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. Shondol dance of which city has created history by entering into the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest dance?
[A] Udaipur
[B] Ladakh
[C] Kochi
[D] Shimla
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Correct Answer: B [Ladakh ]
Notes:
The Shondol dance of Ladakh has created history again by breaking into the Guinness book of world records as the largest Ladakhi dance when 408 women artists in traditional dresses performed gracefully the folk dance on the occasion of the 2019 Buddhist carnival ‘Naropa Festival’. The fest was held near the 11th-century world-famous Hemis Monastery in Ladakh & was organised by the Live to Love India, Drukpa Charitable Trust and Young Drukpa Association. Earlier, this famous dance was used to be performed by artists for King of Ladakh on special occasion.
43. Which renowned personality has been named for 2019 Dada Sahab Phalke award?
[A] Rajkumar Hirani
[B] Lata Mangeshkar
[C] Sanjay Leela Bhansali
[D] Amitabh Bachchan
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Correct Answer: D [Amitabh Bachchan]
Notes:
The doyen of modern Indian Cinema, Amitabh Bachchan has been named for the prestigious Dada Sahab Phalke award for his outstanding contribution to the film industry. It is the India’s highest award in cinema, which is conferred by the Government of India (GoI) for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema. It consists of a Swarn Kamal and a cash prize of Rs 10 Lakh. In a career spanning five decades, Bachchan has given memorable performances film after film and is a four-time National Film Award winner.
44. 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.
45. Sebastian Coe, who has been re-elected as IAAF chief, is from which country?
[A] Germany
[B] France
[C] Britain
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [Britain]
Notes:
During the 52nd IAAF Congress at Doha, Sebastian Coe from Britain has been re-elected as president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) for a second term for 4 years. Coe is the former Olympic and world champion middle-distance runner. Beside this, Adille Sumariwalla (the President of Athletics Federation of India (AFI)) was re-elected as member of the Council of IAAF for a 2nd four-year term.
46. Who has become the first Indian cricketer to bowl 3 maidens in single T20I?
[A] Jasprit Bumrah
[B] Jhulan Goswami
[C] Deepti Sharma
[D] Bhuvneshwar Kumar
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Correct Answer: C [Deepti Sharma]
Notes:
Off-spinner Deepti Sharma from Agra has become the 1st Indian cricketer to bowl 3 maidens in T20I. This history was created during the India’s first T20I against South Africa at the Lalabhai Contractor Stadium in Surat, Gujarat. She ended with figures of 4/8 with three of the four overs to lead India to victory. India beat South Africa by 11 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
47. The first-ever India-Caricom leaders’ summit was held in which city?
[A] New York
[B] Pune
[C] New Delhi
[D] London
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Correct Answer: A [New York]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the first-ever India-Caricom summit in New York with a focus on fighting climate change and increasing India’s participation with the grouping. Mr Modi announced a $14 million US dollar grant for community development projects in the Caricom and another $150 million line of credit for solar, renewable energy and climate change related projects. The Caricom grouping has 15 members-states and 5 associate members. Mr. Modi also invited them to join the International Solar Alliance (IAS) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
48. Which state has become the first Indian state to issue highest number of golden cards under Ayushman Bharat scheme?
[A] Nagaland
[B] Tripura
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] J&K
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Correct Answer: D [J&K]
Notes:
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has become the first state in India to issue highest number of golden cards under Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Over 11 lakh golden cards have been generated within first 90 days of the launch of the scheme with 60% families having at least one golden card which is highest in the country.
49. 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.
50. 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.