08,January, 2019 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
08,January, 2019
Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
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The fourth edition of the Raisina
Dialogue has begun in __________.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The fourth
edition of the Raisina Dialogue has begun in New Delhi. Norway Prime Minister
Ms. Erna Solberg delivered inaugural address in presence of PM Narendra Modi
and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. The theme of the Dialogue this
year is "A World Reorder: New Geometries; Fluid Partnerships; Uncertain
Outcomes". Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with Observer
Research Foundation has organized the flagship annual geopolitical and
geostrategic conference.
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2.
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Vice-Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Harivansh
Narayan Singh launched a book titled "A Crusade Against Corruption"
at the Press Club of India in New Delhi. The Author of the book is;
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Vice-Chairman of
Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh launched Manohar Manoj`s book 'A Crusade
Against Corruption' at the Press Club of India in New Delhi.
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3.
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The Central Government has given nod for
Centre for Classical Language in which city of Kerala?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Union
Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) has recently approved the
establishment of a Centre for Classical Language at the Thunchath Ezhuthachan
Malayalam University in Tirur, Kerala. The Ministry has communicated the
decision to the Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysuru. In view of
this, the State government would be required to prepare a detailed project
report and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry. The
aim of the proposed centre is to study and research and other aspects of
Malayalam language & will prove beneficial in implementing various
projects for Malayalam language development. The centre would also assist the
Malayalam University in its various initiatives.
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Which state government announced
distribution of free sops to encourage farmers to enroll in the Atal Solar
Krishi Pump Yojana?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Maharashtra
Government announced distribution of free sops to encourage farmers to enrol
in the Atal Solar Krishi Pump Yojana. The things included: two LED bulbs, a
DC fan and a mobile charging socket.
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5.
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Who conferred conferred textiles awards
in New Delhi and presented commemorative stamps on GI registered handicrafts.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Vice
President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu conferred awards on 17 persons for
their outstanding contribution in different fields of textiles sector during
the day long 'National Conclave on Accomplishments and Way Forward for
Textiles Sector' in New Delhi. The national conclave which was organised to
address the issues faced by textile sector was inaugurated by the Union
Textiles Minister, Smriti Irani and was also addressed by the Minister of
State, Ajay Tamta and Textiles Secretary,Raghvendra Singh. During the
ceremony Vice President, Shri Naidu was presented commemorative stamps on GI
registered handicrafts. The inaugural session was followed by panel
discussions on technical textiles, ease of doing textiles business,
handicrafts, access to global markets and supply chains and fashionizing
weaves.
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6.
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Who Resigns as a President of The World
Bank?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Bank
President, Jim Yong Kim has made the surprise announcement that he is
stepping down after six years in the post. His resignation will take effect
from 1 February. Mr. Kim, 59, was not due to leave until 2022 after he was
re-elected for a second five-year term in 2017. The World Bank stated that he
will join a firm and focus on increasing infrastructure investments in
developing countries.
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The second edition of Khelo India Youth
Games will starts in __________, Maharashtra.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Maharashtra is
all set to host the second edition of Khelo India Youth Games which will
officially begin tomorrow in Pune. More than 9000 players from different
states will participate in 18 different games at Khelo India Youth Games. It
has already been announced that Youth Olympic Gold Medallist in shooting Manu
Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhari, as well as weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga,
will be among the cream of India's youth sporting talent competing at these
games. Three 10-year-old athletes including footballer Pratima Kumar from
Jharkhand, hockey player Laltlanchhungi from Mizoram and West Bengal's 10m
air rifle shooter Abhinav Shaw, will pick up their first experience of
competing in a large-scale multi-discipline event.
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Which country declared the ancient Hindu
religious site of Panj Tirath as national heritage?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The provincial
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government in northwest Pakistan has declared the ancient
Hindu religious site of Panj Tirath in the provincial capital Peshawar as
national heritage. The announcement which stated that a fine of 2 million
Pakistani rupees and five years imprisonment to be awarded to anyone found
guilty of damaging the historic site was made under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Antiquities Act of 2016. 'Panj Tirath' is named for the five pools of water
present at the site and houses a Hindu temple "Shawal Thakardawara"
and a lawn with date palm trees. Devotees believe that mythical king Pandu
from the epic Mahabharata bathed in the pools during the month of Kartik and
worshipped under the date palm trees in the area for two days. The site was
damaged during the reign of the Afghan Durrani dynasty in 1747, however it
was restored by local Hindus during the period of Sikh rule in 1834 and
worship started again.
