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1 .

On January 2, 2020, Prakash Parv was celebrated as birth anniversary of which Sikh Guru?

Guru Har Rai

Guru Gobind Singh

Guru Teg Bahadur

Guru Harkrishan Sahib

Correct Answer : Guru Gobind Singh

The birth anniversary of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh was celebrated across the country and many parts of the world on January 2, 2020. The birth anniversary of a Sikh Guru is also called as “Prakash Parv”. As per the traditional Sikh calendar (Nanakshahi) , birthday of Guru Gobind Singh falls on January 2, this year (Though he was born on 5 January 1666 by Gregorian Calendar). Guru Gobind Singh was named as the tenth Sikh guru, at the age of 9, after the ninth Guru and his father Guru Teg Bahadur was killed.

Published On : July 15, 2021

2 .

Who is to get Lifetime Achievement honour at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards (CCA) US?

Mike Myers

Eddie Murphy

Dana Carvey

Arsenio Hall

Correct Answer : Eddie Murphy

Veteran actor-comedian Eddie Murphy is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement honour at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards (CCA).The actor will be feted for his extraordinary roles over the years, most recently his portrayal of Rudy Ray Moore in Netflix's "Dolemite Is My Name", for which he is nominated for best actor at the CAA and the 77th Golden Globes.

Published On : July 15, 2021

3 .

The Taliban council agreed for a temporary ceasefire in which nation?

Afghanistan

India

China

Israel

Correct Answer : Afghanistan

US President's visit to Afghanistan played a positive role in peace talks as Taliban council agreed for a temporary ceasefire in the country. There are currently about 13,000 U.S. forces as well as thousands of other NATO troops in Afghanistan.

Published On : July 15, 2021

4 .

What is the new name of Pragati Maidan metro station?

Ujjwal Shakti metro station

Kendriyametro station

Supreme Court metro station

Pradhan Mantri metro station

Correct Answer : Supreme Court metro station

The Pragati Maidan metro station will now be known as Supreme Court metro station, while Mukarba Chowk in Jahangirpuri will be known as Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra Chowk. The Delhi government's naming committee approved the name changes in its meeting on December 31.

Published On : July 15, 2021

5 .

Where was the event held to commemorate the 76th Anniversary of the First Flag Hoisting by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose?

Ladakh

Jammu

Kashmir

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Correct Answer : Andaman and Nicobar Islands

A function was held to commemorate the 76th Anniversary of the First Flag Hoisting of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at Port Blair. Subhash Mela Committee Swarajdweep has organised bike rally. The cultural programmes were also conducted.

Published On : July 15, 2021

6 .

Which state is going to observe “No Vehicle Day” on the first day of every month in 2020?

Rajasthan

Punjab

Kerala

Gujarat

Correct Answer : Rajasthan

In order to promote road safety and reduce vehicular pollution, Rajasthan Transport department is going to observe a “No Vehicle Day” once a month in 2020. The employees of the transport department are to come to their offices as pedestrians, via bicycles or a public transport.

Published On : July 15, 2021

7 .

Which city topped the Swachh Survekshan League 2020 for first and second Quartersin the 10 lakhs plus population category?

Indore

Ranchi

Amravati

Jamshedpur

Correct Answer : Indore

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri announced the results of Swachh Survekshan League 2020 for first and second Quarters.In the 10 lakhs plus population category, Indore (MP) secured first place in both the quarters. In one lakh to 10 lakh population category, Jamshedpur.

Published On : July 15, 2021

8 .

Dhanu Jatra is currently celebrated in which state?

Telangana

Odisha

Jharkhand

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Odisha

The famous 11-day Dhanu Jatra, the annual drama-based open-air theatrical performance is conducted in and around the city of Bargarh in Western Odisha. It is based on mythological story of Lord Krishna and his Uncle, King Kansa. In November 2014, it was conferred with the National Festival Status.

Published On : July 15, 2021

9 .

The government had recently launched central Equipment Identity Register portal. It operates under which department?

Department of Biotechnology

Department of Public Enterprise

Department of Telecom

Department of Science and Technology

Correct Answer : Department of Telecom

The Indian government, on December 2019, had launched the Central Equipment Identity Register Portal to block and trace mobile phones. It has the database of the International Mobile Equipment Identity number of the blacklisted mobile phones.

Published On : July 15, 2021

10 .

Which of the following versions of fast chess that was in news recently, when Koneru Humpy won the World Women’s Rapid Chess Championship had more time on the clock for the White than the Black?

Blitz chess

Bullet chess

Armageddon chess

Ultrabullet chess

Correct Answer : Armageddon chess

In Armageddon chess, the White is given more time on the clock than the Black. This is a way to produce decisive results- acting as a tie-breaker. Koneru Humpy became the 2nd Indian chess player after Vishwanathan Anand to win the Rapid Gold.

Published On : July 15, 2021