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Recently the government sanctioned how many houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(Urban)?
A)1.22 lakh
B)1.23 lakh
C)1.20 lakh
D)1.35 lakh
Option B
Explanation: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved the construction of another 1.23 lakh more affordable houses for the benefit of urban poor under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban).
According to Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy,which single helpline number to be operational across nation soon?
A)110
B)112
C)115
D)116
Option B
Explanation: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy said that all emergency and helpline numbers in the national capital have been integrated and one single helpline number — 112 — has been introduced, which will be operational across the country very soon.
Which comic series book has been released recently to make children aware of the importance of medicinal plants and their use for home remedies?
A)Bhimsen
B)Master Ayush
C)Professor Ayushmann
D)Professor Vedh
Option C
Explanation: A comic book series with ‘Professor Ayushman’ as the central character has been unveiled to make children aware of the importance of medicinal plants and their use for home remedies.
Which state unveiled “Tikka Mausi” to combat malnutrition among children and women?
A)WestBengal
B)TamilNadu
C)Odisha
D)Bihar
Option C
Explanation: With an aim to spread awareness about child and woman’s nutrition, Women and Child Development and Mission Shakti Department in collaboration with the UNICEF unveiled a mascot named ‘Tikki Mausi’ in Odisha.
Which has become the first state in the country to issue highest number of golden cards under Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)?
A)Jammu and Kashmir
B)Bihar
C)Uttar Pradesh
D)Assam
Option A
Explanation: Jammu and Kashmir has become the first state in the country to issue highest number of golden cards under Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Over 11 lakh golden cards have been generated within first 90 days of the launch of the scheme with 60% families having at least one golden card which is highest in the country.
Which city metro will be named after “Raja Bhoj” and will be called Bhoj Metro?
A)Indore
B)Meerut
C)Bhopal
D)Lucknow
Option C
Explanation: Bhopal metro will be named after ‘Raja Bhoj’ and known as ‘Bhoj Metro‘, announced the Chief Minister Kamal Nath. The first phase of the metro rail network Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal and Indore will be operational by the beginning of 2023.
How much amount of aid was announced by UP CM Yogi Adityanath for triple talaq victims?
A)₹6000
B)₹5000
C)₹10000
D)₹2000
Option A
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced an annual support of ₹6,000 to the victims of triple talaq till their rehabilitation and said they will get free legal aid.
Recently Union Minister of State for Railways Suresh Channabasappa Angadi flagged off which train between Vishakapatnam and Vijayawada?
A)Tejas Express
B)Himsagar Express
C)Uday Express
D)Humsafar Express
Option C
Explanation: Union Minister of State for Railways Suresh Channabasappa Angadi flagged off UDAY express, a double-decker train, from Visakhapatnam railway station.
Which state government launched a housing loan subsidy scheme ‘Aponar Apon Ghar’ ?
A)Sikkim
B)Assam
C)Odisha
D)TamilNadu
Option B
Explanation: The Assam Government has launched a housing loan subsidy scheme ‘Aponar Apon Ghar’ to provide financial assistance on purchase or construction of the first house for a family.
The 5th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) 2019 will be held in which city/UT?
A)Kolkata
B)NewDelhi
C)Mumbai
D)Chennai
Option A
Explanation: The 5th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) 2019 will be held at Kolkata from 5th to 8th November, 2019. Dr. Harsh Vardhan said “IISF 2019 will play a crucial role in promoting love and passion of science among students by bringing science outside the lab. It is time to make science a Jan Andolan” .
The India Tourism Mart 2019 was inaugurated in which city/UT?
A)Chennai
B)NewDelhi
C)Kolkata
D)Mumbai
Option B
Explanation: Culture and Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated the exhibition of India Tourism Mart (ITM), 2019 in New Delhi.
Recently a MoU was signed between DRDO and Ministry of Defence to set up Kalam Centre for Science and Technology (KCST) in which state?
A)Punjab
B)Jammu and Kashmir
C)Bihar
D)Kerala
Option B
Explanation: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed among Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence and Central University of Jammu (CUJ) for the establishment of Kalam Centre for Science and Technology (KCST) at the university.
Recently Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with which institute to promote research and technology development?
A)IIT Bombay
B)IIT Kanpur
C)IIT Delhi
D)IISc Bengaluru
Option C
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.
The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting 2020 will be held in which city?
A)Davos
B)Munich
C)Rome
D)Copenhagen
Option A
Explanation: World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting 2020 will be held in Davos, Switzerland where it is scheduled from January 21-24, 2020.
The 2019 BRICS Ministerial Meeting held in which city?
A)NewDelhi
B)Tokyo
C)NewYork
D)Beijing
Option C
Explanation: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took part in the BRICS Ministerial Meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York, USA.
Which country launches “World’s Biggest Transport Space Ship” for space station?
A)USA
B)China
C)Japan
D)Russia
Option C
Explanation: Japan has launched an unmanned spacecraft towards the International Space Station. The H-2B rocket lifted off with cargo vessel Kounotori8.
Which Payments bank partnered with HDFC Ergo to launch innovative Mosquito Disease Protection Policy?
A)Airtel Payments Bank
B)Fino Payments Bank
C)India Post Payments Bank
D)Paytm Payments Bank
Option A
Explanation: Airtel Payments Bank, India’s first Payments Bank, and HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, India’s leading private sector general insurance company, under the corporate agency tie-up launched an innovative Mosquito Diseases Protection Policy (MDPP) as a part of their objective to drive insurance adoption in the country through affordable and easily accessible products.
