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1.

In which state has Microsoft India launched a new e-commerce portal, 're-weave.in' on 19 January 2019 to empower handloom weavers?1). Bihar2). Jharkhand3). Telangana4). Kerala

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  • In a BID to empower handloom weavers in Telangana, Microsoft India launched a new e-commerce portal, 're-weave.in' on 19 January 2019.
  • The portal will HELP the weavers optimise operations and engage better with customers.
  • It will host signature collections CREATED by the weaver communities, and showcase traditional designs and PRODUCTS created from natural DYES.
2.

Which country launched a satellite which aims to deliver the world's first artificial meteor shower?1). USA2). Japan3). China4). India

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On 18 January 2019, Japan launched a satellite which AIMS to DELIVER the WORLD's first ARTIFICIAL meteor shower.

3.

The International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust is observed every year on ________.1). 24 January2). 26 January3). 25 January4). 27 January

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  • The International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the HOLOCAUST is OBSERVED every year on 27 January.
  • The THEME for 2019 is The theme of the Holocaust remembrance and education activities this year is 'Holocaust Remembrance: Demand and Defend Your Human RIGHTS'.
  • The theme highlights the 70th anniversary of the UNIVERSAL Declaration of Human Rights.
4.

When is National Youth Day observed?1). 9 January2). 10 January3). 11 January4). 12 January

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  • National Youth DAY is observed every year on 12 January.
  • The day is celebrated to COMMEMORATE the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.
  • The aim of the day is to PROPAGATE the philosophy and the IDEALS of Swami Vivekananda.
  • He was a social reformer, philosopher and THINKER. In 1984, the government of India first declared to celebrate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda as National Youth Day.
5.

________ launched a mobile app 'RDP India 2019' to show the highlights of the Republic Day event, not only to the spectators at Rajpath, New Delhi but also to the general public all over the world.1). Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology2). Ministry of Defence3). NITI Aayog4). Ministry of Home Affairs

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  • Ministry of Defence launched a MOBILE APP 'RDP India 2019' on 26 January 2019.
  • The aim of the app is to show the highlights of the REPUBLIC DAY event, not only to the spectators at Rajpath, New Delhi but also to the general public all over the WORLD.
  • This app contains information about the Parade on Rajpath, New Delhi, including Order of the March, details of the tableaux presented etc.
6.

The Fugitive Offenders Bill enables action against economic offenders committing offences worth Rs. ________ crore and above.1). 602). 703). 854). 100

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Parliament has given its NOD to LEGISLATION that will help the government to bring back fugitives to STAND trial in India. The bill empowers the government to attach properties of fugitives who run away from the country after committing tax and loan related offences. The Bill enables action against economic offenders committing offences worth Rs.100 CRORE and above.

7.

Which of the following has been announced as the 'Hindi Word of the Year 2018' by the Oxford Dictionaries?1). Aadhar2). Udyog3). Nari Shakti4). Saksham

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  • On January 26, the OXFORD Dictionaries announced ‘NARI Shakti’ as the 'Hindi Word of the Year 2018'.
  • The word, Nari Shakti, has been derived from Sanskrit and when broken down, the word ‘nari’ means women and ‘shakti’ means power.
  • The announcement was MADE during a session at the Jaipur LITERATURE Festival (JLF). 
  • Oxford had named 'Aadhaar' as its Hindi Word of the year 2017
8.

Where was the 'Jangalmahal festival' inaugurated on 23 November 2018?1). Odisha2). Manipur3). West Bengal4). Assam

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  • The three-day 'Jangalmahal festival' was inaugurated in Kolkata on 23 November 2018.
  • The aim of the festival is to revive and popularise the culture and heritage of the Jangalmahal area.
  • The forested areas of West MIDNAPORE, Jhargram, Bankura and Purulia DISTRICTS in the SOUTHERN part of the West Bengal form the Jangalmahal area.
9.

Which of these states decided to form a 'State Tiger Protection Force' (STPF) to save the tiger population?1). Telangana2). Karnataka3). Madhya Pradesh4). Gujarat

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  • On 22 January 2019, the Telangana GOVERNMENT has decided to FORM a 'State TIGER Protection Force' (STPF) to save the tiger population in the State.
  • The 112-member-armed STPF will be HEADED by an Assistant Conservator of Forests to protect the tiger population in Amarabad and KAWAL Tiger Reserves.
  • The State and Central government will share the cost of the force on 40:60 basis.
10.

