Current Affairs Quiz - January, 2020
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1. Which ministry is set to launch “Santusht” portal for rapid grievance redressal for the employers and the employees?
[A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Labor and Employment
[D] Ministry of Human Resource Development
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Labor and Employment]
Notes:
The Ministry of Labour and Employment is going to launch “Santusht” platform next month to ensure an efficient implementation of the labour laws at the grass root levels. It will also look into the services provided by the retirement fund body, EPFO and health insurance and service provider ESIC for those working in the formal sector.
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 nation has recently banned the ‘reef toxic’ sunscreen?
[A] Australia
[B] New Zealand
[C] Palau
[D] Nauru
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Correct Answer: C [Palau]
Notes:
Palau has banned “reef-toxic” sunscreens. The scientific evidence showed that chemicals found in most sunscreens were toxic to corals. Therefore, from New Year’s Day, any reef-toxic sunscreens that are imported or sold in Palau will be confiscated and the owner will be fined.
4. What is Landouria tonywhitteni that was named after Tony Whitten?
[A] Snail
[B] Grasshopper
[C] Snake
[D] Beetle
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Correct Answer: A [Snail]
Notes:
Tony Whitten was a British conservationist who documented biodiversity in Asia before he died due to cycling crash. A prize fund was set up in his name after his death. One of the recent winners of this prize named a snail in Indonesia after him. These species live in a limestone habitat and are threatened due to quarrying for the cement industry.
5. 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)
6. Raisina Dialogue is an annual multi-lateral conference organized by which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[B] Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of External Affairs]
Notes:
The Raisina Dialogue is an annual joint conference organized since 2016, by the Ministry of External Affairs in association with the leading think-tank Observer Research Foundation (ORF). The conference hosts various global leaders from all sectors to discuss the challenges faced by the global community. The title of this year’s event is ‘Navigating the Alpha Century’ and will be held from January 14 to 16 in New Delhi. The Australian Prime Minister who was expected to be the key speaker cancelled his participation recently after severe bush fires in his country.
7. The academic centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation is set up in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently signed an MoU with National Institute of Technology (NITK), Suratkal located in Karnataka, to set up its regional academic centre for space research at the institution. The academic centre would jointly participate in research and development in emerging space technologies. ISRO would also provide an annual financial support of Rs. 2 Crore to the centre for the research projects.
8. Which film won the ‘Best Motion picture- drama’ award in the Golden Globe awards 2020?
[A] Once Upon A Time in Hollywood
[B] 1917
[C] Missing Link
[D] Parasite
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Correct Answer: B [1917]
Notes:
The movie titled ‘1917’ bagged the ‘Best Motion picture- drama’ in the recently released Golden Globe awards 2020. The movie was released in December 2019 and was co-written and directed by Sam Mendes, who also won the ‘Best Director’ award in the ceremony. The film is based on the World War I in 1917 and two British soldiers in the war. George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman featured in the film in the lead roles.
9. Amazon recently partnered with which leading retail Group of India, to deepen its market presence?
[A] Future Group
[B] D-Mart
[C] Mahindra Retail
[D] Big Basket
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Correct Answer: A [Future Group]
Notes:
E-Commerce Giant Amazon recently partnered with the leading retailer, Future Group. By this partnership the Future Group would be allowed to access the online platform of Amazon and Amazon India will be designated as the authorised online store of the Future Retail Ltd (FRL) stores.
This agreement would also deepen the market presence of Amazon in India, while increasing the reach of the Future Group’s products. Big Bazaar is a famous subsidiary of Future Group.
10. What is the name of the new relay satellite series, to be launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
[A] Indian Relay Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)
[B] Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS)
[C] Indian Relay Satellite System (IRSS)
[D] Indian Relay Tracking System (IRTS)
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS)]
Notes:
The Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently announced that indigenous relay satellite series called the Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS) will be launched soon .
The IDRSS is a set of relay satellites that will continuously track the Indian satellites and exchange information with them. The first of the two proposed satellites will be launched by the end of 2020, before the unmanned space flight to be conducted preceding the Gaganyaan Mission. Such crucial missions can be continuously monitored by the new relay satellite series.
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