Monthly Current Affairs Quiz PDF English - August 2019

Monthly Current Affairs Quiz – August 2019
1. The 22nd edition of National Conference on e- B.Dharmendra Pradhan.

Governance 2019 will be held in ____________. C.Amit Shah
A. Shillong D.Both (A) and (B)
B. Patna E.Both (A) and (C)
C. Itanagar Answer: D
D. Agartala • Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas &Steel
E. Imphal Dharmendra Pradhan launched Atal Community
Answer: A Innovation Centre (ACIC) in New Delhi, to
• The Department of Administrative Reforms & encourage the spirit of innovation at the
Public Grievances (DARPG), in association with community level. This initiative aims to
Ministry of Electronics & Information encourage the spirit of innovation through
Technology (MeitY), Government of India and solution-driven design thinking to serve society.
the State Government of Meghalaya will organize • The Program will be jointly inaugurated by Union
nd
the 22 National Conference on e-Governance Minister of Human Resource and Development
th
2019 on 8-9 August, 2019 at Shillong, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and Minister of
Meghalaya. Petroleum, Natural Gas and Steel Shri
• This is the first time the event is being organized Dharmendra Pradhan.
in North-Eastern region of the country. • Atal Innovation Mission has a key role to perform
• This Conference provides a platform to in order to achieve the target of five trillion dollar
disseminate knowledge on effective methods of economy by 2025.
designing and implementing sustainable e- • ACIC programme aims to encourage the spirit of
Governance initiatives to provide end-to-end innovation at the community level in specific
Digital Services, exchange experiences in solving areas that lack the required infrastructure and
problems, mitigating risks, resolving issues and facilitating innovation ecosystem.
planning for success. • ACIC programme would focus in over 484
• The theme of this Conference is “Digital India: districts located in unserved/underserved regions
Success to Excellence”. of India.
2. Atal Innovation Mission has launched a new • ACIC Program Director – Dr. Unnat Pandit
programme for Community Innovation in New Delhi. 3. Prahlad Singh Patel has launched the mobile library
Who among the following will inaugurate the bus service under the “Ghar Ghar Dastak Ghar Ghar
programme? Pustak” Scheme. The scheme belongs to which state?
A.Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank A. Rajasthan
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B. Bihar mobile robotics, prototype modelling,
C. Maharashtra hairdressing, baking, confectionary & patisserie,
D. Delhi welding, brick laying, car painting, floristry
E. Andhra Pradesh among others.
Answer: D 5. 10 historic monuments to be open from sunrise till 9
• Culture and Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel p.m. Which among the following is not included in the
on flagged off a mobile library bus service which list?
aims to reach out to readers in Delhi, especially A. Rajarani Temple in Bhubaneswar
those in slums, resettlement colonies and rural B. Dulhadev Temple in Khajuraho
areas. C. Shekh Chilli Tomb in Kurukshetra
• The five-bus mobile library service was launched D. Group of Monuments at Pattadakal in Karnataka
under the “Ghar Ghar Dastak Ghar Ghar Pustak” E. None of these
Scheme of the Delhi Public Library (DPL). Answer: E
• According to the ministry, the buses have been • The Culture Ministry Union Culture and Tourism
procured under CSR (corporate social Minister Prahlad Patel has decided to keep 10
responsibility) assistance from the Airports heritage sites open for public from sunrise to 9
Authority of India (AAI). pm.
• The minister also directed the DPL to maintain a • At present, gates of most monuments are closed
special collection of books on eminent for visitors by 6 pm.
personalities which must be made available to the • Apart from the Humayun’s Tomb and Safdarjung
masses through the mobile library buses. Tomb in Delhi, the extended timings will apply to
4. Which country will host the WorldSkills Rajarani Temple in Bhubaneswar, Dulhadev
International Competition 2019? Temple in Khajuraho, Shekh Chilli Tomb in
A. Russia Kurukshetra, Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
B. India in Karnataka, Gol Gumbaj in Karnataka, Group of
C. UAE Temples in Maharashtra (Markanda), Man Mahal
D. Singapore in Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi) and Rani ki Baav in
E. USA Paatan Gujarat.
Answer: A • The change in timings will be effective for a
• The 45th WorldSkills Competition will be held at period of three years.
the KAZAN EXPO International Exhibition 6. India has launched the initiative ‘Innovating for
Centre in Kazan, Russia in August 2019. Clean Air’ (IfCA) in partnership with which country?
• Also referred as the ‘Olympics for Skills’, the A. Russia
event is scheduled in Kazan, Russia from 22nd to B. United Kingdom
27th August 2019. C. Japan
• More than 1,500 competitors from 60 countries D. Australia
will compete in 55 skill competitions at this mega E. USA
event. India will participate in 44 skills including Answer: B

• India and UK have launched a joint initiative • India received the highest-ever FDI inflow of
named Innovating for Clean Air (IfCA) that will $64.37 billion during the fiscal ended March
provide its stakeholders an opportunity to test 2019.
interventions related to air quality and EV • According to the Annual Report 2018-19 of the
integration. It was launched in Bengaluru. Department for Promotion of Industry and
• The programme is led by Innovate UK — part of Internal Trade (DPIIT), foreign direct investments
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) — and is (FDI) worth $286 billion were received in the
funded by the Newton Fund. The key partners for country in past five year.
the programme are the Indian Institute of Science, • Highlighting the importance of FDI, it said the
Enzen, Project Lithium, Confederation of Indian foreign inflows bring in resources, the latest
Industry, C40 Cities and Clean Air Platform. technology and best practices to push economic
7. What is the total value of the deal between India and growth on to a higher trajectory.
Russia to acquire Russia’s R-27 air-to-air missiles? 9. Who has been appointed as the new Finance
A. Rs 3,000 crore Secretary?
B. Rs 2,000 crore A. Subhash Chandra Garg
C. Rs 2,500 crore B. Hasmukh Adhia
D. Rs 1,000 crore C. Rajiv Kumar
E. Rs 1,500 crore D. Rajiv Mehrishi
Answer: E E. None of these
• India has signed a deal worth around Rs 1,500 Answer: C
crore to acquire R-27 air-to-air missiles from • The Appointments Committtee of the Cabinet has
Russia. approved the appoitment of Rajiv Kumar as the
• It will be equipped on the Su-30MKI combat new Secretary of the Ministry of Finance.
aircraft. • Mr. Kumar is the most senior official among the
• The R-27 missile is a medium-to-long-range air- five Secretaries in the Ministry. As per the norm,
to-air missile developed by Russia for its MiG and the most senior IAS officer in the Ministry is
Sukhoi series of fighter jets. designated as the Finance Secretary.
8. As per the data of the Department for Promotion of • He has replaced Subhash Chandra Garg was
Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), India received shunted out of the Ministry and posted as
the highest ever FDI inflow in 2018-19. The FDI inflow Secretary, Ministry of Power.
in FY19 stood at __________ 10. Who has been nominated by the Appointment
A. USD 58.74 billion Committee as a Director on the Central Board of
B. USD 76.18 billion Directors of RBI to replace Subhash Chandra Garg?
C. USD 64.37 billion A. Atanu Chakraborty
D. USD 52.81 billion B. Anil Kumar Khachi
E. USD 62.81 billion C. Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Answer: C D. Ajay Kumar Bhalla
E. None of these

Answer: A • Eminent economist and former RBI deputy
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated that governor Subir Gokarn passed away.
Economic Affairs Secretary Atanu Chakraborty • Gokarn was appointed as an executive director on
has been nominated on its central board. the board of the IMF. He was appointed the
• The central government has nominated Atanu deputy governor of the RBI in 2009 for a term of
Chakraborty, secretary, Department of Economic three years and had the distinction of being the
Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of youngest deputy governor at that time. He was
India, New Delhi as a director on the Central also associated with Brooking’s India.
Board of Directors of Reserve Bank of India vice 13. World Wide Web Day is celebrated on which date?
Shri Subhash Chandra Garg. A. August 1
• Shri Rajiv Kumar, the new Finance Secretary is B. July 31
also a Director on the Central Board of Directors C. July 30
of Reserve Bank of India. D. First Thursday of August
11. V G Siddhartha who died recently after committing E. First Friday of August
suicide was the founder of ___________ Answer: A
A. Burger King • World Wide Web Day is celebrated on August 1st
B. Bikanervala every year.
C. Cafe Coffee Day • It is a global celebration dedicated to web
D. NESCAFE browsing, the online activities that bring the world
E. IBACA IceCreams at our fingertips and a wealth of knowledge at our
Answer: C feet.
• The founder of cafe chain Café Coffee Day V G 14. The National Traders’ Welfare Board has been
Siddhartha has passed away as he committed constituted by which Ministry?
suicide. He served as the Chairman and Managing A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Director of CCD. B. Ministry of Human Resource Development
• Non-Executive lndependent Director S.V. C. Ministry of Labour and Employment
Ranganath has been named the interim chairman, D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Nitin Bagmane will be the interim COO. E. Ministry of Urban Development
12. Subir Vithal Gokarn passed away at the age of 60. Answer: A
He was a veteran ____________ • The commerce and industry ministry will soon
notify the constitution of a National Traders’
A. Politician Welfare Board that will identify ways to improve
B. Economist access to funds for this unorganised sector and
C. Journalist suggest measures to simplify acts and rules
D. Actor applicable to traders.
E. Sports Person • The board will also make recommendations to
Answer: B reduce the compliance burden of traders as well as
to ensure social security benefits such as

insurance, pension, and healthcare for traders and 16. Which state government has decided to waive off
their employees. the entire exam fees, including practical exam for class
• The government in January renamed the ten and twelve students?
department of industrial policy and promotion A. Maharashtra
(DIPP) as the department for promotion of B. West Bengal
industry and internal trade (DPIIT), giving it the C. Mizoram
additional responsibility of welfare of traders and D. Andhra Pradesh
their employees. E. Karnataka
• The DPIIT has also started consultation for the Answer: A
National Retail Policy to streamline retail trade in • Maharashtra Government has decided to waive off
India by enhancing their ease of doing business. the entire exam fees, including practical exam for
• A mega pension scheme under which all class ten and twelve students hailing from
shopkeepers, retail traders, and self-employed drought-affected districts of the state.
persons are guaranteed a monthly pension • Maharashtra’s education minister Mr. Ashish
of ₹3,000 once they attain the age of 60 years. Shelar informed that the amount of the entire fee
15. Which of these Centrally owned companies is not a will be credited back into the bank accounts of
part of the joint venture Khanij Bidesh India Ltd. students or their guardians.
(KABIL) set up to ensure supply of critical minerals? 17. What is the total amount of financial support
A. NALCO extended by India to Gambia for skill development and
B. HCL cottage industry projects?
C. MECL A. USD 400,000
D. ONGC B. USD 100,000
E. All C. USD 500,000
Answer: D D. USD 200,000
• To ensure a consistent supply of critical and E. USD 300,000
strategic minerals to the domestic market, the Answer: C
government announced setting up a JV company • India extended an assistance of USD 500,000 to
with participation of three PSUs — Nalco, the Gambia in support of skill development and
Hindustan Copper and MECL. cottage industry projects in the West African
• A joint venture company namely Khanij Bidesh country as President Ram Nath Kovind held wide-
India Ltd (KABIL) is to be set up with the ranging talks with his Gambian counterpart
participation of three central public sector Adama Barrow.
enterprises namely, National Aluminium • President Kovind, who arrived in Banjul on the
Company Ltd (Nalco), Hindustan Copper Ltd second leg of his three-nation tour, conveyed to
(HCL) and Mineral Exploration Company Ltd the Gambian President India’s deep commitment
(MECL). to enhance its traditional ties with the Gambia and
• The equity participation between NALCO, HCL contribute to its development.
and MECL is in the ratio of 40:30:30.

• It is the first-ever state visit to the Gambia by an • The postal department said it has decided to
Indian President. convert the India Post Payments Bank into a small
• India and the Gambia signed a Memorandum of finance bank, enabling it to offer small loans to
Understanding on cooperation in the field of customers.
traditional systems of medicine and homeopathy. • Besides, the department looks to open one crore
• This will open up new opportunities of accounts for IPPB in 100 days.
collaboration between the two countries on solar • The decisions were taken at the annual Heads of
energy and help in combating climate change. Circles Conference held at Srinagar in Jammu and
• India also agreed to offer training in the fields of Kashmir from July 29-31, 2019 to adopt a 100-
judiciary, police, administration and technical day action plan and a five-year vision to align the
expertise, as per the request and in line with the Department of Posts with the Prime Minister’s
priorities of the African country. “New India” initiative.
18. According to CRISIL, what is the latest GDP • The decision included “Converting the India Post
growth prediction of Indian economy for FY20? Payments Bank (IPPB) into a Small Finance Bank
A. 7.2% (SFB) to provide micro credit at the doorsteps to
B. 6.7% individuals and SME’s.
C. 7.0% • India Post will partner with Common Service
D. 6.9% Centre to provide a suite of citizen centric services
E. 7.3% such as banking, remittance, insurance, DBT, bill
Answer: D and tax payments etc at post offices.
• Crisil cut the gross domestic product (GDP) 20. Who has been appointed as the interim Director
growth estimate for India by 0.2 percentage points General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)?
for FY20. A. Rakesh Asthana
• The rating agency’s cut to 6.9 percent from 7.1 B. Abhay
percent comes amidst slowing global growth and C. Nrupendra Sahoo
weak monsoon recorded in the country in June. D. Ranjit Sinha
• This was published in the report of CRISIL titled E. Alok Verma
‘Uphill Trek.’. The report mentioned that India’s Answer: A
GDP had grown at an impressive 8.2% in fiscal • Director General of Civil Aviation Security
2017. Rakesh Asthana has been given the additional
19. Recently, Postal Department has decided to convert charge of the Narcotics Control Bureau.
the India Post Payments Banks into _____________. • The Appointments Committee of Cabinet headed
A. Scheduled Commercial Bank by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved for
B. Small Finance Bank “entrustment of the additional charge of the post
C. Cooperative Bank of Director General Narcotics Control Bureau” to
D. Non-Banking Finance Company Asthana for next six months or till a new
E. None of the above incumbent is appointed.
Answer: B

21. Who among the following was awarded with the • The main responsibility of DD News is make
'Entrepreneur of the Year Award, 2019' in the service people aware about various diseases and
business (BPO/KPO) category? preventions by showing health-related programs,
A. Sudarsan Patnaik reports, and policies that help to spread awareness
B. Meryl Streep towards health in society.
C. Ruhan Rajput 23. Which country will host the 52ndedition of ASEAN
D. Ravinder Malik Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM)/ Post Ministerial
E. Agraj Pratap Singh Conferences (PMCs)?
Answer: C A. Thailand
• Ruhan Rajput, a renowned entrepreneur, co- B. Singapore
founder and Director of Einfolge Technologies C. Maldives
Pvt Ltd was awarded with the prestigious D. Indonesia
Entrepreneur Award 2019 at JW Marriot Hotel, E. India
New Delhi Answer: A
• He won award in the category of ‘Entrepreneur of • The 52nd edition of the ASEAN Foreign
the Year in Service Business – BPO/KPO’ Ministers’ Meeting (AMM)/ Post Ministerial
• His company Einfolge Technologies Pvt Ltd is Conferences (PMCs) and Related Meetings began
one of the leading players in knowledge process in Bangkok, Thailand on July 30, 2019 and the
outsourcing (KPO) industry. event will conclude on August 3, 2019.
• The company operates to provide comprehensive • The meeting will discuss progress of ASEAN
research, analysis and expert solutions to its based on Thailand’s Chairmanship theme of
clients. “Advancing Partnership for Sustainability”
22. DD News channel bagged Champions of empathy • The meeting is being attended by Foreign
award. Who is the Director General of DD News? Ministers and representatives from more than 30
A. Mayank Agarwal countries including Dialogue Partners, Sectoral
B. Hruday Chatuvedi Dialogue Partners, Development Partners and
C. Maneesh Pandey Guest of the Chair.
D. Saurabh Devasena • The meeting will also discuss preparations for the
E. None of these 35th ASEAN Summit, which will be held in
Answer: A November 2019.
• DD News(Doordarshan)news channel of India 24. The 4th South Asian Speaker’s Summit will be held
awarded “Champions of Empathy Award” . The in which country?
award is given for spreading awareness about A. Japan
hepatitis. B. Maldives
• Mayank Agrawal, Director General of DD News C. Sri Lanka
received the Award from Lok Sabha Speaker Om D. Singapore
Birla. E. India

Answer: B • Tinjit Dhanota of Punjab and Esha Singh of
• A parliamentary delegation led by Lok Sabha Telengana won the Men’s and Women’s 10
Speaker Om Birla will visit the Maldives to metres Air Pistol gold medals.
participate in the 4th South Asian Speaker’s 26. When is the World Breastfeeding Week held?
Summit scheduled to be held on September 1 and A. August 1-7
2. B. July 25-31
• The summit will be held in Male and the theme of C. August 10-17
the event is “Achieving Sustainable Development D. July 30-August 5
Goals”. It will be jointly organised by Inter- E. July 28 – August 3
Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Maldivian Answer: A
Parliament. • World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every
• The last three summits were held in the year from 1 to 7 August to encourage
Parliaments of Bangladesh (2016), India (2017) breastfeeding and improve the health of babies
and in Sri Lanka (2018). around the world.The theme of the World
• Apart from India, presiding officers of parliaments Breastfeeding Week 2019 is “Empower Parents,
of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Enable Breastfeeding”.
Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives are • It commemorates the Innocenti Declaration signed
also a part of the forum. in August 1990 by government policymakers,
25. Who among the following has won the gold medal WHO, UNICEF and other organizations to
in Men's Rifle 3 Positions at 12th Sardar Sajjan Singh protect, promote and support breastfeeding.
Sethi Memorial Masters competition? 27. Who is the head of the task force on employment
A. Tinjit Dhanota set up by Economic Advisory Council to the Prime
B. Abbas Ansari Minister (EAC-PM)?
C. Aishwary Pratap Singh A. Bibek Debroy
D. Karam Lehal B. Rajiv Kumar
E. Sanjeev Rajput C. Amitabh Kant
Answer: C D. V. K. Saraswat
• In Shooting, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar E. None of these
clinched a yellow metal in Men’s Rifle 3 Positions Answer: A
(3P) at 12th Sardar Sajjan Singh Sethi Memorial • The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime
Masters competition in New Delhi. Minister (EAC-PM) has set up a task force on
• Meanwhile, multiple International Shooting Sport employment.
Federation medallist and the country’s most • The task force is headed by NITI Aayog member
accomplished 3P shooter Sanjeev Rajput, had to Bibek Debroy.
be satisfied with a silver, finishing. India • The task force will suggest ways to revive growth
international Parul Kumar settled for the bronze. and employment to Prime Minister Narendra
Modi. The EAC-PM is an independent body to

give advice on economic and related issues to the these states. Their ration cards should be linked
Government of India. with Aadhar Number to avail this service.
28. Who is the head of the reconstituted Group of • The white Ration Card holders in Telangana have
Ministers (GoM) on Mob lynchings? been getting the portability facility, enabling them
A. Ravi Shankar Prasad to buy their subsidized rice and other food grains
B. Amit Shah from any Fair Price Shop in the state.
C. Nitin Gadkari • The same facility can be utilized anywhere in
D. S. Jaishankar Andhra Pradesh now through PoS machines under
E. None of these the One Nation One Ration Card scheme which
Answer: B has come into force in the two states.
• Union home minister Amit Shah will head a panel • More than 56 lakh beneficiaries covered under the
of ministers to combat mob lynchings in the National Food Security Act in the state will be
country. benefited from the facility. The same will be the
• He has replaced Rajiv Gauba as the head. case with consumers in Andhra Pradesh,
• An empowered Group of Ministers (GoM) Maharashtra and Gujarat which are identified for
constituted last year to suggest measures to implementation of the pilot project.
combat lynchings will continue functioning. 30. The ‘Save Green, Stay Clean’ campaign has been
• The other members of the GoM are external launched by which state to preserve the greenery of the
affairs minister S. Jaishankar, transport minister state?
Nitin Gadkari, law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad A. West Bengal
and social justice and empowerment Minister B. Mizoram
Thawar Chand Gehlot. C. Andhra Pradesh
29. Governmentt launched One Nation-One Ration D. Maharashtra
Card scheme on a pilot basis in 4 states. Which among E. Meghalaya
the following is NOT one of them? Answer: A
A. Telangana • The West Bengal Government has launched an
B. Andhra Pradesh awareness campaign for preserving the greenery
C. Maharashtra and keeping the environment clean.
D. Madhya Pradesh • The State Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
E. Gujarat launched the campaign named as ‘Save Green,
Answer: D Stay Clean’ in Kolkata.
• In a major boost to national food security • The State Government will distribute more than 1
government, launched the One Nation-One Ration lakhs saplings throughout the state for spreading
Card scheme on a pilot basis in Telangana, of greenery.
Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat. 31. Recently, which city got its first 'Pink Toilet'
• Families who have food security cards can buy dedicated to women with facilities for sanitary napkins
subsidized rice and wheat from any ration shop in and baby care.
A. Mumbai

B. Bengaluru 33. Bharti Airtel is going to shut down its 3G network
C. New Delhi across India’s 22 telecom circles by _____.
D. Chennai A. March 2020
E. Noida B. April 2020
Answer: E C. May 2020
• Noida got its first ‘Pink Toilet’ dedicated to D. June 2020
women with facilities for sanitary napkins and E. July 2020
baby care. Answer: A
• The toilet, located in the Sector 50 market, was • Bharti Airtel will shut down its 3G network across
inaugurated by the Noida Authority. India’s 22 telecom circles by March 2020, and
• At least 10 more such toilets are expected to come increase its focus on providing 4G services, a top
up within the next two months. company official said.
32. SBI, Shanghai became the first Indian bank to link • The company started the process last month, when
up with China's CNAPS system. What does A stands it wound down the 3G network in the Kolkata
for in CNAPS? circle. It, however, continues to provide 2G
A. Actual services for feature phone users.
B. Attribution 34. Journalist and News Anchor Ravish Kumar was
C. Assest recently awarded the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay
D. Advance Award. Ramon Magsaysay was a former president of
E. Artificial ______________________.
Answer: D A. Thailand
• The State Bank of India’s Shanghai branch is now B. Vietnam
connected to China’s National Advance Payment C. Singapore
System (CNAPS), becoming the first Indian Bank D. Malaysia
to operationalise. E. Philippines
• CNAPS is a real-time settlement services for all Answer: E
payments cleared in mainland China, as well as in • Indian journalist Ravish Kumar was awarded this
all clearing banks in offshore yuan centers, such year’s Ramon Magsaysay Award, regarded as the
as Hong Kong. Asian version of the Nobel Prize.
• The CNAPS system is complemented by its • Kumar, 44, who is NDTV India’s senior executive
international counterpart, the CIPS (China editor is one of India’s most influential TV
International Payments System or Cross-Border journalists.
Inter-Bank Payment System), launched in 2015 • Overall 5 people have been selected for the 2019
with the aim of boosting international use of the Ramon Magsaysay Award. The other four are: Ko
Chinese currency, yuan. Swe Win from Myanmar, Angkhana Neelapaijit
• SBI is the only Indian Bank to have obtained the from Thailand, Raymundo Pujante Cayabyab
license to do business in local currency and also from Philippines and Kim Jong-Ki from South
inducted to the CNAPS. Korea.

• The award is the highest award given to Asian • It measures the water consumption rates of
individuals and organizations and is named after households, industries and farm sectors and the
former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay. available resources in rivers, lakes and streams.
35. Name the India-born doctor who was crowned 37. According to the data by the World Bank, India
Miss England 2019 at a ceremony in Newcastle. has emerged as ____________ largest economy in the
A. Bhasha Mukherjee global GDP rankings in 2018.
B. Nivetha Mukherjee A. 6th
C. Himaja Mukherjee B. 7th
D. Poonarnavi Mukherjee C. 5th
E. None of these D. 8th
Answer: A E. 4th
• India-born doctor Bhasha Mukherjee was crowned Answer: B
Miss England 2019 at a ceremony in Newcastle. • India has slipped one notch in the World Bank’s
• The 23-year-old moved to England with her Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rankings in 2018,
parents at the age of nine and settled in Derby. and is now the seventh-largest economy with the
• Mukherjee holds two different medical degrees, United Kingdom and France ahead of India, data
one in medical sciences and the other in medicine from the international lending institution
and surgery. • India is the seventh-largest economy (GDP of
36. Based on the Water Stress Index 2019, India is the $2.72 trillion) with the UK ($2.82 trillion) and
___________ highest risk country globally in water France ($2.77 trillion) ahead in the pecking order
crises • The top economies in the list include the US
A. 50th ($20.5 trillion), followed by China ($13.6 trillion),
B. 46th Japan ($4.9 trillion) and Germany ($3.9 trillion)
C. 32nd 38. Wahab Riaz is reportedly set to retire from Test
D. 68th cricket. He represents which country?
E. 72nd A. Afghanistan
Answer: B B. Pakistan
• India has been ranked as the 46th highest risk C. India
country in the world in the Water Stress Index D. Bangladesh
2019, formulated by London-based risk analytics E. South Africa
firm Verisk Maplecroft. Answer: B
• As per the index, 11 of 20 largest Indian cities • Pakistan’s 34-year-old pacer Wahab Riaz is
face an ‘extreme risk’ of water stress while 7 of reportedly set to retire from Test cricket.
them are in the ‘high risk’ category. • Riaz, who last played in the Test format against
• The Water Stress Index has taken into Australia in October 2018, has played 27 Test
consideration the projected population growth matches and picked 83 wickets.
trends to rank the cities facing the biggest threat to • Former Pakistani cricketers like Wasim Akram,
their water resources. Ramiz Raja and Shoaib Akhtar had earlier

criticised Mohammad Amir for announcing his would be updated twice a week on Tuesdays and
retirement at the age of 27. Fridays.
39. Malcolm Nash who passes away is associated with • To begin with, the service would be available for
which sports? 150 districts in different parts of the country. It
A. High Jump will be extended to rest of the country in a phased
B. Badminton manner over the next one year.
C. Cricket • It has been developed by the India Meteorological
D. Archery Department and Indian Institute of Tropical
E. Golf meteorology and the Indian Council of
Answer: C Agricultural Research.
• Former England county cricketer and coach 41. Which state has launched the ‘Vhali Dikri Yojna’,
Malcolm Nash, who is famous for being hit for six scheme for the welfare of girl child?
sixes in one over by West Indies batsman Garry A. Gujarat
Sobers, has died at the age of 74. B. Maharashtra
• The former cricketer played for Glamorgan and C. Madhya Pradesh
took the maximum number of wickets in 1969. D. Punjab
Nash was known for his medium-pace seam E. Kerala
bowling. Answer: A
40. Government has introduced a new mobile app • Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has launched
namely _______________ in order to to assist farmers the ‘Vhali Dikri Yojna’ from his home town
A. Ghana Rajkot. The scheme for the welfare of girl child
B. Vrishti has been launched to mark the 63th birth day of
C. Varsha Chief Minister.
D. Meghdoot • It is a statewide cash incentive scheme for every
E. Indrani girl child born in Gujarat, with a view to raising
Answer: D the female birthrate at par with male to achieve
• The ministries of Earth Sciences and Agriculture gender equality.
have launched a mobile application — Meghdoot • According to scheme, the State Government will
— that will provide location, and crop and pay Rs. 4,000 to every girl child at the time of
livestock-specific weather-based agro advisories admission to Standard 4th, Rs. 6,000 at the time of
to farmers in local languages. taking admission to Standard IX, Rs. 1-lakh at the
• At the launch, minister for Earth Science, Science time of taking admission for higher education at
and Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan introduced the age of 18 and another Rs. 1-lakh at the time of
the app. Meghdoot app will provide forecast to marriage.
farmers relating to temperature, rainfall, humidity, • Chief Minister Rupani said that Rs.133-crore has
and wind speed and direction, which play critical been allocated for this scheme.
roles in agricultural operations and how to take 42. Which Indian state is going to get the world’s first
care of the crops and livestock. The information ultra-fast hyperloop transportation system?

A. Maharashtra • Kolkata Metro has constructed the first-ever
B. Gujarat transport tunnel in the country which will pass
C. Telangana through underwater.
D. Tamil Nadu • The train passes through an underwater tunnel
E. Andhra Pradesh which is 520 meters in length, built 30 meters
Answer: A below the riverbed of the Hooghly River, for
• The Government of Maharashtra – one of the first about a minute at 80 kilometers per hour. The
proponents of hyperloop technology in the world project’s foundation stone was laid in 2009.
– has deemed hyperloop a public infrastructure • Kolkata metro is spending Rs 8,572 crore on this
project, setting it up to be the first passenger entire project.
hyperloop project in the world. 44. The National Housing Bank (NHB) has decided to
• The MahaIDEA Committee has also approved infuse an additional Rs ____________ crore into
Virgin Hyperloop One-DP World (VHO-DPW) housing finance companies (HFCs) to improve
Consortium as the Original Project Proponent liquidity in the sector.
(OPP). This is a landmark announcement for
building the Pune-Mumbai hyperloop A. 15,000
transportation system, recognising hyperloop B. 10,000
technology alongside other more traditional forms C. 20,000
of mass transit. D. 7,000
• The hyperloop project will link central Pune to E. 5000
Mumbai in under 35 minutes, as opposed to the Answer: B
current three-and-a-half hours by road. • National Housing Bank (NHB) will provide
• The project will generate hundreds of thousands additional liquidity infusion facility of Rs 10,000
of new high tech jobs, bringing over $36 billion in crore to Housing Finance Companies (HFCs).
wider socio-economic benefits, and creating new This will be an additional liquidity infusion for
hyperloop component and manufacturing individual loans for affordable housing.
opportunities for Maharashtra to export to India • The Finance Ministry launched the Liquidity
and the rest of the world. Infusion Facility (LIFt) Scheme for Housing
43. Which Metro has constructed the first-ever Finance. This new scheme will cater to the
transport tunnel in the country which will pass demand of HFCs to address the housing finance
through underwater? requirements in the affordable housing finance
A. Delhi sector.
B. Kolkata • The objective of the refinance scheme is to
C. Mumbai support HFCs in creating individual housing loan
D. Bangalore portfolio that falls under the priority sector, as
E. Chennai defined by the Reserve Bank of India.
Answer: B

• The maximum amount that can be drawn under • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a
this scheme shall not exceed ₹ 500 crore per fine of Rs. 50 lakh on Punjab National Bank for
HFC. delay in flagging the fraud in the account of
45. Name the Chinese Bank which has recently Kingfisher Airlines.
received the approval of RBI to start providing regular • RBI observed from the fraud monitoring report-1
banking services in India submitted by Punjab National Bank on July, 10
A. China Construction Bank 2018
B. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China • The fine was imposed In exercise of the powers
C. Bank of China conferred under section 47(A)(1)(c) read with
D. Agricultural Bank of China section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act,
E. None of these 1949
Answer: C • In a separate filing, Bank of Baroda said the RBI
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed Bank of has imposed a fine of Rs 50 lakh on it for delay in
China to offer regular banking services in the reporting fraud in an account.
country. 47. The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a collective
• All commercial banks, like SBI, HDFC Bank, penalty of _______ rupees on seven public sector banks
Punjab National Bank and ICICI Bank, are in the for violating norms on current account opening.
Second Schedule. Banks falling under this A. Rs. 11 crore
schedule have to adhere to the norms of the RBI. B. Rs. 15 crore
• “Jana Small Finance Bank Limited” has been C. Rs. 21 crore
included in the Second Schedule of the Reserve D. Rs. 25 crore
Bank of India Act, 1934. E. Rs. 29 crore
• “National Australia Bank” excluded from the Answer: A
Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India • The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a
Act, 1934 collective penalty of Rs. 11 crore on seven public
• Name of “The Royal Bank of Scotland plc” sector banks for violating norms on current
altered to “NatWest Markets Plc” in the Second account opening
Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. • Allahabad Bank and Bank of Maharashtra have
46. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a been imposed a fine of Rs. 2 crore each
fine of ______ rupees on Punjab National Bank for • Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Indian Overseas
delay in flagging the fraud in the account of Kingfisher Bank and United Bank of India have been slapped
Airlines. with fines of Rs. 1.5 crore each
A. Rs. 25 lakh • While Oriental Bank of Commerce has been
B. Rs. 50 lakh imposed with a penalty of Rs. 1 crore.
C. Rs. 75 lakh 48. Which e-commerce company launches ‘Samarth’ to
D. Rs. 100 lakh empower Indian artisans, weavers and craftsmen?
E. Rs. 150 lakh A. FlipKart
Answer: B B. Amazon

C. Snapdeal 50. Who has assumed charge of the office of Secretary,
D. Myntra Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal
E. Jobang Trade (DPIIT)?
Answer: A A. Arunveer Singh
• Flipkart, India’s leading e-commerce marketplace B. Rudrapratap Sahoo
launched ‘Flipkart Samarth’ – a breakthrough C. Guruprasad Mohapatra
initiative aimed at bringing India’s artisans, D. Chetan Vajra Pratap
weavers, and handicrafts producers onto e- E. None of these
commerce. Answer: C
• The initiative was launched by Minister of state • Guruprasad Mohapatra has assumed charge of the
for Finance & Corporate Affairs Anurag Singh office of Secretary, Department for Promotion of
Thakur along with Flipkart CEO Kalyan Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Krishnamurthy in New Delhi. • Prior to taking over as DPIIT secretary he was
• Flipkart Samarth has been designed to support the served as chairman of Airports Authority of India
e-commerce journey for artisans from on-boarding (AAI)
until they reach familiarity with the process of • He replace Ramesh Abhishek as the new DPIIT
selling online. Secretary
• The host of initiatives and benefits under Flipkart 51. Who has assumed charge of the office of Secretary,
Samarth include dedicated support for Ministry of Textiles in New Delhi?
onboarding, cataloguing, account management, A. Ravi Capoor
business insights, dedicated seller support, B. Anand Capoor
reduced commission where eligible, and C. Vijay Capoor
warehousing support. D. Kiran Capoor
49. Who has been sworn in as the Managing Director E. None of these
and Chief Executive Officer of LIC Housing Finance Answer: A
(LIC HFL)? • Ravi Capoor has assumed charge of the office of
A. Siddhartha Mohanty Secretary, Ministry of Textiles in New Delhi.
B. Shaji Varghese • Ravi Capoor worked as Joint Secretary in the
C. Vinay Shah Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government
D. Kapish Jain of India from 2011 to 2016
E. None of these • Ravi Capoor has vast experience of working in
Answer: A international agencies like the World Bank,
• LIC Housing Finance (LIC HFL) stated that European Union, United Nations, Department for
Siddhartha Mohanty has assumed charge as International Development in the Primary
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Education Project with Government of India.
the NBFC. 52. President Kovind was recently honoured with
• Before joining LIC HFL, he was Executive National order of Merit, the highest award of which
Director – Legal with LIC of India. nation in the African Continent?

