Friday, February 15, 2019

Current Affairs Quiz: February 15, 2019

Current Affairs 15 February 2019 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 14 February 2019 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of February 14, 2019

  1. A Bilateral meeting between India and Germany 3rd Indo German Environment Forum held in which state/UT?
    A)Maharashtra
    B)Uttar Pradesh
    C)New Delhi
    D)Odisha
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:
    A Bilateral meeting between India and Germany 3rd Indo German Environment Forum held in New Delhi. The outcomes of discussion made in Indo-German Working Group held in Delhi on 6th February 2019 taken up to higher alliance discussed in the forum.

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  2. Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal commissioned Godavari Mega Aqua Food Park in which state?
    A)Uttar Pradesh
    B)Odisha
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Telangana
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:
    Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal commissioned Godavari Mega Aqua Food Park in Tundurru Village in Bhimavaram Mandal, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh through video conferencing.

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  3. How much amount was allocated to the Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Up Gradation Scheme?
    A)Rs 2900 cr
    B)Rs 3000 cr
    C)Rs 2800 cr
    D)Rs 2500 cr
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation:
    The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Up Gradation Scheme with a total outlay of 2900 crore rupees.

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  4. Minister of State for AYUSH,Shripad Yesso Naik launched which portal for online licensing of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs and related matters in New Delhi?
    A)e-AYUSH
    B)e-AUSHADHI
    C)e-SURAKSHA
    D)e-MEDICINE
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:
    Minister of State for AYUSH,Shripad Yesso Naik launched the e-AUSHADHI portal, for online licensing of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs and related matters in New Delhi.

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  5. Which state announced a universal old age pension scheme – Mukhyamantri Vridhajan Pension Yojna?
    A)Uttar Pradesh
    B)Odisha
    C)Bihar
    D)Telangana
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:
    Bihar Government has announced a universal old age pension scheme – Mukhyamantri Vridhajan Pension Yojna, MVPY for all people above 60 years of age.

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  6. India’s first Centre for Textiles Trends Forecasting to be set up in which state/UT?
    A)Gujarat
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Delhi
    D)Odisha
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:
    In keeping with its status as a major textiles market as well as exporter, India will soon have its Centre for textiles Trends Forecasting to be set up in Delhi.
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  7. The country formerly known as the Republic of Macedonia officially changed its name to which name?
    A)West Macedonia
    B)North Macedonia
    C)South Macedonia
    D)East Macedonia
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:
    The country formerly known as the Republic of Macedonia officially changed its name to the Republic of North Macedonia, on paper ending a decades-long dispute that should pave the way for NATO membership.

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  8. The 38th “Cobra Gold exercise began in which country?
    A)USA
    B)Singapore
    C)India
    D)Thailand
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:
    One of the world’s largest and longest running international military exercise “Cobra Gold “ exercise began in Thailand.
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  9. According to the International Labour Organization report,the Global unemployment levels fell to how much percent?
    A)4.5%
    B)5%
    C)3%
    D)5.5%
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:
    Global unemployment levels fell one percentile to a steady 5 percent in 2018,, the lowest figures since the economic crisis that wreaked havoc on labour markets,the International Labour Organization said in a report published recently.

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  10. Who was appointed the new Election Commissioner?
    A)M Vajpayee
    B)OP Rawat
    C)Ajay Tyagi
    D)Sushil Chandra
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:
    CBDT Chairman Sushil Chandra was appointed the new Election Commissioner ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, making the poll panel a three-member entity again.

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  11. Who has been awarded the EY Entrepreneur of the Year for 2018?
    A)Anurag Singh
    B)Nayan Shukla
    C)Kartik Sharma
    D)Siddhartha Lal
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:
    Siddhartha Lal, managing director and chief executive officer, Eicher Motors, has been awarded the EY Entrepreneur of the Year for 2018.

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  12. Who has been awarded “Oscat”by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA)?
    A)James Cameron
    B)Christopher Nolan
    C)Martin Scorsese
    D)Bradley Cooper
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:
    Bradley Cooper has been awarded “Oscat” by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA).

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  13. Recently, Manfred Eigen passed away. He was related to which profession?
    A)Director
    B)Scientist
    C)Poet
    D)Actor
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:
    German Scientist Manfred Eigen, who jointly won the 1967 Nobel Prize for Chemistry, passed away aged 91

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  14. Recently, Francis D’Souza passed away. He was related to which field?
    A)Writer
    B)Actor
    C)Director
    D)Politics
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:
    Former Deputy CM of Goa and BJP MLA Francis D’Souza passed away.

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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS



  1. What is the currency of Germany?
    A)Euro
    B)Peso
    C)Riel
    D)Dollar
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A


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  2. What is the capital of Macedonia?
    A)Brussels
    B)Skopje
    C)Kiev
    D)Bishkek
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B


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  3. What is the currency of Macedonia?
    A)Denar
    B)Rupee
    C)Krone
    D) Won
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A


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