Current Affairs Quiz: February 6, 2019

Current Affairs 6 February 2019 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 5 February 2019 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of February 5, 2019

1. Which state government has set up a price monitoring and research unit(PMRU) ?
   A)Maharashtra
   B)Kerala
   C)Karnataka
   D)Madhya Pradesh
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: In a first ,the kerala government has set up a price monitoring and research unit(PMRU) to track violation of prices of essential drugs and medical devices under Drugs Price and Control order,
   
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2. In which city, Words Count Festival was inaugurated?
   A)Mumbai
   B)Chennai
   C)Pune
   D)Delhi
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The second eidtion of the festival of words,Words Count, curated by the award-winning screenwriter, author and columnist Advaita Kala, was held on February 3 in Pune,Maharashtra.
   
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3. Which state occupied the top slot in the ranking of best practices followed by states in the Budget formulation as per a survey by Transparency International?
   A)Odisha
   B)Andhra Pradesh
   C)Maharashtra
   D)Assam
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Assam occupied the top slot in the ranking of best practices followed by states in the Budget formulation, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Odisha,as per a survey by Transparency International.
   
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4. Which payments bank has partnered with Suryoday Small Finance Bank to offer sweep account facility?
   A)Airtel Payments Bank
   B)Fino Payments Bank
   C)Paytm Payments Bank
   D)India Post Payment Bank
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Fino Payments Bank has announced the launch of a sweep account facility in association with Suryoday Small Finance Bank (SSFB). This partnership will help FPB address the issue of deposit limits that all the payment banks face at the moment.
   
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5. Recently,ADB has bought a 14% stake in which micro finance company of India?
   A)Sonata Microfinance Pvt Ltd
   B)Shikhar Microfinance Pvt Ltd
   C)Fusion Microfinanace
   D) Annapurna Finance
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: The Asian Development Bank has bought a 14% stake in micro financier Annapurna Finance for Rs 137 crore, reinforcing the belief that India’s microfinance sector is on course to attracting long-term funds from global lenders and investors.
   
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6. Which company has acquired AI start-up Kint.io for an undisclosed amount?
   A)Paytm
   B)Swiggy
   C)Zomato
   D)Uber
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Online food delivery start-up Swiggy has made its first acqui-hire in the deep technology space through an AI start-up Kint.io for an undisclosed amount. As part of this, the founding team of Kint.io will join Swiggy.
   
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7. Which finance company , has signed a binding agreement to acquire the CV finance business of India Infoline Finance Ltd (IIFL Finance), a subsidiary of IIFL Holdings Ltd?
   A)Bajaj Finance Limited
   B)Power Finance Corporation Limited
   C)Mahindra and Mahindra Finance Limited
   D) IndoStar Capital Finance Ltd
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: IndoStar Capital Finance Ltd (IndoStar) , a non-banking finance company, has signed a binding agreement to acquire the CV finance business of India Infoline Finance Ltd (IIFL Finance), a subsidiary of IIFL Holdings Ltd.
   
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8. Accrording to the data furnished by the Controller General of accounts(CGA), India’s budgetary fiscal deficit for the April-December period stood at how much percent of target?
   A)110.1%
   B)115.2%
   C)112.4%
   D)113.5%
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Accrording to the data furnished by the Controller General of accounts(CGA), India’s budgetary fiscal deficit for the April-December period stood at Rs 7.01 lakh crore or 112.4 per cent of the budgeted target of Rs 6.24 lakh crore.
   
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9. Who was appointed as MD and CEO of Corporation Bank?
   A)Ananth Narayan
   B)PS Jayakumar
   C)Kartik Singh
   D)PV Bharathi
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: PV Bhararthi executive director of Canara Bank, has assumed charge as MD and CEO of the Corporation Bank.
   
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10. Who was declared the winner in El Salvador’ s Presidential Election?
    A)Joseph Kobzon
    B)Yulia Tymoshe
    C)Nayib Bukele
    D)Petro Porshenke
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Nayib Bukele, a former mayor of San Salvador was declared the winner in EL Salvador’s presidential race, saying the country had left behind the postwar period by electing a young alternative to the two-party system.
    
