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3001.

Which former Indian athlete has been nominated for IAAF Veteran Pin?

Answer» India's track and field legend PT Usha has been nominated for the International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) 'Veteran Pin' for her outstanding service to the sport. She is often called the "queen of track and field". The IAAF CEO Jon Ridgeon has also extended an invitation to PT Usha to attend the award ceremony during the opening of the 52nd IAAF Congress in Qatar in September 2019. She won five gold medals -- 100 metres(m), 200m, 400m, 400 m hurdles and the 4x400 m relay -- besides a bronze in the Asian Games which were held at Jakarta in 1985 . Usha's most memorable performance came in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics where she became the first Indian to reach the finals of the 400m hurdles, but lost the bronze by one-hundredth of a second.
3002.

Lalji Tandon was appointed as the new Governor of;

Answer» President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Lal Ji Tandon as the Governor of Madhya Pradesh. He will replace Anandiben Patel.
3003.

Who will be the head of Air India Specific Alternative Mechanism?

Answer» Union Government reconstituted the Group of Ministers (GoM) called the Air India Specific Alternative Mechanism (AISAM) on Air India disinvestment. The group is headed by Home minister Amit Shah and comprises of 3 other ministers namely finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, commerce, and railway minister Piyush Goyal and civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The panel will work out modalities for sale of Air India. Modi 1.0 government had invited bids from investors in 2018 to buy out the government's 74% stake in Air India along with management control. But the process failed as investors did not put in their bids. The reasons include government retaining 24% stake and corresponding rights, high debt, volatile crude oil prices, fluctuations in exchange rates, changes in the macro environment and restriction on bidding by individuals.
3004.

Who is the CEO of NHA (National Health Authority)?

Answer» Dr. Indu Bhushan serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB - PMJAY) and the National Health Authority (NHA), Government of India.
3005.

John Isner wins Hall of Fame Tennis Championships title. He is the Tennis player of which country?

Answer» American tennis player John Isner wins Hall of Fame Tennis Championships title in Newport, Rhode Island. This was his 4th Hall of Fame Tennis Championships title. He defeated Alexander Bublik in straight sets by 7-6, 6-3 at the grass-court event.
3006.

President Ram Nath Kovind appointed whom as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh?

Answer» President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Anandiben Patel as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh. He will replace Ram Naik.
3007.

Who become India's first gold-medallist at the President's Cup boxing tournament?

Answer» Four-time Asian medallist Shiva Thapa has become the India's first gold-medallist at the President's Cup boxing tournament after getting a walkover in the finals in Astana, Kazakhstan on July 20, 2019. It was his international debut in the newly-introduced Olympic category of 63kg. Thapa was to fight Kazakhstan's Zakir Safiullin in the summit clash but his opponent had to pull out due to injury. Earlier, this year, Thapa had lost to Safiullin in the 2019 Asian Championship semifinal.
3008.

Who has been appoined as the Joint Secretary to President Ram Nath Kovind?

Answer» The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Ajay Bhadoo as the Joint Secretary to President Ram Nath Kovind for a tenure co-terminus with the President. He is a 1999 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Gujarat. He is serving as the Vadodara Municipal Commissioner since July 2018. He was the recipient of the Best Collector Award twice for outstanding performance in 2008 and 2010.
3009.

Who sworn in as the governor of Gujarat?

Answer» Acharya Devvrat, 60, sworn in as the new governor of Gujarat on July 22. Gujarat high court's acting chief justice Anant S Dave administered the oath of office at the Raj Bhavan on 22 July.
3010.

Who released the book "Chandra Shekhar - The Last Icon of Ideological Politics" authored by Rajya Sabha's Deputy Chairman?

Answer» PM Narendra Modi releases book "Chandra Shekhar - The Last Icon of Ideological Politics" is written by Deputy Chairman in the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh and Ravi Dutt Bajpai in New Delhi. Prime Minister also announced a museum for all former Prime Ministers of India, and invited their families to share aspects of their lives.
3011.

Who breaks 57 seconds barrier and 100m breaststroke world record in Swimming?

Answer» British competitive swimmer, Adam George Peaty has broken his own world record in the men's 100-meter breaststroke at the World Aquatics Championships 2019 held in Gwangju, South Korea. The 2016 Olympic champion won World Championships semi-final with 56.88sec becomes a 1st man to swim under 57 sec shattered the previous record of 57.10 sec he set at 2018 European Championships. In the final, he finished in 57.14sec beat compatriot James Wilby(UK), with China's Yan Zibei in third.
3012.

