Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 31st December 2019
GK & Current Affairs Questions –31stDecember 2019
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Daily Current Affairs Questions – 31st December 2019
1.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched _______, an e-auction platform to enable online auction of attached assets by banks. A. eBkmay
B. eBksay
C. eBkuay
D. eBkray
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: D. eBkray
Explanation: The eBkray platform provides navigational links to all PSB e-auction sites. It also presents single-window access to information on properties up for e-auction. As on December 27, a total of 35,000 properties had been uploaded on the e-auction platform by PSBs.
2.A rhino believed to the world’s oldest has died at the age of 57 in _______. A. South Africa
B. Zimbabwe
C. Tanzania
D. Kenya
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: C. Tanzania
Explanation: Her health deteriorated from 2016 after hyena attacks, when she was taken into refuge. The life expectancy of rhinos is between 37 and 43 years in the wild.
3.Only ___ of the funds released under the Poshan Abhiyaan have been utilised by the State governments and the Union Territories. A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: C. 30%
Explanation: Until October 31, 2019, only 29.97% of the funds granted were used. Notably, Poshan Abhiyaant is the centre’s flagship programme which aims at improving nutritional outcomes among pregnant women, lactating mothers and children.
4.The Taliban’s ruling council has agreed to a temporary ceasefire in ________. A. Iran
B. Syria
C. Turkey
D. Afghanistan
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: D. Afghanistan
Explanation: Afghanistan has been ravaged by war since 2001 when a US-led coalition overthrew the Taliban. The ceasefire had been demanded by Washington before any peace agreement could be signed.
5.General ________ will be India’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
A. Bipin Rawat
B. Rajinder Singh
C. Hari Verma
D. Partha Sarth
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. Bipin Rawat
Explanation: Rawat will take over as the nation’s first CDS or tri-service chief. As per the latest rules, a CDS can serve till the age of 65. The charter for CDS is quite vast. If implemented properly, it would led to synergy among the three services.
6._______ retained the top rank while Bihar was adjudged as the worst performer in Niti Aayog’s SDG India Index 2019. A. Kerala
B. Telangana
C. MP
D. Uttarakhand
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. Kerala
Explanation: India’s composite score improved from 57 in 2018 to 60 in 2019-20. According to ‘SDG India Index 2019’, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim have shown maximum improvement.
7.The total tree and forest cover in the country increased by ____ square kilometers in the last two years. A. 3146
B. 4616
C. 5188
D. 6831
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: C. 5188
Explanation: According to the report, the top three states in terms of forest cover are Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. The ISFR assesses the forest and tree cover, bamboo resources, carbon stock and forest fires.
8.NCP leader _______ was sworn in as Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister. A. Ajit Pawar
B. Arun Chaudhary
C. Devendra Fadnavis
D. Sonal Chauhan
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. Ajit Pawar
Explanation: Ajit Pawar had earlier rebelled against his party and took oath as deputy CM along with Devendra Fadnavis as CM.
9.Jharkhand CM _____ decided to withdraw all sedition cases registered during the Pathalgadi movement. A. Hemant Soren
B. Shivraj Chauhan
C. Amarinder Singh
D. Ajit Pawar
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. Hemant Soren
Explanation: Over its decision to amend Chhota Nagpur Tenancy Act and Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act, 1949, the BJP government faced massive protests from tribals in 2018. The Pathalgadi movement, a vociferous campaign, asserted that no project or programme can be implemented without the consent of the gram sabha.
10.________ is gearing up to drop the moniker “Holland” as it rebrands itself in 2020. A. Netherlands
B. UK
C. Switzerland
D. Norway
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. Netherlands
Explanation: The Netherlands will stop using Holland as its nickname come January. Holland is a region of the Netherlands, but the two names are often used interchangeably to describe the northern European country.
11.The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, is providing _____ in development aid to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. A. $300 million
B. $700 million
C. $900 million
D. $1100 million
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. $300 million
Explanation: Hashemite kingdom hosts about 630,000 Syrian refugees, according to a UN estimate. This latest development in aid provision, highlights the “strong relations between the UAE and Jordan.
12._______ has agreed to hold a special foreign ministers’ meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) devoted to Kashmir. A. Saudi Arabia
B. Israel
C. Pakistan
D. Yemen
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. Saudi Arabia
Explanation: This is an apparent move by the Gulf Kingdom to please Pakistan. It skipped a recent summit of Muslim nations in Malaysia. The OIC is a 57-member grouping of Muslim majority nations, including Pakistan.
13.______ will revise its historical regional GDP data under a unified accounting mechanism from early next year. A. China
B. US
C. Russia
D. UK
E. None of these
Correct Answer: A. China
Explanation: The Chinese economy grew at an annual pace of 6.0% in the July-September quarter. The new mechanism will unify the standards and procedures for calculating national and local GDP.
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14._____ will reach its goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2026, making it the fourth biggest economy on the planet, according to a report by the UK-based Centre for Economics and Business Research. A. India
B. Germany
C. China
D. UK
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. India
Explanation: According to a report by UK-based Centre for Economics and Business Research, India is expected to become the fourth largest economy by 2026. India is also set to reach a gross domestic product (GDP) of USD 5 trillion by 2026.
15.Gul Makai is a biopic on which among the following personalities? A. Kiran Bedi
B. Imran Khan
C. Narendra Modi
D. Malala Yousafzai
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: D. Malala Yousafzai
Explanation: This has been directed by Amjad Khan and produced by Sanjay Singla. It is shot in Kashmir. This movie accounts the journey and struggle of Malala, starting from her humble upbringing to her becoming the champion for free education to all women.
