Today’s GK & Current Affairs Quiz For January 11, 2019

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Current Affairs Quiz – 11/01/2019

1. When is Human Rights Day observed every year? 

A.7th December
B.8th December
C.9th December
D.10th December
E.11th December

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Solution: D

Explanation: It is celebrated annually across the world on 10 December every year. The date was chosen to honor the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption and proclamation, on 10 December 1948, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
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2. Where was the “Development of North East Circuit: Umiam (Lake View) – U Lum Sohpetbneng- Mawdiangdiang – Orchid Lake Resort” inaugurated on 9th January 2019?

A.Arunachal Pradesh
B.Sikkim
C.Manipur
D.Meghalaya
E.China

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Solution: D

Explanation: The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri. Conrad K Sangma, inaugurated the project under Tourism Ministry’s Swadesh Darshan Scheme, in Umiam, Meghalaya. It has facilities like Traditional Healing Centre, Tribal Rejuvenation Centre, Tourist Information Centre, Multipurpose Hall, Log Huts, Cafeteria, Sound and Light show, Souvenir Shops, Water Sports Zone, Zip Line, Canopy Walk, Trekking Routes, Cycling Track amongst many others.
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3. Who launched an online campaign ‘Web – Wonder Women’?

A.Union Ministry of Women and Child Development
B.Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C.Union Ministry of Home Affairs
D.Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
E.None of the above

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Solution: A

Explanation: The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the campaign, ‘Web – Wonder Women’ also known as ‘#www’. This is to discover and celebrate the exceptional achievements of women, who have been driving positive agenda of social change via social media.
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4.Three islands belonging to which union territory have been renamed after legendarydom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose?

A.Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B.Lakshadweep
C.Daman and Diu
D.Dadra and Nagar Haveli
E.None of the above

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Solution: A

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the renaming of three islands of Andaman and Nicobar on the occasion of 75th anniversary of Tricolour hoisting by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The Ross Island was renamed as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep, the Neil Island would now be known as Shaheed Dweep and the Havelock Island as Swaraj Dweep.
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5. Which Indian boxer fetched number one position in the International Boxing Association’ (AIBA) latest world rankings?

A.Vijendra Singh
B.Mary Kom
C.Vinesh Phogat
D.Dinesh Kumar
E.Geeta Phogat

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Solution: B

Explanation: MC Mary Kom’s unprecedented sixth world title triumph propelled her to the number one position in the International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) latest world rankings.
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6. Where does Ministry of Civil Aviation approve the operations of seaplanes in under UDAN-3 (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik), making it the first island of India to operate seaplanes?

A.Lakshadweep Islands
B.Andaman Islands
C.Hope Islands
D.Quibble Islands
E. None of these

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Solution: B

Explanation: The Islands of Andaman that would be connected through seaplanes are Campbell Bay, Car Nicobar, Havelock, Hutbay, Neil, Long Island, and Diglipur.The approval makes Andaman the first island of India to operate seaplanes.
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7. Which country has successfully tested ‘Avangard’ a new hypersonic nuclear weapon delivery system?

A.China
B.US
C.North Korea
D.Russia
E. India

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Solution:D

Explanation: Russia has successfully tested a new hypersonic nuclear weapon delivery system. The new Avangard weapon has been dubbed by President Vladimir Putin as a guided “fireball” that is practically invisible.
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8. Who set up a Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics (CARE) to refine and strengthen the Credibility of Research Publications?

A.National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
B.University Grants Commission (UGC)
C.All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
D.Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
E.None of these

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Solution: B

Explanation: The University Grants Commission (UGC) approved list of journals and the proposal to establish a Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics (CARE).The disciplines are Social Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Arts, Culture, Indian Knowledge Systems etc.
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9. Which two tennis players faced off across the net for the first time on January 1, 2018?

A.Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic
B.Roger Federer and Serena Williams
C.Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal
D.Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer
E.Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova

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Solution: B

Explanation: Roger Federer and Serena Williams, two of the greatest players in history faced off across the net for the first time on January 1, 2018. The United States went up against defending champions Switzerland in the mixed doubles of the unique two-player, mixed teams Hopman Cup.
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10. Which bill is passed by Lok Sabha on 7th January 2019 that aims to remove leprosy as a ground for divorce in five personal laws?

A.Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018
B.Family Welfare Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018
C.Separation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018
D.Personal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018
E.None of these

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Solution:D

Explanation: The Lok Sabha has passed the Personal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018. The bill seeks to remove leprosy as a ground for divorce in five personal laws Hindu Marriage Act(1955), Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act(1939), Divorce Act(1869), Special Marriage Act(1954) and the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act(1956). The Law Commission of India in its 256th Report recommended the elimination of discrimination against people affected by the disease.
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11. India submitted the Second Biennial Update Report (BUR) to which UN body recently?