Who has been appointed as Britain's Home Secretary, recently?

Answer» Priti Patel has been appointed as Britain's Home Secretary in the newly-unveiled Boris Johnson Cabinet. She has become the Britain's first Indian-origin Home Secretary.
3013.

Who assigned as Deputy Governor of RBI to run the monetary policy portfolio after the resignation of Deputy Governor Viral Acharya?

Answer» India's Central Bank, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has assigned Deputy Governor BP Kanungo to run the monetary policy portfolio after the resignation of fellow Deputy Governor Viral V. Acharya. The monetary policy department, including forecasting and modeling unit, was earlier looked after by Acharya, who quit his role as Deputy Governor on June 2019. Kanungo will retain his currency management portfolio would become the 6th member of the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee, which will next meet on August 5-7,2019. Now the three deputy governors N S Vishwanathan, B P Kanungo and M K Jain will be responsible for 12 departments each. M K Jain has been given additional charge of corporate strategy and budget, financial stability unit, and human resource management. He will be in charge of the right to information division.
3014.

Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Asian Boxing Confederation's (ASBC) competitions commission?

Answer» India's Kishen Mangaldas Narsi (Mumbai) has been appointed as the Chairman of Asian Boxing Confederation's (ASBC) competitions commission. His appointment has been made under ASBC Constitution Article 38.3/F. The appointment was confirmed by the ASBC President Anas Naser Al Otaiba. Kishen, a former All-India University champion boxer was an International Referee and Vice-Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Boxing Association (AIBA). Kishen, the founding interim President of the Boxing Federation of India has officiated in three Olympics.
3015.

Who is appointed as the head of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) influential Finance & Commercial Affairs committee (F&CA)?

Answer» Pakistan Cricket Board's chairman Ehsan Mani has been appointed as the head of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) influential Finance & Commercial Affairs committee (F&CA). The decision regarding the appointment was announced during the International Cricket Council's annual conference. The F&CA is one of the ICC's most important committees, in relation to all financial and commercial matters.
3016.

Name the Union Minister Who is the head of the panel to prevent workplace sexual harassment.

Answer» Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a panel of four cabinet ministers to examine ways to prevent workplace sexual harassment. The new panel includes Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The #MeToo movement triggered a public outcry in the country, with former junior Foreign Minister M J Akbar being accused of sexual misconduct.
3017.

Who is the author of the book 'Fire and Fury Corps -- Saga of Valour, Fortitude and Sacrifice'?

Answer» The book titled 'Fire and Fury Corps -- Saga of Valour, Fortitude and Sacrifice' has been authored by Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh. The book is showcasing the history and achievements of the Fire and Fury Corps which guards the Line of Control (LoC) and Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). It documents the courage and bravery of the Fire and Fury Warriors and portrays the rich heritage and ethos of the Indian Army. The book also covers the serenity and mysticism of Ladakh and its people, as a tribute to the symbiotic relationship shared by the Indian Army and the people of Ladakh region.
3018.

Who won the WBA (World Boxing Association) welterweight championship 2019?

Answer» Filipino professional boxer, Manny Pacquiao (40) claimed the WBA (World Boxing Association) welterweight championship 2019 by defeating Keith Thurman of US at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, United States. Two judges scored it 115-112 in favour of Pacquiao, while one judge scored it 114-113 to Thurman.The eight-division world champion Pacquiao has improved to 62-7-2 score with 39 knockouts.Currently serves as a senator of the Philippines, he has won 12 major world titles as well as being the first boxer to win the lineal championship in five different weight classes.
3019.

Who released the book named "Chandra Shekhar - The Last Icon of Ideological Politics", recently?

Answer» Book on the former prime minister of India, Chandra Shekhar, named, "Chandra Shekhar - The Last Icon of Ideological Politics" was released by the prime minister, Shri Narendra Modi. The book was released at the Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building in NewDelhi and is written by Shri Harivansh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, and Shri Ravi Dutt Bajpai. The first copy of the book was presented to the Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu by Shri Narendra Modi. This book talks about the legacy of the former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar, both about his personal life as well as public administration. A museum for all Indian prime ministers was announced and invited all their families to the book launch and share their aspects of life.
3020.

Who authored the book titled "Indo-Pak Relations: Beyond Pulwama and Balakot" which deals with the fundamental causes of the Indo-Pak conflict?

