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Questions Based on Current Affairs January 14 2020
- Name the institute that has developed IT (Information Technology) tool “Integrated Road Accident Database (IRAD)”, that will help in proper monitoring and accurate analysis of road accidents .
1) Indian Institute of Technology–Delhi (IIT-D)
2) Indian Institute of Technology–Kanpur (IIT-K)
3) Indian Institute of Technology–Kharagpur (IIT-K)
4) Indian Institute of Technology–Madras (IIT-M)
5) None of theseAnswer-4) Indian Institute of Technology–Madras (IIT-M)
Explanation:
On January 13, 2020, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs(Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Shri Nitin Gadkari & Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh have jointly launched an IT (Information Technology) tool “Integrated Road Accident Database (IRAD)” developed by the Indian Institute of Technology–Madras (IIT-M) that will help in proper monitoring and accurate analysis of road accidents. It was launched during ‘Road Safety Stakeholders’ Meet held in New Delhi. - Which bank provides financial assistance of Rs. 258 crore for developing the IT (Information Technology) tool “Integrated Road Accident Database (IRAD)” ?
1) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
2) World Bank (WB)
3) New Development Bank (NDB)
4) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
5) None of theseAnswer-2) World Bank (WB)
Explanation:
On January 13, 2020, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs(Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Shri Nitin Gadkari & Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh have jointly launched an IT (Information Technology) tool “Integrated Road Accident Database (IRAD)” developed by the Indian Institute of Technology–Madras (IIT-M) that will help in proper monitoring and accurate analysis of road accidents. Developed with the help of ₹258 crore financial assistance given by the World Bank,the database will be implemented by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).Initially this system is being implemented in 6 states with highest fatalities of road crashes namely Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh (MP), Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu (TN) and Uttar Pradesh (UP).It will be launched Across India after the successful trial. - Which firm has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Railways for e-office execution ?
1) RailTelcom
2) RailOff
3) RailWire
4) RailTel
5) None of theseAnswer-4) RailTel
Explanation:
On January 13, 2020 Indian Railways signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RailTel, a miniratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Railways for Phase 2 project of e-office execution. Under this project, RailTel will register 39,000 users over 34 divisions on National Informatics Centre (NIC) e-office platform by June 30, 2020. MoU was signed by Executive Director (ED/TD), Railway Board, Shri Umesh Balonda, and General Manager (GM)/Information Technology (IT) project/RailTel, Smt. Haritima Jaipuriar. - To which armed force, Anand Prakash Maheshwari was appointed as Director General (DG) on January 13, 2020 ?
1) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
2) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
3) Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
4) Border Security Force (BSF)
5) None of theseAnswer-1) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
Explanation:
On January 13,2020 Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) Officer A P Maheshwari appointed as Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. He took the charge from Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) DG Surjeet Singh Deswal who was given an additional charge as the head of CRPF after the retirement of DG Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar on December 31, 2019. - Who was appointed as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 14th January, 2020 ?
1) Muneesh Kapur
2) Partha Ray
3) Adarsh Kishore
4) Michael Debabrata Patra
5) None of theseAnswer-4) Michael Debabrata Patra
Explanation:
On 14th January, 2020, Michael Debabrata Patra has been appointed as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). After the resignation of Viral V Acharya the post was lying vacant from July 2019. He will be the fourth Deputy Governor of the RBI appointed for a period of three years. - Name the Surveyor General of India, who was re-appointed for another period for one year on contract basis on 14th January 2020 .
1) Dr T Ramaswami
2) Lt General Girish Kumar
3) Dr Swarna Subba Rao
4) VP Srivastava
5) None of theseAnswer-2) Lt General Girish Kumar
Explanation:
On 14th January 2020, the Appointment Committee of Cabinet (ACC) approved the re-appointment proposal of Lt General Girish Kumar as the Surveyor General of India in Survey of India, the national survey and mapping organization of the country, for a period of one year on contract basis w.e.f. January 1, 2020.Earlier on September 30, 2017 he was appointed as Surveyor General of India under the Survey on India.The surveyor General of India is the head of the Department of Survey of India, a Department which comes under the Ministry of Science and Technology of Government of India. - Name the British Indian yoga champion, who was honoured with the “Global Child Prodigy Award 2020” for achievements in spiritual discipline yoga .
