Current Affairs Quiz: December 26, 2019
December 26, 2019 May 21, 2021
1. When is “Good Governance Day” observed?
[A] December 24
[B] December 25
[C] December 26
[D] December 27
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Correct Answer: B [December 25]
Notes:
The Good Governance Day is observed on 25th December each year. It was initiated in 2014 to honor PM Vajpayee. Its objective is to spread awareness to the public about the accountability of the government and governance. Many events were conducted across the nation to mark this event.
2. Strategic tunnel under Rohtang Pass was recently named after which of the following individuals?
[A] Indira Gandhi
[B] Vallabhai Patel
[C] Moraji Desai
[D] Atal Bihari Vajapyee
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Correct Answer: D [Atal Bihari Vajapyee]
Notes:
The Government is going to name the strategic tunnel under the Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh after the former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The decision to construct this tunnel was taken during Vajpayee’s tenure. The 8.8 km tunnel will be world’s longest above an altitude of 3,000 meters and it reduces the distance between Leh and Manali.
3. Who is Madan Mohan Malviya, who was recently mentioned in the news?
[A] Freedom Fighter
[B] Nobel Peace Prize Winner
[C] Wartime Gallantry Winner
[D] Distinguished scientist
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Correct Answer: A [Freedom Fighter]
Notes:
He was born on December 25, 1861 in Allahabad (Prayagraj). He played a significant role in the Indian freedom struggle. He is the founder of Banaras Hindu University. He is also known for his role in ending Indian indenture system, especially in the Caribbean. Died in 1946, he was posthumously conferred with Bharat Ratna in 2014.
4. What is Sire Directory that was recently launched by Madhya Pradesh Government?
[A] Matrimonial record of cattle
[B] Land ownership record
[C] Farmers’ portal
[D] Home ownership record
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Correct Answer: A [Matrimonial record of cattle]
Notes:
The Madhya Pradesh Animal Husbandry Department has compiled “matrimonial record” that contains details about 200 bulls of 16 different breeds to help farmers choose the right “match” for their cow. It was launched as “Sire Directory” and is also available in the website under ‘Pedigree Details 2019-20. The details are categorised under three groups – General Information, Performance Traits and Testing for Genetic Disorders.
5. Many civilians were recently killed in Burkina Faso due to terror strike in the military base and a village. Where is Burkina Faso?
[A] North Africa
[B] Latin America
[C] West Asia
[D] West Africa
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Correct Answer: D [West Africa]
Notes:
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country located in the Western Africa. Many civilians, soldiers and 80 militants were killed in this incident. Majority of the civilians who died in this incident was women. Burkina Faso, a predominantly Muslim country, was once relatively stable, had descended into serious unrest since 2015.
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