Current Affairs Quiz: February 19 2019

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stone for which of the following Rail Project worth more than Rs 13,000 crore?
1) Danapur Metro Rail Project
2) Patna Metro Rail Project
3) Akal Takht Metro Rail Project
4) Gaya Metro Rail Project
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Patna Metro Rail Project
Explanation:
Foundation stone for the Patna Metro Rail Project was laid down by PM Narendra Modi, which is worth more than Rs 13,000 crore (estimated cost Rs 13,365.77crore) and will be completed in the next 5 years. The project will benefit about 27 lakh people of the state. The Patna Metro Railway Project will have 2 corridors covering an area of about 32 km. The 1st corridor will be a stretch of 16.94 km while the 2nd corridor will be 14.45 km. The 1st corridor, Danapur Cantonment to Mithapur, will pass through the heart of the city and connect densely populated central areas like Raza Bazar, the Secretariat, the High Court and the Law University Railway Station. 1st corridor will consist of 11 stations, out of which 8 will be underground and 3 elevated. The 2nd corridor, Patna Junction to New ISBT (Inter-State Bus Terminal), will connect Gandhi Maidan, PMCH, Patna University, Rajendra Nagar, Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Transport Nagar and ISBT. In the 2nd corridor, 12 stations will be present, of which 3 would be underground and 9 would be elevated. Multimodal Integration with Railway Stations and ISBT Station and feeder network of Bus, Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) and Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) will also be present along with the approved corridors.
Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the River Front Development project during his state visit to Bihar?
1) Patna
2) Nalanda
3) Muzaffarpur
4) Gaya
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Patna
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the River Front Development at Patna and the Patna City Gas Distribution Project(CGD). Patna River Front, unveiled by the PM,includes 16 ghats, 1 crematorium, 4.9 km promenade, community-cum-cultural centre, audio-visual theatre and eco centre build at a cost of 243.27 crore. He inaugurated the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network in Patna and first phase of the Jagdishpur – Haldia & Bokaro – Dhamra Natural Gas Pipeline Project (JHBDPL), popularly known as ‘Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga‘. The foundation stone of Phase 1 of ‘Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga‘ had been laid by the Prime Minister in July 2015 in Patna and the section from Phulpur – Dobhi – Barauni with spurlines to Patna&Varanasi of length 585 km has been completed.
Under which of the following Scheme Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Sahibganj Sewerage Treatment plant and “Madhusudan Ghat” in Jharkhand?
1) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
2) Namami Gange – National Mission for Clean Ganga
3) UDAN Scheme
4) Swajal scheme
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Namami Gange – National Mission for Clean Ganga
Explanation:
PM inaugurated the newly constructed building at the Women’s Engineering College in Ramgarh. He inaugurated one Rural Water Supply scheme for Ramgarh and three for Hazaribagh.The Sahibganj Sewerage Treatment plant and “Madhusudan Ghat” under ‘Namami Gange – National Mission for Clean Ganga’ programme were also inaugurated.The prime minister laid the foundation stone for 2,718 Piped Water Supply schemes for the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups and a Tribal Studies Centre at the Hazaribagh-based Acharya Vinoba Bhave University. Foundation stone for 4 hospitals of 500 beds in Hazaribagh, Dumka and Palamau was laid down.At Ranchi, the PM interacted with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana – Ayushman Bharat.
Name the mega exercise conducted by Indian Air Force in Pokhran, Rajasthan?
1) Yudh Abyas
2) Hind Shakti
3) Vayu Shakti
4) Ekuverin
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Vayu Shakti
Explanation:
On 16th February 2019, Indian Air Force conducted mega exercise ‘Vayu Shakti’ in Pokhran, Rajasthan. The exercise was conducted two days after 40 CRPF personnel killed in a suicide attack in Kashmir’s Pulwama. For the first time, the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALP) and the Akash surface-to-air missile were deployed in military exercise. MiG-29 fighter jet also participated in the exercise.The capability of Griffin Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) a laser-guided bomb system was also showcased in the exercise. It is used to retrofit gravity bombs, making them laser guided smart ammunition.The honorary group captain of the IAF, Sachin Tendulkar was present during the exercise. He became honorary group captain in 2015 for his achievements in cricket.
