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Q1. Who will head the Group of Ministers to look into GST related issues of the real estate sector?

Answer: Nitin Patel

Explanation: The Centre constituted a seven-member Group Of Ministers to look into GST related issues of the

real estate sector. Nitin Patel,the Deputy CM of Gujarat,would head the GoM which would analyse the tax rate of

GST on the under-construction residential properties for boosting the realty segment.

Q2. Who will head the panel to look into GST-related issues of lottery business?

Answer: Sudhir Mungantiwar

Explanation: The government set up an eight-member ministerial panel headed by Maharashtra Finance Minister

Sudhir Mungantiwar to look into GST-related issues of lottery business.

Q3. Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan flagged off which vans to promote and

create awareness among people on the need of oil and gas conservation for the future?

Answer: SAKSHAM

Explanation: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan flagged off SAKSHAM(Sanrakshan

Kshmata Mahotsav) Vans to promote and create awareness among people on the need of oil and gas conservation

for the future and the methods to do it.

Q4. The 6th Women of India Organic Festival held in which city?

Answer: Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development is organised the three-day 6th Women Of India

Organic Festival at leisure Valley, Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the

organic sector from the remotest parts of India.

Q5. How much amount was approved by the cabinet in EXIM Bank through recapitalisation bonds to boost the

bank’s capacity in export financing?

Answer: Rs 6000 cr

Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved capital infusion of Rs 6000 cr in EXIM Bank through recapitalisation

bonds to boost the bank’s capacity in export financing.

Q6. Who recently step down as the head coach of Indian football team?

Answer: Stephen Constantine

Explanation: Stephen Constantine has decided to step down as the head coach of the Indian football team

following team’s exit from 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Q7. Petr Cech recently announced his retirement. He was related to which sports?

Answer: Football

Explanation: Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech(from Czech Republic) announced that he would be retiring from

professional football at the end of the current season.

Q8. Which Indian born scientist was honored with the 2019 Japan Prize?

Answer: Dr Rattan Lal

Explanation: Two scientists are being recognized with the 2019 Japan Prize for original and outstanding

achievements that not only contribute to the advancement of science and technology, but also promote peace

and prosperity for all mankind.One of them is Dr.Rattan Lal.

Q9. Recently, Biraj Kumar Sinha passed away. He was related to which field?

Answer: Politics

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Explanation: Senior AGP leader and one of the signatories of the Assam Accord, Biraj Kumar Sarma, has passed

away after suffering from chronic liver disease.

Q10. Recently, Rajendra Prabhu passed away. He was related to which field?

Answer: Journalism

Explanation: Veteran journalist Rajendra Prabhu, who was at the forefront of media trade union movement,

passed away after a brief illness.

Q11. Who has won the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2015 for their contribution in rural development, education, and

development of natural resources?

Answer: Vivekananda Kendra

Explanation: The government announced winners of the Gandhi Peace Prize for four years beginning 2015 to

2018.Vivekananda Kendra,Kanyakumari,, gets the award for 2015 for their contribution in rural development,

education, development of natural resources.For 2016, it has been jointly given to Akshaya Patra Foundation for

its contribution in providing mid-day meals children and Sulabh International For its contribution in improving the

condition of sanitation and emancipation of manual scavengers. Ekbal Abhiyan Trust has won the award for 2017

for their contribution in providing education for rural and tribal children in remote areas, rural empowerment,

gender and social equality.Yohei Sasakawa for 2018 for his contribution in leprosy eradication.

Q12. Who was appointed as the Additional Solicitor General in the Supreme Court of India?

Answer: Sanjay Jain

Explanation: President Ram Nath Kovind appointed senior advocate Sanjay Jain as the additional Solicitor General

in the Supreme Court of India.

Q13. Who has become the youngest grandmaster in India and second in the world?

Answer: D Gukesh

Explanation: 12 year old Tamil Nadu boy, D Gukesh became the youngest grandmaster in India and second in the

world. He achieved this feat by beating D K Sharma at 17th Delhi International Open Chess tournament in Delhi.

Q14. Who has become the world’s youngest mountaineer to climb 7 volcanic peaks?

Answer: Satyarup Sidhanta

Explanation: Well-known mountaineer Satyarup Sidhanta, 35, conquered Antarctica’s highest point .Mount Sidley,

to become the youngest man in the world to have climbed the seven highest volcanic peaks, besides other

summits.

Q15. The first National Sports Meet 2019 for Tribals was organized in which city?

Answer: Hyderabad

Explanation: The first National Sports Meet 2019 for Tribals was organised by the Ministry of Tribal Welfare in

Hyderabad, Telangana.

