Current Affairs Quiz: January 30, 2019

Current Affairs 30 January 2019 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 29 January 2019 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of January 29, 2019

1. According to Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi. GST on Haj has been reduced from 18 percent to how much percent?
   A)10
   B)12
   C)5
   D)7
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that GST on Haj has been reduced from 18 percent to 5 percent and this will significantly lower the air fare thus saving Haj pilgrims’ 113 crore rupees this year.
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2. In which state, country’s second tulip garden will be built?
   A)Uttar Pradesh
   B)Telangana
   C)Uttrakhand
   D)Haryana
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The government of Uttarakhand has obtained the permission to develop the tulip garden over 50 hectares of forest land in Pithoragarh district at a cost of Rs 50 crore. It will be the 2nd Tulip garden in the country after the one located in Srinagar of Jammu and Kashmir.
   
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3. India’s first Geographical Indication Store is to be opened in which state?
   A)Uttrakhand
   B)Kerala
   C)Goa
   D)Karnataka
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Union Civil Aviation minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurated India’s first Geographical Indication Store at Goa International Airport in Dabolim.
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4. Which state CM launched “Jiban Sampark” Project in partnership with UNICEF India?
   A)Tamil Nadu
   B)Kerala
   C)Karnataka
   D)Odisha
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announced “Jiban Sampark” project in partnership with UNICEF India to generate awareness about the development and welfare initiatives of state government among the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups of the state
   
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5. Who was appointed as Pakistan’s first ever Hindu female civil judge?
   A)Suman Kumari
   B)Saniya Sen
   C)Hardeep Singh Kaur
   D)Aparna Singh
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: Pakistan has appointed the country’s first ever Hindu female civil judge after she passed an examination for induction of judicial officers. Suman Kumari, who hails from Qambar-Shahdadkot in Sindh province, will serve in her native district.
   
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6. Which digital currency was launched by the central banks of the UAE and Saudi Arabia?
   A)Riyal
   B)Aux
   C)Aber
   D)Ayan
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The central banks of the UAE and Saudi Arabia have launched a common digital currency called “Aber”, which will be used in financial settlements between the two countries through Blockchains and Distributed Ledgers technologies.
   
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7. According to World Steel Association, which country has replaced Japan as world’s second largest steel producing country?
   A)India
   B)China
   C)Russia
   D)USA
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: India has replaced Japan as world’s second largest steel producing country, while China is the largest producer of crude steel accounting for more than 51 percent of production, according to World Steel Association.
   
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8. Which Indian player has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect after the part-timer’s action was reported during the first ODI against Australia earlier this month?
   A)KL Rahul
   B)Y Chahal
   C)Ambati Rayudu
   D)Bhuvneshwar Kumar
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: india’s Ambati Rayudu has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect after the part-timer’s action was reported during the first ODI against Australia earlier this month.
   
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9. Who has won the first prize in the Republic Day Parade for its Kisan Gandhi theme?
   A)ISRO
   B)DRDO
   C)BHEL
   D)ICAR
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: The ICAR tableau in the Republic Day Parade has won the first prize for its Kisan Gandhi theme.
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10. Recently, former Union Minister George Fernandes passed away. He had which portfolio?
    A)Finance Minister
    B)Defence Minister
    C)Civil Aviation Minister
    D)Corporate Affairs Minister
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: Former Defence Minister George Fernandes, long-time socialist and a trade unionist, who fought the Congress all his life passed away after prolonged illness.
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Where is the HQ of Indian Council of Agricultural Research?
   A)Lucknow
   B)Mumbai
   C)Chennai
   D)New Delhi
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2. Where is the HQ of International Cricket Council?
   A)Paris
   B)London
   C)New York
   D)Dubai
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3. What is the currency of United Arab Emirates?
   A)Riyal
   B)Peso
   C)Dirham
   D)Riel
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Daily Current Affairs 31st January, 2019

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NATIONAL NEWS

FSSAI bans staple pins in tea bags from June 30

Food regulator FSSAI issued a notification seeking a ban on the use of pins in tea bags by the food business operators (FBOs) by June 30. Last year, it had decided to ban the stapler pins in tea bags from January 2019 as it poses potential hazard to consumers since any loose staple pin consumed inadvertently with tea may cause a serious health hazard.

• The food authority has also directed the tea bag manufacturing units to submit their plan to switch to new system by procuring the new machines or modifying the existing machines.

Noida: New campus of National Museum Institute inaugurated

The new Campus of the National Museum Institute was inaugurated by Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar. Four new courses that are Archaeology; Palaeography, Epigraphy and Numismatics; Structural Conservation and Cultural and Heritage Management, are expected to be commenced.

• In addition to the regular courses, short-term courses of five-months duration that is Art Appreciation and Bhartiya Kalanidhi (Hindi), which are very popular, and are conducted by the Institute to disseminate the knowledge about the country's tangible and intangible heritage.

Finance Commission forms panel to resolve Punjab's Rs 31,000 crore food account issue

In a major fillip to Punjab's persistent efforts for securing the waiver of Rs 31,000 crore food account, Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission N K Singh formed a committee to find ways of settling the matter.

• The committee under the Finance Commission, with the Centre, the State, and the FCI, would explore all possibilities, given its terms of reference and constitutional propriety, to settle the festering problem.

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BUSINESS & ECONOMY

GST collection crossed Rs 1 lakh cr in January: Government

Revenue collection under Goods and Services Tax (GST) for January crossed Rs 1 lakh crore. Total collection for the month of January last year was Rs 89,825 crore, the Finance Ministry said.

• This increase has been achieved despite various tax relief measures implemented by the GST Council to lower the tax burden on the consumers. Final figures and details of collections for the entire month will be released on February 2.

Chanda Kochhar terminated by ICICI Bank, four months after she quit as CEO

Chanda Kochhar, who had resigned as CEO and MD of ICICI Bank nearly four months back, was terminated and all her entitlements were revoked by the bank. The action by the bank came six days after the CBI booked her along with her businessman husband Deepak Kochhar and Videocon MD Dhoot and a few others for criminal conspiracy in an alleged loan fraud case.

• Pursuant to the decision of the Board of Directors of ICICI Bank, the Audit Committee of the Bank had appointed former Supreme Court judge, Justice (Retd) BN Srikrishna as the Head of Enquiry (HOE) to undertake a comprehensive enquiry on allegations against Chanda Kochhar.

WhatsApp announces 'Startup India-Grand Challenge'

In an effort to encourage entrepreneurs and small businesses in India, Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp announced the "Startup India-WhatsApp Grand Challenge". The top five start-ups will receive a total grant of $250,000. 

• Ideas and business models capable of making a large-scale socio-economic impact and solve day-to-day problems have been invited to apply for the challenge by March 10.

India unveils human space flight centre in Bengaluru

The state-run Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said it has unveiled a Human Space Flight Centre in Bengaluru. The facility, unveiled by former ISRO chairman K. Kasturirangan and current Chairman K. Sivan, will be headed by S. Unnikrishnan Nair as the Director.

• The ISRO aims to send humans to space by December 2021 through its Gaganyaan mission. R. Hutton, who was the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) Director, will be heading the Gaganyaan project.

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SPORTS

Srikanth, Sindhu among those approved by SAI for TOPS scheme

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has approved the names of 23 athletes, including shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth, from badminton, cycling, para-athletics and para-shooting fields, to be included in the flagship Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Paralympics and 2024 Olympics.

• The Target Olympic Podium Scheme is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to provide assistance to India's top athletes.


