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| 651. |
Which was the first bank to open a branch on foreign soil? |
| Answer» Bank of India is the first Indian bank to open branch outside India at London in 1946. Bank of India (BoI) is a commercial bank with headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. | |
| 652. |
Who wrote the Book "Gandhi and Stalin"? |
| Answer» Louis Fischer was an American journalist. Among his works were a contribution to the ex-Communist treatise The God that Failed, a Life of Mahatma Gandhi, basis for the Academy Award-winning film Gandhi, as well as a Life of Lenin, which won the 1965 National Book Award in History and Biography. | |
| 653. |
Which country Launches World's First Ever Facial Biometric Data Based Seafarer Identity Document? |
| Answer» India became the first country in the world to issue Biometric Seafarer Identity Document (BSID), capturing the facial biometric data of seafarers. Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, MoS (I/C) Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers launched the project in New Delhi. He also handed over the new BSID cards to five Indian seafarers. The new facial biometric technology is a marked improvement over the two finger or iris based biometric data, with modern security features. | |
| 654. |
'Georgetown' is the capital city of_______. |
| Answer» Guyana's capital city is 'Georgetown'. | |
| 655. |
NASA has named a rock on Mars in honour of the iconic English band. What is the name of the band? |
| Answer» NASA announced that it has named rock on Mars in honour of the iconic English band, The Rolling Stones. The space agency revealing that the "Rolling Stones Rock" was a stone that was sent rolling after NASA's InSight lander touched down on the Mars' surface. | |
| 656. |
The author of the book 'Making India Awesome' is________ |
| Answer» 'Making India Awesome: New Essays and Columns' by renowned Indian author Chetan Bhagat is a book that showers light on India's most obstinate snags-unemployment, violence, poverty, discrimination against women, religious fundamentalism, illiteracy and communal violence. | |
| 657. |
"Think Different" is a slogan of which multinational company? |
| Answer» The "Think different" slogan was introduced in "The crazy ones" commercial which played a pivotal role in helping Apple achieve one of the greatest corporate turnarounds in business history. | |
| 658. |
Which state has topped the State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index-SARAL that was launched during the Review Planning and Monitoring (RPM) Meeting with States and State Power Utilities? |
| Answer» Karnataka has topped the country in the State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index - SARAL - which aims to gauge the development of an enabling ecosystem for solar rooftops across the states in India. Telangana, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh have came in at second, third and fourth rank respectively. | |
| 659. |
Recently, the 9th Session of the India-Kenya Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held in ___________ |
| Answer» The 9th Session of the India-Kenya Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held on 19th - 20th August 2019 in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal | |
| 660. |
Microsoft has partnered with which of these management institutes to advance AI skilling in India |
| Answer» The Indian School of Business (ISB) and Microsoft India announced a new partnership to take forward their shared vision for an AI-empowered India. Through the creation of the AI Digital Lab, the two organizations will collaborate in research which will use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to study issues that are relevant for business and public policy. | |
| 661. |
What is the theme of the 45th G7 summit, which was held in France? |
| Answer» On this theme, "fighting income and gender inequality and protecting biodiversity", G 7 meeting was held this year. | |
| 662. |
Chandoli National Park is in which state? |
| Answer» Chandoli National Park is a National Park spread over Satara, Kolhapur and Sangli Districts, Maharashtra State, India, established in May 2004. Earlier it was a Wildlife Sanctuary declared in 1985. | |
| 663. |
Which football team has won the 2019 Durand Cup tournament? |
| Answer» Durand Cup 2019 Gokulam Kerala has beaten Mohun Bagan to win the title. | |
| 664. |
Shillong Declaration, recently seen in news is related to |
| Answer» The 22nd National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2019 successfully concluded at Shillong, capital of Meghalaya with the adoption of 'Shillong Declaration'. | |
| 665. |
Which state topped the children's well being index? |
| Answer» The index captures the performance of each state and union territory on a composite child well-being score. Among states, Kerala (0.76), Tamil Nadu (0.67) and Himachal Pradesh (0.67) bagged the top three slots in the index | |
| 666. |
'Momentum for Change' is an initiative of |
| Answer» Momentum for Change is an initiative spearheaded by the UN Climate Change secretariat to shine a light on the enormous groundswell of activities underway across the globe that are moving the world toward a highly resilient, low-carbon future. | |
| 667. |
India has become the first country in the world to issue BSID, which captures the facial biometric data of seafarers. BSID stands for? |
| Answer» India has become the first country in the world to issue Biometric Seafarer Identity Document (BSID), which captures the facial biometric data of seafarers. | |
| 668. |
India ranks __________ on "Global Happiness Survey" according to the report by Ipsos. |
| Answer» According to a "Global Happiness Survey" by Ipsos, India has been ranked 9th on the happiness index among 28 global markets. For India, there has been a six per cent drop (from 83 per cent in 2018 to 77 per cent in 2019). Australia and Canada at the top spot (at 86 per cent) have emerged as the happiest nations of the world, While Russia (47 per cent) emerged at the bottom of the heap, among the 28 markets. | |
