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Daily Current Affairs Questions – 19th July 2019
1. Which among the following countries became the 76th country to sign the ISA Framework Agreement?
A. Palau
B. Jamaica
C. Peru
D. New Zealand
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Palau
Explanation: The ISA (International Solar Alliance) was jointly launched by India & France in 2015. Its First Assembly was held in New Delhi in October 2018. Palau is a part of the Micronesia region. Additionally, Palau will host the 2020 edition of the ‘Our Oceans conference’.
2. The government recently cut the interest rate on General Provident Fund (GPF) and other similar funds to _________.
A. 5.3%
B. 6.5%
C. 7.9%
D. 8.4%
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. 7.9%
Explanation: Following the decline in financial system’s overall interest rates, the government did tinker with the GPF rates. It is worth noting GPF is provident fund account where only government employees are entitled to be a member.
3. Israel Aerospace Industries signed a ________ follow-up contract to provide complementary missile systems to the Indian navy and India’s MDL Shipyard.
A. $50 million
B. $100 million
C. $250 million
D. $500 million
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. $50 million
Explanation: According to the contract, Israel Aerospace will provide complementary systems for the air defence system. It is worth noting that last 20 years have witnessed a steady strengthening of the India–Israel relationship.
4.Supreme Court has recently constituted a committee to frame and implement an emergency response plan for the protection of __________ & the Lesser Florican.
A. Great Indian Bustard
B. Carolina Parakeet
C. Great Auk
D. Laysan Rail
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Great Indian Bustard
Explanation: It has been said in the plea that the population of the Great Indian Bustard has recorded a decline of over 82%, over the last 5 years. The similar is the case of the Lesser Florican, which is the smallest in bustard family. It is worth noting that Indian Bustard is considered the flagship grassland species. In 2011, it was categorised as “critically endangered” by IUCN.
5.Biswa Bhushan Harichandran has been appointed as the governor of which among the following states?
A. Telangana
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Rajasthan
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Presently, ESL Narasimhan is the governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is worth noting that he was elected to Odisha assmebly for the 5 times from Bhubaneshwar & Chilika. At the same time, Andhra Pradesh got its first full-time Governor after 5 years of bifurcation.
6.Asian Development Bank recently lowered India’s GDP growth forecast to ____ for the current year on the back of fiscal shortfall concerns.
A. 5.8%
B. 6.4%
C. 7.0%
D. 7.6%
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. 7.0%
Explanation: According to ADB’s projections, India is expected to grow by 7% in 2019 & 7.2% in 2020. Due to moderation in global demand, the multi-lateral funding agency had lowered India’s growth forecast in April too.
7. Nelson Mandela International Day, sometimes seen in the news, is observed on ______.
A. 12th July
B. 16th July
C. 18th July
D. 22nd July
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. 18th July
Explanation: This day recognizes the former South African President’s contribution to “the culture of peace and freedom.” Mandela was born in South Africa, on July 18, 1918. He was jailed in 1963 for leading the liberation movement against apartheid.
8. China has gifted a warship ‘P625’ to which among the following countries?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Myanmar
C. Iran
D. South Africa
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Sri Lanka
Explanation: It is worth noting that Sri Lankan’s navy has 50 combat and support ships. It must be mentioned here that China has acquired Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port in 2017. It has been ramping up its ties with the island nation. It also established its logistics base in Djibouti.
9.The 2019 Summer Universiade, sometimes seen in the news, was held in ______.
A. Italy
B. France
C. India
D. UK
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Italy
Explanation: It is an international university sports and cultural event. It encourages student-athletes to combine high sports performance with their intellectual pursuits. It is worth noting that Italy last organised the event in Sicily in 1997.
10. More than __________ people suffered from hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition worldwide last year, according to the UN data.
A. 821 million
B. 459 million
C. 642 million
D. 1037 million
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. 821 million
Explanation: Malnutrition remains widespread in African & Asian where approximately 20% & 12% of the population is affected respectively. According to the report, to include the poorest people in the world, a “structural transformation” was needed.
11.Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2019, sometimes seen in the news, is being held in ________.
A. Odisha
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Rajasthan
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Odisha
Explanation: 12 countries are participating in 21st edition of Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship. It must be mentioned here that in the first week of July, Odisha signed an MoU with Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) to host the event.
12. _______ increased compensation to Rs 1 crore from Rs 25 lakh for families of security personnel hailing from the state who lay down their life in the line of duty.
A. Maharashtra
B. Punjab
C. Jammu & Kashmir
D. Haryana
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Maharashtra
Explanation: A decision to this effect was taken at the Cabinet meeting. So far, the families of jawans were getting Rs 25 lakh. Whereas, personnel wounded in conflict will get compensation in the range from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 60 lakh each (depending upon injuries’ severity).
13.Who was appointed recently as Chhattisgarh Governor?
A. Anusuiya Uikey
B. Anandiben Patel
C. Raman Singh
D. LK Advani
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Anusuiya Uikey
Explanation: Reportedly, Uikey is the 1st tribal to hold the charge of Chattisgarh Governor. She hails from Chhindwara Lok Sabha constituency. She began her political career in the Congress party. She became an MLA in 1985 in MP.
14. The Union Environment Ministry has selected _____ beaches in India to vie for a ‘Blue Flag’ certification.
A. 8
B. 12
C. 17
D. 23
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 12
Explanation: The Blue Flag Programme is run by the non-profit organisation FEE (the Foundation for Environmental Education). It is worth noting that there are nearly 33 criteria that must be met to qualify for this certification. Spain tops the list with 566 such beaches, followed by Greece and France.
15.The Cabinet recently approved the long-awaited _______________ to replace the Medical Council of India (MCI).
A. National Medical Commission Bill, 2019
B. AIIMS Committee Bill, 2019
C. National Physician Commission Bill, 2019
D. Ayush Medical Commission Bill, 2019
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. National Medical Commission Bill, 2019
Explanation: The NMC bill seeks to repeal Indian Medical Council Act 1956. It proposes a common final year MBBS exam, to be called as National Exit Test (NEXT).
The NMC will have four autonomous boards:
• Under-Graduate Medical Education Board
• Post-Graduate Medical Education Board
• Medical Assessment and Rating Board
• Ethics and Medical Registration Board
