02,February, 2019 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
02,February, 2019 Current Affairs -
Daily Current Affairs
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Which company acquired the Noida-based last-minute
hotel booking app NightStay?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Noida based digital payments company Paytm
acquired the Noida-based last-minute hotel booking app, NightStay. The
"NightStay" founder Nasr Khan will lead the hotel-booking services
at Paytm. Paytm planned to invest 70 million for its growth in the travel segment.
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How many companies were shortlisted by ISRO to transfer
its Lithium-ion cells technology?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
selected 10 companies jointly with the NITI-Aayog from a list of 141
companies for transfer of its Lithium-ion cells technology developed by the
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thumba. ISRO developed Li-ion cells with
capacities ranging from 1.5 Ah to 100 Ah for use in launch vehicles and
satellites.
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Which state has rolled out its Handicrafts Policy 2019
for creating a vibrant and sustainable handicraft sector in the state?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Odisha government has rolled out its
Handicrafts Policy 2019 for creating a vibrant and sustainable handicraft
sector in the state. The objective of the policy is to empower handicraft
artisans and make them lead partners in the development.
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4.
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Who has become the first Indian to grab Australian
Ladies PGA?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Golfer Vani Kapoor has become the first Indian to
grab Australian Ladies PGA Tour (LPGA) after securing 12th Rank tied with
three others in the first-ever qualifying tournament at the Ballarat Golf
Club in Australia. Total 81 players participated in the Qualifying tournament
out of which top-20 earned the card for LPGA.
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5.
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Ministry of External Affairs appointed Sanjiv Ranjan as
the ambassador to which of the following country?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Ministry of External Affairs announced that
Sanjiv Ranjan has been appointed as new Ambassador to the Republic of
Colombia. Ranjan, who is the current Ambassador to Argentina, is expected to
take up the assignment shortly. Ranjan who is a 1993 batch Indian Foreign
Service officer holds a bachelors in Economics from Delhi University and an
M.A. in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University.
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6.
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World Wetlands Day is celebrated on 2nd February of
Every Year. The theme of World Wetlands Day 2019 is;
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on
the 2nd of February to raise global awareness on the value of wetlands for
humanity and the planet. The theme of World Wetlands Day 2019 is 'Wetlands
and Climate Change'. Wetlands play a critical role in storing carbon and
reducing the impact of extreme weather events associated with climate change.
They reduce flooding, replenish drinking water, filter waste, provide urban
green spaces and are a source of livelihoods.
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7.
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Which team won the Regatta trophy in the Kochi Area
Pulling Regatta 2019?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The INS Dronacharya team won the Regatta trophy
in the Kochi Area Pulling Regatta 2019 of the Southern Naval Command (SNC)
held in the Ernakulam Channel. Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) School & Diving
School secured the runners up position. The Boat Pulling Regatta is one of
the most prestigious and traditional naval sporting activities conducted by
the Navy. Six teams, formed from all major units of SNC based at Kochi,
participated in the regatta.
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Which Aerospace Industries signed an agreement with
Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard for providing Naval Medium Range Surface to
air missile systems to India?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
An agreement was signed between Israel Aerospace
Industries, Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard for providing Naval Medium Range
Surface to air missile systems to India. The agreement worth of $93 million
for provision of Naval Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) systems.
As per the contract Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will provide
complementary systems for the air defense system. Indian Navy and IAI held an
interception test abroad INS Chennai, which assessed for the first time
potential collaboration between ship. IAI will provide complementary systems
for the air defense system (ADS) and also involve follow up orders for a
range of maintenance and other services for various sub systems of IAI's
advanced MRSAM ADS.
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Which bank launched the Kisan Suvidha loan product for
small and marginal farmers?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
'Kisan Suvidha loan' for small and marginal
farmers launched by Ujjivan Small Finance Bank. The scheme will attempt to
reach the bottom of the pyramid with products and services. Kisan Suvidha
loan can be used by farmers for both agriculture and allied activities. The
product is specially designed to cater to the needs of customers for various
allied and agricultural activities. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank launched the
product in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Karnataka and Odisha with an eye to
expand the product offerings. It provides loans to individuals with an amount
ranging from Rs. 60000 to Rs. 2 Lakh to fulfill the customized needs of the
mass market segment. Ujjivan becomes the 1st bank to offer loans for
agriculture and allied activities.
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Which city will be the world's fastest growing city in
the 2019-2035 period, as per the Global economic Research report prepared by
Oxford Economics?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
As per a Global economic Research report prepared
by Oxford Economics, Surat will be world's fastest growing city in the
2019-2035 period. The report also stated that all top 10 fastest growing
cities will be from India.
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This team win their first ever Asian Cup, by defeating
Japan recently.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Qatar defeated four-time champions Japan 3-1 in
the final to win their first ever Asian Cup. Qatar forward Almoez Ali broke
the record of most goals in a single Asian Cup after netting his ninth goal
with an overhead kick, breaking Ali Daei's 1996 record. This was the first
time that Japan lost in an Asian Cup final.
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12.
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Which Country is to lend a loan of $1 billion to
Beijing?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
China is to sign a $1 billion concessional loan
agreement with Beijing. The agreement is to fund a major highway project
linking Colombo to Kandy. The construction of the first phase of the road has
been delayed for more than two years due to a lack of funding. Last year Sri
Lanka has handed over a strategic port to a Chinese firm for a 99-year lease.
