24,February, 2019 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
24,February, 2019 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
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CM Fadnavis
approves Rs __________ for the memorial of Krantikari Khajyaji Naik in
Maharashtra.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Swargate
Multimodal Hub' in Pune, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis arrived at Jalgaon,
attending the Jan Jati Sammelan organised by Krantikari Khajyaji Naik Smruti
Sanstha at Dharangaon. Kranti Kari Khajyaji Naik gave immense contribution
during the freedom struggle. CM Fadnavis approves Rs 15 crores for the
memorial of Krantikari Khajyaji Naik in Maharashtra.
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2.
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Who inagurated
the Virtual Experiential Museum in Varanasi?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Virtual
Experiential Museum (VEM) is inaugurated at Man Mahal by PM Narendra Modi, a
centrally-protected observatory under the Archeological Survey of India. The
museum is established by the National Council of Science Museum (NCSM) and
displays several cultural aspects of the city of Varanasi by using latest
virtual reality technology.
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3.
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NIIT
Technologies and __________ collaborated to accelerate the 'cloudification'
of its enterprise clients.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
NIIT
Technologies has announced a global collaboration with Microsoft, to
accelerate the 'cloudification' of its enterprise clients. The collaboration
would focus on the comprehensive cloud needs of enterprises, from
infrastructure to business applications. Both the companies have concluded a
strategic Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) agreement that enables NIIT
Technologies to directly manage the entire life cycle for its enterprise
customers including, commercials and support and deliver integrated end-to-end
solutions as a managed service on Azure platform.
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4.
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With which
Company did AstraZeneca, a Global biopharmaceutical major, to support Indian
start-ups in healthcare?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
AstraZeneca, a
Global biopharmaceutical major, has joined hands with Nasscom, the IT
industry body, to set up an accelerator programme to support Indian start-ups
in healthcare. AstraZeneca and Nasscom will incubate start-ups in bringing
solutions that can help in the management of non-communicable diseases.
AstraZeneca PLC Chairman of the Board Leif Johansson said the firm was
committed to strengthening innovation in healthcare.
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5.
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This institute
has tied up with Translational Health Science and Technology Institute
(THSTI) to address public health issues.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
IIT-Madras has
entered into an agreement with Translational Health Science and Technology
Institute (THSTI) to address public health issues and predict adverse
pregnancy outcomes using technology. The aim of the pact is to bring
physician-scientists, biologists, engineers and data scientists together to
solve public health problems related to maternal and child health. The
objective is to apply advanced analytical approach for prediction of adverse
pregnancy outcomes, evaluate maternal and childhood consequences of exposure
to environmental pollutants, among others. The THSTI is an autonomous
institute of Department of Biotechnology (DBT). DBT is a department under
Ministry of Science and Technnology.
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6.
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Which state
government launches digital platform for Agro land conversion?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Karnataka
government introduced a dedicated digital platform for the speedy processing
of land records. Karnataka Revenue Minister R V Deshpande on Wednesday
officially launched a single window service 'landrecords.karnataka.gov.in'
for the hassle-free processing of agricultural land. The newly launched
eco-system will complete the required process within 60 days. Deshpande hoped
that technological intervention would reduce the involvement of multiple
government agencies as well as human intervention. This process will allow
people who want to convert their agricultural land for commercial purpose.
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7.
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Regional
Maritime Safety Conference 2019 was held in __________.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The 2-day long
Regional Maritime Safety Conference 2019 was held in Mumbai to discuss
maritime safety in the India-ASEAN sub-region, safeguarding our shores and
promoting maritime trade. It was organized by India for the first time, by
the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), in coordination with Ministry of
Shipping and Ministry of External Affairs. It addressed a range of issues
that affect regional maritime safety, including transport safety, maritime
law, ship building, transportation of hazardous goods, marine oil spill,
pollution and environmental safety. UnionShipping and Water Resources
Minister,Nitin Gadkari inaugurated an upgraded version of e-commerce portal
Port Community System (PCS) called 'PCS1x', developed in record time by the
Indian Ports Association, based on feedback from stakeholders using PCS.
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8.
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Which of the
following act was approved by the President Ram Nath Kovind, recently?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
President Ram
Nath Kovind gave his assent to the amendments to the Indian Stamp Act,
1899,which were introduced in the Parliament as part of the Finance Act 2019.
These amendments have been introduced to regularise the system of levying
stamp duty and to help in curbing tax evasion. For the stamp duty rates, the
duties levied by Maharashtra will be taken as a benchmark as the state
accounts for 70% of the total collection. They propose creation of a legal
and institutional mechanism which will enable states to collect stamp duty on
securities market instruments at one place by one agency(through the Stock
Exchanges or Clearing Corporations authorised by the stock exchange or by the
Depositories). They also propose a mechanism for appropriate sharing of the stamp
duty with relevant state governments on the basis of state of domicile of the
buying client.
