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Current Affairs JAN-2020

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41. Manav Thakkar, who is in news recently, is a famous personality of which sports?

A
Badminton

B
Tennis

C
Table Tennis

D
Squash

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Correct Answer : C [Table Tennis ]

Explaination : [ The 19-year-old Table Tennis player of India, Manav Thakkar is in news as he reached the top position in the latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rankings in Under-21 men’s single category. This coveted rank could be achieved after he won the Under-21 men’s singles title at the ITTF Challenge Plus North American Open last year.Manav is only the fourth Indian to become World No.1 in the ITTF rankings. ]

42. When is the World Braille day celebrated every year?

A
January 2

B
January 3

C
January 4

D
January 5

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Correct Answer : C [January 4 ]

Explaination : [The World Braille Day is celebrated across the world on the 4th day of January. The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution in November 2018, to announce January 4 as World Braille Day. Following the proclamation, the day has been observed since 2019.According to the World Health Organization, there are 36 million blind people and 216 million people January 14 to 16 in New Delhi. The Australian Prime Minister who was expected to be the key speaker cancelled his participation recently after severe with moderate to severe visual impairment. Invented by Louis Braille, Braille is a representation of letters and number using six dots, which could be interpreted by the visually impaired.]

43. Raisina Dialogue is an annual multi-lateral conference organized by which Ministry?

A
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B
Ministry of External Affairs

C
Ministry of Finance

D
Ministry of Corporate Affairs

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Correct Answer : B [Ministry of External Affairs]

Explaination : [The Raisina Dialogue is an annual joint conference organized since 2016, by the Ministry of External Affairs in association with the leading think-tank Observer Research Foundation (ORF). The conference hosts various global leaders from all sectors to discuss the challenges faced by the global community. The title of this year’s event is ‘Navigating the Alpha Century’ and will be held from January 14 to 16 in New Delhi. The Australian Prime Minister who was expected to be the key speaker cancelled his participation recently after severe bush fires in his country.]

44. The first silk processing plant of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is set up in which state, to boost production of Patola sarees?

A
Maharashtra

B
Gujarat

C
Rajasthan

D
Madhya Pradesh

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Correct Answer : B [ Gujarat ]

Explaination : [ The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) inaugurated their first silk processing plant at Surendranagar district in Gujarat. The Patola is a trademark saree variety of Gujarat. It is regarded as a royal attire as it is priced very high. The reason for high price is the non-availability of processing plants in Gujarat. The silk yarn required to weave the saree is usually purchased from other states. This new plant set up by KVIC would cut down the price of silk yarn and boost production of Patola sarees.]

45. The Transport Department of which state recently launched a helpline for women called ‘Damini’?

A
Uttar Pradesh

B
Uttarakhand

C
Maharashtra

D
Rajasthan.

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Correct Answer : A [Uttar Pradesh]

Explaination : [The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) launched a helpline for women called ‘Damini’, to improve the safety of women in public road transport. The helpline number subscribed for this scheme is ‘81142-77777’, which will have both calling and Whatsapp service. The helpline will be handled by women officers at the headquarters and zonal offices of UPSRTC, which will be operational from 9 am to 6 pm daily. This scheme is launched as a part of the Central Government initiative of ‘Nirbhaya Scheme’.]

46. Which is the first country to ban sun screens, that are toxic to coral reefs and sea life?

A
Palau

B
Philippines

C
Taiwan

D
Papua New Guinea

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Correct Answer : A [Palau]

Explaination : [Palau, a small island nation in the West Pacific Ocean imposed a ban on sun screens that contain chemicals affecting the coral reefs and other aquatic species. The step is also taken to conserve its Rock Islands Southern Lagoon, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The sun cream with the toxic chemicals including oxybenzone, will not be permitted to be used or sold in the country. Palau is a famous destinationamong international tourists and is mainly acclaimed for its coral reefs.]

