Quantitative Aptitude: Quadratic Equations Questions Set 56

Directions(1-10): Find the value of x and y and compare their values, then choose a correct option.

1. I. 6𝑥^2 + 77𝑥 + 121 = 0
   II. 𝑦^2 + 9𝑦 − 22 = 0
   
   
   No relation
   x ≥ y
   y ≥ x
   y > x
   x > y
   Option A
   I.6x^2 + 77x + 121 = 0
   6x ^2 + 66x + 11x + 121 = 0
   6x(x + 11) + 11(x + 11) = 0
   (6x + 11)(x + 11) = 0
   x = − 11/ 6 , −11
   II. Y^ 2 + 9y − 22 = 0
   y^ 2 + 11y − 2y − 22 = 0
   y(y + 11) − 2(y + 11)
   (y − 2)(y + 11) = 0
   y = 2, −11
   No relation
   
   
    



2. I. 25x² + 35x + 12 = 0
   II. 10y² + 9y + 2 = 0
   
   y > x
   No relation
   x > y
   y ≥ x
   x ≥ y
   Option A
   I. 25x² + 35x + 12 = 0
   ⇒ 25x² + 20x + 15x + 12 = 0
   ⇒ (5x + 4) (5x + 3) = 0
   ⇒ 𝑥 = − 4/5 , − 3/5
   II. 10y² + 9y + 2 = 0
   ⇒ 10y² + 5y + 4y +2 = 0
   ⇒ (2y + 1) (5y + 2) = 0
   ⇒ y = − 1/2 , − 2/5
   y > x
   
   
    



3. I. 3x² - 13x + 14 = 0
   II. 2y² - 5y + 3 =0
   
   y ≥ x
   x > y
   y > x
   No relation
   x ≥ y
   Option B
   I. 3x² - 13x + 14 = 0
   ⇒ 3x² - 6x – 7x + 14 = 0
   ⇒ (x – 2) (3x – 7) = 0
   ⇒ 𝑥 = 2, 7/3
   II. 2y² - 5y + 3 = 0
   ⇒ 2y² - 2y – 3y + 3 = 0
   ⇒ (y – 1) (2y – 3) = 0
   ⇒ y = 1, 3/2
   x > y
   
   
    



4. I. 2x² - 9x + 10 = 0
   II. 2y² - 13y + 20 = 0
   
   y > x
   y ≥ x
   x > y
   x ≥ y
   No relation
   Option B
   I. 2x² - 9x + 10 = 0
   ⇒ (x – 2) (2x - 5) = 0
   ⇒ 𝑥 = 2, 5/2
   II. 2y² - 13y + 20 = 0
   ⇒ (y - 4) (2y - 5) = 0
   ⇒ 𝑦 = 4,5/2
   y ≥ x
   
   
    



5. I. 𝑥^2 − 19𝑥 + 84 = 0
   II. 𝑦^2 − 25𝑦 + 156 = 0
   
   x > y
   y ≥ x
   x ≥ y
   y > x
   No relation
   Option B
   I. 𝑥^ 2 − 19𝑥 + 84 = 0
   𝑥^ 2 − 7𝑥 − 12𝑥 + 84 = 0
   (𝑥 − 7)(𝑥 − 12) = 0
   𝑥 = 7, 12
   II. 𝑦 ^2 − 25𝑦 + 156 = 0
   𝑦^2 − 13𝑦 − 12𝑦 + 156 = 0
   (𝑦 − 13)(𝑦 − 12) = 0
   ⇒ 𝑦 = 13, 12
   𝑥 ≤ y
   
   
    



6. I. 𝑥^2 + 4𝑥 + 4 = 0
   II. 𝑦^2 − 8𝑦 + 16 = 0
   
   x ≥ y
   y > x
   y ≥ x
   x > y
   No relation
   Option B
   I. x 2 + 4x + 4 = 0
   (x + 2)^2 = 0
   ⇒ x = −2
   II. y 2 − 8y + 16 = 0
   ⇒ (y − 4)^2 = 0
   ⇒ y = 4
   y > x
   
