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    Which state government passed the 'PRANAM Act' making it mandatory for state government employees to look after their aged parents and physically- challenged siblings?
    Solution
    Assam government passed the 'PRANAM Act' making it mandatory for state government employees to look after their aged parents and physically-challenged siblings who don't have a source of income.
     
    Hence, the correct option is (d).
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    XYZ is an Indian Aerospace scientist who was appointed as a scientific adviser to the Defence Minister of India in 2015. XYZ is a fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation in London, the first from India and has served as Director of the Research Centre Imarat, a key laboratory of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex. In August 2018, he was appointed as the chairman of DRDO for a two-year term. Identify XYZ among the following:
    Solution
    Dr G. Satheesh Reddy was appointed as the chairman of DRDO in August 2018 for a two-year term. He will also be the Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development (DoDRD).
     
    Hence, the correct option is (b).
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    The Fields Medal, also known as the 'Nobel Prize for Mathematics', is a prize awarded to mathematicians under 40 years of age at the International Congress of the International Mathematical Union (IMU). Which Indian-origin mathematician won the 2018 Fields Medal?
    Solution
    Indian-origin mathematician Akshay Venkatesh won the 2018 Fields Medal more commonly known as the “Nobel prize for Mathematicians” in August 2018. He is one of the four winners to win the award this year.
     
    Hence, the correct option is (d).
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    XYZ is a book authored by India's current Vice President Venkaiah Naidu depicting his experience during the first year in office. XYZ was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2018 and includes 245 pages with seven chapters and 465 illustrations.

    Identify XYZ among the following:

    Solution
    Vice President Venkaiah Naidu wrote a book titled 'Moving on...Moving Forward: A Year in Office' depicting his experience during the first year in office. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the book in September 2018.
     
    Hence, the correct option is (a).
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    What was the amount disbursed by the International Monetary Fund to Argentina as the biggest loan in IMF's history?
    Solution
    The International Monetary Fund signed a loan agreement with Argentina in September 2018 amounting to $57.1 billion making it the biggest-ever loan agreement in IMF's history.
     
    Hence, the correct option is (c).
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    Which of the following company-parent company is incorrectly matched?

    Solution
    Clean & Clear is a beauty brand owned by Johnson & Johnson and not Hindustan Unilever.
     
    Hence, the correct option is (c).
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    Which of the following National Park-State is not correctly matched?

    Solution
    Nagarhole National Park, popularly known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park is situated in Karnataka and not in Kerala.
     
    Hence, the correct option is (b).
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    In which Indian city was the conclave of Chief Ministers and Parliamentarians of 12 Himalayan States held?
    Solution
    The conclave of Chief Ministers and Parliamentarians of 12 Himalayan States was held in Shimla in October 2018. The theme of the meet was 'Well being of the next generation of Himalayan people through agriculture.'
     
    Hence, the correct option is (c).
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    Which internship programme was launched by the Indian Ocean Rim Association aimed at empowering young people?
    Solution
    Nelson Mandela's 'Be the Legacy' internship programme was launched by the Indian Ocean Rim Association in November 2018. The internship is aimed at empowering young people under the age of 30 years from IORA member states. The programme will be operational from July 2019.
     
    Hence, the correct option is (d).
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    A paramilitary Sufi group called Ahlu Sunna Waljama, which is recently in news, is fighting with radical Islamist group in Civil War of which country?

    Solution
    Ahlu Sunna Waljama'a (ASWJ) (Somali: Ahlu Suna Waljamaaca) is a Somalia-based paramilitary group consisting of moderate Sufis opposed to radical Islamist groups such as Al-Shabaab.
     
    Hence, the correct option is (b).
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