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A)
China
B)
Russia
C)
Japan
D)
Brazil

Correct Answer : Option (A) - China


China won the badminton world mixed-team championship, Sudirman Cup 2019 in Nanning, China. They beat Japan in men's doubles, women's singles and men's singles to clinch the title for the 11th time. In the latest Men' singles match, Shi Yuqi stunned world champion Kento Momota 15-21, 21-5,21-11. Japan have never won the Sudirman Cup.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
New Delhi
B)
Kolkata
C)
Mumbai
D)
Ladakh

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Ladakh


The Border Personnel Meet (BPM) between the armies of India and China was held in Eastern Ladakh sector of Jammu and Kashmir at the Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO) - TWT Meeting Point. The Indian delegation was led by Major General Arvind Kapoor from the Fire and Fury Corps and the Chinese delegation was led by Senior Colonel Gan Wei Han. The BPM began by saluting the National Flags by members of the delegation and then followed by the exchange of greetings.India and China emphasized the mutual desire of maintaining peace and tranquility and improving relations at the functional level at the border areas.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Nigeria
B)
Syria
C)
South Sudan
D)
Ethiopia

Correct Answer : Option (C) - South Sudan


The commandant of the Indian Army Infantry School, Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar, aged 57, has been appointed as the new force commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He will succeed Lieutenant General Frank Kamanzi of Rwanda. He will command over 16,000 peacekeepers which include nearly 2,400 from India. He has experience with the Indian Armed Forces for more than 34 years. In 1983, he graduated from the Indian Military Academy. He obtained a Master of Philosophy degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from the University of Madras. He served the UN Angola Verification Mission III from 1996 to 1997 and the UN Mission in Sudan from 2008 to 2009. He has served as the Additional Director General of Military Operations at Army Headquarters.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Guwahati, Assam
B)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
C)
Kolkata, West Bengal
D)
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Bengaluru, Karnataka


Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has inaugurated its new commercial arm 'NewSpace India Limited' (NSIL) in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The objective of new commercial arm is to scale up industry participation in Indian space programmes. NSIL was inaugurated by Dr. K Kasturirangan, ISRO's advisor, in the presence of ISRO's chairman Dr. K Sivan.On March 6, 2019 NSIL was incorporated for the purpose of utilising research and development activities carried out by ISRO in the area of space with an authorised share capital of Rs 100 crore and initial paid up capital of Rs 10 crore.NSIL will be responsible for manufacturing and production of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) and Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) through technology transfer mechanisms.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
India
B)
US
C)
China
D)
Japan

Correct Answer : Option (C) - China


China has been using CFC-11 or Trichlorofluoromethane, a banned Ozone-Depleting chemical. This was published in the journal Nature. It is against the 1987 Montreal Protocol.As per the study released in May 2018, emissions of CFC-11 were on the rise since 2013. It witnessed 25% since 2012.Between 2008 and 2012, eastern China emitted an average of about 6,400 metric tonnes of CFC-11 per annum and it was increased to 13,400 metric tonnes per annum from 2014 to 2017.China is the world's largest polyurethane foam market. According to UK-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), the Chinese foam manufacturers have been using CFC-11 illegally to save on the higher cost of alternatives such as hydrochloro-fluorocarbons like HCFC-141b and factories in Shandong province were still making and using gas to manufacture foam insulation.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Switzerland
B)
Germany
C)
France
D)
Norway

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Switzerland


The Sekisui Open Squash 2019 was held in Kriens, Switzerland. India's Mahesh Mangaonkar had defeated Bernat Jaume of Spain in the final to win the title for the second time. This was Mahesh's 8th PSA (Professional Squash Association) title. Mahesh had defeated Jaume by 11-9, 3-11, 11-5, 11-5. To do this, Mahesh had taken 48 minutes. The first time he won the corresponding reward in 2016.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
France
B)
Ireland
C)
Russia
D)
United Kingdom

Correct Answer : Option (D) - United Kingdom


British Prime Minister Theresa May announces resignation from her post. She will resign on 7 June. Her announcement triggers the start of a contest to replace her as Conservative leader and Prime Minister.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Vikram
B)
Sagar
C)
Varaha
D)
Shaurya

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Shaurya


The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) 'Shaurya' and the 3rd (Naga Hills) Battalion of the Assam Rifles has signed an 'Affiliation Charter' at Laitkor in Shillong. The objective is to enhance inter-armed forces cooperation and utilise each other's assets for training and sports. The 'Affiliation Charter' was signed by director generals of Indian Coast Guard and Assam Riffles. The Assam Rifles is the oldest paramilitary force of India. They have total 46 battalions guarding the India-Myanmar border and also countering the insurgency in the north-eastern states. The 3rd (Naga Hills) Battalion of Assam Rifles is the oldest battalion which was first time raised in 1835 as 'The Cachar Levy'. They have total 750 personnel under the battalion which comprised of all the ranks for guarding the Eastern Frontier of Assam from Brahmaputra River to the Cachar Hills. The 3rd (Naga Hills) Battalion is based at Kohima in Nagaland where it had fought bravely with Japanese forces in World War-II.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Arunima Sinha
B)
Priyanka Mohite
C)
Malavath Purna
D)
Premlata Agarwal

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Priyanka Mohite


26-year-old Satara-based mountaineer, Priyanka Mohite, becomes first Indian woman to successfully scale world's fifth highest peak, Mount Makalu (8,481 metres).

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Beijing
B)
Paris
C)
Tokyo
D)
London

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Tokyo


The second Urban 20 (U20) Mayors summit was held in Tokyo, the capital city of Japan from May 20 to May 22, 2019. The themes of the summit were Climate Action, Circular Economy, Social Inclusion and Integration, Sustainable Economic Growth and Gender Equality. The U20 Mayors summit takes place one month ahead of the G20 summit which is to be held in Osaka, Japan. The aim of this summit was to allow invited Mayors to discuss and approve a communique which will be formally presented to the G20 Summit. Urban 20 (U20) is an initiative developed in 2017 under the leadership of the Mayor of Buenos Aires and Mayor of Paris and convened by the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) in collaboration with United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG).

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