A. Ghana A. New Delhi
B. Niger B. Pune
C. Senegal C. Hyderabad
D. Guinea D. Chennai
E. Mozambique E. Bengaluru
Answer: D Answer: E
• President Ram Nath Kovind has been awarded the • The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro)
National order of Merit by the President of Guinea laid the foundation stone for the Space Situational
for his exceptional contribution to the Awareness Control Centre in Bengaluru.
advancement of overall relations and development • The control centre would host a range of activities
of mutual cooperation between India and Guinea related to the protection of Indian Space assets
and for promoting friendship and partnership from inactive satellites, pieces of orbiting objects,
between the people of both the countries. near earth asteroids and adverse space weather
• This is the highest award of Republic of Guinea. conditions.
• Three MoUs were signed between the two 55. The QR-SAM surface-to-air missile was
countries, Cooperation in the Field of Traditional successfully test-fired by India on August 4, 2019. The
System of Medicine, e- Vidhyabharati – e- missile has been developed by DRDO and
Aarogya Bharati Network Project and Renewal _____________
Energy. President also announced a new Line of
Credit of US$ 170 million for Water Supply A. Bharat Dynamics Limited
Project of Conakry city. B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
53. Name the Indian origin contestant who has won the C. Bharat Electronics Limited
2019 Miss England beauty Pageant? D. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
A. Panchi Bora E. None of these
B. Chitra Shukla Answer: C
C. Namrata Purohit • India test-fired a sophisticated all-weather and all-
D. Bhasha Mukherjee terrain Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile
E. None of these (QRSAM) from a test range in Odisha.
Answer: D • The state-of-the-art missile has been developed by
• A 23-year-old Indian-origin doctor has been the Defence Research and Development
crowned Miss England after fending off Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian army.
competition from dozens of other models. 56. Name the winner of Hungarian Grand Prix 2019
• Bhasha, who moved to the UK from India aged 9, A. Max Verstappen
will now compete in the 69th Miss World contest B. Lewis Hamilton
to be held in December 2019 in London. C. Sebastian Vettel
54. ISRO has laid the foundation stone to build a D. Vatteri Bottas
centre to protect High Value Assets from Space Debris E. None of these
in _____________. Answer: B

• Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton has won the Gang Leader, Manchu Pallaki, Gorintaku,
Formula 1, Hungarian Grand Prix 2019. Manasantha Nuvve, Josh and Nee Sneham are the
• This is the 8th win for him in this season. Also, movies where he was acclaimed for his acting.
this was his seventh win in the Hungarian Grand 59. Anant Setalvad who passed away recently was a
Prix. veteran commentator of which of these sports?
• Max Verstappen was second followed by
Sebastian Vettel at third. A. Football
57. Who among the following has bagged the gold in B. Golf
Women’s 53 kg category the Poland Open wrestling C. Hockey
tournament? D. Cricket
A. Ritu Phogat E. Running
B. Vinesh Phogat Answer: D
C. Neha Rathi • Yesteryear cricket commentator Anant Setalvad
D. Alka Tomar has passed away
E. Navjot Kaur • Anant was commentator for AIR in Ranji Trophy
Answer: B and other BCCI tournaments and also for Test
• Star India grappler Vinesh Phogat has bagged her matches
third consecutive gold in women’s 53kg category • He used to draw pictures of the game’s progress
after winning the Poland Open wrestling on airwaves with his fine command of the English
tournament in Warsaw language.
• This was her third consecutive gold in the 53 kg 60. What was the profession of Kanti Bhatt who died
category after winning Gold at Grand Prix of recently?
Spain and at the Yasar Dogu International at A. Actor
Istanbul, Turkey last month. B. Scientist
58. Devadas Kanakala who passed away recently was a C. Journalist
veteran actor of which film industry? D. Painter
A. Telugu E. Sports Person
B. Malayalam Answer: C
C. Marathi • Veteran Gujarati journalist, author and columnist
D. Bengali Kanti Bhatt has passed away
E. Kannada • Bhatt started his journalism career in the late
Answer: A 1960s as a financial journalist in Mumbai. He later
• Noted Telugu actor Devadas Kanakala has passed became a freelance journalist and also wrote
away columns for various publications
• Devadas was 74 years old and was reported to be • As per an estimate, he must have written more
suffering from some health issues. than 45,000 articles in his journalistic career.
• Besides movies like Chali Cheemalu and
Nagamalli, which he had directed, O Seeta Katha,

• Bhatt was also founding editor of one of the • The issue price of the Bond during this
leading Gujarati magazines, Abhiyan, launched subscription period shall be Rs. 3,499 (Rupees
with his wife Sheela Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Nine only)
61. How much amount has been approved by the – per gram with Settlement date August 14, 2019.
government for the Kosi-Mechi river interlinking • Minimum investment in the Bonds shall be one
project in Bihar? gram with a maximum limit of subscription per
A. Rs 3900 crore fiscal year of 4 kg for individuals, 4 kg for Hindu
B. Rs 5900 crore Undivided Family (HUF) and 20 kg for trusts.
C. Rs 5200 crore 63. Which company has launched the foreign exchange
D. Rs 3600 crore trading platform FX-Retail for its retail participants?
E. Rs 4900 crore A. Clearcorp Dealing Systems India Limited
Answer: E B. Guaranty Clearing Corporation
• The Centre has approved the Rs 4,900 crore C. Legal Entity Identifier India Limited
project for interlinking of Kosi and Mechi rivers D. Onexchange Clearing Corporation
of Bihar. E. None of these
• This is the second major river interlinking project Answer: A
in the country to be approved after the Ken-Betwa • Clearcorp Dealing Systems India Ltd (Clearcorp),
project in Madhya Pradesh. a wholly owned subsidiary of Clearing
• Bihar has got the final remaining mandatory Corporation of India Ltd (CCIL), will launch its
techno- administrative approval for the project forex trading platform, FX-Retail, for the
from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and customers of banks.
Climate Change (MoEFCC). • The FX-Retail platform will provide an
• The central government has approved construction anonymous and order driven dealing in US Dollar
of 76.20 km canals on eastern bank of Kosi for (USD) / Indian Rupee (INR) currency pair for
irrigation purpose. bank customers — individuals, sole proprietorship
• The project will prevent recurring floods in north firms, partnership firms and corporate.
Bihar and also irrigate over 2.14 lakh hectares of • The web portal (www.fxretail.co.in) was made
cultivable land in Bihar. available for customer registration from July 1 this
62. The Sovereign Gold Bonds 2019-20 (Series III) will year.
be opened for the period ______. 64. Which bank has recently launched the instant
A. August 05-09 Demat account opening facility?
B. August 06-09 A. Bandhan Bank
C. August 05-10 B. HDFC Bank
D. August 04-09 C. ICICI Bank
E. August 05-11 D. Federal Bank
Answer: A E. South Indian Bank
• The Sovereign Gold Bonds 2019-20 (Series III) Answer: D
will be opened for the period August 05-09, 2019.

• Federal Bank has launched a digital facility for organised by the Department of Administrative
instant online opening of demat accounts for its Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), in
customers. association with Rajasthan’s Department of
• Shyam Srinivasan, MD & CEO of Federal Bank, Administrative Reforms, and the Harish Chandra
and G. V. Nageswara Rao, MD & CEO of Mathur Rajasthan State Institute of Public
National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL), Administration (HCMRIPA).
jointly launched the new digital offering. • The theme of the event is “Strengthening State
• The bank customers can open demat accounts in Institutes of Public Administration”.
the matter of a minute by logging into the Internet 67. Professional cricketer Daniel Vettori has
banking portal FedNet. The facility is available announced to retire from all forms of competitive
round-the-clock, with zero paper work. cricket. He represented which country?
65. Who has been appointed as the interim CEO of A. England
HSBC Bank? B. South Africa
A. Bill Winters C. Australia
B. Richard Fairbank D. New Zealand
C. Jose Antonio Alvarez E. West Indies
D. Noel Quinn Answer: D
E. John Flint • Former New Zealand all-rounder Daniel Vettori’s
Answer: D jersey number 11 has been retired, the cricketing
• HSBC Bank has announced the departure of its board for Kiwi players announced.
CEO, John Flint from the post saying the bank • Daniel Vettori, who wore number 11, has played
needed a change at the top to address “a 291 ODI matches.
challenging global environment”. 68. Fast bowler Dale Steyn has announced his
• Noel Quinn, 57, the head of Global Commercial retirement from Test cricket He represented which
Banking unit at HSBC will hold the role of country?
interim CEO till a permanent CEO is chosen. A. England
66. Which city will host the 2019 Regional Conference B. South Africa
on Good Governance? C. Australia
A. Kolkata D. New Zealand
B. Jaipur E. West Indies
C. Indore Answer: B
D. New Delhi • South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has
E. Mumbai announced his retirement from Test cricket with
Answer: B immediate effect
• A regional conference on good governance will be • Steyn made his debut in 2004 against England
held in Jaipur on November 14-15. • He become the highest wicket-taker for his
• The two-day conference — Strengthening State country in the longest format with 439 wickets
Institutes of Public Administration — will be

from 93 matches at an average of 22.95 including Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Nine only)
26 five-wicket hauls and 5 10-wicket hauls – per gram with Settlement date August 14, 2019.
69. Microsoft and Publicis Sapient have partnered with • Minimum investment in the Bonds shall be one
Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank (AGTB) to launch the world’s gram with a maximum limit of subscription per
first end-to-end digital trade finance bank.Where is the fiscal year of 4 kg for individuals, 4 kg for Hindu
headquarter of Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank located? Undivided Family (HUF) and 20 kg for trusts.
A. Doha, Qatar 71. Name the person who Crosses English Channel on
B. Manama, Bahrain Hoverboard on 2nd Try.
C. Abu Dhabi, UAE A. Franky Zapata
D. Kuwait B. Ronaldo Jerkin
E. None of these C. Keroin Watson
Answer: C D. Danniel Williamson
• Microsoft and Publicis Sapient have partnered E. None of these
with Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank (AGTB) to launch Answer: A
the world’s first end-to-end digital trade finance • Jet powered hoverboard inventor and former jet
bank. AGTB is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, ski champion Franky zapata of France, crossed the
UAE. English Channel for the first time within 10days
• Publicis Sapient will function as a digital partner after his first failed attempt.
of the bank, utilizing Microsoft’s intelligent • He Started his 22 mile journey at 715 am from
Cloud-based security and data solutions. Sangatte, Northern France and landed at Saint
• This has made AGTB the very first trade bank that Margaret’s bay in Dover in around 25 minutes.
is fully digital from the outset. Trade finance • Franky Zapata made his first attempt to cross the
represents the financial instruments and products English Channel on 25th July but failed as he fell
that are used by companies to facilitate into the water half-way when he tried to land on a
international trade and commerce. boat for refuelling.
70. The August 2019 subscription of the Sovereign 72. Dwayne Johnson, has officially announced his
Gold Bonds 2019-20 is which series of the bond? retirement from World Wrestling Entertainment
A. III (WWE). He is popularly known as ________.
B. II A. Kane
C. IV B. The Rock
D. VI C. The Undertaker
E. I D. Big Show
Answer: A E. Triple H
• The Sovereign Gold Bonds 2019-20 (Series III) Answer: B
will be opened for the period August 05-09, 2019. • Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as ‘The
• The issue price of the Bond during this Rock’, has officially announced his retirement
subscription period shall be Rs. 3,499 (Rupees from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

• This is for the 1st time that the professional • The main event will be held in Bhubaneswar,
wrestler declared retiring from the sport. Odisha. Bhubaneswar has been chosen as the
• Dwayne spent in the WWE for 8 years prior to venue for the main event due to its rich tradition
pursuing an acting career. of Handlooms.
• He was also named the highest-paid actor for the 75. Which of the following nation has been designated
year 2019 by Forbes magazine. as a Currency Manipulator by the United States of
73. When is the Hiroshima Day celebrated annually? America?
A. August 3 A. Pakistan
B. August 4 B. Japan
C. August 5 C. Australia
D. August 6 D. China
E. August 7 E. Cyprus
Answer: D Answer: D
• Hiroshima Day is observed on 6 August every • The US Treasury has officially labeled China a
year. This is the day when atomic bomb was “currency manipulator”. Currency manipulation is
dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. a situation when a country intentionally influences
• The Day is observed to advocate, pray and work the exchange rate between its currency and the US
for a ban on all nuclear weapons and an end to dollar to gain “unfair competitive advantage in
war and violence through anti-war and anti- international trade”.
nuclear discussions and demonstrations around the • This comes after the People’s Bank of China
world. (Chinese central bank) allowed the renminbi to
74. When is National Handloom Day observed fall below a key threshold, marking a dramatic
annually? escalation in the trade war between the two
A. August 3 economic powers.
B. August 4 76. Which of the following city traffic police recently
C. August 5 unveiled a 3-D Traffic Signal?
D. August 6 A. Kanpur
E. August 7 B. Mumbai
Answer: E C. New Delhi
• The 5th National Handloom Day will be celebrated D. Mohali
every year on August 7 E. Aurangabad
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Answer: D
first National Handloom Day on August 7, 2015 • In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country,
• National Handloom Day is an initiative by the Mohali traffic police have launched 3-D Smart
Government to honour and revive the roots of Traffic Signal devised by the students of a
handlooms and help in promoting the socio- Chandigarh university.
economic development of the country. • The wireless system, called ‘Intelights’, has been
installed at the traffic crossing near the Airport

Road, on a pilot project basis, and will regulate C. JPMorgan Chase
traffic signals with a smart bird’s eye view D. Credit Suisse
wireless sensor system. E. None of these
• The team worked to develop one-of-its-kind, real- Answer: B
time solution for defending ‘Green Corridors’ for • Apple in partnership with Goldman Sachs has
ambulances while controlling the movement of started the issue of its Credit Card that is named
vehicles on roads. “Apple Card”. The issue has been started from
• Intelights proposes a 360-degree solution to curb August 06, 2019.
the rising problem of traffic congestion. One of • It is a virtual credit card that is built-in the Apple
the major reasons for traffic congestion is the Pay App and hence lives on an iPhone. The
inefficient working of traffic signal timers physical version of the Apple Card does not have
installed at intersections. any number like other credit cards. Even CVV
77. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India has reduced number is not written on it.
the policy repo rate under LAF to ___________. • The transactions are authorized by Apple Pay —
A. 5.3% Face ID, Touch ID, unique transaction codes.
B. 5.15% Goldman Sachs is the issuing bank for the Apple
C. 5.5% Card.
D. 5.4% 79. Which of these companies will acquire the google-
E. 5.25% backed online platform ‘Fynd’?
Answer: D
• On the basis of an assessment of the current and A. Tata Group
evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary B. Reliance Industries Limited
Policy Committee (MPC) decided to reduce the C. Wipro
policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment D. ITC Limited
facility (LAF) by 35 basis points (bps) from 5.75 E. BOSCH
per cent to 5.40 per cent with immediate effect Answer: B
• GDP forecast for FY20 reduced to 6.9 percent • Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries is
from 7 acquiring 87.6% stake in Fynd, a seven-year-old
percent Mumbai-based startup that connects brick and
mortar retailers with online stores and consumers,
for 2.95 billion Indian rupees ($42.33 million).
• Google-backed Fynd is an online platform that
acts as a bridge between physical retail stores and
buyers online and helps you to find branded
78. Apple has partnered with which company to products as well as shop on the platform as well
launch its credit card Apple Card? just like any e-commerce site.
A. Morgan Stanley 80. Who has taken over as the new director of ONGC.
B. Goldman Sachs A. Rajesh Kumar Srivastava

B. A K Dwivedi 83. Name the India's transsexual woman who was
C. Sandeep Kumar Gupta crowned Miss World Diversity 2019 in Port Louis,
D. A K Sharma Mauritius.
E. None of these A. Keertna Kiran
Answer: A B. Naaz Joshi
• ONGC said Rajesh Kumar Srivastava has taken C. Namitha Simhadri
over as the new director (exploration), replacing A D. Vizu Joshi
K Dwivedi. E. None of these
81. Who has taken over as the new director of IOC. Answer: B
A. Rajesh Kumar Srivastava • India’s transsexual woman Naaz Joshi has made
B. A K Dwivedi the country proud with a third successive victory
C. Sandeep Kumar Gupta in the beauty pageant Miss World Diversity. Naaz
D. A K Sharma was crowned Miss World Diversity 2019 in Port
E. None of these Louis, Mauritius.
Answer: C • This was her third successive victory in this
IOC said Sandeep Kumar Gupta has taken over as the beauty pageant competition as she won the title
director (finance) of the company. He replaces A K previously in 2017 and 2018.
Sharma who retired from service in May. 84. 22nd National Conference on e-Governance 2019 to
82. Who was assumed the charge of the chairman and be held at ______.
managing director of Power Grid Corporation of A. Maharashtra
India. B. Meghalaya
A. Rajesh Kumar Srivastava C. Manipur
B. A K Dwivedi D. Mizoram
C. Sandeep Kumar Gupta E. Madhya Pradesh
D. A K Sharma Answer: B
E. Kandikuppa Sreekant • 22nd National Conference on e-Governance
Answer: E (NCeG) 2019 on 8-9th August, 2019 at Shillong,
• State-owned Power Grid Corporation stated that Meghalaya
its Director (Finance) Kandikuppa Sreekant has • The conference was organized by The Department
taken over as the company’s chairman and of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances
managing director. (DARPG), in association with Ministry of
• Kandikuppa Sreekant assumed the charge of the Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY),
chairman and managing director of Power Grid and the State Government of Meghalaya
Corporation of India. • Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conard Kongal
• Prior to this appointment, Sreekant was the Sangma will be the Chief Guest of the event.
finance director of Power Grid. • The theme of this Conference is “Digital India:
Success to Excellence”.

85. Name the boolywood actor who attended the E. Telangana
launch function of Mission Shakti, an initiative by Answer: A
Maharashtra minister Sudhir Mungantiwar to train • Former Tamil Nadu Fisheries Minister S. Jennifer
athletes from Chandrapur and Gadchiroli for Chandran has passed away
international events like the Olympics. • She served as a Minister in the DMK government
A. Amir Khan from 1996-2001
B. Ranbir Kapoor • She won from the Tiruchendur Assembly
C. Ranveer Singh constituency in 1996 and contested unsuccessfully
D. Sharukh Khan in 2001
E. Salman Khan 88. On August 8th, 2019, the Nation observes
Answer: A _____________ anniversary of Quit India Movement.
• Aamir Khan attended the launch function of A. 78
Mission Shakti, an initiative by Maharashtra B. 76
minister Sudhir Mungantiwar to train athletes C. 77
from Chandrapur and Gadchiroli for international D. 74
events like the Olympics. Among those present at E. 79
the function in Ballarpur. Answer: C
86. Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj • The 77th anniversary of the August Kranti Din or
has died recently. She served as the Chief Minister of Quit India movement observed across the india on
____________. August 8
A. Haryana • Quit India movement is considered as one of the
B. Uttarakhand important milestones in the history of freedom
C. Delhi struggle of our country.
D. Madhya Pradesh • 8th August 1942 Mahatma Gandhi launched the
E. Rajasthan Quit India Movement at the session of the All-
Answer: C India Congress Committee in Mumbai.
• Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj 89. Recently, which state Assembly passed Bills against
has passed away at the age of 67 years. She was in mob lynching and honour killing, which make the,
a critical condition as she was rushed to AIIMS. cognisable, non–bailable and non-compoundable
• Swaraj had suffered a cardiac arrest. Sushma offences?
Swaraj had been the Union Minister of Foreign A. Rajasthan
Affairs in the Modi government from 2014-2019. B. Maharashtra
87. Politician S. Jennifer Chandran has passed away. C. Meghalaya
She was the Former Fisheries Minister of which state? D. Andhra Pradesh
A. Tamil Nadu E. Karnataka
B. Kerala Answer: A
C. Karnataka • The Rajasthan Assembly passed Bills against mob
D. Andhra Pradesh lynching and honour killing, which make the,

cognisable, non–bailable and non-compoundable E. Rs 2500 crore
offences with life imprisonment and fine up to Rs Answer: C
5 lakh. • Andhra Pradesh government is to launch
• The bill to curb honour killing also has a provision Navodayam, a complete outreach programme for
of death penalty for the convict. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
• Rajasthan has become the second state after in the state, with a one-time restructuring of loans
Manipur which passed a law to curb lynching that will provide the required lifeline for small
cases. industrial units.
90. Which city is set to host the 3rd edition of India’s • The state government has earmarked Rs. 50 crore
largest education brainstorming event called in the 2019-20 budgets for rejuvenation of
“ScooNews Global Educators Fest (SGEF)” ? MSMEs
A. Udaipur, Rajasthan • Under Navodayam, a special cell is being created
B. Amritsar, Punjab at each District Industries Centre, headed by the
C. Chandigarh, Haryana General Manager, to provide handholding support
D. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to all restructured MSMEs for six months to
E. None of these stabilize the accounts.
Answer: A • About 86,000 MSMEs in the state have been
• The third edition of India’s largest education identified for restructuring under Navodayam with
brainstorming event, the ScooNews Global an outlay of Rs. 3,900 crore
Educators Fest (SGEF) will be held on August 09 92. SBI home loan interest rates cut by _____ bps
and 10 in Udaipur, Rajasthan across all tenors from August 10.
• The theme for this year’s fest is ‘Education for A. 10 bps
Sustainability: Moving on from conformity to B. 12 bps
creativity’ C. 15 bps
• Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur Royalty is D. 18 bps
the patron of this year’s edition. E. 20 bps
• SGEF will also be recognizing individuals and Answer: C
organizations excelling at innovation in the field • State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest
of Education by assisting the industry with lender reduced home loan rates by 15 basis points
trendsetting solutions and best practices. after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key
91. Andhra Pradesh government has launched the ‘Dr repo rate for the fourth time this year.
YSR Navodayam’ for One-Time Restructuring (OTR) • The changes in the interest rates effect from
of MSME loans. What is the total outlay of the August 10, 2019
scheme? • The revised one-year MCLR stands at 8.25% per
A. Rs 5900 crore annum down from 8.40% earlier
B. Rs 3000 crore • The two-year MCLR comes down to 8.35% per
C. Rs 3900 crore annum, from 8.50% annum, while rates for three-
D. Rs 2900 crore years has been cut to 8.45%.

93. SBI Life Insurance and _______________ have D. CTS
inked a bancassurance pact to offer holistic financial E. None of the above
planning solutions. Answer: B
A. Indian Overseas Bank • RBI has decided to allow round-the-clock fund
B. Corporation Bank transfers through NEFT from December this year
C. Andhra Bank in order to promote digital transactions
D. Indian Bank • Currently, the National Electronic Funds Transfer
E. Karur Vysysa Bank (NEFT) operated by the RBI as a retail payment
Answer: D system is available for customers from 8 am to 7
• SBI Life Insurance and Indian Bank have entered pm on all working days with the exception of
into a bancassurance pact to offer holistic second and fourth Saturdays of a month
financial planning solutions to the latter’s • As mentioned in the Payment System Vision
customers. Document 2021, the Reserve Bank will make
• The partnership will see over 2,851 branches of available the NEFT system on a 24×7 basis from
Indian Bank spread across the country offer SBI December 2019
Life’s diverse range of individual and group • There is no cap on the minimum and the
insurance solutions. maximum amount for NEFT
94. Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance inks 96. Recently,___________________ has proposed to set
Bancassurance pact with _________ bank. up a central payment fraud registry to monitor digital
A. Indian Overseas Bank payment frauds in real-time
B. Corporation Bank A. NPCI
C. Andhra Bank B. RBI
D. Indian Bank C. Ministry of Finance
E. Karur Vysysa Bank D. NACH
Answer: D E. DICGC
• Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI), the life Answer: B
insurance subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital • Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to set
Limited (ABCL) inks Bancassurance pact with up a central payment fraud registry, which will
Indian Bank for the distribution of life insurance monitor digital payment frauds in real-time
products • At present, banks report all frauds in the system to
• Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI) now has the central fraud monitoring cell of the RBI.
tie-ups with 9 banks across the country • The central bank stated that the digital payment
95. RBI has announced the plans for round-the-clock ecosystem making substantial progress in terms of
availability of _________________ system from growth of the payment infrastructure, as well as
December 2019. volume and value of digital payment transactions
A. RTGS and fraud risk monitoring
B. NEFT • The aggregated fraud data will be published to
C. SWIFT educate customers on emerging risks.

• The central bank will issue a detailed framework • The NCAER has projected industrial growth rate
in this regard by end of October. at 6.1 per cent and services expansion at 6.9 per
97. Name the new term insurance planthat has cent.
launchedby Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of • The Centre’s fiscal deficit is estimated at 3.5 per
India. cent of GDP for 2019-20 while current account
A. Jeevan Amar deficit will be around 0.6 per cent of GDP for
B. Jeevan Joythi 2019-20
C. Jeevan Abhyas • The wholesale price index (WPI) inflation is
D. Jeevan Khyathi projected at 2.6 per cent
E. None of these • The growth rates in export and imports, in dollar
Answer: A terms, are estimated at 4.4 per cent and 3.3 per
• Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India has cent, respectively.
launched a new term insurance plan called ‘Jeevan 99. Recently, Rumesh Ratnayake named as interim
Amar’. coach for which cricket team?
• ‘Jeevan Amar’ insurance plan is not a market- A. Sri Lanka
linked plan. The policyholder cannot claim the B. Sri Lanka
amount on maturity. The nominee will receive the C. Bangladesh
death claim in case of demise of the life assured D. West Indies
during the term of the policy. E. South Africa
• The plan available for sale offline, offers Answer: A
flexibility to choose from two death cover options • Former fast bowler Rumesh Ratnayake has been
like level sum assured and increasing sum assured appointed Sri Lanka’s interim cricket coach for
• The minimum sum assured under the plan is Rs. the Test series against New Zealand
25 lakh with no maximum limit. • Current coach Chandika Hathurusingha was
98. According to the National Council of Applied appointed in December 2017
Economic Research (NCAER), what is the estimated 100. Who among the following will be honoured with
GDP growth of India for 2019-20? India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna by
A. 6.9% President Ram Nath Kovind?
B. 6.2% A. Pranab Mukherjee
C. 6.7% B. Shri Bhupen Hazarika
D. 6.6% C. Late Shri Nanaji Deshmukh
E. 6.8% D. Only A and B
Answer: B E. All A, B and C
• According to National Council of Applied Answer: E
Economic Research (NCAER) India’s GDP • Former President Pranab Mukherjee, will be
growth is projected to be 6.2 per cent during honoured with India’s highest civilian award,
2019-20 (FY 20), down from 6.8 per cent in 2018- Bharat Ratna by President Ram Nath Kovind
19 (FY 19)

• The 83-year-old served as India’s 13th President Answer: A
from 2012-2017 • India and Pakistan will be participating in a major
• Mukherjee also served as the Union Finance upcoming exercise under the Shanghai
Minister from 2009 to 2012. Cooperation Organisation in Russia next month
• Along with Pranab Mukherjee, Late Assamese • The exercise called ‘Tsentr (Centre) 2019’ is
singer Shri Bhupen Hazarika and social activist tentatively scheduled to be held from September
Late Shri Nanaji Deshmukh will be conferred with 10 to 21 at Orenburg, Russia.
the Bharat Ratna, posthumously • All the eight Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
101. Which country has unveiled three new precision- (SCO) member states, including India, Pakistan
guided missiles namely Yasin, Balaban and Qaem? and China, will be taking part in the exercise.
A. Iran • About 140 troops of an Indian Army unit will be
B. Iraq participating in the exercise
C. Pakistan • Russia has sent invites to Iran, Mongolia,
D. UAE Turkmenistan and Belarus to participate in the
E. None of these exercise
Answer: A 103. Indian Army took the which position in the first
• Iran has unveiled three new precision-guided phase of 5th 'International Army Scout Masters
missiles Competition?
• The air-to-air missiles are called the “Yasin” and A. First
the “Balaban,” as well as a new series of the B. Second
“Qaem” missile, and were developed jointly by C. Third
the Iranian Defense Ministry and Sa Iran (Iran D. Fourth
Electronics Industries). E. Tenth
• Yasin is a smart guided missile with folding wings Answer: A
that can be fired from a range of 50 km • Indian Army took the pole position in the first
• The Balaban was guided by GPS and sensors, phase of 5th ‘International Army Scout Masters
equipped with folding wings and could be Competition
mounted under aircraf, • The competition is taking place in Rajasthan’s
• While the Ghaem was a heat-seeking missile that Jaisalmer.
could hit within 50 centimetres of a target • The first stage of the competition which involved
102. India to participate with Pakistan, China in tactical drills of mounting in a helicopter by the
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) exercise. scout squads to infiltrate behind enemy lines.
The exercise is scheduled to hosted by which country? • Kazakhstan and Russia secured 2nd and 3rd
A. Russia positions, respectively in the first phase of the
B. Australia competition.
C. America • Teams from 8 countries, Kazakhstan, Russia,
D. Italy Uzbekistan, China, Belarus, Armenia and Sudan
E. None of these participated in the competition.

104. Diego forlan announces retirement from football. Answer: B
He represents which country? • South African spinner Colin Ackermann claimed
A. Spain a new Twenty20 world record when he took seven
B. Uruguay wickets for just 18 runs in an English county
C. France match.
D. Switzerland • Malaysian bowler Arul Suppiah held the previous
E. Russia world record when he claimed 6-5 for Somerset
Answer: B against Glamorgan in 2011
• Former Uruguay forward player Diego Forlan 107. Name the bollywood filmmaker & also the
announced retirement from professional football maternal grandfather of Hritik Roshan, who passed
• Forlan made 112 appearances for Uruguay and away recently .
scored 36 goals. He also helped his side to win the A. Raj Kanwar
Copa America title in 2011. B. J. Om Prakash
• He claimed the Golden Ball at the 2010 World C. Anant Balani
Cup as his side finished fourth. D. Mukul S. Anand
105. Who has been topped the Forbes annual list of E. None of these
best-paid female athlete? Answer: B
A. Angelique Kerber • Bollywood filmmaker and actor Hritik Roshan
B. Maria Sharapova grandfather, J Om Prakash has passed away
C. Venus Williams • Prakash was best known for his movie like Aap Ki
D. Serena Williams Kasam (1974), Aakhir Kyon? (1985), Arpan
E. None of these (1983), Apna Bana Lo (1982), Aasha (1980) and
Answer: D Apnapan (1977)
• Serena Williams topped the Forbes annual list of • He served as the President of the Film Federation
best-paid female athlete for a fourth consecutive of India from 1995-1996.
year with estimated total earnings of $29.2 108. The International Day of the World's Indigenous
million. Japan’s Naomi Osaka is second with Peoples is observed on _______.
earnings of $24.3 million A. August 6
• Indian badminton star PV Sindhu and Thai golfer B. August 7
Ariya Jutanugarn were the other non-tennis C. August 8
players in the top 15 D. August 9
106. Colin Ackermann becomes the first bowler to get E. August 10
7 wickets in T-20. He represents which country? Answer: D
A. Australia • The International Day of the World’s Indigenous
B. South Africa Peoples is observed on 9 August each year to
C. West Indies frontup and protect the rights of the world’s
D. New Zealand indigenous population.
E. Ireland

• This event also recognizes the achievements and Governments across the country towards e-
contributions that indigenous people make to Governance.
improve world issues such as environmental • The Conference is being attended by senior
protection. government officers from across India,
• This year’s observance is dedicated to Indigenous researchers and eminent personalities from the IT
Peoples’ Languages in view of 2019 being marked industry.
as the International Year of Indigenous • The two-day-long Conference is being jointly
Languages. organized by the Department of Administrative
109. When is Nagasaki Day observed? Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of
A. August 6 Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions,
B. August 7 Government of India; Government of Meghalaya;
C. August 8 NASSCOM and Ministry of Electronic and
D. August 9 Information Technology, Government of India.
E. August 10 111. Government, recently sanctioned over
Answer: D ____________ electric buses under FAME Phase II.
• On August 9 we remember when a nuclear bomb
was dropped on the city of Nagasaki in Japan on A. 2,000
the 9th August 1945, completely obliterating the B. 3,500
city, killing over 200,000 women, men, and C. 5,500
children. D. 7,000
110. The two-day-long 22nd National Conference on E- E. 8,500
Governance is hosted by which state? Answer: C
A. Meghalaya • Government has sanctioned 5,595 electric buses in
B. Madhya Pradesh 64 cities for intracity and intercity operations
C. Delhi under the second phase of FAME India scheme.
D. Gujarat • The objective of the scheme is to encourage faster
E. Maharashtra adoption of electric and hybrid vehicle by way of
Answer: A offering upfront incentives on purchase of electric
• In Meghalaya, the two-day-long 22nd National vehicles.
Conference on E-Governance was inaugurated by • Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma in Enterprises in a release said, this will give a
the presence of Union Minister of State further push to clean mobility in public
(Independent Charge) for the Ministry of transportation.
Development of North Eastern Region Dr Jitendra 112. With which country did India have agreed to set
Singh at State Convention Centre, Shillong. up a Joint Technical committee for optimum
• Altogether 28 states and all Union Territories utilisation of Ganges water?
participated in the conference, which itself is a A. Myanmar
testimony of the commitment shown by state B. Bangladesh

C. Sri Lanka of Rohingya refugees to return to their homes in
D. China Myanmar.
E. Nepal • The current registration exercise began in June
Answer: B 2018 and it is scheduled to be completed during
• India and Bangladesh have agreed to set up a Joint the last quarter of the current year.
Technical committee for optimum utilisation of • UNHCR’s Bio-metric Identity Management
Ganges water as being received by Bangladesh System (BIMS) captures bio-metric data,
under the Ganga Water Sharing Treaty 1996. including fingerprints and iris scans, which secure
• After the Secretary-level meeting in Dhaka each refugee’s unique identity as well as other
yesterday, both the countries also agreed to important information such as family links.
prepare a framework for interim water-sharing 114. Which state has has topped the rankings in
agreement for eight rivers including Feni, Gumti Breastfeeding and Infant and Young Child Feeding
and Teesta. Practices in the country?
• Both the countries also discussed issues related to A. Mizoram
pollution of trans boundary rivers. B. Manipur
• The Secretary-level meeting was held after a gap C. Meghalaya
of more than 8 years. D. Andhra Pradesh
• It is an important step in enhancing bilateral E. Karnataka
cooperation in the water resources sector between
India and Bangladesh. Answer: B
113. More than 5 lakh Rohingya refugees living in • Manipur has topped the rankings in Breastfeeding
______ have been issued identity documents by the and Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in
UNHCR. the country.
A. Myanmar • Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh
B. Bangladesh Vardhan released a report on Breastfeeding in
C. Sri Lanka New Delhi.
D. China • Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar are at the
E. Nepal bottom positions in the report card.
Answer: B • National capital Delhi is also among the worst-
• More than 5 lakh Rohingya refugees living in performing States.
Bangladesh have been issued identity documents • The Breastfeeding report card has been developed
by the UNHCR. by devising a composite score based on three
• The UNHCR stated that the bio-metric, fraud- indicators namely early initiation of breastfeeding,
proof cards are being issued jointly by exclusive breastfeeding for six months and
Bangladeshi authorities and UNHCR to all complimentary feeding at 6-8 months of child’s
verified refugees over the age of 12. These cards age.
will help in establishing and safeguarding the right 115. Which among the Small Finance Bankrecently
got Scheduled Bank status.

