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- Question
How many states have joined in a pan-India network of single emergency helpline number '112'?
Options- A. 8
- B. 15
- C. 20
- D. 22
- Correct Answer
- 20
ExplanationTo get immediate assistance to the people who are in trouble, Union territories and 20 states have joined in a pan-India network of single emergency helpline number '112',which is implemented by central government's Nirbhaya Fund( 2012 Delhi gangrape case). Police (100),women(1090) and fire(10A) helpline numbers are amalgamated in this and is similar to '911' in US. Kerala, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh,Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Nagaland, Gujarat,Telangana,Lakshadweep,Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Dadar and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu,Jammu and Kashmir are the joined states ad UTs. When a person activate the panic button on the mobile,it will trigger an emergency call to 112.Emergency response Centre (ERC) can recieve panic call via voice call to 112,the '112' mobile app or email requests on state ERSS website.A long press of the '5' or '9' key will activate the panic call in normal case. - 1. Arjuna Award winner Raghbir Singh Bhola passed away recently. He belongs to which of the following sport?
Options- A. Cricket
- B. Hockey
- C. Tennis
- D. Basket Ball Discuss
- 2. Who gets an approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for Stock Broking?
Options- A. GPay
- B. PhonePe
- C. Paytm Money
- D. MobiKwik Discuss
- 3. India ranks __________ in Index of Cancer Preparedness.
Options- A. 19th
- B. 22nd
- C. 28th
- D. 31st Discuss
- 4. Which nation has decided to end sanctions waivers for all importers of Iranian oil?
Options- A. Russia
- B. United Kingdom
- C. United States
- D. France Discuss
- 5. Laurentino "Nito" Cortizo emerged as the President of which of the following country?
Options- A. Panama
- B. Cuba
- C. Belize
- D. Paraguay Discuss
- 6. Which country joined with India to produce film on the life of Mujibur Rahman?
Options- A. Bangladesh
- B. Pakistan
- C. Saudi Arabia
- D. Indonesia Discuss
- 7. Which ministry launched the Talent Hunt for artists and give them a platform to showcase their talent on the national stage?
Options- A. Minister of Environment and climate change
- B. Ministry of culture and tourism
- C. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
- D. Ministry of Labour and Employment Discuss
- 8. The book "Between Two Worlds" - "The Assamese Sikhs" has been authored by whom?
Options- A. Amrit Lal Nagar
- B. Aga Shahid Ali
- C. Abhijit Bhaduri
- D. Bimal Phukan Discuss
- 9. The book "The Island of Lost Girls" has been authored by whom?
Options- A. Kiran Doshi
- B. Anil Menon
- C. Manjula Padmanabhan
- D. Hansda Sowendra Shekhar Discuss
- 10. The Scientist from this Institute have developed world's Thinnest Material by making usage of Magnesium Diboride.
Options- A. IIT Indore
- B. IIT-Guwahati
- C. IIT Gandhinagar
- D. IIT Bhubaneswar Discuss
More questions
Correct Answer: Hockey
Explanation:
Former Indian hockey player Raghbir Singh Bhola, a two-time Olympic medallist, has passed away aged 92. In 2000, he was honored with the Arjuna Award for his achievements in hockey. He served in diverse roles such as the member of the IHF selection committee, FIH international umpire, manager of the Indian hockey team, TV commentator and government observer at the Olympic Games.
Correct Answer: Paytm Money
Explanation:
One97 Communications-owned Paytm Money, the wealth management arm of Paytm got approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to start offering a stock broking service such as the ability to trade in equities and cash segments, derivatives, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) among other exchange-traded products.
Correct Answer: 19th
Explanation:
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released the 2019 Index of Cancer Preparedness (ICP) in which India's overall rank is 19th out of 28 countries, with a score of 64.9. Australia tops the ICP, followed by the Netherlands and Germany.
Correct Answer: United States
Explanation:
The United States is expected to announce on April 22, 2019 that all importers of Iranian oil will have to end their imports shortly or be subject to US sanctions. As per reports, the administration will terminate the sanction waivers that it had granted to some importers of Iranian oil late last year.
Correct Answer: Panama
Explanation:
The Panama Electoral Tribunal announced Laurentino "Nito" Cortizo (with 95% of votes counted) as the winner of Panama's presidential election.
Correct Answer: Bangladesh
Explanation:
India and Bangladesh agreed to jointly produce the film based on the life and works of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and documentary of Bangladesh Liberation War 1971. The delegation from Bangladesh side led by Dr. Gowher Rizvi, Adviser to Prime Minister of Bangladesh met Amit Khare, Secretary of Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The co-production of film was earlier announced by the PM of both India and Bangladesh. The movie will be directed by Shyam Benegal and the scriptwriter of the movie will be Atul Tiwari and the director of the documentary will be from Bangladesh who would be assisted by a co-director from India.
Correct Answer: Ministry of culture and tourism
Explanation:
Minister of culture and tourism Mahesh Sharma launched the National Mission on Cultural Mapping of India in the city. Under the mission, the government will hold a "talent hunt" for artists of various genres and give them a platform to showcase their talent on the national stage. The artists can register themselves on the cultural mapping portal, after which they will be given a unique ID.
Correct Answer: Bimal Phukan
Correct Answer: Manjula Padmanabhan
Correct Answer: IIT Gandhinagar
Explanation:
Scientists from Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar have developed world's Thinnest Material by making usage of Magnesium Diboride. It has its utility in next-generation materials and UV absorbing films.
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