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61. World Wildlife Conservation Day was observed around the world on which date?

A
December 4

B
December 5

C
December 3

D
December 2

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Correct Answer : A [December 4]

Explaination : [The world’s best loved species are being slaughtered by widespread and dangerous criminal networks. On December 4, 2012, the first time that World Wildlife Conservation Day was officially recognized around the world and calls on individuals around the globe to sign its Wildlife Pledge to respect and protect wild animals.]

62. Which American Telecommunications Company has partnered with Amazon on 5G in cloud computing expansion?

A
T Mobile

B
AT&T

C
Sprint Corporation

D
Verizon

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Correct Answer : D [Verizon]

Explaination : [Amazon.com Inc is extending its cloud to 5G networks in partnership with Verizon Communications Inc, so developers can run latency-sensitive programs on mobile and connected devices. The program, called AWS Wavelength, is one of several new ways that Amazon Web Services is pushing its cloud into new territory. At the company’s annual re:Invent conference in Las Vegas, the world’s top cloud provider also announced new infrastructure called Local Zones, debuting in Los Angeles, that will help nearby users run speed-intensive applications like gaming.]

63. Which country is to organize the 2019 NATO Summit?

A
United States

B
United Kingdom

C
France

D
India

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Correct Answer : B [United Kingdom]

Explaination : [The NATO 2019 summit will take place in Watford, UK. Some of the world’s most important leaders will meet at The Grove Hotel at Chandler’s Cross. NATO summits are a periodic opportunity for Heads of State and Heads of Government to meet and evaluate NATO’s current strategies, evaluate the alliance’s current position and brainstorm strategic direction.]

64. Sarai Sewage Treatment Plant was inaugurated in which state?

A
West Bengal

B
Kerala

C
Gujarat

D
Uttarakhand

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Correct Answer : D [Uttarakhand]

Explaination : [The 14 million litres per day (MLD) Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Sarai in Haridwar, Uttarakhand started its functioning on 5 December 2019. The plant was completed before its scheduled timeline. It was inaugurated by their Majesties, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. The Sarai 14 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant is the first STP that was completed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) based Public-Private Partnership Model. The cost of the project was Rs.41.40 crores. The Plant is based on an advanced aerobic biological process which is capable of removing the nutrients during treatment.]

65. Recently inaugurated Avantee Mega Food Park is located in which of the following locations?

A
Ujjain

B
Dewas

C
Itarasi

D
Jabalpur

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Correct Answer : B [Dewas]

Explaination : [Union Minister for Food Processing Harsimrat Kaur Badal inaugurated Steel Silo based Avantee Mega Food Park in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. This is the first food park of central India. It is spread over 51 acres and has been constructed at a cost of about Rs.150 crore. Excess production compels farmers to sell their produces at low rates. Since the mega food park is now present in the region, farmers will be able to earn more through value addition by storing their produces after getting facility of food processing and storage.]

66. INDRA is a Joint tri service exercise between India and which country?

A
France

B
Russia

D
China

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Correct Answer : B [Russia]

Explaination : [The Joint tri service exercise between India and Russia, INDRA 2019 is to be held between December 10-19, 2019 in Pune and Goa. The event is planned for 10 days between army, naval and air force forces of both the countries. The exercise is to be held in Pune and Goa simultaneously. Fighter aircrafts, company sized mechanized contingents and ships of respective armies are participating in the exercise. The forces are to be trained in tactical operation end drills like handling and neutralization of Improvised Explosive devices, arms smuggling prevention and anti-piracy measures. The exercise will be followed by 72-hour validation exercise.]

67. Which education board in India is to introduce AI in schools from the session 2019-20?

A
ICSE

C
CBSE

D
HBSE

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Correct Answer : C [CBSE]

Explaination : [The Indian Government has introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a subject in class IX from the session 2019-20 in the schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Centre has also launched a twelve hours Inspire module in which schools can take up with the students of class VIII. The move aims to enhance the multidisciplinary approach in teaching-learning and to sensitize the new generation.]

