Current Affairs Quiz: December 22, 2019

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1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the annual general meeting of Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India in which city? A)Lucknow B)Chennai C)Mumbai D)NewDelhi
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the annual general meeting of Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India in New Delhi.

   
   
2. Who will head the committee set up by Supreme Court to expedite disposal of rape cases across the country? A)MR Shah B)Subhash Reddy C)sA bobde D)Rajnish Kumar
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: The Supreme Court has set up a two-judge committee to expedite disposal of rape cases across the country. The panel will exclusively monitor the cases and ensure trials are swift and efficient.

   
   
3. The Government proposes to invest how much amount for modernisation of Railways over the next 12 years? A)20 lakh cr B)30 lakh cr C)60 lakh cr D)50 lakh cr
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has informed that Railways is looking at a 50 lakh crore rupees investment over the next 12 years.

   
   
4. The Centre has decided to extend the mission period of its flagship initiative Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) to which year? A)2022 B)2021 C)2024 D)2025
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: Unable to meet set targets for urban renewal in 500 cities, the Centre has decided to extend the mission period of its flagship initiative Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) by two more years to 2022 from 2020.

   
   
5. Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry has finalized a plan for setting up of how many skill hubs and labs in government schools? A)100 B)300 C)500 D)600
   
   
   

   
   Option C Explanation: Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry has finalized a plan for setting up 500 skill hubs and labs in government schools. It has taken several initiatives to in order to achieve its vision of a Skilled India.

   
   
6. According to a latest US National Science Foundation (NSF) report,which country has emerged as top largest publisher of science and engineering articles? A)China B)India C)USA D)Russia
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: According to a latest US National Science Foundation (NSF) report, India has emerged as the world’s third largest publisher of science and engineering articles after China followed by USA.

   
   
7. According to Randstad Insights Salary Trends Report 2019,which city retains its crown as the highest paying city? A)Mumbai B)Ahmedabad C)Pune D)Bengaluru
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: According to Randstad Insights Salary Trends Report 2019, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Mumbai are the highest paying cities in India.

   
   
8. Which country recently launched the African country’s first satellite with help of China? A)Kenya B)Thailand C)Ukraine D)Ethiopia
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: Ethiopia launched the African country’s first satellite with help of China, in order to help the nation’s research into climate change.

   
   
9. Recently a white yellow star named HD 86081 in Sextans constellation has been renamed to which Indian name? A)Agni B)Santosa C)Bibha D)Kalam
   
   
   

   
   Option C Explanation: A white yellow star in Sextans constellation and its Jupiter-like exoplanets, named HD 86081 and 86081b, will now have Indian names.

   
   
10. Recently International Astronomical Union (IAU) announced a new star to which name? A)Prakash B)Bibii C)Agni D)Sharjah
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: The International Astronomical Union (IAU) announced the names of the newly discovered stars and planets, where the name “Sharjah” was chosen for a star with “Barjeel” being the name of one of its planets.

    
    
11. Which becomes 1st country to recognize Indian Pharmacopoeia? A)Afghanistan B)Saudi Arabia C)Thailand D)SriLanka
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: The Indian Pharmacopoeia has been recognised formally by the National Department of Regulation of Medicines and Health Products of the Ministry of Public Health of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

    
    
12. How much amount of loan agreement was signed between India and Asian Development Bank To Upgrade Madhya Pradesh Roads? A)$490 million B)$250 million C)$450 million D)$500 million
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $490 million loan for public-private partnership (PPP) project to upgrade about 1,600 km of state highways and major district roads (MDRs) from single-lane to two-lane widths in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

    
    
13. The Fitch Ratings cut its growth forecast for India for 2019-20 to how much percent? A)5.0% B)4.6% C)5.2% D)5.4%
    
    
    

    
    Option B Explanation: Fitch Ratings on Friday cut its growth forecast for India to 4.6 per cent for the 2019-20 fiscal from the previous estimation of 5.6 per cent.

    
    
14. The government e-marketplace GeM has signed two agreements with Bank of Maharashtra and which other bank for payment-related services? A)Indian Bank B)IDBI Bank C)Bank of Baroda D)UCO Bank
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: The government e-marketplace GeM has signed two agreements with Bank of Maharashtra and UCO Bank to offer services like transfer of funds through GeM pool accounts and earnest money deposit (EMD) to the registered users on the portal.

    
    
15. Recently International Cricket Council (ICC) extended its partnership with which organisation with the focus on empowering women and girls through cricket? A)UNESCO B)FAO C)UNDP D)UNICEF
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that it has extended its partnership with UNICEF through to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 with the focus on empowering women and girls through cricket.

    
    
16. Which country lifted the title of U17 Women’s Football Tournament? A)Sweden B)India C)Thailand D)Nepal
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: Sweden trounced India 4-0 in the final of the U17 Women’s Football Tournament 2019 at the Mumbai Football Arena, Maharashtra.

    
    
17. The 20th All India Police Lawn Tennis Championship was inaugurated in which city? A)Chennai B)Visakhapatnam C)Kolkata D)Shillong
    
    
    

    
    Option B Explanation: Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan inaugurated the 20th All India Police Lawn Tennis Championship at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

    
    
18. The 63rd National Shooting Championship Competitions are being held in which city? A)Bhopal B) NewDelhi C)Lucknow D)Guwahati
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: Himachal’s Zeena Khitta won gold in the new national champion in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle at the ongoing 63rd National Shooting Championship Competitions (63rd NSCC) Rifle/Pistol in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

    
    
19. Which team has been crowned FIFA’s Team of the Year for finishing top of the world rankings for the second December in a row? A)France B)Brazil C)Uruguay D)Belgium
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: Belgium has been crowned FIFA’s Team of the Year for finishing top of the world rankings for the second December in a row. World champions France conclude the year in second place, with Brazil third, England fourth and Uruguay fifth.

    
    
20. Who recently stepped down as Mahindra Group chairman? A)Sanjiv Bhatt B)Pawan Goenka C)Anand Mahindra D)Rajiv Mehta
    
    
    

    
    Option C Explanation: Industrialist Anand Mahindra announced his decision to step down as executive chairman of the group from April 1, 2020. With effect from April 1, Mr Mahindra will be non-executive chairman of the Mahindra & Mahindra board,.

    
    
21. Who has been appointed as the chairman and managing director of Ruchi Soya? A)Swami Ramdev B)MK Singh C)Acharya Dev Vrat D)Acharya Balkrishna
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: Acharya Balkrishna has been appointed as the chairman and managing director of Ruchi Soya and Swami Ramdev as non-executive director on its newly constituted board.

    
    
22. Who took charge as the Chairman and Managing director of General Insurance Corporation of India? A)Avnish Kumar Singh B)Devesh Srivastava C)Mahendra Chaturvedi D)Swati Singh
    
    
    

    
    Option B Explanation: Devesh Srivastava took charge as the Chairman and Managing director of General Insurance Corporation of India.

    
    
23. Who has been picked by NSFUS President Donald Trump to lead the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF)? A)Gaurav Singh B)Hari Kannan Narayanan C)Malikurjan Sethi D)Sethuraman Panchanathan
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: NSFUS President Donald Trump has picked Indian-American computer scientist Sethuraman Panchanathan to lead the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF).

    
    
24. Recently L.S. Sheshagiri Rao passed away.He was related to which field? A)Politics B)Journalist C)Writer D)Sports
    
    
    

    
    Option C Explanation: Kannada writer and critic L.S. Sheshagiri Rao, referred to as LSS in literary circles, passed away in Bengaluru. He was 94.

    
    
25. Recently Thomas Chandy passed away.He was related to which field? A)Social Activist B)Sports C)Author D)Politics
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: Former minister and Kuttanad MLA Thomas Chandy passed away in Kochi. He was 72.

    
    

STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Where is the HQ of General Insurance Corporation of India? A)Mumbai B)NewDelhi C)Chennai D)Kolkata
   
   
   

   
   Option A

   
   
2. Where is the HQ of FIFA? A)NewYork B)Paris C)Zurich D)London
   
   
   

   
   Option C

   
   
3. What is the currency of Sweden? A)Won B)Rupee C)Krona D)Dollar
   
   
   

   
   Option C