Q1. Name the tennis star who topped the List Of Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2019 published by Forbes for a 4th consecutive year with estimated total earnings of $29.2 million.
S1. Ans. {b}
Sol. Serena Williams topped the List Of Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2019 published by Forbes for a 4th consecutive year with estimated total earnings of $29.2 million.
Q2. The Reserve Bank of India will make available the NEFT system on a 24×7 basis from December 2019 as per the Payment System Vision 2021 document. What does NEFT stands for?
S2. Ans. {c}
Sol. The Reserve Bank of India will make available the National Electronic Funds Transfer system on a 24×7 basis from December 2019 as per the Payment System Vision 2021 document.
Q3. Name the veteran director who passed away recently. He was best known for his box office hits like Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Aas Paas and Aandhi.
S3. Ans. {c}
Sol. Veteran director J Om Prakash passed away. He was best known for his box office hits like Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Aas Paas and Aandhi.
Q4. India observes …………… every year as anniversary of Quit India movement or August Kranti Din which is considered as one of the important milestones in the history of freedom struggle of our country.
S4. Ans. {a}
Sol. India observes 08 August every year as anniversary of Quit India movement or August Kranti Din which is considered as one of the important milestones in the history of freedom struggle of our country.
Q5. The National Institute of Solar Energy have signed an agreement with which international organization to initiate a skill development programme for different levels of beneficiaries in the solar thermal energy sector.
S5. Ans. {d}
Sol. The National Institute of Solar Energy and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization have signed an agreement to initiate a skill development programme for different levels of beneficiaries in the solar thermal energy sector.
Q6. Which state government will launch the “Navodayam” scheme to provide a lifeline for thousands of ailing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state.
S6. Ans. {b}
Sol. Andhra Pradesh government will launch the Navodayam scheme to provide a lifeline for thousands of ailing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state.
Q7. Which of the following ministries has launched e-Rozgar Samachar which is the corresponding version of Employment News (English) to make aspirants aware of job opportunities in government sector including public sector enterprises?
S7. Ans. {a}
Sol. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has launched e-Rozgar Samachar which is the corresponding version of Employment News (English) to make aspirants aware of job opportunities in government sector including public sector enterprises.
Q8. Name a professional wrestler who won numerous individual and tag-team titles in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s and was also known as WWE’s ‘King of the Ring’, passed away recently.
S8. Ans. {c}
Sol. Harley Race a professional wrestler who won numerous individual and tag-team titles in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s passed away. He was also known as WWE’s ‘King of the Ring’.
Q9. Name the legendary Uruguay striker who has announced his retirement from professional football. He won the Golden Ball award after being adjudged the best player of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
S9. Ans. {b}
Sol. Legendary Uruguay striker Diego Forlan has announced his retirement from professional football. He had won the Golden Ball award after being adjudged the best player of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Q10. Who among the following has assumed the charge of the chairman and managing director of Power Grid Corporation of India?
S10. Ans. {c}
Sol. Kandikuppa Sreekant has assumed the charge of the chairman and managing director of Power Grid Corporation of India.
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