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<mark>Answer: D. USA</mark> <mark>- Exercise Iron Union 12 commenced on 10 December 2019. It is a joint military exercise between the ground forces of the UAE and the United States.</mark>
<mark>49. India with which country is to begin joint naval patrolling mission in Indian ocean region?</mark>
<mark>A. Germany</mark>
<mark>B. Israel</mark>
<mark>C. France</mark>
<mark>D. Australia</mark>
<mark>Answer: C. France</mark> <mark>- India and France are to launch joint naval patrolling mission after the Varuna Naval Exercise that was held in May, 2019. The joint mission is to be executed in the Indian Ocean Region to protect the strategic interests of the countries and to check large scale illegal fishing.</mark>
<mark>50. The fourth edition of the International Seminar cum Exhibition NAVARMS-19 is to be held in which city?</mark>
<mark>A. Jaipur</mark>
<mark>B. Chandigarh</mark>
<mark>C. New Delhi</mark>
<mark>D. Bhopal</mark>
<mark>Answer: C. New Delhi</mark> <mark>- The fourth edition of the International Seminar cum Exhibition on Naval Weapon Systems NAVARMS-19 is to be held on 12-13 December 2019. The conclave is organized by the Ministry of Defence at Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis, Development Enclave, New Delhi.</mark>
<mark>51. As per the latest SIPRI Report, which is the largest Arms manufacturer in the world?</mark>
<mark>A. Thales</mark>
<mark>B. General Dynamics</mark>
<mark>C. L-3 Technologies</mark>
<mark>D. Lockheed Martin</mark>
<mark>Answer: D. Lockheed Martin</mark> <mark>- As per the latest SIPRI Report, Arms manufacturers' profit rose to USD 420 billion in 2018. Three Indian companies were part of this index. These companies are - Hindustan Aeronautics (38), Indian Ordnance Factories (56) and Bharat Electronics (62). However, Lockheed Martin of the USA secured its first place in the index.</mark>
<mark>52. Hand in Hand 2019: A joint military exercise is between India and which country?</mark>
<mark>A. China</mark>
<mark>B. Japan</mark>
<mark>C. Singapore</mark>
<mark>D. South Korea</mark>
<mark>Answer: A. China</mark> <mark>- Hand in Hand 2019: A joint military exercise between India and China began at Umroi Cantonment, Meghalaya. It is an annual military exercise held under a United Nations mandate. It will be conducted between December 7 to December 20, 2019, with a theme against terrorism.</mark>
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<mark>53. How many projects have been approved by the government for setting up FM transmitters in the premises of SSB along the Indo-Nepal border?</mark>
<mark>A. 7</mark>
<mark>B. 5</mark>
<mark>C. 15</mark>
<mark>D. 17</mark>
<mark>Answer: A. 7</mark> <mark>- The government has approved seven projects for setting up FM transmitters in the premises of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) to strengthen FM coverage along the Indo-Nepal border. Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar told Lok Sabha that projects would be in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.</mark>
<mark>54. INDRA, a Joint tri service exercise is between India and which of the following countries?</mark>
<mark>A. France</mark>
<mark>B. Russia</mark>
<mark>C. USA</mark>
<mark>D. China</mark>
<mark>Answer: B. Russia</mark> <mark>- The Joint tri service exercise between India and Russia, INDRA 2019 is to be held between December 10-19, 2019 in Pune and Goa. The event is planned for 10 days between army, naval and air force forces of both the countries.The exercise is to be held in Pune and Goa simultaneously.</mark>
<mark>55. Indian army's Sindhu Sudarshan exercise recently concluded in which state?</mark>
<mark>A. Arunachal Pradesh</mark>
<mark>B. Assam</mark>
<mark>C. Andhra Pradesh</mark>
<mark>D. Rajasthan</mark>
<mark>Answer: D. Rajasthan</mark> <mark>- Exercise Sindhu Sudarshan was conducted by Indian Army's Sudarshan Chakra Corps in the deserts of Rajasthan from November 28 to December 4.The integrated exercise involved the use of Mechanized Forces, Infantry, Artillery and other Force Multipliers such as drones and electronic warfare systems. The Army's indigenous Armed Rudra Advanced Light Helicopters were employed alongside Indian Air Force Helicopters in a fully integrated and synergised manner.</mark>
<mark>56. What is the range of nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile?</mark>
<mark>A. 350 kms B. 400 kms</mark>
<mark>C. 450 kms</mark>
<mark>D. 500 kms</mark>