• Extra info.:
  SAI Headquarters: Delhi

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APPOINTMENTS

Ajai Kumar appointed interim MD, CEO of Yes Bank

Yes Bank announced the appointment of Ajai Kumar as its interim MD and CEO till Ravneet Singh Gill assumes office. Kumar's appointment comes after the co-founder and former MD and CEO, Rana Kapoor, demitted office recently.

• Gill's appointment as the next full-fledged MD and CEO was announced recently and he will assume office on March 1.

Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar takes charge as Vice Chief of Naval Staff

Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar, AVSM, VSM assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. An alumnus of National Defence Academy at Khadakvasla in Pune, he was commissioned into the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy on July 1, 1982.

• The Admiral has held various challenging Staff and Command assignments during his distinguished naval career spanning more than three decades.

Missiles specialist Vice-Admiral Ajit Kumar P. is new WNC chief

Vice-Admiral Ajit Kumar P. a missiles specialist, took over as the new Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command (WNC) of the Indian Navy. He succeeded Vice-Admiral Girish Luthra who attained superannuation after an illustrious career spanning nearly four decades with the Indian Navy.

• Immediately prior to his new appointment, Ajit Kumar P. was the Vice-Chief of Naval Staff, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi.

Sultan Abdullah sworn in as new Malaysian King

Pahang's Sultan Abdullah Ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah was sworn in as the 16th King of Malaysia after his predecessor, Sultan Muhammad V, abdicated the throne earlier this month.

• Abdullah took the charge of the King, also Malaysia's head of state, for the next five years at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur. Sultan of Perak, Nazrin Shah was sworn in as the Vice Minister and will also serve for the next five years.


• Extra info.:
  Malaysia Capital: Kuala Lumpur
  Currency: Malaysian ringgit

Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra takes over as NCC Director General

Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra assumed the charge of Director General of NCC (DGNCC). Commissioned in the Madras Regiment in December 1980, Lt Gen Chopra is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.

• Extra info.:
  National Cadet Corps (NCC) Headquarters: New Delhi

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AWARDS

Piyush Goyal gets Carnot Prize for power reforms, donates the prize money to International Solar Alliance

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has been awarded the Carnot Prize for his contribution towards sustainable energy solutions by the University of Pennsylvania located in ‎Philadelphia, Pennsylvania‎, US. He has donated the prize money to International Solar Alliance.

• The Carnot Prize is given to the personalities who have revolutionised the understanding of energy policy.

Health Minister confers 'Award of Appreciation' to Rajiv Nath of AIMED for his contribution to global healthcare

Rajiv Nath was conferred with the prestigious 'Award of Appreciation' by Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare for his contribution to the Global Public Healthcare sector at The Award of Appreciation Ceremony held at Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi, organized by Diaspora Foundation.

• Recently Rajiv Nath has also been appointed as the Member on Board of National Medical Devices Promotion Council by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) established to boost and strengthen the Indian Medical Devices Sector and lead India to an export driven market in the Medical Devices sector.

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IMPORTANT DAYS

World Leprosy Eradication Day

World Leprosy Day, held on the last Sunday of January every year, seeks to increase public awareness about leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, a highly contagious infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae.

• In India, it is celebrated on the 30th January each year to commemorate the death of Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated on this day in 1948. This year’s theme for World Leprosy Day is ‘ending discrimination, stigma, and prejudice’.

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Current Affairs Quiz: January 29, 2019

Current Affairs 29 January 2019 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 28 January 2019 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of January 28, 2019

1. Which application was launched by the Defence Ministry on the occasion of 70th Republic Day?
   A)Bharat Vande 2019
   B)Parade 2019
   C)India 2019
   D)RDP India 2019
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: People can watch the highlights of this year’s Republic Day parade at the Rajpath on a mobile application which has been launched by the Defence Ministry.The “RDP India 2019”app was launched on the occasion of the 70th Republic Day.
   
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2. In which state,a dedicated RPF Women Squad named as “JOYMATI BAHINI”was launched ?
   A)Assam
   B)Mizoram
   C)Nagaland
   D)Meghalaya
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: A dedicated RPF Women Squad named as “JOYMATI BAHINI”, comprising women sub-inspector and constables of the Railway Protection Force was formally launched today at Kamakhya Railway Station in Guwahati.
   
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3. Which application was developed by IIT Ropar that would help the Visually Impaired to recognize currency notes?
   A)Pehchan
   B)Jagmag
   C)Roshni
   D)Sitara
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The IIT-Ropar,has developed an app Roshni that would help the Visually Impaired to recognize currency notes.
   
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4. In which state,cable stayed 5.1 km “Atal Setu” was inaugurated?
   A)Mizoram
   B)Goa
   C)Uttar Pradesh
   D)Telangana
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: A 5.1 km long cable stayed “Atal Setu” on the Mandovi river in Goa, a third such bridge to connect the state capital with North Goa, was opened to public by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
   
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5. As per the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2019,which institute Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) has been ranked 24 worldwide?
   A)Symbiosis University
   B)SP Jain Institute of Management
   C)IIM Ahmedabad
   D)Indian School Of Business
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) of the Indian School of Business has been ranked at 24 worldwide in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2019.
   
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6. Who won Australian Open 2019(women’s)?
   A)Simona Halep
   B)Petra Kvitova
   C)Naomi Osaka
   D)Caroline Wozniacki
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Japan’s Naomi Osaka beat Czech Petra Kvitova in a thrilling Australian Open final to win back-to-back Grand Slams and become the new world number one.
   
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7. Who won Australian Open 2019(Men’s)?
   A)Novak Djokovic
   B)Leander Paes
   C)Rafael Nadal
   D)Roger Federer
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation:
   
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8. Who won the New South Wales men’s Amateur Golf Championship in Australia?
   A)Aryan Sharma
   B)Kartik Sharma
   C)Scott Johnson
   D)Nathan Barberie
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: India’s Kartik Sharma won the New South Wales men’s Amateur Golf Championship in Australia.
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9. Who has been appointed Regional Director for WHO South East Asia , for a second five-year term?
   A)Ajay Singh
   B)Christiane Ligarde
   C)Ajay Neelam
   D)Poonam Khetrapal Singh
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Poonam Khetrapal Singh has been appointed Regional Director for WHO South East Asia , for a second five-year term
   
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10. The 2019 Screen Actors Guild Awards was held in which country?
    A)Canada
    B)Russia
    C)USA
    D)India
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: “Black Panther”,”Rami Malek” and “Glenn Close” were some of the biggest winners at the 2019 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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11. Which state government has conferred the Republic Day Journalism Award 2019 to veteran journalist and former editor Dhirendra Nath Chakraborty?
    A)Uttar Pradesh
    B)West Bengal
    C)Assam
    D)Telangana
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Assam Government has conferred the Republic Day Journalism Award 2019 to veteran journalist and former editor Dhirendra Nath Chakraborty.
    
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12. Which translation of the book “La vie d’un homme inconnu” was awarded the 2nd Romain Rolland Prize for literary translation in Jaipur at the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival?
    A)Tamil
    B)English
    C)Hindi
    D)Urdu
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: The Tamil translation of Andrei Makine’s “La vie d’un homme inconnu”(The Life of an Unknown Man) was awarded the 2nd Romain Rolland Prize for literary translation in Jaipur at the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival.
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13. What is the theme of this year’s International Holocaust Remembrance Day ?
    A) Holocaust Remembrance:Demand and Defend Your Human Rights
    B)Holocaust Remembrance and Education
    C)Victims of the Holocaust
    D)Holocaust Education as a platform for building
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: International Holocaust Remembrance Day is an international memorial day on 27th January commemorating the tragedy of the Holocaust that occurred during the Second World War.the theme is “Holocaust Remembrance:Demand and Defend Your Human Rights”.
    
