Current Affairs Quiz - February, 2020
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21. ‘Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi’, is a newly formed district of which state?
[A] Jharkand
[B] Haryana
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi was recently inaugurated as the 28th district of the state of Chhattisgarh, by the state’s Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
The new district, which has been carved out of Bilaspur, has three tehsils and three development blocks namely Gaurela, Pendra and Marwahi. The district has 166 Gram panchayats, 222 villages and two nagar panchayats.
22. F-15EX fighter aircraft, which was recently in news, is manufactured by which aerospace company?
[A] Airbus
[B] Boeing
[C] GE Aviation
[D] Lockheed Martin Corporation
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Correct Answer: B [Boeing]
Notes:
Top Global aerospace company Boeing recently announced that it has asked license from the United States authorities for sanction, to export its F-15EX fighter aircraft to the Indian Air Force. This was announced by the aerospace firm in an aviation magazine.
After this fighter aircraft is inducted, it would be the eighth fighter aircraft deployed in the Indian Air Force. Last year, Indian Air Force issued tender for acquiring 114 medium jets.
23. Which Indian state/UT is to create French Fusion music by collaborating with the French Province Center-Val de Loire?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Puducherry
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The Tamil Nadu Minister for Culture, Pandiarajan and the Minister from the French province Center-Val de Loire, Olivier Frezot had a meeting in the state capital Chennai. During the meeting, they announced that Tamil Nadu and the French Province of Center-Val de Loire are set to make Tamil and French fusion music, which is to be performed in both the states.
The two states have already signed an MoU for mutual cooperation in culture studies. The Ministers also reviewed the progress made in the agreement.
24. Which country recently approved the sale of an Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India?
[A] Russia
[B] Israel
[C] France
[D] United States
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Correct Answer: D [United States]
Notes:
The United States has recently approved the sale of an Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) to India. The Weapon system is to be sold for an estimated cost of $1.9 billion. India would deploy the IADWS to modernise its armed forces and enhance its air defence architecture.
The trade deal is proposed to be signed during the visit of the US President Donald Trump to India, in the month of February, 2020.
25. Which Indian player was recently named ‘Player of the Year for 2019’, by the International Hockey Federation (FIH)?
[A] Manpreet Singh
[B] Mandeep Singh
[C] Sreejesh
[D] Harmanpreet Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Manpreet Singh]
Notes:
The captain of Indian men’s team Manpreet Singh was recently named ‘Player of the Year for 2019’, by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
Manpreet became the first Indian to win the prestigious award since its introduction in 1999. Manpreet Singh successfully led India to victories in FIH Series Finals and FIH Olympic Qualifiers in 2019. He has recently completed 250 international matches for India during the FIH Men’s Hockey Series Finals 2019.
26. Corbett Tiger Reserve is located in which Indian state/ UT?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Corbett Tiger Reserve is located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Jim Corbett National park is known for its rich flora and fauna, especially Bengal tigers.
Recently, the state cabinet of Uttarakhand approved an area of 377 sq km for the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ), which is proposed for the Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR). As per the approval, the maximum area of the ESZ is 7.96 km. The proposal is set to be forwarded to the Central Government.
27. Which late Basketball player was recently named finalist of ‘Basketball Hall of Fame’?
[A] Barbara Stevens
[B] Kim Mulkey
[C] Kobe Bryant
[D] Rudy Tomjanovich
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Correct Answer: C [Kobe Bryant]
Notes:
The global sports icon Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash three weeks ago, was recently named as finalist of ‘Basketball Hall of Fame’.
One of the most dominant players in NBA history played for the Los Angeles Lakers during his 20-year career. Many other former Basket ball players and national coaches have also been named finalists of the ‘Basketball Hall of Fame’.
28. What is the GDP growth projection for India in 2020, as estimated by Moody’s Investors Service?
[A] 5.0%
[B] 5.2%
[C] 5.4%
[D] 5.6%
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Correct Answer: C [5.4%]
Notes:
American Credit rating agency, Moody’s Investors Service has lowered India’s growth forecast to 5.4 per cent for the year 2020. Earlier, the country’s growth was estimated as 6.6 per cent.
Moody’s said in its update on Global Macro Outlook that India’s economy has decelerated rapidly over the last two years and a recovery in the current quarter. It has also predicted a growth rate of 5.8 per cent for 2021. It also stated that the G-20 economies would collectively grow 2.4 per cent in 2020.
29. Asia Team Championships was recently held in Manila, where the Indian men won bronze. It is a tournament of which sports?
[A] Tennis
[B] Squash
[C] Badminton
[D] Table-Tennis
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Correct Answer: C [Badminton]
Notes:
Indian men’s Badminton team clinched the bronze medal in the Badminton Asia Team Championships, which was recently held in Manila, Philippines. This is the second time India is reaching the semi-final clash, as it earlier played in the semi-final round in 2016.
The tournament doesn’t include senior Indian players KIdambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy, while another star Sai Praneeth retired midway. But Lakshya Sen and Subhankar Dey won their respective matches to gain two points, while the Chirag Shetty and Lakshya Sen duo was beaten in the semi-final.
30. Bhawna Jat, who was seen in news recently, is associated with which athletic sports?
[A] Race Walking
[B] Long jump
[C] Hurdling
[D] Javelin Throw
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Correct Answer: A [Race Walking]
Notes:
Bhawana Jat is a top-rated female race walker of India. She was seen in news recently as she was qualified for the Tokyo Olympics Games in 20km Race-Walk event.
The 24-year-old Race walker from Rajasthan was declared as qualified, after she set a new national record at the seventh National Race Walk Championships, held in Ranchi. The Olympic qualification mark was 1:31.00, while she completed the race in 1 hour, 29 minutes and 54 seconds.
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