Current affairs questions for CGL tier 1, IBPS clerk, SBI PO and LIC AAO Pre exams

Transcription

1

2 Current affairs questions for CGL tier 1, IBPS clerk, SBI PO and LIC AAO Pre exams March GA QUIZ 15 Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below. 1. To improve the drainage infrastructure of Dibrugarh in, the government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have recently signed a $26 million loan agreement. A. Tripura B. Assam C. Arunachal Pradesh D. West Bengal E. None of these 2. The Government of India, the World Bank and the representatives of Five States have signed the Loan Agreement for Additional Financing of $137 Million for the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP). Which of the following states is not among them? A. Uttar Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh C. Tamil Nadu D. Kerala E. Karnataka 3. Which of the following ministries has recently signed an MoU with Simtars, Australia for Cooperation in Occupational Safety? A. Labour Ministry B. Home Ministry C. Finance Ministry D. HRD Ministry E. None of these 4. Marayur jaggery from which of the following states finally gets Geographical Indication tag?

3 A. Karnataka B. Kerala C. Tamil Nadu D. Maharashtra E. None of these 5. Who among the following was recently named Chief Scientist at WHO? A. Soumya Swaminathan B. Padmini Rout C. Eesha Karavade D. Mina Swaminathan E. None of these 6. Virendra Kataria passed away recently. He was Former Lieutenant Governor of. A. Delhi B. Goa C. Puducherry D. Andaman E. None of these 7. Biju Patnaik International Airport from has recently won the prestigious ASQ award. A. Bhubaneswar B. Mumbai C. Chennai D. Kochi E. None of these 8. Which one of the following was recently awarded the coveted Golden Peacock Innovative Product Award 2019? A. ICICI Lombard B. TATA AIG C. Acko General Insurance D. Policybazaar E. None of these 9. Who among the following was recently conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by the University for Peace founded by the United Nations Organisations (UNO) for his contribution "to the Rule of Law, democracy and sustainable development in India"? A. Venkaiah Naidu B. Sushma Swaraj C. Nirmala Sitharaman

4 D. Amit Shah E. None of these 10. Who among the following was recently appointed Chancellor of Central University of Gujarat? A. Hasmukh Adhia B. Balesh Sharma C. Kumar Mangalam Birla D. Subhash Chandra Garg E. None of these

5 Correct answers: B A A B A C A C A A Explanations: 1. Who: ADB What: signed $26 million loan agreement for Assam When: published on 8th March 2019 To improve the drainage infrastructure of Dibrugarh in Assam, the government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $26 million loan agreement. The financing comes under the ongoing Assam Urban Infrastructure Investment Programme. The ongoing loan of $51 million under the Assam Urban Infrastructure Investment Programme is helping to improve water supply infrastructure in Guwahati, solid waste management and drainage infrastructure in Guwahati and Dibrugarh cities of Assam.

6 2. Who: the Government of India, the World Bank and the representatives of Five States What: signed the Loan Agreement for Additional Financing of $137 Million for the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) When: published on 8th March 2019 The World Bank, the Government of India and representatives of 5 States of Government of India and Implementing Agencies signed here in New Delhi the Loan Agreement for Additional Financing of $137 Million for the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) that will help rehabilitate and modernize over 220 selected large dams in the States of Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand. In 2010, the Bank s Board approved $350 million to finance the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project to improve the safety and sustainable performance of over 220 selected dams in India. This Ongoing Project has so far benefitted 25 Million Primary Beneficiaries from urban and rural communities providing them water and livelihood opportunities Who: Labour Ministry What: signed an MoU with Simtars, Australia for Cooperation in Occupational Safety

7 When: published on 7th March 2019 Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) and Safety in Mines, Testing and Research Station (SIMTARS) propose to explore opportunities including the feasibility of technical knowledge sharing in the area of occupational safety, health and welfare of persons engaged in mining operations and also training of key persons or members of core group from the Inspectorate, Mining Industry and Academia for formulating the process of systematic implementation and monitoring of the concept of risk based safety management system through this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU has been signed today between Shri Utpal Saha, Director General Mines Safety on behalf of Ministry of Labour and Employment and Shri Gitesh Agrawal, Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner on behalf of SIMTARS, Queensland Government, Australia in presence of Shri Heeralal Samaria, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment. Shri Samaria said that new technologies are required for safety of mine workers because now availability of minerals is becoming difficult and miners have to go deeper. He congratulated both the parties and expressed hope that this MoU will help to avoid loss of precious lives of mine workers Who: Marayur jaggery from Kerala What: finally gets Geographical Indication tag When: published on 7th March 2019

