Exercise :: Art and Culture - Latest Current Affairs
- Art and Culture - Latest Current Affairs
| 1. | The Bru/Rheang Tribe which was in the news, not found in which state from the following? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Rheang tribe does not found in Nagaland. They are the second most populous tribe in Tripura after Tripuris.
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| 2. | Which museum has entered the Asia Book of Records for becoming the most visited museum in India? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Punjab's Virasat-e-Khalsa museum has set a place in the Asia Book of Records for becoming the most visited museum in India. The museum, had a 20569 visitors on a single day. It will feature in the next edition of the Asia Book of Records.
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| 3. | Which team won the Women's World Twenty20 title? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Australia clinched Women's World Twenty20 title as they attained an easy win over England in the final of the Women's World T20 tournament. This is Australia's 4th title win at Women's World T20 in 6 editions of the tournament. The Southern Stars have won the trophy previously in 2010, 2012 and 2014. West Indies hosted the event.
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| 4. | November 7 is observed as National Cancer Awareness Day in India. On this day, a Book which explains about Mouth Cancer and prevention of the disease is released. It was named as; |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: November 7 is observed as National Cancer Awareness Day in India each year. The day is marked out to teach people to combat the Cancer. Dr Murali Mohan Chuntharu, a Dental Surgeon and also DK Home Guard Commandant written a book named "Arivu", which explains about Mouth Cancer and prevention of the disease.
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| 5. | Which state signs MOU with Centre for implementation of PMJAY, recently? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Punjab government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre to implement the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) in Punjab. By implementing PMJAY in Punjab, the scheme will be extended to cover more than 43 lakh families, instead of the proposed 14.96 lakh families. Punjab cabinet approved the merger of Punjab's Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Bima Yojana (BPSSBY), with PMJAY. Through this, the existing cover of Rs 50,000 per year per family was extended to Rs 5 lakh per year per family. The period of BPSSBY, expiring on October 31, has been extended to December 31, 2018. The MoU was signed by Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Satish Chandra, on behalf of Punjab with Ayushman Bharat CEO Dr Indu Bhushan.
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