   
    



7. I. x² = 144
   II. y² - 24y + 144 = 0
   
   x > y
   y ≥ x
   No relation
   x ≥ y
   y > x
   Option B
   I. x² = 144
   ⇒ 𝑥 = ±12
   II. y² - 24y + 144 = 0
   ⇒ (y – 12) ² = 0
   ⇒ y – 12 = 0
   ⇒ y = 12
   𝑥 ≤ y
   
   
    



8. I. 3x² - 13x – 10 = 0
   II. 3y² + 10y – 8 = 0
   
   y ≥ x
   x ≥ y
   x > y
   y > x
   No relation
   Option E
   I. 3x² - 13x – 10 = 0
   3x² - 15x + 2x – 10 = 0
   (x – 5) (3x + 2) = 0
   x= 5, − 2 /3
   II. 3y² + 10y – 8 = 0
   ⇒ 3y² + 12y – 2y – 8 = 0
   ⇒ (y + 4) (3y – 2) = 0
   ⇒ 𝑦 = −4, 2/3
   No relation
   
   
    



9. I. 2x² - 21x + 52 = 0
   II. 2y² - 11y + 12 = 0
   
   y ≥ x
   y > x
   No relation
   x ≥ y
   x > y
   Option D
   I. 2x² - 21x + 52 = 0
   ⇒ 2x² - 8x – 13x + 52 = 0
   ⇒ (x – 4) (2x – 13) = 0
   ⇒ 𝑥 = 4, 13/2
   II. 2y² - 11y + 12 = 0
   ⇒ 2y² - 8y – 3y + 12= 0
   ⇒ (y – 4) (2y – 3) = 0
   ⇒ 𝑦 = 4, 3 /2
   x ≥ y
   
   
    



10. I. 12x² + 7x + 1 = 0
    II. 6y² + 5y + 1 = 0
    
    y ≥ x
    No relation
    y > x
    x > y
    x ≥ y
    Option E
    I. 12x² + 7x + 1 = 0
    ⇒ 12x² + 4x + 3x + 1 = 0
    ⇒ (3x + 1) (4x + 1) = 0
    ⇒ 𝑥 = − 1/ 4 , − 1/ 3
    II. 6y² + 5y+ 1= 0
    ⇒ (2y + 1) (3y + 1) = 0
    ⇒ 𝑦 = − 1 /2 , − 1/ 3
    x ≥ y
    
    
     

Mixed Quantitative Aptitude Questions Set 134

Directions(1-5): What will be the value in place of question mark "?" in the following questions.

1. 0.03 × 0.01 – 0.003 ÷ 100 + 0.03 =?
   0.01731
   0.03027
   0.01235
   0.03027
   0.01626
   Option D
   0.03 × 0.01 – 0.003 ÷ 100 + 0.03 =?
   ? = 0.0003 – 0.00003 + 0.03 = 0.03027
   
   
    



2. 17 × 25 – 240 +? ÷ 41 = 354
   7266
   8890
   6929
   6000
   7254
   Option C
   17 × 25 – 240 +? ÷ 41 = 354
   ? /41 = 354 – 425 + 240
   ⇒ ? = 41 × 169
   ⇒ ? = 6929
   
   
    



3. 3.4 × 2.6 × 5.4 ÷ 1.8 ÷ 0.17 =? ÷ 0.8
   
   100.5
   112.6
   105.5
   124.8
   120.5
   Option D
   3.4 × 2.6 × 5.4 ÷ 1.8 ÷ 0.17 =? ÷ 0.8
   ?/ 0.8 = 156
   ⇒ ? = 124.8
   
   
    



