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Q1. India is now the _________ largest consumer and importer of the LPG in the world?
Answer: 2nd
Explanation: India is now the 2nd largest consumer and importer of the LPG in the world.

Q2. The “Parmanu Tech 2019” conference was held at which city?
Answer: New Delhi
Explanation: The “Parmanu Tech 2019” conference was organized by the Ministry of external Affairs and
Department of Atomic Energy in New Delhi.

Q3. Which city police department launched the mobile app “DigiCop”?
Answer: Chennai
Explanation: Actor Vijay Sethupathi launched the mobile app “DigiCop” of the Chennai Police Department at the
Commissioner’s office. Using the App, people can track the status of stolen two-wheelers and cell phones.

Q4. Which government launched its pilot project of creating the national capital’s first “zero fatality corridor”?
Answer: Delhi
Explanation: In a first, the Delhi government launched its pilot project of creating the national capital’s first “zero
fatality corridor”.The capital city witnessed over 1,600 road crash fatalities in 2018 and this project is aimed at
curbing that number.

Q5. Which country has approved the proposal to name Siamese fighting fish as the National Aquatic Animal?
Answer: Thailand
Explanation: The government of Thailand has approved the proposal to name Siamese fighting fish as the National
Aquatic Animal.

Q6. What is the rank of India in the latest annual International Intellectual Property (IP) Index released by the
US Chambers of Commerce?
Answer: 36th
Explanation: India has climbed eight places in the latest annual International Intellectual Property(IP) Index
released by the US Chambers of Commerce to reach 36th place out of 50 countries, climbing from 44th rank in the
index last year.

Q7. How much percent economic growth is expected by Himachal Pradesh this fiscal?
Answer: 7.3%
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh economic growth is expected to be 7.3 percent this fiscal and its per capita income
is estimated at Rs 1,76,968. The economic growth was 6.5 per cent in the previous fiscal, the highest in three
years.

Q8. Which team won the 85th Ranji Trophy?

Answer: Vidarbha
Explanation: Defending Champions Vidarbha won the 85th Ranji Trophy, beating Saurashtra by 78 runs in the
summit clash in Nagpur.

Q9. Who was conferred the insignia of the Officer of the Legion of Honour, France’ Highest civilian honour?
Answer: Francois Laborde
Explanation: Father Francois Laborde, a 92-year-old Indian priest, was conferred the insignia of the Officer of the
Legion of Honour,France’ Highest civilian honour.

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Q10. Which bank has been announced as the winner of the 9th edition of Aegis Graham Bell Award 2018 for its
“Yes Engage Enrich Excel(EEE)” project in data science?
Answer: YES Bank
Explanation: YES Bank has been announced as the winner of the 9th edition of Aegis Graham Bell Award 2018 for
its “Yes Engage Enrich Excel(EEE)” project in data science.

Q11. Who took charge as the Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs?

Answer: Shri Sailesh
Explanation: Shri Sailesh took charge as the Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs. He will also hold the post of
Secretary, Department of Official Language as an additional charge. Sailesh is an IAS Officer of Assam-Meghalaya
Cadre of 1985 batch.

Q12. Who won gold medal in the EGAT Cup in Thailand?

Answer: Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
Explanation: Saikhom Mirabai Chanu,Indian Weightlifter wins gold medal in the EGAT Cup in Thailand, her first
event after recovering from a lower back injury that kept her away from taking part in major events in 2018

Q13. Which company has acquired based virtual search start up GrokStyle?
Answer: Facebook
Explanation: In an attempt to enable users shop better using AI capabilities, Facebook has acquire US based virtual
search start up, GrokStyle, at an undisclosed amount.

Q14. The RBI recently increased the limit on collateral free agriculture loans to how much from Rs 1 lakh?
Answer: Rs 1.6 lakh
Explanation: To boost liquidity in the farming sector, particularly among small and marginal farmers, the RBI
announced increasing the limit on collateral free agriculture loans to Rs 1.6 lakh from rs 1 lakh.

Q15. Recently, Jammu and Kashmir granted divisional status to which region?
Answer: Ladakh
Explanation: The Jammu and Kashmir administration under Governor Satya Pal Malik approved creration of a
separate division of Ladakh,comprising Kargil an Leh districts, by carving it out of Kashmir division. The state thus
far had two divisions- Kashmir and Jammu, Ladakh being part of the former.

Q16. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the DD Arun Prabha Channel in which city?
Answer: Itanagar
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the DD Arun Prabha Channel in Itanagar. It will be a 24×7
satellite television channel and is Doordarshan’s second channel for the north-eastern region, after DD North East.