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14. When is Data Privacy day observed?
    A)27th Jan
    B)26th Jan
    C)28th Jan
    D)30th Jan
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Data Privacy Day(known in Europe as Data Protection Day) is an international holiday that occurs every 28 January.
    
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. What is the capital of Australia?
   A)Canberra
   B)London
   C)Vienna
   D)Sydney
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2. Where is the HQ of WHO?
   A)London
   B)Geneva
   C)Vienna
   D)New York
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   
   
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3. When was WHO founded?
   A)1945
   B)1947
   C)1948
   D)1949
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Daily Current Affairs 30th January, 2019

Daily Current Affairs 30 January 2019 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS

PM Modi inaugurates National Salt Satyagraha Memorial at Dandi



Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the National Salt Satyagraha Memorial at Dandi in Gujarat on Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary on 30 January. The memorial has statues of Mahatma Gandhi and 80 Satyagrahis who had marched with him during the historic Dandi Salt March. It also has 24-narrative murals depicting various events and stories from the historic 1930 Salt March.

India signs agreement with OECD for participation in PISA 2021

Human Resources Development Ministry signed an agreement with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for India’s Participation in Programme for International Student Assessment- Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021.

• Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar said that the format for the student assessment will be offline. The student assessment by PISA will ensure learning outcome through education. Students will be selected by PISA through random sampling. 


• PISA is a triennial international survey which aims to evaluate the education system worldwide by testing the skills and knowledge of 15-year-old students. Learnings from participation in PISA will help introduce competency based examination reforms in the school system. The CBSE and NCERT will be part of the process and activities leading to the actual test.


• Extra info.:
  OECD Headquarters: Paris, France

India improves global corruption index ranking by 3 points to 78 in 2018

India has improved its ranking on a global corruption index in 2018, while its neighbour China lagged far behind, according to the annual index released by an anti-graft watchdog. 

• India rose by three points to 78 in the list of 180 countries in the world, while China ranked 87 and Pakistan 117 in 2018, the Transparency International said in its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2018.


• The top countries on the list are Denmark and New Zealand, with scores of 88 and 87 respectively. Somalia, Syria and South Sudan are at the bottom of the list, with scores of 10, 13 and 13 respectively.

South India MSME Summit 2019 held in Bengaluru

Leading Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) associations of south India are coming together to organise the South India MSME Summit 2019 to be held at Bengaluru. The objective of the Summit is to discuss key issues with a view of finding solutions to them within a framework which provides the right environment for their growth and development.

• The India Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Report 2018 has been released Kochi based Institute of Small Enterprises and Development at the South India MSME Summit 2019 in Bengaluru. The report quotes RBI study which noted the share of credit extended to MSMEs in overall bank credit, declined steadily to around 14 per cent from about 17 per cent and within credit to the industrial sector and the share of medium enterprises has dropped significantly as compared to micro and small enterprises.

First Swadesh Darshan Project inaugurated in Sikkim

K.J. Alphons, Union Minister for Tourism has inaugurated the first project under the Swadesh Darshan Project of the Union Ministry of Tourism at the Zero Point, Gangtok, Sikkim. This project was sanctioned by the Ministry of Tourism in June 2015 for Rs. 98.05 crores.

• Under this scheme, the Government is focusing on the development of quality infrastructure in the country with the objective of providing better experience and facilities to the visitors and on fostering economic growth.

FSSAI asks food biz to comply with new packaging norms by July 1

Food businesses need to comply with new packaging regulations that bar use of recycled plastics and newspapers to wrap food articles by July 1. The new regulations prohibit packaging material made of recycled plastics including carry bags for packaging, storing, carrying or dispensing articles of food.

• The new norms will replace all provisions with respect to packaging requirements prescribed in the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011.

International conference on 8th century sage held to mark 50 years of India-Bhutan ties

Celebrating 50-years of formalization of diplomatic ties between India and Bhutan, a two-day international conference on 8th century Himalayan sage Guru Padmasambhava was held in New Delhi that saw the participation of distinguished scholars from both countries.

• The conference, organised by the Centre for Escalation of Peace (CEP) and titled 'Life and Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava', was held on January 29-30. 


• Extra info.:
  Capital: Thimphu
  Currency: Ngultrum
  Prime minister: Lotay Tshering
  King: Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

Maharashtra govt launched special scheme to curb infant deaths

The Maharashtra government launched a special scheme to curb infant deaths. Child Development Minister Pankaja Munde distributed baby-care kits to the children born in primary health centres and government hospitals.

• The scheme is applicable only for the first child and will benefit around four lakh women across the state, Women.  Each kit contains a blanket, a small mattress, a towel, a thermometer, baby oil, shampoo, toys, nail-cutter, gloves, socks, among other things. The cost of the kit is around Rs 2,000.

Free education for government college girls in Rajasthan

Free education will be provided to girls in state-run institutions in Rajasthan from July, Higher Education Minister Bhanwar Singh Bhati said. Also, the female students in colleges will be given sanitary napkins free of cost.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Dubai Airport Retains its Position as World's Busiest in 2018

Dubai International Airport said it has retained its position as the world's busiest airport for the fifth consecutive year in a row in 2018 with Indian travellers emerging as the largest source of traffic for the airport which registered a record footfall of over 89 million.

• According to the latest figures, a total of 89,149,387 travellers used the airport in 2018. India remained the biggest source of traffic for the airport, accounting for more than 12.2 million travellers. Most of them coming from the Indian cities of Mumbai, Delhi and Cochin.


• Saudis came second over 6.4 million passengers, overtaking travellers from the United Kingdom. About 6.3 million British nationals used the airport. Apart from these countries, 3.5 million flyers from China, 3.2 million from the United States and about 1.5 million from Russia arrived at Dubai airport.

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BANKING & FINANCE

RBI to inject Rs 37,500 crore through OMO in February

The Reserve Bank of India said that it will inject Rs 37,500 crore into the system through purchase of government securities in February to increase liquidity. RBI stated that it has decided to conduct purchase of government securities under Open Market Operations (OMOs) for an aggregate amount of Rs 375 billion in the month of February 2019 through three auctions of Rs 125 billion each during the 2nd, 3rd and 4th week.

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BUSINESS & ECONOMY

FDI grew 18% in FY18 to Rs 28.25 lakh crore: RBI data

Foreign direct investment (FDI) during the previous fiscal grew 18 per cent to Rs 28.25 lakh crore. FDI increased by Rs 4,33,300 crore, including revaluation of past investments, during 2017-18 to reach Rs 28,24,600 crore in March 2018 at market value, according to RBI data on 'Census on Foreign Liabilities and Assets of Indian Direct Investment Companies, 2017-18'. 

• The census showed that Mauritius continued to be the largest source of FDI in India (19.7 per cent) followed by the US, the UK, Singapore and Japan.

Singapore most liveable for Asian expats: Survey

Singapore has been rated as the most liveable location for Asian expatriates in 2019 for the 14th consecutive year, according to a survey by ECA International. Hong Kong dropped 12 places to become the 41st liveable city for Asian expatriates. Other cities in Asian countries like Malaysia and Thailand have also seen higher ratings largely due to infrastructure improvement.

• The other top 20 locations included cities in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland and Norway, with several cities at the same place in the ranking, according to the survey.