Answer» The book titled "Indo-Pak Relations: Beyond Pulwama and Balakot" authored by Dr. U V Singh was released during the "Book Launch & Discussion" event in New Delhi. It deals with the fundamental causes of the Indo-Pak conflict. It is published by Pentagon Press.
3021.

Nikoloz Basilashvili wins the German Tennis Championships. He belongs to the country of;

Answer» Nikoloz Basilashvili is a Georgian professional tennis player. Nikoloz Basilashvili wins the German Tennis Championships. He defeated Andrey Rublev to successfully defend his title at the German Tennis Championships. With the win, he has become first player to win the event in successive years since Roger Federer in 2004-2005.
3022.

Who will be the next Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of the Indian Army?

Answer» Lt Gen Paramjit Singh, who has vast experience in counter-terror operations, will be the next Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of the Indian Army. Lt Gen Singh, currently serving as General Officer Commanding of the Army's Nagrota-based XVI Corps, will take over as the new DGMO on October, succeeding Lt Gen Anil Chauhan.
3023.

To which committee, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was appointed as the chairman?

Answer» Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla appointed Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Congress floor leader in Lok Sabha as the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). The other members elected to the committee from Lok Sabha are Jayant Sinha, Ajay (Teni) Misra, Satya Pal Singh, Subhash Chandra Baheria, Sudheer Gupta, Darshana Vikram Jardosh, Vishnu Dayal Ram, Jagadambika Pal and Ram Kripal Yadav (all BJP), T R Baalu (DMK), Rahul Ramesh Shewale (Shiv Sena), Rajiv Ranjan Singh (JD-U) and Balashowry Vallabbhaneni (YSR Congress Party) and Bhartruhari Mahtab (BJD).
3024.

Who has been appointed the chairman of the "Estimates Committee" of the parliament?

Answer» Girish Bapat has been appointed the chairman of the "Estimates Committee" of the parliament. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla made the appointment. Estimates committee is one of the three financial standing committees of the parliament apart from the public accounts committee and committee on public undertakings.
3025.

Mary Kom has won gold medal at the 23rd President's Cup under the category of __________.

Answer» Six-time world champion & Olympic bronze medallist, MC Mary Kom claimed gold in the 51kg category at the 23rd President's Cup by defeating Australia's April Franks by 5-0. She asserted her supremacy in a lop-sided 51kg bout final in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. The 36-year-old Indian had also won a gold medal at the India Open boxing tournament in May 2019. She is looking to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the World Championships in Yekaterinburg, Russia. The 2019 World Boxing Championships for women will be held from September 7 to 21.
3026.

Who has won People's Choice Award in US?

Answer» Renowned Indian sand artist and Padma Awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has won the People's Choice Award at a prestigious sand sculpting festival in the United States. He won the award for his sand sculpture 'Stop Plastic Pollution, Save Our Ocean' at the 2019 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival in Boston, Massachusetts. Pattnaik was the sole representative from India and Asia. The award-winning sculpture showed a turtle caught in a plastic bag and a fish with plastic trash such as slippers, bottles and glass inside its body. The tail of the fish is in the mouth of a human, signifying how plastic pollution in the oceans is adversely impacting human beings also when they consume sea food.
3027.

Who has been sworn in as new Governor of Bihar?

Answer» Fagu Chauhan, a six-time member of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. He was sworn in as the 29th Governor of Bihar. He was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of the Patna High Court Amreshwar Pratap Shahi. Fagu Chauhan won the assembly elections in 1996 and 2002. Mr Chauhan won for the fifth time in May 2007 on the BSP symbol he joined the BJP and won the assembly election for the sixth time from the same seat in March 2017. He replaced Lalji Tandon who has taken charge as the Governor of Madhya Pradesh.s
3028.

Name the leaders who will be seen guest starring in a Man vs Wild episode with host Bear Grylls?

Answer» PM Narendra Modi will be seen in an all-new avatar in the upcoming Man vs Wild episode with adventurer host Bear Grylls. Mod will be Bear Grylls' special guest in the exclusive episode, which will air on August 12, 2019 at 9 pm on the Discovery Channel.
3029.

Recently, The CM of this state launching the "School Fagadaba" to improve the infrastructure of government schools in the state.

Answer» Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh launching the "School Fagadaba" (Make education better) scheme to improve the infrastructure of government schools in the state. The objective of the scheme was to ensure better infrastructure, quality education and overall improvement of government schools to make them model schools.
3030.

