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1
Which of the following bank/banks will merge with BoB to become the third largest bank in
India after the State Bank of India and HDFC Bank in terms of assets?
On 2 January 2019, the Union Cabinet approved the merger of Vijaya Bank, Dena
Bank with Bank of Baroda (BoB).
Following the merger of these banks, BoB will become the third largest bank in India
after the State Bank of India and HDFC Bank in terms of assets.
The government of India in September 2018 had announced the merger of these
three banks.
The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of 'Rastriya Yuva Sashaktikaran
Karyakram Scheme' for the Period 2017-18 to 2019-2020.
The total budget outlay for the scheme is Rs.1160 crore.
The scheme is an ongoing Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs &
Sports.
The Scheme aims to develop the personality and leadership qualities of the youth.
4
Jair Bolsonaro takes Oath As New President of which country?
Jair Bolsonaro takes Oath As New President of Brazil.
5
Who has taken over as the Director General of Ordnance Factories (DGOF) and Chairman
of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) in Kolkata on 1 January 2019?
Saurabh Kumar took over as the Director General of Ordnance Factories (DGOF) and
Chairman of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) in Kolkata on 1 January 2019.
He is a 1982-batch Indian Ordnance Factory Service officer.
He was involved in drafting the 'Indian offset' policy for defence purchases and the
‘Make’ procedure in the Defence Procurement Procedure of 2003-04.
6
Who received the Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja National Award for Lifetime Achievement in Literature?
Manoj Das, an eminent English and Odia writer, received the Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja National Award for Lifetime Achievement in Literature.
7
Which of the following airports in Port Blair was declared as an authorised 'Immigration
Check post' for entry into/exit from India on 3 January 2019?
A
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
B
Veer Savarkar International Airport
C
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
D
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
The Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair was declared as an
authorised 'Immigration Check post' for entry into/exit from India.
This will open up the Port Blair Airport for direct international flight and immigration
facilities.
The Superintendent of Police (CID), Andaman and Nicobar Police was appointed as
the ‘Civil Authority’ for the purpose of the immigration check post.
8
Which country ranked first as per the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)?
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) reported that Sweden has been named the first best performing country in the CCPI 2019 list.
9
The National Health Agency (NHA) will be restructured as 'National Health Authority' for
better implementation of PM-JAY. The authority will be working under ________.
The Union Cabinet approved the restructuring of existing National Health Agency
(NHA) as 'National Health Authority' for better implementation of Pradhan Mantri -
Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).
National Health Authority will be chaired by Union Health Minister to enable the
decision making at a faster pace.
The authority will be working under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
10
Which of the follwoing trade Bills has been amended to facilitate recognition of trade unions at the Central and federal level?