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SPORTS

South Korean footballer Ki Sung-yueng announces retirement



Midfielder Ki Sung-yueng announced his retirement from the South Korean national team. The midfielder had hinted at retirement after the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia but decided to compete in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, currently being held in the United Arab Emirates. 

• Despite retiring from international soccer, Ki said he would continue working hard to give his best with English Premier League club Newcastle United.

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APPOINTMENTS

Dilip Sadarangani Appointed Part Time Chairman of Federal Bank



Dilip Sadarangani has been appointed as Part Time Chairman of Federal Bank. The Bank obtained approval of Reserve Bank of India in this regard. He has been in the board of Federal Bank since 2013.

• He has played key roles in setting up of IT infrastructure in different banks in India, Australia and Kuwait. He was also a Core member of the team which automated the first 50 branches of State Bank of India. 

Deepika Padukone appointed new chairperson of MAMI

Actress Deepika Padukone has replaced producer Kiran Rao as the chairperson of the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI), which organises the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star.

• Deepika was selected by the board members of MAMI, a non-profit organisation which was founded in 1997.

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AWARDS

TN bags FSSAI award for Swasth Bharat Yatra

The Yatra, a cyclothon, which was appreciated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat address recently, saw the involvement of 10 lakh participants and reached to around 2.5 crore people across various States and UTs.

• Tamil Nadu was declared the ‘Best State Overall’ for exemplary participation in the Swasth Bharat Yatra, a 100-day consumer outreach programme of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), which was launched to amplify its Eat Right India initiative.


• Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra were adjudged the Best States with population above 3 crore.


• Punjab, Goa and Delhi were recognised as the Best States having population less than 3 crore. Meghalaya, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttrakhand were given special awards for their participation despite their hilly and difficult terrain.


• Extra info.:
  FSSAI Headquarters: New Delhi

Padma Awards 2019

Union Ministry of Home Affairs announced the name of 112 recipients of the Padma awards, one of the highest civilian awards of the country on the eve of the country’s 70th Republic Day. This year’s awardees comprise 4 Padma Vibhushan, 14 Padma Bhushan and 94 Padma Shri recipients. 
Here is the list of prominent personalities who were named for the conferment of Padma awards.

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Daily Current Affairs 29th January, 2019

Daily Current Affairs 29 January 2019 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS

GST On Haj Reduced From 18% To 5%

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that GST on Haj has been reduced from 18 per cent to 5 per cent and this will significantly lower the air fare thus saving Haj pilgrims’ 113 crore rupees this year. He was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of a new conference hall and passport section at the Haj House in Mumbai.

• He said this for the first time since the independence that 2,340 women from India will go on 2019 Haj without Mehram.

Country's second tulip garden to be built in Uttarakhand

The government of Uttarakhand has obtained the permission to develop the tulip garden over 50 hectares of forest land in Pithoragarh district at a cost of Rs 50 crore. It will be the second Tulip garden in the country after the one located in Srinagar of Jammu and Kashmir.

• The Tulip Garden will be developed by ONGC, under its corporate social responsibility programme in over 50 hectares of forest land near Chandak hilltop.


• The site was selected under the 13 districts, 13 new destinations’ scheme, to attract more tourists to the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.

India's 1st Geographical Indication Store opened in Goa

Union Civil Aviation minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurated India's 1st Geographical Indication store at Goa International Airport in Dabolim. The store is located on the first floor on Departure Terminal, and jointly set up by Airports Authority of India and The Cashew Export Promotional Council of India. 

• The Union Minister informed that currently there are 270 GI registered products in the country and the store will be a boon for the global tourists.


• Extra info.:
  Airports Authority of India Headquarters: New Delhi

Odisha CM announces Jiban Samparka Project

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced "Jiban Sampark" project in partnership with UNICEF India to generate awareness about the development and welfare initiatives of state government among the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups of the state. He inaugurated the annual tribal fair popularly known as "Adivasi Mela" on Republic Day.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Pakistan appoints first ever female Hindu civil judge

Pakistan has appointed the country's first ever Hindu female civil judge after she passed an examination for induction of judicial officers. Suman Kumari, who hails from Qambar-Shahdadkot in Sindh province, will serve in her native district.

• Kumari passed her LL.B. examination from Hyderabad and did her masters in law from Karachi's Szabist University.

UAE, Saudi central banks launch common digital currency called 'Aber'

The central banks of the UAE and Saudi Arabia have launched a common digital currency called "Aber", which will be used in financial settlements between the two countries through Blockchains and Distributed Ledgers technologies.

• Through this digital currency, both the United Arab Emirates Central Bank (UAECB) and the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) are studying the impact on the improvement and reduction of remittance costs and the assessments of risks.

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BUSINESS & ECONOMY

India replaces Japan to become the 2nd top steel producer in the world

India has replaced Japan as world's second largest steel producing country, while China is the largest producer of crude steel accounting for more than 51 per cent of production, according to World Steel Association (worldsteel).

• India's crude steel production in 2018 was at 106.5 MT, up by 4.9 per cent from 101.5 MT in 2017. World Steel Association (worldsteel) is one of the industry associations in the world. 

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SPORTS

Rayudu banned from bowling in international cricket

India's Ambati Rayudu has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect after the part-timer's action was reported during the first ODI against Australia earlier this month. 

• The 33-year-old India player was reported for a suspect action during the first ODI of the three-match series against Australia in Sydney.

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AWARDS

ICAR's 'Kisan Gandhi' tableau wins first prize at R-Day



The ICAR tableau in the Republic Day Parade has won the first prize for its Kisan Gandhi theme. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research tableau with the theme "Mishrit Kheti, Khushiyon Ki Kheti" portrayed Gandhi with goats and a cow and Kasturba engaged with charkha and caring animals. The tableau showcased a view from Bapu Kuti at Wardha Ashram. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gave away the prizes.

• Tripura bagged the first prize for the state tableau while tableau from Jammu and Kashmir was adjudged the second and Punjab won the third prize. The theme of Tripura's tableau was 'Empowering Rural Economy the Gandhian Way'.


• A total of 22 tableaux were displayed on the 70th Republic Day parade. Of which, 16 were from States and Union Territories, six from various central ministries and departments.

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OBITUARIES

Ex-Union Minister George Fernandes passes away at 88



Former Defence Minister George Fernandes, long-time socialist and a trade unionist, who fought the Congress all his life passed away after prolonged illness. He was 88. His term was eventful as it witnessed the Kargil war and Pokhran test.

• In 1994, Fernandes formed the Samata Party, which later allied with the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was appointed convenor of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and served as the Defence Minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government for two terms, between 1998 and 2004.

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Current Affairs Quiz: January 28, 2019

Current Affairs 28 January 2019 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 27 January 2019 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of January 27, 2019

1. Recently,”Train 18”, India’s first indigenous semi-high speed train was renamed as which of the following?
   A)Garibrath Express
   B)Bharat Jai Express
   C)Hindustan Express
   D)Vande Bharat Express
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Highlighting the success of Make in India and contribution of Indian workers, Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal, renamed India’s first indigenous semi-high speed train “Train 18” as “Vande Bharat Express”.
   
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2. Which company took the title of world’s most valued IT services brand according to Brand Finance?
   A)TCS
   B)Accenture
   C)IBM
   D)HCL
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: India’s TCS has been ranked 3rd most valued IT services brand globally in 2018-19, after Accenture and IBM, according to a report by Brand Finance.Accenture took the title of world’s most valued brand.
   