A consortium of banks led by ________ has agreed to provide finance for Nagpur-Mumbai 'Samruddhi Corridor' expressway project.1). Punjab National Bank2). Bank of Maharashtra3). Life Insurance Corporation of India4). State Bank of India

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  • A consortium of banks led by State Bank of INDIA has agreed to PROVIDE finance for Nagpur-Mumbai 'Samruddhi Corridor' expressway PROJECT.
  • Other lenders include Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of Maharashtra as well as the LIFE Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India.
  • SBI has agreed to lend the highest amount, 8,500 crore rupees.
11.

Which bank has announced the launch of 'Nexxt Credit Card' ?1). HDFC2). Axis3). IndusInd Bank4). ICICI

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  • IndusInd Bank has announced the launch of 'IndusInd Bank Nexxt Credit Card'.
  • The card empowers customers with a CHOICE of payment options such as EMI, REWARD POINTS or Credit at the push of a BUTTON, on the card, at the point of SALE (POS).
  • The bank claims it to be the nation’s first interactive credit card with buttons.
12.

Who has been appointed as the MD and CEO of IDFC First Bank for a period of three years on 18 January 2019?1). Rajiv Lall2). V Vaidyanathan3). Kishore Biyani4). K. V. Kamath

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  • The Reserve Bank approved the appointment of V Vaidyanathan as MD and CEO of IDFC First Bank for a PERIOD of THREE years.
  • In December 2018, IDFC Bank and Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) Capital First COMPLETED their merger.
  • The merged entity has been named as IDFC First Bank.
  • PRIOR to this, Vaidyanathan was the founder and chairman of Capital First.
13.

According to the Status Paper on Government Debt for 2017-18, the total debt of the Centre as a percentage of GDP in 2017-18 was reduced to how much?1). 34.2%2). 40.7%3). 46.5%4). 29.8%

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  • According to the Status Paper on Government DEBT for 2017-18, the Centre’s total debt as a PERCENTAGE of GDP reduced to 46.5% in 2017-18 from 47.5% as of March 31, 2014.
  • The total debt of the States rose to 24% in 2017-18 and is estimated to be 24.3% in 2018-19.
  • The Centre’s total debt INCREASED from Rs. 56,69,429 crore in March 2014 to Rs. 82,35,178 crore in 2017-18.
14.

Who was elected as the speaker of the 15th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on 16 January 2019?1). Ashok Gehlot2). Sachin Pilot3). C P Joshi4). Rameshwar Lal Dudi

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  • Former Union Minister C P Joshi was ELECTED as the speaker of the 15th RAJASTHAN Legislative Assembly on 16 JANUARY 2019.
  • He took over the post from the protem speaker Gulab Chand Kataria
  • He was the Member of PARLIAMENT from Bhilwara in the 15th Lok Sabha.
  • He had also served as the Union Minister for Road Transport and HIGHWAYS and Panchayati Raj from 2009 to 2013.
15.

Which two countries are involved in the maritime exercise 'SIMBEX'?1). India and Malaysia2). India and Indonesia3). India and Singapore4). India and Maldives

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  • The 'Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise' (SIMBEX) was scheduled from 10TH to 21ST November 2018.
  • The 2018 EDITION marks the SILVER Jubilee of SIMBEX. The exercise will have two phases: Sea phase and Harbour phase.
  • The initial harbour phase was at Port Blair from 10 to 12 November 2018 and followed by Sea Phase from 12 to 16 November 2018 in the Andaman Sea.
16.

Who has been appointed as the Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) of USA on 11 January 2019?1). Bernie Sanders2). Charles Kupperman3). Nancy Pelosi4). Chuck Schumer

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  • US President Donald Trump appointed Charles Kupperman as Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) on 11 JANUARY 2019.
  • Charles Kupperman is a former Boeing and Lockheed Martin EXECUTIVE.
  • He also worked as a defence and foreign policy advisor to the Ronald Reagan PRESIDENTIAL campaign.
  • He also held a position in the President's GENERAL Advisory Committee on Arms Control and Disarmament.
17.

Where did Ministry of Textiles present an event named 'Artisan Speak' on January 28, 2019?1). New Delhi2). Mumbai3). Kolkata4). Bengaluru

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  • Ministry of Textiles PRESENTED an event named 'Artisan Speak' at Elephanta Caves near Mumbai on January 28, 2019.
  • The event showcased the rich handloom and textile tradition of India.
  • The event will display the potential of GI (Geographical Indication) textiles so as to promote and BUILD awareness of such PRODUCTS and to strengthen skills and SUPPLY chain capacity of grassroots stakeholders.