01,February, 2019 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
01,February,
2019 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
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Which state
govt gave approval for Smart Village Campaign worth of Rs 385 crores?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Punjab govt gave
approval for 'Smart Village Campaign' worth of Rs 385 crores Punjab
government approved a rural development scheme"'Smart Village
Campaign" worth Rs 384.40 crore to build village infrastructure and
provide essential amenities. Getting approved by Chief Minister Amarinder
Singh, Reformation and implementation of the scheme would be financed with
funds from the 14th Financial Commission and MGNREGA.
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2.
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Who among the
following has taken charge as the Director General of NCC?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Lt Gen Rajeev
Chopra assumed the appointment of Director General of NCC (DGNCC).
Commissioned in the Madras Regiment in December 1980, Lt Gen Chopra is an
alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Indian Military
Academy, Dehradun. Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra has commanded an infantry battalion
in Operation Rhino (Assam). He has commanded a Brigade in Eastern Command and
was Inspector General of HQ IGAR (South) in the insurgency-torn state of
Manipur. He has been awarded Ati Vishisht Seva Medal for his distinguished
service in January 2018.
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3.
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How many banks
have been allowed to exit the PCA framework?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Bank of India,
Bank of Maharashtra and Oriental Bank of Commerce have been allowed to exit
the PCA framework fully. The three lenders were part of 11 government-owned
banks put under the framework in 2017 and 2018. In December, the government
had announced a capital infusion of Rs 10,000 crore for Bank of India, Rs
5,500 crore for Oriental Bank of Commerce and Rs 4,500 crore for Bank of
Maharashtra, which helped the banks coming out of the framework. The RBI's
decision to impose lending restrictions on these banks had become a
flashpoint between the regulator and the government, which wanted the lending
capacity to be freed up.
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4.
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UN launched
Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development along with this
country.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Italian Prime
Minister Giuseppe Conte along with UN representative has launched Africa
Centre for Climate and Sustainable development. The new center is located
near the Food and Agriculture Organization headquarters in Rome. The major
objective is boosting the agricultural sectors and promoting rural
development in Africa. It will help in implementing the goals of the UN's
2030 Agenda and the landmark 2015 Paris Climate Agreement to stop depending
on fossil fuel and cap global warming.
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5.
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India's
flagship hydrocarbon international conference 'PETROTECH-2019' will be held
in __________.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The 13th
International Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition 'PETROTECH-2019' is
being organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural
Gas in New Delhi from 10th to 12th February, 2019. India's flagship
hydrocarbon international conference is expected to be inaugurated by Prime
Minister of India. Over 95 Energy Ministers from partner countries have been
invited by the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas to participate in the
Conference. The 3-day mega event will showcase the recent market and investor
friendly developments that have taken place in the India's oil and gas
sector. It is expected to see participation of over 86 eminent speakers and
7000 delegates from around 70 countries, including technologists, scientists,
planners, policy-makers, management experts, entrepreneurs, service-providers
and vendors.
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6.
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How many
submarines will be contructed by DAC with the worth of Rs40000 cr?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Defence
Acquisitions Council, DAC chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
approved indigenous construction of six submarines worth 40 thousand crore
rupees. It is the second project under the Ministry's ambitious strategic
partnership model aiming to boost the government's Make in India' program.
The first project to get the government's nod for implementation under the
new model was the acquisition of 111 utility helicopters for the Navy at a
cost of over 21 thousand crore rupees in August last year. DAC has also
approved the acquisition of about five thousand MILAN Anti Tank Guided
Missiles for the Army.
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7.
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Which airlines
recently resumed its services from New Delhi to the holy city of Najaf in
Iraq after 25 years?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Air India is
resuming its services from New Delhi to the holy city of Najaf in Iraq after
25 years. Indian Ambassador to Iraq Dr Pradeep Rajpurohit said, the services
will commence from the February 14, 2019.
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8.
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Who has been
elected as the new chairman of Broadcast Audience Research Council of India?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Punit Goenka, MD
and CEO of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), has been elected as
the new chairman of Broadcast Audience Research Council of India (BARC). He
succeeded Nakul Chopra. It may be recalled that Goenka was the founder
chairman of BARC India and played an instrumental role in setting up of the
TV Viewership measurement company. It was under his leadership that BARC
India established its measurement system. BARC India is a joint industry
company founded by stakeholder bodies that represent Broadcasters,
Advertisers and Advertising & Media Agencies. Its headquarters is located
in Mumbai.
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9.
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Ajai Kumar is
appointed as the interim CEO of this bank, recently.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Ajai Kumar is
appointed as the interim CEO of Yes Bank. He will hold the charge of MD &
CEO till the new CEO Ravneet Gill joins the lender. Yes Bank said that the
Reserve Bank of India had approved the interim appointment.
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10.