47. Which Indian city hosts the All India Police Judo Cluster Championship 2019?

A
Guwahati

B
Cuttack

C
New Delhi

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Correct Answer : C [New Delhi ]

Explaination : [ The Central Reserve Police Force organised the 4th edition of the All India Police Judo Cluster Championship in New Delhi. The event will be held from January 4 to January 7, 2020. More than thousand sportspersons across the country are participating in the tournament. The event was inaugurated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai. The previous edition of the championship was organized by the Odisha Police.]

48. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Academy is to be established in which city?

A
Mussoorie

B
Dehradun

C
Nagpur

D
Hyderabad

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Correct Answer : C [Nagpur ]

Explaination : [ The foundation of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Academy was recently laid in Nagpur, Maharashtra by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He also inaugurated a campus of the Nagpur based National Fire Service College. The NDRF Academy, once completed will contain state-of-the-art infrastructure to simulate disasters and provide training to the personnel in various rescue operations. The National Disaster Response Force, a dedicated force for disaster response related operations was constituted in the year 2006.]

49. Ratna Ojha, who recently passed away was a theatre artist and activist of which state?

A
Odisha

B
Meghalaya

C
Assam

D
West Bengal

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Correct Answer : C [Assam ]

Explaination : [Veteran Theatre artist and Social Activist of Assam, Ratna Ojha passed away at Guwahati. He played an instrumental role in reviving the theatre play movement of the state. He had also actively participated and addressed demonstrations in several social issues of the country including those against Citizenship amendment act. For his great contribution towards the theatre art, he was honoured with the ‘Natasurya Award’ by the Assam Government.]

50. Who is the Director General of Aeronautical Systems in DRDO and is also known as Missile Woman of India?

A
Dr.Tessy Thomas

B
Ritu Karidhal

C
Muthiah Vanitha

D
Anuradha T K

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Correct Answer : A [Dr.Tessy Thomas]

Explaination : [The renowned Indian scientist and Director General of Aeronautical Systems, DRDO, Dr.Tessy Thomas was the Chief Guest of the Women Science Congress, held at Bengaluru. It was a part of the ongoing 107th Indian Science Congress. Tessy Thomas was the first woman scientist to head a missile project in India, when she was the Project Director of India’s Agni-IV missile.]

51. Nankana Sahib Gurdwara, recently seen in news is situated in which country?

A
India

B
Pakistan

C
Nepal

D
Bhutan

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Correct Answer : B [Pakistan]

Explaination : [The Nankana Sahib Gurdwara is a highly revered gurdwara located in the city of Nankana Sahib near Lahore in Pakisttan. The gurdwara is built at the place where the first Sikh Guru was believed to born and preached Sikhism. It is also called as the Janam Asthan Gurdwara. It is seen in news recently as there was a severe mob attack and vandalism in the Gurdwara.]

52. Which famous Indian cricketer recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket?

A
Irfan Pathan

B
Yusuf Pathan

C
Bhuvanesh Kumar

D
R Ashwin

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Correct Answer : A [Irfan Pathan]

Explaination : [The ace Indian all-rounder and bowler famous for his swings, Irfan Pathan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket recently. Irfan made his debut in 2003 when he was only 19 years old. In his professional cricket career spanning 16 years, he made several records including the hat-trick wicket in the first over of the test match. Irfan was also a part of the winning team of the 2007 T20 World cup.]