4. 1701 ÷ 2100 + 3087 ÷ 6300 + 832 ÷ 5200 =?
   1.11
   1.46
   2.03
   1.51
   2.21
   Option B
   1701 ÷ 2100 + 3087 ÷ 6300 + 832 ÷ 5200 =?
   ? = 0.81 + 0.49 + 0.16 = 1.46
   
   
    



5. 39% of 450 + 51% of 340 – 40% of 255 =?
   211.5
   246.9
   200.6
   215.5
   220.6
   Option B
   39% of 450 + 51% of 340 – 40% of 255 =?
   ? = 39/100 × 450 + 51/100 × 340 – 40/100 × 255
   = 246.9
   
   
    



6. Tea worth Rs. 126 per kg and Rs. 135 per kg are mixed with a third variety in the ratio 1 : 1 : 2. If the mixture is worth Rs. 153 per kg, then find the price of third variety per kg.
   
   178.9
   175.5
   166.5
   150.7
   162.8
   Option B
   Let price of third variety was Rs. A per kg
   Let respective amounts of these tea were x kg, x kg and 2x kg.
   126x + 135x + 2Ax = 153 × 4x
   ⇒ 2A = 351
   ⇒ A = 175.5 rupee per kg
   
   
    



7. One fill pipe A is 3 times faster than second fill pipe B and takes 32 minutes less than the fill pipe B. When will the cistern be full if both pipes are opened together?
   10
   12
   15
   18
   14
   Option B
   
   Let, pipe A takes x minutes to fill the cistern.
   Then, pipe B takes 3x minutes to fill the cistern
   3x – x = 32
   ⇒ x = 16 minutes
   3x = 48 minutes
   So, both pipes can fill the cistern in ( 48×16/48+16) minutes = 12 minutes
   
   
    



8. A vessel contains mixture of milk and water in which water concentration is 30%. If 20% water and 30% milk is taken out and replaced with equal quantity of water, then quantity of water increases by what percent of the initial quantity of water in the mixture.
   
   50%
   90%
   70%
   80%
   60%
   Option C
   Let vessel contains 100 L .
   So required % = 30/100 × 70/30 × 100 = 21/30 × 100 = 70%
   
   
    



9. The marked price of a radio is Rs 480. The shopkeeper allows a discount of 10% and still gains 8%. If no discount is allowed, find his gain percent.
   25%
   15%
   13%
   20%
   10%
   Option D
   M. P. = Rs 480/-
   Discount = 10%
   S.P. = 90/100 × 480 = Rs 432
   P% = 8%
   C.P. = 100/108 × 432 = 400
   If no discount is given then S.P. = M.P. i.e. S.P. = 480
   P% = S. P. −C. P./C. P. × 100
   = 480 – 400/400 × 100 = 80/400 × 100 = 20%
   
   
    



10. The ratio of income of A, B and C is 3 : 7 : 4 and the ratio of their expenditure is 4 : 3 : 5 respectively. If A saves Rs 300 out of Rs 2400, find the savings of C.
    500
    457
    575
    620
    550
    Option C
    Salary of A = 3x = Rs 2400
    Salary of B = 7x = Rs 5600
    Salary of C = 4x = Rs 3200
    Expenditure of A, B and C = 4y, 3y & 5y respectively.
    Saving of A is 300
    Expenditure = 4y = (2400 – 300) = 2100
    𝑦 = 2100/4 = 525
    Expenditure of B = 3y = 1575
    Savings of B = 4025
    Expenditure of C = 5y = 2625
    Savings of C = 575
    
    
     

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NATIONAL NEWS

MP to run 'Save Water' campaign, 'Water Cell' formed

Madhya Pradesh government will run "Save Water" campaign with the suggestions and involvement of common people. A state level "Water Cell" has also been constituted for the purpose.

• CM Kamal Nath said that the Water Cell will prepare a strategy to store water and ensure its modest use. Now, every work to save water and increase expenses on it will be done with the suggestion and involvement of the people.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

UAE launches UN-developed anti money laundering platform ‘goAML’

The UAE has become the first country in the Gulf to launch ‘goAML’, a new anti money laundering reporting platform developed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to curb organised crimes.

