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Which of the following city has set a new Guinness World Record for the number of national flags raised in a city for 24 hours?
Options- A. Cairo
- B. Tehran
- C. Beirut
- D. Dubai
- Correct Answer
- Beirut
ExplanationLebanon's capital Beirut has set a new Guinness World Record for the number of national flags raised in a city for 24 hours. The Beirut Alive Association in the national capital on 28th April raised a total of 26,852 Lebanese flags breaking New York's Waterloo record of 25,599 flags. The event was organised under the patronage of Prime Minister Saad Hariri, represented by MP Rola Tabsh, at the Nejmeh Square in downtown Beirut in the presence of Economic and Social Council Member Mohammed Al-Jouzou and independent witnesses from "Al-Ittihad Law firms" and various prominent figures. After raising the flag that broke the world record, MP Tabsh congratulated the Beirut Alive Association for this remarkable individual and national initiative by excellence, adorning Beirut with thousands of Lebanese flags and entering the Book of Guinness. - 1. Where was the country's first Geographical Indication (GI) store launched?
Options- A. Chennai
- B. Goa
- C. Delhi
- D. Mumbai Discuss
- 2. Who received the Pride of Indian cinema award in the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards 2018?
Options- A. Sanjay Dutt
- B. Sri Devi
- C. Shah Rukh Khan
- D. Amitabh Bachchan Discuss
- 3. Which telecom operator unveils the internet telephony service 'Wings'?
Options- A. BSNL
- B. Vodafone
- C. Airtel
- D. Reliance Jio Discuss
- 4. Defence Research and Development Organization successfully test fired the PINAKA guided WEAPON rocket system which state?
Options- A. Andra Pradesh
- B. Odisha
- C. Rajasthan
- D. Tamil Nadu Discuss
- 5. The Central government has asked the state transport departments to make it mandatory for all EVs to use the __________ number plates.
Options- A. Yellow
- B. Green
- C. White
- D. None of the Above Discuss
- 6. Researchers from this IIT institute has found a new method to detect breast and ovarian cancer.
Options- A. IIT Roorkee
- B. IIT Delhi
- C. IIT Bombay
- D. IIT Kanpur Discuss
- 7. Which state farmers seek compensation from PepsiCo for harassment?
Options- A. Gujarat
- B. Rajasthan
- C. Odisha
- D. Tamil Nadu Discuss
- 8. Facebook has admitted it shared its users' data with how many tech companies?
Options- A. 52
- B. 25
- C. 44
- D. 38 Discuss
- 9. Which of the following plans to strengthen ties with India's new government?
Options- A. Mongolia
- B. Vietnam
- C. Singapore
- D. Taiwan Discuss
- 10. Which among the following abandoned airstrips will be developed into a modern airport by the Indian Government?
Options- A. Birasal
- B. Dhalbhumgarh
- C. Gaya
- D. Ratnagiri Discuss
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Correct Answer: Goa
Explanation:
The Civil Aviation ministry launched the country's first Geographical Indication (GI) store at Dabolim International Airport in Goa. Union Minister for Civil Aviation Suresh Prabhu stated that the GI stores will promote local products made by the artisans and handicrafts at the airport. The store is set up by Airports Authority of India in partnership with The Cashew Export Promotional Council of India.
Correct Answer: Sanjay Dutt
Explanation:
Sanjay Dutt was conferred as the Pride of Indian cinema award in the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards 2018. The Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award 2018 was held in Mumbai on Friday night. The award is conferred to the individuals who have contributed outstandingly towards entertainment industry and the growth and development of Indian cinema or television.
Correct Answer: BSNL
Explanation:
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) will roll out its new internet telephony service with brand name "Wings" from August 1. Those subscribing to "Wings", entailing one-time registration fee of Rs 1,099, will be able to make calls using any internet connection including broadband, WiFi, 3G or 4G data network of any operator, thus overcoming connectivity problems even in areas having patchy signals. Those subscribers can avail free domestic calls for one year, while the overseas calls will be priced as per international tariffs of BSNL landline.
Correct Answer: Rajasthan
Explanation:
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully test fired the PINAKA guided WEAPON rocket system from Pokhran range in Rajasthan. The weapon system is equipped with state-of-the-art guidance kit comprising of an advanced navigation and control system. The weapon systems impacted the intended targets with high precision and achieved desired accuracies.
Correct Answer: Green
Explanation:
The Central government has asked the state transport departments to make it mandatory for all EVs to use the green number plates, irrespective of the year in which they were bought. The new mandate is supposed to help provide preferential treatment to the vehicles with no carbon emissions, like parking, free entry in congested areas as well as a concessional toll on highways.
Correct Answer: IIT Roorkee
Explanation:
Researchers at the IIT Roorkee have identified a new method to detect two of the worst forms of cancer in women - breast and ovarian cancer. The research published in the journal, 'FASEB Bioadvances' details the use of whole saliva as a body fluid for early detection of breast and ovarian cancers, as opposed to the traditional method of using blood samples. The research team, led by Professor Kiran Ambatipudi from the institute's biotechnology department, identified certain proteins present in the saliva which act as potential biomarkers indicative of breast and ovarian cancer metastasis.
Correct Answer: Gujarat
Explanation:
Three of the Gujarat potato farmers sued by PepsiCo the company must pay compensation for the harassment they were subjected to even though the law is very clear on the subject. The three of the potato farmers sued by PepsiCo along with farmer union leaders and farmers' rights activists asserted that Indian farmers' seed freedoms were non-negotiable. The company has to pay us compensation for all the harassment we were put through even though the law is clear on the subject. The company had sued nine potato farmers in Gujarat, including five last year and four this year for allegedly buying seeds and selling potato of the FL 2027 variety registered by PepsiCo.
Correct Answer: 52
Explanation:
In a 747-page response to the US government, Mark Zuckerberg-led social media giant Facebook has admitted it shared its users' data with 52 technology companies including Alibaba, Huawei, Lenovo and Oppo. Facebook's data-sharing partnerships with Apple, Amazon and eye-tracking technology company Tobii are due to continue beyond October 2018.
Correct Answer: Taiwan
Explanation:
Taiwan plans to strengthen ties with India's new government, including more official visits despite China's continuing efforts to isolate what it considers to be a wayward province. After India's general election results on May 23, the two countries will strengthen trade and cultural ties. The centre in the Indian capital operates as a de facto embassy, helping Indian and Taiwanese companies to expand business ties and easing discreet dialogue between government officials. Taiwan has opened four trade offices in India in the last few years and two-way trade has risen more than six-fold since 2000 to stand at more than $7 billion in 2018.
Correct Answer: Dhalbhumgarh
Explanation:
The Union Government has decided to renovate and develop around 400 abandoned airstrips across the country to strengthen air-connectivity. The first such airstrip to be developed into a modern airport will be Dhalbhumgarh in East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand.
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