| 669. |
Where was the nation-wide Fit India Movement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched? |
| Answer» The nation-wide Fit India Movement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched in Delhi. | |
| 670. |
Which nation has launched its own Space Command? |
| Answer» US President Donald Trump launched the US Space Command on August 29, 2019. Trump announced the establishment of the space command as the newest US military combatant command in a ceremony at the Rose Garden, White House. | |
| 671. |
How many cities to be covered under Central Government Health Scheme's services by 2022? |
| Answer» Health minister has announced that Central Government Health Scheme's services would be available to 100 cities by 2022. He announced it during the inauguration of state-of-the-art CGHS Bhawan in New Delhi. The minister also launched the new scheme "Annual Health Check-up" of CGHS beneficiaries for pensioners of the age of 75 years and above. | |
| 672. |
Which State banned 12 brands of pan masala for a period of one year? |
| Answer» The Nitish Kumar government banned 12 pan masala brands in Bihar for a period of one year for containing magnesium carbonate which causes health problems | |
| 673. |
Which among these bowlers has not taken hattrick wickets in test cricket? |
| Answer» Except Anil Kumble, all of them have taken hattrick in test cricket. | |
| 674. |
Mumbai has been ranked at which spot in World Safe Cities Index 2019? |
| Answer» Mumbai has been ranked as the 45th safest city on the Safe Cities Index (SCI) 2019, Tokyo taking the top spot, While Singapore and Osaka came 2nd and 3rd in the list. | |
| 675. |
Which state government has launched Walk to Work on Wednesdays (WWW) campaign? |
| Answer» Chief Minister of Meghalaya launched the 'Walk to Work' campaign in the state. The campaign is a part of Fit India Movement which has been launched in the country by the Prime Minister. The campaign comes with the multiple benefits like cost cutting of fuel including reduction of CO2 emission, reduction in congestion in the city and the most important "health and fitness" for the citizens. | |
| 676. |
Which country announces contribution of 22 millions USD to GFTAM for 6th replenishment cycle? |
| Answer» India announced a contribution of 22 million US Dollars to the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFTAM) for the 6th replenishment cycle. | |
| 677. |
What was the rank given to New Delhi in the 2019 "Global Liveability Index" prepared by the Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU)? |
| Answer» On September 4, 2019 the 2019 "Global Liveability Index" prepared by the Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) has ranked Delhi at the 118th spot which is a drop by 6 places from 112th spot (biggest decline registered in Asia) in its previous report due to an increase in crime, poor air quality, and worsening climate conditions. | |
| 678. |
Which channel was awarded with 'Champions of Empathy Award' by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for spreading awareness about hepatitis? |
| Answer» DD News was awarded with 'Champions of Empathy Award' by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for spreading awareness about hepatitis. | |
| 679. |
Which IIT has collaborated with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch National Artificial Intelligence Resource Portal (NAIRP) |
| Answer» IIT Kharagpur announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop a National Artificial Intelligence Resource Portal (NAIRP) platform. | |
| 680. |
Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2019 began recently between India and which country? |
| Answer» The joint military exercise, Yudh Abhyas 2019, begins on September 5, 2019, at the Joint Base Lewis Macard near Washington between India and USA | |
| 681. |
India has offered how much 'Line of Credit' for the Russian Far East region? |
| Answer» While addressing the Plenary Session of 5th Eastern Economic Forum in Russia on September 5, 2019, PM Narendra Modi said India will offer USD 1-billion 'Line of Credit' for development of the Far East region. "My government has actively engaged in East Asia as part of its 'Act East' policy," he added. He said that India wants to help Russia in every possible way. | |
| 682. |
Gandhiji started Satyagraha in 1919 to protest against the? |
| Answer» The Rowlatt Act came into effect in March 1919. In the Punjab the protest movement was very strong, and on 10 April two leaders of the congress, Dr. Satya Pal and Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew, were arrested and taken secretly to Dharamsala. | |
| 683. |
Which project was launched by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) that aims to make carry bags by mixing processed and treated plastic waste with cotton fibre rags in the ratio 20:80? |
| Answer» Project REPLAN (REducing PLastic in Nature) was Launched by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). It aims to make carry bags by mixing processed and treated plastic waste with cotton fibre rags in the ratio 20:80. | |
| 684. |
What is the position of India in 2019 world travel & tourism competitiveness index? |
| Answer» According to the recent Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) for the year 2019 released by the World Economic Forum(WEF) on September 4, 2019, India was ranked at the 34th spot, an improvement by 6 places from the 2017 report (40th rank). The index was topped by Spain followed by France and Germany in the second and third places respectively. Japan ranked 4th overall, topped the list in the Asia-Pacific region for the most competitive travel and tourism economy, whereas Pakistan which ranks 134th place overall, was ranked at 121st place in Asia Pacific Region (South Asia) making it the least tourism competitive country. | |
| 685. |
According to the latest release by the World Gold Council, which spot has been given to India in terms of total gold reserves? |
