41. Which noted journalist has won the first Gauri Lankesh National Award for Journalism?
[A] Rajdeep Sardesai
[B] Karan Thapar
[C] Prannoy Roy
[D] Ravish Kumar
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Correct Answer: D [Ravish Kumar]
Notes:
In Bengaluru, Senior journalist and Ramon Magsaysay awardee Ravish Kumar has recently received the first Gauri Lankesh National Award for Journalism by freedom fighter H.S. Doreswamy. He was chosen for the award for sharp news analysis and uncompromising secular stance by the Gauri Lankesh Memorial Trust (GLMT). Apart from this, three books – ‘Neera Nade’ by Prof. Vinaya Okkunda, ‘Dehali Nota’ by senior journalist D. Umapathy, and Ravish Kumar’s ‘Free Voices’ translated as ‘Maatige Enu Kadime’ by Harshakumar Kugwe.
42. The Gandhi Solar Park (GSP) has recently inaugurated at headquarters of which international organisation?
[A] IMF
[B] European Union
[C] United Nations
[D] WHO
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Correct Answer: C [United Nations]
Notes:
On 24th September 2019, the Gandhi Solar Park (GSP) and the ‘Gandhi Peace Garden’ have inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with others world leaders at UN headquarters. On the occasion, a special UN Postage on Mahatma Gandhi’s 150 years also released. The GSP is a first-of-its-kind symbolic Indian effort at the UN that highlights India’s willingness to go beyond the talk on climate change and climate action. While, the Peace Garden is dedicated in the memory of Gandhi and is a crowd-sourced project, with people adopting trees in the memory of their loved ones. Mr. Modi was also conferred the “Global Goalkeeper” award by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan launched by his government.
43. Rahul Aware is associated to which sports?
[A] Tennis
[B] Badminton
[C] Wrestling
[D] Boxing
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Correct Answer: C [Wrestling ]
Notes:
Indian wrestler Rahul Aware has won a bronze in men’s 61Kg free-style category at the 2019 World Championship in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. However, this was not an Olympic category and thus the bronze did not help Aware qualify for the Tokyo Games. It was India’s fifth medal at this edition of the World Championships with a total haul of 1 silver and 4 bronzes. In the ongoing event, Deepak Punia in men’s 86kg category was forced to pull out of the final due to an injury and settled for silver.
44. The Union Government has instituted the highest civilian award in the field of contribution to the unity and integrity of India in the name of which freedom fighter?
[A] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[B] Bhimrao Ambedkar
[C] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[D] Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
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Correct Answer: C [Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]
Notes:
The Union Government has instituted the highest civilian award in the field of contribution to the unity and integrity of India, in the name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The award seeks to recognize notable and inspiring contributions to promote the cause of national unity and integrity and to reinforce the value of a strong and united India. The award will be announced on the occasion of the National Unity Day (NUD) on the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel on 31st of October. The award would consist of a medal and a citation. No monetary grant or cash award would be attached to this Award. Not more than 3 awards would be given in a year. It would not be conferred posthumously except in very rare and highly deserving cases.
45. Ponung Doming has become the first woman officer from which state as Lieutenant Colonel?
[A] Manipur
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Mizoram
[D] Nagaland
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Correct Answer: B [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Ponung Doming has created history by becoming the first woman Army officer from Arunachal Pradesh to be elevated to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army. Earlier, IAF Wing Commander Shaliza Dhami became the 1st female officer to be appointed as flight commander of a flying unit.
46. Who has been selected the new head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
[A] Kristalina Georgieva
[B] Scott Morris
[C] Emmanuel Macron
[D] Christine Lagarde
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Correct Answer: A [Kristalina Georgieva]
Notes:
Bulgarian economist Kristalina Georgieva has been named as the new Managing Director (MD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). She is the first person from an emerging market economy to lead the IMF. Georgieva will succeed Christine Lagarde for a five-year term from October 2019.
47. The 5th India International Science Festival (IISF- 2019) is scheduled to be held in which city?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Chennai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Kochi
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Correct Answer: A [Kolkata ]
Notes:
The 5th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF- 2019) will be held at Kolkata with theme “RISEN India – Research, Innovation, and Science Empowering the Nation” from 5th to 8th November. The event expects to host a gathering of approximately 12,000 participants from India and abroad.
48. Paolo Borrometi, who won the 2019 Peter Mackler Award for Courageous Journalism, is from which country?
[A] Italy
[B] Denmark
[C] Sweden
[D] Norway
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Correct Answer: A [Italy]
Notes:
Italian journalist Paolo Borrometi, who was assaulted over his coverage of mafia activity in Sicily and now living under police protection, has won the prestigious 2019 Peter Mackler Award for Courageous and Ethical Journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism.
49. Sarah Taylor, who recently retired from international cricket, is from which country?
[A] West Indies
[B] New Zealand
[C] England
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [England ]
Notes:
England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor, who is regarded as one of the world’s best wicketkeepers, has recently retired from international cricket because of her ongoing battle with anxiety. Sarah made her England debut in 2006 and scored 6,553 international runs. She was also a magnetic keeper behind the stumps, creating waves with her innovative methods that led her to 232 dismissals, the most in women’s cricket. Taylor had previously gone on an indefinite break from cricket after the 2016 World T20 in India before returning for the 2017 World Cup.
50. Which actor has been chosen as goodwill ambassador for Maharashtra polls?
[A] Akshay Kumar
[B] Salman Khan
[C] Priyanka Chopra
[D] Madhuri Dixit
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Correct Answer: D [Madhuri Dixit]
Notes:
Actor Madhuri Dixit has been chosen as goodwill ambassador by the Chief Electoral Office (CEO) in Maharashtra to create awareness among people about the importance of voting. The State Assembly polls are scheduled for October 21 and results will be declared on October 24. She will be seen in a video titled ‘Let’s Vote” speaking about the democratic process and role of voters in the development of the country.