1) Ishwar Sharma
2) Abhijata Sridhar Iyengar
3) Ajay Tokas
4) Alpesh Patwari
5) None of theseAnswer-1) Ishwar Sharma
Explanation:
On January 12, 2020 Yoga Champion Ishwar Sharma,10 years old schoolboy (UK resident) originally from Mysore, under 11-yoga champion from the UK, has been honoured with the Global Child Prodigy Award 2020 for achievements in spiritual discipline yoga. Global Prodigy Award honours child prodigies from across 45 countries under 30 different categories such as palaeontology, choreography, biking, fitness and martial arts etc. - Who was named as the “Most valuable player” in the year 2020 with €265 million as per International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) Football Observatory ?
1) Mohammed Salah
2) Jadon Sancho
3) Kylian Mbappe
4) Raheem Sterling
5) None of theseAnswer-3) Kylian Mbappe
Explanation:
On January 13, 2020 Switzerland based International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) Football Observatory has released a list of the most valuable football players in the world. Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe topped the list with €265 million. Raheem Sterling from Manchester City listed second with €223.7 million and Mohammed Salah from Liverpool was the third position with €175.1 million.Rank Name 1 Kylian Mbappe ( €265 million) 2 Raheem Sterling ( €223.7 million) 3 Mohammed Salah (€175.1 million) - Name the first woman parade adjutant for the Republic Day (26th January) parade of 2020 & Army day (15th January) of 2020 .
1) Tania Shergill
2) Priya Jhingan
3) Mitali Madhumita
4) Punita Arora
5) None of theseAnswer-1) Tania Shergill
Explanation:
On 13th January 2020, Captain Tania Shergill, an officer with Army’s Corps of Signals, will be the first woman parade adjutant for the Republic Day (26th January) parade of 2020. A parade adjutant is responsible for the parade.She is an electronics and communications graduate, her father, grandfather and great-grandfather have also served in the Army. She was commissioned in March 2017 from the Officer Training Academy, Chennai.In the 2019 Republic Day parade, Captain Bhavna Kasturi was the first women officer who led an all-men contingent. - Which panchayat from Madhya Pradesh was declared as the first plastic-free area & won award for plastic waste management ?
1) Badkagaon Panchayat, Gwalior
2) Jobat Panchayat, Alirajpur
3) Sendhawa Panchayat, Barwani
4) Sindoda Panchayat, Indore
5) None of theseAnswer-4) Sindoda Panchayat, Indore
Explanation:
On january 12, 2020 the Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) under Ministry of Jal Shakti, organised the ODF (Open Defecation Free) sustainability workshop in New Delhi. The workshop had a special session by Bollywood actor Aamir Khan (founder of Paani foundation) who distributed awards to the best performing districts on key swachhata parameters. 4 districts i.e, Dibrugarh (Assam), Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh), Indore (Madhya Pradesh) and Puri (Odisha) were awarded for innovations and initiatives in plastic waste management. Sindoda panchayat of Indore was declared as the first plastic-free area in the Madhya Pradesh recently and the award was conferred to Indore Zila Panchayat chief executive officer(CEO) Neha Meena. - Who won the “Sportstar of the Year Award” in the 2nd edition of Sportstar Aces Awards 2020 ?
1) Smriti Mandhana
2) Pusarla Venkata (PV) Sindhu
3) Rohit Sharma
4) Steve Smith
5) None of theseAnswer-2) Pusarla Venkata (PV) Sindhu
Explanation:
On January 12, 2020, The 2nd edition of Sportstar Aces Awards 2020 was held at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai, Maharashtra consisting of 23 different categories of awards for India’s sportspersons.
List of winners:Award Winner Sportstar of the Year Award Pusarla Venkata (PV) Sindhu- Badminton Chairman’s Choice Award Steve Smith of Australia-Cricket Coach of the Year Badminton coach Pullela Gopichand & chess coach R. B. Ramesh Sportsman of the Year (Cricket) Rohit Sharma Sportswoman of the Year (Cricket) Smriti Mandhana Sportswoman of the Year (Team Sports) Deep Grace Ekka- Hockey Sportsman of the Year (Team Sports) Manpreet Singh – Hockey Young Athlete of the Year (Female) Mehuli Ghosh-shooter Young Athlete of the Year (Male) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa (chess) & Esow Alben(Cyclist) Sportstar Team of the Year Indian Test cricket team - Name the Indian sports player, who was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award in the 2nd edition of Sportstar Aces Awards 2020 .
