2019
1) US has agreed for sale of 24 Seahawks to India. What are MH-60 ‘Romeo’ Seahawks? a) Fighter jets b) Helicopters c) Air defence systems d) Aircraft carriers Answer: b • The US has approved the sale of 24 multi-role MH-60 ‘Romeo’ Seahawk helicopters to India at an estimated cost of $ 2.6 billion • […]
1) ‘Café Scientifique’, to promote science among public in an interesting way, was recently launched in a) Delhi b) Kerala c) Meghalaya d) Maharashtra Answer: b • Science is often seen as boring, difficult and mathematical for many, but a group of science experts of the Hume Centre for Ecology and Wildlife Biology in Kerala […]
1) Eurasian Lynx, found currently only in Ladakh and some parts of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, is a type of a) Bird b) Frog c) Cat d) Insect Answer: c • The Eurasian Lynx, found currently only in Ladakh and some parts of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, may have found its way into the Kashmir Valley • The Eurasian […]
1. The third iteration of biennial, bilateral exercise AUSINDEX ‘19 between India and Australia will be held in Mumbai Visakhapatnam Canberra Sydney Answer: 2 The cooperation between India and Australia on shared maritime security interests in the Indian Ocean is set to rise to a new level with the third iteration of their biennial, bilateral […]
1. In which of the following countries is the world’s longest salt cave located? India Israel Indonesia Australia Answer: 2 Israeli researchers revealed that an area near the Dead Sea is home to the world’s longest salt cave, a title previously held by Iran for the Cave of the Three Nudes on Qeshm Island. At […]
1. Who among the following recently received Croatia’s highest civilian order, the Grand Order of the King of Tomislav? Narendra Modi Donald Trump Ram Nath Kovind Dr. Manmohan Singh Answer: 3 President Ram Nath Kovind received Croatia’s highest civilian order, the Grand Order of the King of Tomislav, during his official visit to the nation […]
1. Mt Makalu, recently seen in news, is located in the continent of Asia North America Australia Europe Answer: 1 First Indian Army Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Makalu (8485m) comprising five Officers, two JCOs and eleven OR was flagged off by Director General Military Training on 26 Mar 2019. Among the eight mountains in Nepal […]
1. The World Airport Traffic rankings for 2018 was released by Airports Council International International Air Transport Association International Civil Aviation Organization Air Transport Action Group Answer: 1 The nation capital’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has now become the world’s 12th busiest airport, moving up four places from the 16th spot in 2017. According […]
1. Which of the following will be the world’s first city to install wireless charging stations for electric taxis? Oslo New York Vienna Pune Answer: 1 Oslo will be the world’s first city to install wireless charging stations for electric taxis, in a bid to make a zero-emission cab system by as early as 2023. […]
1. Which of the following has recently lifted the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship for the fifth time in a row? China Sri Lanka Singapore India Answer: 4 India has lifted South Asian Football Federation SAFF Women’s Championship fifth time in a row. Keeping its winning streak India defeated host Nepal in the […]