Important G.K. & Current Affairs Questions - 8th January 2019
Important G.K. & Current Affairs Questions - 8th January 2019

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Important Current Affairs Questions  – 8th January 2019

1. Dolaithabi Barrage has been recently inaugurated in which among the following states?
A. Nagaland
B. Manipur
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Punjab
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. Manipur

Explanation: The Dolaithabi Barrage was conceived of in 1987.  Construction began in 1992 with a budget of Rs 19 crore. In 2004 it was made a part of the special package but with a change in govt it was once again put on a backburner. In 2014 work on the project began in full earnest and is now complete at a cost of Rs 500 crore.

2. _____________ emerged on top of Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI), Singapore’s 2018 Ease of Doing Business (EDB) Index.
A. Maharashtra
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. Andhra Pradesh

Explanation: Andhra Pradesh emerged on top of Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI), Singapore’s 2018 Ease of Doing Business (EDB) Index ABC rankings for economies of 21 states of India, while Maharashtra and Delhi came in second and third place, respectively. EDB index is based upon three parameters called ABC – Attractiveness to Investors, Business Friendliness and Competitiveness Policies. Andhra Pradesh jumped from the 7th rank in 2016 to the 3rd rank in 2018 in Attractiveness to Investors. The state rose from the 6th to the 1st position in Business Friendliness. However, the state dipped from the 2nd to the 4th rank in Competitiveness Policies. In total, Andhra Pradesh rose from the 5th rank in 2016 to the top spot in 2018.

3.Who received the Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja National Award for Lifetime Achievement in Literature recently?

A. Kabir Mehta
B. Salma Nazir
C. Manoj Das
D. Rakesh Kapoor
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – C. Manoj Das

Explanation: Manoj Das, an eminent English and Odia writer, received the Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja National Award for Lifetime Achievement in Literature. This ceremony was instituted by the Berhampur University, Odisha. During the 53rd foundation day ceremony, the university also honoured noted folk dance guru Nabaghana Parida with Dakshin Odisha Loksanakruti Samman. Manoj Das is a noted writer in both Odia and English literature. He is a philosopher, a thinker-writer whose works can be defined as quest for finding the eternal truth in everyday circumstances.

4. Who is the first person to be declared as a fugitive economic offender ( FEO ) under the new Fugitive Economic Offenders Act?

A. Vijay Mallya
B. Nirav Modi
C. Mehul Choksi
D. Lalit Modi
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – A. Vijay Mallya

Explanation: A special court in Mumbai declared absconding accused liquor baron Vijay Mallya as a fugitive economic offender under the new Fugitive Economic Offenders Act. Mallya is the first person to be declared so and the government can now confiscate all his properties.

5. Who has resigned as Sotheby’s India MD recently?

A. Vivek Mahajan
B. Sundar Pichai
C. Gaurav Bhatia
D. Anil Chopra
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – C. Gaurav Bhatia

Explanation: Gaurav Bhatia has resigned as Sotheby’s India MD, nearly a month after he went on a leave of absence following allegations of sexual misconduct, the auction house said on Saturday. Mr. Bhatia, who was the South Asia operations head and the driving force behind Boundless: India, Sotheby’s maiden auction in the country, put in his papers on December 20, 2018.

6. Indian Railways is all set to build country’s first vertical-lift bridge connecting _________ to mainland India.

A. Port Blair
B. Daman
C. Rameswaram
D. Kathmandu
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – C. Rameswaram

Explanation: Indian Railways is all set to build country’s first vertical-lift bridge connecting Rameswaram to mainland India. Replacing the 104-year-old Pamban Bridge, the new vertical-lift bridge will allow ships and steamers to pass through without any hindrance. The two-kilometre-long bridge will cost Rs 250 crore and is expected to be ready in next four years. The new bridge will have a 63-metre stretch which will lift up while remaining parallel to the deck to allow access to the ships. It will have 100 spans of 18.3 metre and one navigational span of 63 metre.

7. The 2019 Edition of Pune International Film Festival (PIFF), would open with which among the following films?
A. Damn Kids
B. Accidental Prime Minister
C. Black Roads
D. Untold Stories
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – A. Damn Kids

Explanation: The 2019 Edition of Pune International Film Festival (PIFF), scheduled to take place from January 10 to 17, would open with a Spanish film ‘Damn Kids’ and feature 150 movies from over 114 countries, organisers said. Names of seven Marathi films that would compete for the Sant Tukaram Best Marathi Film Award were also announced. Mulshi Pattern (by Pravin Tarde), Naal (Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti), Khatla Bitla (Paresh Mokashi), Bhonga (Shivaji Lotan Patil, Chumbak (Sandeep Modi), Bodhi (Vinit Chandrasekharan) and Dithee (Sumitra Bhave) have been shortlisted to compete for the coveted award.

