41. What is the theme of the 2019 edition of International Day of Peace?
[A] Stand-Up For International Peace
[B] Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All
[C] Climate Action for Peace
[D] Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All
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Correct Answer: C [Climate Action for Peace]
Notes:
The International Day of Peace is observed every year on 21st of September to commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples. The theme for Year 2019 “Climate Action for Peace” is to draw attention to the importance of combating climate change as a way to protect and promote peace throughout the world.
42. S K Padmadevi, who passed away recently, was the legendary actress of which regional cinema?
[A] Kannada
[B] Tamil
[C] Telugu
[D] Odia
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Correct Answer: A [Kannada ]
Notes:
Veteran actor and multi-faceted artiste S.K. Padmadevi (95), who was part of the first Kannada talkie film that went on sets, has passed away in Bengaluru, Karnataka on 19th September 2019. She remained active in theatre till late 1960s and acted in several plays by H.L.N. Simha and Ballari Raghavacharya. She later joined All India Radio (AIR) and worked on audio plays for over two decades. Ms. Padmadevi was awarded the R. Nagendra Rao award for lifetime achievement by Karnataka Chalanchitra Academy in 2016.
43. Which state tourism has won the PATA Gold award for an ethnic food restaurant run by women?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tripura
[C] Odisha
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: D [Kerala ]
Notes:
At Nur-Sultan (Astana) in Kazakhsta, the Kerala Tourism has won three prestigious Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold awards viz. for an ethnic food restaurant run by women at Kumarakom under its Responsible Tourism Mission, for an advertisement campaign of Kerala Tourism ‘Come Out and Play’ and for its website (www.keralatourism.org) respectively. The ad campaign was run by Stark Communication & the Kerala Tourism website has been designed and maintained by Invis Multimedia.
44. Which state government has launched a housing loan subsidy scheme – Aponar Apon Ghar?
[A] Assam
[B] Odisha
[C] Jharkhand
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Assam ]
Notes:
In Guwahati, the Assam Government has rolled out a housing loan subsidy scheme – Aponar Apon Ghar – where in financial relief will be provided towards purchase or construction of the first house for the family. The subsidy up to Rs 2.50 lakh will be provided for loan amounts from Rs 5 to Rs 40 Lakh. This move will boost the demand and led to the expansion of real estate in the state.
45. Who has been elected president of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan (ABMSS) 2020?
[A] Ramaiah Daripalli
[B] Jadav Payeng
[C] Francis D’Britto
[D] Saalumarada Thimmakka
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Correct Answer: C [Francis D’Britto]
Notes:
Vasai-based Catholic priest Father Francis D’Britto, who is writer and environmentalist, has been elected president of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan (ABMSS) 2020. He is the first Christian to be elected president of the ABMSS. Fr. D’Britto is known for serving people beyond the four walls of the Catholic Church & attributed his success to the people who have stood by him for several decades.
46. Which Indian corporate has won UN Global Climate Action Award in the ‘Climate Neutral Now’ category?
[A] Reliance
[B] Infosys
[C] Tata
[D] Birla
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Correct Answer: B [Infosys ]
Notes:
Infosys has won the prestigious United Nations Global Climate Action Award in the ‘Climate Neutral Now’ category. With this feat, Infosys has become the only corporate from India to earn the recognition for its efforts to combat climate change. The award will be presented to Infosys at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Santiago, Chile on December 2019.
47. Which country has launched the world’s biggest transport space ship for space station?
[A] Israel
[B] Japan
[C] Germany
[D] Poland
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Correct Answer: B [Japan ]
Notes:
Japan has successfully launched an unmanned spacecraft “Kounotori8” towards the International Space Station (ISS) from the Tanegashima Space Center at Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in southwestern Japan. The acronym ‘Kounotori8’ stands for “white stork” in Japanese & intends to deliver about 5.3 tonnes of supplies to astronauts at the ISS.
48. Who is the newly appointed chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee (CCS)?
[A] Bipin Rawat
[B] B S Dhanoa
[C] Karambir Singh
[D] Sunil Lanba
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Correct Answer: A [Bipin Rawat]
Notes:
Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat has become the new chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC). He succeeded IAF chief – Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa. The COSC is consists of chiefs of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force and the senior most member is appointed its chairperson. The Chairman of COSC is tasked with ensuring synergy among the three services and evolves common strategy to deal with external security challenges facing the country.
49. Which state government has decided to set up museum at the house of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar?
[A] Bihar
[B] Jharkhand
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [West Bengal]
Notes:
The West Bengal government has decided to set up a museum at the north Kolkata house of 19th century social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar where he had spent the last few years of his life. The museum chronicles his life from his birth place at Birsinghapur village in Paschim Medinipur district to the house in north Kolkata. He was a key figure of the Bengal Renaissance and the most prominent campaigner for Hindu widow remarriage.
50. Which space agency has successfully launched the RamanSat 2 miniature satellite?
[A] NASA
[B] ISRO
[C] JAXA
[D] Roscosmos
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Correct Answer: A [NASA ]
Notes:
NASA has successfully launched the RamanSat 2 miniature satellite designed by 17-year-old Indian student Aabhaas Sikka. The satellite was developed by Sikka during his internship with SPACE India with help from SPACE Group Founder and CMD Sachin Bahmba along with the company’s research team. It is carrying equipment to measure the radiation from Sun and space.