09,December, 2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
09,December,
2018 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
1. Who laid
the Foundation stone of Pusa Kisan Haat in ICAR, New Delhi?
A. Ananth Kumar india
B. Radha Mohan Singh
C. D. V. Sadananda Gowda
D. Ram Vilas Paswan
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Shri Radha Mohan Singh, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister laid
the Foundation stone of Pusa Kisan Haat in Indian Council of Agricultural
Research's (ICAR) Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) in New
Delhi. Pusa Kisan Haat will be built across 2.5 acres which includes 60 stalls
measuring 3m x 3m where farmers can sell their agricultural products.
2. NASA's
'OSIRIS-REx' spacecraft's mission involves a close-up survey of the asteroid
__________.
A. Bennu
B. Vesta
C. Ceres
D. Eros
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
NASA's 'Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification,
Security-Regolith Explorer' (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft arrived at the asteroid
named 'Bennu' on 3rd December 2018. The spacecraft's mission involves a
close-up survey of the asteroid Bennu. It is the part of NASA's New Frontiers
Programme. 'OSIRIS-REx' was launched in September 2016.
3. According
to a study by Global Carbon Project, India ranks __________ highest emitter of
carbon dioxide in the world.
A. 4th
B. 6th
C. 8th
D. 10th
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
India is the fourth highest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world,
accounting for 7 percent of global emissions in 2017, according to a study by
Global Carbon Project on 06th December 2018. The top 10 emitters were China,
the US, the EU, India, Russia, Japan, Germany, Iran, Saudi Arabia and South
Korea. India's emissions look set to continue their strong growth by an average
of 6.3 per cent in 2018, with growth across all fuels including coal (7.1
percent), oil (2.9 percent) and gas (6 percent). The Indian emissions were
projected to grow 2 percent in 2017, compared to 6 per cent per year averaged
over the previous decade, due to significant government interventions in the
economy.
4. This bank
extended a credit facility of USD 500 million to Tanzania for water supply
projects in the country.
A. Exim Bank
B. DBS Bank
C. State Bank of India
D. DSP Merrill Lynch
Limited
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) extended a credit facility of USD
500 million to Tanzania for water supply projects in the country. Exim Bank
signed an agreement in May 2018, with the Tanzania government for making
available a Government of India-supported line of credit of USD 500 million for
the purpose of financing water supply schemes.
5. Central
Government has approved Anti-Smuggling National Coordination Centre (SCord)
under which directorate to tackle Smuggling.
A. Directorate of Revenue
Intelligence (DRI)
B. Directorate General of
Trade Remedies (DGTR)
C. Directorate of Defence
Trade Controls (DDTC)
D. Directorate of Maritime
Safety (DMS)
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Central Government has approved Anti-Smuggling National Coordination
Centre (SCord) under the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to tackle
Smuggling. Scord will help India to formulate a national anti-smuggling policy
to tackle Smuggling on real time basis. Border Agencies BSF, Assam Rifles,
ITBP, SSB and Coast Guards would be member of SCord and all organization be
coordinate with each other on real time basis.
6. Who was
appointed as the new government nominee on private sector ICICI Bank?
A. Akhil Pandey
B. Madhav Narayanan
C. Lalit Kumar
D. Sanjay Pandit
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The government appointed Lalit Kumar, a 1995-batch Indian Economic Service
(IES) officer as the new government nominee on private sector ICICI Bank. He is
currently an Economic Advisor in the department of financial services of the
finance ministry. He would replace Lok Ranjan, who has been laterally
transferred to Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT). Lalit Kumar had
also worked with the insurance regular (Insurance Regulatory Development
Authority of India) as an executive director and financial adviser.
7. Name of the
CM who approved 50-crore rupees to Science & Technology Innovation (STI)
Fund for assistance in research and development.
A. Manohar Parrikar
B. Devendra Fadnavis
C. Vijay Rupani
D. Pinarayi Vijayan
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani approved 50-crore rupees to Science
& Technology Innovation (STI) Fund for assistance in research and
development. Thus became the first state in the country to create such a fund
for high-end technology and innovation. The assistance will be for a maximum
period of three years. Assistance up to Rs. 50-lakh will be provided to UGC and
AICTE recognized central and state universities and colleges.
8. Atul Sahai
will be appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of which of the following
company?
A. Employees' Provident
Fund Organisation
B. National Informatics
Centre
C. New India Assurance
D. Central Bureau Of
Investigation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The government announced that Atul Sahai will be appointed as Chairman and
Managing Director (CMD) of New India Assurance (NIA) for a five year period
replacing G Srinivasan. Atul Sahai is currently the General-Manager at Oriental
Insurance Company Pvt.ltd. New India Assurance country's largest general
insurer posted a 56 percent year-on-year (YoY) drop in its net profit at Rs
3.28 billion for the September 2019 quarter. Sahai had joined NIA in 1984 and
would retire in 2022. He had moved to OIC in 2012 after getting promoted as a
DGM.