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9.
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Anti-drug cell
to soon be opened in every school and college of this state.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Anti-drug cell
to soon be opened in every school and college of Uttarakhand. Director
General of Police Anil Kumar Rathodi that against the intoxicants in the
state, the police will set up an anti-drug cell in every school, college and
youth institutions. It will be coordinated from the police station to the
SSP. The responsibility of monitoring the cell in the state will be the
responsibility of the Anti-Drug Task Force.
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10.
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Which country
starts to Trading New Currency RTGS dollar?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Zimbabwe's
central bank announced the discontinuation of its official currency,
quasi-currency bond note officially pegged at parity with the U.S. dollar and
launched a new currency called RTGS dollars, to resolve a long-term monetary
crisis. U.S. dollars to banks at a rate of 2.5 RTGS to the greenback. This
step was undertaken to do away with hyperinflation and fiscal deficit issues
the country had been facing and the shortage of dollars which had been
negatively impacting the economy.
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Who has become
the brand ambassador of the Swasth Immunised India campaign?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Acclaimed
actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has become the brand ambassador of the Swasth
Immunised India campaign to spread awareness among parents about child
vaccination to help prevent the future generation from life-threatening
diseases. The nation-wide vaccination and immunisation campaign has been
launched by Serum Institute of India (SII) in association with Network18. The
primary aim of the campaign is to raise awareness about the importance and
benefits of vaccine administration, advocating its acceptance and building a
strong immunization outreach in the country. Working alongside the
government, the campaign will strive to reach full immunization coverage
through continuous education and awareness.
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12.
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Which among
the following becomes the First State in mainland to get 2 Coast Guard
Districts?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu
Governor Banwarilal Purohit inaugurated the second Coast Guard district
headquarters at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu is the first state in
India to get a second Coast Guard district headquarters. The first district
headquarters is Chennai. The second headquarters have been set up to deal
with frequent issues faced by fishermen and provide anti-poaching operations,
search and rescue missions and coastal security measures. It will function
under Commander Coast Guard Region (East). The area of operations will
include about 680 km of the coastline along districts of Pudukottai,
Thanjavur, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari. The
position of first district Commander of the district headquarters (Tuticorin)
has been given to Coast Guard DIG Arvind Sharma.
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13.
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Who has been
sworn-in as the first Lokayukta of Nagaland?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Justice Uma Nath
Singh, the former Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court, has been sworn-in as
the first Lokayukta of Nagaland and will hold the office for a term of 5
years or till he attains the age of 70. Governor PB Acharya administered the
oath to Justice Singh him at a function held at Raj Bhavan in Kohima on 22nd
Feb 2019. The Lokayukta is an anti-corruption ombudsman organization in the
Indian states. Once appointed, Lokayukta cannot be dismissed nor transferred
by the government, and can only be removed by passing an impeachment motion
by the state assembly. Maharashtra was the first state to introduce the
institution of Lokayukta through The Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act in
1971. This was followed by similar acts that were enacted by the states of
Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra
Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Delhi.
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14.
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Name of the
Indian CM who approved Rs 3,000 per month to fund an unemployment allowance
to the eligible youth.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Telangana Chief
Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao presented a Vote-on-Account Budget for the
year 2019-20. The total expenditure is valued to be Rs 1,82,017 crore which
is 4 percent higher than the previous year- out of which there is a revenue
expenditure of Rs 1,31,629 crore and a capital expenditure of Rs.32,815
crore. A sum of Rs 1810 crore has been allocated in the Budget to fund an
unemployment allowance of Rs 3,016 per month to the eligible youth. s. 6,000
crores have been allocated to waive off agricultural term loans of up to Rs.
1 lakh.
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15.
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Name the
Australian Player who sets a new Guinness World Record 'highest catch of a
cricket ball' at the Melbourne Cricket Ground(MCG).
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Australia's
wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy set a new Guinness World Record after achieving the
feat for the 'highest catch of a cricket ball' at the Melbourne Cricket
Ground(MCG). She caught a ball which was dropped from a drone,80 metres above
the cricket ground. The record was previously set by the England's Kristan
Baumgartner with a catch from 62 metres and before her, former England
captain,Nasser Hussain held it with 49 metres. The record attempt was part of
the campaign carried out by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and
Cricket Australia in collaboration, to set the highest attendance figure for
a women's sporting fixture during the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup
2020, which will be held on 8th March, 2020 at MCG.
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