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Daily Current Affairs Questions – 1st March 2020
1.In which of the following state Indian Railways has launched its first ‘Restaurant on Wheels’
A. West Bengal
B. Maharashtra
C. New Delhi
D. Uttar Pradesh
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. West Bengal Explanation: Indian Railways has launched its first ‘Restaurant on Wheels’ at the circulating area of Asansol Railway station (West Bengal) for the use of Railway passengers as well as general public of Asansol.
2.In which of the following city Asia Cup Cricket Tournament 2020 will be held? A. New Delhi
B. Ahmedabad
C. Dubai
D. Sydney
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Dubai Explanation: The 15th edition of the biennial event of 2020 Asia Cup cricket tournament has been shifted from Pakistan. The tournament will now be held in Dubai, to be played in the T20 format in September 2020.
3.Which of the following state has topped the NCAER Land Records and Services Index (N-LRSI 2020)? A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Madhya Pradesh Explanation: Madhya Pradesh has topped the NCAER Land Records and Services Index (N-LRSI 2020). The index assesses the extent of digitisation of land records and their quality across 33 states and Union Territories (UTs). Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Tamil Nadu are the top five states in the order of 1 to 5. Ladakh is ranked last.
4.Which of the following state government is set to become single-use plastic-free by 1 May 2020? A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Assam
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Maharashtra Explanation: Maharashtra State government is set to become single-use plastic-free by 1 May 2020. The announcement was made by the State environment minister Aaditya Thackeray. The ban on plastic bottles cannot be implemented in the state as clean drinking water is still not universally available in the state.
5.As per the 2011 census, which of the following Union Territory had the highest Scheduled Tribe (ST) distribution in India? A. Andaman and Nicobar Island
B. Puducherry
C. Lakshadweep
D. Daman and Diu
E. None of these
Correct Answer – C. Lakshadweep Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved the amendment of the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and Tenancy Regulation, 1965. The amendment will confer occupancy rights to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in the union territory (UT).
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6. The 11th National Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Conference 2020 held at____________
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Kolkata
D. Guwahati
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. New Delhi Explanation: The Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurating the 11th National Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Conference 2020 on 28 February in New Delhi. The conference directed KVKs to serve not only the affluent, resourceful and Progressive farmers but also focus on the small and deprived farmers.
7.World Rare Disease Day is observed on: A. 26th February
B. 27th February
C. 28th February
D. 29th February
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. 29th February Explanation: World rare disease day is observed on 28/29 (last day of) February. The day aims to raise awareness for the millions of people who are impacted by a rare disease. It aims to educate people about rare diseases and their impacts. Theme: The theme of the day is “Reframe Rare”. The theme encourages everyone to take steps to clarify many of the misconceptions that can make people with rare diseases feel isolated and affect the quality of care.
8.Who was the 4th Prime Minister of India whose birth anniversary is celebrated on 29th February? A. Gulzari Lal Nanda
B. Moraji Desai
C. Lal Bahadur Shastri
D. Charan Singh
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Moraji Desai Explanation: Morarji Ranchhodji Desai was an Indian independence activist and served between 1977 and 1979 as the 4th Prime Minister of India and led the government formed by the Janata Party. Government of India paid tribute to former PM Morarji Desai on his 124th birth anniversary on 29 February. President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and State leaders paid tribute the late former PM. His birth anniversary is celebrated every four years.
9.Krishi Vigyan Kendra is created by: A. Indian Council of Agriculture Research
B. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
C. Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
D. A and B
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Indian Council of Agriculture Research Explanation: The first KVK was established in the year 1974 in the Union Territory of Puducherry. KVKs are agricultural extension centres that are created by the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR). It aims to provide various types of farm support to the agricultural sector at the district level. It implements the On-farm testing to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems.
10.In which of the following country the next JWG on Counter-Terrorism meeting be held? A. China
B. Russia
C. India
D. France
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. France Explanation: The next meeting of the JWG on Counter-Terrorism will be held in France in 2021 on a mutually convenient date. The 14th Meeting of Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter-Terrorism on 28 February 2020 in New Delhi.
11. Government of India has launched the GATI initiative to develop a comprehensive Charter and a framework for assessing the Gender Equality in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). GATI stand for ________. A. Gender Academy to Transform Institutions
B. Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions
C. Gender-based Academical & Transforming Institutions
D. Gender Adaptation for Transformation of Institutions
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions Explanation: GATI stands for Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions. GATI initiative will develop a comprehensive Charter and a framework for assessing the Gender Equality in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
12.Which of the following initiative was launched to create a level-playing field for the meritorious girls in high school to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in their higher education? A. Vigyan Jyoti
B. STEM-CBGA
C. SABLA Scheme
D. Dhanlakshmi Mission
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Vigyan Jyoti Explanation: Vigyan Jyoti is an initiative that will create a level-playing field for the meritorious girls in high school to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in their higher education.
13.NITI Aayog has selected _________ for the first pilot project among all States and UTs on Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDG). A. Maharashtra
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Rajasthan
D. New Delhi
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Jammu and Kashmir Explanation: Policy think tank NITI Aayog has selected Union Territory (UT) of Jammu & Kashmir for the first pilot project among all States and UTs on Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDG). The announcement was made by Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal.
14.The 14th Meeting of Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter-Terrorism held at: A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Jaipur
D. New Delhi
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. New Delhi Explanation: The 14th Meeting of Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter-Terrorism on 28 February in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Mr. Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary for Counter-Terrorism, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the French delegation was led by Mr. David Bertolotti, Assistant Secretary of State for Strategic, Security and Disarmament Affairs of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
15.Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) will be set up by the first week of ________.
A. March
B. April
C. May
D. August
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. April Explanation: Union Minister of Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan announced that the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) will be set up by the first week of April 2020.MarchThe CCPA will be established under the Consumer Protection Act 2019. The authority will address issues related to consumer rights, unfair trade practices, misleading advertisements.
