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- Question
Who has been conferred with the Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2018?
Options- A. Akshaya Patra Foundation
- B. Yohei Sasakawa
- C. Vivekananda Kendra
- D. Ekal Abhiyan Trust
- Correct Answer
- Yohei Sasakawa
ExplanationPresident Ram Nath Kovind conferred the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2015, 16, 17 and 18 at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The award comprises a cash award of one crore rupees, a citation in a scroll, a plaque and a traditional handicraft item. Japan's Yohei Sasakawa was conferred with the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2018 for his contribution in Leprosy Eradication in India and across the world. For 2015: Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari was given the award for its contribution in Rural Development, Education and Development of natural resources. For 2016: Jointly to Akshaya Patra Foundation for its contribution in providing mid-day meals to millions of children across India and Sulabh International for its contribution in improving the condition of sanitation in India and emancipation of manual scavengers. And For 2017: Ekal Abhiyan Trust for its contribution in providing Education for Rural and Tribal Children in remote areas pan India, Rural Empowerment, Gender, and Social Equality. - 1. Name the Gaud ship which became the first-ever Coast Guard ship to visit Sabang, Indonesia.
Options- A. Rajshree
- B. Vijit
- C. Samudra
- D. Sarojini Naidu Discuss
- 2. Which Indian movie has won the Best Action Movie award at the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF)?
Options- A. Wazir
- B. Force 2
- C. Baahubali: The Conclusion
- D. Sultan Discuss
- 3. Which city has become the highest 4G availability in India as per the report of OpenSignal's hottest city for 4G Availability?
Options- A. Ranchi
- B. Dhanbad
- C. Patna
- D. Srinagars Discuss
- 4. Name the Gujarati Author and Journalist who passed away recently at the age of 84 years.
Options- A. Chinu Modi
- B. Suresh Dalal
- C. Bhagwati Kumar Sharma
- D. Saroj Pathak Discuss
- 5. Which party won the highest number of seats in the recently concluded elections to the House of Representatives of the Netherlands?
Options- A. Party for Freedom
- B. People's Party for Freedom and Democracy
- C. Christian Democratic Appeal
- D. Democrats 66 Discuss
- 6. How many Indian states banned e-cigarettes by following an advisory from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare?
Options- A. 8
- B. 12
- C. 9
- D. 15 Discuss
- 7. Name the Indian athelete who has included in World Relays team.
Options- A. Dutee Chand
- B. Hima Das
- C. Swapna Barman
- D. Arpinder Singh Discuss
- 8. Name the education technology startup which won the Next Billion Edtech Prize.
Options- A. Vedantu
- B. BYJU's
- C. Boosters
- D. Dost Education Discuss
- 9. Which of the following city has set a new Guinness World Record for the number of national flags raised in a city for 24 hours?
Options- A. Cairo
- B. Tehran
- C. Beirut
- D. Dubai Discuss
- 10. The Nepal-India Franchise Investment Expo and Conclave will be held in which of the following cities?
Options- A. Hyderabad
- B. Kathmandu
- C. New Delhi
- D. Pune Discuss
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Correct Answer: Vijit
Explanation:
Highlighting the close maritime proximity between India and Indonesia, Indian Coast Guard Ship 'Vijit' became the first-ever Coast Guard ship to visit Sabang, Indonesia. During its maiden voyage, officers and crew of Vijit will hold interaction with officials of Bakamla (Indonesian Coast Guard), Indonesian Armed Forces and the civil administration at Sabang, read a press release from Indian embassy in Jakarta.
Correct Answer: Sultan
Explanation:
Indian film 'Sultan' has won the best action movie award at the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF). The movie is about Desi, Indian wrestling and its raw power. It was directed by Ali Aabbas Zafar. With this, Sultan has become the first ever Bollywood film to win the award in the Jackie Chan Action Movie week section.
Correct Answer: Dhanbad
Explanation:
Dhanbad, the coal capital of India scored 95.3 percent and become the number one city in terms of highest 4G availability in India by the report name 'OpenSignal's hottest city for 4G Availability'. Ranchi which has 95% of 4G Availability, ranked second and Srinagar ranked third with the score of 94.9% on the list with 4G Availability. Raipur and Patna ranked fourth and fifth place with a score of 94.8% and 94.5% respectively.
Correct Answer: Bhagwati Kumar Sharma
Explanation:
Bhagwati Kumar Sharma, noted Gujarati language author and poet passed away in Surat at the age of 84 years. Some of his novels include 'Aarti ane Angara' published in 1957, 'Man Nahi Mane' in 1962, 'Rikta' in 1968, 'Vyaktamadhya' in 1970, 'Samaydvip' in 1974 and 'Urdhvamool' in 1981.
Correct Answer: People's Party for Freedom and Democracy
Correct Answer: 12
Explanation:
Following an advisory from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued in 2018, Twelve states across India have banned Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) or e-cigarettes. States of Punjab, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Jharkhand have taken steps to ban the use of ENDS. ENDS, more commonly known as e-cigarettes or "vapes" in India, are products that produce an aerosolized mixture containing flavored liquids and nicotine that is inhaled by the user.
Correct Answer: Hima Das
Explanation:
Hima Das was named in India's women 4x400m relay team for the World Relays to begin in Yokohama, Japan next month. Hima made the cut despite pulling out of the Asian Athletics Championships in Doha earlier this month due to lower back pain. She was dropped out midway through her 400-metres heats and was later ruled out of the Women's 4x400m relay and Mixed 4x400m relay races.
Correct Answer: Dost Education
Explanation:
India's education technology startup 'Dost Education' has bagged a $25,000 Next Billion Edtech Prize 2019. Two other startups, Ubongo (Tanzania) and PraxiLabs (Egypt), also won the award. Dost Education was awarded for its ability to empower parents to take charge of their child's early education by creating short, friendly audio content that is sent to them via their mobile phones. Because of this app low-income families need no longer send their children to primary school behind and without a chance to catch up.
Correct Answer: Beirut
Explanation:
Lebanon's capital Beirut has set a new Guinness World Record for the number of national flags raised in a city for 24 hours. The Beirut Alive Association in the national capital on 28th April raised a total of 26,852 Lebanese flags breaking New York's Waterloo record of 25,599 flags. The event was organised under the patronage of Prime Minister Saad Hariri, represented by MP Rola Tabsh, at the Nejmeh Square in downtown Beirut in the presence of Economic and Social Council Member Mohammed Al-Jouzou and independent witnesses from "Al-Ittihad Law firms" and various prominent figures. After raising the flag that broke the world record, MP Tabsh congratulated the Beirut Alive Association for this remarkable individual and national initiative by excellence, adorning Beirut with thousands of Lebanese flags and entering the Book of Guinness.
Correct Answer: Kathmandu
Explanation:
The Nepal-India Franchise Investment Expo and Conclave will be held in Kathmandu from 15th to 16th May, 2019. The event primarily focuses on building the relations between India and Nepal through entrepreneurship development. The conclave is organised by Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FNCCI) in association with Embassy of India and Franchise India. The event is expected to introduce new investment opportunities to Nepalese market. According to Indian Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri the summit will help in bringing the leading Indian iconic brands to Nepal. Their entry would not only bring investment into Nepal but also technology transfers and business know how. According to organizers 250 businesspersons and investors will attend the conclave and more than 1000 prospective franchisees and investors are expected to visit the expo.
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