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SPORTS

FIH Series Finals: Indian women's hockey team defeats Japan in final

An impressive Indian Women’s Hockey team won the FIH (International Hockey Federation) Women's Series Finals Hiroshima 2019 after defeating hosts Japan 3-1 in the Final held here at the Hiroshima Hockey Stadium.

• The Indian women eked put a hard fought win over the Asian champions.

Fernando Torres retires from football

The spanish footballer Fernando Torres who was a part of 2010 World Cup Winning Team of Spain has announced his retirement from football.

Lewis Hamilton wins French Grand Prix

Mercedes' British driver and defending world champion Lewis Hamilton registered his sixth win of the season after winning the French Grand Prix. Valtteri Bottas took second spot as Mercedes ensured both another one-two finish and their eighth consecutive win this season.

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APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNS

Mohamed Ould Ghazouani elected as the president of Mauritania

Mohamed Ould Ghazouani won the presidential election of Mauritania with 52% votes. His nearest rival, anti-slavery campaigner Biram Dah Abeid, came second with 18.58%.

• The election was the first in Mauritania, since independence from France in 1960.

RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya resigns

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Viral Acharya told that he has quit his role, six months before the end of his tenure.

• Acharya, who is a key member of the rate-setting monetary policy department, had warned in October 2018 that governments that do not respect the central bank's independence will sooner or later incur the wrath of financial markets, ignite fire, and come to rue the day they undermined an important regulatory institution.

Metro Man resigns as Advisor to Lucknow metro

The Principal Advisor to Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) Padma Vibhushan E. Sreedharan has submitted his resignation citing health issues.

• Sreedharan, popularly known as the Metro Man, has years of experience in handling mega Metro projects in the country.

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BOOKS

Baba Ramdev announces first official memoir on Yoga Day

On the occasion of International Yoga Day on Friday, yoga guru Baba Ramdev announced his first official autobiography, titled "My Life, My Mission". It will be released in August.

• The volume, co-authored by senior journalist Uday Mahurkar, is touted as an one of a kind personal narrative of the life and times of the globally renowned yoga teacher.

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IMPORTANT DAYS

United Nations Public Service Day

United Nations Public Service Day is celebrated around the world on 23rd June. The day celebrates the value and virtue of public service to the community; highlights the contribution of public service in the development process; recognizes the work of public servants, and encourages young people to pursue careers in the public sector.

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Quantitative Aptitude: Data Interpretation Questions Set 118

Directions(1-5): Given below is the table showing the average marks scored by students of five various classes of five different schools in annual examination. Study the table carefully and answer the questions based on it.

1. Students of class IV in school D scored a total of 7000 marks while the students of class VI of same school scored a total of 10,400 marks. Find the difference in number of students of these two classes.
   10
   22
   12
   15
   18
   Option D
   Number of students in class IV = 7000/280 = 25
   Number of students in class VI = 10400/260 = 40
   Required difference = 15
   
   
    



2. In school E, the students of class V scored a total of 11900 marks. But in revision of mark sheet it was found that marks of five students were misread as 280, 370, 480, 450 and 320 instead of 420, 400, 310, 200 and 210 respectively. Find the new average (approximate) after correction.
   300
   290
   330
   250
   270
   Option C
   Number of students in the given class = 11900/340 = 35
   Change in total marks due to misread = |(280 + 370 + 480 + 450 + 320) – (420 + 400 + 310 + 200 + 210)|
   = |1900 − 1540| = 360 marks less
   Change in average marks = 340 – 360/35 ≈ 330
   
   
    



3. Which class has its average marks 160% of the average marks of class V of school B ?
   Class VI school C
   Class II school D
   Class V school E
   Class II school B
   Class II school A
   Option E
   Average marks of class V of school B = 200
   So, 160% of average marks of class V of school B = 320
   which is same as the average marks of class II of school A.
   
