Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 11th February 2020
GK & Current Affairs Questions – 11th February 2020
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Daily Current Affairs Questions – 11th February 2020
1.Which among the following state has launched Hornbill festival?
A. Sikkim
B. Tripura
C. Meghalaya
D. Manipur
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Tripura
Explanation: Tripura CM inaugurated the two-day Hornbill Festival at Baramura Eco-Park, Agartala on 8 February 2020. The festival is organized for the first time in the state. He also inaugurated a log-hut and a hornbill viewpoint for the tourists. The aim of the festival is to conserve Hornbill and boost the livelihood of the people through tourism.
2.Which of the following state government is to create separate identity card to the transgender community?
A. Rajasthan
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Himachal Pradesh
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan state government has announced that it is to connect the transgender community with the mainstream society. It is to provide separate identity cards for transgenders in the state. The announcement was made by the Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Master Bhanwarlal Meghwal.
3.Which of the following movie has won the Best Picture award in OSCAR 2020? A. Parasites
B. 1917
C. Joker
D. Gully Boy
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Parasites
Explanation: The 92nd Academy (Oscars) Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on 9 February 2020. Parasites has won the Best Picture Award.
4.World Pulses Day is observed on:
A. 10th February
B. 9th February
C. 11th February
D. 8th February
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. 10th February
Explanation: World Pulses Day is observed on 10 February. It aims to create public awareness of the nutritional benefits of eating pulses. Pulses (legumes) are the edible seeds of leguminous plants cultivated for food. Lentils, peas and dried beans are the most commonly known and consumed types of pulses.
5.National Deworming Day is observed on:
A. 11th February
B. 9th February
C. 10th February
D. 8th February
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. 10th February
Explanation: National Deworming day is observed on 10 February. The main objective is to deworm all preschool and school-age children between 1-19 years of age through the platform of schools and Anganwadi Center.
6.Which of the following state has launched Disha Mahila Police Station?
A. Karnataka
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh got its first Disha Mahila Police Station in the state in Rajahmundry. It was inaugurated by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. The state government plans to set up a total of 18 such police stations across the state to exclusively deal with crimes against women and children.
7.The theme of the National Conference on e-Governance is:
A. India 2020: e-governance & Digital India
B. India 2020: Digital Transformation
C. India 2020: Citizen’s Digital Transformation
D. India 2020: Digital India Skill India
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. India 2020: Digital Transformation
Explanation: The 23rd National Conference on e-Governance was held in Mumbai. The conference was held under the theme “India 2020: Digital Transformation”. The conference was organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology along with the Department of Information Technology.
8.Hunar Haat is inaugurated at:
A. Lucknow
B. Indore
C. Bhopal
D. Meerut
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Indore
Explanation: The Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi along with Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Lalji Tandon inaugurated the 19th Hunar Haat at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It will be held from 8-16 February 2020. It was organized across the country by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
9.Which of the following state has launched internship scheme for the students recently?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Haryana
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh government is to introduce an internship scheme for students of class 10th and 12th and those pursuing graduation. The announcement was made by the UP CM Yogi Adityanath at a job fair organized by the Department of Labour and Employment Exchange at Gorakhpur University Internship scheme.
10.Which of the following is responsible for the Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) in Children?
A. Anemia
B. Mal Nutrition
C. Impaired mental, physical and cognitive development
D. None of the Above
E. All of these
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Correct Answer – E. All of these
Explanation: Children between the ages of 1 and 14 years are at risk of parasitic intestinal worms in India, also known as Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH). STH infections in children will lead to malnutrition, anemia, impaired mental, physical and cognitive development, and reduced school participation.
11. Which of the following ministry initiated the National Deworming Day?
A. Ministry of Human Resource Development
B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare initiated the observation of the National Deworming Day. The first National Deworming Day in India was observed on 10 February 2015. On this day, the Indian Government publicly committed to deworming over 140 million children nationwide.
12.The youngest girl in the world to summit Mt. Aconcagua is “___________”. A. Malavath Purna
B. Arnuma Sinha
C. Kaamya Karthikeyan
D. Kanchan Karthikeyan
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Kaamya Karthikeyan
Explanation: Kaamya Karthikeyan is a 12-year-old girl, became the youngest girl in the world to summit Mt. Aconcagua. She summited the mountain peak of 6962 m height. Kaamya Karthikeyan: Kaamya Karthikeyan is a class VII student of Navy Children School (NCS), Mumbai.
13.Who among the following has set the world record at men’s pole vault the World Athletics Indoor Tour meeting?
A. Mondo Duplantis
B. Renaud Lavillenie
C. Piotr Lisek
D. Sam Kendricks
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Mondo Duplantis
Explanation:American-born Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis set a world record by soaring 6.17 meters on his second attempt at the World Athletics Indoor Tour meeting held in Torun, Poland.
14.Which of the following country has failed to launch satellite Zafar to the orbit?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. UAE
C. Iran
D. Turkey
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Iran
Explanation: Iran failed to put Zafar (Victory in Farsi) satellite into orbit after a successful launch on 9 February. But the US alleged that it is a cover for missile development. The launch comes close to the 41st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution and the parliamentary elections in Iran.
15.Mt. Aconcagua is located at:
A. Australia
B. Japan
C. Argentina
D. Sri Lanka
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Argentina
Explanation: Aconcagua is located in Argentina, in the province of Mendoza, and lies 70 miles (112 kilometers) northwest of the provincial capital, Mendoza, and 9.3 miles (15 km) from the border with Chile. To the north and east is Valle de las Vacas, and to the west and south is the Valle de los Horcones Inferior.
