17,January, 2019 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
17,January, 2019
Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
|
1.
|
With which country India signed a MoU for
the establishment of the Joint Task Force on Blue Economy?
|
|||||||
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Norway Prime
Minister Erna Solberg arrived in New Delhi for a three-day state visit to
India at the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.
This made her the first foreign leader and head of the government to visit
New Delhi in 2019. On 8th January 2019, India and Norway signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of the Joint Task Force on Blue
Economy, in order to promote multi-sectoral cooperation in various aspects of
Blue Economy. The two sides recognised the importance of sustainable use of
the oceans, including for food security, energy sources, mineral exploration and
climate friendly maritime transport. The decision assumes significance in
view of the fact that at least 15 per cent of Indian population resides in
the coastal areas while 70 per cent of the Norwegian economy is dependent on
the maritime industry of the country. The blue economy is an emerging concept
which encourages better management of ocean or 'blue' resources.
|
|
2.
|
Who won the Gandhi Peace Prize for the
year 2018?
|
|||||||
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Shri Yohei
Sasakawa won the Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2018 for his contribution in
Leprosy Eradication in India and across the world.
|
|
3.
|
Recently, Private sector lender IDFC Bank
changed its name as __________.
|
|||||||
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Private sector
lender IDFC Bank changed its name to IDFC First Bank Ltd owing to the merge
of the bank with Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) Capital First on December
2018. The change was effective from January 12, 2019 by virtue of
'Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to change of name' issued by the
Registrar of Companies, Chennai. The board of IDFC Bank also approved the
appointment of V Vaidyanathan, founder and chairman of Capital First Ltd, as
managing director and chief executive officer of the merged entity.
|
|
4.
|
Which country to buy $5 billion oil, gas
from USA?
|
|||||||
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
India committed
to purchase USD 5 billion worth of oil and gas from the US per annum and USD
18 billion worth of defence equipment that are under implementation, a top
Indian diplomat here said, highlighting the growing bilateral trade
cooperation.
|
|
5.
|
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath
launched his government's __________ crore farm debt-waiver scheme named 'Jai
Kisan Rin Mukti Yojana'.
|
|||||||
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh
Chief Minister Kamal Nath launched his government's Rs 50,000-crore farm
debt-waiver scheme named 'Jai Kisan Rin Mukti Yojana'. It is expected to
benefit 55 lakh small and marginal farmers. The eligibility cut-off date has
been extended to December 12, 2018, from March 31, 2018. Only those farmers
who have not registered themselves to pay GST and income tax can avail
benefits under this scheme.
|
|
6.
|
Ministry of External Affairs organised
the First Annual Disarmament and International Security Affairs Fellowship
Programme in which of the following city?
|
|||||||
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The First Annual
Disarmament and International Security Affairs Fellowship Programme was
organised by Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. The event will be
concluded on 1st February 2019. The event was inaugurated by the United
Nations Under Secretary General and High Representative for Disarmament, Ms.
Izumi Nakamitsu, and Foreign Secretary, Shri Vijay Keshav Gokhale. The
Fellowship Programme, which is being held at the Foreign Services Institute,
New Delhi will be attended by Young Diplomats from 27 countries.
|
|
7.
|
Who took oath as Member of Union Public
Service Commission (UPSC)?
|
|||||||
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Dr. T.C.A Anant,
former Chief Statistician of India & Secretary, Ministry of Statistics
and Programme Implementation, took the Oath of Office and Secrecy as Member,
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) .Oath was administered by Shri Arvind
Saxena, Chairman, UPSC. The commission has a strength of 10 members, besides
a chairperson.Despite Anant's appointment, the commission had one more
vacancy .Former Delhi Police Commissioner Bhim Sain Bassi, Prof. Pradeep
Kumar Joshi, Air Marshal A S Bhonsle (retired), Sujata Mehta, Manoj Soni,
Smita Nagaraj, M Sathiyavathy and Bharat Bhushan Vyas are members of the
UPSC. A member of the UPSC have a maximum of six-year tenure or till an
incumbent attains the age of 65.
|
|
8.
|
Name the ordinance promulgated by
President Ram Nath Kovind to protect the rights of married Muslim women and
criminalise the practice of triple talaq or "Talaq-e-Biddat", on
12th January 2019?
|
|||||||
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Ministry of Law
and Justice announced that President Kovind has promulgated the Muslim Women
(Protection of Rights on Marriage) Ordinance, 2019. The ordinance is to
protect the rights of married Muslim women and criminalise the practice of
triple talaq or Talaq-e-Biddat" .On this occassion,The President also
re-promulgated Companies Amendment Ordinance 2019 and Indian Medical Council
Amendment Ordinance 2019. Instant "Triple" or
"Talaq-e-Biddat"is an Islamic practice that allows men to divorce
their wives immediately by uttering the word "talaq" (divorce)
thrice. The pronouncement can be oral or written, or, in recent times,
delivered by electronic means - telephone, SMS, email or social media.The
Modi Government formulated a bill named The Muslim Women (Protection Of
Rights on Marriage) bill 2017 and was passed in Lok Sabha on December 28th
2017 to protect the rights of married muslim women.
