1.Which Indian scientist had demonstrated that plants feel pain and have sensations?[A] Jagadish Chandra Bose[B] Sir CV Raman[C] Satyendra Nath Bose[D] Srinivasa Ramanujam Answer: A [Jagadish Chandra Bose]2. Parkash Singh Badal, who passed away recently, was the former Chief Minister of which state?[A] Madhya Pradesh[B] Punjab[C] Gujarat[D] JharkhandAnswer: B [Punjab]3.Jana Shakti Exhibition was organised the 100th episode of which program?[A] PM Rozgar Mela[B] Swachhta Pakhwada[C] Mann ki Baat[D] Beti Bachao, Selfie BanaoAnswer: C [Mann ki Baat]4.‘Ekatha Harbour’ is the biggest Indian grant-in-aid projects in which country?[A] Bangladesh[B] Maldives[C] Nepal[D] Myanma Answer: B [Maldives]5.Which institution organises the ‘Operation Dhvast’?[A] Coast Guard[B] National Investigation Agency[C] Indian Navy[D] Reserve Bank of IndiaAnswer: B [National Investigation Agency]6.What is the target year of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, set by the United Nations?[A] 2025[B] 2027[C] 2030[D] 2035Answer: C [2030]7.‘Raas Mahotsav or Raas Leela festival’ is celebrated in which state?[A] Rajasthan[B] Assam[C] West Bengal[D] GujaratAnswer: B [Assam]8. R. Vaishali, who was in news recently, plays which sports / game?[A] Athletics[B] Carrom[C] Table Tennis[D] ChessAnswer: D [Chess]9.Falkland camp, that was recently making news, is located in which state of North East India?[A] Manipur[B] Sikkim[C] Mizoram[D] AssamAnswer: C [Mizoram]10. Which disease is caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi bacteria?[A] Scrub typhus[B] Malaria[C] Dengue[D] ChikungunyaAnswer: A [Scrub typhus]