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Sulagitti Narasamma, who passed away recently, was the renowned social worker of which state?
Options- A. Kerala
- B. Karnataka
- C. Andra Pradesh
- D. TamilNadu
- Correct Answer
- Karnataka
ExplanationSulagitti Narasamma (97), the renowned social worker and Padma Shri awardee, has passed away in Bengaluru on December 26, 2018. Born in 1920, she hailed from a community that was at the time referred to as 'untouchable'. She is best known for extending free of cost midwife services to women at a time when medical help was hard to come by in rural areas. It is believed that she learned the art from her grandmother, Marigemma, at a very young age. She had helped deliver more than 15,000 babies in Krishnapura, a remote village in Pavagada taluk in Karnataka. Her work received special recognition in Krishnapura & was conferred an honorary doctorate by the Tumkur University in 2014. She was also conferred with the Padma Shri by President Ram Nath Kovind on March 20, 2018. - 1. Who is the author of the book "Numbers Do Lie: 61 Hidden Cricket Stories"?
Options- A. Greg Chappell
- B. Suresh Menon
- C. Pankaj Mishra
- D. Akash Chopra Discuss
- 2. Which union ministry has launched "Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES)" for developing export-linked infrastructure?
Options- A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- B. Ministry of Finance
- C. Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
- D. Ministry of Power Discuss
- 3. April 26 observed as a World Intellectual Property Day. It's theme for the year 2019 is;
Options- A. Reach for Gold: IP and Sports
- B. Innovation - Linking the World
- C. Designing the Future
- D. Creativity - The Next Generation Discuss
- 4. Sudin Dhavalikar, Vijay Sardesai was appointed as the Deputy CM of which Indian state?
Options- A. Andra Pradesh
- B. Maharashtra
- C. Bihar
- D. Goa Discuss
- 5. How many satellites where launched by China from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre?
Options- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 4
- D. 5 Discuss
- 6. US-based virtual search start-up acquired by Facebook to boost AI capabilities is?
Options- A. Balsamiq
- B. Buffer
- C. GrokStyle
- D. Avocent Discuss
- 7. Which film won seven Golden Globes awards including the best originial score honour?
Options- A. La La Land
- B. Moonlight
- C. Lion
- D. Manchester By Sea Discuss
- 8. Name the bank which has received CCI Nod for Merger with Gruh Finance.
Options- A. RBL Bank
- B. Kotak Mahindra Bank
- C. Bandhan Bank
- D. IndusInd Bank Discuss
- 9. Who is appointed as a chairman of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament?
Options- A. Mallikarjun Kharge
- B. Kuruppassery Varkey Thomas
- C. N. Janardhana Reddy
- D. Buta Singh Discuss
- 10. President Pranab Mukherjee A Statesman was relaesed by _____________.
Options- A. Shri Suresh Prabhu
- B. Shri Arun Jaitley
- C. Shri Naveen Patnaik
- D. Shri Narendra Modi Discuss
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Correct Answer: Akash Chopra
Correct Answer: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Correct Answer: Reach for Gold: IP and Sports
Explanation:
April 26, 2019, was observed as a World Intellectual Property Day across the globe with a theme of "Reach for Gold: IP and Sports". The objective was to increase awareness about the role intellectual rights play in encouraging creativity and innovation. In 2000, the General assembly of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) pronounced April 26 as a World Intellectual Property Day. WIPO, a specialized agency of the United Nations, worked together with the different non-governmental organization, and international agencies to promote this day.
Correct Answer: Goa
Explanation:
After the appointment of Goa's new CM Pramod Sawant, Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP)'s Sudin Dhavalikar and Goa Forward Party (GFP)'s chief Vijay Sardesai appointed as Goa Deputy Chief Minister. Sudin Dhavalikar, Vijay Sardesai will succeeded Francis Dsouza.
Correct Answer: 2
Explanation:
China launched two Tianhui II-01 satellites from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre, also known as Base 25. The purpose of the satellite is to perform scientific experiments, land resource and geographic survey, and mapping. The satellites were launched by a Long March 4B carrier rocket also known as Chang Zheng 4B. This was the 303rd successful mission of the Long March series carrier rocket.
Correct Answer: GrokStyle
Explanation:
In an attempt to enable users shop better using Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities, Facebook has acquired US-based virtual search start-up, GrokStyle, at an undisclosed amount. GrokStyle was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, USA.
Correct Answer: La La Land
Correct Answer: Bandhan Bank
Explanation:
Bandhan Bank has received approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for the proposed scheme of amalgamation of Gruh Finance with the bank. The approval has been made under sub-section (1) of Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002. Bandhan Bank had, in January 2019, announced the merger of Gruh Finance with it. The move was taken to bring down promoter holding in the bank to 61% from 82.3%.
Correct Answer: Mallikarjun Kharge
Explanation:
Mallikarjun Kharge is the new chairman of the 21-member (14 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha) Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament. The chairman of PAC is appointed by the speaker of Lok Sabha. Kharge replaced Congress leader K V Thomas.
Correct Answer: Shri Narendra Modi
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a photo book titled "President Pranab Mukherjee - A Statesman", at an event in Rashtrapati Bhawan. It overs the Presidency and documents his various roles.
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