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Q1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Khelo India Mobile App in which city/UT?
    A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Ahmedabad D. Chennai Answer: A

Q2. Which country’s based company will globally release 12 bank notes of zero value, the first ever limited edition commemorative series to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi?
    A. Iran B. Sudan C. Australia D. UAE Answer: D

Q3. Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani inaugurated the “Titanwala Museum”in which state/UT?
    A. Rajasthan B. Uttar Pradesh C. New Delhi D. Chhattisgarh Answer: A

Q4. Which city will host first ever Federation International DE Volleyball(FIVB), a Beach Volleyball World Tour?
    A. Chennai B. Visakhapatnam C. Kochi D. Gangtok Answer: B

Q5. Which state CM launched PRANAM Commission to protect parents of government employees?
    A. Gujarat B. Madhya Pradesh C. Sikkim D. Assam Answer: D

Q6. Who is the author of “Quality, Accreditation and Ranking-A Silent Revolution in the Offing in Indian Higher Education”?
    A. Dr Prannoy Kumar B. Dr H Chaturvedi C. Dr Santosh Jain D. Dr Subhash Garg Singh Answer: B

Q7. Recently, RBI removed Allahabad bank, Corporation Bank and which other private bank from PCA framework?
    A. Federal Bank B. ICICI Bank C. Kotak Mahindra Bank D. Dhanlaxmi Bank Answer: D

Q8. Which company acquired 51% stake in Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging(DEI)?
    A. Google India B. Microsoft C. Thomas Cook India Group D. Apple Answer: C

Q9. According to Hurun Research, who has became the first Indian to enter the global top 10 richest billionaire list?
    A. Dilip Shanghvi B. Mukesh Ambani C. Shiv Nadar D. Uday Kotak Answer: B

Q10. Who has became the first Indian batsman to cross 8000 runs in T20 cricket?
    A. Virat Kohli B. KL Rahul C. Suresh Raina D. Dinesh Karthik Answer: C

Q11. Who won gold medal in the 10 m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup in New Delhi.
    A. Manu Bhaker and Daehun Park B. Ranxin Jiang and Bowen Zhang C. Minjung Kim and Daehun Park D. Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary Answer: D

Q12. Who won the silver medal at the National Equestrian Championship?
    A. Randeep Hooda B. Nawazuddin Siddiqui C. Irfan Khan D. Boman Irani Answer: A

Q13. Recently, Mehtab Hossain announced his retirement from sports. He was related to which sports?
    A. Cricket B. Tennis C. Football D. Volleybal Answer: C

Q14. Who has been sworn as Nigeria President?
    A. Mohammed Bin Salman B. Mohammed Al Nayan C. Muhammadu Buhari D. Atiku Abubakar Answer: C

Q15. IRCTC application and which state’s government “Khanij Online” won National e-governance awards?
    A. MP B. Rajasthan C. UP D. Chhattisgarh Answer: D

Q16. What is the capital of Nigeria?
    A. Addis Ababa B. Kiev C. Kampala D. Abuja Answer: D

Q17. What is the currency of Nigeria?
    A. Krone B. Naira C. Won D. Euro Answer: B

Q18. Where is the HQ of Thomas Cook India?
    A. Pune B. Chennai C. New Delhi D. Mumbai Answer: D

Q19. Where is the HQ of Dhanlaxmi Bank?
    A. Kochi B. Thrissur C. Bangalore D. Mangalore Answer: B

Q20. How many countries have ratified the Geneva Convention?
    A. 191 B. 191 C. 196 D. 168 Answer: C

Q21. Which state is going to get a new Railway zone?
    A. Andhra Pradesh B. Tamil Nadu C. Kerala D. Karnataka Answer: A

Q22. The second edition of Indian Sign Language Dictionary comprises how many words?
    A. 5000 words B. 7000 words C. 10000 words D. 6000 words Answer: D

Q23. Which player was honoured with Asian Hockey Federation’s Player of the Year award?
    A. Harmanpreet Singh B. Birendra Lakra C. Akashdeep Singh D. Manpreet Singh Answer: D

Q24. Who is currently the highest-ranked Indian singles tennis player?
    A. Prajnesh Gunneswaran B. Yuki Bhambri C. Ramkumar Ramanathan D. Rohan Bopanna Answer: A

Q25. When the National Science Day is observed every year?
    A. February 25 B. February 26 C. February 27 D. February 28 Answer: D

Q26. Indian Railways on February 27th, 2019 launched a new facility for rail passengers to view which information online?
    A. Train Charts B. Vacant Berths C. Both (a) & (b) D. None of the above Answer: C

Q27. Which Ministry on February 27th, 2019 launched the ‘Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills’ (SHREYAS) for providing industry apprenticeship opportunities to fresh graduates of 2019?
    A. Ministry of Human Resources Development B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry C. Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises D. Ministry of Youth Affairs Answer: A

Q28. Which state recently declared Monkeys a Vermin species for next one year?
    A. Uttar Pradesh B. Himachal Pradesh C. Haryana D. Delhi Answer: B

Q29. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for the years 2016, 2017 and 2018 in which field?
    A. Science & Technology B. Sports C. Education & Skill Development D. Literature Answer: A
Q1. Minister JP Nadda inaugurated the 4th Global Digital Health Partnership Summit in which city/UT?
    A. Chennai B. NewDelhi C. Mumbai D. Pune Answer: B

Q2. According to Passport index 2019, what is the rank of Indian passport?
    A. 52nd B. 55th C. 65th D. 67th Answer: D

Q3. According to Inclusive Internet Index(3i) prepared by the Economic Intelligence Unit for Facebook, what is the rank of India in the overall “Inclusive Internet Index 2019” score?
    A. 45th B. 47th C. 49th D. 52nd Answer: B

Q4. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal launched Rail Drishti Dashboard in which city/UT?
    A. NewDelhi B. Varanasi C. Gwalior D. Pune Answer: A

Q5. Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has approved the construction of how many more affordable houses for the benefit of urban poor under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(Urban)?
    A. 570574 B. 548754 C. 550658 D. 560695 Answer: D

Q6. India successfully test fired a quick reaction surface to air missile(QRSAM) in which state?
    A. Gujarat B. Punjab C. Odisha D. Karnataka Answer: C

Q7. In which state, monkeys have again been declared vermin for the next one year in 11 districts?
    A. Rajasthan B. Haryana C. Uttar Pradesh D. Himachal Pradesh Answer: D

Q8. Recently, RBI extended deadline for compliance with KYC norms,for prepaid payment instruments(PPI) issuers.by how many months?
    A. 5 months B. 3 months C. 9 months D. 6 months Answer: D

Q9. Who won Cannes International Open Chess?
    A. Sandipan Chanda B. Krishna Sasikaran C. Vishwanathan Anand D. Abhijeet Gupta Answer: D

Q10. Who became the first bowler to bag 4 wickets off successive deliveries in T20 internationals?
    A. Umesh Yadav B. Jasprit Bumrah C. Rashid Khan D. M Stoines Answer: C

Q11. Who became first Asian side in the world to beat South Africa in their home conditions?
    A. SriLanka B. India C. Pakistan D. Bangladesh Answer: A

Q12. Recently, which cricketer was banned from all cricket related activities for two years after violating ICC Anti corruption code?
    A. Ricky Ponting B. Sanath Jayasuria C. Rahul Dravid D. VVS Laxman Answer: B

Q13. Who was appointed as new chairman of National Book Trust?
    A. Ajit Tyagi B. Rahul Updhayay C. Hari Omkar Singh D. Govind Prasad Sharma Answer: D

Q14. Who got the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2015 for their contribution to rural development, education, development of natural resources?
    A. Gagan Dev Singh B. Abhijeet Satyajeet Rai C. Yohei Sasakawa D. Vivkekananda Kenra Answer: D

Q15. Who was honored with the lifetime achievement award at the FMSCI annual awards Mumbai?
    A. Rahul Singhnnia B. Rangul Rngaswamy C. K Sathsivam D. G.R. Karthikeyan Answer: D

Q16. Where is the HQ of National Book Trust?
    A. Kolkata B. NewDelhi C. Mumbai D. Pune Answer: B

Q17. Where is the HQ of ICC?
    A. NewYork B. Dubai C. Rome D. Geneva Answer: B

Q18. Where is the HQ of DRDO?
    A. NewDelhi B. Mumbai C. Chennai D. Lucknow Answer: A

Q19. United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will hold the second summit in which country?
    A. Vietnam B. South Korea C. Italy D. Singapore Answer: A

Q20. India will be conducting a joint military exercise ‘Exercise Sampriti 2019’ with which country?
    A. Sri Lanka B. Bangladesh C. Indonesia D. Myanmar Answer: B

Q21. As announced in the Interim Budget 2019-20, the 22nd All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) will be set up in which state?
    A. Telangana B. Rajasthan C. Haryana D. Punjab Answer: C

Q22. Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Thaawarchand Gehlot on February 27th, 2019 launched the ‘2nd Edition of ISL Dictionary for people with which impairment?
    A. People with speech disability B. Visually impaired persons C. Hearing impaired persons D. All of the above Answer: C

Q23. Which state on February 27th, 2019 approved 10 percent quota for economically weaker sections in general category?
    A. Bihar B. Uttar Pradesh C. Gujarat D. Haryana Answer: A

Q24. Which state has launched PRANAM commission to protect parents of state government employees?
    A. Odisha B. Bihar C. Jharkhand D. Assam Answer: D

Q25. ISRO would be launching which satellite for DRDO in March 2019?
    A. KARSAT B. Emisat C. PSAT- V D. H-VXI Answer: B

Q26. The Indian Air Force in a recent retaliatory move destroyed the biggest JeM training camp in Balakot. The town is located in which among the following Pakistani provinces?
    A. Balochistan B. Punjab C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa D. Sindh Answer: C

Q27. The Inland Waterways Authority of India has signed a MoU with which oil corporation to fulfill the fuel needs for national waterways?
    A. BPCL B. IOCL C. GAIL India D. ONGC Answer: B

Q28. Which former cricketer has been banned from cricket for a period of two years?
    A. Sanath Jayasuriya B. Shane Warne C. Imran Khan D. Shahid Afridi Answer: A
Q1. How many judges constitute the Supreme Court bench that is hearing the Ram Janmabhoomi - Babri Masjid land dispute case?
    A. Five B. Three C. Four D. Six Answer: A

Q2. Which country began exporting goods to India for the first time through Chabahar port on February 24th, 2019?
    A. Kazakhstan B. Afghanistan C. Iran D. Iraq Answer: B

Q3. The Delhi government presented a budget worth how many crores on February 26th, 2019?
    A. Rs 70,000 cr B. Rs 55,000 cr C. Rs 60,000 cr D. Rs 66,000 cr Answer: C

Q4. Which among the following nations voted on February 25th, 2019 for a new constitution?
    A. Venezuela B. Egypt C. Denmark D. Cuba Answer: D

Q5. US President Donald Trump has decided to extend the March 1 deadline to escalate tariffs on which country’s imports?
    A. Iran B. China C. Russia D. UK Answer: B

Q6. The Haryana government has presented how much tax free budget for the fiscal year 2019-20?
    A. Rs 1.32 lakh crore B. Rs 2.43 lakh crore C. Rs 1.50 lakh crore D. Rs 3.50 lakh crore Answer: A

Q7. India’s 4th white cement plant will be established in which state?
    A. Andhra Pradesh B. Himachal Pradesh C. Telangana D. Karnataka Answer: D

Q8. Two new National Institutes of Design have been established in which two cities?
    A. Dispur and Hyderabad B. Kochi and Jamshedpur C. Bhagalpur and Ranchi D. Bhopal and Jorhat Answer: D

Q9. Which city hosted the 4th ‘Global Digital Health Partnership Summit’?
    A. Bengaluru B. Telangana C. New Delhi D. Pune Answer: C

Q10. Who has launched the Rail Drishti dashboard to bring transparency in Indian Railways?
    A. Rajnath Singh B. Piyush Goyal C. Narendra Modi D. M Venkaiah Naidu Answer: D

Q11. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National War Memorial in which city/UT?
    A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Chennai D. Lucknow Answer: B

Q12. The Rising India Summit 2019 will be held in which city/UT?
    A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Chennai D. Lucknow Answer: B

Q13. 14th Agricultural Science Congress held in which city/UT?
    A. Kolkata B. Pune C. Mumbai D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q14. Which state CM launched a helpline”1905” for quick redressal of public complaints?
    A. Uttrakhand B. Uttar Pradesh C. Odisha D. Haryana Answer: A

Q15. How much corpus was initiated for the Women’s Livelihood Bonds(WLBs), which has been set up by World bank, UN Women and SIDBI?
    A. Rs 100 cr B. Rs 300 cr C. Rs 200 cr D. Rs 250 cr Answer: B

Q16. Which state launched the 100 day urban job guarantee scheme?
    A. Rajasthan B. Chhattisgarh C. Uttar Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh Answer: D

Q17. Which state has become the first state in the country to have raise a special dog squad to detect liquor consignment?
    A. Haryana B. Uttar Pradesh C. Bihar D. Maharashtra Answer: C

Q18. The 44th International Advertising Association(IAA) Summit held in which city/UT?
    A. New Delhi B. Kochi C. Pune D. Chennai Answer: B

Q19. Ashraf Ghani flagged off the Afghan Cargo from western Nimroz province that will be exported to India through Chabahar Port. Where is Chabahar Port located?
    A. Afghanistan B. India C. Iran D. Pakistan Answer: C

Q20. Recently, which country has declared a national state of emergency, dismissed the federal government and sacked all state governors?
    A. Ethiopia B. Sudan C. Zimbabwe D. Venezuela Answer: B

Q21. Which bank has tied up with germany’s KfW Development Bank for funding of USD 113 million to refinance solar projects?
    A. Bank of Baroda B. SBI C. IDBI Bank D. Canara Bank Answer: A

Q22. In which state, Oil Marketing Companies will engage more than 10,000 rural women as “Ujjwala Didis” ?
    A. Odisha B. Sikkim C. Andhra Pradesh D. Telangana Answer: A

Q23. The GST Council lowered the tax on under construction residential properties to how much percent?
    A. 12% B. 22% C. 5% D. 28% Answer: C

Q24. Who were crowned as the winners of the inaugural Pro Volleyball League ?
    A. Kochi Blue Spikers B. Black Hawks C. Calicut Heroes D. Chennai Spartans Answer: D

Q25. Who was sworn as PM of Sudan?
    A. Mohamed Imran Khan B. Arif Alvi C. Mohamed Tahir Ayala D. Omar Al Bashir Answer: C

Q26. Who was conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award at the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards this year?
    A. Mahesh Elkunchwar B. Mukesh Ranjan C. Vihan Tyali D. Vikas Chaturvedi Answer: A

Q27. Recently, noted writer Ko Channabasaappa passed away.He was the writer of which language?
    A. Odia B. Hindi C. Kannada D. Marathi Answer: C

Q28. What is the currency of Sudan?
    A. Euro B. Dollar C. Pound D. Rupee Answer: C

Q29. What is the capital of Sudan?
    A. Baghdad B. Bishkek C. Addis Ababa D. Khartoum Answer: D

Q30. Where is the HQ of SIDBI?
    A. Lucknow B. Chennai C. Mumbai D. Delhi Answer: A
Q1. Who has been elected as the president of the Foundation Board for Better Boxing of AIBA (International Boxing Association)?
    A. Raman Singh B. Rajesh Kumar C. Manoj Singh D. Ajay Singh Answer: D

Q2. Which of the following state’s Police has inducted India’s first Humanoid Police Robot ‘KP-BOT’?
    A. Bihar Police B. Assam Police C. Kerala Police D. Gujarat Police Answer: C

Q3. Which of the following City hosted the 8th World Corporate Social Responsibility Congress -2019?
    A. Ranchi B. Bhopal C. Pune D. Mumbai Answer: D

Q4. Who has won the ‘CEO of the year’ award at the 8th World Corporate Social Responsibility Congress -2019 held in Mumbai?
    A. Rana Kapoor B. Soumitro Chakraborty C. Aneel Bhusri D. Pat Gelsinge Answer: B

Q5. Member of Parliament (MP) S Rajendran passed away in a car accident. He was associated with which political party?
    A. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) B. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) C. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) D. Communist Party of India (CPI) Answer: C

Q6. Who is the incumbent President of Sudan?
    A. Omar al-Bashir B. Ahmed al-Mirghani C. Abdel Rahman Swar al-Dahab D. Gaafar Nimeiry Answer: A

Q7. Who has become the rst Cricket team from Asia to win a Test series in South Africa?
    A. Sri Lanka B. India C. Pakistan D. Bangladesh Answer: A

Q8. Which of the following state’s Government has set up a separate Directorate to deal with the cases of tax evasions?
    A. West Bengal B. Assam C. Kerala D. Gujarat Answer: A

Q9. Who has been appointed as the first Lokayukta of Nagaland state?
    A. Justice Uma Nath Singh B. Justice Y V Chandrachud C. Justice R S Pathak D. Justice R K Agrawal Answer: A

Q10. Malaysia’s World Champion Nicol David announced his retirement from which of the following sports?
    A. Squash B. Cricket C. Badminton D. Hockey Answer: A

Q11. The 12th biennial edition of International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition ‘Aero India 2019’ culminated recently. The show was held at which station of India Air Force?
    A. Air Force Station Yelahanka B. Air Force Station Palam C. Air Force Station Hindon D. Air Force Station Lucknow Answer: A

Q12. PM Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana for the farmers’ welfare recently. How much income support will be provided in a year to farmers under the scheme?
    A. Rs 9000 B. Rs 6000 C. Rs 4000 D. Rs 2000 Answer: B

Q13. Which movie won the Oscars 2019 in Best Documentary – Short Subject category?
    A. Bao B. Skin C. Period. End Of Sentence D. Free Solo Answer: C

Q14. Which movie won the ‘Best Picture’ award at the 91st Academy Awards (Oscars)?
    A. Bohemian Rhapsody B. The Favourite C. Roma D. Green Book Answer: D

Q15. Which song won the Oscars 2019 in the Best Original Song category?
    A. Shallow B. All The Stars C. I'll Fight D. The Place Where Lost Things Go Answer: A

Q16. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25th, 2019 dedicated the National War Memorial to the nation. The Memorial is located in which city?
    A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Amritsar D. Srinagar Answer: B

Q17. Which actress recently was named as the brand ambassador of the Swasth Immunised India campaign?
    A. Deepika Padukone B. Alia Bhatt C. Kareena Kapoor Khan D. Sonam Kapoor Answer: C

