Current Affairs Quiz - March, 2020
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1. Which association recently collaborated with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) to launch artificial intelligence (AI) based module for Indian school students?
[A] NASSCOM
[B] FICCI
[C] CII
[D] T-Hub
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Correct Answer: A [NASSCOM]
Notes:
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) recently collaborated with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) based module for Indian school students.
The AI-Base Module is to be implemented in nearly 5,000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) and is expected to reach as many as 2.5 million students. The module with activities and videos on AI concepts is to be introduced from 27 February.
2. ‘1000 Springs Initiative’, recently launched by the Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda, aims to increase the access to which component?
[A] Water
[B] Roadways
[C] Education
[D] Skill-development
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Correct Answer: A [Water]
Notes:
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda recently launched the ‘1000 Springs Initiative’ at a programme in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The initiative aims at improving access to safe and adequate water for the tribal communities. It aims to generate livelihood opportunities for the tribal people and provisions for piped water supply for drinking, irrigation and sanitation initiatives. He also launched a Programme for Capacity Building of Scheduled Tribe Representatives in Local Self Governments.
3. Dr S Shettar, who passed away recently, was associated with which profession?
[A] Scientist
[B] Historian
[C] Archaeologist
[D] Ornithologist
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Correct Answer: B [Historian]
Notes:
Veteran historian Dr S Shettar recently passed away in Bengaluru, at the age of 85. He taught history in many universities for more than twenty-five years.
Shettar completed his Ph.D from Cambridge University in England. He had held several important positions including Director of the Institute of Indian Art History at Karnatak University, Dharwad, and Chairman of Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi.
4. Indian Railways recently launched its first ‘Restaurant on Wheels’ at Asansol Railway station. The station is located in which state?
[A] Bihar
[B] West Bengal
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
Indian Railways recently launched its first ‘Restaurant on Wheels’ at Asansol Railway station, located in the state of West Bengal.
The restaurant, which is to serve both the passengers and general public, is developed by refurbishing two over aged MEMU coaches. This addition in infrastructure is expected to generate non-fare revenue earnings of approximately Rs 50 lakhs in the next five years.
5. The biggest explosion seen in the universe since the Big Bang have recently been discovered using the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT). Where is the GMRT located?
[A] Cochin
[B] Pune
[C] Thiruvananthapuram
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [Pune]
Notes:
The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is an array of radio telescopes, located in Pune. It is operated by the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, under the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai.
Recently, this is one of the four telescopes, through which the biggest explosion seen in the universe since the Big Bang, have recently been discovered. The newly discovered blast released five times more energy than the previous most massive explosion. The other telescopes are from NASA, Europe and Australia.
6. Matt Levatich, who was in news recently, was the Chief Executive Officer of which motor-cycle manufacturing company?
[A] Ducati
[B] Harley Davidson
[C] Triumph
[D] Royal Enfield
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Correct Answer: B [Harley Davidson]
Notes:
The Chief Executive Officer of the American motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc, Matt Levatich recently stepped down from his post, as he could not arrest the chronic crash in the sales.
Levatich is to be replaced on an interim basis by Jochen Zeitz, who is a board member and known for reviving the Puma sneaker brand. Levatich joined Harley Davidson in 1994 and has been the CEO from 2015.
7. Which Tennis star recently won the Dubai Tennis Championships, for the first time since 2013?
[A] Rafael Nadal
[B] Roger Federer
[C] Novak Djokovic
[D] Andy Murray
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Correct Answer: C [Novak Djokovic]
Notes:
World number one Novak Djokovic has recently won the Dubai Tennis Championships for the first time since 2013.
In the summit match of the men’s singles, the 32-year-old Serb star defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets and clinched the title. Novak has now won 21 matches consecutively. In 2010-11, he had won 43 matches consecutively.
8. Pekka Lundmark has been selected as the next President and CEO of global consumer electronics company?
[A] Samsung
[B] Nokia
[C] Huawei
[D] Motorola
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Correct Answer: B [Nokia]
Notes:
Leading Telecom and consumer electronics company Nokia announced that its board of directors has appointed Pekka Lundmark as the next President and CEO to succeed Rajeev Suri.
Rajeev Suri is to step down from his current role on August 31, 2020 and remain as an advisor to the Nokia board till January 1, 2021. Pekka Lundmark is set to take charge from September 2020 and will be based in Espoo, Finland.
9. Which Indian Steel Company recently acquired Bhander power plant in Gujarat from Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company?
[A] Tata Steel
[B] JSW Steel
[C] Jindal Steel and Power
[D] ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India
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Correct Answer: D [ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India]
Notes:
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has announced that it has acquired Bhander power plant at Hazira in Gujarat.
The natural gas-based thermal plant was purchased by AM/NS India under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest (SARFAESI) Act.
10. Mukhyamantri Dal Bhat Yojna (MDBY) is a subsidised food scheme of which state government?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Jharkhand
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Jharkhand]
Notes:
The state government of Jharkhand recently presented its budget for the financial year 2020-21. IT announced a financial assistance of Rs 5000 to Rs 7000 per annum to unemployed graduate and post-graduate youth.
The state government also proposed to provide 100 units free electricity and to set up 100 mohalla clinics across the state. The Mukhyamantri Dal Bhat Yojna (MDBY) was revived to provide a meal at the price of Rs.5 to the poor people of the state.
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