Current Affairs Quiz - March, 2020
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41. Which debutant film-maker has been selected for the Gollapudi Srinivas National Award 2019, along with Aditya Dhar?
[A] Prem Kumar
[B] Madhu C. Narayanan
[C] Konkona Sen Sharma
[D] Prithviraj Sukumaran
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Correct Answer: B [Madhu C. Narayanan]
Notes:
The Gollapudi Srinivas National Award 2019 is to be presented jointly to two debutant film-makers for the first time since 23 years of its inception.
Aditya Dhar for the Hindi film ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ and Madhu C. Narayanan for the Malayalam movie ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ are selected as the winners. Both the filmmakers will be awarded at a ceremony in Chennai. The award was established in 1998 after Gollapudi Srinivas, a young director, who passed away tragically.
42. As per the recent statement of the Union Labour Minister, what was the number of job seekers in the country in 2017?
[A] 1.24 crore
[B] 2.24 crore
[C] 3.24 crore
[D] 4.24 crore
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Correct Answer: D [4.24 crore]
Notes:
The Union Labour Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar recently informed that the number of job seekers in the country marginally declined between 2015 and 2017 from 4.35 crore in 2015 to 4.24 crore in 2017.
This is the count of job seekers who registered on live register of employment exchanges. The minister also added that all of them may not necessarily be unemployed. The Labour bureau has revamped quarterly employment survey (QES) with the objective to measure relative change in employment situation.
43. A village called “Amin” is set to be renamed as “Abhimanyupur”. In which state, the village is located?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Haryana
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Haryana]
Notes:
After the state government of Haryana requested to rename its village in Kurukshetra district, the centre has given approval for renaming.
The decision has been taken by the Union Home Ministry after getting formal approval and a No objection certificate from a few central organisations including Ministry of Railways, Department of Posts and Survey of India.
44. Which European country recently imposed a record 1.1 billion euro fine on tech-firm Apple for its anti-competitive behaviour?
[A] Germany
[B] France
[C] Italy
[D] Spain
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Correct Answer: B [France]
Notes:
The competition authority of France recently slapped a record 1.1 billion euro (equivalent to $1.2 billion) fine on US tech major Apple.
The fine was imposed for the firm’s anti-competitive behaviour towards its independent retail distributors. The country’s authority announced that it found Apple prevented independent retailers in France from competing on price and allegedly used its economic power on them.
45. The Central bank of which country slashed its benchmark interest rate to almost zero and announced to buy USD 700 billion in bonds?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] United States
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [United States]
Notes:
The Central bank of the United States-the Federal Reserve has recently cut its benchmark interest rate to almost zero.
The Fed Reserve also announced that it would buy $700 billion in bonds to ease the economic activities. The bank also said that it shall maintain this target range until the economy is on track to achieve its maximum employment and price stability goal.
46. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the procurement of 83 Tejas fighter aircrafts, manufactured by which organisation?
[A] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
[B] Bharat Electronics Limited
[C] Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
[D] Ordnance Factory Board
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Correct Answer: A [Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]
Notes:
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the procurement of 83 Tejas fighter aircrafts, which are manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
The Light Combat Aircraft Tejas is indigenously designed by Aircraft Development Agency (ADA) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This order of 83 air-crafts is in addition to the previous order of 43 air-crafts approved earlier.
47. The Defence Ministry signed an 880-crore contract for procurement of 16,479 light machine guns (LMGs) from which country?
[A] United States
[B] Israel
[C] France
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [Israel]
Notes:
The Defence Ministry has recently signed an 880-crore contract with Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) for procurement of 16,479 light machine guns (LMGs).
According to the contract which was signed with the Israel-based arms industry company, it would provide Negev 7.62 x 51 mm light machine guns to the Indian armed forces. This type of LMG is a combat proven weapon and used by several countries around the globe at present.
48. What is the name of national Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency of India, which was seen sometimes in news?
[A] Invest India
[B] Promote Investment
[C] India Investment
[D] Welcome Investment
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Correct Answer: A [Invest India]
Notes:
Invest India is India’s national Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency, which comes under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
It was seen in news recently as Invest India has launched the ‘Invest India Business Immunity Platform’. This platform is hosted on the Invest India website and it provides real-time updates on the latest initiatives of the government of India to tackle Covid-19.
49. What is the theme of the World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, 2020?
[A] Let’s win it
[B] It’s Time
[C] Leaving no one behind
[D] Health Services For all
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Correct Answer: B [It’s Time]
Notes:
Every year, the World Health Organisation commemorates World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on March 24, to raise awareness among the general public about the disease.
On the same day in 1882, Dr Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes Tuberculosis. This year, the theme of the World TB Day is “It’s Time”, which highlights the importance of time and fast-tracking the response to save lives
50. The 2024 Summer Olympics is scheduled to be held in which city?
[A] Beijing
[B] Paris
[C] London
[D] Los Angeles
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Correct Answer: B [Paris]
Notes:
During the International Olympic Committee’s session in Peru, Paris was selected as the host of 2024 Summer Olympics. It also simultaneously selected Los Angeles to host the games in 2028.
Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which was scheduled for July 24-August 9, has been postponed and would be held before the summer of 2021, as per the recent announcement from the International Olympic Committee. Paris Olympics organisers notified that this delay will not affect the 2024 games.
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