68. According to a recent report, which country has recorded the highest estimated number of cervical cancer deaths in 2018?

A
China

B
Brazil

C
India

D
Mexico

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Correct Answer : C [India]

Explaination : [A report by Lancet Global Health said India recorded the highest estimated number of cervical cancer deaths in 2018. The report titles Estimates of incidence and mortality of cervical cancer in 2018: a worldwide analysis said that the global cervical cancer cases reported in India and China together contributed 35% of the global cases in 2018. India contributed with 97,000 cases and 60,000 deaths and China recorded over 106,000 cases and 48,000 deaths.]

69. International Civil Aviation Day is being observed on which date?

A
December 5

B
December 6

C
December 7

D
December 8

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Correct Answer : C [December 7]

Explaination : [In 1996 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed that 7 December was to be the International Civil Aviation Day. The day has been celebrated by the International Civil Aviation Organization since 7 December 1994, the 50th anniversary of the signing the Convention on International Civil Aviation. The purpose of the day is to recognize the importance of aviation, especially international air travel, to the social and economic development of the world.]

70. Which language has recently been used for the first time in Rajya Sabha?

A
Bodo

B
Dogri

C
Maithili

D
Santhali

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Correct Answer : D [Santhali]

Explaination : [Santhali language on December 6, 2019 made its debut in Rajya Sabha when a lawmaker from Odisha used it to raise a matter of urgent public importance during the Zero Hour. Sarojni Hembram of the Biju Janata Dal spoke in Santhali, an Austroasiatic-Munda language spoken mostly by tribals in Odisha. She also demanded Bharat Ratna for Raghunath Murmu, who in 1925 created the Ol Chiki script for the Santhali language.]

71. Which mobile game has crossed 170 million downloads in just 2 months of its release?

A
Diablo Immortal

B
Wild Rift

C
Call of Duty

D
Mario Kart Tour

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Correct Answer : C [Call of Duty]

Explaination : [‘Call of Duty: Mobile’ (CODM) has reaped nearly $87 million in global player spending and more than 172 million downloads in its first two months. The game picked up nearly 21 million installs in November, compared to almost 146 million in October, revealed analytics firm Sensor Tower recently. As per report, the game has been a hit in the US, where it has seen nearly 28.5 million installs, or 16.6% of all downloads. India came in second with 17.5 million installs, or 10.2%, and Brazil ranked third with 12 million installs, or 7%. Google Play generated the majority of downloads over 89 million, or 52%. The iOS version, meanwhile, accumulated nearly 83 million downloads, or 48%.]

72. Which state has recently partnered with WEF to promote electric mobility?

A
Andhra Pradesh

B
West Bengal

C
Punjab

D
Telangana

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Correct Answer : C [Punjab]

Explaination : [Punjab State government partnered with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to design a Public-Private pilot on shared, clean and electric mobility. The move aims to combat the growing problem of environmental pollution in the state. The state is preparing its own EV policy to support the adoption of e-vehicles. WEF chose Punjab, as it is well-positioned for shared EV transition. WEF has already housed an existing auto component manufacturing base, besides having skilled labour and being a power surplus.]

73. Which city organized the National Florence Nightingale Awards-2019?

A
Bengaluru

B
Ahmedabad

C
Pune

D
New Delhi

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Correct Answer : D [New Delhi]

Explaination : [The President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards to nursing personnel in New Delhi on 5 December 2019. The event will be held from 5-6 December 2019. The nurses play a vital role in delivering quality and cost-effective healthcare, addressing multiple health challenges and responding to the health needs of individuals, families, and communities. The nurses are a symbol of seva, karuna, and shushrusha.]

74. Who has been appointed as a Senior Security Advisor in the Home Ministry?

A
C. Sylendra Babu

B
K Vijay Kumar

C
Walter Devaram

D
Sandeep Bharadwaj

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Correct Answer : B [K Vijay Kumar]

Explaination : [K Vijay Kumar is appointed as a Senior Security Advisor in the Union Home Ministry. He will be advising the Home Ministry headed by Amit Shah on security-related matters of Union Territory of JK and Left Wing Extremism (LWE). K Vijay Kumar, 67, is a 1975-batch officer of the Indian Police Service (IPS). He served as the Director-General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Director of the National Police Academy in Hyderabad.]

75. The 4th India Water Impact Summit was being organized in which city?

A
New Delhi

B
Mumbai

C
Chennai

D
Hyderabad

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Correct Answer : A [New Delhi]

Explaination : [The 4th India Water Impact Summit was held from 5-7 December 2019 at the Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Summit was organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Centre for Ganga River Basin Management and Studies (cGanga) led by IIT Kanpur. Theme: The theme of the 2019 summit is Valuing Water | Transforming Ganga. The theme focuses on the Financing of High Impact Projects in the water sector.]

76. According to recent report, which police station is the best police station of India?

A
Ajk Burhanpur Police Station

B
Balasinor Police Station

C
Aberdeen Police Station

D
Bakani Police Station

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Correct Answer : C [Aberdeen Police Station]

Explaination : [Aberdeen in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the best police station in India, followed by Balasinor in Gujarat and Ajk Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh. The government has prepared a list of best performing police stations in the country. These rankings were based on a rage of parameters such as addressing the number of offences related to property disputes, crime against women and crime against weaker sections at a police station.]

77. Which state has launched Anti Depredation Squads in forests to avoid human-wildlife conflicts?

A
Arunachal Pradesh

B
Nagaland

C
Assam

D
Sikkim

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Correct Answer : C [Assam]

Explaination : [Aiming to control the human-elephant conflicts, the Assam government launched Anti-Depedration Squads of the state forest department which would be stationed at 15 major human-wildlife conflict districts in order to mitigate the problem and to ensure safety of both humans and wildlife. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched 15 Anti-Depredation Squads during a programme held in state capital Guwahati. The state forest department engaged specially trained 50 frontline staff to handle conflict situations.]

78. Which railway station has become the 5500th station of India to get free wifi facility?

A
Hazaribagh Railway Station

B
Arigada Railway Station

C
Mahuamilan Railway Station

D
Ranchi Railway Station

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Correct Answer : C [Mahuamilan Railway Station]

Explaination : [Jharkhand’s Mahuamilan railway station has become the latest among these to get the facility. Mahuamilan station becomes the country’s 5500th station to get free wifi facility. Free Wi-Fi service to passengers are being provided under RailWire. The Railways began the service of providing free WiFi at their stations from January 2016 from the Mumbai Central station.]

79. Which state has distributed free laptops to Plus Two (+2) meritorious students under the ‘Biju Sashaktikaran Yojana’?

A
West Bengal

B
Maharashtra

C
Odisha

D
Telangana

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Correct Answer : C [Odisha]

Explaination : [Odisha government on December 6,2019 distributed free laptops to Plus Two (+2) meritorious students under the ‘Biju Sashaktikaran Yojana’ as part of their government’s youth policy in Odisha. The state government had started distributing free laptops with the aim to inspire and upgrade the skill of the young people of the state. 90,203 students have been covered under the scheme. The top 15,000 students from different streams were selected on a merit basis at the state level.]

80. The provisions of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 are not applicable to tribal areas of which state?

A
Nagaland

B
Jharkhand

C
Meghalaya

D
Chhattisgarh

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Correct Answer : C [Meghalaya]

Explaination : [Indian Government will introduce the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in Parliament. The Bill proposes to amend the Citizenship Act, 1955. The Bill seeks to grant citizenship to undocumented non-Muslims (Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Parsi, Jain and Sikh) from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who came to India on or before December 31, 2014. Purpose of the Bill is to enable acquisition of Indian citizenship by persons who were forced to seek shelter in India due to persecution on grounds of religion. The Bill shall not apply to: Tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura as included in the sixth schedule of the Constitution.]