Who was appointed as the next Director-General of the Border Security Force (BSF)?

Answer» The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)headed by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi that has Home Minister Amit Shah as its member, has appointed IPS officer V K Johri as the next Director-General of the Border Security Force (BSF). He is currently the special secretary in the external Intelligence Agency, Research Analysis Wing (RAW) and will take over as the BSF Director General from incumbent Rajni Kanti Mishra. V.K.Johri is also appointed as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Home Ministry.
3031.

Name the India delegation, who lead the 2nd meeting of China-India high-level mechanism on cultural and people-to-people exchanges held in Beijing, China .

Answer» External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar visited (3-day from August 11 to 13,2019) Beijing, China during which he had bilateral meetings with his counterpart Foreign Minister and State Councillor Wang Yi, Vice President Wang Qishan, 4th meeting of the India-China Media Forum on cultural and people-to-people exchanges & signed 5 MoUs (memorandum of understanding) during the visit.
3032.

Who has been appointed as a Drug Controller General of India?

Answer» The government appointed VG Somani as Drug Controller General of India (DCGI). DCGI heads the Indian drug regulatory body the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). His functions include ensuring the quality of drugs and cosmetics sold in the country, approval of new drugs and regulating clinical trials. Somani is currently Joint Drugs Controller of India.
3033.

Name of the Indian origin doctor who was crowned Miss England 2019.

Answer» Bhasha Mukherjee, a 23-year-old Indian origin doctor was crowned Miss England 2019. Bhasha holds two different medical degrees, has an IQ of 146 and is fluent in 5 different languages. As a winner of Miss England, she will be entered into the Miss World contest 2019.
3034.

President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated exhibitions on Mahatma Gandhi and Khadi in __________.

Answer» President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated exhibitions on Mahatma Gandhi and Khadi at the "Ebunjan Theatre" in the Gambia to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi.
3035.

Who inaugurated the Indian Airforce Facilitation-cum-Publicity Pavilion in New Delhi?

Answer» The Union Minister for Human Resource Development (MHRD) Mr Ramesh Pokhriyal, inaugurated the Indian Airforce Facilitation-cum-Publicity Pavilion in National Bal Bhawan, New Delhi to motivate students to join Indian Air Force. The setup comprises of a flying simulator, a self-interactive career information kiosk( a counter, newsstand etc), a selfie point in G suite( cloud computing, collaboration and productivity tool) and mannequins. The pavilion has running videos related to IAF exercise/ operations, aircraft models of Indian Air Force, digital flexes etc.
3036.

Who has taken charge as the secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade?

Answer» IAS Officer Guruprasad Mohapatra assumed charge as the secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. Prior to taking over as secretary of DPIIT, he served as chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Mohapatra replaces Ramesh Abhishek, who has retired.
3037.

Who has become the first IAF pilot to complete wingsuit skydive jump?

Answer» Wing Commander Tarun Chaudhri has become the first Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot to perform a wingsuit skydive jump. He achieved the feat on July 21 during the Kargil Diwas celebrations at Air Force Station in Jodhpur. The jump was accomplished from a Mi-17 helicopter from an altitude of 8,500 feet. This is the first IAF Wing Suit Skydive Jump by a pilot who has flown and captained the same type of helicopter. The Kargil Diwas celebrations were held at Air Force Station in Jodhpur on July 21 and 22.
3038.

Who has launched Atal Community Innovation Centre (ACIC) in New Delhi?

Answer» Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel has launched Atal Community Innovation Centre (ACIC) in New Delhi, to encourage the spirit of innovation at the community level. This initiative aim is to provide solution-driven design thinking to serve society. Atal Innovation Mission has a key role to perform in order to achieve the target of five trillion dollar economy by 2025.
3039.

Who has been appointed as Ombudsman officer of Indian Federation of Sports Gaming, recently?

Answer» India's first and only Sports Gaming self-regulatory industry body, Indian Federation of Sports Gaming (IFSG) has appointed former Supreme Court(SC) judge, Justice A. K. Sikri, as its ombudsman and Ethics officer. He will have the responsibility of investigating queries & complaints raised by the users of the online fantasy sports gaming platforms and provide strategic council, resolve disputes brought forward regarding binding rules or financial discrepancies as well as steer hearings and make announcements for smooth operation and ease of functioning. With Sikri as Ombudsman of IFSG, it will be able to frame strong industry benchmarks with great governance protecting its 8crore users and 32 operators interests and create standardized best practices.
3040.