Q18. Which city hosted the Future of Indian Banking Conference?
    A. Pune B. Mumbai C. Bengaluru D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q19. Global Business Summit 2019 held in which city/UT?
    A. Mumbai B. NewDelhi C. Pune D. Chennai Answer: B

Q20. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme in which city/UT?
    A. Pune B. Gorakhpur C. NewDelhi D. Lucknow Answer: B

Q21. The GST on affordable housing properties without input tax credit(ITC) has been reduced to how much percent?
    A. 2% B. 3% C. 1% D. 4% Answer: C

Q22. Which state government launched the boat ambulance service to help patients reach hospitals in remote areas cut off by rivers?
    A. Odisha B. Gujarat C. Maharashtra D. Telangana Answer: A

Q23. Which became the first state in the country to get a second Coast Guard district HQ-Thoothukudi?
    A. Karnataka B. Kerala C. TamilNadu D. Odisha Answer: C

Q24. The fourth edition of “Science at the Sabha” organized by The Institute of Mathematical Science will be held in which city/UT?
    A. NewDelhi B. Chennai C. Nashik D. Lucknow Answer: B

Q25. Which country’s central bank launched new currency RTGS Dollar?
    A. Austria B. Venezuela C. Zimbabwe D. Australia Answer: C

Q26. Who won gold in the men’s 10 metre air pistol category at the ISSF World Cup in New Delhi?
    A. Gagan Narang B. Chandro Aka C. Saurabh Chaudhary D. Vijay Kumar Answer: C

Q27. Who has been elected third time unopposed as the President of Wrestling Federation of India
    A. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh B. VN Prasood C. ID Nanavati D. Satyapal singh Deshwal Answer: A

Q28. Who was honoured with the 2018 Player of the Year Award by Asian Hockey Federation?
    A. Satbir Singh B. Harijit Singh C. Manpreet Singh D. Simranjeet Singh Answer: C

Q29. Which is the capital of Zimbabwe?
    A. Addis Ababa B. Harare C. Vienna D. Amsterdam Answer: B

Q30. Where is the HQ of Wrestling Federation of India?
    A. Pune B. Mumbai C. Chennai D. New Delhi Answer: D
Q1. Regional Maritime Safety Conference held in which city/UT?
    A. Chennai B. New Delhi C. Mumbai D. Pune Answer: C

Q2. The National Conference on Logistics Policy: Context, Issues and The way Forward was held in which city/UT?
    A. New Delhi B. Pune C. Lucknow D. Mumbai Answer: A

Q3. Which state cabinet approved Khushi Scheme to provide free sanitary napkins to school girls across the state?
    A. Odisha B. Telangana C. Haryana D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: A

Q4. Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti inaugurated Sikaria Mega Food Park Pvt Ltd in which city?
    A. Dispur B. Agartala C. Bangaluru D. Gangtok Answer: B

Q5. Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani launched the Integrated Large Scale Eri Farming in which state?
    A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Sikkim C. Nagaland D. Assam Answer: A

Q6. The Aero India Air Show 2019 is being held in which city/UT?
    A. New Delhi B. Bengaluru C. Lucknow D. Chennai Answer: B

Q7. Recently, a team of researchers spotted the world’s giant bee which is as big as a human thumb in which country?
    A. Australia B. Austria C. Indonesia D. Thailand Answer: C

Q8. Recently, RBI has merged how many categories of NBFCs- asset finance, loan companies and investment companies into one new category called NBFC-investment and credit company(NBFC-ICC)?
    A. 2 B. 4 C. 5 D. 3 Answer: D

Q9. The merger of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank with Bank of Baroda would be effective from which date?
    A. April 1 B. March 31 C. May 1 D. April 30 Answer: A

Q10. Srei Equipment Finance, a wholly owned subsidiary of Srei Infrastructure Finance, has tied up with which bank to jointly provide financing for construction and farm equipment?
    A. PNB B. Union Bank of India C. Syndicate Bank D. BOB Answer: C

Q11. Which Indian based application ranked 28th globally in the 2019 list of “50 most Innovative Companies”according to a report by Fast Company?
    A. Gaana B. JioSaavn C. Hike D. Byzu Answer: B

Q12. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes(CBDT) has constituted a committee of how many members to recommend steps to reduce litigation before the appellate forums of Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) and the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal(ITAT)?
    A. 2 B. 6 C. 4 D. 5 Answer: B

Q13. Who won the first gold for India at the ISSF World Cup by finishing on top of the women’s 10 metre Air Rifle Category in New Delhi?
    A. Anuja Jung B. Shweta Chaudhary C. Apurvi Chandela D. Anjali Bhagwat Answer: C

Q14. Which country’s women wicketkeeper has set the Guinness World Record for the highest catch of a cricket ball?
    A. Zimbabwe B. Sri Lanka C. India D. Australia Answer: D

Q15. Who was elected as vice president of the Asian Hockey Federation for a four-year term in Gifu, Japan?
    A. Ashwani Lohani B. Ramachandra Guha C. Vinod Rai D. Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad Answer: D

Q16. Who became the second Indian to receive the “Global Future of Nature Award” for her work on marine conservation?
    A. Olivier Nsengimana B. Dr Divya Karnad C. Dr Charudutt Mishra D. Fernanda Abra Answer: B

Q17. Recently, Kodi Ramakrishna passed away. He was related to which profession?
    A. Politics B. Actor C. Writer D. Filmmaker Answer: D

Q18. Where is the HQ of International Union for Conservation for Nature?
    A. France B. India C. Switzerland D. Australia Answer: C

Q19. Where is the HQ of Dena Bank?
    A. Chennai B. Kolkata C. Delhi D. Mumbai Answer: D

Q20. What is the tagline of Vijaya Bank?
    A. Honour your trust B. A friend you can bank upon C. Good people to bank with D. India’s international Bank Answer: B
Q1. The International Conference and Exhibition on Energy and Environment-Challenges and Opportunities(ENCO-2019) was held in which state/UT?
    A. Madhya Pradesh B. New Delhi C. Gujarat D. Odisha Answer: B

Q2. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the 5th meeting of the Island Development Agency in which state/UT?
    A. New Delhi B. Maharashtra C. Uttar Pradesh D. Karnataka Answer: A

Q3. Which country became the 73rd country to join International Solar alliance(ISA)?
    A. Afghanistan B. Saudi Arabia C. Iran D. Iraq Answer: B

Q4. Recently, India decided to stop stop the flow of its share of water from the three eastern rivers to which country?
    A. China B. Nepal C. Pakistan D. Iran Answer: C

Q5. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in which country?
    A. Nepal B. China C. South Korea D. UAE Answer: C

Q6. Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Hospital and Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital in which city/UT?
    A. Pune B. Varanasi C. New Delhi D. Lucknow Answer: B

Q7. Which state launched Scheme for Adolescent Girls between 11 to 14 years?
    A. Madhya Pradesh B. Maharashtra C. Uttar Pradesh D. Odisha Answer: C

Q8. Which state launched the first phase of the Rs 100 crore Sweet Revolution Scheme?
    A. Jharkhand B. Odisha C. Punjab D. Haryana Answer: A

Q9. Which state has launched India’s first humanoid robot cop “KP Bot”?
    A. Karnataka B. Odisha C. Kerala D. Telangana Answer: C

Q10. “Conference on Future of Indian Banking” held in which state/UT?
    A. Telangana B. Maharashtra C. New Delhi D. Odisha Answer: C

Q11. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a new park which houses the replicas of seven wonders of the world in which state/UT?
    A. Odisha B. Maharashtra C. Telangana D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India Korea Start Up Hub in which city?
    A. Mumbai B. Incheon C. Seoul D. Suwon Answer: C

Q13. A month long “Festival Of India” began in which city?
    A. Beijing B. Thimphu C. Mumbai D. Kathmandu Answer: D

Q14. Which country unveiled the world’s first female AI news reporter?
    A. Japan B. China C. France D. Russia Answer: B

Q15. Which country’s rat became the first mammal to go extinct due to climate change?
    A. Nepal B. India C. France D. Australia Answer: D

Q16. Which country launched its first privately funded moon lander from Florida in the US, becoming only the 4th nation to make a landing on the lunar surface?
    A. Israel B. Iran C. India D. France Answer: A

Q17. Which company overthrown Apple as the world’s most innovative company according to a recent ranking of American business magazine Fast Company?
    A. Gree Electric B. Alibaba C. Changhe D. Meituan-Dianping Answer: D

Q18. Recently, the International Olympic Committee(IOC) suspended which country’s applications to host Olympic related events?
    A. China B. Pakistan C. India D. Iraq Answer: C

Q19. ISSF World Cup 2019 began in which city/UT?
    A. Gangtok B. Chennai C. Mumbai D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q20. Which player surpassed Shahid Afridi with most sixes in international cricket?
    A. Chris Gayle B. Virat Kohli C. MS Dhoni D. Steve Smith Answer: A

Q21. Who was announced as brand ambassador of German sportswear brand Puma ?
    A. Sania Mirza B. Virat Kohli C. MS Dhoni D. Mary Kom Answer: D

Q22. Who took oath as first Lokayukta of Nagaland?
    A. Acharya Singh Vrat B. PB Acharya C. Uma Nath Singh D. Biplab Dev Answer: C

Q23. Who was conferred the 2018 Seoul Peace Prize ?
    A. Ram nath Kovind B. Smriti Irani C. Narendra Modi D. Arun Jaitley Answer: C

Q24. Where is the HQ of International Solar Alliance?
    A. Pune B. Noida C. Gurugram D. Chennai Answer: C

Q25. What is the currency of South Korea?
    A. Won B. Dollar C. Krone D. Euro Answer: A

Q26. Where is the HQ of brand “Puma”?
    A. USA B. Australia C. Austria D. Germany Answer: D
Q1. Who became the 14th recipient of the 2018 Seoul Peace Prize?
    A. Narendra Modi B. Vladimir Putin C. Donald Trump D. Ban-Ki-Moon Answer: A

Q2. Which of the following Ordinance was not promulgated by President Ram Nath Kovind on February 21st, 2019?
    A. Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Second Ordinance, 2019 B. National Policy on Electronics (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 C. Companies (Amendment) Second Ordinance, 2019 D. Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Ordinance, 2019 Answer: B

Q3. Which Ministry recently announced to conduct All India Citizens Survey of Police Services’ to test public perception of police?
    A. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions B. Ministry of Defence C. Ministry of Home Affairs D. Ministry of Human Resource Development Answer: C

Q4. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recently raised the interest rate on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) to what percent for 2018-19?
    A. 8.35 percent B. 8.45 percent C. 8.55 percent D. 8.65 percent Answer: D

Q5. Who was recently appointed as the first court-appointed ombudsman for the BCCI?
    A. Justice DK Jain B. Justice SA Bobde C. Justice Ravi Thodge D. Justice Vinod Rai Answer: A

Q6. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on February 21st, 2019 inaugurated the All India Radio FM Station in which state?
    A. Telangana B. Andhra Pradesh C. Kerala D. Tamil Nadu Answer: B

Q7. Which international organisation recently urged the international community to co-operate with India in dealing with terrorism?
    A. Seoul Peace Prize Cultural Foundation B. Nobel Foundation C. United Nations Security Council D. World Trade Organisation Answer: C

Q8. Recently, Mahatma Gandhi’s bust was unveiled in which country on February 21, 2019?
    A. South Africa B. Denmark C. England D. South Korea Answer: D

Q9. The 4th India ASEAN Expo and Summit will be held in which state/UT?
    A. Odisha B. Gujarat C. Uttar Pradesh D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q10. 4th International Conference on Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sector will be held in which city/UT?
    A. Chennai B. Bengaluru C. New Delhi D. Mumbai Answer: B

Q11. International Vision Zero Conference held in which city/UT?
    A. Mumbai B. Chennai C. Pune D. New Delhi Answer: A

Q12. Recently, the central government infused how much amount into 12 Public Sector Banks?
    A. Rs 47521 cr B. Rs 48239 cr C. Rs 45125 cr D. Rs 51254 cr Answer: B

Q13. Recently,government has launched which operation to provide better digital education in schools?
    A. Digital India B. Shiksha C. Blackboard D. Digital Board Answer: D

Q14. Recently,Department of Justice launched which application to ensure empowerment to the common man through technology for access to justice?
    A. Niksha B. Bharat ka Nyaya C. Nyay Palika D. Nyaya Bandhu. Answer: D

Q15. The Ordnance Factory Board has received a bulk production clearance from the Indian Army and Defence Ministry for production of which artillery guns?
    A. Mauser B. Assault C. Dragunov D. Dhanush Answer: D

Q16. Recently, Suresh Prabhu launched which initiative to promote Start-ups, Women and Youth Advantage Through eTransactions on Government e-Marketplace (GeM)?
    A. TUSHARR B. MUDRA C. VIVEK D. SWAYATT Answer: D

Q17. 79th Indian History Congress to be held in which city?
    A. Indore B. Raipur C. Bhopal D. Vadodara Answer: D

Q18. Which city will house India’s first hi-tech forensic lab?
    A. Nashik B. Vadodara C. Mumbai D. Dwarka Answer: C

Q19. Which state will collaborate with World Bank and the Korean Green Growth Trust Fund for developing agro climatic zone-based municipal solid waste management strategies?
    A. Chhattisgarh B. Rajasthan C. Himachal Pradesh D. Odisha Answer: B

Q20. Which state has introduced Bandicoot,a drainage cleaning robot?
    A. Karnataka B. Tami lNadu C. Kerala D. Telangana Answer: C

Q21. Which state has unveiled “KALIA” scheme?
    A. Telangana B. Odisha C. Maharashtra D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: B

Q22. What is the name of the first walking robot that navigates without GPS?
    A. Kitt B. Gerty C. AntBot D. Tachikoma Answer: C

Q23. Which company has been recognised as a global top employer for the 4th consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute?
    A. Wipro B. TCS C. Capgemini D. Syntel Answer: B

Q24. Which veteran coach was recently banned from all forms of cricket for 10 years after ICC Anti-Corruption Code?
    A. Irfan Ansari B. Bal Gopal Maharjan C. Mickey Arthur D. Ujjwal Manandhar Answer: A

Q25. Who was appointed as new Chief executive of PayU?
    A. Vijay Shekhar Patel B. Sangram Singh C. Renu Satti D. Anirban Mukherjee Answer: D

Q26. Who was conferred with “CEO of the Year” award at the 8th World CSR Congress held in Mumbai?
    A. Dr Subroto Banerjee B. Dr Sushmita Sen C. Dr Soumitro Chakraborty D. Dr Kartikeya Nayan Answer: C

Q27. Recently, EPFO increased the interest rate for 2018-19 to how much percent?
    A. 8.00% B. 8.50% C. 8.25% D. 8.65% Answer: D

Q28. Who was appointed as the first ombudsman of the BCCI?
    A. RM Lodha B. CK Manohar C. DK Jain D. AK Jain Answer: C

Q29. Recently, Raj Kumar Barjatya passed away. He was related to which profession?
    A. Actor B. Singer C. Poet D. Film Producer Answer: D

Q30. What is the theme of this year’s World Day of Social Justice?
    A. A Just Transition environmentally sustainable economies and societies B. Workers on the Move:The quest for Social Justice C. Social Justice and Labour Migration D. If You want Peace and Development,Work For Social Justice Answer: B

Q31. What is the theme of this year’s International Mother Language Day?
    A. Cultural diversity and Multilingualism B. Indigenous language as a factor in development,peace and reconciliation C. Linguistic diversity and multilingualism count for sustainable development D. Towards Sustainable futures through Multilingual education Answer: B

Q32. What is the HQ of Ordnance Factory Board?
    A. Pune B. Lucknow C. Mumbai D. Kolkata Answer: D

Q33. Where is the HQ of World Bank?
    A. London B. Paris C. Washington DC D. New York Answer: C

Q34. Where is the HQ of EPFO?
    A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Chennai D. Pune Answer: A
Q1. The Union Cabinet approved the construction of Regional Rapid Transit System(RRTS) at how much cost?
    A. Rs 20,548 cr B. Rs 31,245 cr C. Rs 30,274 cr D. Rs 24,254 cr Answer: C

Q2. Recently, Union Cabinet approved how much percent hike in DA for central government employees?
    A. 4% B. 3% C. 2% D. 1% Answer: B

Q3. How much amount was allocated to the Swadesh Darshan Scheme during the extent of 14th Finance Commission ending in 2020?
    A. Rs 2045 cr B. Rs 2012 cr C. Rs 2055 cr D. Rs 2041 cr Answer: C

Q4. Recently, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs(CCEA) approved KUSUM scheme. What does “S”stands in KUSUM?
    A. Samidhan B. Suraksha C. Samasya D. Sahoyog Answer: B

Q5. How much amount was allocated for phase-II of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme?
    A. Rs 11000 cr B. Rs 11451 cr C. Rs 11814 cr D. Rs 11524 cr Answer: C

Q6. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a Virtual Experiential Museum(VEM) in which city?
    A. Nagpur B. Lucknow C. Varanasi D. Gorakhpur Answer: C

Q7. Union Minister Smriti Irani laid the foundation stone for a “Hastshlip” complex in which state/UT?
    A. NewDelhi B. Gujarat C. Odisha D. Sikkim Answer: A

Q8. India’s first “fulldome 3D Digital Theatre” was opened in which city?
    A. Lucknow B. Pune C. Mumbai D. Kolkata Answer: D

Q9. Which state is set to host Attaukal Ponkala Festival?
    A. Gujarat B. Karnataka C. Sikkim D. Kerala Answer: D

Q10. Which insurance company launched new micro insurance plan “Micro Bachat”?
    A. NIACL B. LIC C. NICL D. UIIC Answer: B

Q11. Which country unveiled first semi heavy missile equipped submarine “The Fateh”?
    A. Iran B. Israel C. India D. Pakistan Answer: A

Q12. Which company acquired Silicon Valley data migration company Alooma ?
    A. Amazon B. Google C. Microsoft D. IBM Answer: B

Q13. Which company launched “Trip Protector” insurance policy?
    A. Bharti AXA General Insurance Company B. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company C. ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company D. HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company Answer: D

Q14. Recently, which female squash player announced her retirement?
    A. Amanda Sobhy B. Alison Waters C. Nicol David D. Laura Massaro Answer: C

Q15. The Strandja Memorial Tournament held in which city?
    A. Sofia B. Varna C. Burgas D. Pleven Answer: A

