal
3) Vipin Sondhi
4) Kenichi Ayukawa
5) Rajan Wadhera
Answer – 4) Kenichi Ayukawa

Explanation:
Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers(SIAM) organised and hosted its 60th SIAM Annual Convention
2020 virtually, titled “Re-Building the Nation, Responsibly”. SIAM appointed Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing
Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd appointed as its new President.
He succeeds Rajan Wadhera, Senior Advisor, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Vipin Sondhi, MD & CEO, Ashok
Leyland Ltd, appointed as the Vice President of SIAM.
15. Who chairs the Multidimensional Poverty Index Coordination Committee (MPICC) constituted by
NITI Aayog?
1) Vasudha Kamath
2) Najma Akhtar
3) Sanyukta Samaddar
4) Dipti Shah
Answer – 3) Sanyukta Samaddar
Explanation:
As the nodal agency for Multidimensional Poverty Index Coordination Committee (MPICC), NITI Aayog
constituted a Multidimensional Poverty Index Coordination Committee (MPICC) which will be chaired by
Ms Sanyukta Samaddar, Adviser (Sustainable Development Goals). According to Global MPI, India is 62nd
among 107 countries with an MPI score of 0.123 and 27.91% headcount ratio based on National Family
Health Survey (NFHS) 4 (2015/16) data.
16. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Playerzpot recently?
1) Bhuvneshwar Kumar
2) Smriti Mandhana
3) Rohit Sharma
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Playerzpot, India’s leading sports gaming platforms signed cricketers Smriti Mandhana and Bhuvneshwar
Kumar as their brand ambassadors. The cricketers will feature in the future brand campaigns of Playerzport
and promote Playerzpot through engagement activities. Smriti Mandhana and Bhuvneshwar Kumar will
support playerzpot to widen the reach of the brand among the target audience.
17. Name the person who has been appointed as the president of All India Tennis Association
(AITA).
1) Prem Kumar Karra
2) Suman Kapur
3) Sunder Iyer
4) Rohit Rajpal
5) Anil Jain
Answer – 5) Anil Jain
Explanation:
Anil Jain, elected member of Rajya Sabha and national general secretary was elected as the new President of
All India Tennis Association(AITA) succeeding Praveen Mahajan. During the Annual General
Meetings(AGM) of the national federation, Anil Dhurpar, Secretary of Madhya Pradesh Tennis Association
(MPTA) was appointed as the Secretary general of AITA replacing Hironmoy Chatterjee.
18. Who heads the expert committee formed by Ministry of Finance to assess impacts of waiving
loan moratorium?
1) Valipe Ramagopal Rao
2) D.P. Singh

3) B Sriram
4) Ravindra H Dholakia
5) Rajiv Mehrishi
Answer – 5) Rajiv Mehrishi
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance formed a three-member expert panel headed by Rajiv Mehrishi, former comptroller
and Auditor General of India to assess the impacts of the waiver of interest on the moratorium loans offered
to the COVID-19 affected borrowers which ended on 31st August 2020.
19. Who has been appointed as the celebrity advocate of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)’s
children’s rights campaign ‘For Every Child’?
1) Ranveer Singh
3) Radhika Apte
4) Manushi Chhillar
5) Vidya Balan
Answer – 2) Ayushmann Khurrana
Explanation:
United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF) has appointed Bollywood Actor Ayushmann Khurrana as its
celebrity advocate for children’s rights campaign, “For Every Child”. He will work towards this initiative in
India. He will support UNICEF to end violence against children, especially in the present situation- COVID-
19 is increasing the risk of violence and abuse against children due to the extended lockdown and the socio-
economic impacts of the pandemic. It is to be noted that recently United Nations'(UN) 1st International Day
to Protect Education from Attack was observed on September 9, 2020 to raise awareness about the
importance of safeguarding schools as places of protection and safety for educators and students.
20. Name the person who has been appointed as the chairman of National School of Drama.
1) Sharad Kumar
2) Bimal Jalan
3) Ratan Thiyam
4) Paresh Rawal
Answer – 4) Paresh Rawal
Explanation:
On the recommendation of the Ministry of Culture, Ram Nath Kovind, President of India appointed Paresh
Rawal, actor and former Member of Parliament as the Chairman of National School of Drama(NSD) for the
next years, he succeeded Ratan Thiyam, Playwright and theatre Director who served as the chairman of
NSD from 2013 to 2017 after which the post was vacant until now.
21. Who chairs the Empowered Group of Ministers committee constituted by central government to
oversee the Corporatisation of Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)?
3) Rajnath Singh
4) Amit Shah
5) Jitendra Singh
Explanation:
Government of India constituted an Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) under the chairmanship of
Union Minister for Defence, Rajnath Singh to oversee the Corporatisation of Ordnance Factory Board (OFB).
The Ministers in EGoM includes Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister
for Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of State for Labour and Employment Santosh Kumar
Gangwar and Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievance and Pension Jitendra Singh.

22. Rajesh Khullar has been appointed as the Executive Director of which organization?
1) World Bank (WB)
Answer - 1) World Bank (WB)
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the
appointment of Rajesh Khullar as the Executive Director of World Bank and Sameer Kumar Khare as
Executive Director of Asian Development Bank (ADB).
23. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Great Learning (September 2020)?
1) KL Rahul
2) Virat Kohli
3) MS Dhoni
4) Anil Kumble
5) Rahul Dravid
Explanation:
Great Learning, an Ed-tech company for professional and higher education, has appointed Virat Kohli,
Indian cricket team captain as its brand ambassador. Virat Kohli will lead ‘Power Ahead’ campaign, the
latest one of the brand. Great Learning will launch a multi-film campaign with Virat Kohli during the
upcoming Dream 11 IPL, where the brand is an associate sponsor on Disney + Hotstar.
24. Name the person who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Paytm first games.
1) Rani Rampal
2) Mithali Raj
3) Abhinav Bindra
4) Bhaichung Bhutia
5) Sachin Tendulkar
Answer - 5) Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation:
Paytm First Games (PFG), a subsidiary of digital financial service platform Paytm, has roped in legendary
cricketer Sachin Tendulkar of India as its brand Ambassador. Sachin Tendulkar will create awareness
about the genre of fantasy sports (sporting events played virtually) in India and will also promote and
generate excitement around all sports including kabaddi, football, and basketball. Paytm is the official
umpire partner for IPL till 2022 and has been the title sponsor for Indian cricket.
25. Who chairs the committee on Food and Beverages (F&B) formed by Trade Promotion Council of
India (TPCI)?
1) Vivek Agarwal
2) Sanjay Grover
3) Laxman Singh Rathor
4) R. Senguttuvan
5) Manish Shah
Answer – 3) Laxman Singh Rathor
Explanation:
Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) constituted three committees to tap into new markets and identify
new opportunities for trade and investment. The Three Committees will focus on Food & Beverages, Food
Processing Technology and Chemical and Allied Products. Laxman Singh Rathor, President of International
Business of Ramdev Food Products Pvt Ltd was elected as Chairman of committee on Food and Beverages
(F&B) and Vivek Agarwal, Managing Director of Capital Venture Pvt Ltd was elected as Vice Chair of the

committee. R. Senguttuvan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indian Tobacco Company (ITC) Limited
(Printing & Packaging Division) was elected as Chairman of Committee and Sanjay Grover, Vice President of
International Business of Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited was elected as Vice Chairman of the
Committee. The Committee on Chemical and Allied Products will be chaired by Manish Shah, Managing
Director of Tanya Exports and Kapil Malhotra, Vice President of Marketing of Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd
will be the Vice-Chairman.
26. Yoshihide Suga has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of which country?
1) Thailand
2) China
3) Japan
4) South Korea
5) Philippines
Answer – 3) Japan
Explanation:
Yoshihide Suga was formally elected as Japan’s New Prime Minister. He will succeed Shinzo Abe, who was
Japan’s Longest serving Prime Minister and stepped down due to health problems. The 71-year old
Yoshihide received 314 votes (462 votes were cast) in the 465-member House of Representatives, and 142
votes in the 245-member House of Councillors (House of Representatives & House of Councillors are both
part of DIET, National Parliament of Japan). Yoshihide’s party Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) holds a
majority in the Japan Parliament.
27. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of online poker platform, 9stacks?
1) Harmanpreet Kaur
2) Deepti Sharma
3) Rohit Sharma
4) MS Dhoni
5) Suresh Raina
Answer – 5) Suresh Raina
Explanation:
9stacks, India’s fastest growing online poker platform has roped in Suresh Raina, Indian cricketer as its
brand ambassador. A left-handed batsman and a spin bowler, Suresh Raina will be a part of the upcoming
campaigns and engagement activities of 9stacks. He will anchor the brand and help to create a higher brand
recall among the key target audience.
28. Who chairs the expert committee constituted by central government to examine the reports of
digital surveillance on prominent Indian nationals (President, Army chief) by Chinese firm?
1) Aditya Khullar
2) Mohit Gupta
3) Gulshan Rai
4) Rajesh Pant
Answer – 4) Rajesh Pant
Explanation:
Government of India formed an Expert Committee led by National Cyber Security Coordinator (NCSC) Lt
General (retd) Rajesh Pant, India’s Chief Coordinator on Cyber Security to examine the reports of digital
surveillance on Prominent Indian Nationals including President, Army Chief by Chinese firm Shenzhen
Zhenhua Data Information Technology Company Ltd.
29. Who has been given additional charge as the minister of Food Processing Industries (Harsimrat
Kaur Badal resigned recently)?
2) Narendra Modi

3) Pralhad Patel
4) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
President of India, Ram Nath Kovind accepted the resignation of Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister of
Food Processing Industries with immediate effect. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Lok Sabha leader of Shiromani
Akali Dal (SAD) tendered her resignation in protest against anti-former ordinances and legislation which
were passed on 17th September 2020.The resignation was accepted under the clause (2) of Article 75 of the
Indian Constitution. Cabinet Minister Narendra Singh Tomar was assigned to the additional charges of the
Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MoFPI).
30. Name the person who has been appointed as the chairman of high-level committee constituted by
GoI to prepare roadmap to regularise land leasing in agri sector.
1) Niranjan Jyoti
2) Pradip Shah
3) Ajay Tirkey
4) VK Paul
Answer – 3) Ajay Tirkey
Explanation:
In order to prepare a roadmap for regularisation of land leasing in the agriculture sector, the Centre has set
up a high-level committee headed by Ajay Tirkey, secretary of the department of land resources under the
ministry of rural development. The reform will lay down rights of landless farm workers who are deprived
of welfare benefits. The proposed framework will recognise the rights of landowners and cultivators and
farm workers.
31. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) formed a 7-member task force for framing
guidelines for vegan foods recently. Who is the CEO of FSSAI?
1) Balram Bhargava
2) Randeep Guleria
3) Arun Singhal
4) Harshad Pandurang Thakur
Answer – 3) Arun Singhal
Explanation:
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) formed a seven-member task force for framing
guidelines/provisions for vegan foods in the country. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI):
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Arun Singhal.
32. Who heads the 11-member company law committee which was constituted by the ministry of
corporate affairs (Committee’s term was extended for 1 year recently)?
1) Rajiv Gauba
2) Rajesh Verma
3) I.V. Subba Rao
4) Kapil Dev Tripathi
5) P K Mishra
Answer – 2) Rajesh Verma
Explanation:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) extended the tenure of the Company Law Committee by one year,
i.e., this committee constituted in September 2019 has been extended up to two years (17.09.2021) from
the date of the order to constitute the committee (18.09.2019). It is now chaired by Rajesh Verma, Secretary

of MCA. The 11-member committee has a mandate to submit periodic recommendations to the government
in phases and subject-wise, as may be decided by the chairman.
33. Anil Dhasmana has been appointed as the new chief of National Technical Research Organisation
(NTRO). Where is the HQ of NTRO located?
1) Chennai
2) Kolkata
3) New Delhi
4) Bengaluru
5) Pune
Explanation:
The Central government appointed Anil Dhasmana, former chief of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW or
RAW) as the new chief of National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO). He will serve till he attains the
age of 65, i.e., for 2 years. He succeeds Satish Chandra Jha, former Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer, who
resigned from the office on September 17, 2020. Note– The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed
by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared the appointment of Anil Dhasmana. National Technical Research
Organisation (NTRO) - Headquarters– New Delhi, India.
34. Who has won the Ig Nobel Prize 2020 for Medical Education?
1) Donald Trump
2) Boris Johnson
3) Narendra Modi
4) Vladimir Putin
5) All the Above
Answer – 5) All the Above
Explanation:
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India won the Medical Education Prize of Ig Nobel Prize 2020 at the 30th
First Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony over virtual platform. He became the 2nd Prime Minister from India to win
the Ig Nobel Prize after Atal Bihari Vajpayee who won the 1998 Peace award for “Aggressively peaceful
explosion of atomic bombs”. The Ig Nobel Prize is an annual sarcastic or a parody award presented by the
magazine “Annals of Improbable Research”, which is dedicated to scientific humors as a mockery of the
standard academic journal. The word “Ignoble” is an antonym of Nobel. The Ig Nobel Award was instituted
in 1991 by Marc Abrahams with an objective to honour the achievements that make people laugh and then
think. The Ig Nobel Prize 2020 for Medical Education is shared among Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, Boris
Johnson of the United Kingdom, Narendra Modi of India, Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico,
Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, Donald Trump of the USA, Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, Vladimir
Putin of Russia, and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan, for “Using the Covid-19 pandemic to
show the world that politicians can have more impacts on life and death than scientists and doctors”.
35. Who heads the high level task force constituted to initiate action in advance for managing air
pollution in National Capital Region (NCR)?
1) Arvind Shrivastava
2) S. Gopalakrishnan
3) Amarjeet Sinha
4) PK Mishra
5) Ajit Doval
Answer – 4) PK Mishra
Explanation:
A high-level task force led by Dr Pramod Kumar (PK) Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister
reviewed the action taken by agencies and firm up plans for the coming harvesting and winter season
during a meeting with Chief Secretaries of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, Secretaries
of different departments/ministries of the central government including M/o of Environment, Forest &

Climate Change, Agriculture, Road, Petroleum and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Its objective was
to initiate proper precautionary and preventive measures in advance for the management of air pollution in
the National Capital Region (NCR). The meet notified that incidence of stubble burning has reduced by more
than 50% in the last two years and the number of Good Air Quality Index (AQI) days have gone up.
36. Name the person who has been appointed as the member of Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
task force.
1) Amit Ranjan Dev
2) Subrata Dutta
3) Girija Shankar Mungali
4) Praful Patel
5) Hemendranath Brahma
Answer – 3) Girija Shankar Mungali
Explanation:
Dato’ Windsor John, the General Secretary of the Asian Football Confederation(AFC) appointed retired
Colonel Dr. Girija Shankar Mungali as a member of the 7 members task force of AFC to regulate the football
clubs in Asia and Australia. He is the only Indian appointed to this task force and He will hold his position in
the panel till 2023.
37. Bah Ndaw has been appointed as the interim president of which country?
1) Georgia
2) Mali
3) Uganda
4) Nigeria
5) Rwanda
Answer – 2) Mali
Explanation:
Former Mali Defence Minister and retired Colonel Bah Ndaw was named as the Interim President of the
Republic of Mali. Colonel Assimi Goita was appointed as Vice President. They will be sworn in on 25th
September, 2020.
38. Who chairs the SEBI’s technical group on Social Stock Exchange?
1) Pushpa Aman Singh
2) Ingrid Srinath
4) Shaji Krishnan
5) Roopa Kudva
Answer – 3) Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) constituted the Technical Group on Social Stock Exchange
under the Chairmanship of Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, former Chairman of NABARD. The group will develop a
framework for onboarding non-profit organisations and for-profit enterprises. The Group will develop a
framework for prescribing disclosure requirements relating to performance and aspects related to social
audit and social impact.
39. Name the person who has been appointed as the new Administrator of PMC bank.
1) Prashant Joshi
2) J.B. Bhoria
3) A K Dixit
4) Surinderpal Singh
5) Surojit Shome
Answer – 3) A K Dixit

Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointed AK Dixit, ex-General Manager of Union Bank of India (UBI) as the
new administrator of Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank Limited with effect from September
23, 2020. He succeeds J.B. Bhoria, ex-chief general manager with the central bank who stepped down from
the post of administrator on September 22, 2020, due to health reasons. Administrator was appointed in
the exercise of the powers conferred on RBI as per Banking Regulation Act, 1949 under subsections 1 and 2
of section 36AAA and Section 56. Surinderpal Singh Ram Singh has been appointed as the Chief Executive
Officer(CEO) of PMC bank limited with effect from September 11, 2020. He succeeds Shiny Mithbaokar, who
was relieved from September 10, 2020.
40. Which organization has appointed Khushi Chindaliya as the green ambassador of India?
Explanation:
Khushi Chindaliya, a 17-year-old girl from Surat, Gujarat has been appointed as Regional Ambassador (RA)
for India for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Tunza Eco-Generation (TEG), which is
scheduled to take place in September, 2020.
41. Alexander Lukashenko has been appointed as the president of which country?
1) Lithuania
2) Poland
3) Belarus
4) Ukraine
5) Latvia
Answer – 3) Belarus
Explanation:
President of Belarus (officially the Republic of Belarus), Alexander Lukashenko (Alexander Grigoryevich
Lukashenko or Alyaksandr Ryhoravich Lukashenka), the 66-year-old sworn in for a new 5-year term (i.e.,
this is his 6th term) in an inauguration conducted with no prior announcement. He is an independent or
nonpartisan politician. He won this election in alliance with Belaya Rus.
42. Ishmael Toroama was elected as the president of Bougainville recently. What is the capital of
Bougainville?
1) Hobart
2) Dili
3) Ngerulmud
4) Buka
5) Pristina
Answer - 4) Buka
Explanation:
Ishmael Toroama, former rebel military commander and leader of Bougainville People’s Alliance Party
(BPAP) was elected as the President of Bougainville, an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Replacing the long serving President John Momis, Toroama will take office on 25th September 2020. This is
the first General Election of Bougainville since its independence from PNG in December 2019. The capital
and currency of Bougainville are Buka and Papua New Guinea kina respectively.
43. Name the person who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Acer India recently.
1) Amitabh Bachchan
2) Sonu Sood

3) Salman Khan
4) Ranveer Singh
5) Amir Khan
Explanation:
Acer India, leading Personal Computer (PC) brand appointed actor Sonu Sood as its brand ambassador. As
the brand ambassador of Acer India, Sonu Sood will support the range of innovative products of Acer over
the social media and campaign on the commitment of Acers in improving the lives of the people through
technology.
44. Find the person who got 1-year extension as the non-executive chairman of Infrastructure
Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS).
1) Ashok Kumar Mathur
2) Uday Kotak
3) Ajay Tyagi
5) Muhammad Mustafa
Answer - 2) Uday Kotak
Explanation:
The Government of India has extended the term of Uday Kotak, the Managing Director and CEO of Kotak
Mahindra Bank as the Chairman of Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) to one more year
till October 2021 as the Non-Executive Chairman of IL&FS. This is the 2nd extension given to Uday Kotak
since his appointment in 2018 as the chairman of IL&FS to complete the resolution of the company and its
group companies (around 300 companies) which had a debt of more than Rs.90000 crores.
45. Which PSU has appointed Rajat Sud as new Managing Director (September 2020)?
1) North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO)
2) Rural Electrification Corporation (REC)
3) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)
4) Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
5) Power Grid Corporation of India (POWER GRID)
Answer – 4) Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
Explanation:
Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), a Joint Venture(JV) of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the
Ministry of Power, Government of India, appointed Rajat Sud as its new Managing Director(MD) from
immediate effect. He takes charge from S Gopal, director (commercial), who was given the additional charge
as interim MD.
46. Mohamed Hussein Roble has been appointed as the new prime minister of which country?
1) Madagascar
2) Djibouti
3) Ethiopia
4) Somalia
5) Kenya
Answer – 4) Somalia
Explanation:
Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, President of Somalia appointed Mohamed Hussein Roble, swedish trained
civil engineer and political neophyte as the new Prime Minister(PM) of Somalia following the removal of the
former PM Hassan Ali Khaire in July 2020. All the 215 MP’s who attended the session chaired by President
Farmaajo voted in support of the appointment of Hussein Roble as PM.

47. Name the person who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Aakash Educational
service limited.
1) MS Dhoni
2) Yuvraj Singh
3) Sachin Tendulkar
4) Rahul Dravid
5) Suresh Raina
Answer – 2) Yuvraj Singh
Explanation:
Aakash Educational Services Limited(AESL) appointed Indian Cricketer Yuvraj Singh as its brand
ambassador to promote its brands including Aakash Institute, Aakash IIT-JEE, Akash Digital and
Meritnation. As the brand ambassador of AESL, Yuvarj Singh will lead the “Success is Waiting”, a multi-
channel campaign of Aakash Digital.
48. Find the Bollywood actor who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of CEAT.
1) Shah Rukh Khan
3) Ranveer Singh
4) Salman Khan
5) Aamir Khan
Answer – 5) Aamir Khan
Explanation:
CEAT Limited (CEAT), a tyre company of RPG Enterprises (Rama Prasad Goenka Group), signed Indian
Actor Aamir Khan as its brand ambassador for 2 years. As part of an integrated marketing campaign he will
feature in 2 commercials during the on-going Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in Dubai to promote
CEAT’s SecuraDrive, a range of mass premium tyres.
49. Name the person who has been roped by Reserve Bank of India for the customer awareness
campaign.
1) MS Dhoni
2) Kareena Kapoor
3) Virat Kohli
4) Amitabh Bachchan
5) Anushka Sharma
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) roped in Indian Film Actor Amitabh Bachchan for the customer awareness
campaign to prevent naive account holders from being deceived by fraudsters. As part of the RBI’s public
awareness campaign, the regulator continues to inform customers about do’s and don’ts for safe and secure
transactions. RBI has become the most popular central bank on twitter, with about 9.66 lakh followers
while US Federal Reserve, world’s most powerful central bank has about 6.64 lakh followers.
50. Reserve Bank of India has approved 3-member committee headed by Meeta Makhan to function
as the ad-interim MD&CEO of which bank?
1) Dhanlakshmi Bank
4) ING Vysya Bank
5) Karur Vysya Bank
Answer – 2) Lakshmi Vilas Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) approved that the daily affairs of Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB)will be run by a
Committee of Directors (CoD) composed of 3 independent directors namely, Meeta Makhan, Chairperson of

the CoD, Shakti Sinha, Member and Satish Kumar Kalra, Member. The CoD will exercise the discretionary
powers of Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) in the ad-interim. Until a new MD is
appointed, the existing senior management team and the board of directors will discharge the day-to-day
affairs of the bank as usual.
51. Who has been appointed as the new Prime minister of Mali (September 2020)?
1) Moctar Ouane
2) Bah N’Daw
3) Assimi Goita
4) Ibrahim Boubacar
5) Assimi Goita
Answer – 1) Moctar Ouane
Explanation:
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Moctar Ouane (64) was appointed as the New Prime Minister of Mali by the
decree signed by Mali’s new interim President Bah N’Daw, following the military coup on 18th August 2020,
The new President Bah N’Daw, Vice President Assimi Goita and the PM Moctar Ouane will lead the
transitional government of Mali until the election in 18 months.
52. Mustapha Adib has been resigned from the post of Prime minister of which country?
1) Lebanon
2) Kuwait
3) Morocco
4) UAE
5) Oman
Answer - 1) Lebanon
Explanation:
Mustapha Adib, Lebanon’s Prime Minister designate, resigned after failing to form a government in a month
of negotiations. His resignation comes amidst a political crisis over government formation, after he was
appointed to the position on August 31, 2020.
53. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Kerala based start-up ‘Entri’?
1) KL Rahul
2) Ishan Kishan
3) Surya Kumar Yadav
4) Robin Uthappa
5) Nitish Rana
Answer – 4) Robin Uthappa
Explanation:
Entri, a local language learning app for jobs, signed up Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa (representing
Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2020) as its brand ambassador in its 1st major campaign across India. It has also
partnered with Hotstar to run ad campaigns in 5 different languages throughout the ongoing IPL (Indian
Premier League) season. He is nicknamed as ‘The Walking Assassin’ for his tactic of charging the bowler.
54. Alapan Bandopadhyay has been appointed as the chief secretary of which state?
1) Telangana
2) West Bengal
3) Maharashtra
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Alapan Bandopadhyay, present Additional Chief Secretary (Home & Information) of West Bengal was
named as the Chief Secretary of the state. He will take charge on October 1, 2020. He will succeed Rajiva

Sinha who retires on September 30, 2020. Rajiva Sinha has been appointed the chairman of the West Bengal
Industrial Development Corporation(WBIDC) for a period of 3 years with effect from October 1,2020.
Alapan Bandopadhyay is a 1987-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of West Bengal cadre.
55. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Online tutoring platform named Vedantu?
1) Shankar Mahadevan
2) Aamir Khan
3) Ishrad Kamil
4) Vasanth Dev
5) Prasoon Joshi
Answer - 2) Aamir Khan
Explanation:
Vedantu, online live tutoring company roped in Indian Actor Aamir Khan (Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan)
as its Brand Ambassador. He will feature in the new ad-campaigns of the company. The 6 ad film series are
conceptualized by The Script Room with the tagline “Samaj Aayega toh Maza Ayega, Maza Ayega toh Samajh
Ayega”. Note– He recently became the brand ambassador of CEAT Limited(CEAT), a tyre company of RPG
Enterprises (Rama Prasad Goenka Group) for 2 years.
56. Name the person who has been appointed as the chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of
India (TRAI).
1) P.D. Vaghela
2) RS Sharma
3) Jayshree Vyas
5) Umakant Jayram
Answer – 1) P.D. Vaghela
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed P.D. Vaghela, currently the secretary of the
department of pharmaceuticals (DoP) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers as the chairman of
the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for a period of three years or until he attains the age of
65, whichever is earlier. He will succeed Ram Sewak (RS) Sharma, who will retire on September 30, 2020,
after a five-year tenure. RS Sharma is the 1st TRAI chairman to have a tenure of 5 years. The chairman of
TRAI will normally have a tenure of 3 years.

1. Which airport has won the ‘National Energy Leader’ and ‘Excellent Energy Efficient Unit’ awards at
the 21st National Awards for ‘Excellence in Energy Management’?
4) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Answer - 4) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Explanation:
The GMR led Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad International Airport) won the ‘National
Energy Leader’ and ‘Excellent Energy Efficient Unit’ awards at the 21st National Awards for ‘Excellence in
Energy Management’. It was organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Godrej Green Business
Centre (GBC). The award was given during the 19th edition of ‘Energy Efficiency Summit’, Virtual
Conference and Exposition on Energy Efficiency held from August 6-28, 2020. Rashtriya Ispat Nigam
Limited-Vizag Steel Plant (RINL-VSP) has also been awarded ‘Excellent Energy Efficient Unit’ award by CII

GBC in national award competition for excellence in energy management, which was held online from
August 25 to August 28.
2. Jeff Bezos becomes the world's first person to hit a net worth of ________.
1) $100 billion
2) $200 billion
3) $250 billion
4) $150 billion
5) $50 billion
Explanation:
Jeff Bezos is worth $90 billion more than Bill Gates, who is the world's second-richest person currently
worth $116.1 billion. Amid a pandemic which has hurt businesses and economies alike, CEO of Amazon Jeff
Bezos on August 26 became the first-ever individual to hit a net worth of $200 billion.
3. Name the person who has been conferred with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2019?
1) Ela Bhatt
2) David Attenborogh
3) Angela Merkel
4) Manmohan Singh
5) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Answer – 2) David Attenborogh
Explanation:
Over a virtual event, Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh conferred the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for
the year 2019 upon Sir David Attenborogh, a British broadcaster. Sonia Gandhi, President of Congress was
also present during the event. He wrote and presented the BBC nature documentary series, “The Living
Planet: A Portrait of the Earth”, which stated that humans have overrun the planet.
4. Which state government has won the WSIS winner prize 2020 under the e-government category?
1) West Bengal
2) Jharkhand
3) Odisha
4) Assam
5) Bihar
Explanation:
In the 8th Edition World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) prize contents, Sabooj Sathi online 3.0
project of West Bengal Government won the WSIS Winner Prize 2020 under the E-government category.
5. Name the Indian film which bagged best screenplay award at the 77th Venice Film Festival 2020.
1) Drive
2) Article 15
3) The Disciple
4) 118
5) The Sky is Pink
Answer – 3) The Disciple
Explanation:
Venice Film Festival 2020, the 77th Venice International Film Festival organized by La Biennale di Venezia
was held from 2nd September to 12th September 2020. Marathi film – The Disciple, directed by Chaitanya
Tamhane and starring Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid, Sumitra Bhave and Kiran Yadnyopavit won the Best
Screenplay Award at the festival.

