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1 .

Who recently became New Zealand's top run scorer in test cricket?

A)

Tom Latham

B)

Kane Williamson

C)

Ross Taylor

D)

Colin de Grandhomme

Correct Answer : Ross Taylor

Ross Taylor became New Zealand's highest run-scorer in the longest form of the game on January 6 when he hit three runs through mid-on after tea on the fourth day of the third test against Australia

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2 .

A one-horned rhinoceros calf was recently born at the Manas National Park. The National park is situated in which state?

A)

Sikkim

B)

Arunachal Pradesh

C)

Assam

D)

Himachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Assam

The Manas National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a biosphere reserve is situated in Assam. Recently a one-horned rhinoceros of the national park named R3A gave birth to its calf. The R3A was also born in the same park to the elder rhino ‘Laisri’ in 2013.

The One-horned rhinoceros or the Indian rhinoceros is an endangered species and is listed as ‘Vulnerable’ in the IUCN Red list of threatened species. At present, the national park is home to 42 rhinos.

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3 .

The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) which recently discovered a new habitable exoplanet, belongs to which space agency?

A)

China National Space Administration (CNSA)

B)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

C)

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

D)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Correct Answer : National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

The planet finder satellite of NASA, named the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) recently discovered a new exoplanet in the habitable region of its host star.

The newly found exoplanet, known as ‘TOI 700 d’ has approximately the same size of the Earth. The Space Scientists of NASA also announced that the exoplanet is only 101.5 light years from the earth, making it easy for further observations and research.

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4 .

Which middle East country recently announced multiple-entry tourist visas to people of all countries?

A)

United Arab Emirates

B)

Singapore

C)

France

D)

Spain

Correct Answer : United Arab Emirates

With an objective to improve its tourism sector, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently announced multiple-entry tourist visas to people of all countries.

The UAE cabinet recently approved the amendment for tourist visas, which will be valid for five years from the date of issue and can be used for multiple entries into the country. Being the favourite tourist destination of many nationals, the country attracts more than 20 million tourists in a year.

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5 .

Bhim Chandra Jana was a freedom fighter who recently died at 107. He belonged to which state?

A)

Bihar

B)

Odisha

C)

Jharkhand

D)

West Bengal

Correct Answer : West Bengal

Centenarian freedom fighter Bhim Chandra Jana has died of old age-related ailments in West Bengal's Howrah district. He died at his residence in Marotala under Shyampur police station limits. Jana was 107 and is survived by six sons and six daughters and their children.

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6 .

Who won the Global child prodigy award 2020?

A)

Sucheta Satish

B)

Anita Nair

C)

Sudha Murty

D)

Preeti Shenoy

Correct Answer : Sucheta Satish

A Dubai-based Indian girl, Sucheta Satish (14), who sings in 120 languages,has won the '100 Global Child Prodigy Award 2020' in the category of singing.The award ceremony was held in Ashok Hotel, Delhi.

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7 .

Which state will have the country’s first rehabilitation centre for freshwater turtles?

A)

Bihar

B)

Odisha

C)

Chhattisgarh

D)

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Madhya Pradesh

India’s first rehabilitation centre for freshwater turtles will be inaugurated in the Bhagalpur forest division of Bihar. The centre, which is to be open soon can accommodate 500 turtles at a time. The forest division is near to the river Ganga, which makes it a perfect breeding area for freshwater turtles. The turtles are abducted and hurt by smugglers will be rescued by the team of the rehabilitation centre and will be provided proper treatment.

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8 .

Australia recently witnessed which disaster that killed many lives and caused huge destruction?

A)

Flood

B)

Wild fires

C)

Tsunami

D)

Cyclone

Correct Answer : Wild fires

Australia recently witnessed severe wild fires that killed nearly 25 people and destroyed several homes across the country. More than hundred bush fires were burning in New South Wales and they could not be controlled. Several million animals are also reported to be killed by the severity of bush fires. Scientists have cited Global warming to be the reason of this early and devastating wild fires.

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9 .

Which famous Indian cricketer recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket?

A)

Yusuf Pathan

B)

R Ashwin

C)

Irfan Pathan

D)

Bhuvanesh Kumar

Correct Answer : Irfan Pathan

The ace Indian all-rounder and bowler famous for his swings, Irfan Pathan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket recently. Irfan made his debut in 2003 when he was only 19 years old. In his professional cricket career spanning 16 years, he made several records including the hat-trick wicket in the first over of the test match. Irfan was also a part of the winning team of the 2007 T20 World cup.

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10 .

Who is the Director General of Aeronautical Systems in DRDO and is also known as Missile Woman of India?

A)

Anuradha T K

B)

Dr.Tessy Thomas

C)

Ritu Karidhal

D)

Muthiah Vanitha

Correct Answer : Dr.Tessy Thomas

The renowned Indian scientist and Director General of Aeronautical Systems, DRDO, Dr.Tessy Thomas was the Chief Guest of the Women Science Congress, held at Bengaluru. It was a part of the ongoing 107th Indian Science Congress. Tessy Thomas was the first woman scientist to head a missile project in India, when she was the Project Director of India’s Agni-IV missile.

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