Q16. Who has been elected president of the Astronomical Society of India?
    A. Vaishnavi Sen B. GC Anupama C. Preeti Ray D. Anupama Srivastava Answer: B

Q17. Yuwa, a NGO, won the Laurens Sports for Good Award. It is a NGO based in which state?
    A. Odisha B. Maharshtra C. Jharkhand D. Haryana Answer: C

Q18. Recently, Pratik Chodhury passed away. He was related to which profession?
    A. Journalist B. Actor C. Singer D. Director Answer: C

Q19. Recently, William E Butterworth III passed away. He was related to which profession.?
    A. Novelist B. Scientist C. Journalist D. Singer Answer: A

Q20. Recently, Wallace Smith Broecker passed away. He was related to which field?
    A. Poet B. Actor C. Author D. Scientist Answer: D

Q21. Recently, Author Navmar Singh passed away. He was the author of which language?
    A. Tamil B. Bengali C. Urdu D. Hindi Answer: D

Q22. What is the currency of Iran?
    A. Krone B. Rial C. Peso D. Dollar Answer: B

Q23. Where is the HQ of data migration company “Alooma”?
    A. Iraq B. Iran C. Pakistan D. Israel Answer: D

Q24. Where is the HQ of HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company?
    A. Kolkata B. Pune C. New Delhi D. Mumbai Answer: D

Q25. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the 12th biennial edition of International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition ‘Aero India 2019’ at which location?
    A. Air Force Station Yelahanka B. Air Force Station Palam C. Air Force Station Hindon D. Air Force Station Lucknow Answer: A

Q26. Which country recently signed an executive order to establish its Space Force as a new armed service?
    A. Russia B. United States C. North Korea D. China Answer: B

Q27. When is the International Mother Language Day observed every year?
    A. 20 February B. 21 February C. 22 February D. 23 February Answer: B

Q28. Which country recently announced to invest USD 100 billion in India?
    A. Morocco B. Argentina C. South Korea D. Saudi Arabia Answer: D

Q29. India recently agreed to constitute a ‘Comprehensive Security Dialogue’ to enhance cooperation in the Counter-terrorism with which country?
    A. Saudi Arabia B. Israel C. United States D. Russia Answer: A

Q30. Which aircraft recently received the Final Operational Clearance for induction into the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a fully-weaponised fighter jet?
    A. Mi-17 V-5 helicopter B. LCA Tejas C. F-16 Falcon D. Rafale Answer: B

Q31. Which city will host the 4TH India-Asean Expo Summit?
    A. Mumbai B. Pune C. Kolkata D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q32. Which insurance company launched a new micro insurance plan ‘Micro Bachat’?
    A. Apollo Munich B. ICICI Prudential Life C. Life Insurance Corporation D. Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Answer: C
Q1. Who inaugurated the 2-day long One Health India Conference 2019 in New Delhi with an objective to launch India‘s new One Health Initiative?
    A. Narendra Modi B. Ram Nath Kovind C. Sushma Swaraj D. Harsh Vardhan Answer: D

Q2. Name the Minister who launched various initiative to escalate safety of women in 16 states and Union Territories along with Maneka Gandhi in NewDelhi?
    A. Ram Nath Kovind B. Sushma Swaraj C. Rajnath Singh D. Narendra Modi Answer: C

Q3. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) launched which of the following helpline number for ensuring women safety?
    A. 144 B. 122 C. 131 D. 136 Answer: B

Q4. Who is the head of Group of Ministers (GoM), which has favoured 3% on the affordable housing category, down from 8% and submitted its report to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council?
    A. Mallikarjun Kharge B. Shanta Kumar C. Nitin Patel D. Murli Manohar Joshi Answer: C

Q5. Which Ministry sponsored the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC) AIIMS, New Delhi for their report on “Magnitude of Substance Use in India”?
    A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare B. Ministry of Science and Technology C. Ministry of Human Resource Development D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Answer: D

Q6. According to the National Sample Survey Office’s (NSSO) report gross secondary enrolment rate in the 15-16 age group was hiked to _______ percent in the year 2016 from 58 percent in 2010.
    A. 75 percent B. 80 percent C. 90 percent D. 66 percent Answer: C

Q7. Union Tourism Minister, Shri K. J. Alphons, inaugurated the ‘Eco Circuit: Pathanamthitta – Gavi – Vagamon – Thekkady’ project under which of the following scheme in Vagamon, Kerala?
    A. Swadeshi Darshan scheme B. Pooled Finance Development Fund Scheme C. Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana D. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Answer: A

Q8. Name the State government, which passed a Bill to make Sanskrit as the second official language of the state?
    A. Madhya Pradesh B. Himachal Pradesh C. Maharashtra D. NewDelhi Answer: B

Q9. Which State government had given Interest-free loans worth how much lakhs to self-help groups involved in agro-related activities during its State Budget 2019-20?
    A. Rs 3 lakh B. Rs 1 lakh C. Rs 2 lakh D. Rs 5 lakh Answer: D

Q10. Punjab FM Manpreet Singh Badal allocated __________crore for farm debt waiver,while presenting the State Budget 2019-20?
    A. Rs 3,000 crore B. Rs 2,000 crore C. Rs 4,000 crore D. Rs 5,000 crore Answer: A

Q11. Union Minister Suresh Prabhu on February [latex]19{th}[/latex], 2019 cleared proposals to encourage investments in Start-Ups. Now, registered startups will be exempted from AngeL Tax on funding of up to what amount?
    A. Rs 25 crore B. Rs 30 crore C. Rs 35 crore D. Rs 40 crore Answer: A

Q12. The Union Cabinet approved creation of posts of Secretary and Joint Secretary in which newly created department?
    A. Department of Textiles B. Department of Fisheries C. Department of Tribes D. Department of Animal Husbandry Answer: B

Q13. The Union Cabinet approved the agreement between India and which organisation for its participation in the Programme for International Students Assessment (PISA)?
    A. United Nations B. World Bank C. Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development D. Organisation for Rural Economic Transformation Answer: C

Q14. The Cabinet approved the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) beyond March 2019 to which year?
    A. 2020 B. 2021 C. 2022 D. 2023 Answer: C

Q15. Government launched Operation Digital Board to boost which of the following?
    A. Digital education B. E-Commerce C. Ease of doing business D. Online transactions Answer: A

Q16. The International Cricket Council on February [latex]19{th}[/latex], 2019 banned UAE-based coach Irfan Ansari for how many years?
    A. 5 years B. 10 years C. 15 years D. Life ban Answer: B

Q17. Union Minister Suresh Prabhu recently launched SWAYATT initiative on which platform?
    A. NITI Aayog B. Atal Tinkering Labs C. Government e Marketplace D. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Answer: C

Q18. Which city hosted the International Conference and Exhibition on Energy and Environment: Challenges and Opportunities (ENCO 2019)?
    A. Mumbai B. Pune C. Varanasi D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the world’s first Diesel to Electric Converted Locomotive at Diesel Locomotive Works campus in which city?
    A. Varanasi B. Mumbai C. Lucknow D. Kanpur Answer: A

Q20. Asia’s biggest defence exhibition show “Aero India 2019” will be held in which city?
    A. Mumbai B. Bengaluru C. Pune D. Nashik Answer: B

Q21. Recently, the BJP joined hands with which party in TamilNadu for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections?
    A. JDU B. TMC C. AAP D. AIADMK Answer: D

Q22. Which state got two new districts Narayanpet and Mulugu recently?
    A. Kerala B. Odisha C. Karnataka D. Telangana Answer: D

Q23. 4th Agri Leadership Summit 2019 held in which state/UT?
    A. West Bengal B. Uttar Pradesh C. NewDelhi D. Haryana Answer: D

Q24. Which state’s government inaugurated its first high performance centre recently realizing its dream of becoming a global sports destination?
    A. Haryana B. Maharashtra C. Odisha D. Kerala Answer: C

Q25. In the latest ICC Test Rankings(Batsman), which player topped the list?
    A. Pat Cummins B. C Pujara C. Virat Kohli D. Kane Williamson Answer: C

Q26. Which West Indies cricketer have recently announced his retirement from One Day internationals after the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019?
    A. Chris Gayle B. Darren Sammy C. Shivnarayan Chandrapaul D. Dwayne Bravo Answer: A

Q27. Who won the 4th Laureus World Sportsman of the year award 2019?
    A. Leander Paes B. Rafael Nadal C. Roger Federer D. Novak Djokovic Answer: D

Q28. Which state government has bestowed the “Shiv Chhatrapati Lifetime Achievement Award” on Mallakhamb coach Uday Deshpande for 2017-18?
    A. Gujarat B. Maharashtra C. Kerala D. Haryana Answer: B

Q29. Where is the HQ of International Cricket Council?
    A. Rome B. Geneva C. Paris D. Dubai Answer: D

Q30. What is the currency of England?
    A. Peso B. Dollar C. Pound Sterling D. Euro Answer: C
1. Recently, Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Slaman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud visited India. He is the crown price of which country?
    A. UK B. UAE C. Saudi Arabia D. Afghanistan Answer: C

Q2. In which state, a 110 feet National flag was hoisted as a tribute to 40 soldiers martyred in last week’s terror attack at Pulwama in J&K?
    A. Haryana B. Chhattisgarh C. Punjab D. Odisha Answer: B

Q3. In how many states and UT’s, Rajnath Singh will launch Emergency Response Support System(ERSS) for women safety?
    A. 14 B. 12 C. 16 D. 18 Answer: C

Q4. Which company launched “InfyTQ”, a digital platform to offer learning and engagement experiences to engineering students in the country?
    A. HCL B. TCS C. Wipro D. Infosys Answer: D

Q5. A poem on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre which was banned by the British after its publication in 1920, has now been translated into English. Who was the author of this poem?
    A. Vinayak B. Guru Nanak C. Gurudev Singh D. Nanak Singh Answer: D

Q6. Which country became the the 72nd country to sign the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance(ISA)?
    A. Saudi Arabia B. Argentina C. Uganda D. Australia Answer: B

Q7. Recently, RBI withdrew how much percent limit on investments by FPIs, in corporate bonds of an entity with a view to encourage more foreign investments?
    A. 10% B. 20% C. 30% D. 40% Answer: B

Q8. According to the government, how much worth of loans of PSBs have turned bad under Pradhan Mantri Mura Yojana at end of March 2018?
    A. Rs 7500.21 cr B. Rs 7277.31 cr C. Rs 7577.25 cr D. Rs 7851.23 cr Answer: B

Q9. Which bank has created a cryptocurrency to help settle payments between clients in its wholesale payments business?
    A. DBS Bank B. United Overseas Bank C. JP Morgan D. HDFC Bank Answer: C

Q10. Which social media platform announced an investment of over $100 million to expand its business in India in the next three years?
    A. Facebook B. BIGO C. WeChat D. Line Answer: B

Q11. How much dividend will be paid by RBI to the government this year?
    A. Rs 28000 cr B. Rs 25000 cr C. Rs 27000 cr D. Rs 31000 cr Answer: A

Q12. IT Car and Wipro Chairman Azim Premji unveiled the new plant of Wipro-Kawasaki joint venture in which city?
    A. Pune B. Mumbai C. Bengaluru D. Nashik Answer: C

Q13. Who was honored with first ever Football Ratna Honour by Football Delhi?
    A. Sunil Chhetri B. Gurpreet Singh C. Udanta Singh D. Subrata Pal Answer: A

Q14. Recently, Andrea Levy passed away. She was related to which field?
    A. Poet B. Actress C. Author D. Director Answer: C

Q15. What is the currency of Saudi Arabia?
    A. Krone B. Won C. Riel D. Riyal Answer: D

Q16. What is the currency of Argentina?
    A. Riyal B. Dollar C. Peso D. Euro Answer: C

Q17. Where is the HQ of JP Morgan?
    A. Washington DC B. London C. New York D. Paris Answer: C

Q18. India has signed a MoU to set up a joint working group on counter terrorism with which nation?
    A. Argentina B. Morocco C. Spain D. Bulgaria Answer: B

Q19. India and Argentina signed how many Memorandums of Understanding during the state visit of Argentine President Mauricio Macri to India?
    A. Three B. Five C. Six D. Ten Answer: D

Q20. Which among the following nations is not among those the External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will be visiting on her three nation tour from February 16th - 19th, 2019?
    A. Bulgaria B. Venezuela C. Spain D. Morocco Answer: B

Q21. The citizens in distress can dial which number to get immediate access to emergency services?
    A. 111 B. 112 C. 131 D. 123 Answer: B

Q22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first-ever diesel to electric converted locomotive twin engine in which city?
    A. Varanasi B. Mumbai C. Ranchi D. Jamshedpur Answer: A

Q23. The National Cyber Forensic Lab has been inaugurated in which city?
    A. Bengaluru B. Lucknow C. Hyderabad D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q24. Which nation has set up a committee to discuss reforming constitution?
    A. Myanmar B. Sri Lanka C. United States D. Venezuela Answer: A

Q25. The All Indian Cine Workers Association has announced a total ban on artists belonging to which nation?
    A. Bangladesh B. Sri Lanka C. Myanmar D. Pakistan Answer: B

Q26. Renowned climate scientist Wallace Smith Broecker passed away in New York on February 18th, 2019. He had popularised which among the following terms?
    A. Climate Change B. Wildfires C. Global Warming D. Ozone Layer Answer: C

Q27. Which state’s government has withdrawn security cover of separatist leaders?
    A. Uttarakhand B. Jammu and Kashmir C. Punjab D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: B
Q1. President Mauricio Macri arrived in New Delhi on a three-day India visit. He is currently the President of which country?
    A. South Africa B. Austria C. Australia D. Argentina Answer: D

Q2. India’s first semi high speed train left Delhi for Varanasi on its first commercial run.Name it?
    A. Train 20 B. Vande Bharat Express C. India Freedom Express D. Garibrath Express Answer: B

Q3. UAE’s Tabreed to build India’s first district cooling system in which state?
    A. Haryana B. Odisha C. Telangana D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: D

Q4. According to WHO, how many cases of measles were reported in 2018?
    A. 229,068 B. 225,065 C. 228,054 D. 231,054 Answer: A

Q5. Who was named as the male player of the year 2018 by International Hockey Federation?
    A. Ryan Kesler B. Tony Granato C. Van Doren D. Sidney Crosby Answer: C

Q6. Who won men’s singles title in National Badminton Championship?
    A. Vimal Chand B. Chetan Kumar C. Lakshya Sen D. Sourabh Verma Answer: D

Q7. Who won the Qatar Open 2019?
    A. Angelique Kerber B. Venus Williams C. Simona Halep D. Elise Mertens Answer: D

Q8. Who was sworn in for his second stint as the US attorney General?
    A. Jeremy Wright B. Caroline Mulraney C. William Barr D. Daryl Mueller Answer: C

Q9. Who has been appointed as director of the University of Cape Town’s Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance?
    A. Usman Khalifa B. Faizel Ismail C. Tanmay Bhatt D. Alan Hirsch Answer: B

Q10. Who has won the prestigious Martin Ennals Human Rights Prize?
    A. Ahmed Joudah B. Ab Maiduguri C. Zannah Mustapha D. Abdul Aziz Muhamat Answer: D

Q11. Which state Municipal Corporation won the “Swachhata Excellence Awards 2019”?
    A. Chhattisgarh B. Punjab C. Maharashtra D. Odisha Answer: A

Q12. Recently, Bruno Ganz passed away.He was related to which profession?
    A. Journalism B. Actor C. Singer D. Director Answer: B

Q13. Recently, Deputy Speaker Vishnu Wagh passed away.He was former deputy speaker of which legislative Assembly?
    A. Karnataka B. Maharashtra C. Chattisgarh D. Goa Answer: D

Q14. What is the currency of Argentina?
    A. Krone B. Dollar C. Euro D. Peso Answer: D

Q15. What is the capital of Argentina?
    A. Buenos Aires B. Kiev C. Amsterdam D. Kingston Answer: A

Q16. What is the currency of UAE?
    A. Krone B. Riel C. Dirham D. Won Answer: C

Q17. India has raised customs duty to 200 per cent on all goods imported from which nation?
    A. Pakistan B. China C. Myanmar D. Saudi Arabia Answer: A

Q18. India, in its recent liberalisation of e-visa regime, has extended visa-on-arrival facility to the nationals of which country?
    A. North Korea B. Israel C. South Korea D. Brazil Answer: C

Q19. Which international cricketer has announced his retirement from One Day Internationals?
    A. Ross Taylor B. Martin Guptill C. Chris Gayle D. Lasith Malinga Answer: C

Q20. Afghanistan has lodged a complaint with UNSC against which nation for its engagement with the Taliban?
    A. China B. Pakistan C. US D. India Answer: B

Q21. Who has assumed charge as the new Election Commissioner of India on February 15th, 2019?
    A. Bipin Kumar Jha B. Sushil Chandra C. Vivek Dahiya D. Ranjan Misra Answer: B

Q22. UAE would be funding the construction of a US military hospital in which city?
    A. Abu Dhabi B. Kuwait C. Tehran D. Damascus Answer: A

Q23. Which nation has launched a cruise missile capable submarine amidst heightening tension with the United States?
    A. North Korea B. Israel C. Iran D. China Answer: C

Q24. Which nation has signed agreements worth $20 billion with Pakistan?
    A. UAE B. Saudi Arabia C. China D. Qatar Answer: B

Q25. The President of which nation has declared a national emergency?
    A. United Kingdom B. Australia C. New Zealand D. United States Answer: D

Q26. Who won the women’s singles title at the Yonex-Sunrise 83rd Senior Nationals?
    A. Ankita Raina B. Sania Mirza C. PV Sindhu D. Saina Nehwal Answer: D
Q1. In which City does Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched laid foundation stone of Defence Corridor during his visit to Uttarpradesh?
    A. Prayagraj B. Varanasi C. Jhansi D. Lucknow Answer: C

Q2. During the visit to UttarPradesh Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Pahari Dam Modernization Project.The Dam is located on which River?
    A. Yamuna River B. Dhasan River C. Ghaghara River D. Gomti River Answer: B

Q3. Where did Prime Minister,Shri Narendra Modi laid foundation stone of Road Project worth Rs 500 crore?
    A. Nashik,Maharashtra B. Aurangabad,Maharashtra C. Yavatmal,Maharashtra D. Pune,Maharashtra Answer: C

Q4. Name the School inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to improve the quality of education amongst tribal people?
    A. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan B. Ekalavya Model Residential School C. Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti D. National Institute of Open Schooling Answer: B

