08,February, 2019 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
08,February, 2019 Current Affairs -
Daily Current Affairs
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The Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA) would
be set up for __________ ?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Union
Cabinet has approved the proposal for the establishment of Rashtriya Kamdhenu
Aayog (RKA) for conservation, protection and development of cows and their
progeny. It will lead to the development of the cattle population in the
country including the development and conservation of indigenous breeds. It
will result in the growth of the livestock sector which is more inclusive,
benefit women, and small and marginal farmers.
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2.
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Where was Air India's First ever Flight
Simulator known as 'Boeing 747-200' exhibited?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Air India's
First ever Flight Simulator known as 'Boeing 747-200' was exhibited in Nehru
Science Centre, Mumbai. The Simulator was acquired by Air India in 1980,which
is designed and manufactured by the CAE(Canadian Aviation
Electronics),Canada.
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Which project has been launched by Union
Government to study Apparel Consumption in India? (Marks: 0)
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In Mumbai, the
India Size project has recently launched by the Union Minister of Textiles
Smriti Irani. It's a first-of-its-kind project in the history of the country,
which aims to arrive at a standard Indian Size for the ready-to-wear clothing
industry, on the lines of the standardized sizes available in countries such
as the USA, the UK and Mexican. A size chart that is specific to Indian
consumers' measurements will be developed. The project is being undertaken by
the Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with The Clothing Manufacturers
Association of India (CMAI). The Minister also launched a Study of Apparel
Consumption in India. The report of this study would be ready for release by
July 2019.
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Which dancer was awarded the Sangeet
Natak Akademi Awards 2017 under the category 'Kathak', on 6thFebruary 2019?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Sangeet Natak
Akademi Awards for 2017 was presented by President Ram Nath Kovind to 42
artists in a ceremony held in New Delhi. Shobha Koser was awarded the Sangeet
Natak Akademi Awards 2017 under the category 'Kathak'.
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The 462nd Kandoori festival 2019 has
celebrated in which of the following states?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In Tamil Nadu,
the 462nd annual Kandoori festival 2019 has started at nearby Nagore Dargah,
a famous Muslim pilgrim centre in Nagore. The 14-day long festival began on
6th February after the holy flag was brought in a procession and hoisted. The
Kandoori festival is held to commemorate the death anniversary of 16th
century saint Hazrath Syed Shahul Hameed Quadir Wali, who migrated from his
native Manickapur near Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh and lived in Nagore till
his death. As per tradition, one of the five flags was brought from
Singapore. The main event of the festival-'Sandanakoodu'(sandal pot)
procession- will be held on February 15.
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The 52nd Boori Boot Yollo festival 2019
is celebrated by which tribe of Arunachal Pradesh?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The 52nd Boori
Boot Yollo festival 2019 has recently celebrated by the Nyishi tribe of
Arunachal Pradesh. The fest is observed in the month of February every year
to welcome spring and a successful harvest.
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7.
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Which small finance bank Partners With
Suryoday SFB to offer Sweep Account Facility?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Fino Payments
Bank Partners With Suryoday SFB to offer Sweep Account Facility.
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8.
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Which state government has launched the
Zero Fatality Corridor (ZFC)?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Arvind
Kejriwal-led Delhi government has recently launched the 'Zero Fatality
Corridor' (ZFC) to examine the cause for accidents and crashes on the stretch
between Burari Chowk and Bhalswa chowk, located on the outer ring road. The
aim of the pilot project is to reduce deaths to near zero levels on this
particular stretch.
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Which city was the venue of the 'Parmanu
Tech 2019'?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The
"Parmanu Tech 2019" Conference was organised by the Ministry of
External Affairs (MEA) and Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) at New Delhi on
February 6. The conference discussed issues related to Nuclear Energy and
Radiation Technologies. Dr Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State for
Atomic Energy and Space, delivered the keynote address at the conference.
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Which country has recently signed NATO
accession agreement?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Macedonia signed
an accord to join NATO to become the 30th member of the US-led alliance. The
admittance of a new member highlighted that all European nations who meet the
entrance criteria could join the regional alliance.
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