1. Who introduced the Triple Talaq Bill in Lok Sabha on December 17?
A.Jagat
Prakash Nadda
B.Suresh
Prabhu
C.Ravi
Shankar Prasad
D.Prakash
Javadekar
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Union Law
Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad introduced the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights
on Marriage) Bill, 2018, commonly known as the Triple Talaq Bill, in the Lok
Sabha on December 17.
2. Who has been elected as the Vice President of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for 2018-19?
A.James
Murdoch
B.Sandip
Somany
C.Sangita
Reddy
D.Uday
Shankar
Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Star India's
Chairman and CEO Uday Shankar has been elected Vice President of Federation of
Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for 2018-19.
3. Who is the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas?
A.Suresh
Prabhu
B.Dharmendra
Pradhan
C.Nitin
Gadkari
D.Gopinath
Munde
Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
Dharmendra Debendra
Pradhan is a BJP leader and currently the Minister of Petroleum & Natural
Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in the NDA Government.
4. Global telecom is to set up a research centre in __________.
A.Hyderabad
B.Mumbai
C.Bengaluru
D.Kolkata
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Global telecom,
British Telecommunications giant, said it plans to set up a research centre in
Bengaluru in partnership with the Indian Institute of Science.
5. Which of the following designed the NaVIC (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System), satellite phones to fishermen involved in deep sea fishing?
A.Indian
Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B.Infosys
Limited
C.Department
of Telecommunications, India
D.Reliance
Industries Limited
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
The Indian
Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has designed the NaVIC (Indian Regional
Navigation Satellite System) receivers in a bid to the fishermen.
6. Who is appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Thyssenkrupp Tata Steel B.V.?
A.Andreas
Goss
B.Hans
Fischer
C.Guido
Kerkhoff
D.David
Jefferson
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Andreas Goss
is appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Thyssenkrupp Tata Steel
B.V., the proposed joint venture (JV) between Tata Steel and Thyssenkrupp.
7. Which of the following aircraft tested by Indian Air Force (IAF) flew with blended bio-jet fuel?
A.An-32A
transport aircraft
B.An-32
transport aircraft
C.An-32G
transport aircraft
D.An-34A
transport aircraft
Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
An An-32
transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) flew with blended bio-jet fuel
produced from Jatropha oil, unlocking the possibility of gradually expanding it
to the entire service at some point.
8. Denmark's Foreign Affairs Minister, who arrived on a two-day visit to India is __________.
A.Anders
Samuelsen
B.Jean-Yves
Le Drian
C.Marise
Payne
D.Vivian
Balakrishnan
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Denmark's
Foreign Affairs Minister Anders Samuelsen arrives on two-day visit to India.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Foreign Affairs Minister of Denmark
Anders Samuelsen on December 17 co-chaired the 2nd session of Joint Commission
Meeting in New Delhi.
9. According to a data released by the RBI, over Rs. ________ has been lost due to bank frauds since 2015.
A.1.30
lakh crore
B.1.20
lakh crore
C.1.10
lakh crore
D.1.45
lakh crore
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
According to
a data released by the RBI, over ₹1.10 lakh crore has been lost due to bank
frauds since 2015.
10. Who becomes only the third woman to become an ASG (Additional Solicitor General) in the Supreme Court?
A.Indira
Jaising
B.Madhavi
Divan
C.Pinky
Anand
D.Indermeet
Kaur
Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
Advocate
Madhavi Divan has been appointed Additional Solicitor General (ASG) in the
Supreme Court. She becomes only the third woman to become an ASG in the Supreme
Court.
11. Which of the following State is under governor's rule?
A.Odisha
B.J&K
C.Himachal
Pradesh
D.Uttarakhand
Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
Jammu and
Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik sent a report to the central government
recommending imposition of President’s rule in the State. This is because the
six month of governor’s rule is close to expiry on December 19.
12. Department of Telecommunication (DoT) expects to complete processes for 5G spectrum auction by ________.
A.November
2019
B.June
2019
C.September
2019
D.August
2019
Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Department
of Telecommunication (DoT) said it expects to complete processes for 5G
spectrum auction by August 2019 and the services will be rolled out by 2020.
13. Which of the following Section of the Aadhaar Act has been struck down by Supreme Court, which earlier allowed private entities to demand the unique identity (Aadhaar) number before providing services?
A.Section
57
B.Section
48
C.Section
32
D.Section
26
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Supreme
Court struck down Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act, which earlier allowed private
entities to demand the unique identity number before providing services.
14. Which country announces $1.4 billion Package for Maldives agreements signed
A.India
B.Pakistan
C.Saudi
Arabia
D.Indonesia
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
India
country announces $1.4 billion Package for Maldives agreements signed.
15. Which name was given to cyclone that struck Andhra Pradesh recently?
A.Neelam
B.Gaja
C.Phethai
D.Ockhi
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Cyclone
Phethai made a landfall at Katrenikona in the East Godavari district of Andhra
Pradesh, with a wind speed of 80 kmph.
16. Which country President declares 2019 as Year of Tolerance?
A.Pakistan
B.Iran
C.Indonesia
D.United
Arab Emirates (UAE)
Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
United Arab
Emirates (UAE)President declares 2019 as Year of Tolerance.
17. Which team organises the Third Edition of the Women Transforming India Awards?
A.NITI
Aayog
B.Rashtriya
Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)
C.YLAC
India
D.India
Stem Foundation Team
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
NITI Aayog
organises the Third Edition of the Women Transforming India Awards.
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