23,February, 2019 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
23,February, 2019 Current
Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
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Who was
awarded the Lifetime achievement award on the 114th Rotary Day celebration of
Vijayawada?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Rotary Club
of Vijayawada is going to present a 'Lifetime achievement award' Nori
Dattatreyudu as part of its 114th Rotary Day celebration. He is a
world-renowned radiation oncologist and Padma award winner. Dr. Dattatreyudu
is currently professor and executive vice-chairman of the The New York
Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medicine Radiation Oncology Department in New
York. Born in Krishna district the oncologist did his schooling in
Machilipatnam, under-graduation in Kurnool Medical College and postgraduation
in Osmania Medical College. The award will be presented to him at a function
held in Vijayawada.
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2.
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Where did
Defence Ministry approved the acquisition of more than 100 heavyweight
torpedoes?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In a major boost
for the Navy's firepower, the Defence Ministry has approved the acquisition
of more than 100 heavyweight torpedoes which will be equipped on the force's
six Scorpene-class submarines being built at Mazagon Dockyards in Mumbai. The
French-origin Scorpene submarines are being built in India at Mazagon
Dockyards Limited (MDL) and have now been named the Kalvari class. The first
boat of the class called INS Kalvari has already been inducted into the Navy
and is carrying out operational duties.
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3.
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SpaceX
launched Israel's first moon lander, "Beresheet", from Florida It's
total weight is;
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Israel's first
moon lander, the 585 kg "Beresheet" ("Genesis" in
Hebrew), was launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket from the private US-based SpaceX
in Florida, United States. At a cost of USD 100 million, it is the
lowest-budget spacecraft to ever undertake such a mission. It is part of
renewed global interest in the Moon, sometimes called the "Eighth
Continent" of the Earth. The project is funded almost entirely by
donations making it the first privately backed lunar lander mission.It was
notably financed by businessman and philanthropist Morris Kahn. Other
partners include Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel's space agency and
Israel's Ministry of Science and Technology. Beresheet carries a "time
capsule" loaded with digital files containing a Bible, children's
drawings, Israeli songs, memories of a Holocaust survivor and the blue-and-white
Israeli flag. Landing is the main mission, but the spacecraft also carries a
scientific instrument to measure the lunar magnetic field, which will help
understanding of the Moon's formation.
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4.
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The 2019
edition of Medical Fair India (MFI) has started in __________.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The 2019 edition
of Medical Fair India (MFI) was kick started in New Delhi in which global
medical device manufacturers, healthcare experts, industry bodies, think
tanks and policy makers from over 25 countries are participating. The 3-day
medical trade show 'MFI' is organised by Messe Dusseldorf India, a fully
owned subsidiary of Messe D sseldorf GmbH, the world's leading trade fair
organiser and exhibitions service provider. The MFI is well known for its
ability to detect trends and respond to new innovations. Therefore, each
edition is unique as it explores new sub-segments and opportunities for
diversification. It will act as a platform for healthcare experts and
stakeholders to share and discuss tangible solutions to diverse healthcare
bottlenecks, challenges and issues of concerns.
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5.
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When did World
Thinking Day observed?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Every year, Girl
Scouts and Girl Guides celebrate the World Thinking Day on 22nd February. The
theme of World Thinking Day 2019 is 'Leadership'. The aim is to learn the
different ways to be a leader and develop the power to bring the change a
person wants to see in the world. The day is significant as it was the
birthday of Scouting and Guiding founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell and of Lady
Olave Baden-Powell, his wife and World Chief Guide.
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6.
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The 16th
Russia-India-China (RIC) Foreign Ministerial Meeting is scheduled to be held
in __________.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The 16th meeting
of the Russia-India-China (RIC) Foreign Ministers would be held at the
Chinese city of Wuzhen in the eastern Zhejiang province on February 27. External
Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will participate in the meeting together with
the host Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey
Lavrov. The Ministers are expected to exchange views on the global situation,
regional developments of common concern, address global challenges such as
terrorism and discuss trilateral exchanges and activities. The meeting
assumes significance as it will be the first high-level interaction between
India and China after the Pulwama terror attack carried out by Pakistan-based
Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in which 40 CRPF soldiers were killed on February 14.
