National (Current Affairs) (Part-VIII)

41. Flying Officer ________ of the Indian Air Force (IAF) created history by becoming the first Indian woman to fly her first solo fighter flight in a Russian made MiG-21 fighter. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 7.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) Avani Chaturvedi
(b) Bhawana Kanth
(c) Anjali Gupta
(d) Mohana Singh

Correct Answer: (a) Avani Chaturvedi

Solution:Indian Air Force Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi created history by becoming the first Indian woman to fly her first solo fighter in a Russian-made MiG-21 fighter.

42. In March 2019, the Government of _________ launched the 'Lose to Win' programme to assist overweight employees shed extra kilos and adopt a healthy lifestyle. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 7.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) US
(b) Australia
(c) UK
(d) UAE

Correct Answer: (d) UAE

Solution:In March 2019, the government of the United Arab Emirates launched the 'Lose to Win' program to help overweight employees lose weight and adopt a healthier lifestyle.

43. The Almatti dam project on the Krishna river was an issue between which states? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 7.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) Karnataka and Goa
(b) Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
(c) Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
(d) Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: (c) Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

Solution:The Almatti Dam built on the Krishna River was a matter of dispute between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.

44. In March 2019 the central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the introduction of a subject of skill development in the school curriculum for the academic session 2019-20. Which one of the following is not one of them? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 10.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Artificial Intelligence (AI)
(b) Yoga
(c) Spiritual Enhancement
(d) Early Childhood Care Education (ECCE)

Correct Answer: (c) Spiritual Enhancement

Solution:In March 2019, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the introduction of a subject of skill development in the school curriculum for the academic session 2019-20. It does not include Spiritual Enhancement, while the other three are included.

45. In February 2019, a flight lieutenant created history by becoming the first Indian woman flight engineer. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 10.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Anjali Gupta
(b) Hina Jaiswal
(c) Mohan Singh
(d) Bhawna Seth

Correct Answer: (b) Hina Jaiswal

Solution:In February 2019, Flight Lieutenant Hina Jaiswal created history by becoming the first Indian woman flight engineer.

46. Atal Tinkering Labs is an initiative by which of the following institutions? [ S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 10.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) National AYUSH Mission
(b) Reserve Bank of India
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) Central Board of Secondary Education

Correct Answer: (c) NITI Aayog

Solution:Atal Tinkering Lab is an initiative launched by NITI Aayog. This initiative has been started by NITI Aayog under Atal Innovation Mission.

47. Which Indian state launched the PRANAM Commission to protect parents of government employees? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 11.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Assam
(b) Haryana
(c) Punjab
(d) Maharashtra

Correct Answer: (a) Assam

Solution:In February, 2019, the state of Assam launched the PRANAM (Parents Responsibility and Norms for Accountability and Monitoring) commission for the protection of parents of government employees.

48. In which year was the University Grants Commission (UGC) formally established? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 12.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) 1956
(b) 1964
(c) 1950
(d) 1947

Correct Answer: (a) 1956

Solution:The University Grants Commission (UGC) was formally established in the year 1956. The UGC has been established as a statutory body by an Act of Parliament in November 1956.

49. Which was the wettest place in India in 2018 as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD)? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 13.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Mahabaleshwar
(b) Cherrapunji
(c) Mawsynram
(d) Ooty

Correct Answer: (a) Mahabaleshwar

Solution:According to the Indian Meteorological Department, Mahabaleshwar was the wettest place in India in 2018. Mahabaleshwar is located in Maharashtra.

50. As of April 2019 who is the longest serving Chief Minister of an Indian state? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 13.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Jayalalitha
(b) Pawan Chamling
(c) Jyoti Basu
(d) Sheila Dixit

Correct Answer: (b) Pawan Chamling

Solution:According to the information received till April, 2019, the name of the person who has held the post of Chief Minister of any state in India for the longest time is Pawan Chamling. He was the Chief Minister of Sikkim for five consecutive terms from 1994 to May 2019. The present Chief Minister of Sikkim is Prem Singh Tamang (PS Gole).