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- What is the rank of India in the 2019 Global Energy Transition Index of WEF?
A) 58
B) 76
C) 92
D) 85
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Option B
Explanation: India has ranked 76th in the 2019 edition of the Global Energy Transition Index, compiled by Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF).
- When is the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade celebrated?
A) March 22
B) March 23
C) March 24
D) March 25
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Option D
Explanation: International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is marked on 25 March every year since 2008. 2019 Theme: “Remember Slavery: The Power of the Arts for Justice”
- The world’s largest e-waste recycling plant has been inaugurated in which city?
A) Beijing
B) Paris
C) Dubai
D) Tokyo
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Option C
Explanation: The world’s largest e-waste recycling plant has opened in Dubai. The cost of the recycling plant is $5 million and is 280,000 square feet in area.
- The FinTech Conclave 2019 was organised by which body in New Delhi recently?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) NITI Aayog
C) State Bank of India
D) Central Statistics Office
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Option B
Explanation: NITI Aayog organised a day-long FinTech Conclave at Dr. Ambedkar International Center in New Delhi on 25 March, 2019. The Conclave was inaugurated by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das.
- Which country has topped the WEF’s 2019 Global Energy Transition Index?
A) Sweden
B) Singapore
C) Switzerland
D) Norway
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Option A
Explanation: Sweden has topped the annual list and is followed by Switzerland and Norway respectively
- The first batch of the four heavy-lift Chinook Helicopters have been inducted by the Indian Air Force in which place?
A) Chandigarh
B) Assam
C) Karnataka
D) Punjab
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Option A
Explanation: Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa formally inducted the first batch of the four CH-47 Chinook choppers in the Indian Air Force at Chandigarh’s Air Force Station 12 Wing on March 25, 2019. India bought 15 CH-47F (I) Chinook helicopters in September 2015 from Boeing (United States)at a cost of $1.5 billion. The entire fleet of 15 Chinooks is expected to be inducted in the air force by March 2020
- Which country has won the 2019 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships?
A) Japan
B) New Zealand
C) Australia
D) China
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Option D
Explanation: China defeated Japan 3-2 to win the 2019 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships. This was the second edition of the tournament.
- Which among the following brands has topped the TRA’s ‘India’s Most Consumer-Focused Brands 2019’?
A) Tata Motots
B) Samsung
C) Nike
D) Apple
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Option B
Explanation: Samsung is the top consumer-focused brand in India as per the study, titled ‘India’s Most Consumer-Focused Brands 2019’ by TRA.
- Naresh Goyal has recently resigned from the post of the Chairman of which company?
A) Jet Airways
B) IRCTC
C) Amazon India
D) Paytm
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Option A
Explanation: Naresh Goyal, the founder and promoter of Jet Airway has resigned as the Chairman of the company. He has also resigned from the board of the Jet Airway along with his wife Anita.
- The International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is held annually on which date?
A) March 21
B) March 23
C) March 25
D) March 24
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Option C
Explanation: Every year, the United national observes the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members on 25 March.
- Which country will host the Paralympic Games in 2020?
A) Germany
B) China
C) Japan
D) South Korea
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Option C
Explanation: Paralympics in 2020 will be held in Tokyo, Japan. The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) has announced details of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay.
- Who is the author of the book “Every Vote Counts“?
A) Navin Chawla
B) Hamid Ansari
C) Jaipal Reddy
D) Sunil Arora
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Option A
Explanation: Former Vice President of India, Hamid Ansari launched the book titled ‘Every Vote Counts: The Story of India’s Elections’, on March 23 in New Delhi. The book has been authored by former Chief Election Commissioner of India Navin Chawla.
- The International Day for Achievers is celebrated globally on _____________
A) March 25
B) March 24
C) March 23
D) March 22
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Option B
Explanation: The International Day for Achievers is celebrated globally on March 24. It is a day to pay tribute to those achievers who have used their imagination, vision and skills in any field for their outstanding achievements or achievement
- Famous horror writer Larry Cohen who passed away recently hailed from which country?
A) Denmark
B) Germany
C) Australia
D) United States
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Option D
Explanation: Larry Cohen, a popular American writer and movie director passed away at the age of 77.
- Who among the following won the men’s single title at the 2019 Lingshui China Masters?
A) Liu Haichao
B) Lakshya Sen
C) Weng Hongyang
D) Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin
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