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3. SBI Card has joined hands with which airlines to launch a travel specific Visa credit card for members and Indian travelers?
   A)Qatar Airways
   B)Etihad Airways
   C)Emirates
   D)British Airways
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: SBI Card and Etihad Airways, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, have joined hands to launch a travel specific Visa credit card for members and Indian travellers.
   
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4. Who will head the panel that has been set up by IRDA to identity domestically systemically important insurers(SII)?
   A)Ajay Barman
   B)Pravin Kutumbe
   C)Subhash Chandra Khuntia
   D)Kartik Sen
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Insurance regulator IRDA set up a panel to identity domestically systemically important insurers(SII) and put in place an enhanced regulatory framework for them. SIIs are perceived as insurers that are ‘too big to fail’.It will be headed by Pravin Kutumbe.
   
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5. The National Commodity and derivatives Exchange limited has signed MoU with which Institute to handhold Farmer Producer Organizations(FPOs) and allied institutions?
   A)ICSI
   B)NABARD
   C)IRMA
   D)SIDBI
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The National Commodity and derivatives Exchange limited and Institute of Rural Management Anand(IRMA) the premier training Institute in agri-business and rural management has signed a memorandum of understanding with special emphasis mentoring Farmer Producer Organizations(FPOs) and allied institutions.
   
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6. Recently,Competition Commission of India(CCI) gave its approval to GlaxoSmithKline Consumer HealthCare for merger with which company?
   A)Cipla
   B)Lupin Limited
   C)Patanjali Ayurveda
   D)Hindustan Unilever Limited
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer HealthCare said its merger deal with Hindustan Unilever Limited(HUL) has been approved by the fair trade regulator CCI.
   
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7. The World Economic Forum annual meet began in which city?
   A)New York
   B)Canberra
   C)Davos
   D)London
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The World Economic Forum annual meet began in Davos. World leaders from across the globe flocked to the ski resort town on the Swiss Alps for five days to discuss what’s ailing the world amid fears of the global economy sleepwalking into a crisis.
   
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8. Who was crowned champion of the Indonesia Masters 2019 ?
   A)PV Sindhu
   B)Saina Nehwal
   C)Carolina Marin
   D)Ankita Raina
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Ace Indian Shuttler Saina Nehwal was crowned champion of the Indonesia Masters 2019 after her opponent Carolina Marin pulled out of the summit clash due to an injury.
   
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9. Teenage batsman Rohit Paudel has become the youngest cricketer to score a half century in international cricket at the age of 16 years and 146 days.He hails from which country?
   A)Nepal
   B)Pakistan
   C)Sri Lanka
   D)Zimbabwe
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: Surpassing master blaster Sachin Tendulkar’s record,Nepal teenage batsman Rohit Paudel has become the youngest cricketer to score a half century in international cricket at the age of 16 years and 146 days.
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10. National Ice Hockey Championship was held in which state?
    A)Himachal Pradesh
    B)Uttrakhand
    C)Jammu and kashmir
    D)Assam
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Indo Tibetan Border Police(ITBP) won the national Ice Hockey Tournament in Ladakh.
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11. Pacer Ewen Chatfield announced his retirement.He is former player of which country?
    A)New Zealand
    B)Australia
    C)England
    D)South africa
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: NewZealand pacer Ewen Chatfield, famously known as the Naenae Express, finally ran “out of steam” as he has announced his retirement from cricket at the age of 68.
    
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12. Who has won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for the best novel of 2017?
    A)Aymanam John
    B)Veeran Kutty
    C) VJ James
    D)CL Jose
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: VJ James's Nireeswaran has won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for the best novel of 2017.
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. What is the currency of New Zealand?
   A)Euro
   B)Dollar
   C)Peso
   D)Riel
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   
   
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2. Where is the HQ of indo Tibetan Border Police Force?
   A)New Delhi
   B)Gorakhpur
   C)Pune
   D)Mumbai
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   
   
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3. Where is the HQ of Competition Commission of India?
   A)New Delhi
   B)Mumbai
   C)Pune
   D) Chennai
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Current Affairs Quiz: January 27, 2019

Current Affairs 27 January 2019 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 26 January 2019 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of January 26, 2019

1. Recently,according to PM Narendra Modi,India is on the way to become which largest economy in the world?
   A)5th
   B)3rd
   C)2nd
   D)4th
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: India is on the way to becoming the 5th largest economy in the world,PM Narendra Modi said recently.
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2. According to a report by G-finder,health research money in india increased to how much amount?
   A)Rs 130 cr
   B)Rs 150 cr
   C)Rs 147 cr
   D)Rs 110 cr
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Public funding in India in the field of research and development for neglected diseases has increased by Rs 135 crore since 2009, says a new report. The report conducted by G-Finder a project that tracks and reports on global investments into research and development (R&D) for neglected diseases suggested that funding from Indian Council of Medical Research increased by Rs 147 crore.
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3. How much global threats has been listed by WHO for 2019?
   A)5
   B)15
   C)11
   D)10
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: The WHO has listed out 10 global health threats for 2019, adding that millions of lives will be at risk if these threats are not addressed.
   
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4. Which state launched “Yuva Swabhiman Yojana”?
   A)Uttar Pradesh
   B)Chhatisgarh
   C)Madhya Pradesh
   D)Rajasthan
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: On the occasion of Republic Day, Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath announced the launch of the “Yuva Swabhiman Yojana” for youths from the economically weaker sections in urban areas.
   
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5. Which word was listed as Hindi word of the year 2018 by Oxford Dictionaries?
   A)Stree India
   B)Stree Shakti
   C)Yuva
   D)Nari Shakti
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Oxford Dictionaries announced that “Nari Shakti” as its Hindi word of the year for 2018 at the ongoing Jaipur Literature festival.
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6. According to eMarketer’s latest worldwide retail and ecommerce forecast,which country is poised to become the world’s top retail market in 2019?
   A)Russia
   B)USA
   C)China
   D)India
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: China is poised to become the world’s top retail market in 2019, displacing the US. China’s retail sales this year will surpass that of the US by more than $100 billion, according to eMarketer’s latest worldwide retail and ecommerce forecast.
   
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7. Who was reappointed as MD of Lakshmi Vilas Bank?
   A)PS Jayakumar
   B)Navneet Singh
   C)Rana Kapoor
   D)Parthasarathi Mukherjee
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Private sector Lakshmi Vilas Bank has re-appointed Parthasarathi Mukherjee as its managing director when the lender is struggling to raise Rs 2000 crore from investors.
   
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8. Which PSU has been awarded the best miniratna PSU in strategic performance (financial category) at the Governance Now Sixth PSU awards?
   A)Container Corporation of India
   B) Numaligarh Refinery Limited
   C)BHEL
   D)NALCO
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Numaligarh Refinery Limited has been awarded the best miniratna PSU in strategic performance (financial category) at the Governance Now Sixth PSU awards.
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Where is the HQ of Numaligarh Refinery Limited?
   A)Mizoram
   B)Assam
   C)Maharashtra
   D)Telangana
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   
   
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2. Where is the HQ of Lakshmi vilas bank?
   A)Mumbai
   B)Chennai
   C)Bengaluru
   D)Kochi
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   
   
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3. Where is the HQ of World Health Organization?
   A)Washington DC
   B)New York
   C)London
   D)Geneva
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   
   
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Current Affairs Quiz: January 26, 2019

Current Affairs 26 January 2019 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 25 January 2019 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of January 25, 2019

1. Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Delhi for his first state visit ahead of the Republic day celebration parade. He is the President of which country?
   A)South Africa
   B)Australia
   C)Netherlands
   D)Ukraine
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Delhi for his first state visit ahead of the Republic day celebration parade, where he is the chief guest. Ramaphosa is 2nd South Africa’s President after Nelson Mandela to be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade.
   
