41. Which government is going to conduct ‘Night Walk’ to promote women empowerment?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: D [Kerala]
Notes:
The Kerala Women and Child Development Department is going to conduct Night Walk for women. This is a part of the government’s effort to push towards women empowerment and spread awareness among the public about the increasing violence against women. This event will be conducted from 11 AM to 1 AM at 100 locations across the state.
42. Which of the following is the only ape found in India?
[A] Gorilla
[B] Chimpanzee
[C] Hoolock Gibbon
[D] Mandrill
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Correct Answer: C [Hoolock Gibbon]
Notes:
The tailess Hoolock Gibbon is the only ape found in India. It is native to eastern Bangladesh, Northeast India and South West China. It is categorised into Western Hoolock Gibbon and Eastern Hoolock Gibbon. Both these species are listed under the Indian (Wildlife) Protection Act of 1972.
43. Which state has recently approved the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Maharashtra Government had recently approved the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme that allows waiver for crop arrears pending until September 30, 2019. It aims to make farmers debt free and even provide relief for non-defaulting farmers.
44. Which oil rich region did Saudi Arabia and Kuwait recently resolve their disputes over?
[A] Hejaz Region
[B] Neutral Zone
[C] Asir Zone
[D] Bubiyan Island
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Correct Answer: B [Neutral Zone]
Notes:
The two countries, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait recently resolved their disputes over the Neutral Zone which lies along their borders. After a period of 5 years, they have commenced oil extraction operation in this region where they share equal rights.
45. The recently initiated joint military exercise among Iran, China and Russia was conducted in which region?
[A] Pacific Ocean
[B] Gulf of Mexico
[C] South China Sea
[D] Indian Ocean
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Correct Answer: D [Indian Ocean]
Notes:
The three countries, Iran, China and Russia, started a 4 days joint military exercise in the Indian Ocean and in the Gulf of Oman. It involves a number of tactical exercise like target practice, ship rescue etc. in an area of about 17,000 square kilometres.
46. A cargo ship had recently collided into the coast of Istanbul, leading to the temporary closure of the Bosporus strait, one of the Turkish straits. Which other strait forms a part of the Turkish Straits?
[A] Dardanelles strait
[B] Strait of Dover
[C] Strait of otranto
[D] Kara Strait
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Correct Answer: A [Dardanelles strait]
Notes:
Bosporus also known as strait of Istanbul is an internationally significant waterway located in the northwestern part of Turkey, forming a part of international boundary between Europe and Asia. It along with Dardanelles forms the Turkish straits that connect Aegean and Mediterranean seas to the Black sea.
47. Under India’s first transit-oriented development project, Delhi is going to get its tallest tower. What is the name of this tower?
[A] East Delhi Hub
[B] Hansalya
[C] Ireo Skyon
[D] Civic Centre
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Correct Answer: A [East Delhi Hub]
Notes:
Recently, the Home Minister had laid the foundation stone of India’s first transit-oriented development project. Under this project, Delhi would witness the construction of East Delhi Hub, its tallest tower (161 m) in the eastern part of Delhi.
48. The Stolen Works of Art Database, which was in news recently, is maintained by which organisation?
[A] UNESCO
[B] WTO
[C] ASI
[D] INTERPOL
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Correct Answer: D [INTERPOL]
Notes:
The Stolen Works of Art (WoA) database is maintained by the Interpol. The Central Bureau of Intelligence (CBI), which is the nodal agency for Interpol in India, recently alerted agencies like the ASI about India turning into a prime target for art thefts.
49. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which was conferred recently, is the highest award in the country for which field?
[A] Theatre
[B] Classical dances
[C] Cinema
[D] Classical music
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Correct Answer: C [Cinema]
Notes:
Dadasaheb Phalke award is the highest award conferred in the field of cinema in India. Recently, it was awarded to Amitabh Bachchan. The award was instituted in honour of Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (also known as the Father of Indian Cinema) in 1969.
50. Who was the first Chief of Defence Staff?
[A] Admiral Karambir Singh
[B] Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa
[C] General Bipin Rawat
[D] Admiral Sunil Lanba
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Correct Answer: C [General Bipin Rawat]
Notes:
On December 30, 2019, the then Indian Army Chief, Late General Bipin Rawat was appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). CDS is a 4-star single-point military advisor to the Ministry of Defence and will serve until the maximum age of 65 years.
