Important G.K. & Current Affairs Questions – 27th February 2019

Correct Answer – B. Bank of Baroda 

Explanation: KfW, German development bank, and Bank of Baroda have announced the funding of $113 million to refinance solar power projects in India. Notably, In 2017, KfW signed an agreement with the State Bank of India for €150 million ($170 million). The goal of this line of credit was the expansion and conversion of India’s power supply towards more renewable energy sources by refinancing sub-loans to install solar power systems. This constitutes part of the Indo-German Solar Energy Partnership. Under the inter-governmental MoU in 2015, Germany has committed to providing financing support through KfW Development Bank for solar PV investments.

Correct Answer – D. NASA

Explanation: New Horizons is around 6.64 billion km from Earth. At that distance, radio signals, reach the large antennas of NASA’s Deep Space Network six hours and nine minutes after New Horizons sends them. The new images of Ultima Thule were obtained by the telephoto Long-Range Reconnaissance Imager.

Correct Answer – A. Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Explanation: The MoU would provide for an understanding over general modalities of mutual cooperation leading to addressing futuristic demand of any form of energy. It also covers development of infrastructure for receipt, dispensing and supply of fuels, lubricating oils, LPG, Natural Gas & any other related fuel and gas. In addition to this, it would also cover infrastructure development for setting up Consumer Pump & Retail Outlets at Terminals or Multimodal terminals. This would further lead to development of business activities along the National Waterways.

Correct Answer – B. India

Explanation: Through Iran’s Chabahar port, Afghanistan started exports to India as the landlocked and war-torn nation turns to overseas markets to improve its economy. Notably, Iranian port provides easy access to the sea to Afghanistan and India has helped developed this route to allow both countries to engage in trade bypassing Pakistan. Both countries established an air corridor in 2017. Afghan exports to India stood at $740 million in 2018, making it the largest export destination.

Correct Answer – E. None of these

Explanation: Recently, the centre of Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology (CIPET) has been recently inaugurated in Tripura. Notably, the CIPET in Tripura would produce 1500 skilled workers p.a.

Correct Answer – D. Odisha

Explanation: Odisha government, in a first-of-its-kind initiative, has launched a boat ambulance service to ferry patients to hospitals in remote areas. The ambulance service comprises of 6 boat ambulances and 60 jetties with a walkway. Also, the per annum operational cost of the ambulances is estimated to be around Rs 90 lakh. This new facility is hope for residents who live in far-flung areas.

Correct Answer – A. Indira Nooyi

Explanation: Recently, PepsiCo’sformer CEO Indra Nooyi has joined Amazon’s board of directors. Nooyi would be a member of the audit committee. She was Pepsico CEO from 2006 to 2018, where she also served as the Chairman of its board of directors from 2007 to 2019. Nooyi has served as a director of Schlumberger Limited since April 2015.

Correct Answer – B. Abhijeet Gupta

Explanation: Recently, Abhijeet Gupta has won the Cannes International Open, after taking an easy draw with Luigi Basso of Italy in the final round. He started well in the tournament winning the first 4 rounds and then didn’t look back as two more wins and three draws happened on the way to his first solo International tournament victory.

Correct Answer – B. 2.06%

Explanation: Recently, the National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use, found that 2.06% of the population use opioids in any of three forms i.e. opium, heroin & pharmaceutical opioids. The most commonly used is heroin, followed by pharmaceutical opioids and opium. Of an estimated 77 lakh problem opioid users, more than 50% are concentrated in just a few states.

Correct Answer  – A. Infosys

Explanation: Infosys has recently launched new service offerings to help enterprises tap into 5G technology. Simultaneously it would help communication service providers to monetise its 5G network deployment. Infosys 5G Living Labs are designed to help enterprises imagine and curate game changing ideas driven by 5G. The labs combine emerging technologies expertise in areas like unique design thinking driven approaches & a diverse partner ecosystem.