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When is the National Voters’ Day celebrated in India?
A) 26 January
B) 25 January
C) 24 January
D) 23 January

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Option B
Explanation: In India, the National Voters’ Day is celebrated on 25 January every year in a bid to encourage more young voters to take part in the political process. The theme of National Voters’ Day 2020 is ‘Electoral Literacy for a Stronger Democracy.’
Which country has been given the Chairmanship of The Forum of the Election Management Bodies (EMBs) of South Asia (FEMBoSA) for the year 2020?
A) Thailand
B) Bangladesh
C) India
D) Indonesia

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Option C
Explanation: The 10th Annual Meeting of The Forum of the Election Management Bodies (EMBs) of South Asia (FEMBoSA) was held in New Delhi on 24 January 2020. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Shri Sunil Arora assumed the Chairmanship of FEMBoSA for the year 2020. The Outgoing Chair of FEMBoSA, CEC of Bangladesh, K.M.Nurul Huda, handed over the Logo of FEMBoSA to Sunil Arora.
The United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally signed the agreement for BREXIT on 24 January. This paves way to end the membership of UK from the European Union with effect from__________
A) 31 March 2020
B) 31 December 2020
C) 26 January 2020
D) 31 January 2020

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Option D
Explanation: The Prime Minister of United Kingdom, Boris Johnson has signed the Brexit withdrawal agreement on 24 January 2020. The signing of the agreement now paves the way for the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020, ending its decades-long membership of EU.
How many MoUs have been signed between India and Brazil during the state visit of foreign President Jair Messias Bolsonaro, to be a part of 2020 Republic Day celebrations of India?
A) 12
B) 15
C) 10
D) 6

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Option B
Explanation: President of Brazil Jair Messias Bolsonaro arrived in New Delhi on 24 January 2020 on four-day state visit to India. He is also the chief guest at the 2020 Republic Day of India celebrations. Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro and Prime Minister Narendra Modi inked 15 agreements on 25 January to boost cooperation in a wide range of areas between the two countries.
Which city hosted the International Summit on Women in STEM titled “Visualizing the Future: New Skylines”?
A) Pune
B) Hyderabad
C) Mumbai
D) New Delhi

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Option D
Explanation: The Department of Biotechnology, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, organized two-day International Summit on Women in STEM under the theme “Visualizing the Future: New Skylines” in New Delhi. The Summit was held on 23 and 24 January, 2020, with an aim to boost the participation of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) field for development of scientific career.
Which among the following countries has become the first to mint the world’s smallest gold coin?
A) Germany
B) India
C) Switzerland
D) Australia

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Option C
Explanation: In Switzerland, State-owned Swissmint has minted world’s smallest gold coin measuring 2.96-millimeter (0.12-inches). The coin features the image of Albert Einstein sticking out his tongue. Swissmint has minted just 999 such coins.
Which financial organisation has approved USD 210 million loan for the Maharashtra Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project?
A) World Bank
B) United Nations Development Programme
C) Asian Development Bank
D) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

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Option A
Explanation: The Government of India along with the Government of Maharashtra has signed a loan agreement of USD 210 million with World Bank on 24 January 2020 under Maharashtra Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project.
India observes the National Tourism Day on __________ each year
A) 22 January
B) 25 January
C) 23 January
D) 24 January

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Option B
Explanation: The National Tourism Day is celebrated on 25th January in India every year to raise awareness about the importance of tourism for the country’s economy.
The All India Members’ Conference of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) was held in New Delhi on the foundation day celebrations of ITAT on 25 January. The year 2020 marks the _______ Foundation Day of ITAT
A) 100th
B) 25th
C) 79th
D) 50th

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Option C
Explanation: The Chief Justice of India, Justice S.A. Bobde, inaugurated the All India Members’ Conference of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in New Delhi on 24 January 2020. The two day event was held as a part of the 79th Foundation Day Celebrations of ITAT. India’s Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) was set up on 25 January 1941.
Vinay Kumar Sinha passed away recently. He was a noted ___________
A) Actor
B) Choreographer
C) Scriptwriter
D) Film Producer

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Option D
Explanation: Noted Indian film producer Vinay Kumar Sinha passed away recently due to unknown causes. The veteran producer was known for producing films like ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ and ‘Rafoo Chakkar’, Chor Police, Ameer Aadmi Gharib Aadmi and Naseeb, among others.
India’s first war memorial for service animals, who lost their lives while helping Indian Army, will be set up in which city?
A) Meerut
B) Agra
C) Ghaziabad
D) Kanpur

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Option A
Explanation:The Government of India has planned to set up a first-of-its-kind war memorial for service animals in Meerut city of Uttar Pradesh. The memorial will be set up at the army’s specialized breeding, rearing and training centre for animals: the Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) Centre and College in Meerut.
Who is the incumbent Chief Justice of India (CJI)?
A) Justice S. Abdul Nazeer
B) Justice S.A. Bobde
C) Justice Ashok Bhushan
D) Justice N. V. Ramana

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Option B
Explanation: The Chief Justice of India, Justice S.A. Bobde, inaugurated the All India Members’ Conference of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in New Delhi on 24 January 2020.

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