A. Equitas Small Finance Bank 8.40 per cent (8.50 per cent) for six months and
B. A U Small Finance Bank 8.50 per cent (8.60 per cent).
C. Jana Small Finance Bank • IDBI Bank has pared its three months MCLR by 5
D. Capital Small Finance Bank bps from 8.40 per cent to 8.35 per cent. It has cut
E. ESAF Small Finance Bank the MCLR on three maturity buckets by 10 bps
Answer: C each — six months to 8.50 per cent, one-year to
• Jana Small Finance Bank Ltd, which commenced 8.85 per cent and three years to 9.10 per cent. The
banking operations in March 2018, has got the two years MCLR has been cut by 15 bps to 8.95
status of a Scheduled Bank. per cent.
• The Government notified this on July 27 this year, 117. Name the multinational banking and financial
putting Jana Small Finance Bank on the list of the services corporation that has tied up with technology
banks included in the second schedule of RBI Act business incubator Social Alpha to mentor enterprises
1934. that focus on sectors such as inclusion, healthcare, and
• Jana Small Finance bank presently operates in 260 environment?
bank branches and 338 asset centres, which is A. City Bank
serving over 5.5 million customers across the B. Standard Chartered Bank
country. C. United Overseas Bank
116. Which among the following banks, have cut their D. DBS Bank
marginal cost of funds based lending rate (MCLR) E. None of these
across select tenors by 10 basis points (bps) and 5-15 Answer: D
bps? • DBS Bank India has tied up with technology
A. Bank of Maharashtra and IDBI Bank business incubator Social Alpha to mentor
B. Bank of Maharashtra and UCO Bank enterprises that focus on sectors such as inclusion,
C. UCO Bank and IDBI Bank healthcare, and environment. DBS Bank will also
D. UCO Bank and Jammu and Kashmir Bank give an annual programme grant of ₹1 crore.
E. None of these • DBS Bank will mentor and support three ventures
Answer: A over the next 18 months.
• Bank of Maharashtra and IDBI Bank have cut • This includes Even Cargo, which has trained and
their marginal cost of funds based lending rate employed women as delivery personnel for e-
(MCLR) across select tenors by 10 basis points commerce firms; Trust Circle, a mental healthcare
(bps) and 5-15 bps, respectively. start-up that utilises mobile AI technology to
• This downward revision in MCLR comes in the improve emotional resiliency; and Incredible
wake of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cutting Devices, a medical device start-up company
its policy repo rate by 35 bps from 5.75 per cent to aimed at making safe and affordable healthcare
5.40 per cent on August 7. solutions.
• Following the reduction, the new MCLR of the 118. Name the Rajya Sabha members , who have been
Pune-headquartered public sector bank for three elected unopposed to the parliamentary joint
months is 8.30 per cent (8.40 per cent earlier), committee on office of profit .

A. Mahesh Poddar (BJP), K Keshava Rao (TRS), E. Chandigarh
Vijayasai Reddy (YSRCP), Dola Sen (TMC) and Sasmit Answer: A
Patra (BJD) • PIBA special Postage Stamp and First Day Cover
B. Mahesh Poddar (BJP), T. G. Venkatesh(BJP), Vijayasai will be released to commemorate the Golden
Reddy (YSRCP), Dola Sen (TMC) and Sasmit Patra Jubilee Edition of International Film Festival of
(BJD) India, IFFI.
C. Mahesh Poddar (BJP), T. G. Venkatesh(BJP), • The festival will take place from the 20th to 28th
Vijayasai Reddy (YSRCP), Dola Sen (TMC) and November in Goa.
Kamakhya Prasad Tasa(BJP) • Competition for designing the Postage Stamp and
D. Mahesh Poddar (BJP), T. G. Venkatesh(BJP), First Day Cover has been launched by the
Vijayasai Reddy (YSRCP), Dola Sen (TMC) and Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on
Kamakhya Prasad Tasa(BJP) MyGov platform.
E. None of these • Those interested may log in on
Answer: A to http://www.mygov.in to participate in the
• Five Rajya Sabha members were elected competition.
unopposed to the parliamentary joint committee • The contest is open till 15th August. The winner
on office of profit. will receive a Certificate of Appreciation along
• According to the sources, the MPs elected with travel and hospitality for three nights and
unopposed to the joint committee are Mahesh three days to Goa to attend the Festival.
Poddar (BJP), K Keshava Rao (TRS), Vijayasai 120. World Archery suspends Archery Association of
Reddy (YSRCP), Dola Sen (TMC) and Sasmit India for breaching guidelines. The suspension has
Patra (BJD). come into effect from _____.
• The committee has 15 members — 10 from Lok A. August 1
Sabha and five from Rajya Sabha. It is learnt that B. August 2
the members from Lok Sabha have been elected C. August 3
as well. D. August 4
• The chairman of the committee is still to be E. August 5
nominated. Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Answer: E
Naidu nominated BJP MP Rakesh Sinha as a • World Archery, the global governing body of the
member of the Press Council of India. Olympic sport, suspended the Archery
119. Special postage stamp to be released to Association of India (AAI) for breaching its
commemorate golden jubilee of IFFI. The guidelines by electing two parallel bodies, but
International Film Festival of India, 2019 is hosted by allowed Indian archers to compete in the 2019
which state? World Archery Youth Championships, slated to
A. Goa be held in Madrid from August 19.
B. Andhra Pradesh • The suspension has come into effect from August
C. Maharashtra 5.
D. Delhi

121. Professional cricketer player Hashim Amla • The convention sets the standards for enforcing
announced his retirement from all forms of and invoking settlement agreements.
international cricket. He represented which country? 123. When do we observe the World Biofuel Day?
A. West Indies A. August 11
B. South Africa B. August 9
C. New Zealand C. August 10
D. Australia D. August 8
E. Pakistan E. August 12
Answer: B Answer: C
• South Africa batsman Hashim Amla has World Biofuel Day is observed on August 10 annually to
announced his retirement from all formats of create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels
international cricket. as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels and highlight
• Amla, 36, who will continue to be available for the various efforts made by Government in the biofuel
domestic cricket as well as the Mzansi Super sector. 2019 Theme – “Production of Biodiesel from Used
League, had an international career spanning 15 Cooking Oil (UCO)”.
years. 124. International Youth Day is observed annually
• In all, he played 349 matches across the three onAugust 12th. What is the theme of the day for year
formats for South Africa, making 55 centuries and 2019?
88 other scores in excess of 50 in scoring more A. Transforming education
than 18,000 runs. B. Youth Building peace
122. How many countries have signed the U.N. C. Safe Spaces for Youth
Convention on International Settlement Agreements D. Youth for Digital World
Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on E. None of these
Mediation)? Answer: A
A. 38 International Youth Day is observed annually on August
B. 52 12th. It is meant as an opportunity for governments and
C. 46 others to draw attention to youth issues worldwide.the
D. 41 theme of the day for year 2019 is “Transforming
E. 45 education”.
Answer: C During IYD, concerts, workshops, cultural events, and
• India and 45 other United Nations members meetings involving national and local government
including the US and China, signed the Singapore officials and youth organizations take place around the
Convention on Mediation, intended to help world.
stabilise trade ties. 125. World Elephant Day is observed on ______
• The international treaty aims for the resolution of annually.
cross-border commercial and trade disputes as an A. August 11
alternative to court cases. B. August 9
C. August 10

D. August 8 national flag by forming a human chain in Raipur,
E. August 12 Chhattisgarh
Answer: E • The event, organised by Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam
• World Elephant Day is observed on 12 August Foundation, entered the Champions Book of
annually World Records (for the longest tricolour)
• The day was observed to make people understand 128. How many countries has been identified by the
to preserve and protect the giant animal elephant United States as major drug transit or illicit drug-
• The first international Elephant Day was producing countries?
celebrated on 12 August, 2012 A. 22
• Bringing the world together to help elephants is B. 25
the main motto of the day C. 32
126. India celebrated the ____ birth anniversary of D. 35
scientist and innovator Dr Vikram A Sarabhai. E. 20
A. 90th Answer: A
B. 100th • US President Donald Trump has designated India
C. 121st among the over 20 major drug transit or illicit
D. 130th drug producing countries.
E. 125th • Trump said that a country’s presence on the list is
Answer: B not necessarily a reflection of its government’s
• India is celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of counter-narcotic efforts or level of cooperation
scientist and innovator Dr Vikram A Sarabhai. with the US.
• He was considered to be the father of India’s • The countries identified in the list are
space program Afghanistan, The Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia,
• Dr. Sarabhai established the Indian National Burma, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican
Committee for Space Research in 1962, which Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti,
was later renamed the Indian Space Research Honduras, India, Jamaica, Laos, Mexico,
Organization (ISRO). Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Peru and
127. Thousands of students and members of several Venezuela.
social organisations unfurled a 15-km long national 129. Name the Indian state which has achieved the top
flag by forming a human chain in which city? rank among all Indian states in terms of highest GDP
A. Udaipur growth rate in 2018-19
B. Varanasi A. Uttar Pradesh
C. Raipur B. West Bengal
D. Delhi C. Gujarat
E. Ahemadabad D. Kerala
Answer: C E. Andhra Pradesh
• Thousands of students and members of several Answer: B
social organisations unfurled a 15-km long

• West Bengal is at the top of the list of states for • Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu launched the
GDP growth rate recording 12.58 per cent during Jharkhand government’s ‘Mukhya Mantri Krishi
2018-19. Ashirwad Yojana’ under which money will be
• Bengal is followed by Andhra Pradesh which has directly transferred into the bank accounts of
recorded GDP growth of 11.02, Bihar with 10.53 farmers in the state.
and Telangana 10.5 per cent respectively. Goa is • This is a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme
at the bottom of the list with 0.47 per cent growth and hence complete amount will be directly paid
rate. to the farmer in his bank account. This is scheme
130. “Vriksharopan Mahakumbh", aimed at planting apart from the benefits the farmers are getting
a record 22 crore saplings is launched by which state? under Centre’s PM-Kisan Yojana.
A. Maharashtra • Under the scheme, Rs 5,000 is given to those
B. Uttar Pradesh farmers having one acre or less agricultural land,
C. West Bengal Rs 10,000 to those having two acres, Rs 15,000
D. Gujarat for having three acres, Rs 20,000 for having four
E. Punjab acres and Rs 25,000 for having five acres of
Answer: B agricultural land.
• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath • Under the Mukhya Mantri Krishi Ashirwad
launched “Vriksharopan Mahakumbh”, aimed at Yojana, approximately 35 lakh farmers will
planting a record 22 crore saplings in the state to benefit and by October 3,000 crore rupees will be
mark the 77th anniversary of the Quit India sent in the accounts of the beneficiaries
Movement. 132. Haryana government announced the launch of
• The chief minister launched the drive by planting ‘Mukhya Mantri Parivar Samridhi Yojana’ which will
a sapling in Jaitikheda. give ____________ rupees per year to each eligible
• The Uttar Pradesh government set a Guinness family.
world record for maximum distribution of A. Rs.3000
saplings from one point by distributing 76,824 B. Rs.2000
saplings in eight hours on August 09, 2019. The C. Rs.6000
previous record was held by the state of D. Rs.4000
Maharashtra for distribution of 32,000 saplings E. Rs.5000
from one point. Answer: C
131. Which state government has launched 'Mukhya • Haryana Government announced the roll-out of
Mantri Krishi Ashirwad Yojana' recently? ‘Mukhya Mantri Parivar Samridhi Yojna’ which
A. Rajasthan will provide social security to families. Under the
B. Odisha scheme, Rs 6000 per year will be given to each
C. Madhya Pradesh eligible family.
D. Jharkhand • The scheme, which will be launched on August
E. Meghalaya 21, will provide social security to people in the
Answer: D

form of life insurance, accidental insurance and and qualified doctors, one free full body health
pensionary benefits. check-up,
• The eligibility for the scheme is for families • Users can use the card to earn points that can be
having an annual income less than Rs 1,80,000 or redeemed for availing Practo services like
a total landholding of fewer than two hectares. ordering medicine, tests and online consultations.
• Under the scheme, each beneficiary family will be 134. ‘Freedom Card’, India’s first corporate credit
entitled to get Rs 500 per month. card for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has
• Life Insurance of at least one family member. The been launched by which company?
cover provided is for an amount of two lakh in A. Points
case of death of the beneficiary. Premium of Rs B. SixPence
330 per year would be deducted from that Rs 500 C. EnKash
per month amount provided. D. Birch
• Additionally, an amount of Rs 12 per annum E. None of these
would be paid on account of Accidental Insurance Answer: C
of at least one family member under Pradhan • Business-to-business payments startup EnKash
Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana. launched the country’s first corporate credit card
• A contribution from Rs 55 to 200 per month will called ‘Freedom Card’ for small and medium
be paid automatically from the bank account as a enterprises (SMEs).
premium for providing pension to the beneficiary • The Freedom Card would give SMEs and startups
under Pradhan Mantri Shram Maan-Dhan Yojana. the freedom to avail credit facility for immediate
On attainment of the age of 60 years, the pension needs and to manage their liquidity.
will be given at the rate of Rs 3,000 per month. • Currently, banks offer corporate credit cards and
133. Digital healthcare platform Practo have partnered EnKash partners with most of them to enhance the
with which bank to launch an industry first co- experience.
branded health credit card? • EnKash has come up with a corporate card to
A. ICICI Bank cater to the varied billing cycles as per the
B. Axis Bank working capital cycles of different businesses,
C. HDFC Bank which is a first in India
D. RBL Bank 135. ‘Discover India’ scheme has been launched by
E. Karnataka Bank which of these airline?
Answer: D A. Air India
• RBL Bank and digital healthcare platform Practo B. GoAir
have partnered to launch an industry first co- C. SpiceJet
branded health credit card. D. IndiGo
• This credit card is powered by Mastercard and is E. None of these
available on both Practo and RBL mobile apps Answer: A
• The card offers benefits like unlimited and round- • Air India introduced a ‘Discover India’ scheme
the-clock online consultations with experienced valid for sale and travel up to March 31, 2020.

• The scheme is rolled out to meet the growing • Yes Bank announced the appointment of Anurag
demand of passengers to fly to different places of Adlakha as chief financial officer (CFO).
tourist and religious interest within the country by • Raj Ahuja was serving as the CFO of the company
the Indian diaspora and foreign tourists. till now. He will continue to report to Chief
• The scheme has various benefits like cheaper Executive Officer Ravneet Gill.
flight tickets for Non-Resident Indians (NRI)s, • Ahuja will now be in charge of strategy, planning
Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Foreign and functions of the bank. Adlakha was earlier
nationals. Re-booking, which is permitted without senior group president and head of financial
penalty till 4 hours prior to scheduled departure. It management & strategy.
also provides free baggage related allowance. 138. Which among these entity has partnered with
136. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador NITI Aayog for the 2019 Women Transforming India
of the Chief Minister’s Green Manipur Mission? (WTI) Awards ?
A. Kshetrimayum Margaret Devi A. Amazon
B. Elangbam Valentina Devi B. Google
C. Yumnam Kamala Devi C. Facebook
D. Ngangom Bala Devi D. WhatsApp
E. None of these E. BigBasket
Answer: B Answer: D
• Manipur government appointed a nine-year-old • The NITI Aayog will launch the Fourth Edition of
girl Elangbam Valentina Devi as brand Women Transforming India (WTI) Awardsin the
ambassador for the Chief Minister’s Green New Delhi.
Manipur Mission who was in the news recently • TheWomen Transforming India (WTI) Awards is
after she sobbed inconsolably when two trees she being organized in collaboration with the United
planted were cut down. Nations to recognize women entrepreneurs from
• Recently a video surfaced over the internet in across India. This year’s theme is ‘Women and
which Elangbam could be seen crying after few Entrepreneurship’, in continuation of the theme
trees were cut due to the expansion of the road. for WTI Awards 2018.
Here love towards trees was recognized by the • Nominations for the awards will be opened
government and hence she has been chosen as the immediately after the launch. WhatsApp has
green ambassador of the state Manipur. collaborated with NITI Aayog for WTI Awards
137. Anurag Adlakha has been appointed as the new 2019 and will be providing support amounting to
Chief Financial Officer of which bank? US$100,000 to the award winners.
A. Punjab National Bank • The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) is
B. Syndicate Bank a Government of India initiative by NITI Aayog
C. ICICI Bank to promote and support aspiring as well as
D. Yes Bank established women entrepreneurs in India, assist
E. RBL Bank and handhold them in their journey from starting
Answer: D to scaling up and expanding their ventures.

• It has more than 5,000 women entrepreneurs 140. Which of these films has won the Best Feature
registered on the platform, more than 30 partners Film award at National Film Awards 2018?
and, hascommitted funding of more than A. Son Rise
US$10mn for these startups. B. Uri : The Surgical Strike
139. Ministry of Skill Development and C. Paani
Entrepreneurship announces fourth edition of D. Hellaro
National Entrepreneurship Awards, 2019. Who is the E. None of these
current Cabinet Minister in the Ministry of Skill Answer: D
Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)? Best Feature Film: Hellaro (Gujarati) directed by
A. Pralhad Joshi Abhishek Shah
B. Raj Kumar Singh 141. Ayushmann Khuranna has been awarded the
C. Mahendra Nath Pandey National Award for best actor for which film?
D. Sunil Bansal A. Andhadhun
E. None of these B. Paani
Answer: C C. Badhaai Ho
• The fourth edition of the National D. Uri : The Surgical Strike
Entrepreneurship Awards, instituted in a bid to E. Hellaro
recognize and encourage outstanding Indian Answer: A
Entrepreneurs and catalyse a cultural shift in Best Actor: Ayushmann Khuranna for Andhadhun and
youth for entrepreneurship by the Ministry of Skill Vicky Kaushal for Uri : The Surgical Strike
Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has 142. Name the film which has won the National Award
opened for nominations. 2018 for Best Director?
• The National Entrepreneurship Awards (NEA) A. Vijay Bedi
2019 aim to honour outstanding young first B. Abhishek Shah
generation entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders C. Surekha Sikri
for their exceptional contribution in D. Aditya Dhar
entrepreneurship development. E. None of these
• There are a total of 45 specially designed awards Answer: D
to be bestowed – 39 Enterprise Awards and 6 Best Director: Uri : The Surgical Strike– Aditya Dhar
Awards for Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Builders. 143. ‘Listening, Learning and Leading’ book was
To be eligible for these awards, the nominee must launched which chronicles the Life of current
be under the age of 40 years; they must be first- ______________________ in the term of his office till
generation entrepreneurs; the nominee date.
(entrepreneur) must hold 51% or more equity and A. The President
ownership of the business; and women entrants B. Vice President
must individually or collectively own 75% or C. Prime MInister
more of the enterprise. D. Home Minister
E. External Affairs Minister

Answer: B Answer: D
• Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah • The Army has launched “Mission Reach Out” in
launched the book ‘Listening, Learning and Jammu to ensure basic necessities and essential
Leading’ in Chennai today. This book is based on services are available in the region post the
Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu’s abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 and
two years in office. The book captures glimpses of reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir.
the Vice President’s 330 public engagements • A high level “Mission Reach Out” conference to
across the country during this period. review the prevalent situation in the region was
• The book gives a glimpse of his life after held in the Nagrota Military Station.
assuming the office of the Vice President of India. • The Corps commander lauded the absolute
The book captures glimpses of the Vice synergy between the Army, civil administration
President’s 330 public engagements across the and other security establishments in maintaining
country. peace, harmony and a conducive environment.
144. The International Electric Vehicle (EV) Conclave 146. Which player has won the 2019 Hyderabad Open?
2019 was held in which city?
A. Mumbai A. Parupalli Kashyap
B. Chennai B. B. Sai Praneeth
C. Gurugram C. Sourabh Verma
D. New Delhi D. Lakshya Sen
E. Raipur E. Jitendra Bagga
Answer: C Answer: C
• 3rd International Electric Vehicle (EV) Conclave • Sourabh Verma clinched the Men’s Singles title in
was held in Manesar, Gurugram. The Minister of the Hyderabad Open.
State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, • The 26-year-old Sourabh from Madhya Pradesh
Arjun Ram Meghwal, inaugurated the conclave. had won the Slovenian International in May this
• It was organized by the International Centre for year. He had also won two Super 100 titles at the
Automotive Technology (ICAT) in association Dutch Open and Russian Open last year.
with India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA). • Top seeds Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy,
• The Conclave was held to create a knowledge- however, finished runners up in women’s doubles.
sharing platform to ensure flow of information at 147. Who among the following has won the gold medal
all levels in the automotive sector. at Tbilisi Grand Prix 2019 recently?
145. The Indian Army has recently launched the A. Ravinder Singh
“Mission Reach Out” in which of these places? B. Yogeshwar Dutt
A. Wayanad C. Sushil Kumar
B. Kutch D. Bajrang Punia
C. Kolhapur E. None of the above
D. Jammu Answer: D
E. Ladak

• India’s top wrestlers Bajrang Punia wins gold at • The second seed Yu Yangyi of China and 5th seed
Tbilisi Grand Prix Amin Bassem of Egypt scored 6 points each to be
• Bajrang Punia prevailed 2-0 over Iran’s Peiman placed second.
Bibyani in the 65 Kilogram category final of the 150. Dayanidhi Nayak who died recently was a veteran
men’s free style competition in the capital city of _____________
Georgia. A. Journalist
• It is fourth gold for the Bajrang after standing atop B. Freedom Fighter
the podium at Dan Kolov, Asian Championship C. Actor/Director
and Ali Aliev tournament. D. Industrialist
148. Who wins ATP Montreal MastersOpen 2019 E. Golfer
A. Rafel Nadal Answer: B
B. Rodger Federer • Noted freedom fighter Dayanidhi Nayak, who
C. Novac Djokovic struggled against the British Government during
D. Stan Wawrinka the Quit India movement, passed away at the age
E. None of these of 95.
Answer: A • He was one of the 32 freedom fighters from
• Rafael Nadal defeated Medvedev 6-3, 6-0 to win Panimora. He joined the Quit India movement
his fifth title at the ATP Montreal Masters against the British government and was a devout
• It was his 35th Masters 1000 title follower of Mahatma Gandhi. He was the
• Nadal won his first Canadian title in 2005 and also youngest freedom fighter from Panimora.
repeated in 2008, 2013 and 2018 151. Saudi Aramco has made an agreement to take
149. Surya Shekhar Ganguly is related to which sports how much percentage stake in Reliance Industries
event? Ltd's refinery?
A. Chess A. 20%
B. Tennis B. 40%
C. Archery C. 25%
D. Karate D. 10%
E. Table Tennis E. 33%
Answer: A Answer: A
• Surya Shekhar Ganguly played some sparkling Saudi oil giant Aramco has agreed to take a 20% stake in
chess to win the Belt and Road China Hunan his flagship Reliance Industries’ oil refinery & chemical
International tournament at Tongguanyao. The 36- business at an enterprise value of USD 75 bn (app. Rs
year-old ONGC staffer from Kolkata. 5,32,466 cr). It will supply 5 lac barrels/day or 25 mn
• The 36-year-old ONGC staffer, finished unbeaten tonnes per annum for Jamnagar. India has a refining
with seven points from nine rounds (five wins and capacity of 247.6 million tonne
four draws) to collect 27.5 Elo points and $50,000 152. Finance Ministry has planned for a _____-point
at the tournament regarded as one of the richest Key Performance Indicators for bench-marking 18
chess events globally. PSBs.

A. 10 E. None of these
B. 12 Answer: B
C. 15 • Union Environment minister Prakash Javadekar
D. 20 launched a website ‘unccdcop14india.gov.in
E. 16 • The website contains all the information related to
Answer: E COP14.
Finance Ministry plans to kickstart an elaborate exercise • The 14th Session of the Conference of the Parties
whereby it will closely monitor their achievements on 16 to the United Nations Convention to Combat
key performance indicators at the branch, region, State & Desertification (COP14), will take place on 2-13
national level. The banks will then be benchmarked September 2019 at the India Expo Centre & Mart,
against the 18 PSBs’ average. The 16 KPIs that the Greater Noida, Delhi NCR
Ministry will be tracking include credit for infrastructure, • The main aim of the conference includes
farm sector, blue economy, housing, MSMEs, Stand-Up Reversing land degradation and its outcomes
India scheme, education, exports, green economy, while accelerating positive achievements for
cleanliness activities, financial inclusion and women’s people and for ecosystems with a view to deliver
empowerment; and others such as direct benefit transfer, on Sustainable Development Goals.
digital economy, ATM usage and performance, ease of 155. Bar Council of India has imposed a ____ year
living and corporate social responsibility. moratorium on opening of new institutions barring
153. International Left Handers Day is observed national law universities, if proposed by a state
annually on ________. A. 3 year
A. Second Monday of August B. 4 year
B. August 11 C. 5 year
C. August 12 D. 2 years
D. August 13 E. 1.5 years
E. Second Sunday of August Answer: A
Answer: D • Bar Council of India has imposed a three-year
• International Left Handers Day is observed moratorium on opening of new institutions barring
annually on August 13 to celebrate the uniqueness national law universities, if proposed by a state.
and differences of the left handers. The day was • The council has also requested state governments
first observed in 1976 by Dean R. Campbell, and universities to stop unfair means and to fill up
founder of the Lefthanders International. vacancies of law teachers in all colleges and
154. Environment minister Prakash Javadekar universities within a period of four months.
launches website for COP14. What is the URL of the 156. Who has released Doordarshan’s patriotic song
website? Watan in New Delhi?
A. uncdcop14india.gov.in A. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
B. unccdcop14india.gov.in B. Prakash Javadekar
C. uncccop14india.gov.in C. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
D. unccadcop14india.gov.in D. Narendra Singh Tomar

E. None of these 158. Recently, South Korea has decided to remove
Answer: B _______ from a list of nations receiving preferential
• Union Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar released trade list.
patriotic song “Watan” produced by Doordarshan A. India
to mark the occasion of Independence Day, 2019 B. China
in New Delhi C. Japan
• The song is sung by famous Bollywood singer D. Singapore
Shri Javed Ali, penned by lyricist Shri Alok E. Pakistan
Shrivastav and musically composed by Shri Answer: C
Dushyant • South Korea has decided to remove Japan from a
• The song pays tribute to New India. It highlights list of nations receiving preferential trade list
several path breaking initiatives of the • South Korean Trade Minister Sung Yun-mo stated
government including the determination and that the government was removing Japan from the
vision behind the recent successful launch of country’s 29-country “white list” because it has
“Chandrayaan 2”. The song also pays tribute to failed to uphold international principles while
the bravery and valour of our armed forces and the managing its export controls on sensitive
martyrs of the country. materials.
157. Name the new programme that is launched by 159. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has
KVIC on World Tribal Day. approved a loan of ____ million dollar to upgrade
A. Kadhi Mela rural roads to all-weather standards in 34 districts of
B. Silk Mission Maharashtra.
C. Leather Mission A. $ 100 million
D. Cotton Mela B. $ 250 million
E. None of these C. $ 150 million
Answer: C D. $ 300 million
• Khadi and Village Industry Commission (KVIC) E. $ 200 million
launched a new programme “Leather Mission” Answer: E
under which the commission will give leather kits • The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has
to the leather artisans across the nation. approved a loan of $200 million to upgrade rural
• KVIC distributed 50 leather kits and 350 bee- roads to all-weather standards in 34 districts of
boxes in Rajasthan’s Sirohi district on the World Maharashtra to better connect rural areas with
Tribal Day. markets and services.
• So far KVIC has distributed over 1.15 lakh bee- • Roads in rural areas would be upgraded to all-
boxes among the marginalised community across weather standards which will boost links between
the country which has provided jobs to over local residents and economic centres across the
11,500 people. state
• The total cost of the project is $296 million, of
which the government will provide $96 million. It

is due for completion at the end of September • Gogabeel is formed from the flow of the rivers
2024. Mahananda and Kankhar in the north and the
160. Reliance Jio and ______________ announced the Ganga in the south and east. It is the fifteenth
long-term relationship to accelerate digital Protected Area (PA) in Bihar.
transformation of the Indian economy & society. • The water body was notified as a 57 hectare
A. Facebook Community Reserve and a 30-hectare
B. Google ‘Conservation Reserve’.
C. Oracle 162. India’s first-of-its-kind clinical ecotoxicology
D. Microsoft facility was inaugurated at the ______.
E. IBM A. AIIMS, Bhopal
Answer: D B. AIIMS, Delhi
• Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Jio), a subsidiary C. AIIMS, Raipur
of Reliance Industries Limited, and Microsoft D. AIIMS, Hyderabad
Corp. are embarking on a unique, comprehensive, E. AIIMS, Jodhpur
long-term strategic relationship aimed at Answer: B
accelerating the digital transformation of the • India’s first-of-its-kind clinical ecotoxicology
Indian economy and society. facility was inaugurated at the All India Institute
• In combining efforts, Jio and Microsoft aim to of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi.
enhance the adoption of leading technologies like • It will investigate the increasing number of
data analytics, AI, cognitive services, blockchain, diseases resulting from exposure to environmental
Internet of Things, and edge computing among toxins contaminating water, food and air.
small and medium enterprises to make them ready • It will provide diagnostic and research services to
to compete and grow, while helping accelerate all the clinical departments dealing with diseases
technology-led GDP growth in India and driving due to ecotoxicity.
adoption of next-gen technology solutions at 163. Who has been named as the first ever female
scale. President of Indian National Science Academy
161. Gogabeel, an ox-bow lake, has been declared as (INSA)?
the state’s first ‘Community Reserve’. The lake is A. Manju Bansal
located in which state? B. Chandrima Shaha
A. Goa C. B K Thelma
B. Andhra Pradesh D. Renu Khanna Chopra
C. Bihar E. None of these
D. Punjab Answer: B
E. Rajasthan • Former director of the National Institute of
Answer: C Immunology Chandrima Shaha has been elected
• Gogabeel, an ox-bow lake in Bihar’s Katihar as the first woman president of the reputed Indian
district, has been declared as the state’s first National Science Academy (INSA).
‘Community Reserve’.

• Shaha is currently Professor of Eminence at the A. Shahrukh Khan
National Institute of Immunology, an institute B. Salman Khan
under the Department of Biotechnology. C. Amitabh Bachan
• INSA established in January 1935 in New Delhi is D. Amir Khan
the apex body of Indian scientists representing all E. None of these
branches of science and technology to promote Answer: A
science in India and harness scientific knowledge • Shahrukh Khan has been conferred with an
for the cause of humanity and national welfare. honorary degree, Doctor of Letters by the La
164. Alejandro Giammattei was elected as the Trobe University of Melbourne, Australia during
president of _________________. his visit to University as the chief guest of the
A. Honduras 10th edition Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
B. Nicaragua 2019 (IFFM).
C. Guatemala • He received this honour in recognition of his
D. Belize humanitarian efforts towards underprivileged
E. El Salvador children, empowering women through MEER
Answer: C foundation, and his achievements in Bollywood.
Alejandro Giammattei, a center-right businessman and 167. Which of these institutions has developed the
former prisons director making his fourth bid for the world’s first self-standing axillary crutch Flexmotiv?
presidency, was elected as Guatemala’s president in a A. IIT Delhi
runoff election where corruption and a migration crisis B. IIT Kanpur
were the two top issues.Mr. Giammattei, 63 years old, C. IIT Bombay
defeated former first lady Sandra Torres, a social- D. IIT Madras
democrat. E. IIT Kharagpur
165. Who was appointed as the next Ambassador of Answer: A
India to the Republic of Congo? • Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi alumni
A. Ghotu Ram Meena rolled out the world’s first automotive crutches.
B. Srivastsava Sharma And, they have the potential to stand on their own.
C. Nandan Niketan • The product was developed by a startup called
D. Keertana Shanmugham Flexmotiv which was started by IIT Delhi students
E. None of these Arvind S.A, Adepu Srinivas and Girish Yadav.
Answer: A They were assisted from AIIMS, New Delhi.
• Shri Ghotu Ram Meena has been appointed as the • It is the world’s first self-standing axillary crutch.
next Ambassador of India to the Republic of At an initial stage of using the crutch, there is
Congo. always a requirement of support, but Flexmotiv is
• At present Meena is serving as a counsellor, designed in a way that can be used without taking
Embassy of India in Kyiv any support.
166. Recently, Melbourne's University honours which • The product intends to help the elderly and the
bolloywood actor with a doctorate degree. handicapped, by presenting an easy-to-use

solution for walking disabilities. It is also useful (Hungary) in the subsequent outings, finished with
for patients with spinal cord injuries, fractures and a tally of 65 points
arthroplasty of knee and hip joints. 170. Vinesh Phogat lost to which player in the finals of
168. Which company launches its own operating Medved event in Belarus?
system Harmony OS? A. Charlotte Flair
A. Sony B. Becky Lynch
B. Huawei C. N Malisheva
C. Samsung D. Sasha Banks
D. Xiaomi E. None of these
E. Motorola Answer: C
Answer: B • Top Indian woman wrestler Vinesh Phogat lost to
• Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies Co N Malisheva of Russia in the 53kg final of the
unveiled its own operating system Harmony OS Medved event in Minsk, Belarus.
• Harmony is the next-generation system based on • The 24-year-old Vinesh was contesting her fourth
microkernel, and it can be distributed to all consecutive final event of the season winning all
scenarios, including smart TVs, automobiles, and the earlier three events.
wearables, and other hardware. • Before this, Vinesh won gold at 2019 Poland
• In China, The software will be known as Open wrestling tournament, Grand Prix of Spain
Hongmeng and Yasar Dogu International at Istanbul, Turkey.
• The operating system will be released as an open- • Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik
source platform worldwide to encourage adoption. settled for bronze in the 62kg category.
169. Name the first Indian who recently claimed a • The Indian women wrestling team bagged four
world title in motorsports. silver and three bronze medals in the tournament.
A. Alisha Abdullah • In the men’s freestyle, Ravi Dahiya was the lone
B. Aishwarya Pissay medallist with a bronze in the 57kg category.
C. Garima Avtar 171. Who has won the 2019 Rogers Cup in men’s single
D. Mira Erda event?
E. Neha Dabas A. Daniil Medvedev
Answer: B B. Stan Wawrinka
• Aishwarya Pissay (Bangalore) became the first C. Rafael Nadal
Indian to claim a world title in motorsports, D. Novak Djokovic
winning the FIM World Cup in the women’s E. Rodger Federer
category after thes final round of the Answer: C
championship in Hungary. 2019 Rogers Cup/ Canadian Open presented by National
• The 23-year old from Bengaluru also finished Bank was held from August 5-11, 2019. The Men’s
second in the FIM Junior category tournament was held at IGA Stadium, Montreal, Quebec,
• She won the first round in Dubai and was placed Canada and Women’s tournament was held at Aviva
third (Portugal), fifth (Spain) and fourth Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Rafael Nadal (of

