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- How many MoUs have been signed between Zambia and India during the visit of President of Zambia to India?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
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Option B
Explanation: The two countries signed 6 MoUs in key sectors such as mineral resources and defence to strengthen bilateral ties.
- Who has been appointed as the Union Home Secretary?
A) Rajiv Gauba
B) Brij Kumar Agarwal
C) Subash Chandra
D) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
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Option D
Explanation: Ajay Kumar Bhalla has been appointed as the new Union Home Secretary.for fixed two-year tenure till August 2021.
- When is International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism observed?
A) August 20
B) August 21
C) August 22
D) August 23
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Option B
Explanation: The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is observed on August 21 to honor the victims and survivors of terrorism.
- Which Indian actor has been placed in top 10 of Forbes’ highest-paid actors’ list 2019?
A) Amitabh Bachchan
B) Shahrukh Khan
C) Akshay Kumar
D) Salman Khan
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Option C
Explanation: Akshay Kumar is the sole Indian in the top 10 list and is ranked at 4th spot with an earning of $65 million.
- Who has been appointed as the Prime Minister of Sudan?
A) Hassanal Bolkiah
B) Luc-Adolphe Tiao
C) Qohir Rasulzoda
D) Abdalla Hamdok
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Option D
Explanation: Abdalla Hamdok has taken the oath as the prime minister of Sudan. This comes a month after Sudan embarked on a three-year transition to civilian rule.
- When is World Senior Citizen Day observed?
A) August 19
B) August 20
C) August 21
D) August 22
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Option C
Explanation: The World Senior Citizen Day is observed worldwide on August 21 each year to raise awareness about issues affecting older people, such as deterioration with age and the abuse of the elderly and support, honor and show appreciation to seniors and to recognize their achievements.
- Who has topped the Forbes’ highest-paid actors’ list 2019?
A) Akshay Kumar
B) Dwayne Johnson
C) Chris Hemsworth
D) Robert Downey Jr
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Option B
Explanation: Forbes has released the list of the world’s 10 highest-paid actors in 2019. Hollywood actor Dwayne Johnson (WWE’s Rock) has topped the list with an earning of $89.4 million.
- Who is the head of committee formed on “Fit India Movement”
A) Narendra Modi
B) P.T.Usha
C) Kiren Rijiju
D) Virat Kohli
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Option C
Explanation: A 28-member committee has been formed under the chairmanship of sports minister Kiren Rijiju that will advise the government on the “Fit India Movement”.
- What amount of financial assistance has India provided to Nepal at the 5th meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Commission?
A) Rs 233 crore
B) Rs 235 crore
C) Rs 231 crore
D) Rs 239 crore
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Option A
Explanation: India has provided Rs 233 crore to the Nepal Government for various infrastructure projects. This includes roads and reconstruction of houses destroyed in the massive earthquake in 2015 which saw the death of over 9,000 people.
- When is “International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief” observed?
A) August 19
B) August 20
C) August 21
D) August 22
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Option D
Explanation: The world is observing the first annual International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief on August 22, 2019.
- Who has been awarded the 2019 Pushkin Medal by Russian government?
A) Meeta Narain
B) Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Devika Chaudhary
D) Nalini Singhal
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Option A
Explanation: Professor Meeta Narain of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has been conferred with the Pushkin Medal 2019 for her contribution to Russian studies abroad.
- What is the maximum amount of limit for e-mandate based recurring transactions on cards prescribed by RBI?
A) Rs 10,000
B) Rs 5,000
C) Rs 2,000
D) Rs 1,000
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Option C
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has allowed processing of e-mandate on cards for recurring transactions. The maximum permissible limit for a transaction under this provision is Rs 2,000/-.
- What is the new Open for Business timing for RTGS as decided by RBI?
A) 6:00 AM
B) 6:30 AM
C) 7:00 AM
D) 7:30 AM
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Option C
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has further increased the timing for Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) Payment System by changing the Open for Business timing for RTGS from 8:00 AM to 7:00 AM.
- Op-Blue Freedom has been organized by armed forces veterans for which of the following Programme?
A) Scuba Diving
B) Sea Walking
C) Jet Skiing
D) Wake Boarding
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Option A
Explanation: Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju and former India football captain Baichung Bhutia flagged off the Delhi leg of Op-Blue Freedom at SPM Swimming Pool Complex in New Delhi. Op-Blue Freedom is a nation-wide Adaptive Scuba Diving Programme for people with disabilities and the able-bodied alike. It is a part of the parent project ‘Special Forces Adventures’.
- Who is the author of the book ‘The Diary of Manu Gandhi’?
A) Prahlad Singh Patel
B) Tridip Suhrud
C) Vikalp Tripathi
D) Lokesh Patel
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Option B
Explanation: Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel Launches Book Titled ‘The Diary of Manu Gandhi’ by Tridip Suhrud
- What is the name for e-commerce portal proposed by Government of India for MSME sector?
A) Indiacraft
B) BharatShakti
C) Bharatcraft
D) IndiaShakti
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Option C
Explanation: MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that Government is planning to launch an e-commerce portal named Bharat Craft for the benefit of MSME sector in India.
