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A)
All India Tennis Association
B)
All India Football Federation
C)
Indian Olympic Association
D)
International Tennis Federation

Correct Answer :   All India Tennis Association


All India Tennis Association (AITA) has collaborated with Serbian Tennis Federation (STF) to train Indian junior players under world renowned Serbian coaches, at the RK Khanna Stadium, New Delhi. This pact will aim to cooperate within the sphere of competence to work towards the development of junior tennis players in India. Serbia's trainers and coaches will come to India for a camp for the under 12, 14, 16 and 18 categories. Then in the latter half of the year, preparation camp will also be conducted in Serbia for 8-10 players in the age group of 15-18 and 3-4 trainers.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Golf
B)
Wrestling
C)
Boxing
D)
Mixed Martial Arts

Correct Answer :   Wrestling


Dave Bautista has officially retired from wrestling aftermath of a defeat at the WWE's (World Wrestling Entertainment) Wrestlemania event on 7th April, 2019. Dave Bautista was born on 18th January 1969 in Virginia, USA.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Karnataka
B)
Tamil Nadu
C)
Andhra Pradesh
D)
Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Andhra Pradesh


National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a penalty of Rs 100 crore on the Andhra Pradesh government for illegal sand mining in the state. Penalty has been imposed on the lines of plea filed by Andhra Pradesh resident Anumolu Gandhi, alleging illegal sand mining was causing damage to Krishna, Godavari rivers and their tributaries in the state. The tribunal headed by Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel who is the chairperson of NGT directed the state government to deposit Rs 100 crore 'environment compensation' with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPSB) within a month.Also, a committee has been formed consisting of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), National Institute of Mines, Dhanbad, IIT Roorkee and Madras School of Economics for the evaluation of environment damage within three months and to provide a report to this Tribunal.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Gaid Salah
B)
Abdelaziz Bouteflika
C)
Noureddine Bedoui
D)
Abdelkader Bensalah

Correct Answer :   Abdelkader Bensalah


Abdelkader Bensalah was appointed president for a three-month transitional period after weeks of mass protests led to the resignation of long-serving former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on April 2. Algeria's newly appointed interim President Abdelkader Bensalah announced the election would be held on July 4 to vote for a new president. However, the 77-year-old Bensalah is barred under the constitution from running in the upcoming election.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
KVB Bank
B)
Vijaya Bank
C)
Canara Bank
D)
Indian Overseas Bank

Correct Answer :   Indian Overseas Bank


The government has announced that Karnam Sekar (MD and CEO of the erstwhile Dena Bank) will take over as MD and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank from July 1. His term will end in June 2020. Also, R A Sankara Narayanan (former MD and CEO of Vijaya Bank) will move to Canara Bank as MD and CEO. His term will end in January 2020.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Virat Kohli
B)
MS Dhoni
C)
Chris Gayle
D)
AB de Villiers

Correct Answer :   Virat Kohli


Virat Kohli and women's cricketer Smriti Mandhana were named the Leading Cricketers in the World. Kohli has won the honour for an unprecedented third year in a row while it's the first time Smriti has won the honour. Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan was named the Leading T20 cricketer for the second year in a row. Wisden's Cricketers of the Year was also awarded to four other Cricketers namely English cricketers Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Rory Burns and Tammy Beaumont, for their performances in the 2018 English summer.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Care for Child
B)
Midwives for Mothers
C)
Aware for Safe Motherhood
D)
Respectful Maternity Care

Correct Answer :   Midwives for Mothers


National Safe Motherhood Day (NSMD) is observed annually on 11 April to raise awareness about the proper healthcare of women and maternity facilities to pregnant and lactating women. The theme of 2019 NSMD is "Midwives for Mothers".Midwives for Mothers

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
AmIslamic Bank
B)
Al-Rajhi Bank
C)
Emirates Islamic
D)
RHB Islamic Bank

Correct Answer :   Emirates Islamic


Emirates Islamic has announced the launch of Chat Banking services for customers via WhatsApp, marking a global first in the Islamic banking sector. The bank's customers will now able to conduct daily banking activities via WhatsApp in a seamless and hassle-free manner. The Chat Banking solution, supported by Infobip, further enhances Emirates Islamic's suite of digital banking channels and allows customers to use features such as checking account balances and temporarily blocking or unblocking of an existing card.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Sanjiv Bajaj
B)
Azim H Premji
C)
Pawan Goenka
D)
Devi Prasad Shetty

Correct Answer :   Azim H Premji


The All India Management Association (AIMA) Managing India Awards 2019 was held on April 08, 2019 at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi. Mahendra Mohan Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, Jagran Prakashan Ltd and Editorial Director, Dainik Jagran, was awarded under Lifetime Contribution to Media category. Lifetime Contribution Award: Azim H Premji (Chairman, Wipro Ltd). MNC in India of the Year: T Krishnakumar (Coca-Cola India, President & CEO, India & Southwest Asia).

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Ana Bogdan
B)
Zarina Diyas
C)
Victoria Azarenka
D)
Garbine Muguruza

Correct Answer :   Garbine Muguruza


The 2019 Monterrey Open aka 2019 Abierto GNP Seguros was the 11th edition of Monterrey Open, held at Monterrey in Mexico. It was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. The prize money of the tournament was $250,000. Garbine Muguruza of Spain successfully claimed back-to-back Monterrey Open title on 7th April, 2019, as Victoria Azarenka succumbed to injury in the final, the score was 6-1 3-1 at that time. Asia Muhammad & Maria Sanchez of USA has claimed womens doubles title in Monterrey Open by defeating Monique Adamczak and Jessica Moore of Australia.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48