30,January, 2019 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
30,January,
2019 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
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Recently,
National Salt Satyagraha Memorial was inagurated at __________, Gujarat.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In commemoration
of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister of India
Narendra Modi dedicated grand and iconic 'National Salt Satyagraha Memorial'
constructed by the Central Public Works Department at Dandi, Gujarat to the
Nation. This prestigious work entrusted to CPWD by the Ministry of Culture,
Govt. of India has been completed by the dedicated team of CPWD in 20 months
time well within the sanctioned amount of Rs. 72.23 crores.
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Where did
Chief Election Commissioner of India, Sunil Arora and Election Commissioner
Ashok Lavasa inaugurate an International Conference on "Making our
Elections Inclusive and Accessible", recently?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Chief
Election Commissioner of India, Sunil Arora and Election Commissioner Shri
Ashok Lavasa inaugurated an International Conference on 'Making our Elections
Inclusive and Accessible "on the occasion of 9th National Voters Day
held 'in New Delhi. This conference held with a motive to enhance
transparency in the upcoming election. National Voters Day is observed on
25th January every year. Theme of 2019 voters day is "My Vote
Matters".
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3.
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Which of the
following bank will inject Rs 37,500 crore through OMO in February?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of
India it will inject Rs 37,500 crore into the system through the purchase of
government securities in February to increase liquidity. Reserve Bank of
India has been monitoring the evolving liquidity conditions and durable
liquidity requirements of the system. The government to conduct the purchase
of government securities under Open Market Operations (OMOs) for an aggregate
amount of Rs 375 billion in the month of February 2019 through three auctions
of Rs 125 billion each during the 2nd, 3rd and 4th week.
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4.
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The first
Hindu woman who have been appointed as a civil judge in Pakistan.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Suman Kumari has
become the first Hindu woman to have been appointed as a civil judge in
Pakistan after passing an examination for induction of judicial officers.
Kumari, who hails from Qambar-Shahdadkot, will serve in her native district.
The first judge from the Hindu community was Justice Rana Bhagwandas, who
served as the acting chief justice for brief periods between 2005 and 2007.
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5.
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Dilip
Sadarangani was appointed as the Chairman of which of the following bank?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
South India
based private sector lender Federal Bank appointed Dilip Sadarangani as the
part-time Chairman. He has been on bank's board since 2013. The appointment
of Mr.Dilip Sadarangani who has been guiding person in technology in multiple
banks, as Chairman of the board of Federal Bank comes at a time when the bank
makes confident strides in gaining market share in India. Mr. Sadarangani
played key roles in setting up of IT infrastructure in different banks in
India, Australia and Kuwait. He was a core member of the team which automated
the first 50 branches of State Bank of India.
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6.
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Who inagurated
an international indoor exhibition center in Hapania?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Tripura Chief
Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Monday inaugurated an international indoor
exhibition center here, the largest facility of its kind in the Northeastern
region. Built at a cost of Rs 66.52 crore at Hapania with an area of 10,800
sq metre The indoor centre has the capacity to house 170 stalls and
accommodate 10,000 visitors.
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As per the
Global Corruption Index 2018, which is the top most country in the list of
180 countries in the world?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Transparency
International has released the Global Corruption Index 2018. India rose by 3
points to 78 in the list of 180 countries in the world with a score of 41.
China lagged far behind at 87 and Pakistan ranked 117. The top countries on
the list are Denmark and New Zealand, with scores of 88 and 87. Somalia,
Syria and South Sudan remained at the bottom, with scores of 10, 13 and 13.
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This states
has been declared best state for active participation in Swasth Bharat Yatra.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu was
declared the 'Best State Overall' for its active participation in the
national campaign 'Swasth Bharat Yatra'. The campaign was a 100-day consumer
outreach programme of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
(FSSAI), which was launched on 16th October 2018 to amplify its Eat Right
India initiative. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra were
adjudged the Best States with population above 3 crore. Punjab, Goa and Delhi
were recognised as the Best States having population less than 3 crore.
Meghalaya, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttrakhand were given special awards for
their participation despite their hilly and difficult terrain. The Yatra saw
the involvement of 10 lakh participants and reached to around 2.5 crore
people across various States and UTs. It also led to the creation of 21,000
local 'Eat Right Champions' who would sustain this movement in the future.
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9.
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How many
commitees has been started by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Employees
Provident Fund Organisation has notified three new committees on Finance,
Investment and Audit Committee (FIAC), the Pension and EDLI Implementation
Committee (PEIC) and the Exempted Establishments' Committee (EEC). All the 3
committees will continue to have central government representatives as well
as 2 representatives each of the employers and the employees and domain experts.
While the FIAC will oversee investments made by portfolio managers and ensure
timely investment of PF kitty for optimum returns, PEIC will review the
function of the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 and the Employees Deposit
Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976. The EEC will oversee the working of exempted
establishments and move suggestions for CBT for improvement in the working of
these exempted establishments.
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10.
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This
international Airport has donated Rs.10 crore to the Chief Minister's
Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF).
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Cochin
International Airport Limited (CIAL) has donated Rs.10 crore to the Chief
Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF). CMDRF is an emergency assistance
release mechanism granting immediate relief to families and individuals
distressed by calamity, loss of life due to accidents and chronic diseases.