Spain) has won the Men’s single title and Bianca 174. When is World Organ Donation Day celebrated?
Andreescu (of Canada) has won the Women’s Single title A. August 11
at the Canadian Open (Tennis) 2019. Canadian Open is B. August 12
also known as Rogers Cup. C. August 13
172. Name the player who has clinched the Canadian D. August 14
Open (Tennis) 2019 in women’s single event? E. Third Thursday of August
A. Bianca Andreescu Answer: C
B. Serena Williams • Every year on August 13, World Organ Donation
C. Lesia Tsurenko Day is celebrated across the India
D. Karolína Pliskova • The day was dedicated to motivate people to
E. None of these pledge to donate their organs.
Answer: A 175. The Kajin Sara lake is in which country?
2019 Rogers Cup/ Canadian Open presented by National A. China
Bank was held from August 5-11, 2019. The Men’s B. Nepal
tournament was held at IGA Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, C. Bangladesh
Canada and Women’s tournament was held at Aviva D. Japan
Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Rafael Nadal (of E. India
Spain) has won the Men’s single title and Bianca Answer: B
Andreescu (of Canada) has won the Women’s Single title • A newly-discovered lake in Nepal is likely to set a
at the Canadian Open (Tennis) 2019. Canadian Open is new record of being the world’s highest lake
also known as Rogers Cup. replacing Tilicho, which is situated at an altitude
173. Amarendra Sharan has died recently at the age of of 4,919 metres in the Himalayan nation and
70. He was the former ____________. currently holding the title.
A. RBI Governor • The Kajin Sara lake in Manang district was
B. Chief Economic Advisor discovered about a few months ago by a team of
C. Chief Justice of India mountaineers. It is located at Singarkharka area of
D. Additional Solicitor General Chame rural municipality.
E. Lok Shaba Speaker • As per the measurement of the lake taken by the
Answer: D team, it is located at an altitude of 5,200 metres,
• Senior advocate and former Additional Solicitor which is yet to be officially verified. It is
General Amarendra Sharan passed away estimated to be 1,500-metre-long and 600-metre-
• Amarendra Sharan had served as the Additional wide.
Solicitor General of India for a five year term 176. What edition of Swachh Survekshan was launched
between August 2004 and June 2009 recently by the Ministry of Housing and Urban
• He was also appointed as an amicus curiae by the Affairs?
apex court which was hearing a petition seeking A. 6th
fresh investigation in the assassination of B. 5th
Mahatma Gandhi. C. 7th

D. 4th • The Scheme is intended to provide demand
E. 8th driven, placement oriented National Skills
Answer: B Qualifications Framework (NSQF) compliant
• Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State skilling programmes to incentivize and
(Independent Charge) for Housing & Urban supplement the efforts of the industry in creating
Affairs launched the Swachh Survekshan 2020 jobs in the textiles sectors
(SS 2020), the fifth edition of the annual 178. India and____________ have called for
cleanliness survey conducted by the Ministry of diversifying & deepening of economic ties in priority
Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). sectors to meet the bilateral trade target of $30 billion.
• Alongside, the Swachh Survekshan 2020 A. China
Toolkit, SBM Water PLUS Protocol and B. France
Toolkit, Swachh Nagar – an integrated waste C. USA
management app and AI enabled mSBM D. Germany
App were also launched. E. Russia
• The event also saw the release of a special Answer: E
Swachh Survekhan theme song featuring Kangana • India and Russia have called for diversifying and
Ranaut, singers Kailash Kher and Monali Thakur. deepening of economic ties in priority sectors to
Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, MoHUA, meet the bilateral trade target of $30 billion by
Shri V.K. Jindal, Joint Secretary & Mission 2025.
Director and representatives from serval urban • An agreement was also signed between Amity
local bodies were also present at the launch. University and Russia’s Far East Federal
177. Under which scheme Indian government set University to enhance relations and develop
Target to provide skill development to 10 lakh youth? academic and cultural exchange in areas of
A. SAMRATH education and research. An agreement was also
B. SUVIDHAN concluded on the establishment of representative
C. SANKALP offices, Centre for Yoga, and Pushkin Centre for
D. SOUMITRI Russian Language and Cultural Studies.
E. None of these • The chief ministers of Haryana, Gujarat, Uttar
Answer: A Pradesh and Goa also sought Russian investments
• Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani stated that and collaborations in energy, agriculture and food
under SAMARTH scheme (scheme for capacity processing sectors.
building in textile sector)targets to train 10 lakh India-Russia bilateral trade stood at $8.3 billion in
persons (9 lakh in organised and 1 lakh in 2018-19.
traditional sector) over a period of 3 years (2017- 179. Which state government has launched a
20), with an outlay of Rs. 1300 crore. programme called 'E-step' recently?
• The guidelines of the scheme were released on A. Gujarat
23rd of April 2018 B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh

D. Odisha E. South Indian Bank
E. Maharashtra Answer: A
Answer: B • Indian multinational, public sector bank, Bank of
• The Department of IT, BT and S&T in Karnataka, Baroda (BoB) has linked its home loan product to
through Karnataka Innovation and Technology RBI’s (Reserve Bank of India (RBI) repo rate
Society (KITS), has launched the E-Step, an after State Bank of India (SBI).
initiative to empower student start-ups. • With this, home loans at BOB will be available at
• E-Step focuses on boot camps, mentoring and repo rate linked interest rate starting at 8.35%,
training programmes which cover various aspects thus passing on the further benefit of 10 basis
of entrepreneurship. points to the present MCLR rated pricing.
• E-Step, an initiative from Start-up Cell, is a 182. Which bank has signed a corporate agency
specially crafted for students/start- agreement with Cholamandalam MS General
ups/entrepreneurs to understand the basics of Insurance Company for distribution of its insurance
entrepreneurship from experienced trainers. products to bank customers?
180. World’s First Museum on Sri Chaitanya A. Indian Bank
Mahaprabhu has been inaugurated in which city? B. Canara Bank
A. Delhi C. Bank of India
B. Mumbai D. UCO Bank
C. Kolkata E. Andhra Bank
D. Patna Answer: A
E. Raipur • Indian Bank has signed a corporate agency
Answer: C agreement with Cholamandalam MS General
• The world’s first museum dedicated to the life and Insurance Company for distribution of its
teachings of 16th-century saint and social insurance products to bank customers.
reformer, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is ready to be • According to the agreement, Cholamandalam MS
inaugurated at the city’s Baghbazar Gaudiya General Insurance (a Murugappa Group
Math. company), would sell its range of insurance
• Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate policies to customers of Indian Bank.
the technically-enabled ‘Sri Chaitanya 183. Aditya Birla Health Insurance has entered into a
Mahaprabhu Museum’ built to preserve bancassurance partnership with which among the
information related to the great saint. following banks?
181. Which among the following bank has linked its A. Andhra Bank
home loan product to RBI’s (Reserve Bank of India B. ICICI Bank
(RBI) repo rate after State Bank of India (SBI)? C. HDFC Bank
A. Bank of Baroda D. Axis Bank
B. Syndicate Bank E. Bandhan Bank
C. Punjab National Bank Answer: D
D. Canara Bank

• Aditya Birla Health Insurance (ABHI) has entered C. ACKO General Insurance
into a bancassurance partnership with Axis Bank D. Future Generali General Insurance
• Through this partnership, Aditya Birla Health E. Cholamandalam MS General Insurance
Insurance will offer health insurance solutions to Answer: C
the Axis bank’s customers across its 4,094 • Hospitality firm OYO has partnered ACKO
branches and digital channels General Insurance to launch complimentary
• Aditya Birla Health Insurance is a subsidiary of insurance cover for guests at booking price for its
Aditya Birla Capital, has completed two years of properties across India.
operations as of end March 2019 • The guests will get insurance against accidental
• Aditya Birla Health Insurance also ties up with death, baggage loss and accidental medical
Karur Vysya Bank for bancassurance expenses for the entire duration of their stay in a
184. India has contributed _____________ million to particular city.
the UN Special Purpose Trust Fund for the Resident • The insurance cover will be applicable to
Coordinator System. bookings made via OYO app, website, mobile
A. $ 2 million website, direct bookings as well as walk-ins. The
B. $ 1.5 million offering will be extended to other categories and
C. $ 1 million booking channels in the coming days.
D. $ 2.5 million • The complimentary insurance package offers Oyo
E. $ 0.5 million guests insurance coverage upto Rs. 10 lakh for
Answer: C protection against accidental death, baggage loss
• India has contributed one million US Dollars to (coverage upto Rs 10,000), accidental medical
the United Nations Special Purpose Trust Fund for expenses (coverage upto Rs 25,000) amongst
the Resident Coordinator System. other benefits like OPD treatment
• The Special Purpose Trust Fund (SPTF) is a 186. Which company has acqui-hired Pikup.ai, a
specific fund housed within the UN Secretariat Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence start-up.
established to receive, consolidate, manage and A. Ola
account for all contributions and financial B. Uber
transactions of the new Resident Coordinator C. Big Basket
system in a transparent and effective way D. Zomato
• India’s Permanent Representative to the UN E. Swiggy
Ambassador – Syed Akbaruddin Answer: A
• The SPTF web portal, displays in real time all • Ride-hailing firm Ola has acqui-hired Pikup.ai, a
commitments, contributions and expenditures Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence start-up.
recorded for the fund Co-founded by Inder Singh and Ritwik Saikia
185. OYO has partnered with _________________ to • Pikup.ai uses autonomous technologies like
launch insurance cover for guests recently. computer vision and sensor fusion to provide
A. TATA AIG General Insurance seamless AI-powered solutions for businesses.
B. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

• As part of the deal, the team at Pikup.ai will join • An MoU has been signed by Jammu and Kashmir
Ola Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO) and CII
• Acqui-hires is the process of acquiring a company for organisation and management of the event
primarily to recruit its • Two Union Territories Jammu and Kashmir, and
187. Which Indian has won the French Order of Ladakh will come into existence on October 31
Agricultural Merit? the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
A. Priyam Chatterjee 189. Which of the following sports has not been
B. Saransh Goila included in the 2022 Commonwealth Game?
C. Gaggan Anand A. Shooting
D. Kunal Kapoor B. Women’s Twenty20 cricket
E. Surendra Kumar C. Beach volleyball
Answer: A D. Para-table tennis
• Priyam Chatterjee became the first Indian chef to E. None of these
be awarded the ‘Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite Answer: A
Agricoleto’ by the government of France to • Women’s Twenty20 cricket, beach volleyball and
recognise his contribution towards reinventing the Para-table tennis have been included in the 2022
gastronomic scene in India. Commonwealth Game scheduled to be held in
• Chatterjee (30) is best known for revisiting the Birmingham, England.
traditional dishes from his native state of West • However, this time shooting and archery events
Bengal and giving it a French twist. will not take place in the 2022 Commonwealth
• The award, instituted in 1883, the ‘Ordre du Game.
Mérite Agricole’ (Order of Agricultural Merit) is a • The last time cricket was played in
distinction bestowed by the French Republic for Commonwealth Games was in the year 1998 that
outstanding contributions, among others, to was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was 50
agriculture, agro-food industry and gastronomy. over men’s cricket in which South Africa won the
188. Which state government is goingto host a three- Gold Medal.
day Global Investors Summit from 12th October? 190. Wesley Sneijder is related with which sport?
A. Jammu and Kashmir A. Cricket
B. Rajasthan B. Basket Ball
C. Delhi C. Base Ball
D. Punjab D. Foot Ball
E. Maharashtra E. Golf
Answer: A Answer: D
• Jammu and Kashmir government will host a three- • The Netherlands’ most-capped player Wesley
day Global Investors Summit from 12th October Sneijder announced his retirement from football,
in Srinagar bringing down the curtain on a trophy-laden
• The Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) will career that spanned 17 years.
be the national partner for the investors meet.

• The 35-year-old, who played 134 times for his • He was Known to his friends as Tata,
country, made the announcement while speaking • Brown made 36 appearances for Argentina and
to the YouTube channel of his hometown club FC scored the first goal in their 3-2 World Cup final
Utrecht after having bought a corporate box at victory over West Germany in 1986.
their stadium. 193. Who is the author of the book ‘Sridevi: Girl
191. Which countries cricket association has Woman Superstar’?
announced a new guideline which enables transgender A. Aravind Adiga
players to play the game of cricket at the highest B. Satyarth Nayak
levels? C. Ashwin Sanghi
A. India D. Jeet Thayil
B. Australia E. None of these
C. South Africa Answer: B
D. Pakistan • “Sridevi: Girl Woman Superstar”, book will be
E. England launched on 56th birth anniversary of actor
Answer: B Sridevi
• Cricket Australia has announced a new guideline • The book is written by author-screenwriter
which enables transgender players to play the Satyarth Nayak and approved by the actor’s
game of cricket at the highest levels. producer husband Boney Kapoor.
• The decision aligns in accordance with the • The book will be published under the Ebury Press
International Cricket Council’s (ICC’s) gender imprint of Penguin Random House in October
recognition policy and gender diversity 2019
guidelines. 194. India celebrating its ______ Independence Day on
• The policy sets out a testosterone limit for August 15, 2019.
transgender and gender-diverse players who want A. 72nd
to play for state and national women’s teams. B. 73rd
• Transgender cricket player Erica James, from C. 74th
New South Wales, played a key role in helping D. 75th
Cricket Australia on forming new guidelines E. 78th
192. Jose Luis Brownwho passed away recently was Answer: B
related to which field? • India celebrates Independence Day every year on
A. Acting August 15
B. Law • On 15th August 1947 India was declared
C. Sports independent from British colonialism, and the
D. Music reins of control were handed over to the leaders of
E. Politician the Country
Answer: C 195. The ‘Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2019’ is which
• Argentina’s 1986 World Cup-winning Football edition of the annual rural sanitation survey?
player Jose Luis Brown has passed away A. Fifth

B. Second extremist wing affected areas for security of
C. Third passengers.
D. Fourth • Inducted commandos will have access to high-
E. Sixth tech equipments. Team will undergo world-class
Answer: B training and will further train fellow Railway
• Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Protection Force personnel.
Shekhawat launched the ‘Swachh Survekshan • Indian Railways has also decided to set up a new
Grameen 2019’, which will be three times bigger state-of-the-art commando training centre for the
in scale than the previous edition of the rural Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Jagadhri,
sanitation survey. Haryana which will have access to latest
• Around 700 districts and over 17,000 villages will technology and equipment to modernize and train
be covered under the survey that will be commandos of the RPF.
conducted across 34 states and union territories. 197. Name the security operation launched by the
• In the first edition in 2018, the survey covered Indian Railways to identify and verify vehicles parked
over 6,000 villages across the country. in the surrounding areas?
• The focus of the survey will be solid waste and A. Operation Ratify Vehicle
plastic waste management, taking the previous B. Operation Valid Vehicle
year’s exercise centered on making villages open C. Operation Number Plate
defecation free (ODF). D. Operation No Parking
• The ODF-Plus programme has four verticals — E. None of these
biodegradable waste management, plastic waste Answer: C
management, greywater (household waste water) • Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Indian
management and faecal sludge management. Railways launched a Special Drive with a Code
196. Indian Railways has recently inducted highly Name – Operation “Number Plate” to identify and
trained CORAS Commando in Railways. The state-of- verify all vehicles parked in Railway premises,
the-art commando training centre for the Railway circulating area, parkings and even in the ‘No
Protection Force (RPF) will be set up in which state by Parking’ areas for longer duration.
the Indian Railways? • The drive has been undertaken in view of
A. Haryana forthcoming celebrations of Independence Day on
B. Delhi 15 August 2019 to ensure security and safety of
C. Punjab passengers and other stake holders of railways.
D. Mizoram 198. The government has reconstituted the Inter State
E. Karnataka Council and the Standing Committee of the Inter State
Answer: A Council. Who has been named as the chairman of the
• Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal inducted committee?
first batch of Commandos for Railway Security A. Narendra Modi
(CORAS). The commandos will be posted in Left B. Venkaiah Naidu
C. Ram Nath Kovind

D. Nirmala Sitaraman E. Telangana
E. Smriti Irani Answer: A
Answer: A • The famous Palani panchamirtham, given as
• The government has reconstituted the Inter State ‘prasadam’ at the Murugan temple there, has been
Council and the Standing Committee of the Inter granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
State Council. • This is the first time a temple ‘prasadam’ from
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the Chairman of Tamil Nadu has been bestowed with the GI tag.
the Inter State Council. Chief Ministers of all • The panchamirtham is a combination of five
States and six Union Ministers including Rajnath natural substances — banana, jaggery, cow ghee,
Singh, Amit Shah and Nirmala Sitharaman are honey and cardamom. Dates and diamond sugar
the members of the Council candies are added for flavour.
• The Article 263 of the Constitution provides for • The panchamirtham is an ‘abhishega prasadam’
the establishment of an Inter-State Council which (food that is a religious offering), which is served
is mandated to inquire into and advise upon in a semi-solid state. It is sweet in taste and one of
disputes which may arise between states, the main offerings for Lord Dhandayuthapani
investigate and discuss subjects in which some or Swamy, the presiding deity of Arulmigu
all of the states, or the Union and one or more of Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, situated on
the states, have a common interest. Palani Hills.
• Home Minister Amit Shah will be the Chairman 200. Ranipet and Tirupattur to become new districts of
of the Standing Committee of the Inter State Tamil Nadu. The move will increase the number of
Council. districts to _____ in Tamil Nadu
• The standing committee will have consultation A. 35
and recommend matters for consideration of the B. 36
council, process all matters pertaining to Centre- C. 37
state relations before they are taken up for D. 38
consideration in the council. E. 39
• Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Narendra Answer: C
Singh Tomar, Thaawar Chand Gehlot and • Chief Minister Edapaddi K Palaniswami
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and eight State Chief announced the creation of two more districts with
Ministers will be its members. These States are Ranipet and Tirupattur as their headquarters
Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, • The move will increase the number of districts to
Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. 37 in Tamil Nadu
199. Which state has received the GI Tag for the • Vellore district will be trifurcated into Vellore,
famous Palani Panchamirtham? Tirupathur and Ranipet. The CM also announced
A. Tamil Nadu that a new taluk will be formed with headquarters
B. Karnataka at KV Kuppam in Vellore district.
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh

• Vellore district was created in 1989 by bifurcating contracted by tribals from unofficial sources
North Arcot district into Vellore and would be deemed ‘discharged’.
Tiruvanamalai districts. • The announcement came on International Day of
201. The Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA), a the World’s Indigenous People that is
high-performance centre that will groom the best commemorated on August 9 every year.
hockey talents in the state was inaugurated in which • Tribals who have taken loans from ‘sahukars’
state? would not have to repay them. The announcement
A. Rajasthan would be effective in 89 out of the 313 blocks in
B. Punjab the state that are designated as tribal blocks.
C. Assam • The Madhya Pradesh Government also announced
D. Mizoram “Mukhyamantri Madad Yojna” for providing
E. Odisha assistance to tribal families on childbirth and
Answer: E death of a family member.
• Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik • Under this yojana, the tribal family will get 50 kg
inaugurated the Naval Tata Hockey Academy of rice/wheat, if the birth of a boy or a girl.
(NTHA), a high-performance centre that will 203. As per the recent announcement from RBI, which
groom the best hockey talents in the state into among the following transactions will not be part of
future national and international players. the number of free ATM transactions.
• The academy has been opened at the Kalinga A. balance enquiry
Stadium to nurture sports talent in the state. B. cheque book request
• The government sports hostels in Bhubaneshwar, C. payment of taxes
Sundargarh and Rourkela will become Regional D. funds transfer
Development Centres (RDCs). The experts E. All of the above
engaged by Tata Trusts and Tata Steel will work Answer: E
with the RDCs to further enhance their efficiency • Reserve Bank of India has asked banks not to
and excellence. count failed transactions at ATMs due to technical
202. Which state government recently announced that reasons as part of “free ATM transactions”
all loans contracted by tribals from unofficial sources permitted every month.
would be deemed 'discharged'. • Use of ATMs for balance enquiry and fund
A. Maharashtra transfers too should not be part of the free
B. Madhya Pradesh transactions facility given to a customer
C. Mizoram • RBI clarified that transactions which fail on
D. Meghalaya account of technical reasons, non-availability of
E. None of these cash, and any other reason attributable to the bank
Answer: B should not be counted as valid ATM transactions
• In a radical move, the Kamal Nath government in for the customer
Madhya Pradesh announced that all loans • Further, non-cash withdrawal transactions (such
as balance enquiry, cheque book request, payment

of taxes, funds transfer), which constitute ‘on-us’ in higher education in the World Education
transactions (when a card is used at an ATM of Summit-2019 held in New Delhi.
the bank which has issued the card) shall also not • Minister of State for Higher Education Bhanwar
be part of the number of free ATM transactions. Singh Bhati received the award at the 14th
204. Who among these has been appointed as the summit.
member of the Asian Athletics Association (AAA) • Free education for girls has helped improve their
Athletes Commission? ratio in higher education. Against every 100 boys,
A. Mohammad Anas we have 108 girls studying in the government
B. Milkha Singh colleges.
C. Dutee Chand 206. Who has received the prestigious Prem Bhatia
D. P.T. Usha Award for political reporting?
E. P. Gopichand A. Arnab Goswmi
Answer: D B. Shekar Gupta
• Former Indian athlete and Olympian P.T. Usha C. Rajdeep Sardesai
has been appointed as a member of the Athletes D. Sagarika Ghose
Commission of the Asian Athletics Association E. Barkha Dutt
(AAA). Answer: C
• Usha will be one of the six members of the AAA • Veteran journalist and consulting editor at India
Athletes Commission, which will be headed by Today TV Rajdeep Sardesai has been awarded the
1992 Olympics gold medallist hammer thrower 2019 Prem Bhatia Award for Outstanding
Andrey Abduvaliyev of Uzbekistan. Political Reporting.
• The other members of the commission includes: • He was honored for his outstanding political
Kazakhstan’s former Olympic champion triple reporting in an event held by the Prem Bhatia
jumper Olga Rypakova, China’s Wang Yu, Memorial Trust at the India International Centre
Malaysia’s Lee Hup Wei and Saudi Arabia’s Saad in New Delhi.
Shaddad. • The annual award carries a prize of Rs 2 lakh, and
205. Which state has won the “best innovation and was established in the memory of veteran
initiative leadership award” for its achievements in journalist Prem Bhatia, who was well known for
higher education in the World Education Summit-2019 his political reporting.
held in New Delhi? • Sardesai is a senior journalist, author and news
A. Rajasthan presenter who has reported
B. Punjab 207. Aditya Puri remained the highest paid bank chief
C. Andhra Pradesh executive in India with a monthly basic salary of Rs 89
D. Karnataka lakh in FY19. He is the managing director of which
E. Kerala bank?
Answer: A A. Axis Bank
• Rajasthan has bagged the “best innovation and B. Kotak Mahindra Bank
initiative leadership award” for its achievements C. ICICI Bank

D. HDFC Bank D. Golf
E. RBL Bank E. Tennis
Answer: C
Answer: D • Simone Biles continues to raise the bar in
• HDFC Bank managing director Aditya Puri competitive gymnastics.
remained the highest paid bank chief executive in • The four-time Olympic gold medalist made
India with a monthly basic salary of Rs 89 lakh in history when she landed a triple-double during her
FY19. floor routine at the United States championships.
• Axis Bank CEO Amitabh Chaudhry is the second- • No one else has landed a triple-twisting double
highest-paid bank executive with a basic salary of somersault in competition.
Rs 30 lakh. • This came after Biles became the first person to
• Former Axis Bank CEO Shikha Sharma earned land a double-double as part of a dismount on the
around Rs 24 lakh per month. balance beam.
• Kotak Mahindra Bank’s Uday Kotak ranked at • The performance helped her take home first place
number three in the highest-paid bank chief in the All-Around competition, her sixth AA title
executives list with a monthly basic salary of Rs in the U.S. championship. She had the best score
27 lakh. on floor, beam and vault while ranking third on
208. India defeated _____ to win Physical Disability the uneven bars.
World Series 2019 in the final held at the New Road 210. CBDT has come up with DIN, which will be
Stadium in Worcester, England? attached to each of its communication from October 1,
A. New Zealand 2019. What does DIN denotes?
B. South Africa A. Debt Instrument Number
C. Australia B. Data Information Number
D. Pakistan C. Documentation Identification Number
E. England D. Deposit Instrument Number
Answer: E E. Debt Identification Number
• India defeated England by 36 runs to win Physical Answer: C
Disability World Series 2019 in the final held at The CBDT has decided to attach a Documentation
the New Road Stadium in Worcester, England. Identification Number (DIN) to each of its communication
• The tournament was organized by the England from October 1. Any communication without a computer-
and Wales Cricket Board. generated DIN would be treated as invalid and shall be
• England, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and deemed to have never been issued. All such
Bangladesh were the five countries which communications would be verifiable on the e-filing portal.
participated in the tournament. CBDT has also specified that any communication issued
209. Simone Biles is associated with which sport/game? manually under exceptional circumstances would have to
A. Shooting be uploaded and regularised on the system portal within
B. Chess 15 days of its issuance.
C. Gymnastics

211. Name the Indian Airline company that has A. India
become the first Indian airline to fly over the North B. Japan
Pole while connecting New Delhi and San Francisco C. Russia
A. Air India D. Singapore
B. Air India Express E. Germany
C. AirAsia India Answer: B
D. GoAir Japan surpassed China in June as the top holder of US
E. IndiGo Treasuries Japan increased its holdings of US bonds, bills
Answer: A and notes by $21.9 billion to $1.12 trillion, China’s
Air India become the first Indian airline to fly over the ownership rose for the first time in four months to $1.11
North Pole while connecting New Delhi and San trillion, up by $2.3 billion. The last time Japan held the
Francisco. This route would include flying over position as America’s largest foreign creditor was May
Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, the Arctic Ocean, 2017.
Canada and then entering the US. The inaugural flight 214. Which state has launched the ‘Village Volunteers
over the Polar region inaugurated on the nation’s System’ Scheme tp provide governance services at
Independence Day, August 15, 2019. Currently, the route doorsteps of the residents?
that the New Delhi to San Francisco flight takes goes over A. Rajasthan
Bangladesh, Myanmar, China and Japan before crossing B. Gujarat
the Pacific Ocean to enter the United States of America C. Andhra Pradesh
212. Recently, which country has prohibited flying D. Assam
drones or any remote controlled devices without E. Telangana
acquiring permission from the authorities concerned? Answer: C
A. Bangladesh Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
B. India launched government’s flagship programme Village
C. Pakistan Volunteers system.
D. China After listing out various schemes of the newly-elected
E. Sri Lanka state government, the Chief Minister announced the
Answer: A ‘Village Volunteers System’. The scheme, aimed at
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has prohibited flying providing governance services at doorsteps of people, will
drones or any remote controlled devices without acquiring involve over 2.8 lakh volunteers.
permission from the authorities concerned. The ban was Under the scheme, one volunteer will cover 50 families in
imposed through a press release signed by DMP each village. Identity cards will be given to each volunteer
Commissioner Md Asaduzzaman Mia. According to the and they would get an honorarium of Rs 5,000 per month.
statement, flying drones for any purpose without approval A toll-free telephone number 1902 would be set up at the
from the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh is a call centre in the Chief Minister Office to receive the
punishable offence. grievances of the people.
213. ____ surpassed China in June as the top holder of 215. Recently, which State Police Department got its
US Treasuries. first Laboratory-cum-Training Centre for Prevention

of Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and enterprises (MSEs) the limit will be Rs 20 lakh per
Children (CCPAWC) borrower.
A. Nagaland In housing sector, the limit has been enhanced from Rs 10
B. Mizoram lakh to Rs 20 lakh per borrower for classification of the
C. Manipur loan as priority sector lending. Under the revised on-
D. Meghalaya lending model, banks can classify only the fresh loans
E. West Bengal sanctioned by NBFCs out of bank borrowing. Further,
Answer: A these norms will be reviewed after March 31, 2020
Nagaland State Police Department got its first Laboratory- 217. Which of these banks has become the world’s first
cum-Training Centre for Prevention of Cyber Crime bank to offer negative interest rate home loan?
Prevention against Women and Children A. Jutlander Bank
(CCPAWC). Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Y.Patton B. Jyske Bank
inaugurated this facility at Police Training School (PTS), C. Sydbank
Police Complex Chumoukedima D. Spar Nord
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has provided a grant of E. None of these
Rs. 93.12 crore to all the states/ Union Territories under Answer: B
CCPWC scheme, to set up cyber forensic cum training Denmark’s third-largest bank, Jyske Bank, has launched
laboratories, hiring of junior cyber consultant and the world’s first negative interest rate home loan, where
training/capacity building to provide hands-on training to the charge is -0.5% a year. This means that Jyske Bank
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) personnel, will effectively pay borrowers 0.5% a year to take out a
prosecutors and judicial officers. loan. Borrowers will make monthly repayments but the
216. Under the RBI’s new norms, what is the amount outstanding will be reduced each month by more
maximum priority sector lending limit per borrower than what the borrower paid.
by NBFCs under Agriculture sector? 218. Former Axis Bank chief __________ along with
A. Rs 10 lakh clutch of investors have acquired 100 per cent equity
B. Rs 25 lakh stake of IDFC Securities Ltd.
C. Rs 15 lakh A. V Srinivasan
D. Rs 5 lakh B. Rajesh Dahiya
E. Rs 20 lakh C. Amitabh Chaudhry
Answer: A D. Dharmesh Mehta
The RBI said on-lending by registered NBFCs (other than E. None of these
MFIs) towards agriculture, MSEs and housing sector up to Answer: D
prescribed limits will be treated as priority sector loans. Former Axis Capital MD and CEO Dharmesh Mehta,
The Reserve Bank said it is being done in order to boost along with other investors, will acquire 100% stake in
credit to the needy segment of borrowers. IDFC Securities. IDFC Securities is the broking and
As per the revised norms, on-lending by NBFCs for ‘term research business of IDFC group
lending’ component under agriculture will be allowed up Following this, acquirers will purchase 100 per cent equity
to Rs 10 lakh per borrower. In case of micro and small stake of IDFC Securities Limited from IDFC Financial

Holding Company (IDFC FHCL). Mehta stepped down as B. Karnataka
MD and CEO of Axis Capital in December last year. C. Tamil Nadu
219. The government appointed ______ as Drug D. Andhra Pradesh
Controller General of India (DCGI). E. Telangana
A. Vikas Swarup Answer: C
B. Vivek Kumar In recognition of his stellar work in promotion of science
C. VG Somani and technology, Indian Space Research Organisation
D. Ajay Bhadoo Chairman K Sivan was awarded the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
E. Ehsan Mani Award by the Tamil Nadu government.
Answer: C The Kalam award is to honour those who work for
The government appointed VG Somani as Drug Controller promoting scientific growth, humanities and students’
General of India (DCGI). DCGI heads the Indian drug welfare and the awardees should hail from Tamil Nadu.
regulatory body the Central Drugs Standard Control The award carries 8 gm gold medal, Rs. five lakh in cash
Organisation (CDSCO), whose functions include ensuring and a citation.
the quality of drugs and cosmetics sold in the country, 222. Annual exhibition Construction Architecture &
approval of new drugs and regulating clinical trials. Interior (CAI) EXPO 2019 is hosted by which city?
Somani is currently Joint Drugs Controller of India. A. Bangalore
220. Which team has won the 5th International Army B. Vijayawada
Scout Masters Competition held in Rajasthan? C. Hyderabad
A. Russia D. Chennai
B. India E. Kochi
C. China Answer: C
D. Sudan Annual exhibition Construction Architecture & Interior
E. Uzbekistan (CAI) EXPO 2019 begins in Hyderabad. The 7th edition
Answer: B of CAI Expo 2019, organised by The Hindu BusinessLine
The Indian Army comprehensively won the 5th in association with IAds & Events group, will be held at
International Army Scout Masters competition held at a Hitex Exhibition Center from August 16 – 18. The Expo
military station. A total of eight teams from India, Russia, enables participants to showcase the best discover
China, Kazakhstan, Sudan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, and innovative products and services, and exchange ideas in
Belarus participated in the competition. This was the first interior design.
time the Indian Army participated in the competition. 223. Which institution registers initial success with
A world-class infrastructure was created at the military iron ion battery?
station to conduct the event. Defence Minister Rajnath A. IIT Madras
Singh is scheduled to be the chief guest on the closing B. IIT Bombay
ceremony. C. IIT Roorke
221. Which state government Honours ISRO Chief K D. IIT Hyderabad
Sivan with APJ Abdul Kalam Award? E. IIT Delhi
A. Kerala Answer: A

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras researchers B. Virat Kohli
have for the first time fabricated a rechargeable iron ion C. AB de Villiers
battery using mild steel as the anode. The iron ion battery D. Kane Williamson
is cost-effective and the amount of energy that can be E. Quinton de Kock
stored in the battery is also high. Answer: B
While lithium ions are the charge carriers in lithium ion Indian captain Virat Kohli has become the first batsman to
battery, the Fe2+ ions perform that function in the case of score 20,000 international runs in a single decade, the
iron ion battery. When fabricated under controlled incredible stat providing another reflection of his
conditions, the amount of energy that can be drawn from greatness.
the iron ion battery is 220 Wh per kg, which is 55-60% of Kohli now has 20,502 runs across all three formats of the
lithium ion battery’s performance. The energy density of game. Out of these 20,502, Kohli has scored 20,018 in the
lithium ion battery is around 350 Wh per kg. The results ongoing decade.
were published in the journal Chemical Communications. Earlier, Australia’s former skipper Ricky Ponting held the
224. India’s first private space museum with the record for scoring most international runs in a decade with
collaboration with the Indian Space Research 18,962 runs.
Organisation (ISRO) was inaugurated in which city? 226. Who becomes India's 1st Junior Wrestling World
A. Bangalore Champion?
B. Hyderabad A. Mahesh Punia
C. Mumbai B. Amith Punia
D. Kolkata C. Deepak Punia
E. Ahemadabad D. Dinesh Punia
Answer: B E. Rakesh Punia
India’s first private space museum with the collaboration Answer: C
with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was Grappler Deepak Punia became India’s first junior World
inaugurated in Hyderabad Champion in 18 years after He won the gold medal in
The museum was an initiative of the Birla Archaeological 86kg junior freestyle title at the junior worlds with a win
and Cultural Research Institute (BACRI), aims at over Russia’s Alik Shebzukhov at Tallinn, Estonia. Punia,
spreading knowledge across a variety of fields such as who also won a gold at 2016 Cadet World Championship.
science and technology and to encourage young minds to Vicky Chahar, on the other hand, won bronze in the 92 kg
explore new horizons. category by beating Mongolia’s Batmagnai Enkhtuvshin
This museum exhibits scale models of Indian Launch 227. Name the Veteran Bollywood actress who famed
vehicles GSLV Mark III, GSLV Mark II and PSLV, for her role in the Basu Chatterjee film
Chandrayaan-1, Mars Orbiter spacecraft, APPLE, "Rajnigandha" (1974), passed away recently.
Aryabhata, Bhaskara, Rohini RS-1 and a model of the A. Arunima Trivedi
International Space Station (ISS) B. Sudha Chandran
225. Which player has made the record of scoring C. Vidya Sinha
20,000 international runs in a single decade? D. Rani Sinha
A. Steve Smith E. None of these

Answer: C B. Pakistan
Veteran Bollywood actress Vidya Sinha, famed for her C. Bangladesh
role in the Basu Chatterjee film “Rajnigandha” (1974), D. Sri Lanka
passed away after a brief lung-cum-heart ailment. E. None of these
She was 71 and she was playing a prominent role in the Answer: A
television serial ‘Kulfi Kumar Bajewala’ on a private Indonesian Independence Day is celebrated on 17 August
channel. every year. This day is celebrated as the declaration of
228. Veteran Litterateur and Journalist, Madan Mani independence from Dutch colonization in 1945.
Dixit passes away. He belongs to which country? 231. Which among the following Day is observed every
A. Nepal year on 19 August.
B. India A. World Suicide Prevention Day
C. Bangladesh B. World Tourism Day
D. Pakistan C. World Humanitarian Day
E. Sri Lanka D. World Photography Day
Answer: A E. Both C and D
Nepal’s veteran Litterateur and Journalist, Madan Mani Answer: E
Dixit, who once won the prestigious Madan Puraskar World Photography Day is observed on 19 August
Winner of Nepal, passed away at the age of 96. Dixit was annually to raise awareness about the importance of
awarded the Madan Puraskar for his literary masterpiece photography.
“Madhavi”. Dixit is also acknowledged as the first World Humanitarian Day is observed annually on 19
photojournalist of Nepal. August around the world to pay tribute to aid workers who
229. VB Chandrasekhar ,57 passed away recently. He risk their lives in humanitarian service. This day also
was a renowned____________. honour the work of women in crises throughout the world.
A. Director Theme: #WomenHumanitarians
B. Politician 232. The National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL)
C. Cricketer for India has been finalized by which organisation?
D. Actor A. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
E. None of these B. AIIMS
Answer: C C. Ministry of AYUSH
Former India opener and national selector VB D. Central Drugs Standard Control Organization
Chandrasekhar passed away. Chandrasekhar played 7 (CDSCO)
ODIs between 1988 and 1990, with an innings of 53 being E. None of these
his highest score. In 81 first class matches, Chandrasekhar Answer: A
notched up 4999 runs with a highest score of an unbeaten India has got its first National Essential Diagnostics List
237 runs (NEDL) finalised by the Indian Council of Medical
230. Which country celebrated its Independence Research (ICMR) which aims to bridge the current
Dayon 17 August every year? regulatory system’s gap that do not cover all the medical
A. Indonesia devices and in-vitro diagnostic device (IVD).

