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341. Which one of the following was the theme of the World Tourism Day, 201

Which one of the following was the theme of the World Tourism Day, 2019 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Sustainable tourism” option2=”Tourism and the digital transformation” option3=”Tourism : responding to the challenge of climate change” option4=”Tourism and jobs : a better future for all” correct=”option4″]

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The correct option is (D) Tourism and jobs : a better future for all.
The theme for World Tourism Day, observed annually on September 27th, in 2019 was “Tourism and Jobs: a better future for all”. The theme highlighted the tourism sector’s vast potential to create employment opportunities and build a better future globally.
World Tourism Day is celebrated by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political, and economic value. Previous themes included ‘Tourism and the Digital Transformation’ (2018) and ‘Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development’ (2017).

342. Which one of the following films was adjudged as the Best Feature Film

Which one of the following films was adjudged as the Best Feature Film in the 66th National Film Awards ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Bulbul Can Sing” option2=”Hellaro” option3=”Badhaai Ho” option4=”Uri” correct=”option2″]

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The film ‘Hellaro’ was adjudged as the Best Feature Film at the 66th National Film Awards.
The 66th National Film Awards were announced in August 2019, honouring films from the year 2018. ‘Hellaro’ is a Gujarati film directed by Abhishek Shah.
‘Badhaai Ho’ won the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ received multiple awards including Best Director and Best Actor. ‘Bulbul Can Sing’ received a special mention from the jury.

343. Aishwarya Pissay excels in which one of the following sports ?

Aishwarya Pissay excels in which one of the following sports ?

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

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The correct option is C) Motorsports.
Aishwarya Pissay is a prominent Indian professional motorcycle racer who competes in both circuit and off-road events (rally).
She is known for being the first Indian to win a world title in motorsports, specifically the FIM World Cup in Bajas series (Women’s category) in 2019.

344. Along with Pranab Mukherjee, how many more persons were conferred the

Along with Pranab Mukherjee, how many more persons were conferred the Bharat Ratna Award in the year 2019 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”One” option2=”Two” option3=”Three” option4=”Four” correct=”option2″]

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The correct option is B) Two.
In the year 2019, the Bharat Ratna Award was conferred upon a total of three individuals: Shri Pranab Mukherjee (former President of India), Dr. Bhupen Hazarika (posthumously), and Shri Nanaji Deshmukh (posthumously).
Therefore, along with Pranab Mukherjee, two other persons were conferred the Bharat Ratna in 2019. Bhupen Hazarika was an acclaimed singer, lyricist, musician, filmmaker, and writer from Assam. Nanaji Deshmukh was a social reformer and politician from Maharashtra.

345. World Humanitarian Day is celebrated on

World Humanitarian Day is celebrated on

[amp_mcq option1=”26th June” option2=”17th July” option3=”19th August” option4=”27th September” correct=”option3″]

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The correct option is C) 19th August.
World Humanitarian Day is observed annually on August 19th to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world.
The date was chosen to commemorate the 2003 bombing of the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, which killed 22 people, including the Chief Humanitarian in Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello.

346. Betel leaf of which one of the following States has been accorded a GI

Betel leaf of which one of the following States has been accorded a GI tag recently ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Andhra Pradesh” option2=”Madhya Pradesh” option3=”Kerala” option4=”Mizoram” correct=”option3″]

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C
Geographical Indication (GI) tags are awarded to products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. The Tirur betel leaf from Kerala received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2019. Tirur betel vine is cultivated in Tirur and its adjacent areas in Malappuram district, Kerala.
The Tirur betel leaf is known for its medicinal properties and stimulating effect. The GI tag helps protect the unique identity and quality of products from specific regions and supports the local producers. India is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and GI tags are covered under the WTO’s Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).

347. Who among the following were selected for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

Who among the following were selected for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2019 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Vijay Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt” option2=”Sakshi Malik and Jitu Rai” option3=”Virat Kohli and Mirabai Chanu” option4=”Bajrang Punia and Deepa Malik” correct=”option4″]

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D
The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award) is India’s highest sporting honour. For the year 2019, the award was conferred upon two athletes: Bajrang Punia for wrestling and Deepa Malik for para-athletics. The other options list athletes who received the award in different years: Vijay Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt in 2012; Sakshi Malik and Jitu Rai in 2016; Virat Kohli and Mirabai Chanu in 2018.
The award is given for the most spectacular and outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of the previous four years. The name of the award was changed from Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award to Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in August 2021.

348. The first UDAY (Utkrisht Double Decker Air-Conditioned Yatri) Express

The first UDAY (Utkrisht Double Decker Air-Conditioned Yatri) Express train runs between

[amp_mcq option1=”Delhi and Kalka” option2=”Bengaluru and Coimbatore” option3=”Chennai and Visakhapatnam” option4=”Chennai and Bengaluru” correct=”option2″]

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B
The UDAY (Utkrisht Double-Decker Air-Conditioned Yatri) Express is a double-decker train service launched by Indian Railways specifically for business travellers. The first UDAY Express train was flagged off between KSR Bengaluru (Bangalore) and Coimbatore. This route was chosen due to the high volume of traffic, particularly business travellers, between these two cities.
The UDAY Express aims to improve capacity on busy routes. These trains feature comfortable seating, infotainment systems, and are designed to reduce congestion on popular corridors.

349. Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, who was awarded Nikkei Asia Prize, 2018 for Cul

Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, who was awarded Nikkei Asia Prize, 2018 for Culture and Community, is the founder of

[amp_mcq option1=”Bachpan Bachao Andolan” option2=”PRS Legislative Research” option3=”Sulabh Sanitation and Social Reform Movement” option4=”Smile Foundation” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is Sulabh Sanitation and Social Reform Movement.
Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak is the founder of Sulabh International, an organization dedicated to eliminating open defecation and improving sanitation and hygiene. The Sulabh Sanitation and Social Reform Movement encompasses these efforts.
Dr. Pathak received the Nikkei Asia Prize in 2018 for his work in providing affordable sanitation and improving public health, particularly through the development of the two-pit pour-flush toilet.

350. Which one of the following is the theme of the World Blood Donor Day,

Which one of the following is the theme of the World Blood Donor Day, 2018?

[amp_mcq option1=”Blood connects us all” option2=”Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life” option3=”Give blood. Give now. Give often” option4=”Thank you for saving my life” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life.
The theme for World Blood Donor Day in 2018, observed annually on June 14, was “Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life”.
The campaign for World Blood Donor Day aims to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood and to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations.
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