Q. What is an isthmus?

? An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and separates two bodies of water. Isthmuses have been strategic locations for centuries.

Q. Farraka barrage is a major reason for contention between India and ___________.

? Bangladesh

Q. Who among the following is a recipient of Nobel Prize 2018 in the field of Physiology or medicine?

? James P. Allison

Q. Which Lok Sabha speaker has authored the book ‘Matoshree’?

? Sumitra Mahajan

Q. UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site ‘Humayun Tomb’ was constructed by-

? Hamida Banu Begum

Q. Under Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY), there will be an assured periodic return over tenure of ______.

? 10 years

Q. In India, who is known as the highest law officer?

? Attorney General of India

Q. According to the Indian Constitution, the Union ______ body is called the Parliament.

? Legislative

Q. Which state government has recently declared official symbols for the state?

? Andhra Pradesh