Today’s GK & Current Affairs Quiz For Jan 15th, 2019

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Current Affairs Quiz – 15/01/2019

1. On 11th January 2019, where was the inaugural round of a 2+2 Inter-Sessional meeting between the United States and India, focused on the progress of defense and foreign policy issues, held?

A.New Delhi
B.Mumbai
C.Chennai
D.Kolkata
E.None of these

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Solution: A

Explanation: The inaugural round of a 2+2 Inter-Sessional meeting took place in New Delhi. The meeting was a follow up on the decisions taken during the India-U.S. Ministerial 2+2 Dialogue, which was held in New Delhi last year.
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2. Where was ‘Ama Ghare LED’ scheme launched on 11th January 2019, under which about 95 lakh families in the state will each get 4 LED bulbs of cost?

A.Bihar
B.Assam
C.Rajasthan
D.Odisha
E.None of these

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Solution: D

Explanation: Odisha CM launched this scheme recently. The scheme will be implemented by Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) and the bulbs will be distributed through camps to be held during 15th to 20th of every month and through the PDS outlets across the State.
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3. Where was the India-Central Asia Dialogue for peace process held in January 2019?

A.Uzbekistan
B.Afghanistan
C.Tajikistan
D.Turkmenistan
E.None of the above

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Solution: A

Explanation: India and the five Central Asia nations on January 13, 2019 showed their support for the inclusive peace process in Afghanistan following the first ever India-Central Asia Dialogue in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. These five Central Asia nations are Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
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4. Who launched the National Clean Air Programme on January 10, 2019?

A.Prime Minister of India
B.Home Minister
C.Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
D.President of India
E.None of the above

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Solution: C

Explanation: Dr. Harsh Vardhan,Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). It is  a time-bound national level strategy for pan India implementation to tackle the increasing air pollution problem across the country in a comprehensive manner. The programme aims to cut pollution in the 102 worst affected cities by 20-30 percent by 2024.
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5. Who took over as new Axis Bank MD and CEO after Shikha Sharma?

A.Renu Satti
B.Rajeev Kumar
C.Amitabh Chaudhary
D.PS Jayakumar
E.None of the Above

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Solution: C

Explanation: Amitabh Chaudhry is an Indian banker, the CEO and MD of Axis Bank.
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6. Where is the HQ of ESAF Small Finance Bank?

A.Bangalore
B.Thrissur
C.Lucknow
D.Nashik
E.Pune

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Solution: B

Explanation: ESAF Small Finance Bank is an Indian small finance bank providing banking services and small loans to the underbanked. It is headquartered in Thrissur Kerala and Chennai.
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7. Where was the 6th annual ‘Women of India Organic Festival’ held recently?

A.Guwahati
B.Chandigarh
C.Dehradun
D.Kolkata
E.Bangalore

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Solution: B

Explanation: Women of India Organic Festival aims to celebrate and promote women farmers and entrepreneurs in the organic sector from the remotest parts of India.This is the first time the event is being held in Chandigarh.
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8. The 29th Indian Paint Conference–2019 was held in ____ during 11th to 13th January 2019?

A.Agra, Uttar Pradesh
B.Ahmedabad, Gujarat
C.Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
D.Kochi, Kerala
E.None of these

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Solution: A

Explanation: The 3-day 29th Indian Paint Conference–2019 commenced in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It was organized by the Indian Paint Association (IPA) – the apex body of the Indian Paint Industry.
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9. The main camera of which of NASA’s space telescopes got shut due to a hardware problem?

A.James Webb Space Telescope
B.Spitzer Space Telescope
C.Kepler Mission
D.Hubble Space Telescope
E.None of these

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Solution: D

Explanation:  The main camera onboard NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has been shut down after it encountered a hardware problem. Hubble is the first major optical telescope to be placed in space to provide an unobstructed view into the universe.
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10. To calculate capital adequacy ratio, the banks are required to take into account which of the following risks?

