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Current Affairs Quiz: August 17 2019

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Questions Based on Current Affairs August 17 2019

  1. Name the four holy places of Uttarakhand, which will be connected by Chardham highway project .
    1) Bageshwar Uttarkashi, Haridwar and Kedarnath
    2) Uttarkashi, Haridwar, Badrinath and Kedarnath
    3) Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri
    4) Haridwar, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri
    5) None of these
    Answer – 3) Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri
    Explanation:
    On August 16,2019, The Supreme Court(SC) bench comprising of Justices Rohinton Fali Nariman and Surya Kant has cleared the Chardham highway project, which will connect 4 holy places of Uttarakhand(Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri)through 900 km all-weather roads by modifying an NGT(National Green Tribunal) order to form a committee to look into environmental concerns.

  2. Where was the 9 day long National tribal festival named “Aadi Mahotsav” commenced ?
    1) Leh-Ladakh
    2) Kozhikode
    3) Nongpoh
    4) Lunglei
    5)None of these
    Answer – 1) Leh-Ladakh
    Explanation:
    On august 17,2019, The 9 day long National tribal festival named “Aadi Mahotsav” commenced at the Polo Ground, Leh-Ladakh. It is a joint initiative of Ministry of tribal affairs and Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED). The theme of this year’s festival is “A celebration of the spirit of Tribal Craft,Culture and Commerce”.

  3. Who heads the High Powered Committee(HPC) of chief ministers for transforming Indian agriculture & raising farmers’ income ?
    1) Narendra Singh Tomar
    2) Vijay Rupani
    3) Kamal Nath
    4) Devendra Fadnavis
    5) None of these
    Answer – 4) Devendra Fadnavis
    Explanation:
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi formed a High Powered Committee (HPC)of chief ministers headed by Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for transforming Indian agriculture and raising farmers’ income, under NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog.

  4. Where was the 2nd meeting of High Powered Committee(HPC) of chief ministers for transforming Indian agriculture & raising farmers’ income held?
    1) Guwahati, Assam
    2) Kolkata, West Bengal
    3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
    4) New Delhi, Delhi
    5) None of these
    Answer – 3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
    Explanation:
    On August 16, 2019, The 2nd meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi formed a High Powered Committee (HPC)of chief ministers headed by Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for transforming Indian agriculture and raising farmers’ income, under NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

  5. Who approved the formation of 12-member high-level committee, headed by the Director-General (Acquisitions) to revise and align the procedure of Defence procurement with the aim of strengthening the ‘Make in India’ initiative ?
    1) Narendra Modi
    2) Rajnath Singh
    3) Ram Nath Kovind
    4) Amit Shah
    5) None of these
    Answer – 2) Rajnath Singh
    Explanation:
    On August 17, 2019, Defence Minister of India, Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the formation of 12-member high-level committee, headed by the Director-General (Acquisitions), Apurva Chandra to revise and align the procedure of Defence procurement with the aim of strengthening the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The high-level panel has been given 6 months to submit its report of recommendations.

  6. DVR was in news recently, what does V stands for ____________ .
    1) Voluntary
    2) Venture
    3) Volatility
    4) Voting
    5) None of these
    Answer –  4) Voting
    Explanation:
    V stands for Voting.The full form of DVR is Differential Voting Rights (DVR)

  7. How much percent of the total post issue paid up equity share capital can be issued by Start-ups and technology companies with differential voting rights (DVRs)?
    1) 45%
    2) 55%
    3) 74%
    4) 65%
    5) None of these
    Answer – 3) 74%
    Explanation:
    Government of India(GoI) has amended the provisions relating to issue of shares with Differential Voting Rights (DVRs) under the Companies Act, 2013.It was done with the objective of enabling promoters of Indian companies to retain control of their companies, even they raise equity capital from global investors.Raising equity capital from global investors with DVR shares now making up to 74% of total voting rights instead of existing 26 %.

  8. Which ministry has amended the provisions related to the issue of shares with Differential Voting Rights (DVRs) under the Companies Act 2013?
    1) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
    2) Minister of Commerce and Industry.
    3) Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise.
    4) Minister of Information and Broadcasting.
    5) None of these
    Answer – 1) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
    Explanation:
    In a bid to help startups, The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India(GoI) has amended the provisions relating to issue of shares with Differential Voting Rights (DVRs) under the Companies Act, 2013.It was done with the objective of enabling promoters of Indian companies to retain control of their companies, even they raise equity capital from global investors.Raising equity capital from global investors with DVR shares now making up to 74% of total voting rights instead of existing 26 %.

  9. Name the nationwide hackathon launched by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) for innovation for Divyang/ physically challenged people accessible toilets .
    1) San-Toilet
    2) San-Sadhan
    3) Swachh-Toilet
    4) Swachh-Sadhan
    5) None of these
    Answer – 2) San-Sadhan
    Explanation:
    Under Swachh Bharat Mission, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) has launched a nationwide Hackathon called “San-Sadhan” for Divyang/ physically challenged people accessible toilets, which will be held from September 14- 15,2019 in New Delhi.It aimed to enhance sensitivity and develop an ecosystem for creating a barrier-free environment.