Q17. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared 100 percent electrification of all households in which
state?
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared 100 percent electrification of all households in Arunachal
Pradesh, asserting that New India will grow with full potential only when East India and the North East grow
rapidly.

Q18. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Sela Tunnel Project in which state?
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Sela Tunnel Project in Arunachal
Pradesh.

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Q19. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a statue of ruler Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya
in which state?
Answer: Tripura
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a statue of Tripura’s last ruler,Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore
Manikya (reigned 1923-47), at the airport which was renamed after him in July last year.

Q20. Recently, a Himalayan Cloud Observatory has been set up in which state?
Answer: Uttrakhand
Explanation: A Himalayan Cloud Observatory has been set up in Tehri district in Uttrakhand to receive forecast and
monitor cloud burst incidents in the Himalayan region and help minimise the damage.

Q21. 13th Conference of Parties of the UN Convention on the Conservation of migratory species(CMS) will be
held in which state?
Answer: Gujarat
Explanation: The centre announced that the Great IndianBustard(GIB) will be its mascot for the 13th Conference
of Parties of the UN Convention on the Conservation of migratory species(CMS) to be held in Gujarat next year.

Q22. Recently, Mahesh Anand passed away. He was related to which field?
Answer: Actor
Explanation: Bollywood Actor Mahesh Anand,who was known for playing negative roles in the movies of 80s and
90s passed away. He was 57. He was last seen in Govinda’s 2019 release Rangeela Raja.

Q23. Which film won the best film award at the British Academy of Film and television Arts Awards?
Answer: Roma
Explanation: “Roma” and “The Favorites” won big at the British Academy of Film and television Arts Awards.

Q24. Who won the Chennai Open ATP Challenger tennis tournament?
Answer: Corentin Moutet
Explanation: France’s Corentin Moutet, the second-seed, beat Andrew Harris of Australia 6-3, 6-3 in the singles
final to win the title in Chennai Open ATP Challenger tennis tournament in Chennai. It was the second Challenger
title for Moutet.

Q25. Who was named as the brand ambassador of Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming IPL?
Answer: Shane Warne
Explanation: Australia spin legend Shane Warne was named as the brand ambassador of Rajasthan Royals for the
upcoming IPL.

Q26. Who won 9th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2019 held in Haryana?
Answer: Sports Authority of India
Explanation: Sports Authority of India(SAI) beat Chandigarh to win the 9th Hockey India Senior Women National
Championship 2019 in Hisar, Haryana.

Q27. 9th Senior National Men Hockey Championship 2019 held in which city?
Answer: Gwalior
Explanation: Railways came up with a scintillating performance to dethrone defending champions Punjab 3-2 in
the final of the 9th Senior National Men Hockey Championship 2019 in Gwalior.

Q28. Who topped the Hurun India Philanthropy List 2018?

Answer: Mukesh Ambani

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Explanation: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani topped the Hurun India Philanthropy List 2018 with the
highest contribution of Rs 437 crore between October 2017 and September 2018.

Q29. 13th International Oil and Gas Conference –PETROTECH 2019 was held in which city?
Answer: Greater Noida
Explanation: The 13th International Oil and Gas Conference –PETROTECH 2019 got underway in India Expo Mart,
Greater Noida.

Q30. Recently, Food Processing Minister Harsimrat kaur Badal inaugurated Cremica food Park in which state?
Answer: Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: Food Processing Minister Harsimrat kaur Badal inaugurated Cremica food Park, which is the first
mega food park of Himachal Pradesh.

Q31. Which state government announced a new scheme called “Arundhati”?

Answer: Assam
Explanation: The government of Assam has announced a new scheme called “Arundhati” to provide gold at free of
cost to the brides.

Q32. What is the theme of this year’s “international day of Women and Girls in Science”?
Answer: Investment in Women and Girls in Science for Inclusive Green Growth
Explanation: The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on 22nd December 2015 in its 70th session, to
observe Feb 11 as the “international day of Women and Girls in Science”; to promote participation of women in
fields related to science and technology. The theme is “Investment in Women and Girls in Science for Inclusive
Green Growth”.

Q33. Recently, goalkeeper Gordon Banks passed away. He was the former player of which country?
Answer: England
Explanation: England football great, goalkeeper Gordon Banks, whose safe pair of hands helped the Three Lions to
their only World Cup final victory in 1966, has passed away at the age of 81

Q34. Who became the first female driver to win the MRF challenge title?
Answer: Jamie Chadwick
Explanation: Jamie Chadwick from England made history by becoming the first female driver to win the MRF
challenge title after scoring a triple win in the final round in Chennai.

Q35. Who won the Sofia Open Title?

Answer: Daniil Medvedev
Explanation: Big-hitting Russian Daniil Medvedev brushed aside Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics to win the Sofia Open
Title.