<mark>Answer: A. 350 kms</mark> <mark>- The trial of the surface-to-surface missile, which has a strike range of 350 kilometres, was carried out from a mobile launcher of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur at around 7.50 pm. Prithvi-2 is capable of carrying 500-1,000 kilograms of warheads and is powered by liquid propulsion twin engines.</mark>
<mark>57. Hand-in-Hand, a joint training exercise is held between India and which country? A. Japan B. Indonesia C. Nepal D. China</mark>
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<mark>Answer: D. China</mark> <mark>- Exercise HAND-IN-HAND 2019 is to be conducted at Umroi, Meghalaya. The 8th India-China joint training is held under the United Nations mandate. The exercise will be held from 7-20 December 2019. The aim of the Exercise HAND-IN-HAND 2019 is to practice joint planning and conduct of counter-terrorist operations in semi-urban terrain. The theme of the 14-day long training exercise is Counter-terrorism.</mark>
<mark>58. Who took charge as the Commander-in-Chief of Andaman & Nicobar Command? A. Sam Manekshaw</mark>
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<mark>B. Podali Shankar Rajeshwar</mark>
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<mark>C. Bipin Rawat</mark>
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<mark>D. Amarjeet Singh Bedi</mark>
<mark>Answer: B. Podali Shankar Rajeshwar</mark> <mark>- Lt Gen Podali Shankar Rajeshwar took over as the 14th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN). He is a graduate of Indian Military Academy and was commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery in December 1980.</mark>
<mark>59. Who recently became the 1st woman of Indian Navy to fly Dornier surveillance aircraft?</mark>
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<mark>A. Shivangi</mark>
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<mark>B. Punita Arora</mark>
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<mark>C. Shaliza Dhami</mark>
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<mark>D. Minty Agarwal</mark>
<mark>Answer: A. Shivangi</mark> <mark>- Sub-lieutenant Shivangi became the first woman pilot for the Indian Navy on December 2. Shivangi was born in the city of Muzaffarpur in Bihar. Shivangi was commissioned into the Indian Navy last year after her initial training. Shivangi joined operational duties at the Kochi naval base. She will be flying the Dornier surveillance aircraft of the Indian Navy.</mark>
<mark>60. What is the strike range of Agni-III?</mark>
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<mark>A. 2000 Kms</mark>
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<mark>B. 2500 Kms</mark>
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<mark>C. 3000 Kms</mark>
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<mark>D. 3500 Kms</mark>
<mark>Answer: D. 3500 Kms</mark> <mark>- First night-trial of the nuclear capable Agni-III surface-to-surface ballistic missile was carried out from a mobile launcher. The test was carried out at the Integrated Test Range at the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast. The missile has a strike range of over 3,500 km.</mark>
<mark>61. The second spaceport of India is to be constructed at which place?</mark>
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<mark>A. Patna</mark>
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<mark>B. Narora</mark>
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<mark>C. Kota</mark>
<mark>D. Tuticorin</mark>
<mark>Answer: D. Tuticorin</mark> <mark>- The work on the country's second spaceport has started at Tuticorin in Tamilnadu .The new launch pad will mainly cater to launches of newly developed Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). Initially, the launches of the SSLV will be done from Sriharikota but once the second spaceport is completed, subsequent launches will be shifted there. The advantages of the new spaceport include straight southward launches as the current rockets have to be manoeuvred around Sri Lanka. The TN spaceport will also be ideal fro putting satellites in the polar orbit through a PSLV.</mark>
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<mark>62. Mitra Shakti, a joint military exercise was held between India and which country?</mark>
- <mark>A. Nepal</mark>
<mark>B. Bhutan</mark>
<mark>C. Sri Lanka</mark>
<mark>D. Iran</mark>
<mark>Answer: C. Sri Lanka</mark> <mark>- The seventh Indo-Sri Lanka joint military exercise was held on December 1, 2019 at Aundh military station. The main objective of the exercise is to build and promote positive relations between the countries. The exercise was scheduled to be conducted at the Foreign Training Node in Pune between December 1 and December 14, 2019.</mark>
