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1
Which of the following ancient Hindu religious sites has been declared as National heritage
by Pakistan on 3rd January 2019?
Pakistan has declared the ancient Hindu religious site of 'Panj Tirath' in Peshawar as
National heritage.
Panj Tirath got its name from the five pools of water present there, also contains a
temple and a lawn with date palm trees.
The five pools of the heritage site now come under the Chacha Yunus Park and
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
2
Which of the following Atomic Power Station set world record for longest uninterrupted operation?
A China's Chang’e-4 lunar probe touched down on the far side of the moon on 3rd
January 2019.
The probe touched down at a targeted area near the moon’s south pole in the Von
Karman Crater, after entering its orbit in mid-December 2018.
The tasks of the Chang’e-4 include astronomical observation, surveying the moon’s
terrain, landform, mineral makeup, and measuring the neutron radiation.
4
Which of the following company attained top position after two years as the Asset Management Company (AMC) in India?
HDFC Mutual Fund has surpassed ICICI Prudential MF to regain top position after two years as the largest asset management company (AMC). While HDFC MF looks after assets worth Rs 3.35 lakh crore, ICICI Prudential MF manages Rs 3.08 lakh crore.
5
Shri. Dibyendu Palit passed away on 3rd January 2019. He was a renowned ________.
Renowned Bengali writer Dibyendu Palit passed away on 3 January 2019.
He was conferred the Sahitya Akademi for his novel ‘Anubhab’ in 1998
'Chhandopatan' was his first short story and it was published in 1955.
He was awarded the ‘Bankim Purashkar’ for 'Dheu' in 1990 and 'Ananda Purashkar' in
1984 for 'Sahojoddha'.
6
Who has been recently appointed as Chairman Of Ordnance Factory Board?
Saurabh Kumar appointed as Chairman Of Ordnance Factory Board.
7
On 3rd January 2019, the Parliament passed the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory
Education (Amendment) Bill, 2018. As per the current provisions of RTE Act, no student can
be detained up to class ________.
On 3rd January 2019, the Parliament passed the Right of Children to Free and
Compulsory Education (Amendment) Bill, 2018.
The Parliament empowered states to detain weak students in the same class if they
fail to pass annual exams.
As per the current provisions of RTE Act, no student can be detained up to class 8th.
The bill also allows the reintroduction of examinations for primary schools.
8
Which cricketer fastest to 19000 international runs, breaks Sachins record?
Virat Kohli breaks Sachins record of fastest 19000 International runs.
9
In which city the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship hosted the third edition of the
'National Entrepreneurship' Awards on 4th January 2019.
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship hosted the third edition of
the 'National Entrepreneurship' Awards in New Delhi on 4th January 2019.
The awards aim to recognize and honor outstanding young first-generation
entrepreneurs and those who have contributed immensely to building the
entrepreneurship ecosystem.
A total of 43 awards were presented for 2019.
10
Which life insurance uses WhatsApp to deliver policy, renewal premium?
