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| 9. | Who has released the book 'Starstruck: Confessions of a TV Executive' written on his experiences in the satellite television industry in India? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Former media baron Peter Mukerjea has come out with his memoir 'Starstruck: Confessions of a TV executive'. |
| 10. | Which state has launched the Maa Ki Rasoi scheme to provide food to the poor? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched "Maa Ki Rasoi" scheme for providing food to the poor. |
| 11. | Who has been appointed as the new Executive Secretary of the 'United Nations Capital Development Fund'? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has elected Dr. Ajay Mathur as its new Director General at the first special assembly of the ISA members. |
| 12. | Which country's runner Beatrice Chepkoech has made the world record by completing the 5 km road race in 14 minutes 43 seconds? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The 29-year old Kenyan runner Beatrice Chepkoech has made the world record by completing the 5 km road race in 14 minutes 43 seconds. |
| 13. | Who is the author of the book titled "Mapping Love"? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari is the author of book titled 'Mapping Love'. |
| 14. | Who has been appointed as the Executive Secretary of the UN Capital Development Fund? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The UN Capital Development Fund has appointed Indian-origin investment and development banker Preeti Sinha as its Executive Secretary. |
| 15. | Which state government has appointed Hima Das as DSP? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Star sprinter Hima Das has been appointed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police by the Assam government. |
| 16. | Who has been sent to the Senate by the US as the director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Indian American Rohit Chopra has been sent to the Senate by the US as the director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. |