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  • Question
  • The President of the United States imposes stricter sanctions on this country's metal industry.


  • Options
  • A. Germany
  • B. India
  • C. Japan
  • D. Iran

  • Correct Answer
  • Iran 

    Explanation
    The President of the United States, Donald Trump on May 8, 2019 imposed harsher sanctions on the iron, copper, steel and aluminium industry of Iran. The move is aimed at stopping Iran from pursuing its nuclear interests and acquiring nuclear weapon and intercontinental ballistic missiles. The Trump administration withdrew from the nuclear deal stating that it had failed to protect American national security interests and enabled Tehran's malign behaviour.

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    • 1. Who has reduced the minimum subscription requirement for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)?

    • Options
    • A. SEBI
    • B. SIDBI
    • C. NITI Aayog
    • D. Ministry of Finance
    • Discuss
    • 2. World Thalassaemia Day 2019 was observed on __________.

    • Options
    • A. May 9
    • B. May 8
    • C. May 7
    • D. May 6
    • Discuss
    • 3. Name of the world's fastest bullet train that is tested by Japan recently.

    • Options
    • A. ALFA-X
    • B. Renfe AVE
    • C. Korail KTX
    • D. Maglev
    • Discuss
    • 4. For how many Indian cities, the Environment Ministry launched the National Clean Air Programme?

    • Options
    • A. 72
    • B. 85
    • C. 98
    • D. 102
    • Discuss
    • 5. Which Sport will return in Asian Games 2022 edition in Hangzhou?

    • Options
    • A. Badminton
    • B. Cricket
    • C. Football
    • D. Tennis
    • Discuss
    • 6. 24th March 2019 is observed as World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. It's theme is;

    • Options
    • A. Innovate to accelerate action
    • B. Unite to End TB
    • C. It's time
    • D. I am stopping TB
    • Discuss
    • 7. The co-inventor of the World's First Handheld Electronic Calculator Dies at 86. Who is it?

    • Options
    • A. Jack Kilby
    • B. Jerry Merryman
    • C. James Van Tassel
    • D. James Edward Maceo
    • Discuss
    • 8. Who plans to launch #VaccinesWork to emphasize on the importance of vaccines?

    • Options
    • A. UNICEF
    • B. WHO
    • C. Care International
    • D. Save the Children
    • Discuss
    • 9. Which department has relaxed income tax rules in order to facilitate fundraising by start-ups which is a part of the 'Startup India Vision 2024'?

    • Options
    • A. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
    • B. Department of Commerce
    • C. Department of Heavy Industry
    • D. Department of Export Promotion Council
    • Discuss
    • 10. Indian Navy's TROPEX 19 was held in __________.

    • Options
    • A. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
    • B. Visakhapatnam
    • C. Thiruvananthapuram
    • D. Kolkata
    • Discuss


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