Where did Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare,Radha MohanSingh, inaugurated the 4th Agri Leadership Summit 2019?
1) Haryana
2) Odisha
3) Assam
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Haryana
Explanation:
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare,Radha MohanSingh, inaugurated the 4th Agri Leadership Summit 2019 at the India International Horticulture Market (IIHM) in Ganaur, Sonipatdistrict, Haryana. It was a 3-day summit which took place from 15th February 2019 to 17th February 2019. The main objective of the summit was to provide a platform to the progressive farmers,Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO), Agri-input and Agri-produce processing industries of the country to interact with policy-makers, scientists and technologists in order to increase the income and quality of life of the farmers and to attract investments in agriculture related industries of the State.
What is the theme of the 4th Agri Leadership Summit 2019,that held in Ganaur, Sonipat district, Haryana?
1) Theme- “Leading in the Hyperconnected World”
2) Theme- “Resilient and innovative Asean”
3) Theme- “Partnership with Youth to Achieve the SDGs-Moving from Policy to Action”
4) Theme-“Entrepreneurship & Agri Business; Agri Allied – A Promising Sector and Agri Service- Direct Marketing”
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Theme-“Entrepreneurship & Agri Business; Agri Allied – A Promising Sector and Agri Service- Direct Marketing”
Explanation:
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare,Radha MohanSingh, inaugurated the 4th Agri Leadership Summit 2019 at the India International Horticulture Market (IIHM) in Ganaur, Sonipatdistrict, Haryana. It was a 3-day summit which took place from 15th February 2019 to 17th February 2019. The theme of the summit was “Entrepreneurship & Agri Business; Agri Allied – A Promising Sector and Agri Service- Direct Marketing”.
Which of the following Organisation is the institutional partner of the 4th Agri Leadership Summit 2019,that held in Haryana?
1) National Informatics Centre
2) PHDCCI-Progress, Harmony and Development Chamber of Commerce and Industry
3) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
4) Ministry of Rural development
5) None of these
Answer – 2) PHDCCI-Progress, Harmony and Development Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Explanation:
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare,Radha MohanSingh, inaugurated the 4th Agri Leadership Summit 2019 at the India International Horticulture Market (IIHM) in Ganaur, Sonipatdistrict, Haryana. It was a 3-day summit which took place from 15th February 2019 to 17th February 2019. PHDCCI-Progress, Harmony and Development Chamber of Commerce and Industry was the Institutional Partner at the summit. President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the closing ceremony of the summit.He launched Digital Kisan Platform.He also conferred Krishi Ratna Puraskar on Vice Chancellor K. P. Singh for Haryana Agriculture University, Hisar and honoured 9 farmers with the Kisan Ratna Puraskar.
3 day 40th International Annual Desert Festival was hosted in which of the following city in Rajasthan?
1) Udaipur
2) Jodhpur
3) Ajmer
4) Jaisalmer
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Jaisalmer
Explanation:
On 17th February 2019, 40th International Annual Desert Festival kicked off in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. It will exhibit rich cultural heritage of the state and attract thousands of tourists from all over the world to the Golden City. The festival was held amidst the beautiful Sam dunes of the Thar Desert. It commences with a procession from the Jaisalmer Fort to the Shahid Poonam Singh Stadium.On the opening day, the Border Security Force presented a camel tattoo show. The festival is organised by the Rajasthan tourism and district administration.
Name the 2 new Districts erected in Telangana after which the total number of districts raised to 33?
1) Sangareddy and Ranga Reddy
2) Mulugu and Narayanpet
3) Vikarabad and Suryapet
4) Nirmal and Nizamabad
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Mulugu and Narayanpet
Explanation:
On 17th February, 2019, Revenue Department of Telangana has issued a notification stating about the creation of 2 new districts in Telangana– Mulugu and Narayanpet.With the creation of 2 districts, total number of districts in Telangana has augmented to 33.District Naraynpet and Mulugi has been carved out of the District Mahabubnagar and Bhupalapally districts respectively.
Which of the following Act is amended by Karnataka government to provide 100% reservation to Kannadigans in jobs lying under the Group C and Group D category in the private companies?