It is a complete list of diagnostic tests, medical devices C. Ahmedabad
and in-vitro diagnostic device (IVD) for all levels of D. Guwahati
health care – village level, primary, secondary and tertiary E. Kolkata
care. The current system is equipped to manage only the Answer: B
few notified devices. President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated an underground
India has become the first country to compile such a list Bunker Museum at Raj Bhavan Mumbai. The thematic
that would provide guidance to the government for underground bunker museum spread over an area of
deciding the kind of diagnostic tests that different 15,000 sq.ft. will be opened for the general public through
healthcare facilities in villages and remote areas require. prior online booking later during the year. The Bunker
233. Under the amended Companies (Share Capital Museum has Virtual Reality Booths in which visitors can
and Debentures) Rules, startups can now issue time-travel to the 19th century when the bunker was
Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) to promoters constructed to fire cannons at approaching enemy ships.
holding more than 10% equity for a period of The President also inaugurated the Presidential Guest
__________ years from the date of incorporation House named Jal Kiran at Raj Bhavan which will serve as
A. 15 years the accommodation for the President and the Prime
B. 12 years Minister during their visits to Mumbai. He also laid the
C. 5 years foundation stone of reconstruction of Maharashtra
D. 10 years Governor’s Office-cum-Residence known as Jal Bhushan
E. 20 years 235. Who inaugurated International Conference on
Answer: D Teacher Education?
Start-ups and technology companies will be able to issue A. Shri Dinesh Gupta
shares with differential voting rights (DVRs) with the B. Shri Prakash Javedakar
government amending the Companies Act provisions to C. Shri Suresh Prabhu
help entrepreneurs retain control even as they raise equity D. Shri Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
capital from global investors. E. None of these
The ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) has raised the Answer: D
existing cap of 26 per cent of the total post issue paid up The Honorable Union Minister of Human Resource
equity share capital to 74 per cent of total voting power in Development Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ inaugurated
respect of shares with DVRs of a company. the International Conference titled ‘Journey of Teacher
Now the Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) can be issued Education: Local to Global’ in New Delhi.
by startups to promoters or directors holding more than The two-day event is being organized by the National
10% of equity shares for 10 years from the date of their Council of Teacher Education (NCTE) as part of silver
incorporation. Earlier this time period was 5 years. jubilee celebration of its establishment in 1995.
234. President Ram Nath Kovind has inaugurated the 40 renowned experts from India and abroad deliberated on
underground ‘Bunker Museum’ in which city the areas like the present scenario of teacher education in
recently? the Indian context; innovations in teaching practices;
A. New Delhi integration of information and communications
B. Mumbai technology in teaching; inclusive education in teaching-

learning environment; and internationalization of teacher E. None of these
education. Answer: D
236. The San-Sadhan Hackathon launched by the Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda today
government is related to : inaugurated a nine-day National Tribal Festival, Aadi
A. Special Marathon arranged for the member of Mahotsav in Polo Grounds of Leh. This is the first mega
Parliament event arranged by the Centre after the announcement of
B. Affordable toilets for the disabled Union Territory status for Ladakh region which has 97 per
C. Art competition for school children at national level by cent tribal population.
government Adi Mahotsav would provide an opportunity to Ladakhi
D. Training physically challenged people on setting up Tribal artisans to come and get themselves empanelled
start ups with Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development
E. None of these Federation of India to expand their market base.
Answer: B Adi Mahotsav is jointly organized by Tribal Affairs
With an aim to have functional, accessible and well- Ministry and TRIFED with a theme of A celebration of
maintained toilets for the disabled, Department of the spirit of Tribal Craft, Culture and Commerce.
Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), 238. How many MoUs have been signed between India
under Swachh Bharat Mission, launched San-Sadhan and Bhutan during the visit of PM Modi to the foreign
Hackathon. nation recently?
Under San-Sadhan Hackathon, startups, student A. 10
innovators, technology enthusiasts, academicians and B. 15
industry experts have been invited by the Central C. 6
government to create composite and affordable toilet D. 12
solutions for Divyang or physically challenged people. E. 13
As per census 2011, about 2.68 crore people in India fall Answer: A
under the category of Persons with Disabilities (PwD). Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese
The Rights for Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, counterpart Lotay Tshering held wide ranging talks in
mandates universal accessibility for PwDs in public- Thimpu Saturday. They also discussed steps to further
oriented premises and services such as health, transport, expand the bilateral partnership across several sectors and
educational facilities as well as sanitation. signed 10 MoUs to infuse new energy in India-Bhutan ties
The DEPwD has launched San-Sadhan Hackathon with an Modi inaugurated Mangdechhu hydroelectric power plant
aim to enhance sensitivity and develop an ecosystem for and also launched stamps to commemorate five decades of
creating a barrier-free environment. India-Bhutan hydropower cooperation. The two countries
237. The National Tribal Festival “Aadi Mahotsav” signed 10 memoranda of understanding in space research,
has started in which region? aviation, IT, power and education.
A. Shimla Modi also launched RuPay Card in Bhutan by making a
B. Udaipur purchase at Simtokha Dzong, which functions as a
C. Ladakh monastic and administrative centre and is one of the oldest
D. Delhi dzongs in Bhutan.

Bhutan is the second country this (RuPay Card) will be The reserve will be set-up as per the report and
launched in after Singapore. This will be done in two recommendations of Special High-Power Technical
phases — in the first phase Indian banks will issue RuPay Committee (SHPTC) which was constituted by the
cards which can be used by Indian travellers in Bhutan. Government of India. The report of SHPTC stated that
The next phase will be where the banks of Bhutan will be LER would provide a huge protected area for the
empowered to issue RuPay cards to Bhutanese citizens to conservation of wild elephants where the elephants will
use in India. get an abundant amount of water, food and other facilities.
239. Iconic Hazratganj Chauraha has been renamed as 241. Which state government launched a scheme
the ‘Atal Chowk’, in honour of former Prime Minister “School Fagadaba”to improve infrastructure of
Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The place is located in which government schools in the state.
city? A. Mizoram
A. Ahemadabad B. Manipur
B. Lucknow C. Meghalaya
C. Mumbai D. Maharashtra
D. Raipur E. Madhya Pradesh
E. Jodhpur Answer: B
Answer: B Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh launched a scheme
Lucknow city’s iconic Hazratganj Chauraha has been to improve infrastructure of government schools in the
renamed as the ‘Atal Chowk’, in honour of former Prime state.
Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Launching the “School Fagadaba” (Make education
The Hazratganj Chauraha in Lucknow is located in the bettter) scheme, Singh said the objective was to ensure
heart of the city near its major shopping area ‘Hazratganj’. better infrastructure, quality education and overall
240. Which state government, setting up of Lemru improvement of government schools to make them model
Elephant Reserve (LER), spanning over an area of 450 schools.
square kilometres? Biometric devices would be installed in schools in ensure
A. Odisha regular attendance of teachers. Teachers would stay at the
B. West Bengal place of their posting for at least three years.
C. Chhattisgarh 242. Sebi has restricted the Mutual fund houses from
D. Mainpur parking funds of the scheme in which type of deposits
E. Meghalaya of commercial banks if the said bank has invested in
Answer: C that scheme?
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced the formation A. Long Term Deposit
of ‘Lemru Elephant Reserve’ in Chattisgarh. Chhattisgarh B. Mid Cap Deposit
government, setting up of Lemru Elephant Reserve (LER), C. Short Term Deposit
spanning over an area of 450 square kilometres, is aimed D. Medium Term Deposit
at minimizing human-elephant conflict and destruction of E. Fixed Deposit
property in addition to providing a permanent habitat for Answer: C
the wild tuskers.

Mutual fund houses should ensure that banks where a Answer: D
scheme has parked funds in the lender’s short-term PalaniPanchamirtham from Palani Town in Dindigul
deposits do not invest in that particular scheme. District of Tamil Nadu State, Tawlhlohpuan and Mizo
Trustees/ asset management companies (AMCs) shall Puancheifrom the state of Mizoram and Tirur Betel leaf
ensure that no funds of a scheme is parked in STD (short- from Kerala are the latest additions to the list of registered
term deposit) of a bank which has invested in that scheme. GI.
Trustees and AMCs should ensure that the banks in which Tawlhlohpuan, a medium to heavy, compactly woven,
a scheme has STD do not invest in the same scheme until good quality fabric from Mizoram is known for warp
the scheme has STD with such banks. yarns, warping, weaving & intricate designs that are made
243. Which country was the host nation for the 28th by hand. Tawlhloh, in Mizo language, means ‘to stand
Ministerial Meeting of BASIC Countries held in firm or not to move backward.
August 2019? Mizo Puanchei is a colourful Mizo shawl and is
A. India considered as the most colourful among the Mizo textiles.
B. Brazil It is an essential possession for every Mizo lady and an
C. China important marriage outfit in the state. It is also the most
D. South Africa commonly used costume in Mizo festive dances and
E. None of these official ceremonies. The weavers insert the designs and
Answer: B motifs by using supplementary yarns while weaving to
The 28th session of BASIC (Brazil, South Africa, India, create this beautiful and alluring textile.
and China) Ministerial meeting 2019 on Climate Change Kerala’s Tirur betel vine is mainly cultivated in Tirur,
was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Tanur, Tirurangadi, Kuttippuram, Malappuram and
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Vengara block panchayaths of Malappuram District. It is
Change, Shri Prakash Javadekar represented India for this valued both for its mild stimulant action and medicinal
meeting. This comes ahead of United Nations Framework properties. Even though it is commonly used for making
for Climate Change (UNFCC) Conference of Parties pan masala for chewing, it has many medicinal, industrial
(COP-25) meet scheduled to be held in Santiago, Chile and cultural usagesand is considered as a remedy for bad
from 2 – 13 December 2019. breath and digestive disorders.
BASIC Group could play an important role in making 245. Which institution researchers have developed a
Paris Agreement accepted by all the countries in its true multimodal robotic system with good grasping,
letter and spirit. manipulation and locomotion abilities?
244. Tawlhlohpuan and Mizo Puanchei are the latest A. IIT Madras
addition in the GI tag list. The products belong to B. IIT Delhi
which state? C. IIT Roorke
A. Nagaland D. IIT Khanpur
B. Sikkim E. IIT Khargpur
C. Assam Answer: A
D. Mizoram Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras)
E. Tamil Nadu researchers have developed a multimodal robotic system

with good grasping, manipulation and locomotion abilities The book has been written by filmmaker Iqbal Chand
for use in industrial and field applications. Called Malhotra and defence analyst Maroof Raza. Published by
‘GraspMan,’ the system comprises a pair of graspers that Bloomsbury, the book will hit stands on September 18.
are capable of holding objects securely and manipulate it 248. Under- 12 Asian Tennis Team championship 2019
much like the human hand. is hosted by which country?
Two such graspers, equipped with the robotic platform A. Kazakhstan
provides behavioural adaptation, which is the capability to B. India
change the locomotion behaviour to adapt to the C. Indonesia
environment. D. UAE
246. Who is the author of the novel “Second Night”? E. China
A. Satyendra Dubey Answer: A
B. Krishna Kant India have won gold at the Under 12 Asian Tennis Team
C. Sandeep Pandey championship held in Kazakhstan. India defeated Chinese
D. Rajiv Dogra Taipei 2-1 in the summit clash to win the title.
E. None of these The team comprised Manas Dhamme, Arnav Paprakar and
Answer: D Tamil Nadu’s Pranav Rethin. Manas and Rethin won their
Former diplomat Rajiv Dogra has penned a novel titled singles matches. Manas and Arnav, however, lost their
“Second Night”. Second Night is a story of a woman doubles encounter. 12-year-old Manas remained unbeaten
determined to escape and a man who has vowed to find in the entire tournament.
her. 249. Hima Das, Mohammad Anas clinched gold at
This is the third book written by Rajiv Dogra the other two Athleticky Mitink Reiter 300m race event. The event
being – “Durand’s Curse” and “Where Borders Bleed: An was held in____________.
Insider’s Account of Indo-Pak Relations”. A. Germany
Dogra has served as India’s Ambassador to Italy and B. Russia
Romania, the Permanent Representative to the United C. Japan
Nations Agencies in Rome and Consul General in D. Czech Republic
Karachi. E. Poland
247. Who is the author of the book ‘Kashmir’s Untold Answer: D
Story: Declassified’? Top Indian sprinters Hima Das and Mohammad Anas
A. Gurvinder Singh and Gaurav Arya have won a gold each in 300m races at the Athleticky
B. Ritwik Ghatak and Sushant Sareen Mitink Reiter event in Czech Republic.
C. Adoor Gopalakrishnan and G. D. Bakshi While Hima won the gold in women’s event yesterday,
D. Iqbal Chand Malhotra and Maroof Raza Mohammad Anas claimed the yellow metal in men’s
E. None of these category. This was Hima’s sixth gold in 2019 in European
Answer: D races since last month. India’s Nirmal Tom clinched a
A new book titled ‘Kashmir’s Untold Story: Declassified’, bronze medal in the same event.
which reveals amazing insights about the history of 250. Which country has won the 2019 Victoria Rugby
Jammu and Kashmir is soon to be released. Cup?

A. Uganda of his career working for Odia daily ‘Sambad’ as a senior
B. Zambia Editor.
C. Zimbabwe 253. Renowned journalist Neelum Sharma who died
D. Kenya recently was the founder anchor of which of these news
E. North Korea channel?
Answer: A A. CNBC
Uganda Rugby Cranes have defeated visiting Zambia B. DD News
national team in a 2019 Victoria Rugby Cup game at the C. India Today
Kyadondo ground in Kampala. D. NDTV
The Victoria Cup is a rugby union tournament played E. BBC News
between four African nations involving Uganda, Kenya, Answer: B
Zimbabwe and Zambia based on a double round-robin Veteran journalist and senior anchor at Doordarshan (DD)
system. News, Neelum Sharma passed after suffering from cancer.
251. Richard Williams, who died recently was a noted She was among the founding anchors of DD News and
____________ was associated with Doordarshan for over 2 decade since
A. Former President of UK 1995.
B. Animation Director Sharma was known was her programmes like ‘Tejaswini’
C. Singer and ‘Badi Charcha’. She was awarded the Nari Shakti
D. Author Puruskar 2018 by President Ram Nath Kovind in March
E. Politician 2019.
Answer: B 254. The biennial multilateral naval exercise MILAN
Richard Williams, the three-time Oscar-winning animator will be held in which city in 2020?
best known to the world for Who Framed Roger Rabbit, A. Visakhapatnam
and to the animation industry for “The Animators Survival B. Andaman and Nicobar
Kit,” his seminal instructional book, DVD and app set, C. Kochi
passed away at the age of 86 D. Thiruvananthapuram
“The Return Of The Pink Panther” and “The Pink Panther E. Kakinada
Strikes Again” are some of his famous works. Answer: AThe Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of
252. Ranjit Guru who passes away recently, was a Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Vice Admiral Atul
veteran journalist from which state? Kumar Jain has announced that the Indian Navy will
A. West Bengal organise the multilateral naval exercise MILAN at
B. Maharashtra Visakhapatnam in March 2020.
C. Odisha 255. World Mosquito Day is observed on ______ every
D. Bihar year.
E. Delhi A. 20 August
Answer: C B. 19 August
Noted journalist and columnist Ranjit Guru passed away C. 18 August
following a brief illness.He was 61. He spent a major part D. Third Monday of August

E. Third Tuesday of August value of outstanding debentures has been removed. This
Answer: A includes NBFCs registered with RBI and for Housing
World Mosquito Day is observed on 20 August every year Finance Companies registered with National Housing
to commemorate the British doctor, Sir Ronald Ross’s Bank (NHB) both for public issue as well as private
discovery in 1897 that ‘female mosquitoes transmit placements.
malaria between humans’. For unlisted companies- Debenture Redemption Reserve
The event raises awareness about the threat of malaria and (DRR) has been reduced for unlisted companies from 25%
other diseases transmitted by the world’s deadliest animal. to 10%, so as to safeguard interests of investors.
256. Which among the following days is observed on 20 258. The country's first Central Institute of Chemical
August every year to commemorate the memory of our Engineering & Technology (CICET) will be set up in
late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi? which state to give boost to the chemical industry?
A. Swabhiman Divas A. Maharashtra
B. Sadbhavna Divas B. Meghalaya
C. Pragathi Divas C. Gujarat
D. Bharosa Divas D. Delhi
E. None of these E. Punjab
Answer: B Answer: C
Sadbhavna Divas is observed on 20 August every year to The country’s first Central Institute of Chemical
commemorate the memory of our late Prime Minister Engineering & Technology (CICET) will be set up in
Rajiv Gandhi. Gujarat to give boost to the chemical industry.
In English, Sadbhavna means goodwill and bonafide. The CICET will come up either at Ahmedabad or Surat.
257. Government has recently amended the Companies The state has a significant presence of chemical industry,
(Share Capital & Debentures) Rules to reduce the especially in Vapi, Ankleshwar and Vatva in Valsad,
Debenture Redemption Reserve for unlisted Bharuch, and Ahmedabad districts, and the first-of-its-
companies. What is the new limit? kind institute will facilitate the chemical industry with
research and innovations.
A. 20% The Minister of State for Chemical and Fertilisers also
B. 25% announced setting up of another campus of the Central
C. 10% Institute of Plastic Engineering & Technology (CIPET) in
D. 15% Valsad at the cost of Rs 54 crore for the benefit of tribal
E. 22% students and the plastic industry.
Answer: C The Central government is also planning to set up a Plastic
The government has removed the redemption reserve Waste Management Centre in Ahmedabad to find out
requirement for issuance of debentures by non-banking solutions to systematic segregation and recycling of plastic
financial companies, housing finance companies and listed waste.
firms, a move aimed at reducing cost for raising capital. 259. Which country has partnered with National
For listed companies- the requirement for the creation of a Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch a
Debenture Redemption Reserve (DRR) of 25% of the

new credit card under the name RuPay JCB Global Sabha member for five consecutive terms from 1991 to
Cards? 2019 and the country’s Prime Minister for two
A. Russia consecutive terms between 2004 and 2014.
B. Japan 261. The Chief Financial Officer of _______________,
C. Bhutan Madhur Deora has been promoted as its president
D. Sri Lanka recently.
E. Vietnam A. PhonePe
Answer: B B. Paytm
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Japan C. Google Pay
Credit Bureau (JCB) International have announced the D. Paypal
launch of a new credit card — RuPay JCB Global Cards E. None of the above
— in Mumbai. The partnership was established in 2015 to Answer: B
connect to a global network of merchants and ATMs. Paytm has elevated its CFO Madhu Deora as President of
Where the first phase of the partnership between NPCI the company. Madhur joined the digital payment firm in
and JCB enabled merchants and ATMs in India to accept October 2016. Earlier, Deora has served as Managing
foreign JCB credit cards, the second phase would enable Director in Citigroup’s investment banking business in
Indian travellers to use their JCB credit card in foreign New York, London and Mumbai.
countries where the card is accepted. 262.
Eight banks in India will issue RuPay JCB Global Cards- Who has created a world record for the 2nd time
including State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Axis under his name of solving 176 pyraminx?
Bank, Union Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Andhra A. Tanmay Prabhu
Bank, City Union Bank, and TJSB Bank. B. Chinmay Prabhu
260. Former PM and leader of Congress party, C. Chaitanya Prabhu
Manmohan Singh has been elected as the member of D. Chittaranjan Prabhu
Rajya Sabha from which state? E. None of these
A. Maharashtra Answer: B
B. Gujarat A 20-year-old Chinmay Prabhu from Mumbai has created
C. Rajasthan a world record for the 2nd time under his name of solving
D. Punjab 176 pyraminx (pyramid-shaped rubik’s cube) puzzles
E. Jharkhand while riding a bicycle in 1 hour and 7 minutes. He broke
Answer: C the record of solving 111 pyraminx puzzles.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was elected On December 2018, He had set the Guinness Book of
unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan. World Records of solving 9 rubik’s cubes underwater in 1
The former PM was nominated by the Congress while the minute and 48 seconds. The record set Prabhu a target of 4
BJP did not field any candidate for the bypoll, necessitated Pyraminxes, but he went on to solve nine.
due to the death of Rajya Sabha MP Madan Lal Saini. Prabhu also made an entry into the Limca Book of
Singh was a member of the Upper House of Parliament Records for solving mirror cube blindfolded.
from Assam for almost three decades. He was a Rajya

263. Name the winner of men’s single title at the This happened during the Ashes test series that is played
Cincinnati Masters Tennis Tournament 2019? between Australia and England.
A. Dominic Thiem 265. Ashley Cole, announced his retirement from
B. Stefanos Tsitsipas which sport, ending his 20year playing career?
C. NovakDjokovic A. Basket Ball
D. Daniil Medvedev B. Foot Ball
E. None of these C. Tennis
Answer: D D. Golf
Russia’s Daniil Medvedev of Russia and Madison Keys of E. Shooting
the US won the men’s and women’s singles titles of the Answer: B
Cincinnati Masters after winning their respective summit Former Chelsea, Arsenal and England football player
clashes. Ashley Cole, announced his retirement from football,
Russia’s tennis sensation Daniil Medvedev continued his ending his 20year playing career. It is expected that he
splendid run in the season to lift his maiden ATP Masters would be pursuing a career in coaching.
1000 title in Cincinnati. He had won 107 caps making him England’s most capped
America Madison Keys to clinch the women’s singles title player by England.
by beating veteran Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia. In 687 games throughout his career, he scored 20goals and
Men’s doubles: Ivan Dodig (Croatia) and Filip Polášek made 69 assists and won UEFA team of the year twice for
(Slovakia) Arsenal and Chelsea.
Women’s doubles: Lucie Hradecká (Czech Republic) and 266. Name the city which is going to host the World
Andreja Klepač (Slovenia) Youth Chess Championship in October?
264. Marnus Labuschagne has become the first A. Mumbai
cricketer in the world to be a ‘concussion substitute’ in B. Greater Noida
test cricket. He represents which country? C. Cuttack
A. England D. Bengaluru
B. South Africa E. Chennai
C. New Zealand Answer: A
D. West Indies The 2019 World Youth chess championship is to be held
E. Australia in Mumbai from October 1-13, at the Renaissance Hotel in
Answer: E Powai, Mumbai under the aegis of All-India Chess
Australia’s batsman Marnus Labuschagne has become the Federation and organised by the All-Marathi chess
first cricketer in the world to be a ‘concussion substitute’ Association.
in test cricket. He replaced Steve Smith as he got hit on his India’s latest chess sensation and the world’s second
neck from England seamer Jofra Archer. youngest Grand Master Praggnanandhaa R will be the star
ICC introduced the rule of replacement of a concussed attraction at the prestigious World Youth Chess
player from August 01, 2019. Concussed means when a Championship to be held in Mumbai in October.
person is hit on the head. The rule says for like-for like On the girls’ side, Nagpur’s Divya Deshmukh will
replacement. spearhead India’s challenge. The world’s best talent will

be seen in three age-groups for boys and girls: U-14, U-16 Dr K Thangaraj, Chief Scientist at CSIR- Centre for
and U-18. Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) was awarded JC
267. Jagannath Mishra who died recently was the Bose Fellowship.
former Chief Minister of which state? He was given the fellowship for his outstanding
A. Bihar contributions in the field of population and medical
B. Himachal Pradesh genomics.
C. Assam The JC Bose Fellowship is awarded to scientists in
D. Rajasthan recognition for their outstanding performance by the
E. Uttar Pradesh Science and Engineering Research Board, Department of
Answer: A Science and Technology.
Former Bihar Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra died 270. Ministry of Home Affairs has directed that from
following a prolonged illness. now on all the personnel of Central Armed Police
The 82-year-old leader had been suffering from cancer. Forces (CAPFs) will have a uniform retirement age of
He was an acclaimed political leader and educationist. _____________
268. Famous personality Sahura Mallick passed away. A. 60
He is associated with which field? B. 57
A. Music C. 65
B. Literature D. 55
C. Sports E. 58
D. Politics Answer: A
E. Journalism All personnel working in the Central Armed Police Forces
Answer: D (CAPFs) will now retire at a uniform age of 60 years, a
Senior Congress leader and former Baliguda MLA Sahura government order.
Mallick passed away.He was 85. Mallick, who served as a The Union home ministry order, the ranks of Constable to
teacher before joining politics, was very popular in the Commandant ( Senior Superintendent of Police
area and was elected from Baliguda, a reserved assembly equivalent) in four forces — Central Reserve Police Force,
segment for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates on Border Security Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police force
Congress ticket in 1974, 1980 and 1985. and Sashastra Seema Bal — superannuated at the age of
269. Name the Chief Scientist at CSIR- Centre for 57, rather than 60.
Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) who was Officers from the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG)
awarded JC Bose Fellowship? upto the top-most rank of Director General (DG) in these
A. Dr B Vitalachari four forces retired after attaining the age of 60.
B. Dr K Thangaraj Thus the government has taken such decision to overcome
C. Dr S Maniratnam this discriminatory and unconstitutional practice.
D. Dr R Selvarajan 271. Which of these schemes has been launched by the
E. None of these Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) for
Answer: B funding cutting edge research proposals?
A. SUPRA

B. KARMA Ravinder Takkar, currently Vodafone Group’s
C. AIIMS representative in India, will be appointed as his successor
D. KERBER with immediate effect.
E. None of these 273. Which broadcasting company is going to
Answer: A introduce 2 awards namely ‘Neelum Sharma Tejaswini
The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), award’ & ‘Achyutananda Sahoo Award’ in honor of
Department of Science and Technology, GOI, has come Neelum Sharma?
up with a new scheme named Scientific and Useful A. Hindustan Times
Profound Research Advancement (SUPRA), with the sole B. Zee Telifilms
objective of funding exploration of new scientific and C. Star India
engineering ideas having global impact. D. Sony Entertainment Television
The scheme is launched as a part of the Modi E. Prasar Bharti
government’s 100-day transformative ideas. Answer: E
Supra scheme has been designed to attract high quality India’s largest public broadcasting agency, Prasar Bharti’s
research proposals consisting of new hypotheses or Chairman A Suryapakash stated that the agency will
challenge existing ones and provide ‘out-of-box’ solutions introduce 2 awards namely ‘Neelum Sharma Tejaswini
leading to new areas of study, new scientific concepts, award’ & ‘Achyutananda Sahoo Award’ in memory of
new products and technologies. Doordarshan(DD) News (Former anchor), Neelum
SERB has launched a very similar scheme to Supra two Sharma who passed away due to cancer.
years ago called Scheme for funding High Risk-High She was known for her programmes like
Reward (HRHR) Research, meant for funding ‘Tejaswini’(Through this show, she focused on woman
conceptually new and risky projects. However, the HRHR achievers of India) and ‘Badi Charcha’.
Scheme has now been withdrawn since classification of 274. Wipro has inked pact with which institution for
high risk projects was unclear. research in autonomous systems, robotics and 5G?
272. Name the newly appointed CEO of the Vodafone A. IIT Kanpur
Idea? B. JNU
A. Ravinder Takkar C. IIT Madras
B. Arun Kumar Sharma D. IISc Bangalore
C. Aravind Mongia E. JNTU
D. Balesh Sharma Answer: D
E. None of these Wipro Limited, a leading global information technology,
Answer: A consulting and business process services company,
The Board of merged telecom operator Vodafone Idea announced a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute
announced that it had accepted Balesh Sharma’s request to of Science (IISc), Bangalore.
step down as chief executive officer (CEO) of Vodafone India’s premier institute for research and higher education
Idea for personal reasons. in science and engineering, to conduct advanced applied
research in autonomous systems, robotics and 5G space.

The two organisations have jointly set up the Wipro IISc Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson, who was
Research and Innovation Network (WIRIN), a hybrid widely known for sending shiver down the spine of
industry-academia collaboration unit, to drive idea batsmen, has been elected as an honorary member of the
discovery, research and innovation in technology and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).
product design. The announcement was made by the club during the
275. BCCI Ombudsman has recently reduced the life second Ashes Test which ended in a tense draw at Lord’s.
ban imposed on Indian cricketer S Sreesanth to how 277. In the latest ICC Test rankings which batsmen
many years? topped list?
A. 10 years A. Virat Kohli
B. 7 years B. Steve Smith
C. 12 years C. Kane Williamson
D. 8 years D. Quinton Dekock
E. 6 years E. Joe Root
Answer: B Answer: A
Tainted Indian pacer S. Sreesanth’s ban for alleged spot- The latest test batsmen rankings were released by the ICC
fixing will end next August, BCCI Ombudsman D.K. Jain (International Cricket Council). The list was topped by
has ordered, observing that the cricketer is well past his India’s Virat Kohli followed by Australia’s Steve Smith at
prime having already served six years. the second spot overtaking New Zealand captain Kane
His ban period is now lowered to 7 year by the Supreme Williamson.
Court(SC) which will end by september 2020 setting aside England all-rounder Ben Stokes improved by six places to
the BCCI disciplinary committee’s order banning him for achieve the 26th position while wicketkeeper-batsman
a lifetime. Jonny Bairstow(England) moved seven places up to take
The BCCI(Board of Control for Cricket in India) banned the 30th spot.
Sreesanth, for life time in August 2013 after he, along Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne,climbed four
with his Rajasthan Royals(RR) teammates of the 6th places to the 8th position.
IPL(Indian Premier League) Ajit Chandila and Ankeet 278. India’s junior women boxers clinched _____
Chavan were caught for spot fixing in the match. They medals at the third Nation’s Cup in Vrbas, Serbia.
were arrested by the Delhi police in 2013. A. 10
276. Name the Former Australia cricket playerwho B. 11
elected MCC honorary life member recently? C. 12
D. 13
A. Brett Lee E. 6
B. Glenn McGrath Answer: C
C. Mitchell Johnson India’s junior women boxers clinched 12 medals at the
D. Andrew Symonds third Nation’s Cup in Vrbas, Serbia. The team won four
E. David Warner gold, four silver and four bronze medals and claimed the
Answer: C runners-up trophy.

Tamanna clinched gold in 48 Kilogram category along The World Senior Citizen’s Day is celebrated on the 21st
with Ambeshori Devi in 57 Kilogram, Preeti Dahiya in 60 of August each year.
Kilogram and Priyanka in 66 Kilogram category. The day is known to increase awareness of the factors and
In 50 Kilogram, Karnataka’s Anju Devi settled for silver issues that affect older adults, such as age deterioration
along with Maharashtra’s Simran Verma in 52Kilogram, and the study of problems that affect their lives, elder
Haryana’s Manshi Dalal in 75 Kilogram and Punjab’s abuse.
Tanishbir Kaur Sandhu in 80 Kilogram category. It is also a day to recognize and acknowledge the
In addition, Goa’s Aashreya Naik picked up a bronze contributions of older people to society.
medal in 63 Kilogram category along with Neha in 54 281. Name the initiative launched by the Ministry of
Kilogram category, Khushi in 70 and Alfiya Akram Khan Human Resource Management for training the
Pathan in plus-80 Kilogram category. Over 160 boxers teachers across the country?
from 20 countries participated in this tournament, for A. NISHTHA
which India sent a 13-member squad. B. UJAVAL
279. Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi, famous as C. KARUNYA
Khayyam, passed away. He is related to which D. SHIKSHA
profession? E. PRATHISTA
A. Sports Answer: A
B. Telivision Artist The HRD Ministry launched the National Initiative for
C. Radio Jockey School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancements
D. Muscian (NISHTHA) here aimed at training over 42 lakh teachers
E. Business Man across the country.
Answer: D NISHTHA is the world’s biggest such project and will
Noted Indian music director Mohammed Zahur Khayyam focus on training 42 lakh teachers from across the country.
Hashmi, famous as Khayyam, passed away due to health HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched the
related issues. He was 92. initiative’s website, training modules, primer booklet and
Mohammed Zahur “Khayyam” Hashmi had composed mobile app built for the purpose.
music in iconic movies like Kabhie Kabhie and Umrao 282. Railways' second double-decker Uday Express to
Jaan. His illustrious career spanned over four decades. He run between which places?
was a Padma Bhushan awardee. A. Vijayawada and Chennai
280. The World Senior Citizen's Day is celebrated on B. Vijayawada and Bangalore
the _______ day every year. C. Vijayawada and Vishakhapatnam
A. 21st of August D. Vijayawada and Hyderabad
B. 20th of August E. Vishakhapatnam and Tirupathi
C. 19th of August Answer: C
D. 22nd of August Railways’ second double-decker Uday Express will run
E. Fourth Sunday of August between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada to cater to the
Answer: A busy route in the East Coast Railway zone.

The first Uday or Utkrisht double-decker Yatri Express B. Gujarat
was a specially-designed air-conditioned chair car which C. Telangana
started service between Coimbatore and Bangalore in June D. Karnataka
2018. E. Andhra Pradesh
The trains are primarily allocated to routes with heavy Answer: D
passenger traffic. They are equipped with WiFi facility, Karnataka ranks the best among states for setting up a
have striking interiors, cushioned seating, and display rooftop solar project, according to the Attractiveness
screens. Index (SARAL) released by Minster of New and
Another Uday Express is proposed between Bangalore Renewable Energy and Power R K Singh.
City and Chennai Central. Telangana, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh come next in the
283. Recently, which state has launched a universal rankings. All four states i.e. Karnataka, Telangana,
health insurance scheme “Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana “ Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh have been graded A++.
benefiting nearly 46 lakh families The state of Jammu and Kashmir has been ranked last.
A. Assam This rating has been designed collaboratively by MNRE,
B. Odisha Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF), Associated
C. Punjab Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
D. Kerala (ASSOCHAM) and Ernst & Young (EY).
E. Meghalaya 285. BookMyForex.com has partnered with which
Answer: C bank to launch co-branded Multi-Currency Forex
Paying tribute to former Prime Minister late Rajiv Gandhi Travel-card?
on his 75th birth anniversary, Punjab Chief Minister Capt. A. HDFC Bank
Amarinder Singh launched his government’s flagship B. Axis Bank
universal health insurance scheme ‘Sarbat Sehat Bima C. Yes Bank
Yojana’, benefitting nearly 46 lakh families, in Mohali D. ICICI Bank
near Chandigarh. E. Kotak Mahindra Bank
e-cards were handed over to the first 11 beneficiaries to Answer: C
kick off the scheme, which would entitle beneficiaries to BookMyForex.com, the world’s first and largest
avail annual cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family marketplace for foreign exchange and remittances,
per year, including pre-existing diseases, was aimed at announces the launch of a co-branded Multi-Currency
ensuring the best possible treatment to the beneficiaries Forex Travel-card in partnership with YES Bank and Visa
free of cost. to offer a seamless experience to Indian overseas
Punjab has become the first state in the country to offer travellers.
medical insurance cover to the maximum number of its Customers will now be able to buy Forex Travel Cards at
people. the click of a button on the BookMyForex platform and
284. Which state ranks the best among states for get free doorstep delivery across major cities in India.
setting up a rooftop solar project, according to the Further, to promote the sale of forex travel cards over
Attractiveness Index (SARAL)? forex currency notes, BookMyForex will offer zero
A. Maharashtra margin or exact inter-bank rates 24×7 on Forex card sales.