Q5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off Humsafar Express in which of the following Route?
    A. Yavatmal to Darjeeling B. Aurangabad to Shimla C. Ajni (Nagpur) to Pune D. Pune- Newmal Answer: C

Q6. Prime Minister, Narendra Modi inaugurated Lower Panazara Medium Project under PMKSY provide irrigation facility to 21 villages in Dhule,Maharashtra.S stands for_____ in PMKSY?
    A. S- Sinchayee (Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)) B. S- Suraksha (Pradhan Mantri Krishi Suraksha Yojana (PMKSY)) C. S- Sadak (Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sadak Yojana (PMKSY)) D. S- Swasthya (Pradhan Mantri Krishi Swasthya Yojana (PMKSY)) Answer: A

Q7. Which Organisation/Ministry Organised the Second National Conference on “Sustainable and Environment-friendly Industrial Production” held in New Delhi?
    A. Minister Of Health and Family Welfare B. Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) D. Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Answer: C

Q8. India’s first district cooling system is to be set up in which of the following city by United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Tabreed?
    A. Mumbai,Maharashtra B. East Delhi,New Delhi C. Amaravati, Hyderabad D. Chennai,TamilNadu Answer: C

Q9. According to World Health Organization report, Measles cases nearly ______in 2018 from its previous year?
    A. Tripled B. Doubled C. Halfed D. Quartered Answer: B

Q10. Which Bank had became the first US bank with Cryptocurrency?
    A. JP Morgan Chase B. Bank of America C. Goldman Sachs D. Wells Fargo Answer: A

Q11. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) withdrew how much percent limit on investments by FPIs in corporate bonds of an entity with a view to encourage more foreign investments?
    A. 10 Percent B. 20 Percent C. 30 Percent D. 25 Percent Answer: B

Q12. First Indian Wealth management company, Edelweiss signed MoU with which of the following bank to access each other product platforms?
    A. Asian Development Bank B. Bank of Singapore C. Bank of America D. World Bank Answer: B

Q13. Which City topped and won the Swachhata Excellence Awards 2019?
    A. Alappuzha of Kerala B. Ambikapur of Chhattisgarh C. Kumbakonam of Tamil Nadu D. Raigarh of Chhattisgarh Answer: D

Q14. Who won the Female Player of the Year in International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) Players of the Year for 2018?
    A. Caroline Ouellette B. Eva de Goede C. Meghan Duggan D. Hilary Knight Answer: B

Q15. Arthur van Doren won the Male Player of the Year in the International Hockey Federation’s Players of the Year for 2018.He belongs to which country?
    A. Australia B. Iceland C. Belgium D. Netherland Answer: C

Q16. Who won the Martin Ennals Award 2019,International human rights prize in Geneva Switzerland?
    A. Abdul Cordoba Berrio B. Abdul Aziz Muhamat C. Eren Keskin D. Marino Cordoba Berrio Answer: B

Q17. Name the Music legend who was awarded with India’s highest civilian award,Bharat Ratna posthumously in the year 2019?
    A. Bhupen Hazarika B. Kishori Amonkar C. M Balamurali Krishna D. Annapurna Devi Answer: A

Q18. Tapsee Pannu appointed as brand ambassador of which organization?
    A. PepsiCo’s Mountain Dew B. PepsiCo’s Gatorade C. PepsiCo’s Kurkure D. PepsiCo’s LAY’S Answer: C

Q19. Who became the first Indian Woman Flight Engineer?
    A. Hina Jaiswal B. Arunima Sinha C. Roshini Sharma D. Shila Dawre Answer: A

Q20. UN Secretary-General Appointed Chandramouli Ramanathan of India to which of the following post?
    A. Head of Programme Planning B. President for Programme Planning C. High Commissioner D. Controller, Assistant Secretary-General for Programme Planning Answer: D

Q21. Who was appointed as the CEO of Indeed?
    A. Rony Kahan B. Paul Forster C. Chris Hyams D. John Christopher Answer: D

Q22. Who overtook former Indian captain Kapil Dev to become joint 7th highest Test wicket-taker?
    A. MS Dhoni B. Dale Steyn C. Virat Kohli D. Rohit Sharma Answer: C

Q23. The book ‘Sudhir Sukta’ was written by which acclaimed author, who passed away recently?
    A. Vishnu Wagh B. Kader Khan C. Fahmida Riaz D. Dibyendu Palit Answer: B

Q24. Name the Book written by Mr. Dinesh Shahra and launched by Governor of West Bengal, Keshari Nath Tripathi ?
    A. In Search of Lost Time B. The Great Gatsby C. Simplicity & Wisdom D. War and Peace Answer: A

Q25. Which of the following Politician’s Speeches are compiled as a book and released by Former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee recently?
    A. Sushma Swaraj B. Piyush Goyal C. Narendra Modi D. Venkaiah Naidu Answer: C
Q1. Which State/UT hosted the 13th edition of PETROTECH-2019 recently?
    A. Chennai,TamilNadu B. Kolkata,WestBengal C. Greater Noida,NewDelhi D. Gandhinagar,Gujarat Answer: C

Q2. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) along with which of the following ministry organised the 13th edition of PETROTECH-2019,in NewDelhi?
    A. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry C. Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Answer: A

Q3. What is the theme of the 13th edition of PETROTECH-2019,organized by ONGC and Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas?
    A. Theme-India Vision 2020: Issues, Challenges, Opportunities and Progress. B. Theme-Values and Ethics: Conceptual Framework from Different Perspectives C. Theme-The Next Economic Miracle, manuscripts that seek to focus D. Theme-Shaping the New Energy World through Innovation & Collaboration Answer: D

Q4. Who launched the Dealer Owned Dealer Operated (DODO) for setting up of CNG stations during the 13th edition of PETROTECH-2019?
    A. Narendra Modi B. Dharmendra Pradhan C. Ram Nath Kovind D. Piyush Goyal Answer: B

Q5. Which country had signed an MoU with Engineers India Ltd (EIL) for construction of an oil refinery plant?
    A. Tanzania B. Madagascar C. Mongolia D. Uganda Answer: C

Q6. Government had increased the validity of e-tourist and e- business visas from 60 days to ____ in order to increase the number of foreign tourists and facilitate the process of e-visa?
    A. 3 months B. 6 months C. 9 months D. 1 year Answer: D

Q7. What is the new National Minimum Wage (NMW) per month for a worker,recently revised by an expert committee appointed by Government of India?
    A. Rs.8750 per month B. Rs.9750 per month C. Rs.7550 per month D. Rs.8550 per month Answer: B

Q8. Where did Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the North Karnataka Agromet Forecasting and Research Centre (NKAFC)?
    A. Greater Noida,NewDelhi B. Mumbai,Maharashtra C. Kolkata,WestBengal D. Dharwad, Karnataka Answer: D

Q9. Which of the following scheme is launched as a pension scheme by Finance Minister during Union budget 2019-20 for the benefit of workers in Unorganised Sector?
    A. Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana B. Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana C. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan Yojana D. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana Answer: C

Q10. The workers of unorganized sectors whose monthly income is less than Rs. 15,000 can joint the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan Yojana by just contributing ______Rupees per month,if the age of the worker is 18 year?
    A. Rupees 55 per month B. Rupees 100 per month C. Rupees 50 per month D. Rupees 150 per month Answer: A

Q11. What is the route of the Semi-high-speed Train 18 or “Vande Bharat Express” flagged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently?
    A. Delhi to Varanasi B. Kalka to Shimla C. Delhi to Jalpaiguri D. Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling Answer: C

Q12. Union Home Ministry recently designated Dera Baba Nanak land post as Immigration checkpoint for Kartarpur corridor.It resides in which State/UT?
    A. Bikaner district of Rajasthan B. Banaskantha district of Gujarat C. Gurdaspur district of Punjab D. Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir Answer: C

Q13. India and European Union decided to mutually invest up to 40 Million Euros on 7 Research and Innovation projects in which of the following field?
    A. Water Challenge B. Health and Sanitation C. Education and Skills D. Urbanization Answer: A

Q14. Where did India and the United States organised the India-US CEO Forum and India-US Commercial Dialogue?
    A. Washington, D.C. B. New York C. NewDelhi D. Maharashtra Answer: C

Q15. What is the theme of World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2019 held in NewDelhi?
    A. Theme-Reconstructing Sociological Discourse in India: Perspectives from the Margins B. Theme-Attaining the 2030 Agenda: delivering on our promise C. Theme-International Migration, Indian Diaspora and Development D. Theme-Cyber4All: An Inclusive, Sustainable, Developmental, Safe and Secure Cyberspace Answer: B

Q16. Ministry of AYUSH of India had signed MoU with which of the following Country in the field of medicinal plants?
    A. Bangladesh B. United States C. Japan D. Russia Answer: A

Q17. Who was conferred with Sustainable Development Leadership Award 2019 for his outstanding contributions towards sustainable development in Fiji?
    A. Sitiveni Rabuka B. Frank Bainimarama C. Waisale Serevi D. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum Answer: B

Q18. Which State hosted the 5th India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Committee Meeting, co-chaired by Sushma Swaraj and Dr Abdul Momen?
    A. Guwahati,Assam B. Dhaka,Bangladesh C. NewDelhi,India D. Chittagong,Bangladesh Answer: C

Q19. Bhubaneshwar of Odisha hosted the _____ Edition of International Dam Safety Conference 2019?
    A. 5th B. 4th C. 3rd D. 6th Answer: A

Q20. Which Bank assisted the 5th International Dam Safety Conference,a part of Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)?
    A. African Development Bank B. Asian Development Bank C. European Investment Bank D. World Bank Answer: D
Q1. The Expert Committee led by Anoop Satpathy on February 14th, 2019 submitted its report. It recommended raising National Minimum Wage to how much amount per day?
    A. Rs 375 B. Rs 450 C. Rs 500 D. Rs 525 Answer: A

Q2. The Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan scheme was launched on February 15th, 2019. Under the scheme, the workers will get what amount of pension after attaining the age of 60 years?
    A. Rs 1500 B. Rs 3000 C. Rs 4500 D. Rs 6000 Answer: B

Q3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15th, 2019 flagged off India's first Semi High Speed Train. What is the name of train?
    A. Ganga Sagar Express B. Azad Hind Express C. Vande Bharat Express D. Atal Path Express Answer: C

Q4. Which city hosted the US-India CEO Forum on February 14th, 2019?
    A. Mumbai B. Varanasi C. Pune D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q5. When is the World Radio Day observed every year?
    A. February 13th B. February 14th C. February 15th D. February 16th Answer: A

Q6. India has withdrawn the Most Favoured Nation status from which nation?
    A. Pakistan B. China C. Sri Lanka D. Bangladesh Answer: A

Q7. Which terror group has claimed responsibility for the Pulwama terror attack, one of the deadliest terror attacks on the Indian Armed Forces after Uri?
    A. Lashkar-E-Taiba B. Indian Mujahideen C. Jaish-e-Mohammed D. Al-Umar-Mujahideen Answer: C

Q8. Who has been sworn in as the new Attorney General of the United States?
    A. William Barr B. Robert Mueller C. Elizabeth Warren D. John Delaney Answer: A

Q9. Which legendary cricketer has been named as the brand ambassador of Rajasthan Royals for the 2019 Indian Premier League?
    A. Rahul Dravid B. Shane Warne C. Ross Taylor D. Anil Kumble Answer: B

Q10. A new mobile app has been launched for the beneficiaries of which government scheme?
    A. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana B. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana C. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana D. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Answer: D

Q11. A Bilateral meeting between India and Germany 3rd Indo German Environment Forum held in which state/UT?
    A. Maharashtra B. Uttar Pradesh C. New Delhi D. Odisha Answer: C

Q12. Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal commissioned Godavari Mega Aqua Food Park in which state?
    A. Uttar Pradesh B. Odisha C. Andhra Pradesh D. Telangana Answer: C

Q13. How much amount was allocated to the Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Up Gradation Scheme?
    A. Rs 2900 cr B. Rs 3000 cr C. Rs 2800 cr D. Rs 2500 cr Answer: A

Q14. Minister of State for AYUSH, Shripad Yesso Naik launched which portal for online licensing of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs and related matters in New Delhi?
    A. e-AYUSH B. e-AUSHADHI C. e-SURAKSHA D. e-MEDICINE Answer: B

Q15. Which state announced a universal old age pension scheme – Mukhyamantri Vridhajan Pension Yojna?
    A. Uttar Pradesh B. Odisha C. Bihar D. Telangana Answer: C

Q16. India’s first Centre for Textiles Trends Forecasting to be set up in which state/UT?
    A. Gujarat B. Maharashtra C. Delhi D. Odisha Answer: C

Q17. The country formerly known as the Republic of Macedonia officially changed its name to which name?
    A. West Macedonia B. North Macedonia C. South Macedonia D. East Macedonia Answer: B

Q18. The 38th “Cobra Gold exercise began in which country?
    A. USA B. Singapore C. India D. Thailand Answer: D

Q19. According to the International Labour Organization report,the Global unemployment levels fell to how much percent?
    A. 4.5% B. 5% C. 3% D. 5.5% Answer: B

Q20. Who was appointed the new Election Commissioner?
    A. M Vajpayee B. OP Rawat C. Ajay Tyagi D. Sushil Chandra Answer: D

Q21. Who has been awarded the EY Entrepreneur of the Year for 2018?
    A. Anurag Singh B. Nayan Shukla C. Kartik Sharma D. Siddhartha Lal Answer: D

Q22. Who has been awarded “Oscat”by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA)?
    A. James Cameron B. Christopher Nolan C. Martin Scorsese D. Bradley Cooper Answer: D

Q23. Recently, Manfred Eigen passed away. He was related to which profession?
    A. Director B. Scientist C. Poet D. Actor Answer: B

Q24. Recently, Francis D’Souza passed away. He was related to which field?
    A. Writer B. Actor C. Director D. Politics Answer: D

Q25. What is the currency of Germany?
    A. Euro B. Peso C. Riel D. Dollar Answer: A

Q26. What is the capital of Macedonia?
    A. Brussels B. Skopje C. Kiev D. Bishkek Answer: B

Q27. What is the currency of Macedonia?
    A. Denar B. Rupee C. Krone D. Won Answer: A

Q28. Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime minister Narendra Modi approved setting up of New Viral Vaccine Manufacturing Unit in which State/UT?
    A. ‎Faridabad,Haryana B. Patna,Bihar C. Coonoor, Tamil Nadu D. Guwahati,Assam Answer: C

Q29. How many years of extension is given to the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK),whose tenure ends on March 31st, 2019?
    A. 2 years B. 3 years C. 4 years D. 5 years Answer: B

Q30. Which of the following bill is introduced in the cabinet to protect Indian citizen mostly women by their NRI spouses against exploitation and accountability?
    A. Registration of Marriage and Protection of Indian Citizen Bill 2019 B. Registration of Marriage of Indian Women 2019 C. Registration of Marriage of Women Non Resident Indian(NRI) 2019 D. Registration of Marriage of Non Resident Indian (NRI) Bill 2019 Answer: D
Q1. Who has become the third Indian player to break into the top-100 of men's singles tennis rankings in the past decade?
    A. Rohan Bopanna B. Divij Sharan C. Ankita Raina D. Prajnesh Gunneswaran Answer: D

Q2. Under the provisions of the Registration of Marriage of Non-Resident Indian Bill, 2019, a marriage between NRI and Indian citizen will have to be registered within how many days?
    A. 30 days B. 60 days C. 15 days D. 40 days Answer: A

Q3. India held its third environment forum on February 13th, 2019 with which nation?
    A. Russia B. Australia C. Germany D. Japan Answer: C

Q4. The Union Cabinet has approved extension of tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karmacharis till which year?
    A. 2021 B. 2022 C. 2023 D. 2020 Answer: B

Q5. The Union Cabinet has approved allotment of land for the establishment of New Viral Vaccine Manufacturing Unit in which state?
    A. Karnataka B. Kerala C. Andhra Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu Answer: D

Q6. Which state’s government has announced a universal old age pension scheme called Mukhyamantri Vridhajan Pension Yojna?
    A. Bihar B. Odisha C. Gujarat D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: A

Q7. The US House of Representatives has approved a resolution aimed at withdrawing US military support for the Saudi Arabia-led coalition in the war in this nation.
    A. Syria B. Iran C. Yemen D. Egypt Answer: C

Q8. The Cabinet has approved revision in the list of Scheduled Tribes of which state?
    A. Jharkhand B. Chhattisgarh C. Assam D. Manipur Answer: B

Q9. Which nation’s parliament is set to vote on extending president's term?
    A. Malaysia B. Jordan C. Egypt D. Ethiopia Answer: C

Q10. When was World Radio Day observed?
    A. 11th February B. 10th February C. 13th February D. 14th February Answer: C

Q11. The International Conference on Unani Medicine was held in which State/Union Territory?
    A. Odisha B. Uttar Pradesh C. Haryana D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q12. The first LAWASIA Human Rights Conference was held in which state/UT?
    A. Uttar Pradesh B. Karnataka C. New Delhi D. West Bengal Answer: C

Q13. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the CREDAI YouthCon-19 in which state/UT?
    A. Telangana B. New Delhi C. Maharashtra D. West Bengal Answer: B

Q14. By which date, The Telecom Regulatory Authority o0f India(TRAI) extended the deadline for selection of TV channels by both cable and DTH subscribers?
    A. Feb 28 B. March 31 C. March 30 D. April 1 Answer: B

Q15. The 5th International Dam safety Conference 2019 will be held in which city?
    A. Lucknow B. Pune C. Mumbai D. Bhubaneshwar Answer: D

Q16. Recently, The Centre has decided to set up a national law university in which state?
    A. Haryana B. Karnataka C. Punjab D. Uttrakhand Answer: D

Q17. A Modern Animal Husbandry Park will be set up in which state/UT?
    A. Haryana B. Karnataka C. New Delhi D. Tamil Nadu Answer: D

Q18. The UNICEF in which state has joined hands with Goa women and Child Development(WCD) to focus on and support in the area of child protection in the State?
    A. Uttar Pradesh B. Haryana C. Maharashtra D. West Bengal Answer: C

Q19. Which state has topped in the State Investment Potential Index 2018 conducted by National Council of Applied Economic Research?
    A. Telangana B. Karnataka C. Odisha D. Kerala Answer: D

Q20. The Indian Government has proposed the construction of Lower Arun Hydropower Project in which country?
    A. Nepal B. Sri Lanka C. Maldives D. China Answer: A