Other awards at Venice Film Festival 2020:
Category Winner
Golden Lion Nomadland directed by Chloé Zhao
Silver lion-grand jury prize New Order directed by Michel Franco
Silver Lion award for Best Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa for Wife of a Spy
Dear Comrades! Directed by Andrei
Special Jury Prize Konchalovsky
Coppa Volpi for Best Actress Vanessa Kirby for Pieces of a Woman
Coppa Volpi for Best Actor Pierfrancesco Favino for Padrenostro
Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Young Actor or Actress Rouhollah Zamani for Sun Children
Orizzonti Award for Best Film The Wasteland directed by Ahmad Bahrami
Orizzonti Award for Best Director Lav Diaz for Genus Pan
Orizzonti Award for Best Screenplay Pietro Castellitto for I Predatori
Orizzonti Award for Best Actress Khansa Batma for Zanka Contact
Orizzonti Award for Best Actor Yahya Mahayni for The Man Who Sold His Skin
Orizzonti Award for Best Short Film Entre Tu Y Milagros directed by Mariana Saffon
Special Orizzonti jury prize Listen directed by Ana Rocha de Sousa
Venice Short Film nomination for the European Film Awards
2020 The Shift directed by Laura Carreira
Venice Award for Debut film Listen directed by Ana Rocha de Sousa
The Hangman at Home by Michelle and Uri
Grand Jury Prize for Best VR immersive Work Kranot
Best VR Immersive User Experience Finding Pandora X by Kiira Benzing
Best VR Immersive Story Killing a Superstar directed by Fan Fan
6. Name the person who has been honored with Euromoney’s Lifetime Achievement Award 2020.
1) Rana Kapoor
2) Aditya Puri
3) Shikha Sharma
4) Sashidhar Jagadishan
Answer – 2) Aditya Puri
Explanation:
Euromoney, the global finance and banking magazine’s Awards for Excellence 2020 honoured Aditya Puri,
Managing Director(MD) of HDFC Bank with a Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. This is a first of its kind
recognition for a corporate leader from India.
7. Find the person who has been honoured with 2020 Asia Game Changer Award by Asia Society.
1) Nitin Sethi
2) Vikas Khanna
3) K P Narayana Kumar
4) Shiv Sahay Singh
Answer – 2) Vikas Khanna
Explanation:
The Michelin Star Chef Vikas Khanna received the 2020 Asia Game Changer Award from Asia Society, a
United States based non-profit organization for feeding millions of people across India amid the ongoing

COVID-19 pandemic, by coordinating a food distribution drive from Manhattan. He is the only Indian among
the six awardees who were recognized by the Asia Society.
8. Name the Indian who has been named to the 2020 Cohort of young leaders for SDG by United
Nations.
1) Archana Soreng
3) Udit Singhal
4) Nethra
5) Jayprakash Narayan
Answer – 3) Udit Singhal
Explanation:
Udit Singhal (18 years), the founder of Glass2S and, a zero waste ecosystem to control the increasing
menace of glass waste in Delhi, has been named to the 2020 Cohort of young leaders for the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations (UN).
9. Who has presented the 1st ever “AICTE Visvesvaraya Best Teachers Award 2020”?
1) Nitin Gadkari
3) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
On 15th September 2020, on the occasion of National Engineers Day, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Union
Minister of Education presented the first ever “AICTE Visvesvaraya Best Teachers Award 2020” to the 12
faculty members of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved institutions over a virtual
ceremony.
10. Who has won the Golden Pen of Freedom Award of WAN-IFRA 2020?
1) Jineth Bedoya
2) Jamal Khashoggi
3) Srinivasan Balasubramanian
4) Vincent Peyrègne
Answer – 1) Jineth Bedoya
Explanation:
Colombian Journalist Jineth Bedoya Lima was honoured with the prestigious Golden Pen of Freedom Award
2020, an annual press freedom award of the World Association of News Publishers(WAN-IFRA). The award
was presented to recognise her contribution towards promoting and protecting women rights and her
courage to overcome her personal tragedy which inspires other women across the globe.
11. The Krushi Bhavan located in which state has won the 10th annual AZ Awards 2020 as People’s
Choice Winner under the category social good?
1) Odisha
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Punjab
4) Haryana
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Krushi Bhavan, a facility developed for the State’s Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment
located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha won 10th annual AZ Awards 2020 as People’s Choice Winner under the

category social good. The awards were revealed at its first-ever virtual AZ Awards Gala. The 12,077-square-
metre Krushi Bhavan is one among 20 winners and the only winner from India. Naveen Patnaik, Chief
Minister of Odisha dedicated this award to farmers and artisans of the state.
12. Who among the following is the part of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020?
2) Mahua Moitra
3) MS Dhoni
4) Narendra Modi
5) Sonia Gandhi
Explanation:
The Time magazine released the annual list of 100 Most Influential People of 2020 of pioneers, leaders,
titans, artists, and icons who have made an impact on the contemporary world. The Indians have made into
the list, namely, Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India; Ayushmann Khurrana, Bollywood actor; Bilkis,
‘dadi’ of Shaheen Bagh protest, Professor Ravindra Gupta (HIV/AIDS treatment) and Sundar Pichai, CEO of
Alphabet and Google.
13. Who has become the 1st Indian women observer to operate from warships?
1) Kumudini Tyagi
2) Riti Singh
3) Parul Bharadwaj
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
On 21st September 2020, Sub Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and Sub Lieutenant Riti Singh became the first
women to be posted in frontline warships as the Observers “Airborne Tacticians” of Helicopter Stream to
operate from warships of the Indian Navy. They were a part of a group of 17 officers of the Navy, who were
awarded ‘Wings’ on graduating as ‘Observers’ at a ceremony held at (Indian Navy Ship) INS Garuda, Kochi,
Kerala.
14. Which state has won UN Interagency Task Force (UNIATF) Award 2020 for its contribution
towards the SDGs related to the non-communicable diseases?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) West Bengal
4) Karnataka
5) Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala won the UN Interagency Task Force (UNIATF) Award 2020 for its contribution towards the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the non-communicable diseases. Tedros Adhanom,
Director General of World Health Organisation (WHO) announced the annual UNIATF Award for the year
2020 on prevention and control of non-communicable diseases. This is the first time for Kerala to be
recognised by this annual UN Award and along with Kerala 6 other health ministries across the globe have
won the 2020 UNIATF Award.
15. Who has become the 1st woman fighter pilot of India to fly the Rafale combat aircraft?
1) Avani Chaturvedi
2) Bhawana Kanth
3) Shivangi Singh
4) Minty Agarwal

5) Mohana Singh
Answer – 3) Shivangi Singh
Explanation:
Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh to become the first woman fighter pilot of India to fly the Rafale combat
aircraft that was formally inducted into the Indian Air Force(IAF) September 10, 2020. She hails from
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. She is one of the 10 Indian women fighter pilots in IAF. Note– Five Rafale Aircrafts
were formally inducted into the IAF’s 17 Squadron ‘Golden Arrows’ on September 10, 2020 at a function
held at Air Force Station, Ambala (Haryana).
16. Name the MIT professor who has won the inaugural AI award for cancer research & discovery of
new drugs.
1) Regina Barzilay
2) Raymond “Ray” Kurzweil
3) Demis Hassabis
4) Geoffrey E Hinton
5) Yann LeCun
Answer – 1) Regina Barzilay
Explanation:
Regina Barzilay, a professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s Computer Science and
Artificial Intelligence Laboratory won the inaugural winner of the annual award instituted by the
Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence and funded by Chinese online education company
Squirrel AI. She was awarded the top award (1 million USD) for using computer science to detect cancer
and discover new drugs.
17. Which is India’s highest literacy award?

1) Saraswati samman
2) Jnanpith award
3) Sahitya Akademi Fellowship
4) Vyas Samman
5) Yuva Puraskar
Answer - 2) Jnanpith award
Explanation:
Renowned Malayalam poet Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri was conferred the Jnanpith award, the
country's highest literary award, on Thursday at a special function held at his house at Kumaranallur, near
here. The 93-year-old poet is instrumental in heralding modernism in Malayalam poetry. A true Gandhian,
social reformer, journalist and an iconic example of simplicity, Akkitham has been a man who wears many
hats with aplomb besides his gifted literary life. Jnanpith Award, highest literary award in India, given
annually for the best creative literary writing to writers in any of the 22 “scheduled languages” recognized
in the Indian Constitution.
18. Who has virtually presented the National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for the year 2018-19?
1) Ram Nath Kovind
2) Amit Shah
3) Narendra Modi
4) Nitin Gadkari
5) Rajnath Singh
Answer - 1) Ram Nath Kovind
Explanation:
Ram Nath Kovind, President of India conferred the National Service Scheme(NSS) Awards also known as
Rashtriya Seva Yojana Award for the year 2018-2019 over a virtual from Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi.
He presented the awards to 42 awardees under 3 categories. Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Youth Affairs
and Sports attended the virtual event from Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

19. Who among the following has won the AIFF Women’s Footballer of the year award 2019-2020
(Gurpreet Singh Sandhu won men’s player of the year award 2019-20)?
1) Sangita Basfore
2) Aditi Chauhan
3) Harmanpreet Kaur
4) Sweety Devi
5) Sanju Yadav
Answer – 5) Sanju Yadav
Explanation:
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, (28 years) from Chandigarh, goalkeeper of Indian National Men’s Football team and
Sanju Yadav (22 years) from Haryana, Midfielder of India’s National Women’s Football team were declared
as the winners of the annual All India Football Federation (AIFF) Men’s Footballer of the Year Award 2019-
2020 and AIFF Women’s Footballer of the Year Award 2019-2020 respectively.
Other 2019-2020 AIFF Awards:
Award Winner
AIFF Men’s Emerging Footballer of the Year Anirudh Thapa
AIFF Emerging Women’s Footballer of the Year Ratanbala Devi
AIFF Award for the Best Assistant Referee P. Vaira Muthu (from Tamil Nadu).
AIFF Award for the Best Referee L. Ajit Kumar Meetei (from Manipur).
AIFF Award for the Best Grassroots Development West Bengal (based on E-licence courses and Golden
Programme Baby Leagues).
20. ‘Human by Nature Print Campaign’ of which state/UT has bagged prestigious PATA grand title
award 2020 for Marketing category?
1) Ladakh
2) Kerala
3) Punjab
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) West Bengal
Answer - 2) Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala Tourism’s ‘Human by Nature Print Campaign’ campaign bagged the Prestigious Pacific Asia Travel
Association (PATA) Grand Title Winner 2020 for Marketing. Department of Tourism, Government of
Karnataka won the PATA Gold Award 2020 for its Marketing Campaign – ‘Script your Adventure 2019’. It
was one of the 21 Gold Award winners from across the globe.
PATA Grand Title Winners 2020:
PATA Grand Title Category winner
‘Human by Nature Print Campaign’ by Kerala
PATA Grand Title Winner 2020 for Marketing Tourism, India
‘Anurak Community Lodge’ by YAANA Ventures,
PATA Grand Title Winner 2020 for Sustainability Thailand
PATA Grand Title Winner 2020 in Human Capital
Development ‘Unleashing Greatness’ by MGM China, Macao, China

1. Cycling Federation of India (CFI) planned to host the first ever cycling summit in 2021 at which
Indian city?
1) Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Bengaluru
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Cycling Federation of India (CFI) is set to host the first ever Cycling Summit in 2021 in Delhi, Mumbai and
Bengaluru. The one-day summit is designed with an aim to promote the culture of cycling and sharing of
knowledge between beginner and professional cyclists. On 1st September 2020, CFI signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) for the 2021 summit with Contarctica, a marketing exploration firm.
2. Name the union minister of tribal affairs who inaugurated the 2-day National Tribal Research
Conclave held from September 3-4, 2020.
1) Arjun Munda
3) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda virtually inaugurated the two-days National Tribal Research
Conclave to be held from September 3-4, 2020. The conclave will be chaired by Union Minister Arjun
Munda, it will review progress on the outcome of various projects being implemented under different
partnerships, and the best practices will be showcased to all participants. The Conclave has been organized
by the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Tribal Affairs, Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and Indian Institute of
Public Administration (IIPA).
3. Find the country which hosted the 35th session of the Food and Agriculture Organization regional
conference for Asia and the Pacific (Parshottam Rupala represented India).
1) India
2) Bangladesh
3) Bhutan
4) Nepal
5) Myanmar
Explanation:
The Thirty-fifth Session of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Regional Conference for Asia and
the Pacific (APRC 35) hosted by Bhutan at its capital Thimphu, which was held from 1-4 September 2020
through Zoom video conferencing platform amid COVID-19 pandemic and associated public health
concerns. The conference was chaired by Bhutan’s Secretary of the agriculture ministry, Rinzin Dorji. From
Indian side the meeting was addressed by Minister of State (MoS) for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Parshottam Khodabhai Rupala. At the close of the APRC35, the Member States agreed unanimously
Bangladesh will host the next FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (36th APRC) in 2022.

4. Which edition of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) annual leadership summit was
held between August 31-September 3, 2020 on the theme “US-India Navigating New Challenges”?
1) 4th
2) 3rd
3) 5th
4) 9th
5) 7th
Answer – 2) 3rd
Explanation:
The 5 days long US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) 3rd Annual Leadership Summit was held
from August 31-September 3, 2020 on the theme “US-India Navigating New Challenges”. The aim of the
summit was to discuss enhancing strategic and economic collaboration between the US and India with focus
on trade and investment, healthcare, collaboration in fintech, technology and India’s position in global
supply chains. USISPF, formed in 2017 is the only independent bi-lateral organization that is committed to
creating the most powerful strategic partnership between the U.S. and India.
5. Which edition of world solar technology summit was inaugurated by PM Modi recently (organized
by ISA & FICCI)?
1) 4th
2) 2nd
3) 1st
4) 3rd
5) 5th
Answer – 3) 1st
Explanation:
The first World Solar Technology Summit (WSTS) was held virtually which was organized by the
International Solar Alliance (ISA) along with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
(FICCI), as the convenor of ISA Global Leadership Task Force on Innovation, to focus on new Technologies
and Innovations in the field of Solar. The summit was inaugurated by Prime Minister of India Narendra
Modi.
6. The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has signed agreement with International Solar Alliance
(ISA) for deploying 1mn solar irrigation pumps. The GGGI was based on which country?
1) India
2) Japan
3) South Korea
4) Israel
5) Denmark
Answer – 3) South Korea
Explanation:
An agreement was inked between International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Seoul (South Korea) based Global
Green Growth Institute (GGGI) as a part of which ISA will provide technical assistance in deploying one
million solar irrigation pumps. The assistance will first be extended to African countries like Uganda, Burkina
Faso, Ethiopia, Senegal, Mozambique, Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga and Kiribati, and will be later rolled over to other
ISA member nations. ISA also signed a partnership agreement with the Paris-headquartered International
Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) for setting up solar heating and cooling demonstration projects in member
countries.
7. Name the ministry which has organized a two-day conclave on the topic ‘School Education in the
21st Century’ (PM Modi addressed the meet).
2) Ministry of Education

Answer – 2) Ministry of Education
Explanation:
The Ministry of Education organized a two-day conclave on the topic ‘School Education in the 21st Century’
under the Shikshak Parv Initiative on 10th & 11th September, 2020. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
addressed the conclave virtually on 11th September, 2020 in the presence of Union Minister for Education
Ramesh Pokhriyal, Minister of State (MoS) for Education, Sanjay Dhotre, Secretary to Department of Higher
Education, Amit Khare, Secretary to Department of School Education and Literacy Anita Karwal.
8. Which edition of Global Ayurveda Summit was inaugurated by Vice president Venkaiah Naidu on
theme “Emerging Opportunities for Ayurveda during Pandemic” (September 2020)?
1) 2nd
2) 3rd
3) 4th
4) 1st
5) 5th
Answer – 3) 4th
Explanation:
The 4th edition of Global Ayurveda Summit was virtually inaugurated by Vice-President Muppavarapu
Venkaiah Naidu on the theme “Emerging Opportunities for Ayurveda during Pandemic”. It will culminate on
October 14, 2020. The summit will include 8-day International Conference, 30-day International Exhibition
and Focused Business to Business Meetings and participation from more than 25 countries. It is being
organized by the CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)-Kerala in partnership with Ministry of Ayush
(Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy), and with the support of Ayurveda
Medical Association of India (AMAI), Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturers Organisation in India (AMMOI) and
Ayurveda Hospital Management Association (AHMA).
9. Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU) along with which institute jointly
organized an International Conference on ‘Aerosol Air Quality, Climate Change and Impact on Water
Resources and Livelihoods in the Greater Himalayas’?
1) Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, Lucknow
2) Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
3) Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru
4) Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational-Sciences, Nainital
5) Bose Institute, Kolkata
Answer – 4) Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational-Sciences, Nainital
Explanation:
Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital an autonomous research
institute under Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, and
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU), a central university in Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal,
Uttarakhand jointly organized an International Conference on ‘Aerosol Air Quality, Climate Change and
Impact on Water Resources and Livelihoods in the Greater Himalayas’ at ARIES, Nainital from September
14-16, 2020. The International Conference will discuss the effect of Aerosols on the Himalayan Regions in
India, Nepal and Bangladesh. The Conference has been organized as part of the celebrations of the Golden
Jubilee Commemoration Year of DST. It is the first online international conference to be held at ARIES,
Nainital during the Pandemic.
10. Which edition of World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Summit 2020 was
held under the banner “Realizing a Great Reset for Sustainable Development” recently.
1) 3rd
2) 4th
3) 5th

4) 7th
5) 10th
Answer – 2) 4th
Explanation:
From September 21—24, 2020, the World Economic Forum’s fourth and first fully virtual Sustainable
Development Impact Summit 2020 was held under the banner “Realizing a Great Reset for Sustainable
Development” to convene 2100 leaders from government, business, international organizations and civil
society along with experts and innovators to initiate, accelerate and scale-up entrepreneurial solutions to
tackle climate change and advance sustainable development. The summit was based on the five themes of
Shared Prosperity, Catalysing cooperation, Better business, Harnessing technology, and Liveable planet.
During the summit, WEF’s ‘EarthTime Visualisation’ report was released which stated that Delhi may have
eight months a year with temperature averaging 32°C by 2100, up from six at present. The WEF used data
from the Climate Impact Lab, Climate Central, the Washington Post, and NASA (National Aeronautics and
Space Administration) satellites to create a visualisation of this worst-case scenario.
11. Which edition of CII-EXIM Bank Digital Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership was held
virtually from New Delhi recently?
1) 13th
2) 25th
3) 21st
4) 17th
5) 15th
Answer – 5) 15th
Explanation:
15th CII-Exim Bank Digital Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership was held virtually from New Delhi
which was organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and EXIM (Export-Import) Bank with the
support of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
It was initiated in 2005. The focus areas identified for this edition were Agriculture, Power and Energy,
Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Education & Skill Development among others amid COVID-19.
12. Union minister S Jaishankar participated in the special virtual ministerial meeting of foreign
ministers of Conference on Interaction & Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) recently.
Where is the secretariat of CICA located?
1) Tbilisi, Georgia
2) Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
3) Beijing, China
4) Manila, Philippines
5) Damascus, Syria
Answer – 2) Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar participated in the Special Virtual Ministerial Meeting of
Foreign Ministers of Conference on Interaction & Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA). During the
session, the member countries discussed the joint fight against COVID-19, International and Regional
Situations and CICA cooperation in various fields. The Meeting saw the transfer of Chairmanship of CICA
from Tajikistan to Kazakhstan, and the appointment of new executive director and exchange of views on
future endeavours. The CICA has 27 members, 8 observer states and 5 observer organizations. Secretariat –
Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.
13. Which country hosted the virtual Ministerial Round Table Dialogue on Biodiversity Beyond 2020
(Prakash Javadekar represented India)?
1) Austria
2) United States
3) China

4) Indonesia
5) Japan
Answer – 3) China
Explanation:
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Prakash Javadekar represented
India at the virtual Ministerial Roundtable Dialogue on Biodiversity Beyond 2020. The meeting was held to
exchange views on Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development. The meeting was hosted by
China. The Dialogue was conducted on the topic of Biodiversity Beyond 2020: Building a Shared Future for
All Life on Earth. 15Ministers from different countries participated in the Roundtable Dialogue. Prakash
Javadekar called all countries to join hands at the start of the “UN Decade of Action and Delivery for
Sustainable Development”. The 15th Conference of Parties (COPs) to the Convention on Biological Diversity
(CBD) is scheduled to be held in 2021 at Kunming, China.
14. Who has inaugurated the “Destination North East-2020” through video conference on theme
“The Emerging Delightful Destinations”.
1) Harsh Vardhan
3) Narendra Modi
4) Amit Shah
Explanation:
On Occasion of World Tourism Day (i.e 27th September, 2020) Union Home Minister Amit Shah (Home
Minister is also the Chairman of North-East Council) inaugurated the “Destination North East-2020”
through video conference. The theme for Destination North East 2020 is “The Emerging Delightful
Destinations”. The four-day festival (27th September – 30th September, 2020) will promote and showcase
the North East’s (NE) tourism, culture, heritage and business. On September 22, 2020 MDoNER, Jitendra
Singh unveiled the Logo and song for “Destination North East-2020”.

1. Who co-chaired the 17th ASEAN-India economic ministers meet, along with Vietnam’s Tran Tuan
Anh?
2) Anurag Thakur
3) Nitin Gadkari
4) Piyush Goyal
Explanation:
17th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Economic Ministers Consultations was held
virtually which was co-chaired by Minister of Commerce and Industry & Railways Piyush Vedprakash Goyal
and Minister of Industry and Trade of Vietnam Tran Tuan Anh. The focus of the meet was to discuss the
reviewing of ASEAN India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), which has been recommended by ASEAN
India Business Council (AIBC) Report, submitted during the meet.
2. Who is the chairman of the steering committee constituted by central government for green
initiatives in the coal sector?
1) Vinod Paul
2) VK Saraswat
3) Anil Kumar Jain
4) Ramesh Chand

5) Amitabh Kant
Answer – 2) VK Saraswat
Explanation:
webinar on Coal Gasification and Liquefaction was organized by Ministry of Coal and Mines which was
addressed by Union Minister of Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi along with Anil Kumar Jain, Secretary, Coal
and Dr Vijay Kumar (VK) Saraswat, Member NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog. The
objective behind this webinar was to discuss the road map for achieving the 100 million tonnes (MT) coal
gasification target by 2030 with investments worth over Rs4 lakh crores. Notably, a Steering Committee has
been constituted under the chairmanship of Dr. VK Saraswat for green initiatives in the coal sector. The
webinar was attended by around 700 delegates from Government of India, Coal India Limited (CIL) and the
coal sector.
3. Which edition of Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) Senior Officials Meeting was held in
September 2020?
1) 15th
2) 12th
3) 10th
4) 6th
5) 1st
Answer – 2) 12th
Explanation:
12th Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) Senior Officials Meeting took place virtually, the key areas of
cooperation tourism, culture, education, transport and communications were discussed and reviewed
during the meeting. The meeting was attended by Senior Officials from all 6 MGC Member States (India,
Cambodia, Lao PDR (People’s Democratic Republic), Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam). It was co-chaired by
Vijay Thakur Singh, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs and Mr. Sok Soken, Under Secretary of
State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Cambodia.
4. Which country hosted the virtual G20 Foreign Ministers’ Extraordinary Meeting (September
2020)?
1) South Korea
2) Mexico
3) South Africa
4) Turkey
5) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
As a part of Sherpa Track for the G20 Leaders Summit 2020, which will be held at the end of 2020, the
current chair of G20 (group of twenty) i.e. Saudi Arabia hosted the virtual G20 Foreign Ministers’
Extraordinary Meeting from Riyadh (Capital of Saudi Arabia) which was focused upon cross-border
movement and strengthening international cooperation across borders amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The
meet was chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al-
Saud where Indian side was represented by Union Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Ministry of
External Affairs (MEA).
5. Name the culture minister of India who represented India in the 5 BRICS culture ministers meet
th
held recently.
1) Ram Vilas Paswan
4) Piyush Goyal
Answer – 2) Prahlad Singh Patel

Explanation:
Prahlad Singh Patel, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge-I/C) for Culture and Tourism represented
India and addressed in 5th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Culture Ministers’ Meeting
held through video conference under the Chairpersonship of Russian Federation.
6. Who represented India in virtual meeting of BRICS ministers of foreign affairs/ international
relations held recently?
1) Venkaiah Naidu
4) Narendra Modi
5) RamNath Kovind
Explanation:
Russia, the current chair of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) chaired the stand alone
meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/ International Relations over a virtual platform through video
conferencing. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov chaired the meeting with Dr.
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Union Minister of External Affairs of India, Ernesto Araújo, Minister of Foreign
Affairs of Brazil, Wang Yi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China, Grace Naledi Pandor, Minister of
International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa represented the respective BRICS
countries.
7. Who represented India at virtual G20 education ministers meet hosted by Saudi Arabia?
1) Amit Shah
2) Narendra Modi
4) Ram Nath Kovind
5) Nitin Gadkari
Answer - 3) Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
Explanation:
As a part of Sherpa Track for the G20 (group of twenty) Leaders’ Summit 2020, which will be held at the end
of 2020, the current chair of G20 i.e. Saudi Arabia hosted the virtual G20 Education Ministers Meeting from
Riyadh (Capital of Saudi Arabia) to discuss and share experiences of member countries in the three
identified areas viz. Education Continuity in Times of Crises, Early Childhood Education and
Internationalization in Education. The meeting was chaired by Saudi Arabia’s Education Minister Dr. Hamad
Al-Asheikh where India was represented by Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Ministry of
Education. The focus of the meet was Fostering 21st Century Human Capabilities.
8. Union Defence minister Rajnath Singh has attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
defence ministers meet held at which city?
1) Nur-Sultan
2) New Delhi
3) Beijing
4) Moscow
5) Dushanbe
Answer – 4) Moscow
Explanation:
The Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD) paid a 3-day visit to Moscow, Russia from
September 3-5, 2020 to attend a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence
ministers and to hold talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoigu on further boosting bilateral defence
cooperation.

