Important G.K. & Current Affairs Questions – 5th February 2019

Correct Answer – C. Qatar

Explanation: Qatar won its first major soccer title by beating four-time champion Japan 3-1 in the Asian Cup final on Friday, completing an improbable run to glory for the Gulf nation as it prepares to host the 2022 World Cup. After upsetting one of the tournament favorites, players wrapped themselves in Qatari flags in a display of patriotic furor that will have resonated far beyond the field in Abu Dhabi.

Correct Answer – D. Microsoft

Explanation: The Sikkim government and Microsoft India entered into a pact for revamping the state’s education system by enhancing digital literacy and building new age tech capacity among students and faculty in government-run schools. The MoU was signed between the Human Resource Development Department and the technology major. As part of the collaboration, Microsoft will support the state in integration of IT content in the state board curriculum to build student capacity, usher in school reforms, build teacher capacity as well as enhance digital literacy and digital citizenship.

Correct Answer – B. 2nd February

Explanation: World Wetlands Day occurs annually on February 2nd, marking the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on February 2, 1971. Established to raise awareness about the value of wetlands for humanity and the planet, WWD was celebrated for the first time in 1997 and has grown remarkably since then. Each year, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and groups of citizens at all levels of the community, have taken advantage of the opportunity to undertake actions aimed at raising public awareness of wetland values and benefits. Some of these benefits include: biologically diverse ecosystems that provide habitat for many species, serve as buffers on the coast against storms and flooding, and naturally filter water by breaking down or transforming harmful pollutants.

Correct Answer – B. Mumbai

Explanation: Country’s biggest cultural event, Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (KGAF) has kickstarted from 2nd February, 2018. This year is going to be the 20th edition of the biggest street art festival that brings together artists, art lovers and trailblazers of visual culture from all over the world. One of the foremost art and culture events of the country, Kala Ghoda Arts Festival offers a combination of art, culture, cinema, theatre, and music, giving way to an international discourse on new thoughts and ideas. The most awaited art festival of the country is going to be organized from February 2nd to February 10th, 2018.

Correct Answer – C. 4th February

Explanation: 30th Road Safety Week 2019 will be celebrated in India from 04th February (Monday) to the 10th February (Sunday). India observed its 29th Road Safety Week from 23rd to 30th April 2018, under the guidelines of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and National Security council. The event was marked with awareness raising campaigns and fund raising for NGOs working for road safety. The ministry also announced financial assistance to the organizations working for road safety.

Correct Answer – B. 4 February

Explanation: The National Day of Sri Lanka is celebrated on 4 February to commemorate its internal political independence from British rule on that day in 1948. The day is a national holiday in Sri Lanka. It is celebrated all over the country through flag-hoisting ceremony, dances, parades and performances. Usually, the main celebration takes place in Colombo, where the President raises the national flag and delivers a nationally televised speech. Many national struggles were made in the history of Sri Lanka. And on the independence day all of these are remembered and celebrated. But the independence movement against the British is especially recalled.

Correct Answer – D. 214 crore

Explanation: The government recently increased the sports budget by over 214 crore rupees for the next financial year, including a hike in funds for the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and incentives for sports persons. In the interim budget presented by Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, the overall sports budget for 2019-2020 was increased from 2002 crore rupees to 2216.

Correct Answer – B. P V Bharathi

Explanation: Canara Bank executive director P V Bharathi on Friday took charge as managing director and CEO of public-sector lender Corporation Bank, the bank said in a statement. A graduate in Science and a Bachelor of Education, Bharathi completed her Masters in Arts (Economics). she is a certified associate of Indian Institute of Bankers and has done an integrated course on banking & finance from NIBM, Pune.

Correct Answer – A. Juan Guaido

Explanation: The European Parliament recognised Venezuela’s self-declared interim president Juan Guaido as de facto head of state on Thursday, heightening international pressure on the OPEC member’s socialist President Nicolas Maduro. EU governments, divided over whether to recognise Guaido, also agreed to lead an international crisis group with South American nations to seek new elections, setting a 90-day time limit, and threatening further economic sanctions.

Correct Answer  – B. Bengaluru

Explanation: The state-run Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said it has unveiled a Human Space Flight Centre at the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru. “Human Space Flight Centre is operational now. The facility is next to ISRO headquarters,” the city-based space agency tweeted. The Centre is dedicated to developing critical technologies for human space missions.