A.Credit risk and Operational risk
B.Credit risk and Market risk
C.Market Risk and Operational Risk
D.Credit Risk, Market risk and Operational risk
E.None of these

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Solution: D

Explanation: Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is the ratio of a bank’s capital in relation to its risk-weighted assets and current liabilities. It is decided by central banks and bank regulators to prevent commercial banks from taking excess leverage and becoming insolvent in the process. The risk weighted assets take into account credit risk, market risk, and operational risk.
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11. Whom did The Reserve Bank of India approve as Non-Executive Part Time Chairman of the board of Yes Bank?

A.Ashok Chawla
B.Brahm Dutt
C.Sushil Modi
D.Mohsin Khan
E.None of the above

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Solution: B

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India approved the appointment of Brahm Dutt as part-time, non-executive chairman of Yes Bank. Dutt has been on the Board of the bank since July 2013. He has been appointed till July 4, 2020.
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12. When is the World Hindi Day observed every year?

A.January 10
B.January 11
C.January 12
D.January 13
E.January 14

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Solution: A

Explanation: World Hindi Day is celebrated every year on January 10, marking the anniversary of the first World Hindi Conference which was held in 1975. The first World Hindi Conference was inaugurated by the then prime minister Indira Gandhi.
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13. Brass gets discoloured in the air because of the presence of which of the following gases in air?

A.Carbon
B.Fluorine
C.Hydrogen
D.Oxygen
E.Hydrogen Sulphide

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Solution: E

Explanation:  Hydrogen sulfide is the chemical compound with the formula H2S. It is a colorless chalcogen hydride gas with the characteristic foul odor of rotten eggs. It is very poisonous, corrosive, and flammable.
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14. The image formed in a compound microscope is ___ ?

A.Erect
B.Inverted
C.Bent
D.Both A & B
E.None of these

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Solution: B

Explanation: The objective has a very short focal length and creates a larger, inverted image of the object inside the microscope. Inverted means that the image appears upside down or backward compared with the actual object.
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15. What is liquid metal?

A.Bismuth
B.Magnesium
C.Mercury
D.Sodium
E.None of the above

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Solution:C

Explanation: Mercury is called the liquid metal. Also called as quick silver.
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16.Which blood cells are called ‘Soldiers’ of the body and help in fighting the bacteria?

A.WBC
B.RBC
C.Hb
D.Platelets
E.None of these

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Solution: A

Explanation:  White blood cells are the cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.
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17. Which of the following is used in pencils?

A.Silicon
B.Graphite
C.Charcoal
D.Lead
E.Phosphorous

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Solution: B

Explanation: There is no lead in pencils. Rather, the core is made up of a non-toxic mineral called graphite. The common name “pencil lead” is due to an historic association with the stylus made of lead in ancient Roman times.
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18. Who was awarded the Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army by President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, on 12th January 2019 in New Delhi?

A.General Purna Chandra Thapa
B.General Narinder Simha
C.General Ram Prathap
D.General Surya Kishan
E.None of these

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Solution: A

Explanation:  General Purna Chandra Thapa is the Chief of the Army Staff, Nepal Army. For his immense military skills and immeasurable contribution to bring up Nepal’s long and friendly relationship with India, he was bestowed with this award.
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19. Who became the fifth Indian to reach 10,000-run mark in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) for the country, on 12th January 2019?

A.Mahendra Singh Dhoni
B.Virat Kohli
C.Shikhar Dawan
D.Rohit Sharma
E.None of these

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Solution : A

Explanation: Former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the fifth Indian to reach the milestone of a 10,000-run mark in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) for the country.
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20. Name the tenth Sikh Guru whose commemorative silver coin of Rs 350 and stamp was released recently ?

A.Guru Nanak Dev
B.Guru Angad Dev
C.Guru Ram Das
D.Guru Gobind Singh
E.None of the above

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Solution: D

Explanation:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13, 2019 released a commemorative silver coin of Rs 350 and stamp on Tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji to mark his 352nd birth anniversary. The birth anniversary of the Guru Gobind Singh was also celebrated as Prakashotsava at Patna Sahib, Bihar.
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