9. The 1st joint commission meeting between India and Angola held recently. What is the capital of
Angola?
1) Luanda
2) Brazzaville
3) Lusaka
4) Windhoek
Answer – 1) Luanda
Explanation:
India- Angola Joint Commission held its 1st meeting through video-conferencing. During the meeting India
and Angola agreed to expand their trade relations and also discussed cooperation in health,
pharmaceuticals, defence, agriculture, food processing, digitization and telecom. The session was co-chaired
by Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India, and Ambassador Téte António,
Minister of External Relations of the Republic of Angola. There were 3 pacts signed between India and
Angola. The pacts are, (i) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in the field of Health (ii)
Agreement to exempt visa for holders of diplomatic, official and service passports (iii) MoU for cooperation
between the Ministry of External Relations of Angola and Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service. The
capital and currency of Angola are Luanda & Angolan Kwanza respectively.
10. Who represented India at the 10th East-Asia summit foreign ministers’ meeting recently?
4) V. Muraleedharan
Answer – 4) V. Muraleedharan
Explanation:
V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs attended the 10th East Asia Summit (EAS)
Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The Meeting was held over a virtual platform. The meeting was chaired by Mr.
Pham Bin Minh, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
11. Which edition of Aero India-21 will be held at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru, Karnataka
between 3-7 February 2021?
1) 15th
2) 20th
3) 13th
4) 21th
5) 17th
Answer – 3) 13th
Explanation:
The 13th Edition of Aero India-21 will be held at Yelahanka Air Force Base, Bengaluru, Karnataka from
February 3rd-7th, 2021. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the Aero India 2021 website
https://aeroindia.gov.in at New Delhi, marking it open for space-bookings.
12. The _____ session of World Health Organization (WHO) south east Asia region was held recently.
1) 74th
2) 77th
3) 79th
4) 75th
5) 73rd
Answer – 5) 73rd

Explanation:
The 73rd session of WHO (World Health Organization) South East Asia Region (SEAR) was hosted virtually
by Thailand from Bangkok under the Chairmanship of Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister of Health, Thailand where Indian side was represented by Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan,
Minister for Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) along with Sh. Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State
for Health and Family Welfare. Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Director WHO SEAR. This was for the first time
that the entire event was held virtually due to COVID pandemic to discuss most pressing regional and global
public health issues.
13. Who represented India at 17th SCO culture ministers meeting held recently?
1) Nitin Gadkari
5) Ram Vilas Paswan
Answer – 3) Prahlad Singh Patel
Explanation:
Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge), Prahlad Singh Patel virtually participated in the 17th
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Culture Ministers meeting.
14. Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State (I/C) of Labour and Employment attended the G-20
Labour and Employment Ministers meeting recently. Which country holds the presidency of G20 for
the year 2020?
1) Cambodia
2) Singapore
3) Germany
4) Italy
5) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State (Independent Charge- I/C) of Labour and Employment attended
the G-20 Labour and Employment Ministers meeting. The virtual meeting was held to discuss recent
developments of the economic and labour market globally. Discussion was also made about COVID-19 and
its impact. The declaration also lists the measures to ease the impact of COVID-19 on the labour market
while discussing the efforts of the Saudi Presidency in developing the G20 Youth Roadmap 2025. G20:
Presidency 2020– Saudi Arabia (Italian Presidency in 2021). Note: The 15th meeting of G20 will organize
from 21-22 November 2020, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. First time that Saudi Arabia will hold the Presidency
of the G20 with the theme “Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century for All”.
15. The 2+2 inter-sessional meet between India and which country was held recently (September
2020)?
1) United States
2) Australia
3) China
4) Japan
5) United Kingdom
Explanation:
India-United States (US) 2+2 Inter-sessional Meeting was held virtually to discuss bilateral, regional, and
multilateral issues including combating COVID-19, counter terrorism, India’s membership on the United
Nations Security Council (UNSC), efforts to counteract recent destabilizing actions in South Asia, and the
broader Indo-Pacific region. This Inter-sessional meeting was set up pursuant to the India-US 2+2
Ministerial Dialogue which is expected to take place later this year. The Indian delegation was led jointly by

Vani Rao, Joint Secretary (Americas) in the Ministry of External Affairs, and Somnath Ghosh, Joint Secretary
(International Cooperation) in the Ministry of Defence.
16. Who represented India at the 27th ASEAN Regional Forum?

4) V. Muraleedharan
Answer - 4) V. Muraleedharan
Explanation:
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan participated in the online meeting of the
Foreign Ministers of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum (ARF) under the
Chairmanship of Vietnam. During the 27th ARF meeting, the Ministers exchanged views on International
and regional issues. India will co-chair the ASEAN Regional forum on port securities and United Nations
Convention on the Law of Sea(UNCLOS).
17. Union Culture Minister (MoS I/C) Prahlad Singh Patel informed formation of the 16-member
expert committee to study ancient Indian culture. What is the constituency of Prahlad Singh Patel?
1) Vellore
2) Lucknow
3) Haridwar
4) Damoh
5) Gurugram
Answer – 4) Damoh
Explanation:
Prahlad Singh Mulayam Singh Patel (in short- Prahlad Singh Patel) Minister of State (I/C- Independent
Charge) of Culture and Tourism has informed that Government has formed a 16-member expert committee
to conduct a study on the origin and evolution of Indian culture dating back to about 12,000 years ago and
its interface with other cultures of the world. Prahlad Singh Patel’s constituency – Damoh, Madhya Pradesh.
18. Who represented India at SCO-CFM (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation-Council of Foreign

Ministers) meeting held at Moscow, Russia?
1) Venkaiah Naidu
4) Narendra Modi
5) RamNath Kovind
Explanation:
Union Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had a four-days visit to
Russia from September 8-11, 22 to attend the SCO-CFM (Council of Foreign Ministers) Meeting in Moscow.
During his way to Russia he made a stopover in Tehran, Iran on September 8, 2020 to meet his Iranian
counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif for discussing various aspects of bilateral relations and regional
developments including the Chabahar port project. Both sides emphasised to further expand bilateral ties in
“all aspects”. In addition to that, a luncheon meeting was also held between the Foreign Ministers of Russia,
India and China (RIC), on the sidelines of SCO in Moscow which was organised by Russia which holds the
current presidency of RIC. The Russia has handed over the presidency of RIC to India.

19. External Affairs minister of India S Jaishankar represented India at ASEAN-India ministerial
meeting held recently (Virtual). During the meet, ASEAN- India’s action plan for the year 2021 to
_____ was adopted.
1) 2023
2) 2022
3) 2025
4) 2024
5) 2026
Answer – 3) 2025
Explanation:
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Ministerial Meeting was held virtually which was co-
chaired by Union Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) along with Don
Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand. It was attended by
Foreign Ministers of the ten ASEAN Member States. During the meet ASEAN-India Plan of Action (2021-
2025) was adopted.
20. Who represented India at 6th BRICS communication ministers meeting held virtually?
1) Jitendra Singh
2) Santosh Gangwar
3) Sanjay Dhotre
Answer – 3) Sanjay Dhotre
Explanation:
The 6th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Communication Ministers Meeting was hosted
by Maxim Parshin, Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of Russia in a
virtual format where India was represented by Sanjay Dhotre, Minister of State (MoS) for Communications,
Electronics & Information Technology and Education. It should be noted that this meet is held annually
under the rotating Chairmanship of member countries. India will take over the Chairmanship of the next
BRICS Communications Ministers’ Meeting to be hosted in 2021 by India.
21. Which edition of annual meeting of board of governor of Asian Development Bank (ADB) held
virtually on September 17-18, 2020 (Nirmala Sitharaman represented India)?
1) 53rd
2) 49th
3) 69th
4) 55th
5) 57th
Answer – 1) 53rd
Explanation:
The 53rd Annual Meeting of Board of Governor of Asian Development Bank (ADB) took place virtually on
September 17-18, 2020. Ministers from ADB members, ADB Management and Industry experts participated
in the virtual meeting and they discussed a wide range of issues facing Asia and Pacific due to the Pandemic.
22. Who represented India at the G-20 Trade and Investment ministers meet held recently?
2) Piyush Goyal
3) Harsh Vardhan
4) Niramala Sitharaman
5) Nitin Gadkari

Explanation:
The virtual G-20 (Group of Twenty) Trade and Investment Ministers under the Saudi Arabia Presidency was
held where India was represented by Union Commerce and Industry & Railways Minister, Piyush
Vedprakash Goyal. The objective of the meet was the further strengthening of G20 trade and investment
cooperation. During the meet, Piyush Goyal cleared that India is not in a position to accept the concept of
Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT) as there is a need for policy to finalize laws around digital trade and data.
The concept of “Data Free Flow with Trust,” was first espoused by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in a speech at
the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, in January 2019.
23. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar represented India at annual informal meeting of SAARC
council of ministers chaired by which country?
1) Afghanistan
2) Nepal
3) Bhutan
4) Bangladesh
5) Sri Lanka
Answer - 2) Nepal
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Jaishankar participated in the Annual Informal Meeting of South Asian
Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Council of Ministers. The Annual Meeting was chaired by
Nepal and was held in virtual mode. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal,
chaired the Informal Meeting, attended by External Affairs Ministers of all the Member States of SAARC.
Jaishankar highlighted the measures taken by India such as virtually convening health professionals and
trade officials meeting, creating a ‘COVID-19 Information Exchange Platform (COINEX), foreign currency
swap support and activation of SAARC Food Bank Mechanism.
24. The virtual bilateral meeting between India and which country held recently (September 2020)?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Maldives
3) Finland
4) Sweden
5) Iceland
Explanation:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa held a Virtual
Bilateral Summit. During the summit, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations, and mutual areas of
concern in Regional and International issues. This is the first such Bilateral meet between the two countries
since Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s election to office in August, 2020.
INDEX
1. What is India’s rank in 13th Edition of Global Innovation Index 2020 released by World
Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Cornell University and INSEAD Business School
(Switzerland tops)?
1) 48
2) 84
3) 36
4) 72
5) 110
Answer – 1) 48

Explanation:
For the First time, India joined the group of Top 50 Countries in the 13th Edition of Global Innovation Index
(GII) 2020, as it took the 48th rank with a score of 35.59 in the Annual report jointly released by World
Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Cornell University and INSEAD Business School. The Theme of
the 13th edition of the GII 2020 is “Who Will Finance Innovation?”.
Rank Country Score Income
48 India 35.59 LM*
1 Switzerland 66.08 HI*
2 Sweden 62.47 HI
3 United States 60.56 HI
2. Which institute ranked top among Indian institutes in the World University Rankings 2021
released by Times Higher Education (THE)?
1) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indore
2) Indian Institute of Management (IIMA), Ahmedabad
3) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar
4) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
Answer – 4) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
Explanation:
United Kingdom (UK) based Times Higher Education(THE) released the World University Rankings 2021.
Indian Institute of Science(IISc) Bengaluru ranked under the 301-350 group ranking, tops among the 63
Indian institutions which were qualified for the THE rankings. IIT, Ropar which is under the 351-400 group
rankings and IISc Bengaluru are the only Indian institutes in the world top 400 Universities.
Overall Top 3 Universities:
Rank Institute
1 University of Oxford , England ,UK
2 Stanford University , California, UK
3 Harvard University , Massachusetts, US
Top 3 Institutes in India:
Rank Institute
301-350 Indian Institute of Science(IISc), Bengaluru
351-400 Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Ropar
401-500 Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Indore
3. India has the _____ largest road network in the world as per Union minister Nitin Gadkari.
1) 5th
2) 3rd
3) 4th
4) 2nd
5) 1st
Answer - 4) 2nd
Explanation:
Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers(SIAM) organised and hosted its 60th SIAM Annual Convention
2020. The meeting saw the participation of Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister of Environment, Forest &
Climate Change, Information & Broadcasting and Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Nitin Jairam
Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways. During the meet, Nitin Jairam Gadkari

stated that currently India has the 2nd largest road network in the world, which is being fuelled by the
tremendous growth in construction of expressways and highways.
4. Which Indian state ranked top in the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) ranking 2019 released by
Ministry of commerce and industry’s DPIIT?
2) Telangana
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Haryana
Explanation:
Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has virtually announced the 4th
edition of State Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) Ranking for 2018-19 which was released by
Department of Industrial Promotion and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of commerce and industry. In
accordance with that, Andhra Pradesh (AP) topped the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) ranking 2019,
followed by Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Telangana at 2nd & 3rd place respectively. Among Union Territories
(UTs), Delhi bagged the top spot.
Rank State
1 Andhra Pradesh (AP)
2 Uttar Pradesh (UP)
3 Telangana
States/UT with least ranking (29th) are: Arunachal Pradesh (AR), Chandigarh, Manipur, Meghalaya,
Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim and Tripura.
5. Which state emerged as the most literate state in India as per 75th round of National Sample
Survey (NSS) conducted by National Statistical Office (NSO) from July 2017 to June 2018?
1) Telangana
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Uttarakhand
4) Kerala
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
In accordance with the report on “Household Social Consumption: Education in India as part of 75th round
of National Sample Survey(NSS) – from July 2017 to June 2018″ conducted by National Statistical Office
(NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Kerala again emerged as the most
literate state in the country with 96.2% literacy followed by Delhi (88.7%), Uttarakhand (87.6%), Himachal
Pradesh (86.6%) and Assam (85.9%). On the other hand, Andhra Pradesh (AP) is the worst performer at
66.4% followed by Rajasthan at 69.7%, Bihar (70.9%), Telangana (72.8%), Uttar Pradesh (73%) and
Madhya Pradesh (73.7%).
6. What is India’s rank in 24th edition of ‘Economic Freedom of the World: 2020 Annual Report ‘?
1) 79
2) 65
3) 105
4) 116
5) 132
Answer – 3) 105
Explanation:
India took the 105th position in the 24th Edition of Economic Freedom of the World: 2020 Annual Report
by Canada’s Fraser Institute, which has been released in India in conjunction with Center for Civil Society,

New Delhi-based think tank. The report is co-published by CATO Institute (America) with more than 70
think tanks around the world. This is the 24th edition of Economic Freedom of the World.The report is
based on 2018 data. Hong Kong topped the Index with a score of 8.94, followed by Singapore (8.65) and
New Zealand (8.53). This year’s publication ranks 162 countries and territories for 2018. The Report has
been divided into 4 Quartiles based on the rankings.
Rank Country Score (out of 10)
105 India 6.56
1 Hong Kong 8.94
2 Singapore 8.65
3 New Zealand 8.53
7. Which state emerged as the best performer in X- category in the 2nd edition of ‘States on Support
to Startup Ecosystems 2019’ released by DPIIT?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Karnataka
4) Gujarat
5) Kerala
Explanation:
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) released the 2nd Edition of ‘States on
Support to Startup Ecosystems 2019’. The Rankings are based on providing a Strong Ecosystem for
promoting Startups. Gujarat emerged as the best performer among Category X. Gujarat topped the rankings
in the 2018 edition of Ranking also. (In Category x – All States and New Delhi, barring North Eastern (N. E)
States & other Union Territories (U. T)).
Category – X
All States and New Delhi, barring North Eastern (N.E) States & other Union Territories.
State Category
Gujarat Best Performer
Karnataka Top Performer
Kerala Top Performer
8. What is rank of India among the fastest growing freelance market in the world as per report of
Payoneer?
1) 10
2) 7
3) 5
4) 2
5) 11
Answer - 4) 2
Explanation:
India is the second-fastest-growing freelance market in the world with a massive increase in the number of
freelancers this year, according to a report on ‘Freelancing in 2020: An Abundance of Opportunities’ by
Payoneer.
9. What is India’s rank in 2020 Human Capital Index (HCI) released by World Bank?
1) 118
2) 116
3) 120
4) 117

5) 119
Answer – 2) 116
Explanation:
The 2020 Human Capital Index (HCI) is a collaboration between the Human Development Practice Group
and the Development Economics Group of the World Bank. World Bank released the report titled “The
Human Capital Index 2020 Update: Human Capital in the Time of COVID-19” on September 16, 2020. India
has been placed at the 116th position among 174 countries in the Human Capital Index 2020 with score
increase to 0.49 from 0.44 in 2018 in comparison to 115 out of 157 countries. The country of Singapore
topped the score with 0.88 followed by Hong Kong at 0.81 and Japan at 0.80.
Top 3 Countries in HCI:
Rank Country Score
116 India 0.49
1 Singapore 0.88
2 Hongkong and China 0.81
3 Japan 0.8
10. Which city ranked top in the 2nd edition of smart city index 2020 released by Institute for
Management Development (IMD) in collaboration with few other organisations?
1) Zurich
2) Helsinki
3) Singapore
4) Hyderabad
5) Berlin
Explanation:
Institute for Management Development (IMD), in collaboration with Singapore University for Technology
and Design (SUTD), IMD World Competitiveness Center, and Smart Cities Observatory (SCO) has released
the 2nd edition of global listing of smart cities i.e. “Smart City Index (SCI) 2020” in which the ranking of four
Indian cities- New Delhi, Mumbai (Maharashtra), Hyderabad (Telangana), and Bengaluru (Karnataka) were
declined as the technological advancement in these cities is not up to date to cater the COVID19 Pandemic.
The index was topped by Singapore followed by Helsinki (Finland) and Zurich (Switzerland) in the second
and the third place respectively. It should be noted that Indian cities have suffered more from the pandemic
because they were not prepared. The work of these rankings was led by IMD’s Professor Arturo Bris.
11. What is India’s rank in World Risk Index (WRI) 2020 released by the United Nations University
Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) and Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft?
1) 89
2) 121
3) 97
4) 66
5) 57
Answer - 1) 89
Explanation:
According to the World Risk Index (WRI) 2020, India has been ranked at the 89th spot among 181
Countries. The World Risk Index is a statistical model for the assessment of global risk of disasters such as
earthquakes, storms, floods, droughts and sea-level rise.
India in World Risk Index (WRI) 2020:
Rank Country World Risk Index Category (Based on Risk)
89 India 6.62 Medium Risk
1 Vanuatu 49.74 Very High Risk

2 Tonga 29.72 Very High Risk

181 Qatar 0.31 Very Low Risk
180 Malta 0.66 Very Low Risk
12. Name the state/UT which ranked top in 1st ever India Happiness report 2020 released by
Professor Rajesh K Pillania.
1) Mizoram
2) Punjab
3) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
4) Odisha
5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
On September 20, 2020 The first-ever India Happiness Report 2020 was released by Professor Rajesh K
Pillania, which ranks all 36 States and Union Territories(UTs) on the basis of their happiness quotient.
Mizoram tops the ranking followed by Punjab and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Odisha, Uttarakhand and
Chhattisgarh were least happy states. The survey was conducted based on 6 components of happiness,
namely work; relationships; health; philanthropy; religious, spiritual orientation; impact of COVID-19.

1. Which company has acquired Future Group for Rs. 24,713 crores?
1) Reliance Retail Ventures Limited
2) Arogya Retail Ventures Limited
3) Bharti-AXA General Insurance Co Ltd
4) Hindustan Retail Ventures Limited
5) Adani Retail Ventures Limited
Answer - 1) Reliance Retail Ventures Limited
Explanation:
The Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), subsidiary of the Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) acquired
the retail and wholesale, logistics and warehousing business of the Future Group Business as going
concerns on a slump sale basis for lump sum aggregate consideration of Rs 24,713 crore. This acquisition is
a part of the scheme where Future Group merges with companies including Future Retail, Future Lifestyle
Fashions, Future Consumer, Future Supply Chains and Future Market Networks into Future Enterprises
Limited (FEL). The slump sale of FEL would include Big Bazaar, fbb, Foodhall, Easyday, Nilgiris, Central and
Brand Factory.
2. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) & SEBI has given approval to Reliance Jio to sell
units worth Rs 25,215 crore in tower infrastructure trust to which company?
1) Bharti Airtel
2) Cybertech Internationals
3) New Enterprise Associates
4) Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.
Answer – 4) Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.
Explanation:
The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) and The Securities and Exchange Board of India-SEBI (with
certain clauses) has given approval to Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJio), to sell units worth Rs 25,215 crore in
Tower Infrastructure Trust to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. It also approved a downstream
foreign investment of Rs 105.35 crore to acquire remaining 49% paid up equity share capital in Reliance Jio
Infratel Pvt Ltd (RJIPL) and increase the foreign capital in the firm to 100%.

3. Adani Airport Holdings has acquired 74% stake in which international airport?
3) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata
4) Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow
5) Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, Indore
Answer – 1) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
Explanation:
Adani Airport Holdings Limited(AAHL), holding company of Adani Group for its airports business has
entered into an agreement to acquire 74% in Mumbai International Airport Limited(MIAL) or Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Through the agreement, AAHL will acquire the debt of current
promoter GVK group and buy out minority shareholders. AAHL will acquire 50.50% stake of GVK Airport
Developers Ltd (GVKADL) and 23.5% of minority partners ACSA and Bidvest in MIAL – for which it has
obtained Competition Commission of India approval. Remaining 26% stake of MIAL will be with acquired
by AAI.
4. Under which section of Competition Act, 2002, Competition Commission of India approved
incremental acquisition of 6.51% shareholdings in ClariantAGunder by SABIC International
Holdings B.V?
1) Section 32(2)
2) Section 31(2)
3) Section 32(1)
4) Section 31(1)
5) Section 30(1)
Answer – 4) section 31(1)
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved an incremental acquisition of 6.51% shareholding
in ClariantAGunder (ClariantAG) by SABIC International Holdings B.V. (SABIC BV), a wholly owned affiliate
of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation-SABIC under section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
5. Name the company which has acquired Gurgaon-Palwal Transmission Limited (GPTL) from
Sterlite power.
1) IndiGrid
3) IRB Infrastructure
4) Power Grid
5) Oriental Infratrust
Answer - 1) IndiGrid
Explanation:
India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) has completed acquisition of a transmission asset Gurgaon Palwal Transmission
Ltd (“GPTL”), from Sterlite Power at an enterprise value of around Rs. 1,080 crores. With this acquisition,
IndiGrid's AUM (assets under management) has increased by around 9 per cent to Rs. 13,300 crores.
6. The US based silver lake has planned to acquire ______ stake in Reliance Retail Ventures Limited for
Rs. 7500 crores.
1) 3.75%
2) 2.15%
3) 3.35%
4) 1.75%
5) 1.20%
Answer – 4) 1.75%

Explanation:
Silver Lake, US based global technology investment firm, is set to invest Rs.7500 crores in Reliance Retail
Ventures Limited (RRVL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). This investment will provide
Silver lake a 1.75% stake in RRVL. This investment will enhance the retail presence of RIL in the domestic
market.
7. The Competition commission of India has approved the acquisition of ______ equity share capital of
Piramal pharma limited by CA Clover Intermediate II Investments.
1) 25%
2) 20%
3) 30%
4) 50%
5) 45%
Answer – 2) 20%
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of 20% issued and paid-
up equity share capital (in short- stake) of Piramal Pharma Limited (in short- Piramal Pharma), wholly
owned subsidiary of Piramal Enterprises Limited (PEL) by CA Clover Intermediate II Investments (Curie),
an affiliated entity of CAP V Mauritius Limited.
8. Under which section of competition Act, 2002 the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has
approved acquisition of Nutrition & Biosciences Inc. by International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.?
1) Section 32(1)
2) Section 31(1)
3) Section 32(3)
4) Section 31(2)
5) Section 30(1)
Explanation:
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the following proposals under Section 31(1) of the
Competition Act, 2002: (i) Acquisition of sole control over Bombardier Transportation’s (Bombardier
Transport) by Alstom S.A. (Alstom); (ii) Acquisition of Nutrition & Biosciences, Inc. by International Flavors
& Fragrances Inc.
9. US based KKR plans to buy ______ stake in Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) for Rs. 5550
crores.
1) 0.89%
2) 3.21%
3) 1.78%
4) 2.21%
5) 1.28%
Answer - 5) 1.28%
Explanation:
Reliance Industries limited(RIL) announced that KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts), global investment firm,
will pick up 1.28% equity shares of RIL subsidiary Reliance Retail Ventures Limited(RRVL) by investing
Rs.5550 crores. The investment of KKR will translate into a 1.28% equity stake in RRVL on a fully diluted
basis.
10. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved an acquisition of 100% shares of
Medlife by which company?
1) Religare Health
2) Fortis Healthcare
3) API Holdings

4) Bharati Vidyapeeth
Answer – 3) API Holdings
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved an acquisition of 100% equity shares of Medlife
International Private Limited (Medlife) by API Holdings Private Limited (API Holdings), the parent of
PharmEasy and as consideration, the acquisition of up to 19.59% of the equity share capital of API Holdings
on a fully diluted basis, by the Medlife Promoter Shareholders and other shareholders of Medlife. The
Approval was given under the Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
DEFENCE
1. The S-400 missile system will be delivered to India by which country?
1) United States
2) Russia
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Japan
5) Germany
Explanation:
The first regiment of S-400 anti-air system by Russia will be delivered to India by the end of 2021. India has
ordered 5 regiments of this system that is designed to take down targets at a range of over 400 km. Notably,
there is an ongoing portfolio of defence orders worth $15 billion with India as a part of which AK203 rifles
will be produced at a factory in Amethi in Uttar Pradesh while the acquisition of Igla-S air defence missiles
should be completed soon.
2. How much crore worth contract was signed by Defence ministry with Indian companies for supply
of 6 Pinaka regiments to the regiment of artillery of the Indian Army?
1) Rs. 1250 Crores
2) Rs. 2130 Crores
3) Rs. 3520 Crores
4) Rs. 2580 Crores
5) Rs. 5240 Crores
Answer – 4) Rs. 2580 Crores
Explanation:
Acquisition Wing of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed contracts with Bharat Earth Movers Ltd. (BEML),
Tata Power Company Ltd. (TPCL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for supply of Six Pinaka Regiments to the
Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army at an approximate cost of Rs. 2580 Crores. This decision has been
taken to further boost the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Government of India in the Defence Sector. The Six
Pinaka Regiments comprises of 114 Launchers with Automated Gun Aiming & Positioning System (AGAPS)
and 45 Command Posts to be procured from TPCL and M/s L&T and 330 Vehicles to be procured from
BEML and their induction will be completed by 2024.
3. INDRA NAVY-20 is the military exercise between India and which country (11th edition held at Bay
of Bengal)?
1) Japan
2) Australia
3) Russia
4) Germany
5) United States

Explanation:
The 11th Edition of bi-annual, bilateral Maritime Exercise INDRA NAVY – 20 between Indian Navy and
Russian Navy was conducted successfully from September 4 to 5. The Exercise was conducted in Bay of
Bengal, close to the Strategic point of Strait of Malacca. Due to the Pandemic, INDRA NAVY-20 was
undertaken in a ‘non-contact, at sea only’ format.
4. India has finalized the AK-47 203 rifles deal with which country recently?
1) Iran
2) Israel
3) Russia
4) Afghanistan
5) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
Rajnath Singh had a meeting with his Russian Counterpart Gen. Sergey Shoigu during which he appreciated
the support provided by Russia in response to India’s defence and security needs. Both nations also
finalised a major deal for manufacturing AK-47 203. The AK-47 203 is the latest and most advanced version
of the AK-47 rifle, which will replace the Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) 5.56×45 mm assault rifle. Both
nations also finalised a major deal for manufacturing AK-47 203 rifles in India. The Indian Army has a
requirement for around 770,000 AK-47 203 rifles, of which 100,000 will be imported and the rest will be
manufactured in India as a part of the joint venture Indo-Russia Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), established
between the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), the Kalashnikov Concern and Rosoboronexport, the Russian
state agency for military exports.
5. Union cabinet gives approval to increase the FDI limit in Defence sector from 49% to ________
(through automatic route).
1) 64%
2) 51%
3) 74%
4) 100%
5) 99%
Answer – 3) 74%
Explanation:
Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
policy in Defence Sector, thereby allowing FDI through automatic approval to be increased from 49% to
74%. The Government is planning to achieve a turnover of Rs. 1.75 lakh crore, including exports worth Rs
35, 000 crores by 2025.
6. The Rafale aircrafts were inducted into the Indian Air Force’s 17 squadron ‘Golden Arrows’. The
Rafale was manufactured by which company?
1) Lockheed Martin
2) Boeing
3) Dassault Aviation
4) Airbus
5) United Technologies
Answer – 3) Dassault Aviation
Explanation:
The Five Rafale Aircrafts which arrived in India on July 29, 2020 were formally inducted into the Indian Air
Force at a function held at Air Force Station, Ambala (Haryana). They were inducted into the Indian Air
Force’s 17 Squadron ‘Golden Arrows’. The five aircraft include two twin seater trainer aircraft and three
single seat fighter aircraft. These fighter jets are manufactured with 13 India Specific Enhancements (ISE),
by Dassault Aviation, a French company.

7. The Ministry of Defence cancelled two arms import contracts worth _______ (approx) recently.
1) $5 Billion
2) $1 Billion
3) $2.5 Billion
4) $2 Billion
5) $1.5 Billion
Answer – 3) $2.5 Billion
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence cancelled two arms import contracts worth over $2.5 Billion (Approximately Rs.
21,500 Crores), which were in final stages of procurement. The decision was taken in a special meeting
chaired by the Defence Secretary, Raj Kumar, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat also attended the
meeting.
8. Indian Navy has conducted a 2-day long Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with which country in east
Indian ocean region?
1) United Kingdom
2) Australia
3) Germany
4) Spain
5) United States
Explanation:
Indian Navy conducted a two-day long Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in the
East Indian Ocean Region (IOR) where Indian side was represented by stealth frigate INS (Indian Naval
Ship) Sahyadri and missile corvette INS Karmuk Australian side included HMAS Hobart along with Indian
Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA), and helicopters from both the nations. This exercise was aimed at
enhancing interoperability and to imbibe best practices from the other side. It should be noted that India-
Australia conducts maritime exercise “AUSINDEX” biennially to boost defence cooperation in the maritime
domain.
9. India partnered with which country to co-develop Hi-tech weapon system?