Q21. Who is the author of “Let Talk on Air:Conversations with Radio Presenters”?
    A. Arvind Subramanian B. Ameren Shayani C. Rakesh Anand D. Ramesh Jha Answer: C

Q22. Which state announced reward of Rs 1 crore for sportsmen participating in international competitions?
    A. Chhattisgarh B. Rajasthan C. Madhya Pradesh D. West Bengal Answer: C

Q23. Who has been appointed the Chairman and MD of National carrier Air India in New Delhi?
    A. Ajay Tyagi B. Kartikeya Sen C. Ashwini Lohani D. Subhash Chandra Answer: C

Q24. Who won Israel’s prestigious Dan David Prize?
    A. Bhupen Hazarika B. Sonam Wangchuk C. Bharat Vatwani D. Sanjay Subrahmanyam Answer: D

Q25. Recently, Vijaya Bapineedu passed away.He was related to which field?
    A. Sports B. Singer C. Film Director D. Politics Answer: C

Q26. What is the theme of this year’s World Radio Day 2019?
    A. Securing freedom with Radio B. Dialogue,Tolerance and Peace C. Radio and Sports D. Radio is You Answer: B

Q27. Where is the HQ of Air India?
    A. Chennai B. Pune C. New Delhi D. Mumbai Answer: C

Q28. Where is the HQ of UNICEF?
    A. Rome B. London C. Paris D. New York Answer: D

Q29. Where is the HQ of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India?
    A. Chennai B. Kolkata C. Mumbai D. New Delhi Answer: C
Q1. Which city will host the Early Ed Asia 2019?
    A. Lucknow B. Jaipur C. Pune D. Ahmedabad Answer: B

Q2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Cancer Insititute in which state?
    A. West Bengal B. Maharshtra C. Uttar Pradesh D. Haryana Answer: D

Q3. India signed MoU with which country to combat marine pollution?
    A. SriLanka B. USA C. Russia D. Norway Answer: D

Q4. According to Government, The Reserve Bank’s restructuring package for small businesses announced last month will help recast how much of loans for 700,000 eligible MSME?
    A. Rs 1.5 trillion B. Rs 2 trillion C. Rs 1 trillion D. Rs 5 trillion Answer: C

Q5. Which state cabinet has decided to rename the Dikkibandi stadium in Tura Town after former Lok Sabha Speaker Purno A Sangma?
    A. Mizoram B. Meghalaya C. Nagaland D. Assam Answer: B

Q6. Which country’s space agency recently lost touch with the first mini spacecraft “MarCO CubeSats”?
    A. Russia B. UK C. India D. USA Answer: D

Q7. The book “Undaunted:Saving the Idea of India” is based on which personality?
    A. Arun Jaitley B. Narendra Modi C. P Chidambaram D. Kamal Nath Answer: C

Q8. Which animal will be the mascot for the National Games 2022 to be held in Meghalaya?
    A. Great Indian Bustard B. Clouded Leopard C. Great Hornbill D. Indian Roller Answer: B

Q9. Who won the Sofia Open Title?
    A. Scott Ryan B. Rafael Nadal C. Daniil Medvedev D. Marton Fucsovics Answer: C

Q10. Who became the the first female driver to win the MRF challenge title?
    A. Sarah Fisher B. Danica Patrick C. Ana Beatriz D. Jamie Chadwick Answer: D

Q11. Which country’s president has been elected chairman of the African Union at the continental body’s summit in Ethiopia?
    A. Macedonia B. Australia C. Ukraine D. Egypt Answer: D

Q12. Who received royal honour in UK for service to Hindu Community?
    A. Ajai Singh B. Kartik Nayan C. Aryan Singh D. Dhruv Patel Answer: D

Q13. Recently, goalkeeper Gordon Banks passed away. He was the former player of which country?
    A. England B. Belgium C. Australia D. Brazil Answer: A

Q14. What is the theme of this year’s “international day of Women and Girls in Science”?
    A. Transforming the World-Parity for All B. Gender Equality and Empowerment C. Parity in Science for Peace and Development D. Investment in Women and Girls in Science for Inclusive Green Growth Answer: D

Q15. When is World Sick day observed?
    A. 11 Feb B. 10 Feb C. 9 Feb D. 12 Feb Answer: A

Q16. What is the currency of Egypt?
    A. Pound B. Krone C. Won D. Euro Answer: A

Q17. Where is the HQ of African Union?
    A. UAE B. Ethiopia C. Norway D. Afghanistan Answer: B

Q18. What is the currency of Norway?
    A. Baht B. Ringgit C. Krone D. Won Answer: C

Q19. On which of the following banks, the RBI did not impose the monetary penalty in the first week of February 2019?
    A. HDFC Bank B. IDBI Bank C. Punjab National Bank D. Allahabad Bank Answer: C

Q20. Which State presented its budget on February 12th, 2019 with revenue surplus of Rs 21,516.99 crore?
    A. Uttar Pradesh B. Bihar C. Rajasthan D. West Bengal Answer: B

Q21. The Defence Ministry on February 12th, 2019 issued Expression of Interest for procurement of how many Naval Utility Helicopters (NUH) for the Indian Navy?
    A. 58 B. 70 C. 92 D. 111 Answer: D

Q22. Which city will host the US-India CEO Forum on February 14th, 2019?
    A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Varanasi D. Pune Answer: B

Q23. The Supreme Court on February 12th, 2019 referred the petition seeking withdrawal of which status of the Aligarh Muslim University to a seven-judge bench?
    A. Minority Status B. Special Status C. Eminence Status D. None of the above Answer: A

Q24. The Indian Parliament has passed the Personal Laws (Amendment) Bill 2019. The bill seeks to remove which disease as a ground for divorce?
    A. AIDS B. Schizophrenia C. Leprosy D. Dementia Answer: C

Q25. India’s first Mega Aqua Food Park was commissioned recently in which state?
    A. Odisha B. Andhra Pradesh C. Telangana D. Karnataka Answer: B

Q26. The legislators of which nation passed a landmark bill making it easier for asylum seekers to get medical treatment in the country?
    A. Canada B. Spain C. Hungary D. Australia Answer: D

Q27. Which nation’s government has fired its election commission?
    A. Afghanistan B. Pakistan C. Bangladesh D. Sri Lanka Answer: A

Q28. The European Union members of UN Security Council have asked for humanitarian access to which nation?
    A. Syria B. Iraq C. Ukraine D. Israel Answer: C
Q1. Who won the Israel's Dan David Prize 2019 in the ‘Past’ category?
    A. Sanjay Subrahmanyam B. Michael Ignatieff C. Christina Figueres D. Amitav Ghosh Answer: A

Q2. India on February 11, 2019 launched an initiative to combat Marine Pollution in collaboration with which country?
    A. France B. Norway C. United States D. Russia Answer: B

Q3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 12, 2019 distributed the Swachh Shakti 2019 Awards. The Swachh Shakti 2019 event was held in which city?
    A. Gandhinagar B. Lucknow C. Kurukshetra D. New Delhi Answer: C

Q4. Which city will host the 13th COP of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals?
    A. Pune B. Bengaluru C. Nainital D. Gandhinagar Answer: D

Q5. India’s premier institute of cancer, the ‘National Cancer Institute’ was dedicated to the nation on February 12, 2019. The instituted is located in which state?
    A. Haryana B. Delhi C. Mumbai D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: A

Q6. Which nation has decided to give lifetime tax exemption to women having 4 or more children?
    A. Poland B. Romania C. Hungry D. Italy Answer: C

Q7. The HRD Ministry has decided to implement recommendations of a committee for promotion of which ancient language and scripts?
    A. Odia B. Sanskrit C. Pali D. Maithili Answer: D

Q8. US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to prioritise research and development in which area?
    A. Artificial Intelligence B. Defence C. Nuclear Weapons D. Space Missions Answer: A

Q9. Who has been appointed as Australia's assistant coach for 2019 World Cup campaign?
    A. Rocky Ponting B. Shane Warne C. Bret Lee D. Steve Waugh Answer: A

Q10. Which Indian warship participated in a multi-national training exercise 'CUTCLASS EXPRESS 2019'?
    A. INS Airavat B. INS Satpura C. INS Trikand D. INS Sahyadri Answer: C

Q11. Recently, DRDO successfully flight tested which indigenously missile based system in Odisha?
    A. SRMS B. ATMA C. ARM D. SFDR Answer: D

Q12. 13th International Oil and Gas Conference –PETROTECH 2019 was held in which city?
    A. Pune B. Greater Noida C. Mumbai D. Delhi Answer: B

Q13. Recently, Food Processing Minister Harsimrat kaur Badal inaugurated Cremica food Park in which state?
    A. Haryana B. Sikkim C. Himachal Pradesh D. Maharashtra Answer: C

Q14. based Sapta Shakti Command of Indian Army conducted “Exercise Rahat” in which city?
    A. Lucknow B. Kota C. Mumbai D. Jaipur Answer: D

Q15. Recently, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Institute of Advanced Virology(IAV) in which city?
    A. Kollam B. Kozhikode C. Thiruvananthapuram D. Thrissur Answer: C

Q16. Which state government announced a new scheme called “Arundhati”?
    A. Mizoram B. Sikkim C. Assam D. Odisha Answer:C

Q17. The annual multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express was held in which country?
    A. Ukraine B. Uganda C. Djibouti D. Kenya Answer: C

Q18. Former Union Minister and author Manish Tiwari launched which book at the India International Centre in New Delhi?
    A. What Marx Left Unsaid B. The Marxism Theory C. Lost In Space D. India 2020 Answer: A

Q19. Who topped the Hurun India Philanthropy List 2018?
    A. Raghuram Rajan B. Ajay Piramal C. Anil Ambani D. Mukesh Ambani Answer: D

Q20. Reliance Realty will develop Maharashtra’s first and largest smart fintech centre in which city?
    A. Nagpur B. Navi Mumbai C. Nashik D. Pune Answer: B

Q21. 9th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2019 held in which state?
    A. Odisha B. West Bengal C. Maharashtra D. Haryana Answer: D

Q22. 9th Senior National Men Hockey Championship 2019 held in which city?
    A. Gwalior B. Pune C. Mumbai D. Lucknow Answer: A

Q23. Who was named as the brand ambassador of Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming IPL?
    A. VVS Laxman B. Rahul Dravid C. Shane warne D. Ricky Ponting Answer: C

Q24. Who won the Chennai Open ATP Challenger tennis tournament?
    A. Roger federer B. Andrew Harris C. Rafael Nadal D. Corentin Moutet Answer: D

Q25. The 2019 Grammy Awards were held in which city?
    A. London B. Paris C. Los Angeles D. New York Answer: C

Q26. Which film won the best film award at the British Academy of Film and television Arts Awards?
    A. The Lost Space B. The favorite C. Roma D. Free Solo Answer: C

Q27. Recently, Mahesh Anand passed away.He was related to which field?
    A. Poet B. Singer C. Politician D. Actor Answer: D

Q28. Which day is celebrated as World Pulses Day?
    A. Feb 12 B. Feb 7 C. Feb 10 D. Jan 30 Answer: C

Q29. Where is the HQ of Food and Agriculture Organisation?
    A. Geneva B. Rome C. Paris D. New York Answer: B

Q30. Where is the HQ of Sports Authority of India?
    A. Lucknow B. Pune C. Mumbai D. Delhi Answer: D

Q31. What is the currency of Djibouti?
    A. Krone B. Euro C. Won D. Franc Answer: D

Q32. Who is the present chairman of DRDO?
    A. Christopher S B. Parimal N Singh C. G Satheesh Reddy D. K Sivan Answer: C
Q1. Recently,India launched its which anti guided missile in Balashore, Odisha?
    A. Prospina B. Nag C. Amogha D. Helina Answer: D

Q2. When is National Cleft Day observed?
    A. Feb 10 B. Feb 9 C. Feb 8 D. Feb 11 Answer: C

Q3. UP CM Yogi Adityanath flagged off 33 “Sarathi Sandesh Vahini” vehicles in which city?
    A. Lucknow B. Gorakhpur C. Kanpur D. Varanasi Answer: B

Q4. The five-day multinational maritime exercise “AMAN 19”,held in which city?
    A. Mumbai B. Islamabad C. Karachi D. New Delhi Answer: C

Q5. Recently, RBI raised the criteria for “bulk deposits” for banks to how much amount from Rs 1 crore?
    A. Rs 2 crore B. Rs 4 crore C. Rs 3 crore D. Rs 5 crore Answer: A

Q6. The 7th session of the World Government Summit kicked off in which city?
    A. Paris B. Dubai C. New Delhi D. Bishkek Answer: B

Q7. Who became first Indian to smash 100 sixes in T20 cricket?
    A. Hardik Pandya B. MS Dhoni C. Virat Kohli D. Rohit Sharma Answer: D

Q8. Who was appointed as new Union Sports Secretary?
    A. Rahul Bhatnagar B. Rahul Sachdev C. Ajay Tyagi D. Radheyshayam Julaniya Answer: D

Q9. Which filmmaker will be given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television?
    A. Anurag Basu B. Karan Johar C. Deepa Mehta D. Ashutosh Govirkar Answer: C

Q10. Where is the HQ of DRDO?
    A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Lucknow D. Chennai Answer: A

Q11. What is the currency of Pakistan?
    A. Peso B. Rupee C. Riel D. Yuan Answer: B

Q12. Which nation’s President has taken over as the new chair of African Union?
    A. Zambia B. Egypt C. Ethiopia D. Ghana Answer: B

Q13. Which among the following languages has been added by Abu Dhabi Judicial Department as its third official court language?
    A. Hindi B. Malayalam C. French D. Urdu Answer: A

Q14. The 13th International Oil and Gas Conference - PETROTECH-2019 was inaugurated in which state?
    A. Karnataka B. Gujarat C. Uttar Pradesh D. Maharashtra Answer: C

Q15. Which film won the ‘best film’ award at the 2019 British Academy Film Awards?
    A. Bohemian Rhapsody B. A Star is Born C. The Favourite D. Roma Answer: D

Q16. Which film won the maximum number of awards at the 2019 BAFTA awards?
    A. The Favourite B. BlackKlansman C. Green Book D. A Star Is Born Answer: A

Q17. Name the new Doordarshan channel launched by PM Modi for Arunachal Pradesh?
    A. DD Podhigai B. DD Sahyadri C. DD Arunprabha D. DD Saptagiri Answer: C

Q18. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 9th, 2019 laid the foundation stone for the Sela Tunnel Project in which state?
    A. Jammu & Kashmir B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Tripura D. Assam Answer: B

Q19. The Jammu and Kashmir Government on February 8th, 2019 granted the Divisional Status to which region?
    A. Leh B. Kargil C. Kashmir D. Ladakh Answer: D

Q20. PM Modi laid the foundation stone for North East Gas Grid in which state on February 9th, 2019?
    A. Assam B. Tripura C. Sikkim D. Nagaland Answer: A

Q21. The first of the 15 Chinook heavy lift helicopters arrived in India on February 10th, 2019 from which country?
    A. Russia B. Japan C. US D. China Answer: C
Q1. India inked MoU with which country for training 1800 civil servants?
    A. SriLanka B. Bangladesh C. Nepal D. Iran Answer: B

Q2. Which among the following monuments were in the top revenue-generating monuments during 2015-18?
    A. Imambara B. Golden Temple C. Agra Fort D. Shirdi Temple Answer: C

Q3. 13th Conference of Parties of the UN Convention on the Conservation of migratory species(CMS) will be held in which state?
    A. Uttar Pradesh B. Haryana C. West Bengal D. Gujarat Answer: D

Q4. Recently, a Himalayan Cloud Observatory has been set up in which state?
    A. Himachal Pradesh B. Uttrakhand C. J&K D. Punjab Answer: B

Q5. Centre allocated how much amount for Asiatic Lion Conservation in Gujarat?
    A. Rs 45 cr B. Rs 50 cr C. Rs 55 cr D. Rs 59 cr Answer: D

Q6. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a statue of ruler Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya in which state?
    A. Sikkim B. Assam C. Tripura D. Mizoram Answer: C

Q7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Sela Tunnel Project in which state?
    A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Sikkim C. Mizoram D. Nagaland Answer: A

Q8. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared 100 percent electrification of all households in which state?
    A. Manipur B. Mizoram C. Sikkim D. Arunachal Pradesh Answer: B

Q9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the DD Arun Prabha Channel in which city?
    A. Kohima B. Dispur C. Itanagar D. Peiling Answer: C

Q10. Which state tribal people celebrated Boori Boot Yollo Festival?
    A. Manipur B. Meghalaya C. Sikkim D. Arunachal Pradesh Answer: D

Q11. Recently,Jammu and Kashmir granted divisional status to which region?
    A. Anantnag B. Ladakh C. Kupwara D. Doda Answer: B

Q12. The Election Commission of India has launched which programme ) for verifications of voters’ names, new registrations, changes or corrections in the Voter ID Cards for the upcoming General Elections?
    A. Voter Paper and Registration Programme B. Voter Verification and Information Programme C. Voter Verifiable Programme D. Voter Regstration Programme Answer: B

Q13. The 3 day Krishi Kumbh began in which state?
    A. Uttar Pradesh B. Mizoram C. Haryana D. Bihar Answer: D

Q14. The RBI recently increased the limit on collateral free agriculture loans to how much from Rs 1 lakh?
    A. Rs 2.5 lakh B. Rs 1.5 lakh C. Rs 2.0 lakh D. Rs 1.6 lakh Answer: D

Q15. Which company has acquired based virtual search start up, GrokStyle?
    A. Google B. Microsoft C. Facebook D. Amazon Answer: C

Q16. Who won gold medal in the EGAT Cup in Thailand?
    A. Miyake Hiromi B. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu C. Dika Toua D. Doblen Mary Answer: B

Q17. What was India’s rank according to latest FIFA rankings?
    A. 94 B. 100 C. 103 D. 105 Answer: C

Q18. What was India’s rank in the latest ICC One Day International Rankings?
    A. 4th B. 1st C. 3rd D. 2nd Answer: D

Q19. Who took charge as the Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs?
    A. Mukesh Kumar Jain B. Shri SP Srivastava C. Shri Sailesh D. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Answer: C

Q20. When is international Day of zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation observed?
    A. Feb 8 B. Feb 7 C. Feb 6 D. Feb 9 Answer: C
Q1. In which District does Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated New High Court Circuit Bench during his State Visit to West Bengal?
    A. Kolkata B. Howrah C. Jalpaiguri D. Bankura Answer: C

Q2. According to the Agriculture Census 2015-16 released by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Farmers are Categorized as _______________ if which he holds below 1 hectare of land?
    A. Marginal B. Small C. Medium D. Large Answer: A

Q3. On which River does, 2nd Phase of River Information System (RIS) between Farakka and Patna(National Waterway-1) was inaugurated by Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari?
    A. River Ganga B. River Yamuna C. River Narmada D. River Kaveri Answer: A

Q4. Under Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DAR&PG), India and which country signed the MoU for training its Civil Servants for next 6 Years?
    A. China B. Japan C. Bangladesh D. Srilanka Answer: C

Q5. Which State/UT hosted the Indian Ocean Rim Association(IORA) Meeting to enhance its resilience in IORA countries according to its ‘2017-2021’ Action plan?
    A. TamilNadu B. WestBengal C. Maharashtra D. NewDelhi Answer: D

Q6. What is the theme of 2nd ASEAN – India Youth Summit,which was recently held in Guwahati, Assam?
    A. Micro Irrigation and Modern Agriculture B. Shaping a New India C. Connectivity : Pathway to Shared Prosperity D. Hindi Excellence on this Era of Innovation Answer: C

Q7. Name the tribe residing in Arunachal Pradesh, celebrates Boori Boot Yollo festival?
    A. Nyishi B. Monpa C. Khamti D. Khamyang Answer: A

Q8. Sentinelese are the Tribe,who is at the verge of extinction are the inhabitants of which Island?
    A. North Sentinel Island B. South Sentinel Island C. West Sentinel Island D. East Sentinel Island Answer: A

Q9. Which State/UT has the highest number of hospitals empanelled under Pradhan Mantri Arogya Yojana as on February 5th, 2019?
    A. Chhattisgarh B. West Bengal C. Gujarat D. Tamil Nadu Answer: C

Q10. 1.5 Crore Workers are benefitted from the PMRPY, which incentivise employers for generating jobs.PMRPY Stands for?
    A. Pradhanmantri Rozgar Protsahan Yojna B. Pradhanmantri Rural Pension Yojna C. Pradhanmantri Rozgar Pension Yojna D. Pradhanmantri Rural Protsahan Yojna Answer: A

Q11. What was the target year, that India has set to eliminate Tuberculosis?
    A. 2020 B. 2025 C. 2030 D. 2035 Answer: B

Q12. Which Country approved to sell two of its advanced missile to India for an estimated cost of $190 million?
    A. U.S B. Japan C. China D. Russia Answer: A

Q13. Where will be the NATO’s 70th anniversary meeting held?
    A. Tokyo, Japan B. London, UK C. Beijing, China D. Washington, D.C., U.S Answer: B

Q14. What is the new limit on collateral-free agriculture loans from Rs.1 lakh?
    A. Rs.1.1 lakh B. Rs.1.8 lakh C. Rs.2 lakh D. Rs.1.6 lakh Answer: D

Q15. RBI fined Rs.1 Crore to which bank under Section 47 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949?
    A. Indian Bank B. State Bank of India(SBI) C. Union Bank of India D. UCO Bank Answer: B

Q16. Invest India and which Organisation signed MoU to promote foreign investments?
    A. Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI) B. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) C. India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) D. Institute of Wood Science and Technology Answer: A

Q17. What is the name of the digital skilling program launched by Facebook to empower women?
    A. GOAL(Going Online As Leaders) B. Go Digital C. Digital India for girls D. Digital Empowerment Answer: A

Q18. Who was appointed as the Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs?
    A. Tarun Shridhar B. Navin Verma C. Sailesh D. Sanjay Kothari Answer: C

Q19. Who was appointed as CEO of Cognizant?
    A. Brian Humphries B. Francisco D’Souza C. Rajeev Mehta D. Kumar Mahadeva Answer: A

Q20. Who won the EGAT Cup International Weightlifting, that held in Thailand?
    A. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu B. Karnam Malleswari C. Punam Yadav D. Vandna Gupta Answer: A

Q21. International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation was observed on?
    A. February 4 B. February 5 B. February 6 D. February 7 Answer: C

Q22. Which Ministry Observed Ujjwala Utsav to celebrate the role of the stakeholders in reaching the target of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY)?
    A. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers B. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare D. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Answer: B

Q23. Which country is now the 2nd largest consumer and importer of the LPG in the world?
    A. USA B. Russia C. China D. India Answer: D

Q24. The “Parmanu Tech 2019” conference was held at which city?
    A. Lucknow B. Chennai C. Mumbai D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q25. Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation(GHMC) integrated Pink Toilets named “She Mart and Loos” in which city?
    A. Karimnagar B. Nizamabad C. Hyderabad D. Warnagal Answer: C

Q26. Which city police department launched the mobile app “DigiCop”?
    A. Bangalore B. Pune C. Mumbai D. Chennai Answer: D

Q27. Which government launched its pilot project of creating the national capital’s first “zero fatality corridor”?
    A. Uttar Pradesh B. Karnataka C. Delhi D. Sikkim Answer: C

Q28. Recently,which state government announced 6 percent DA to government employees and pensioners, with effect from Feb 1st, 2019?
    A. Punjab B. West Bengal C. Maharshtra D. Odisha Answer: A

Q29. Which country has approved the proposal to name Siamese fighting fish as the National Aquatic Animal?
    A. Singapore B. Thailand C. NewZealand D. India Answer: B

Q30. Recently, RBI slapped which bank for penalty of Rs 1 crore for violating norms?
    A. PNB B. SBI C. BOB D. IDBI Answer: B

Q31. What is the rank of India in the latest annual International Intellectual Property(IP) Index released by the US Chambers of Commerce?
    A. 34th B. 41st C. 36th D. 24th Answer: C

Q32. How much percent economic growth is expected by Himachal Pradesh this fiscal?
    A. 7.3% B. 7.1% C. 7.0% D. 6.8% Answer: A

Q33. Which team won the 85th Ranji Trophy?
    A. Karnataka B. Saurashtra C. Vidarbha D. Mumbai Answer: C

Q34. Which city will host Hero Gold Cup, a four-nation competition, from February 9th to 15th, 2019?
    A. Mumbai B. Gangtok C. Bhubaneshwar D. Dispur Answer: C

Q35. Who was conferred the insignia of the Officer of the Legion of Honour, France’ Highest civilian honour?
    A. Tneese Williams B. Ray Charles C. Francois Laborde D. Herman Vilville Answer: C

Q36. Which bank has been announced as the winner of the 9th edition of Aegis Graham Bell Award 2018 for its “Yes Engage Enrich Excel(EEE)” project in data science?
    A. Kotak Mahindra Bank B. HDFC Bank C. ICICI Bank D. YES Bank Answer: D
Q1. Which state launched the Zero Fatality Corridor (ZFC) recently?
    A. Delhi B. Haryana C. Gujarat D. Rajasthan Answer: A

Q2. As per Sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2018-19, RBI fixed the policy Repo Rate at what percent?
    A. 6.0 B.6.25 C. 6.5 D. 6.75 Answer: B

Q3. A Circuit Bench of the Calcutta High Court will be established in which district of the West Bengal?
    A. Cooch Behar B. Darjeeling C. Jalpaiguri D. Kalimpong Answer: C

Q4. A new channel DD Arun Prabha will be launched by PM Modi to cater mainly the aspirations of people of North east region. The head office of the channel will be located in which State?
    A. Assam B. Tripura C. Sikkim D. Arunachal Pradesh Answer: D

Q5. What was India’s rank in the 2019 International Intellectual Property (IP) Index?
    A. 36th B. 44th C. 51st D. 62nd Answer: A

Q6. Which country tops the 2019 International Intellectual Property (IP) Index?
    A. Germany B. United States C. Denmark D. United Kingdom Answer: B

Q7. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana for the farmers, how much income support will be provided in a year?
    A. Rs 8000 B. Rs 5000 C. Rs 6000 D. Rs 9000 Answer: C

Q8. Which city hosted the 5th India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Committee Meeting?
    A. Mumbai B. Pune C. Indore D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q9. 2019 Asia LPG Summit was inaugurated in which city?
    A. Chennai B. Mumbai C. New Delhi D. Lucknow Answer: C

Q10. Recently, the government approved which Aayog to conserve, protect and develop India’s cattle population?
    A. India Kamdhenu Aayog B. Rashtriya Aayog of Kamdhenu C. Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog D. Bharat Kamdhenu Aayog Answer: C

Q11. Recently, the government approved how much MW of proposal of solar power projects by state-run producers?
    A. 10000 MW B.12000 MW C. 15000 MW D. 8000 MW Answer: B

Q12. Union Minister of Textiles Smriti Irani launched the India Size Project in which city?
    A. Mumbai B. Chennai C. New Delhi D. Pune Answer: A

Q13. NATO’s next meeting of Heads of State and Government will take place in which city?
    A. Wellington B. Paris C. New York D. London Answer: D

Q14. Which country signed an accord to join NATO to become the 30th member of the US-led alliance?
    A. Myanmar B. Ukraine C. Macedonia D. Zimbabwe Answer: C

Q15. Recently, in its Monetary policy, the RBI reduce the policy repo rate to how much percent?
    A. 6.5% B. 6.30% C. 6.25% D. 6.15% Answer: C

Q16. What is the capital of Macedonia?
    A. Podgorica B. Vaduz C. Nicosia D. Skopje Answer: D

Q17. What is the currency of Macedonia?
    A. Kyat B. Kina C. Euro D. Denar Answer: C

Q18. Where is the HQ of NATO?
    A. Sucre B. Hanoi C. Brussels D. New York Answer: C

Q19. According to the Union Cabinet,the Constitution (103 Amendment) Act amends which article of constitution and it will provide 10% reservation in government jobs and education to Economically Weaker Sections?
    A. Articles 12 and 13 B. Articles 13 and 14 C. Articles 14 and 15 D. Articles 15 and 16 Answer: D

Q20. Union Cabinet approved the introduction of _________________bill, to confer the status of Institutions of National Importance to NIFTEM, Kundli, Haryana and IIFPT, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu?
    A. National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2019 B. National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill, 2019 C. Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2018 D. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2018 Answer: A

Q21. Name the bill approved by Union Minister to set up a consolidated authority to control and regulate financial services in International Financial Services Centres?
    A. Draft Labour Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions, 2018 B. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2018 C. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 D. International Financial Services Centres Authority Bill, 2019 Answer: D

Q22. Where did Union Cabinet chaired by Narendra Modi Approved to set up of a Circuit bench of Calcutta High court?
    A. Siliguri in West Bengal B. Jalpaiguri in West Bengal C. Dhupguri in West Bengal D. Mainaguri in West Bengal Answer: B

Q23. What is the Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet for conservation, protection and development of cows and to support small farmers by boosting their income?
    A. Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog B. Gram Santhosh Rural Postal Life Insurance Scheme C. Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana D. Gram Santhosh cow safaris Aayog Answer: A

Q24. Union Cabinet approved the MoU of India with which country in the field of company secretaryship?
    A. Japan B. China C. Malaysia D. Indonesia Answer: C

Q25. India and which Country had signed a MoU to promote cooperation in the areas of mutual interest pertaining to the development of blue economy?
    A. Norway B. Monaco C. Maldives D. China Answer: A

Q26. Union Cabinet approved a MoU between India and Finland in which field?
    A. Biotechnology B. e-Governance C. Agriculture and food industry D. Economy Answer: A

Q27. Under which Ministry along with Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Parmanu Tech 2019 is organised to discuss the issues related to Nuclear Energy and Radiation Technologies in NewDelhi?
    A. Ministry of External Affairs B. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs Answer: A

Q28. Which State/Union Territory launched the Zero Fatality Corridor project to reduce Road Accidents?
    A. Maharashtra B. West Bengal C. New Delhi D. Karnataka Answer: C
Q1. Textile Minister Smriti Irani has launched India Size project in which city?
    A. Pune B. Mumbai C. Lucknow D. Ahmedabad Answer: B

Q2. The Union Cabinet on February 6th, 2019 approved MoU between India and which nation in the field of Biotechnology?
    A. Switzerland B. Poland C. Finland D. Italy Answer: C

Q3. Which city hosted the 2nd National Conference of Micro Missions of National Police Mission?
    A. Bengaluru B. Chennai C. New Delhi D. Mumbai Answer: C

Q4. Donald Trump has nominated US treasury diplomat David Malpass to head which international body?
    A. United Nations B. World Bank C. IMF D. WHO Answer: B

Q5. Which nation signed an accord to become the 30th member of the US-led NATO on February 6th, 2019?
    A. Greece B. Macedonia C. Palestine D. Israel Answer: B

Q6. Which state has declared forcing women to undergo virginity test as a punishable offence?
    A. Haryana B. Uttar Pradesh C. Maharashtra D. Tamil Nadu Answer: C

Q7. The Union Cabinet has approved how much higher power allocation to the state of Telangana?
    A. 85 percent B. 70 percent C. 65 percent D. 55 percent Answer: A

Q8. According to NASA and NOAA, which year has been recorded as the fourth warmest on record?
    A. 2019 B. 2017 C. 2018 D. 2016 Answer: C

Q9. Which project was launched to help India arrive at a standard Indian Size for the ready-to-wear clothing industry?
    A. Standard Indian project B. Indian Clothing Project C. Ready-to-wear India project D. India Size project Answer: D

Q10. The government has decided to set up Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog for the welfare of which animal?
    A. Cow B. Tiger C. Rhino D. Goat Answer: A

Q11. A World Heritage Centre housing “spiritual camps” of 45 countries would be set up in which state?
    A. Assam B. Sikkim C. Odisha D. West Bengal Answer: D

Q12. As on January 28th, 2019, how many connection have been released under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?
    A. 6.32 cr B. 6.25 cr C. 6.15 cr D. 6.23 cr Answer: D

Q13. Recently, which application of the government has been launched on Google Play Store?
    A. PMUY App B. PMJAY App C. PFBY App D. MUDRA App Answer: B

Q14. With which Bank, NTPC has signed an agreement for a Rs 2500 crore loan to part finance capital expenditure?
    A. PNB B. SBI C. ICICI Bank D. HDFC Bank Answer: D

Q15. Which company launched a digital skilling and mentorship initiative “GOAL” across 5 states in India?
    A. Microsoft B. Google C. Facebook D. Wipro Answer: C

Q16. Which state announced setting up a high powered committee to boost dairy sector?
    A. Punjab B. Odisha C. Maharashtra D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: A

Q17. Which state government set up a committee to review various schemes being implemented for the welfare of tribals in the state?
    A. Telangana B. Maharashtra C. Uttar Pradesh D. Odisha Answer: B

Q18. In order to meet additional expenses, how much additional amount has government decided to raise through dated securities?
    A. Rs 15000 cr B. Rs 25000 cr C. Rs 30000 cr D. Rs 36000 cr Answer: D

Q19. Recently, RBI has imposed separate monetary penalties on lenders UCO Bank,Axis Bank and which other bank over deficiencies in complying with different regulatory norms?
    A. PNB B. Kotak Mahindra Bank C. HDFC Bank D. Syndicate Bank Answer: D

Q20. According to Finance Ministry,how much growth is expected in 2019-20?
    A. 7.8% B. 7.2% C. 7.1% D. 7.5% Answer: D

Q21. Who won Seattle Open, a PSA challenger squash Tour Event?
    A. James Willstrop B. Nicol david C. Ramit Tandon D. Mohd Shorbhaghy Answer: C

Q22. Who was appointed as Nepal’s envoy to India?
    A. Bidya Devi Bhandari B. Deep Kumar Upadhyay C. Nilambar Acharya D. Vikas Chaturvedi Answer: C

Q23. Who was appointed as Civil Aviation Secretary?
    A. Rashmi Singh Chaturvedi B. Pranab Singh C. Kartikeya Sen D. Pradeep Singh Kharola Answer: D

Q24. Who will be conferred with K,Veeramani Award for Social Justice 2018?
    A. RK Chaturvedi B. PS Krishnan C. Veramani Singh D. TS Vijayan Shukla Answer: B

Q25. Which company has been selected as winner under the Miniratna Catefory by Ministry of MSME for promotion of SC/ST entrepreneurs?
    A. IFFCO B. TCS C. National Fertilizers Limited D. National Film Development Corporation Answer: D

Q26. Recently, noted freedom fighter and MLA Priyanath Dey passed away. He was the former MLA of which state?
    A. Odisha B. Andhra Pradesh C. Maharashtra D. Telangana Answer: A

Q27. Recently, Harihar Karan passed away. He was related to which profession?
    A. Writer B. Singer C. Actor D. Politics Answer: D

Q28. Recently, Ladu Kishore Swain passed away. He was related to which field?
    A. Actor B. Politics C. Poet D. Journalism Answer: B

Q29. Recently, Ramesh Bhatkar passed away. He was related to which field?
    A. Sports B. Singer C. Actor D. Politics Answer: C
Q1. Where is the 67th Annual Armed Forces Medical Conference held from 5th to 8th February 2019?
    A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Pune D. Kolkata Answer: C

Q2. Which state government decided to constitute a high-powered committee to prepare a comprehensive action plan for boosting the dairy sector and supplement the income of farmers in a result-oriented manner, on 5th February 2019?
    A. Kerala B. West Bengal C. Punjab D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: C

Q3. Where was the 6th meeting of the Mission Steering Group of the National Health Mission (NHM) held on 2ndFebruary 2019?
    A. Chennai B. Bengaluru C. Hyderabad D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q4. Ministry of Coal, Government of India, signed an MoU with Ministry of Energy of which country to foster relations in the field of coal mining and clean coal technologies, on 4th February 2019?
    A. Switzerland B. Germany C. Poland D. Australia Answer: C

Q5. International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has decided to set up a World Heritage Centre housing ‘spiritual camps’ in 45 countries, one of which will be set up in ____?
    A. Dehradun, Uttarakhand B. Mysore, Karnataka C. Mayapur, West Bengal D. Udaipur, Rajasthan Answer: C

Q6. Who was honoured with the first Word Smith Award 2019 for his contribution in Indian Literature, at the Words Count festival 2019 held in Pune on 4th February 2019?
    A. Rachita Sen B. Pavan Kumar Verma C. Ranjan Kulkarni D. Azad Shams Answer: B

Q7. Which Union Ministry allowed women to work in mines, both in opencast and underground, during the day and night, as part of the efforts to build more opportunities for women, on 4th February 2019?
    A. Ministry of Mines B. Ministry of Women and Child Development C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Union Labour and Employment Answer: D

