Today’s GK & Current Affairs Quiz for March 11, 2019

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Current Affairs Quiz for 11/03/2019

1. India signed a pact with which country on Chakra 3 Attack submarine?

(A)France
(B)USA
(C)Japan
(D)Russia
(E) UAE

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Solution: (D)

Amid the ongoing tension with Pakistan, India signed a $3.3 billion deal with Russia for leasing the third nuclear powered Akula Class attack submarine. An Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) was signed between the two countries in New Delhi. The submarine, to be called Chakra 3, will be delivered in 2025 for a 10 year period.[/ms_expand]

2. Recently, how much amount was approved by the Cabinet for regional air connectivity?

(A)Rs 5500cr
(B)Rs 5000cr
(C)Rs 4500cr
(D)Rs 4000cr
(E) Rs 4800cr

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Solution: (C)

The CCEA has given its approval for extension of time and scope for revival and development of unserved and underserved airstrips of state governments, Airports Authority of India, civil enclaves, central public sector undertakings, helipads and water aerodromes at the total cost of Rs 4500 crore with the budgetary support of the government of India.[/ms_expand]

3. Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched which application where all the three modules- Conversion, Substitution and Mutation related to properties have been made online?

(A)e-Dharti
(B)e-India
(C)e-Bhoomi
(D)e-Bharat Bhoomi
(E) e-India Bhoomi

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Solution: (A)

Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched e-Dharti App where all the three modules- Conversion, Substitution and Mutation related to properties have been made online. The payment system in Land and Development Office, L&DO has also been completely digitized.[/ms_expand]
4. As per a statement by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, all the trains coming to Delhi will be on electric traction by which year?

(A)Aug 2019
(B)Dec 2019
(C)April 2019
(D)Nov 2019
(E)May 2019

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Solution: (B)

All trains coming to Delhi will be on electric traction by December 2019 said the railway minister Piyush Goyal. The move will cost the government Rs 12,134 crore. Further, in the next 2.5 years, all mail express trains and Rajdhani trains will have bio-toilets with air vacuum cleaning system similar to that in aeroplanes.[/ms_expand]

5. The country’s 500th Passport Kendra has been opened up in which state?

(A)Kerala
(B)Odisha
(C)Rajasthan
(D)Uttar Pradesh
(E) Madhya Pradesh

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Solution: (C)

The country’s 500th Passport Kendra has been made operational at Pratapgarh in Rajasthan. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in collaboration with the Department of Posts, had in 2017 taken the initiative to open Passport Kendras at the head post offices/post offices in the country, to be known as “Post Office Passport Seva Kendras” (POPSK).[/ms_expand]

6. According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy(CMIE), the unemployment rate in India rose to how much percent in Feb 2019?

(A)7.2%
(B)7.1%
(C)7.5%
(D)7.6%
(E)7.4%

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Solution: (A)

The unemployment rate in India rose to 7.2% in Feb 2019, the highest since September 2016, and up from 5.9% in February 2018, according to data compiled by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy(CMIE).[/ms_expand]
7. Which state launched “Mukhya Mantri Karigar Sahayata” scheme?

(A)Rajasthan
(B)Telangana
(C)Odisha
(D)Sikkim
(E)West Bengal

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Solution: (C)

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the “Mukhya Mantri Karigar Sahayata” scheme in Bhubaneshwar. Craftsmen with over 10 years of experience and annual income below Rs 1 lakh would become eligible to get the assistance of Rs 800 a month. Those above 80 years of age, would get Rs 1,000 monthly allowance.[/ms_expand]
8. Recently, the Delhi government launched which application to allow users to plan more efficiently their journey with Delhi Metro and all city buses?

(A)Delhi Sewa
(B)One Delhi
(C)Delhi Nation
(D)Ek Delhi
(E) One Seva

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Solution: (B)

To ease the use of public transport in the national capital, the Delhi government launched a common mobility app “One Delhi” to allow users plan more efficiently their journey with Delhi Metro and all city buses.[/ms_expand]
9. Which state government set up North East Skill Centre in collaboration with the Singapore based ITE Education Services?

(A)Arunachal Pradesh
(B)Assam
(C)Sikkim
(D)Nagaland
(E) None of the above

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Solution: (B)
The Assam government in collaboration with Singapore based ITE Education Services set up the North East Skill Centre in Guwahati. The NESC will aim to provide better skill training to thousands of unemployed youth of the state.[/ms_expand]

10. Ancient language “Gondi” will be taught in tribal districts of which state?

(A)Madhya Pradesh
(B)Chhattisgarh
(C)Telangana
(D)Kerala
(E) Rajasthan

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Solution: (A)

In Madhya Pradesh, ancient tribal language Gondi will be taught in tribal districts. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath has decided to include Gondi in the primary education curriculum of the state’s tribal-dominated districts.[/ms_expand]
11. Recently, Kummanam Rajasekharan resigned from the governor post of which state?

(A)Nagaland
(B)West Bengal
(C)Mizoram
(D)Sikkim
(E) Hyderabad

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Solution: (C)

Kummanam Rajasekharan, the governor of Mizoram resigned from his office, and President Ram Nath Kovind has accepted the resignation. Kummanam, the former Kerala State BJP president, had been sworn in as Mizoram Governor on May 25, 2018.[/ms_expand]
12. Which country has recently become a member of the International Criminal Court in a boost for beleaguered court?

(A)Malaysia
(B)Belarus
(C)Canada
(D)Austria
(E) UAE

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Solution: (A)

Malaysia has become a member of the International Criminal Court. The ICC is the world’s only permanent war crimes court and aims to prosecute the worst abuses when national courts are unable or unwilling.[/ms_expand]

13. Which small finance company announced its partnership with a new age insurance company, Acko General Insurance Limited to provide customized insurance products?

(A)ESAF Small Finance Bank
(B)AU Small Finance Bank
(C)Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
(D)Equitas Small Finance Bank
(E) Kotak Mahindra Bank

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Solution: (B)

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd, a Fortune India 500 company and one of India’s fastest growing banks, announced its partnership with a new age insurance company, Acko General Insurance Limited.Partnering with Acko, India’s first digital insurer, AU bank is now set to provide customized insurance products to its customers.[/ms_expand]

14. Who has been named as Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization?

(A)Radhika Apte
(B)Shyama Srinivasan
(C)Nayana Shukla
(D)Soumya Swaminathan
(E)Sunita Menon

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Solution: (D)

Soumya Swaminathan has been named Chief Scientist of the WHO. WHO’s new corporate structure is based on four pillars which will be mirrored throughout the organisation. The Emergencies Pillar will be responsible for WHO’s critical health security responsibilities, both in responding to health crises and helping countries prepare for them. The External Relations and Governance Pillar will centralise and harmonise WHO’s work on resource mobilisation and communications. The Business Operations Pillar will ensure more professionalised delivery of key corporate functions such as budgeting, finance, human resources and supply chain. The new division is being seen as the fifth pillar to strengthen the WHO’s core scientific work, ensure the quality and consistency of norms and standards.[/ms_expand]
15. What was the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day 2019?

(A)Step Up for Gender Equality
(B)Women in the Changing Way of World: Planet 50-50 by 2030
(C)Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change: Balance for Better
(D)Time is Now: Rural and Urban Transformation
(E) Stand against Violence

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Solution: (C)

International Women’s Day is observed on March 8 every year. It is a focal point in the movement for women’s rights. International Women’s Day is a worldwide event that celebrates women’s achievements from the political to the social while calling for gender equality. The theme is “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change: Balance for Better”.[/ms_expand]

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