1. Which former CEO of Hotstar took charge of the Vice President and MD of Facebook India?
A. Ajit Mohan
B. Achal kumar
C. sanket Kumar
D. Abhilasha gaurav
Answer: A
Explanation
Social media giant Facebook on Monday announced the appointment of former Hot stars executive Ajit Mohan as the vice president and managing director of his Indian operations. The company said in a statement that Mohan, the managing director and vice president of India, And will play the role of pushing Facebook’s over all strategy here.
2. Who was Sabyasachi Bhattacharya, who died recently?
A. Film actor
B. Film director
C. Agricultural scientist
D. Historian
Answer: D
Renowned historian Dr Sabyasachi Bhattacharya died here today. He was 80 and suffering from cancer.The former Vice-Chancellor of Visva-Bharati,was also formerly professor of history at the Jawaharlal Nehru University and Chairman, Indian Council of Historical Research, he was the General Editor of Towards Freedom series of volumes documenting the last decade of the struggle for independence in India.In 2011 he was decorated with the Rabindra Puraskar and D.Litt from Jadavpur University (2016). He had been serving as the chief advisor, Rabindra Rachanabali Committee, Bangla Academy and President of Sarat Samity.
3. Which state first project “Development of North East Circuit: Umiam (Lake View)’U Lum Sohpetbneng- Mawdiangdiang – Orchid Lake Resort under Swadesh Darshan Scheme?
A. Asam
B. Meghalaya
C. Mizoram
D. Nagaland
Answer: B
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri. Conrad K Sangma, inaugurated the project “Development of North East Circuit: Umiam (Lake View) – U Lum Sohpetbneng- Mawdiangdiang – Orchid Lake Resort” implemented under Swadesh Darshan Scheme of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in Umiam on January 9, 2019. Under this project the Ministry has developed facilities like Traditional Healing Centre, Tribal Rejuvenation Centre, Tourist Information Centre, Multipurpose Hall, Log Huts, Cafeteria, Sound and Light show, Souvenir Shops, Water Sports Zone, Zip Line, Canopy Walk, Trekking Routes, Cycling Track, Last Mile Connectivity, Caravan Parking, Public Toilets, and Solid Waste Management.
4. Consider the following statements:
1. Swadesh Darshan scheme is one of the flagship schemes of the Ministry of Tourism
2. Its Starts for development of thematic circuits in the country in a planned and prioritised manner.
3. Development of North East Circuit: Umiam (Lake View)’, is the first project of Meghalaya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 are correct
B. 1 and 3 are correct
C. 2 and 3 are correct
D. All of the above
Swadesh Darshan scheme is one of the flagship schemes of the Ministry of Tourism for development of thematic circuits in the country in a planned and prioritised manner.
Under this scheme the Government is focussing on development of quality infrastructure in the country with objective of providing better experience and facilities to the visitors on one hand and on other hand fostering the economic growth. The scheme was launched in 2014 -15 and as on date the Ministry has sanctioned 74 projects worth projects for Rs. 5932.05 Crore to 30 States and UTs. The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri. Conrad K Sangma, inaugurated the project “Development of North East Circuit: Umiam (Lake View) – U Lum Sohpetbneng- Mawdiangdiang – Orchid Lake Resort” implemented under Swadesh Darshan Scheme of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in Umiam on January 9, 2019.
5. Consider the following statements:
1. Glanders is a fatal infectious and notifiable disease of equines including horses, donkeys and mules.
2. The disease is caused by a bacterium known as Burkholderia mallei and has zoonotic potential.
3. The organism is also considered as potential bio-weapon and categorized under ‘Tier 1 Select Agent’.
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shri Radha Mohan Singh on January 9, 2019 released recombinant Enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay (ELISA) kits: one for Glanders and other for Equine Infectious Anaemia. Glanders is a fatal infectious and notifiable disease of equines including horses, donkeys and mules.The disease is caused by a bacterium known as Burkholderia mallei and has zoonotic potential. The organism is also considered as potential bio-weapon and categorized under ‘Tier 1 Select Agent’.