A.UNHRC The United Nations Human Rights Council
B.ECOSOC The United Nations Economic and Social Council
C.UNSC The United Nations Security Council
D.UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
E.UNESCO The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

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Solution:D

Explanation: The Union Cabinet has approved Submission of India’s second Biennial Update Report (BUR) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) towards the fulfillment of the reporting obligation under the Convention. The second biennial update report provides an update to India’s first biennial report to the United Nation’s body on climate change.
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12. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has released a Global Report on “Trafficking in Persons”,  which shows more victims of human trafficking in 2016 than at any time in the past 13 years. Tnumberunt of children trafficked are?

A.50 %
B.25 %
C.60 %
D.30 %
E.None of these

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Solution: D 

Explanation: UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released a latest Global Report on “Trafficking in Persons”, which reveals that the number of human trafficking victims around the world is on the rise while armed groups and terrorists are trafficking women and children to generate funds and recruit. This report shows that human trafficking is on the rise with sexual exploitation of victims the main driver. Children now account for 30 percent of those being trafficked, and far more girls are detected than boys.
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13. Who was named Balkan Athlete of the year 2018?

A.Luka Modric
B.Novak Djokovic
C.Lionel Messi
D.Roger Federer
E.None

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Solution: A

Explanation: The captain of the Croatian national football team, Luka Modric, who led his team to the World Cup final in July, has been named Balkan Athlete of the year 2018. Men’s tennis world number one Novak Djokovic of Serbia was second in the Balkan poll, while the Women’s number one, Romania’s Simona Halep, was third.
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14. The second edition of ‘Khelo India Youth Games’ was inaugurated in which city recently?

A.Mumbai
B.New Delhi
C.Kolkata
D.Pune
E.Bangalore

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Solution: D 

Explanation:  The second edition of Khelo India Youth Games was inaugurated in Pune on January 9, 2019. Tennis and table tennis will also be a part of the games this time. Students from colleges and Universities will be allowed to compete in the games.
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15. Which legendary filmmaker, known primarily for paving the way for the birth of parallel cinema in India passed away recently?

A.Ritwick Ghatak
B.Bimal Roy
C.Mrinal Sen
D.Tapan Sinha
E.Konkana Sen

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Solution: C

Explanation: Legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen passed away in the morning of December 31, 2018 in Kolkata, West Bengal after a prolonged battle with age-related ailments. The Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke awardee were known primarily for paving the way for the reign of parallel cinema in the country with films such as Ek Din Achanak, Padatik, Mrigaya, Akaler Sandhane, Chorus, Kharij, Kandahar, Bhuwan Shome, Akash Kusum and Calcutta 71.[/ms_expand]

16. Which body allowed tokenization of debit, credit, and prepaid card transactions to enhance the safety of digital payments ecosystem India?

A.Finance Ministry
B.Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
C.Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
D.National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
E.None of these

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Solution: C

Explanation:  The Reserve Bank of India has allowed tokenization of debit, credit and prepaid card transactions. The central bank has allowed card schemes like Visa, Mastercard and others to start issuing tokens for third party payment applications as well.
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17. Indian Army signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Defence Salary Package with which bank on 8th January 2019?

A.Punjab National Bank (PNB)
B.State Bank of India (SBI)
C.Union Bank of India (UBI)
D.Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
E.None of these

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Solution: A

Explanation: Indian Army and Punjab National Bank (PNB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Defence Salary Package. It will have overdraft facility range from Rs 0.75 to 3.0 lakhs, instant credit of outstation cheques, preferential allotment of lockers at concessional AMC among other benefits.
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18. IRCTC tied up with which insurance company to provide travel insurance to air travellers?

A.Bharti AXA General Insurance Company
B.Max Life Insurance Company
C.Life Insurance Corporation of India
D.National Insurance Company Limited
E.None of these

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Solution: A

Explanation: IRCTC tied up with Bharti AXA General insurance company to provide travel insurance to the air travellers. This insurance is applicable to only those who book the ticket in the official website of air ticketing irctc, IRCTC Air –air.irctc.co.in.
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19. Name the footballer who was conferred the 2018 Confederation of African Football Player of the Year award, for the second time, in Senegal, on 8th January 2019?

A.Christiano Ronaldo
B.Lionel Messi
C.Neymar
D.Mohamed Salah
E.None of these

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Solution: E

Explanation:  Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah was conferred with the 2018 Confederation of African Football Player of the Year award, for the second time, in Senegal. He also won the BBC African Footballer of the Year award for the second time in December 2018.
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20. International Cricket Council (ICC) announced ____ as its 105th member, on 8th January 2019?

A.USA Cricket
B.Cricket Canada
C.Iran Cricket
D.Cricket Afghanistan
E.None of these

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Solution: A

Explanation: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced USA Cricket as its 105th member. USA Cricket came into existence after USACA was expelled in June 2017 for lack of cooperation in terms of unifying the cricket community in the country.
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