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- Which organization has released a report on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) titled “India: Health of the Nation’s States”, stating total death due to NCDs was 61.8% in 2016, as compared to 37.9% in 1990 ?
1) Medical Council of India(MCI)
2) National Integrated Medical Association(NIMA)
3) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
4) Indian Medical Association(IMA)
5) None of theseAnswer – 3) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Explanation:
On July 2, 2019, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) released a report on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) titled “India: Health of the Nation’s States”. Total death in the country due to NCDs was 61.8% in 2016, as compared to 37.9% in 1990. Some examples of common NCDs are diabetes, hypertension, tuberculosis and cancers (Oral, Breast and Cervical cancer). - Who launched a commemoration of 4 years of Digital India initiative in an event at New Delhi ?
1) Ravi Shankar Prasad
2) Narendra Modi
3) Amit Shah
4) Nitin Gadkari
5) None of theseAnswer – 1) Ravi Shankar Prasad
Explanation:
Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launched a commemoration of 4 years of Digital India initiative in an event at New Delhi. The Digital India initiative was launched on July 1, 2015. The minister also electronically launched the SAMEER Centre for Electromagnetic Environmental Effects in Visakhapatnam, Wi-Fi enabled Campus Networks at Osmania University, Hyderabad and at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong and a special issue of Yojana on Citizen Centric e-Services. - Which year is set as the target year to install Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in Indian Railways covering 7,020 coaches of the mainline passenger trains?
1) 2025
2) 2020
3) 2022
4) 2021
5) None of theseAnswer – 4) 2021
Explanation:
On July 3, 2019, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal informed that Railways will install Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in over 7,020 coaches of mainline passenger trains during Phase-I which is targeted to complete by March 2021. They are already installed in 1,300 coaches of mainline passenger trains. - ASK was in news recently, A stands for __________ .
1) A- Agency
2) A- Aadhaar
3) A- Assets
4) A- Auction
5) None of theseAnswer – 2) A- Aadhaar
Explanation:
A stands for Aadhaar in ASK. The full form of ASK is “Aadhaar Seva Kendra”. - Where was the Unique Identification Authority of India’s (UIDAI) first Aadhaar Seva Kendra becomes operational?
1) Mumbai and Vijayawada
2) Delhi and Mumbai
3) Delhi and Vijayawada
4) Vijayawada and Bengaluru
5) None of theseAnswer – 3) Delhi and Vijayawada
Explanation:
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has operationalized its first “Aadhaar Seva Kendra” (ASKs) in Delhi and Vijayawada on a pilot basis. UIDAI has a plan to set up 114 such centres by the end of 2019 covering 53 Indian cities. The estimated cost of the project is between Rs 300-400 crore. These centers are similar to the concept of Passport Seva Kendras. ASK centres are addition to thousands of centers that are currently being run by post offices and banks and even in government premises (offering similar Aadhaar services).Delhi Centre – Located at Akshardham metro station premises, it has a capacity to handle 1,000 enrolment/updation requests a day. It is equipped with 16 workstations and will be operational 6 days a week including weekends. It will be closed only on Tuesday and public holidays.Vijayawada Centre – The capacity in Vijayawada centre is 500 enrolment/updation requests a day - Which ministry has collaborated with Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) for the digitization of the AYUSH sector and for planning and development of AYUSH GRID Project?
1) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
2) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
3) Ministry of Human Resource Development(MHRD)
4) Ministry of External Affairs(MEA)
5) None of theseAnswer – 1) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Explanation:
The Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi for the digitization of the AYUSH sector. The partnership aimed for the transformation in the field of health care delivery at all levels, along with greater research, education, delivery of various health care programmes for the accomplishment of National Health Policy 2017 and e-governance initiative. As a part of partnership, the MeitY will provide technical support to the AYUSH Ministry for planning and development of AYUSH GRID Project. - Which two entities signed MoU to enable newer diagnostic methods to treat genetic disorders ?
1) Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine(CRIUM) and Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD)
2) Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology(CCMB) and National Institute of Nutrition(NIN)
3) National Institute of Nutrition(NIN) and Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD)
4) Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology(CCMB) and Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD)
5) None of theseAnswer – 4) Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology(CCMB) and Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD)
Explanation:
Hyderabad based Indian biotechnology research establishments, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable newer diagnostic methods to treat genetic disorders. Objective: The MoU was signed with the aim to provide high quality DNA-based diagnostic services to the public at a lower rate and to engage in scientific research to improve understanding of human genetic disorders.Report: In India, more than 50 lakh babies are born each year with genetic disease.DNA sequencing technology: This will enable better ways of diagnosis and help in treating human genetic disease. - Which entity has signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with Union Agriculture Ministry to provide farmers with the weather forecast and soil moisture information?
1) CISCO
2) International Business Machines (IBM)
3) Microsoft
4) Oracle
5) None of theseAnswer – 2) International Business Machines (IBM)
Explanation:
On July 3,2019 Union Agriculture Ministry signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with IT major IBM (International Business Machines) to provide Farmers with the weather forecast and soil moisture information. SoI: It was signed in the presence of Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and junior minister Kailash Choudhary, and other senior officials.Study: Under the project, a pilot study will be undertaken for the Kharif crop season 2019 in three districts of Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Rajkot(Gujarat )and Nanded (Maharashtra ). - Which country has exceeded a limit of 300 kilograms on its enriched uranium reserves set by a 2015 nuclear deal/Iran deal, as per International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
1) Israel
2) Syria
3) Iran
4) Turkey
5) None of theseAnswer – 3) Iran
Explanation:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that Iran had exceeded a limit of 300 kilograms on its enriched uranium reserves set by a 2015 nuclear deal/Iran deal. Initially, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had made the announcement that Iran had crossed the limit set on its stockpile of low-enriched uranium. It is also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or Iran Nuclear deal. It was signed on July 14, 2015, between Iran, P5+1 namely- France, United Kingdom, China, Russia, and the US (P5) plus Germany in Vienna, Austria. As per the deal Iran could stockpile not more than 300kg of low-enriched uranium and was permitted to produce low-enriched uranium, which had a 3.67% concentration of U-235, an isotope of uranium, and could fuel a power plant only until 2031. - Name the bill passed by US for the FY20 to promote defense cooperation, which would make India’s status equal to the US-NATO(North Atlantic Treaty Organization) partners and countries like Israel and South Korea.
1) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
2) National Legal Proceedings Act(NLPA)
3) Continuance of Legal Proceedings Act(CLPA)
4) Authorization of Nation Act(ANA)
5) None of theseAnswer – 1) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
Explanation:
On July 3, 2019, The US Senate (United States) has passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the fiscal year 2020 to promote defense cooperation, which would make India’s status equal to the US-NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) partners and countries like Israel and South Korea. This will result in increased defense & maritime cooperation between India and the US.NDAA 2020: The bill was introduced by Senate India Caucus Co-Chair Senator John Cornyn with support of Senate India Caucus Co-Chair Senator Mark Warner and the bill will be signed into law by US President Donald Trump after it is approved from both chambers of the US Congress, House of Representatives and Senate. - Which organization/Ministry formed a six-member working group to review the regulatory and supervisory framework for core investment companies (CIC) ?
1) Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
3) Small Industries Development Bank of India(SIDBI)
4) Reserve Bank of India(RBI)
5) None of theseAnswer – 4) Reserve Bank of India(RBI)
Explanation:
On July 3, 2019, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted a six-member working group to review the regulatory and supervisory framework for core investment companies (CIC). The group is to be headed by Tapan Ray, non-executive chairman, Central Bank of India and former Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and it will submit its report by 31 October 2019.The terms of reference: The panel tasked with examining the current regulatory framework for CICs in terms of adequacy, efficacy, and effectiveness of every component thereof and suggests changes. - Name the Payment Bank, which has partnered with Bharti AXA Life Insurance to offer Bharti AXA Life POS (Point of Sale) Saral Jeevan Bima Yojana, a pure life term insurance plan up to Rs 5 lakh .