Q8. Where did Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurate the judicial complex, which will be used as an interim High Court for Andhra Pradesh, on 3rd February 2019?
    A. Amravati B. Visakhapatnam C. Anantpur D. Bellary Answer: A

Q9. Which Union Ministry launched the Shehri Samridhi Utsav initiative with an aim to extend the reach of Deendayal Antyodaya Mission – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), on 5th February 2019?
    A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment D. Ministry of Finance Answer: B

Q10. Where was the First State Level Awareness Programme on Agriculture Export Policy to create awareness among farmers and stakeholders held on 2nd February 2019?
    A. Pune B. Chennai C. Raipur D. Shimla Answer: A

Q11. Syndicate Bank was imposed with a Penalty of ____ rupees by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for contradicting the norms in Checking norms and Risk Management, on 5th February 2019?
    A. Rs 1 Crore B. Rs 2 Crore C. Rs 3 Crore D. Rs 4 Crore Answer: A

Q12. Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg said that the finance ministry is expecting the GDP growth to reach what percent in 2019-20 from 7.2 % projected for the current fiscal?
    A. 7.5 % B. 7.4 % C. 7.6 % D. 7.9 % Answer: A

Q13. Industry and Internal trade secretary ____ notified that government will form a small working group to have a watch over the matter of angel tax profiled by startups?
    A. Ramesh Abhishek B. Injeti Srinivas C. Rajeev Sharma D. Anshul Agrawal Answer: A

Q14. Name the former Secretary of Government of India who was entitled with K.Veeramani Award for Social Justice 2018 in New Delhi, on 4th February 2019?
    A. V. P. Singh B. Akshath Singh C. P.S. Krishnan D. Pritham Tanmoy Answer: C

Q15. Who was appointed as Nepal’s ambassador to India in Kathmandu on 4th February 2019?
    A. Deep Kumar Upadhyay B. Nilambar Acharya C. Madan Anjumdhar D. Sri Krishnan S Answer: B

Q16. Name the mobile app for booking of Bungalow No.5, New Delhi, that was launched by Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs Hardeep S Puri, on 4th February 2019?
    A. Bglow5 B. Mashoka5 C. BookNow5 D. BN5Book Answer: B

Q17. Organizers of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix have extended the contract to host Formula One races in Baku street circuit till _____?
    A. 2020 B. 2025 C. 2023 D. 2021 Answer: C

Q18. Two-third of Himalayan glacier, the world’s “Third Pole”, could melt by ____ if global emissions are not reduced, as per the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) assessment report?
    A. 2030 B. 2100 C. 2050 D. 2075 Answer: B

Q19. Harihar Karan passed away at the age of 72 due to Septicemia disease in Bhubaneswar, on 4th February 2019. What was his profession?
    A. Athlete B. Singer C. Politician D. Journalist Answer: C

Q20. Priyanath Dey passed away in Bhubaneswar, on 4th February 2019. He was a Politician and _____?
    A. Writer B. Doctor C. Freedom fighter D. Actor Answer: C

Q21. Ramesh Bhatkar passed away, after a battle with cancer, on 4th February 2019. What was his profession?
    A. Cricketer B. Journalist C. Violinist D. Actor Answer: D

Q22. When was the 30th National Road Safety Week themed “Sadak Suraksha-Jeevan Raksha” inaugurated in New Delhi?
    A. February 4 B. February 5 C. February 2 D. February 3 Answer: A

Q23. Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) declared _____ as the Year of Road Safety?
    A. 2019 B. 2020 C. 2021 D. 2022 Answer: C

Q24. Which company in collaboration with Amar Chitra Katha launched a set of comic books called Swachha Safar and Surakshit Yatra which are aimed at creating awareness on the issue among children, on 4th February 2019?
    A. Ola B. Redbus C. Uber D. Meru Answer: C

Q25. The National Board of Wildlife recently accorded wildlife clearance for which train project in India?
    A. Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project B. Vande Bharat Express – Train-18 C. Nadikudi - Srikalahasti Rail Line Project D. Bilaspur-Manali-Leh Railway Line Project Answer: A

Q26. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will hold the second summit in which country?
    A. Singapore B. South Korea C. Italy D. Vietnam Answer: D

Q27. The ‘Church of Saint Francis’ and the ‘Mosque of Grand Imam Ahmad Al Tayeb’ will be contructed in which country?
    A. Saudi Arabia B. United Arab Emirates C. Qatar D. Dubai Answer: B

Q28. Which state constituted a committee to review various schemes being implemented for the welfare of tribals on February 6, 2019?
    A. Rajasthan B. Odisha C. Maharashtra D. West Bengal Answer: C

Q29. Which state recently became the first to set up a Price Monitoring and Research Unit to track the violation of prices of medical devices and essential drugs?
    A. Telangana B. Kerala C. Karnataka D. Tamil Nadu Answer: B

Q30. Which among the following is India’s 40th communication satellite that was launched on February 5 from French Guiana?
    A. GSAT-31 B. GSAT-27A C. GSAT-19 D. GSAT-35 Answer: A
Q1. Where did the 6-day long ‘Sopan 2019’ music and dance festival commence to encourage young artists to take up traditional art, on 1st February 2019?
    A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Kolkata D. Chennai Answer: B

Q2. Which state is planning to expand the Millet Village scheme to several districts following the successful trial run?
    A. Karnataka B. Andhra Pradesh C. Kerala D. Assam Answer: C

Q3. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone of 624 MW Kiru Hydroelectric project and 850 Megawatt Ratle Hydro Electric project, on 3rd February 2019?
    A. Anantpur, Andhra Pradesh B. Mangalore, Karnataka C. Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir D. Mohali, Punjab Answer: C

Q4. Women entrepreneurs have set up around _____ MSME (Micro, small and Medium Enterprises) projects under Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) scheme since its inception and upto 23rd January, 2019?
    A. 1.38 lakh B. 2.56 lakh C. 5.46 lakh D. 6.25 lakh Answer: A

Q5. Which state topped in the ranking of best practices followed by states in budget formulation, as per a survey by Transparency International, on 1st February 2019?
    A. Tamil Nadu B. Rajasthan C. Assam D. Telangana Answer: C

Q6. Where did Kala ghoda festival-KAGF, India’s largest multi-cultural street festival began on 2nd February 2019, to celebrate it’s 20 years of art and culture?
    A. Guwahati B. Dehradun C. Gangtok D. Mumbai Answer: D

Q7. Which state launched a scholarship scheme named ‘KALIA Chhatravritti Yojana’, for the children of farmers under Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme, on 4th February 2019
    A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Sikkim C. Odisha D. Jharkhand Answer: C

Q8. Where did National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH) organize a special workshop for Youth aged between 15 to 22 years who have been victims of communal violence in the past under the Know My India Programme, on 4th February 2019?
    A. New Delhi B. Bengaluru C. Bhopal D. Chandigarh Answer: B

Q9. Which state became the first to set up price monitoring and research unit (PMRU) to track violation of prices of essential drugs and medical devices, on 3rd February 2019?
    A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttarakhand C. Gujarat D. Kerala Answer: D

Q10. Where was the 12th Regional Standards Conclave held on 1st February 2019?
    A. Bhubaneswar, Odisha B. Pune, Maharashtra C. Hyderabad, Telangana D. Surat, Gujarat Answer: A

Q11. 325 children including 11 girls have been rescued in ____ under “Operation Smile” which was launched on 1st January 2019?
    A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Hyderabad D. Ranchi Answer: C

Q12. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone of the new terminal building of Kushok Bakula Rimpochee (KBR) Airport, on 3rd February 2019?
    A. Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands B. Paradip, Odisha C. Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh D. Leh, Jammu and Kashmir Answer: D

Q13. Which country pulled out of Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty with Russia, on 1st February 2019?
    A. India B. Germany C. Sweden D. United States of America Answer: D

Q14. Indian Online companies have been ranked number _____ for its extensive growth and overseas expansion, as per, Stripe, a San Francisco-based online payment processing firm’s survey for 2019?
    A. 15 B. 20 C. 5 D. 11 Answer: D

Q15. Pallavan Grama Bank and which other RRB in Tamil Nadu will be amalgamated to form a single RRB named Tamil Nadu Grama Bank under the sponsorship of Indian Bank, with effect from April 1, 2019?
    A. Pandyan Grama Bank B. Kattabomman Grama Bank C. Thanjai Grama Bank D. Chola Grama Bank Answer: A

Q16. Foreign direct investment (FDI) into India has declined ____% to $22.66 billion during April-September 2018-19, as per commerce and industry ministry data?
    A. 25% B. 5 % C. 19 % D. 11 % Answer: D

Q17. National Bulk Handling Corporation (NBHC) released Kharif Crop estimation for 2018-2019, as per this, basmati rice production is expected to decline by what percent to 5.18 million metric tonne?
    A. 9.24 % B. 7.23 % C. 4.56 % D. 2.56 % Answer: A

Q18. Fitch Solutions has projected fiscal deficit to increase the budgeted target by 0.2 per cent to ____ % of GDP in 2019-20 fiscal?
    A. 4.2 % B. 6.3 % C. 2.1 % D. 3.6 % Answer: D

Q19. Which company received the Aegis Graham Bell Award 2019 under Innovation in Data Science, in Panaji, Goa, on 4th February 2019?
    A. Ubisoft Technologies B. Uniphore Software Systems C. BlueChip Technological Solutions D. Cando Automation Answer: B

Q20. Name the Manipuri filmmaker who returned his Padma Shri award, which he received in 2006, as a mark of protest against Modi government’s Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, on 3rd February 2019?
    A. Anjan Joshi B. Rishad Gogoi C. Aribam Shyam Sharma D. Mithil Labam Seth Answer: C

Q21. Who assumed charge as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Corporation Bank, on 3rd February 2019?
    A. Jai Kumar Garg B. Shantanu Prasad C. P V Bharathi D. Satish Anamudi Answer: C

Q22. Name the person who was elected as the President of El Salvador, on 4th February 2019?
    A. Nayib Bukele B. Salvador Sánchez Ceré C. Theodre Jinchaz D. Alijaz Ramsay Answer: A

Q23. Which bank bought 14% stake in micro-financier Annapurna Finance, on 3rd February 2019?
    A. State Bank of India (SBI) B. Asian Development Bank (ADB) C. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) D. SoftBank Answer: B

Q24. Name the non-banking finance company that acquired CV finance business, a subsidiary of IIFL Holdings, at a cost of Rs 3949 crores, on 4th February 2019?
    A. IndoStar Capital Finance Ltd B. Power Finance Corporation Limited C. Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited D. Bajaj Finance Limited Answer: A

Q25. Name the new dwarf spheroidal galaxy discovered by astronomers from Italy, the UK, Germany and the United States, using Hubble Space Telescope, on 31st January 2019?
    A. Jincig 1 B. Bedin 1 C. Nostro 1 D. Ginnie 1 Answer: B

Q26. Which Indian squash player won the Seattle open title, in United States of America, on 3rd February 2019?
    A. Ramji Krishnan B. Deepak Pandey C. Imna Temsu D. Ramit Tandon Answer: D

Q27. Which organisation recently issued advisory guidelines requesting banks to waive off the processing, documentation, inspection, ledger folio charges for the Kisan Credit Card Scheme?
    A. Indian Banking Association B. Reserve Bank of India C. Securities and Exchange Board of India D. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Answer: A

Q28. How many awardees have been selected for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards for the year 2017 by the Council of the Sangeet Natak Akademi?
    A. 28 B. 42 C. 56 D. 78 Answer: B

Q29. How much rent will now be exempted from the TDS as per the Interim Budget 2019?
    A. Rs 2.4 lakh B. Rs 3.2 lakh C. Rs 4.0 lakh D. Rs 4.5 lakh Answer: A

Q30. Which country celebrated its 71st Independence Day on February 4, 2019?
    A. Bangladesh B. Sri Lanka C. Myanmar D. Malaysia Answer: B

Q31. Which two companies together lost a market capitalisation of USD 50 billion on February 1, 2019 after the new FDI norms for the e-commerce sector came into effect in India?
    A. Amazon and Walmart B. Walmart and Flipkart C. Flipkart and Myntra D. Myntra and Jabong Answer: A
1. The Budget 2019 allocates how much amount of capital support for the Indian Railways in 2019-20?
    A. Rs 36,292 crore B. Rs 58,166 crore C. Rs 64,587 crore D. Rs 1,58, 658 crore Answer: C

Q2. Which region of Jammu & Kashmir got connected to the National Grid on February 3, 2019?
    A. Amargarh B. Ladakh C. Srinagar D. Shopian Answer: B

Q3. When the World Cancer Day is celebrated every year?<
    A. 4 February B. 5 February C. 6 February D. 7 February Answer: A

Q4. A new High Court for Andhra Pradesh will be built in which of the following state’s city?
    A. Amravati B. Vijayawada C. Hyderabad D. Nellore Answer: A

Q5. Germany, France and the United Kingdom have officially set up a payment channel called INSTEX with which country?
    A. Italy B. Russia C. Denmark D. Iran Answer: D

Q6. The National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to which state’s government over death of labourers?
    A. Madhya Pradesh B. Rajasthan C. Haryana D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: D

Q7. The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution to extend sanctions against which nation?
    A. Central African Republic (CAR) B. Democratic Republic of the Congo C. Venezuela D. Syria Answer: A

Q8. The United States has pulled of Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty with which nation?
    A. Russia B. NATO C. North Korea D. Japan Answer: A

Q9. How many youth participated in the special workshop organised by the National Foundation for Communal Harmony for past victims of communal violence?
    A. 42 B. 38 C. 15 D. 20 Answer: A

Q10. Who has been appointed as the new CBI director on February 2?
    A. M Nageswara Rao B. Rakesh Asthana C. Rishi Kumar Shukla D. Alok Verma Answer: C

Q11. Who has reached the top spot in the ICC ODI rankings for batswomen?
    A. Mithali Raj B. Smriti Mandhana C. Poonam Yadav D. Punam Raut Answer: B

Q12. Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) is headquarters in which city?
    A. Kolkata B. Pune C. Delhi D. Mumbai Answer: D

Q13. Which country will provide 2.5 billion dollars (USD) loans to Pakistan to boost the foreign exchange reserves of it?
    A. UK B. US C. China D. Japan Answer: C

Q14. Qatar defeated which country and won its first major soccer title in the Asian Cup final?
    A. Russia B. Germany C. Japan D. South Korea Answer: C

Q15. The Minister of State for Culture (I/C) inaugurated the 20th edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM), the international theatre festival of India in New Delhi. Who is the Minister of State for Culture (I/C)?
    A. Mahesh Sharma B. Jitendra Singh C. Manoj Sinha D. Raj Kumar Singh Answer: A

Q16. The 12th edition of the country’s premier air show, Aero India 2019, will be held in which city?
    A. Pune B. Delhi C. Jaipur D. Bengaluru Answer: D

Q17. Palamau Tiger reserves is situated in which city?
    A. Jharkhand B. Madhya Pradesh C. Assam D. Uttarakhand Answer: A

Q18. In which state, NBCC which is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprises, will construct an Ayurveda and Naturopathy hospital at a cost of over 267 crore rupees?
    A. Sikkim B. Delhi C. Telangana D. Goa Answer: D

Q19. What is the maximum amount of balance to maintain by an individual in payments bank?
    A. 50000 B. 200000 C. 250000 D. 100000 Answer: D

Q20. World Cancer Day takes place every year on 4 February to increase awareness of cancer. What is the theme of the day for the year 2019?
    A. I am and I will B. We can. I can C. Not Beyond Us D. Debunk the Myths Answer: A

Q21. According to the 2018 report of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), India ranked at what position in the tourism sector?
    A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth Answer: C

Q22. Recently, PM Modi inaugurated 294 km long electrified railway lines in which state?
    A. Maharashtra B. Madhya Pradesh C. Rajasthan D. West Bengal Answer: D

Q23. Sri Lanka celebrating its _____ Independence Dayon 4 February 2019?
    A. 68 B. 69 C. 70 D. 71 Answer: D

Q24. ”Nasr” is a Short-Range Ballistic Missile that belongs to which country?
    A. India B. Bhutan C. China D. Pakistan Answer: D

Q25. Which state government declared the endangered Indus river dolphins, one of the world’s rarest mammals, as the state’s aquatic animal?
    A. Punjab B. Manipur C. Delhi D. Jharkhand Answer: A

Q26. Microsoft India entered into a pact with the which state government to improve the education system in the state by boosting digital literacy?
    A. Nagaland B. Tripura C. Sikkim D. Manipur Answer: C

Q27. Nilambar Acharya appointed as which countries ambassador to India?
    A. Malaysia B. Sri Lanka C. Vietinam D. Nepal Answer: D
1. Who has been appointed as the new chief of the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation)?
    A. Mallikarjun Kharge B. Alok Kumar Verma C. Sanjiv Ranjan D. Rishi Kumar Shukla Answer: D

Q2. Indus River Dolphin, which is only found in Beas River has been declared as State Aquatic Animal of which state?
    A. Jammu & Kashmir B. Haryana C. Punjab D. himachal pradesh Answer: C

Q3. Who won Australian literary prize for his debut book “No Friends But the Mountains”?
    A. Nadeem Aslam B. Behrouz Boochani C. Mohsin Hamid D. Mohammed Hanif Answer: B

Q4. “The Future of Rail” report has been launched by which organisation?
    A. Ministry of Railways B. NITI Aayog C. International Energy Agency D. World Bank Answer: C

Q5. The Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development has recently launched in which of the following countries?
    A. South Africa B. India C. Italy D. Brazil Answer: C

Q6. Which city will be the world’s fastest growing city in the 2019-2035 period, as per the Global economic Research report prepared by Oxford Economics?
    A. Surat B. Mumbai C. Bengaluru D. Guwahati Answer: A

Q7. India’s second Tulip Garden will come up in which of the following states?
    A. Nagaland B. Jharkhand C. Uttarakhand D. Sikkim Answer: C

Q8. Name the Indian Golfer has become the first Indian to grab Australian Ladies PGA Tour (LPGA)?
    A. Diksha Dagar B. Vani Kapoor C. Aditi Ashok D. Sharmila Nicollet Answer: B

Q9. Which state has rolled out its Handicrafts Policy 2019 for creating a vibrant and sustainable handicraft sector in the state?
    A. Assam B. Gujarat C. Bihar D. Sikkim Answer: A

Q10. World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on which date?
    A. 1st February B. 2nd February C. 3rd February D. 4th February Answer: B

Q11. Which company acquired the Noida-based last-minute hotel booking app NightStay?
    A. MakeMyTrip B. Redbus C. Oyo D. Paytm Answer: D

