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What will be the capital infusion by Government of India for allotment of spectrum for 4G services to BSNL and MTNL?
A) Rs 15,000 Crore
B) Rs 3,674 Crore
C) Rs 25,000 Crore
D) Rs 20,140 Crore

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Option D
Explanation: Administrative allotment of spectrum for 4G services to BSNL and MTNL. The said Spectrum will be funded by the Government of India by capital infusion in these PSUs at a value of Rs 20,140 Cr in addition; the GST amount of Rs 3,674 Cr to this spectrum value will also be borne by the Government of India
Children upto what age will be covered under the “Indradhanush 2” programme?
A) 2 years
B) 5 years
C) 4 years
D) 3 years

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Option A
Explanation: Total vaccination program is dedicated for children up to 2 years of age and for all pregnant women.
Name the portal launched by Data Security Council of India (DSCI) that will act as a Knowledge Repository For Businesses, Startups and Researchers.
A) Tech-Hub
B) TechSagar
C) Parivartan
D) Nirantar

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Option B
Explanation: The National Cyber Security Coordinator’s office in partnership with Data Security Council of India (DSCI) has launched a portal named TechSagar (www.techsagar.in) which lists every technology-based business and research entities.
What is India’s rank in the Mercer Global Pension Index (MMGPI) 2019?
A) 37
B) 33
C) 32
D) 29

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Option C
Explanation: India ranked 32 in Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index (MMGPI); Top – Netherlands
Which Institute has topped the QS India University Rankings 2020?
A) IISc Banglore
B) IIT Delhi
C) IIT Madras
D) IIT Bombay

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Option D
Explanation: Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has released the QS India University Rankings 2020 and has been topped by IIT Bombay.
Which country has topped the Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index (MMGPI) 2019?
A) Switzerland
B) Netherlands
C) Iceland
D) Autralia

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Option B
Explanation: India ranked 32 in Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index (MMGPI); Top – Netherlands
Who has been appointed as the CEO of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)?
A) Pankaj Kumar
B) Braj Raj Sharma
C) Ashok Malik
D) G.V. Srinivas

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Option A
Explanation: CEO of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)– Pankaj Kumar
Who has been appointed as the President of BCCI?
A) Rahul Dravid
B) Sachin Tendulkar
C) Anurag Thakur
D) Sourav Ganguly

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Option D
Explanation: Sourav Ganguly elected as 39th President of BCCI
Which Indian firm has been elected as DJSI World index member for 10th consecutive year
A) Infosys
B) Reliance
C) Wipro
D) State Bank of India

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Option C
Explanation: Wipro elected as DJSI World index member for 10th consecutive year
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Staff Selection Commission (SSC)?
A) Pankaj Kumar
B) Braj Raj Sharma
C) Ashok Malik
D) G.V. Srinivas

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Option B
Explanation: Chairman of Staff Selection Commission (SSC)– Braj Raj Sharma
Which state has topped in terms of maximum number of cases reported as per the 2017 Crime in India report?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Haryana
C) Bihar
D) Mahrashtra

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Option B
Explanation: The maximum number of these cases were reported from Haryana (2,576), Uttar Pradesh (2,055) and Tamil Nadu (1,802).
Who recently became the first Indian man to win a Wushu World Championships gold?
A) Santosh Kumar
B) Surya Bhanu Partap Singh
C) Praveen Kumar
D) Narender Grewal

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Option C
Explanation: Praveen Kumar of India defeated Russel Diaz of Philippines in the 48kg category to win a Gold medal in Wushu World Championships in Shanghai. He is the first Indian man to win a wushu World Championships gold. In 2017 Pooja Kadian became the first Indian to be crowned world champion.
When is International Snow Leopard Day observed?
A) October 20
B) October 21
C) October 22
D) October 23

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Option D
Explanation: International Snow Leopard Day: October 23
When is International Stuttering Awareness Day observed?
A) October 20
B) October 21
C) October 22
D) October 23

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Option C
Explanation: International Stuttering Awareness Day: October 22 ; Theme 2019: “Growth Through Speaking”
Who became the youngest Indian to travel all continents of the world?
A) Vivaan Gupta
B) Saurabh Dalmia
C) Virendra Sharma
D) Arun Joseph

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Option A
Explanation: Delhi’s Vivaan Gupta becomes the youngest Indian to travel all continents of the world.
Army exercise ‘Sindhu Sudarshan’ will be held in which state?
A) Gujarat
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Haryana
D) Rajasthan

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Option D
Explanation: Indian Army will conduct exercise ‘Sindhu Sudarshan’ in the deserts of Rajasthan from 29 November to 4 December 2019. Indian Air Force (IAF) will also be the part of the exercise.
Which company has launched the world’s most expensive chocolate priced at Rs 4.3 lakh per kilogram?
A) Ferrero Group
B) ITC Ltd.
C) Nestle
D) Mondelez International

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Option B
Explanation: ITC Ltd. has launched the world’s most expensive chocolate priced at Rs 4.3 lakh per kilogram under its Fabelle brand.

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