Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 14th September 2019
GK & Current Affairs Questions – September 2019
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Daily Current Affairs Questions – 14th September 2019
1. ________ rolled out plain cigarette packaging on Tuesday, the first country in Asia to introduce.
A. Thailand
B. Indonesia
C. Malaysia
D. India
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Thailand
Explanation: – The standardised packaging includes a graphic picture of tobacco’s effects on the body. According to activists, it is an effective way to reduce the appeal of smoking. In 2012 Australia became the first country to require tobacco products to be sold without colourful brand logos.
2. The Central government has rolled out a Special ____ to procure nearly 12 lakh MTs of apple produced this season in the Kashmir valley.
A. MISP
B. YWFG
C. QART
D. NWFY
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. MISP
Explanation: – MISP acronym stands for Market Intervention Price Scheme
– The fund requirement for the scheme has been estimated at Rs 8,000 crore
– NAFED will procure apple in J&K from the growers/aggregators so as to ensure remunerative prices for the apple crop.
3. The odd-even road rationing scheme will come into effect in ____ from November 4-15.
A. Ladakh
B. Delhi
C. Chandigarh
D. Mumbai
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Delhi
Explanation: – The odd-even scheme is a part of the seven-point ‘Parali Pradushan’ action plan. During the 12-day scheme, vehicles will ply alternately on odd and even dates as per their registration numbers.
4. US has slapped sanctions on the chief of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) _________ and designated him as a global terrorist.
A. Noor Wali Mehsud
B. Hafiz Saeed
C. Mullah Fazlullah
D. Adi Aslam
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Noor Wali Mehsud
Explanation: – Since its establishment in 2007, the TTP has remained a potent threat in Pakistan. Mehsud took over the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan in 2018 following the death of Mullah Fazlullah.
5.Shilpa Agarwal has been awarded with the prestigious ‘______ Campaign Brand Ambassador’.
A. Healthy India
B. Fit India
C. Nutritious India
D. TB Free India
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Fit India
Explanation: – She will be travelling all over India to motivate women to take the importance of fitness, self-care, health and nutrition seriously, as brand ambassador. 30 women were shortlisted and Shilpa was selected from among them after a contest.
6.The naval variant of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) ______ made a successful short landing with arrestor wires on the Shore Based Test Facility (SBTF) in Goa.
A. Shurvir
B. Tejas
C. Vikram
D. Shakti
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Tejas
Explanation: – This is a big step forward in the delayed project for the LCA. The naval LCA made its maiden flight in April 2012 and two prototypes have been flying as part of the development.
7. According to the new guidelines by HRD HRD Ministry, the institutions will have to set aside at least ___ of their annual budget for funding and supporting innovation and startups through creation of an ‘innovation fund.
A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 3%
D. 4%
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. 1%
Explanation: – Higher Education Institutions (HRIs) now have to fund and support innovation and startups through creation of an ‘innovation fund’. HRIs have also been asked to raise funds from “diverse” sources.
8. According to the government, _____ new Community Radio Stations (CRS) are in the process of being set-up.
A. 23
B. 67
C. 100
D. 118
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. 118
Explanation: – Community Radio Stations act as essential communication channels for enhancing last mile of outreach of government. They are small (low power) FM radio stations with a coverage area of around 10-15 Km radius.
9.India and USA will provide fund to the tune of Rs ________ for US-India entrepreneurial initiatives, to promote innovation and entrepreneurship.
A. 2.50 crore
B. 2.50 crore
C. 2.50 crore
D. 2.50 crore
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. 2.50 crore
Explanation: Both countries have established the United States–India Science & Technology Endowment Fund (USISTEF). USISTEF activities are implemented and administered through the bi-national Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF).
10. ________ has made an attractive debut in the Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2020, bagging the first rank along with IISc Bangalore.
A. IIT Ropar
B. IIT Goa
C. IIT Bengaluru
D. IIT Ladakh
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. IIT Ropar
Explanation: – IIT Ropar is the highest-ranked Indian newcomer in this year’s table, ensconced in the 301-350 band. IIT Ropar’s new research collaboration with the MIT’s Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab is showing results.
11. ______ has begun exporting bulletproof jackets as per its own standards, which conform to international norms, to over 100 countries, including European nations.
A. India
B. US
C. Sri Lanka
D. Afghanistan
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. India
Explanation: – India is the fourth country after the US, UK and Germany to have its own national standard on bulletproof jacket, according to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). In December 2018, the BIS framed a national standard for bulletproof jacket.
12. Government e-Marketplace (GeM) & __________ has signed MoU to set up a GeM Organizational Transformation Team (GOTT) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the state.
A. Punjab
B. Haryana
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Telangana
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Punjab
Explanation: – GeM is a national public procurement portal launched in August 2016. Punjab is the first State which will establish GOTT PMU for effectively utilizing this transformational initiative.
13.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has found the _____ bacteria in three batches of MDH’s sambar masala.
A. Salmonella
B. Escherichia
C. E Coli
D. Neisseria
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Salmonella
Explanation: – MDH is known for selling various spice mixes that are key to Indian cooking. Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses.
14. Credit rating agency India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) recently cut its FY20 growth forecast for non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) to ______.
A. 7-8%
B. 10-12%
C. 14-15%
D. 16-18%
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 10-12%
Explanation: – The rating agency cited funding challenges and slowdown in economic activity. India Ratings also maintained negative outlook on large ticket housing finance companies (HFCs).
15. BCCI announced a two-year radio rights arrangement with _____ for live commentary of the national cricket team’s international games at home as well as the domestic tournaments.
A. AIR
B. Radio Sharda
C. Radio Mirchi
D. Raagam
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. AIR
Explanation: – The audio commentary will commence from the first game of India’s upcoming T20 International series against South Africa. AIR will also provide coverage for the men’s and women’s domestic tournaments and matches.