1) Annu Rani
2) Pankaj Advani
3) Kapil Dev Ram Lal Nikhanj
4) Leander Paes
5) None of theseAnswer-3) Kapil Dev Ram Lal Nikhanj
Explanation:
On January 12, 2020, The 2nd edition of Sportstar Aces Awards 2020 was held at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai, Maharashtra consisting of 23 different categories of awards for India’s sportspersons.
List of winners:Award Winner Lifetime Achievement Award Kapil Dev Ram Lal Nikhanj (former Indian cricketer) Sportstar Team of the Year Indian Test cricket team Special Recognition Award Leander Paes- Tennis Best State for the Promotion of Sports. Odisha (For the 2nd time) Sportsman of the Year (Individual Sport) Bajrang Punia -wrestling Sportswoman of the Year (Individual Sport) award Koneru Humpy(Chess) & Apurvi Chandela (Shooting) Special Jury Award Pankaj Advani ( Billiards and snooker player) Best PSU(Public Sector Undertaking) /Corporate House for the Promotion of Sports Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Sportsman of the Year (Racquet Sport) Bhamidipati Sai Praneeth (Badminton ) Sportswoman of the Year (Racquet Sports) Pusarla Venkata (PV) Sindhu- Badminton Sportsman of the Year (Track and Field) Avinash Sable (Athlete) Sportswoman of the Year (Track and Field) Annu Rani (Javelin thrower ) Sportsman of the Year (Parasports) Pramod Bhagat (Para Shuttler) Sportswoman of the Year (Parasports) Ekta Bhyan (para athlete) - Who chaired the 6th meeting of Island Development Agency (IDA), that held in New Delhi ?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Rajnath Singh
3) Nirmala Sitharaman
4) Amit Shah
5) None of theseAnswer-4) Amit Shah
Explanation:
On January 13, 2020 the Union Minister of Home Affairs (MoHA) Shri Amit Shah chaired the 6th meeting of Island Development Agency (IDA) in New Delhi. During the meeting progress made towards “Holistic development of islands” were reviewed. It is also for the first time in India, under the IDA’s guidance an initiative of sustainable development has been undertaken with scientific assessments. - How many Islands from Andaman & Nicobar & Lakshadweep Islands were selected for promoting tourism during the 6th meeting of Island Development Agency (IDA) ?
1) 22 Islands
2) 26 Islands
3) 28 Islands
4) 29 Islands
5) None of theseAnswer-2) 26 Islands
Explanation:
On January 13, 2020 the Union Minister of Home Affairs (MoHA) Shri Amit Shah chaired the 6th meeting of Island Development Agency (IDA) in New Delhi. A total of 26 islands i.e, 16 from Andaman & Nicobar Islands and 10 from Lakshadweep islands have been identified for promoting tourism. In order to strengthen the infrastructure improving air, sea and digital connectivity are also being implemented. Port Blair (Andaman & Nicobar) and 7 islands of Andaman & Nicobar will be digitally connected through submarine optical fibre cable by June, 2020. - Which country is set to host the 2020 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)’s annual meeting of council of heads of government for the 1st time ?
1) Japan
2) Russia
3) India
4) United States
5) None of theseAnswer-3) India
Explanation:
On January 13, 2020 the secretary general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Vladimir Norov who is on a 4-day visit to India to attend the Raisina dialogue 2020 in new Delhi from January16-16,2020, has announced that India has been selected to host the SCO’s annual meeting of council of heads of government for the 1st time. - Statue of Unity has been included in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)’s “8 wonders of SCO” list.It is located in which country ?