1) Karnataka Control of Organized Crimes Act 2000
2) Karnataka Employment and Women Empowerment Laws (Amendment) Act, 2003
3) Karnataka Municipal Corporations Employment (Amendment) Act, 2003
4) Karnataka Industrial Employment (Standing Orders), Rules, 1961
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Karnataka Industrial Employment (Standing Orders), Rules, 1961
Explanation:
A decision has been made by the government of Karnataka to give 100% reservation to Kannadigans in jobs lying under the Group C and Group D category in the private companies, that are getting support from the government.The state cabinet has made this decision by making amendments to the Karnataka Industrial Employment (Standing Orders), Rules, 1961 in order to implement the Sarojini Mahishi report.Also, district-level committees led by deputy commissioners will be established to deal with companies which do not comply with the rules.In case companies do not follow the rules, their government concessions are liable to be withdrawn.Kannadiga is a person who has been the resident of the state since the past 15 years and can read, write and speak Kannada reasonably well.
Sikkim’s Chief Minister,Pawan Kumar Chamling presented the interim Budget worth __________ crore for the Financial Year (FY) 2019-20?
1) Rs 2,566.29 crore
2) Rs 3,566.29 crore
3) Rs 3,966.29 crore
4) Rs 2,966.29 crore
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Rs 3,566.29 crore
Explanation:
Sikkim’s Chief Minister, Pawan Kumar Chamling,who holds charge of the Finance Department, presented the interim Budget for Financial Year (FY) 2019-20 of Rs 3,566.29 crore in the State Legislative Assemblyon the inaugural day of the two-day session.It comprises of Revenue Expenditure of Rs 2,713.88 crore and Capital Expenditure of Rs 852.41 crorefor half of the duration of the FY 2019-20. It will be discussed and voted on by the House on 20th February 2019, the last day of the 9th Legislative Assembly.
Who flagged off 33 ‘Sarthi Sandesh Vahini’ vehicles in Gorakhpur?
1) Ram Nath Kovind
2) Piyush Goyal
3) Narendra Modi
4) Yogi Adityanath
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Yogi Adityanath
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off 33 ‘Sarthi Sandesh Vahini’ vehicles here. The ‘Sarthi Sandesh Vahini’ is a mission started by the state family welfare department with an aim to spread awareness regarding family planning in urban and rural areas.
Name the country where Invest India Grid was launched on the sidelines of the NITI Aayog-SCISP workshop?
1) U.S
2) Saudi Arabia
3) Russia
4) Japan
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
A high-level delegation comprising of leading Indian CEOs and India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Javed, led by NITI Aayog CEO, Amitabh Kant, visited Saudi Arabia from 16th February to 17th February, 2019 to take part in discussions with the Saudi Centre for International Strategic Partnerships (SCISP)and with Ministerial level representations from 12 Saudi Ministries in Riyadh. Invest India Grid was launched in Saudi Arabia during the workshop, which would be setting up a dedicated team for facilitating Saudi investments in India. NITI Aayog and SCISP agreed to provide continuing momentum to the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership.
President Donald Trump declared national emergency at which of the following border and sought construction of long wall?
1) US-Russia border wall
2) US-Pakistan border wall
3) US-Mexico border wall
4) US-Canada border wall
5) None of these
Answer – 3) US-Mexico border wall
Explanation:
U.S. President Donald Trump, declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border to fund construction of his long-sought wall, citing an “invasion of drugs and criminals” as reason for the act.He announced that he will be spending roughly $8 billion on border barriers combining the money approved by Congress with funding he plans to repurpose through executive actions, including the national emergency.Building a border wall was a key pledge in Mr. Trump’s election campaign.
Who won the Shiv Chhatrapati life-time achievement award for dedicating his life to the traditional sport, Mallakhamb?
1) Pullela Gopichand
2) Shirash Pal Singh
3) Nripjit Singh Bedi
4) Uday Deshpande
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Uday Deshpande
Explanation:
Mallakhamb coach,Uday Deshpande and batswoman,Smriti Mandhana,were awarded the Maharashtra State Government’s Shiv Chhatrapati Award by the State’s Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao at an event held at the Gateway of India, Mumbai. Uday Deshpande was awarded with the Shiv Chhatrapati life-time achievement award for dedicating his life to the traditional sport, Mallakhamb.Shiv Chhatrapati award for players among several others was presented to Smriti Mandhana, opening batswoman of the Indian Women’s Cricket team.