Q36. Which animal will be the mascot for the National Games 2022 to be held in Meghalaya?
Answer: Clouded leopard
Explanation: Meghalaya state animal Clouded leopard will be the mascot for the National Games 2022 coinciding
with the 50th year of the creation of the state.

Q37. The book “Undaunted: Saving the Idea of India” is based on which personality?
Answer: P Chidambaram
Explanation: Former finance minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram expressed disapproval of the
Madhya Pradesh government’s decision to slap NSA for alleged cow slaughter, saying the party leadership has

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conveyed its reservations to the state leadership. Speaking at the launch of his book “Undaunted:Saving the Idea
of India”.

Q38. Which state cabinet has decided to rename the Dikkibandi stadium in Tura Town after former Lok Sabha
Speaker Purno A Sangma?
Answer: Meghalaya
Explanation: The Meghalaya Cabinet has decided to rename the Dikkibandi stadium in Tura Town after former Lok
Sabha Speaker Purno A Sangma.

Q39. According to Government, the Reserve Bank’s restructuring package for small businesses announced last
month will help recast how much of loans for 700,000 eligible MSME?
Answer: Rs 1 trillion
Explanation: The Reserve Bank’s restructuring package for small businesses announced last month will help recast
Rs 1 trillion of loans for 700,000 eligible MSME.

Q40. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Cancer Institute in which state?
Answer: Haryana
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Cancer Insititute at Badhsa, Jhajjar, Haryana,
from Kurushetra through video conferencing.

Q41. Which city will host the Early Ed Asia 2019?

Answer: Jaipur
Explanation: Jaipur will host the Early Ed Asia 2019. This two day educational event, touted to be Asia’s largest
conference on Early Childhood will be held at the pink’s city’s most revered heritage structure – The iconic City
Palace. It is the first time that a conference of this magnitude is organised around early childhood education in
India.

Q42. The International Conference on Unani Medicine was held in which State/Union Territory?
Answer: New Delhi
Explanation: The International Conference on Unani Medicine was held in New Delhi. It was inaugurated by
Minister of State (IC) for Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, MoS PMO, Ministry of Personnel,
Public Grievances and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh.

Q43. The first LAWASIA Human Rights Conference was held in which state/UT?
Answer: New Delhi
Explanation: LAWASIA, in association with the Bar Council of India hosted its first LAWASIA Human Rights
Conference in New Delhi with a motive to explore a broad range of human rights issues of relevance in the Asia
Pacific region.

Q44. The 5th International Dam safety Conference 2019 will be held in which city?
Answer: Bhubaneshwar
Explanation: The 5th International Dam safety Conference 2019 will be held in Bhubaneshwar.

Q45. Recently, the Centre has decided to set up a national law university in which state?
Answer: Uttarakhand
Explanation: The Centre has decided to set up a national law university in Uttarakhand.

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Q46. The Indian Government has proposed the construction of Lower Arun Hydropower Project in which
country?
Answer: Nepal
Explanation: The Indian Government has proposed the construction of Lower Arun Hydropower Project in Nepal
with a capacity of 400MW.

Q47. Who is the author of “Let Talk on Air: Conversations with Radio Presenters”?
Answer: Rakesh Anand
Explanation: The book titled “Let Talk on Air: Conversations with Radio Presenters” has been authored by rakesh
Anand was launched on World Radio Day on Feb 13 in Mumbai. This book is depicted as the comprehensive guide
on radio-presenting in India.

Q48. Who has been appointed the Chairman and MD of National carrier Air India in New Delhi?
Answer: Ashwini Lohani
Explanation: Ashwini Lohani, a retired bureaucrat, has been appointed the Chairman and MD of National carrier
Air India in New Delhi.

Q49. Recently, Vijaya Bapineedu passed away. He was related to which field?
Answer: Film Director
Explanation: Prominent Telugu film director Vijaya Bapineedu, who gave several hits to mega star Chiranjeevi,
passed away in Hyderabad. He was 83. Bapineedu hails from West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh. He made
films with Chiranjeevi, Sobhan Babu, Krishna and other leading heroes of yesteryear.

Q50. What is the theme of this year’s World Radio Day 2019?
Answer: Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace
Explanation: World Radio Day is celebrated on Feb 13 every year.The theme is “Dialogue,Tolerance and Peace”.

Q51. Who won Israel’s prestigious Dan David Prize?

Answer: Sanjay Subrahmanyam
Explanation: Indian Historian Sanjay Subrahmanyam won Israel’s prestigious Dan David Prize in the category “Past
Time Dimensions”for his work in macro-history.

