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1. What is the name of the fossil plant species that shows flowers bloomed in the Early Jurassic, more than 174 million years ago?
A.Nanjinganthus
dendrostyla
B.Araucaria
mirabilis
C.Hymenaea
protera
D.Nelumbo
aureavallis
Correct
Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Researchers
have identified a fossil plant species that shows flowers bloomed in the Early
Jurassic, more than 174 million years ago. Before now, angiosperms (flowering
plants) were thought to have a history of no more than 130 million years.
2. How many public sector banks are under the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A.11
B.9
C.7
D.15
Correct
Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Four public
sector banks that were under the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework of
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), may come out of the restrictions following an
improved performance. This follows a review of the performance of all 11 banks
that are under the PCA framework, as decided during the November board meeting
of the RBI.
3. Which of the following is the NASA's first flight to moon that marked its 50th anniversary?
A.Apollo
6
B.Apollo
7A
C.Apollo
8
D.Apollo
11
Correct
Ans:Option C
Explanation:
NASA’s first
flight to the moon to mark its 50th anniversary. On December 21, 1968, three
men, commander Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders, flew to the moon in
Apollo 8 for the first time in human history.
4. Which Institue from Pune launched an e-library of ancient religious and historical works?
A.SMEF'S
Brick Group of Research Institutes
B.Arihant
Institute of Research Studies (AIRS)
C.Bhandarkar
Oriental Research Institute (BORI)
D.Suryadatta
Group of Research Institutes (SGRI)
Correct
Ans:Option C
Explanation:
The
Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI) launched an e-library of ancient
religious and historical works.
5. Who has been appointed as Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)?
A.Pranab
Kumar Das
B.S
Ramesh
C.Ranjit
Sinha
D.Sandip
Somany
Correct
Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Senior
bureaucrat Pranab Kumar Das has been appointed as Chairman of the Central Board
of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), the apex policy-making body for indirect
taxes.
6. Late Lawyer and human rights activist Asma Jahangir was announced as one of the four winners of the UN Human Rights Prize for 2018. She belonged to which country?
A.Afghanistan
B.Tanzania
C.Pakistan
D.Ireland
Correct
Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Late
Pakistan lawyer and human rights activist Asma Jahangir was announced as one of
the four winners of the UN Human Rights Prize for 2018. Her daughter Munizae
Jahangir received the prestigious award on behalf of her mother.
7. Belgium Prime Minister, who has resigned amid pressure on his government over his support for the UN global pact on migration, is _______.
A.Peter
Mutharika
B.Charles
Michel
C.Jorge
Bom Jesus
D.Julius
Maada Bio
Correct
Ans:Option B
Explanation:
Belgian
Prime Minister Charles Michel has resigned amid pressure on his government over
his support for the UN global pact on migration.
8. In which of the following State did the President rule begin on 20th December 2018?
A.Assam
B.Himachal
Pradesh
C.Uttaranchal
D.J&K
Correct
Ans:Option D
Explanation:
President’s
rule is imposed in Jammu and Kashmir from 20th December as the Governor’s rule
expired in the state on 19th December 2018, after six months.
9. Under which category did the IUCN place the Olive Ridleys in its Red list?
A.Endangered
B.Vulnerable
C.Critically
endangered
D.Least
concern
Correct
Ans:Option B
Explanation:
Olive
Ridleys falls under Vulnerable Category in the IUCN Red list
10. Which of the following Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) recently merged with IDFC Bank?
A.IndoStar
Capital Finance Limited
B.PNB
Gilts Limited
C.HDB
Financial Services Limited
D.Capital
First Limited
Correct
Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Private
sector IDFC Bank and Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) Capital First have
announced completion of their merger to create IDFC First Bank.
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