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2. The celebration of 15th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas was commenced in which city?
   A)Mumbai
   B)Chennai
   C)Varanasi
   D)Pune
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The celebration of 15th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas was commenced in Varanasi,UP. Prime Minister of Mauritius, Mr. Pravind Jugnauth was the chief Guest of Convention.
   
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3. Which country opened the year’s space campaign by putting into orbit defence imaging satellite “Microsoft R”?
   A)India
   B)USA
   C)Russia
   D)Australia
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: India opened the year’s space campaign by putting into orbit defence imaging satellite “Microsoft R”for the DRDO and students-built nano-satellite “Kalamsat” in a copy book style.
   
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4. Which long Range Surface to Air Missile was launched by DRDO recently off Odisha coast?
   A)INS Karwar
   B)INS Chennai
   C)INS Vikramaditya
   D)INS Chand
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: DRDO has successfully test fired Long Range Surface to Air Missile from naval warship INS Chennai. The test was conducted off the coast of Odisha.
   
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5. India and which other country have agreed to set up an “Energy Banking” mechanism that would help the Himalayan country export its surplus electricity?
   A)Nepal
   B)Bhutan
   C)China
   D)Sri Lanka
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: Nepal and india have agreed to set up an “Energy Banking” mechanism that would help the Himalayan country export its surplus electricity to neighbour India during the monsoon season and import power during its lean season in winter.
   
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6. According to WHO, which country accounts more than half leprosy cases globally?
   A)China
   B)Nepal
   C)Pakistan
   D)India
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Even though the number of leprosy cases have steadily declined worldwide, an estimated two lakh cases continue to be reported every year, with India accounting for more than half,said WHO.
   
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7. Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Dr Harsh vardhan will be launching three important centre’s set up by Department of science and Technology in which city?
   A)Chennai
   B)Mumbai
   C)New Delhi
   D)Pune
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Environment, Forests & Climate Change,Dr Harsh vardhan will be launching three important centre’s set up by Department of science and Technology,nucleated by IIT Madras in Chennai.
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8. Which state government has decided to form a “State Tiger Protection Force”to save the Big Cat population in the State?
   A)Andhra Pradesh
   B)Telangana
   C)Uttar Pradesh
   D)Haryana
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: The telangana government has decided to form a “State Tiger Protection Force”to save the Big Cat population in the State.
   
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9. The world’s longest 3D-printed concrete pedestrian bridge opened in which country?
   A)UK
   B)USA
   C)Japan
   D)China
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: The world’s longest 3D-printed concrete pedestrian bridge, which is 26.3 metre-long and 3.6-metre-wide, opened in China’s Shanghai.
   
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10. Which country’s government declared sugarcane juice as the “national drink” of the country?
    A)India
    B)Nepal
    C)Pakistan
    D)Sri Lanka
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: the Pakistan government declared sugarcane juice as the “national drink” of the country.
    
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11. According to the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2019,how much percent is global growth expected to remain in 2019 and 2020?
    
    A)4%
    B)3%
    C)5%
    D)6%
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: Global growth is expected to remain at 3 percent in 2019 and 2020, however, the steady pace of expansion in the global economy masks an increase in downside risks that could potentially exacerbate development challenges in many parts of the world, according to the World economic Situation and Prospects 2019.
    
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12. According to Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council ,India to grow at how much percent in the next few years?
    A)7.3-7.6%
    B)8.0-8.2%
    C)7.5-7.8%
    D)7-7.5 %
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: Despite global and structural challenges, India will continue to grow in the 7-7.5 percent range in the next few years, one of the highest growth rates in the world which could further go up by at least 1 per cent through reforms designed to address structural problems, the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council said.
    
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13. According to Motilal Oswal report, weak corporate earnings pushed the corporate profits to GDP ratio among the Nifty 500 companies to a 15 year low of how much percent?
    A)3.0%
    B)2.5%
    C)2.8%
    D)2.6%
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Weak corporate earnings pushed the corporate profits to GDP ratio among the Nifty 500 companies to a 15 year low of 2.8 percent,a Motilal Oswal report said.
    
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14. What is the rank of India in the GDPR Readiness Index released by Cisco?
    A)4th
    B)6th
    C)5th
    D)3rd
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: Nearly 65 percent of Indian organisations are better prepared for the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR), making the country the 6th leading nation globally in the GDPR Readiness Index, global networking leader Cisco said.
    
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15. Recently,women’s cricketer Danielle Hazell announced her retirement.She is the former player of which country?
    A)Holland
    B)Netherlands
    C)Australia
    D)England
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: England’s women’s cricketer Danielle Hazell has announced her retirement from the international cricket after serving the game for nine years.
    
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16. Who was appointed as new PM of Burkina Faso?
    A)Roch Marc Christian Kabore
    B)Marc Dovil Kabure
    C)Christopher Daniel Dabire
    D)Christophe Joseph Marie Dabire
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: President Roch Marc Christian Kabore appointed Christophe Joseph Marie Dabire as PM of Burkina Faso.
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17. Who was announced as the winner of $25,000 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2018?
    A)Tejaswini Niranjana
    B)Taruna Bhatt
    C)Umalakshmi Ravi Shankar
    D)Tanmay Chakraborty
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: “No Presents Please”, originally written in Kannada by noted author Jayant Kaikini and translated into English by Tejaswini Niranjana, was announced as the winner of the prestigious $25,000 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2018 at the Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet in Kolkata
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18. Recently,fiction writer and essayist Krishna Sobti passed away.She is the writer of which language?
    A)Urdu
    B)Hindi
    C)Tamil
    D)Marathi
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: Acclaimed Hindi fiction writer and essayist Krishna Sobti passed away in New Delhi at the age of 93 due to prolonged illness.
    
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19. Recently, Russell Baker passed away.He was related to which profession?
    A)Singer
    B)Sportsmen
    C)Journalist
    D)Writer
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: Russell Baker, the genial, but sharp-witted writer who won Pulitzer Prizes for his humorous columns in The New York Times and a moving autobiography of his impoverished Baltimore childhood and later hosted television’s ‘Masterpiece Theatre’, has passed away.
    
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    A)Odia
    B)Tamil
    C)Urdu
    D)Bengali
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21. What is the theme of this year’s National Voters Day 2019?
    A)Ethical Voting
    B)Empowering young and future events
    C)Authentic Elections
    D)Accessible Elections
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1. What is the currency of Mauritius?
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   B)Riel
   C)Krone
   D)Won
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   B)Bengaluru
   C)New Delhi
   D)Chennai
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   B)London
   C)Beijing
   D)New York
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4. What is the currency of Burkina Faso?
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   B)Franc
   C)Won
   D)Ringgit
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Daily Current Affairs 28th January, 2019

Daily Current Affairs 28 January 2019 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS

Defence Ministry launches mobile app for Republic Day parade

People can watch the highlights of this year's Republic Day parade at the Rajpath on a mobile application which has been launched by the Defence Ministry.

• The 'RDP INDIA 2019' app was launched on the occasion of the 70th Republic day. This new initiative is in sync with the Digital India campaign of the government. 

RPF Women Squad 'JOYMATI BAHINI' launched in Guwahati

In Assam, Railway Protection Force of Lumding Division has taken a significant step towards enhancing the security of women in the North East region.
A dedicated RPF Women Squad named as ‘JOYMATI BAHINI’, comprising women sub-inspector and constables of the Railway Protection Force was formally launched today at Kamkhaya Railway Station in Guwahati.