BookMyForex is also offering new age and increasingly She was the third Indian woman to qualify for the summer
popular contactless cards that allow a user to simply tap Olympics. She is also the first Indian athlete to win a gold
their card on a POS terminal, a must-have feature in in the 100m event at the World Universiade Games held in
countries such as the UK where some merchants only Naples.
allow contactless payments. 288. Russell Domingo was appointed as the head coach
286. Amazon has opened its largest office building of which countries cricket team for the next two years?
globally in which of these cities? A. Bangladesh
A. Hyderabad B. Pakistan
B. New Delhi C. Sri Lanka
C. Ahmedabad D. West Indies
D. Bengaluru E. South Africa
E. Vijayawada Answer: A
Answer: A Russell Domingo was appointed as the head coach of
Amazon India inaugurated the largest company-owned Bangladesh for the next two years.
campus, worldwide in Hyderabad, the only one outside the He replaces Steve Rhodes whose tenure was not extended
US. The e-commerce firm will house more than 15,000 by the Bangladesh Cricket Board following the team’s
employees out of the over 62,000 members of the India eighth-place finish at the recently concluded World Cup in
team. England and Wales.
The Hyderabad based campus is the only Amazon-owned Domingo, who earlier served as the South Africa coach
office outside the United States and will house over 289. Which of these brands has recently retained the
15,000 employees of its over 62,000 employee base in sponsorship rights for BCCI’s International and
India. domestic matches?
Prior to this, the company had the largest buildings in A. Samsung
Seattle that could house about 5,000 employees. B. Vivo
287. Who among the following has been signed as the C. Oppo
brand endorsement with global sportswear major D. Paytm
Puma. E. Amazon
A. Dutee Chand Answer: D
B. Mithali Raj One 97 Communications Pvt. Ltd, owners of Paytm,
C. Hima Das retained the sponsorship rights for BCCI’s International
D. Swapna Barma and domestic matches with a winning bid of Rs. 3.80 crore
E. P.V Sindhu per match.
Answer: A The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
India’s golden girl Dutee Chand has signed her first brand announced the deal with the Paytm, which had acquired
endorsement with global sportswear major Puma. the rights in 2015 for a four-year period.
Chand joins her idol Usain Bolt to be a brand ambassador The winning bid was at a price of Rs. 326.80 crores to be
for Puma. paid for 2019-23 home season. The winning bid was Rs.
3.80 crores which is at 58% incremental value in

comparison to the previous per match value of Rs. 2.4 theme of ‘Innovating for India: Strengthening South Asia,
crores. Impacting the World’.
290. Who among these has won the 2019 South Asian According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the
Spelling Bee contest? meeting will address strategic issues of regional
A. Neeraj Khemlani significance under four thematic pillars – the new
B. Govindini Murty geopolitical reality and new social, ecological and
C. Navneeth Murali technological systems.
D. Rohit Gupta The WEF stated that India as the fastest-growing large
E. None of these economy in the world has demonstrated remarkable
Answer: C strength and resilience amid global slowdown.
An Indian-American teenager from New Jersey won the 292. Satendra Singh Lohia is a para athlete related to
2019 South Asian Spelling Bee (SAS Bee), after correctly which sports?
spelling the word “flipe” to earn the national title and A. Swimming
$3,000 grand prize. B. Discuss throw
The South Asian Spelling Bee (SASB) is an annual C. Archery
spelling bee platform in United States for children of D. Shooting
South Asian descent. E. Jawling Throw
291. Name the sports person who will be among co- Answer: C
chairs Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for Divyang Satendra Singh Lohia from Madhya Pradesh has
India Economic Summit to be held here in October by become the first Asian swimmer to cross the Catalina
the World Economic Forum? Channel of America.
A. PV Sindu Satendra holds the Asian record of crossing both the
B. Saina Nehwal English and Catalina channels.
C. Sania Mirza The Indian Para Relay Team started 42 km of swimming
D. Hima Das at 10.57 p.m. from St. Catalina Island and finished
E. Mithali Raj swimming at Los Angeles at 10.30 a.m. Satyendra has
Answer: C also honoured with the Vikram Award, the highest sports
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and tennis star award in Madhya Pradesh.
Sania Mirza will be among co-chairs for India Economic 293. Babulal Gaur who died recently was the former
Summit to be held here in October by the World Chief Minister of which state?
Economic Forum, where hundreds of Indian and global A. Bihar
leaders would discuss India’s role in South Asia and on B. Madhya Pradesh
the world stage. C. West Bengal
Mirza will co-chair the summit as a sportsperson and the D. Maharashtra
UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia. E. Meghalaya
The two-day summit, scheduled for October 3-4, will be Answer: B
held by Geneva-based WEF in collaboration with industry Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and senior BJP
body CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) under the leader Babulal Gaur passed away.

Gaur (89) passed away due to caridiac arrest. It designated 21 August as the International Day of
The veteran BJP leader served as Madhya Pradesh chief Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism in
minister from 2004-2005 and represented his traditional order to honor the victims and survivors of terrorism.
Govindpura Vidhan Sabha seat 10 times. 296. When is “International Day Commemorating the
294. Which organization has handed over the design of Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or
the Mobile Metallic Ramp (MMR) to the Indian army Belief” observed?
in New Delhi recently ? A. August 19
A. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) B. August 20
B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) C. August 21
C. Defence Research and Development Organisation D. August 22
(DRDO) E. August 23
D. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Answer: D
E. None of these August 22 was designated as the International Day
Answer: C Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based
Defence Research and Development Organisation on Religion or Belief in a meeting of the United Nations
(DRDO) handed over the design of Mobile Metallic Ramp General Assembly (UNGA).
(MMR) to the Indian Army at an event held at DRDO The international day aims to honour the victims and
Bhawan. survivors of heinous acts who often remain forgotten.
DRDO Chairman G Satheesh Reddy handed over the 297. Who is the head of committee formed on “Fit
design of MMR to Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen India Movement”
Devraj Anbu. A. Narendra Modi
The ramp will provide strategic mobility for armoured and B. P.T.Usha
mechanized units and formations of the Army. It is C. Kiren Rijiju
portable, modular in design, which can be easily D. Virat Kohli
assembled or disassembled. E. MS Dhoni
295. When is International Day of Remembrance and Answer: C
Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism observed? An advisory committee comprising members of Indian
A. August 19 Olympic Association (IOA), national sports federations
B. August 20 (NSFs), government officials, private bodies and
C. August 21 celebrated fitness enthusiasts has been formed to advise
D. August 22 the government on the “Fit India Movement” which will
E. August 23 be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August
Answer: C 29.
The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said that the nation-
Victims of Terrorism was established by the United wide launch of the movement will inculcate physical
Nations General Assembly in 2017. activities/sports into the daily lives of citizens to improve
their physical fitness and well-being.

The committee will be under the chairmanship of sports The decision was taken during the 5th meeting of the
minister Kiren Rijiju. Nepal-India Joint Commission attended by the External
Accordingly, an advisory committee is being constituted Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
with members of government, Sports Authority of India On the occasion, a cheque of INR153 crore (NR 2.45
(SAI), IOA and NSFs like Athletics Federation of India, billion) was provided for the reconstruction of houses in
All India Football Federation, Cycling Federation of India Nuwakot and Gorkha districts that were badly affected
and so on. during the earthquake.
298. Name the e-commerce portal proposed by Similarly, India also handed over a cheque of INR 80.71
Government of India for MSME sector? crore for the construction of Hulaki Marga (Postal Roads)
A. Indiacraft in the Terai region of Nepal.
B. Bharatcraft The amount was part of the INR 500 crore commitment
C. BharatArt made by India towards strengthening the roads in the Terai
D. IndiaArt region.
E. None of these A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the
Answer: B Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and the
The government is planning to launch an e-commerce Department of Food Quality Control of Nepal on the
project called ‘Bharatcraft’ for micro small and medium cooperation for maintatining food safety and standard.
enterprises (MSME), on the lines of global online 300. Which insurance company has partnered with
shopping platform such as Alibaba. ZestMoney, a consumer lending fintech, to offer credit
The proposed platform could generate a turnover of Rs 10 insurance?
trillion over the next few years. A. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
The government had launched the ‘Udyog Mitra’ portal to B. HDFC General Insurance
ease of access to MSMEs financial and non-financial C. Liberty General Insurance
service needs. D. Cholamandalam MS General Insurance
299. What amount of financial assistance has India E. Acko General Insurance
provided to Nepal at the 5th meeting of the Nepal- Answer: E
India Joint Commission? Acko General Insurance, an insurtech company, has
A. Rs 231 crore partnered with ZestMoney, a consumer lending fintech, to
B. Rs 232 crore offer credit insurance.
C. Rs 233 crore This insurance will help ZestMoney customers cover their
D. Rs 234 crore monthly EMI payments during times of crisis.ZestMoney
E. Rs 235 crore offers instant financing to consumers across 1000+ online
Answer: C portals and provides them the option of paying through
India provided Rs 233 crore to the Nepal Government for EMIs even if the consumers don’t own a credit card.
various infrastructure projects, including roads and Acko will offer credit insurance to these consumers and
reconstruction of houses destroyed in the massive cover them during eventualities like hospitalization or
earthquake in 2015 which saw the death of over 9,000 critical illness when they’re unable to pay their
people. instalments.

301. Recently, which state government has announced 303. What is the maximum amount of limit for e-
to enhance family income limit for a household for mandate based recurring transactions on cards
qualifying as a beneficiary under the Below Poverty prescribed by RBI?
Line (BPL) list from Rs 10,000 per month to Rs 15,000 A. Rs 20,000
per month? B. Rs 10,000
A. Andhra Pradesh C. Rs 5,000
B. Haryana D. Rs 3,000
C. Tamil Nadu E. Rs 2,000
D. Punjab Answer: E
E. Kerala The Reserve Bank permitted processing of e-mandate on
Answer: B credit and debit cards for recurring transactions (merchant
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal announced to payments) with a cap of Rs 2,000.
enhance family income limit for a household for The RBI has been receiving requests from industry
qualifying as a beneficiary under the Below Poverty Line stakeholders to allow processing of e-mandate on cards for
(BPL) list from Rs 10,000 per month to Rs 15,000 per recurring transactions with Additional Factor of
month so as to ensure that maximum eligible families get Authentication (AFA) during e-mandate registration and
the benefit of various government schemes admissible to first transaction.
them. The maximum permissible limit for a transaction under
He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of nine the e-mandate facility on cards would be Rs 2,000.
development projects worth Rs 93.29 crore for district The RBI added that no charges should be levied or
Panchkula. recovered from the cardholder for availing the e-mandate
On this occasion, the Chief Minister distributed ration card facility on cards for recurring transactions.
to 37 BPL beneficiaries of Panchkula and Kalka assembly The direction is applicable for transactions performed
constituency using all types of cards debit, credit and Prepaid Payment
302. What is the new Open for Business timing for Instruments (PPIs), including wallets.
RTGS as decided by RBI? 304. Who among the following has been appointed as
A. 6:00 AM the new Home secretary?
B. 6:30 AM A. Brij Kumar Agarwal
C. 7:00 AM B. Rajiv Gauba
D. 7:30 AM C. Sanjay Mitra
E. 8:00 AM D. Subash Chandra Garg
Answer: C E. Ajay Kumar Bhalla
In order to increase the availability of the RTGS system, Answer: E
RBI has been decided to extend the operating hours of Ajay Kumar Bhalla, currently serving as an officer on
RTGS and commence operations for customers and banks special duty in the home ministry, was appointed as the
from 7:00 am instead of 8 am. new Union home secretary.
The extended customer transactions timing will be The Appointments Committee of the cabinet headed by
applicable from August 26. Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved Bhalla’s

appointment as the new home secretary. He replaces Rajiv Answer: A
Gauba, who was appointed as the new cabinet secretary. JNU Professor Meeta Narain conferred the ‘Pushkin
305. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet Medal – 2019’. It is the highest honour given to an Indian
(ACC), Government of India (GoI) has made whom as scholar by the Russian government.
the new Defence Secretary? Pushkin Medal is given to a scholar of Russian language
A. Ajay Kumar and literature. It is given for outstanding contribution to
B. Sanjay Mitra Russian studies.
C. Ajay Mitra Medal of Pushkin is a state decoration of the Russian
D. Sanjay Kumar Federation. It is awarded to its citizens for achievements
E. None of these in the arts and culture, education, humanities, and
Answer: A literature. It is named in honor of Russian author and poet
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin.
Government of India (GoI) has made Ajay Kumar as the 308. Who has launched the book ‘The Diary of Manu
new Defence Secretary but without 2 years’ tenure. He Gandhi’?
will replace Sanjay Mitra. Ajay Kumar is currently serving A. Prahlad Singh Patel
as the Secretary, Department of Defence Production. B. Tridip Suhrud
306. Who has been appointed as the Prime Minister of C. Vikalp Tripathi
Sudan? D. Lokesh Patel
A. Abdalla Hamdok E. None of these
B. Qohir Rasulzoda Answer: B
C. Hassanal Bolkiah Culture and Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel
D. Luc-Adolphe Tiao launched the book titled- the Diary of Manu Gandhi’ at a
E. None of these function in New Delhi.
Answer: A The book has been brought out by National Archives of
Abdalla Hamdok has taken the oath as the prime minister India, on the occasion of 150th anniversary of Mahatma
of Sudan. This comes a month after Sudan embarked on a Gandhi in collaboration with Oxford University Press.
three-year transition to civilian rule. The Diary of Manu Gandhi originally written in Gujarati
Hamdok was sworn in before Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, language has been edited and translated by a well known
chairman of the newly-formed Sovereign Council, at the scholar Dr. Tridip Suhrud. The first volume of the book
presidential palace in the capital Khartoum in presence of covers the period of 1943-1944. Manu Gandhi was a
the chief justice. grand niece of Mahatma Gandhi.
307. Who has been awarded the 2019 Pushkin Medal 309. Name the Indian actor who leads Forbes list of
by Russian government? highest-paid actors?
A. Meeta Narain A. Akshay Kumar
B. Sarala Chaudhary B. Amir Khan
C. Anjali Chaturvedi C. Sharukh Khan
D. Samala Patnayak D. Salman Khan
E. None of these E. Ajay Devgan

Answer: A 311. Which country has recently permitted women to
Action movie hero Dwayne Johnson, star of the “Jumanji” travel abroad without male guardian’s permission?
and “Fast and Furious” franchises, topped the annual list A. Saudi Arabia
of the world’s highest-paid actors, Forbes magazine B. United Arab Emirates
reported. C. Bahrain
Johnson, the former wrestler once known as The Rock, D. Kuwait
pulled in $89.4 million from June 2018 to June 2019. E. None of these
Chris Hemsworth, who played Thor, took in $76.4 Answer: A
million, while Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. earned In Saudi Arabia, a landmark reform allowing women over
$66 million. the age of 21 to receive passports and travel abroad
The fourth-biggest earner was Bollywood actor Akshay without permission from a male guardian has begun.
Kumar, with $65 million, and Hong Kong-born actor and The reform comes after high-profile attempts by women to
martial artist Jackie Chan with $58 million. escape alleged guardianship abuse despite a string of
310. Op-Blue Freedom has been organized by armed reforms by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,
forces veterans for which of the following Programme? including a landmark decree last year that overturned the
A. Scuba Diving world’s only ban on women drivers.
B. Sea Walking Saudi women were also granted the right to officially
C. Jet Skiing register childbirth, marriage or divorce and to be
D. Wake Boarding recognized as a guardian to children who are minors –
E. None of these same as men.
Answer: A 312. Which country has inducted its first ever
Indian Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and former Indian indigenously built long-range missile defence system
football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia started the ‘Op- Bavar-373?
Blue Freedom’, which is a nation-wide adaptive scuba A. Iran
diving programme for people with disabilities as well as B. Qatar
able-bodied persons. C. Bangladesh
Op-Blue Freedom is an initiative in which a group of D. Saudi Arabia
armed forces veterans, train sports enthusiasts, both abled E. UAE
and disabled, in special forces skills like survival Answer: A
techniques, emergency first response skills, unarmed Iran unveiled its new home-grown air defence system at a
combat, endurance and fitness. time of increased tensions with the United States.
They aim to train adventure enthusiasts in valuable special Iranian officials have previously called Bavar-373 the
forces skills like survival techniques, emergency first Islamic republic’s first domestically produced long-range
response skills, unarmed combat, endurance and fitness, in missile defence system.
combination with the adventure activity one chooses to Tehran began making Bavar — which means “believe” —
pursue — mountaineering, trekking, scuba diving, sky after the purchase of Russia’s S-300 system was
diving etc. suspended in 2010 due to international sanctions.

The long-range Bavar-373 missile system is suited to Answer: C
Iran’s geography with a range of more than 200 kilometres In a bid to eliminate single-use plastic in the country,
(124 miles) … and competes with Russian and American Indian Railways on Wednesday directed all units to
systems such as S-300 and Patriot. enforce a ban on single-use plastic, with less than 50-
313. Who inaugurated the first World Youth micron thickness, from October 2 onwards in its premises
conference on kindness in New Delhi? and trains.
A. Ram NathKovind The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Development
B. Amit Shah Corporation (IRCTC) will implement the return of plastic
C. Venkaiah Naidu drinking water bottles as part of extended producer
D. Narendra Modi responsibility and 1,853 plastic bottle crushing machines
E. None of these will be installed at 360 major railway stations in the 1st
Answer: A phase of this initiative.
The President of India, Shri Ram NathKovind inaugurated It also urged all vendors and railway staffs across Indian
the first World Youth conference on kindness at Railways to use reusable bags to reduce plastic footprint.
VigyanBhawan in New Delhi. 315. PM Modi has recently inaugurated the monument
The president addressed the event celebrating the 150th dedicated to victims of two deadly Air India plane
birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on the theme crashes at Nid d’Aigle near the foothills of Mont Blanc.
‘VasudhaivaKutumbakam: Gandhi for the Contemporary It is based in which country?
World’. A. Brazil
To impart empathy, compassion, mindfulness and critical B. UAE
enquiry to inspire, empower and enable youth to transform C. France
building a long-lasting peace in their communities and D. Russia
finding pathways to achieve Sustainable Development E. Germany
Goals(SDG). Answer: C
The conference was organised by UNESCO(United Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a memorial in
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) the honour of the victims of two Air India crashes at the
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and foothills of the Mont Blanc mountain in France in which
Sustainable Development, Ministry of Human Resource several Indians, including Homi J Bhabha, regarded as the
Development, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’. father of India’s nuclear programme, were killed.
314. What is the deadline set by Ministry of Railways The memorial at Nid d’Aigle, at the foot of Mount Blanc,
to ban single-use of plastic with less than 50-micron was dedicated to Bhabha and several other Indians who
thickness in railway premises and trains with the aim were among the passengers and crew of the two Air India
to achieve “Plastic Free Railway” ? planes that crashed in 1950 and 1966.
A. January 2, 2020 316. Which organization has signed an MoU with
B. November 2, 2019 Indian Army’s Army Welfare Housing Organization
C. December 2, 2019 (AWHO) for providing quality housing to the army
D. October 2, 2019 personnel ?
E. November 14, 2019 A. Alpine Housing Development Corporation Limited

B. DLF Ltd The product portfolio comprises Digit Insurance’s flagship
C. Tata Realty & Housing health, car& Bike, accident, home content, critical
D. Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited illnesses, and particularly SME (Small and medium-sized
E. None of these enterprises) insurances, which is hugely underinsured in
Answer: C India.
In order to provide quality housing to army personnel, Through this partnership, Digit Insurance will deepen the
Tata Realty & Housing and Indian Army signed a penetration of its product offers and enable more
memorandum of understanding (MoU). customers to access their risk solutions.
The MoU would enable the personnel to immediately take 318. Which among these banks has been named as
over dwelling units in 13 ‘Ready to Move in’ projects of World’s Best Bank by Euromoney in its 2019 Awards
Tata Realty pan India spread over 10 cities including for Excellence?
Gurugram, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune among others at a A. HSBC
discount ranging from 11-27 per cent. B. Standard Chartered
This also heralds a new era for Army Welfare Housing C. Citibank
Organization (AWHO), which has always endeavored to D. DBS Bank
provide quality housing for Army personnel who are E. None of these
deployed in remote locations across the country. Answer: D
AWHO will now facilitate acquisition of homes from Globally, DBS has become the first bank to concurrently
reputed private builders at discounted rather than building hold three global best bank awards. This was achieved
them for the soldiers. after DBS was named “World’s Best Bank” by leading
317. General insurance company Digit Insurance global financial publication Euromoney in its 2019
announced its first Bancassurance tie-up with which Awards for Excellence.
bank to provide Digit Insurance’s suite of products to It follows the bank’s wins of Global Finance’s “Best Bank
its SMEs (Small and medium-sized enterprises) in the World” in August 2018 and The Banker’s “Bank of
customers. the Year – Global” in November 2018.
A. Karur Vysya Bank This is the first time an Asian-headquartered bank has
B. Karnataka Bank been named “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney since the
C. UCO Bank award was launched in 1993.
D. Lakshmi Vilas Bank Past winners included Bank of America, BNP Paribas, Citi
E. City Union Bank and UBS. DBS was also named Asia’s Best Bank and
Answer: A Singapore’s Best Bank in this year’s Awards for
General insurance company Digit Insurance announced its Excellence.
first Bancassurance tie-up with Karur Vysya Bank. 319. As per Moody’s Investors Service, what is the
Digit Insurance to provide Digit Insurance’s suite of estimated GDP growth rate of India for 2019-20?
products to its SMEs(Small and medium-sized enterprises) A. 6.1%
customers. B. 6.5%
Digit Insurance’s products will now be available in KVB’s C. 7.1%
customers spread across 750 plus branches in India. D. 6.2%

E. 6.7% E. None of these
Answer: D Answer: B
Moody’s Investors Service has cut India’s gross domestic The two-day National Conference on Varmam Science
product (GDP) growth rate to 6.2 per cent for calendar which is a part of the Siddha system of medicine was
year 2019 against its earlier projection of 6.8 per cent. inaugurated by ShripadYessoNaik, Union Minister of
The rating agency scaled down India’s economic growth State (Independent Charge) in the Ministry of Ayurveda,
to 6.7 per cent for 2020, a cut of another 0.6 percentage Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy
points. (AYUSH) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The conference was
320. Who won the prestigious Clark R Bavin Wildlife organised by the National Institute of Siddha, Chennai.
Law Enforcement Award for the year 2019 ? 322. Name the Russia’s first unmanned rocket
A. Marlice van Vuuren carrying a life-size humanoid robot, that was launched
B. Mollie Beattie recently in Soyuz MS-14 .
C. Vivek Menon A. Fedor
D. Valmik Thapar B. ASIMO
E. None of these C. Robocop
Answer: C D. RADA
Conservationist Vivek Menon, head of Delhi-based E. None of these
conservation non-profit, Wildlife Trust of India was Answer: A
awarded the prestigious Clark R Bavin Wildlife Law Russia has successfully carried out the launch of its first
Enforcement Award for the year 2019 in Geneva. humanoid robot in space. The unmanned Soyuz MS-14
Menon was presented the award by Ivonne Higuero, the spacecraft took off for the International Space Station
secretary general of the Convention on International Trade (ISS) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, carrying the
in Endangered Species (CITES). The eighteenth meeting humanoid robot Fedor to space alongside medical and
of Conference of Parties to CITES is currently being held food supplies for the human crew presently residing in the
at Geneva. ISS. Fedor, whose name stands for Final Experimental
The Bavin award is instituted by the Animal Welfare Demonstration Object Research, is a Skybot F-850
Institute for wildlife law enforcement officers, law humanoid that is roughly the size of an average adult, and
enforcement agencies, agency administrators, criminal is capable of emulating specific movements of the human
investigators, forensic scientists, attorneys, informants, body.
and others who have gone beyond the call of duty and 323. Who was appointed as India’s new batting coach ?
demonstrated a commitment and dedication to combating A. Sanjay Bangar
wildlife crime B. Gagan Khoda
321. Where was the two-day National Conference on C. Vikram Rathour
Varmam Science inaugurated? D. MSK Prasad
A. Kolkata, West Bengal E. Sarandeep Singh
B. Chennai, Tamil Nadu Answer: C
C. Mumbai, Maharashtra Vikram Rathour is set to become the new batting coach of
D. Bengaluru, Karanataka India men’s cricket team after the All-India Senior

Selection Committee of BCCI shortlisted the candidates namely, The Food Safety Solution Centre (FSSC) and the
for each criteria of support staff of Team India in Mumbai. Centre for Microbiological Analysis Training (C-MAT).
The five-member committee comprising MSK Prasad, The NFL in Ghaziabad and Kolkata are the two premier
Sarandeep Singh, Gagan Khoda and Jatin Paranjape and referral laboratories under the direct administrative control
Devang Gandhi decided to shortlist Vikram Rathour ahead of the apex food regulator, Food Safety and Standard
of Sanjay Bangar as the batting coach. Meanwhile, Bharat Authority of India (FSSAI). The laboratory in Kolkata is
Arun and R Sridhar are to be retained as the bowling and also being upgraded.
fielding coaches. 326. To address liquidity crunch of PSBs, the
324. Women's Equality Day is celebrated in the United government has decided to infuse upfront capital of Rs
States on _______ ___________into public sector banks
A. August 23 A. Rs 80,000 crore
B. August 24 B. Rs 65,000 crore
C. August 25 C. Rs 50,000 crore
D. August 26 D. Rs 70,000 crore
E. August 27 E. Rs 75,000 crore
Answer: D Answer: D
Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the United States The government will withdraw enhanced surcharge on
on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the long-term/short-term capital gains arising from transfer of
Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, equity shares/units. This will be applicable on both foreign
which prohibits the states and the federal government and domestic investors. The finance minister said that on
from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United or after 1st October all notices, summons, orders issued by
States on the basis of sex. income tax department will be issued through a centralised
325. The first ever upgraded National Food computer system and will contain a unique document
Laboratory (NFL) of FSSAI on Public-Private- identification number. And old notices will be decided by
Partnership (PPP) has been inaugurated in which city? 1st October or uploaded again through the new system.
A. Noida Also, from 1st October all income tax notices will be
B. Ghaziabad disposed off withing 3 months from date of reply.
C. Pune The finance minister said that banks have agreed to effect
D. New Delhi timely rate cuts to pass on the benefits of RBI’s repo rate
E. Ahemadabad cuts to borrowers. Banks have agreed to reduce their
Answer: B Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR)
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan inaugurated reduction to benefit all borrowers, she said.
FSSAI’s National Food Laboratory (NFL) in Ghaziabad The Reserve Bank of India has cut repo rate by 110 basis
on the occasion of 13th anniversary of the Food Safety points since the start of this year. But banks have not yet
and Standards Act, 2006. passed much of the RBI’s rate cut to banks.
This national lab is a result of a Public-Private-Partnership 327. Which Ministry has launched the Project SU.RE?
(PPP), the first-of-its-kind in the food laboratory sector. It A. Ministry of Commerce & Industry
houses state-of-the-art collaborative training centres, B. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

C. Ministry of Human Resource Development Other members of the panel are Madhusudan Prasad –
D. Ministry of Textiles former Urban Development Secretary, D K Pathak –
E. None of these former Director General of the Border Security Force and
Answer: D Suresh N Patel – former MD and CEO of Andhra Bank.
The Union Minister for Textiles Smriti Zubin Irani has The tenure of the Chairman and members would be for a
inaugurated Project SU.RE (Sustainable Resolution), a period of two years from August 21, 2019
joint project of CMAI (Clothing Manufacturers 329. Bandhan Bank has launched a co-branded credit
Association of India) & IMG Reliance (International card with ____________ to offer complete services to
Management Group, during Lakme Fashion its existing customers.
Winter/Festive 2019) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. A. Deutsche Bank
The aim of this initiative is to move towards sustainable B. ICICI Bank
fashion that contributes to a clean environment. C. Bank of America
It would help the Indian fashion industry to reduce carbon D. DBS Bank
emissions, increase the efficiency of resources, combat E. Standard Chartered Bank
waste and water management, and create positive social Answer: E
impact to achieve long-term sustainability targets. Private lender Bandhan Bank forayed into the credit cards
328. Recently CVC has reconstituted the Advisory business in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank.
Board on Bank, Commercial and Financial Frauds as Bandhan Bank, which got the universal banking license
(ABBF). Who will be the head of the reconstituted from RBI over five years back, would provide co-branded
board? credit cards to its account holders only.
A. TM Bhasin Three variants of co-branded credit cards will be issued to
B. Bimal Jalan the non-microcredit customers of Bandhan Bank. This is
C. Rajiv Kumar StanChart’s first co-branded card with another bank.
D. Mahesh Kumar Jain 330. Which country has recently conferred Prime
E. Kumaran Jain Minister Modi with its highest civilian honor of ‘The
Answer: A King Hamad Order of the Renaissance’?
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has constituted A. Bahrain
Advisory Board for Banking Frauds (ABBF) headed by B. United Arab Emirates
former Vigilance Commissioner T M Bhasin to examine C. Kuwait
bank fraud over Rs 50 crore and recommend action. D. Iran
The panel in its previous avatar called the Advisory Board E. Iraq
on Bank, Commercial and Financial Frauds. Answer: A
ABBF has been formed in consultation with the RBI and it Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded ‘The
will function as the first level of examination of all large King Hamad Order of the Renaissance’ by Bahrain’s King
fraud cases before recommendations or references are Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa in recognition of his
made to the investigative agencies by the respective Public efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.
Sector Banks.

India and Bahrain also signed four Memorandums of E. None of these
Understanding (MoUs) in the field of culture, space, solar Answer: C
energy, and on the roll-out of RuPay card. Director General of Central Public Works Department
For Rupay, the National Electronic Payments Network Prabhakar Singh has been chosen for the ‘Eminent
(BENEFIT) of Bahrain and the Indian National Payments Engineer Award for the Year 2019’ by the Institution of
Corporation (NPCI) has partnered for cooperation and link Engineers (India) for his distinguished and exemplary
payment systems to facilitate payments between the two service in the field of engineering and technology.
countries. This Elite and Prestigious Award shall be conferred to him
331. The ANUBHAV Awards 2019 has been launched on the ‘Engineers Day’ on September 15.
by which ministry? His enormous contributions and dedicated service to the
A. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions nation as an Eminent Technocrat has been instrumental in
B. Ministry of Human Resource Development transforming the Premier Engineering Organisation of the
C. Ministry of of Youth Affairs and Sports Central Government.
D. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare 333. The ‘Order of Zayed’ is the highest civilian honor
E. None of these which was recently conferred on PM Modi. It is given
Answer: A by which country?
Dr. Jitendra Singh presented the ANUBHAV Awards A. Qatar
2019 in New Delhi at the Pre-Retirement counseling B. Iran
workshop function organized by the Department of C. UAE
Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, D. Bahrain
Public Grievances and Pensions. E. Kuwait
ANUBHAV Awards 2019 is the fourth edition of the Answer: C
annual award scheme launched by Prime Minister in 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with the
instituted to encourage the retiree to submit his/her ‘Order of Zayed’, the UAE’s highest civilian award, as a
valuable experience/ suggestions through write-ups. mark of appreciation for his efforts to boost bilateral ties
Dr. Jitendra Singh is the Union Minister of State between the two nations.
(Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Development of The award has earlier been bestowed on several world
North Eastern Region and Minister of State for Prime leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin,
Minister’s Office, Ministry of Personnel, Public Queen Elizabeth II and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Grievances & Pensions, Departments of Atomic Energy Prime Minister also launched the RuPay card in Abu,
and Space. Dhabi, UAE, With this, UAE has become first country in
332. Who has been selected for the Eminent Engineer the Middle East to initiate the Indian indigenous system of
Award for the Year 2019 by the Institution of electronic payment.
Engineers (India)? He released postage stamps on Mahatma Gandhi to
A. Vijay Manohar commemorate his 150th birth anniversary.
B. Satish Kulkarni 334. Who is the author of the book ‘Flawed: The Rise
C. Prabhakar Singh and Fall of India’s Diamond Mogul Nirav Modi’?
D. Vijayendra Nath A. S.Kanagarai

B. Pavan C Lall 336. Which state has topped in the second edition of
C. J.N.Mogal the Composite Water Management Index (CWMI
D. Sita Ram Himral 2.0)?
E. None of these A. Gujarat
Answer: B B. Andhra Pradesh
The story depicting the details of the fugitive diamantaire C. Karnataka
Nirav Modi in the form of a book titled, “Flawed: The D. Goa
Rise and Fall of India’s Diamond Mogul Nirav Modi” will E. Tamil Nadu
hit the stands on August 31, 2019. Answer: A
The book has been written by journalist-author Pavan C The report was released by Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra
Lall. Singh Shekhawat and Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv
48-year-old Modi is currently lodged in a prison in Kumar.
London and is wanted in India in connection with the Gujarat (continues) to hold on to its rank one in the
nearly USD 2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud. reference year (2017-18), followed by Andhra Pradesh,
335. Who is the author of the book on the e-commerce Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
site Flipkart under the name ‘Big Billion Startup – The Union Territories have first time submitted their data and
Untold Flipkart Story’? Puducherry has been declared as the top ranker.
A. Prannoy Roy 337. Name the actress who has topped the Forbes
B. Shereen Bhan Highest-Paid Actresses list 2019?
C. Mihir Dalal A. Reese Witherspoon
D. Shekhar Gupta B. Scarlett Johansson
E. None of these C. Jennifer Aniston
Answer: C D. Sofia Vergara
The story of how the IIT graduates Sachin Bansal and E. None of these
Binny Bansal founded and built the e-commerce start-up Answer: B
Flipkart and turned it into a multi-billion-dollar “Lucy” star Scarlett Johansson has topped the “Forbes”
powerhouse in few years as India’s biggest online market list of the highest-paid actresses for the second time,
has come out in the form of a book. beating names like Sofia Vergara, Reese Witherpoon and
The book titled ‘Big Billion Startup – The Untold Flipkart Nicole Kidman among others.
Story’ has been penned by journalist Mihir Dalal. According to “forbes.com”, Johansson earned top spot
The book has been published by Pan Macmillan India and with an earning of $56 million (approx Rs 402.01 crore).
will be released in October 2019. The second spot is taken by Sophia Veragara, who has
Mihir is a journalist at Livemint and this is his first book $44.1 million (approx Rs 316.58 crore), at the third
based on extraordinary research, extensive interviews and position is Reese witherspoon with $35 million.
deep access to key characters in the Flipkart story Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Aniston have secured the
revealing how the Bansals built and sold India’s largest fourth and fifth position in the list with $34 million
internet company. (approx Rs 244.07 crore) and $28 million (approx Rs 201
crore) respectively.

