15,February, 2019 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
15,February,
2019 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
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Who is the
winner under the Miniratna Category by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSME)?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
National Film
Development Corporation of India (NFDC) was announced as the winner under the
Miniratna Category by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
in its campaign to felicitate CPSEs in recognition for their work in
promoting SC/ST entrepreneurs. NFDC has funded over 300 films in various
Indian languages which have been widely acclaimed and have won many national
and international awards.
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2.
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Who won the
Player of the Series in the T20I series played between New zealand and India?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
New Zealand won
the Twenty20 International (T20I) 3-match series at Seddon Park Ground,
Hamilton, New Zealand beating India in the final match by 4 runs.New
Zealand's wicket keeper-batsman, Tim Seifert, won the player of the series
award. He scored 138 runs at a strike-rate of 173.75 and an average of 46.33
on the 3 matches. He also picked 3 catches as the wicketkeeper.
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3.
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Which bank
cleared the Divergence charges imposed by RBI?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank
of India cleared Yes Bank of Divergence charges i.e. disparity in reporting
bad loans and provisioning numbers for the year ended March 2018. The final
report has observed nil divergence in the bank's asset classification and
provisioning from the norms of the RBI. In FY16, after its first assessment,
Yes Bank was found divergence of Bad loans by RBI at Rs. 4,176 crore higher
than the reported gross NPA of Rs. 748.9 crore. Further, in FY17, Yes Bank
was found to be divergence again at Rs. 6,355 crore and reported gross NPA of
Rs. 2,018 crore lower than RBI's estimation of Rs. 8,373 crore.
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4.
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Which state CM
announced a Universal Old Age Pension scheme, named Mukhya Mantri Vriddha
Pension Yojana (MMVPY)?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Bihar Chief
Minister, Nitish Kumar announced a Universal Old Age Pension scheme, named
Mukhya Mantri Vriddha Pension Yojana (MMVPY), irrespective for all caste,
community, religion, except for those who are retired from government
organizations. The scheme facilitates the amount of Rs. 400 monthly pension
for all in the state above the age of 60 who are not getting a pension from
the government. The Chief Minister also announced a pension of 6,000 rupees
for journalists above 60 years of age. Those who have been in regular service
in the field of media and not getting any other pension will be eligible for
Bihar Patrakar Samman Yojana (BPSY). The schemes will come into its
enforcement from 1st April 2019.
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5.
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Which state
government has recently banned the Popular Front of India (PFI)?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Jharkhand
government has recently banned the Popular Front of India (PFI) in the state
to curb its anti-national activities and for keeping links with terror
outfits like ISIS. According to the government notification, the PFI is
banned with immediate effect under the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1908.
The decision to ban PFI has been taken after a review that its activities
have increased and is dangerous to the state and the nation and it has the
power to disrupt peace, communal harmony and secular structure. As per
notification, the PFI has been involved in spreading social division,
anti-India and pro-Pakistan slogans, and links with ISIS and JMB. The PFI is
an extremist and militant Islamic fundamentalist organisation in India,
formed as a successor to National Development Front (NDF) in 2006.
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6.
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With Which
country, Indian Government signed a deal under Fast Track Procurement (FTP)
to avail the Indian Army with 72,400 new 'Sig Sauer Assault Rifles'?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Indian
Government has signed a deal with the US under Fast Track Procurement (FTP)
to avail the Indian Army with 72,400 new 'Sig Sauer Assault Rifles' which
will overhaul the army's inventory of frontline rifles. These Sig Sauer
Assault rifles are 7.62*51 mm which are compact, robust, advance in
technology and easy to maintain in field conditions. These new rifles will
come at a cost of around Rs. 700 Crore and will be used by the army troops
deployed along the 3,600 km China's border.
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7.
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Who among the
following was named as the coach of U-23 Football team?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Derrick Pereira
was named head coach of the India U-23 team for the Asian Football
Confederation (AFC) Qualifiers slated to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from
March 22, ON Wednesday. Besides India, the other teams in the group are
Tajikistan and Pakistan.
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8.
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The Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) has penalised Rs 2 million each for __________, Kotak
Mahindra Band and IDBI Bank for non-compliance with respect to Know Your
Customer (KYC) norms and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank
of India (RBI) has penalised seven banks for not including public and private
sector banks for not complying with various norms. HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra
Band and IDBI Bank were fined Rs 2 million each for non-compliance with
respect to Know Your Customer (KYC) norms and Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
standards. Allahabad Bank, Andhra Bank, Indian Overseas bank and Bank of
Maharashtra were penalised for not following directions set by RBI on
monitoring end use of funds, exchange of information with other banks,
classification and reporting of frauds and restructuring of accounts. The
penalty was Rs 10 million for Andhra Bank and Rs 15 million each for others.
Bank of Baroda and Union Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore
each for violating various banking norms.
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The European
Commission has recently added this country to dirty-money blacklist.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The European
Commission has added seven countries including Saudi Arabia, Panama, and
Nigeria to a blacklist of nations that fail to tackle money laundering and
the financing of terrorism. The list now includes 23 jurisdictions, up from
16. Newcomers to the list are Libya, Botswana, Ghana, Samoa, the Bahamas and
the four United States territories of American Samoa, US Virgin Islands,
Puerto Rico and Guam. The other listed states are Afghanistan, North Korea,
Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Syria, Trinidad and Tobago,
Tunisia and Yemen. Bosnia Herzegovina, Guyana, Laos, Uganda and Vanuatu were
removed.
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10.