• The main aim of the Joymati Bahini is to strengthen women security around Guwahati region within railway premises and trains.

Roshni, An Android App Developed To Help Visually Impaired Identify Notes

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar, has developed an app Roshni that would help the Visually Impaired to recognise currency notes. The app can recognise both old and new notes and gives audio information as to which note you are holding in your hands.

• This app was launched in Chandigarh. Roshni is the first Android app, which recognise INR currency notes.

Cable-stayed 'Atal Setu' inaugurated on Mandovi river in Goa

A 5.1-km long cable-stayed "Atal Setu" on the Mandovi river in Goa, a third such bridge to connect the state capital with North Goa, was opened to public by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. The bridge is constructed by the GIDC (Goa Infrastructure Development Corporation) and engineering and construction major Larsen and Toubro.

• The link will decongest Panaji to a great extent, as approximately 66,000 vehicles enter the capital city every day.

ISB ranks 24 in FT Global MBA rankings

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) of the Indian School of Business (ISB) has been ranked at 24 worldwide in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2019. 

• ISB is ranked number one in India and is the only B-school to figure in the top 25. 

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SPORTS

Naomi Osaka beats Petra Kvitova to win Australian Open for back-to-back slams



Japan's Naomi Osaka beat Czech Petra Kvitova in a thrilling Australian Open final to win back-to-back Grand Slams and become the new world number one. 

• Osaka, who replaces Simona Halep at the top of the rankings after the Romanian's 48-week stint, becomes the first Asian player to be world number one. She is also the youngest to hold top spot since Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki, then aged 20, took the ranking in 2010.

Djokovic beats Nadal for record-breaking 7th Australian Open title

After winning all his previous six Australian Open finals, Serbia's Novak Djokovic clinched a record-breaking seventh title by trouncing Spain's Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in Melbourne. 

• The 2019 Australian Open title is Djokovic's third consecutive Grand Slam success that brought his major trophies' tally to 15, two shy of Nadal and five adrift of Federer's record of 20 trophies.

Kartik Sharma wins New South Wales men's Amateur Golf Championship

India's Kartik Sharma won the New South Wales men's Amateur Golf Championship in Australia. Kartik notched up a magnificent win over Australia's Nathan Barberie in the scheduled 36-hole final to emerge as champion. He had been selected to represent Indian Golf Union for three events in Australia.

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APPOINTMENTS

Poonam Khetrapal Singh re-appointed Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia

Poonam Khetrapal Singh has been appointed Regional Director for World Health Organization South-East Asia, for a second five-year term. The WHO Executive Board unanimously endorsed Dr Khetrapal Singh, who was earlier also unanimously nominated by 11 Member countries of the Region for another five years.

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AWARDS

SAG Award 2019

'Black Panther', Rami Malek and Glenn Close were some of the biggest winners at the 2019 Screen Actors Guild Awards. From television, 'This is Us' won ensemble award for drama, while 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' won the comedy award.

• Rami Malek won for playing the iconic Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in 'Bohemian Rhapsody' while Glenn Close took home the award for best actress for 'The Wife.' 


• Here is the complete list of winners: 


• Outstanding performance by a male actor in leading role: Rami Malek, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' 


• Outstanding performance by a female actor in leading role: Glenn Close, 'The Wife' 


• Outstanding performance by a male actor in a supporting role: Mahershala Ali, 'Green Book' 


• Outstanding performance by a female actor in a supporting role: Emily Blunt, 'A Quiet Place' 


• Outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture: 'Black Panther' 


• Outstanding performance by a male actor in a television movie or miniseries: Darren Criss, 'Assassination of Gianni Versace' 


• Outstanding performance by a female actor in a television movie or miniseries: Patricia Arquette, 'Escape at Dannemora' 


• Outstanding performance by a male actor in a drama series: Jason Bateman, 'Ozark' 


• Outstanding performance by a female actor in a drama series: Sandra Oh, 'Killing Eve' 


• Outstanding performance by a male actor in a comedy series: Tony Shalhoub, 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' 


• Outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series: Rachel Brosnahan, 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' 


• Outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series: 'This Is Us' 


• Outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series: 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' 


• Outstanding action performance by a stunt ensemble in a comedy or drama Series: 'Glow'

D N Chakraborty gets Assam Republic Day journalism award

Assam government has conferred the Republic Day Journalism Award 2019 to veteran journalist and former editor Dhirendra Nath Chakraborty.

• Chakraborty, former Editor of Dainik Asom, Dainik Janambhumi and Ajir Batori group of newspaper, has been honoured for his lifelong contribution to journalism in the state.

Tamil translation of French bookwins Romain Rolland Book Prize for literary translation

The Tamil translation of Andrei Makine's "La vie d'un homme inconnu" (The Life of an Unknown Man) was awarded the second Romain Rolland Prize for literary translation in Jaipur at the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival.

• Translated by S R Kichenamourty, former head of the French department of Pondicherry University, the book is published by Kalachuvadu, a publisher of Tamil modern classics and contemporary fiction writing.

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IMPORTANT DAYS

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is an international memorial day on 27 January commemorating the tragedy of the Holocaust that occurred during the Second World War.

• It was designated by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 60/7 on 1 November 2005 during the 42nd plenary session. The theme of the Holocaust remembrance and education activities this year is “Holocaust Remembrance: Demand and Defend Your Human Rights”.

Data Privacy Day

Data Privacy Day (known in Europe as Data Protection Day) is an international holiday that occurs every 28 January. The purpose of Data Privacy Day is to raise awareness and promote privacy and data protection best practices.

• Data Privacy Day's educational initiative originally focused on raising awareness among businesses as well as users about the importance of protecting the privacy of their personal information online, particularly in the context of social networking.

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Govt announces Padma Awards 2019: Here is the full list

 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs announced the name of 112 recipients of the Padma awards, one of the highest civilian awards of the country on the eve of the country's 70th Republic Day.

The Padma awards are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, the second, third and fourth highest civilian awards of the country respectively, only after Bharat Ratna.

This year's awardees comprise four Padma Vibhushan, 14 Padma Bhushan and 94 Padma Shri recipients.

Here is the list of prominent personalities who were named for the conferment of Padma awards.

Padma Vibhushan (4)

1) Teejan Bai, (Art-Vocals-Folk, Chhattisgarh)

2) Ismail Omar Guelleh, (Public Affairs, Djibouti)

3) Anilkumar Manibhai Naik, (Trade and Industry)

4) Balwant Moreshwar Purandare, (Art-Acting-Theatre, Maharashtra )

 
Padma Bhushan (14)

5) John Chambers (Foreigner), (Trade and Industry, USA)

6) Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, (Public Affairs, Punjab)

7) Pravin Gordhan (Foreigner), (Public Affairs, South Africa)

8) Mahashay Dharam Pal Gulati, (Industry, Delhi)

9) Darshan Lal Jain, (Social Work, Haryana)

10) Ashok Laxmanrao Kukade, (Affordable Healthcare, Maharashtra)

11) Kariya Munda, (Public Affairs, Jharkhand)

12) Budhaditya Mukherjee, (Art-Music-Sitar, West Bengal)

13) Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair, (Art-Acting-Film, Kerala)

14) S Nambi Narayan, (Science, Kerala)

15) Kuldip Nayar (Posthumous), (Journalism, Delhi)