| Answer» India has pipped the Netherlands to move into the list of top ten countries in terms of total gold reserves. According to the World Gold Council, India has gold reserves totalling 618.2 tonnes, which is marginally higher than the Netherlands' reserves of 612.5 tonnes. Interestingly, in terms of individual countries, India actually ranks ninth since the International Monetary Fund (IMF) occupies the third position after the U.S. and Germany. | |
| 686. |
UNESCO has tied up with which Indian state to promote state's intangible cultural heritage? |
| Answer» UNESCO and Rajasthan government joined hands to promote music, art and craft forms, and other intangible cultural heritage of the state to spur socio-economic growth of several artist communities. | |
| 687. |
The Capital city of Mali is |
| Answer» Bamako is the Capital city of Mali. | |
| 688. |
What is the Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) for the year 2018-19 after the implementation of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) programme in 2015? |
| Answer» Women and Child Development and Textiles Minister Smriti Irani notified that the Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) incresed by 13 points nationally since the implementation of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) programme from 918 in 2014-15 to 931 in 2018-19. These figures vary from the second Health Index Report released by NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog in June 2019 which showed decline in SRB in 12 out of 21 states between 2013-15 and 2014-16. | |
| 689. |
Who has been appointed as the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi appointed his most trusted bureaucratic aide P.K. Mishra as his Principal Secretary in place of Nripendra Misra, who recently stepped down from the top job at the Prime Minister's Office. | |
| 690. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepal counterpart KP Sharma Oli jointly inaugurated South Asia's first cross-border petroleum products pipeline from______? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepal counterpart KP Sharma Oli jointly inaugurated South Asia's first cross-border petroleum products pipeline from Bihar to Amlekhgunj. | |
| 691. |
What is the name of India's first indigenously built nuclear propelled strategic submarine ? |
| Answer» The Arihant class (Sanskrit, for Slayer of Enemies) is a class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines being built for the Indian Navy. They were developed under the Rs 90,000 crore (US$13 billion) Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project to design and build nuclear-powered submarines. | |
| 692. |
Navdeep Singh Suri, India's envoy to United Arab Emirates, has been honoured with the First Class Order of Zayed award. By which country does this award given? |
| Answer» The award was conferred to Navdeep Singh Suri by United Arab Emirates. | |
| 693. |
What is the name of India's first indigenously built submarine? |
| Answer» INS Shalki (S46) is a Shishumar-class diesel-electric submarine of the Indian Navy. The submarine was the first ever submarine to be built in India. It was launched in 1987 by the late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. | |
| 694. |
Which company is the largest car maker in India? |
| Answer» Maruti Suzuki is the biggest automobile manufacturer in India that also holds 53% of the market share in Indian passenger car market. Maruti Suzuki has 3 manufacturing plants in India that produce vehicles like Alto K10, Swift, WagonR, Ciaz, Baleno and Vitara Brezza. | |
| 695. |
Name the country, which has joined as a new member of Global Antimicrobial Resistance Research (AMR) and Development hub? |
| Answer» India has joined the Global Antimicrobial Resistance Research (AMR) and Development hub as a new member. AMR is the ability of a microbe to resist the effects of medication that once could successfully treat the microbe. India will be a member of the board of members of the hub from this year. India looks forward to working with all partners to leverage their existing capabilities, resources and collectively focus on new research to address drug-resistant infections. The hub supports global priority setting and evidence-based decision-making on the allocation of resources for AMR research and development through identification of gaps, overlaps and potential for cross-sectoral collaboration and leveraging. | |
| 696. |
The maximum maturity period of Treasury bill (T-Bill) is ______ |
| Answer» Treasury bills; generally shortened as T-bills, have a maximum maturity of a 364 days. Hence, they are categorized as money market instruments (money market deals with funds with a maturity of less than one year). | |
| 697. |
Which country won the maximum number of medals in Track Asia Cup 2019? |
| Answer» 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. | |
| 698. |
Who invented television? |
| Answer» The credit to who invented the television belongs to Scottish engineer John Logie Baird. He built and and demonstrated the world's first mechanical television. | |
| 699. |
What is the name of the curriculum designed to impart and strengthen the knowledge, skills and dispositions believed to be the best requisites of the current Industry ? |
| Answer» Life skills (Jeevan Kaushal) curriculum cover the set of human talents acquired by an individual via classroom learning or life experience that can help them to deal with problems encountered in day to day life. This includes the core skills each individual must possess internally as well as externally for the betterment of self and the society as a whole. | |
| 700. |
International conference ANGAN for Energy Efficiency in the Building Sector was oranised in which city? |
| Answer» International conference ANGAN (Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable New-habitat) for Energy Efficiency in the Building Sector is being organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency in New Delhi. | |