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. What is the currency of El Salvador?
   A)Dollar
   B)Peso
   C)Euro
   D)Riel
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2. Where is the HQ of Corporation bank?
   A)Mumbai
   B)Chennai
   C)Mangalore
   D)Bangalore
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   
   
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3. Where is the HQ of Asian Development Bank?
   A)Russia
   B)UK
   C)USA
   D)Phillippness
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   
   
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Daily Current Affairs 6th February, 2019

Daily Current Affairs 6 February 2019 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS

India launches latest communication satellite GSAT-31 onboard European launch vehicle

India's latest communication satellite GSAT-31 was successfully launched from the Spaceport in French Guiana. Blasting off from Kourou Launch Base at Kouro, the Ariane-5 vehicle-injected GSAT-31 into the orbit in a flawless flight.

• Weighing about 2,535 kg, the GSAT-31 will provide continuity to operational services on some of the in-orbit satellites. GSAT-31 is India's 40th communication satellite which is configured on ISRO's enhanced 'I-2K Bus', utilising the maximum "bus capabilities" of this type.


• Along with GSAT-31, the Ariane 5 vehicle (Flight VA-247) also carried Saudi Geostationary Satellite 1/Hellas Sat 4 satellites.

World heritage centre to be set up at Mayapur in WB

A World Heritage Centre housing 'spiritual camps' of 45 countries would be set up at Mayapur, the global headquarters of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), in Nadia district. The camp of each country would reflect its culture, dress, lifestyle, food and ambiance. 

• The estimated project cost of the proposed centre has been fixed at Rs 3000 crore.  The Temple of Vedic Planetarium will come up at the first part of the World heritage centre. It will have one of the biggest domes in the world. The TOVP is expected to be inaugurated in 2022. 

6.23 crore connections released under PMUY

Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have released more than 6.23 crore LPG connections under the Scheme across the country as on January 28. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched by the government May 2016. Under the scheme, the government provides a subsidy of Rs 1,600 to state-owned fuel retailers for every free LPG gas connection that they give to poor households. 

• Initially launched with a target to give 5 crore connections by March 2019 , the government later raised it to 8 crore connections by 2021 and now envisages giving all households a connection. As per report of OMCs, the number of cases of established irregularities in providing gas connections to poor households under PMUY is few. 

Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) App Launched

Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) App has been launched on Google play store. Ayushman Bharat Yojana or Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is a centrally sponsored scheme; which was launched in the year 2018, under the Ayushman Bharat Mission of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 
(MoHFW) in the country.

• National Health Authority (NHA), which runs PM-JAY, was keen to release the app at the earliest so that it would figure at the top of the Google Play store and users can download the right app.


• Extra info.:
  MoHFW Headquarters: New Delhi

NTPC inks Rs 2,500 cr loan pact with HDFC Bank

State-run power giant NTPC said it has signed an agreement with HDFC Bank for a Rs 2,500 crore loan to part finance capital expenditure. According to the statement, the loan pact signed, has a door-to-door tenure of 15 years and will be utilised to part finance the capital expenditure of NTPC.

• The loan agreement was signed by A K Gautam, Executive Director (Finance), NTPC and Raveesh Bhatia, Regional Head, Corporate Banking, HDFC Bank. 

Facebook launches digital skilling initiative for girls

Focussing on its mission to empower women, social networking giant Facebook launched a digital skilling and mentorship initiative across 5 states in India that would encourage tribal girls to become village-level digital young leaders for their communities.

• Named GOAL (Going Online As Leaders), the initiative will train young girls from West Bengal, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh in digital literacy, life skills, leadership and entrepreneurship for an year.

Punjab govt sets up committee to boost dairy sector

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh announced setting up a high-powered committee to boost dairy sector for supplementing farmers' income in a result-oriented manner. The committee will consist of the Chairman of the State Farmers Commission, Director Animal Husbandry, Director Dairy Development and a representative of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU).

• It will suggest measures to promote diversification of agriculture with an aim of enhancing farmers' income from allied sources.

Maharashtra Sets Up Panel To Review Welfare Schemes For Tribals

The Maharashtra government has set up a committee to review various schemes being implemented for the welfare of tribals in the state. The 17-member committee, headed by former MLA and Shramjeevi Sanghatna president Vivek Pandit, will undertake study of various works done for providing employment opportunities, minimum wages and proper livelihood to tribals, as per a recent government order.

• It will suggest measures to ensure that children in tribal regions were not deprived of education.