338. Soho House among Time's 100 greatest places in In the process, the fifth seeded PV Sindhu bettered her
the world. The place is located in which city? 2017, 2018 appearances in the World Championships final
A. Hyderabad and became the first Indian to win the marquee
B. Delhi tournament.
C. Mumbai 340. Gokulam Kerala team won the Durand Cup
D. Bangalore which is associated with _____________.
E. Kolkata A. Basket Ball
Answer: C B. Cricket
The 597-ft tall ‘Statue of Unity’ in Gujarat and Mumbai’s C. Football
Soho House have been featured by the Time magazine in D. Hockey
its second annual list of the 2019 World’s greatest places, E. Badminton
a compilation of 100 new and newly “noteworthy Answer: C
destinations to experience right now” Gokulam Kerala defeated Mohun Bagan 2–1 to win their
Mumbai’s chic Soho House is located in an 11-¬storey maiden Durand Cup finals at the Salt Lake Stadium in
building overlooking the Arabian Sea. It houses a library, Kolkata.
a cinema with 34 seats and a rooftop bar and pool. The 2019 Durand Cup was the 129th edition of the oldest
The Time list also includes Zakouma National Park in football tournament in Asia since its foundation in 1888.
Chad, Red Sea Mountain Trail in Egypt, Newseum in 341. Suzuki Ecstar rider Alex Rins won the MotoGP
Washington, The Shed in New York City, the Geosea Grand Prix of Britain. He belongs to which country?
Geothermal Sea Baths in Iceland, Six Senses Hotel in A. Spain
Bhutan that offer guests the opportunity to take guided B. Germany
journeys through the mountains of the Himalayan C. Russia
kingdom, Leopard Hill in Mara Naboisho Conservancy, D. France
Kenya and the Pohoiki in Isaac Hale Beach Park in E. Italy
Hawaii. Answer: A
339. PV Sindhu has become the first Indian to win Suzuki Ecstar rider Alex Rins won the MotoGP Grand
badminton world championships gold in Basel by Prix of Britain Rins pipped the Marc Marquez by a margin
defeating _______________. of 0.013 seconds to take his second win of the MotoGP
A. Chen Yufei season.
B. Akane Yamaguchi 342. Which among the given months has been declared
C. Sayaka Takahashi by PM Modi to be celebrated as the Month of
D. Carolina Marin Nutrition?
E. Nozomi Okuhara A. December
Answer: E B. November
PV Sindhu produced a dominating performance to C. October
outclass third seeded Nozomi Okuhara from Japan to win D. September
a gold medal in the World Championships 2019. E. August
Answer: D

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced to celebrate The world’s first space-based automatic identification
September as a month of nutrition. system (AIS) to track merchant ships on a real-time basis
Mr. Modi laid emphasis on creating awareness to fight will be built and operated jointly by India and France, the
malnutrition among children, particularly the girl child. French space agency (Centre national d’études spatiales or
Gujarat Government launched a pilot project, Poshan the National Centre for Space Studies — CNES).
Abhiyan which is a statewide mission to eradicate CNES President Jean-Yves Le Gall and K Sivan,
malnutrition among children. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
had also launched ‘Purna’ project to eliminate signed an agreement recently to start development and
malnutrition among the girls in the age group of 14 to 18. production of a constellation of satellites on which studies
State Government had allocated Rs. 270 crore for this have been underway for more than a year.
pilot project. PURNA project is also known as Prevention 345. Where was the National Centre for Avian
of under Nutrition and Reduction of Nutritional Anaemia Ecotoxicology centre inaugurated?
among Adolescent Girls. A. Kochi
343. Heritage postal stamp of which railway station B. Surat
was introduced recently by Indian actor, film C. New Delhi
producer, Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) D. Coimbatore
A. Ghatkopar railway station E. Bangalore
B. Santacruz railway station Answer: D
C. Borivali railway station A National Centre for Avian Ecotoxicology was
D. Bandra railway station inaugurated at Salim Ali Centre for Ornithlogy and
E. None of these Natural Sciences (SACON).
Answer: D Ecotoxicological studies assume significance at a time
Actor Shah Rukh Khan launched heritage postal stamp of when ecological factors are unable to explain continued
Bandra station on the completion of 150 years of the mortality of birds leading to population decline over a
railway station. period of time.
Ashish Shelar, minister of School Education, Sports and The Ministry has funded an estimated amount of Rs 4
Youth Welfare of Maharashtra was also present at the crore for modernising the facility at SACON.
Bandra station. The centre would study the impact of chemical
344. India has partnered with which country to create contaminants such as pesticides, heavy metals, poly-cyclic
world’s first space-based automatic identification aromatic hydrocarbons, poly chlorinated biphenyls and
system (AIS) to track merchant ships on a real-time drugs through food chain, and their harmful effects on
basis? individual species of birds and, where possible, link them
A. Russia to population and communities.
B. Germany 346. The first ever Centre of Excellence in FinTech
C. France named FinBlue has been launched in which city?
D. UAE A. Hyderabad
E. USA B. Chennai
Answer: C C. Kolkata

D. Mumbai Answer: A
E. Vijayawada Maharashtra’s Tribal Development Department in
Answer: B association with the Pace Educational Trust launched an
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) has set up a academic programme for young tribal students aspiring to
‘Centre of Excellence in FinTech’ in Chennai, first of its be doctors and engineers.
kind in India, with an objective to provide resources in State launches a residential programme for smart, young
terms of mentoring, technology support and funding for minds to prepare them for engineering and medical exams.
FinTech start-ups Called ‘FinBlue’, the centre intends to 349. Which country picks Borneo island as site of new
incubate over 58 startups in the next five years. capital?
The venture entails investments to the tune of over ₹23 A. Indonesia
crore, given by various stakeholders. B. Malaysia
347. Recently, which state government categorised C. Phillipines
Nicotine as Class A poison? D. Thailand
A. Andhra Pradesh E. Thailand
B. Telangana Answer: A
C. Karnataka Indonesia has chosen the eastern edge of jungle-clad
D. Mizoram Borneo island for its new capital
E. Madhya Pradesh The current capital, Jakarta, home to more than 10 million
Answer: C people, sits on swampy land. Parts of the city are sinking
Government of Karnataka amended the Karnataka Poisons by as much as 25cm (10in) a year and almost half now sits
(Possession and Sale) Rules 2015. He notified Nicotine as below sea level.
“Class A poison”. The new location was at “minimal” risk of natural
The main aim is to strengthen the enforcement of the ban disasters
on production and sale of electronic cigarettes. The new The estimated cost of the project was around 466 trillion
rules are called the Karnataka Poisons (Possession and rupiah (US$33 billion)
Sale) Rules, 2019. 350. As per the recommendation of Bimal Jalan
The ban imposed after the study conducted the High Committee, how much amount of money will RBI
Powered Committee on Tobacco Control headed transfer to the Government of India?
additional Chief Secretary of Karnataka, Vandita Sharma. A. Rs 1,83,021 crore
The Government ordered the suspension of all kinds of B. Rs 1,61,021 crore
promotion of e-cigarettes, including online promotion. C. Rs 1,45,031 crore
348. “Super 50” an initiative for tribal students to fulfil D. Rs 1,23,041 crore
dreams is launched by which state government? E. Rs 1,76,051 crore
A. Maharashtra Answer: E
B. Gujarat The Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
C. Punjab approved the transfer of Rs 1,76,051 crore to the
D. Jammu and Kashmir Government of India.
E. Kerala

To transfer a sum of Rs 1,76,051 crore to the Government D. Padmaja
of India comprising Rs 1,23,414 crore of surplus for the E. None of these
year 2018-19 and Rs 52,637 crore of excess provisions Answer: D
identified as per the revised Economic Capital Framework Ms. Padmaja, presently High Commissioner of India to
(ECF). the Republic of Fiji, has been concurrently accredited as
Government of India had constituted an Expert Committee the next High Commissioner of India to the Cook Islands,
to Review the Extant Economic Capital Framework of the with residence in Suva.
Reserve Bank of India under the chairmanship of Dr 353. Who was appointed as the next Cabinet Secretary
Bimal Jalan. for a tenure of two years?
351. Name the company that is to be the First A. Rajiv Gauba
Company to be Listed on BSE Startup Platform? B. Suresh Gauba
A. Alphalogic Techsys Limited C. Rakesh Gauba
B. Betalogic Techsys Limited D. Dinesh Gauba
C. Gamalogic Techsys Limited E. Rahul Gauba
D. Deltalogic Techsys Limited Answer: A
E. Zetalogic Techsys Limited Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba was appointed as the
Answer: A next Cabinet Secretary for a tenure of two years effective
The Bombay Stock Exchange has approved the IPO from August 30, 2019. Gauba is a 1982-batch IAS officer
application of Alphalogic under their BSE Startup of the Jharkhand cadre will replace P.K. Sinha
Platform. The company has already unveiled its Draft Red 354. _____ Interim CEO Suparna Singh has resigned
Herring Prospectus (DRHP), which has been uploaded to her role with immediate effect
the BSE Startup Portal. A. CNN
Now startups in India can raise funds through initial public B. BBC
offerings! This fact will be substantiated when Alphalogic C. NDTV
Techsys Limited will come up with its IPO in the last of D. Indian Express Limited
week of this month. It is expected that Alphalogic will be E. The Times Group
the first startup to be listed on the BSE Startup Platform. Answer: C
BSE has approved the IPO applications of the first two NDTV Interim CEO Suparna Singh has resigned her role
companies till date, since the launch of the platform in with immediate effect
December 2018. Singh who was the former head of NDTV Convergence
Alphalogic is a boutique software company based in Pune, was named as its CEO in December 2017.
and it has been growing at the rate of CAGR 40% in the Singh has been with NDTV since 1994 was chosen as its
last 4 years. CEO following journalist Vikram Chandra’s resignation
352. Who was concurrently accredited as the next High from the role in the year 2016.
Commissioner of India to the Cook Islands? 355. Who was appointed as the Commander of Sri
A. Riva Ganguly Das Lankan Army?
B. Ruchira Kamboj A. Samaravera
C. Sangeeta Bahadur B. Marvan Attapattu

C. Shavendra Silva B. Nepal
D. Aravinda de Silva C. Malaysia
E. None of these D. Thailand
Answer: C E. Phillipines
President Maithripala Sirisena appointed General Answer: D
Shavendra Silva as Commander of the Sri Lankan Army The 2019 Indo Pacific Chiefs of Defence (CHOD)
Silva headed the Army’s 58th Division in the final battle Conference will be held in Bangkok, Thailand’s. In this
against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) conference, India will be represented by Chairman Chiefs
rebels in the final stages of the civil war in 2009 of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Air Staff-
Lt Gen Shavendra Silva will take charge as incumbent Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa.
Army chief Lt Gen Mahesh Senanayake The conference will provide perspectives on common
356. Which firm, entered into the 2019 Guinness challenges faced by attending nations and elicit open
World Records for creating the largest online video discussions on the same. The theme for the conference is
album of people waving the Indian flag during its ‘No “Collaboration in a free and Open Indo – Pacific”.
matter where I am, #IAMINDIAN‘ campaign ? 358. What edition of the G7 summit has started
recently in France?
A. Waze A. 44
B. LastPass B. 45
C. Likee C. 46
D. TikTok D. 47
E. Helo E. 48
Answer: C Answer: B
Likee, the pioneering global short video creation platform, The 45th G7 summit was held on 24–26 August 2019, in
has won the Guinness World Record for creating the Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
largest online video album of people waving the Indian In March 2014, the G7 declared that a meaningful
flag during its ‘No matter where I am, #IAMINDIAN’ discussion was currently not possible with Russia in the
campaign. context of the G8. Since then, meetings have continued
During the campaign, Indians created more than 2.5 lakh within the G7 process. However, according to senior
videos which garnered more than 225.3 million views. admin official, Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron had
Indian ace sprinter Hima Das also participated in the agreed that Russia should be invited to the 2020 G7
initiative. Summit.
#IAMINDIAN campaign successfully hit the right chord 359. 7th Community Radio Sammelan twas recently
among the Indian youth who leveraged the platform to held in Delhi. The theme of the event was- Community
create unique videos while waving the Indian flag to Radio for _________________.
showcase their patriotism. A. Senior Citizens
357. The 2019 Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence (CHOD) B. Self Development Goals
Conference is being held in which country? C. School Children
A. United States D. Green Development

E. Educating citizens Championships in Madrid after a 7-3 victory over Japan’s
Answer: B Waka Sonoda in the final.
The Seventh Community Radio Sammelan will be held at She is only the third Indian archer to hold a world title.
Dr. BR Ambedkar Bhawan, New Delhi from 27th to 29th She is the second Indian archer to become world
August, 2019. champion in the Under-18 recurve women’s category.
The Sammelan is organized by Ministry of Information & Apart from this The Indian junior (U-21) compound
Broadcasting mixed team of Markoo Raginee and Sukhbeer Singh won
The theme of this year’s Sammelan is ‘Community Radio Gold Medal at World Archery Youth Championships.
for SDGs’ 362. Sahitya Akademi award winner and an eminent
The Sammelan will also witness discussion on various writer, Professor Niranjan Singh Tasneem passed
flagship schemes of the government such as the Jal Shakti away. He belongs to which state?
Abhiyaan and efforts for disaster risk reduction A. Punjab
360. The air forces of China and _____ began joint B. Himachal Pradesh
exercise ‘Shaheen-VIII’ in a location in northwest C. Bihar
China. D. West Bengal
A. India E. Mizoram
B. Pakistan Answer: A
C. Bangladesh Sahitya Akademi award winner and an eminent Punjab
D. Nepal writer, Professor Niranjan Singh Tasneem passed away
E. Sri Lanka Tasneem had received Bhartiya Sahitya Akademi award in
Answer: B 1999 for his novel ‘Gwache Arth’ and Punjab’s highest
The air forces of China and Pakistan began joint exercise literary honor – Punjabi Sahit Rattan in 2015.He has also
‘Shaheen-VIII’ in a location in northwest China written 12 books in English and two Urdu novels.
The annual joint training is the eighth of its kind between 363. Name the Indian first woman Director General of
the two countries since it was first launched Police (DGP), who passed away recently.
The joint exercise is conducted each year in both countries A. Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya
on an alternate basis. B. Sowjanya Chaudhary Bhattacharya
361. Komalika Bari became the recurve cadet world C. Mrudula Chaudhary Bhattacharya
champion at the World Archery Youth Championships D. Kamala Chaudhary Bhattacharya
in _______________. E. None of these
A. Montreal Answer: A
B. Rambouillet The first woman Director General of Police (DGP),
C. Madrid Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya, passed away.Ms
D. Shanghai Bhattachary, a 1973 batch IPS officer, made history when
E. Toronto she was appointed the DGP of Uttarakhand in the year
Answer: C 2004. She retired on October 31, 2007.
Jharkhand’s Komalika Bari won gold medal in women’s 364. Which country has launched the World’s first
cadet recurve category in the World Archery Youth floating nuclear reactor, “Akademik Lomonosov”?

A. India The ground will continue to be known as the Feroz Shah
B. United States Kotla, as it is only the stadium that has been renamed by
C. France the DDCA.
D. Russia 366. Which ministry has launched the National Digital
E. Germany Library of India project in India?
Answer: C A. Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)
Russia will launch the world’s first floating nuclear B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
reactor and send it on an epic journey across the Arctic, C. Ministry of Women and Child Development
despite environmentalists warning of serious risks to the D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
region. E. None of these
Loaded with nuclear fuel, the Akademik Lomonosov will Answer: A
leave the Arctic port of Murmansk to begin its 5,000 Human Resource Development Ministry under its
kilometre voyage to northeastern Siberia. National Mission on Education through Information and
But environmental groups have long warned of the Communication Technology, NMEICT has launched the
dangers of the project, dubbing it a potential “Chernobyl National Digital Library of India project to develop a
on ice” and a “nuclear Titanic.” framework of virtual repository of learning resources with
The reactor’s trip is expected to last between four and six a single-window search facility.
weeks, depending on the weather conditions and the There are more than 3 crore digital resources available
amount of ice on the way.Work began on the 144-metre through the National Digital Library. The contents cover
Akademik Lomonosov in Saint Petersburg in 2006. almost all major domains of education and all major levels
365. Which stadium is set to be renamed as Arun of learners. More than 50 lakh students have registered
Jaitley Stadium in memory of Arun Jaitley? themselves in the National Digital Library with about 20
A. Punjab Cricket Association Stadium lakh active users.
B. Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium National Digital Library has been integrated with
C. Wankhede Stadium UMANG App and users can register
D. Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium through http://www.ndl.gov.in or through the mobile app.
E. None of these 367. Name the Mobile application launched by Indian
Government for locating outlets and searching Generic
Answer: D medicines?
The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) A. Satyavathi Sugam
decided to rechristen the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium as B. Janaushadhi Sugam
Arun Jaitley Stadium in the memory of its former C. Urvarak Sugam
president who passed away. D. Rasayanik Sugam
The renaming will take place on September 12 at a E. None of these
function where a stand at the Kotla will be named after Answer: B
India captain Virat Kohli as announced earlier. Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri D.V.
Sadananda Gowda launched a mobile application
“Janaushadhi Sugam”

The App will help for locating nearby Janaushadhikendra The app would also send notifications to job seekers via
outlets and searching Janaushadhi Generic medicines job alerts regarding government jobs as well.
The mobile application is available on both Android & 369. Which state government launched T-Haazaru app
iOS platforms. It can be downloaded free of cost by the to monitor attendance in govt schools?
user from Google Play Store and Apple Store. A. Telangana
The minister also announced that “Jan Aushadhi Suvidha B. Andhra Pradesh
Oxo-Biodegradable Sanitary Napkin” will now be C. Karnataka
available at only One Rupee per pad D. Kerala
The Government of India launched “Jan Aushadhi E. Tamil Nadu
Suvidha Oxo-Biodegradable Sanitary Napkin” at Rs 2.50 Answer: A
per pad on the eve of the World Environment Day 4thJune Telangana School Education Department has launched T-
2018. Haazaru app.
Now it has decided to make these pads available at rate of The app will keep tabs on the attendance of teachers and
only Rs 1.00/- per pad as promised by the Prime Minister students across all state-run schools in Telangana
before the ‘Lok Sabha Election-2019’. The move of launching the app was to increase the
Jan Aushadhi Suvidha is being made available for sale in attendance percentage of students in all government-run
more than 5500 PMBJP Kendras across the country. schools as part of ‘Haazaru Maasotsavam’ (month of
368. Which state government launches DEET app to attendance)
connect job seekers and employers? The principals and headmasters were directed to upload
A. Tamil Nadu the attendance of students and teachers every day by 10.30
B. Telangana am through the app
C. Tripura 370. Which state government education department
D. Andhra Pradesh launches exclusive 24-hour tv channel for students?
E. Delhi A. Telangana
Answer: B B. Andhra Pradesh
In a first, the Telangana government has launched the C. Karnataka
Digital employment Exchange of Telangana (DEET) to D. Kerala
connect the employers to the job seekers. The launch of E. Tamil Nadu
the app is directed at boosting the employment ecosystem Answer: E
in the state. The Education Department in Tamil Nadu has launched an
The job providers and the job-seekers will have to register exclusive 24-hour television channel “Kalvi
themselves on the platform. As the opportunities are Tholaikkatchi” for the school students.
spiking in Telangana, the government has taken up this It was launched by the state Chief Minister Edappadi K
initiative to bridge the gap between employers and Palaniswamy at a function in Chennai.
prospective employees. Hi-fi laboratories are being established in all Government
The app was launched in collaboration with StoryTech High Schools and Higher Secondary Schools in the state at
Private Limited. The app caters to the needs of the a cost of 520 crore rupees.
unemployed youth actively looking for work.

“Smart Classes” are being installed in all Government-run coworking space “@Workspaze” for MSMEs and
primary and middle schools as well. startups?
371. Which state government announces 'Water A. NABARD
Arrears Waiver Scheme'? B. RBI
A. Tamil Nadu C. SIDBI
B. Telangana D. IRDAI
C. Tripura E. DICGC
D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: C
E. Delhi Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has
Answer: E partnered with Incuspaze Solutions Private Limited
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a one- (Incuspaze) to open a first-of-its-kind coworking space
time waiver of water arrears. exclusively designed for MSMEs and startups.
Through the scheme all categories of houses will receive The coworking space, called @Workspaze is located at 1,
an exemption from late fee payments, while their pending Tolstoy Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi.
bills will also be waived either partly or fully based on the The initiative that intends to be a market-maker for its
housing category. segment is only 50 meters away from Barakhamba Metro
households will be entitled to waiver on the principal Station.
amount of arrears depending on the category of colonies Under this arrangement, an MSME accelerator programme
(graded from A to H) they are located in—25% for is proposed to be started shortly by SIDBI for the MSMEs
upscale colonies, 50% for middle income localities and and startups who will set up their offices in @Workspaze.
100% for the lower income localities. 374. Name the first ever bank in India to launch the
Only those consumers who have installed meters before range of cards for millennials?
November 30 will get the benefit of this scheme A. ICICI
372. Industrial body, FICCI pegged the annual median B. HDFC
GDP growth forecast for 2019-20 at ________. C. Axis Bank
A. 7.1% D. Yes Bank
B. 6.9% E. RBL Bank
C. 7.6% Answer: B
D. 7.9% HDFC Bank and MasterCard launched Millennia, a range
E. 8.2% of cards which cater exclusively to the lifestyles and
Answer: B aspirations of millennials. Range of products include
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry credit, debit, prepaid card and EMI variants.
(FICCI) has released the latest edition of Economic The cards come loaded with benefits and rewards
Outlook Survey. specifically for the digital-first generation.
As per the report, the annual median GDP growth rate for After HDFC, Freecharge has also launched Digital Credit
India in 2019-20 (FY20) is predicted at 6.9%. Card for millennials in partnership with Axis Bank.
373. Name the institution that has tied up with the 375. Which bank launches OTP facility for ATM cash
Incuspaze Solutions Private Limited to open a withdrawals over Rs 10,000

A. Canara Bank This interest subvention of 2% will be calculated on the
B. Punjab National Bank loan amount from the date of its disbursement / drawal
C. SBI upto the date of actual repayment of the loan by the farmer
D. Andhra Bank or up to the due date of the loan fixed by the banks,
E. Bank of Baroda whichever is earlier, subject to a maximum period of one
Answer: A year.
Public sector lender Canara Bank has launched the first In case of farmers possessing KCC for raising crops and
OTP facility for ATM withdrawals. In order to offer a involved in activities related to animal husbandry and/or
more secured and safe system, Canara bank will activate fisheries, the KCC for animal husbandry/fisheries shall be
OTP facility for cash withdrawals of Rs 10,000 or more in within the overall limit of Rs 3 lakh.
a day. The farmers repaying promptly as above would get short
This move is in line with banks trying to take security term loans @ 4% per annum after an additional interest
measures to safeguard customers who use debit cards to subvention of 3% per annum during the years 2018-19 and
withdraw cash at ATMs. 2019-20.
376. At what rate animal husbandry and fisheries 377. Lionel Aingimea has been elected as the new
farmers can avail loan from bank under Interest President of which country?
subvention scheme ? A. Nauru
A. 1% B. Tuvalu
B. 2% C. Kiribati
C. 3% D. Vanuatu
D. 4% E. Palau
E. 5% Answer: A
Answer: B Nauru MP Lionel Aingimea has been sworn in as the
The government has extended KCC facility to animal country’s new president, replacing Baron Waqa, who lost
husbandry farmers and fisheries as announced in the his seat in general election.
Interim Budget 2019-20 for their working capital Mr Aingimea, a second term MP, defeated David Adeang
requirements providing the benefits of Interest Subvention by 12 to 6 in the parliamentary vote.
at 2% and Prompt Repayment Incentive (PRI) at 3%. Mr Aingimea is a former secretary of justice and served as
The Government of India has now issued the operational an assistant minister in various portfolios in the previous
guidelines of the Interest Subvention Scheme for Kisan government.
Credit Card facility to fisheries and animal husbandry 378. The 4th edition of IoT (Internet of Things) India
farmers for a period of two years i.e. 2018-19 and 2019- Congress 2019 was held in which city?
20. A. Bengaluru
It has been decided to provide interest subvention of 2% B. New Delhi
per annum to lending institutions viz. Public Sector Banks C. Mumbai
(PSBs) and Private Sector Commercial Banks (in respect D. Hyderabad
of loans given by their rural and semi-urban branches E. Vishakhapatnam
only) on use of their own resources. Answer: A

The 4th edition of India’s largest confluence of digital Kalaburagi-Bangalore-Kalaburagi, Kalaburagi-Hindan-
technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) India Congress Kalaburagi, Kalaburagi-Tirupati-Kalaburagi routes.
2019 held in Bengaluru, Karnataka with the theme of 380. Assam government signed a MoU with which
‘Mainstreaming the Internet of Things’. company to develop 2 GW Subansiri lower
The two day event was organised by the Institution of hydroelectric project located along the borders of
Engineering and Technology (IET). Assam and Arunachal Pradesh?
The IoT India Congress is the platform of platforms for A. NHPC
the Internet of Things and is India’s largest confluence of B. NTPC
digital-technology stakeholders. C. BHEL
The session focussed on ten tracks, namely: Energy, D. IOCL
Healthcare, Defence, Standards and Regulatory, Retail, E. PGCL
Digital Communication, Skills and Development, Answer: A
Agriculture, Manufacturing and Smart Cities. Assam government and the National Hydro Power
379. Which state government signed a Memorandum Corporation (NHPC) have signed a Memorandum of
of Understanding (MoU) with the Airports Authority Understanding (MoU) to develop 2 GW Subansiri lower
of India for the development, operation and hydroelectric project located along the borders of Assam
maintenance of Kalaburagi airport? and Arunachal Pradesh
A. Karnataka Subansiri lower hydroelectric project will be the largest
B. Gujarat hydro project of the country that’s currently under
C. Delhi construction with an installed capacity of 2 GW and a
D. Madhya Pradesh forecasted annual generation of 7,421.59 million units
E. Mizoram 381. Who among these has topped the list of Forbes’
Answer: A highest paid women in music for the year 2019?
The Karnataka government on signed a Memorandum of A. Katy Perry
Understanding (MoU) with the Airports Authority of India B. Rihanna
for the development, operation and maintenance of C. Beyoncé
Kalaburagi airport. D. Taylor Swift
The state government had accorded its administrative E. None of these
approval for the development of Kalaburagi Airport on Answer: D
March 27, 2007. Singer Taylor Swift topped the Forbes’ list of top 10
The development works of the airport have been highest-paid women in music for the year. As per the
undertaken by the Public Works Department along with magazine, the singer pulled in about USD 185 million in
the technical guidance from M/s RITESIndia Pvt Ltd. pre-tax earnings over the past year.
Kalaburagi Airport has been qualified for operations The 29-year-old also took home the award for Video of
during the third round of bidding/selection under the the Year at the MTV’s annual Video Music Awards.
Regional Connectivity Scheme-UDAN (RCS-3.0) Beyoncé, who reportedly raked in about USD 81 million
Alliance Air and Godhavath Air Pvt. Ltd. have been in pre-tax earnings, took the second spot on the list. The
qualified as “Selected Airline Operator (SAO)” for

difference between the first and second spots on the list Amitabh Kant, and Ajay Prakash Sawhney, Secretary,
was of over $100 million. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
382. Intel launches first artificial intelligence chip (MeitY)
_______. 384. Name the first ever Indian tennis player who has
A. Vermana made the record of winning a set in tennis tournament
B. Mernahill against Roger Federer
C. Sprountic A. Yuki Bhambri
D. Dernatics B. Divij Sharan
E. Springhill C. Prajnesh Gunneswaran
Answer: E D. Sumit Nagal
Intel Corp has launched its latest processor, its first using E. None of these
artificial intelligence (AI), designed for large computing Answer: D
centres. Sumit Nagal became the first Indian to win a set against
The chip was developed at its development center in Roger Federer.
Haifa, Israel, The 22-year-old became the fourth player to take the
The chip named Nervana NNP-i or Springhill and is based opening set against Federer at the US Open.
on a 10 nanometer Ice Lake processor, which allows Intel 385. Lalat Indu Parija passed away. He is the former
to handle high workloads with less power Chief Secretary of which state?
383. Which company announced the "Digital A. Odisha
Governance Tech Tour" programme to skill B. Manipur
government IT officials in new-age technologies like C. Punjab
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and intelligent cloud D. West Bengal
computing? E. Mizoram
A. IBM Answer: A
B. TCS Former Chief Secretary of Odisha Lalat Indu Parija passed
C. Microsoft away at a private hospital in Cuttack in a cardiac arrest at
D. Infosys the age of 89.
E. Wipro During his service tenure Late Parija was posted as
Answer: C secretary of various major departments of Govt of Odisha
Microsoft India announced the “Digital Governance Tech along with this he had taken charge as Chief Secretary of
Tour” programme to skill government IT officials in new- Odisha twice.
age technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and He was the son of eminent scientist Dr. Pranakrushna
intelligent cloud computing. Parija, a world renowned Botanist.
Microsoft will organise a series of physical and virtual Late Shri Parija was known as an active administrator,
workshops to train 5,000 government IT personnel over a articulate speaker, good cricketer and prominent
period of 12 months columnist. He was also the Captain of Odisha Ranji
The programme was inaugurated during the “Digital cricket team.
Governance Tech Summit 2019”, by NITI Aayog CEO

386. Politician Ajjikuttira Kariappa Subbaiah passes D. Airbus
away. He is associated with which political party. E. None of these
A. BJP Answer: A
B. TDP American aerospace company Boeing has delivered its
C. INC 11th C-17 Globemaster III Transport Aircraft to the Indian
D. BSP Air Force (IAF) in order to boost the airlift requirements.
E. None of these It can carry large combat equipment, troops and
Answer: A humanitarian aid across long distances in all weather
Ajjikuttira Kariappa Subbaiah, the first president of BJP in conditions.
the State who later turned a bitter critic of the party, 389. National Sports Day is observed on 29 August
passed away due to age related complications. every year to commemorate birth anniversary of which
Mr. Subbaiah, who started off as a firebrand politician, sportsperson?
was a leading advocate and social activist. A. Dhyan Chand
387. Name the Kirti Chakra (peacetime gallantry B. KD Jadhav
award) awardee, Naval war hero and Indian Navy C. Ranjit Singh
Commander, who passed away recently . D. Roop SIngh
A. Naik Mohan Nath Goswami E. Balbir Singh
B. Santosh Yashwant Mahadik Answer: A
C. Noel Kelman National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August every year
D. Subedar Mahendra Singh to honour the birthday of Dhyan Chand a field hockey
E. None of these player. National Sports Day is also known as Rashtriya
Answer: C Khel Divas.
Indian Navy hero of 1961 Goa Liberation War Noel 390. The International Day against Nuclear Tests is
Kelman has passed away observed on
Commander Kelman was awarded the Kirti Chakra for A. August 29
valour during the liberation of Goa in 1961. He was B. August 28
involved in an operation to flush out the Portuguese from C. August 27
the Anjadip Island. D. August 26
Kelman had also been awarded the King’s commendation E. August 25
in the Second World War for his role in sinking a Japanese Answer: A
submarine. The International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed
388. Which Aerospace company has delivered its 11th on August 29.
C-17 Globemaster III Transport Aircraft to the Indian The day was established at the 64th session of the United
Air Force(IAF) in order to boost the airlift Nations General Assembly by the resolution 64/35 on
requirements ? December 2, 2009
A. Boeing The day was established to spread awareness and
B. BAE Systems education “about the effects of nuclear weapon test
C. Lockheed Martin explosions or any other nuclear explosions and the need

for their cessation as one of the means of achieving the E. None of these
goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world. Answer: C
391. What is the FDI limit approved in digital media? Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh
A. 32% Pokhriyal Nishank launched a web portal ‘Shagun’ to
B. 40% provide all-inclusive information on school education
C. 44% including the results of students through a single platform.
D. 55% Shagun is a comprehensive initiative to improve the
E. 26% school education system by creating a junction for all
Answer: E online portals and websites relating to various activities of
In major decisions to liberalise Foreign Domestic the Department of School Education and Literacy in the
Investment (FDI) norms to boost investment, the Union government of India and all States and Union Territories.
Cabinet on approved 100 per cent FDI in coal mining and The word Shagun is coined from two different words-
contract manufacturing through automatic route. ‘Shala’ meaning Schools and ‘Gunvatta’ meaning quality
The Cabinet also liberalised sourcing norms concerning and this online junction of different websites and portals
single-brand retail and allowed 26 per cent FDI in the into a single platform will enhance the accessibility of
digital media. It also decided that single-brand retail information relating to schools and will ensure a holistic
trading entities can do retail online trade prior to the approach to transform education sector.
opening of brick and mortar stores. 393. What is the limit of FDI in the coal mining and
Hundred per cent FDI under automatic route is also associated infrastructure sector under automatic
permitted for setting up coal processing plants like route?
washeries subject to some conditions. A. 49%
The changes in FDI norms in coal mining activities are B. 100%
expected to attract international players to create an C. 26%
efficient and competitive coal market. D. 74%
Cabinet has expanded the definition of mandatory 30% E. 82%
domestic sourcing norm for single-brand retailing. Answer: B
Removal of condition of setting up a mandatory brick- In major decisions to liberalise Foreign Domestic
and-mortar store for single-brand retailers and hence now Investment (FDI) norms to boost investment, the Union
they can start online sales without the need of any brick- Cabinet on approved 100 per cent FDI in coal mining and
and-mortar store. contract manufacturing through automatic route.
392. Name the web portal launched by Human The Cabinet also liberalised sourcing norms concerning
Resource Development (HRD) Minister to provide all- single-brand retail and allowed 26 per cent FDI in the
inclusive information on school education including the digital media. It also decided that single-brand retail
results of students through a single platform. trading entities can do retail online trade prior to the
A. Niyam opening of brick and mortar stores.
B. Pratiyoigta Hundred per cent FDI under automatic route is also
C. Shagun permitted for setting up coal processing plants like
D. Sampark washeries subject to some conditions.