Q16. Who has become the first Indian athlete to receive a nomination in the prestigious Laureus World

Comeback of the Year Award?

Answer: Vinesh Phogat

Explanation: Ace Indian female wrestler Vinesh Phogat has become the first Indian athlete to receive a nomination

in the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

Q17. According to India ratings, how much percent will be India’s GDP in 2019-20?

Answer: 7.5%

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Explanation: The country’s economy is likely to grow a tad higher at 7.5 per cent in 2019-20 on account of steady

improvement in major sectors — industry and services, said India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra)

Q18. In partnership with States, the Ministry of Rural Development has completed how many Rural Homes

since April 2014?

Answer: 1.37 cr

Explanation: In partnership with States, the Ministry of Rural Development has completed 1.37 crore Rural homes

since April 2014.

Q19. How many accounts were opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana(PMJDY) till last December?

Answer: 1 crore

Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana(PMRPY) has crossed the milestone of 1 crore beneficiaries

as on Jan 14,2019, according to a release by Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Q20. In which country, world’s first first human rights TV channel has been launched?

Answer: UK

Explanation: The world’s first human rights TV channel has been launched by International Observatory of Human

Rights.

Q21. In which city, BES EXPO 2019 was held?

Answer: New Delhi

Explanation: Information and Broadcasting Secretary Amit Khare and TRAI Chairman RS Sharma inaugurated the

25th International conference and exhibition on terrestrial and satellite broadcasting, BES EXPO 2019 in NewDelhi.

Q22. Which state government launched “Jai Kisan Rin Mukti Yojana”?

Answer: Madhya Pradesh

Explanation: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath launched his government’s Rs 50,000-crore farm debt-

waiver scheme named”Jai Kisan Rin Mukti Yojana”.

Q23. In which city, a Regional Conference on “Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme” was held?

Answer: Mumbai

Explanation: A Regional Conference on “Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme” was held in Mumbai,

Maharashtra.

Q24. Defence Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the 426.60 metre long Diffo Bridge in which state?

Answer: Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation: Defence Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the 426.60 metre long Diffo Bridge over Chipu

River in Lower Dibang Valley District in Arunachal Pradesh.

Q25. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Medical and Research

in which city?

Answer: Ahmedabad

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Medical and

Research in Ahmedabad,Gujarat.

Q26. The Centre has taken a decision to make all new cars meet Euro 6 standards mandatory for initial launch

from which year?

Answer: April 1, 2020

Explanation: The Centre has taken a decision to make all new cars meet Euro 6 standards mandatory for initial

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launch from April 1,2020, said Union Minister for Transport Nitin Gadkari addressing Symposium of International

Automotive Technology 2019 in Pune.

Q27. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Museum of Indian Cinema in which city?

Answer: Mumbai

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Museum of Indian Cinema in Mumbai,

Maharashtra. The state-of-the-art Museum has been built at a cost of over 140 crore rupees.

Q28. Which city will be country’s second defence innovation hub after Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu?

Answer: Nashik

Explanation: Nashik in Maharashtra will be the site of the country’s second defence innovation hub after

Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. The defence innovation hub at Nashik will help local industries and entrepreneurs and

further the Centre’s Make in India push in the country’s defence sector.

Q29. Which state government launched “School Fagat-Hansi” Mission?

Answer: Manipur

Explanation: Manipur CM N Biren Singh launched “School Fagat-Hansi “Mission, an initiative under the

Government’s popular ‘Go to Village’ mission.

Q30. Which denomination coins were released to mark the 102nd birth anniversary of late Tamil Nadu chief

minister and ruling AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran?

Answer: Rs 100 and Rs 5

Explanation: Two commemorative coins in the denomination of Rs 100 and Rs 5 were released to mark the 102nd

birth anniversary of late Tamil Nadu chief minister and ruling AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran which was

celebrated across the state.

Q31. The 7th Meeting of Tourism Ministers Of ASEAN and India was held in which country?

Answer: Vietnam

Explanation: The Union Minister for Tourism, Shri. K. J. Alphons attended the 7th Meeting of Tourism Ministers Of

ASEAN and India held in Ha Long City,Vietnam.

Q32. Which country’s airport to be renamed after boxing legend Muhammad Ali?

Answer: USA

Explanation: The US City of Louisville in Kentucky state to rename its airport after hometown hero Muhammad Ali

(name before conversion to Islam – Cassius Clay), who died in 2016.

Q33. Which country launched world’s first artificial meteor shower?

