Important G.K. & Current Affairs Questions – 26th February 2019

Correct Answer – B. Fourth

Explanation: J P Nadda, recently inaugurated the fourth Global Digital Health Partnership Summit. The global intergovernmental meeting on digital health is being hosted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with WHO and the Global Digital Health Partnership (GDHP). “Through robust digital interventions the government has ensured that continuum of care across primary, secondary and tertiary facilities get delivered.”, Nadda said. “We have embraced digital health to achieve the targets of UHC. Indian government has notified health informatics standards & approved Metadata & Data Standards to enable seamless exchange of information across care providers.

Correct Answer – A. New Delhi

Explanation: Dedicated to the fallen soldiers who laid their lives in the several wars the country has fought since Independence, PM Modi recently inaugurated the National War Memorial in New Delhi at the India Gate complex. It is spread over a vast expanse of 40 acres. The Rs 176 crore project stands tall along with the Amar Jawan Jyoti, which in itself, is a memorial for those martyred in the 1971 war, at the India Gate complex.

Correct Answer – B. Saudi Arabia

Explanation: Saudi Arabia appointed Princess Reema bint Bandar al-Saud, as the country’s new ambassador to Washington. Princess Reema lived in the US for 20 years while her father, Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, served as the Saudi ambassador. She studied at George Washington University before returning to Saudi Arabia. Her appointment as ambassador comes as Saudi Arabia is moving towards granting women some freedoms. Last year, the Saudi government allowed women to drive. However, Saudi Arabia has also arrested women’s rights activists as part of a wider crackdown on any perceived dissent.

Correct Answer – A. ICICI Lombard

Explanation: The association with AnyTimeLoan.in is a step forward in our endeavour to partner with innovative platforms to increase the reach and offer unique benefits to the customers of our business associates. The partnership is aimed to de-risk exposure of its lenders and borrowers arising from uncertainties such as critical illness, death, accidents, disability, loss of job among others.

Correct Answer – C. Himachal Pradesh 

Explanation: Recently, FAGMIL (FCI Aravali Gypsum and Minerals India Limited) has taken up a project to establish a white cement plant near village Nohra Dhar in Sirmour district, HP, at a project cost of approximately Rs. 605 crores. The plant is expected to be started by the year 2022. It would prove to be a milestone for the development of the Sirmour District. Notably, FAGMIL is a Government of India Undertaking, under the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. It’s engaged in mining & marketing of mineral gypsum also in the state of Rajasthan. It would be the fourth white cement plant in the country. The installed capacity of the plant would be 0.3 million tonnes per annum and it would generate the direct employment of approximately 150 persons.

Correct Answer – C. Organisation of Islamic Conference

Explanation: Finally, India overcame a hurdle to get itself invited to Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) meet through diplomatic moves, back-channel negotiations not only with just with the UAE but across the Islamic World. While the UAE, felt that India’s global stature & strong Islamic component must be honoured, Bangladesh, suggested that India should play a bigger role in OIC. According to the Emirates News Agency, “the friendly country of India” has been named as the guest of honour “in view of its great global political stature as well as its time-honoured and deeply rooted cultural and historical legacy, and its important Islamic component.”

Correct Answer – B. Bihar

Explanation: Bihar has become the 1st state to have raised a special dog squad to detect liquor consignment, less than 2 years after a total prohibition was imposed. Around twenty canines have been included in the squad after 9 months of training in Hyderabad on liquor sniffing skills & deployed in each of the 9 police ranges in the state.

Correct Answer – B. Rs 500

Explanation: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis has announced that paddy farmers would get a bonus of Rs 500 per quintal for the crop. Earlier, the government was giving a bonus of Rs 200 per quintal for paddy, the key Kharif crop. To give relief to the distressed farmers, notably the central government had hiked the MSP of paddy by a sharp Rs 200 per quintal for the 2018-19 crop year.

Correct Answer – C. Sri Lanka

Explanation: Sri Lanka recently became the 1st Asian side to win a Test series in South Africa. They won the Test by 8 wickets and thus sealed the series 2-0. It also ended South Africa’s run of seven consecutive series wins at home. Sri Lanka’s series win was one of the biggest upsets in recent cricket history.

Correct Answer  – C. Deloitte

Explanation: The initiative, ‘WorldClass’ in India, which aims to support 10 million girls and women by 2030 through education and skills development. For this purpose, it will also align with organisations such as Katha and Pratham. Globally, WorldClass initiative seeks to prepare 50 million people to be better equipped for the future of work, in-line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. By collaborating with stakeholders across sectors, it aims to make a meaningful impact on social issues.