8.Veer Savarkar International Airport, sometimes seen in the news, is in ________.
A. Odisha
B. Andaman and Nicobar
C. Kerala
D. Uttar Pradesh
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. Andaman and Nicobar

Explanation: Veer Savarkar International Airport also known as Port Blair Airport, is a customs airport located 2 km (1.2 mi) south of Port Blair and is the main airport of the Andaman and Nicobar Islandsof India. It is named after Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. It operates as a civil enclave, sharing airside facilities with INS Utkrosh of the Indian Navy.

9. The Union Cabinet has recently approved the continuation of Rastriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram Scheme with budget outlay of __________.
A. 851 crore
B. 1023 crore
C. 1160 crore
D. 1736 crore
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – C. 1160 crore

Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of Rastriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram Scheme for the Period 2017-18 to 2019-2020 with budget outlay of Rs.1160 crore as recommended by EFC. During 12th FYP period, in rationalization exercise undertaken in consultation with Ministry of Finance and NITI Aayog, the eight schemes were brought under the umbrella scheme of Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram as sub-schemes.

10. CRR scheme is being implemented as a social safety net to provide opportunities to the Central Public Sector Enterprises employees. What does ‘C’ stand for in CRR?

A. Care
B. Counselling
C. Childhood
D. Contaminated
E. None of these

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Correct Answer  – B. Counselling

Explanation: Counselling, Retraining & Redeployment (CRR) scheme is being implemented as a social safety net to provide opportunities to the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) employees or their dependents under Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) / Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS). The aim of retraining of the employees is to re-orient them through short duration skill training to adjust to the new environment and adopt new jobs after their retirement from CPSEs.

11. This year, Swachh Survekshan 2019 will be conducted across _________ towns and cities in January.

A. 2647
B. 3818
C. 4237
D. 5720
E. None of these

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Correct Answer  – C. 4237

Explanation: The Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Hardeep S Puri has officially kicked off the Swachh Survekshan 2019, the fourth edition of the annual cleanliness survey of Urban India here today. This year, the survey will be conducted across 4,237 towns and cities between January 4 – 28, 2019. The completely digital and paperless survey will be completed in a record time of 28 days. As a prelude to encouraging cities to improve urban sanitation, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) had conducted ‘Swachh Survekshan-2016’ survey for ranking 73 cities in January 2016.

12. The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ in __________.
A. Amritsar
B. Chandigarh
C. Bhubaneswar
D. Varanasi
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

Correct Answer – B. Chandigarh

Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be hosting the 6th ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ from 12th to 14th January, 2019, at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh, to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India. Over 100 women are coming together at Leisure Valley, which will become the epicentre of an organic extravaganza. The Festival will showcase over 1,000 varied organic products, including fabric, wellness, grains, seeds, jewellery, bakery items and a lot more. Visitors to the festival will also get to visit the food court, which promises to offer a wide variety of sumptuous delights.

13. The India–Myanmar–_________ Trilateral Highway is a highway under construction under India’s Look East policy.
A. Malaysia
B. Thailand
C. Indonesia
D. Singapore
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. Thailand

Explanation: The India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway is a highway under construction under India’s Look East policy that will connect Moreh, India with Mae Sot, Thailand via Myanmar. The road is expected to boost trade and commerce in the ASEAN–India Free Trade Area, as well as with the rest of Southeast Asia. India has also proposed extending the highway to Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.

14. __________ was conferred with CBIP’s “Best Implementation of Resources Project” for better planning & speedy execution of Polavaram multipurpose project.
A. Telangana
B. Odisha
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Kerala
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – C. Andhra Pradesh

Explanation: Andhra Pradesh was conferred with CBIP’s “Best Implementation of Resources Project” for better planning, implementation, monitoring and speedy execution of Polavaram multipurpose project on the Godavari River. Central Board of Irrigation and Power Central Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP) is a Premier Institution of Indian government rendering dedicated services to the professional organization, engineers and individuals in the country related to Power, Water Resources and Renewable Energy Sectors for the last 90 years. CBIP was established in the year 1927.

15. Who became the first member of the US Congress to wear a hijab recently?

A. Salma Begum
B. Rashida Malik
C. Ilhan Omar
D. Hina Khan
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – C. Ilhan Omar

Explanation: Twenty-three years after leaving a refugee camp in Kenya, Ilhan Omar became the first member of the US Congress to wear a hijab. Rules were changed to allow Omar, a Muslim sworn in on the Qur’an, to wear a religious head covering on the floor of the House. There had been a 181-year ban on headwear of any type in the chamber. Omar, a Democrat, was part of a historically diverse freshman class in the 116th Congress sworn in amid cheers and jubilation. The House now has a record 102 women and a new generation of Muslims, Latinos, Native Americans and African Americans, more closely resembling the US population and set to take on Donald Trump in a new era of divided government. But on the Republican side, the House still consists mostly of white men.

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