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As per the
National Sample Survey Office's report, What is the unemployment rate for the
year 2017-18?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
As per the
National Sample Survey Office's (NSSO's) periodic labor force survey (PLFS)
India's unemployment rate hit a 45 year high of 6.1% in 2017-18. It is the
first comprehensive survey on employment conducted by a government agency after
demonetization. Unemployment is higher in urban areas which is 7.8% as
compared to 5.3% in rural areas of the country. The unemployment rate is at
its highest level as in 1972-73. The rate of jobless rural males rose to
17.4% from 5% and among rural jobless females, the rate became 13.6% from
4.8%.
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11.
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Who took
charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command
in Mumbai?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Vice Admiral
Ajit Kumar P, PVSM, AVSM, VSM took charge as the Flag Officer
Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command in Mumbai. ice Admiral Ajit
Kumar succeeded Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, who retired upon superannuation,
after a career span of four decades in the Indian Navy. In recognition of his
service, he was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2006, the Ati Vishisht
Seva Medal in 2014 and Param Vishist Seva Medal in 2019 by the President of
India.
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12.
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National
Council of Applied Economic Research and this ministry signed an MoU for
capacity building, knowledge generation and sharing in the field of Official
Statistics.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Ministry of
Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and National Council of
Applied Economic Research (NCAER) signed an MoU on 29th January, 2019. The
MoU was signed for capacity building, knowledge generation and sharing in the
field of Official Statistics. The MoU would lead to strengthening of data
quality of various statistical products and services generated by the
Ministry.
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13.
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Union Minister
R K Singh laid the foundation of Regional testing laboratory of Central Power
Research Institute at __________, Maharashtra.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Union Minister
of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R K Singh laid the
foundation of Regional testing laboratory of Central Power Research Institute
(CPRI) at Nashik, Maharashtra on Jan 30, 2019. The lab will test and certify
electrical equipment manufactured in the western region as per national and
international standards. CPRI is an autonomous body under Ministry of Power.
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14.
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InterGlobe
Aviation Ltd plans to build its 2nd MRO in __________.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
InterGlobe
Aviation Ltd., which owns and operates air carrier IndiGo, has entered into a
20-year agreement with Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL). The
agreement is to sub-lease five acres of land at Bengaluru Airport to build a
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facility. This will be IndiGo's
second MRO, after the one in Delhi. The facility will become operational by
2020.
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15.
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Sultan
Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was crowned as the King of;
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sultan Abdullah
Sultan Ahmad Shah of central Pahang state was crowned as Malaysia's 16th king
on 31 January, 2019. The move came nearly a month after the sudden abdication
of Sultan Muhammad V. Sultan Abdullah is a council member of the world
football governing body FIFA, president of the Asian Hockey Federation, and
an executive board member of the International Hockey Federation.
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16.
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Who inagurated
the new Campus of NMI at Noida?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The new Campus
of the National Museum Institute was inaugurated by Union HRD Minister
Prakash Javadekar in Noida on 30th January 2019. The foundation stone for
this 3 acre campus was laid on 31st January, 2015. Four new courses namely,
Archaeology; Palaeography, Epigraphy and Numismatics; Structural Conservation
and Cultural & Heritage Management are expected to be commenced at the
campus.
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17.
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Which
organisation recently proposed a new set of relaxed norms for Real Estate
Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Securities
and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on January 30, 2019 proposed a new set of
relaxed norms for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure
Investment Trusts (InvITs) to increase access to investors.
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18.
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Name the
company which signed a five-year global partnership deal with the
International Cricket Council?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The
International Cricket Council (ICC) signed a five-year global partnership
deal with beverage manufacturer Coca-Cola Company.ICC and Coco-cola's
partnership will be continue till 2023. Five years sponsorship includes all
ICC events like the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 in England, Wales, the
ICC men 's and women' s T20 World Cups in Australia in 2020, the ICC Women's
World Cup 2021 in New Zealand and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India in
2023. ICC also signed sponsorship with Alcobev brands, Royal Stag and Bira
91.
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19.
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Who among the
following was appointed as a member of Union Public Service Commission
(UPSC), recently?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Union Public
Service Commission (UPSC) that conducts prestigious civil service exams to
select diplomats ,country's bureaucrats appointed Rajiv Nayan Choubey as the
member of UPSC. Chairman of UPSC, Aravind Saxena administered the Rajiv Nayan
Choubey oath of office. UPSC can have a maximum of 10 members excluding the
chairman,with Rajiv Nayan Choubey' s appointment filled up UPSC's complete
strength.
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20.
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How much will
be allotted under the Pradhanmantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna as per the union
Budget 2019?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Union Minister
Piyush Goyal announced various schemes in the Interim Union Budget 2019-20 on
February 1, 2019. Government announced fixed yearly income for small and
marginal farmers under Pradhanmantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna. This scheme
will benefit about 12 crore farmers who have 2 Hectare land. Rupee 6000 per
year direct cash transfer in their account. Cash transfer will be given in
three equal installments of Rs 2000 each. The benefit under this yojna will
be given retrospectively from December 2018. Rs. 75000 crore allotted for
this scheme. It is expected to double the farmers income.
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