9. Which
Indian state will host AdventureNext 18?
A. Himachala Pradesh
B. Uttarkhand
C. Rajasthan
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The main focus on adventure tourism by combining marketplace (chowk Bazar),
meetings, networking opportunities, inspirational speakers and educational
sessions together for national attendees as well as delegations from aboard.
The successful convention was witnessed by nearly 200 attendees including global
buyers, international/national media representatives, sellers and office
bearers of the Adventure Tour Operators Association and hotels, hospitality and
tour operators who came to expand their knowledge spectrum and itinerary
offerings. The theme of the event is 'Pulse of Tomorrow' and Madhya Pradesh is
the first in Asia to host 'Adventure Next'.
10. Which of
the following District Court becomes first in India to accept e-payments?
A. Lucknow District Court
B. Pune District Court
C. Aurangabad District
Court
D. Chhattisgarh District
Court
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
After the approval of the Supreme Court and the Bombay High Court, a pilot
project for e-payments of court fee, judicial deposits, fines and penalties is
slated to start from the Pune District Court complex in Shivajinagar on
December 15. This will be the first time such a facility is being started
anywhere in the country. As per the court records, every month about Rs 32 lakh
is collected for fees less than Rs 2,000 and transactions above Rs 2,000 amount
to Rs 11 crore.
11. A Currency
Swap Agreement was signed between Central Bank of the UAE and this Indian bank.
A. SBI
B. RBI
C. HDFC
D. ICICI
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Currency Swap Agreement was signed between the Reserve Bank of India and
the Central Bank of the UAE. The MoU was signed by Ambassador of India to UAE,
Shri Navdeep Suri and Dy. Governor of Central Bank of UAE.
12. Arjuna
Award holder Arun Kumar shaw passed away in Kolkata. He belongs to which
sports?
A. Tennis
B. Basket Ball
C. Running
D. Swimming
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
80 years old seven time National Champion and first swimmer to win Arjuna
Award from Bengal Arun Kumar shaw passed away following a prolonged illness in
Kolkata. He won National championship in 1959, 1962, 1964, 1965-67 and worked
as National selector for several years.
13. The
Cooperative department of Punjab decided to merge __________ District Central
Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) with the Punjab State Cooperative Bank (PSCB).
A. 10
B. 15
C. 18
D. 20
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Cooperative department of Punjab has decided to merge 20 District
Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) with the Punjab State Cooperative Bank
(PSCB). The aim of the merger is to strengthen the state's rural credit system
and facilitate farmers taking credit from cooperative banks. The 20 DCCBs were
having 804 branches across the state and were facing a loss of Rs 700 crore.
With the merger, the DCCBs would now be able to use the branches of the PSCB
and function like other commercial banks. The decision was taken in view of RBI
guidelines, which mandate that all DCCBs should have a Capital to Risk Weighted
Assets Ratio (CRAR) of 9 per cent. At present the DCCBs are adhering to the
required CRAR of 9 per cent, but there was hardly any space for majority of
these DCCBs to enhance their business and to increase their profitability.
14. The theme
for 2018 International Civil Aviation Day is;
A. Aviation has struck a
delicately balanced world
B. Working Together to
Ensure No Country is Left Behind
C. No Country Left Behind
D. Flying is pure passion
and desire, which fill a lifetime
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Every year December 7 is observed as International Civil Aviation Day.The
purpose of the annual celebration is to establish and reinforce worldwide
awareness of the importance of international civil aviation in the social and
economic development of States. The theme for International Civil Aviation Day
this year is: "Working Together to Ensure No Country is Left Behind."
This theme was established on a recurring basis for the 2016-2018 ICAO
triennium, in order to highlight the enormous transformational power of air
connectivity to improve people's lives. The International Civil Aviation Day
was established in 1994 as part of ICAO's 50th anniversary activities. In 1944,
participants from 54 nations gathered in Chicago, US had signed Convention on
International Civil Aviation, also known more popularly as the 'Chicago
Convention'. Since then, the defining international agreement has permitted
global civil aviation system to develop peacefully, in manner benefitting all
nations across the world.
15. Who won
the 2018 Turner Award, Britain's prestigious contemporary art award in London?
A. Charlotte Prodger
B. Luke Willis Thompson
C. Naeem Mohaiemen
D. Luke Willis Thompson
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Glasgow based artist and film maker Charlotte Prodger won the 2018 Turner
Award, Britain's prestigious contemporary art award, at Tate Britain in London,
UK. Prodger, 44, won this award for her 33-minute film called 'BRIDGIT', that
explores queer identity, which was shot in an iPhone. She would receive $31,785
as a prize. The Award was instituted in 1984 by a group named Patrons of Art
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