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- Question
How many submarines will be contructed by DAC with the worth of Rs40000 cr?
Options- A. 5
- B. 6
- C. 8
- D. 10
- Correct Answer
- 6
ExplanationThe Defence Acquisitions Council, DAC chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved indigenous construction of six submarines worth 40 thousand crore rupees. It is the second project under the Ministry's ambitious strategic partnership model aiming to boost the government's Make in India' program. The first project to get the government's nod for implementation under the new model was the acquisition of 111 utility helicopters for the Navy at a cost of over 21 thousand crore rupees in August last year. DAC has also approved the acquisition of about five thousand MILAN Anti Tank Guided Missiles for the Army. - 1. According to the report of United Nations' World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2019, what will be the growth rate of India for in 2019-20?
Options- A. 7.6%
- B. 7.5%
- C. 7.4%
- D. 7.8% Discuss
- 2. Which country attends OIC Meet for 1st Time in Abu Dhabi?
Options- A. Brazil
- B. Germany
- C. Singapore
- D. India Discuss
- 3. Name the world's rarest giant softshell turtle that passed away in Suzhou Zoo,China.
Options- A. Yangtze
- B. Iberian
- C. Coahuilan
- D. Alpaca Discuss
- 4. Name the initiative launched by Microsoft to preserve traditional weaving forms in India.
Options- A. Weavedraft
- B. WeaveIt
- C. Antaran
- D. ReWeave Discuss
- 5. Recently with which state governemet Renault Nissan settles tax dispute?
Options- A. Tamil Nadu
- B. Kerala
- C. Andra Pradesh
- D. Haryana Discuss
- 6. Name the author of the book titled 'The Ocean at the End of the Lane' who was recently appointed as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.
Options- A. Salman Rushdie
- B. Douglas Adams
- C. Julian Barnes
- D. Neil Gaiman Discuss
- 7. The book "The man who could never say No" has been authored by whom?
Options- A. N N Saxena
- B. Vikram Seth
- C. S Muthiah
- D. Gopalkrishna Gandhi Discuss
- 8. Which movie has won the Best Film award in the 64th National Awards-2017?
Options- A. Rustom
- B. Ventilator
- C. Kasaav
- D. Neerja Discuss
- 9. Which of the following initiation of the Rotary Club of Madras North provides sanitary napkins to the students?
Options- A. Project Suvidha
- B. Project Puthuyugam
- C. Project Sangini
- D. Project Kannamma Discuss
- 10. Which team won the Women's World Twenty20 title?
Options- A. West Indies
- B. Australia
- C. England
- D. New Zealand Discuss
More questions
Correct Answer: 7.6%
Explanation:
With robust private consumption and 7.4% GDP growth rate in the current fiscal, the Indian economy is expected to accelerate at a rate of 7.6% in 2019-20, according to a report by the United Nations titled United Nation's World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2019. As per the report, the world trade growth moderated over the course of 2018 to 3.8% from growth of 5.3% in 2017.
Correct Answer: India
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has been invited to deliver an address at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Abu Dhabi. This is the first time that a leader of the non-Muslim country has been invited to the OIC conference. Ms Swaraj will be the Guest of Honour and address the inaugural plenary of the 46th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of OIC on the 1st and 2nd of March.
Correct Answer: Yangtze
Explanation:
The last known female member of Yangtze giant softshell turtle, 90 years old, died in Suzhou Zoo, China. Now, there are only three left in the world. The Wildlife Conservations Society (WCS) declares the Yangtze giant softshell turtle the world's most critically endangered turtle species. One male Yangtze giant softshell turtle lives in Suzhou Zoo and the other two in Vietnam.
Correct Answer: ReWeave
Explanation:
Microsoft's Project 'ReWeave' will help to preserve traditional weaving forms by upskilling workers, designing and marketing products, and creating sustainable livelihood options. Tata Trusts' initiative, Antaran's main objective is to rejuvenate ailing handloom clusters through an end-to-end programme that would help artisans to become designers and entrepreneurs.
Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The tax dispute between the government of Tamil Nadu and the Renault Nissan Alliance India before the Madras High Court is in settlement talks stage and chances are that it will be settled outside the court, according to representatives of both the sides.
Correct Answer: Neil Gaiman
Correct Answer: S Muthiah
Correct Answer: Kasaav
Correct Answer: Project Kannamma
Explanation:
Project Kannamma is the initiative of the Rotary Club of Madras North to provide sanitary napkins to the students. It was started in August of 2018 by providing free, biodegradable sanitary napkins to 82 students at the Government High School in Uthandi of Tamil Nadu. The sanitary napkins are provided by the Irula Tribal Women's Welfare Society (ITWWS). The project is also supporting the livelihood of the Irula Tribal Women. the group sells 15,000 pads per month, it can sustain the families of 12 tribal women.
Correct Answer: Australia
Explanation:
Australia clinched Women's World Twenty20 title as they attained an easy win over England in the final of the Women's World T20 tournament. This is Australia's 4th title win at Women's World T20 in 6 editions of the tournament. The Southern Stars have won the trophy previously in 2010, 2012 and 2014. West Indies hosted the event.
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