53. Australia recently witnessed which disaster that killed many lives and caused huge destruction?

A
Flood

B
Cyclone

C
Wild fires

D
Tsunami

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Correct Answer : C [Wild fires ]

Explaination : [ Australia recently witnessed severe wild fires that killed nearly 25 people and destroyed several homes across the country. More than hundred bush fires were burning in New South Wales and they could not be controlled. Several million animals are also reported to be killed by the severity of bush fires. Scientists have cited Global warming to be the reason of this early and devastating wild fires. ]

54. Which state will have the country’s first rehabilitation centre for freshwater turtles?

A
Utter Pradesh

B
Bihar

C
Chhattisgarh

D
Odisha

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Correct Answer : B [Bihar]

Explaination : [India’s first rehabilitation centre for freshwater turtles will be inaugurated in the Bhagalpur forest division of Bihar. The centre, which is to be open soon can accommodate 500 turtles at a time. The forest division is near to the river Ganga, which makes it a perfect breeding area for freshwater turtles. The turtles are abducted and hurt by smugglers will be rescued by the team of the rehabilitation centre and will be provided proper treatment. ]

55. Which country received a line of credit (LOC) of $75 million from India, for installation of solar parks?

A
Argentina

B
Chile

C
Cuba

D
Brazi

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Correct Answer : C [Cuba ]

Explaination : [ India has extended a line of credit (LOC) of $75 million through its Exim Bank to Cuba for financing solar parks. An MoU was signed between the Export- Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) and the nominated agency of Cuban Government, Banco Exterior De Cuba last year. Based on the agreement, the Exim bank extends the finance, which is nearly Rs.500 Crores. With this credit, 75 MW Solar Parks are to be installed in Cuba in the next five years.]

56. Common Service Centre (CSC) recently partnered with which bank for sale of FASTags?

A
Airtel Payment Bank

B
Paytm Payment Bank

C
State Bank of India

D
Equitas Bank

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Correct Answer : B [Paytm Payment Bank ]

Explaination : [The Common Service Centre (CSC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Paytm Payment Bank Ltd (PPBL) for selling digital toll payment tags called FASTags. CSC will integrate its platform with that of the bank to sell the PPBL FASTags. The digital tags are made mandatory to be fixed in all vehicles from December last year. The Common Service Centres sell the FASTags through its Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs). Earlier CSCs had integrated with State Bank of India, Equitas Bank and HDFC Bank for sale of FASTags. ]

57. ArogyaSri Scheme, which is an initiative to provide free medical treatment to the poor, is the flagship scheme of which state?

A
Telengana

B
Andhra Pradesh

C
Kerala

D
Tamil Nadu

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Correct Answer : B [Andhra Pradesh]

Explaination : [ArogyaSri Scheme is the flagship scheme of Andhra Pradesh Government is an initiative to provide free medical treatment to the poor. Named as Dr. YSR ArogyaSri scheme, the scheme is available to people with annual income up to Rs. 5 Lakhs. The people will be given cards with QR codes and they can use it for availing treatment above Rs.1000. Under the scheme, several super-speciality hospitals are to be included in the network and various medicines are to be made available in the state government run hospitals.]

58. Which film won the ‘Best Motion picture- drama’ award in the Golden Globe awards 2020?

A
Once Upon A Time in Hollywood

B
1917

C
Missing Link

D
Parasite

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Correct Answer : B [1917 ]

Explaination : [ The movie titled ‘1917’ bagged the ‘Best Motion picture- drama’ in the recently released Golden Globe awards 2020. The movie was released in December 2019 and was co-written and directed by Sam Mendes, who also won the ‘Best Director’ award in the ceremony. The film is based on the World War I in 1917 and two British soldiers in the war. George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman featured in the film in the lead roles. ]

59. Which famous actor won the ‘Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama’ award in the Golden Globe awards 2020?

A
George MacKay

B
Dean-Charles Chapman

C
Joaquin Phoenix

D
Brad Pitt

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Correct Answer : C [Joaquin Phoenix ]

Explaination : [For his commended performance in the movie ‘Joker’, American actor Joaquin Phoenix won the ‘Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama’ award in the Golden Globe awards 2020. The Joker movie was nominated in four categories in the ceremony and won two awards namely Best Actor (Drama) and Best Original Score. Joker is a psychological thriller film which was directed by Todd Philips. The movie was released in October 2019 and created records by collecting revenues in box offices world-wide. ]

60. Which middle East country recently announced multiple-entry tourist visas to people of all countries?