Current Affairs Quiz-December, 2019
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21. Which state government is to set up a virtual police station?
[A] Odisha
[B] Bihar
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh is to set up a virtual police station (VPS) in the Andhra University (AU). It will be the first of its kind. It will help the students to report violence or any other crime online. The plan to establish VPS was initially proposed by AU vice-chancellor Prasad Reddy in August 2019.
22. Who has been named as the 2019 Person of the Year by TIME magazine?
[A] Virat Kohli
[B] Bob lger
[C] Greta Thunberg
[D] LeBron James
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Correct Answer: C [Greta Thunberg]
Notes:
The news magazine Time has named the teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg in 2019 Person of the Year. She was named as she inspired millions of people in 150 countries to protest climate change. She has also delivered blunt and powerful speeches to leaders urging them to address the issue. Others honoured by TIME for the year 2019: Disney CEO Bob lger was named the Business Person of the Year. US Women’s Soccer Team has been named as the Athlete of the Year. The US Public Servants was named as the Guardians of the Year Singer Lizzo has been named as the Entertainer of the Year.
23. Which famous massage has been recently added to prestigious heritage list of UNESCO?
[A] Swedish massage
[B] Hot Stone massage
[C] Aroma Therapy massage
[D] Nuad Thai massage
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Correct Answer: D [Nuad Thai massage]
Notes:
Thailand’s famous 2000-year-old massage, Nuad Thai was added to UNESCO’s (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) prestigious heritage list. Nuad Thai is an intense form of massage in which the body is pulled and rotated well with the help of the thumb, elbow, knees and feet. Thai massage originated in India and brought it to Thailand about 2,500 years ago by doctors and monks who carried its secrets for generations.
24. Recently, the Indian troops serving with the UNMISS received the UN Medal for their dedication and sacrifice. The UNMISS is in service to which country?
[A] Morocco
[B] South Sudan
[C] Sudan
[D] Syria
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Correct Answer: B [South Sudan]
Notes:
Around 850 Indian peacekeepers who are serving in South Sudan were awarded with the prestigious UN medal for their service and contribution to promote peace in the strife-torn nation. India is among the largest contributors to the UN peacekeeping operations.
25. In December, the MSME ministry launched which of these products produced by women of militancy affected areas of J&K?
[A] Khadi Rumal
[B] Kashmiri Rug
[C] Papier mache crafts
[D] Pashmina shawls
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Correct Answer: A [Khadi Rumal]
Notes:
In December, the ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) launched ‘Khadi Rumal’ from the militancy affected areas of Jammu and Kashmir. These are handkerchiefs made of khadi cloth and stitched by the women of the affected region. This is an effort to create employment in the region.
26. Which sportsman was recently named “BBC Sports Personality of the year 2019”?
[A] Lewis Hamilton
[B] Ben Stokes
[C] Jos Buttler
[D] Eoin Morgan
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Correct Answer: B [Ben Stokes]
Notes:
Ben Stokes, the famous all rounder of the England Cricket team has won the coveted ” BBC Sports Personality of the year 2019″. He played a crucial role in the World Cup finals match against New Zealand. This is one among the BBC’s annual sporting awards, that honours sportspersons and teams selected through public voting. The England Cricket team won the Best Team of the year award.
27. India and the US are going to hold 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Washington. India holds similar dialogue format with which other country?
[A] Japan
[B] Australia
[C] Russia
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: A [Japan]
Notes:
Japan and the US are the only two countries with which India is currently holding 2+2 Ministerial dialogue. It is held between the countries’ foreign and defence ministers. This year, Japan and India held its first ever 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.
28. The Global Refugee Forum meeting was organised by which institution?
[A] Amnesty International
[B] Euro Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor
[C] Centre for Economic and Social Rights
[D] UNHCR
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Correct Answer: D [UNHCR]
Notes:
The first ever Global Refugee Forum meeting was recently organised by the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland in December. The UNHCR organised the meeting a year after the adoption of the Global Compact on Refugees by the United Nations General Assembly.
29. What is Andhra Pradesh’s OCTOPUS?
[A] Science research institute
[B] Water management authority
[C] Anti-encroachment drive
[D] Counter-terrorism unit
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Correct Answer: D [Counter-terrorism unit]
Notes:
OCTOPUS is a counter-terrorism force of Andhra Pradesh. OCTOPUS or Organisation for Counter-Terrorist Operations is an elite unit and was recently assigned as a security cover for the state’s Chief Minister. It was formed for the first time in 2007.
30. The INDRA 2019 bilateral exercise involves which arms of the armed forces?
[A] Army
[B] Air Force
[C] Navy
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The INDRA 2019 is a tri-service defence exercise between India and Russia. The exercise involves the army, navy and the air force of both the countries. The second edition of the exercise concluded recently in Pune, Goa and Babina. The exercise focuses on counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency.
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