06February, 2019 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
06February,
2019 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
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Which
state government has launched Kalia Students' Scholarship Scheme to boost
education for farmers children?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In
Keonjhar district, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has launched the new
'KALIA Chhatravritti Yojana' to facilitate the children of the farmers, who
are the beneficiaries of the Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income
Augmentation (KALIA) scheme. Under this scholarship scheme, the beneficiaries
will be provided scholarships for pursuing higher education in professional
courses free of cost. Children of farmers who have taken admission at
Government Professional colleges on merit basis will be eligible for the
scholarship scheme.
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2.
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Who
is the defence Minister of Russia?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Sergei
Shoigu is the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation.
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3.
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Which
of the following states has become the first Indian state to set up a Price
Monitoring and Research Unit (PMRU)?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Kerala
has become the first State to set up a Price Monitoring and Research Unit
(PMRU) to track violation of prices of essential drugs and medical devices
under the Drugs Price Control Order (DPCO). The move comes more than 5 years
after the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) proposed such a
system for the States and the Union Territories.
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4.
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Which
city is the venue of the ICT Academy Bridge 2019 conference?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In
Tamil Nadu, the 37th edition of the ICT Academy Bridge 2019 conference was
held in Chennai with theme "Fostering India for Industry 4.0".
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5.
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Who
was honoured with the first Word Smith Award 2019 for his contribution in
Indian Literature, at the Words Count festival 2019 held in Pune on 4th
February 2019?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
On
February 4,2019, second edition of Words Count festival 2019 was held in
Pune, Maharashtra. The Festival, was hosted by the award -winning
screenwriter, author and columnist Advita Kala. This festival is held with a
motive to bring together speakers from several socio-political spheres and
share their insights on various issues. Pavan Kumar Verma, A career diplomat
and famous writer was honored with first Word Smith Award 2019 for his
contribution in Indian Literature.
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6.
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Who
was appointed as Nepal's ambassador to India in Kathmandu on 4th February
2019?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Nilambar
Acharya, Nepal's former law minister,was appointed as Nepal's ambassador to
India in Kathmandu. Nilambar Acharya's oath of office position was
administered by President Bidya Devi Bhandari in Kathmandu. The position of
Nepalese ambassador to India was vacant after Deep Kumar Upadhyay resigned in
October 2017.
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7.
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After
which scam did the Bengal State demand for the President's rule in the State?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The
Scam that took place in West Bengal is the Saradha chit fund scam.
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8.
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Where
is the Sanjay Gandhi National park located?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Sanjay
Gandhi National park located in Mumbai Maharashtra.
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9.
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Which
Indian squash player has won the 2019 Seattle Open title?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Indian
squash player Ramit Tandon has won the 2019 Seattle Open title by defeating
Mohamed El Sherbini of Egypt in the final in USA.
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10.
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Which
article from Indian Constitution will invoke President's rule on the State?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
President's
rule is the suspension of state government and imposition of direct Central
Government rule in a state. It is Under Article 356 of the Constitution of
India.
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