1) Jio Payments Bank
2) Airtel Payments Bank
3) India Post Payments Bank
4) Aditya Birla Payments Bank
5) None of theseAnswer – 2) Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation:
The first live payments bank in the country, Airtel Payments Bank has partnered with Bharti AXA Life Insurance to offer Bharti AXA Life POS (Point of Sale) Saral Jeevan Bima Yojana, a pure life term insurance plan up to Rs 5 lakh which is aimed at the under-insured and uninsured segments in India.The policy available at Airtel Payments Bank’s 25,000 retail outlets will be expanded to cover over 60,000 banking points.The customers are offered the option of life cover between 3-5 lakh and it will soon be extended up to Rs 25 lakh. Any individual between the ages of 18 and 55 can enroll for this product. - What is the name of the newly launched web tool of Karnataka Bank, which is used for digitising the Non-Performing Asset (NPA) recovery process of the bank in Mangalore, Karnataka ?
1) REcover Asset
2) Fast Recovery
3) Vasool So-Ft
4) Vasool NPA
5) None of theseAnswer – 3) Vasool So-Ft
Explanation:
Karnataka Bank Ltd’s Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mahabaleshwara MS launched the web tool named ‘Vasool So-Ft’ (Vasool So-Fast) for digitizing the Non-Performing Asset (NPA) recovery process of the bank in Mangalore, Karnataka.The tool will enable easy and faster processing, real-time information and immediate decision making in the recovery area.It will also enable easy follow-up and enhance overall efficiency in the recovery efforts of the Bank. - Which Non Banking Financial Company(NBFC) has tied up with ICICI Bank for vehicle financing for small and medium fleet owners to buy new and old commercial vehicles ?
1) IndoStar Capital Finance Limited
2) Magma Fincorp Limited
3) Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd.
4) HDB Financial Services
5) None of theseAnswer – 1) IndoStar Capital Finance Limited
Explanation:
ICICI Bank tied up with IndoStar Capital, a non-banking financial company, for vehicle financing for small and medium fleet owners to buy new and old commercial vehicles. IndoStar will originate customers in tier-II, III, IV cities where it has a branch network of 322 branches and will provide the service to the customers through the entire loan life-cycle including sourcing, documentation, collection and loan servicing.ICICI Bank will provide funds to the customers.Services will be provided to the customers of the cities like Coimbatore, Salem, Tirunelveli, Kurnool, Calicut, Trivandrum, Jabalpur, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Jodhpur, Alwar, and Meerut. - Who presented the Economic Survey 2018-19 in the Parliament ?
1) Amit Shah
2) Ram Nath Kovind
3) Narendra Modi
4) Nirmala Sitharaman
5) None of theseAnswer – 4) Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2018-19. - Name the chief economic advisor of India, who prepared Economic Survey 2018-19 .
1) Amit Mitra
2) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
3) Arvind Subramanian
4) Amartya Sen
5) None of theseAnswer – 2) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
Explanation:
On July 4, 2019, The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2018-19. It was prepared by the Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian. - What is the GDP growth of India for the year 2018-19 ?
1) 7%
2) 7.2%
3) 6.8%
4) 7.3%
5) None of theseAnswer – 3) 6.8%
Explanation:
India was still the fastest growing major economy in 2018-19. Growth of GDP moderated to 6.8% in 2018-19 from 7.2% in 2017-18. Inflation contained at 3.4% in 2018-19. Non-Performing Assets (NPA) as a percentage of Gross Advances reduced to 10.1% at end December 2018 from 11.5% at end March 2018. - What should be the GDP of India, inorder to achieve $5 trillion economy by 2024-25 ?
1) 8%
2) 8.5%
3) 8.2%
4) 7.8%
5) None of theseAnswer – 1) 8%
Explanation:
As per the Economic Survey 2019, the pathways for drop opened up in the last five years; and benefits of growth and macroeconomic stability reached to the bottom. Sustained real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of 8% is needed for a $5 trillion economy by 2024-25. Virtuous Cycle of savings, investment and exports supported by a favorable demographic phase is required for sustainable growth. - Which year is set as a target to achieve an installed capacity of renewable based power of 175 GW ?
