Current Affairs Quiz-December, 2019
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31. The centre is planning a ‘star rating’ system for solar panels in India. Which of the following is involved in developing this system?
[A] Bureau of Energy Efficiency
[B] International Energy Agency
[C] UNDP
[D] ISI
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Correct Answer: A [Bureau of Energy Efficiency]
Notes:
The Centre is planning to implement a star rating system for solar panels in India. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency and the Ministry of new and renewable energy are involved in developing the dedicated mechanism. Currently, BEE rates household appliances like fans and air conditioners by the star rating system.
32. Which city is host to World’s First Global Refugee Forum?
[A] Montreal
[B] Geneva
[C] Frankfurt
[D] New York
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Correct Answer: B [Geneva]
Notes:
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a United Nations (UN) agency, with an aim to assist and protect refugees. The first ever Global Refugee Forum is being conducted by the UNHCR on 17 and 18 December 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Ministerial level event will be co-hosted by UNHCR and Switzerland . It is co-convened by the country heads of Turkey, Ethiopia, Germany and Costa Rica. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan also co-convenes the forum.
33. The ‘Journalism Project’ is an initiative of which social media giant?
[A] Facebook
[B] Twitter
[C] Baidu Tieba
[D] Sina Weibo
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Correct Answer: A [Facebook]
Notes:
The Journalism Project is an initiative of social media giant Facebook. As a part of this course, the firm is developing content to teach journalists how to identify fake information like photos and videos. The content is to be made available online for free.
34. 2019 Sahitya Akademi awardee Kirpal Kazak writes in which language?
[A] Gujarati
[B] Punjabi
[C] Kashmiri
[D] Rajasthani
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Correct Answer: B [Punjabi]
Notes:
Author Kirpal Kazak is a noted writer in Punjabi. He is being conferred the 2019 Sahitya Akademi Award for Punjabi category for his short story collection called ‘Antheen’ (which means ‘endless’). The award is to be presented on February 25th, 2020 in New Delhi.
35. Which recently named star is in the constellation Eridanus (the River constellation)?
[A] Baiduri
[B] Nakambe
[C] Bran
[D] Wadirum
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Correct Answer: B [Nakambe]
Notes:
The star Nakambe is in the constellation Eridanus (the River). The star was named by the International Astronomical Union based on the suggestions of Burkina Faso. The star is named after a major river in the African nation. The name was arrived at through the ‘NameexoWorlds’ contest.
36. The bite strength of a Purussaurus was recently calculated. What is a Purussaurus?
[A] a flying reptile
[B] an ancient shark
[C] a caiman
[D] an ancient snake
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Correct Answer: C [a caiman]
Notes:
The Purussaurus is an extinct species of caiman (same family as alligators) that lived during the Miocene epoch. Scientists calculated the bite strength of these reptiles to be twice that of Tyrannosaurus Rex. The Purussaurus brasiliensis grew to lengths of over 12m.
37. The centrally planned 100 Hunar Haats are for marketing what products?
[A] MSME electronic goods
[B] Agricultural produce
[C] Traditional Handicrafts
[D] Livestock
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Correct Answer: C [Traditional Handicrafts]
Notes:
The Hunar Haats are exhibitions for aiding the marketing of traditional handicrafts thereby increasing employment opportunities for artisans and craftsmen. The first Hunar Haat of the year was organised in Jaipur. The centre is to organise 100 Hunar Haats this year.
38. The Nord Stream 2 is a gas pipeline project between which two countries?
[A] Russia and Turkey
[B] Germany and Turkey
[C] Russia and Germany
[D] Turkey and USA
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Correct Answer: C [Russia and Germany]
Notes:
The Nord Stream 2 pipeline is a project between Russia and Germany. The US government recently passed a legislation imposing sanctions on firms aiding the development of this gas connection. Russia is already a major gas supplier to the EU accounting for 40%. The pipeline will increase in the gas exports to the EU.
39. Which pope abolished the ‘pontifical secrecy’ rule’s applicability to sexual abuse cases?
[A] Pope Francis
[B] Pope Benedict XBI
[C] Pope Pius XII
[D] Pope Paul VI
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Correct Answer: A [Pope Francis]
Notes:
The applicability of ‘pontifical secrecy’ to sexual abuse of minors was abolished by the current pope, Pope Francis. Pontifical secrecy allows the Roman Catholic Church to keep certain matters in secrecy, like communications between it and papal embassies. This is in accordance with the ‘Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church’.
40. The National Farmers Day is celebrated in honour of which Indian Prime Minister?
[A] Gulzarilal Nanda
[B] Morarji Desai
[C] Chandra Shekhar
[D] Charan Singh
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Correct Answer: D [Charan Singh]
Notes:
The National Farmers Day or Kisan Diwas is celebrated on 23rd of December in honor of ex-Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh. He was the 5th PM of India. He is noted for his championship of peasants’ causes and his memorial is known as ‘Kisan Ghat’.
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