1) Israel
2) Turkey
3) Denmark
4) Albania
5) Greece
Answer - 1) Israel
Explanation:
On September 26, 2020, a new sub working group (SWG) to promote such joint projects, under the
overarching joint working group on defence cooperation headed by Indian defence secretary Ajay Kumar
and his Israeli counterpart, was set up. The SWG will be headed by Sanjay Jaju, joint secretary (defence
industries production) in the Indian defence ministry and Eyal Calif, director Asia & Pacific from the Israeli
one. India partnered with Israel to co-develop Hi-tech weapon system.
10. Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved Capital
Acquisition for Arms & Equipment worth _________ (September 2020).
1) Rs 3,490cr
2) Rs 2,290cr
3) Rs 1,275cr
4) Rs 2,750cr
5) Rs 3,900cr
Answer – 2) Rs 2,290cr

Explanation:
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Raksha Mantri (Union
Defence Minister) Rajnath Singh in New Delhi during which Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)-2020
Document was released and approval for procurement of various equipment required by the Indian Armed
Forces at an approximate cost of Rs 2,290 crore from Domestic Industry as well as Foreign vendors was
also accorded. During the meet, Rajnath Singh approved Capital Acquisition for Arms & Equipment worth
Rs 2,290cr along with SIG SAUER Assault Rifles.
11. JIMEX-2020 is the joint maritime exercise between India and which country (conducted at north
Arabia sea)?
1) United States
2) Japan
3) Australia
4) China
5) Sri Lanka
Answer – 2) Japan
Explanation:
The Fourth Edition of the Biennial Japan-India Maritime Exercise JIMEX-2020 took place between Indian
Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) in the North Arabian Sea from 26th September-
28th September, 2020. Due to Pandemic, JIMEX-2020 is conducted in a ‘non-contact at-sea-only format’.

1. Name the e-market platform which was launched to bridge gap between Indian farmers & UAE
food industry.
1) Agritodd
2) Agrinova
3) Agritech
4) Agriota
Answer – 4) Agriota
Explanation:
United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched ‘Agriota’, a new technology-driven agri-commodity trading and
sourcing e-market platform during a launch ceremony, which was also attended by Pavan Kapoor,
Ambassador of India to the UAE. The market platform aims to bridge the gap between millions of rural
farmers in India and the Gulf nation’s food industry. This launch followed the India-UAE Virtual Buyer Seller
Meet titled “Forge a New Path in COVID-19” organised on August 20. It has been launched by Dubai’s free-
zone Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and the government of Dubai’s authority on commodities
trade and enterprise.
2. Which institute of CSIR has developed the world largest solar tree at Durgapur, West Bengal?
3) Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
4) Central Glass Ceramic Research Institute
Answer – 3) Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
Explanation:
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR –
CMERI) developed the world largest Solar Tree with customisable features for application in different
locations and installed it in the residential colony of CMERI at Durgapur, West Bengal.

3. ‘LiGo’ is the AI powered voice chatbot of which company?
Answer - 4) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company
Explanation:
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited (ICICI Prudential Life) has introduced an Artificial
intelligence (AI)-powered voice chatbot, ‘LiGo’, on Google Assistant. LiGo is ICICI Prudential Life’s customer
service chatbot. This will enable the company’s policyholders to address their queries by simple voice
commands. It provides an easy to use and convenient service touch-point for customers.
4. Name the remote-controlled medical trolley which was developed by Indian railways.
1) TELEBOT
2) WARDBOT
3) TECHBOT
4) MEDBOT
5) WARBOT
Answer – 4) MEDBOT
Explanation:
Indian Railways has developed a remote-controlled medical trolley named ‘MEDBOT’ to deliver food,
medicine to COVID-19 patients. At present, ‘MEDBOT’ is providing service in the Central Hospital of the
Diesel Rail Engine Factory, Varanasi of Indian Railways.
5. Which IIT has collaborated with Czech Republic's University of Pardubice for data protection
project?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Gandhinagar
3) IIT Guwahati
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Bhopal
Explanation:
A Team of Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati have collaborated with
University of Pardubice, Czech Republic to work towards developing indigenous algorithms to protect the
Country’s digital data from cyber-attacks by advanced computers. The work has been published in the IEEE
International Conference Radioelektronika (RADIOELEKTRONIKA). It received 3rd best paper award by
IEEE Czechoslovakia Section based on its research contributions.
6. Chakr Innovation, the incubated start-up of ‘which’ IIT has launched decontamination device
named “Chakr DeCoV” to decontaminate the N95 masks?
1) IIT Patna
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Ropar
5) IIT Gandhinagar
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi incubated startup Chakr Innovation launched an Ozone based
decontamination device named “Chakr DeCoV” to decontaminate the N95 masks and reuse upto 10 times.
Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State(MoS) for Health and Family Welfare launched the device over a

virtual platform. The device was developed by the Chakr Innovation team led by Tushar Batham with the
guidance of researchers and professors of IIT Delhi.
7. LIGO and VIRGO detected the collision of ‘Impossible’ black holes for 1st time recently. The
research was published in which journal?
1) Astrophysical Journal Letters
2) The Social Science Journal
3) The Journal of Space
4) Journal of Proteomics
Answer – 1) Astrophysical Journal Letters
Explanation:
The Collision of ‘Impossible’ Black Holes was detected and directly observed by the Laser Interferometer
Gravitational Wave Laboratory (LIGO) Scientific Collaboration and the Virgo Collaboration also known as
LVC (LIGO Scientific Collaboration and Virgo Collaboration), which includes scientists from the Australian
National University (ANU). 2 scientific papers about the discovery of the black hole and its astrophysical
implications have been published in Physical Review Letters and Astrophysical Journal Letters respectively.
8. How many starlink satellites was launched by SpaceX (12 batch) in September 2020 to provide
th
faster internet?
1) 60
2) 50
3) 25
4) 30
5) 75
Answer – 1) 60
Explanation:
Falcon 9 of SpaceX, a two stage rocket launched the 12th batch of starlink mission with 60 starlink satellites
into orbit. Falcon 9 was launched from the Kennedy Space Center of National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA), Florida. This launch is the first mission of SpaceX in September and 16th Mission in
2020.
9. Which country has launched a reusable experimental spacecraft on a Long March-2F carrier
rocket recently?
1) Spain
2) Germany
3) United States
4) India
5) China
Answer – 5) China
Explanation:
China launched a reusable experimental spacecraft on a Long March-2F carrier rocket from the Jiuquan
Satellite Launch Centre in northwestern Chinese region Inner Mongolia. The spacecraft is similar to the X-
37B launched by the US. This launch was the 14th mission of the Long March-2F carrier rocket.
10. India successfully tested Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) using the
indigenously developed Scramjet Propulsion system recently. Which organization developed the
HSTDV?
4) National Space Informatics Centre (NSIC)

Explanation:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested Hypersonic Technology
Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) using the Indigenously developed Scramjet Propulsion System in its second
attempt. The Technology will be very critical as it will play an important part in developing hypersonic
cruise missile systems being developed by DRDO. The HSTDV is designed to cruise at Mach 6 speed (or six
times the speed of sound), and the test was conducted from Dr Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha Coast.
India has joined the elite club of the United States, Russia and China to develop and successfully test
Hypersonic Technology. HSTDV has been developed by DRDO with help from the UK, Russia and Israel.
11. Name the social justice and empowerment minister who launched the mental health
rehabilitation helpline named “KIRAN”?
3) Thaawarchand Gehlot
Answer – 3) Thaawarchand Gehlot
Explanation:
In order to provide relief and support to persons with Mental Illness, Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister
for Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the 24×7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline
“KIRAN” (1800-500-0019). The Helpline has been developed by the Department of Empowerment of
Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. It was launched considering
the increasing incidence of Mental Illness, particularly in the wake of COVID-19 Pandemic.
12. The scientists of which institute has developed a neural-based practical approach for automatic
interpretation of 3D seismic data?
1) Center for Environmental Planning and Technology
2) Center for Environmental Nuclear Research
Answer - 4) Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology
Explanation:
A neural-based (machine learning-based) practical approach for automatic interpretation of 3D seismic
data, has been developed by the scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), an
autonomous Institute under the Department of Science & Technology (DST). This 1st of its kind approach
was developed by computing a new attribute called meta-attribute.
13. The Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) is contributed by which space agency to India's first mission
to the moon, Chandrayaan-1?
3) Centre National d’étudesspatiales (CNES)
Explanation:
New research paper titled “Widespread hematite at high latitudes of the Moon” published on Science
Advances reviewed the data from the Moon Mineralogy Mapper Instrument (M3) of Chandrayan-1 orbiter
of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and found the Hematite (iron oxide or rust) at the high
latitudes of the moon. Shuai Li from the University of Hawaii was the lead author of the research paper. M3
is a VNIR imaging spectrometer that collects reflectance data between 0.46 and 2.98 μm at spectral

resolutions of 20 to 40 nm and spatial resolution samplings of 140 to 280 m per pixel in global mapping
mode. It was built by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) of National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA), Southern California.
14. Northrop Grumman has named its next Cygnus Spacecraft, NG-14 as __________.
1) Valentina Tereshkova
2) Chiaki Mukai
3) Eileen Collins
4) SS Kalpana Chawla
5) Sunita Williams
Answer – 4) SS Kalpana Chawla
Explanation:
An American global aerospace and defense technology company, Northrop Grumman Corporation
(Northrop Grumman) has named its next Cygnus Spacecraft, NG-14 as ‘SS Kalpana Chawla’ after Dr Kalpana
Chawla, a former NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), United States of America-USA
Astronaut. She was selected in honor of her outstanding place in history as the 1st woman of Indian descent
to go to space. S.S. Kalpana Chawla is the 2nd Cygnus to be named for a member of the STS-107 crew. Rick
Husband, Columbia’s last commander, was similarly honored in 2016.
15. The Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) developed by ‘which’ company has completed hot and high
altitude trails in Himalayas recently?
2) Ordnance Factory Medak
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)’s indigenously developed Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) demonstrated
high altitude capability in Hot and High weather conditions in the Himalayas recently for about 10 days. A
comprehensive test plan was executed at Leh (3300 MAMSL) in temperatures up to ISA+320C which included
envelope expansion, performance and flying qualities. LUH took off from Leh and demonstrated its hot and
high hover performance at Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) at 5000 MAMSL. The
helicopter also demonstrated its payload capability in Siachen glacier high altitude. During the trials, pilots
landed the helicopter at the highest helipads of Amar and Sonam.
16. The Matsya 6 is the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle developed by students of which IIT?
1) IIT Ropar
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Bombay
5) IIT Hyderabad
Explanation:
A robotic submarine - Matsya 6 - designed by students of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay,
won the third position in presentation at the global RoboSub competition held in California in August. Matsya
6 is the latest in the series of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) developed by students of IIT Bombay.
17. The research team from Florida University has discovered an unusual supernova, called
‘Supernova LSQ14fmg’ recently. The study was published in which journal?

Explanation:
A 37-member international research team led by Eric Hsiao, Assistant Professor of Physics in Florida State
University (FSU) discovered that an unusual supernova, called Supernova LSQ14fmg was exploding. It was
located one -hundred million light-years away from Earth. It is known as Type I a supernova, and more
particularly, a member of the ‘super-Chandrasekhar’ group. The research was published in ‘The
Astrophysical Journal’.
18. Which IIT has launched 1st of its kind self-check Kiosk?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Guwahati
3) IIT Ropar
4) IIT Roorkee
5) IIT Patna
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati in collaboration with Workspace Metal Solutions Pvt. Ltd.,
Udaipur, has developed a self-check kiosk, it has first of its kind UV-C disinfection box capable of killing
viruses/bacteria present on the surfaces of luggage, bags, keys, mobiles, wallet etc.
19. Which ministry has conducted orientation and training programme on iRAD App?
Answer - 4) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Explanation:
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) conducted the 2-days Orientation and Training
programme on Integrated Road Accident Database Project (iRAD) App for the selected districts of
Karnataka and on 10th & 11th September 2020 for some districts of Uttar Pradesh (UP). This has been done
to receive feedback and other suggestions for the customization of iRAD app as per the requirements of the
states/UT. Notably, India accounts for about 5 lakh road accidents per annum in which about 1.5 lakh
people die and another 3 lakh become crippled. The basic iRAD app, for capturing the spot accident data,
has been developed by IIT (Indian Institutes of Technology) Madras (Tamil Nadu) and National Informatics
Centre Services Inc (NICSI) of New Delhi. This app will enable the stakeholders such as the Police,
Transport, Health, etc. to use their mobile phones to collect accident data on the spot.
20. The Astronomers at UK based Cardiff University has found ‘Phosphine’ on the clouds of which
planet (published on Nature Astronomy)?
1) Mars
2) Venus
3) Jupiter
4) Mercury
5) Saturn
Answer - 2) Venus
Explanation:
A team of scientists announced the discovery of Phosphine, a rare molecule which provides a possibility of
microbial life in the clouds of the Venus. Professor Jane Greaves, Cardiff University, United Kingdom was the
lead author of a report published in Nature Astronomy.

21. Which country has launched 9 satellites belonged to the Jilin-1 Gaofen 03-1 group recently?
1) Tibet
2) Hong Kong
3) Thailand
4) Japan
5) China
Answer – 5) China
Explanation:
China Successfully launched a solid-propellant carrier rocket from a ship in the Yellow Sea, China. It sent 9
satellites into the planned Orbit, and is the Second such Sea-based Launch Mission. The 9 satellites belonged
to the Jilin-1 Gaofen 03-1 group, and were launched using Long March 11-HY2(China’s first sea-launched
rocket), the 10th member of the Long March 11 family. It was the 346th Launch using the Long March
Rocket Series. The Satellites have been developed by Chang Guang Satellite Technology Company Ltd.
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted the Mission.
22. Which metro launched India’s 1st indigenous signaling technology named ‘i-ATS’ (Automatic
Train Supervision)?
1) Ahmedabad Metro
2) Kolkata Metro
3) Mumbai Metro
4) Delhi Metro
5) Nagpur Metro
Answer – 4) Delhi Metro
Explanation:
On the occasion of Engineers Day i.e. September 15, 2020, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
launched i-ATS (Automatic Train Supervision), the first Made-in-India signaling system. It is an important
sub-system of the signaling system for the development of CBTC (Communication Based Train Control)
based signaling technology for metro railway by automatically detecting all trains on a corridor.
23. Which company delivers world's first LNG-powered very large container ship?
1) Samsung Heavy Industry
2) Mitsubishi Heavy Industry
3) Shanghai Waigaoqiao Heavy Industry
4) Hyundai Samho Heavy Industry
5) Imabari Shipbuilding Heavy Industry
Answer – 4) Hyundai Samho Heavy Industry
Explanation:
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co Ltd said on September 14, 2020 it had
delivered the world's first very large container ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Singapore's
Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte Ltd.
24. What is the name of 1st ever planet which orbits white dwarf discovered by international team of
astronomers?
1) ‘WD 1856 c’
2) ‘WD 1856 b’
3) ‘WD 1856 d’
4) ‘WD 1856 e’
5) ‘WD 1856 a’
Answer – 2) ‘WD 1856 b’
Explanation:
An international team of astronomers have discovered the 1st ever planet, ‘WD 1856 b’ orbiting a white
dwarf or a dead star, located about 80 light years away in the northern constellation Draco. The Jupiter
sized planet has a very short orbital period, i.e., a year on this planet is only 1.4 days. The findings are

published in the Journal Nature. The discovery was made using NASA’s (The National Aeronautics and
Space Administration) Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and retired Spitzer Space Telescope.
WD 1856 b is about 7 times larger than ‘WD 1856+534’.
25. Which International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) has developed 1st of its kind
helmet-like ventilation device ‘Swasner’?
1) IIIT Naya Raipur
2) IIIT Bangalore
3) IIIT Hyderabad
4) IIIT Bhubaneswar
5) IIIT Jabalpur
Answer – 4) IIIT Bhubaneswar
Explanation:
A group of 7 engineering students from IIIT (International Institute of Information Technology),
Bhubaneswar have developed ‘Swasner’, a 1st of its kind helmet-like ventilation device to help patients
breathe more conveniently. The designed hyperbaric chamber is a low-cost device to help COVID-19
patients. Swasner will reduce deaths caused due to lack of ventilators in the country.
26. Which lab of CSIR has developed India’s 1st CRISPR test (Tata sons signed agreement to
manufacture it)?
5) Central Road Research Institute
Answer – 4) Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology
Explanation:
Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has given regulatory approval for the commercial launch of
‘FELUDA’ (FNCAS9 Editor-Limited Uniform Detection Assay), India’s 1st CRISPR (Clustered Regularly
Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) test. It is developed by the scientist of CSIR-IGIB (Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research - Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology). As per the agreement
was signed by Tata Sons Private Limited and CSIR-IGIB in May, 2020, Tata group will manufacture it.
27. Which institute developed a device for the prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) recently?
Answer - 2) Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology
Explanation:
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum (SCTIMST), an autonomous
institute of the Department of Science and Technology, has Indigenously developed a device for the
prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of blood clots in
deeply located veins, usually in the legs.
28. Find the organization which has successfully conducted the flight test of ABHYAS – High Speed
Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) from ITR, Odisha.

Answer - 2) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Explanation:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the flight test of ABHYAS
– High Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) from the Interim Test Range, Balasore, Odisha. ABHYAS is
designed and developed by Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) of DRDO. The ABHYAS vehicle
is a drone and can be used as a target for evaluation of various missile systems.
29. Which is the 1st Indian company to manufacture indigenous composites sonar dome (to be
mounted on P15 Alpha)?
1) Valeth Composites Limited
2) Kineco Limited
3) IndoCool Limited
4) Hindustan Composites
Answer – 2) Kineco Limited
Explanation:
Goa-based composites manufacturing company Kineco Limited became the first Indian company to
manufacture indigenous composites sonar dome after it was flagged off by the then Union Defence Minister
Late Manohar Parrikar to be delivered to Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Mumbai
(Maharashtra). Now after two years, on September 23, 2020, Kineco manufactured sonar dome again
flagged off to MDL, Mumbai by Goa Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant for its mounting on the Indian Navy’s
Kolkata and Visakhapatnam-class stealth destroyers of Indian Navy, P15 Alpha for the first time. It has been
designed by Research and Development Establishment (Engineers), a Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) laboratory based in Pune (Maharashtra). India’s first maritime cluster is coming up at
Verna, Goa.
30. DRDO successfully test fired the Indigenously developed Laser Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile
from Main Battle Tank ________.
1) Karna
2) Bhishma
3) Ajeya
4) Arjun
5) Al-Khalid
Answer – 4) Arjun
Explanation:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test fired the Indigenously
developed Laser Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) from Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun at the
Armoured Corps Centre and School (ACC&S), KK Ranges in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.
31. Which indigenously developed missile was successfully night test fired from Chandipur, Odisha
(September 2020)?
1) BrahMos-IV
2) Prahaar-II
3) Dhanush-III
4) Shaurya-I
5) Prithvi-II
Answer – 5) Prithvi-II
Explanation:
As a part of routine trail India successfully conducted the night testfire of its indigenously developed
nuclear capable surface-to-surface Prithvi-II missile which was carried out from a mobile launcher from
launch complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha. The entire launch activity was
carried out by Strategic Force Command (SFC) of the Army and monitored by scientists of Defence Research

and Development Organisation (DRDO). The missile was randomly chosen from the production stock. The
last night time testfire of Prithvi-II was conducted successfully from the ITR on November 20, 2019.
32. Name the company which enters into partnership with Momentus for its second satellite launch.
1) Pixxel
2) Astrome
3) Bellatrix Aerospace
4) Vesta Space
5) Agnikul
Answer - 1) Pixxel
Explanation:
Momentus Inc. (Momentus), which provides in-space satellite transportation and infrastructure services
and Pixxel, an Indian space-tech startup has signed a service agreement to launch the 2nd satellite of Pixxel
to SSO orbit (Sun-synchronous orbit or heliosynchronous orbit) in December 2021 on top of a SpaceX
Falcon-9 and also with option to fly again in 2022. The earth imaging satellite, which is the 1st satellite of
Pixxel is scheduled to be launched on a Russian Soyuz rocket in November, 2020.
33. Name the earth sized planed (referred as ‘Pi’ planet) which was discovered by researchers at
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
1) K2-312b
2) K2-315b
3) K2-314b
4) K2-313b
5) K2-311b
Answer – 2) K2-315b
Explanation:
In a delightful alignment of astronomy and mathematics, scientists at MIT and elsewhere have discovered a
“pi Earth” — an Earth-sized planet that zips around its star every 3.14 days, in an orbit reminiscent of the
universal mathematics constant. The researchers discovered signals of the planet in data taken in 2017 by
the NASA Kepler Space Telescope’s K2 mission. By zeroing in on the system earlier this year with
SPECULOOS, a network of ground-based telescopes, the team confirmed that the signals were of a planet
orbiting its star. And indeed, the planet appears to still be circling its star today, with a pi-like period, every
3.14 days. The new planet is labeled K2-315b; it’s the 315th planetary system discovered within K2 data —
just one system shy of an even more serendipitous place on the list.
34. Which IIT has developed an indigenous microprocessor named “MOUSHIK” For IoT devices?
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Ropar
4) IIT Ahmedabad
5) IIT Gandhinagar
Explanation:
Researchers of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras developed the indigenously made
microprocessor “MOUSHIK”, a processor cum “system-on-chip” (SoC)for Internet of Things(IoT) devices.
MOUSHIK will support the developing IoT devices which are the integral part of the Smart Cities of Digital
India. This project was funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
35. Israel defence force has successfully tested sea to sea missile system recently. What is the capital
of Israel?
1) Cairo
2) Beirut
3) Damascus

4) Jerusalem
5) Amman
Answer – 4) Jerusalem
Explanation:
Israel’s Navy and Defense Ministry’s Weapons Development and Technology Infrastructure Administration
(MAFAT) successfully test fired a new Sea-To-Sea Missile System. The Missile is yet to be named and has
been designed to ensure Israel’s continued Naval Superiority. The New Missile system has been developed
by Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI). The Missiles will be integrated into Israel Navy’s Sa’ar 5 and Sa’ar 6
Corvette Missile Ships. The capital and currency of Israel are Jerusalem and Israeli Shekel respectively.
SPORTS
1. Who has won the Belgian Grand Prix 2020?
1) Charles Leclerc
2) Lewis Hamilton
3) Valtteri Bottas
4) Sebastian Vettel
5) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Formula One Champion Mercedes Lewis Hamilton (British) won the Belgian Grand Prix (GP) 2020 at Circuit
de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. This is his 4th Belgian GP win, the record equals with Jim Clark and Kimi
Raikkonen in 3rd position in all time most wins of Belgian GP, behind Michael Schumacher (6 times) and
Ayrton Senna(5times). With this victory, he claimed his 89th career title. Note– This victory is Lewis
Hamilton’s 5th win in 7 races this year (2020).
2. Name the country which has won championship (gold medal) in 2020 Online FIDE Chess
Olympiad.
1) Russia
2) India
3) United States
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 1) and 3)
Explanation:
On 30th August, 2020 India and Russia were declared joint winners of the 2020 Online FIDE (International
Chess Federation) Chess Olympiad after the final was marred by internet disconnection. This was the first
time that FIDE was holding the Olympiad in an online format due to the ongoing Pandemic. Initially, Russia
were declared winners after two Indian players – Nihil Sarin and Divya Deshmukh lost out on time in the
final due to a disconnection in the server. However, India lodged a protest against the controversial decision
which was reviewed and FIDE announced Gold Medals for both India and Russia. This was India’s maiden
appearance in the final of the tournament, and Russia had not won a Chess Olympiad since 2002.
3. Olympic Ski Champion Viktoria Rebensburg who announced retirement recently belongs to which
country?
1) Demark
2) Sweden
3) Germany
4) Switzerland

Explanation:
Germany’s Olympic Ski Champion Viktoria Rebensburg announced her retirement from Alpine Skiing at the
age of 30. Rebensburg was a German World Cup-winning Alpine Ski Racer. She won the Gold Medal in 2010
Winter Olympics held at Vancouver (Canada) in Giant Slalom, a discipline in Alpine Skiing. She won the
Bronze Medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics held at Sochi(Russia) in Giant Slalom.
4. Panneerselvam Iniyan who is in news recently is associated with which sport?

1) Billiards
2) Snooker
3) Badminton
4) Chess
Answer – 4) Chess
Explanation:
Indian Grandmaster Panneerselvam Iniyan won the 48th Annual World Open Chess Tournament via online
with 7.5 points from nine games. The World Open Chess Tournament is organized by Continental Chess
Association. It was held from August 7-9, 2020 in online mode following classical time control. The
tournament is usually held in Philadelphia, New York in the United States, this time it was conducted
virtually due to the ongoing pandemic.
5. Cricketer Ian Bell who announced retirement recently played for which nation cricket team?
1) West Indies
2) England
3) South Africa
4) Australia
5) New Zealand
Explanation:
A 38 years old England Cricketer Ian Ronald Bell announced retirement from Professional Cricket. He was
the second player after Ian Botham to be involved in five Ashes series wins. Ian Bell has represented
England in 118 Test Matches, 161 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 8 Twenty20 Internationals (T20I).
6. Name the person who has won the 2020 Italian Grand Prix.
1) Peter Arundell
2) Carlo Abate
3) Michael Schumacher
4) Pierre Gasly
5) Julian Bailey
Answer – 4) Pierre Gasly
Explanation:
French Driver Pierre Gasly won the Italian Grand Prix for his Racing Team Alpha Tauri. This was maiden
Formula One win for both Pierre Gasly and his racing team Alpha Tauri. Lewis Hamilton was dominating
until he was penalized.
7. Poonam Khatri who is in news recently is associated with which sport?

1) Fencing
2) Badminton
3) Archery
4) Wushu
5) Squash
Answer – 4) Wushu

Explanation:
Poonam Khatri who won the Silver Medal at the 15th edition of World Wushu Championships (WWC) 2019
held at Minhang Gymnasium in Shanghai, China has now been upgraded to Gold Medal. Poonam is now the
third Indian to win a Gold in Wushu World Championship after Pooja Kadiyan (2017) and Praveen Kumar
(2019).
8. Who has won US open 2020 (140th edition) in Women’s singles category?
1) Laura Siegemund
2) Victoria Azarenka
3) Naomi Osaka
4) Serena Williams
5) Yifan Xu
Answer – 3) Naomi Osaka
Explanation:
The 140th Edition of American Open or US Open took place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis
Centre, New York, United States from August 31, 2020 – September 13, 2020. It was the Second Grand Slam
Event of the year, after Australian Open took place in January. Wimbledon was called off due to the
pandemic.
2020 US Open Winners:
Category Winner Runners-up
Men’s Singles Dominic Thiem (Austria) Alexander Zverev(Germany)
Women’s
Singles Naomi Osaka (Japan) Victoria Azarenka (Belarus)
Wesley Koolhof (Netherlands)& Nikola Mektic
Men’s Doubles Mate Pavic (Croatia) & Bruno Soares (Brazil) (Croatia)
Women’s Laura Siegemund (Germany) & Vera Nicole Melichar (United States) & Yifan Xu
Doubles Zvonareva (Russia) (China)
9. Who has won the Tuscan Grand Prix 2020?

1) Charles Leclerc
2) Lewis Hamilton
3) Valtteri Bottas
4) Sebastian Vettel
5) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton (Britain) Won the Tuscan Grand Prix 2020, held at the Mugello Circuit, Italy. This
Hamilton’s 90th Pole Position of his career, he is one win short of equalling Michael Schumacher’s All-Time
Record.
10. Who is the champion of men’s singles category at Italian Open 2020?
1) Rafael Nadal
2) Dominic Thiem
3) Novak Djokovic
4) Diego Schwartzman
Answer – 3) Novak Djokovic
Explanation:
The 77th Edition of Italian Open (also known as Rome Masters or the Internazionali BNL d’Italia) 2020 took
place from September 14-21, 2020 at Foro Italico Court, Rome, Italy. The Italian Open is a clay court
tournament. World Number One Novak Djokovic (Serbia) defeated Diego Schwartzman (Argentina) to win
the 2020 Italian Open Men’s Singles Title for the Fifth time.

