Who won the 2019 Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize?
Answer: Tony Joseph
Tony Joseph, the author of 'Early Indians: The Story of Our Ancestors and Where We Came From" (Photo: outlookindia)
Author Tony Joseph won the 2019 Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize for his book "Early Indians: The Story of Our Ancestors and Where We Came From".
In which state Indigenous Faith Day celebrated in India?
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
Indigenous Faith Day celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh (Photo: Arunachaltimes)
Recently, Indigenous faith day is celebrated in Pasighat of Arunachal Pradesh for the protection of local faith and local tribes.
European Commission chairperson Ursula von der Leyen is from which country?
Answer: Germany
European Commission chairperson Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen of Germany has been elected the chairman of the European Commission. Ursula von der Leyen is a German minister, she has been working in Angela Merkle's government since 2005. She is the Minister of Defense of the German Chancellor Angela Merkle.
In which place will India's first maritime museum be established?
Answer: Lothal
India's first maritime museum will be established in Lothal, Gujarat. It will be established in association with the Portuguese Maritime Museum.
Global Migration Film Festival (GMFF) is being organized in Dhaka by which organization?
Answer: IOM
Global Migration Film Festival (GMFF) (Photo: AIR Pics)
International Migrant Organization (IOM) is organizing Global Migration Film Festival in Dhaka with the help of European Union.
When was the 10th Indian organ donation day celebrated?
Answer: 30 November
Indian organ donation day is celebrated on 30 November. Its purpose is to motivate people to donate after death. This day attempts to spread awareness about the importance of organ donation. In donating organs, the heart, liver, kidneys, intestines, lungs, pancreatic etc. are donated. These organs can be transplanted to a needy person.
Who won the 2019 FIFA Ballon D'Or award in men's category?
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., Thomas Müller
Answer: Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or for a record sixth time
Argentina footballer Lionel Messi won the Ballon D'Or, the prestigious football honor. This is Messi's sixth Ballon D'Or award. Virgil Van Dyk finished second and Cristiano Ronaldo was third in the race for the award.
Meghan Repino of America won the Ballon D'Or in the women's section.
Recently who took over as Controller General of Accounts?
Answer: Soma Roy Burman
Indian Accounts Service officer Soma Roy Burman recently took over as Controller General of Accounts.
Which state cabinet decided to start a land bank for industrial development?
Answer: Punjab
The Punjab government has approved the establishment of a land bank in the rural areas of the state, with the aim of promoting industrial development in the state.
Which state was awarded the best state award in terms of organ donation?
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has been awarded the best state award in terms of organ donation. The award has been conferred by the National Organ and tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO).