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Important Current Affairs Questions – 15th March 2019
1. No Smoking Day is celebrated every year on ___________. A. Second Wednesday of March
B. First Monday of March
C. Third Thursday of March
D. Fifth Friday of March
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Second Wednesday of March
Explanation: No Smoking Day, 2019 has been observed on March 13. This day aims to spread awareness about the harmful health effects of tobacco consumption through the cigarette and other modes. Smoking or chewing tobacco is one of the worst habits one can adopt. The origin of the day lies in the United Kingdom.
2. The Union Cabinet, has recently approved the proposal for accession of India to the Nice Agreement, Vienna Agreement & ____________. A. Locarno Agreement
B. Rotterdam Convention
C. Delhi Agenda
D. Tokyo Agreement
E. None of these
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Correct Answer –A. Locarno Agreement
Explanation: The accession is expected to the Nice Agreement, Vienna Agreement & Locarno Agreement is expected to instill confidence in foreign investors in relation to protection of IPs in India. It would help the IP Office in India to harmonise the classification systems.
3. World Kidney Day is observed this year on _________.
A. 11 March
B. 12 March
C. 13 March
D. 14 March
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. 14 March
Explanation: World Kidney Day is observed annually on the 2nd Thursday in March. It is aimed to increase awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our overall health. Chronic kidney disease causes at least 2.4 million deaths each year.
4. Pi Day is observed on _______ annually. A. March 10
B. March 12
C. March 14
D. March 16
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. March 14
Explanation: Pi Day is held on March 14, in honor of 3.14. Notably, it is the measurement calculating the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. It is worth mentioning that Pi (π) was first used nearly 4,000 years ago by the ancient Babylonians. March 14 is also the birthday of famed physicist Albert Einstein.
5. Government of India recently accorded a GI tag, ‘Sirsi Supari’, to arecanut grown in __________.
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Odisha
C. Nagaland
D. Karnataka
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Karnataka
Explanation: The WIPO defines GI as a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin. Plus, it possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. Notably, it is medium sized and round in shape. Its uniqueness in taste comes from arecanuts grown in other parts of the country due to the differences in the chemical composition of different arecanuts.
6. ______ has agreed to build 6 atomic power plants in India to strengthen bilateral security.
A. Russia
B. US
C. Japan
D. Israel
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. US
Explanation: In October 2008, India and the US signed a historic agreement to cooperate in civil nuclear energy sector. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on a wide range of global security in addition to non-proliferation challenges.
7. The market capitalisation of ________ crossed Rs 6 trillion mark for the first time.
A. Infosys
B. ICICI Bank
C. HDFC Bank
D. TCS
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. HDFC Bank
Explanation: HDFC Bank’s stock gained for the 5th session in a row, rising as much as six percent during the period. Year-to-date, it has advanced 5%. But asset quality of the bank has deteriorated marginally over the last 3 years owing to cyclical trends in its agri-loan portfolio, patchy monsoon & farm loan waivers.
8. Which among the following banks launched ‘Doorstep Banking’ for senior citizen customers? A. Indian Bank
B. Dena Bank
C. Dena Bank
D. SBI
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. SBI
Explanation: Doorstep Banking Services are available to fully KYC compliant account holders. Eligible customers can avail theses services with a nominal fee of Rs 100 per transaction. Customers will have to register at their home branch. The service would be available at selected branches.
9.Which among the following has been given the social enterprise network (SEN) sustainability award for education? A. Sona Yukti
B. Sabla Nari
C. Harit Green
D. Jaccha Baccha
E. None of these
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Correct Answer –A. Sona Yukti
Explanation: The award is given in recognition of helping the economically disadvantaged individuals, by training them to land highly skilled jobs in marginalised communities. Sona Yukti runs over 50 vocational schools in Indiaproviding a skilled workforce for companies.
10. Who been selected for prestigious Kusumagraj national award for literature? A. Sonam Mukherjee
B. Reeta Nanawati
C. Sheila Pandey
D. Ved Rahi
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Ved Rahi
Explanation: The award is instituted after Jnanpith-laureate Marathi poet late V V Shirwadkar, popularly known as Kusumagraj. Rahi also made the film ‘Veer Savarkar’. Besides being a prolific writer, he also wrote in Hindi and Urdu languages.
11. _________ & USAID recently organized the first workshop on development of the India Energy Modelling Forum.
A. FICCI
B. World Bank
C. NITI Aayog
D. CII
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. NITI Aayog
Explanation: The two-day workshop, was organized under the Sustainable Growth Pillar of the India-U.S. Strategic Energy Partnership. The workshop featured 8 expert sessions. It has been envisaged as a pan-stakeholder platform for debating ideas, & discussing the India’s energy future.
12. Which country has extended a grant assistance of up to USD 250 million to Nepal for the reconstruction of infrastructure?
A. India
B. Sri Lanka
C. Maldives
D. Pakistan
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. India
Explanation: During the India-Nepal Joint Project Monitoring Committee, officials from the two countries reviewed the progress of post-earthquake reconstruction projects. It is worth mentioning that India has been extending support for reconstruction in these sectors with a grant assistance equivalent to USD 250 million. The Nepali side conveyed its appreciation for the support of India.
13. Special Olympics World Games has recently begun in _________.
A. New Delhi
B. Tehran
C. Abu Dhabi
D. Washington
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Abu Dhabi
Explanation: Special Olympics is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion. In this, every single person is accepted and welcomed. It takes place every two years and alternates between summer and winter. It focuses upon developing a strong and long-lasting legacy for the Games that promotes inclusion beyond 2019. The UAE has made inclusivity a priority within National Vision 2021.
14. Which among the following has stopped all the services of its messaging app ‘Allo’? A. Facebook
B. Microsoft
C. Google
D. Facebook
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Google
Explanation: As, the “Allo” messaging app from Google could not achieve popularity like its other product. Notably, the messaging service was hotly anticipated when it came out in 2016, but the slow addition of features doomed the app.
15. Which among the following blocked a proposal at the UN to designate Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Azhar as a global terrorist?
A. France
B. US
C. China
D. Russia
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. China
Explanation: China ignored international efforts to clamp down on cross-border terrorism, standing solidly behind Pakistan. The proposal against Azhar was initiated by France and backed by the US and the UK. It is worth mentioning that Azhar founded JEM in 1999. He financially supported Jaish-e Mohammad since its founding. Azhar is a former leader of the terrorist group Harakat-ul-Mujahidin.
