Current Affairs Quiz - February, 2020
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41. Which country is supplier of majority of mined Cobalt, which is used in cathodes for lithium-ion batteries used in cell phones and Electric vehicles?
[A] China
[B] Kazhakiistan
[C] Sudan
[D] Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
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Correct Answer: D [Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)]
Notes:
Cobalt is a critical element for not only cell phones but also electric vehicles that might be good for the environment. Roughly 60% of mined cobalt is sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Its continued availability is becoming an issue due to political environment of DRC.
42. Vellbergia bartholomaei , which was seen in news recently, belongs to which species?
[A] Frog
[B] Lizard
[C] Spider
[D] Snake
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Correct Answer: B [Lizard]
Notes:
According to the recent research done by the researchers of Harvard University, a new prehistoric reptile species was discovered, which was claimed to be an ancestor to modern-day lizards and snakes.
The ancient lizard is called as ‘Vellbergia bartholomaei’ and this discovery is expected to reveal several details about the revolution of four-legged creatures.
43. ‘Viewpoints’, which was recently in news, is an application of which major technological company?
[A] Google
[B] Amazon
[C] Facebook
[D] Apple
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Correct Answer: C [Facebook]
Notes:
‘Viewpoints’ is a market research application of the tech-major Facebook. It asks user to participate in surveys, tasks and product-testing and reward them for the same.
It was in news recently as the company announced that it would financially reward the select group of users, who agree to record their voice to improvise the firm’s speech-recognition technology. The users will have to record the audio using a new programme called ‘Pronunciations’ in the application.
44. India is set to provide grant to which country for up-gradation of plantation schools, for Indian-origin estate workers?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Nepal
[D] Laos
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Correct Answer: B [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
India and Sri Lanka have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for up-gradation of infrastructure in plantation schools for estate workers of Indian origin.
The MoU was signed in Colombo, under which infrastructure of 9 plantation schools are to be up-graded with the assistance of 30 crore rupees from India. Construction and renovation of several school buildings is also being carried out with Indian grant.
45. The recently discovered C. gretathunbergae is a species of__?
[A] Fish
[B] Snake
[C] Snail
[D] Frog
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Correct Answer: C [Snail]
Notes:
Scientists in Netherlands have named a new species of land snail discovered in Brunei after Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. Craspedotropis gretathunbergae is a newly discovered species of land snail. It was named in honour of the Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The snail is noted for being sensitive to droughts, forest degradation and temperature extremes. It belongs to a group of snails called Caenogastropods.
46. Who heads the IRDAI committee looking into issue of indemnity based health insurance products for life insurance companies?
[A] D Rajkumar
[B] Pravin Kumar Purwar
[C] Pradosh Kumar Rath
[D] MR Kumar
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Correct Answer: D [MR Kumar]
Notes:
The insurance regulator IRDAI has set up a committee to examine whether life insurers can offer indemnity based health policies. IRDAI has now set up a nine-member committee led by MR Kumar, Chairman, Life Insurance Corporation of India to look into the issue.
47. The First anniversary of the launch of which welfare scheme was observed on February 24?
[A] Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY)
[B] Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
[C] Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM)
[D] Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana
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Correct Answer: B [Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)]
Notes:
The First anniversary of the launch of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme was recently observed on February 24, 2020.
PM-KISAN is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India. Under the Scheme an annual income support of Rs.6000 is provided to all farmer families across the country in three equal instalments of Rs.2000.
48. Which aircraft carrier launched freighter services to assist shrimp farmers?
[A] Alliance Air
[B] IndiGo
[C] SpiceJet
[D] Vistara
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Correct Answer: C [SpiceJet]
Notes:
Leading Indian aircraft carrier SpiceJet launched freighter services from Chennai and Vishakhapatnam to Surat and Kolkata, to assist the transportation of shrimp seeds.
The air cargo arm of SpiceJet called SpiceXpress, will use the Boeing 737 freighter with a 21-tonne carrying capacity will be used in the transportation. This is the first such effort in the proposed routes. In the recent budget, a similar service called ‘Krishi Udaan’ was proposed.
49. Suella Braverman, an Indian-origin minister recently sworn in as the Attorney General of which country?
[A] United States
[B] United Kingdom
[C] New Zealand
[D] Finland
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Correct Answer: B [United Kingdom]
Notes:
Indian-origin minister Suella Braverman recently sworn in as the Attorney General of the United Kingdom. She was appointed by the new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, after he reshuffled his cabinet.
Suella is only the second female to be appointed in the crucial role and she is also the first female Attorney General to be appointed by a Conservative Party government.
50. ‘Higher Education Leadership Development Programme for Administrator’ is a programme launched of Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[B] Ministry of Human Resource Development
[C] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[D] Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Human Resource Development]
Notes:
The Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank recently launched a programme called ‘Higher Education Leadership Development Programme for Administrator’.
It is a joint initiative of University Grants Commission (UGC) and British Council under the support of UK India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI). The main objective of the programme is to train the senior and middle level administrators in Indian Universities.
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