Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 16th November 2019

Correct Answer – B. Uttar Pradesh

Explanation: UP launched a web portal and e-Ganna app for the convenience of sugarcane farmers. It will help in eradicating the cane mafia and middleman and strengthen the cane development societies. The cane supply slip will now be issued by sugar mills online. It will ensure transparency in the process and facilitate sugarcane supply.

Correct Answer – A. Delhi

Explanation: • India is expected to surpass China as the country with the world’s largest total population.

• By 2050, India, China and Nigeria will account for more than a third of the projected growth in the world’s urban population.

• Tokyo, with 37 million people, is currently the most populated city, followed by New Delhi, Shanghai and Mexico City and Sao Paulo

Correct Answer – A. BHIM

Explanation: This QR code-based system would allow anyone with a BHIM app to scan the Singapore Quick Response Code. The project is expected to launch by February 2020. It is jointly developed by NPCI and Network for Electronic Transfers (NETS) of Singapore.

Correct Answer – A. Bangladesh

Explanation: The Trace Bribery Matrix releases annual ranking for 200 countries. The Matrix evaluates countries under four parameters:

1. Business interaction with the government

2. Anti-bribery deterrence

3. Transparency

4. Civil society oversight

In South Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only countries where the bribery risk is ‘high’. Top five least risky countries in the world are:

• New Zealand
• Norway
• Denmark
• Sweden
• Finland

Correct Answer – D. Nils Andersen

Explanation: Andersen will replace Marijn Dekkers. Dekkers will remain on the board as non-executive director. Andersen was appointed non-executive director of Unilever in 2015. He will support chief executive Alan Jope at a time when its biggest markets ( India & China ) are showing signs of slowdown.

Correct Answer – A. $5 million

Explanation: India has pledged to contribute $5 million in 2020 to the UN Palestine refugee agency. Besides this,

• US $4.5 million to the UN Development Programme

• The World Food Programme will get US $1.92 million

• US $900,000 to the UN Children’s Fund,

• US $500,000 to the UN Population Fund,

• US $200,000 dollars to the UN Voluntary Fund for Technical Co-operation

• US $150,000 dollars to the UN Commission on Human Settlements Programme

Correct Answer – D. Online Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation

Explanation: The unit’s territorial jurisdiction would be throughout India. The perpetrators will be booked under relevant provisions:

• Indian Penal Code

• Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012

• Information Technology Act, 2000

Correct Answer – A. India

Explanation: International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS) is sponsored by FAO, World Bank, United States Department of Agriculture and other international development agencies. Its theme is Statistics for Transformation of Agriculture to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Correct Answer – A. Luka Modric

Explanation: Luka Modric has been awarded the 2019 Golden Foot award in a ceremony in Monaco. The Golden Foot award is given to players who stand out for their athletic achievements. The award is only given to active players of at least 28 years of age, and can only be won once.

Correct Answer  – A. Sri Lanka

Explanation: According to the bill labelled “Prevention of Offences Related to Sports”, if a person is found guilty, then he may find himself jailed for a term up to 10 years and pay various fines. In addition, it is now also illegal for former players to provide corrupt figures access to current players.