The changes in FDI norms in coal mining activities are 395. Which is the first ever country in the world to
expected to attract international players to create an start the issue of facial bio-metric data based Biometric
efficient and competitive coal market. Seafarer Identity Document (BSID)?
Cabinet has expanded the definition of mandatory 30% A. India
domestic sourcing norm for single-brand retailing. B. China
Removal of condition of setting up a mandatory brick- C. France
and-mortar store for single-brand retailers and hence now D. Russia
they can start online sales without the need of any brick- E. USA
and-mortar store. Answer: A
394. Shri Prahlad Singh Patel launches integrated India has become the first country in the world to issue
NOAPS single window clearing system. Which among Biometric Seafarer Identity Document (BSID), capturing
the following states are part of NOAPS? the facial bio-metric data of seafarers. Shri Mansukh
A. Madhya Pradesh Mandaviya, MoS (I/C) Shipping and Chemical &
B. Andhra Pradesh Fertilizers launched the project in New Delhi.
C. Haryana The new facial biometric technology is a marked
D. Punjab improvement over the two finger or iris based bio-metric
E. All the above data, with modern security features.
Answer: E It will make the identification of the SID holder more
Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (Independent reliable and efficient, while protecting their dignity and
Charge),Shri Prahlad Singh Patel launched an integrated privacy. India had made a presentation on this technology
NOC online Application Processing System for National at ILO.
Monuments Authority (NMA) for 517 local bodies of six 396. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will flag off the
states in New Delhi. first fleet of eco-friendly electric buses in which city?
This will help in online processing of applications A. Kolkata
requesting NOC for construction related work in B. Delhi
prohibited and regulated area of ASI protected C. Ahemadabad
monuments. D. Gandhinagar
The States and Urban Local Bodies which are part of E. Chandigarh
NOAPS are: Answer: C
Madhya Pradesh (378), Andhra Pradesh (110), Haryana Union Home Minister Amit Shah will flag off the first
(15), Punjab (10), Jharkhand (3), Telangana (1) fleet of eco-friendly electric buses in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
In order to automate the process of grant of NO Objection He will also inaugurate the country’s first automated
Certificate(NOC) for construction related work in the battery charging and swapping station for e-buses in
prohibited and regulated area, NMA had decided to Ahmedabad.
Design, Develop and Implement a web enabled Software 397. What is the estimated growth of India’s GDP for
(S/w) application named NOC online Application 2019-20 according to the latest prediction of India
Processing System (NOAPS) and launched it in the public Ratings?
domain over the URL: http://nmanoc.nic.in/ . A. 6.7%

B. 7.1% He will take over after the present chairman A K Jha
C. 7.3% retires in January 2020. Agarwal is currently principal
D. 7.7% secretary for urban development and housing department
E. 8.1% in Madhya Pradesh.
Answer: A 400. Which company appoints ex-Goldman Sachs
India Ratings has lowered the country’s growth forecast to executive Amit Nayyar as president?
six-year low of 6.7 per cent for FY’20 A. PhonePay
It has reduced the GDP growth forecast rate from 7.3% to B. Paytm
6.7% C. Flipkart
Ind-Ra expects GDP growth to recover to 7.4% in the D. Uber
second half of FY20 E. Swiggy
398. Who has been appointed as India's Ambassador Answer: B
to UAE? Noida-based digital payments company Paytm has
A. Sarvanad Kapoor appointed ex-Goldman Sachs executive Amit Nayyar as a
B. Arjun Kapoor president of the company.
C. Pavan Kapoor Nayyar will be responsible for all the financial services
D. Kiran Kumar business like lending, insurance, wealth management,
E. Naveen Kumar stock broking at the company. He will report directly to
Answer: C Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma.
Pavan Kapoor has been appointed as India’s Ambassador 401. Parthasarathi Mukherjee resigns as Managing
to the United Arab Emirates, Director & Chief Executive Officer of which bank?
Kapoor, a 1990-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, will A. Punjab National Bank
replace Navdeep Suri as India’s Ambassador to the UAE B. Bank of Baroda
He was India’s High Commissioner to Mozambique and C. Canara Bank
the Kingdom of Swaziland from January 2014 to February D. Lakshmi Vilas Bank
2016 E. None of these
399. Who among the following going to succeed Coal Answer: D
India chairman AK Jha? Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) Managing Director & Chief
A. Pramod Agarwal Executive Officer Parthasarathi Mukherjee announced
B. Ravi Shankar Agarwal resignation from his post
C. Dinesh Agarwal Mukherjee will be relieved from his services at the closing
D. Mohan Agarwal hours on Saturday, 31st August 2019
E. Vivek Agarwal 402. Who among the following have replaced Rahul
Answer: A Dravid as head coaches of India A?
Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has selected A. Paras Mhambrey
Pramod Agarwal, a 1991 batch IAS from Madhya Pradesh B. Sitanshu Kotak
cadre as the next chairman of Coal India. C. Aashish Kapoor
D. Sunil Joshi

E. Harvender Singh homes, with their innovation fetching them a bronze
Answer: B medal at global tech competition in the US.
Former Saurashtra captain Sitanshu Kotak and ex-India The app, called Maitri, is aimed at bringing together
seamer Paras Mhambrey have replaced Rahul Dravid as individuals suffering from loneliness and depression and
head coaches of India A and U-19 sides respectively those lacking the nurturing love of elderly role models,
Dravid has recently been appointed as the National said the all-girl team “Tech Witches”.
Cricket Academy (NCA)’s head of cricket operations The developers include Ananya Grover, Vanshika Yadav,
India U19’s next big tournament is the Asia Cup in the Vasudha Sudhinder, Anushka Sharma and Arefa, all Class
first two weeks of September. 12 students of Amity International School in Noida.
403. Which city hosted the 12th India Security 405. The CMD of ONGC has been honored with the
Summit? Distinguished Fellowship of the Institute of Directors
A. New Delhi (IOD) for 2019. Who is the CMD of ONGC?
B. Hyderabad A. Sanjiv Singh
C. Mumbai B. Shashi Shanker
D. Ahmedabad C. Nalin Singhal
E. Ranchi D. Mukesh Kumar Surana
Answer: A E. None of these
The 12th India Security Summit on the theme “Towards Answer: B
New National Cyber Security Strategy” was held in New Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Chairman and
Delhi. Managing Director (CMD), Shashi Shanker was honoured
During the conference, many issues were discussed such with the Distinguished Fellowship of the Institute of
as protection of critical national infrastructure, emerging Directors (IOD), 2019 during the 29th Institute of
cyber threats: incidents, challenges and response. Directors (IOD) Annual Day Ceremony.
It was organised by Associated Chambers of Commerce The prestigious honour was conferred to Shanker during
and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). It is officially the ceremony held in the national capital.
supported by the Ministry of Communications & IT. The Fellowship has been given in appreciation of his
404. An all girls team from Noida has recently distinguished contribution to business and society.
developed an app to connect orphanages with old-age The honour was bestowed to Shanker by Hardeep Singh
homes. What is the name of the app? Puri, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Civil
A. Kiran Aviation and Trade and Commerce.
B. Maitri 406. Name the first female officer of Indian Air Force
C. Shanmukh who has been elevated to the post of Flight
D. Trinetra Commander of a flying unit?
E. None of these A. Gunjan Saxena
Answer: B B. Noor Inayat Khan
Five girls have developed a mobile app that connects C. Mitali Madhumita
children at orphanages with senior citizens in old-age D. Shaliza Dhami
E. None of these

Answer: D International Aviation and Space Show (MAKS) 2019 to
Wing Commander Shaliza Dhami became the first woman be hosted at Zhukovsky near Moscow between August 27
officer of the Indian Air Force to become the Flight to September 1
Commander of a flying unit. BrahMos Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd will
Wing Commander Dhami, serving for 15 years now, has represent India in the international aviation and space
been flying choppers. She became the first woman flying show, MAKS 2019
instructor of the Air Force and is also the first woman Light military Russian transport aircraft IL-113VE, export
officer to get permanent commission of the flying branch. version of IL-113V (intended for the transportation and
She took charge of a Chetak helipcopter unit at the Hindon airdropping of cargo) will also be the centrepieces of the
Airbase in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Chetak is a single world’s one of the biggest air shows and exposition.
engine turbo shaft, light utility helicopter with capacity of 409. Which among the following countries has test-
6 passengers and has maximum speed of 220 km/hour. fired surface to surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi?
407. Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan A. UAE
has launched plastic waste to diesel conversion plant at B. India
Indian Institute of Petroleum. The institution is based C. Pakistan
in which city? D. Saudi Arabia
A. Dehradun E. None of these
B. Surat Answer: C
C. Jaipur Pakistan has test-fired surface to surface ballistic missile
D. Shimla Ghaznavi
E. Jodhpur The missile is capable of delivering multiple types of
Answer: A warheads upto 290 kilometers.
Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan It was launched from the Sonmiani flight test range in
inaugurated a plant at the Indian Institute of Petroleum Balochistan and tracked at Nooribad and Goth Piaro in
which can turn plastic waste into diesel. Sindh by National Development Complex (NDC) ground
The plant has the capacity to produce 800 liters of diesel control station
from one tonne of plastic waste. The plastic waste would 410. Ashish Kasodekar has become the first Indian to
be collected with the help of NGOs. complete ‘La Ultra The High’ marathon held in
This would help in reducing the plastic waste and also Ladakh. He hails from which city?
reduce our dependence for petroleum on other countries. A. Guwahati
408. International Aviation and Space Show (MAKS) B. Bengaluru
2019 to be hosted by which country? C. Pune
A. Russia D. Ladakh
B. Germany E. Hyderabad
C. France Answer: C
D. USA Ashish Kasodekar has become the first Indian to complete
E. None of these the 555 kms long ”La Ultra The High” marathon in
Answer: A Ladakh.

This marathon is also known as the cruellest marathon of Elavenil Valarivan (Gujarat) claimed her maiden senior
the world. This event is organised every year in Ladakh World Cup gold medal, finishing on top in the women’s
and for the latest edition, the distance of the marathon was 10m air rifle competition in Rio de Janerio
extended to 555 kms from 333 kms. It was her debut year at the senior level, the 20-year-old
Five people participated in the marathon and among five, Elavenil shot 251.7 in the finals leaving behind Seonaid
two were Indians. The total journey of the marathon had to Mcintosh of Britain, who won silver with an effort of
be completed in five and a half days. 250.6
The participants had to pass five mountains with almost India has now won three out of the four World Cup gold
17,500 feet height. medals in the women’s 10m air this year. Elavenil is a
411. The WorldSkills International Competition 2019 junior World Cup gold-medallist besides being an Asian
was held in which country? champion.
A. United Kingdom 413. Which state is set to host 25th Senior Women’s
B. United Arab Emirates National Football Championship?
C. India A. Himachal Pradesh
D. Russia B. Andhra Pradesh
E. USA C. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: D D. Manipur
The Indian Team finished 13th among 63 countries in the E. Mizoram
overall standings at the WorldSkills International Answer: C
Competition 2019 in Kazan, Russia by winning 19 The 25th Senior Women’s National Football
medals. Championship will be held in Arunachal Pradesh for the
The 48-member Indian team won one Gold, one Silver first time from September 10 to 24
and two Bronze medals besides 15 Medallions of The tournament will be held in the oldest town of the state
Excellence at the competition. Pasighat in East Siang District.
S Aswatha Narayana, 25, won the gold medal in water A total of 30 teams from across the country, representing
technology. Pranav Nutalapati, 17, won silver medal in various States, Union Territories and Indian Railways will
web technology. participate in the tournament
Sanjoy Pramanik, 21, from West Bengal and Shweta The inaugural match will be played between Railways and
Ratanpura, 22 from Maharastra both won bronze medals Mizoram.
in Jewellery and graphic design technology respectively. 414. Famous personality Palghar Navnitbhai Shah
412. Indian sports person Elavenil Valarivan is related passed away. He is associated with which field?
to which sport? A. Politics
A. Running B. Flims
B. Shooting C. Sports
C. Swimming D. Journalism
D. Golf E. None of these
E. Discus Throw Answer: A
Answer: B

Socialist leader and former MLA of Palghar Navnitbhai The campaign will officially be rolled out in all cities with
Shah passed away. He took part in the freedom struggle in PMAY(U) on October 2 and culminate on December 10.
1942 at the Gowalia Tank maidan in Mumbai. The e-course on Vulnerability Atlas is offered by the
He was an active member of the Rashtra Seva Dal in Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs in collaboration of
Mumbai between 1943-49. He was elected as School of Planning & Architecture (SPA), New Delhi and
the first Sarpanch of Palghar (Maharashtra) in 1952 and as Building Materials & Technology Promotion Council
MLA in 1957 and 1962. (BMTPC).
415. Name the Congress MLA from Mukerian It is a unique course that offers awareness and
Assembly seat in Punjab, who passed away recently. understanding about natural hazards, helps identify
A. Rajnish Kumar Babbi regions with high vulnerability with respect to various
B. Arun Dogra hazards (earthquakes, cyclones, landslides, floods, etc.)
C. Sangat Singh Gilzian and specifies district-wise level of damage risks to the
D. Pawan Kumar Adia existing housing stock.
E. Sunder Sham Arora 417. Central Government released over Rs
Answer: A _____________ crore from Compensatory
Congress MLA from Mukerian Assembly seat in Punjab, Afforestation Fund to various states for wildlife
Rajnish Kumar Babbi, passed away following a prolonged management.
illness. A. 66,000 t
Babbi was the son of former Speaker of Punjab Assembly B. 47,000 t
and former state finance minister late Kewal Krishan. C. 74,000 t
416. Name the campaign launched by The Ministry of D. 76,000 t
Housing and Urban Affairs for change management E. 54,000
and e-Course on Vulnerability Atlas of India Answer: B
A. Angikaar Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate
B. Ashirvad Change Prakash Javadekar has handed over forty seven
C. Hrudayostav thousand crore rupees from Compensatory Afforestation
D. Amodam Fund (CAF) to 27 states
E. None of these Out of a total allocation of Rs 47,436 crores to the states,
Answer: A Odisha received Rs 5,933.98 crores while Chhattisgarh
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched and Madhya Pradesh got Rs 5,791.70 crores and Rs
“angikaar” a campaign for change management and e- 5,196.69 crores respectively
Course on Vulnerability Atlas of India The fund will be utilized for the compensatory
‘Angikaar campaign’, a move aimed at bringing afforestation, catchment area treatment, wildlife
beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY- U) management, natural regeneration, forest fire prevention,
(urban) into the fold of other central schemes such as soil and moisture conservation, improvement of wildlife
Ujjawala and Ayushman Bharat. habitat.
Under PMAY (U) about 88 lakh houses has been
approved till now as against demand of 1.12 crore.

418. According to KPMG’s report ‘Fintech in India – MSME centralised processing centre will give a boost to
Powering Mobile Payments’ Digital Payments growing its MSME portfolio
in India at ____ compound annual growth rate? The bank had deployed skilled manpower in the CPC to
A. 13.2% improve credit quality and shorten transaction processing
B. 14.5% time.
C. 12.7% 420. Which state Dindigul locks and Kandangi sarees
D. 10.3% have received Geographical Indication (GI) tags?
E. 9.8% A. Tamil Nadu
Answer: C B. Andhra Pradesh
According to KPMG’s report ‘Fintech in India – Powering C. Maharashtra
Mobile Payments, Digital payments are seeing a thriving D. Meghalaya
growth and gaining traction with a compound annual E. None of these
growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7% in the number of non-cash Answer: A
transactions (forecast, 2016-21). Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul locks and Kandangi sarees have
The global digital payments market size is expected to received Geographical Indication (GI) tags
touch $10.07 trillion by 2026. The products were given the GI tag by the Geographical
The mobile wallet market is expected to continue its Indications Registry in Chennai
expansion at a CAGR of nearly 52.2 per cent by volume The famous Dindigul locks are known throughout the
during 2019-23 world for their superior quality and durability, so much so
The volume of UPI transactions have increased at a that even the city is called Lock City. The abundance of
CAGR of 246 per cent during the period from 2016-17 to iron in this region is the reason for the growth of the lock-
2018-19. making industry.
The Reserve Bank of India has forecast an outcome of 50 The Kandangi sarees are usually around 5.10 meters –
per cent increase in mobile-based payment transactions as 5.60 meters in length. It exude brilliant colours like bright
per its ‘2021 vision document’ yellow, orange, red and a minimal black in the traditional
419. Which bank has opened its first MSME CPC pattern of stripes or checks with broad borders woven in
(centralised processing centre) in Chennai? coarse cotton
421. Which state government announced the launch of
A. Canara Bank a mega 10-week campaign against dengue and
B. Indian Bank chikungunya?
C. South Indian Bank A. Tamil Nadu
D. State Bank of India B. Andhra Pradesh
E. None of these C. Delhi
Answer: B D. Punjab
Indian Bank has opened its first MSME CPC (centralised E. Gujarat
processing centre) in Chennai Answer: C
It was inaugurated by the bank’s MD and CEO Padmaja
Chunduru

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced the England’s Lucy Bronze named 2018/19 UEFA women’s
launch of a mega 10-week campaign against dengue and player of the year
chikungunya Messi won the award in 2011 and 2015 and Ronaldo in
The initiative is named ‘10 Hafte, 10 Baje, 10 Minute — 2014, 2016, and 2017
Har Ravivar, dengue par war’ The UEFA Club Footballer of the Year award was
The government has asked residents to take 10 minutes established all the way back in the 1997-98 season
from their schedule every Sunday to clear potential The prize’s format changed for the 2010-11 season and
mosquito breeding spots from their homes. became the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year instead
422. Who among the following to be honoured with 424. Name the Indian documentary that bags the top
2019 UEFA President’s Award? award in the 'Under 30 minute' category at the 14th
A. George Best edition of the 'We Care Film Festival on Disability
B. Roy Keane Issues'
C. Alex Ferguson A. 'I'm Jeeja
D. Eric Cantona B. Easy Tech
E. None of these C. India’s Daughter
Answer: D D. Children of the Pyre
Former Manchester United and France legend Eric E. None of these
Cantona has been presented with the 2019 UEFA Answer: A
President’s Award Indian documentary film “I’m Jeeja” bags the top award in
The UEFA President’s Award recognises outstanding the ‘Under 30 minute’ category at the 14th edition of the
achievements, professional excellence and exemplary ‘We Care Film Festival on Disability Issues’
personal qualities The festival, touted to be one-of-its-kind international
Cantona is the third Manchester United player to receive travelling film festival on disabilities, awarded a total of
the award after Bobby Charlton in 2008 and David 10 films from nine countries.
Beckham last year The awards were given in categories based on the duration
423. Soprts person Virgil van Dijk is associated with of the films—under five minutes, 30 minutes, and 90
which sport/game? minutes
A. Foot Ball “I’m Jeeja” directed by Swati Chakraborty tells the story
B. Basket Ball of disability activist Jeeja Ghosh who suffers from
C. Golf cerebral palsy.
D. Badminton The film attempts to explore the lives and battles of people
E. None of these living with the disability.
Answer: A 425. National Urban Livelihoods Mission was
Virgil Van Dijk beats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo conferred with the prestigious SKOCH Governance
to win 2018/19 UEFA Player Of The Year Award Gold Award. The mission is implemented by which of
Virgil van Dijk, has become the first defender, the first the following agency?
Premier League player, and the first Dutchman to win the A. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensionst
prestigious Award B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairst

C. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprisest Under the program Maruti will offer paid and free services
D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowermentt including repairs, underbody inspection, oil changing,
E. Ministry of Corporate Affairs filter cleaning etc.
Answer: B All Maruti cars including petrol, diesel and CNG models
Deendayan Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban are covered under this program.
Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) has been conferred 427. Name the mobile application launched to help
the prestigious SKOCH Governance Gold Award for its Paralympians to look up accessible places in Tokyo?
Portal for Affordable Credit and Interest Subvention A. IndTokyo
Access (PAiSA) B. JapTokyo
DAY-NULM a flagship mission under the Ministry of C. RusTokyo
Housing and Urban Affairs D. GerTokyo
PAiSAis, a centralized IT platform which simplifies and E. None of these
streamlines release of interest subvention under the Answer: A
Mission, was launched in November 2018 A mobile app was to help para-athletes to look up
It offers end to end online solution for processing, accessible places in Tokyo during their visit to the city for
payment, monitoring and tracking of interest subvention the 2020 Paralympics Games.
claims from banks on a monthly basis. The application named ‘IndTokyo’, which was launched
The portal has been designed and developed through the by Arhan Bagati, Awareness and Impact Ambassador of
Allahabad Bank. Paralympic Committee of India, at the ‘Countdown to
As of now, 28 States/UTs and 74 Banks including 21 Tokyo 2020’ event
Public Sector, 18 Private and 35 Regional Rural Banks 428. Name the social media company that has
have been on boarded on the portal. partnered with the Indian Institute of Mass
Till now approximately 1.50 lakh beneficiaries have been Communication (IIMC) to rain students on online
paid Rs. 27 Cr (approx.) as interest subvention through safety?
PAiSA. A. Facebook
426. Which automobile company has launched ‘Service B. Instagram
On Wheels’ doorstep repair, service programme in C. Twitter
India? D. Helo
A. Maruti Suzuki E. Tik Tok
B. VokesWagon Answer: E
C. Renault Chinese short-form video platform TikTok has partnered
D. Tata Motors with the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
E. None of these to rain students on online safety
Answer: A Under the partnership, TikTok and the IIMC will organise
Maruti Suzuki has launched ‘Service On Wheels’ doorstep a series of workshops with students and professors of the
repair, service programme in India. educational institute across its six regional campuses over
the next two months

As part of the partnership, TikTok and IIMC have curated The facility was operated by IMD from 1987-2017 to
a workshop in collaboration with Youth Ki Awaaz, India’s provide weather support for civil aviation at the old Kochi
largest youth online community for social issues. Airport – presently the Naval Air Station INS Garuda.
The initiative is part of TikTok’s ‘#WaitASecToReflect’ 431. Which of the following city recently came at the
ongoing campaign to promote responsible online conduct top position in the recently released Safe City Index?
among India’s netizens.
429. Who written the book titled, “Obama: The Call of A. Osakat
History” ? B. Singaporet
A. Philip Rucker C. Jakartat
B. Maggie Haberman D. Bengalurut
C. Susan Glasser E. Tokyo
D. Peter Baker Answer: E
E. None of these Mumbai has been ranked as the 45th, while Delhi stood at
Answer: D the 52nd safest city on the Safe Cities Index (SCI) a report
A new book on Barack Obama will give an in-depth by Economist Intelligence Unit
account of the former US President’s years in office Tokyo crowned world’s safest city
“Obama: The Call of History” written by Peter Baker, the Cities in the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region made up six of the
Chief White House Correspondent for The New York top-10 safest cities, APAC cities such as Tokyo,
Times Singapore and Osaka continue to rank within the top-three
430. Which armed force has signed an MoU with India cities in the Index
Meteorological Department(IMD) for occupying the Lagos is the lowest scoring cities in the world
unused Cyclone Detection Radar(CDR) building for The Safe Cities Index (SCI) 2019 ranks 60 countries
meteorological purposes ? worldwide across five continents and measures the multi-
A. Indian Army faceted nature of urban safety, with indicators categorised
B. Indian Coast Guard as digital, infrastructure, health and personal security.
C. Indian Air Force 432. Which country’s Cricketer, Ajantha Mendis
D. Indian Navy retires from all forms of cricket recently?
E. None of these A. Pakistan
Answer: D B. Bangladesh
India Meteorological Department (IMD) signed a C. Sri Lanka
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian D. India
Navy to hand over Cyclone Detection Radar (CDR) E. None of these
building to naval forces for meteorological purposes. Answer: C
The CDR building was constructed during the period Sri Lanka spinner Ajantha Mendis has announced his
1983-86 inside the Naval Base, having an S-band Cyclone retirement from all forms of the game.
Detection Radar installed by M/s Bharat Electronics He was best known for his deceptive “carrom balls”,
Limited, an official release said. played 19 Tests, 87 ODIs and 39 T20Is for his country and
picked up 288 wickets in the process.

433. Who won gold medal in women’s 400m race that Answer: C
held at the International Athletic Meeting – Josef Shri Wangchuk Sherpa won the Life Time Achievement
Seckar Memorial (MJS) in Brno, Czech Republic? in the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2018.
A. M. R. Poovamma
B. VK Vismaya
C. Hima Das
D. Dutee Chand
E. None of these
Answer: B 436. Which government body has constituted a five-
Indian sprinter V K Vismaya clinched the gold medal in member special cell to address grievances of start-ups
the women 400m run at the International Athletic Meeting with relation to angel tax and other tax-related issues?
— Josef Seckr Memorial (MJS) in Brno, Czech Republic A. Ministry of Finance
She produced a personal best timing of 52.12s at the B. CBDT
women 400m run C. IT Department
She had earlier scored a personal best of 52.48 at Nov D. Revenue Department
Mesto nad Metuj (CZE) last month E. None of these
434. Name the deceased bengali actor, who was well Answer: B
known by the National award winning movie The Central Board of Direct Taxes -CBDT has constituted
Ganadevata . a five-member special cell to address grievances of start-
A. Madhabi Mukherjee ups with relation to angel tax and other tax-related issues
B. Monu Mukhopadhyay The ‘startup cell’ will be headed by the member (Income
C. Nimu Bhowmik Tax and Computerisation) of the board.
D. Nimu Bhowmik The cell will work towards redressal of grievances and
E. None of these mitigate tax-related issues in case of start-up entities with
Answer: C respect to the administration of Income-tax Act,1961.
Veteran Bengali actor Nimu Bhowmik has passed away Start-up entities can approach the cell for the speedy
He played different role in ‘Ganadebata’ (1979), ‘Baghini’ resolution of their grievances.
(1968), ‘Dadar Kirti’ (1980), ‘Guru Dakshina’ (1987). 437. Which air line company of India announced that
Bhowmick acted in over 60 films. the usage of single-use plastic on the flights of its
His last film, ‘Dash Mash Das Diner Galpo’, was released subsidiaries?
last month A. Air India
435. Who won the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure B. IndiGo
Awards 2018 under Life Time Achievement category ? C. Air India Express
A. Dipankar Ghosh D. GoAir
B. Prabhat Raju Koli E. Spice Jet
C. Wangchuk Sherpa Answer: A
D. RameshwerJangra
E. None of these

Air India announced that the usage of single-use plastic on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 26th
the flights of its subsidiaries — Air India Express and Mela of Ladakhi-Kisan-Jawan-Vigyan Mela in Leh
Alliance Air — will stop from October 2 The mela was organised by the Leh-based Defence
In first phase it will implement in all flights of Air India Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) of DRDO
Express and Alliance Air flights. Through the technologies developed by the institute, the
In 2nd phase, it will be implemented in Air India flights Army is getting locally grown fresh organic farm produce.
438. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurates DIHAR is now working to develop newer technologies to
Aqua Aquaria India 2019 in which city? make fresh food available even in the remotest locations in
A. Bangalore the Himalayas.
B. Vishakhapatnam 440. The Ministry of Finance has recently announced
C. Hyderabad the merger of 10 PSU banks to become four major
D. Mangalore entities. Identify the incorrect option of mergers:
E. Kakinada A. Punjab National Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce
Answer: C and United Bank
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the Aqua B. Canara Bank and Syndicate Bank
Aquaria India 2019 in Hyderabad C. Union Bank of India, Andhra Bank and Corporation
The three-day expo is being organised by the Marine Bank
Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA). D. Allahabad Bank and Indian Bank
Marine Products Export Development Authority E. All are correct
(MPEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Answer: E
is organising this bi-annual event. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced
India, the second largest fish producer in the world with a amalgamation of 10 public sector banks into four big
production of 13.70 million tonnes during 2018-19, earns banks. After the amalgamation, total number of Public
10 per cent of its total exports from fisheries. Sector Banks in the country will come down to 12 from 27
The contribution of fisheries to the Gross Domestic banks in 2017. Merger of Punjab National Bank (PNB),
Product is about one per cent and about 5.37 per cent to Oriental Bank of Commerce(OBC) and United Bank with
the Agricultural GDP. business of ₹7.95 trillion to make India’s second-largest
“This year’s theme – ‘taking blue revolution to India’s bank & and 2nd largest branch network in India
hinterland’. The other merger will be between Canara Bank and
439. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Syndicate Bank, which will make the fourth-largest bank,
26th Mela of Ladakhi-Kisan-Jawan-Vigyan Mela in with ₹15.2 trillion business. Also, Union Bank will be
_____ merged with Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank to build
A. Rajouri India’s fifth-largest public sector bank with ₹14.59
B. Srinagar trillion in business. Indian Bank will be merged with
C. Pulwama Allahabad Bank to make India’s seventh-largest PSB with
D. Leh a business of ₹8.08 trillion
E. None of these Apart from this the government announced Rs 55,250
Answer: D crore upfront capital infusion in the PSBs.

Punjab National Bank — Rs 16,000 crore, Union Bank of (PPIs) to full KYC compliant PPIs has been extended
India — Rs 11,700 crore from 18 months to 24 months.
Bank of Baroda — Rs 7,000 crore , Canara Bank — Rs The notification says that this timeline will not be
6,500 crore , Indian Bank — Rs 2,500 crore, Indian extended any further.
Overseas Bank — Rs 3,800 crore, Central Bank of India For mimium KYC complaint, e-wallet service providers
— 3,300 crore, UCO Bank — Rs 2,100 crore, United asks for user’s mobile number and any one government
Bank of India — Rs 1,600 crore , Punjab & Sind Bank — identification number to authenticate the account.
Rs 750 crore However, full KYC requires a more detailed verification
441. According to National Statistics Office (NSO), procedure. Normally, PAN card and proof of address is
India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by what among the pre-requisites for full KYC
percent in the April-June 2019. The amount loaded in such PPIs during any month shall
A. 5% not exceed Rs 10,000 and the total amount loaded during
B. 5.8% the financial year shall not exceed Rs 1,00,000
C. 6% 443. Nomura has predicted the growth rate of India’s
D. 6.7% GDP for the fiscal 2019-20 at __________ percent
E. 7.2% A. 7.1%
Answer: A B. 6.9%
According to National Statistics Office (NSO), India’s C. 6.6%
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 5 % in the April- D. 6.3%
June 2019, E. 6.1%
It was lower than the 5.8% in the previous quarter and Answer: B
below the 8% in the first quarter of the previous year. Global research and brokerage firm Nomura has lowered
The June quarter growth was the slowest since the March its growth projections for India for the year 2020 to 6.9
quarter of 2012-13 per cent from the earlier projected 7.1 per cent. The global
442. As per the RBI’s recent notification, the timeline GDP growth rate for 2020 has been predicted at 3.3%
for conversion of a minimum detail Prepaid Payment 444. Who has been appointed as the new CFO of
Instruments (PPIs) to KYC compliant PPIs has been IndiGo?
increased to _________ months from the previous 18 A. Rohit Philip
months B. Aditya Pande
A. 22 months C. Sonam Takhur
B. 30 months D. Vijay Katpal
C. 36 months E. None of these
D. 24 months Answer: B
E. 28 months InterGlobe Aviation today said its CFO Rohit Philip has
Answer: D resigned from the the company, effective September 15.
The RBI has announced that the timeline for conversion of Aditya Pande has been appointed as the new CFO with
minimum KYC detail for prepaid payment instruments effect from September 16. InterGlobe Aviation is the
parent company of the country’s largest airline IndiGo

445. Name the Principal Secretary to PM Modi who explore the application of cutting-edge Artificial
quits from his post? Intelligence technology in its fight against TB.
A. Nripendra Misra A. Wadhwani Institute
B. P K Sinha B. Paul Allen Institute
C. Kapil Sharma C. Vector Institute
D. Virendra Kulkarni D. Dalle Molle Institute
E. None of these E. None of these
Answer: A Answer: A
Nripendra Misra, principal secretary to Prime Minister The Central TB Division of the Health Ministry has signed
Narendra Modi, has stepped down and he will be relieved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wadhwani
of his post from the second week of the next month Institute for Artificial Intelligence to explore the
Former cabinet secretary P K Sinha, who has been application of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence
appointed Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the PMO, is technology in its fight against TB.
expected to be named additional principal secretary to the The MoU was signed by Vikas Sheel, Joint Secretary
PM (HFW) and Dr P Anandan, CEO (Wadhwani AI)
446. Which institution has signed a Memorandum of Wadhwani AI would be supporting National TB
Understanding (MoU) with RD Grow Green India Pvt. programme become AI-ready which would include,
Ltd to treat contaminated ground water without using developing, piloting, and deploying AI-based solutions
any chemical. India is committed to ending TB by 2025, five years ahead
A. IIT Hyderabad of the Global Sustainable Development targets.
B. IISC Bangalore 448. Mastercard and Samsung India have announced
C. IIT Guwahati the launch of Samsung Pay along with which among
D. NIT Warangal the following banks?
E. None of these A. UCO Bank
Answer: C B. Axis Bank
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has signed a C. RBL Bank
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RD Grow D. ICICI Bank
Green India Pvt. Ltd to treat contaminated ground water E. None of these
without using any chemical. Answer: C
The technology is based on the ‘Apparatus and Method for Mastercard, RBL Bank and Samsung India have
Removal of Fluoride, Iron, Arsenic and Microorganisms announced the launch of Samsung Pay for RBL Bank’s
from Contaminated Drinking Water credit card holders.
Drinking water contamination is a major problem in The partnership will allow RBL Bank Mastercard credit
Assam. This “chemical-free” treatment technique might be card holders to make contactless mobile payments using
useful to the citizens in rural and urban areas of the state. their Samsung Pay-enabled phones.
447. The Central TB Division of the Health Ministry These payments can be made via any PoS (Point of Sale)
has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) machine where a card can be dipped, swiped or tapped,
with which institution for Artificial Intelligence to both in India and abroad

Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES) allows Argentina (34 per cent), Spain (46 per cent) and Russia
Mastercard credit and debit cardholders to tokenise their (47 per cent) emerged at the bottom of the heap, among
cards and pay using their mobile phones, anytime and the 28 markets.
anywhere. 451. Which among these players has won the gold
449. Who is the author of the book ‘Jin Dhoondha Tin medal in men’s 10m air pistol event of the ISSF World
Paaiyan’? Cup in Rio de Janeiro?
A. O P Singh A. Ankur Mittal
B. Suresh Khattar B. Sanjeev Rajput
C. M P Bhalla C. Abhishek Verma
D. Brij Bushan Mishra D. Saurabh Chaudhary
E. None of these E. None of these
Answer: A Answer: C
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar released a Abhishek Verma won the gold medal and Saurabh
book penned by senior IPS officer OP Singh. Chaudhary the bronze, in the men’s 10m air pistol event of
Singh, an ADGP rank officer in Haryana police, who is the World Cup in Rio
currently Special Officer to the Haryana chief minister. Verma shot 244.2 in the eight-man finals, while
The 174-page book named ‘Jin Dhoondha Tin Paaiyan’, is Chaudhary’s 221.9 was good enough to get him the
written in Hindi and has 45 chapters. It covers a wide bronze
range of issues including crime, violence, police, sports 452. Who won a Gold medal in Water Technology &
and social media. also conferred with ‘Best of Nation’ amongst the
450. According to "Global Happiness Survey" India Indian competitors during World Skills International
Ranks ______ on happiness index. Competition 2019?
A. 8th A. Shubham Singh
B. 9th B. Aswatha Narayana
C. 12th C. Nidhin Prem
D. 19th D. Faruk Ahmed
E. 29th E. None of these
Answer: B Answer: B
According to “Global Happiness Survey” from market Aswatha Narayana, a 25-year-old electronics engineer
research firm Ipsos, Indian has been ranked 9th on the from Odisha became the first-ever gold medallist from
happiness index among 28 global markets. India in the prestigious World Skill Competition at Kazan,
There has been a six per cent drop (from 83 per cent in Russia
2018 to 77 per cent in 2019). Narayana completed his graduation in electronics and
Australia and Canada at the top spot (at 86 per cent) have instrumentation engineering from CV Raman Engineering
emerged as the happiest nations of the world College in Bhubaneswar. This gold medal is the first for
China has been ranked as the second most happy nation at India in the history of the tournament.
83 per cent

Apart from Aswatha, the other Indians who won medals in World skill international competition was established in
the competition are Pranav Nutalapati, Sanjoy Pramanik the year 1950. India started participating in the tournament
and Shweta Ratanpura. from 2007.
Pranav Nutalapati won silver medal in web technologies, This year, the competition had 47 competitors in 44 skill
Sanjoy Pramanik and Shweta Ratanpura won bronze categories.
medals in Jewellery and graphic design technology
respectively.

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