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Name the Indian women who has joined
International Monetary Fund (IMF) as its chief economist, recently.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mysore-born Gita
Gopinath has joined International Monetary Fund (IMF) as its chief economist,
becoming the first woman to occupy the top IMF post. She succeeds Maurice
Obstfeld, who retired on December 31. Ms Gopinath considers the perceived
retreat from globalisation as one of the top challenges being faced by the
IMF.
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10.
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Six professors awarded Infosys Prize 2018
for science and research in __________.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The global
software major's Infosys Science Foundation awarded its 10th Infosys Prize
2018 to six eminent professors for winning across different categories of
science and research at an awards ceremony in Bengaluru. The Infosys annual
award includes a pure gold medal, a citation and a tax-free prize purse worth
$100,000 (or its equivalent in Indian rupees). The winners were selected by a
six-member jury of renowned scientists and professors, namely Kaushik Basu,
Pradeep Khosla, Shrinivas Kulkarni, Amartya Sen, Mriganka Sur, and Srinivasa
Varadhan from 244 nominations received in six categories.
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Who has been appointed as the director
general of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Civil Aviation
Security head and senior IPS officer Kumar Rajesh Chandra was appointed as
the director general of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).Chandra, a 1985-batch
IPS officer of Bihar cadre, is at present the director general of the Bureau
of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). He has been appointed as SSB DG up to
December 31, 2021.
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Who among the following was sworn as the
new Chief Justice of Nepal's Supreme Court?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Justice
Cholendra Shamsher J B Rana took over as the new Chief Justice of Nepal's
Supreme Court. Nepal's President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oath to
Rana at the swearing-in ceremony at Sheetal Niwas, the official residence of
the President. Rana, who will have a tenure of four years, has succeeded
Chief Justice Om Prakas Mishra.
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Which ministry has introduced a 70-point
grading index to assess the quality of school education offered by states?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The HRD ministry
has introduced a 70-point grading index to assess the quality of school
education offered by states. A state performance grading will be done wherein
the states will be marked out of 1,000 scores on 70 parameters. HRD Minister
Prakash Javadekar stated that it will give the correct picture of where every
state stands. There will be a fair competition to improve each other's
performances.
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Who won a Best Actor in Motion
Picture-Drama of 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The 76th Annual
Golden Globe Awards were announced at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California,
the USA. These annual awards honour the best in Motion Pictures and
Television for the year 2018. Rami Malek won a title of Best Actor in Motion
Picture-Drama for Bohemian Rhapsody. And Bohemian Rhapsody won a Best Motion
Picture Drama in the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
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15.
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Srei Equipment Finance and this bank
entered into an agreement for financing the Micro, Small and Medium
enterprises (MSME) and agriculture sector.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The United Bank
of India (UBI) and Srei Equipment Finance have entered into an agreement for
financing the Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (MSME) and agriculture
sector. Under the agreement UBI plans to leverage the co-lending model to
offer credit at blended interest rate of 11-12 per cent. The Bank will
leverage low its low cost loans with Srei Equipment finance to enable
purchase of equipment and vehicle in the seamless manner. The Bank is eying
around 200 crore business over the period of three months by this agreement.
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The first Indian state that has
established a Brahmin Corporation aimed to help poor people of Brahmin
families.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu unveiled various welfare scheme for the
marginalized and economically backward Brahmins through AP Brahmin Welfare
Corporation such as distribution of Cars to the Unemployed Brahmin youths,
loans and subsidies. Brahmin youths who had undergone training as drivers
were given Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire for the first time. 30 cars were
distributed on 4th January to the Brahmin youths. Youth bore 10% of the total
on-road cost the diesel run cars. Government has started at least half dozen
schemes for Brahmins and around 10000 poor Brahmins have been given loans and
subsidies. Andhra Pradesh is the first state of the country which has
established a Brahmin Corporation which aims to help poor people of Brahmin
families by providing financial assistance for education, coaching,
entrepreneurship, skill development and welfare and culture.
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The Polavaram irrigation project created
two Guinness world records for 'pouring the highest amount of concrete' and
'largest continuous concrete pour in 24 hours'. This belongs to the state of;
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Polavaram
irrigation project in Andhra Pradesh created two Guinness world records for
'pouring the highest amount of concrete' and 'largest continuous concrete
pour in 24 hours'. The Polavaram irrigation project is located in West
Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The project has entered the Guinness
World Records for pouring 32,100 cubic meters of concrete non-stop in 24
hours. The total storage capacity of the water reservoir is 120,000 million
cubic feet (TMC). The current record is held by a Dubai-based contracting
group which poured 21,580 cu m of concrete in about 35 hours.
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