11,January, 2019 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
11,January, 2019 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
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This organisation set up CARE to
strengthen Research Publication.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The University
Grants Commission (UGC) has approved a list of journals, in that the UGC has
decided to establish a Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics (CARE).
The good quality Research Journals in disciplines under Social Sciences,
Humanities, Languages, Arts, Culture, Indian Knowledge Systems etc., will be
maintained by CARE and referred to as 'CARE Reference List of Quality
Journals'. This will be used for all academic purposes.
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2.
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This is set to become the first Indian
state to roll out Universal Basic Income (UBI)?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Sikkim
Democratic Front (SDF) ruled government has recently decided to include UBI
in its manifesto ahead of 2019 state assembly polls and aims to implement the
scheme by 2022. If everything goes according to the plan, it will be the
Indian first state to roll out UBI scheme aimed at providing a fixed monthly
income to residents irrespective of their economic, social status. The Universal
Basic Income (UBI) is a programme for providing all citizens of a country or
other geographic area/state with a given sum of money, regardless of their
income, resources or employment status. The main idea behind UBI is to
prevent or reduce poverty and promote equality among citizens. As per Basic
Income Earth Network (BIEN), the essential principle behind UBI is the idea
that all citizens are entitled to a livable income, irrespective of the
circumstances they're born in.
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The exemption limit of which tax is
doubled to give relief to small businesses.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Finance Minister
Arun Jaitley raised the annual turnover for availing composition scheme to Rs
1.5 crore from Rs 1 crore effective from April 1, 2019, to provide relief to
small businesses under Goods and Services (GST) regime. The Goods and
Services Tax (GST) exemption limit has been doubled to Rs. 40 lakh annual
turnover and Rs 20 lakh for northeastern states.
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4.
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Recently SEBI has constituted a
"Research Advisory" committee to undertake research relevant for
development and regulation of capital markets. It was headed by;
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Market regulator
Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has constituted a "Research
Advisory" committee which will assist in formulating policy to undertake
research relevant for development and regulation of capital markets.
According to SEBI, the committee would comprise prominent financial
economists and market practitioners. It will be headed by Sankar De. "In
order to strengthen its research function and enhance its linkage to policy
making, SEBI has constituted a 'Research Advisory Committee' headed by Sankar
De,"a SEBI statement stated. Another key task of the committee will be
to maintain databases relevant for capital market regulation research.
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5.
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According to the Henley Passport Index,
India ranks which position as the world's most travel-friendly passport?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
According to the
Henley Passport Index, India jumped two positions from 81st in 2018 to 79th
in 2019. Japan retained its top spot as the world's most travel-friendly
passport. China jumped almost 20 places in just two years, from 85th in 2017
to 69th this year. The Henley Passport Index is based on data provided by the
International Air Transport Authority (IATA) and covers 199 passports and 227
travel destinations.
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6.
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The 1st India-Central Asia Dialogue was
held in which of the following country?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The first
India-Central Asia Dialogue will be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on 12 and
13 January 2019. It will be co-chaired by External Affairs Minister (EAM)
Sushma Swaraj and the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, Abdulaziz Kamilov. The
participants of the conference will deliberate on connectivity issues between
India and Afghanistan and Central Asia.
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7.
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Who has been ranked World's top woman
boxer by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) in the 48kg category?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
M C Mary Kom has
attained number one position in the International Boxing Association's (AIBA)
latest world rankings. She became the most successful boxer in world
championships' history when she claimed the 48kg category top honors in Delhi
in November 2018. In the 51kg category list, Pinki Jangra is placed eighth.
Asian silver-medallist Manisha Maun is placed eighth in the 54kg category. In
the 57kg division, former world silver-medallist Sonia Lather was placed at
the second spot.
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8.
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Nicolas Maduro was sworn in as the
President of __________.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Nicolas Maduro
was sworn in for a second term as Venezuela's President amid the economic and
humanitarian crisis faced by the Latin American country. Maduro was
re-elected last year. The US, EU and 13 other countries have stated that they
would not recognise Maduro's Presidency.
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9.
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Which among the company join hands with
Bharti AXA General Insurance recently?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Indian Railway
Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the Railways' subsidiary, will
offer insurance of up to INR50 lakh for free for air passengers who book
their tickets through its portal. IRCTC has tied up with Bharti-Axa for the
offer. IRCTC's service charge of INR59 is the cheapest compared with travel websites.
IRCTC has tied up with Galileo, a computer reservation system, for powering
the flight search engine. At present, over 30 lakh users log in through its
mobile app and 3 lakh ticket bookings happen daily through the app.
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10.
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World Hindi Day is celebrated on which
date?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Hindi Day
is celebrated on January 10 every year, marking the anniversary of first
World Hindi Conference which was held in 1975. The first World Hindi
Conference was inaugurated by the then prime minister Indira Gandhi. World
Hindi Day was first observed on January 10, 2006. World Hindi Day and
National Hindi Diwas are completely different. National Hindi Diwas is
celebrated every year on September 14. On that day in 1949, the constituent
assembly adopted Hindi, written in Devanagari script, as the official
language of the Union. While the focus of the World Hindi Day is to promote
the language at the global stage.
