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Daily Current Affairs Questions – 28th August 2019
1. _______ and India are joining forces to create the world’s first space-based automatic identification system (AIS) to track merchant ships on a real-time basis.
France
Russia
UK
USA
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. France
Explanation: It will track merchant ships on a real-time basis. The pact between the two space agencies was signed during PM Modi’s visit to France. This step will further boost the wide-ranging space partnership between the 2 countries.
2. ________ urged the U.N. Security Council to lift its suspension of troop withdrawals and ensure all peacekeepers leave by June 2020.
Sudan
South Africa
China
Libya
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Sudan
Explanation: “It’s time to shift from peacekeeping to peacebuilding in Darfur,” Sudan’s UN Ambassador Omer Mohamed Siddig told the council. It is worth mentioning that UNSC voted unanimously to put the brakes on the withdrawal of the joint UN-African Union peacekeeping force from Sudan.
3. ________ will reject an offer of aid worth millions of dollars from G7 countries to help fight raging fires in the Amazon rainforest.
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Mexico
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Brazil
Explanation: French President Macron said during the G7 summit that the group would donate $22m to help tackle the blazes. Separately, Britain and Canada also pledged $12m and $11m in aid respectively. It is worth mentioning that more than 80,000 fires have broken out in the Amazon rainforest in 2019.
4. The capital city of __________ is to be relocated to the province of East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo.
Indonesia
Malaysia
Sri Lanka
Maldives
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Indonesia
Explanation: Indonesia’s present capital Jakarta is home to more than 10 million people. Jakarta faces a number of problems, including the fact that it’s sinking.
Other such cases:
– In 1961 Brazil moved its administrative capital from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia
– Myanmar moved its capital Naypyidaw from Yangon in 2005
– Egypt is building a new capital that will sit in the desert between the Nile and the Suez Canal
5.The2019 edition of the DCC commenced at the Maritime Warfare Centre (MWC). Expand DCC.
Defence Correspondents Course
Defence Correspondents Curriculum
Defence Correspondence Courses
Defence Communications Course
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Defence Correspondents Course
Explanation: The aim of DCC is to build pool of journalists at all levels, who understand the Armed Forces. Besides this, it also aims to make them cognizant of the domain when reporting on stories regarding the maritime environment.
6.HRIDAY scheme, sometimes seen in the news, is associated with _________.
Heritage Cities
Water Conservation
Ozone Depletion
Nuclear Radioactivity
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Heritage Cities
Explanation: This scheme aims to preserve the heritage character of all the Heritage Cities in the country. National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) was launched in 2015.
7. Which state rolled out Amma Patrol vehicles to check crimes against women, kids?
Haryana
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Kerala
None of these
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Correct Answer – E. None of these
Explanation: Tamil Nadu rolled out Amma Patrol vehicles to check crimes against women, kids. In the first phase, the ‘Amma Patrol’ vehicles have been handed over to the Chennai’s 35 All Women Police Stations. Helpline numbers to complain of crimes against women and children have also been pasted on the body of the vehicles.
8. Global sales of smartphones to end-users declined _______ in the Q2 of 2019, totalling 368 million units, according to Gartner.
1.7%
3.8%
5.6%
6.2%
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. 1.7%
Explanation: Smartphone sales are to grow again in 2020, according to the Gartner. It is worth mentioning that aales in India showed a 2.3 decline year over year. The top 5 smartphone vendors worldwide include Samsung, Huawei, Apple, Xiaomi & Oppo.
9.__________ launched a dedicated education channel “Kalvi TV” for school students recently.
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Punjab
Himachal Pradesh
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Kalvi TV will telecast only education-related programmes. Besides this, programmes for students from LKG to 12th standard will be covered. Exclusive coaching for NEET, IIT, JEE professional course entrance examinations will also be offered by it.
10. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) has set up a ‘Centre of Excellence in FinTech’ in _________.
Hyderabad
Chennai
Chandigarh
Ranchi
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Chennai
Explanation: It aims to provide resources in terms of mentoring, technology support and funding for FinTech startups. It has been established in Chennai as it is emerging fast in the financial landscape. Arun Jain will be its chief mentor.
11. The seventh ”Community Radio Sammelan” is being held in ________.
New Delhi
Noida
Mumbai
Ahmedabad
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. New Delhi
Explanation: The ”Sammelan”, is being organised by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The theme of this year”s Sammelan is ”Community Radio for SDGs”.
12. Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) decided to rechristen Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium as ___________.
Arun Jaitley Stadium
Sushma Swaraj Stadium
Atal Stadium
Nehru Stadium
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Arun Jaitley Stadium
Explanation: The renaming will take place on September 12 at a function. It is worth mentioning that Jaitley is credited with renovating the stadium into a modern facility.
13.________ has become country’s first start-up to launch an initial public offer (IPO).
Oyo Rooms
Blu-DV
DFC Solutions
Alphalogic Techsys
None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Alphalogic Techsys
Explanation: Alphalogic Techsys is engaged in offering end-to-end technology solutions, technology consulting and support services. It was incorporated in 2016. It is worth mentioning that its equity shares will be listed on the SME Startup Platform of BSE Limited on September 5.
14. ________ announced water arrear waiver for all households having functional water meters.
Ladakh
Chandigarh
Delhi
J&K
None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Delhi
Explanation: It is worth mentioning that housing colonies in Delhi are categorised from A to H.
E, F, G and H category areas will get a full principal rebate, while
Category D: 75% Rebate
Category C: 50% Rebate
Category B: 25% Rebate
Category A: 25% Rebate
15. The government slashed price of sanitary napkins sold from its Jan Aushadhi Kendras to just ___ per piece.
₹1
₹2
₹3.50
₹5.50
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. ₹1
Explanation: Empowerment of women has been a key initiative of the NDA government. In addition to this, the government also launched Jan Aushadhi Sugam Mobile App for locating Jan Aushadhi stores. It is worth mentioning that the Government launched “Jan Aushadhi Suvidha Oxo-Biodegradable Sanitary Napkin” at Rs 2.50 per pad in 2018.