   
    



4. Find the average of numerical value of average marks of class III, V, II and VI of schools C, E, D and A respectively.
   
   323.2
   319.9
   300.7
   337.5
   345.8
   Option D
   Required average = 1/4 (400 + 340 + 350 + 260) = 337.5
   
    



5. By approximately what percent the average marks of class VI of school C is more or less than that of class IV of school E ?
   
   60%
   78%
   54%
   64%
   68%
   Option D
   Required percentage =( 360−220)/ 220 × 100 ≈ 64%
   
    
Directions(6-10): The following bar graph shows the percentage of voters of different age group from five different cities of India who casted their votes in Parliament election in 2014. The total no. of voters is also mentioned with each city. Study the bar graph carefully to answer the questions that follow.


6. If 20% votes from each city were declared invalid, then find the total no. of valid votes casted by the voters in Parliament election.
   4,14,000
   5,00,000
   3,25,000
   1,12,000
   2,08,000
   Option E
   Required answer = 80/ 100 × (50,000 + 75,000 + 35,000 + 40,000 + 60,000) = 2,08,000
   
    



7. What is the ratio of no. of voters of age group (30–40) years who casted their votes from UP and Rajasthan together to the total no. of voters of same age group from Delhi and Maharashtra together who casted their votes in the election?
   
   413/247
   400/241
   409/243
   403/240
   411/200
   Option D
   Required ratio = [42 × 750 + 22 × 400]/[ 24 × 350 + 26 × 600] = 40,300/24,000 = 403/240
   
    



8. Find the total no. of voters of age group above 40 years who casted their votes from all the cities together.
   87,700
   90,000
   81,500
   92,600
   92,000
   Option D
   Required answer = (40 × 500 + 28 × 750 + 56 × 350 + 50 × 400 + 20 × 600) = 92,600
   
   
   
    



9. Total no. of voters of age group (20-25) years from Bihar and Delhi together is what percent more or less than the total no. of voters of age group (20-25) years from UP and Rajasthan together who catsed their votes in the election (approximately)?
   
   50%
   44%
   38%
   52%
   40%
   Option B
   Total no. of voters from Bihar and Delhi of age group (20–25) years
   = 24/ 100 × 50,000 + 20/ 100 × 35000 = 19,000
   Total no. of voters from UP and Rajasthan of age group (20–25) years
   = 30/ 100 × 75,000 + 28 /100 × 40,000 = 33,700
   Required percentage = (33,700 − 19,000)/33,700 × 100 = 44%
   
   
    



10. Find the average no. voters of age groups (30-40) years from all cities together.
    19,120
    18,000
    13,350
    17,160
    16,460
    Option E
    Required average = 1/ 5 × (36 × 500 + 42 × 750 + 24 × 350 + 22 × 400 + 26 × 600) = 1/ 5 × 82,300 = 16,460
    
     

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NATIONAL NEWS

Govt develops National Strategic Plan to end TB by 2025

The government has developed a National Strategic Plan with the goal of ending Tuberculosis (TB) by 2025. India accounts for 27.4 lakh estimated new TB cases annually, which is the highest in terms of absolute numbers.

• However, India ranks 35th in the world in terms of TB cases per lakh population. Over 5 lakh 62 thousand patients were cured last year.

Maha govt announces scheme for smokeless kitchens

A pilot project aimed at providing smoke-free environment in the kitchen for women will be launched by the Maharashtra government.

• The project, named "Chullah (wood-fired stove)-free and smoke-free Maharashtra", will target the women who have not benefited under the Ujjwala or any other LPG distribution scheme.


• The pilot project will be implemented in Naxal- affected areas as well as the districts where farmer suicide rate is high.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

3rd Indo-French cyber dialogue 2019 was held in Paris

The third Indo-French cyber dialogue 2019 was held in Paris, France. To combat terror in cyber space, the two sides have decided to develop effective mechanism and coordinate their efforts in cyber space.

