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.
31. The ‘Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of G20 nations’ Meeting was recently organised in which city?
[A] Riyadh
[B] Tokyo
[C] Osaka
[D] Abu Dhabi
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Correct Answer: A [Riyadh]
Notes:
The Meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors from G20 nations was recently organised in Riyadh from February 22-23, 2020.
The delegates from across the world attended the meeting, which focussed on maintaining the growth of global economy amid the negative effect of Corona virus in China and some countries.
32. 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.
33. Agartala and Ghojadanga were recently designated as the authorised land immigration check posts. In which state, Ghojadanga is located?
[A] Nagaland
[B] West Bengal
[C] Assam
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
The capital of Tripura, Agartala and Ghojadanga of West Bengal, which are located along the Indo-Bangladesh border, have been recently designated by the government as authorised land immigration check posts to enter or exit India, with valid travel documents.
As per the recent Home Ministry notification, Senior immigration officers have also been appointed for Agartala and Ghojadanga under the Bureau of Immigration. The designation is made under the Passport (Entry into India) Rules, 1950.
34. The tombs of Taramati and Premamati , which were in news recently, are located in which Indian state/UT?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Telangana
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: C [Telangana]
Notes:
The Qutb Shahi Tombs were in news recently, as the United States Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster announced the completion of a US-funded restoration project of the tombs of Taramati and Premamati within the Qutb Shahi Tombs complex.
They are 17th century tombs located in Telangana’s capital city of Hyderabad. In February 2019, the Ambassador had partnered with Aga Khan Foundation and announced a $ 103,000 grant through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. In 2014, the tombs received a similar grant for mapping and documenting the place’s structures.
35. The Department of Posts have recently introduced free digital parcel locker service for the first time in India, in which city?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Kolkata
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: C [Kolkata]
Notes:
The Department of Posts has introduced a free digital parcel locker service for the first time in India in Kolkata in the New Town and Nabadiganta IT Post Offices.
Under the service, customers collect their consignment from specified post offices at their convenience. People who cannot receive the parcel during the working hours can collect the parcel within seven days by using the OTP number sent to them through an SMS.
36. The first COVID-19 dedicated hospital of India is set up in which city?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Pune
[C] Indore
[D] Cochin
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Notes:
Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital along with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), has set up a dedicated COVID-19 centre at Seven Hills Hospital, Mumbai.
The 100 bedded hospital will serve patients, who are checked positive for COVID-19. It is fully funded by Reliance Foundation and has been set up in 2 weeks. It also includes a negative pressure room which prevents cross-contamination and controls infection.
37. Matterhorn mountain, which was seen in news recently, is situated in which continent?
[A] Asia
[B] Europe
[C] North America
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [Europe]
Notes:
The Matterhorn mountain is a famous mountain located in the Alps range with a height of 4478 meters. It is one of the highest summits of the Alps and spans between two European countries Switzerland and Italy.
The summit was seen in news recently, as a famous Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter lit up the mountain with the Indian flag to express their solidarity for India, in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. The summit has been illuminated with the flags of various countries for nearly 3 weeks, as a part of nightly series.
38. A strategic bridge over River Subansiri, that was recently revamped and inaugurated, is located in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
A strategic bridge over River Subansiri in Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh has been recently revamped and inaugurated by the Chief Minister of the state Pema Khandu.
The bridge was in run-down condition and transport across the bridge had been restricted. The reconstruction project of the bridge was accomplished by the Border Road Organization (BRO) under Project ARUNANK.
39. Kovilpatti kadalai mittai has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. In which state is Kovilpatti located?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The popular candy of Tamilnadu, Kovilpatti kadalai mittai has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Deputy Registrar of Geographical Indications announced the news.
The ‘kadalai mittai’ is manufactured using peanuts held together with jaggery syrup in Kovilpatti and adjacent areas of Thoothukudi district. As the candy has a long shelf life, it has a huge export potential and the GI tag will attract many national and international audience.
40. Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme, that was seen in news recently, was proposed to be implemented in which state?
[A] Telangana
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently issued an order staying the proposed Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme.
The NGT’s zonal bench also constituted a committee to study the environmental impact of the Rayalaseema pumping project and Pothireddypadu head regulator canals enhancement works. Telangana government has recently complained to Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) against these projects, after the petition of a resident of Telangana.
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