Q12. Which country won their first-ever Asian Cup Title in Football?
    A. India B. Japan C. Qatar D. Sri Lanka Answer: C

Q13. Where was the 20th edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) inaugurated on 1 February 2019?
    A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Ranchi D. Jaipur Answer: A

Q14. What is the new name for the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion?
    A. Department for lndian Trade B. Department for Promotion of Trade in India C. Department for Promotion of Industry and External Trade D. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Answer: D

Q15. In which country has Suman Kumari become the rst Hindu woman to be appointed as a civil judge?
    A. Pakistan B. Iran C. Yemen D. Bangladesh Answer: A

Q16. How many agreements and MoUs were signed between Syria and Iran including a 'long-term strategic economic cooperation' deal on 29 January 2019?
    A. 8 B. 11 C. 15 D. 17 Answer: B

Q17. According to the first revised estimates of GDP, the Indian economy grew at 7.2% in 2017-18, as compared to earlier estimates of ________%.
    A. 6.3 B. 6.5 C. 6.7 D. 6.9 Answer: C

Q18. Sunjay Sudhir was appointed as India's Ambassador to which country on 29 January 2019?
    A. Maldives B. Sri Lanka C. Bhutan D. Bangladesh Answer: A

Q19. Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P took over as the Flag Ocer Commanding-in-Chief of the ________ Naval Command on 31 January 2019.
    A. Eastern Naval Command B. Western Naval Command C. Southern Naval Command D. Andaman and Nicobar Command Answer: B

Q20. Tamil Nadu won the 'Swasth Bharat Yatra' award under ‘The Best Performing State’ category on 29 January 2019. It was organised by ________.
    A. Bureau of Indian Standards B. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India C. Central Drugs Standard Control Organization D. Food and Drug Administration Answer: B

Q21. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) has set up a panel, headed by ________, to identify the Systemically Important Insurers (SII).
    A. Vijay Shekhar Sharma B. Pawan Munjal C. Pravin Kutumbe D. Shashi Ruia Answer: C

Q22. According to the Corruption Perceptions Index released on 25 January 2019, India has improved its ranking to reach the 78th rank from earlier ________.
    A. 79 B. 80 C. 81 D. 82 Answer: C

Q23. What is the theme of World Wetlands Day 2019?
    A. Wetlands and Biodiversity B. Wetlands and Climate Change C. Wetlands and Water D. Wetlands and Environment Answer: B

Q24. The ________ annual 'Pulicat Day' will be observed on 2 February at Pulicat in Tamil Nadu.
    A. Fifth B. Sixth C. Seventh D. Eighth Answer: D

Q25. In which city of Sikkim was the rst 'Development of North East Circuit' project inaugurated on 30th January 2019?
    A. Namchi B. Gangtok C. Ravangla D. Chungthang Answer: B

Q26. On which of the following rivers was a 5.1-km long cable-stayed bridge named 'Atal Setu' inaugurated in Goa on 27 January 2019?
    A. Zuari B. Mandovi C. Sal D. Terekhol Answer: B

Q27. Which of the following digital currencies was launched by the central banks of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia?
    A. Cardano B. Aber C. Dash D. Tezos Answer: B

Q28. In partnership of which of the following did Odisha's Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launch the 'Jiban Sampark' project India on 27 January 2019?
    A. UNESCO B. Oxfam C. UNICEF D. Amnesty International Answer: C

Q29. Which ministry launched a mobile app 'RDP India 2019' on 26 January 2019?
    A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Defence C. Ministry of External Affairs D. Ministry of Human Resource Development Answer: B

Q30. Which team won the Regatta trophy in the 'Kochi Area Pulling Regatta 2019' of the Southern Naval Command (SNC) on 31 January 2019?
    A. Anti-Submarine Warfare School B. INS Dronacharya C. Diving School D. Naval K G School Answer: B

Q31. Where was the New South Wales men's Amateur Golf Championship 2019 held?
    A. Australia B. USA C. UK D. Indonesia Answer: A
Q1. Total Horticulture production is estimated to be ____ Million Tonnes which would be 8% higher than last 5 years average, as per the 2017-18 (Final) and 2018-19 (1st Advance estimate) of Area and Production of Horticulture Crops?
    A. 314.5 Million tonnes B. 256.8 Million tonnes C. 156.7 Million tonnes D. 437.4 Million tonnes Answer: A

Q2. Chief Minister of Goa, Manohar Parrikar presented the annual budget of Goa for 2019-20 in the Assembly, with an annual budget of 19548.69 crore in 2019-20 with an increase of ____ % over previous year?
    A. 20.25 % B. 14.16 % C. 12.15 % D. 10.30 % Answer: B

Q3. Where was the international conference titled ‘Life and Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava’ held, to mark the 50-years of formalization of diplomatic ties between India and Bhutan, on 29th and 30th January 2019?
    A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Kolkata D. Chennai Answer: B

Q4. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the indigenous construction of 6 Project 75(India) submarines under the strategic Partnership model at the cost of ____, on 31st January 2019?
    A. Rs 40,000 crore B. Rs 20,000 crore C. Rs 10,000 crore D. Rs 50,000 crore Answer: A

Q5. No income tax for earnings up to ____ rupees, as per the Interim Budget for 2019 presented by Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal in Parliament on February 1 2019?
    A. Rs 5 lakh B. Rs 2 lakh C. Rs 1 lakh D. Rs 3 lakh Answer: A

Q6. Standard tax deduction for salaried persons raised from Rs 40,000 to Rs ____, as per the Interim Budget for 2019 presented by Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal?
    A. Rs 50,000 B. Rs 60,000 C. Rs 70,000 D. Rs 80,000 Answer: A

Q7. Fiscal deficit for 2018/19 is seen at what percent of GDP, as per the Interim Budget for 2019 presented by Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal?
    A. 3.4 % B. 4.3 % C. 5.1 % D. 2.9 % Answer: A

Q8. FY20 total expenditure seen at ____ rupees, as per the Interim Budget for 2019 presented by Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal?
    A. 53.45 trillion rupees B. 27.84 trillion rupees C. 65.23 trillion rupees D. 32.88 trillion rupees Answer: B

Q9. Current account deficit for 2018/19 is seen at what percent of GDP, as per the Interim Budget for 2019 presented by Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal?
    A. 5.0 % B. 2.5 % C. 3.7 % D. 4.2 % Answer: B

Q10. TDS threshold to be raised from Rs. 10,000 to _____ rupees on interest earned on bank/post office deposits, as per the Interim Budget for 2019 presented by Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal?
    A. Rs 20,000 B. Rs 40,000 C. Rs 30,000 D. Rs 15,000 Answer: B

Q11. New Pension Scheme (NPS) has been increased from 10% to what percent with effect from April 1, 2019, as per the Interim Budget for 2019 presented by Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal?
    A. 11 % B. 12 % C. 13 % D. 14 % Answer: D

Q12. Gratuity limit payment increased from Rs. 10 lakhs to ____, as per the Interim Budget for 2019 presented by Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal?
    A. Rs 15 lakhs B. Rs 20 lakhs C. Rs 25 lakhs D. Rs 30 lakhs Answer: B

Q13. Defence budget has been hiked to over ____ rupees for first time ever, as per the Interim Budget for 2019 presented by Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal?
    A. Rs 3 lakh crore B. Rs 2 lakh crore C. Rs 5 lakh crore D. Rs 6 lakh crore Answer: A

Q14. Government constituted a committee under Central Electricity Authority (CEA) to explore prepaid payments by state electricity distribution companies to power plants, on the recommendation of Cabinet Secretary ____, on 1stFebruary 2019?
    A. N K Singh B. P K Sinha C. P P Malhotra D. Raman Singh Answer: B

Q15. Reserve Bank of India eased out the operational curbs on Bank of India (BoI), Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) and which other bank and also allowed them to exit from Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework fully, on 1stFebruary 2019?
    A. Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) B. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) C. Indian Bank (IB) E. Canara Bank Answer: A

Q16. Which state government issued an order to ban the import of pigs and piglets on 1st February 2019, because of the possibility of outbreak of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)?
    A. Maharashtra B. Mizoram C. Sikkim D. Haryana Answer: B

Q17. Central Statistical Office (CSO) revised the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) Growth forecast to what percent from earlier estimate of 6.7%, on 31st January 2019?
    A. 6.9 % B. 7.0 % C. 7.2 % D. 7.4 % Answer: C

Q18. Government has reduced the import duty on parts and components of electric vehicles to 10-____ % in order to promote domestic assembling of electric vehicles with effect from 30th January 2019?
    A. 15 % B. 12 % C. 20 % D. 17 % Answer: A

Q19. Who was conferred with Award of Appreciation by Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, for his contribution to the Global Public Healthcare sector in New Delhi, on 30th January 2019?
    A. Samar Pant B. Rajiv Nath C. Satyabatra Das D. Amar Munshi Answer: B

Q20. Name India’s current Ambassador to Argentina who was appointed as the new Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia, on 1st February 2019?
    A. Prakash Raj B. Sanjiv Ranjan C. Atul Saini D. Sriram Parthasarathy Answer: B

Q21. Yes Bank Senior group President and head of retail and business banking _____ resigned from his post, on 31stJanuary 2019?
    A. Ashraful Aslam B. Pralay Mondal C. Tapas Roy D. Rujutha Dev Answer: B

Q22. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) selected 10 companies jointly with _____ for transfer of its Lithium-ion cells technology developed by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thumba, on 29th January 2019?
    A. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) B. NITI Aayog C. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (ISRO) D. Ministry of Science and Technology Answer: B

Q23. South Korea’s Ki Sung-yueng announced his retirement from which sport on 31st January 2019?
    A. Cricket B. Football C. Hockey D. Basketball Answer: B

Q24. ____ won the Regetta trophy in the Area Pulling Regatta Kochi 2019 of the (SNC Southern Naval Command) held in Kochi, on 31st January 2019?
    A. INS Vikrant B. INS Shivani C. INS Dronacharya D. INS Kapil Answer: C

Q25. Name the Indian paddler who achieved a new career rank of 28 in the world rankings, on 30th January 2019?
    A. G Sathiyan B. Sharath C. Arshath Kamal D. Virender Singh Answer: A

Q26. Who became the first female paddler from India to be enlisted in the top 50 list, with a rank of 47?
    A. Pinky Reddy B. Manika Batra C. Sameera Khan D. Lalitha V Answer: B

Q27. Which Indian cricketer became the first female player to play 200 ODIs during the 3rd and Final ODI against New Zealand, on 1st February 2019?
    A. Harmanpreet Kaur B. Mithali Raj C. Smriti Mandhana D. Jhulan Goswami Answer: B

Q28. Name the Indian golfer who has become the first Indian to grab Australian Ladies PGA Tour (LPGA) after securing 12th Rank tied with three others in the qualifying tournament held in Australia?
    A. Vani Kapoor B. Diksha Dagar C. Astha Madan D. Ridhima Dilawari Answer: A

Q29. What was the theme of World Wetlands Day celebrated on 2nd February 2019?
    A. Conservation of Wetland B. Wetlands and Climate Change C. Wetlands and the Environment D. Wetland Preservation Answer: B
Q1. Which city will be the world’s fastest growing city in the 2019-2035 period, as per the Global economic Research report prepared by Oxford Economics?
    A. Surat B. Mumbai C. Bengaluru D. Guwahati Answer: A

Q2. Where was BESAFE’s 3rd annual conference on Measurable impacts of Behavioural Based Safety Implementation in Indian Industry held on 30th January 2019?
    A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Chennai D. Bengaluru Answer: B

Q3. India’s unemployment rate hit a 45 year high of ____ % in 2017-18, as per National Sample Survey Office’s (NSSO’s) periodic labour force survey (PLFS)?
    A. 6.1 % B. 7.2 % C. 6.7 % D. 7.5 % Answer: A

Q4. Where did Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Prakash Javadekar, inaugurate the new Campus of the National Museum Institute, on 30th January 2019?
    A. Noida B. Nagpur C. Jodhpur D. Darjeeling Answer: A

Q5. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) under Ministry of Commerce and Industry was renamed as ____, on 30th January 2019?
    A. Department of promotion of Industry and Internal Trade B. Department of Industrial Promotion and Trade C. Department Industrial Support and Commerce D. Department of Commerce and Trade Answer: A

Q6. Which state government approved the rural development scheme “Smart Village Campaign” worth Rs 384.40 crore to build village infrastructure and provide essential amenities, on 29th January 2019?
    A. Haryana B. Gujarat C. Tamil Nadu D. Punjab Answer: D

Q7. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveil the National Salt Satyagraha Memorial and the Statue of Mahatma Gandhi and 80 Satyagrahis, on 30th January 2019?
    A. Gandhinagar, Gujarat B. Nashik, Maharashtra C. New Delhi, Delhi D. Dandi, Gujarat Answer: D

Q8. Which state has rolled out its Handicrafts Policy 2019 for creating a vibrant and sustainable handicraft sector in the state?
    A. Assam B. Gujarat C. Bihar D. Sikkim Answer: A

Q9. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate a state of art super speciality Hospital named “Rasilaben Sevantilal Shah Venus Hospital” on 30th January 2019?
    A. Pune B. Ghaziabad C. Surat D. Vishakapatnam Answer: C

Q10. Which small finance bank launched ‘Kisan Suvidha loan’ for small and marginal farmers, on 30th January 2019?
    A. AU Small Finance Bank B. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank C. Jana Small Finance Bank D. Sriram Small Finance Bank Answer: B

Q11. ____ Aerospace Industries signed an agreement with Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard for providing Naval Medium Range Surface to air missile systems to India, on 30th January 2019?
    A. Japan B. United States C. Israel D. South Korea Answer: C

Q12. Nielsen study states that the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry is likely to grow between _____% and 12% in 2019 which is a little lower than 13.8% in 2018?
    A. 9 % B. 11 % C. 8 % D. 10 % Answer: B

Q13. Which Brigade received the best marching contingent trophy of the Republic Day parade, on 26th January 2019?
    A. CRPF Brigade B. Gorkha Brigade C. BSF Brigade D. ICG Brigade Answer: B

Q14. Who took charge as the Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff on 30th January 2019?
    A. Vice Admiral Anil Kapoor B. Vice Admiral MS Pawar C. Vice Admiral Raman Deshmukh D. Vice Admiral Veer Nupur Answer: B

Q15. Name the managing director and CEO of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd who has been re-elected the new chairman of BARC India, the TV viewership measurement company?
    A. Punit Goenka B. Sunil Dev C. Ritesh Majmudar D. Karnam Devjith Answer: A

Q16. _____ took charge as the Director General of NCC (DGNCC) in New Delhi, on 31st January 2019?
    A. Lt Gen Arun Kumar B. Lt Gen Naresh Prabhu C. Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra D. Lt Gen Sumit Rawat Answer: C

Q17. Who took charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command in Mumbai, on 31stJanuary 2019?
    A. Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P B. Vice Admiral Mithun Singh C. Vice Admiral Ram Naik D. Vice Admiral Thomas Kurian Answer: A

Q18. Name the acting Chairperson of the National Statistical Commission, who quit from his position, on 30th January 2019?
    A. Ashok Kumar B. Sameer Sheikh C. P C Mohanan D. R P Sethu Sankaran Answer: C

Q19. ICICI Bank decided to terminate the contract of former Managing Director and CEO _____, on 30th January 2019?
    A. Shikha Sharma B. Sandeep Bakshi C. Chanda Kochhar D. Vineet Kumar Answer: C

Q20. Which company acquired the Noida-based last-minute hotel booking app NightStay, on 31st January 2019?
    A. Paytm B. Redbus C. Oyo D. Ola Answer: A

Q21. The police of which district introduced the ‘e-Beat’ system aimed at monitoring the real-time location of beat constables, on 30th January 2019?
    A. Anantpur, Andhra Pradesh B. Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu C. Manjeri, Kerala D. Mandya, Karnataka Answer: B

Q22. International Cricket Council (ICC) signed a five-year global partnership deal with which beverage manufacturer, on 31st January 2019?
    A. PepsiCo B. Coca-Cola Company C. Carlsberg Group D. Clear Water Group Answer: B

Q23. Dara Dotiwalla passed away in Chennai due to old age, on 31st January 2019. He was related to ___?
    A. Cricket B. Jazz music C. Politics D. Biotechnology Answer: A

Q24. UNESCO announced which year as The International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements in Paris, on 29th January 2019?
    A. 2019 B. 2020 C. 2021 D. 2022 Answer: A

Q25. In the interim Budget 2019 speech given by interim Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, which north-eastern state came to the air map recently with the clearance of the Hollongi airport?
    A. Meghalaya B. Sikkim C. Manipur D. Arunachal Pradesh Answer: D

Q26. Which Kisan yojana was launched recently by the Union Government in the presentation of Budget 2019?
    A. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi B. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Yojana C. Pradhan Mantri Kishi Yojana D. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sichai Yojana Answer: A

Q27. Under the Union Government’s new scheme for the farmers, how much direct income support will be provided in a year?
    A. Rs 8000 B. Rs 5000 C. Rs 6000 D. Rs 9000 Answer: C

Q28. According to the Union Government, how many crore LPG connections have already been distributed under PM Ujjwala Yojana?
    A. 8 crore B. 5 crore C. 3 crore D. 6 crore Answer: D

Q29. The government has decided to set up Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog for the welfare of which animal?
    A. Cow B. Tiger C. Rhino D. Goat Answer: A

Q30. The Union Government is planning to introduce container cargo movement to the North East through which river?
    A. Ganga B. Brahmaputra C. Yamuna D. Godavari Answer: B

Q31. As per the Interim Budget 2019-20, how much amount has been allocated for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Gurantee Act (MGNREGA)?
    A. Rs 19000 crore B. Rs 24000 crore C. Rs 48000 crore D. Rs 60000 crore Answer: D

Q32. The 22nd All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) will be set up in which state, as per the Interim Budget 2019-20?
    A. Haryana B. Punjab C. Telangana D. Rajasthan Answer: A

Q33. The Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan scheme was announced in the Interim Budget 2019-20. Under the scheme, the workers will get what amount of pension after attaining the age of 60 years?
    A. Rs 1500 B. Rs 3000 C. Rs 4500 D. Rs 6000 Answer: B

Q34. As per the Interim Budget 2019-20, Individual tax payers with taxable income of up to what amount will get full tax rebate from now on?
    A. Rs 3 lakh B. Rs 5 lakh C. Rs 7 lakh D. Rs 9 lakh Answer: B