02,March, 2019 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
02,March, 2019 Current
Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
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Cabinet
approves MoU between India and this country for undertaking non-intrusive
Geological Surveys and Investigations.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Union
Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a MoU between
India and Norway for undertaking non-intrusive Geological Surveys and
Investigations.
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2.
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The 7TH
Guiness Book of World Record Created by;
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A National
Conference on "Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS)" was
inaugurated by the Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment
Thaawarchand Gehlot. Mr. Gehlot stated that the "7th Guinness Book of
World Record" has been created by the Department of Empowerment of
Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), at Bharuch, Gujarat. 'Modern Artificial
Limbs (Legs)' were implanted on 260 Divyang jans within 8 hours in Gujarat.
DEPwD has already created 6 World Records in other categories.
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Which country
releases 12 bank notes to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A UAE based
company will release 12 bank notes of zero value which is the first ever
limited edition commemorative series to mark the 150th birth anniversary of
Mahatma Gandhi. Dubai based Indian artist Akbar Saheb has designed these
special notes. He was the main illustrator for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's
book 'Mann Ki Baat'. As a tribute to Gandhi, each note will feature memorable
incidents from his personal and political life. The initiative will bring
Mahatma Gandhi back to life using incidents that are more than just history
lessons. It will be a 12 part series. The first 2 notes with just 5000 pieces
to be printed in each design will go on sale at selected outlets globally and
online while the rest will be released in different phases till October 2.
Out of the first 2 notes released, the first note shows the 'Promise to
Mother' in 1880 made by Gandhi to his mother and the second note features the
historic incident of 1893 when the young lawyer Gandhi was thrown off from a
'Whites only' compartment of a train at Pietermaritzburg railway station in
South Africa.
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4.
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Who launched
the 2nd Edition of Indian Sign Language (ISL) Dictionary in New Delhi?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The 2nd Edition
of Indian Sign Language (ISL) Dictionary was launched by Minister of Social
Justice and Empowerment, Thawar Chand Gehlot in New Delhi. The Dictionary was
developed by Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) and
it included 6 thousand words under different categories such as legal,
academic, technical, medical and everyday terms. The First edition of
dictionary was launched in March, 2018.
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5.
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Who become the
first batsman to smash 500 or more sixes in international cricket?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
West Indies
opener Chris Gayle has become the first batsman ever to smash 500 or more
sixes in international cricket. In the 4th ODI against England in Grenada,
Gayle scored 162 runs. His innings contained a staggering 14 sixes and
powered the Windies to their highest-ever ODI score of 389. Gayle also
reached the 10,000-run milestone in ODIs and became only the second West
Indian after Brian Lara (10,405 runs) to achieve the milestone.
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6.
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According to
Moody's, Indian economy is expected to grow at __________ percent in
2019-2020.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
According to
Moody's, Indian economy is expected to grow at 7.3 percent in the calendar
year 2019 and 2020, and the government spending announced ahead of elections
this year which will support near-term growth. Moody's stated in its
quarterly Global Macro Outlook for 2019 and 2020. In 2018-19 fiscal, ending
March 2019, Indian economy is estimated to have grown 7 percent, lower than
7.2 percent in 2017-18.
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7.
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Who released a
book titled, 'Mann Ki Baat- A Social Revolution on Radio' in New Delhi?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A book titled,
'Mann Ki Baat- A Social Revolution on Radio' was released by Finance Minister
Arun Jaitley in New Delhi. The book is a compendium encompassing 50 editions
of the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on All India
Radio.
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8.
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Name the
Indian Boxer who won a Gold Medal at Makran Cup in Boxing.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
National Boxing
champion Deepak Singh (49kg) was the only Indian boxer to notch up the gold
medal, while five others claimed silver medals in the Makran Cup in Chabahar,
Iran. Deepak defeated Jaafar Naseri in the finals. P. Lalitha Prasad (52kg),
Commonwealth Games silver-medallist Manish Kaushik (60kg), Duryodhan Singh
Negi (69kg), Sanjeet (91kg) and Commonwealth Games silver-medallist Satish
Kumar (+91kg) claimed silver medals.
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Name the
university which received the best campus in India in terms of water usage in
82 National Water Awards.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Union
Minister for Water Resources, River development and rejuvenation Nithin
Gadkari presented 82 National Water Awards in 14 categories for the year 2018
at a ceremony held in New Delhi. The department of geology at Kakatiya
University, Warangal Telangana received the best campus in India in terms of
water usage. Panjab University secured 2nd position in the category. Madurai
district received first prize for rejuvenations and creating new water bodies
in the National Water Awards 2018. In best state category Maharashtra,
Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh bagged first, second and third prizes resource
management in India.
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10.
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This private
Bank launches Open Banking Platform for next generation banking solutions.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Creating a
collaborative ecosystem with enterprises, fintech and app developers, and
enhancing customer-service delivery, DCB Bank announced the launch of its
Open Banking Platform. More than 20 start-ups, fintechs, merchants,
enterprises and developers are set to partner with DCB Bank for access to its
Open Banking Platform APIs (Application programming interface) and
collaborate on innovation and customer centric products.
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11.
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Indias first
policy to protect bank locker was launched by __________.
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
IFFCO Tokio
General Insurance launched 'bank locker protector policy', the first
stand-alone bank locker cover offered by any insurance company with a plan to
protect the contents of a bank locker such as jewelry, title documents, and
other valuables. The policy offers a cover against various risks including
fire, earthquake, burglary, holdup, infidelity by a bank staff or any act of
terrorism. Important documents kept in a locker can also be insured under the
policy as an add-on cover. The policy can be sold both as a retail and a
group policy for banks.