China has expressed shock over the incident, but reiterated its stand to
block moves to list JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN's
1267 Sanctions Committee. The last RIC Foreign Ministerial Meeting had been
held in New Delhi on 11 December in 2017.
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Sadhvi
Niranjan Jyoti inagurated the First Mega Food Park Of this state recently.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Union Minister
of State for Food Processing Industries, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, inaugurated
Tripura's first mega food park named Sikaria Mega Food Park Pvt Ltd at
Village Tulakona in Agartala. It has been set up by Kolkata-based Sikaria
Mega Food Park Private Ltd. on 50 acres land provided by Tripura Industrial development
corporation Ltd.
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8.
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An Interactive
Forum between Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of India and Russia was
held in Bengaluru. It was addressed by which Union Minister?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
An Interactive
Forum between Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of India and Russia was
held in Bengaluru and was addressed by Union Minister of Commerce &
Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu for working to address and resolve
trade and investment issues to facilitate and increase private sector cooperation.
India has already announced setting up of a fast track, single-window
mechanism for Russian companies which would be chaired by Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary. This mechanism
would be in addition to the Russia Desk that had been set up to promote
Russian investment in India. SMEs being less informed about the schemes that
exists in both the countries, a need to curate a digital bridge between the
economies so that SMEs can benefit from it was addressed.
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Who inagurated
'Waste to Wonder Park', that was built by the South Delhi Municipal
Corporation (SDMC)?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Union Home
Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a new park which houses the replicas of
seven wonders of the world at South Delhi. The park, which is called the
'Waste to Wonder Park', was built by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation
(SDMC). It is the first-of-its-kind tourist attraction in the world, with the
replicas of seven wonders of the world. The replicas of all seven wonders of
the world have been built with eco-friendly, self sustainable material, and
has its own solar and wind power generation.
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10.
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What was the
theme of the 8th World Corporate Social Responsibility Congress?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Corporate
Social Responsibility Congress (World CSR Congress 2019) is one of the
admired meetings which promote Entrepreneurship, Social Responsibility,
Sustainability and Social Development. 8th World CSR Congress held between
Feb 17 and Feb 18 ,2019 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.It was attended by
participants from 33 countries to encourage the efforts of individuals and
organizations.Theme of the year 2019 is 'Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)'
to focus on corporate strategies,innovation, and strategic alliances.
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Who among the
following became the First Indian Woman to be honoured with the 'Future for
Nature Award'?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
33-year-old
Ashoka University teacher and Wipro Sustainable Fellow, Divya Karnad became
the First Indian Woman to be honoured with the 'Future for Nature Award' for
her work on marine conservation. She is the second Indian to receive this
award after Dr. Charudutt Mishra. The award is given to 3 people annually,
and this year it was given to Oliver Nsengimana and Fernanda Abra along with
Divya Karnad. It is a prestigious international award that celebrates
achievements in protecting wild animals and plant species.
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Which state CM
launched a Scheme for Adolescent girls (SAG) that focuses on girls aged
between 11 to 14?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In Uttar
Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched Scheme for Adolescent girls
(SAG). The scheme focuses on girls aged between 11 to 14 years who have left
studies and will take steps for proper nutrition and special care for them.
The state government also decided to observe Adolescent girls day on 8th of
every month at Anganwadi centres across the state. State Government will also
launch Nutrition Campaign for the adolescent girls on 8th March.
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Who has been
elected as the new Vice-President of the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF)?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Mohd Mushtaque
Ahmad from India has been elected as the new Vice-President of the Asian
Hockey Federation (AHF) for a four-year term at the AHF Congress in Gifu,
Japan. Beside him, Ms. Asima Ali has been elected unopposed as one of the
executive board members of the AHF. Mushtaque Ahmad is currently serving as
the President of Hockey India, while Ali of Hockey Jammu & Kashmir is the
Vice-President of the national federation. The AHF Executive Board manages
the affairs of the continental federation, implements the decisions of the
AHF Congress, supervises over the AHF CEO and professional staff, as well as
appoints the AHF Committees.
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14.
