Current Affairs Quiz: January 9, 2020

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1. Which state to set up Vikram Sarabhai Children Innovation Center to identify, nurture and promote children’s innovation in the state? A)Gujarat B)Maharashtra C)Andhra Pradesh D)Telangana
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has announced the setting up of the Vikram Sarabhai Children Innovation Center (VSCIC) to identify, nurture and promote children’s innovation in the state. He announced this at the felicitation ceremony of Children’s Innovation Festival (CIF) held at Swarnim Sankul in Gandhinagar.

   
   
2. Which state has registered the highest Inpatient Department, IPD care in the country? A)Uttar Pradesh B)Jammu and Kashmir C)Telangana D)Assam
   
   
   

   
   Option B Explanation: Jammu and Kashmir has registered the highest Inpatient Department, IPD care in the country. According to the state-wise fact sheets released by National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), New Delhi, overall all women in J&K are availing Antenatal Care (ANC) services.

   
   
3. The International Kite Festival 2020 to be held in which city? A)Ahmedabad B)Vadodara C)Mumbai D)Chennai
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani inaugurated International Kite Festival 2020 in Ahmedabad. As a part of the official celebration of ‘Uttarayan’ or ‘Makar Sankranti’, Ahmedabad has been hosting the International Kite Festival since 1989.

   
   
4. The 4th edition of ‘Buxa Bird Festival’ kicked off in which state? A)Maharashtra B)Sikkim C)Assam D)WestBengal
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: The 4th edition of ‘Buxa Bird Festival’ has started in Buxa National Park in West Bengal’s, district Alipurduar. More than 50 birdwatchers from pan India and abroad have registered in the festival. Over 300 rare species including the Sultan Tit, Greater Spotted Eagle and Great Hornbill visit the national park during this festival.

   
   
5. Indian Navy’s 1st Maha-Navy Connect 2020 Tri-Dimensional Expedition started from which city? A)Surat B)Kochi C)Mumbai D)NewDelhi
   
   
   

   
   Option C Explanation: Indian Navy’s 1st Maha-Navy Connect 2020 Tri-Dimensional Expedition started from Mumbai, Maharashtra. The aim of the expedition is to promote the maritime heritage of India and spread awareness about Coastal Security amongst the coastal communities in Maharashtra.

   
   
6. The Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC)held in which city? A)Paris B)Ottawa C)London D)Berlin
   
   
   

   
   Option B Explanation: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the Standing Committee Meeting of the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in the Canadian capital Ottawa.

   
   
7. Which country successfully launched a new communication technology experiment satellite with Long March-3B carrier rocket? A)China B)Germany C)India D)USA
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: China successfully launched a new communication technology experiment satellite with Long March-3B carrier rocket from Xichang city in southwest China.

   
   
8. recently The Indian High Commission has organized the “Art Exhibition” in which country? A)Nepal B)Bangladesh C)Pakistan D)Bhutan
   
   
   

   
   Option B Explanation: The Indian High Commission has organized the “Art Exhibition” in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The “Art Exhibition” has been organized to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The art exhibition constituted unique photographs of Mahatma Gandhi from his initial days in South Africa to numerous movements he participated in India.

   
   
9. Recently two Indian private sector lenders Axis Bank and ICICI Bank decided to wind up their operations from which country? A)SriLanka B)Nepal C)China D)Malaysia
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: The two Indian private sector lenders Axis Bank and ICICI Bank will close their operations in Sri Lanka after the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has permitted. The licenses issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka will be cancelled once the winding-up operations are complete. The two banks are no longer to carry their banking operations, including accepting deposits from the public in Sri Lanka.

   
   
10. according to National Statistical Office (NSO),at how muchpercent India GDP will grow in the current fiscal? A)4% B)4.5% C)5% D)6.5%
    
    
    

    
    Option C Explanation: India’s GDP growth has been forecasted to dip to an 11-year low of 5% in the current fiscal, mainly due to poor showing by manufacturing and construction sectors, according to National Statistical Office (NSO)

    
    
11. Who lifted the 7th National Ice Hockey Championship Women trophy? A)Lucknow B)Mumbai C)NewDelhi D)Ladakh
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: Ladakh lifted the 7th National Ice Hockey Championship Women trophy. The match was held at the Karzoo Ice Hockey Rink.

    
    
12. Recently who became the highest run scorer in T20? A)Rohit Sharma B)Virat Kohli C)KL Rahul D)Shikhar Dhawan
    
    
    

    
    Option B Explanation: Indian skipper Virat Kohli surpassed Rohit Sharma to become the highest run-scorer in T20I during the match against Sri Lanka.

    
    
13. which Indian weightlifter has been banned for four years by the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) for a doping violation? A)Sarabjeet Kaur B)Karnam Maleeshwari C)Pratima Kumari D)Neelam Seti
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: Weightlifter Sarbjeet Kaur has been banned for four years by the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) for a doping violation.

    
    
14. Who has been crowned as the ‘international young rugby player of the year.’? A)Sweety Kumari B)Ankita Nayal C)Payal Singh D)Anushka Niranjan
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: The 19-year-old Rugby player Sweety Kumari has been crowned as the ‘international young player of the year.’

    
    
15. Recently Daniele De Rossi announced his retirementfrom which sports? A)Cricket B)Hockey C)Basketball D)Football
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: Italian Veteran footballer Daniele De Rossi announced his retirement. He won the 2006 world cup title for Italy after defeating France. He has played 117 games for Italy from 2004-17.

    
    
16. Who released a book ‘Karmayoddha Granth’ on the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi? A)Smriti Irani B)Ramesh Nishank C)Amit Shah D)Prakash Javedkar
    
    
    

    
    Option C Explanation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah released a book ‘Karmayoddha Granth’ on the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he personifies qualities of a statesman, is a hard taskmaster and an ideal leader who leads by example.

    
    
17. Recently Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar, conferred the First Antarrashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman to how many media organisation? A)25 B)40 C)30 D)50
    
    
    

    
    Option C Explanation: Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar, conferred the First Antarrashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman to 30 media organizations.

    
    
18. Recently Akbar Padamsee has passed away.He was associated with which field? A)Painter B)Sports C)Author D)Social Activist
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: Celebrated painter and artist Akbar Padamsee has passed away. One of the most versatile and prolific artists of the modern age, Akbar Padamsee, a long-time resident of Isha, passed away at 91, owing to natural causes arising out of ageing.

    
    
19. In which state, Journalists’ Day is being celebrated on 6th of January every year ? A)Bihar B)Maharashtra C)TamilNadu D)Kerala
    
    
    

    
    Option B Explanation: Journalists’ Day is being celebrated on 6th of January every year in the state of Maharashtra. The day is celebrated in the memory of late thespian journalist Balshashtri Jambhekar. Balshastri Jambhekar, is also known as ‘The Father of Marathi Journalism’, for his efforts in starting journalism in Marathi language.

    
    

STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. What is the currency of Italy? A)Rupee B)Euro C)Dollar D)Lira
   
   
   

   
   Option B

   
   
2. Where is the of ICICI Bank? A)Mumbai B)NewDelhi C)Lucknow D)Chennai
   
   
   

   
   Option A