Q52. Which state has topped in the State Investment Potential Index 2018 conducted by National Council of
Applied Economic Research?
Answer: Kerala
Explanation: Kerala has emerged an achiever in the State Investment Potential Index 2018, based on the six pillars
of land, labour, infrastructure, economic climate, political stability and governance and business perception.

Q53. The annual multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express was held in which country?
Answer: Djibouti
Explanation: The annual multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express was held from 27 Jan to 06 Feb 19 in
Djibouti.

Q54. Recently, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Institute of Advanced Virology(IAV) in
which city?
Answer: Thiruvananthapuram
Explanation: Explanation: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Institute of Advanced
Virology(IAV) in Thiruvananthapuram.

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Q55. Recently, Francis D’Souza passed away. He was related to which field?
Answer: Politics
Explanation: Former Deputy CM of Goa and BJP MLA Francis D’Souza passed away.

Q56. Recently, Manfred Eigen passed away. He was related to which profession?
Answer: Scientist
Explanation: German Scientist Manfred Eigen, who jointly won the 1967 Nobel Prize for Chemistry, passed away
aged 91

Q57. Who has been awarded “Oscat” by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)?
Answer: Bradley Cooper
Explanation: Bradley Cooper has been awarded “Oscat” by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Q58. Who was appointed the new Election Commissioner?

Answer: Sushil Chandra
Explanation: CBDT Chairman Sushil Chandra was appointed the new Election Commissioner ahead of the Lok
Sabha polls, making the poll panel a three-member entity again.

Q59. Re According to the International Labour Organization report, the Global unemployment levels fell to how
much percent?
Answer: 5%
Explanation: Global unemployment levels fell one percentile to a steady 5 percent in 2018,, the lowest figures
since the economic crisis that wreaked havoc on labour markets,the International Labour Organization said in a
report published recently.

Q60. The 38th "Cobra Gold" exercise began in which country?

Answer: Thailand
Explanation: One of the world’s largest and longest running international military exercise “Cobra Gold” exercise
began in Thailand.

Q61. India’s first Centre for Textiles Trends Forecasting will be set up in which state/UT?
Answer: Delhi
Explanation: In keeping with its status as a major textiles market as well as exporter, India will soon have its Centre
for textiles Trends Forecasting to be set up in Delhi.

Q62. Which state announced a universal old age pension scheme – Mukhyamantri Vridhajan Pension Yojna?
Answer: Kerala
Explanation: Bihar Government has announced a universal old age pension scheme – Mukhyamantri Vridhajan
Pension Yojna, MVPY for all people above 60 years of age.

Q63. Minister of State for AYUSH, Shripad Yesso Naik launched which portal for online licensing of Ayurveda,
Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs and related matters in New Delhi?
Answer: e-AUSHADHI
Explanation: Minister of State for AYUSH,Shripad Yesso Naik launched the e-AUSHADHI portal, for online licensing
of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs and related matters in New Delhi.

Q64. How much amount was allocated to the Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Up Gradation
Scheme?

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Answer: Rs 2900 cr
Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and
Technology Up Gradation Scheme with a total outlay of 2900 crore rupees.

Q65. Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal commissioned Godavari Mega Aqua
Food Park in which state?
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal commissioned Godavari Mega
Aqua Food Park in Tundurru Village in Bhimavaram Mandal, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh through video
conferencing.

Static GK Questions Based on Current Affairs

Q1. What is the currency of Macedonia?
Answer: Denar

Q2. What is the capital of Macedonia?

Answer: Skopje

Q3. What is the currency of Germany?

Answer: Euro

Q4. Where is the HQ of Telecom Regulatory Authority of india?

Answer: New Delhi

Q5. Where is the HQ of UNICEF?

Answer: New York

Q6. Where is the HQ of Air India?

Answer: New Delhi

Q7. What is the currency of Norway?

Answer: Krone

Q8. Where is the HQ of African Union?

Answer: Ethiopia

Q9. What is the currency of Egypt?

Answer: Pound

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Q10. Who is the present chairman of DRDO?

Answer: G Satheesh Reddy

Q11. What is the currency of Djibouti?

Answer: Franc

Q12. Where is the HQ of Sports Authority of India?

Answer: Delhi

Q13. Where is the HQ of Food and Agriculture Organisation?

Answer: Rome

Q14. What is the currency of Pakistan?

Answer: Rupee

Q15. Where is the HQ of DRDO?

Answer: New Delhi

Q16. Where is the HQ of RBI?

Answer: New Delhi

Q17. What is the currency of Bangladesh?

Answer: Taka

Q18. What is the capital of Thailand?

Answer: Bangkok

Q19. What is the currency of Thailand?

Answer: Baht

Q20. Where is the HQ of YES Bank?

Answer: Mumbai

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