Saudi Arabia became the first Arab country to get FATF membership

Saudi Arabia became the first Arab country to get full membership of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). With this, the number of permanent members in the group accounted to 39.

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BUSINESS & ECONOMY

US topples China as India's largest merchandise trade partner

The US overtook China to once again become India's top goods trading partner in 2018-19, official data shows. Also, India’s trade surplus with the US declined to $16.8 billion from $21.2 billion a year ago.

India ranked 20th among the top capital importing countries: Knight Frank

Capital investment in commercial real estate by Indian investors in overseas markets soared by 92 percent to $700 million (around 4,893 crore) between the first quarter of 2018 and the first quarter of this year, a report said.

• Investors tapped the overseas market to diversify risk and increase their returns, the report by global property consultant Knight Frank said.


• The UK, the Netherlands, Germany, the US and Australia were the top destinations for Indian capital investments.

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APPOINTMENTS

Shefali Juneja appointed India's representative to ICAO

Senior bureaucrat Shefali Juneja was appointed as India's representative in the council of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a United Nations body.

• Juneja, a 1992 batch officer of Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax cadre), is at present the Joint Secretary in Ministry of Civil Aviation.


• She has been appointed to the post of Representative of India in the ICAO, Montreal, Canada, for a period of three years.


• Juneja will replace senior IAS officer Alok Shekhar.

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BOOKS

Anupam Kher Unveils His Auto-Biography 'Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly'

Veteran actor Anupam Kher is out with his auto-biography, titled "Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly," and expresses that he started writing it when he was actually 10 years old.

• The book - an extraordinary, riveting and no-holds-barred saga studded with fascinating behind-the-scenes revelations, anecdotes and rare nuggets of lessons an up am kher's life story is nothing short of a grand masala box office hit.

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IMPORTANT DAYS

International Olympic Day

World Olympic Day is celebrated every year on 23 June. The day is celebrated to promote participation in different sports throughout the world without any discrimination of the gender, age and athletic ability.

• The day is not confined to sports activities but a serious international effort to promote fitness and well-being in addition to the Olympic ideals of fair play, solidarity, respect and Sportsmanship across the globe.

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Daily Current Affairs 22nd June, 2019

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NATIONAL NEWS

Minister of State (I/c) for Civil Aviation inaugurates Central ATFM Complex

Minister of State (I/c) for Civil Aviation inaugurated the Air Traffic Flow Management Central Command Centre in New Delhi.

• The C-ATFM system integrates flight data from various subsystems like ATC Automation System, flight updates and flight update messages.

KCR inaugurates world's biggest pumphouse at Kaleswaram

Along with the Kaleswaram Lift Irrigation project, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao also inaugurated the world's biggest pumphouse at the Medigadda.

Sonowal inaugurates Ambubachi Mela in Guwahati

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the Ambubachi Mela in Guwahati.

• Ambubachi Mela is one of the biggest Hindu religious events held at Kamakhya temple situated atop the Nilachal hill. The event which is being held from June 22 to 25, celebrates the menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya.

Indian Navy launches Operation Sankalp in Gulf of Oman

Indian Navy launched Operation Sankalp in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to reassure Indian flagged vessels safe transit through the area.

• INS Chennai and INS Sunayna have been deployed in the region to undertake maritime security operations.

Namma Kolhapuri chappal gets GI tag

Namma Kolhapuri chappal has earned Geographical indication tag from Intellectual Property India. The approval for GI tag was jointly received by Karnataka and Maharashtra.

• These leather chappals are hand-crafted and tanned using vegetable dyes. The art of making them is passed down one generation to another.

A water clinic for elephants opens in Mathura

India has opened its first specialised hydrotherapy treatment for elephants suffering from arthritis, joint pain and foot ailments in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.