At how much percent India’s economy will grow for FY 20 according to Asian Development Bank?
A)7.1%
B)6.7%
C)6.6%
D)6.5%
Option D
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) lowered growth projection for India by 50 basis points or half a percentage.
Recently ICC announced a partnership with which company for carrying out digital content?
A)Facebook
B)Google
C)TCS
D)Microsoft
Option A
Explanation: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a partnership with social media giant Facebook for carrying out a range of digital content across four years.
Who was honoured with a IAAF veteran pin recently in recognition of contribution to the growth of the sport?
A)Lewis Hamilton
B)PT Usha
C)K Srinath
D)Shiv Thapa
Option B
Explanation: The world athletics governing the body, International Association of Athletic Federations, IAAF, honoured the Indian track and field legend PT Usha with a Veteran Pin in recognition of her contribution to the growth of the sport.
The 2019 IBSF World Snooker Team events is being held in which country?
A)India
B)Singapore
C)Myanmar
D)Thailand
Option C
Explanation: The Indian duo of Pankaj Advani and Aditya Mehta overcame a tough Thai team to emerge world champions in the IBSF World Snooker Team event, in Mandalay, Myanmar.
Which state won combined men and women 3rd Hockey India 5-a-side Senior National Championship?
A)Uttar Pradesh
B)Haryana
C)Bihar
D)Maharashtra
Option B
Explanation: Haryana defeated Uttar Pradesh 5-4 in a high-octane final to win the combined men and women category at third Hockey India 5-a-side Senior National Championship at the Hockey Complex, Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Recently Nick Kyrgios has been suspended from the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for 16 weeks for his “aggravated behaviour”.He belongs to which country?
A)Switzerland
B)Singapore
C)Australia
D)Germany
Option C
Explanation: Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been suspended from the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for 16 weeks for his “aggravated behaviour” at the Cincinnati Masters
Who has taken over as the new Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC)?
A)BS Dhanoa
B)Simranjeet Kaur
C)Karambir Singh
D)Bipin Rawat
Option D
Explanation: Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has taken over as the new Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) from the outgoing Air Chief BS Dhanoa.
Who was appointed as Visa brand ambassador for two years?
A)MS Dhoni
B)Sania Mirza
C)Virat Kohli
D)PV Sindhu
Option D
Explanation: Payment technology company Visa announced that it has signed up world badminton champion Pusarla Venkata Sindhu (PV Sindhu) as its brand ambassador for two years. Besides promoting the brand through advertising campaigns, Sindhu has also become an athlete member of Team Visa for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
Who has been chosen as “goodwill ambassador” by the Chief Electoral Office in Maharashtra to create awareness among people about the importance of voting?
A)Madhuri Dixit
B)Disha Patani
C)Deepika Padukone
D)PV Sindhu
Option A
Explanation: Actor Madhuri Dixit has been chosen as “goodwill ambassador” by the Chief Electoral Office in Maharashtra to create awareness among people about the importance of voting.
Who was elected as new chief of International Monetary Fund?
A)Kristalina Georgieva
B)Christine Ligarde
C)Thomas Bach
D)Sebastian Coe
Option A
Explanation: International Monetary Fund (IMF) has elected Bulgarian economist Kristalina Georgieva as its new chief, continuing the tradition of a European holding the role while also becoming the first leader from an emerging market.
Who is the author of book ‘Reset: Regaining India’s Economic Legacy’?
A)Pranab Mukherjee
B)Smriti Irani
C)Venkaiah Naidu
D)Subramanian Swamy
Option D
Explanation: Former president Pranab Mukherjee released the book ‘Reset: Regaining India’s Economic Legacy’ written by BJP MP Subramanian Swamy that tracks the country’s economic development over the years and offers solutions for future growth.
Recently President Jacques Chirac of which country passed away?
A)Norway
B)France
C)Switzerland
D)Germany
Option B
Explanation: Former French President Jacques Chirac has passed away at the age of 86. Chirac had served as a head of state from 1995 to 2007 and as mayor of Paris prior to that from 1977 to 1995.
Recently J Michael Mendel passed away.He was related to which field?
A)Sports
B)Poet
C)Actor
D)Animator
Option D
Explanation: Emmy Award-winning animation producer J Michael Mendel from US, best known for his work on The Simpsons and Rick and Morty, has passed away at the age of 54.
What is the theme of this year’s World Maritime Day?
A)Empowering Women in the Maritime Community
B)Connecting Ships,Ports and People
C)IMO 70:Our Heritage
D)Better Shipping for a better future
Option A
Explanation: World Maritime Day is observed on the last week of September on Thursday every year. This year it was being celebrated on 26th September. The United Nations (UN), via the International Maritime Organization (IMO), created World Maritime Day to celebrate the international maritime industry’s contribution towards the world’s economy, especially in shipping.The World Maritime Day theme for the year is “Empowering Women in the Maritime Community”.
What is the theme of this year’s World Tourism Day?
A)Tourism and Cultural Protection
B)Tourism and Jobs: a better future for all
C)
D)
Option B
Explanation: Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day as international observances on September 27 every year. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide.This year for the first time India will be hosting World Tourism Day which has the theme ‘Tourism and Jobs: a better future for all’.
STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS
Where is the HQ of World Economic Forum?
A)Switzerland
B)Germany
C)France
D)USA
Option A
Where is the HQ of Airtel Payments Bank?
A)Mumbai
B)Lucknow
C)NewDelhi
D)Pune
Option C
Where is the HQ of HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company ?
A)Delhi
B)Pune
C)Mumbai
D)Chennai
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