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11. ‘The Sasakawa Award’ of United Nations is given in recognition of the

‘The Sasakawa Award’ of United Nations is given in recognition of the work done in the field of

[amp_mcq option1=”Disaster Reduction” option2=”Peace Keeping” option3=”Health Services” option4=”Poverty Alleviation” correct=”option1″]

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The UN Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction is given in recognition of achievements in the field of disaster reduction. It is jointly organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Nippon Foundation.
The award recognizes individuals and institutions for their active involvement in reducing disaster risk.
The award was first presented in 1987 and is named after its founder, Ryoichi Sasakawa, the first Chairman of the Nippon Foundation. It is one of the major awards in the field of disaster risk reduction.

12. Who among the following was the Chairman of the Committee on Deepening

Who among the following was the Chairman of the Committee on Deepening Digital Payments appointed by the RBI ?

[amp_mcq option1=”H.R. Khan” option2=”Nandan Nilekani” option3=”N.R. Narayana Murthy” option4=”Sanjay Jain” correct=”option2″]

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Nandan Nilekani was the Chairman of the five-member committee appointed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to make recommendations on deepening digital payments in India.
The committee was tasked with reviewing the existing status of digitalization of payments in the country, identifying the bottlenecks and suggesting measures to accelerate the adoption of digital payments.
The committee submitted its report in May 2019. Other members included H.R. Khan (former Deputy Governor, RBI), Kishore Sansi (former MD & CEO, Vijaya Bank), Aruna Sharma (former Secretary, Meity), and Sanjay Jain (Partner, Bharat Innovation Fund).

13. ‘Triples’ is a new format of

‘Triples’ is a new format of

[amp_mcq option1=”Boxing” option2=”Judo” option3=”Chess” option4=”Badminton” correct=”option4″]

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‘Triples’ is a new format of Badminton.
Triples is an experimental format of Badminton featuring three players per team. It was introduced by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to potentially make the sport more dynamic and appealing, especially for possible inclusion in multi-sport events like the Olympics.
In the Triples format, teams consist of three players (can be mixed-gender). Specific rules govern which players can hit the shuttlecock in sequence. It is distinct from traditional singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.

14. Which among the following IN ship(s) participated in the SIMBEX-19 ?

Which among the following IN ship(s) participated in the SIMBEX-19 ?

  • 1. INS Kolkata
  • 2. INS Shakti
  • 3. INS Vikrant

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1, 2 and 3″ option2=”1 and 2 only” option3=”2 and 3 only” option4=”1 only” correct=”option2″]

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INS Kolkata and INS Shakti participated in SIMBEX-19.
SIMBEX (Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise) is an annual bilateral naval exercise. In 2019 (SIMBEX-19), which took place in the South China Sea, Indian Naval Ships Kolkata (a guided-missile destroyer) and Shakti (a fleet support ship/tanker) participated along with other Indian Navy assets. The modern INS Vikrant (India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier) was commissioned much later, in 2022.
SIMBEX is the longest uninterrupted naval exercise India has with any other country. It is aimed at enhancing inter-operability between the two navies and strengthening maritime security cooperation.

15. Who among the following won the Italian Open Women’s Tennis Singles Ti

Who among the following won the Italian Open Women’s Tennis Singles Title, 2019 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Karolina Pliskova” option2=”Johanna Konta” option3=”Naomi Osaka” option4=”Serena Williams” correct=”option1″]

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The correct answer is Karolina Pliskova.
Czech player Karolina Pliskova won the Women’s Singles title at the Italian Open (Internazionali d’Italia) tennis tournament in Rome in 2019. She defeated Johanna Konta in the final.
The Italian Open is a prestigious clay-court tournament held annually in Rome, considered one of the key warm-up events for the French Open Grand Slam tournament.

16. Which one of the following statements about the Organization of Islami

Which one of the following statements about the Organization of Islamic Cooperation is not correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Its permanent Secretariat is located at Jeddah.” option2=”It endeavours to safeguard and protect interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony among various people of the world.'” option3=”It is the largest inter-governmental organization of the world.” option4=”It has consultative and cooperative relations with the UN.” correct=”option3″]

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The statement that it is the largest inter-governmental organization of the world is incorrect.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is a large inter-governmental organization, but it is not the largest in the world. The United Nations (UN) with its 193 member states and numerous affiliated organizations is generally considered the largest. The OIC currently has 57 member states.
Statements A, B, and D are correct. The OIC’s permanent secretariat is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Its mission includes safeguarding the interests of the Muslim world and promoting international peace. It maintains consultative and cooperative relations with the UN and other international organizations.

17. In how many phases was the general election, 2019 conducted in India ?

In how many phases was the general election, 2019 conducted in India ?

[amp_mcq option1=”6 phases” option2=”7 phases” option3=”8 phases” option4=”9 phases” correct=”option2″]

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The general election, 2019 in India was conducted in 7 phases.
The polling for the 17th Lok Sabha election was spread across seven phases, starting from April 11, 2019, and concluding on May 19, 2019.
The counting of votes for the 2019 general election took place on May 23, 2019. This was one of the longest general elections in India’s history, necessitated by the large electorate and geographical diversity.

18. The National Dope Testing Laboratory functions under

The National Dope Testing Laboratory functions under

[amp_mcq option1=”Ministry of Health and Family Welfare” option2=”Ministry of Science and Technology” option3=”Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports” option4=”Ministry of Home Affairs” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi is the primary laboratory in India responsible for testing doping samples in sports. It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
NDTL is accredited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and plays a crucial role in the implementation of the National Anti-Doping Program in India, working closely with the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).

19. Which of the following statements about ‘Invest India’ is/are correct?

Which of the following statements about ‘Invest India’ is/are correct?

  • 1. It is a joint venture (not for profit) company.
  • 2. It is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”Both 1 and 2″ option4=”Neither 1 nor 2″ correct=”option3″]

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Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Invest India is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India. It is structured as a not-for-profit company under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. It is indeed a joint venture, with stakeholders from government (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade – DPIIT), industry associations (FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM), and State Governments.
Invest India assists investors looking to set up, operate, and expand their businesses in India. It offers sector-specific intelligence, policy analysis, location identification, and hand-holding support to domestic and foreign investors.

20. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :

List I
(Institute)		 List II
(Location)
A. National Institute of Ayurveda 1. Chennai
B. National Institute of Homoeopathy 2. Bengaluru
C. National Institute of Unani Medicine 3. Kolkata
D. National Institute of Siddha 4. Jaipur

Code :

[amp_mcq option1=”A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4″ option2=”A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4″ option3=”A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1″ option4=”A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1″ correct=”option3″]

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The correct matching is A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1.
Matching the institutes with their correct locations:
National Institute of Ayurveda – Jaipur
National Institute of Homoeopathy – Kolkata
National Institute of Unani Medicine – Bengaluru
National Institute of Siddha – Chennai
These institutes are premier national centres for research, education, and healthcare in their respective Traditional Indian Systems of Medicine (AYUSH – Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy). They function under the Ministry of AYUSH.
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