8 The Marayur jaggery has finally got the geographical indication (GI) tag, making it safe for consumption while rejuvenating the traditional way of production and ensuring a safe market in future. It has been a long-term demand of farmers in Marayur and Kanthallur grama panchayats, where jaggery is produced without adding any chemicals. Though the Marayur jaggery has always been known for its high quality, fake jaggery with a salty taste was being marketed as Marayur jaggery. It was the persistent efforts made by the Intellectual Property Rights cell, Kerala Agriculture University, from August 2016 that resulted in the jaggery receiving the GI tag Who: Soumya Swaminathan What: named Chief Scientist at WHO When: published o 7th March 2019 Soumya Swaminathan, a Deputy Director-General of the World Health Organisation has been named Chief Scientist of the WHO. As Deputy Director-General Programmes (DDP), she was one of the three DDGs assisting WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

9 Talking to BusinessLine, Soumya Swaminathan confirmed: Yes. I am now Chief Scientist, a newly created position and division. 6. Who: Former Puducherry LG Virendra Kataria What: passes away When: published on 6th March 2019 Former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry and former Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief Virendra Kataria has passed away. He was 88 and is survived by a son and a daughter. Kataria represented Punjab in Rajya Sabha from 1992 till Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of former Rajya Sabha member. In his condolence message, he described Kataria as a committed soldier of the Indian National Congress who, throughout his life, worked tirelessly to strengthen the cause and ideals of the party.

10 7. Who: Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport What: wins the prestigious ASQ award When: published on 7th March 2019 The Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar has won the 2018 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) award as the leading airport in size and region. The Airports Council International selected BPIA for the prestigious award. Chandigarh Airport, Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore, SM Badaruddin II Airport in Indonesia, SS Kasim II Airport in Indonesia and Yichang Sanxia Airport in China were also chosen for the award Who: Acko General Insurance What: was awarded the coveted Golden Peacock Innovative Product Award 2019 When: published on 8th March 2019

11 ACKO General Insurance a new-age digital insurance company, was awarded the coveted Golden Peacock Innovative Product Award , for their contextual microinsurance product -"Ola Ride Insurance". The award was presented to Biresh Giri, Appointed Actuary & CRO, Acko in the presence of global business leaders at the recently held event in Dubai. Established by the Institute of Directors, India in The Golden Peacock Awards for Corporate Leadership and Excellence are now regarded as a benchmark of business excellence, both locally and globally. The Golden Peacock Innovative Product/Service Award is designed to encourage systemic innovation in an organization to develop products and services that are aligned with the current market demands Who: UN-founded University for Peace What: confers Honorary Doctorate on Vice President Naidu When: published on 9th March 2019 Vice President Venkaiah Naidu was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by the University for Peace founded by the United Nations Organisations (UNO) for his contribution "to the Rule of Law, democracy and sustainable development in India". He received the degree of "Doctor Honoris Causa" from the Dean of the University for Peace here.

12 In his acceptance speech, Naidu said, "This (Honorary Doctorate) is an honour for my country than to me as an individual. It is an honour bestowed on a country, a civilization and a culture that has been an ardent and consistent champion of peace since time immemorial. I am privileged to receive this honour when the world is commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Gandhi Ji, the extraordinary apostil of peace." university-for-peace-confers-honorary-doctorate-on-vice-president-naidu _1.html 10. Who: Hasmukh Adhia What: was appointed Chancellor of Central University of Gujarat When: published on 9th March 2019 Hasmukh Adhia was appointed Chancellor of Central University of Gujarat on Friday, a week after the government nominated him chairman of stateowned Bank of Baroda. Adhia, who retired November 30 last year, succeeds Yoginder K Alagh. He has been appointed for a term of five years. Gujarat Central University was set up though an Act of Parliament only in SA Bari is its current vice chancellor.

13 Top 10 news of the day : 16 th March Hasmukh Adhia was appointed Chancellor of Central University of Gujarat. (15 th March 2019 Current Affairs Quiz) Hasmukh Adhia was appointed Chancellor of Central University of Gujarat on Friday, a week after the government nominated him chairman of stateowned Bank of Baroda. Adhia, who retired November 30 last year, succeeds Yoginder K Alagh. He has been appointed for a term of five years. Gujarat Central University was set up though an Act of Parliament only in SA Bari is its current vice chancellor. 2. UN-founded University for Peace confers Honorary Doctorate on Vice President Naidu. (Top 10 Current Affairs Quiz of 15 th March 2019) Vice President Venkaiah Naidu was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by the University for Peace founded by the United Nations Organisations (UNO) for his contribution "to the Rule of Law, democracy and sustainable development in India". He received the degree of "Doctor Honoris Causa" from the Dean of the University for Peace here. In his acceptance speech, Naidu said, "This (Honorary Doctorate) is an honour for my country than to me as an individual. It is an honour bestowed on a country, a civilization and a culture that has been an ardent and consistent champion of peace since time immemorial. I am privileged to receive this honour when the world is commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Gandhi Ji, the extraordinary apostil of peace."

