Current Affairs Quiz: December 04, 2019
Published: December 4, 2019
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1. According to the recently released UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2019, the global temperature will rise by how many degrees till 2100?
[A] 3.2 degree Celsius
[B] 4.7 degree Celsius
[C] 1.9 degree Celsius
[D] 2.4 degree Celsius
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Correct Answer: A [3.2 degree Celsius]
Notes:
Recently released United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report-2019 warns that the Earth’s average temperature may rise by 3.2 degrees Celsius by 2021. Moreover, despite all scientific warnings and political commitments emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) couldn’t decrease globally. The report was released prior to United Nations Climate Conference (COP-25) to be held in Spain from 2 December 2019. It states that GHG emissions have increased by 1.5% since last decade and that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have reached an all-time high figure of 55.3 gigatons. China, United States of America (USA), European Union (28) and India are among the top four greenhouse gas emitters.
UNEP report highlights that India is regularly considering deadlines and targets to curb carbon emission. As per the report, India’s per capita emission is one of the lowest within G20 countries. Also, India is one of the leading countries that are looking for electric vehicle development.
2. SURYA KIRAN, a joint military Exercise of India with which country?
[A] Nepal
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Myanmar
[D] Bhutan
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Correct Answer: A [Nepal]
Notes:
‘Surya Kiran XIV’ between India and Nepal will be conducted at Salijhandi, Rupendehi district of Nepal from 3 to 16 December 2019. The exercise will comprise of 300 soldiers from both the Indian Army and Nepal Army who will be sharing their experiences in the conduct of various counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations, as also various humanitarian assistance missions by both Armies.
3. Who won 55th Jnanpith Award-2019?
[A] Rajeev Alunkal
[B] Lalithambika Antharjanam
[C] Akkitham
[D] Rafeeq Ahamed
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Correct Answer: C [Akkitham]
Notes:
Eminent Malayalam poet Akkitham has been chosen for the 55th Jnanpith Award, the Jnanpith Selection Board announced on November 29. “The Jnanpith Selection Board has announced the recipient of the 55th Jnanpith Award for the year 2019. It went to Shri Akkitham, eminent Indian poet writing in Malayalam. Born in 1926, Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri, popularly known as Akkitham is one of the most revered names in Malayalam poetry. Apart from poetry, his literary excellence has footprints in genres like drama, reminiscence, critical essays, children literature, short stories and translation.
4. Who has been appointed as first chairman of steering committee panel on Code for Responsible Lending (CRL) in Micro-Credit?
[A] Sonia Krishnankutty
[B] H R Khan
[C] P Satish
[D] Harsh Shrivastava
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Correct Answer: B [H R Khan]
Notes:
H R Khan, former deputy governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been appointed as first chairman of steering committee panel on Code for Responsible Lending (CRL) in Micro-Credit. Members of panel include: P Satish of Sa-Dhan, Sonia Krishnankutty of L&T Finance, Harsh Shrivastava of MFIN and Srinivas Bonam of IndusInd Bank among others.
5. The sixth Dornier aircraft squadron of Indian Navy was recently commissioned in which state/UT?
[A] Goa
[B] Punjab
[C] Gujarat
[D] Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Indian Navy has commissioned its sixth Dornier aircraft squadron in the Porbandar town of Gujarat. It aims to give a fillip to coastal security near the sea border with Pakistan. It was commissioned by Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice-Admiral M S Pawar. Dornier aircraft squadron: The Indian Naval Air Squadron 314 is called Raptors. It will operate with four newly-inducted, next-generation Dornier aircraft.
6. Which one is the maximum fine that can be imposed by the government for the misuse of National Emblem?
[A] Rs.5 lakh
[B] Rs.2 lakh
[C] Rs.1 lakh
[D] Rs.4 lakh
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Correct Answer: A [Rs.5 lakh]
Notes:
The Government of India has proposed increasing the fine for illegal and improper use of national emblems for commercial gains from Rs.500 to Rs.1 lakh. It also suggested change also includes jail time and a fine of Rs.5 lakh for repeat offenders. The aim is to crack down on their misuse. The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 of India prohibits the misuse of the national flag, the Ashoka Chakra, the official seal of the President or Governor, the coat-of-arms used by a government department, the pictorial representation of Mahatma Gandhi and the Prime Minister.
7. Which online trucking platform, has partnered with IDFC Bank and Yes Bank to provide FASTags?
[A] Blackbuck
[B] Trunk pool
[C] Freight
[D] Integrated logistics
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Correct Answer: A [Blackbuck]
Notes:
BlackBuck, the online trucking platform, has partnered with private lenders IDFC Bank and Yes Bank on 28 November. The partnership aims to provide FASTags to truck owners free of cost. With this partnership, the Truck owners can order FASTags on BlackBuck’s Boss App. It will be delivered at their doorstep free of cost until 31 December 2019. The initiative will help over 3 million trucks in India become FASTag compliant.
8. The police of which Indian city has recently received SKOCH award for clean stations?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Chennai
[C] Amravati
[D] Panaji
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Correct Answer: B [Chennai]
Notes:
On November 29,2019 the Greater Chennai Police received the Union government’s SKOCH Award under the category ‘Swachh Police Station’, for maintaining cleanliness in all their police stations. This comes after the police’s efforts to clear up abandoned and unclaimed vehicles from all station premises. A huge pile of abandoned and unclaimed vehicles around nearly all police stations in the Greater Chennai area used to take up a lot of space, besides giving the stations a shabby look. On the instruction of Commissioner of Police A.K. Viswanathan, senior officers took account of all these vehicles in each police station in the city.
9. Which cricket player has recently become the fastest to reach 7,000 Test runs?
[A] Joe Root
[B] David Warner
[C] Steve Smith
[D] Ross Taylor
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Correct Answer: C [Steve Smith]
Notes:
Steve Smith on November 30,2019 became the fastest man to score 7,000 Test runs, shattering a record that had stood since 1946, while moving past Donald Bradman to become Australia’s 11th highest scorer. The 30-year-old took a single off Muhammad Musa during the second Test against Pakistan in Adelaide to reach the milestone and take possession of a record held for 73 years by English great Wally Hammond. Hammond reached the mark in 131 innings, while Smith, who played his first Test nine years ago, made the grade in his 126th. India’s Virender Sehwag is the third fastest in 134 innings.
10. The Small Industries and Export Corporation of which state has recently launched a Web-based Geographic Information System?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Punjab
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Punjab]
Notes:
The Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation (PSIEC) has launched the Estate Management System (EMS) and Web-based Geographic Information System (Web-GIS) on 28 November 2019. PSIEC launched it under the leadership of Capt. Amarinder Singh. The aim of the system is to ensure transparency. The system also promotes ease of doing business in the State.
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