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BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Government to borrow additional Rs 36,000 cr in FY19

In order to meet additional expenses, the government has decided to raise additional Rs 36,000 crore through dated securities taking the total borrowing through the instrument to Rs 96,000 crore in the remaining period of the current fiscal.

• It will raise the amount in two tranches of Rs 18,000 crore each next month during March 11-15 and March 18-22.  The process of auctioning of bonds was to complete on March 8, including the five tranches of Rs 12,000 crore each in the interim period. With Rs 36,000 crore additional borrowings, the government will now raise a total of Rs 96,000 crore in the remaining period of the fiscal.


• All these auctions will have the facility of non-competitive bidding scheme under which 5 per cent of the notified amount will be reserved for the specified retail investors.

RBI penalises UCO Bank, Axis Bank and Syndicate Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed separate monetary penalties on lenders UCO Bank, Axis Bank and Syndicate Bank over deficiencies in complying with different regulatory norms. 

• The RBI imposed a penalty of Rs 2 crore each on UCO Bank and Axis Bank for non-compliance with its circular on 'Collection of Account Payee Cheques - Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account' and Master Directions on 'Frauds - Classification and Reporting by commercial banks and select FIs'.


• In addition, a separate penalty of Rs 20 lakh was imposed on Axis Bank for contravention of the directions contained in 'Master Circular on Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes' and, the 'Circular on Sorting of Notes - Installation of Note Sorting Machines'.


• The RBI said it has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on the government-owned Syndicate Bank for non-compliance with the directions contained in 'Master Circular on Frauds - Classification and Reporting' and 'Circular on Risk Management Systems in Banks'.

Government expects 7.5% GDP growth in FY20

The finance ministry expects economic growth to accelerate to 7.5 per cent in 2019-20 from 7.2 per cent projected for the current fiscal. The growth was 8.2 per cent in 2016-17. Finance Minister Piyush Goyal in the Budget Speech said that India is solidly back on track and marching towards growth and prosperity.

• We are looking at nominal growth of 11.5 per cent (for 2019-20). Our assumption is 7.5 per cent real growth and 4 per cent inflation. We have been reasonable," Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg said.

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SPORTS

Ramit Tandon Wins Seattle Open

Indian squash player Ramit Tandon defeated Egyptian Mohamed El Sherbini in the finals to win the Seattle Open, a PSA challenger squash Tour event. The top-seeded Indian, who rose to his career high ranking of 58 in the latest February list, won his first PSA title in the new year and fourth title overall in his career.

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APPOINTMENTS

Nilambar Acharya appointed Nepal’s envoy to India

Nilambar Acharya, Nepal’s former law minister, has been appointed as the country’s ambassador to India. The position of the Nepalese ambassador to India was vacant for more than a year after Deep Kumar Upadhyay resigned to join politics.

• President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered oath of office to Acharya at Rastrapati Bhawan at Sheetal Niwas. Acharya is the first Nepalese ambassador to take oath of office and secrecy from the president under a new provision. Earlier, ambassadors were administered oath of office by Supreme Court chief justice.

Air India CMD Pradeep Kharola appointed Civil Aviation Secretary

Chief Managing Director (CMD) of Air India Pradeep Singh Kharola has been appointed the Civil Aviation Secretary. Kharola is a Karnataka cadre IAS officer who has also served as the Managing Director of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.

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AWARDS

K.Veeramani Award for Social Justice 2018 to P.S. Krishnan

K.Veeramani Award for Social Justice 2018 will be conferred on P.S. Krishnan, former Secretary, Government of India. Dravidar Kazhagam leader Veeramani will felicitate the awardee at a function in New Delhi.

• About the award: Periyar International Inc., (USA) gives an annual award for outstanding contributions to Social Justice, which is named his honor. 

NFDC Declared Winner For Promotion of SC/ST Entrepreneurs

National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) of India has been selected as Winner under the Miniratna Category (Category II) by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). This has been done as part of an endeavour by Ministry of MSME to felicitate select CPSEs to recognize their exemplary work towards promotion of SC/ST entrepreneurs.

• Extra info.:
  NFDC Headquarters: Mumbai

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OBITUARIES

Noted freedom fighter Priyanath Dey passes away

Noted freedom fighter and former Odisha MLA Priyanath Dey passed away in Bhubaneswar. He was 97. Dey had joined freedom movement in 1942 and was jailed several times. He was elected to Odisha Legislative Assembly from Jagatsinghpur seat in 1961.