1) Gujarat, India
2) New York, United States
3) Beijing, China
4) Tokyo, China
5) None of theseAnswer-1) Gujarat, India
Explanation:
The Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India has been included in the SCO’s “8 wonders of SCO” list. Statue of unity: It is the world’s tallest statue with a height of (597 ft) 182 metres and has been built after India’s freedom fighter and 1st deputy prime minister Shri Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel famously known as Sardar Patel. The list of 8 wonders of the world apart from Statue of Unity are Navruz Palace in Tajikistan, the Tamgaly Gorge in Kazakhstan, the Daming Palace in China, Po-i-Kalan complex in Uzbekistan, Lahore – the Mughals Heritage in Pakistan and the Golden Ring of Russia. - Who will chair the 11-member panel constituted to look into the issues related to revision of royalty rates for minerals (other than coal, lignite, sand for stowing and minor minerals) ?
1) Preetha Sacheendran
2) Dr. K. Rajeswara Rao
3) C. Gangadharan
4) Veena Kumari D.
5) None of theseAnswer-2) Dr. K. Rajeswara Rao
Explanation:
On January 13, 2020 the centre has decided to set up an 11-member panel that will look into the issues related to revision of royalty rates for minerals (other than coal, lignite, sand for stowing and minor minerals). The panel will be headed by additional secretary of the mines ministry Dr. K. Rajeswara Rao. Mines secretaries from states of Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha will be the members of the panel. - Which organization has released a report titled “Levels and Trends in Child Mortality” ?
1) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
2) World Bank (WB)
3) United Nations (UN)
4) World Health Organization (WHO)
5) None of theseAnswer-3) United Nations (UN)
Explanation:
On January 12, 2020, the United Nations(UN) inter agency group for child mortality has produced a report titled “Levels and Trends in Child Mortality”. - Which state has the highest number of newborn deaths in India in the year 2018 as per UNICEF(United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) ?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Assam
4) West Bengal
5) None of theseAnswer-1) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On January 12, 2020, the United Nations(UN) inter agency group for child mortality has produced a report titled “Levels and Trends in Child Mortality”. As per this report India is among 5 countries where in 2018, the mortality of girls under the age of 5 exceeds that of the boys. Half of all under-5 deaths in 2018 occurred in the following five countries: India, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo(DRC) and Ethiopia. Considering the burden of child mortality, Uttar Pradesh highest number of newborn deaths in India as per information released by UNICEF(United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund). This is because of the high neonatal mortality rate and because of the large cohort of births. Madhya Pradesh witness highest under 5 mortality while the least was witnessed in Kerala. - Which 2 countries will participate in Annual Joint Exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ ?
1) United States and India
2) Russia and India
3) Japan and India
4) Bangladesh and India
5) None of theseAnswer-3) Japan and India
Explanation:
On January 13, 2019 the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Ship ‘Echigo PLH08’ has arrived Chennai on a five-day goodwill visit and it will participate in the 19th edition of Annual Joint Exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ which will be begin on January 16, 2020 with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).Admiral Takahiro Okushima, Commandant, Japan Coast Guard and Director General (DG) Krishnaswamy Natarajan, DG of Indian Coast Guard will witness the 19th edition of ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ exercise. - Which city will host the 19th edition of Annual Joint Exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’, that is Participated by Japan and India ?
1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
3) Bengaluru, Karnataka
4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
5) None of theseAnswer-1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
On January 13, 2019 the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Ship ‘Echigo PLH08’ has arrived Chennai on a five-day goodwill visit and it will participate in the 19th edition of Annual Joint Exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ which will be begin on January 16, 2020 with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) off in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Admiral Takahiro Okushima, Commandant, Japan Coast Guard and Director General (DG) Krishnaswamy Natarajan, DG of Indian Coast Guard will witness the 19th edition of ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ exercise. - Find the special class diesel, that was developed to reduce carbon footprint in ships .
1) High Flash High Speed Diesel (HFHSD- IN 512)
2) High Flash High Speed Diesel (HFHSD- IN 513)
3) High Flash High Speed Diesel (HFHSD- IN 514)
4) High Flash High Speed Diesel (HFHSD- IN 515)
5) None of theseAnswer-1) High Flash High Speed Diesel (HFHSD- IN 512)
Explanation:
On January 13,2020 Special class diesel (HFHSD- IN 512) High Flash High Speed Diesel conforming to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) grade for use in ships and vessels of Indian Army was developed. Vice Admiral Gurtej Singh Pabby, Indian Navy launched the HFHSD- IN 512 during an occasion in New Delhi. The new diesel results in a reduced carbon footprint. - Name the organization, that has developed a special class diesel (HFHSD- IN 512) High Flash High Speed Diesel conforming to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) grade for use in ships and vessels of Indian Army .
