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71. Bala Devi, who was seen in news recently, is associated with which sports?

(A) Cricket
(B) Football
(C) Boxing
(D) Wrestling

Correct Answer: (B) Football

Answer Explanation:
The 29-year old sportsperson from Manipur, Bala Devi was seen in news recently as she became the first Indian woman footballer to sign up with a professional football club abroad. The prestigious European club, Rangers Women FC signed the Indian footballer from Manipur for 18 months.
Bala Devi has also been the captain of the national women’s team and the top scorer for the team with 52 goals in 58 games. She also holds the top international goal-scorer rank in the South Asian region. The footballer has also been named AIFF’s Woman Player of the Year in 2015 and 2016.
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72. Which film won the ‘Best film’ award in the British Academy of Film Awards (BAFTA) presented recently?

(A) Once upon a time in Hollywood
(B) 1917
(C) Joker
(D) The Irishman

Correct Answer: (B) 1917

Answer Explanation:
The World war- based drama directed by the British filmmaker Sam Mendes won the Best film award in the British Academy of Film Awards (BAFTA) presented recently. The movie dominated the event by winning seven awards, including best British film, best cinematography and best director.
‘Joker’ actor Joaquin Phoenix was named the best actor and biopic ‘Judy’ actor Renee Zellweger was named the best actress in the award ceremony. Prince William presented this year’s BAFTA Fellowship to ‘Star Wars’ producer Kathleen Kenned. South Korean film “Parasite” won two awards including best original screenplay and film is not in the English language.
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73. Which country has recently unveiled Raad-500 missile?

(A) Pakistan
(B) Iran
(C) Iraq
(D) Saudi Arabia

Correct Answer: (B) Iran

Answer Explanation:
Raad-500 is a short-range ballistic missile recently unveiled by Iran. It can be powered by a “new generation” of engines designed to put satellites into orbit.
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74. Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg, who recently submitted her resignation, was associated with which global organization?

(A) World Bank
(B) International Monetary Fund
(C) United Nations
(D) Asian Development Bank

Correct Answer: (A) World Bank

Answer Explanation:
The Chief economist of World Bank, Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg recently announced her resignation. The economist is expected to step down from her role on March 1 and return to teach at Yale University.
Pinelopi Koujianou assumed charge as the Chief economist at the end of April 2018. World Bank President David Malpass announced that Research Director Aart Kraay would take over as an interim Chief economist.
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75. Jiri Vesely, who clinched the Tata Open Maharashtra 2020, belongs to which country?

(A) Czech Republic
(B) Serbia
(C) France
(D) Switzerland

Correct Answer: (A) Czech Republic

Answer Explanation:
Jiri Vesely of Czech Republic clinched the Tata Open Maharashtra 2020, held recently in Pune. He won the title after five years of his maiden ATP Tour title in Auckland.
He also become only the eighth player since 2013 to save six match points across two matches in a row, towards winning the ATP Tour crown. The tournament had been previously conducted at Chennai.
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