Category Winner Runner-up

Men’s Singles Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Diego Schwartzman (Argentina)
Women’s
Singles Simona Halep (Romania) Karolina Pliskova (Czech Republic)
Marvel Granollers (Spain) and Horacio Jeremy Chardy (France) and Fabrice Martin
Men’s Doubles Zeballos (Argentina) (France)
Women’s Hsieh Su-Wei (Taiwan) and Barbora Strycova Anna-Lena Friedsam (Germany) and Raluca
Doubles (Czech Republic) Olaru (Romania)
11. Ivan Rakitic who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Football
2) Baseball
3) Basketball
4) Tennis
Explanation:
Croatia midfielder (Footballer) Ivan Rakitic has called time on his international career with the 2018 World
Cup runners-up. The former Barcelona player, 32, was an integral part of the Croatia side who reached the
World Cup final in Russia before losing 4-2 to France.
12. Which among the following tennis Grand slam tournament was cancelled due to COVID-19
pandemic in 2020?
1) Australian Open
2) Wimbledon
3) US Open
4) French Open
Answer – 2) Wimbledon
Explanation:
The Grand Slam tournaments, also called majors, are the four most important annual tennis events. Of the 4
tournaments, Wimbledon was cancelled for the year 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
13. ‘Fed Cup’ which was renamed as the ‘Billie Jean King Cup’ is the women’s world cup of which
sport?
1) Cricket
2) Tennis
3) Badminton
4) Volleyball
5) Basketball
Answer - 2) Tennis
Explanation:
International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced that Fed Cup, the women’s world cup of tennis, has been
renamed as the Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas, a French international banking group. This is the 1st
time a major global team competition has been named after a woman. Billie Jean King is an American
Former World No. 1 professional tennis player. She is a global campaigner for equality who has dedicated
her life to combating all forms of discrimination.
14. Who has won Russian Grand Prix 2020?

1) Charles Leclerc
2) Lewis Hamilton
3) Valtteri Bottas

4) Sebastian Vettel
5) Max Verstappen
Answer - 3) Valtteri Bottas
Explanation:
Mercedes Driver Valtteri Viktor Bottas (Finland) won the Russian Grand Prix 2020 held at Sochi Autodrom,
Russia. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands) finished Second, while Mercedes Lewis Hamilton (Britain)
finished Third in the Russian Grand Prix 2020.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS

1. Who has authored the book titled ‘The Presidential Years’?
1) Ram Nath Kovind
2) Pratibha Patil
3) Abdul Kalam
4) Pranab Mukherjee
Answer – 4) Pranab Mukherjee
Explanation:
Pranab Mukherjee’s book ‘The Presidential Years’ will be released on his birth anniversary on 11th
December. It will be a unique autobiographical account which will give the readers a bird’s eye view of the
functioning of Rashtrapati Bhavan from the imposition of President’s rule in Arunachal Pradesh to
demonetization. It is published by Rupa Publications.
2. Name the person who has written the book named “The Big Thoughts of Little Luv”.
1) Naseeruddin Shah
2) Karan Johar
3) Rishi Kapoor
5) Twinkle Khanna
Answer – 2) Karan Johar
Explanation:
Bollywood Filmmaker Karan Johar authored a children’s picture book titled “The Big Thoughts of Little Luv”
inspired by his Twins Yash and Roohi. The book will be published by Juggernaut Books. The book narrates
the story of the twins Luv and Kusha and features the challenges faced by the parents and the difference
imposed between the boys and girls by the parents while raising them. Johar Karan released his
autobiography titled “An Unsuitable Boy” in 2017. He received the Padma Shri Award (the fourth Highest
Civilian Award) in the field of Arts in January 2020.
3. Who authored the book named ‘The Commonwealth of Cricket: A Lifelong Love Affair with the
Most Subtle and Sophisticated Game Known to Humankind’?
1) Sujit Mukherjee
2) Harsha Bhogle
3) Ed Smith
4) Ramachandra Guha
5) Alan Ross
Answer – 4) Ramachandra Guha
Explanation:
Indian writer Ramachandra Guha has authored a new book, ‘The Commonwealth of Cricket: A Lifelong Love
Affair with the Most Subtle and Sophisticated Game Known to Humankind ‘. The book portrays the entire
arc of the game(cricket) in India, across all levels at which it is played and gives a glimpse of local heroes,
provincial emblems and international stars. The book will be co-published by HarperCollins India and
William Collins.

4. Who is the author of the book titled, “The One and Only Sparkella”?
1) Lena Dunham
2) Ben Affleck
3) Channing Tatum
4) Tom Hanks
5) Matt Damon
Answer – 3) Channing Tatum
Explanation:
Hollywood Actor Channing Tatum (American) announced the release of his first book, a Children’s picture
book titled “The One and Only Sparkella” dedicated to his daughter Everly. The book featuring the
illustrations of Kim Barnes is set to be published by Feiwel & Friends on 4th May 2021. The book portrays a
young girl Ella who likes sparkly things and gets teased at school and Ella’s father who teaches her to
express and love herself.
5. Name the book which is set to be released by Pope Francis in December 2020.
1) “Ave Maria”
2) “Let Us Dream”
3) “Beloved Amazonia”
4) “Aperuit illis”
5) “In Your Eyes I See My Words”
Answer – 2) “Let Us Dream”
Explanation:
Pope Francis is set to release the book “Let Us Dream” in December 2020. The book will be an outcome of
numerous exchanges between Pope Francis and his Biographer Austen Ivereigh in the weeks following the
Coronavirus outbreak around the world.
6. Name the organization which released the publication named “The Little Book of Green Nudges”.
Explanation:
On September 1, 2020, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) launched a new publication,
“The Little Book of Green Nudges”, to inspire students around the globe to adopt environmentally friendly
habits and greener lifestyles. The Book was drafted by The Behavioural Insights Team and GRID-Arendal.
7. Who is the author of the book titled “Invertonomics”?

1) Goonmeet Singh Chauhan
2) Amartya Sen
3) Joseph E Stiglitz
4) Nandan Nilekani
5) Katherine Frank
Answer – 1) Goonmeet Singh Chauhan
Explanation:
Goonmeet Singh Chauhan’s new book “Invertonomics: 8 ideas to transform India” presents practical ideas
and models to solve the 8 specific fundamental problems of India like, Social inequality, Air pollution,
Cleanliness, Safer Cities, Women empowerment and rural economy deteriorating etc. It was published by
published by HarperCollins India. In this book, Goonmeet coined a methodology “Invertonomics”, a model
that invert problems into economic opportunities.

8. Who has written the biography of Sheela Ambalal Patel named ‘Nothing to Lose’?
1) Mukul Kesavan
2) Subhash Chandran
3) Anand Pandian
4) Anand Sheela
5) Manbeena Sandhu
Answer – 5) Manbeena Sandhu
Explanation:
2 books on Sheela Birnstiel (Other Name- Sheela Ambalal Patel, popularly called as Ma Anand Sheela),
namely ‘Nothing to Lose’, an authorized biography by Manbeena Sandhu, which portrays the woman behind
the strong persona and her Memoir, ‘My Story in My Own Words’ to be published in October and November
respectively. ‘Nothing to Lose’- Harper Collins, India ‘My Story in My Own Words’- Penguin Random House.
9. Who authored the book titled ‘Samvad Upanishad’ & ‘Akshar Yatra’?
1) Gulab Kothari
2) Kalraj Mishra
3) Barkha Dutt
4) Rajdeep Sardesai
5) Ramachandra Guha
Answer – 1) Gulab Kothari
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Patrika Gate in Jaipur, Rajasthan over a virtual platform.
The Patrika Gate was built by the Patrika group of Newspapers on the Jawaharlal Nehru Marg in Jaipur. He
also launched 2 books Samvad Upanishad and Akshar Yatra, authored by Gulab Kothari, Editor in Chief of
Rajasthan Patrika Group and Chairman of Patrika Group of Newspaper.
10. Who is the author of the book named “Breaking the Cocoon @ 40”?
1) Richa Jha
2) Seema Chari
3) Mithila Ananth
4) Aparajita Vasudev
5) Radha M Nair
Answer – 5) Radha M Nair
Explanation:
Radha M Nair announced her first book titled “Breaking the Cocoon @ 40” portrays her life experiences in
the advertising world of Mumbai where she started her career as a copywriter during her early forties. The
book will be published by Poorna Publications.
11. Who authored the book titled ‘End of an Era, India Exits Tibet’?
1) William Dalrymple
2) Ramachandra Guha
3) Claude Arpi
4) Khushwant Singh
5) Rohinton Mistry
Answer – 3) Claude Arpi
Explanation:
The book titled ‘End of an Era, India Exits Tibet’ authored by Claude Arpi to be released soon. The book
portrays India Tibet relation during 1947-1962. The core of the book is about India losing all its influence in
Tibet, helping China press aggressive claims along the border with India. It is based on Nehru Memorial
Library papers, de-classified Indian and Chinese documents and personal interviews. Note- This book is the
4th part of the series.

12. Who has authored the book titled, “Azadi: Freedom. Fascism. Fiction”?
1) Salman Rushdie
2) Ruskin Bond
3) Vikram Seth
4) Arundhati Roy
5) Amitav Ghosh
Answer – 4) Arundhati Roy
Explanation:
Arundhati Roy’s new book titled “Azadi: Freedom. Fascism. Fiction” is published by Penguin Books Limited.
The nonfiction book is a collection of essays that shows the meaning of Freedom in the world of increasing
authoritarianism.
13. “A Promised Land” is the memoir of whom?

1) Angela Merkel
2) Narendra Modi
3) Manmohan Singh
4) Barack Obama
5) Donald Trump
Answer – 4) Barack Obama
Explanation:
Penguin Random House announced that the first volume of the Former President of United States of
America(USA), Barack Obama’s memoir “A Promised Land” is set to hit the stores on 17th November 2020,
two weeks after Election day. This book will be released by Crown, a division of Penguin Random House
around the world in 25 languages which includes Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Czech, Finnish and Vietnamese.
14. Who has authored the book titled “Voices of Dissent”?

1) Amita Kanekar
2) Sumedha Verma
3) Romila Thapar
4) Sujata Massey
5) Medha Deshmukh
Answer - 3) Romila Thapar
Explanation:
The New book titled “Voices of Dissent” authored by Historian Romila Thapar will be jointly published by
Penguin Random House India and Seagull Books. The book is set to publish in October 2020. The book is a
historical essay that explores dissent, including its articulation and public response to its forms, with a focus
on the recent protest in India against the citizenship law and the National Register of Citizens. She received
the Kluge Prize in December 2008. She was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 2005 which she declined
stating that she made a resolve not to accept any “State Award”.
15. Who has authored the book titled “Kitchens of Gratitude”?

1) Madhur Jaffrey
2) Vikas Khanna
3) Sanjeev Kapoor
4) Ranveer Brar
5) Maneet Chauhan
Answer – 2) Vikas Khanna
Explanation:
Star chef Vikas Khanna has authored a book titled “Kitchens of Gratitude” in which he has written about his
Feed India initiative. Feed India initiative is one of the largest food drives in the world, serving meals to the
underprivileged. The book will be released in 2021.

16. Who has released the book titled ‘A Bouquet of Flowers’ written by Dr Krishna Saksena?
1) Rajnath Singh
2) Amit Shah
5) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Launched the Book ‘A Bouquet of Flowers’ written by Dr Krishna Saksena.
She is the first woman to get a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy). The 92-year old retired English Professor got
her PhD from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh in the year 1955.
OBITUARY
1. S. Padmavati who passed away in August 2020 is popularly known as ________.
1) GodMother of Entomology
2) GodMother of Cardiology
3) GodMother of Psychology
4) GodMother of Etymology
Answer – 2) GodMother of Cardiology
Explanation:
Dr S. Padmavati Sivaramakrishna, India’s 1st Female & Oldest Cardiologist died at the age of 103 in National
Heart Institute (NHI) due to COVID-19 infection. She was the founder of All India Heart Foundation (AIHF)
and NIH, New Delhi, India and established the 1st cardiac clinic and catheterization laboratory (cath lab) at
the Lady Hardinge Medical College in India(Delhi). She is popularly known as the “GodMother of
Cardiology”. She was born on June 20, 1917 in Burma (now Myanmar). She is the recipient of Padma
Bhushan (1967) and Padma Vibhushan (1992).
2. Chadwick Boseman who passed away recently is a renowned _______.

1) Choreographer
2) Singer
3) Politician
4) Actor
5) Diplomat
Answer – 4) Actor
Explanation:
Chadwick Boseman, Hollywood star well known for his role as T’Challa in the film Black Panther (2018) of
the Marvel Superhero Franchise passed away at the age of 43 in his residence at Los Angeles, United States
of America(USA) due to colon cancer. He was born in Anderson, South Carolina.
3. Katyayani Shankar Bajpai who is in news recently is a _________.

1) Sand Artist
2) Photographer
3) Cricketer
4) Painter
5) Diplomat
Answer - 5) Diplomat
Explanation:
Katyayani Shankar(KS) Bajpai (also known as K. Shankar Bajpai) former Indian Ambassador(envoy) to the
United States(US), Pakistan, Netherlands and China passed away at the age of 92. He co-founded the Delhi
Policy Group (DPG), an independent think tank in 1994 with other eminent public intellectuals & remained

its chairman since then. He served as the Former Indian Secretary, External Affairs Ministry. He was born
on March 30, 1928, in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
4. Pranab Kumar Mukherjee who passed away recently is the _______ president of India.
1) 14th
2) 11th
3) 13th
4) 12th
5) 10th
Answer – 3) 13th
Explanation:
Former President and One of the Country’s Senior Most Politicians Pranab Kumar Mukherjee passed away
after developing a lung infection at the Army’s Research and Referral Hospital, New Delhi, where he was
admitted for a Brain Surgery. He had also tested Positive for Coronavirus. Pranab Mukherjee served as the
13th President of India from 2012-2017. He was India’s only non-Prime Minister who was the leader of the
Lok Sabha.
5. David Capel who passed away recently is associated with which sport?
1) Badminton
2) Golf
3) Tennis
4) Football
5) Cricket
Explanation:
Former England all-rounder and legendary cricketer David Capel passed away at the age of 57 in
Northamptonshire after a prolonged illness due to brain tumor.
6. Jiri Menzel who passed away in September 2020 is a renowned ________.

1) Architect
2) Cricketer
3) Film Director
4) Painter
5) Minimalist
Explanation:
Jiri Menzel, director (film & theatre), writer and actor of Czech Republic (its short-form Czechia) passed
away at the age of 82 after battling serious health issues. His 1st feature film, ‘Closely Watched Trains’ won
an Academy Award (Oscars) for Best Foreign Language film in 1968. He was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia
on 23 February 1938.
7. Kesavananda Bharati who passed away recently is a ________.

1) Choreographer
2) Film Maker
3) Sand Artist
4) Actor
5) Spiritual Leader
Answer – 5) Spiritual Leader
Explanation:
Kesavananda Bharati Swamiji, a petitioner of the historic judgement of the Supreme court on the
Fundamental Rights case passed away at the age of 80 in the Edneer Mutt, Kerala due to cardiac and
breathing problems.

8. Govind Swarup who passed away in September 2020 is popularly known as __________.
1) Father of India’s Cardiology
2) Father of Indian Classical Music
3) Father of India’s Radio Astronomy
4) Father of India’s Telegraph
Answer – 3) Father of India’s Radio Astronomy
Explanation:
Govind Swarup, Father of India’s Radio Astronomy passed away at the age of 91 due to age related
complications in Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune Maharashtra. He was the founding director of National Centre for
Radio Astrophysics of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. He is the recipient of Padma Shri (1973). He
was born on March 23rd, 1929 in Thakurdwara, United Provinces, British India (Now in Uttar Pradesh).
9. Jaya Prakash Reddy who passed away recently is a renowned _______.

1) Environmentalist
2) Politician
3) Athlete
4) Actor
5) Lawyer
Answer – 4) Actor
Explanation:
Veteran Telugu Actor Jaya Prakash Reddy, popularly known as JP passed away at the age of 74 at his
residence in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh due to cardiac arrest. He was born on 8th May, 1946 in Kurnool,
Andhra Pradesh.
10. Johnny Bakshi who passed away in September 2020 is a well-known _______.
1) Film Maker
2) Freedom Fighter
3) Sand Artist
4) Painter
5) Photographer
Answer – 1) Film Maker
Explanation:
On September 5 2020 Eminent producer-director Johnny Bakshi who was born in Pune, passed away at the
age 82 due to Cardiac arrest reported by Arogya Nidhi hospital in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
11. Dame Diana Rigg who passed away in September 2020 is a renowned ______.
1) Choreographer
2) Folk Dancer
3) Pop Singer
4) Actor
5) Light Man
Answer – 4) Actor
Explanation:
Dame Diana Rigg, British Actress who was popularly known for her recent role as Olenna Tyrell in the Game
of Thrones series passed away at the age of 82 after being diagnosed with cancer in March 2020. She was
born in Doncaster, Northern England.
12. Swami Agnivesh who passed away in September 2020 is a renowned __________.
1) Social Activist
2) Politician
3) Athlete
4) Both 1) and 2)

5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Swami Agnivesh (Original Name- Vepa Shyam Rao), renowned social activist, scholar, former MLA (Member
of the Legislative Assembly) and Cabinet Minister for Education of Haryana passed away at the age of 80
due to cardiac arrest at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi, India. He served as
the president (2004–2014) of the World Council of Arya Samaj, which is the highest international body of
the Arya Samaj. He was born on 21st September, 1939 in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh.
13. Former union minister Raghuvansh Prasad Singh who passed away recently belongs to which
state?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Punjab
3) Haryana
4) Bihar
5) Jharkhand
Answer – 4) Bihar
Explanation:
Former Union Minister for Rural Development, Raghuvansh Prasad Singh passed away at the age of 74 at
New Delhi due to post COVID complications. He was born on 6th June 1946 in Bihar. He became the Lok
sabha member in 1996 and served as a Lok Sabha member for five terms representing Vaishali, Bihar. He
served as the Union minister for Rural development from 2004 to 2009 in the cabinet led by Manmohan
Singh.
14. Sadashiv Raoji Patil who passed away recently is associated with which sport?
1) Tennis
2) Cricket
3) Football
4) Snooker
5) Hockey
Explanation:
Former Indian Cricketer Sadashiv Raoji Patil who represented India in one test match passed away at the
age of 86 at his residence in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. He was born on 10th October 1933 in Kolhapur,
Maharashtra.
15. Moussa Traore who passed away in September 2020 is the former president of which country?
1) Benin
2) Ghana
3) Gambia
4) Guinea
5) Mali
Answer – 5) Mali
Explanation:
Former President of Republic of Mali (South Africa) General Moussa Traoré, who reigned over Mali for
more than 22 years passed away at the age of 83 at his retirement villa in Djicoroni-Para, Bamako, Mali. He
was born in 1936 in Kayes, Mali.
16. Kapila Vatsyayan who passed away recently was the Padma Vibhushan recipient (2011) in which
field?
1) Trade & Industry
2) Arts
3) Science & Engineering

4) Public Affairs
Answer – 2) Arts
Explanation:
Kapila Vatsyayan, a renowned scholar of Indian classical dance, art, architecture, and art history passed
away at New Delhi, India due to age related ailments. She was about 91 years old. She was a former Member
of Parliament(MP) and lifetime trustee of India International Centre (IIC). She was founder trustee,
academic director and chairperson of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts. Kapila Vatsyayan is the
recipient of Padma Vibhushan (2011).
17. Chanesh Ram Rathiya who passed away recently is the former minister from which state?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Telangana
Explanation:
Chanesh Ram Rathiya, Veteran Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh minister, passed away at the age of
78 due to COVID-19 at a hospital at Raigarh, Chhattisgarh. He was a prominent leader from the tribal
society of north Chhattisgarh.
18. P R Krishnakumar who passed away in September 2020 is the Padma Shri awardee in which
field?
1) Promotion of education
3) Medicine
4) Journalism
5) Teaching
Answer – 3) Medicine
Explanation:
Padma Shri P R Krishnakumar, Chancellor of Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher
Education for Women and Managing Director of Arya Vaidya Pharmacy Limited, Coimbatore passed away at
the age of 69 at Coimbatore due to Coronavirus infection. He was born on 23rd September 1951 at
Shoranur, Kerala. He started the first ever clinical research in traditional medicines under the partnership
of the World Health Organization(WHO) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in 1977.
19. Ashok Gasti who passed away recently is the present Rajya Sabha MP from which state?
1) Karnataka
2) Kerala
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Ashok Gasti, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP (Member of Parliament) from Karnataka,
passed away of COVID-19 at a private hospital in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He was around the age of 55. The
BJP Karnataka leader was born in 1965 and belonged to Raichur district, Karnataka. The first-time Rajya
Sabha member took oath as MP on July 22, 2020.
20. Balli Durga Prasad Rao who passed away recently is the present Lok sabha MP from which state?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Madhya Pradesh

3) Telangana
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Balli Durga Prasad Rao, Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh-AP) Lok Sabha MP (Members of Parliament) passed away
of COVID-19 at Apollo Main Hospital in Chennai, TamilNadu. He was around the age of 64. He belongs to
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party(YSRCP). He was born in Nellore district, AP on June 15, 1956. The
first-time MP from the Tirupati (SC-Scheduled Caste) reserved constituency served as the School Education
Minister in the Chandrababu Naidu Cabinet in the undivided Andhra Pradesh during 1995-96. He is the 2nd
sitting MP after H. Vasanthakumar, Congress MP, from Kanyakumari constituency in Tamil Nadu and 1st
from AP to die of COVID-19.
21. Who is the author of the book titled ‘Forrest Gump’?

1) Nathaniel Hawthorne
2) Ernest Hemingway
3) Winston Groom
4) William Faulkner
5) Mark Twain
Answer – 3) Winston Groom
Explanation:
American Novelist and Journalist Winston Groom, the author of Forrest Gump, passed away at the age of 77
at Alabama, United States of America. Groom was born on 23rd March 1944, in Washington, D.C, USA.
22. Amitabha Ghosh was the _____ governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
1) 11th
2) 12th
3) 13th
4) 16th
5) 14th
Answer – 4) 16th
Explanation:
Amitabha Ghosh, former governor of Reserve Bank of India(RBI) passed away at the age of 90. He is the
shortest serving governor of RBI (21 days- January 15, 1985 to February 4, 1985). He served as the 16th
governor, while serving as a deputy governor of RBI until R N Malhotra (17th Governor) took over.
23. John Turner who passed away in September 2020 is the former prime minister of which
country?
1) Brazil
2) United States
3) Canada
4) United Kingdom
5) Mexico
Answer – 3) Canada
Explanation:
John Turner, the former Prime Minister of Canada, who served as the Prime Minister for just 79 days in
1984, the 2nd shortest term in the office recorded in the history of Canada passed away at the age of 91 at
this residence in Toronto, Canada. He was born on 7th June 1929 at Richmond, England.
24. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who passed away recently belongs to which country?
1) United Kingdom
2) Italy
3) United States

4) Germany
5) Spain
Explanation:
United States (US) Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, feminist and a legal and liberal icon passed
away at the age of 87 at her residence in Washington DC due to the complications caused by metastatic
pancreatic cancer. She was born in 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, United States of America(USA). She was
popularly known as the giant of the legal profession.
25. Mountaineer Ang Rita Sherpa (popularly known as “Snow Leopard”) who is in news recently
1) India
2) Bhutan
3) China
4) Nepal
5) Tibet
Answer – 4) Nepal
Explanation:
Ang Rita Sherpa, the Nepalese Mountaineer who scaled Mount Everest, the world highest peak, 10 times
without bottled oxygen passed away at the age of 72 at his residence in Kathmandu, Nepal due to brain and
liver ailments. He was born on 27th July 1948 in Solukhumbu, Nepal. Ang earned the nickname “Snow
Leopard” for his mountaineering skills and adventures.
26. Ashalata Wabgaonkar who passed away in September 2020 is a renowned _______.
1) Actor
2) Politician
3) Social Activist
4) Film Produce
5) Choreographer
Answer – 1) Actor
Explanation:
Veteran Marathi actor Ashalata Wabgaonkar, passed away at the age of 79 at Satara, Maharashtra after
testing positive for COVID-19. Ashalata Wabgaonkar was born on 2nd July 1941 in Goa.
27. Suresh Angadi who passed away recently was the minister of state of which portfolio?
1) Tribal Affairs
2) Health
3) Railways
4) Communications
5) Youth Affairs
Answer - 3) Railways
Explanation:
Suresh Channabasappa Angadi, Union Minister of State for Railways and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s
Member of Parliament(MP) from Belagavi constituency of Karnataka passed away at the age of 65 after
testing positive for COVID-19 at the COVID Facility, New Delhi. He is the first Central Minister to die of
Coronavirus. He was born on 1st June 1955 at Belagavi, Karnataka.
28. Australia’s Dean Jones who passed away recently is associated with which sport?
1) Hockey
2) Football
3) Cricket
4) Tennis
5) Rugby

Answer - 3) Cricket
Explanation:
Dean Mervyn Jones, former Australian and Victorian cricketer and Commentator passed away at the age of
59 in Mumbai, Maharashtra due to cardiac arrest. He was born on 24th March 1961 in Melbourne, Australia.
29. Atomic Scientist and Former Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission, Sekhar Basu is the Padma
Shri recipient (2014) in which field?
1) Arts
2) Science & Technology
3) Medicine
5) Sports
Answer – 2) Science & Technology
Explanation:
Sekhar Basu, Veteran Atomic Scientist and Former Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission(AEC) passed
away at the age of 68 at a private hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal of COVID-19. He served as the Secretary
to the Government of India, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and as director of Bhabha Atomic
Research Centre (BARC). He was the recipient of Padma Shri (2014 – in Science & Technology field). He was
born on September 20, 1952 in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. HE developed the highly complex reactor for INS
Arihant, India’s 1st nuclear-powered submarine.
30. SP Balasubrahmanyam who is in news recently is a renowned _________.

1) Athlete
2) Politician
3) Singer
4) Spiritual leader
Explanation:
Renowned Indian Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam (Popularly known as SPB) passed away at a Private
Hospital in Chennai at the age of 74 due to Cardio-Respiratory arrest. He was admitted to hospital after
testing positive for COVID-19. Even Though he tested Negative on September 4, he continued to be on
Ventilator and ECMO support, and breathed his last on September 25. He was born on 4th June, 1946 at
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. He is a Six-time National Award Winner for Best Male Playback Singer (1979,
1981, 1983, 1988, 1995, 1996). In 2011, he was awarded Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.
31. Isher Judge Ahluwalia who passed away recently is the former chairperson of which
organization?
1) Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER)
5) Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
Answer – 1) Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER)
Explanation:
Dr. Isher Judge Ahluwalia, Indian economist, public policy researcher and the former Chairperson of an
economic think tank, the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), who
served for 15 years from 2005-2020 passed away at the age of 74 at New Delhi due to brain cancer. She
received the Padma Bhushan in 2009. She was born on 1st October 1945. She recently published her
memoir titled “Breaking Through”, a proof of her career which broke the barriers that huddled women’s
careers.

32. Former union minister Jaswant Singh who passed away recently is the founding member of
which party?
2) Communist Party of India
4) All India Trinamool Congress
5) National People’s Party
Answer – 1) Bharatiya Janata Party
Explanation:
Major Jaswant Singh (Retd), former Union Minister in the cabinet of Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari
Vajpayee and Founding member of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) passed away at the age of 82 at New Delhi
due to cardiac arrest. He was born in 1939 in Barmer, Rajasthan. Jaswant Singh was elected 4 times to the
Lok Sabha and 5 times to the Rajya Sabha during which he held the key portfolios like External affairs,
Defence and Finance.
33. Syeda Anwara Taimur who passed away recently is the 1st and only women chief minister of
which state?
1) Sikkim
2) Tripura
3) Assam
5) Meghalaya
Answer – 3) Assam
Explanation:
Syeda Anwara Taimur, Assam’s first and only woman Chief Minister(CM) passed away in Australia due to
cardiac arrest. She was around the age of 83. She is the 1st Muslim woman CM of any state in India. She was
born on November 24, 1936 in Assam, British India. She is a 4 time (1972, 1978, 1983 and 1991) Member of
the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and a 2 time Rajya Sabha MP- Member of Parliament (nominated in 1988
and elected in 2004).
IMPORTANT DAYS
1. When was the UN’s International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances was observed
annually?
1) 27th August
2) 28th August
3) 29th August
4) 30th August
5) 31st August
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is annually observed on
30th August to create and raise awareness that enforced disappearance is a crime and it should not be used
like a tool to deal with the situations of conflicts. The first International Day of the Victims of Enforced
Disappearances was observed on 30th August 2011. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted
the resolution A/RES/65/209 on 21st December 2010, welcomed the adoption of the International
Convention for the protection of all the Persons from Enforced Disappearance and declared 30th August as
the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances.
2. PM Modi announced to celebrate which month of 2020 as “Poshan Maah” or “Nutrition Month”?
1) October
2) August

3) September
4) December
5) November
Answer – 3) September
Explanation:
On 30th August 2020, during the monthly radio broadcast programme “Mann ki Baat”, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi announced to celebrate the September 2020 as “Poshan Maah” or “Nutrition Month”. The
month will be celebrated across India to educate everyone on the importance of optimum nutrition. The
nutrition month was celebrated earlier in September 2018 and 2019.
3. Telugu Language Day is celebrated annually on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary
of whom?
1) Gurajada Apparao
2) Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy
3) Balagangadhara Tilak Devarakonda
4) Anjaneyulu Kundurti
5) Bhandaru Acchamamba
Answer – 2) Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy
Explanation:
Telugu Language Day (Telugu Bhasha Dinotsavam) is celebrated on August 29 every year in Andhra
Pradesh(AP). The birth anniversary of Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy, a prominent Telugu writer, is
celebrated as the day whose contributions, Vyavaharika Bhasha or Vaaduka Bhasha (Colloquial language) is
immense. Telugu is referred to as ‘The Italian of the East’, as Niccolò de’ Conti, the 16th century Italian
explorer found that the Telugu language ends with vowels just like the Italian language.
4. Which Indian state observed Local Self Government Day on August 31, 2020 (launched ‘Ama
Sahar’ mobile app on the occasion)?
1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Bihar
4) Assam
5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
On August 31, 2020 Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister of Odisha, launched two citizen-centric mobile
applications Ama Sahar and Swachha Sahar Odisha on the occasion of Local Self Government Day which was
observed at the Lok Seva Bhawan over a virtual platform. These apps enable the Urban Local Bodies(ULBs)
to submit the utilisation certificates over online for the betterment of fiscal management.
5. The Food and Nutrition Board functions under which ministry?

Answer - 1) Ministry of Women and Child Development
Explanation:
National Nutrition Week (NNW) is an annual nutrition event observed in India during the First week of
September from 1st September to 7th September. The events of NNW are organised by the Food and
Nutrition Board of the Ministry of Women and Child Development(WCD), Government of India to educate
the importance and role of nutrition in the human body. The Food and Nutrition board of the Ministry of
WCD launched the National Nutrition Week in 1982.

6. When was world coconut day observed annually (2020’s theme - “Invest in Coconut to save the
world”)?
1) October 19
2) July 29
3) September 2
4) August 31
Answer – 3) September 2
Explanation:
World Coconut Day is observed annually on September 2 to create awareness about the importance, usage
of coconut and its benefits across the world. The day is celebrated in Asian and Pacific regions to a large
extent as they contain the world’s most coconut growing production centres. Theme of World Coconut Day
2020– “Invest in Coconut to save the world”.
7. The National Small Industry Day is observed annually on __________.

1) August 31
2) September 3
3) August 30
4) September 2
5) August 29
Explanation:
National Small Industry Day is observed annually on August 30 in our country. The day is observed to
promote small industries across the country and recognizes the contribution made by small scale
industries. To acknowledge the announcement of an extensive policy package for the small-scale industry in
August 30,2000, the National Small Industry Day is observed every year on the same date. On 30 August
2001, the Ministry of Small-Scale Industries organised a Convention for all SSI Entrepreneurs.
8. National Teacher’s Day in India was celebrated annually on September 5 to commemorate the
birth anniversary of whom?
1) Bhagwan Das
2) Sarvaepalli Radhakrishnan
3) CV Raman
4) C. Rajagopalachari
5) M. Visvesvaraya
Answer – 2) Sarvaepalli Radhakrishnan
Explanation:
India celebrates 5th September of every year as the National Teachers day to honour the roles of teachers in
shaping the future of the nation. The day is marked on the birth anniversary of India’s former President
Bharat Ratna Awardee, renowned teacher and philosopher Dr. Sarvaepalli Radhakrishnan who was born on
5th September 1888. The first National Teacher’s Day was celebrated in 1962.
9. The UN’s International day of charity was observed every year on ________.
1) November 15
2) July 2
3) October 18
4) September 5
5) August 29
Answer - 4) September 5
Explanation:
The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Charity is observed annually on September 5, to raise
awareness about the role of charity to ease poverty and hunger. September 5 was chosen to commemorate

the death anniversary of Mother Teresa of Calcutta (Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Mother Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu),
who was the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. The 1st day was celebrated in 2013.
10. When was the 1st edition of UN’s International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is observed on
(Theme: Clean Air for All)?
1) July 18, 2020
3) October 7, 2020
4) November 3, 2020
5) December 7, 2020
Explanation:
The United Nations' (UN) 1st International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is observed on September 7, 2020
across the world to emphasize the need for further efforts to improve air quality, including reducing air
pollution, to protect human health. The day also highlights that air pollution is now the biggest
environmental threat to health, but it is preventable. Theme for 2020- “Clean Air for All”. The United
Nations General Assembly (UNGA) during its 74th session adopted the resolution (A/RES/74/212) on
December 19, 2019 to hold the day. UNGA also invited the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
to ease the observance of the day, in collaboration with other relevant organizations.
11. Which edition of Rashtriya poshan maah being celebrated in the month of September 2020?
1) 2nd
2) 3rd
3) 7th
4) 5th
5) 4th
Answer – 2) 3rd
Explanation:
The 3rd Rashtriya Poshan Maah is being celebrated in September 2020 to address the problem of
malnutrition among women and young children. Every year Poshan Maah is celebrated all over the country
under POSHAN Abhiyaan, launched in 2018.
12. When was the International Literacy Day observed annually?

1) 6th September
2) 7th September
3) 5th September
4) 8th September
5) 9th September
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s International Literacy Day is annually celebrated on 8th September to promote the
importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights among the general public and to work
towards a more literate and sustainable society. The International Literacy Day was celebrated on 8th
September since 1966. The theme of International Literacy Day 2020 is “Literacy teaching and learning in
the COVID-19 crisis and beyond” which particularly focuses on the role of educators and the method of
teaching.
13. When was Himalaya Diwas celebrated annually on _______.

1) September 8
2) September 7
3) September 10
4) September 11
5) September 9

Explanation:
Himalaya Diwas or Himalaya Day is annually celebrated across India particularly in Uttarakhand on 9th
September to create and spread awareness on the conservation of the Himalayan Ecosystem. The Vice
President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu participated in a webinar and called for an active participation of the
youths and citizens to make the conservation of nature as a people’s movement. Theme of 2020: -
‘Himalayas and Nature’.
14. Which edition of International Day to Protect Education from Attack was observed on September
9, 2020 (Theme: “Protect Education, Save a Generation.”)?
1) 4th
2) 2nd
3) 1st
4) 3rd
5) 5th
Answer – 3) 1st
Explanation:
The United Nations'(UN) 1st International Day to Protect Education from Attack is observed on September
9, 2020 to raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding schools as places of protection and safety
for educators and students. The day indicates that education is under attack. Theme for 2020– “Protect
Education, Save a Generation”.
15. World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) was observed every year on September 10. What is the
theme of WSPD 2020?
1) “Preventing Suicide: Reaching Out and Saving Lives”
2) "Connect, communicate, care"
3) "Take a minute, change a life"
4) “Working Together to Prevent Suicide”
Answer – 4) “Working Together to Prevent Suicide”
Explanation:
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is annually observed across the world on 10th of September to raise
awareness that the suicide can be prevented and to educate people to reach out for those who need help.
The day is organized by International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in collaboration with World
Health Organization (WHO). The first World Suicide Prevention day was hosted in 2003 by IASP in
collaboration with WHO and World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). The theme of 2018 World
Suicide Prevention Day – “Working Together to Prevent Suicide” was retained as the theme for both 2019
and 2020 World Suicide Prevention Day.
16. Which edition of National Forest Martyr day was observed on September 11, 2020?
1) 15th
2) 13th
3) 25th
4) 19th
5) 8th
Answer – 1) 15th
Explanation:
National Forest Martyrs Day is observed annually on September 11 in India to pay tribute to those who
have sacrificed their lives in order to protect the environment, forests and wildlife across the country.
September 11 was chosen to commemorate the Khejarli massacre, which took place on September 11 in
1730. The year 2020 marks the 15th National Forest Martyr Day.

17. When was the International Day of South-South Cooperation observed annually?
1) September 10
2) September 12
3) September 14
4) September 11
5) September 13
Explanation:
United Nations(UN) International Day of South-South Cooperation Day or United Nations Day of South-
South Cooperation is annually observed on 12th September since 2011 to create and spread awareness on
the social, economic and political developments made by the regions and countries in the south and to
highlight the efforts of UN on the technical cooperation among the south countries (developing countries).
18. The World First Aid Day 2020 was observed on ________.
1) September 10
2) September 14
3) September 13
4) September 11
5) September 12
Explanation:
World First Aid Day is annually observed on the 2nd Saturday of September across the world to promote
the importance of first aid training in saving lives and preventing injuries and to create awareness among
the general public that first aid saves lives. 2020 World First Aid Day falls on 12th September 2020.
19. When was Hindi Diwas observed annually?

1) September 30
2) August 31
3) September 14
4) October 12
5) July 3
Explanation:
Hindi Diwas is celebrated annually on 14th of September across India to promote Hindi and to create
awareness about the language. This day is celebrated to mark the anniversary of the adoption of Hindi (the
Devanagari Script) as one of the official languages of the Republic of India. It is one of the 22 scheduled
languages of India.
20. National Engineers Day was observed every year on September 15 to commemorate the birth
1) E. Sreedharan
2) Satish Dhawan
3) Visvesvaraya
4) Verghese Kurien
5) APJ Abdul Kalam
Answer – 3) Visvesvaraya
Explanation:
National Engineers Day is annually celebrated across India on 15th September to pay tribute to India’s
legendary dam builder and eminent engineer, Bharat Ratna Sir MV Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, who was
born on 15th September 1861 in Muddenahalli, Karnataka. The Engineer’s day was first observed in 1967
and 15th September 2020 marks the 53rd National Engineers Day.

21. When was the International day of democracy observed annually?
1) November 19
2) October 10
3) September 15
4) July 22
5) August 26
Explanation:
The International Day of Democracy is observed around the world annually on 15th of September, since
2007. The day is observed around the world to promote and uphold democratic principles, to respect
human rights, inclusiveness, accountability, and transparency. It was established through a resolution
passed by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in 2007, encouraging governments to strengthen and
consolidate democracy.
22. The world ozone day was observed every year on September 16. What is the theme of the day for
2020?
1) “Caring for all life under the sun”
2) “Keep cool and carry on”
3) “Ozone for life: 35 years of ozone layer protection”
4) “32 Years and Healing”
5) “30 years of healing the ozone together”
Answer – 3) “Ozone for life: 35 years of ozone layer protection”
Explanation:
United Nations (UN’s) World Ozone Day or also called as International Day for the Preservation of the
Ozone Layer is annually observed across the globe on 16th September to create and spread awareness on
the importance of Ozone layer and the effective ways to protect it. The first International Day for the
Preservation of the Ozone Layer was observed on 16th September 1995. The theme for the 2020 is “Ozone
for life: 35 years of ozone layer protection”.
23. The theme of World Patient Safety Day 2020 is “Health Worker Safety: A Priority for Patient
Safety”. When was world patient safety day observed annually?
1) 11th September
2) 13th September
3) 19th September
4) 21st September
5) 17th September
Explanation:
World Patients Safety Day is annually celebrated on 17th September by the World Health
Organization(WHO), international partners and all countries to create a better understanding of the
patient’s safety and to increase the participation of the public in the safety of healthcare. The First World
Patients Safety day was observed on 17th September 2019. The theme of World Patient Safety Day 2020 is
“Health Worker Safety: A Priority for Patient Safety”.
24. When was the World Bamboo day observed annually (2020’s theme – ‘Bamboo now’)?
1) July 7
2) August 12
3) October 11
4) September 18
5) January 4

Explanation:
11th World Bamboo Day (WBD) was observed on September 18, 2020 to increase the awareness of
Bamboos globally by the World Bamboo Organization (WBO). The Theme for this edition of World Bamboo
Day is “BAMBOO NOW”. The World Bamboo Day is observed annually on September 18. It was established
by Mr. Kamesh Salam, Former President of World Bamboo Organization, during the 8th World Bamboo
Congress (WBC) at Prachan Buri, Bangkok, Thailand in 2009.
25. The International coastal clean-up Day was observed every year on __________.
1) January 16
2) August 7
3) October 12
4) September 19
5) March 28
Explanation:
The International Coastal Clean-Up Day has been celebrated across 100 countries since 1986 on September
19. On this day, volunteer’s clean beaches, waterways and oceans to protect them from impacts of plastic
and trash. The movement was started by Linda Maraniss & Kathy O’Hara of the United States. During the
virtual event, MoEFCC announced that for the first time eight beaches of India have been recommended for
the prestigious International eco-label, the Blue Flag certification. The eight beaches are Shivrajpur in
Gujarat, Ghoghla in Daman & Diu, Kasargod and Padubidri beach in Karnataka, Kappad in Kerala,
Rushikonda in Andhra Pradesh, Golden beach of Odisha and Radhanagar beach in Andaman and Nicobar.
The Blue Flag is given by Copenhagen (Denmark) based Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
26. Which edition of International Equal Pay Day was observed on September 18, 2020?
1) 3rd
2) 1st
3) 7th
4) 3rd
5) 11th
Answer – 2) 1st
Explanation:
United Nations (UN) 1st International Equal Pay Day is observed on 18 September 2020 as a step towards
eliminating the gender pay gap and to overcome the sexual discrimination against women in the
employment sector. This day promotes equal pay to everyone and the rights to receive equal remuneration
for equal work regardless of the gender. Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) hosted the virtual global
Call to Action to encourage all labour market actors to take steps to ensure that equal pay is at the core of
COVID-19 recovery efforts across the globe. EPIC is led by the International Labour Organization(ILO), UN
Women and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
27. The International Day of Peace is observed annually on September 21. What is the theme of
International Day of Peace 2020?
1) “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.”
2) “Shaping Peace Together”
3) “The Right to Peace”
4) "Climate Action for Peace"
5) “The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace.”
Answer – 2) “Shaping Peace Together”
Explanation:
The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed annually on September 21. The day will be
devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace through observing “24 hours” of non-violence and cease-fire.
The theme for 2020 International Day of Peace is “Shaping Peace Together”. The Peace Day was established
by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981.

28. The International Red Panda Day 2020 was observed on _________.
1) July 29
2) November 2
3) September 19
4) October 5
5) August 12
Explanation:
The International Red Panda Day (IRPD) is annually celebrated on the third Saturday of September which
aims to create and raise awareness about the red panda among the general public and to support the
conservation of red pandas. The International Red Panda Day 2020 falls on 19th September 2020.
29. When was World Alzheimer’s Day observed annually?

1) September 19
2) September 20
3) September 21
4) September 22
5) September 23
Explanation:
World Alzheimer’s Day is observed annually on September 21 across the world to raise awareness and
educate people about Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Since 2012, the month of September has been observed as
World Alzheimer’s Month. This year marks the 9th World Alzheimer’s Month. Theme for the World
Alzheimer’s Month 2020– ‘Let’s talk about dementia’.
30. World Rhino Day was observed annually on September 22. What is the theme for world rhino
day 2020?
1) “Five Rhino Species Forever”
2) “Save Rhinos”
3) “Rhinos Make Ecosystem Balance”
4) “Five Rhinos”
Answer – 1) “Five Rhino Species Forever”
Explanation:
The World Rhino Day is celebrated Internationally on September 22, 2020. World Rhino Day is celebrated
annually on September 22 by the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) and other international
organizations. Theme for World Rhino Day is “Five Rhino Species Forever”. The World Rhino Day was first
announced by WWF-South Africa in 2010. World Rhino Day is recognized as a day of awareness for threats
facing all five rhino species (Black, White, Greater one-horned (Indian), Sumatran and Javan Rhinos).
31. The world car free day was observed every year on September 22 since which year?
1) 2015
2) 2010
3) 2000
4) 2020
5) 2005
Answer – 3) 2000
Explanation:
An annual Car free day or the World Car Free Day was observed globally on September 22 to encourage
greener methods of travel instead of driving alone in car. This day brings awareness to the benefits of
travel options such as train, bus, bicycle, carpool, vanpool, subway, or walk. This year its focus was on
“Commute with Confidence”. Carpooling and vanpooling is considered as “car-lite” as they are both lighter
on the wallet and the environment than driving alone in a car. This day is being observed since 2000.

32. The World Rose day is annually celebrated on 22nd September to spread hope to patients
affected by which disease?
1) Rheumatoid Arthritis
2) Poliomyelitis
3) Cancer
4) Parkinson’s
5) Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Answer – 3) Cancer
Explanation:
World Rose day is annually celebrated on 22nd September to spread hope and cheers to the cancer
patients. The World Rose day is dedicated to spread awareness about the disease – cancer and the
sufferings and pain experienced by the patients. The World Rose day was first observed in the memory of a
12-year-old Canadian girl Melinda Rose who was diagnosed with “Askin’s Tumor” a rare form of blood
cancer.
33. The World Water Monitoring Day was observed every year on _________.
1) September 21
2) September 18
3) September 19
4) September 20
5) September 22
Explanation:
World Water Monitoring Day (WWMD) is annually observed on 18th September, it is an international
outreach programme to create awareness among the general public on the importance of protecting water
resources across the globe. To involve the public to monitor the parameters like dissolved oxygen, clarity,
acidity and temperature of their local water bodies. The America’s Clean Water Foundation(ACWF) created
and coordinated the World Water Monitoring Day as an annual worldwide event in 2003 with the support
of International Water Association, The Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control
Administration and the US Environmental Protection Agency.
34. The International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) was observed every year on September 23. What
is the theme of IDSL?
1) “Sign Language Basic for All”
2) “With Sign Language, everyone is Included!”
3) “Sign Languages are for everyone!”
4) “Sign Language Rights for All!”
5) “Sign Language includes everyone!”
Answer – 3) “Sign Languages are for everyone!”
Explanation:
United Nations’ (UN) celebrates the International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) annually on September 23.
It is observed to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and
other sign language users. The year 2020 marks the 3rd edition. The Theme for International Day of Sign
Language 2020 is – “Sign Languages are for everyone!”. The day corresponds with International Week of the
Deaf, which is taking place from 21st September – 27th September, 2020. The proposal for IDSL came from
World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), which is a federation of 135 national associations of deaf people and
represents approximately 70 million deaf people’s human rights.
35. The World Maritime Day 2020 was observed on September 24. What is the theme of World
Maritime Day 2020?
1) "Connecting Ships, Ports and People"
2) "IMO 70: Our Heritage – Better Shipping for a Better Future"
3) "Empowering Women in the Maritime Community"

4) “Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet”
5) "Shipping: indispensable to the world"
Answer – 4) “Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet”
Explanation:
United Nations (UN) World Maritime Day is annually observed by the International Maritime Organization
(IMO) and its member states on the last Thursday of September to recognise the contribution of the
international maritime industries toward the economy of the world. The World Maritime Day 2020 falls on
24th September 2020. The theme of World Maritime Day 2020 is “Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable
Planet” with a focus to raise the awareness of the UNs Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) and to
showcase the efforts of IMO to achieve the targets.
36. The World Pharmacists Day was observed annually on September 25. What is the theme of
World Pharmacists Day 2020?
1) “From research to health care: Your pharmacist is at your service”
2) "Pharmacists: your medicines experts."
3) "Safe and effective medicines for all”
4) “Transforming Global Health”
5) “Pharmacists: Caring for you”
Answer – 4) “Transforming Global Health”
Explanation:
The World Pharmacists Day was observed on annually on September 25. The Day is observed to raise
awareness of the role of pharmacist in healthcare and to encourage activities that promote and advocate the
role of pharmacist in improving health in every corner of the world. The theme of the 10th World
Pharmacists Day is “Transforming Global Health”. It was designated in 2009 by FIP (International
Pharmaceutical Federation) at the World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Istanbul,
Turkey. It has been observed since 2010.It was designated in 2009 by FIP (International Pharmaceutical
Federation) at the World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Istanbul, Turkey. It has
been observed since 2010.
37. When was Antyodaya Diwas observed annually across India?

1) 31th September
2) 25th September
3) 28th September
4) 22th September
5) 20th September
Answer - 2) 25th September
Explanation:
Antyodaya Diwas is annually observed across India on 25th September to mark the birth anniversary of
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, an icon of Bharatiya Jana Sangh and Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP),
philosopher of nationalist movements of India and political activist. 25th September 2020, marks the 104th
Birthday of Pandit Deedayal Upadhyaya. “Antyodaya” means ‘uplifting the poorest of the poor’, the objective
of Antyodaya Diwas is to reach out to the last person.
38. When was World Contraception Day (WCD) observed annually ______.
1) September 26
2) September 25
3) September 24
4) September 27
5) September 28
Answer - 1) September 26

Explanation:
World Contraception Day (WCD) is observed annually on 26th September. WCD is observed to improve
awareness of contraception and to enable young people to make an informed decision on their sexual and
reproductive health.
39. UN International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons is annually observed on
September 26 since which year?
1) 2007
2) 2010
3) 2000
4) 2017
5) 2014
Answer – 5) 2014
Explanation:
United Nations(UNs) International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons is annually observed
across the globe on 26th September to provide an opportunity for the global communities to reaffirm and
priorities their commitment to the global nuclear disarmament. The first International Day for the Total
Elimination of Nuclear Weapons was first celebrated on 26th September 2014. The United Nations General
Assembly in its resolution A/RES/68/32 on December 2013 proclaimed 26th September as the
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons following the high level meeting of the
UNGA on nuclear disarmament on 26th September 2013 in New York, United States of America.
40. World Environmental Health Day is annually observed on September 26. What is the theme of
World Environmental Health Day 2020?
1) “Addressing Environmental Health Inequalities”
2) “Environmental Health, a key public health intervention in disease pandemic prevention”
3) "Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality"
4) “Global Food Safety and Sustainability”
5) “Tobacco control and Sustainable Development”
Answer - 2) “Environmental Health, a key public health intervention in disease pandemic
prevention”
Explanation:
World Environmental Health Day is annually observed on September 26 to raise awareness about the
environmental health concerns and to highlight the important work of environmental health around the
world. The Theme for 2020 is “Environmental Health, a key public health intervention in disease pandemic
prevention”. The day was launched by the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH) council
at its meeting in Indonesia on September 26, 2011.
41. The world tourism day (WTD) was celebrated annually on September 27. What is the theme of
WTD 2020?
1) “Tourism for All - promoting universal accessibility”
2) "Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development"
3) "Tourism and the Digital Transformation"
4) “Tourism and Jobs: a better future for all”
5) “Tourism and Rural Development”
Answer – 5) “Tourism and Rural Development”
Explanation:
World Tourism Day (WTD) is held annually on September 27 globally to raise awareness on the importance
of tourism in the social, cultural, political and economic aspects of any region. The year 2020 marked a
worst-hit on the tourism sector due to COVID-19 induced lockdowns and restriction on travels. However, to
reshape this effect into opportunity, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has
designated 2020 as the Year of Tourism and Rural Development. Therefore, the 2020 edition of WTD was
held with the theme “Tourism and Rural Development” to promote the potential of tourism to create jobs

and opportunities in rural areas and to preserve cultural and natural heritage all around the world. Notably,
this is for the first time that the official celebration was not hosted by a single Member State of the
UNWTO’s instead, nations from the Mercosur bloc (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, with Chile
joining with observer status) served as joint hosts.
42. What is the theme of International Week of the Deaf 2020?

1) “Reaffirming Deaf People’s Human Rights”
2) “Sign Languages Rights for All!”
3) “With Sign Language, everyone is Included!”
4) "'Full Inclusion with Sign Language!"
5) "With Sign Language, I am Equal."
Answer - 1) “Reaffirming Deaf People’s Human Rights”
Explanation:
The International Week of the Deaf (IWD), an initiative of the WFD was first launched in 1958 in Rome,
Italy. It is celebrated annually by the global Deaf Community during the last full week of September to
commemorate the first World Congress of the WFD which was held in September. This year (2020), it falls
on 21-27 September. Theme of the 2020 International Week of the Deaf– “Reaffirming Deaf People’s Human
Rights”.
43. When was the World Rabies Day observed annually (2020’s theme - “End Rabies: Collaborate,
Vaccinate”)?
1) September 30
2) September 26
3) September 28
4) September 27
5) September 29
Explanation:
World Rabies Day is observed annually on September 28 to raise awareness about the impact of rabies and
how the disease can be prevented. The year 2020 marked the 14th World Rabies Day with theme “End
Rabies: Collaborate, Vaccinate”. As per the Global Alliance for Rabies Control(GARC), the theme focuses on
the current issues in rabies elimination such as: The goal of Zero by 2030 The importance of dog
vaccination and post-exposure prophylaxis; and The need for a united effort towards achieving the
elimination of this transboundary disease.
44. Which edition of International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) was observed on
September 28, 2020 on theme “Access to Information in Times of Crisis”?
1) 3rd
2) 2nd
3) 1st
4) 4th
5) 5th
Answer – 3) 1st
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) is annually
observed on 28th September to create awareness about the importance of access to information and to
enhance the people’s rights to information. 28th September 2020 marks the first celebration of
International Day for Universal Access to Information since proclaimed by the United Nations. The theme of
IDUAI 2020 is “Access to Information in Times of Crisis”.
45. The World Deaf Day 2020 observed on ________.

1) July 15
2) October 1

3) September 5
4) September 27
5) August 29
Explanation:
World Deaf Day is celebrated every year on the last Sunday of September, this year (2020) it falls on
September 27. The day aims to create awareness about the achievements of the deaf people and deaf people
community, to the general public, politician and development authorities. Note– World Deaf Day 2019 was
observed on September 29, 2019. The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) initiated the celebration of the
World Day of the Deaf in 1958.
46. Which edition of International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste was observed on
September 29, 2020 on theme “Stop food loss and waste. For the People. For the Planet”?
1) 1st
2) 3rd
3)11th
4) 7th
5) 4th
Answer – 1) 1st
Explanation:
The First Ever “International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW)” was observed. It was
observed to promote and implement global efforts to resolve the issue of food wastage, and to take steps
towards Zero Hunger and address the problem of climate change through Sustainable food habits. The
Theme for International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2020 is “Stop food loss and waste. For
the People. For the Planet”. It is observed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United
Nations, and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
47. When was world heart day observed annually?

1) September 26
2) September 27
3) September 28
4) September 29
5) September 30
Explanation:
World Heart Day is observed annually on September 29 to raise awareness about Cardiovascular diseases
(CVDs) including heart disease & stroke and highlights their prevention and global impact. The day also
aims to educate people that at least 80% of premature deaths due to heart disease and stroke can be
avoided by controlling risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity. The World
Health Day was established in 1999 by the World Heart Federation (WHF) in collaboration with the World
Health Organisation (WHO). The 1st World Health Day was celebrated in 2000. As per the new brief
released on September 29,2020 by WHO, WHF and the University of Newcastle Australia, 1.9 million people
die from tobacco-induced heart disease annually. This equates to one in five of all deaths from heart
disease.
ENVIRONMENT
1. The researchers from Kerala and West Bengal have identified Systomus gracilus, a new cyprinid
(family of freshwater fish) from which river?
1) Ganges river
2) Indus river

4) Yamuna river
Answer – 1) Ganges river
Explanation:
The researchers from Kerala and West Bengal have identified Systomus gracilus, a new cyprinid (family of
freshwater fish) fish from Ganges River at Naihati of West Bengal. The discovery was published as an article
in the ‘Journal of Experimental Zoology’. The Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB), statutory
body under the Department of Science and Technology(DST) has funded this project.
2. The researchers of Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered 2 new species of _______ in western
Ghats recently.
1) Cockroach Wasps
2) Crocodile
3) Fish
4) Butterfly
Answer – 1) Cockroach Wasps
Explanation:
Researchers of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kozhikode discovered 2 new species of Cockroach
Wasps in Western Ghats. These new species were named Dolichurus sahyadriensis after Sahyadri or
Western Ghat mountain ranges and Dolichurus chareshi after C. Charesh, the laboratory assistant, ZSI who
contributed in the collection of the species. Dr. P. M. Sureshan, Dr. P. Girish Kumar and Junior Research
Fellow, S. Anagha were the members of the team that discovered the 2 species. The findings will be
published in the Zootaxa, an internationally peer reviewed journal of animal taxonomy.
3. The scientists at Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) has
identified a new & rare species of climber “Pothos boyceanus” in Western Ghats. The JNTBGRI is
located at which state?
1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Answer - 1) Kerala
Explanation:
Scientists of Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute(JNTBGRI) from Palode of
Kerala, have identified a new and extremely rare climber named “Pothos boyceanus” after Peter G. Boyce,
expert on ‘Araceae’ of Southeast Asia. The discovery of Pothos boyceanus by G. Rajkumar, Nazarudeen
Ahammed, T. Shaju, and R. Prakashkumar, Director of JNTBGRI was published in Taiwania, international
journal of biodiversity. The discovery was made during a floristic survey of the Western Ghats in the
evergreen forests of Valara, Iddukki at Kerala.
4. Which country has recommended the name ‘Haishen’ for Typhoon?