Answer: Japan

Explanation: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has launched Tokyo base startup Star ALE’s mini-satellite aimed

to deliver the world’s first artificial meteor shower.

Q34. Who was elected as new Prime Minister Of Sweden?

Answer: Stefan Lofven

Explanation: Sweden’s parliament has elected Prime Minister Stefan Lofven to a second four-year term ending

more than four months of political deadlock.

Q35. Who has been appointed as the new director General of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security(BCAS)?

Answer: Rakesh Asthana

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Explanation: Rakesh asthana has been appointed as the new director General of the Bureau of Civil Aviation

Security(BCAS).

Q36. Who has been appointed as the director general in the National Human Rights Commission?

Answer: Prabhat Singh

Explanation: Senior IPS officer Prabhat Singh has been appointed as the director general in the national Human

Rights Commission.

Q37. Who has been appointed as MD and CEO of IDFC First Bank?

Answer: V Vaidyanathan

Explanation: The Reserve Bank has approved the appointment of V Vaidyanathan as MD and CEO of IDFC First

bank for a period of three years, according to a regulatory filing.

Q38. Who has been conferred with the first Sheikh Saud International Prize for Materials Research by the

Centre for Advanced Materials of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)?

Answer: CNR Rao

Explanation: Eminent Indian scientist CNR Rao of the Jawaharlal Nehru for Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

(JNCASR), Bengaluru, has been conferred with the first Sheikh Saud International Prize for Materials Research by

the Centre for Advanced Materials of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Q39. Recently, Mary Oliver passed away. She was related to which field?

Answer: Poet

Explanation: Mary Oliver (American poet ), the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet whose rapturous odes to nature and

animal life brought her critical acclaim and popular affection, has passed away. She was 83.

Q40. Recently, Danish PM Lars Lokke Rasmussen inaugurated a Danish Cultural Institute in which city?

Answer: New Delhi

Explanation: In a bid to boost people-to-people ties and cultural exchanges, Danish PM Lars Lokke Rasmussen

inaugurated a Danish Cultural Institute in New Delhi.

Q41. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the TamilNadu Defence Industrial Corridor in which

district of TamilNadu?

Answer: Tiruchirapalli

Explanation: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the TamilNadu Defence Industrial Corridor in the

Tiruchirapalli district of TamilNadu, with various private and public sector industries announcing an investment of

around Rs 3100 crores.

Q42. Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit 2019 concluded in which city?

Answer: Gandhinagar

Explanation: Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit 2019 at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar concluded on 20th

January. 75 member delegation of Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council participated in this Summit.

Q43. Which state will hold Global Investor Summit 2019 in June 2019?

Answer: Himachal Pradesh

Explanation: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that the state is making all-out efforts to attract

investment and is holding a global investor Summit in Dharamsala on June 10 and 11.

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Q44. According to a report by global consultancy firm PwC,which country is likely to surpass United Kingdom to

become world’ 5th largest economy in the world’s largest economy rankings in 2019?

Answer: India

Explanation: India is likely to surpass the United Kingdom in the world’s largest economy rankings in 2019 to

become world’ 5th largest economy, according to a report by global consultancy firm PwC.

Q45. Who will head the 11 member working group set up to go into the concept of “Group Insolvency”and

suggest a suitable framework?

Answer: UK Sinha

Explanation: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has set up a 11-member working group under

the chairmanship of former SEBI Chief UK Sinha to go into the concept of “Group Insolvency”and suggest a

suitable framework.

Q46. Andry Rajoelina was recently sworn in as President of which country?

Answer: Madagascar

Explanation: Andry Rajoelina was sworn in as President of Madagascar.

Q47. Recently, Jagjit Singh Chopra passed away. He was related to which of the following fields?

Answer: Neurologist

Explanation: Padma Bhushan winning neurologist Jagjit Singh Chopra has passed away at the age of 84. He was

awarded lifetime achievement award by the World Federation of Neurology (HQ – London, UK) in 2017.

Q48. Who has become the first woman IPS DIG and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) officer to successfully

complete the South Pole expedition?

Answer: Aparna Kumar

Explanation: Aparna Kumar has become the first woman IPS DIG and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) officer to

successfully complete the South Pole expedition.

Q49. According to International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook Update,India to grow at how

much percent in 2019-20?

Answer: 7.5%

Explanation: The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook Update released by chief

economist Gita Gopinath recently said that India’s economy is expected to grow by 7.5 per cent in the 2019-20

fiscal year, keeping an upward trajectory as the rest of the world slumps.