Senior Congress leader Harihar Karan passes away

Senior Congress leader and former minister Harihar Karan passed away at the age of 72. A six-time MLA from Daspalla constituency in Nayagarh district, Karan was elected for the first time in the sixth assembly elections in 1974. 

• He was the health and family welfare minister in the J B Patnaik ministry in 1980.

Odisha MP Ladu Kishore Swain passes away

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP from Aska Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha, Ladu Kishore Swain passed away at the age of 71. Swain was member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly from 2004 to 2009. He was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha in May 2014.

• Swain also served as member of several committees– Standing Committee on Rural Development, Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes and Consultative Committee of Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Veteran Marathi Actor Ramesh Bhatkar Passes Away

Noted actor Ramesh Bhatkar passed away after battling cancer. The Marathi film and TV actor aged 70, was suffering from cancer for quite a long time. He was diagnosed with lung cancer and was undergoing treatment at Pune and Mumbai.

• Born in 1949, the renowned film and stage actor Ramesh Bhatkar is known for his roles in the TV series Commander(1992), Damini (1990) and Hello Inspector (2002). He has worked for more than three decades in the Marathi and Hindi industry. 

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Current Affairs Quiz: February 5, 2019

Current Affairs 5 February 2019 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 4 February 2019 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of February 4, 2019

1. Recently, Prince Albert II arrived India on a week long visit.He is the head of state of which country?
   A)Australia
   B)Ukraine
   C)Monaco
   D)Iran
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The head of state of Monaco,Prince Albert II arrived in New Delhi on a week-long visit to India. He attended the India Monaco Business Forum followed by a round-table on energy and climate.
   
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2. 20th Bharat Rang Mahotsav inaugurated in which city?
   A)Mumbai
   B)Chennai
   C)New Delhi
   D)Lucknow
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The Minister of State for Culture Dr Mahesh Sharma, inaugurated the 21-day-long nationwide theatre spectacle Bharat Rang Mahotsav at Kamani Auditorium in New Delhi.
   
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3. The 6th Meeting of the Mission Steering Group of National Health Mission held in which city?
   A)Pune
   B)Mumbai
   C)Chennai
   D)New Delhi
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Government said that 8000 Health and wealth Centres have become operational in 35 states and Union Territories. Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Ashwini Kumar Choubey, said this while chairing the 6th Meeting of the Mission Steering Group of National Health Mission in New Delhi.
   
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4. 2nd ASEAN India Youth Summit was inaugurated in which city?
   A)Pune
   B)Guwahati
   C)Dispur
   D)Shillong
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the 2nd ASEAN India Youth Summit in Guwahati and underlined the need for mutual cooperation among the ASEAN countries for strengthening the multilateral relations of the region.
   
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5. According to Union Minister KJ Alphons, country’s tourism sector registered how much percent growth in 2018?
   A)10%
   B)12%
   C)15%
   D)19%
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Union Minister KJ Alphons has said that the country’s tourism sector fetched 234 billion US Dollar revenue last year, registering a growth of over 19%.
   
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6. Which city to host international symposium on creativity and Freedom?
   A)Pune
   B)Mumbai
   C)New Delhi
   D)Chennai
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: At a time when the digital sphere has pervaded almost all spheres of life, and when nearly everything creative has been commodified, an symposium on “Creativity and Freedom” will take place in New Delhi.
   
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7. Which state launched the “KALIA Chhatravritti Yojana”?
   A)Odisha
   B)Telangana
   C)Uttar Pradesh
   D)Sikkim
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the “KALIA Chhatravritti Yojana”which is a scholarship for the children of farmers who are the beneficiaries of Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation Scheme.
   
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8. On which date, India’s new e-commerce policy came into effect?
   A)Feb 28,2019
   B)Feb 2,2019
   C)Feb 1,2019
   D)March 1,2019
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: India’s new e-commerce policy came into effect on February 1,2019. The implementation has caused widespread disruption for the online retailers, forcing some of them to take down an array of items from their website.
   
