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1. Whose
approval do the Whatsapp seek in order to expand its payments services to all
its users in India?
A.Supreme
Court
B.PM
and the Cabinet members
C.Reserve
Bank of India
D.NBFC
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
WhatsApp
sought Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) approval that it can expand its payments
services to all its 200 million users in India.
2. Which
company becomes the most valuable US company with a market value of about $812
billion this month?
A.Walmart
B.Amazon
C.Apple
D.Microsoft
Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Microsoft
has surpassed Apple as the most valuable US company with a market value of
about $812 billion. Apple’s market cap was about $1 billion less.
3. The
‘Ex Cope India-18’ is a military exercise that is held between Indian Air Force
(IAF) and _________.
A.US
B.China
C.Russia
D.UK
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
The Air
Forces of India (IAF) and the U.S. began the ‘Ex Cope India-18’, a 12-day
military exercise, in the Kalaikunda and Panagarh air bases in West Bengal.
4. India
is to host the annual G20 summit in _________ as it will be celebrating its
75th anniversary of Independence.
A.2019
B.2020
C.2021
D.2022
Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
India is to
host the annual G20 summit in 2022 as it will be celebrating its 75th
anniversary of Independence. This will be India’s first time to host the G20
summit.
5. The
_______ G20 Summit was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
A.11th
B.12th
C.13th
D.14th
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
The 13th G20
summit was held in the Argentinian capital, Buenos Aires, from 30th November to
1st December 2018.
6. The
Ministry of Defence on December 1 cleared the proposal for procurement of
military equipment worth ₹_______ crore.
A.1,000
B.2,000
C.3,000
D.4,000
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
The Defence
Ministry Saturday approved military procurement worth Rs 3,000 crore, including
Brahmos supersonic cruise missiles for Navy's two stealth frigates and armoured
recovery vehicles for the Army's Arjun main battle tanks.
7. The
Centre has approved the release of Rs _______ crore to Tamil Nadu as assistance
for the damage caused by Cyclone Gaja last month.
A.353.70
B.374.20
C.392.60
D.368.50
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
The Centre
has approved the release of Rs 353.70 crore to Tamil Nadu as assistance for the
damage caused by Cyclone Gaja on November 15 and 16, during which 12 districts
of the state were severely affected.
8. Which
of the following rocket is to be launched by NASA to get a closer look at how
the earth’s atmosphere is leaking into space?
A.TERRA
B.VISIONS-2
C.ICESat-2
D.GALEX
2
Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
NASA is set
to launch VISIONS-2 rocket to get a closer look at the how the earth’s
atmosphere is leaking into space. The VISIONS-2 mission, Visualizing Ion
Outflow via Neutral Atom Sensing-2, is scheduled to be launched on December 4.
9. Which
Ministry announced that 15 helipads will be implemented across the country to
improve tourism prospects?
A.Ministry
of Defence
B.Ministry
of Home Affairs
C.Ministry
of Civil Aviation
D.Ministry
of Finance
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Ministry of
Civil Aviation plans to introduce 15 helipads across the country to improve
tourism prospects.
10. US
has imposed tariffs on $__________ billion in Chinese goods.
A.200
B.250
C.110
D.170
Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
US has
imposed tariffs on $250 billion in Chinese goods, and China has responded by
imposing duties on $110 billion in US goods.
11. IOC
sets up human rights advisory committee starting in ------?
A.2024
B.2025
C.2032
D.2035
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
IOC sets up
human rights advisory committee starting in 2024.
12. Union
Government recently formed 6-member panel to look at selling __________ fields
of ONGC, OIL to private and foreign companies to boost domestic output.
A.147
B.145
C.142
D.149
Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
The
government has constituted a six-member committee to look at selling as many as
149 small and marginal oil and gas fields of state-owned ONGC and OIL to
private and foreign companies to boost domestic output. The panel is headed by
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar.
13. Which
is the capital city of Nagaland?
A.Kohima
B.Dimapur
C.Khonoma
D.Mokokchung
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Kohima is
the capital of Nagaland.
14. A.S.
Rajeev has been recently appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer of ____________.
A.Bank
of Maharashtra
B.Indian
Bank
C.Vijaya
Bank
D.Syndicate
Bank
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
State-owned
Bank of Maharashtra announced that A.S. Rajeev has joined the lender as its
managing director and chief executive officer.
15. In
which State does the people celebrate the famous HornBill festival?
A.Assam
B.Tripura
C.Nagaland
D.Meghalaya
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
The Hornbill
Festival is held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama which is about 12 km from
Kohima, Nagaland.
16. Former
US President George HW Bush passed away at 94. He became ________ president of
the United States in 1989 after serving as vice-president under Ronald Reagan.
A.40th
B.41st
C.42nd
D.43rd
Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
George HW Bush
became 41st president of the United States in 1989 after serving as
vice-president under Ronald Reagan. His son, George W. Bush was also elected
president and served two terms between 2001 and 2009.
17. Sunil
Arora, on December 2 took charge as the ________ Chief Election Commissioner of
India.
A.22nd
B.21st
C.23rd
D.20th
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Sunil Arora,
the senior-most election commissioner, on Dec 2 took charge as the 23rd Chief
Election Commissioner, succeeding OP Rawat who demitted office on December 1.
18. Which
bank gets RBI approval for subsidiary?
A.State
Bank of Mauritius
B.Dena
Bank
C.Federal
Bank
D.South
Asian Bank
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
State Bank
of Mauritius bank gets RBI approval for subsidiary.
19. Andrés
Manuel López Obrador became first leftist president of -----?
A.Mexico
B.Canada
C.Costa
Rica
D.GreenLand
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Andrés
Manuel López Obrador became first leftist president of Mexico.
20. Who
becomes first Indian to be elected ISSF Vice President?
A.Shri
Raninder Singh
B.Shri
Suresh Kumar
C.Shri
Rajeev Singh
D.Shri
Naresh Karthick
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Shri
Raninder Singh becomes first Indian to be elected ISSF Vice President.
21. Who
is the present Minister of Civil Aviation?
A.Shri
Suresh Prabhu
B.Shri
Arun jaitley
C.Shri
Prakash Javadekar
D.Shri
Vivek Chopra
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Shri Suresh
Prabhu is the present Minister of Civil Aviation.
22. Which
becomes the first country to Recognise ‘Orphanage Trafficking’ As Slavery?
A.Australia
B.Pakistan
C.Indonesia
D.Saudi
Arabia
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Australia
becomes the first country to Recognise ‘Orphanage Trafficking’ As Slavery.
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