• The care centre runs in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department and the NGO Wildlife SOS.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

NASA’s First Astrobee Robot “Bumble” Starts Flying in Space

National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s robot named Bumble became the first Astrobee robot to fly under its own power in space.

• Astrobee is a free-flying robot system that will help researchers test new technologies in zero gravity and perform routine work alongside astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

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SPORTS

Panjak Advani wins Asian Snooker Championship to register career grand slam

India's ace cueist Pankaj Advani added another feather in his career cap by winning the Asian Snooker Championship. Advani also completes the career grand slam with the victory.

• In the final, Advani defeated current Asian 6Red champion, Thanawat Thirapongpaiboon of Thailand.

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AWARDS

Dr Gaurav Nigam conferred 'Innovative Research Excellence Award 2019' at Asian Leadership Summit, Bhutan

Dr Gaurav Nigam, a well-known educationist, paediatrician, and the author has been conferred 'Innovative Research Excellence Award 2019' at Asian Leadership Summit held at Thimphu, Bhutan.

• Organized by Global Leaders Foundation, Dr Gaurav Nigam was selected for the award for excellence in school education on basis of his excellent performance, splendid achievement and outstanding contribution towards the innovative development and research activities in the field of school education in South Asian Region.

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NATIONAL NEWS

35000 km of highways to be built by 2022 under Bharatmala

According to the President of India, construction or upgradation of about 35,000 kilometres of national highways are to be undertaken by 2022 under the 'Bharatmala Project'.

• Also under the 'Sagarmala Project', a network of good quality roads are to be constructed in coastal areas and areas adjoining ports.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Sri Lanka launches first satellite Ravana-1 into orbit

Sri Lanka's first satellite 'Ravana-1', designed and developed by two local engineers, was successfully launched into orbit this week from the International Space Station (ISS) along with two other BIRDS 3 satellites from Japan and Nepal.

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BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Indiabulls Housing Finance gets CCI nod to merge with Lakshmi Vilas Bank

Indiabulls Housing Finance said that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved its proposed merger with Lakshmi Vilas Bank.

• The merged entity, to be called Indiabulls Lakshmi Vilas Bank, will be among the top eight private banks in India by size and profitability.

SEBI sets up panel to review margins on derivatives

Based on the feedback that the existing margin requirements in the derivatives segment is pushing up cost of trading while not managing risk in the most efficient manner, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has decided to review the current framework of margins in the futures and options segment.

• The capital markets regulator has set up a working group, headed by NSE Clearing Ltd., to look into the issue and submit its recommendations to the Secondary Market Advisory Committee.

Tech Mahindra signs contract with Airbus

IT firm Tech Mahindra has signed a multi-year contract with Airbus for cabin and cargo design engineering with an aim to capitalise on the specialised skills and competencies in the growing cabin engineering business over the next few years.

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SPORTS

Jharkhand wins Sub-Junior Girls National Football C'ship final

Jharkhand defeated Arunachal Pradesh by 4-0 to clinch the Sub-Junior Girls' National Football Championship (NFC) at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

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APPOINTMENTS

World Archery appoints Bindra to sort AAI trouble

World Archery appointed Abhinav Bindra as an independent person to sort out the ongoing mess in the Archery Association of India (AAI).

• AAI violated the constitution by unanimously electing two parallel bodies in Chandigarh and New Delhi.

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IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day of Yoga

International Day of Yoga, or commonly and unofficially referred to as Yoga Day, is celebrated annually on 21 June since its inception in 2015. An international day for yoga was declared unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice originated in India.

• In India, the main event was held in Ranchi and the Prime Minister of India, Mr.Narendra Modi led a crowd of over 40,000 people, who attended this event there.


• The theme of this year's event was "Yoga for Heart".

World Music Day 2019

June 21 is celebrated as World Music Day, International Music Day or Fete de la Musique every year. The first ever music day took place in 1982 in Paris. This move was proposed by French Politician Jack Lang and composer Maurice Fleuret to talk about the importance of music.

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