1. Which state has announced a life insurance scheme of Rs 5 lakh for the farmers?
a. Chhattisgarh
b. Telangana
c. Jharkhand
d. Bihar
ANSWER: b. Telangana
Details: Five lakh rupees life insurance scheme has been announced for farmers in Telangana.
2. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) declared which city the most polluted city in the country?
a. Alwar
b. Nashik
c. Gurgaon
d. Delhi
ANSWER: c. Gurgaon
Description: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has announced the city of Gurgaon (Gururgram) as the most polluted city in the country.
3. What is the name of the woman judge in the three judges who have recently sworn in as Supreme Court judges?
a. Justice Indira Banerjee
b. Justice Devika Saran
c. Justice Aarti Singh
d. Justice KS Paul
ANSWER: a. Justice Indira Banerjee
Description: Chief Justice Deepak Mishra administers oath of office to Justice Indira Banerjee, Justice Vineet Saran and Justice K. Joseph Joseph at the traditional ceremony held in their courtroom.
4. Recently, which country did the first successful test of the world of hyperSonic aircraft?
a. America
b. Russia
c. China
d. Israel
ANSWER: c. China
Description: China has successfully tested the state-of-the-art supersonic aircraft. This aircraft is capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
5. Which state / Union Territory Assembly recently passed a bill to create separate Public Service Commission for itself?
a. Maharashtra
b. Gujarat
c. Delhi
d. Haryana
ANSWER: c. Delhi
Details : On the first day of the five-day monsoon session of Delhi Assembly, the bill was passed for the formation of a separate Public Service Commission for the National Capital Territory of Delhi.