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The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) has recently been renamed after which of these ministers?
A) Sushma Swaraj
B) Manohar Parrikar
C) Arun Jaitley
D) Rajiv Gandhi

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Option B
Explanation: Central Government has renamed the ‘Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses’ (IDSA) located in New Delhi as ‘Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses’ to “honour the legacy” of late Defence Minister, Manohar Parrikar.
According to the US-based think tank World Population Review report, what is the global rank of Indian economy?
A) 5th
B) 7th
C) 6th
D) 10th

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Option A
Explanation: As per a report by a US-based think tank World Population Review, India’s economy is the fifth-largest in the world with a GDP of $2.94 trillion, overtaking the UK and France in 2019 to take the fifth spot.
As per the Forbes’ Real Time Billionaires’ Index 2020, who among these has been named as India’s second richest person?
A) Gautam Adani
B) Uday Kotak
C) Radhakishan Damani
D) Shiv Nadar

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Option C
Explanation: Veteran Mumbai investor and founder of Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (ASL) Radhakishan Damani, has become the second richest Indian with a total net wealth of $17.9 billion, according to Forbes’ Real Time Billionaires’ Index, released on 15 February 2020. ASL is a chain of hypermarkets in India, doing business under the name DMart.
The mobile app Yodhavu has been launched by which state to curb the growing menace of drug abuse and its distribution?
A) Odisha
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Kerala

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Option D
Explanation: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched a mobile app named ”Yodhavu” (Warrior), through which the public can inform police about drug abuse and its distribution. The app has been introduced by the Kochi city police, as part of efforts to curb the growing menace in the State.
How much amount has been approved by the World Bank to India for the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY) – National Groundwater Management Improvement Programme?
A) USD 250 million
B) USD 450 million
C) USD 150 million
D) USD 550 million

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Option B
Explanation: The World Bank has signed a USD 450 million loan agreement with India on February 17, 2020 to support the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY) – National Groundwater Management Improvement Programme.
How many earth observation (EO) satellites have been planned to be launched by ISRO in the financial year 2020-21?
A) 15
B) 6
C) 10
D) 12

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Option C
Explanation: As per the annual data released by the Department of Space, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has planned to launch an unprecedented 10 earth observation (EO) satellites with space surveillance feature during 2020-21. Apart from this, three communication satellites and two navigation satellites are also scheduled to be launched in the next fiscal.
Who among these has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GoAir?
A) Vinay Dube
B) Jehangir Wadia
C) Praveen Iyer
D) Naresh Goyal

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Option A
Explanation: The Board of Directors of GoAir has appointed Vinay Dube as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Dube was the former CEO of Jet Airways.He joined GoAir in an advisory role in October 2019.
Name the winner of Laureus World Sportsman Of The Year 2020
A) Rohit Sharma and Lionel Messi
B) Pankaj Advani and Lewis Hamilton
C) Mohamed Salah and Cristiano Ronaldo
D) Lewis Hamilton and Lionel Messi

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Option D
Explanation: Laureus World Sportsman Of The Year 2020: Lewis Hamilton (F1 racer) and Lionel Messi (Football)
The ‘United by Emotion’ has been revealed as the motto of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics Games. Which city will host the games?
A) Paris
B) Tokyo
C) Athens
D) London

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Option B
Explanation: ‘United by Emotion’ is the official motto for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics Games. The Motto encapsulates the Games vision, capturing the essence of the ideas and concepts that the host city wishes to share with the world.
Tapas Pal who passed away recently was a veteran politicians and a renowned __________
A) Economist
B) Journalist
C) Actor
D) Singer

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Option C
Explanation: Former Politician and Bengali actor, Tapas Pal has passed away at the age of 61 years. He was former Trinamool Congress MP. He started his acting career with the film ‘Dadar Kirti’ in 1980.
Amit Dahiya has been banned by NADA for evading dope sample collection. He represents which event?
A) Javelin Throw
B) Tennis
C) Boxing
D) Kabaddi

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Option A
Explanation: National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) Bans Haryana-based Javelin Thrower Amit Dahiya for four years for ‘intentionally evading dope sample collection’
What was the profession of M S Mani who died recently?
A) Filmmaker
B) Journalist
C) Actor
D) Sitar Player

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Option B
Explanation: Veteran Journalist M S Mani passes away at 78
Who has been honored with the Laureus Sporting Moment Of The Year 2020?
A) Kumar Sangakkara
B) Ricky Ponting
C) Sourav Ganguly
D) Sachin Tendulkar

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Option D
Explanation: Laureus Sporting Moment Of The Year- Sachin Tendulkar (Cricketer- India)
Simone Biles has been named as Laureus World Sportswoman Of The Year 2020. She represents which sports?
A) Badminton
B) Cricket
C) Gymnastics
D) Tennis

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Option C
Explanation: Laureus World Sportswoman Of The Year: Simone Biles (Gymnastics- US)
What is the GDP of India as per the latest report of US-based think tank World Population Review?
A) $2.94 trillion
B) $2.71 trillion
C) $2.44 trillion
D) $2.19 trillion

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Option A
Explanation: As per a report by a US-based think tank World Population Review, India’s economy is the fifth-largest in the world with a GDP of $2.94 trillion, overtaking the UK and France in 2019 to take the fifth spot.

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