Q50. Recently, NCLT has approved the merger of financially-stressed Tata Teleservices with which company?

Answer: Bharti Airtel

Explanation: The Delhi-bench of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the merger of financially-

stressed Tata Teleservices with Bharti Airtel.

Q51. Which city was named as the world capital of architecture for 2020 by UNESCO?

Answer: Rio De Janeiro

Explanation: The UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (Unesco) has named the Brazilian city of Rio

De Janeiro as the world capital of architecture for 2020.

Q52. Recently, China’s economy hitted to how much percent low in last quarter of 2018, which is the slowest in

the last 28 years?

Answer: 6.6%

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Explanation: China announced that its economy cooled down in the last quarter of 2018,, recording a growth rate

of 6.6 percent, which is the slowest in the last 28 years.

Q53. Which ministry to organize “Shehri Samridhi Utsav” from Feb 1 to Feb 15?

Answer: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Explanation: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is organising a fortnight of events named Shehri Samridhi Utsav

from Feb 1 to 15 all over the country focusing on urban livelihoods.

Q54. Who was named the Emerging Player of the Year by ICC?

Answer: Risabh Pant

Explanation: Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Risabh Pant was named Emerging Player of the Year by ICC.

Q55. Who has become the first cricketer to win the Sir Garbfields Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year,

the ICC Men’s Test Player of the year and the ICC ODI Player of the year?

Answer: Virat Kohli

Explanation: Virat Kohli has become the first cricketer to win the Sir Garbfields Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of

the Year, the ICC Men’s Test Player of the year and the ICC ODI Player of the year awards following an

extraordinary 2018.

Q56. Who has won the International Tennis Federation’s 25,000-dollar Women’s tournament in Singapore?

Answer: Ankita Raina

Explanation: India’s Ankita Raina has won the International Tennis Federation’s 25,000-dollar Women’s

tournament in Singapore.

Q57. India Steel 2019 Exhibition and Conference began in which city?

Answer: Mumbai

Explanation: India Steel 2019 Exhibition and Conference began in Mumbai.

Q58. Which country launched exercise “SeaVigil”?

Answer: India

Explanation: Explanation: Over a decade after the 26/11 Mumbai Terror attacks ,the Indian Navy has launched

“Sea Vigil”, a first of its kind and biggest coastal two-day Defence exrercise off the 7,516-km-long Indian coastline,

involving all 13 coastal states, Union Territories and maritime stakeholders including fisherfolk.

Q59. India signed MoU with which country to provide modern infrastructural facilities to Swami Vipulananda

Insititute of Aesthetic Studies of eastern University?

Answer: Sri Lanka

Explanation: India and SriLanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide modern infrastructural

facilities to Swami Vipulananda Insititute of Aesthetic Studies of eastern University in Batticaloa district of

SriLanka.

Q60. India’s first-ever all-women political party the National Women’s Party(NWP) was launched in which city?

Answer: Mumbai

Explanation: India’s first-ever all-women political party the National Women’s Party(NWP) was launched in

Mumbai and it will contest half 283 of the 545 Lok Sabha seats in the 2019 elections.

Q61. Recently, Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a 1210 meter span bridge over the river Ravi to link J&K and which

state?

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Answer: Punjab

Explanation: Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a 1210 meter span bridge over the

river Ravi in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district to reduce the distance to Punjab’s Pathankot city by 36km.

Q62. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Subhas Chandra Bose Museum in which city to mark the

freedom fighter’s 122nd birth anniversary?

Answer: New Delhi

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Subhas Chandra Bose Museum at the iconic Red Fort

in Delhi to mark the freedom fighter’s 122nd birth anniversary.

Q63. Who will head the committee to oversee the drug pricing regime, a move which could clip the powers of

drug pricing regulator, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority(NPPA)?

Answer: Vinod Paul

Explanation: The government constituted a standing committee headed by NITI Aayog to oversee the drug pricing

regime, a move which could clip the powers of drug pricing regulator, National Pharmaceutical Pricing

Authority(NPPA).

Q64. According to World Economic Survey, which country has emerged as the biggest supporters of

international aid?

Answer: India

Explanation: Indians have emerged as the biggest supporters of international aid, with a global public opinion

survey putting India on the top when it comes to people expecting their nation to help other countries.

Q65. The military exercise “IAFTX 2019” will be held in which city?

Answer: Pune

Explanation: India will engage with 12 African nations in a joint military exercise in Pune in March this year. The

final planning for the exercise named “Indian Africa Field Training Exercise(IAFTX)2019” will be done at a

conference in Pune on 23-24 January. The conference will also work out the modalities for the exercise.

