Q1. India and _________commenced Maritime Bilateral Exercise SIMBEX-19.
S1. Ans. {b}
Sol. The 26th Edition of Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX)-19 has commenced in the South China Sea. In addition to IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti, Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I will also participate in the exercise.
Q2. The Nespresso 2019 first prize in the international section was won by New Zealand’s Josh Morrice for _______, about rice cultivation in Bali.
S2. Ans. {c}
Sol. The Nespresso 2019 first prize in the international section was won by New Zealand’s Josh Morrice for “Subak”, about rice cultivation in Bali.
Q3. The UN celebrates___________ as World Bee Day.
S3. Ans. {a}
Sol. To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators (such as bees, butterflies, bats and hummingbirds), the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development, the UN designated 20 May as World Bee Day.
Q4. _______won the Men’s singles category title at the 76th edition of the Italian Open.
S4. Ans. {d}
Sol. Rafael Nadal won the Men’s singles category title at the 76th edition of the Italian Open.
Q5. The 26th Edition of Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX)-19 has commenced in the_____________.
S5. Ans. {a}
Sol. The 26th Edition of Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX)-19 has commenced in the South China Sea. In addition to IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti, Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I will also participate in the exercise.
Q6. Which of the following state government has approved setting up of a commission to look into the problem faced by farmers.
S6. Ans. {b}
Sol. The Meghalaya government has approved setting up of a commission to look into the problem faced by farmers.
Q7. According to the RBI data, in Mar 2019, the total number of financial transactions done by people using their debit cards increased by_____. Also, the financial transactions done by the debit cards at POS terminals increased by_______compared to March 2018.
S7. Ans. {c}
Sol. According to the RBI data, in Mar 2019, the total number of financial transactions done by people using their debit cards increased by 15%. Also, the financial transactions done by the debit cards at POS terminals increased by 27% compared to March 2018.
Q8. Which of the following film won the third prize in the international section of Nespresso Talents 2019 in Cannes?
S8. Ans. {d}
Sol. Indian filmmaker, Achyutanand Dwivedi’s film, “Seed Mother”, won the third prize in the international section of Nespresso Talents 2019 in Cannes.
Q9. _________was felicitated by Council of European Chambers of Commerce in India and a European Union delegation in Mumbai.
S9. Ans. {b}
Sol. Anil Kapoor was felicitated by Council of European Chambers of Commerce in India and a European Union delegation in Mumbai. He was awarded because of his continuous support in promoting the cause of children’s rights.
Q10. __________became the first state to tap into masala bond market by listing KIIFB’s masala bond worth of USD 312 million (Rs 2,150 crore) in London Stock Exchange (LSE)’s International Securities Market (ISM).
S10. Ans. {c}
Sol. Kerala became the first state to tap into masala bond market by listing the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB)’s masala bond worth of USD 312 million (Rs 2,150 crore) in London Stock Exchange (LSE)’s International Securities Market (ISM).
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