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1
Which South Africa cricketer has announced his immediate retirement from all forms of
cricket on 24 January 2019?
South Africa cricketer Johan Botha has announced his immediate retirement from all
forms of cricket on 24 January 2019.
He played for South Africa in five test matches, 78 one-day internationals, and 40
T20 Internationals from 2005 to 2012.
He captained South Africa in 10 ODIs and took the team to the No. 1 ranking after
they defeated Australia 4-1 in Australia in 2009.
2
Sultan Abdullah is elected as the new King of which country ?
Coast Guards of India and Japan held their disaster control, search and rescue
exercises off the coast of Yokohama in Japan on 23 January 2019.
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship ICGS Shaunak is the main Indian ship taking part in
the drills.
The ICGS Shaunkak is an Offshore Patrol Vessel and is one of the largest ships in the
Indian Coast Guard.
Rajendra Singh is the Director General of ICG.
4
Bengali Writer Atin Bandyopadhyay got which of the following awards ?
Sahitya Akademi Award Bengali Writer Atin Bandyopadhyay Passed Away.
5
Which of the following was awarded the best Strategic Performance (Financial Category) at the sixth
edition of 'Governance Now PSU' Awards on 25 January 2019.
Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) was awarded the best Strategic Performance
(Financial Category) at the sixth edition of 'Governance Now PSU' Awards on 25
January 2019.
The awards are given out in recognition of the efforts of Public Sector Undertakings
(PSUs) who have played a key role in the country's growth.
NRL is a joint venture between Bharat Petroleum, Oil India and Govt of Assam.
6
Which state welcomes the first time voters with a smashing number of 28 lakhs?
Maharshtra state welcomes the first time voters with a smashing number of 28 lakhs.
7
Which state has conferred the 'Republic Day Journalism Award' 2019 to veteran journalist
and former editor Dhirendra Nath Chakraborty on 26 January 2019?
Assam government has conferred the 'Republic Day Journalism Award' 2019 to
veteran journalist and former editor Dhirendra Nath Chakraborty on 26 January 2019.
He has been honoured for his lifelong contribution to journalism in the state.
He is the former Editor of Dainik Asom, Dainik Janambhumi and Ajir Batori group of
newspaper.
8
In which State did the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC) has been launched?
India launched Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. With this launch, India has become the 16th country in the world to offer proton therapy for cancer.
9
Which country declared sugarcane juice as the 'National Drink' of the country after a poll on
Twitter on 25 January 2019?
On 25 January 2019, the Pakistan government declared sugarcane juice as the
'National Drink' of the country after a poll on Twitter.
The government conducted a poll on Twitter at which people were asked to decide the
national drink of Pakistan.
Options including orange juice, sugarcane juice and carrot juice were given in the poll.
10
When is National Girl Child day celebrated in India?