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9. What is the rank of India when it comes to online companies doing business abroad?
   A)8th
   B)10th
   C)11th
   D)6th
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Singapore and Hong Kong are the number one countries when it comes to online companies doing business abroad.India fell just outside the top ten(Ranked 11th) but still ahead of the UK and US.
   
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10. Who became the 14th Indian to play 200 ODI internationals ?
    A)Dinesh Karthik
    B)Shikhar Dhawan
    C)Rohit Sharma
    D)MS Dhoni
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Rohit Sharma became the 14th Indian to play 200 ODI internationals when he walked out to toss with New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson in the fourth match of the five-ODI series in Hamilton.
    
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11. Former Cricketer Brendon McCullum has announced his retirement from Australia’s domestic Twenty20 tournament – Big Bash League. He is the former player of which country?
    A)New Zealand
    B)South Africa
    C)England
    D)Australia
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: Former New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCullum has announced his retirement from Australia’s domestic Twenty20 tournament – Big Bash League.
    
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12. Which Indian women’s hockey player completed 150 international matches?
    A)Reena khokhar
    B)Navjot Kaur
    C)Gurjit Kaur
    D)Tejasvini Rajshekhar
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: Indian women’s hockey team midfielder Navjot Kaur, who climbed the ranks in the national team with significant performances, completed the milestone of playing 150 international matches.
    
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13. What is the theme of this year’s World Cancer Day?
    A)We Will
    B)We can,I can
    C)Awareness about cancer
    D)I am and I will
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: World Cancer Day is an international day, which is marked on 4th February to increase awareness of cancer, and to encourage its prevention, early detection and treatment.The theme is “I am and I will”.
    
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14. When will the 30th Road Safety Week 2019 observed in india?
    A)3rd Feb-8th Feb
    B)2nd Feb-8th Feb
    C)4th Feb-10th Feb
    D)1st Feb-7th Feb
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: 30th Road Safety Week 2019 will be celebrated in India from 4th Feb to 10th Feb. There have been various awareness campaigns and events which are being conducted across the country in all the states. The theme is “Sadak Suraksha Jeevan Raksha”.
    
    
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. What is the capital of Monaco?
   A)Monte Carlo
   B)Kiev
   C)Bishkek
   D)Harare
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   
   
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2. What is the currency of Monaco?
   A)Dollar
   B)Rupee
   C)Euro
   D)Franc
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   
   
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3. Where is the HQ of World Travel and Tourism Council?
   A)New York
   B)Paris
   C)London
   D)Washington DC
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Current Affairs Quiz: February 4, 2019

Current Affairs 4 February 2019 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 3 February 2019 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of February 3, 2019

1. Which state launched the second phase of Pasupu-Kumkuma(Turmeric Kumkum) scheme and welfare pensions?
   A)Odisha
   B)Telangana
   C)Andhra Pradesh
   D)Kerala
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched the second phase of Pasupu-Kumkuma(Turmeric Kumkum) scheme and welfare pensions.
   
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2. Indus River Dolphins has recently been declared as which state Aquatic animal?
   A)Uttar Pradesh
   B)Telangana
   C)Punjab
   D)Haryana
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: One of the world’s rarest mammals,Indus River Dolphins has received an exceptional distinction. Found only in India and Pakistan in the Beas River, the generally playful Indus Dolphins have been declared Punjab State Aquatic animal.
   
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3. The 4th edition of international spice conference held in which city?
   A)Pune
   B)Mumbai
   C)Hyderabad
   D)Ahmedabad
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The 4th edition of international spice conference held in Hyderabad.
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4. Which state government entered into a pact with Microsoft to improve the education system in the state by boosting digital literacy?
   A)Mizoram
   B)Sikkim
   C)Meghalaya
   D)Manipur
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Microsoft India entered into a pact with the Sikkim government to improve the education system in the state by boosting digital literacy and the knowledge of new-age technology among students and teachers in government schools.
   
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5. Which country launched range surface to surface ballistic missile “Nasr”?
   A)UAE
   B)India
   C)Pakistan
   D)Iran
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Pakistan Army successfully test-fired the short range surface to surface ballistic missile “Nasr” which it claimed can defeat any ballistic missile defence system now available in the country’s neighbourhood or any other system being developed.
   
