CURRENT EVENTS AND DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES (GENERAL STUDIES)Total Questions: 501. As per QS World University Rankings, which University topped the list?(a) Harvard University(b) IIT Bombay(c) OP Jindal Global University(d) Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCorrect Answer: (d) Massachusetts Institute of Technology2. What is the theme of 2019 World Refugees Day?(a) Embracing Refugees to celebrate our common humanity(b) Step With Refugees — Take A Step on World Refugee Day(c) Now More than Ever: We need to stand with a Refugee(d) Conditions of RefugeesCorrect Answer: (b) Step With Refugees — Take A Step on World Refugee Day3. Name the famous handcrafted footwear, which recently gets a Geographic Indication (GI) tag?(a) Dharwadi chappal(b) Kolhapuri chappal(c) Solapuri chappal(d) Satari chappalCorrect Answer: (b) Kolhapuri chappal4. What is the theme of the International Day of Yoga 2019 in India?(a) Theme – “Yoga for Heart”(b) Theme – “Yoga for Peace”(c) Theme – “Yoga for Climate Action”(d) Theme – “Yoga for Health”Correct Answer: (a) Theme – “Yoga for Heart”5. With reference to NITI Aayog Health Index, consider the following statements:1. The Index has been developed with technical assistance from the World Health Organisation (WHO). 2. Kerala has emerged as the top-ranking state in terms of overall health performance. Which of the above statements is/are correct?(a) 1 Only(b) 2 Only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2Correct Answer: (b) 2 Only6. Which country became the first Arab country to get FATF membership?(a) Saudi Arabia(b) Iraq(c) Iran(d) EgyptCorrect Answer: (a) Saudi Arabia7. Which state tops the list for overall performance in health indicators as per NITI Aayog report?(a) Maharashtra(b) Haryana(c) Kerala(d) BiharCorrect Answer: (c) Kerala8. Read the statements carefully:I. As per the Rangrajan Committee, the poverty line in Bihar in 2011-12 was defined as per capita monthly income of Rs 1071. II. About 77 percent of the families suffering from AES are below poverty line. Choose the correct option.(a) Only I(b) Only II(c) Both I & II(d) None of the aboveCorrect Answer: (b) Only II9. Name the health issue which can be developed due to litchi in an unnourished child?(a) Hypoglycemia(b) Hyperglycemia(c) Cold & Flu(d) None of the aboveCorrect Answer: (a) Hypoglycemia10. Which extraordinary fire extinguisher developed by Samsung Fire in association with Marine Insurance for home safety?(a) Firevase(b) Wipeout(c) Total Protect(d) None of the aboveCorrect Answer: (a) FirevaseSubmit Quiz12345Next »