|
|
9.
|
Noted mathematician Michael Atiyah was
passed away recently. He belongs to the country of;
|
|||||||
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Prof. Sir
Michael Atiyah (89), the noted British mathematician has passed away in
United Kingdom on 11th January 2019. He was best known for his co-development
of a branch of mathematics called topological K-theory and the Atiyah-Singer
index theorem. His research also involved deep insights relating to
mathematical concepts known as "vector bundles". Sir Michael was
also a recipient of the Abel Prize (2004) and Fields Medal (1966), and was
the former president of the Royal Society in London. He was one of the
foremost mathematicians whose work encompassed topology and geometry, and
worked with several Indian mathematicians such as Indian-American mathematician
Harish-Chandra and Vijay Kumar Patodi, during his career.
|
|
10.
|
India and this country signed an MoU on
the safety in Mines, Testing and Research Station on Jan 16.
|
|||||||
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Union
Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has apporoved an MoU between
India and Australia on the safety in Mines, Testing and Research Station. It
also egularisation of Pay Scales of below Board Level Executives in NHPC
Ltd., North East Electric Power Corporation, THDC India Ltd. and SJVN Ltd.
w.e.f. 1.1.97. And Expenditure sanction for Integrated E-filing and
Centralized Processing Centre 2.0 Project.
|
|
11.
|
Which of the following Indian city is the
world's most dynamic city according to the 6th City Momentum Index?
|
|||||||
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
According to the
6th City Momentum Index, released by property consultant JLL, Bengaluru has
emerged as the world's most dynamic city with a robust technology and
innovation ecosystem in place. The report is titled: 'JLL City Momentum: The
World's Top 20 Most Dynamic Cities'. The key theme in this year's index was
cities having a robust technology and innovation ecosystem. Among other
Indian cities, Hyderabad ranked second with Delhi at fourth, Pune at fifth,
Chennai at seventh and Kolkata at fifteenth position featuring in top 20
cities. The other cities include Hanoi at the third position, Nairobi at 6th,
Ho Chi Minh City at 8th Xi'an at 9th Guangzhou at 10th.
|
|
12.
|
January 14 was celebrated as;
|
|||||||
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Armed Force
is celebrated the Veterans Day to honour the legends of the Army, Navy and
Air Force. The main celebration in Delhi will take place at the New Delhi.
Minister of State(Defence) Dr Subhash Bhambre inaugurated the main event.
This Day is commemorated in the memory of first Indian Commander-in-Chief of
the Armed Forces Field Marshal K M Cariappa becoming a veteran in 1953. To
mark the occasion, veteran rallies will be held country wide at Armed Forces
stations. Defence Minster Nirmala Sitharaman along with former Army chief
General Shankar Roy Chowdhury, Air Chief Marshal (retd) Arup Raha,Lieutenant
General Abhay Krishna, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C),
Eastern Command paid homage to those who made supreme sacrifice in the line
of duty.
|
|
13.
|
Name of India's first Commonwealth Games
gold medalist who has appointed as the chief coach of Women's Team.
|
|||||||
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Mohammed Ali
Qamar, the man who won India's first Commonwealth Games gold medal in boxing,
has taken over as the chief coach for the country's female boxers. He has
replaced veteran Shiv Singh. Qamar, who is set to turn 38, is also the
youngest person to land the job. Qamar's CWG gold came in the 2002 Manchester
edition in the light flyweight category.
|
|
14.
|
Name the mountaineer who became the first
Indian and youngest man to climb the 7 highest peaks and volcanic summits
across all continents.
|
|||||||
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Mountaineer
Satyarup Siddhanta conquered Antartica's highest point, Mount Sidley. With
this feat, he became the first Indian and youngest man to climb the 7 highest
peaks and volcanic summits across all continents. He achieved the feat at the
age of 35 years and 262 days. Satyarup hails from South Kolkata and is a
software engineer by profession.
|
|
15.
|
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated
a spiritual circuit development project in which of the following state?
|
|||||||
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Prime Minister
Narendra Modi inaugurated the project "Development of Spiritual Circuit:
Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple - Aranmula-Sabarimala" at the cost of Rs.
92.22 crores under Swadesh Darshan Scheme of Tourism Ministry in Kerala. He
also dedicated the 13-km Kollam bypass on NH 66 in Kerala to the nation. The
Sree Padmanaaswamy Temple is one of the 108 Divyadesams of Lord Vishnu and
majority of the work under this project has been carried out at this temple.
Under the Project, the ministry of tourism has developed and rejuvenated the
temple along with its surroundings keeping in mind the factors of heritage
and socio-cultural aspects.
|
|
16.
|
Who introduced a road safety robot named
ROADEO?
|
|||||||
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Chennai
Traffic Police introduced a road safety robot named ROADEO, to help in
traffic management and assist citizens. With this, Chennai became the second
city after Mumbai to induct robots in traffic management. The robots would be
integrated with traffic signals and could be managed manually via Bluetooth
devices. The robot has been developed by schoolchildren of a private robotics
lab.
|
No comments