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Daily Current Affairs Questions – 10th August 2019
1. _______ has unveiled three new precision-guided missiles namely “Yasin”, “Balaban,” as well as a new series of the “Qaem” missile.
Iran
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Sri Lanka
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Iran
Explanation: Despite new US sanctions, Iran is continuing to improve its missile arsenal. Amid tensions between Iran and the US and its allies, they were unveiled.
2. India’s GDP growth is likely to be _______ during the current fiscal, down from 6.8 per cent in 2018-19, according to economic think-tank NCAER.
6.0%
6.2%
6.4%
6.6%
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 6.2%
Explanation: On account of flat growth in agriculture sector, GDP growth is likely to be 6.2%. In 2019-20, the real agriculture GVA is envisaged to grow at zero per cent, according to NCAER.
3. National Sports Day in India is observed on ________ every year.
20th August
22nd August
25th August
29th August
None of these
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Correct Answer – D. 29th August
Explanation: This day honours, celebrates & commemorates the legendary hockey player Dhyan Chand as he was born on this day in 1905.
4. _________ has launched “Identity Check Express” to create a completely friction-free digital payment experience for online shopping.
MasterCard
PayTm
Capital One
Visa
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. MasterCard
Explanation: This aims to obviate the need for an OTP to authenticate consumers putting through mobile transactions. It is worth mentioning that OTP has been an issue for Indian consumers, owing to sluggish data speeds and high OTP delivery failure rate.
5.____________ has topped the list of states in breastfeeding, infant and young child feeding practises in the country.
Tripura
Manipur
UP
Tamil Nadu
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Manipur
Explanation: Breastfeeding involves skin-to-skin contact which releases oxytocin in the hormones to develop bonding between the mother and baby. Newborn babies should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months, according to WHO.
6.“Nanoseaweed”, sometimes seen in the news, is the world’s thinnest ___________.
Gold
Silver
Magnesium
Copper
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Gold
Explanation: The gold nanoseaweed is just two atoms thick. At just 0.47 nanometres – it is regarded as 2D. Due to the gold’s nanoscale dimensions, it appears green in water.
7. India’s first national Time Release Study (TRS) between 1st – 7th August has been conducted by _______.
HRD Ministry
Finance Ministry
Corporate Affairs Ministry
Rural Development Ministry
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Finance Ministry
Explanation: TRS (Time Release Study) measures the efficiency and effectiveness of international trade flows. This initiative will measure rule based and procedural bottlenecks in the clearance of goods.
8. According to the Updated Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas, India is the _____ most water-stressed country in the world.
10th
13th
19th
23rd
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 13th
Explanation: The Updated Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas was released by World Resources Institute (WRI). According to the report:
– Northern India is facing severe groundwater depletion.
– Extreme water stress can hasten conflict and migration and also threaten food security.
9.Consumer Protection Bill, 2019 was passed by the Lok Sabha recently. Subject to the notification passed by the Government, the present ___________ will stand repealed.
Consumer Protection Act, 1986
Consumer Protection Act, 1980
Consumer Protection Act, 1999
Consumer Protection Act, 2005
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Consumer Protection Act, 1986
Explanation: The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 was enacted to provide better protection of the consumers’ interests.
– Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) will be set up to protect, promote and enforce consumer rights.
– CCPA can impose a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh on celebrity endorsers for a false/misleading advertisement.
– Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions will be set up to address consumer grievances.
10. PMS Bazaar & _________ have partnered for a strategic collaboration, to introduce all-in-one PMS & AIF tracking portal for investors.
EbixCash Financial Technologies
SBI
LIC
MindTree
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. EbixCash Financial Technologies
Explanation: With this, investors can seamlessly analyse their entire gamut of investments in a click. It offers a very safe, easy accessible various PMS & AIF investment reports in one go.
11.DAC accorded approval for procurement of indigenous Software Defined Radio and Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries for the Indian Navy. Expand DAC.
Defence Acquisition Council
Defence Acquire Convention
Defence Ministry Accurate Council
Defence Security Ammunition Council
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Defence Acquisition Council
Explanation: The SDR is a state-of-the-art communication system, which has been indigenously designed and developed by DRDO, BEL and WESEE. In 2001, India decided to set up an integrated DAC. It is headed by the Defence Minister.
12. SBI Life Insurance and ________ have entered into a bancassurance pact to offer holistic financial planning solutions to the latter’s customers.
Bank of America
Bank of Baroda
PNB
Indian Bank
None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Indian Bank
Explanation: With this pact, over 2800 branches of Indian Bank will offer SBI Life’s diverse range of individual and group insurance solutions. It is worth mentioning that Bancassurance means selling insurance product through banks.
13.The e-version of Rozgar Samachar has been launched by ____________.
Finance Ministry
Corporate Affairs Ministry
Information & Broadcasting Ministry
HRD Ministry
None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Information & Broadcasting Ministry
Explanation: It has been launched to make make aspirants aware of job opportunities in government sector. The journal has been priced at 75% of the cost of its print version. Notably, Rozgar Samachar is the corresponding version of Employment News (English).
14. AustralianSuper, and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, will invest ______ each with the The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) Master Fund.
$1 billion
$2 billion
$3 billion
$4 billion
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. $1 billion
Explanation: National Investment and Infrastructure Fund is India’s first sovereign wealth fund (set up in 2015). It is worth mentioning that the Master Fund is denominated in Indian Rupees to suit the requirements of the infrastructure sector.
15. International Youth Day is commemorated every year on _______.
10th August
12th August
14th August
18th August
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 12th August
Explanation: The theme of International Youth Day 2019 is “Transforming education.” It aims to promote ways to engage the youth in becoming more actively involved in making positive contributions to their communities.
