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1 .
What was the theme of 2019 Engineers Day for the year 2019?
A)
Role of Engineers in a Developing India
B)
Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
C)
Engineering for change
D)
Digital Transformation: A New Industrial Revolution

Correct Answer :   Engineering for change

The 52nd Engineers Day was celebrated in India on September 15, 2019 under the theme "Engineering for change". It was also celebrated in SriLanka and Tanzania while others countries celebrate this day on other dates. It was 1st observed on 1967.

Published On : July 13, 2021
2 .
Which of the following became the first state in July 2019, to amend DMF(District Mineral Foundation) rules?
A)
Punjab
B)
Chhattisgarh
C)
Manipur
D)
Himachal Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh became the first state in July 2019, to amend DMF rules. The new rule mandates the inclusion of 10 Gram Sabha members directly from mining-affected areas in the DMF Governing Council (GC).

Published On : July 13, 2021
3 .
Who will replace Jack Ma as Executive Chairman of Alibaba in 2019?
A)
Liu Chuanzhi
B)
Wang Jianlin
C)
Ren Zhengfei
D)
Daniel Zhang

Correct Answer :   Daniel Zhang

Daniel Zhang, Alibaba's CEO, will replace Jack Ma as Executive Chairman of the group.

Published On : July 13, 2021
4 .
FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup, 2020 will be held in _______
A)
Argentina
B)
Russia
C)
Brazil
D)
India

Correct Answer :   India

FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup, 2020 will be held in India from Nov 2- Nov21.

Published On : July 13, 2021
5 .
Every year 16 September is observed as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The Theme of the year 2019 is;
A)
32 Years and Healing
B)
Caring for all life under the sun
C)
Ozone and climate: Restored by a world united
D)
Keep Cool and Carry On: The Montreal Protocol

Correct Answer :   32 Years and Healing

The United Nations observes 16 September every year as International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The ozone layer is a fragile shield of gas which protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun and thus help in preserving life on the planet. Theme of the day for 2019: 32 Years and Healing. The theme for this year celebrates over three decades of remarkable international cooperation to protect the ozone layer and the climate under the Montreal Protocol. The Montreal Protocol has led to the phase-out of 99 per cent of ozone-depleting chemicals in refrigerators, air-conditioners and many other products.

Published On : July 13, 2021
6 .
Which bank has revised the service charges for deposits, cash withdrawals, non-maintenance in Average Monthly Balance(AMB) from October 1, 2019?
A)
Canara Bank
B)
State Bank of India
C)
ICICI Bank
D)
HDFC Bank

Correct Answer :   State Bank of India

The State Bank of India(SBI) has announced revision in charges of deposits and withdrawals that will be effective from October 1, 2019. The new revision is applicable to cash withdrawals, non-maintenance in Average Monthly Balance(AMB) and deposits.

Published On : July 13, 2021
7 .
Which country won the maximum number of medals in Track Asia Cup 2019?
A)
Italy
B)
Spain
C)
India
D)
Uzbekistan

Correct Answer :   India

India won Track Asia Cup 2019. India topped the medal tally with 10 gold, 8 silver and 7 bronze medals. Uzbekistan finished overall second with 4 gold and 3 silver while Malaysia secured third place with 4 gold and 1 silver

Published On : July 13, 2021
8 .
Which among the following pair awarded with Visitor's award 2019 under the category "Research in Biological Sciences"?
A)
Partima and Asad Ullah Khan
B)
Shaon Ray and Deshdeep Sahdev
C)
Neeraj Sharma and Pradeep Goyal
D)
Ashutosh Sharma and Shekhar C. Mande

Correct Answer :   Partima and Asad Ullah Khan

Visitor's award which is constituted since 2014 to create healthy competition among central universities, is provided under four categories in research field. They are, Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Physical Sciences Biological Sciences and Technology Development. ii. Joint award: This year(2019) the award in the field of research in Biological science is jointly awarded to Dr.Partima and Prof. Asad Ullah Khan.

Published On : July 13, 2021
9 .
Union Government has set a target of setting up 12,500 Ayush Health and Wellness Centres across the country. Out of 12,500, How many will set up in 2019?
A)
7000 Centres
B)
6000 Centres
C)
5000 Centres
D)
4000 Centres

Correct Answer :   4000 Centres

Union Government has set a target of setting up 12,500 Ayush Health and Wellness Centres across the country. Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy Minister Shripad Yesso Naik announced this during the inauguration of a Unani Medical Centre and Siddha Clinical Research Unit. Out of 12,500 Ayush Health and Wellness Centres, 4000 centres will be set up in 2019.

Published On : July 13, 2021
10 .
Which country has won the 'Best Video' award for the Asia & Pacific Region in the UNWTO Tourism Video Competition 2019?
A)
India
B)
Thailand
C)
Sri Lanka
D)
Malaysia

Correct Answer :   India

India's 'Yogi of the Racetrack' has won 'Best Video' award for the Asia & Pacific Region in the UNWTO Tourism Video Competition 2019. Yogi of the Racetrack is a short promotional film on Yoga, which was produced by the Union Ministry of Tourism.

Published On : July 13, 2021