Places in News Current Affairs MCQs
This category comprises 50 random questions from the total 114 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in Places in News Current Affairs category published in gktoday from 1 January, 2019 till July 4, 2020.
11. The highest railway bridge in the world is to be constructed in which state/ UT?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Sikkim
[D] Jammu and Kashmir
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Correct Answer: D [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
As a part of the major Udhampur- Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project, which would connect the Kashmir valley with the Indian Railway network, a new railway bridge is to be constructed connecting Bakkal and Kauri. This bridge in the newly formed Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be the world’s highest railway bridge. The project is expected to be completed by December 2021.
The proposed bridge will be 1.315 km long and will be built 359 m above the river bed. Presently, the highest railway bridge in the world is the Beipan river Shuibai railway bridge of China.
12. Which Indian entrepreneur cum investor recently acquired the DHFL General Insurance company?
[A] Vijay Shekar Sharma
[B] Ritesh Agarwal
[C] Sachin Bansal
[D] Bhavish Agarwal
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Correct Answer: C [Sachin Bansal]
Notes:
The famous Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of Flipkart, Sachin Bansal recently acquired the DHFL General Insurance company. He bought the company from the Wadhawan Group of companies for ₹100 crore.
The acquisition is done through the investment firm named ‘Navi technologies’, which was founded by Sachin Bansal along with his IIT batchmate, after quitting Flipkart. The microfinance arm of Navi Technologies, Chaitanya India Fin Credit Pvt. Ltd (CIFCPL), has recently applied for a universal banking licence from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
13. The Workshop and exhibition on “Bamboo- A wonder grass” was recently held in which state/ UT?
[A] Assam
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
A two-day workshop and exhibition was recently organised in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on “Bamboo- A wonder grass”. The workshop focussed on the growth of Bamboo industry in Jammu & Kashmir along the lines of North Eastern Region.
The event was organised by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. During the workshop, Planning Advisor of the North Eastern Council shared various recommendations for the growth of bamboo industry. Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the workshop.
14. As per the agreement recently signed to end the 23-year old Bru-Reang refugee crisis, the Bru tribals can permanently settle in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Tripura
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Mizoram
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Correct Answer: B [Tripura]
Notes:
The Government of India, Governments of Tripura and Mizoram and Bru-Reang representatives signed the historic agreement in New Delhi recently, which will end the 23-year old Bru-Reang refugee crisis.
Under the new agreement, around 34,000 Bru refugees, who were displaced from Mizoram will be permanently settled in Tripura and would be given aid from the Centre to assist their rehabilitation and development, through a fund of Rs 600 crores. Each displaced family will also be given residential plots by the Tripura Government.
15. The 6.5-kilometre long Z-Morh tunnel, which was seen in news recently, is to be constructed in which state/UT?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Sikkim
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The construction project of the Z-Morh Tunnel, to be built in in Jammu and Kashmir has been awarded to APCO Amarnathji Tunnelway. An MoU was recently inked between National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) and the company in this regard, in the presence of Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.
The project entails a cost of Rs. 2,379 crores and it would provide road connectivity to the tourist spot Sonamarg, in Jammu & Kashmir. The tourist destination mostly remains closed due to heavy snowfall.
16. Which Indian city has been adjudged as the ‘World’s most dynamic city’, as per the JLL City Momentum Index, 2020?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Kolkata
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: D [Hyderabad]
Notes:
The capital of Telangana and a major hub of technology industries, Hyderabad was recently adjudged as the ‘World’s most dynamic city’, as per the JLL City Momentum Index, 2020.
The US-based by global real estate services firm Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL), recently released the index by assessing 129 cities around the world. In this seventh edition of the ranking, Hyderabad was placed at the top spot followed by another Indian tech-hub Bengaluru. Southern city Chennai is placed at the fifth place while Delhi is at the sixth place. India leads the 2020 Index with its seven cities being placed in the top 20 ranks.
17. The ‘National Conclave on Emerging Opportunities in Natural Gas sector’ was recently held in which city?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The ‘National Conclave on Emerging Opportunities in Natural Gas sector’ was recently held in New Delhi. Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan presided over the conclave.
The Minister said that that the current share of gas in India’s energy basket is 6.2% and the target is to increase it to 15% by the year 2030. He also stated that the state of Gujarat has 26% share of gas-based energy. The Minister announced that India will witness an investment of over Rs 4 lakh crore in development of gas supply and distribution infrastructure in the next five years.
18. Which Indian airport introduced a service called ‘Women with wheels,’ taxi service for women, operated by women drivers?
[A] Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi
[B] Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai
[C] Chennai International Airport, Chennai
[D] Cochin International Airport, Kochi
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Correct Answer: A [Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi]
Notes:
Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi has recently introduced a service called ‘Women with wheels,’ taxi service for women, operated by women drivers.
The service is initiated by ‘Sakha cabs’, which was launched from the airport from the month of January this year. The taxis are driven by women drivers and the transport services are provided to only female commuters. All the women drivers have been trained by the foundation of Sakha cabs in driving, self-defence, personality development and English speaking.
19. The country’s first Super Fab Lab (Fabrication laboratory) is to be set up in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
The country’s first Super Fab Lab (Fabrication laboratory) was recently launched at the Integrated Startup Complex of the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM). The facility was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan.
This fab lab, which is the only such facility outside the United States, will function in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The KSUM Super Fab Lab comprises a 10,000 square feet area and has state-of-the-art machines worth more than Rs 7 Crores. This will enable the state to produce machines locally and boost the hardware industry of India.
20. Union Social Justice Minister has recently inaugurated the Composite Regional Centre for empowerment of persons with disabilities in which city?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Port Blair
[C] Chennai
[D] Kochi
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Correct Answer: B [Port Blair]
Notes:
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawar Chand Gehlot recently inaugurated the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) in the city of Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar.
The Composite Regional Centre is aimed at providing skill development, rehabilitation and empowerment of persons with disabilities in the local region. The centres are set under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to create infrastructure facilities and resources for persons with disabilities. In India, the CRCs are located in several other cities including Bhopal, Lucknow, Patna, Guwahati and Ahmedabad.
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