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A)
1997
B)
1982
C)
1975
D)
1968

Correct Answer : Option (D) - 1968


Khurana shared the 1968 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine with Marshall W. Nirenberg and Robert W. Holley for research that showed the order of nucleotides in nucleic acids, which carry the genetic code of the cell and control the cell’s synthesis of proteins. In 1972, he also created the first ever artificial gene.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:48:46
A)
Vistara
B)
Air India
C)
Spicejet
D)
Indigo

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Air India


Current Ashwini Lohani heads Air India. It began operations in 1932 with a single-engine, de Havilland Puss Moth monoplane. In 1962, it became the world’s first airline to boast an all-jet fleet. Last October, it also became the world’s first airline to use a Taxibot on an A320 aircraft with passengers onboard. Recently, Group of Ministers (GoM) of the central government have approved the proposal to divest stake in the national carrier. Led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the GoM met on Tuesday and approved all proposals on debt transfer from Air India to a special purpose vehicle. The Expression of Interest (EoI) and the share purchase agreement would be issued in January 2020.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:48:46
A)
Pabuk,Vayu, Kyarr, Bulbul and Fani
B)
Vayu, Hikka, Kyarr, Maha and Pavan
C)
Vayu, Pabuk, Kyarr, Bulbul and Fani
D)
Vayu, Pabuk, Kyarr, Bulbul and Pavan

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Vayu, Hikka, Kyarr, Maha and Pavan


According to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD’s) Statement on Climate of India During 2019 report, the number of cyclones in the Arabian Sea was 400% higher than normal frequency because five out of eight cyclones affected Arabian Sea. These give cyclones were Vayu, Hikka, Kyarr, Maha and Pavan. This after the sea on India’s west coast normally undergoes only one cyclone annually — read a 400% rise. (India normally has five cyclones in total every year.) However, the Bay of Bengal — usually the more cyclone-prone coast of India — was relatively subdued in 2019 with three (Pabuk, Fani, Bulbul) instead of four cyclones that occur there annually on an average.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:48:46
A)
Anil Chaudhary
B)
Sundaram Ravi
C)
Ranjan Madugalle
D)
Srinivas Venkataraghavan

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Anil Chaudhary


Anil Chaudhary is the lone Indian named in the list of 19 match officials, including 16 umpires, for the upcoming ICC U-19 World Cup starting in South Africa from January 17. The 54-year-old Chaudhary has so far officiated in 20 ODIs and 27 T20Is including the ongoing series between India and Sri Lanka.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:48:46
A)
Kazakhstan
B)
Turkey
C)
Mongolia
D)
Hong Kong

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Mongolia


The Union Cabinet approved the agreement signed between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of Mongolia on 8 January 2020. The agreement aimed at enhancing the cooperation of the countries in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful and civilian purposes.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:48:46
A)
USA
B)
Russia
C)
Japan
D)
India

Correct Answer : Option (D) - India


India will be the guest of honour at the Paris Book Fair 2020 to be held in March this year. This will be the third time that India would be the guest country at the fair after 2002 and 2007.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:48:46
A)
Indian Army
B)
National Security Guard (NSG)
C)
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
D)
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)


Supreme Court recently asked the Centre to consider the deployment of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to guard the various courts in India — taking over the job of securing the courts from the local police forces.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:48:46
A)
Gandhinagar
B)
Ahmedabad
C)
Vadodara
D)
Surat

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Ahmedabad


The 31st International Kite Festival was launched at the Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was inaugurated by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The festival will be conducted from 7-14 January in different parts of the state.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:48:46
A)
Artist
B)
Lawyer
C)
Journalist
D)
Mathematician

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Artist


One of India's best-known artists, Akbar Padamsee passed away in Coimbatore on 6 January 2020. He was 91 years old. Akbar Padamsee was born in Mumbai in 1928. He earned a Diploma in Painting from Sir JJ School of Art. He was one of the pioneers of modern Indian art along with S.H. Raza, F.N. Souza, and M.F. Husain.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:48:46
A)
David Warner
B)
Steven Smith
C)
Virat Kohli
D)
Cheteshwar Pujara

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Virat Kohli


India skipper Virat Kohli retained his top spot among batsmen while Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane dropped in the latest ICC Test rankings issued on January 8.Kohli's 928 rating points have vaulted him ahead of the second-placed Steve Smith, who sits on 911 points. Pujara was placed sixth, down one rung, with 791 points, while Rahane occupied the ninth spot after slipping a couple of positions with 759 points.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:48:46