Q66. The coast guards of India and Japan kicked off their disaster control, search and rescue exercises at which

place?

Answer: Yokohama

Explanation: Coast guards of India and Japan kicked off their disaster control, search and rescue exercises off the

coast of Yokohama in Japan.

Q67. Which state government declared Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival as the “State Festival”?

Answer: Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Pema Khandu declared Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival as the “State

Festival”at Seijosa in East Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF) is only

conservation festival of Arunachal Pradesh.

Q68. What is the rank of India on the Global Talent Competitive Index?

Answer: 80

Explanation: India has moved up one position to rank 80th on the Global Talent Competitive Index, but remains a

laggard among the BRICS nations. Switzerland topped the list.

Q69. Which company was accredited as the fastest growing brand in the IT services sector over the past

decade?

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Answer: TCS

Explanation: TCS announced that it has been accredited as the fastest growing brand in the IT services sector over

the past decade. The company’s brand value increased by 447 per cent from 2.34 billion dollars in 2010 to 12.8

billion dollars in 2019 according to Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation firm.

Q70. What is the rank of India in Bloomberg 2019 Innovative Index?

Answer: 54th

Explanation: India figures at 54th position among the world’ most innovative countries,according to Bloomberg

2019 Innovative Index.

Q71. According to a UN Report, the Indian economy is expected to grow at how much percent in the current

fiscal?

Answer: 7.4%

Explanation: The Indian economy is expected to grow at 7.4% in the current fiscal and its GDP will rise to 7.6% in

2019-20, before tapping down to 7.4% in 2020-21,according to a UN Report.

Q72. Who became the fastest Indian to claim 100 wickets in ODIs?

Answer: Mohammed Shami

Explanation: Pacer Mohammed Shami became the fastest Indian to claim 100 wickets in ODIs, reaching the mark

in the opening match against New Zealand in Napier.

Q73. Which state topped the medals tally at the Khelo India Youth Games?

Answer: Maharashtra

Explanation: Hosts Maharashtra walked away with the Overall Trophy at the Khelo India Youth Games, as they

amassed a mammoth 85 gold, 62 silver and 81 bronze for a total of 228 medals.

Q74. Who has been awarded with Saraswati Samman 2017?

Answer: Sitanshu Yashaschandra

Explanation: Noted Gujarati poet Sitanshu Yashaschandra has been awarded Saraswati Samman 2017 for his

poetry collection in Gujarati named “Vakhar”.

Q75. Recently, Indian player Raghbir Singh Bhola passed away. He is related to which sports?

Answer: Hockey

Explanation: Former India hockey player Raghbir Singh Bhola, a two-time Olympic medallist, has passed away aged

92. Bhola represented India in the 1956 Melbourne and 1960 Rome Olympics, winning a gold and silver medals

respectively for the country.

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Static GK Questions Based on Current Affairs

Q1. Where is the HQ of TCS?

Answer: Mumbai

Q2. What is the currency of South Korea?

Answer: Won

Q3. Where is the HQ of United Nations?

Answer: New York

Q4. What is the currency of Lebanon?

Answer: Pound

Q5. Where is the HQ of Nepal Rashtra Bank?

Answer: Kathmandu

Q6. What is the currency of Singapore?

Answer: Dollar

Q7. Where is HQ of International Cricket Council?

Answer: Dubai

Q8. Where is the HQ of IMF?

Answer: Washington DC

Q9. Where is the HQ of UNESCO?

Answer: Paris

Q10. What is the currency of Brazil?

Answer: Real

Q11. Where is the HQ of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India?

Answer: New Delhi

Q12. What is the capital of Madagascar?

Answer: Antananarivo

Q13. What is the currency of Madagascar?

Answer: Ariary

Q14. What is the capital of Vietnam?

Answer: Hanoi

Q15. Where is the HQ of ISRO?

Answer: Bengaluru

Q16. What is the currency of United Kingdom?

Answer: Pound Sterling

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Q17. Where is the HQ of SBI?

Answer: Mumbai

Q18. Where is the HQ of India Ratings and Research?

Answer: Mumbai

Q19. Where is the HQ of Jones Lang LaSalle(JLL) company?

Answer: Chicago

Q20. Where is the HQ of RBI?

Answer: Mumbai

Q21. What is the currency of Japan?

Answer: Yen

Q22. Where is the HQ of EXIM Bank?

Answer: Mumbai

Q23. Where is the HQ of GST Council?

Answer: New Delhi

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