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The 13th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13) has been organised in which city?
A) New Delhi
B) Pune
C) Guwahati
D) Gandhinagar

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Option D
Explanation: The Thirteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13), has been organised in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 15 to 22 February 2020. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the conference through Video Conferencing. Also referred to as the Bonn Convention, the 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) is an environmental treaty under the aegis of United Nations Environment Programme.
The Ambala City bus stand has been renamed after which of these ministers?
A) Arun Jaitley
B) Sushma Swaraj
C) Manohar Parrikar
D) Sheila Dixit

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Option B
Explanation: The Haryana Transport Ministry has renamed the newly reconstructed Ambala City bus stand after the late Sushma Swaraj, a former Union Minister. The bus stand will now be called ‘Sushma Swaraj Bus Stand’.It is a mark of tribute to Swaraj, launched on 14 February, the birth anniversary of the leader, who was born in Ambala Cantt.
As per Moody’s, what is the estimated GDP growth of India for the calendar year 2020?
A) 4.8%
B) 6.6%
C) 5.4%
D) 5.1%

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Option C
Explanation: Moody’s Investors Service has revised India’s growth forecast for 2020 to 5.4 percent from 6.6 percent projected earlier in its latest Global Macro Outlook, released on 17 February 2020. The growth projections are based on calendar year and as per its estimates, the GDP growth of India is:2019- 5%, 2020- 5.4% (6.6% earlier), 2021– 5.8% (6.7% earlier)
Which among these has won the Best Film honor at the 2020 Filmfare Awards?
A) Gully Boy
B) Kabir Singh
C) Uri: The Surgical Strike
D) Student Of The Year 2

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Option A
Explanation: Best Film– Gully Boy, Best Director- Zoya Akhtar for Gully Boy, Best Actor In A Leading Role (Male) – Ranveer Singh for Gully Boy, Best Actor In A Leading Role (Female) – Alia Bhatt for Gully Boy, Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Female) – Amruta Subhash for Gully Boy, Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Male) – Siddhant Chaturvedi for Gully Boy
The 2020 Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety will be held in which country?
A) Germany
B) Italy
C) Sweden
D) Argentina

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Option C
Explanation: The third edition of the Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety will be held in Stockholm, Sweden on February 19-20, 2020. The theme of the two-day conference is Achieving Global Goals 2030.
The 17th edition of BioAsia 2020 is being held in which city?
A) Pune
B) Hyderabad
C) Greater Noida
D) Ahmedabad

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Option B
Explanation: The 17th edition of BioAsia, Asia’s largest Biotechnology and Life Sciences Forum began in Telangana, Hyderabad on 17 February 2020. It will conclude on 19 February 2020. The theme of the three-day 2020 BioAsia is ‘Today for Tomorrow’. Switzerland is the country partner at BioAsia 2020. About 2,000 delegates from 37 countries will be attending the annual flagship event of Government of Telangana.
Name the winner of 2020 Cairna Cup Chess Tournament
A) Dronavalli Harika
B) Koneru Humpy
C) Alexandra Kosteniuk
D) Ju Wenjun

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Option B
Explanation: World rapid champion Koneru Humpy claimed the first place in the second edition of Cairns Cup Chess Tournament to takes home $45,000.
Who has been appointed as the President of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) 2020?
A) Alok Sharma
B) Siddharth Verman
C) Pradeep Singh
D) Aman Gupte

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Option A
Explanation: Indian-origin UK Minister Alok Sharma has been appointed as the new President of the 2020 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). COP26 is the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland from 9 to 19 November 2020 under the presidency of the UK government.
The 43rd session of the annual Governing Council meeting of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) was held in which city?
A) Paris
B) Geneva
C) Rome
D) London

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Option C
Explanation: The 43rd session of the annual Governing Council meeting of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) was held on 11-12 February 2020. The two-day event was held at Rome, Italy. Theme: “Investing in sustainable food systems to end hunger by 2030″.
James Duckworth has won the 2020 Bengaluru Open Tennis Tournament. He is from which country?
A) Spain
B) France
C) New Zealand
D) Australia

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Option D
Explanation: Singles: James Duckworth (Australia) defeated Benjamin Bonzi (France) Doubles: Purav Raja / Ramkumar Ramanathan defeated Matthew Ebden (Australia) / Leander Paes
What is the mascot of the 13th Conference of Parties of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13)?
A) Sarus Crane
B) The Great Indian Bustard
C) Great Hornbill
D) Indian Vulture

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Option B
Explanation: The theme of the Conference is “Migratory species connect the planet and we welcome them home.” The CMS COP 13 logo is inspired by ‘Kolam’, a traditional artform from southern India. The mascot for CMS COP13 is “Gibi – The Great Indian Bustard” which is a critically endangered species.
Name the Indian minister who is leading Indian delegate at the third edition of the Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety?
A) Piyush Goyal
B) Devendra Fadnavis
C) Nitin Gadkari
D) Prakash Javadekar

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Option C
Explanation: Indian delegation will be led by Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Mr. Nitin Gadkari.
Which country is the country partner at the BioAsia 2020?
A) Brazil
B) France
C) Germany
D) Switzerland

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Option D
Explanation: Switzerland is the country partner at BioAsia 2020.
The 2020 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) will be held in which country?
A) United Kingdom
B) Scotland
C) India
D) Switzerland

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Option B
Explanation: COP26 is the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland from 9 to 19 November 2020 under the presidency of the UK government.
Where is the headquarter of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) located?
A) Rome, Italy
B) Stockholm, Sweden
C) London, United Kingdom
D) Geneva, Swizerland

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Option A
Explanation: Rome, Italy

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