<mark>63. First night trial of which nuclear capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile was carried out recently in India?</mark>
<mark>A. Prithvi</mark>
<mark>B. Agni-III</mark>
- <mark>C. Brahmos</mark>
<mark>D. Nag</mark>
<mark>Answer: B. Agni-III</mark> <mark>- First night-trial of the nuclear capable Agni-III surface-to-surface ballistic missile was carried out from a mobile launcher.The test was carried out at the Integrated Test Range at the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast.The missile has a strike range of over 3,500 km.</mark>
<mark>64. SURYA KIRAN, a joint military Exercise is being held between India and which country?</mark>
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<mark>A. Nepal</mark>
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<mark>B. Sri Lanka</mark>
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<mark>C. Myanmar</mark>
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<mark>D. Bhutan</mark>
<mark>Answer: A. Nepal</mark> <mark>- 'Surya Kiran XIV' between India and Nepal will be conducted at Salijhandi, Rupendehi district of Nepal from 3 to 16 December 2019. The exercise will comprise of 300 soldiers from both the Indian Army and Nepal Army who will be sharing their experiences in the conduct of various counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations, as also various humanitarian assistance missions by both Armies.</mark>
<mark>65. Which missile has recently been test-fired successfully by Indian Navy?</mark>
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<mark>A. Akash</mark>
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<mark>B. Prithvi</mark>
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<mark>C. BrahMos</mark>
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<mark>D. Agni-II</mark>
<mark>Answer: C. BrahMos</mark> <mark>- BrahMos missile was successfully test-fired by Indian Navy with a strike range of 290 km. BrahMos is a medium-range supersonic missile. Now, it can be used by the Indian Navy, Military and Air Force.</mark>
<mark>66. Who has been appointed as New Chief of Joint Staff of Pakistan Army?</mark>
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<mark>A. Sahir Shamshad Mirza</mark>
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<mark>B. Sadiq Sanjrani</mark>
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<mark>C. Shah Mehmood Qureshi</mark>
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<mark>D. Javed Hashmi</mark>
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<mark>Answer: A. Sahir Shamshad Mirza</mark> <mark>- Pakistan Army announced the appointment of Lt General Sahir Shamshad Mirza as the new Chief of Joint Staff and also the promotion of two Major Generals to the post of Lt General. Ali Amir Awan and Muhammad Saeed serving as Major Generals elevated to the ranks of Lieutenant Generals.</mark>
<mark>67. Golden Target award is associated with which federation?</mark>
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<mark>A. Worldwide Business Federation</mark>
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<mark>B. Singapore Business Federation</mark>
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<mark>C. World Darts Federation</mark>
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<mark>D. International Shooting Sport Federation</mark>
<mark>Answer: D. International Shooting Sport Federation</mark> <mark>- Despite competing in the company of two of the world's best shooters Anjum Moudgil and Apurvi Chandela, the young Elavenil Valarivan was able to close the season as the World No.1 in women's air rifle. She will be given the Golden Target award by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) in Munich, Germany, on December 7.</mark>
<mark>68. Ashok Leyland with which bank has recently signed an MOU for vehicle financing?</mark>
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<mark>A. Bank of Baroda</mark>
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<mark>B. Indian Bank</mark>
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<mark>C. ICICI Bank</mark>
<mark>D. HDFC</mark>
<mark>Answer: C. ICICI Bank</mark> <mark>- Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland Ltd. (ALL) has entered into a two-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ICICI Bank to offer customised financial solutions to customers across India with a focus on semi-urban and rural geographies.</mark>
<mark>69. Which of the following will host the military drill 'Milan 2020'?</mark>
- <mark>A. Indian Army</mark>