Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 8th February 2020

Correct Answer – B. Assam

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kokrajhar in Assam to participate in an event to celebrate the signing of the Bodo agreement. The Bodo agreement signed on January 27 by the Central government with four factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), All Bodo Students Union, and a civil society group for bringing lasting peace in Bodo-dominated areas in Assam.

Correct Answer – A. 200

Explanation: India on a new tactical ballistic missile capable of striking targets at a range of 200km. The surface-to-surface missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) named Prakash, the first official cited at a military systems exhibition organized by the Department of Defence Production that seeks to project India as a hub for global defence manufacturing.

Correct Answer – A. Uttar Pradesh

Explanation: Signing of Memorandum of Understanding, Transfer of Technology Product launches concluded on the third day of DefExpo 2020. The agreement aimed at forging and renewing partnerships for innovative collaboration and transformation of the Defence manufacturing in the country inked by representatives of various DPSUs.

Correct Answer – C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Explanation:  Ease of living index (EoLI) and Municipal Performance Index (MPI) 2019 have launched by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs. The indices designed to assess the quality of life of citizens in 100 Smart Cities and 14 other Million Plus Cities.

Correct Answer – C. DRDO’s HEMRL

Explanation: DRDO’s High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) signed a Technology Development Contract with Rosoboronexport Russia. It was signed during the DefExpo 2020 in Lucknow. The contract aims for the development of spectrum of high energy materials required for missiles, rockets, and guns.

Correct Answer – B. Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Explanation: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is set to launch the new company incorporation form “Spice+”. This is a part of a comprehensive package to make life easier for someone starting a business. It will be launched on 15 February 2020.

Correct Answer – B. Karnataka

Explanation: Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) flagged off the first direct flight from Bidar airport to Bengaluru in Karnataka on 7 February 2020. Bidar airport has been remodeled under the Regional Connectivity Scheme-Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) of the Government. TruJet will operate direct daily flights on the Bengaluru-Bidar route.

Correct Answer – D. Nepal

Explanation: Nepal has announced that it will count a “third gender” category in its next population census. The country decided to count lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender popularly grouped as LGBT people as a minority group that can be allocated to government jobs and education.

Correct Answer – C. 2019   

Explanation: Atal Bhujal Yojana is a groundwater management scheme of the Central government. It was launched by PM Modi on 25 December 2019. Government has approved proposals for Atal Bhujal Yojana for sustainable management of groundwater resources with community participation in water-stressed blocks of Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.

Correct Answer – D. United Kingdom

Explanation: India and the United Kingdom are expected to sign a government-to-government agreement on jet engine technology development. Both India and the UK are exploring various options for collaboration on joint defence projects.

Correct Answer – B. Lucknow

Explanation: The fifth round of India-Russia Military Industrial Conference (IRMIC) was conducted on the sidelines of Defexpo-2020 at Lucknow on 6 February 2020. The conference was co-chaired by Indian Defence Secretary. 14 MoUs were exchanged between the Russian Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and the Indian companies during the conference.

Correct Answer – B. Pune

Explanation: High Energy Materials Research Laboratory is a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organization in Pune, the main function of the laboratory is the research and development of technologies and products in the area of High Energy Materials and Explosive materials.

Correct Answer – A. HAL

Explanation: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed an MOU with Israel-based defense electronics company Elbit Systems during the DefExpo 2020. It will extend cooperation for new HUD technologies in the country.It will also promote Digital HUD to the Indian Defence Services and other potential customers.

Correct Answer – B. e-Calculator

Explanation: The Income-Tax (IT) Department has unveiled an e-calculator. The e-calculator will help the individuals to estimate their tax liability if they opt for the new tax slabs, without claiming deductions and exemptions, for Income tax return (ITR) filing which was announced during this year budget by finance minister Nirmala Sithraman.

Correct Answer – C. 3

Explanation:  In India, the taxpayers are divided into three age categories: a normal citizen who are below 60 years, a senior citizen who are between 60 and 79 years, a super senior citizen who are above 79 years.