6. Consider the following statements:
1. Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shri Radha Mohan Singh on January 9, 2019 released recombinant Enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay (ELISA) kits:
2. National Research Centre on Equines (NRCE) has been able to develop a recombinant Hcp1 antigen ELISA as an alternate to complement-fixation test (CFT).
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?
A. Only 1
B. only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor
Answer: C
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shri Radha Mohan Singh on January 9, 2019 released recombinant Enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay (ELISA) kits: one for Glanders and other for Equine Infectious Anaemia. Both these diseases are notifiable diseases in India and require special diagnosis for control and eradication in the country. After continuous research efforts of more than eight years, National Research Centre on Equines (NRCE) has been able to develop a recombinant Hcp1 antigen ELISA as an alternate to complement-fixation test (CFT).
7. Which person become the president of the Global Solar Council?
A. Abhilasha gaurav
D. Pranav R Mehta
Pranav R Mehta, President of the National Solar Energy Federation of India has become the president of the Global Solar Council. He has become the first Indian to head the Global Solar Council. Global Solar Council is an international non-profit association of the national, regional and international associations in solar energy and the world’s leading corporations. The Global Solar Council headquartered in Washington D.C., USA, came into being following the historic United Nations Climate Change Conference (UN COP 21).
National Solar Energy Federation of India is an umbrella organization of all solar energy stakeholders of India working in the area of policy advocacy for Solar Energy. National Solar Energy Federation of India aims to provide a platform at the National level for addressing all issues connected with solar energy growth in India.
8. Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution 124th AmendmentBill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Thaawar Chand Gehlot.
2. The Bill seeks to amend Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of “economically weaker sections”.
3. Article 16 of the Constitution prohibits discrimination in employment in any government office.
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Thaawar Chand Gehlot on January 8, 2019. The Bill seeks to provide for the advancement of “economically weaker sections” of citizens. The Bill seeks to amend Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of “economically weaker sections”. Further, up to 10% of seats may be reserved for such sections for admission in educational institutions. Such reservation will not apply to minority educational institutions. The Bill seeks to amend Article 16 to permit the government to reserve up to 10% of all posts for the “economically weaker sections” of citizens.
Article 15 of the Constitution prohibits discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex, or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes, or for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Article 16 of the Constitution prohibits discrimination in employment in any government office. However, the government can allow reservation for any “backward class of citizens”, if they are not adequately represented in the services under the state.
9. Consider the following statements:
1. Women and Child Development Ministry launches “Web- Wonder Women” Campaign
2. The Campaign aims to discover and celebrate the exceptional achievements of women, who have been driving positive agenda of social change via social media.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, has launched an online campaign, ‘#www : Web- WonderWomen’. The Campaign aims to discover and celebrate the exceptional achievements of women, who have been driving positive agenda of social change via social media. Through the campaign, the Ministry and the Campaign’s Partners aim to recognize the fortitude of Indian women stalwarts from across the globe who have used the power of social media to run positive & niche campaigns to steer a change in society. This Campaign will recognize and acknowledge the efforts of these meritorious Women.
10. According to the World Economic Forum’s ‘Future of Consumption in Fast-Growth Consumer Market – India’ report, by which year will India be the world’s third largest consumer market?
A. By 2025
B. By 2030
C. By 2035
D. By 2040
A report by World Economic Forum said that India is set to become the world’s third largest consumer market behind only USA and China by 2030. The report said consumer spending in India is expected to grow from 1.5 trillion US dollar at present to six trillion US dollar by 2030. The report said that with the annual GDP growth rate of 7.5 percent, India is currently the world’s sixth largest economy. The report titled ‘Future of Consumption in Fast-Growth Consumer Market – India’ also noted that growth of the middle class will lift nearly 25 million households out of poverty.
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