Recently, Lalji Tandon was sworn in as the Governor of which state?

Answer» Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lalji Tandon was sworn in as the 28th Governor of Madhya Pradesh. He was administered oath by the Madhya Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Ravi Shankar Jha at a function in Raj Bhawan, Bhopal in the presence of Chief Minister Kamal Nath, state ministers and bureaucrats. He succeeds Anandiben Patel who is appointed as governor of Uttar Pradesh. Mr Tandon, aged 84, was the Governor of Bihar, prior to his appointment as the governor of Madhya Pradesh.
3041.

Name the Indian cricketer who has honoured with Bharat Gaurav Award by East Bengal club.

Answer» East Bengal club will officially start the centenary celebrations on its foundation day with a glittering ceremony at the Netaji Indoor Stadium. East Bengal club will be awarded India's first cricket World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev with its highest honour, Bharat Gaurav. Kapil is no stranger to football as he had donned the club's colours in an exhibition match against Mohun Bagan in 1992.
3042.

Who was appointed as the interim COO of Coffee Day Enterprises?

Answer» Nitin Bagmane was appointed as the interim chief operating officer (COO) of Coffee Day Enterprises by CCD's board of directors.
3043.

Who released the 4th cycle of All India Tiger Estimation 2018?

Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the results of the 4th cycle of All India Tiger Estimation 2018, at Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Shri Prakash Javdekar; the Union Minister of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Shri Babul Supriyo; and the Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Shri C.K. Mishra.
3044.

Who was sworn in as the 18th Governor of Tripura?

Answer» A seven-time Member of Parliament (MP) from Chhattisgarh's Raipur and former Union minister, Ramesh Bais, aged 71, was sworn in as the 18th Governor of Tripura in the presence of Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and senior officials of the administration. He was administered oath by the Chief Justice of Tripura High Court Justice Sanjay Karol at a function in Old Raj Bhawan, Agartala. He succeeds Kaptan Singh Solanki.
3045.

Who was appointed as the new speaker of Karnataka Assembly?

Answer» Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri has been elected as the new Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Former Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar had resigned from his post soon after BS Yediyurappa government won floor test in the house.
3046.

Who has been appointed the new Finance Secretary of India?

Answer» Rajiv Kumar, a 1984 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Jharkhand cadre, has been appointed the new Finance Secretary. He succeeded Subhash Chandra Garg, who is currently the power secretary. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the designation of Kumar as the new Finance Secretary. The finance secretary is the administrative head of the Ministry of Finance and is the principal adviser to the Finance Minister on all matters of policy and administration within the Finance Ministry. He is the senior-most bureaucrat among the five Secretaries of the five Departments of the Ministry of Finance, viz. Economic Affairs, Revenue, Expenditure, Financial services and Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM).
3047.

Dinesh Bhatia was named as the next Ambassador of India to __________.

Answer» Shri Dinesh Bhatia (IFS batch 1992) ambassador of India to the Republic of Argentina appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Paraguay in Buenos Aires. Present India's envoy to Argentina Sanjiv Ranjan appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Colombia.
3048.

Who was conferred with 'The Society Global Indian Icon Award 2019', for his excellence in the field of law at an event hosted in London by the Society Magazine?

Answer» Bollywood's Advocate Dinesh Tiwari was conferred with 'The Society Global Indian Icon Award 2019', for his excellence in the field of law at an event hosted in London by the Society Magazine. He was presented the award by Gopichand Hinduja in presence of Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar who were the Chief Guests of the event.
3049.

Who sets a World Record in the women's 400m hurdles at US championships after 16 years?

Answer» 29-year-old Dalilah Muhammad set World Record in the women's 400m hurdles at 2019 USA Track & Field (USATF) Outdoor Championships after 16 years, set by Russia's Yuliya Pechonkina in 2003. The event was held in Drake stadium, in Des Moines, Lowa, United States.Dalilah Muhammad Record broken: She won in 52.20 seconds beating the previous record of 52.34seconds.
3050.

IAS officer Ravi Capoor, assumes Charge as Secretary of this department.

Answer» Ravi Capoor, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, assumed charge of the office of Secretary, Ministry of Textiles in New Delhi. Ravi Capoor has vast experience of working in international agencies like the World Bank, European Union, United Nations, Department for International Development in the Primary Education Project with Government of India.