  10. What is the maximum percentage of ceiling price of orthopaedic knee implants has been set by the govt as per the Para 20 of Drugs Prices Control Order (DPCO) 2013 ?
    1) 40%
    2) 30%
    3) 20%
    4) 10%
    5) None of these
    Answer – 4) 10%
    Explanation:
    On August 13, 2019, Government assured that the ceiling price of orthopaedic knee implants will not be increased beyond 10% in a given year and it will monitor the price increase as per Para 20 of Drugs Prices Control Order (DPCO) 2013.The knee implant is a non-scheduled medical device/drug for which DPCO, 2013 allows an annual increase up to 10% of the Maximum Retail Price (MRP). But, it was not permitted in 2018.

  11. Where was the 14th Edition of KONKAN-19 series of annual bilateral navy exercises held ?
    1) Russia
    2) United States
    3) India
    4) United Kingdom (UK)
    5) None of these
    Answer – 4) United Kingdom (UK)
    Explanation:
    14th Edition of KONKAN-19 series of annual bilateral exercises between Indian Navy and Royal Navy of Britain off the South Coast of the United Kingdom (UK). It exercised with the Royal Navy’s Daring Class Destroyer, HMS Defender with integral helicopter Wildcat.KONKAN-19 involved Gunnery Shoots, Manoeuvres, Cross Deck Flying, ASW Screening and Air Defence exercise.

  12. Which Indian Navy frigate has participated in the 14th Edition of KONKAN-19 ?
    1) INS Teg
    2) INS Tabar
    3) INS Tarkash
    4) INS Talwar
    5) None of these
    Answer – 3) INS Tarkash
    Explanation:
    The Indian Navy’s stealth frigate, INS Tarkash, participated in the 14th Edition of KONKAN-19 series of annual bilateral exercises between Indian Navy and Royal Navy of Britain off the South Coast of the United Kingdom (UK). It exercised with the Royal Navy’s Daring Class Destroyer, HMS Defender with integral helicopter Wildcat.

  13. Betel vine of which state received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag recently ?
    1) Tirur, Kerala
    2) Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
    3) Mairang, Meghalaya
    4) Pernem, Goa
    5) None of these
    Answer – 1) Tirur, Kerala
    Explanation:
    Tirur betel vine from Kerala are the latest addition in the GI list.

  14. Name the products of Mizoram that received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag recently .
    1) Khumbeu Hat’
    2) Tawlhlohpuan
    3) Puanchei
    4) Both 1 and 2
    5) Both 2 and 3
    Answer – 5) Both 2 and 3
    Explanation:
    The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DIPP), Government of India(GoI) has granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag for 3 new products from two states. Tawlhlohpuan(a woven fabric) and Mizo Puanchei(a colourful Mizo shawl) from the State of Mizoram.

  15. Which organization has finalized India’s first National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL) ?
    1) University Grants Commission(UGC)
    2) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
    3) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CISR)
    4) Department of Science and Technology
    5) None of these
    Answer – 2) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
    Explanation:
    India has got its first National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL) finalized by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The objective of the list is to bridge the current regulatory system’s gap that does not cover all the medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic device (IVD).

  16. Name the first country that compiled National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL) .
    1) Russia
    2) Germany
    3) United States
    4) India
    5) None of these
    Answer – 4) India
    Explanation:
    India has got its first National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL) finalized by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The objective of the list is to bridge the current regulatory system’s gap that does not cover all the medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic device (IVD). With this, India became the first country to compile such a list.

  17. Which drug has recently got approval from United States(US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating extensively drug resistant Tuberculosis (XDR TB) which is estimated to have a mortality rate of 60% ?
    1) Pretomanid
    2) Bedaquiline
    3) Delamanid
    4) Clofazimine
    5) None of these
    Answer – 1) Pretomanid
    Explanation:
    The United States(US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave approval to a new drug named Pretomanid, for treating extensively drug resistant Tuberculosis (XDR TB) which is estimated to have a mortality rate of 60%.Pretomanid was developed by New York based non profit organisation TB alliance.It is used as a combination of drugs along with bedaquiline and linezolid collectively called as BPaL regimen.

  18. Which country has launched the commercial use rocket named Smart Dragon-1(SD1) with 3 satellites ?
    1) Japan
    2) Russia
    3) China
    4) United States
    5) None of these
    Answer – 3) China
    Explanation:
    On August 17, 2019, A new rocket for commercial use named Smart Dragon-1 (SD-1) with 3 satellites, developed by the China Rocket Company affiliated to the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALVT) was launched successfully from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China.3 satellites were developed by 3 separate Beijing-based companies.They will be used for remote sensing services, communication and Internet of Things (IoT).SD-1 has a total length of 19.5 metres, a diameter of 1.2 metres and a take-off weight of about 23.1 tonnes.