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12.
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Which country
topped in the ISSF World Cup 2019?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
International
Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Cup was held in New Delhi, India from
20 February to 28 February 2019. It is the annual edition of the ISSF World
Cup which is governed by International Shooting Sport Federation. It is a
qualifier for 2020 Olympic Games. India ranked 1st in the World Cup along
with Hungary. Saurabh Chaudhary and Manu Bhaker claimed gold medal in 10m Air
Pistol Mixed team event on ISSF World Cup in New Delhi.
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13.
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Which of the
following company has been recognised as one of World's Most Ethical
Companies by the Ethisphere Institute for 2019?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Tata Steel has
been recognised as one of World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere
Institute for 2019. Ethisphere Institute is a global leader in defining and
advancing the standards of ethical business practices. For the eighth time, Tata
Steel has got the recognition in the 'Metals, Minerals and Mining' category.
Tata Steel is one of the only two honorees in the 'Metals, Minerals and
Mining' industry. 128 companies are recognized for exemplifying and advancing
corporate citizenship, transparency and the standards of integrity in the
year 2019. The honorees are from 21 countries and 50 industries.
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14.
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The Union
Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a MoU between India
and the UK in the field of;
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Recently, the
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a MoU between
India and the UK on Cooperation in Weather and Climate Sciences. It also
approves MoU between India and Norway for undertaking non-intrusive
Geological Surveys and Investigations. Cabinet approves MoU between India and
USA to access tip line reports on Missing and Exploited Children. And MoU
between India and Tajikistan on Cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy.
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Who was
appointed as non-executive chairman of Bank of Baroda?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Former Finance
Secretary Hasmukh Adhia was appointed as non-executive chairman of Bank of
Baroda. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his
appointment as the part-time non-official director as well as non-executive
chairman on the board of Bank of Baroda for a period of three years. Adhia, a
1981-batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre, superannuated on November 30 last
year. He last served as the Finance Secretary.
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Which Country
will host the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The 2020 ICC
Women's T20 World Cup is scheduled to be the seventh ICC Women's T20 World
Cup tournament. It is scheduled to be held in Australia between 21 February
and 8 March 2020.The final will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on
International Women's Day.
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Which among
the following insurance company partnered with ATL to provide insurance cover
to its lenders and borrowers?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A private sector
non-life insurance company in India ICICI Lombard has entered into a
strategic partnership with Hyderabad based peer-to-peer lending platform
AnyTimeLoan.in (ATL) to provide insurance cover for its lenders and
borrowers. ICICI Lombard will offer Group Secure Mind and Group Personal
Accident policies to the customers of ATL which will cover the borrowers of
all types of loans on the platform with policy term of 1 to 3 years. There
will be insurance cover for the lenders which will come with free premium for
the first year on a complimentary basis. On behalf of the beneficiaries ATL
will absorb this cost. The partnership with reduce the risk of exposure of
its lenders and borrowers which are arising from uncertainties such as
accidents, death, disability, critical illness, loss of job among others.
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On 28th
February, Union Cabinet approves Setting up of New AIIMS at which of the
following state?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
On 28th
February, The Union Cabinet approved setting up of a new AIIMS at Manethi in
Rewari District, Haryana at a cost of Rs 1,299 crore. It also approved
creation of one post of director in the AIIMS. The new AIIMS will add 100 UG
(MBBS) seats and 60 BSc (nursing) seats.
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Name the
Indian pilot who was captured by Pakistan Army, after Pulwama attack?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Indian Air Force
(IAF) pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was captured by Pakistani
military on 27 February after his MiG-21 jet was shot down in PoK (Pakistan
occupied Kashmir). After the pilot's release, the Pakistan Foreign Office
described him as a Prisoner of War. Tensions between India and Pakistan
flared up when 40 CRPF personnel were killed and many injured on February 14
in one of the deadliest terror attacks in Pulwama district. Indian Air Force
carried out a counter-terror operation in Balakot, deep inside Pakistan on
February 26 and destroyed major camp of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), which itself
claimed responsibility for the Pulwama massacre. Varthaman was in one of the
eight MIG-21s that took on the invader and shot down Pakistan's F-16.
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According to
the Global Nutrition Report, which country topped the index with 46.6 million
stunted children?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
UNICEF
representative in India Yasmin Ali Haque lauded the contribution of Poshan
Abhiyaan-a scheme by the central government in reduction of stunting,
under-nutrition and anaemia in women and adolescents by providing monetary
support via direct cash transfers. It was launched in 2017 by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.Quoting Haque, "Poshan Abhiyaan
has got global recognition for its effort to eradicate malnutrition from
India. Cash transfer is an additional support to the family income. The
Poshan Abhiyaan is a massive step that realises the need for eradicating
malnutrition".The latest UNICEF report states that one-third of the
population suffers from at least one kind of malnutrition and the number
would increase tohalf by 2025.According to the National Family Health Survey
(NFHS)-4, 2015-16, one-fifth of the total population has a BMI less than
18.5, while one-fourth males and half of the total females are
anaemic.According to the latest Global Nutrition Report, India accounts for one-
third stunting of the global population. India topped the list with 46.6
million stunted children, followed by Nigeria (13.9 million) and Pakistan
(10.7 million).
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