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Government renames DIPP as __________.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion
(DIPP) renamed as Department of promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. The
newly named department is under Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The
department will look into matters related to promotion of internal trade,
including retail trade, will are of traders and their employees, facilitating
ease of doing business and start-ups. Matters related to internal trade were
earlier under the domain of Ministry of consumer affairs and now under the
promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. The decision comes amidst a demand
by traders body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) for forming a
separate ministry for internal trade. DIPP was responsible for formation and
implementation of promotional and developmental measures for growth of the
industrial sector keeping in view the national priorities and Socio economic
objectives.
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Name the acting Chairperson of the National Statistical
Commission, who quit from his position, on 30th January 2019.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The two non-governmental members of National
Statistical Commission P C Mohanan and J V Meenakshi quit over
'disagreements' with the government on the release of jobs data. P C Mohanan
was the acting Chairperson of the autonomous body and J V Meenakshi was a NSC
member. P C Mohanan was a former member of the Indian Statistical Services
and J V Meenakshi was a professor at the Delhi School of Economics. The NSC
Chairperson post is now left with Amitabh Kant, NITI Aayog Chief and Pravin
Srivastava, Chief Statistician as its member. Mr. Mohanan and Meenakshi had
tenure upto 2020. They resigned over the government's failure to recognize
the commission's contribution and a delay in the release of new National
Sample Survey Office (NSSO) data.
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How many countries have set up a payment channel with
Iran called INSTEX?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Germany, France and the UK have set up a payment
channel with Iran called INSTEX. This was done to help continue trade with
Iran and overcome US sanctions. This special payment system will help save
the Iran nuclear deal by allowing Tehran to keep trading with EU companies.
US had reimposed sanctions on Iran after US President Donald Trump abruptly
quit the nuclear accord in 2018.
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BESAFE's 3rd Annual Conference on 'Measurable impacts
of behavioural based safety implementation in Indian Industry' held in which
city?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
BESAFE's 3rd annual conference on Measurable
impacts of Behavioural Based Safety Implementation in Indian Industry was
held at the PHD Chambers of Commerce, New Delhi. The Forum for Behavioral
Safety (BESAFE) is a Mumbai based non-profit Organization spreading the cause
of fostering a safe and healthy work place in Indian Industry. The event is
conducted in collaboration with the Indo American Chamber of Commerce and
Vision OSH, New Delhi. The conference would enable Indian Industry to achieve
zero harm criterion to save life as well as business. During the conference
Indian companies implemented BBS will share the results achieved towards zero
harm mission.
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Who among the following took charge as the Deputy Chief
of the Naval Staff, recently?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:’
Vice Admiral MS Pawar, AVSM, VSM took charge as
the Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff. During the 25 years of his shipping
regime, he served as navigating officer in several ships like INS
Magar,Indian Naval Ship Nashak ,and Mauritius National Coast Guard Ship
Vigilant - the senior ship of the No. 1 Patrol Vessel Squadron. He also
received prestigious Herbert Lott Prize and the Vishist Seva Medal in 2010
and the Ati Vishist Seva Medal in 2016.
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Who was conferred with prestigious Award of
Appreciation by Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Honourable Minister of State for
Health & Family Welfare?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Rajiv Nath was conferred with prestigious Award
of Appreciation by Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Honourable Minister of State for
Health & Family Welfare for his contribution to the Global Public
Healthcare sector in New Delhi. Rajiv Nath was honoured for his valuable,
remarkable and outstanding achievements in the field of healthcare &
community services for affordable MedTech access & patients safety
initiatives. Rajiv Nath has also been appointed as the Member on Board of
National Medical Devices Promotion Council by Department of Industrial Policy
and Promotion (DIPP) to boost the Indian Medical Devices Sector and lead
India to an export driven market in the Medical Devices sector.
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The 12th edition of Aero India, Aero India 2019 will be
held in which city's Air Force Station?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The 12th edition of Aero India, Aero India 2019,
will be held at Air Force Station at Yelahanka in Bengaluru from February 20
to 24. Aero India 2019 aims to provide a significant platform in bolstering
business opportunities in the International aviation sector. Aero India
Exhibition/Show is organised every two years. Aero India has carved a niche
for itself globally as a premier aerospace exhibition, with eleven successful
editions organised since 1996. The show aims at giving a fillip to the
rapidly growing economy, defence production and participation of private
players. The Aero India 2019 has a tagline "The Runway to a Billion
Opportunities" and has a logo inspired by the Tejas Light Combat
Aircraft (LCA).
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Who became the first female player to play 200 ODIs?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
36 years old India's Women Cricket team captain,
Mithali Raj became the first female player to play 200 ODIs during the 3rd
and Final ODI against New Zealand. Mithali Raj has played in 200 out of 263
ODI matches that India have played till now. Mithali Raj has also scored
highest runs in ODIs which is 6622 at an average of 51.33 including 7
centuries. She also holds the longest international career among all female
players and She has the fourth longest career only behind India's Sachind
Tendulkar, Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya and Pakistan's Miandad if we include
Men's teams also
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