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The 'Atal
Setu' bridge named after former prime minister of India late Atal Bihari
Bajpai, which is the third Cable bridge across river __________ in Panaji,
Goa.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Third bridge
was inaugurated by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in the presence of Chief
Minister Manohar Parrikar .The bridge has been named as 'Atal Setu' after
former prime minister of India late Atal Bihari Bajpai. It is four-lane,
5.1-kilometer long and the third Cable Bridge across river Mandovi in Panaji,
Goa. The bridge weighs 2.5 lakh tonnes which is equivalent to the weight of
aircraft 570 Boeing. The bridge is constructed by the GIDC (Goa
Infrastructure Development Corporation) and engineering and construction
major Larsen and Toubro. The bridge is built at a cost of Rs 850 crore. The
two bridges already present in Goa are Mandovi Bridge and Zurai Bridge. The
bridge will be open for four wheeler vehicles from Jan 29 but two and three
wheelers will not be allowed on the bridge.
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12.
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Ministry of
Textiles launched a program to strengthen the handlooms and textiles sector
of India. It is;
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Ministry of
Textiles and Government of India launched Artisan Speak at Elephanta Caves
(UNESCO heritage site) to strengthen the handlooms and textiles sector of
India. The event has been held to showcase the GI Textiles of India, through
a confluence of fashion, music, and dance. Many textiles companies signed
agreements with the Office of Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry
of Textiles on the occasion. Under the agreements, the Weavers Service
Centres (WSCs) under the Office of DC (Handlooms) will enable textile firms
to directly source their requirements from handloom clusters, as per defined
quality, cost and time constraints. This will also result in better price
realization and improved market understanding for weavers.
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13.
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Name the
Indian player has been banned from bowling in international cricket.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
India's Ambati
Rayudu has been banned from bowling in international cricket because of a
suspect action. The suspension was done in "accordance with clause 4.2
of the ICC regulations" which deals with the legality of bowling actions.
He is a right-handed middle-order batsman, who occasionally keeps the wicket,
and a right-arm off break bowler.
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First Astro
Turf Football Pitch inaugurated in the state of;
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Nagaland CM
Neiphiu Rio inaugurates state's first Astro Turf Football Pitch at Indira
Gandhi Stadium in Kohima on the occasion of 100th Birth Anniversary of the
legendary footballer, Dr. T. Ao The project was conceived in the year 2013-14
with total cost of 498 lakh rupees. The Astro turf has been installed
following specifications of FIFA. The size of the play field is 105?66
meters.
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The Central
government allocated Rs.900 crore to this state towards drought relief
package for 2018-19 Kharif season.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Central
government allocated Rs.900 crore to the State towards drought relief package
to Andhra Pradesh for the 2018-19 Kharif season. The fund allocation is a
part of the relief package worth Rs.6,680 crore earmarked for Andhra Pradesh,
Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka. Andhra Pradesh got Rs.900 crore.
Maharashtra has got an allocation of Rs.4700 crore, while Karnataka will get
Rs.950 crore and Gujarat Rs.130 crore. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers'
Welfare: ? Headquarters: New Delhi ? Minister: Radha Mohan Singh ? Its
formulation and administration of the rules and regulations and laws related
to agriculture in India.
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Who has become
the first Indian transgender to be honoured with Padma Shri?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Narthaki
Nataraj, a renowned dancer from Tamil Nadu, has become the first Indian
transgender to be honoured with Padma Shri, the third highest civilian award
of India. She is a Bharatanatyam exponent and specialises in the
Thanjavur-based Nayaki Bhava tradition. Born in the temple town of Madurai,
Nataraj learned the art under Tanjore Shri K P Kittappa Pillai and gave her
on advances to the Tanjore Quartet of Bharatanatyam (Nayaki Bhava tradition)
through a dance school she established.
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17.
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The University
of Madras has received ₹50 crore from which of the following ministry?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The University
of Madras has received ₹50 crore from the Ministry of Human Resource
Development for upgrading its research capabilities. A total of 10
universities belonging to category I will get ₹100 crore and 17 universities
falling into category II will receive of ₹50 crore. University of Madras is
one of the oldest educational institutions in India established in the year
1857.
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Where was the
country's first Geographical Indication (GI) store launched?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Civil
Aviation ministry launched the country's first Geographical Indication (GI)
store at Dabolim International Airport in Goa. Union Minister for Civil
Aviation Suresh Prabhu stated that the GI stores will promote local products
made by the artisans and handicrafts at the airport. The store is set up by
Airports Authority of India in partnership with The Cashew Export Promotional
Council of India.
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Which cocuntry
received the Award of Excellence for 'Best in Show' at the New York Times
Travel Show 2019?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
India received
the Award of Excellence for 'Best in Show' at the New York Times Travel Show
2019, the largest travel show in North America. India was honoured during the
Closing Bell Ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange. The Ministry of
Tourism, Government of India participated as the 'Presenting Partner' in the
New York Times Travel Show (NYTTS 2019) organised at Jacob K Javits Centre,
New York with a view to scale up its tourism promotional efforts in the US,
enhance India's visibility and to increase its share of US Outbound travel
market.
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20.
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How many
agreement are signed between Syria and Iran recently?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Syria and Iran
signed 11 agreements and MOU including a "long-term strategic economic
cooperation". The agreements covered a range of fields including
economy, culture, education, infrastructure, investment and housing. The deal
is signed by Syrian PM Imad Khamais and Iranian Vice-President Eshaq
Jahangiri.
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