1) Oil India Limited (OIL)
2) Bharat Petroleum (BP)
3) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
4) Hindustan Petroleum (HP)
5) None of theseAnswer-3) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
Explanation:
On January 13,2020 Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has developed a special class diesel (HFHSD- IN 512) High Flash High Speed Diesel conforming to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) grade for use in ships and vessels of Indian Army. Vice Admiral Gurtej Singh Pabby, Indian Navy launched the HFHSD- IN 512 during an occasion in New Delhi. The new diesel results in a reduced carbon footprint. - Who discovered a planet named “TOI 1338b” that is 1,300 light years away & about 6.9 times larger than Earth ?
1) Lord Kelvin
2) Henry Moseley
3) William Crookes
4) Wolf Cukier
5) None of theseAnswer-4) Wolf Cukier
Explanation:
On January 11, 2020, Wolf Cukier, a 17-year-old boy from New York (United States), has discovered a planet named “TOI 1338b” that is 1,300 light years away & about 6.9 times larger than Earth, on the 3rd day of his internship at NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). He used NASA’s alien-hunting space telescope TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) for his record breaking discovery. - Which country won 21 medals & topped the year 2019 as number one shooting nation in world ?
1) China
2) India
3) Russia
4) United States
5) None of theseAnswer-2) India
Explanation:
In 2019 according to International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), India is the top Shooting Nation in the World with 21 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze. India secured first position in all the Rifle-pistol World Cups and Finals in the year.China is at the second position with 11 gold, 15 silver and 18 bronze.The United States (US) is at the third position with 6 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze. - Name the deceased filmmaker and director, who won 8 national awards for ‘Best Feature Odia film’ & also considered as the ‘Father of New Wave Odia Cinema’ .
1) Manmohan Mohapatra
2) Bijaya Jena
3) Susant Mishra
4) Hara Patnaik
5) None of theseAnswer-1) Manmohan Mohapatra
Explanation:
On January 13,2020 Manmohan Mohapatra, Odisha’s legendary filmmaker and director, passed away at the age of 69 in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. Mohapatra is considered as the ‘Father of New Wave Odia Cinema’ and consecutively won eight national awards for ‘Best Feature Odia film’. The seven other National-Award winning films are ‘Neeraba Jhada’, ‘Klanta Aparahna’, ‘Majhi Pahacha’, ‘Nishidhdha Swapna’, ‘Kichhi Smruti Kichhi Ambhuti’, ‘Andha Diganta’, ‘Vinya Samaya’. - Philosopher and most prominent conservative thinker Roger Vernon Scruton passed away, he belonged to which country ?
1) Germany
2) France
3) United Kingdom
4) United States
5) None of theseAnswer-3) United Kingdom
Explanation:
On January 13, 2020 Philosopher and Britain’s most prominent conservative thinker Roger Vernon Scruton passed away after battling with cancer. He was 75.He was graduated from Cambridge University and worked as a lecturer at the University of London’s Birkbeck College.He wrote more than 50 books on morality, politics, culture and aesthetics and made regular television appearances. - On which date, Armed Forces Veteran’s Day is observed in recognition of the services rendered by Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa,the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces ?
1) 11th January
2) 12th January
3) 13th January
4) 14th January
5) None of theseAnswer-4) 14th January
Explanation:
Armed Forces Veteran’s Day is observed every year on 14th January as a mark of respect and recognition of the services rendered by Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa OBE (Order of the British Empire),the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces who retired on 14 Jan 1953. Observing since 2017, the year 2020 marked day’s fourth edition.
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- Where is the headquarter of International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) located ? Answer-Munich, Germany
- Who is the Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) ? Answer-Jim Bridenstine
- How many Deputy Governors are there in Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ? Answer-4 (Michael Debabrata Patra, N S Vishwanathan, B P Kanungo and M K Jain)
- Who is the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of Indian Army ? Answer-General Manoj Mukund Naravane
- How many member countries are there in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) ? Answer-8 (China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India & Pakistan)
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