1. The Turkey government had recently signed military and maritime agreement with GNA. GNA is _________.
[A] Libya’s interim government
[B] Guinea’s interim government
[C] Nigeria’s interim government
[D] Liberia’s interim government
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Correct Answer: A [Libya’s interim government]
Notes:
Government of National Accord and Turkey had recently inked military and maritime agreement. It is feared by many that it may escalate the war in Libya. The conflict was initiated in 2011 when the NATO-backed uprising had toppled and killed the Libyan dictator.
2. Which country recorded the highest number of child births on the New Year’s Day?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Pakistan
[D] Nigeria
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
As per the recent data of UNICEF, India recorded the highest number of child births on the New Year’s Day. Out of the 3, 92,078 babies born around the world on the day of New Year, 67,385 babies were born in India, which is the highest in the world. With 46,299 births, China is in the second place. UNICEF runs ‘ Every child alive’ campaign to ensure safe birth and pregnancy to every child and mother across the world.
3. Qassim Soleimani ,who was killed in the US air strike was the Military Commander of which country?
[A] Iraq
[B] Iran
[C] Israel
[D] Syria
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Correct Answer: B [Iran]
Notes:
The powerful Military Commander of Iran, General Qassim Soleimani was killed in the air strike conducted by the United States. The President of the US is said to have ordered a drone attack on the vehicles, in which the Iran military personnel were travelling near the Bhagdad Airport. Another commander and adviser to Soleimani, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis was also killed in the attack. Soleimani was the commander of the Quds Force of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
4. A devastating earthquake hit Puerto Rico recently. Which is the capital city of Puerto-Rico?
[A] Santo Domingo
[B] San Juan
[C] Kingston
[D] Havana
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Correct Answer: B [San Juan]
Notes:
The Government of Puerto Rico recently declared a state of emergency, after it was hit by a deadly earthquake. The 6.4 magnitude quake was the strongest and the most devastating earthquake, the country has ever had for hundred years.
Puerto Rico is a group of islands located in the Caribbean Sea. It is one of the unincorporated territories of the United States. The capital city and the largest city of the country is San Juan.
5. Which famous international company is to release its original film named ‘The Banker’?
[A] Amazon
[B] Apple
[C] Netflix
[D] HBO
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Correct Answer: B [Apple]
Notes:
Apple is scheduled to release one of its first-ever original films ‘The Banker’, which is one of the earliest films for Apple TV plus.
The movie, which was set to be released in December last year was postponed due to some allegations. So, it will be released in theatres and subsequently to its subscribers in the month of March, this year. The movie is based on the real-life story of two African-American businessmen of 1960s, Bernard Garrett Sr. and Joe Morris who helped people to overcome the racial barriers in the field of banking.
6. Mark Rutte, who was seen in news recently, is the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Germany
[B] Netherlands
[C] France
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: B [Netherlands]
Notes:
The Prime Minister of Netherlands Mark Rutte was recently seen in news, as he made the country’s first apology for the persecution of Jews during the World War II.
He made this historic apology, first-of-its kind made by any government in this regard, during the country’s annual Holocaust commemoration in Amsterdam, on the eve of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz. More than 1.1 million Jews out of the 1.4 million who lived in Netherlands were killed in the Auschwitz concentration camp, at the outbreak of World War II.
7. When is the International Customs Day (ICD) celebrated annually across the world?
[A] January 24
[B] January 25
[C] January 26
[D] January 27
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Correct Answer: C [January 26]
Notes:
The International Customs Day (ICD) is celebrated annually on 26 January across the world. It was introduced by the World Customs Organization (WCO) in 1983 to mark the anniversary of the formation of the Customs Co-operation Council.
This year the day is dedicated to the contribution of Customs towards a sustainable future and it is celebrated with the slogan “Customs fostering Sustainability for People, Prosperity and the Planet”. All members of WCO will celebrate the day and will showcase their efforts in the arena.
8. Which country recently introduced a new scheme of fast-track visa to attract scientists?
[A] Russia
[B] United Kingdom
[C] Germany
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [United Kingdom]
Notes:
The Britain Prime Minister Boris Johnson has recently announced the new scheme of fast-track visa to attract world’s best scientists.
The United Kingdom is expected to face a major job crunch as after the Brexit deal, the European Union citizens will lose the right to live and work in the UK and the natives of Britain will settle in the 27 remaining nations of the union. The Prime Minister also announced the ‘Global Talent route program’ of 300 million pounds for research in advanced mathematics.
9. Which country recently unveiled the historic coin with the inscription “Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations” and the date of 31 January 2020?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] United Kingdom
[D] United States
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Correct Answer: C [United Kingdom]
Notes:
The United Kingdom recently released a new 50 pence coin with inscription of “Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations” and the Brexit date of 31 January 2020.
The bill to implement the exit of Britain from the European Union officially became law recently this week. The coin is minted to mark the leaving of the country from the European Union. Britain Finance Minister Sajid Javid was presented with the first set of coins. Nearly 10 million such coins are to be distributed and the first three million will be available from January 31, in all banks, post offices and shops.
10. India recently signed agreements with which country to establish a Tourism Zone in its Addu islands?
[A] Maldives
[B] Mauritius
[C] Seychelles
[D] Philippines
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Correct Answer: A [Maldives]
Notes:
India and Maldives signed 5 agreements for establishing ‘Addu Tourism zone’ in five islands of Addu atoll. An atoll is a ring-shaped chain of islands formed of coral.
The Tourism zone is expected to be set up at a cost of $2.49 million. It aims at generating local employment and boost the eco-tourism opportunities in Addu. The High Commissioner of India Sunjay Sudhir signed the MoUs with the Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid and Addu City Council. Another MoU to establish a bottled water plant in Hoarafushi was also inked.