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Srei Equipment
Finance and this bank jointly collabrated to provide equipment financing
under co-lending arrangement.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Srei Equipment
Finance, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Srei Infrastructure Finance, has
collaborated with Syndicate Bank to provide equipment financing under co-lending
arrangement for various equipment categories like construction, mining,
material handling, commercial vehicles, medical and farm equipment. The
arrangement requires Syndicate Bank to utilise its low-cost funds and co-lend
equipment loans with Srei at a rate which has been mutually agreed on. It has
been done under the aegis of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular dated
September 21, 2018 that allows banks to collaborate with non-banking finance
companies (NBFCs) to co-originate loans for the creation of assets for
priority sector. Loans under this programme will be sourced by iQuippo a
Kanoria Foundation initiative- India's first digital marketplace for
construction equipment, machinery and services.
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The Central
Board of Direct Taxes formed a committee to help bring Down Tax Litigation.
The committee was headed by;
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Central
Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) formed a 4-member committee, headed by income
tax commissioner Sanjeev Sharma, to look into the matter of taxation related
pain points and submit its final report and recommendations by mid-March. It
will tackle the issue by addressing some current pain points and recommending
some steps borrowed from international best practices.
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16.
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Mithi Kranti
Yojna a new scheme launched in the state of;
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A new scheme
launched in the state named as Mithi Kranti Yojna in which the Jharkhand
government has given approval for the scheme of 100 crores for the launch of
the sweet revolution. In the first phase, after giving training to the state
government 1207 farmers, they are now giving a unit of rupees one lakh rupees
for beekeeping. It is giving a grant of 80 thousand rupees, while you will
get a payment of 20 thousand rupees. In this way, a farmer can earn Rs. 1
lakh 30 thousand annually by investing 20 thousand rupees.
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The Odisha
Cabinet approved a scheme to provide free sanitary napkins to school girls
across the state. It was named as;
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Odisha
Cabinet approved the 'Khushi' scheme to provide free sanitary napkins to
school girls across the state. The scheme will benefit nearly 17.25 lakh
school girls from Class VI to XII studying in government and government-aided
schools. The state government will spend INR 466 crore over a period of 5
years to implement the scheme.
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Name the
president who has declared a year-long state of emergency, dissolving his
cabinet and local governments throughout the country.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sudanese
President Omar al-Bashir has declared a year-long state of emergency,
dissolving his cabinet and local governments throughout the country. Omar
al-Bashir in a televised address called on Sudan's parliament to postpone
constitutional amendments that would allow him to run for another term in a
presidential election in 2020. Since December 2018, various areas in Sudan,
including the capital Khartoum, have been witnessing popular protests over
the deteriorating economic conditions and price hikes of basic commodities.
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Bangalore
Metro Rail Corporation Limited and this company signed the Rs.580 crore
contract to provide power supply for Phase II.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Bangalore Metro
Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) awarded Alstom a Rs.580 crore contract. The
contract is to provide power supply and traction electrification for the
33-kilometre extension to Bangalore Metro under Phase II. This contract from
BMRCL is Alstom's largest third-rail electrification contract in India. Phase
II encompasses extension of Bangalore Metro's existing north-south and
east-west corridors.
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With which
state government IIFL Home Finance signed an MoU for building houses under
PMAY?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
An MoU
(Memorandum of Understanding) was signed between IIFL Home Finance and the
Maharashtra government for building affordable houses through credit-linked
subsidy scheme (CLSS) under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Through this
MoU, the Housing Department of Maharashtra will provide permissions and
enable IIFL Home Finance (IIFL HFL) to spread awareness among customers about
the benefits of PMAY through presentations, counselling, calls and messages.
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National
Conference on Logistics Policy was held in __________.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The
"National Conference on Logistics Policy: Context, Issues & The Way
Forward" was held in New Delhi from 19th to 20th February, 2019. Union
Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu,
addressed the first stakeholder consultation on the draft logistics policy
prepared by the Department of Logistics of the Ministry of Commerce &
Industry. He also launched the SAFAR Mobile App, on this occasion. It will
help to gauge the actual issues faced by transporters on the road. It will
track the incidence of a number of parameters faced by transporters and
automatically record the location of the issue. Transporters, truck drivers,
and general public may use the app for reporting their logistics issues to
the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The app is available in 8 languages.
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