  19. Who head the Cricket Advisory Committee(CAC), which selects the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team ?
    1) Sourav Ganguly
    2) Kapil Dev
    3) Sunil Gavaskar
    4) Anil Kumble
    5) None of these
    Answer –  2) Kapil Dev
    Explanation:
    Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) headed by Kapil Dev, is formed to select the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team for 2 years, ending with the 2021 T20 (Twenty 20) World Cup in India.

  20. Who was appointed as the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team for 2 years, ending with the 2021 T20 (Twenty 20) World Cup in India on August 16, 2019?
    1) Phil Simmons
    2) Tom Moody
    3) Mike Hesson
    4) Ravi Shastri
    5) None of these
    Answer – 4) Ravi Shastri
    Explanation:
    On August 16, 2019, Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) headed by Kapil Dev, former Indian cricketer, unanimously re-appointed Ravi Shastri as the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team for 2 years, ending with the 2021 T20 (Twenty 20) World Cup in India. It will be Shastri’s fourth stint with the national team, earlier, having served as the Cricket Manager (2007 tour of Bangladesh), Team Director (2014-2016) and head coach (2017-2019).

  21. Samson Siasia was banned from which sport for lifetime ?
    1) Football
    2) Cricket
    3) Tennis
    4) Badminton
    5) None of these
    Answer – 1) Football
    Explanation:
    On August 16, 2019, FIFA’s (Federation Internationale de Football Association) adjudicatory chamber of the independent ethics committee banned former Nigeria coach of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Samson Siasia, aged 52, for lifetime as he was found guilty of violation of the FIFA Code of Ethics.

  22. Nari Shakti Puraskar awardee, Neelam Sharma passed away recently, she was a _________ .
    1) Social Activist
    2) Journalist
    3) Anchor
    4) Politician
    5) None of these
    Answer – 3) Anchor
    Explanation:
    Neelam Sharma, one among the founding anchors of Doordarshan News (Former anchor) for more than 2 decades, passed away after battling with cancer on August 17,2019. Sharma, a strong advocate for women empowerment started her career in Doordarshan in 1995 and was known for her programmes like ‘Tejaswini’ and ‘Badi Charcha’ .She was awarded the 2018 ‘Nari Shakti Puraskar’ by the President of India Shri Ram Nath Govind.

  23. Name the deceased Padma Shri awardee and renowned social worker, who dedicated his life to treat and service leprosy patients .
    1) Goparaju Ramachandra Rao
    2) Damodar Ganesh Bapat
    3) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
    4) Saraswathi Gora
    5) None of these
    Answer – 2) Damodar Ganesh Bapat
    Explanation:
    On August 16, 2019, Padma Shri awardee and renowned social worker Damodar Ganesh Bapat, aged 84, passed away at a hospital in Chhattisgarh. He had dedicated his life to the treatment and service of leprosy patients at Bhartiya Kushta Nivarak Sangh in Janjgir-Champa district. He was the recipient of Padma Shri in 2018 from the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind for his service to the society.He was born in Amaravati district of Maharashtra.

  24. Which country’s novelist, Rizia Rahman passed away due to cancer & kidney ailments recently ?
    1) Myanmar
    2) India
    3) Nepal
    4) Bangladesh
    5) None of these
    Answer – 4) Bangladesh
    Explanation:
    Noted Bangladeshi novelist, Rizia Rahman passed away due to cancer & kidney ailments in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She was 79.Bangladeshi novelist Rizia Rahmani. Born on 28 December 1939, Kolkata & moved to Bangladesh, then known as East Bengal, after the 1947 Partition of India.She began writing stories at the age of 8 & got her credit with a number of novels and short stories.

  25. Who authored the book titled “Second Night” which describes and focuses on friendship, love and loss in the life of a woman ?
    1) Rajiv Dogra
    2) Ruskin Bond
    3) Salman Rushdie
    4) Chetan Bhagat
    5) None of these
    Answer – 1) Rajiv Dogra
    Explanation:
    Former Indian diplomat, Television commentator,writer and artist Rajiv Dogra wrote his latest (third) novel “Second Night” published by Rupa. This novel describes and focuses on friendship, love and loss in the life of a woman.Rajiv Dogra pens latest novel “Second Night”. Jabalpur(Madhya Pradesh) born Rajiv Dogra has previously penned two books on the Indo-Pak relations named “Where borders bleed: An insider’s account of Indo-Pak Relation” and on the Durand Line(border line between Pakistan and Afghanistan) named “Durand’s curse: A line across Pathan Heart”.

Static GK Quiz based on Current Affairs:

  1. Nehru Zoological Park is located in which state ?
    Answer –  Telangana
    Explanation:
    A male white tiger named Badri breathed its last in the Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad, Telangana, after suffering for a month from multiple tumours

  2. Who is the Interim President of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
    Answer –  C.K. Khanna

  3. What is the Capital and Currency of United Kingdom ?
    Answer –  Capital: London & Currency: Pound sterling

  4. Who is the Ministry of State for Corporate Affairs ?
    Answer –  Shri Anurag Singh Thakur

  5. Jabro dance is associated with which State/UT ?
    Answer –  Ladakh





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