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The Union Government has launched the
Web- Wonder Women campaign in collaboration with which human rights
organization?s
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Union
Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) has launched an online
campaign, '#www : Web- WonderWomen'. The purpose of the campaign is to
discover and celebrate the exceptional achievements of women, who have been
driving positive agenda of social change via social media. The Ministry in
collaboration with Twitter India and Breakthrough India (a human rights
organization) has started this campaign. It aims to recognize the fortitude
of Indian women stalwarts from across the globe who have used the power of
social media to run positive & niche campaigns to steer a change in
society. This Campaign will recognize and acknowledge the efforts of these
meritorious Women. The Campaign invites entries from across the world till
31st of January 2019.
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12.
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari gave an
approval to Iran's Pasargad Bank to open a branch in __________.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Union Minister
Nitin Gadkari has announced that India has allowed an Iranian bank, Pasargad
Bank, to open a branch in Mumbai. The move is aimed at circumventing US trade
and investment sanctions as India builds a strategic port in the West Asian
country.
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13.
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The First 'National Consultation on Child
Protection' for 2019 was held in __________.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The First
'National Consultation on Child Protection' for 2019 was held at India
Habitat Centre, New Delhi under the Chairmanship of the Secretary, Ministry
of Women and Child Development. The meeting was organized to follow up on the
exercise of monitoring of the CCIs by States/UTs, to deliberate upon various
aspects of child protection and to take stock of the efforts made by
States/UTs regarding improvements in the Child Care Institutions.
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14.
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Who has been appointed as Director
General, Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guards?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Cabinet
Committee on Appointments has now posted Alok Verma as Director-General, Fire
Services, Civil Defence and Home Guards, for the remaining period of his
present term that ends on January 31. He has been removed as CBI Director and
the Additional Director M. Nageswara Rao has again been appointed interim CBI
Director. The CVC was of the view that Mr.Verma's conduct in the case was
suspicious, and there was a prima facie case against him. It also felt that
the entire truth would come out if a criminal investigation was ordered.
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Who inagurated India's Longest Single
Lane Steel Cable Bridge, recently?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
India's longest
300-meter single lane steel cable suspension bridge was inaugurated by
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The bridge across the Siang
river at Yingkiong in Upper Siang district has been named Byorung Bridge. It
is built at a cost of ₹48.43-crore provided by the DONER (Department for
Development of North Eastern Region) Ministry. The Bridge will reduce the
distance from Yinkiong to Tuting by almost 40 km.
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16.
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Sydney and Brisbane chosen to host $15
million 24 team ATP Cup in which year?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Australian cities
Sydney and Brisbane have been announced as the first two host locations for
the newest team event in men's tennis for the multi-million dollar ATP Cup
from 2020. The third Australian city for the tournament is yet to be
determined.
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17.
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What will be the position of India in
Consumer Market By 2030?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A report by
World Economic Forum stated that India is set to become the world's third
largest consumer market behind only USA and China by 2030. The report was
titled as 'Future of Consumption in Fast-Growth Consumer Market - India'. As
per the report, consumer spending in India is expected to grow from 1.5
trillion US dollar at present to six trillion US dollar by 2030. With the
annual GDP growth rate of 7.5 percent, India is currently the world's sixth
largest economy.
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18.
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Which will be the 1st Island to operate
seaplanes?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Union
Ministry of Civil Aviation approved operations on 13 water aerodromes under
Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik-3 (UDAN-3). The very first seaplane could run within
Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Four different islands from Andaman and one
island from Nicobar have been selected to fly seaplanes. These are Havelock,
Long Island, Neil Island and Hutbay Island in Andaman and Car Nicobar in
Nicobar.
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19.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated
the 'Gangajal Project' in __________.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Prime Minister
Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Gangajal Project' in Agra on 9 January 2019.
The programme will provide a supply of better drinking water which will
benefit the residents as well as tourists. Gangajal project aims to bring 140
cusecs of Ganga water to Agra. He also launched civic projects worth Rs 2,980
crore in Agra.
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20.
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Who has been named as the 2018
Confederation of African Football Player of the Year?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Liverpool's
Mohamed Salah has been named as the 2018 Confederation of African Football
Player of the Year. For the second consecutive year he has won the award.
Egypt forward Salah, 26, beat Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane of Senegal and
Arsenal and Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to the title. He received
the award at a ceremony in Senegal. Houston Dash and South Africa forward
Thembi Kgatlana was named Women's Player of the Year. Salah scored 44 goals
for Liverpool during the 2017-18 season, helping the Reds to the Champions
League final before scoring twice for Egypt at the World Cup in Russia.
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