Who was conferred with Rabindranath Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony for the year 2014 by President Ram Nath Kovind in NewDelhi?
1) Rajkumar Singhajit Singh
2) Chhayanaut
3) Ram Sutar Vanji
4) Asit Kumar Saha
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rajkumar Singhajit Singh
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind presented the Rabindranath Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony for the year 2014, 2015 and 2016 at the Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra, New Delhi. The awardees were:
• Shri Rajkumar Singhajit Singh for the year 2014
• Chhayanaut (a cultural organization of Bangladesh) for the year 2015
• Shri Ram Sutar Vanji for the year for 2016
Name the person who became the First woman to climb Kerala’s 1868 metre Agasthyarkoodam peak?
1) Harshini Kanhekar
2) Puja Thakur
3) Bhakti Sharma
4) Dhanya Sanal
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Dhanya Sanal
Explanation:
On 17th February 2019, Bureaucrat Dhanya Sanal K. became the first woman to climb Agasthyarkoodam peak in Kerala. There was an unofficial ban for women to trek the peak which was swept aside by Kerala High Court.Agasthyarkoodam peak is a 1868 metre high mountain peak within Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala. It lies on Kerala and Tamil Nadu border.It is a pilgrimage centre of Hindu Puranas for the devotees of Agasthya. Agasthya is considered as the father of Tamil language and Malayalam language.
Sandeep Mohan Bhatnagar and Ashok Kumar Pandey as the members of which of the following organization?
1) Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI)
2) Central Economic Intelligence Bureau
3) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
4) National Council Of Educational Research And Training (NCERT)
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
Explanation:
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)appointed 2 senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers, Sandeep Mohan Bhatnagar and Ashok Kumar Pandey as its members.Ashok Kumar Pandey is a 1983-batch Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise) officer and Sandeep Mohan Bhatnagar is a 1984-batch IRS officer.
Who was appointed as the Brand Ambassador of PUMA?
1) M C Mary Kom
2) Mithali Raj
3) Saina Nehwal
4) PV Sindhu
5) None of these
Answer – 1) M C Mary Kom
Explanation:
On 18th February, 2019, German sports and lifestyle brand PUMA has appointed the 6 time world champion woman M C Mary Kom as its new brand ambassador. Mary Kom is now PUMA India’s new ambassador for their women’s training category and will be representing the brand in marketing campaigns.Mary Kom will steer brand’s advertising campaign #DoYou that aims to motivate women across the nation to be strong and accomplish their goals.The association was facilitated by IOS sports and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. which primarily entitles Mary Kom.
Where did Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma inaugurated India’s first Fulldome 3D Digital Theatre?
1) Mumbai,Maharshtra
2) Kolkata,WestBengal
3) Varanasi,Uttar Pradesh
4) Guwahati,Assam
5) None of these
Answer – 2)Kolkata,WestBengal
Explanation:
Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma inaugurated India’s very first ‘Fulldome 3D Digital Theatre’ at the Science City in Kolkata, West Bengal. It has a 23-metre tilted dome to offer a fully immersive experience to the visitors and is capable of screening high resolution, full dome, and digital 2D/3D content by utilising 6 high-end projectors in a 23-meter diameter dome using Ulteria Seam technology.It is fully funded by the Ministry of Culture at a cost of Rs 20 crore.
Scientists of which country had developed the first ant-like walking robot to have navigational capabilities without GPS?
1) France
2) China
3) US
4) Singapore
5) None of these
Answer – 1) France
Explanation:
AntBot is the first walking robot to have navigational capabilities without GPS or mapping. It has been designed by French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and Aix-Marseille University researchers at ISM, on lines similar to desert ants who use polarised lights and UV radiation to navigate in space.It consists of an optical compass which determines its movements by the help of a polarised light.An optical movement sensor directed to the sun is used to measure the distance covered.It provides a precision of up to 1 cm after covering a total distance of 14 metres.It is lightweight, weighing only around 2.3 kgs.It has six feet to enhance mobility and facilitate movements in complex environments.Celestial compass is used to measure its heading with precision by cloudy or clear weather.
Name the first Iranian made semi-heavy submarine launched by Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani?
