Current Affairs Quiz - January, 2020
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1. Which state is going to conduct its maiden snow leopard survey?
[A] Uttrakhand
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Haryana
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: A [Uttrakhand]
Notes:
Uttarakhand is preparing for its maiden snow leopards survey after the winter is over. Experts estimate that there are over 80 snow leopards in Uttarakhand. However, a census of this cat has not yet been conducted.
2. Which city was named the cleanest in the recently released Swachh Survekshan League 2020 results?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Chennai
[C] Indore
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: C [Indore]
Notes:
According to the central government’s cleanliness survey, Indore is declared to be the cleanest city in India for the fourth time in a row. Kolkata is designated as the worst performer. It the category of cities having population more than 10 lakh, Bhopal stood second in the first quarter of the result and Rajkot got the second spot in the second quarter of the results.
3. Which country was the largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in India during the first half of the financial year 2019-2020?
[A] UAE
[B] Switzerland
[C] Singapore
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: C [Singapore]
Notes:
According to the recently released Government data, Singapore remains the largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in India during the first half of the financial year with investments amounting to $8 billion. The second largest source was Mauritius with $6.36 billion worth investments followed by the United States, the Netherlands and Japan. India remains as one of the world’s favourite FDI destinations during this year. FDI limits in coal mining and contract manufacturing were recently relaxed by the Government.
4. What is the name of the award to be given to the states for good agricultural production, by the Prime Minister?
[A] Krishi Samman
[B] Krishi Samridhi
[C] Krishi Karman
[D] Krishi Keerthi
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Correct Answer: C [Krishi Karman]
Notes:
The Prime Minister is expected to present the Krishi Karman awards during a function in Karnataka, to 21 states, for their excellent performance in agriculture production. The Krishi Karman award was instituted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare in the year 2010-2011 to recognise the efforts of states in food grain production. Awards are given on the basis of highest total food grain production and highest individual food grain crop production.
5. The term SPARMVs, sometimes seen in news, is most closely related to which organization?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] Indian Railways
[D] Indian Army
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Railways ]
Notes:
SPARMVs refer to Self Propelled Accident Relief Medical Vans which are vehicles to provide relief during Railway accidents and disasters. Indian Railways is gradually replacing locomotive hauled Accident Relief Medical Vans (ARMVs) with Self Propelled Accident Relief Medical Vans (SPARMVs) to improve response during disaster. Another kind of vehicles, which Railways proposes to include are high speed Self Propelled Accident Relief Trains (HS-SPARTs) with speed of 160 kmph. Railways will soon procure them.
6. What is the annual financial assistance given to eligible farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme?
[A] Rs. 10000
[B] Rs. 8000
[C] Rs. 6000
[D] Rs. 5000
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Correct Answer: C [Rs. 6000]
Notes:
The 3rd installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM- KISAN) scheme was released by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi in Tumakuru, Karnataka. This latest installment is expected to benefit nearly six crore beneficiaries. The PM- KISAN scheme was launched by the Prime Minister on February 2019 to provide financial assistance of Rs.6000 per year to eligible farmers in three installments of Rs.2000 each. The payment of second installment began from April 2019.
7. Qassim Soleimani ,who was killed in the US air strike was the Military Commander of which country?
[A] Iraq
[B] Iran
[C] Israel
[D] Syria
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Correct Answer: B [Iran]
Notes:
The powerful Military Commander of Iran, General Qassim Soleimani was killed in the air strike conducted by the United States. The President of the US is said to have ordered a drone attack on the vehicles, in which the Iran military personnel were travelling near the Bhagdad Airport. Another commander and adviser to Soleimani, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis was also killed in the attack. Soleimani was the commander of the Quds Force of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
8. When is the World Braille day celebrated every year?
[A] January 2
[B] January 3
[C] January 4
[D] January 5
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Correct Answer: C [January 4]
Notes:
The World Braille Day is celebrated across the world on the 4th day of January. The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution in November 2018, to announce January 4 as World Braille Day. Following the proclamation, the day has been observed since 2019. According to the World Health Organization, there are 36 million blind people and 216 million people with moderate to severe visual impairment. Invented by Louis Braille, Braille is a representation of letters and number using six dots, which could be interpreted by the visually impaired.
9. Who has been appointed as the first Chairman of National Medical Commission (NMC)?
[A] Suresh Chandra Sharma
[B] Rakesh Kumar Vats
[C] Randeep Guleria
[D] Atul Kumar
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Correct Answer: A [Suresh Chandra Sharma]
Notes:
The Professor and Head of the Department of ENT and Head-neck surgery of AIIMS, Dr. Suresh Chandra Sharma has been appointed as the first Chairman of National Medical Commission (NMC). The appointment is approved for a tenure of three years or until the age of 70 years. Rakesh Kumar Vats is appointed as the new Secretary of NMC. The Medical Council of India (MCI) was dissolved and the National Medical Commission (NMC) was formed as the replacing body after the Union Cabinet approval, last year.
10. The UJALA scheme of the Central Government recently completed five years since its launch. What is the scheme associated with?
[A] LPG cylinder
[B] LED bulbs
[C] Bio Gas
[D] Clean water
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Correct Answer: B [LED bulbs]
Notes:
The domestic lighting scheme of Central Government, Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) and LED Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) completed five years since they were launched. Energy Efficiency Services Limited, a joint venture of the Public Sector Undertaking (PSUs) companies under the Power Ministry is the implementing agency of the schemes. Under the UJALA scheme, more than 36 Crore LED bulbs have been distributed.
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