1) Singapore
2) Vietnam
3) Thailand
4) Cambodia
5) China
Answer – 5) China
Explanation:
Typhoon Haishen made landfall over southern Japan on September 6, 2020, becoming the country’s second
landfalling typhoon within a week. Japan’s meteorological agency has referred to the tropical storm as
“large” and “very strong”. The JMA numbers typhoons in Japan and the first typhoon to occur after January

1st of the year is called typhoon number 1. While in the US, hurricanes are referred to by English names, the
intergovernmental organisation called the Typhoon Committee (Cambodia, China, Democratic People’s
Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Japan; Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Macao, China, Malaysia, the
Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the United States of America), which has
14 members including Japan uses Asian names for typhoons that are contributed by the member countries.
Haishen was a name recommended by China and means “sea god” in Chinese.
5. The global sea level is expected to rise approx. by ______ cms by 2100 due to greenhouse emissions
as per NASA-led study.
1) 38
2) 15
3) 21
4) 27
5) 33
Answer – 1) 38
Explanation:
In accordance with the study “Ice Sheet Model Intercomparison Project (ISMIP6)” by NASA’s (National
Aeronautics and Space Administration) Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland (United States)
which has been done on the lines of the projection in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s
(IPCC) 2019 Special Report on Oceans and the Cryosphere, there will be more than 38 centimetres (15
inches) rise in global sea-level rise by 2100 due to the melting of Greenland and Antarctica’s ice sheets
driven by continuous greenhouse emissions. The results of the study are prepared through the
collaborative study of more than 60 ice, ocean, and atmosphere scientists around the world, and are
published in the special issue of the journal The Cryosphere.
6. Uttar Pradesh’s 1st conservation centre for vultures was planned to be set at which forest
division?
1) Gorakhpur
2) Bahraich
3) Awadh
4) Gonda
Answer – 1) Gorakhpur
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh''s first vulture conservation and breeding centre is set to be established at Bhari Baisi village
in Farenda range of Gorakhpur forest division.
APP and WEB PORTAL

1. Name the union minister of Education in India who launched the first of its kind app named
“EnglishPro” developed by English and Foregin Languages University.
1) Amit Shah
2) Narendra Modi
4) Ram Nath Kovind
5) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Union Minister of Education launched a free mobile app “EnglishPro” to
develop Indian English Pronunciation in the unique “Indian” way in Hyderabad over a virtual platform. It
was developed by the Central University, English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) under the
University Social Responsibility (USR) programme. This is the first initiative by any university in India.

2. Which state government has launched the app named ‘I Rakhwali’ to make citizens ‘Greenery
Saviours’?
1) Goa
2) Punjab
3) Karnataka
4) Haryana
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Punjab State Minister for Department of Forest & Wildlife & Preservation Sadhu Singh Dharmsot launched ‘I
Rakhwali’ application. The app was launched to safeguard the forest areas in the state by making common
citizens as stakeholders in the process. It will help citizens to become ‘Greenery Saviours’.
3. Which app was declared India's 2nd best app in health category?
1) Fitbit
2) Fooducate
3) iMumz
4) My Diet
5) MyFitnessPal
Answer – 3) iMumz
Explanation:
Two alumni of IIT-BHU Ravi Teja and Mayur Dhurpate have developed iMumz app, which was declared the
country's second best app in health category in the prestigious 'AatmaNirbhar Bharat App Innovation
Challenge'.
4. Which state/UT launched an online performance appraisal system named “SPARROW”?

1) Puducherry
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Haryana
5) Ladakh
Explanation:
Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched the online portal, Smart Performance
Appraisal Report Recording Online Window (SPARROW) for Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Service
Officers (JKAS). The SPARROW system will benefit around 1289 officers and is aimed at bringing more
transparency, avoiding loss of Appraisal Reports (APR) during transition, ensuring better monitoring and
timely completion of performance appraisals of JKAS officers.
5. Name the company which enters into the online insurance broking & planned to launch the portal
named ‘PayBima’.
1) Paysafe Finance
2) Mahindra Finance
3) IL&FS Finance
4) Max Finance
Answer - 2) Mahindra Finance
Explanation:
Mahindra Insurance Brokers Ltd (Mahindra Insurance Brokers), a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra
Financial Services Limited (Mahindra Finance), which enter into an online insurance broking business to
provide digital services to the customers of its insurance brokerage through PayBima, a portal which said to
be launched soon.

6. The Nagaland government has launched state’s 1st tele-medicine platform, ‘Naga Telehealth’
recently. Who is the CM of Nagaland?
1) Hemant Soren
2) Pema Khandu
3) Neiphiu Rio
4) PS Golay
5) Naveen Patnaik
Answer – 3) Neiphiu Rio
Explanation:
In order to provide quality healthcare services at the Ayushman Bharat – Health and Wellness Centres in
Nagaland, S Pangnyu Phom, Nagaland Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched the state’s 1st tele-
medicine platform, ‘Naga Telehealth’ in Kohima, Nagaland. It was developed by the state govt in partnership
with NISHTHA, a US Agency for International Development (USAID)’s health systems strengthening project,
implemented by Jhpiego. Neiphiu Rio is the Chief Minister of Nagaland.
7. Who has launched the e-Gopala app, a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and
information portal for direct use of farmers?
2) Narendra Modi
3) Pralhad Patel
4) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala App for farmers
in Bihar through virtual mode. He launched several initiatives in fisheries, animal husbandry, dairy and
agriculture sectors in Bihar. ‘e-Gopala’ App is a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and
information portal for direct use of farmers.
8. Who has launched a dispute resolution mechanism named ‘SAROD-Ports’ recently?

1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Smriti Irani
5) Raj Nath Singh
Explanation:
Mansukh Laxmanbhai(L.) Mandaviya, Union Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) launched a dispute
resolution mechanism, ‘SAROD-Ports’ (Society for Affordable Redressal of Disputes – Ports) through virtual
ceremony in New Delhi, India. It was established under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. It consists of
members from Indian Ports Association (IPA) and Indian Private Ports and Terminals Association (IPTTA).
9. ‘Pothgal’ web portal was launched by which state government?

1) Karnataka
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Kerala
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Telangana’s Minister of Information Technology and Industries, Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao(KTR)
launched the Primary Agriculture Cooperative Society(PACS), Pothgal web portal – www.pacspothgal.com

at Mustabad Mandal, Rajanna Sircilla district. This is the first of its kind portal which contains all the details
of the loans, loan processes and services offered by the co-operative society.
10. Which division of southern railway has launched the “Freight Seva” app?
1) Thiruvananthapuram Railway
2) Chennai Division
3) Madurai Division
4) Palakkad Division
5) Tiruchirappalli Railway
Answer – 2) Chennai Division
Explanation:
The Chennai Division of Southern Railways launched an in-house mobile application called “Freight Seva”,
as part of its efforts to boost Freight traffic and add more customers to its base.
11. Name the Andhra Pradesh CM who has launched “AP Police Seva App” to file complaint online.
1) Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy
2) Bhupesh Baghel
3) Manohar Lal
4) Yogi Aditya Nath
5) Pramod Sawant
Answer – 1) Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy
Explanation:
Andhara Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched the mobile application “AP Police
Seva” to lodge complaints online and to monitor the status of the complaint. Police Seva app offers 87 types
of services including detection of fake news connecting all police stations across the state.
12. ‘e- peek pahani’ is the mobile app related to which state government?
1) Haryana
2) Punjab
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has said that e- Peek Pahani mobile application of the State
Government will reduce hardships of farmers and help them get the right price and good market for their
produce. E Peek Pahani is pilot project currently running in 6 tehsils viz. Achalpur, Kamathi, Dindori, Wada,
Phulambri and Baramati. This app helps farmer for self-crop reporting of crop data and crop stages.
13. Who has launched the “Centralized Farm Machinery Performance Testing Portal” recently?
2) Narendra Modi
3) Pralhad Patel
4) Harsh Vardhan
Answer - 5) Narendra Singh Tomar
Explanation:
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar launched “Centralized Farm
Machinery Performance Testing Portal” in public domain. The Portal has been developed by the
Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW), Ministry of Agriculture.

14. Which state/UT government has launched ‘U-Rise’ portal for students?
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Punjab
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Haryana
5) Delhi
Explanation:
Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister(CM) of Uttar Pradesh(UP) launched Unified Re-imagined Innovation for
Student Empowerment (U-Rise) portal in Lucknow, UP. The portal guides the students in learning, career
counselling, and getting employment in the state. It was developed by Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Technical
University, Lucknow. It is a joint initiative by the Department of Technical Education, Training and
Employment Department and the Skill Development Mission. U-Rise portal aims to ensure a uniform quality
education for all students who can improve their learning curve while using this portal. UP is the 1st state to
launch a unified portal along with implementation of National Education Policy (NEP)-2020.
15. Government of Assam developed a mobile app named “Visitassam” for air passengers from other
states. Who is the present chief minister of Assam?
1) Neiphiu Rio
2) Pu Zoramthanga
5) N. Biren Singh
Explanation:
Minister for Health and Family Welfare of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the Government of
Assam developed a mobile app named “Visitassam” for air passengers from other states. Visitassam enables
the air passengers to download forms and fill it which can be used at the airports to reduce the time spent
on the formalities for COVID-19 tests and ensures the proper social distancing among the passengers.
Sarbananda Sonowal is the current chief minister of Assam.
16. Who has launched Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)’s vaccine web portal and National
Clinical Registry for COVID-19?
1) Amit Shah
3) Harsh Vardhan
4) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Harsh Vardhan launched Indian Council of Medical
Research (ICMR)’s Vaccine Web Portal and National Clinical Registry for COVID-19. The portal will provide
information regarding COVID-19 vaccine development for COVID-19 in India and Abroad. The National
COVID-19 Clinical Registry will collect data concerning clinical and laboratory investigations, treatments,
management protocols and outcomes of hospitalized COVID patients in India. Also, A Report named “What
India Eats” was released by the Minister, which shows the main dietary patterns in India.
17. Name the app which was launched by union minister Dharmendra Pradhan during World
Tourism Day celebration 2020.
1) SAMADHAN
2) SAMRATH
3) PATHIK
4) SAATHI

5) SEHAT
Answer – 4) SAATHI
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tourism celebrated WTD 2020 through a virtual platform from New Delhi where Union
Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan was the chief guest. It was also
attended by Union Minister of Tourism and Culture (I/C) Prahlad Singh Patel, Secretary, Ministry of
Tourism Yogendra Tripathi, Director General, Tourism Meenakshi Sharma, among others. The event saw
the launch of initiatives which are as follows: During the event SAATHI (System for Assessment, Awareness
& Training for Hospitality Industry) Application was launched by Dharmendra Pradhan. Dharmendra
Pradhan also launched a film ‘Pathik’, an initiative on Incredible India Tourist Facilitators Certification
Programme (IITFC) and an ICPB (India Convention Promotion Bureau) MICE (Meetings, incentives,
conferences and exhibitions) Promotional film to communicate a positive message for welcoming events to
India when competing destinations are already actively marketing their products.
18. Which state/UT government has launched portal for “Livelihood Generation Programme for
Returned Migrant workers due to COVID-19 Pandemic” recently?
1) West Bengal
2) Nagaland
3) Tripura
4) Kerala
5) Bihar
Answer - 2) Nagaland
Explanation:
Department of Industries & Commerce, Nagaland Government launched the portal for “Livelihood
Generation Programme for Returned Migrant workers due to COVID-19 Pandemic” scheme to provide skill
development training for migrant workers who returned from other parts of the country due to Pandemic.
CA STATIC GK
1. Bhitarkanika National Park is located in which state?
1) Punjab
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Karnataka
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park is the second largest mangrove ecosystem in the country.
2. Tarapur Atomic Power Station is located in which state?

1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
4) Uttarakhand
5) Haryana
Explanation:
Tarapur Atomic Power Station is located in Tarapur, Palghar, Maharashtra, India. It was the first
commercial nuclear power station built in India.

3. ‘The banker to every Indian’ is the tagline of which bank?
3) Canara Bank
5) Indian Bank
Explanation:
The taglines of State Bank of India are The banker to every Indian; With you all the way; Purely banking
nothing else; The nation banks on us.
4. Taj Mahal is located in which state?

2) Punjab
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Taj Mahal is located at mausoleum complex in Agra, western Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It is
situated in the eastern part of the city on the southern (right) bank of the Yamuna (Jumna) River. Agra Fort
(Red Fort), also on the right bank of the Yamuna, is about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the Taj Mahal.
5. Who is the present governor of Maharashtra?

1) Acharya Devvrat
2) Jagdeep Dhankhar
3) Draupadi Murmu
4) Anil Baijal
Answer – 5) Bhagat Singh Koshyari
Explanation:
Ram Nath Kovind, President of India recently appointed Satya Pal Malik, Goa Governor as the Governor of
Meghalaya. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari was given the additional charge as
Governor of Goa. Satya Pal Malik replaced Tathagata Roy who completed his 5-year term by serving as
governor of Tripura for 3 years and remaining in Meghalaya.
6. What is the capital of Greece?

1) Athens
2) Jerusalem
3) Ankara
4) Cairo
Answer – 1) Athens
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Turkey are Ankara and Turkish lira respectively. The capital and currency of
Greece are Athens and Euro respectively. Tensions in the eastern Mediterranean are at their highest level in
decades after Turkey sent a survey vessel, escorted by warships, to prospect for oil and gas in waters
claimed by Greece. Athens sent its own warships in, and Ankara has responded by staging live-fire gunnery
exercises in the area this week.
7. Onam is the festival celebrated across which state?

1) Telangana
2) Tamil Nadu

3) Kerala
4) Gujarat
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
The festival Onam was celebrated across Kerala. The Festival: Onam is a major harvest festival in Kerala and
is celebrated to honor the home-coming of Asura king Mahabali who brought about peace and prosperity in
Kerala.
8. INDRA is the military exercise between ________.

1) India & Bangladesh
2) India & Japan
3) India & Australia
4) India & Russia
Answer – 4) India & Russia
Explanation:
INDRA NAVY-2020, earlier planned in Vladivostok has been postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic situation.
Russian Navy has instead proposed conducting a “non-contact, at sea only” Passage Exercise (PASSEX) to
maintain the continuity of engagements between the two Navies. India-Russia (INDRA) Exercises between
the Army, Navy and Air Force of the two countries have been held since 2005. Joint Tri-Services Exercises
‘INDRA’ are also being held once in two years since 2017. The last INDRA Tri-Services Exercise was held in
India in December 2019.
9. Where is the HQ of Hindustan Shipyard Limited located?

1) Port Blair
2) Visakhapatnam
3) Mysuru
4) Coimbatore
Answer – 2) Visakhapatnam
Explanation:
Hindustan Shipyard Limited is a shipyard located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on the east coast of
India.
10. Wular Lake/UT is located in which state?

2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Wular Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. It is sited in Bandipora district in Jammu and
Kashmir, India.
11. ‘Mussoorie’, the Queen of Hills located in which state/UT?

1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Assam
3) Meghalaya
4) Uttarakhand
5) Chhattisgarh

Explanation:
A study by the scientists at the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) has found that 15 per cent of
Mussoorie hill station in Uttarakhand and its surrounding area is highly susceptible to landslides.
Mussoorie is located at a distance of 35 kms from Dehradun, Mussoorie is a wonderful hill station in
Uttarakhand situated at a height of 2005 mts above the sea level. It is situated at the foothills of the
Himalayas and is known as the Queen of the Hills.
12. Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is located in which state?

1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Telangana
Explanation:
The annual migration of butterflies from the hill ranges of the Eastern Ghats towards the Western Ghats has
been observed earlier in 2020, being witnessed in the months of July and August. Usually, these butterflies
breed during the southwest monsoon season on the eastern areas of South India and their progeny migrate
back to the western ghats in October- November. The migration started early after a gap of eight years. The
movement was observed towards the western ghats hill ranges, Nilgiris, the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, and
Palani hills in Tamil Nadu and Parambikulam Tiger Reserve in Kerala. Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is a
well-protected ecological portion in the Nelliampathy - Anamalai landscape of the Southern Western Ghats
in India. It is located in the Palakkad District of Kerala. It was declared as Tiger Reserve during 2008-09.
13. Kolleru Lake is located in which state?

1) Assam
2) Punjab
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India located in state of Andhra Pradesh and forms the
largest shallow freshwater lake in Asia, 15 kilometers away from the Eluru and 65km from
Rajamahendravaram. Kolleru is located between Krishna and Godavari deltas.
14. The headquarters of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) located
at which city?
1) Noida
2) Chennai
3) Hyderabad
4) Bengaluru
5) Kolkata
Explanation:
The headquarters of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) located at
Hyderabad, Telangana.
15. Who is the administrator of UT of Lakshadweep?

2) Dineshwar Sharma
3) Praful Patel

4) Kiran Bedi
Answer - 2) Dineshwar Sharma
Explanation:
Dineshwar Sharma is the present administrator of UT of Lakshadweep.
16. Eklavya Model Residential Schools is established by which ministry?

5) Ministry of Coal
Explanation:
For the first Time, Sudha Painuli, a vice-principal of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) which is
established under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has been selected for National Award to Teachers (NAT)
2020. Sudha Painuli is the vice-principal of EMRS-Kalsi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand since its establishment.
Sudha Painuli made it to the list of 47 outstanding teachers after a 3-stage rigorous online transparent
process. Union Ministry of Education (formerly known as Ministry of Human Resource Development) and
Department of School Education & Literacy constituted an Independent Jury at National Level to bestow the
National Award to Teachers (NAT) for the year 2020. EMRSs are set up in States/UTs with grants under
Article 275(1) of the Constitution of India.
17. Name the ministry which released the Unlock 4.0 guidelines recently.
Answer - 1) Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation:
The Union Home Ministry on August 26, 2020 issued the Unlock 4 guidelines.
18. Arignar Anna Zoological Park is located in which state?

1) Gujarat
2) Telangana
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
To help them overcome challenges owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, IT company HCL has
extended its support to the Tamil Nadu based Arignar Anna Zoological Park and the Madras Crocodile Bank.
19. Nelagadaranahalli Lake which is in news recently is located in which state?

1) Kerala
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Telangana
5) Tamil Nadu

Explanation:
Toxic effluents discharged into lakes near Peenya Industrial Area has left the Nelagadaranahalli Lake
contaminated with high-levels of non-biodegradable chemicals, as well as heavy metals. It is no
exaggeration to say that Nelagadaranahalli Lake is the most polluted lake in the city. Nelagadaranahalli Lake
too, falls under the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA). However, all the money spent by the BDA for
the ‘development’ of the lake has served no purpose.
20. Where is the headquarters of Punjab & Sind Bank located?

1) Gurugram
2) Pune
3) Chennai
4) Kolkata
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
The headquarters of Punjab & Sind Bank is in New Delhi.
21. Sun Temple at Konark is located in which state?

1) Bihar
2) Odisha
3) Jharkhand
4) West Bengal
5) Telangana
Explanation:
The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Sun Temple (also known as the "Black Pagoda"), at Konark, in
Odisha. Odisha Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday approved the
promulgation of "The Odisha Universities (Amendment) Ordinance 2020" to amend the Odisha Universities
Act 1989.
22. Kuno-Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?

1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Gujarat
Explanation:
A rare albino sambar deer has been spotted in the Kuno-Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, said
Divisional Forest Officer PK Verma. As per reports, a solo albino sambar deer was spotted in Navegaon
National Park in Gondia in Maharashtra.
23. Manas Wild Life Sanctuary is located in which state?

1) Assam
2) Nagaland
3) Sikkim
4) Uttarakhand
5) Kerala
Answer – 1) Assam
Explanation:
The Assam Assembly, on September 2, 2020, passed 'The Assam Heritage (tangible) Protection,
Preservation, Conservation and Maintenance Bill-2020'. The targeted sites and items must have been in
existence for not less than 75 years. The list includes religious institutions like the xattras, monasteries,

stupas, naamghars, mosques, dargahs, churches, besides social and cultural institutions. It will also shield
habitation structures having traditional architecture, heritage sites, heritage building structures,
monuments, precincts areas or sites, artifacts, sculptures, paintings, handicrafts, and manuscripts as well.
The manas wild life sanctuary is located in Assam.
24. How many countries were part of Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC)?

1) 10
2) 7
3) 6
4) 8
5) 9
Answer – 3) 6
Explanation:
The MGC was launched in the year 2000 at Vientiane, Lao PDR. It is an initiative by six countries – India and
Five ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand
and Vietnam). The main areas of cooperation between MGC are tourism, culture, education, transport and
communications.
25. The English and Foregin Languages University (EFLU) is located in which city?
1) Gurugram
2) Mumbai
3) Hyderabad
4) Kolkata
5) Patna
Explanation:
The English and Foreign Languages University known as EFLU is a university for English and foreign
languages located in Hyderabad, India.
26. The stadium in which state was named after Bhaichung Bhutia?
2) Assam
3) Tripura
4) Meghalaya
5) Sikkim
Explanation:
Bhaichung Bhutia is set to become the first Indian footballer to have a stadium named after him. The
stadium is situated in Namchi - 25 kilometres from the legendary footballer's birthplace, Tinkitam in the
district of South Sikkim.
27. Sanjay Gandhi National Park is located in which state?

1) Jharkhand
2) Maharashtra
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Explanation:
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced that a 600-acre land parcel in the Aarey Milk
Colony near Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) would be reserved as a forest.

28. Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport is located in which city?
1) Mangaluru
2) Surat
3) Shillong
4) Shimla
5) Srinagar
Explanation:
Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport also known as Srinagar Airport or Budgam airbase is a military
airbase that serves Srinagar, the summer capital of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is
owned by the Indian Air Force, and the Airports Authority of India operates a civil enclave at the airport.
29. Where is the headquarters of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) located?
1) Sydney
2) Vienna
3) Rome
4) London
5) Seoul
Answer – 3) Rome
Explanation:
The headquarters of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is located at Rome, Italy.
30. The headquarters of Srei Equipment Finance Limited is located at ________.

1) Guwahati
2) Kolkata
3) Agartala
4) Chandigarh
5) Ahmedabad
Explanation:
Srei Equipment Finance Limited is a Public incorporated on 13 June 2006. It is classified as Non-Govt
company and is registered at Registrar of Companies, Kolkata, West Bengal.
31. The archaeological site at Sadikpur Sinauli of which state (Badhpat district) have been declared
to be “national importance” by the Archaeological Survey of India?
2) Telangana
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Haryana
Explanation:
The archaeological site and remains at Sadikpur Sinauli in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district where evidence
of the existence of a warrior class around 2,000 BCE was discovered in 2018 have been declared to be of
“national importance” by the Archaeological Survey of India.
32. P. Bharathan Nair who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Badminton
2) Cricket
3) Basketball
4) Tennis
5) Volleyball
Answer – 5) Volleyball

Explanation:
Two sporting greats, Olympian long jumper Anju Bobby George and the late volleyball international P.
Bharathan Nair, now have roads in their name in their hometown Changanassery. The Changanassery
Municipal Council passed a resolution recently to name the roads after the two stars.
33. Jayakwadi dam is built across which river?

1) Narmada river
2) Krishna river
3) Godavari river
4) Bhima river
5) Tapi river
Answer – 3) Godavari river
Explanation:
The gates of Jayakwadi Dam in Paithan district were opened on September 8, 2020 night following heavy
rainfall in the catchment area. Jayakwadi dam is an earthen dam located on Godavari river at the site of
Jayakwadi village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra, India.
34. Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state/UT?

1) Ladakh
2) Punjab
3) Haryana
4) Delhi
5) Meghalaya
Answer – 4) Delhi
Explanation:
Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary lies at the far southern edge of the city of Delhi, at Asola near Tughlaqabad
in the Delhi National Capital Territory of India.
35. The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology is located in which city?

1) Kolkata
2) Patna
3) Guwahati
4) Shimla
5) Dehradun
Explanation:
Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun, Uttarakhand is an autonomous research institute for the
study of Geology of the Himalaya under the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and
Technology, Govt. of India.
36. What does ‘D’ in DSCR denotes?

1) Data
2) Debt
3) Deficit
4) Deposit
5) Demand
Answer – 2) Debt
Explanation:
Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)– For the relevant year addition of net cash accruals along with interest
and finance charges divided by addition of current portion of long term debt with interest and finance
charges.

37. ‘Operation Greens’ is the scheme under which ministry?
3) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
Explanation:
Government of India extended Price Stabilisation interventions under ‘Operation Greens’ scheme for
majority of fruits and vegetables grown in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to extend support to farmers in J&K.
The initiative is aimed to support farmers of Fruits and Vegetables under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan in
order to prevent distress sales, Price Stabilization interventions under Central Sector Scheme – ‘Operation
Greens’. It has been extended from Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) to all notified fruits and vegetables
(TOTAL) for a period of six months on a pilot basis. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has
launched the scheme 'operation greens'.
38. Nagarjuna Sagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve is located in which state?

1) Telangana
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Uttarakhand
4) Kerala
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Nagarjuna Sagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve also known as Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in
Andhra Pradesh.
39. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research - Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR -IIIM)
is located in which city?
1) Noida
2) Ranchi
3) Patna
4) Leh
5) Jammu
Answer – 5) Jammu
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine is a premier institute located in Jammu under the Council of
Scientific & Industrial Research, Government of India and dedicated to the research of drug discovery.
40. Who is the present MD&CEO of Bank of India?

1) Sanjiv Chadha
2) Hasmukh Adhia
3) Atanu Kumar Das
5) Pallav Mahapatra
Answer – 3) Atanu Kumar Das
Explanation:
The current Managing Director(MD) & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Bank of India is Atanu Kumar Das.
41. Mundra Port terminal is located in which state?

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Maharashtra

4) Gujarat
5) Kerala
Explanation:
A proposal to transfer partial ownership of a terminal at India’s busiest Mundra port in Gujarat to a Chinese
company is now under the scanner of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs
(MHA), after an agreement between the Adani Group’s French joint venture partner CMA Terminals and the
China Merchants Group (CMG), a Chinese state-owned enterprise.
42. Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) functions under which ministry?
1) Minister of Science and Technology
2) Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas
3) Ministry of Commerce & Industry
4) Minister of Defence
5) Minister of Home Affairs
Answer – 3) Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Explanation:
Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry completed
123 years of service on 9th September 2020.
43. Deoghar which is in news recently is a district of which state?

1) Tripura
2) Jharkhand
3) Bihar
4) Odisha
5) Assam
Explanation:
Jharkhand will soon get its second airport in Deoghar that is being developed by Airports Authority of India
(AAI), in collaboration with the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and State
government.
44. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in which state?

1) Uttarakhand
2) Tripura
3) West Bengal
4) Karnataka
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Glaciers in Rishikesh catchment area of world heritage site Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (Uttarakhand) are
depleting fast due to climate change, with a reduction of almost 10 per cent in almost four decades, says a
study by the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
45. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located in which city?

