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Who was the Former interim President and former Afghan mujahideen commander passed away at the age of 93?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sibghatullah Mojaddedi, former Afghan mujahideen commander passed away in Kabul at the age of 93, owing to prolonged illness. He played a significant role in fighting the Soviets and went on to become the interim President of the country after the collapse of the Afghan communist regime in 1992.He died three days before the 30th anniversary of the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Union Minister of Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurated Muga silk seed production centre in which state?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Union Minister of Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani, launched four projects in North East for the development of silk sector through video conference in New Delhi. Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurated Muga silk seed production centre in Tura, Meghalaya, silk printing and processing unit in Agartala, Tripura, Eri spun silk mill in Sangaipat, Imphal and development of sericulture in Mamit, Mizoram. The Minister also inaugurated new office building of Weavers Service Centres (WSC) in Indore, Madhya Pradesh and Kannur, Kerala. Muga Silkworm Seed Production Centre (SSPC), Tura, Meghalaya is one of the projects taken up directly by Centre Silk Board(CSB) for implementation under Integrated Sericulture Development Project (ISDP) of NERTPS for creation of seed infrastructure units in NE States.
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Trip Protector insurance policy was launched by;
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The first-of-its kind 'Trip Protector' insurance policy was launched by HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company which is the third-largest non-life insurance provider in the private sector in India. The policy states In case a flight or a hotel booking is cancelled, travellers will be safeguarded financially against the cost of cancellation levied on them by the respective hotels or airlines for both domestic and international travel. In instances wherein travellers are refused accommodation on arriving at the hotel due to overbooking, the policy will provide cover against cancellation of a pre-booked room. Initially, this policy is being offered to customers of HDFC Bank on the purchase of Airline tickets or Hotel Bookings done using their HDFC Bank credit cards. The policy will allow customers to choose between refundable and non-refundable tickets. Refundable tickets shall be paid for in case of cancellation.
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Who won a Professional Photographer of the Year title in the 7th National Photography Awards?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Union Minister of State (IC) for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore presented the 7th National Photography Awards in a function organized at National Media Centre in New Delhi. The theme for the Professional category was "Women led Development", while the theme for Amateur category was "Fairs and Festivals of India". Shri SL Shanth Kumar conferred with the title Professional Photographer of the Year. Shri Ashok Dilwali for Lifetime Achievement Award & Shri Gurdeep Dhiman for Amateur Photographer of the Year. A total of 13 awards were given comprising of one Lifetime Achievement Award with cash prize of Rs.3,00,000; one award each in Professional Photographer of the Year category and Amateur Photographer of the Year category with cash prize of Rs.1,00,000 and Rs.75,000 respectively; and 5 Special Mention Awards in both Professional and Amateur categories with cash prize of Rs.50,000/- and Rs.30,000/- each respectively.
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Sandeep Mohan Bhatnagar and Ashok Kumar Pandey was appointed as the members of this organisation, recently.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) appointed 2 senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers, Sandeep Mohan Bhatnagar and Ashok Kumar Pandey as its members. Ashok Kumar Pandey is a 1983-batch Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise) officer and Sandeep Mohan Bhatnagar is a 1984-batch IRS officer.
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Which company launched a new micro insurance plan Micro Bachat?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A new microinsurance plan 'Micro Bachat' was launched by the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India. It provides coverage of up to 2 lakhs and is the first micro-insurance plan to do so. It provides both protection and savings and is a regular premium, non-linked, participating endowment microinsurance plan. In case a policyholder dies, this plan would provide financial assistance to the family. For surviving policyholders, a lump sum amount at the time of maturity shall be provided It can be availed only by standard healthy citizens in the age group of 18-55 years without undergoing any medical examination.
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The Finane Minister of this state presented the Rs 1,58,493 crore state budget for FY 2019-20.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Punjab State budget of Rs. 48,663.90 crore was presented by Finance Minister Prakash Pant who described it as a balanced budget by prioritising education, health, agriculture, employment generation in rural areas, infrastructure, housing and urban development. It is said to be a surplus budget with the total expenditure for the Financial Year 2019-20 standing around 48,663.90 crore and total earnings for the period around Rs 48,679.43 crore. Interest-free loans of up to Rs 1 lakh shall be provided to poor and small farmers. Interest-free loans amounting to Rs 5 lakh shall be given to self-help groups involved in agro-related activities. Rs 1,341 crore have been allocated to agriculture and horticulture in the budget while Rs 3,141.34 crore have been allocated to rural development and Panchayati Raj department. Rs 2,545.40 crore have been allocated for medical health, family welfare and medical education while Rs 1,073 crore for the education sector.
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Which union minister launched an initiatve SWAYATT to promote Start-ups, Women and Youth Advantage Through eTransactions on Government e Marketplace (GeM) in New Delhi?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, launched SWAYATT in New Delhi. SWAYATT is an initiative to promote Start-ups, Women and Youth Advantage Through eTransactions on Government e Marketplace (GeM). This will bring together the key stakeholders within the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem to Government e-Marketplace the national procurement portal. On this occasion, Commerce Minister also dedicated GeM Start-up Runway-an initiative of GeM in association with Start-up India to facilitate Start-ups registered with Start-up India to access the public procurement market and sell innovative products and services to government buyers.
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Who is the author of Banned Punjabi Poem 'Khooni Vaisakhi' on the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre to be published in English after 99 years?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The banned Punjabi poem 'Khooni Vaisakhi' on the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre which was written by Punjabi writer Nanak Singh in 1919, will be published next month by Harper Collins in English. The poem was presented at Jallianwala Bagh on 13th April, 1919 by Nanak Singh also known as 'Father of Punjabi Novels' But this poem was banned by the British after its publication in 1920 as this poem was a blasting critique of the British. After so many years, this poem was rediscovered and was translated to English by Navdeep Suri. To mark the centenary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, this poem will be published by Harper Collins.
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Which country unveiled its semi-heavy submarine named "Fateh" recently?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani unveiled the first Iranian made semi-heavy submarine named "Fateh" ("Conqueror" in Persian), capable of being fitted with missiles. It has subsurface-to-surface missiles with a range of about 2,000 km (1,250 miles) and is capable of reaching Israel and U.S. military bases in the region. A homegrown defence industry has been developed by Iran, since 1992, which produces light and heavy weapons ranging from mortars and torpedoes to tanks and submarines.
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India and this country signed an MoU on the Reciprocal facilitation of procedures for issue of Business Visa.
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Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi apporoved some important cabinets on 20th Feb, 2019. It includes MoU between India and Morocco on the Reciprocal facilitation of procedures for issue of Business Visa and also to Facilitate Mutual Recognition of Academic Qualifications. Agreement on Proposed Participation of India in PISA. Implementation of the "National Rural Economic Transformation Project under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). Creation of one post of Secretary and one post of Joint Secretary in the newly created Department of Fisheries.
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The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi unveiled development projects worth Rs. 3350 crores for which of the following city?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi unveiled development projects worth Rs. 3350 crores for Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. These projects pertain to various sectors of Health, Sanitation, Smart City, Connectivity, Power, Housing and others. PM distributed certificates to the beneficiaries of various schemes. He released commemorative postage stamp on completion of 100 Years of IIT BHU. He also inaugurated BHU Cancer Centre and Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Lahartara.
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