1. Recently which
country announced to launch Gandhi Citizenship Education Award to uphold the
ideals of Mahatma Gandhi in perpetuity?
a. Russia
b. Portugal
c. Brazil
d. Canada
ANSWER: b. Portugal
Prime Minister Antonio Costa, who visited India,
has announced the launch of the Gandhi Citizenship Education Award, inspired by
his thoughts and quotes, to uphold the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. This
award will be given every year. He said that the first year award will be
dedicated to animal welfare.
2. Who has been ranked
first in the list of Top-100 Indian celebrities released by Forbes India for
the year 2019?
a. Akshay Kumar
b. Salman Khan
c. Ranveer Singh
d. Virat Kohli
ANSWER: d. Virat
Kohli
, the captain of the Indian cricket team, Virat
Kohli ranks first in the list of the highest-grossing top-100 celebrities
released by Forbes India. In the year 2019 list, Kohli has reached the
first place, leaving Salman behind with an earnings of Rs 252.72 crore. In
this list, Akshay Kumar is in second place and Salman Khan in third
place. Alia Bhatt finished 8th in the top 10, while Deepika Padukone
ranked 10th.
3. Which artillery
missile system was successfully tested by DRDO from Chandipur range of Odisha
recently?
a. Pinaka Mark-2
b. Power-2
c. Ordnance -1
d. Bow mark-3
ANSWER: a. Pinaka
Mark-2
Defense Research and Development Organization
(DRDO) recently conducted successful test of Artillery Missile System Pinaka
Mark-2. This system is capable of firing 12 rockets in just 44
seconds. The missile system has been developed with fully indigenous
technology in DRDO laboratories. The Pinaka Mark-2 has been developed as a
missile by combining navigation, control and guidance systems.
4. On which of the following days is
the International Day of Human Unity celebrated?
a. 18 December
b. 19 December
c. 20 December
d. 21 December
ANSWER: c. 20
December The
International Human Unity Day is observed by the
United Nations on 20
December every year. On 22 December 2005, the United
Nations General Assembly passed a resolution for this day. The purpose of
celebrating this day is to maintain the honor of unity in diversity. This
day is also celebrated to reduce the gap between the poor and the rich.
5. By what name was a
large-scale anti-hijacking exercise conducted recently by the Indian Navy and
the Indian Coast Guard?
a. Submerged
b. Kidnapping
c. Angel
d. Ambareesh
ANSWER: b. Abduction
‘kidnapping’ called Nausana maneuvers in Cochin
Port Trust, Indian Navy and 12 vessels and helicopters of the Indian Coast
Guard participated. This is the first time an anti-hijacking exercise was
conducted on a large scale in India and in Cochin port. This exercise
reviewed the preparations in the event of maritime action of various forces of
the Indian Army. Also, various methods and techniques were practiced in
the event of kidnapping.