1) Jamshedpur
2) Srinagar
3) Ambala
4) Ahmedabad
5) Varanasi
Answer – 5) Varanasi

Explanation:
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is a public airport located at Babatpur, 26 km northwest of
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
46. Who is the Executive Director of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?
1) Inger Andersen
2) Shashank Manohar
3) Guy Ryder
4) Thomas Bach
5) Manu Sawhney
Answer – 1) Inger Andersen
Explanation:
As per the United in Science 2020 report, the second in a series highlighted that the world is nearing to pass
the temperature limit set by global leaders 5 years ago and may exceed it in the next decade or so. In the
next 5 years, the world has about a 1-in-4 chance to experience a year that is hot enough to keep the global
temperature at 2.7 degrees (1.5 °C-degrees Celsius) above pre-industrial times. 1.5°C is the harsher of 2
limits set in 2015 by world leaders in the Paris climate change agreement. The report has been compiled by
the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), with input from the Global Carbon Project, UNESCO
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (UNESCO-IOC), Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(IPCC), UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Met Office. UN Environment Programme (UNEP):
Executive Director– Inger Andersen.
47. Bandipur Tiger Reserve is located in which state?

1) Uttarakhand
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Telangana
Explanation:
Bandipur National Park established in 1974 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located
in the Indian state of Karnataka, which is the state with the second highest tiger population in India. Along
with adjacent Nagarhole National Park it is one of the premier Tiger Reserves in the country.
48. The headquarters of United Nations Environment Programme is located at which city?
1) Lausanne
2) Gland
3) Nairobi
4) New York
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
The headquarters of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
49. Who is the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand?

1) Pema Khandu
4) Nitish Kumar
5) Trivendra Singh Rawat
Answer – 5) Trivendra Singh Rawat
Explanation:
Trivender Singh Rawat is the present chief minister of Uttarakhand.

50. Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport is located at which state?
1) Telangana
2) Goa
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Assam
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport is an international airport that principally serves Indore and adjacent
regions in the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh.
51. Where does the CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research located?

1) Bengaluru
2) Kolkata
3) New Delhi
4) Lucknow
5) Chennai
Explanation:
Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to lay
down guidelines pertaining to disposal of cigarette and beedi butts within three months. NGT held that
tobacco is undoubtedly harmful and it is mainly concerned with the manner of disposal of cigarette and
beedi butts. A study conducted by the Lucknow based CSIR - Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR)
approves the CPCB report and holds that the concentration of various parameters analysed is lower than
the prescribed limits and will not be toxic.
52. Where is the HQ of Asian Development Bank located?

1) Shanghai
2) New Delhi
3) Mandaluyong
4) Beijing
5) New York
Answer – 3) Mandaluyong
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966, which is
headquartered the city of Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines.
53. Who is the chief minister of Meghalaya?

1) Neiphiu Rio
2) Pu Zoramthanga
5) N. Biren Singh
Answer - 4) Conrad Kongkal Sangma
Explanation:
Conrad K Sangma is the present Chief Minister of Meghalaya.
54. Emmanuel Macron is the president of which country?

1) Argentina
2) Portugal
3) Spain
4) Germany
5) France

Explanation:
Emmanuel Macron is the president of France.
55. What is the constituency of Union Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) Mansukh Laxmanbhai
Mandaviya?
1) Himachal Pradesh (Rajya Sabha)
2) Uttarakhand (Rajya Sabha)
3) Maharashtra (Rajya Sabha)
4) Gujarat (Rajya Sabha)
5) Madhya Pradesh (Rajya Sabha)
Answer – 4) Gujarat (Rajya Sabha)
Explanation:
The constituency of Union Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) Mansukh Laxmanbhai Mandaviya is Gujarat
(Rajya Sabha).
56. Nehru Zoological Park is located in which state?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Goa
3) Assam
4) Telangana
5) Sikkim
Explanation:
Forest Martyrs Day was observed at the Forest Martyrs pylon of the Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad,
Telangana on September 11, 2020.
57. Where is the HQ of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) located at?
1) New Delhi
2) Bengaluru
3) Chennai
4) Kolkata
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
The HQ of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) located at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
58. Dumbur dam is located at which state?

1) Assam
2) West Bengal
3) Sikkim
4) Tripura
5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
River Gumati It is the largest and longest river of Tripura with a cumulative length of 180 km. Dumbur dam
is built over the river. The river meets with river Meghna in Bangladesh.
59. What is the capital of Fiji?

1) Barcelona
2) Amsterdam
3) Wellington
4) Melbourne

5) Suva
Answer – 5) Suva
Explanation:
India promised 850000 USD (around Rs.6.25 crore) to support the new initiative to create a climate
disaster risk financing framework for Fiji. The capital and currency of Fiji are Suva and Fijian Dollar
respectively.
60. How many member states were present in ASEAN?

1) 7
2) 8
3) 9
4) 10
5) 12
Answer – 4) 10
Explanation:
ASEAN member states - 10 States ― Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar,
Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. 1 Observer – Papua New Guinea.
61. Dominic Thiem who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Golf
2) Tennis
3) Cricket
4) Moto Sport
5) Rugby
Explanation:
The 140th Edition of American Open or US Open took place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis
Centre, New York, United States from August 31, 2020 – September 13, 2020.
2020 US Open Winners:
Category Winner Runners-up
Men’s Singles Dominic Thiem (Austria) Alexander Zverev(Germany)
Women’s
Singles Naomi Osaka (Japan) Victoria Azarenka (Belarus)
Wesley Koolhof (Netherlands)& Nikola Mektic
Men’s Doubles Mate Pavic (Croatia) & Bruno Soares (Brazil) (Croatia)
Women’s Laura Siegemund (Germany) & Vera Nicole Melichar (United States) & Yifan Xu
Doubles Zvonareva (Russia) (China)
62. Okhla Bird Sanctuary is located at which state?

1) Jharkhand
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) West Bengal
4) Odisha
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Okhla Bird Sanctuary at Uttar Pradesh is set to open after being closed for five months due to the
coronavirus-induced lockdown, informed the Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar.
63. Harmandir Sahib popularly known as Golden temple located at which state?
1) Karnataka
2) Tamil Nadu

3) Chhattisgarh
4) Punjab
5) Telangana
Explanation:
The Union Home Ministry has granted Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) registration to the
famous Gurdwara Harmandir Sahib, or the Golden Temple, in Amritsar, Punjab enabling it to receive foreign
donations.
64. What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?

1) Nur-Sultan
2) Dushanbe
3) Ashgabat
4) Tashkent
5) Bishkek
Answer – 5) Bishkek
Explanation:
On the sidelines of the SCO meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Finance Minister of
Kyrgyzstan Chingiz Aidarbeko to discuss issues of bilateral and regional interest. Both nations agreed to
further enhance strategic partnership in all spheres. The capital and currency of Kyrgyzstan are Bishkek
and Kyrgyzstani som respectively.
65. Who is the present MD&CEO of YES Bank?

1) Neeraj Dhawan
2) Ashish Agarwal
3) Prashant Kumar
4) Ravi Kumar
5) Pinaki Ghose
Explanation:
Prashant Kumar is the present MD&CEO of Yes Bank.
66. The Valmiki National Park is located at which state?

1) West Bengal
2) Odisha
3) Jharkhand
4) Bihar
5) Assam
Answer – 4) Bihar
Explanation:
Valmiki National Park, Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the India-Nepal border in the West
Champaran district of Bihar, India on the bank of river Gandak. It is the only National park in Bihar.
67. Who is the present MD&CEO of SBI General Insurance company?

1) Prakash Chandra Kandpal
2) Pushan Mahapatra
3) Devesh Srivastava
4) V Ramasamy
5) A K Das
Answer – 1) Prakash Chandra Kandpal
Explanation:
Prakash Chandra Kandpal is the present MD&CEO of SBI General Insurance Company.

68. Kalraj Mishra is the governor of which state?
1) Rajasthan
2) Telangana
3) Karnataka
4) Assam
5) Tripura
Explanation:
Kalraj Mishra is the present governor of Rajasthan.
69. Pantanal region, the largest tropical wetland in the world is located at which country?
1) Chile
2) Poland
3) Brazil
4) Peru
5) Ecuador
Answer – 3) Brazil
Explanation:
The Pantanal region is the largest tropical wetland in the world, located mostly within Brazil, but also
extending into Bolivia and Paraguay. The 'Pantanal Conservation Area' natural World Heritage site, part of
the larger Pantanal Biosphere Reserve, covers a considerable section of the Brazilian Pantanal with
particularly high ecological importance. These areas protect numerous threatened species, such as a
significant jaguar population, the giant armadillo, giant anteater, giant otter, marsh deer and the hyacinth
macaw, the largest species of parrot.
70. Where is the headquarters of Paytm located?

1) Bengaluru
2) Gurugram
3) Noida
4) Patna
5) New Delhi
Answer – 3) Noida
Explanation:
The Headquarters of Paytm is located at Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
71. What is the currency of Japan?

1) Rupees
2) Euro
3) Dollar
4) Yen
5) Pound
Answer – 4) Yen
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Japan are Tokyo and Japanese Yen respectively.
72. ‘Purely banking nothing else’ is the tagline of which bank?

1) ICICI Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Indian Bank
5) Canara Bank

Explanation:
‘The banker to every Indian’; ‘With you all the way’; ‘Purely banking nothing else’; ‘The nation banks on us’
are the tagline of State Bank of India.
73. Who is the MD&CEO of SBM Bank India?

1) B Chandrasekar
2) C K Venkataraman
3) Rajnish Kumar
4) Sidharth Rath
Answer – 4) Sidharth Rath
Explanation:
Sidharth Rath is the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of SBM Bank (India).
74. Where is the HQ of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) located?

1) Patna
2) Noida
3) New Delhi
4) Kolkata
5) Mumbai
Explanation:
The HQ of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) located at New Delhi.
75. Golconda Fort is located at which state?

1) Odisha
2) Bihar
3) Telangana
4) Maharashtra
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Golconda Fort, also known as Golkonda is a fortified citadel and an early capital city of the Qutb Shahi
dynasty, located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
76. Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary is located at which state?

1) Tripura
2) Jharkhand
3) Odisha
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Haryana
Explanation:
In Tamil Nadu, a massive afforestation exercise is going on in the popular Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary in
Ariyalur district, near Trichy. A large number of individuals as well as organisations have come forward to
reclaim the lush greenery of the sanctuary.
77. Name the India’s 1st Anti-Satellite Missile test.

1) Mission A-SAT
2) Mission Shakti
3) Mission Arya
4) Mission Karuda

Answer – 2) Mission Shakti
Explanation:
A customized My Stamp on India’s First Anti-Satellite Missile (A-SAT) launch was released by the
Department of Posts on the occasion of Engineers Day on Tuesday in the presence of National Security
Advisor (NSA), Ajit Doval. On the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted an Anti-Satellite (A-SAT) Missile test ‘Mission
Shakti’ from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha on March 27, 2019.
78. Kempegowda international airport is located at which city?

1) Lucknow
2) New Delhi
3) Kolkata
4) Bengaluru
5) Amritsar
Answer - 4) Bengaluru
Explanation:
Kempegowda International Airport is an international airport serving Bengaluru, the capital of the Indian
state of Karnataka.
79. Where does the headquarters of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
(OECD) located?
1) Vienna
2) Nairobi
3) Geneva
4) London
5) Paris
Answer – 5) Paris
Explanation:
The headquarters of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) located at Paris,
France.
80. The Kanha National Park is located at which state?

1) Maharashtra
2) Punjab
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Bihar
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Recently, Madhya Pradesh cops arrest Bastar Maoist near Kanha National Park
81. Who is the present National Security Advisor of India?

1) Ajit Doval
2) Swapnil Kendhe
3) Upasana Mondal
4) Urmil Trivedi
5) Venkateshwaran Subramanian
Answer – 1) Ajit Doval
Explanation:
The 10th meeting of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) National Security Advisors (NSAs)
was hosted by Russia, the current chair of BRICS, where India was represented by Ajit Doval, Adviser to the
Prime Minister (PM) of India on National Security. The focus of the meet was to exchange views on

combating terrorism and extremism. Notably, a draft anti-terrorist strategy of the BRICS nations has been
prepared, which will be submitted for approval during the upcoming summit.
82. Thomas cup and Uber cup are related to which sport?
1) Cricket
2) Football
3) Badminton
4) Hockey
5) Tennis
Explanation:
Badminton World Federation (BWF) has decided to postpone the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup scheduled at
Aarhus (Denmark) from October 3 to 11.
83. The Bangladesh government has given special permission to export which fish to India recently?
1) Trout
2) Cod
3) Hilsa
4) Carp
5) Tuna
Answer – 3) Hilsa
Explanation:
The Commerce Ministry has allowed nine exporters to send a total of approximately 1500 tonnes of Hilsa to
India. The first consignment of Hilsa was reported to have been sent to India on September 14, 2020.
Bangladesh imposed a ban on the export of Hilsa in 2012. However, as a special measure, last year also
export of 500 tonnes of Hilsa to India was permitted by the government around the time of Durga Puja.
Hilsa or 'Ilish' is considered a delicacy in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Bangladesh has a shore of close to 75
percent in the production of Hilsa fish in the world.
84. What is the capital of Peru?

1) Quito
2) Santiago
3) Lima
4) Bogota
5) Sucre
Answer – 3) Lima
Explanation:
President Martin Vizcarra (left) arriving to give a statement in Congress where he is facing an impeachment
trial, in Lima on September 18, 2020. The capital and currency of Peru are Lima & Sol respectively.
85. ‘Together We Can’ is the tagline of which bank?

3) Indian Bank
5) Canara Bank
Explanation:
‘Together We Can’ is the tagline of Canara Bank.
86. Nandankanan Zoological Park is located at which state?

1) Jharkhand
2) Chhattisgarh

3) Odisha
4) Sikkim
5) Tripura
Explanation:
Recently, death of two sloth bears has been reported from the Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar
(Odisha). The exact cause of deaths is not yet known. Earlier, a 28-year-old Himalayan black bear died
probably due to old age as bears are known to live for about 30 years.
87. Where is the HQ of International Labour Organisation (ILO) located?

1) New Delhi
2) Geneva
3) London
4) New York
5) Rome
Explanation:
The headquarters of International Labour Organisation (ILO) located at Geneva, Switzerland.
88. Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary is located at which state?

1) Maharashtra
2) Telangana
3) Goa
4) Karnataka
5) Gujarat
Answer – 3) Goa
Explanation:
The Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary is a 208.5-km² protected area in the Indian state of Goa in the Western Ghats
of South India.
89. Kandla port is located in which state?

1) Kerala
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Tamil Nadu
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
Kandla, officially Deendayal Port Trust is a seaport in Kutch District of Gujarat state in western India, near
the city of Gandhidham.
90. Indira Gandhi International airport is located in which city?

1) Ahmedabad
2) Hyderabad
3) Delhi
4) Amritsar
5) Guwahati
Answer – 3) Delhi
Explanation:
Minister of State (MoS) Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of Civil Aviation inaugurated India’s first General
Aviation Terminal at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Delhi to handle the flight operations and
movement and processing of passengers flying through of private jets or chartered flights.

91. What is the capital of Canada?
1) New York
2) Ottawa
3) Berlin
4) Amsterdam
5) Athens
Answer – 2) Ottawa
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Canada are Ottawa and Canadian dollar respectively.
92. Gangotri National Park is located in which state?

1) Sikkim
2) Uttarakhand
4) Meghalaya
5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Snow leopards, one of the rarest wild animals, have been spotted multiple times in Gangotri National Park,
Uttarakhand since August 2020 according to the statement of animal scientist Shambhu Prasad Nautiyal.
93. Nehru Zoological Park is located in which state?

1) Chhattisgarh
2) Punjab
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad is conducting online quiz competitions for all the age groups on the
occasion of International Rhinoceros Day September 22, 2020.
94. The CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology is located in which city?
1) Pune
2) Hyderabad
3) Bengaluru
4) Kolkata
5) Delhi
Answer – 5) Delhi
Explanation:
The New Delhi based CSIR - Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB) is a scientific
research institute devoted primarily to biological research.
95. Kathmandu is the capital of which country?

1) China
2) Tibet
3) Nepal
4) Thailand
5) Bhutan
Answer – 3) Nepal
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Nepal are Kathmandu and Nepalese rupee respectively.

96. Tehri Lake is located in which state?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Sikkim
5) Punjab
Explanation:
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) collaborated with Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) to
promote adventure sports activities at Tehri Lake in Uttarakhand. In this regard, the memorandum of
understanding (MoU) was signed by Gambhir Singh Chauhan, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG),
ITBP, and Prashant Arya, Director of UTDB.
97. Fiumicino International Airport "Leonardo da Vinci" is located in which country?

1) France
2) Netherlands
3) Greece
4) Italy
5) Switzerland
Answer – 4) Italy
Explanation:
Rome's (Italy) Fiumicino Airport has become the first airport in the world to earn "the COVID-19 5-Star
Airport Rating" from Skytrax, an international airport industry ratings body. Though Skytrax is best known
for its annual rankings of the world's best airports, the global Covid-19 crisis prompted the organization to
come up with a designation for airport hygiene.
98. Indus Water Treaty is the water distribution treaty between India and which country?
1) Pakistan
2) Nepal
3) China
4) Bangladesh
5) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
September 19, 2020 year marks the 60th anniversary of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) between India and
Pakistan. The Indus Waters Treaty is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan, brokered by
the World Bank signed in Karachi in 1960. According to this agreement, control over the water flowing in
three “eastern” rivers of India — the Beas, the Ravi and the Sutlej was given to India The control over the
water flowing in three “western” rivers of India — the Indus, the Chenab and the Jhelum was given to
Pakistan.
99. Which is world's longest serving warship?

1) Japanese Izumo
2) Russian Kirov
3) INS Viraat
4) US Nimitz
5) Brazilian Clemenceau
Answer – 3) INS Viraat
Explanation:
INS Viraat holds the record for being the world's longest serving warship. It was the second centaur-class
aircraft carrier which was in service with the Indian Navy for 29 years before being decommissioned in
March 2017.

100. Where is the headquarter of Bandhan Bank located?
1) Bengaluru
2) Mumbai
3) Kolkata
4) Chennai
5) Delhi
Explanation:
Bandhan Bank Ltd. is an Indian banking and financial services company headquartered in Kolkata, West
Bengal.
101. SGX is the investment holding company located in which country?

1) Ireland
2) Thailand
3) Hong Kong
4) Japan
5) Singapore
Explanation:
Singapore Exchange Ltd and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. signed a formal agreement in order to
confirm the key terms to operationalise the NSE International Financial Service Centre (IFSC)-SGX Connect.
NSE IFSC-SGX Connect unites international and Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) participants
to create a large liquidity pool for Nifty products in GIFT City.
102. Where is the HQ of World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) located?

1) Yerevan
2) Zagreb
3) Vienna
4) Helsinki
5) Berlin
Answer – 4) Helsinki
Explanation:
The World Federation of the Deaf is an international non-governmental organization that acts as a peak
body for national associations of Deaf people. The Headquarters of World Federation of the Deaf is located
at Helsinki, Finland.
103. Sawai Mansingh cricket stadium is located in which state?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Haryana
3) Rajasthan
4) Assam
5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium is a cricket stadium in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
104. What is the capital of Belarus?

1) Kyiv
2) Minsk
3) Oslo
4) Lisbon
5) Warsaw
Answer – 2) Minsk

Explanation:
The capital and currency of Belarus are Minsk & Belarusian ruble respectively.
105. Where is the HQ of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) located?
1) London
2) Vienna
3) Rome
4) Geneva
5) Washington DC
Explanation:
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was established in 1964 as a
permanent intergovernmental body. The HQ of UNCTAD is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
106. The Shinkun La tunnel is proposed to be built on the border between Ladakh and which state?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Meghalaya
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Sikkim
Explanation:
To augment border infrastructure, the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd
(NHIDCL), under Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways (MoRTH), has expedited making detailed project
report for the world's longest high-altitude Shinkun La Tunnel. The tunnel (13.5 Km long) is proposed to be
built on the border between Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh. Once it is complete, the Manali-Kargil highway
will remain open throughout the year. The tunnel will provide all-weather road connectivity between
Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir in Zanskar valley. With the construction of the tunnel,
inhabitants of around 15-odd villages of Zanskar Valley in Jammu and Kashmir will be relieved since the
valley remains cut off due to heavy snowfall during the winter.
107. What is the capital and currency of Somalia?

1) Tripoli & Dinar
3) Zagreb & Kuna
4) Mogadishu & Shilling
Answer – 4) Mogadishu & Shilling
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Somalia are Mogadishu & Somali Shilling respectively.
108. Where is the headquarters of IDFC First Bank located?

1) Gurugram
2) Mumbai
3) Chennai
4) Lucknow
5) Patna
Explanation:
IDFC First Bank (formerly IDFC Bank) is an Indian banking company with headquarters in Mumbai that
forms part of IDFC, an integrated infrastructure finance company.

109. Who is the Secretary General of International Maritime Organisation (IMO)?
1) Gianni Infantino
2) Guy Ryder
3) Kitack Lim
4) Thomas Bach
5) Abdulqawi Yusuf
Answer - 3) Kitack Lim
Explanation:
Kitack Lim is the present Secretary General of International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The headquarters
of IMO is located at London, United Kingdom.
110. Koyna dam is located in which state?

1) Telangana
2) Karnataka
3) Punjab
4) Maharashtra
5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Koyna Dam is one of the largest dams in Maharashtra, India. It is a rubble-concrete dam constructed on
Koyna River which rises in Mahabaleshwar, a hillstation in Sahyadri ranges. Koyna dam has been filled to
100% capacity while discharge of 9,274 cusecs has already been started as per the statement of Sangli
district administration.
111. Leuser Ecosystem is located in which country?

1) United Kingdom
2) Malaysia
3) Indonesia
4) Canada
5) Philippines
Explanation:
Recently, an investigation by the global watchdog Rainforest Action Network (RAN) has shown that various
food, cosmetics and finance companies have links with companies implicated in the destruction of the
Leuser Ecosystem, a forest area on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Leuser Ecosystem is among the most
ancient and life-rich ecosystems ever documented by science and is a world-class hotspot of biodiversity
and is widely acknowledged to be among the most important areas of intact rainforest left in all of
Southeast Asia. The ecosystem has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
112. What is the currency of South Africa?

1) Yen
2) Pound
3) Dollar
4) Rand
5) Franc
Answer – 4) Rand
Explanation:
The capital of South Africa is Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein & currency of South Africa is South African
rand.
113. The head office of Fino Payments Bank located in which city?
1) Kolkata
2) Delhi

3) Pune
4) Navi Mumbai
5) Ahmedabad
Explanation:
Fino Payments Bank Limited: Head Office– Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
114. The clashes erupted between Armenia and which country over Nagorno-Karabakh region
recently?
1) Russia
2) Georgia
3) Azerbaijan
4) Iran
5) Turkey
Explanation:
Clashes erupted between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the volatile Nagorno-Karabakh region (also known
as Artsakh), reigniting concern about instability in the South Caucasus, a corridor for pipelines transporting
oil and gas to world markets. Both sides, which fought a war in the 1990s, reported fatalities. Armenia and
Nagorno-Karabakh, a breakaway region that is inside Azerbaijan but is run by ethnic Armenians, declared
martial law and mobilised their male populations. Armenia said Azerbaijan had carried out an air and
artillery attack on Nagorno-Karabakh.
115. Who is the present union minister for Rural Development in India?
2) V. Sadananda Gowda
3) Smriti Irani
4) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
As a part of the commemoration of Antyodaya Diwas 2020, MoRD is celebrating the foundation day of Deen
Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana(DDU-GKY) with a program “Kaushal Se Kal Badlenge”, along
with the beneficiaries and other stakeholders of the scheme across India. Narendra Singh Tomar, Union
Minister of Rural Development along with Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti Minister of State(MoS) for Rural
Development participated in the program.
116. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is located in which city?

1) Chennai
2) Bengaluru
3) Kolkata
4) Hyderabad
5) New Delhi
Explanation:
The Airport Council International(ACI), a worldwide association for the air transport industry, granted GMR
Group-led Rajiv Gandhi International Airport located at Hyderabad, Telangana, the Airport Health
Accreditation (AHA) for the safety measures being taken at the aerodrome. The airport is among the 1st
airports in the Asia Pacific region to have received this accreditation.
117. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is located at which state?

1) Gujarat
2) Rajasthan

3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
In Madhya Pradesh, fifteen elephants deployed for various tasks in the state's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
are on a unique week-long picnic these days. This picnic is organized every year as an annual Elephant
Festival. The rejuvenation camp for elephants recently, giving them a break from their routine work.
118. Satindra Mohan Dev Stadium is located at which state?

2) Meghalaya
3) Sikkim
4) Assam
5) Tripura
Answer – 4) Assam
Explanation:
Satindra Mohan Dev Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium situated at Silchar, Assam. It was earlier known as
the District Sports Association Stadium. After extensive upgrade of facilities, it was renamed after the father
of Sri Santosh Mohan Dev.
119. What is the currency of Denmark?

1) Rupiah
2) Ringgit
3) Krone
4) Rand
5) Won
Answer – 3) Krone
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Denmark are Copenhagen & Krone respectively.
120. Where is the headquarters of International Energy Agency (IEA) located?

1) New Delhi
2) Vienna
3) Paris
4) Rome
5) London
Answer – 3) Paris
Explanation:
The International Energy Agency is a Paris (France)-based autonomous intergovernmental organization.
121. Kushinagar international airport is located in which state?

1) Gujarat
2) Rajasthan
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Telangana
Explanation:
The Government of India agreed to facilitate the visit of a Delegation Buddhish pilgrims from Sri Lanka in
the Inaugural International Flight to the city of Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh (Recently announced as
International Airport due to its significance in Buddhism).

122. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is located in which state?
1) Gujarat
2) West Bengal
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Telangana
Explanation:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is an international airport located in Dum Dum, West
Bengal, India, serving the Kolkata metropolitan area.
123. Where is the headquarters of United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) located?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Rome, Italy
3) Madrid, Spain
5) Sydney, Australia
Answer – 3) Madrid, Spain
Explanation:
United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO): Secretary-General– Zurab Pololikashvili;
Headquarters– Madrid, Spain.
124. Who authored the book titled “Jinnah: India, Partition, Independence” and “A Call to Honour”?
1) Aguiar Rajiv
2) Shantanu Gupta
3) Shashi Taroor
4) Jaswant Singh
Answer – 4) Jaswant Singh
Explanation:
Jaswant Singh's books include, “Jinnah: India, Partition, Independence (2009)” and A Call to Honour (2006).
125. “The changing face of prosperity” is the tagline of which bank?

1) Karur Vysya Bank
3) ING Vysya Bank
4) Dhanlakshmi Bank
Answer – 2) Lakshmi Vilas Bank
Explanation:
“The changing face of prosperity” is the tagline of Lakshmi Vilas Bank.
126. Which Indian city has world’s 1st tram library?

1) Raipur
2) Amritsar
3) Bhubaneswar
4) Kolkata
5) Chennai
Explanation:
The first tram in the world to have a library is now open in Kolkata. Passing through College Street also
known as ‘boipara’ or “the area of books”, the single coach AC tram will run regularly between Esplanade
and Shyambazar, one of the oldest tram routes in the city.

127. Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Telangana
4) Karnataka
5) Haryana
Explanation:
India’s sandalwood trees are facing a serious threat due to Sandalwood Spike Disease (SSD). The natural
population of sandalwood in Marymoor Sandal Forest of Kerala and various reserve forests in Karnataka,
including MM Hills (Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary), are heavily infected with SSD.
128. Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Rajasthan
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Gujarat
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
A special drive to uproot the invasive Lantana bushes in the Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan’s
Udaipur district has been carried out along with the plantation of native species on the cleared patches of
land. This has helped in ecological restoration of grasslands and saved biodiversity.
129. Where is the headquarters of World Heart Federation (WHF) located?

1) Rome, Italy
2) New Delhi, India
5) Beijing, China
Answer - 3) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
The World Heart Federation is a nongovernmental organization based in Geneva, Switzerland.
130. Who is the present chairman & MD of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)?
1) Mohammad Mustafa
2) Ajay Tyagi
3) Aravind Subramaniam
4) Subash Chandra Khuntia
5) BP Kanungo
Answer – 1) Mohammad Mustafa
Explanation:
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) - Chairman & Managing Director– Mohammad Mustafa.


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28) Where was the 2 day National Tourism Conference held?

33) Where was the 3rd Global Potato Conclave held?

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3) New Delhi, Delhi

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