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  • Question
  • Universe's first molecule that formed almost 14 billion years ago, recently detected by NASA is __________.


  • Options
  • A. Hydrogen sulfide
  • B. Tributyltin hydride
  • C. Helium hydride
  • D. Beryllium oxide

  • Correct Answer
  • Helium hydride 

    Explanation
    Helium hydride ion (HeH+), the first molecule that formed almost 14 billion years ago, was detected by NASA's flying observatory SOFIA towards a planetary nebula. It is the first type of molecule (first molecular bond) that formed in the universe after the Big Bang. At that time, ionised hydrogen and neutral helium atoms reacted to form HeH+. Once the universe cooled down, hydrogen atoms started to interact with helium hydride, creating molecular hydrogen, which set the stage for star formation. From that point on, stars created the other elements of the cosmos.

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    • Options
    • A. Suresh Mathur
    • B. Girish Joshi
    • C. Amit Rathi
    • D. Rajinder Singh
    • Discuss
    • 2. The cheif minister of this state launched a water conservation scheme 'Jal Amrutha'.

    • Options
    • A. Assam
    • B. Tamil Nadu
    • C. Karnataka
    • D. Andra Pradesh
    • Discuss
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    • Options
    • A. Tamil Nadu
    • B. Karnataka
    • C. Andra Pradesh
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    • Discuss
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    • Options
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    • B. R Sivapriya
    • C. Ashok Pandey
    • D. Vikas Swarup
    • Discuss
    • 5. Which team won the 115th Aga Khan Gold Cup tournament in New Delhi?

    • Options
    • A. Madhya Pradesh Team
    • B. SHA Team
    • C. Army XI Danapur
    • D. SAIL Hockey Academy
    • Discuss
    • 6. Who has adopted a resolution on Sexual-Violence condemning rape as a weapon of war?

    • Options
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    • Discuss
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    • Options
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    • 8. World Malaria Day is observed on April 25. The theme of 2019 World Malaria Day is;

    • Options
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    • C. Ready to beat malaria
    • D. End Malaria For Good
    • Discuss
    • 9. Which among the following bank has collaborated with India's health insurance company, Max Bupa to launch 'AnyTimeHealth machines' for distributing health insurance products?

    • Options
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    • B. HDFC Bank
    • C. ICICI Bank
    • D. IndusInd Bank
    • Discuss
    • 10. The 3-day National Cardiology Conference 2019 was held in __________.

    • Options
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    • C. Chennai
    • D. Delhi
    • Discuss


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