14 3. Acko General Insurance was awarded the coveted Golden Peacock Innovative Product Award (Top 10 Objective Current Affairs Questions and Answers of 15 th March 2019) ACKO General Insurance a new-age digital insurance company, was awarded the coveted Golden Peacock Innovative Product Award , for their contextual microinsurance product -"Ola Ride Insurance". The award was presented to Biresh Giri, Appointed Actuary & CRO, Acko in the presence of global business leaders at the recently held event in Dubai. Established by the Institute of Directors, India in The Golden Peacock Awards for Corporate Leadership and Excellence are now regarded as a benchmark of business excellence, both locally and globally. The Golden Peacock Innovative Product/Service Award is designed to encourage systemic innovation in an organization to develop products and services that are aligned with the current market demands. 4. Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport wins the prestigious ASQ award. (Latest Current Affairs Capsule of 15 th March 2019) The Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar has won the 2018 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) award as the leading airport in size and region. The Airports Council International selected BPIA for the prestigious award. Chandigarh Airport, Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore, SM Badaruddin II Airport in Indonesia, SS Kasim II Airport in Indonesia and Yichang Sanxia Airport in China were also chosen for the award. 5. Former Puducherry LG Virendra Kataria passes away. (Today s Current Affairs in Short of 15 th March 2019)

15 Former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry and former Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief Virendra Kataria has passed away. He was 88 and is survived by a son and a daughter. Kataria represented Punjab in Rajya Sabha from 1992 till Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of former Rajya Sabha member. In his condolence message, he described Kataria as a committed soldier of the Indian National Congress who, throughout his life, worked tirelessly to strengthen the cause and ideals of the party. 6. Soumya Swaminathan named Chief Scientist at WHO. (Important Current Affairs Quiz of 15 th March 2019) Soumya Swaminathan, a Deputy Director-General of the World Health Organisation has been named Chief Scientist of the WHO. As Deputy Director-General Programmes (DDP), she was one of the three DDGs assisting WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Talking to BusinessLine, Soumya Swaminathan confirmed: Yes. I am now Chief Scientist, a newly created position and division. 7. Marayur jaggery from Kerala finally gets Geographical Indication tag. (Top 10 Current Affairs Questions and Answers of 15 th March 2019) The Marayur jaggery has finally got the geographical indication (GI) tag, making it safe for consumption while rejuvenating the traditional way of production and ensuring a safe market in future. It has been a long-term demand of farmers in Marayur and Kanthallur grama panchayats, where jaggery is produced without adding any chemicals. Though the Marayur jaggery has always been known for its high

16 quality, fake jaggery with a salty taste was being marketed as Marayur jaggery. It was the persistent efforts made by the Intellectual Property Rights cell, Kerala Agriculture University, from August 2016 that resulted in the jaggery receiving the GI tag. 8. Labour Ministry signed an MoU with Simtars, Australia for Cooperation in Occupational Safety. (Most Important Current Affairs Quiz of 15 th March 2019) Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) and Safety in Mines, Testing and Research Station (SIMTARS) propose to explore opportunities including the feasibility of technical knowledge sharing in the area of occupational safety, health and welfare of persons engaged in mining operations and also training of key persons or members of core group from the Inspectorate, Mining Industry and Academia for formulating the process of systematic implementation and monitoring of the concept of risk based safety management system through this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU has been signed today between Shri Utpal Saha, Director General Mines Safety on behalf of Ministry of Labour and Employment and Shri Gitesh Agrawal, Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner on behalf of SIMTARS, Queensland Government, Australia in presence of Shri Heeralal Samaria, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment. Shri Samaria said that new technologies are required for safety of mine workers because now availability of minerals is becoming difficult and miners have to go deeper. He congratulated both the parties and expressed hope that this MoU will help to avoid loss of precious lives of mine workers. 9. Government of India, the World Bank and the representatives of Five States signed the Loan Agreement for Additional Financing of $137 Million for the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP).

17 (Current Affairs in Short of 15 th March 2019) The World Bank, the Government of India and representatives of 5 States of Government of India and Implementing Agencies signed here in New Delhi the Loan Agreement for Additional Financing of $137 Million for the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) that will help rehabilitate and modernize over 220 selected large dams in the States of Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand. In 2010, the Bank s Board approved $350 million to finance the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project to improve the safety and sustainable performance of over 220 selected dams in India. This Ongoing Project has so far benefitted 25 Million Primary Beneficiaries from urban and rural communities providing them water and livelihood opportunities. 10. ADB signed $26 million loan agreement for Assam. (Current Affairs and GK Questions of 15 th March 2019) To improve the drainage infrastructure of Dibrugarh in Assam, the government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $26 million loan agreement. The financing comes under the ongoing Assam Urban Infrastructure Investment Programme. The ongoing loan of $51 million under the Assam Urban Infrastructure Investment Programme is helping to improve water supply infrastructure in Guwahati, solid waste management and drainage infrastructure in Guwahati and Dibrugarh cities of Assam.

18