Important G.K. & Current Affairs Quiz – 9th December 2018

Correct Answer – D. Tanzania

Explanation: Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has extended a credit facility of USD 500 million (about Rs 3,542 crore) to Tanzania for water supply projects in the African country. Exim Bank signed an agreement on May 10, 2018, with the Tanzania government for making available to the latter a Government of India-supported line of credit of USD 500 million for the purpose of financing water supply schemes, the RBI said in a release. Under this agreement, of the total credit by Exim Bank, goods and services of value of at least 75 per cent of the contract price shall be supplied by the seller from India, the central bank said. The remaining 25 per cent of goods and services may be procured by the seller for the purpose of the eligible contract from outside India.

Correct Answer – C. Krishnamurthy Subramanian

Explanation: The government appointed Dr  Krishnamurthy Subramanian as the new Chief Economic Advisor. Dr Subramanian  will have a tenure of three years. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has cleared his name. He is currently working as an Associate Professor in Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.

Correct Answer – C. Thiruvananthapuram

Explanation: It is being held from December 7th to 14th, 2018 at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The Festival is organised by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy on behalf of Cultural Affairs Department, Govt. of Kerala. It has a Competition Section for films from Asia, Africa and Latin America as well as an Official World Cinema Section. There is also a showcase of Malayalam Cinema and Indian Cinema. The festival is recognized by FIAPF. With the participation of masters of world cinema and fine selection of films from all over the world, IFFK has arguably become one of the most remarkable film events in India.

Correct Answer – C. Rattan Lal

Explanation: Rattan Lal, a distinguished university professor of soil science at the Ohio State University, has won the Glinka World Soil Prize 2018 in a ceremony at the Rome headquarters of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for his outstanding contribution to sustainable soil management. Lal, the President of the International Union of Soil Science (IUSS), was recognised on the World Soil Day on Wednesday for his outstanding contribution to sustainable soil management and the protection of soil resources. The Glinka World Soil Prize, named after the pioneering Russian scientist Konstantin D. Glinka, is considered the highest honour in the soil science profession.

Correct Answer – B. December 7

Explanation: The Indian Armed Forces Flag Day is observed every year on December 7 since 1949 to honour the soldiers, airmen and sailors of India who fought on the borders to safeguard the country’s honour. It is a day dedicated to collection of funds from people for the welfare of the Armed Forces personnel. The three branched of the Armed Forces – the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy – organise a variety of programmes to showcase their efforts towards national security. The fund collected on the Flag Day is also used for the welfare of serving personnel and ex-servicemen and also to rehabilitate battle causalities. Small flags are also distributed on this day in return for donations.

Correct Answer– A. Charlotte Prodger

Explanation: Glasgow-based British artist Charlotte Prodger has won the prestigious Turner Prize for 2018, awarded for “an outstanding exhibition or other presentation of their work in the preceding year”. The Turner Prize, being given since 1984, is named after 19th-century English artist J.M.W. Turner and gives out £40,000 as a monetary accompaniment.

Correct Answer – D. Luxembourg

Explanation: In a bid to do away with its traffic woes and keep up with its promises of social welfare, the Xavier Bettel-led government in Luxembourg has decided to provide free public transport to commuters. The move, which is scheduled to come as a major relief to Luxembourgers during next summer, shall witness fares lifted on trains, trams and buses, The Guardian reported. Luxembourg City, the capital of the tiny, landlocked European country bears the infamy of being one of the worst traffic congestion-hit cities in the world. Although home to around 110, 000 people, the capital witnesses 400,000 commuters coming to the city to work. A recent study cited by The Guardian showed that drivers in the capital spent an average of 33 hours in traffic snarl-ups in 2016.

Correct Answer – B. Preeti Saran

Explanation: Preeti Saran, a former senior Indian diplomat, has been elected unopposed to an Asia Pacific seat on the UN’s Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR). Saran was elected Wednesday to the CESCR for a term beginning on January 1, 2019 and expiring on December 31, 2022.

Correct Answer – B. Fourth

Explanation: India is the fourth highest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world, accounting for 7 per cent of global emissions in 2017, a study said. The top four emitters in 2017, which covered 58 per cent of global emissions, were China (27 per cent), the US (15 per cent), the European Union (10 per cent) and India (7 per cent), according to the projection by the Global Carbon Project. The rest of the world contributed 41 per cent last year, it said. India’s emissions look set to continue their strong growth by an average of 6.3 per cent in 2018, with growth across all fuels – coal (7.1pc), oil (2.9pc) and gas (6.0pc), the study said. The top 10 emitters were China, the US, the EU, India, Russia, Japan, Germany, Iran, Saudi Arabia and South Korea.

Correct Answer  – B. Haryana

Explanation: Minister of State for Home  Kiren Rijiju today inaugurated the 19th All India Police (AIPDM) Shooting Competition-2018 at Manesar, Gurugram in Haryana. The competition will continue till 11th of this month. More than 750 participants of 31 teams of State Police Forces and Central Armed Police Forces are participating in the event. There will be total 13 matches and 41 medals and 13 Trophies will be awarded to the winners.