1) 2030
2) 2025
3) 2020
4) 2022
5) None of theseAnswer – 4) 2022
Explanation:
India now stands at 4th in wind power, 5th in solar power and 5th in renewable power installed capacity. The cumulative renewable power installed capacity (excluding hydro above 25 MW) was more than doubled from 35 GW on 31st March, 2014 to 78 GW on 31st March, 2019. The target is to achieve an installed capacity of renewable based power of 175 GW by the year 2022. - Which organization designed multilateral tax convention to implement Tax treaty to combat Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) was ratified by Government recently?
1) Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe(OSCE)
2) Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD)
3) World Trade Organization(WTO)
4) International Monetary Fund(IMF)
5) None of theseAnswer – 2) Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD)
Explanation:
The Government recently ratified the multilateral tax convention designed by OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) to implement Tax treaty to combat Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS). This has been done to shrink opportunities for tax avoidance by multinational enterprises.The convention measures to prevent BEPS (Multilateral instruments (MLI)) which was signed by India in 2017 in Paris.BEPS: It is tax planning strategies by companies to shift their profits to low or no-tax locations where there is little or no economic activity, resulting in little or no overall corporate tax being paid. - Name the Indian Industrialists, who have been chosen for 2019 Global Excellence Award of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) for their contribution to strengthening economic ties between the US and India .
1) Nandan Nilekani and Azim Premji
2) Azim Premji and N. R. Narayana Murthy
3) Azim Premji and Ajaypal Singh Banga
4) Salil Parekh and N. R. Narayana Murthy
5) None of theseAnswer – 3) Azim Premji and Ajaypal Singh Banga
Explanation:
On July 3, 2019, Indian multinational corporation Wipro’s Chairman, Azim Premji and Global Financial services company Mastercard’s CEO and President, Ajaypal Singh Banga have been chosen for 2019 Global Excellence Award of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) for their contribution to strengthening economic ties between the US and India. The awards will be given at the USISPF Second Annual Leadership Summit in Washington on July 11, 2019.The United States President’s Senior Adviser, Jared Kushner will present the awards to Premji and Banga at the summit. - Who was appointed as the Interim Leader of International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) ?
1) David Lipton
2) Ammar Hiouani
3) Arthur Javadyan
4) Nicolas Dujovne
5) None of theseAnswer – 1) David Lipton
Explanation:
On July 3,2019 International Monetary Fund (IMF) appointed American economist David Lipton as its interim leader. He replaces Christine Lagarde who was nominated to head the European Central Bank. Prior to this, Lipton was Special Assistant to the President and served as Senior Director for International Economic Affairs at the National Economic Council and National Security Council at the White House.He also worked as a Managing Director and Head of Global Country Risk Management at Citigroup.He also served as a secretary in the Treasury Department from 1993 to 1998 under the Clinton administration. - To which bank, AK Misra was appointed as additional director ?
1) Syndicate Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) Punjab National Bank
4) Jammu and Kashmir Bank
5) None of theseAnswer – 4) Jammu and Kashmir Bank
Explanation:
On July 4, 2019, Reserve Bank of India has appointed AK Misra as an additional director on Board of Directors (BOD) of Jammu and Kashmir Bank. He was the former executive director of RBI. His appointment shall be for a period of two years with effect from July 3, 2019, to July 2, 2021, or till further orders. - Which telecom industry has merged with Bharti Airtel Limited and Bharti Hexacom Limited ?
1) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited(MTNL) and Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited (TTML)
2) Tata Teleservices Limited (TTSL) and Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited (TTML)
3) Tata Teleservices Limited (TTSL) and Telenor
4) Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited (TTML) and Telenor
5) None of theseAnswer – 2) Tata Teleservices Limited (TTSL) and Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited (TTML)
Explanation:
On July 1, 2019, Bharti Airtel Limited and Bharti Hexacom Limited announced the merger of the consumer mobile businesses (CMB) of Tata Teleservices Limited (TTSL) and Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited (TTML) with the two Bharti Group companies. In May 2019, Airtel had submitted a Rs 644 crore bank guarantee with the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) for the Tata Tele merger.Airtel is authorized to hold TTSL’s consumer mobile businesses operations in 19 telecom circles -17 under TTSL and 2 under TTML (Maharashtra). - Which space agency has tested a launch-abort system for the Orion capsule designed to take United States (US) astronauts to the Moon ?