16) Bachendri Pal, (Mountaineering, Uttarakhand)

17) V K Shunglu, (Civil Service, Delhi)

18) Hukumdev Narayan Yadav, (Public Affairs, Bihar)

 
Padma Shri (94)

19) Rajeshwar Acharya, (Art-Vocal-Hindustani, Uttar Pradesh)

20) Bangaru Adigalar, (Spiritualism, Tamil Nadu)

21) Illias Ali, (Medicine-Surgery, Assam)

22) Manoj Bajpayee, (Art-Acting-Films, Maharashtra)

23) Uddhab Kumar Bharali, (Grassroots Innovation, Assam)

24) Omesh Kumar Bharti, (Medicine-Rabies, Himachal Pradesh)

25) Pritam Bhartwan, (Art-Vocals-Folk, Uttarakhand)

26) Jyoti Bhatt, (Art-Painting, Gujarat)

27) Dilip Chakravarty, (Archaeology, Delhi)

28) Mammen Chandy, (Medicine-Hematology, West Bengal)

29) Swapan Chaudhuri, (Art-Music-Tabla, West Bengal)

30) Kanwal Singh Chauhan, (Agriculture, Haryana)

31) Sunil Chhetri, (Sports-Football, Telangana)

32) Dinyar Contractor, (Art-Acting-Theatre, Maharashtra)

33) Muktaben Pankajkumar Dagli, (Social Work-Divyang, Gujarat)

34) Babulal Dahiya, (Agriculture, Madhya Pradesh)

35) Thanga Darlong, (Art-Music-Flute, Tripura)

36) Prabhu Deva, (Art-Dance, Karnataka)

37) Rajkumari Devi, (Agriculture, Bihar)

38) Bhagirathi Devi, (Public Affairs, Bihar)

39) Baldev Singh Dhillon, (Science and Engineering, Punjab)

40) Harika ,Dronavalli (Sports-Chess, Andhra Pradesh)

41) Godawari Dutta, (Art-Painting, Bihar)

42) Gautam Gambhir, (Sports-Cricket, Delhi)

43) Draupadi Ghimiray, (Social Work-Divyang, Sikkim)

44) Rohini Godbole, (Nuclear-Science, Karnataka)

45) Sandeep Guleria, (Medicine-Surgery, Delhi)

46) Pratap Singh Hardia, (Medicine-Ophthmology, Madhya Pradesh)

47) Bulu Imam Social, (Work-Culture, Jharkhand)

48) Friederike Irina (Foreigner), (Social Work-Animal, Germany)

49) Joravarsinh Jadav, (Art-Dance Folk, Gujarat)

50) S Jaishankar, (Civil Service, Delhi)

51) Narsingh Dev Jamwal, (Literature, Jammu and Kashmir)

52) Fayaz Ahmad Jan, (Art-Craft, Jammu and Kashmir)

53) K G Jayan, (Art-Music-Bhakti, Kerala)

54) Subhash Kak (Foreigner), (Science, USA)

55) Sharath Kamal, (Sports-Table Tennis, Tamil Nadu)

56) Rajani Kant, (Social Work, Uttar Pradesh)

57) Sudam Kate, (Medicine-Sickle Cell, Maharashtra)

58) Waman Kendre, (Art-Acting-Theatre, Maharashtra)

59) Kader Khan (Posthumous-Foreigner), (Art, Canada)

60) Abdul Gafur Khatri, (Art-Painting, Gujarat)

61) Ravindra Kolhe and Smita Kolhe, (Medicine, Maharashtra)

62) Bombayla Devi Laishram, (Sports-Archery, Manipur)

63) Kailash Madbaiya, (Literature,, Madhya Pradesh)

64) Ramesh Babaji Maharaj, (Social Work-Animal Welfare, Uttar Pradesh)

65) Vallabhbhai Vasrambhai Marvaniya, (Agriculture, Gujarat)

66) Gita Mehta (Foreigner), (Literature, USA)

67) Shadab Mohammad, (Medicine-Dentistry, Uttar Pradesh)

68) K K Muhammed, (Archaeology, Kerala)

69) Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, (Medicine, Jharkhand)

70) Daitari Naik, (Social Work, Odisha)

71) Shankar Mahadevan Narayan, (Art-Vocals-Films, Maharashtra)

72) Shantanu Narayen (Foreigner), (Industry, USA)

73) Nartaki Natraj, (Art-Dance, Tamil Nadu)

74) Tsering Norboo, (Medicine-Surgery, Jammu and Kashmir)

75) Shri Anup Ranjan Pandey (Art-Music Chhattisgarh)

76) Jagdish Prasad Parikh, (Agriculture, Rajasthan)

77) Ganpatbhai Patel (Foreigner), (Literature, USA)

78) Bimal Patel, (Architecture, Gujarat)

79) Hukumchand Patidar, (Agriculture, Rajasthan)

80) Harvinder Singh Phoolka, (Public Affairs, Punjab)

81) Madurai Chinna Pillai, (Social Work, Tamil Nadu)

82) Tao Porchon-Lynch (Foreigner), (Yoga, USA)

83) Kamala Pujhari, (Agriculture, Odisha)

84) Bajrang Punia, (Sports-Wrestling, Haryana)

85) Jagat Ram (Medicine, Ophthalmology, Chandigarh)

86) R V Ramani, (Medicine-Ophthalmology, Tamil Nadu)

87) Devarapalli Prakash Rao (Social Work-Affordable Education, Odisha)

88) Anup Sah, (Art-Photography, Uttarakhand)

89) Milena Salvini (Foreigner), (Art-Dance-Kathakali, France)

90) Nagindas Sanghavi, (Journalism, Maharashtra)

91) Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, (Art-Lyrics, Telangana)

92) Shabbir Sayyad, (Social Work-Animal Welfare, Maharashtra)

93) Mahesh Sharma, (Social Work-Tribal Welfare, Madhya Pradesh)

94) Mohammad Hanif Khan Shastri, (Literature, Delhi)

95) Brijesh Kumar Shukla, (Literature, Uttar Pradesh)

96) Narendra Singh, (Animal Husbandry, Haryana)

97) Prashanti Singh, (Sports-Basketball, Uttar Pradesh)

98) Sultan Singh, (Animal Husbandry, Haryana)

99) Jyoti Kumar Sinha, (Social Work-Affordable, Education, Bihar)

100) Anandan Sivamani, (Art-Music, Tamil Nadu)

101) Sharada Srinivasan, (Archaeology, Karnataka)

102) Devendra Swarup (Posthumous), (Literature, Uttar Pradesh)

103) Ajay Thakur (Sports-Kabaddi Himachal Pradesh)

104) Rajeev Tharanath, (Art-Music-Sarod, Karnataka)

105) Saalumarada Thimmakka, (Social Work-Environment, Karnataka)

106) Jamuna Tudu, (Social Work-Environment, Jharkhand)

107) Bharat Bhushan Tyagi, (Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh)

108) Ramaswami Venkataswami, (Medicine-Surgery, Tamil Nadu)

109) Ram Saran Verma, (Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh)

110) Swami Vishudhananda (Spiritualism, Kerala)

111) Hiralal Yadav (Art-Vocals-Folk, Uttar Pradesh)

112) Venkateswara Rao Yadlapalli (Agriculture, Andhra Pradesh)

 
Padma Vibhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; Padma Bhushan is for distinguished service of high order and Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field.

21 of the awardees are women and the list also includes 11 persons from the category of Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI, three posthumous awardees, and one transgender person. The government received 49,992 nominations for this year's Padma Awards.