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Q :  

Which country celebrates its Independence day on January 4th? 

(A) Pakistan

(B) Myanmar

(C) Malaysia

(D) Indonesia

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat Scheme, a backup scheme of existing Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana, launched by- 

(A) Narendra Modi

(B) Arun Jaitely

(C) Smriti Irani

(D) Dharmendra Pradhan

(E) Suresh Prabhu

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Joint Military exercise 'Exercise Ekuverin' is held between India and- 

(A) Bangladesh

(B) Indonesia

(C) Maldives

(D) Malaysia

(E) Sri Lanka

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Which state govt. has decided to form 'good morning' squads to monitor and prevent open defecation? 

(A) Delhi Govt.

(B) Madhya Pradesh Govt.

(C) Haryana Govt.

(D) Bihar Govt.

(E) Maharashtra Govt.

Correct Answer : E

Q :  

International Commonwealth Day is celebrated every year on ____

(A) 22 May

(B) 23 May

(C) 24 May

(D) 25 May

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Each year on 24th May, Commonwealth Day is commemorated. Commonwealth Day is observed on the birthday of Queen Victoria of England, who was born on 24th May, 1819, and is observed by all countries which were once a colony of the British Empire.



Q :  

Which planet has a moon called Ganymede? 

(A) Mercury

(B) Venus

(C) Mars

(D) Jupiter

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Ganymede is the largest moon of Jupiter and is also the largest moon in our solar system. It is even larger than the planet Mercury. Ganymede is one of Jupiter's four largest moons, known as the Galilean moons, discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610.


Q :  

The largest sugar mill in Asia is located

(A) Karnataka

(B) U.P.

(C) West Bengal

(D) Maharashtra

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Asia's largest sugar mill is located in Khatouli, Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. The Triveni Sugar Mill in Khatouli is the largest in Asia in terms of production and storage capacity. The mill has been operational since 1933. 


Q :  

When is the International yoga day celebrated? 

(A) 21st March

(B) 21st June

(C) 21st September

(D) 21st July

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The International Day of Yoga is celebrated on June 21st each year. This day was officially designated by the United Nations in 2014 to promote the numerous benefits of yoga and encourage people around the world to incorporate yoga into their daily lives. June 21st was chosen as the International Yoga Day because it corresponds to the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, which has special significance in many cultures. The day aims to raise awareness about the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga.



Q :  

Who won the 2018 French open-men’s singles title? 

(A) Novak Djokovic

(B) Rafael Nadal

(C) Stan Wawrinka

(D) Andy Murray

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis player, defeated Dominic Thiem in the final to claim the 2018 French Open men's singles title. This victory marked Nadal's 11th French Open title, showcasing his dominance on the clay courts of Roland Garros.


Q :  

What does AQI stand for? 

(A) Airport Quality Index

(B) Air Quality Index

(C) Army Quality Index

(D) Air Quality Impact

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The AQI, or Air Quality Index, is a numerical scale used to communicate the quality of air in a specific location. It provides information about the level of various air pollutants, such as particulate matter (PM), ground-level ozone, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The AQI is typically used by government agencies and environmental organizations to inform the public about the potential health effects of the current air quality. The scale is divided into categories, ranging from "Good" to "Hazardous," each corresponding to a different level of health concern. Monitoring and reporting AQI helps people make informed decisions about outdoor activities and take precautions when air quality is poor.



 

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