1.After withdrawing the status of ‘Most Favored Nation’ from Pakistan by India, the basic customs duty will be charged at what percentage of all items imported from there?
a.100 percent
b.150 percent
c. 200 percent
d. 250 percent
ANSWER:- c. 200 percent
Description: After India withdrew the status of ‘Most Favored Nation’ from Pakistan, all customs imported from there will now be charged at 200% of basic customs duty. This increase has come into effect with immediate effect. After the Pulwama attack, India has withdrawn its status from Pakistan.
2. The Supreme Court has canceled the order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to reopen the Sterlite plant located in which state?
a. Bihar
b.Tamilnadu
c. Punjab
d. Jharkhand
ANSWER:- b. Tamilnadu
Description: The Supreme Court has canceled the order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to reopen the Sterlite plant located at Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu). Significantly, the NGT had ordered the Tamil Nadu government to overturn this decision by rolling out the plant.
3. The Andhra Pradesh government has announced the ‘Anandpur Sukhhiv:’ scheme 2019-20, under which how many thousand rupees will be given to every farmer under less than 5 acres?
a. 2000 rupees
b. 3000 rupees
c. 4000
d. 9,000 rupees
ANSWER:- d. 9,000
Description: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has declared ‘Anandpur Sukhhi Bhaag’ scheme 2019-20 under which every farmer under less than 5 acres will be given 9,000 rupees.
4. Under what new law amendment this week in this country, the schools here have to write ‘parent 1’ and ‘parent 2’ in their form in place of ‘mum’ and ‘father’?
a. France
b. Nepal .
c. Russia
Answer:- a. France
Description: In New York this week, under the new law amendment, the schools here have to write ‘Parent 1’ and ‘Parent 2’ in place of ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’ in their form. This step has been taken to prevent discrimination against gay parents. Under this amendment, it is mandatory for all children of three years to attend school.
5. Which explosive opener of West Indies has announced his retirement from international one-day cricket on February 17, 2019?
a. Brian Lara
b. Chris Gayle
c. Dwayne Bravo
d. Jason Holder
Answer:- b. Chris Gayle
Description: West Indian explosive opener Chris Gayle has announced his retirement from international one-day cricket on February 17, 2019. Cricket West Indies (CWI) reported on Twitter on Sunday.