1) Boeing
2) Tesla
3) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
4) SpaceX
5) None of theseAnswer – 3) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Explanation:
On July 2, 2019, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) successfully conducted the test of a launch-abort system for the Orion capsule designed to take United States (US) astronauts to the Moon. It took place at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, US. It was launched by a mini-rocket, a repurposed first stage of an intercontinental ballistic missile. - Who won the gold medal in women’s 200 metre in Poznań Athletics Grand Prix 2019 held in Golęcin Stadium,Poznań, Poland ?
1) Hima Das
2) V.K. Vismaya
3) Dutee Chand
4) M. R. Poovamma
5) None of theseAnswer – 1) Hima Das
Explanation:
Indian sprint runner Hima Das, nicknamed ‘Dhing Express’ won the gold medal in women’s 200m with a timing of 23.65 seconds in Poznań Athletics Grand Prix 2019 held in Golecin Stadium, Poznań, Poland. - Tajinder Pal Singh Toor, who was in news recently is associated with which sport?
1) Shooting
2) Sprint
3) Javelin Throw
4) Shot Put
5) None of theseAnswer – 4) Shot Put
Explanation:
Tajinder Pal Singh Toor belongs to shotput, he was in news recently bcs he won bronze medal in men’s Shotput with a best effort of 19.62 metre. His national record while winning Asian Games gold last year stands at 20.75 metre in Poznań Athletics Grand Prix 2019 held in Golecin Stadium, Poznań, Poland.Hima won gold other Indian Athletes won bronze medal.V.K. Vismaya won bronze medal in the women’s 200m with a timing of 23.75 seconds in which Hima won gold medal.In men’s 200m, Muhammed Anas won bronze medal with a timing of 20.75 seconds.In men’s 400-metre, KS Jeevan won bronze medal with a timing of 47.25 seconds. - Name the Indian Industrialist and Birla group patriarch, who passed away recently .
1) Krishna Kumar Birla
2) Basant Kumar Birla
3) Ghanshyam Das Birla
4) Aditya Vikram Birla
5) None of theseAnswer – 2) Basant Kumar Birla
Explanation:
Basant Kumar Birla, Indian businessman and Birla group patriarch passed away recently in Mumbai at the age of 98. He was born in Kolkata, West Bengal. He was the chairman of the Krishnarpan Charity Trust, BK Birla Institute of Engineering & Technology (BKBIET) and various educational trusts and institutes .He wrote several books including an autobiography titled ‘Svantah Sukhaya’. - Barun Haldar passed away recently, he was a ________ .
1) Director
2) Politician
3) Newsreader
4) Actor
5) None of theseAnswer – 3) Newsreader
Explanation:
On 3rd July, 2019 Barun Haldar, veteran newsreader of All India Radio(AIR) passed away at the age of 85 in Kolkata. He was born in Kolkata, West Bengal. He was a popular presenter of Western Music in AIR Kolkata. He was associated with AIR news till 1999. - Name the deceased politician, who was the author of the book titled ‘Rajnitir Ek Jibon’ for which he won Ananda Puraskar award.
1) Santosh Rana
2) Somnath Chatterjee
3) Baishnab Charan Parida
4) ND Tiwari
5) None of theseAnswer – 1) Santosh Rana
Explanation:
Santosh Rana, one of the foremost leaders of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (CPI-ML) passed away in Kolkata at the age of 76. He was born in Gopiballavpur, West Bengal, India. CPI-ML (PCC) (Provisional Central Committee) was one of the very first Naxalite groups to participate in elections. He served in Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) from 1969-1972 and served Provisional Central Committee, Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) from 1972-2016.He received Ananda Puraskar award for his book Rajnitir Ek Jibon in 2018.
Static GK Quiz based on Current Affairs:
- ‘Snana Yatra’, a bathing festival is celebrated in which state ?Answer – Odisha
- What is the tagline of Jammu and Kashmir Bank ?Answer – Serving to Empower
- Who is the CEO of ICICI Bank ?Answer – Sandeep Bakhshi
- Where is the headquarter of International Business Machines(IBM) located ?Answer – Armonk, New York, United States
- Who is the CEO of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) ?Answer – Ajay Bhushan Pandey
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