Answer: D) Venus Explanation: The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) is planning its maiden mission to Venus and its second one to Red planet. The same was confirmed by the newly allotted budget to the department of space, which mentions provisions for 'Mars Orbiter Mission II and Mission Venus'.

Answer: A) Capitalist economies Explanation:

Answer: D) Axis Bank Explanation:

Answer: B) Vadodara and Varanasi Explanation:

Answer: A) 2001 Explanation: The first identification of Nipah virus as a cause of an outbreak of encephalitis was reported in 2001 in Meherpur district of Bangladesh. Since, then Outbreaks of the deadly Nipah virus has been recorded almost every year in selected districts of Bangladesh.   Drinking raw date palm sap and contact with a case were identified as the major risk factors for acquiring the disease.

Answer: A) Bastar Police, Chhattisgarh Explanation:

Answer: C) Darshan Lal Explanation: After a span of 20 years, a Hindu politician, Darshan Lal, is set to take the role of a cabinet minister in Pakistan.  The new Prime Minister Shahaid Khaqan Abbasi formulated his cabinet and has appointed 65-year old Lal to lead coordination between four Pakistan provinces. Lal reportedly used to practice as a doctor in Mirpur Mathelo town in Ghotki district of Sindh province.