Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 3rd March 2019

Correct Answer – E. None of these

Explanation:Self-injury is a grave problem, and many people have experienced. Many people injure themselves and suffer in silence. 1st of March, every year is observed as Self-injury Awareness Day (SIAD) or it is also known as Self-Harm Awareness Day. It is observed to some people choose to be more open about their own self-harm, and awareness organisations make extraordinary efforts to raise awareness about self-harm and self-injury. Self-harm sometimes goes unnoticed people who indulge in it suffer without any help. Spreading awareness regarding self-harm is the goal of this day. As a medical term, Self-harm means to intentionally cause damage to one’s body tissue in different ways. The intention can be non-suicidal and can include cutting or scratching parts of their own body.

Correct Answer – D. RD Mathur

Explanation: An alumnus of St Joseph’s Academy, Dehradun, the Air Marshal joined the National Defence Academy in 1978 and was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in June 1982. For his distinguished service, he was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2003 and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2014. He commanded a frontline fighter squadron and an airbase in the western sector.

Correct Answer – C. Usha Thorat

Explanation: RBI has recently constituted a task force on offshore rupee markets, headed by Usha Thorat. The terms of reference ( ToR ) of the task force include assessing the causes behind the development of the offshore rupee market, study the consequences of the offshore markets on the rupee exchange rate & market liquidity, and recommend measures to address concerns, that might arise out of offshore rupee trading.

Correct Answer – D. Cambodia

Explanation: The Ministers recalled the Leaders’ determination to conclude a modern, comprehensive, high quality, and mutually beneficial RCEP in 2019, and resolved to exert utmost effort to achieve this target. They commended the RCEP Trade Negotiating Committee (TNC) for the good progress made to date on both market access and text-based negotiations but at the same time recognized that more work still needs to be done to advance both aspects of the negotiations.

Correct Answer – C. ADB

Explanation: Once operational by the end of 2022, an estimated two million passengers a day will use the two new lines and will travel in improved safety and comfort. Notably, it’s the single largest infrastructure project loan in ADB history approved by the ADB Board.

Correct Answer – C. NASA

Explanation: Research using data from NASA’s ARTEMIS mission suggests how the solar wind and the Moon’s crustal magnetic fields work together to give the Moon a distinctive pattern of darker and lighter swirls. Sunburns are the distinctive patterns of swirls on the surface of moon.

Correct Answer – C. Medha Narvekar

Explanation: Narvekar has had a long and illustrious association with the university, having worked in its DAR (Development and Alumni Relations) Office for around 32 years. Narvekar will continue to provide support to DAR even after she moves on to the new role. She will act as a liaison from DAR to the President’s Office and will remain a member of the DAR senior management team.

Correct Answer – D. Assam

Explanation: ‘Rice Knowledge Bank’: an agriculture portal has been recently launched in Assam. It was launched as part of the World Bank funded project: Assam Agri-business & Rural Transformation (APART). This bank would showcase rice production techniques, agricultural technologies and best farming practices based on the pool of knowledge from research findings, learning and media resources from AAU and IRRI.

Correct Answer – D. Ajay Narayan Jha

Explanation: Pursuant to the resignation of Shaktikanta Das, Ajay Narayan Jha has recently joined the 15th Finance Commission as a member. He had also served as the secretary to the 14th Finance Commission ( FC ). The 15th Finance Commission is being headed by N K Singh. It is mandated to recommend distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the Union and the states, for a period of 5 years.

Correct Answer  – B. Jamaat-e-Islami

Explanation: The ban, which would be valid for 5 years, comes days after many leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami,  including its chief Abdul Hamid Fayaz, were detained as part of a crackdown by J&K police. Jamaat-i-Islami is known for its pro-Pakistan stance. It is also responsible for transforming the movement for autonomy for Kashmir into a campaign for its integration with Pakistan. Notably, It was banned in 1975 as part of a general crackdown during Emergency. As it had opposed the Indira-Abdullah Accord.