Exercise :: Miscellaneous - Latest Current Affairs
- Miscellaneous - Latest Current Affairs
| 1. | What is India's rank in the Henley Passport Index 2020? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Henley Passport Index 2020 was launched recently by Henley & Partners. India ranked 84th in the index. Japan has the world's strongest passport. The index was based on the data collected from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
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| 2. | Which of the following released the list of Global Health Challenges 2020? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The World Health Organization (WHO) released the list of Global Health Challenges of the forthcoming year on 13 January 2020. The list of Global Health Challenges highlighted 13 potential threats. The top among the listed threats was Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) and climate crisis.
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| 3. | According to 'The Global Cost of Internet Shutdowns in 2019' report, India is the _______ most affected country? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Internet shutdown: India suffers $1.3 billion economic loss; 3rd most affected country after Iraq and Sudan says 'The Global Cost of Internet Shutdowns in 2019' report of internet research firm Top10VPN.
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| 4. | Who is the author of "Pax Sinica: Implications for the Indian Dawn"? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: 'Pax Sinica: Implications for the Indian Dawn is a book on China authored by Samir Saran & Akhil Deo was recently released.
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| 5. | Who is the author of 'Asha and the Spirit Bird'? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Jasbinder Bilan has won the UK based Costa Children's Award 2019. She has won the award for her debut novel 'Asha and the Spirit Bird'. She will receive 5,000 pounds as prize money associated with the award.
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