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- Question
China launched a new communication satellite using a Long March - 3B carrier rocket. It was named as;
Options- A. ChinaSat 6C
- B. Gaofen 1
- C. ChinaSat 9
- D. Dong Fang Hong I
- Correct Answer
- ChinaSat 6C
ExplanationChina lifted its broadband communication system by launching a Long March - 3B carrier rocket with 'ChinaSat 6C' into a geostationary orbit in Sichuan province. The'ChinaSat 6C' was launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province. It is a 19 story tall rocket which is expected to provide high quality radio and television transmission services. It marked 300th launch of the Long March carrier rocket series which was developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation and will be operated by China Satellite Communications Co. Ltd. The satellite will cover China, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Island Countries. Nearly 97% of China's total launch missions was on Long March rocket series. - 1. Renowned poet Pradeep Choubey passed away recently. He is famous in which language?
Options- A. Hindi
- B. Sanskrit
- C. Bengali
- D. Urdu Discuss
- 2. Ola has signed a MoU with which of the state government to implement Smart Traffic Solutions?
Options- A. Maharashtra
- B. Karnataka
- C. Telangana
- D. Tamil Nadu Discuss
- 3. The book "Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life" has been authored by whom?
Options- A. Junot Diaz
- B. Markus Zusak
- C. William Finnegan
- D. Sunil Khilnani Discuss
- 4. Who among the following has been nominated for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by Hockey India?
Options- A. Rupinder Pal Singh
- B. S. V. Sunil
- C. P.R. Sreejesh
- D. Sardar Singh Discuss
- 5. What will be the position of India in Consumer Market By 2030?
Options- A. 5th
- B. 3rd
- C. 8th
- D. 12th Discuss
- 6. Which bank Card raised Rs. 700 crore from banks and financial institutions to grow above industry average?
Options- A. SBI Card
- B. Kotak Mahindra Bank Card
- C. Yes Bank Card
- D. Dena Bank Card Discuss
- 7. Which nation has launched Ramzan campaign to benefit over 2.5 million people in Yemen?
Options- A. Bahrain
- B. UAE
- C. Qatar
- D. Saudi Arabia Discuss
- 8. The Navy of this country has launched two new Type 052D guided missile destroyer.
Options- A. UK Navy
- B. Russia Navy
- C. Indian Navy
- D. Chinese Navy Discuss
- 9. Indian Navy's NBCTF was inaugurated at __________.
Options- A. INS Utkrosh
- B. INS Garuda
- C. INS Shivaji
- D. INS Hansa Discuss
- 10. Who presented the prize for the winners of South Asia Regional WASH Innovation?
Options- A. Pullela Gopichand
- B. Pankaj Advani
- C. Sachin Tendulkar
- D. MS Dhoni Discuss
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Correct Answer: Hindi
Explanation:
Renowned Hindi poet Pradeep Choubey passed away of a cardiac arrest. Choubey (70) was the younger brother of celebrated humorist, satirist, and poet Shail Chaturvedi. Besides humour, he was famous for satirical comments on the system.
Correct Answer: Telangana
Explanation:
Ola has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana to support the latter's efforts in strengthening traffic infrastructure in the city. The partnership would see Ola 'share intelligent insights' that enable the Government to implement smart solutions to enhance 'mobility experience' in the city, an Ola release stated. The first pilot project proposed to be implemented under the MoU is the dynamic mapping of riding quality of various major roads in Hyderabad through the network of vehicles operating on the Ola platform.
Correct Answer: William Finnegan
Correct Answer: P.R. Sreejesh
Explanation:
Indian goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh has been nominated for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by Hockey India. Chinglensana Singh Kangujam and Akashdeep Singh and women's team defender Deepika have been nominated for the Arjuna Award. Hockey India has also nominated R.P. Singh and Sandeep Kaur for Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Correct Answer: 3rd
Explanation:
A report by World Economic Forum stated that India is set to become the world's third largest consumer market behind only USA and China by 2030. The report was titled as 'Future of Consumption in Fast-Growth Consumer Market - India'. As per the report, consumer spending in India is expected to grow from 1.5 trillion US dollar at present to six trillion US dollar by 2030. With the annual GDP growth rate of 7.5 percent, India is currently the world's sixth largest economy.
Correct Answer: SBI Card
Explanation:
SBI Card raised Rs. 700 crore from various financial institutions including its parent SBI (State Bank of India) in the 2nd half of FY19 (Financial Year) to grow above the industry average. SBI Cards and Payment Services Pvt. Ltd (SBI Card) raised Rs. 100 crore from ICICI Securities Primary Dealership Ltd, Rs. 250 crore from State Bank of India and Rs. 50 crore each from Canara Bank and Axis Bank by issuing NCDs (Non Convertible Debentures) at 9.15% coupon. SBI Card also raised additional Rs. 250 crore from Axis Bank through a coupon of 9.55%. The Rs. 700 crore fundraise is part of SBI Card's plan to raise Rs. 1,500 crore in a few tranches.
Correct Answer: UAE
Explanation:
The UAE has launched its Ramzan campaign in Yemen, which will include a package of charity and humanitarian initiatives that will benefit over 2.5 million people, including 1.5 million children and 5 lakh women.
Correct Answer: Chinese Navy
Explanation:
Chinese Navy commissioned two new Type 052D guided missile destroyers in Dalian, a coastal city. They are the 19th and 20th ships in the class and are named as Tangshan and Suzhou. China, at present 20 Type 052Ds either in active service or to be launched for service soon. The destroyers are fast and warships are operated for long distances. It is used to accompany the aircraft carriers. The newly developed Type 052D destroyers are the upgrades of its previous version Type 052C.
Correct Answer: INS Shivaji
Explanation:
The Indian Navy's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Training Facility (NBCTF) was inaugurated at INS Shivaji by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba in Lonavala, Maharashtra. The NBCTF, christened 'Abhedya', Sanskrit for impenetrable, will help train personnel of naval ships fitted with nuclear, biological and chemical detection and protection systems. Admiral Lanba also launched the INS Shivaji's website on the Indian Navy portal and released the platinum jubilee logo, with the theme 'Propelling the Indian Navy since 1945'. INS Shivaji is celebrating its platinum jubilee in 2019-20.
Correct Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation:
India's legend cricketer and UNICEF Ambassador for South Asia, Sachin Tendulkar gave away prizes to the winners of South Asia Regional WASH innovation in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. The event was organised by UNICEF in association with BRAC, a Bangladesh based international organisation. The basic aim of the challenge was to identify innovative solutions to promote the practice of hand washing with soap.
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