Current Affairs Quiz - March, 2020
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1. Which organisation recently offered an indigenous multi-role chopper to the Indian armed forces?
[A] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
[B] Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
[C] Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
[D] Larsen and Toubro (L&T)
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Correct Answer: B [Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)]
Notes:
Bengaluru-based Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) recently offered an indigenous multirole chopper to the Indian armed forces.
This new chopper is to replace its medium lift choppers such as MI-17s, Kamovs and Seakings. The company also announced that its Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) are ready for operational induction in the services.
2. NITI Aayog has selected which Union Territory for first pilot project on Sustainable Developmental Goals?
[A] Jammu and Kashmir
[B] Goa
[C] Lakshadweep
[D] Chandigarh
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Correct Answer: A [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir has been selected by the NITI Aayog for first pilot project on Sustainable Developmental Goals.
The newly formed UT will also get an opportunity to work with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Under the programme, information would be collected from District Commissioners for providing ranks on certain parameters.
3. Which Indian city is to host the World Productivity Congress (WPC) 2020?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Lucknow
[C] Jaipur
[D] Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: D [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The 19th edition of World Productivity Congress (WPC) is scheduled to be held on May 6 to May 8, 2020 at Bengaluru, after a gap of 45 years.
World Confederation of Productivity Science (WCPS) has been organising this conference since 1969. The Congress was held in India in the year 1974, last time. It will promote the development of productivity science through global presentations, speeches and panel discussions.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. India is to partner with which country in the implementation of the ‘Purvodaya’ scheme?
[A] France
[B] Germany
[C] Japan
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: C [Japan]
Notes:
Purvodaya is a scheme to develop the steel sector in eastern India by creating an integrated steel hub in the eastern region.
Recently Union Minister of Steel Dharmendra Pradhan attended the workshop on “Enabling Procedures for Increase of Steel Usage for the Growth of Economy” at Bhubaneswar in partnership with Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Government of Japan. He announced that Japan is the Partner country to make Odisha an important centre of Purvodaya scheme.
7. What is the name of the first woman paediatrician to be elevated to the highest rank of Lieutenant General for Indian Army Doctors?
[A] Dr. Madhuri Kanitkar
[B] Dr. Punita Arora
[C] Padmavathy Bandopadhyay
[D] Dr. Neela Chopra
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Correct Answer: A [Dr. Madhuri Kanitkar]
Notes:
Major General Dr. Madhuri Kanitkar is the first woman paediatrician to be elevated to the highest rank of Lieutenant General for Indian Army Doctors.
She is the former Dean of Armed Forces Medical College Pune and has been promoted to the second-highest rank of Lt. General in the Indian Army. She is also the only doctor on the Prime Minister’s STIAC (S&T) Innovation Advisory Committee.
8. Muhyiddin Yassin, recently sworn in as the new Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Qatar
[B] Malaysia
[C] Iran
[D] Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answer: B [Malaysia]
Notes:
A former deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Muhyiddin Yassin has been recently appointed as the country’s new Prime Minister.
The appointment was announced by Malaysia’s King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah. Muhyiddin recently sworn in as the new Prime Minister. He replaced the previous head of the country Mahathir Mohamad, who resigned from his Prime Minister role last week.
9. Richard John Pais, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?
[A] Sports
[B] Literature
[C] Politics
[D] Business
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Correct Answer: B [Literature]
Notes:
Veteran Konkani writer and dramatist Richard John Pais recently passed away at the age of 51. He has written several short stories, satirical writings and poems in Konkani language.
Pais was presented the T M A Pai award for his literary work ‘Fathor’. Many of his plays have been presented in Konkani theatres. He had also served as the editorial head of a news portal called Daijiworld.
10. Balbir Singh Kullar, who passed away recently, was a famous personality of which sports?
[A] Hockey
[B] Wrestling
[C] Foot ball
[D] Weight-lifting
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Correct Answer: A [Hockey]
Notes:
Former India hockey player Balbir Singh Kullar, who was a part of the Olympics bronze-winning team, recently passed away at the age of 77.
The Punjab-based player was a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri and Arjuna award for his contribution towards Hockey. Balbir Singh was also part of the gold medal winning Indian team in 1966 Bangkok Asian Games.
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