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What is the
theme of the National Productivity day, that is observed on February 12,
2019?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
National
Productivity Council (NPC) has commemorated its 61st Foundation Day as
Productivity Day. NPC is celebrating National Productivity Week from 12th Feb
to 18th Feb, 2019.The theme of this year's Productivity Day is "Circular
Economy for Productivity and Sustainability". This is to signify a
distinctive opportunity for circular business representative models for
'Make-Use-Return' for further economic prospects and revitalization of
materials.
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11.
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The Government
of India and this state government signed a $40 Million Loan Agreement with
World Bank recenty.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Government
of India, Government of Himachal Pradesh (GoHP) and the World Bank signed a
$40 Million Loan Agreement to help bring clean and reliable drinking water to
the citizens of the Greater Shimla area, who have been facing severe water
shortages and water-borne epidemics over the last few years. The Shimla Water
Supply and Sewerage Service Delivery Reform Programmatic Development Policy
Loan 1 is expected to improve water supply and sanitation (WSS) services in
and around the iconic hill city of Shimla. The $40 Million Loan from the
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), has a 4-year
grace period and a maturity of 15.5 years.
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12.
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What is the
Name of the First Ayush University that was inaugurated in Kurukshetra,
Haryana?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The foundation
stone for Sree Krishna Ayush University in Kurukshetra was laid by PM
Narendra Modi. It is the first varsity related to the Indian system of
medicine in Haryana.Sree Krishna Ayush University will provide treatment
through Unani, Siddha, Yoga, Ayurveda and Homeopathic medical systems. It is
also the first Ayush University in India.
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13.
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Where was the
2019 Australian Cricket Awards held?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Off-spinner
Nathan Lyon named Test player of the year at Australian Cricket Awards 2019
held in Melbourne, Australia. Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis won T20I and
ODI Player of the year respectively. Nathan Lyon is only the second
specialist bowler to bag the Test honour in the last decade. The first was
fast bowler Mitchell Starc who won the honour in 2017. It is the second T20I
honour in the career of Glenn Maxwell. He won the honour of the first time in
2015. The inaugural women's T20I Player of the year by Alyssa Healy.
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How many
Indian Rafale fighters will participate in the 12th edition of Aero India
2019 air show?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
French aerospace
major Dassault Aviation flew to India three Rafale fighters to participate in
the 12th edition of Aero India 2019 air show from February 20-24. The
biennial international expo is being held at the Yellahanka base of the
Indian Air Force (IAF) near the Bengaluru international airport. India is
buying 36 of the twin-engine, delta wing multi-role Rafale to replace the
ageing Russian-made MiG-21 fleet of the Indian Air Force over the next four
years.
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India-U.S.
Commercial Dialogue and India-U.S. CEO Forum was held in __________.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
India and the
United States held India-U.S. Commercial Dialogue and India-U.S. CEO Forum in
New Delhi. Union Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation,
Suresh Prabhu, chaired the meeting. The CEO Forum was co-chaired by Chairman,
Tata Sons, N. Chandrasekaran and President and CEO of American Tower Corporation,
Mr. James D. The MoU was signed between National Accreditation Board for
Certification Bodies (NABCB) of India and ANSI National Accreditation Board
(ANAB) of the United States for cooperation in matters related to
accreditation.
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Who won the 9th
Hockey India Senior Women National Championship (B Division) held in Hisar,
Haryana?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sports Authority
of India Won 9th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship (B Division)
held in Hisar, Haryana. They defeated Hockey Chandigarh by 4-1 in the final.
In 9th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship (A-division) Hockey
Jharkhand beat Hockey Haryana for 2-1 in the final. The event concluded at
Kollam Hockey Stadium, Kerala. Steel Plant Sports Board beat UCO Bank for 1-0
and secured third place in the match. Sarabdeep Kaur was the line scorer for
Chandigarh in the final. 9th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship
2019 (A Division) is scheduled to be held from 8th to 18th February in Hisar,
Haryana.
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Which of the
following will be notified as a heritage instrument of Goa?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Ghumot is to be
notified as a heritage instrument of Goa. The announcement was made by the
Art and Culture Minister of Goa, Govind Gaude. Ghumot is an indigenous
earthen drum fashioned as a designed clay pot, with the skin of the monitor
lizard stretched taut across the pot's mouth, forming a drumhead. The monitor
lizard was classified as an endangered wildlife species and was listed in
Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Ghumot was banned by the
Forest Department of Goa. Taking forward the efforts to conserve the heritage
musical instrument the government of Goa is taking steps to declare Ghumot as
the heritage musical instrument of Goa.
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18.
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How many
Indian startups joined Estonia e-residency scheme in 4 years?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Around 307
Indian startups joined Estonia e-residency scheme in 4 yrs. India is at the
8th spot in terms of the number of companies set up. Started in 2014,
e-Residency programme offers a government-issued digital identity that
provides the applicant access to e-services in Estonia, including setting up
of companies.
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Who was
appointed as an Election Commissioner by the President Ram Nath Kovind?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
President Ram
Nath Kovind appointed Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman Sushil Chandra
as an Election Commissioner. The post had fallen vacant after the appointment
of the then Election Commissioner Sunil Arora as Chief Election Commissioner
on superannuation of his predecessor O.P. Rawat in December 2018. Former
bureaucrat Ashok Lavasa is the first and senior-most Election Commissioner. A
1980-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) official, Mr. Chandra is an IIT
graduate. His appointment comes weeks ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
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20.
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Who won Best
Director From PETA for 'A Star Is Born'?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Bradley Cooper
awarded the 'Oscat' by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
The animal rights organisation awarded Cooper for his enlightened decision to
cast his own canine companion in 'A Star Is Born' rather than using one
supplied by a notorious animal exhibitor.
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