1) Sina
2) Fateh
3) Kalat
4) Parvin
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Fateh
Explanation:
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani unveiled the first Iranian made semi-heavy submarine named “Fateh” (“Conqueror” in Persian), capable of being fitted with missiles.It has subsurface-to-surface missiles with a range of about 2,000 km (1,250 miles) and is capable of reaching Israel and U.S. military bases in the region.A homegrown defence industry has been developed by Iran, since 1992, which produces light and heavy weapons ranging from mortars and torpedoes to tanks and submarines.
Which City houses the 83rd Yonex Sunrise Senior Badminton Nationals?
1) Mumbai,Maharashtra
2) Kolkata,WestBengal
3) Guwahati, Assam
4) Chennai,TamilNadu
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Guwahati, Assam
Explanation:
The 83rd Yonex Sunrise Senior Badminton Nationals was held at Guwahati, Assam.
Who won the women’s singles in the 83rd Yonex Sunrise Senior Badminton Nationals held in Guwahati, Assam?
1) Jwala Gutta
2) Saina Nehwal
3) Ashwini Ponnappa
4) PV Sindhu
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Saina Nehwal
Explanation:
Saina Nehwal retained her women’s singles crown after defeating PV Sindhu.Sorabh Verma defeated Lakshya Sen to win the men’s singles crown for the third time (after 2011 and 2017). The team of Pranaav Jerry Chopra and Chirag Shetty claimed the men’s doubles title after beating Arjun MR and Shlok Ramachandran.
Elise Merten defeated world number 3,Simona Halep and won the Qatar Open held in Doha, Qatar.She belongs to which country?
1) Belgium
2) Australia
3) Canada
4) Russia
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Belgium
Explanation:
Elise Merten, world number 21 from Belgium beat world number 3,Simona Halep to win the Qatar Openheld in Doha, Qatar. This is said to be the biggest title of her career. She won 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, braving an eight-minute medical timeout for back pain in the second set which made her lose 18 points in a row at one stage. This is her first WTA Premier-level crown and fifth title of her overall career.
Which Country won the First Mallakhamb World Championshi, held in Shivaji Park,central Mumbai?
1) Spain
2) India
3) Iran
4) Norway
5) None of these
Answer – 2) India
Explanation:
First Mallakhamb World Championship was held in Shivaji Park in central Mumbai in which India became the winner. This sport involves athletes performing various yogic and gymnastic poses while hanging from a rope or on a pole.15 countries participated in the event- Spain, Germany, Czech Republic,Italy, USA, Iran, Norway, England, France, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Vietnam, Bahrain, and India.An audio-visual presentation about the workshops and practice of the ancient Indian sport held in Germany was given by Ruth Anzenberger, German team coach.
Who broke the 22-year-old indoor world record in the 1,500 meters in birmingham indoor grand prix?
1) Samuel Tefera
2) Mo Farah
3) Bernard Lagat
4) Yomif Kejelcha
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Samuel Tefera
Explanation:
A 22-year old men’s indoor world record in 1,500 metres was broken by Samuel Tefera, an Ethiopian teenager. He broke the record at the Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix by finishing the race in 3 minutes, 31.04 seconds.He achieved this by defeating Yomif Kejelcha in final bend by 0.54 seconds and 200m.
Name the West Indies Batsman,who had announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs) after the forthcoming World Cup?
1) Shimron Hetmyer
2) Keemo Paul
3) Chris Gayle
4) Oshane Thomas
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Chris Gayle
Explanation:
On 18th February 2019, West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs) after the forthcoming World Cup in England and Wales. He has scored 9727 ODI runs which is only 677 runs less than the highest scorer Brian Lara.Chris Gayle, a Jamaican cricketer who plays International cricket for the West Indies was born in September 21, 1979. His ODI debut was in 1999 against India.He had the first ever World Cup double century against Zimbabwe 4 years ago. Gayle hit 23ODI centuries in his career.

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Who is the Chief Minister of Haryana?
Answer – Manohar Lal
What is the Capital and Currency of Saudi Arabia?
Answer – Capital: Riyadh; Currency : Saudi Riyal
Who is the Chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)?
Answer – Pranab K. Das
Where is Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Answer – Kerala
Who is the President of Iran?
Answer – Hassan Rouhani

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