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  • Question
  • How many Indian-origin women scientists awarded by Australian government under Superstar of STEM initiative?


  • Options
  • A. 8
  • B. 5
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

  • Correct Answer


  • Explanation
    Three Indian-origin women scientists Onisha Patel, Devika Kamath and Asha Rao are among the 60 Superstars of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) list awarded by Australian government. Under the initiative, due to gender gap in STEM courses, the government there is planning to train these scientists for one year to become influencers for female students.

  • More questions

    • 1. Who builds the longest suspension bridge 'Matiri Bridge' over the Indus River in the Leh-Ladakh region?

    • Options
    • A. Indian Navy
    • B. Indian Army
    • C. Indian Coast Guard
    • D. National Security Guard
    • Discuss
    • 2. The Lok Sabha passed the 'DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019' on __________.

    • Options
    • A. 6 January 2019
    • B. 7 January 2019
    • C. 8 January 2019
    • D. 9 January 2019
    • Discuss
    • 3. Jagdish Thakkar who passed away in New Delhi was a famous __________.

    • Options
    • A. Journalist
    • B. Photographer
    • C. Lawyer
    • D. Politician
    • Discuss
    • 4. The Central Government has given nod for Centre for Classical Language in which city of Kerala?

    • Options
    • A. Aluva
    • B. Guruvayur
    • C. Munnar
    • D. Tirur
    • Discuss
    • 5. 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
    • 6. World Thalassaemia Day 2019 was observed on __________.

    • Options
    • A. May 9
    • B. May 8
    • C. May 7
    • D. May 6
    • Discuss
    • 7. 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
    • 8. For how many Indian cities, the Environment Ministry launched the National Clean Air Programme?

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

    • Options
    • A. Badminton
    • B. Cricket
    • C. Football
    • D. Tennis
    • Discuss
    • 10. 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


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