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6. As per Finance Ministry, two RRBs Pallavan Gramin Bank and Pandyan Gramin Bank will be merged to form which bank?
   A)Kerala Gramin Bank
   B)TamilNadu Gramin Bank
   C)Karnataka Gramin Bank
   D)Sikkim Gramin Bank
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Public sector Indian Bank said two RRBs Pallavan Gramin Bank and Pandyan Gramin Bank will be merged to form Tamil Nadu Gramin Bank as per the Finance Ministry.
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7. Which women’s cricketer became the first Asian women cricketer to play 100 T20 international matches?
   A)Bismah Maroof
   B)Harmanpreet Kaur
   C)Mithali Raj
   D)Sana Mir
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Former Pakistan’s women cricket team skipper Sana Mir became the first Asian women cricketer to play 100 T20 international matches.
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8. Recently, Sundeep Jora became the youngest cricketer to score a half century in T20 internationals. He belongs to which country?
   A)India
   B)Nepal
   C)Pakistan
   D)Sri Lanka
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Nepal’s Sundeep Jora became the youngest cricketer to score a half century in T20 internationals.
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Where is the HQ of World Wide Fund For Nature?
   A)USA
   B)UK
   C)Australia
   D)Switzerland
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   
   
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2. Where is the HQ of All India Spices Exporters Forum?
   A)Tamil Nadu
   B)Karnataka
   C)Kerala
   D)Sikkim
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3. Where is the HQ of Microsoft Corporation?
   A)Kirkland
   B)Redmond
   C)Bothell
   D)Renton
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Daily Current Affairs 5th February, 2019

Daily Current Affairs 5 February 2019 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS

In A First, Kerala Sets Up Drug Price Monitoring And Research Unit To Curb Overcharging Of Medicines

In a first, the Kerala government has set up a price monitoring and research unit (PMRU) to track violation of prices of essential drugs and medical devices under Drugs Price and Control order,

• The move reportedly comes after the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority(NPPA) proposed such a system for states and union territories.

Words Count Festival held in Pune

The second eidtion of the festival of words, Words Count, curated by the award-winning screenwriter, author and columnist Advaita Kala, was held on February 3 in Pune, Maharashtra.

Assam Tops In Budgetary Practices Followed By States: Transparency International

Assam occupied the top slot in the ranking of best practices followed by states in the Budget formulation, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, as per a survey by Transparency International.

• The survey is based on 4 parameters which include public disclosure, budgetary process, post-budget fiscal management and efforts to make the budget more transparent and citizen-friendly. The states which figured lower in the ranking were Meghalaya, Manipur and Punjab.

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BANKING & FINANCE

Fino Payments Bank partners with Suryoday Small Finance Bank to offer sweep account facility

Fino Payments Bank (FPB) has announced the launch of a sweep account facility in association with Suryoday Small Finance Bank (SSFB). This partnership will help FPB address the issue of deposit limits that all the payment banks face at the moment.

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BUSINESS & ECONOMY

ADB buys 14% stake in Annapurna Finance

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has bought a 14% stake in micro-financier Annapurna Finance for Rs 137 crore, reinforcing the belief that India’s microfinance sector is on course to attracting long-term funds from global lenders and investors.

Swiggy acquires AI start-up Kint.io

Online food delivery start-up Swiggy has made its first acqui-hire in the deep technology space through an AI start-up Kint.io for an undisclosed amount. As part of this, the founding team of Kint.io will join Swiggy.

IndoStar Capital to acquire IIFL Finance’s CV finance business

IndoStar Capital Finance Ltd (IndoStar) , a non-banking finance company, has signed a binding agreement to acquire the CV finance business of India Infoline Finance Ltd (IIFL Finance), a subsidiary of IIFL Holdings Ltd.

India's April-December fiscal deficit crosses 112% of target

According to the data furnished by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), India's budgetary fiscal deficit for the April-December period stood at Rs 7.01 lakh crore or 112.4 per cent of the budgeted target of Rs 6.24 lakh crore.

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APPOINTMENTS

P V Bharathi assumes charge as CEO of Corporation Bank

P V Bharathi, executive director of Canara Bank, has assumed charge as managing director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mangalore-based Corporation Bank.

• She is the first woman to serve the bank in this capacity.

Former mayor Nayib Bukele wins El Salvador’s presidential election

Nayib Bukele, a former mayor of San Salvador was declared the winner in El Salvador’s presidential race, saying the country had left behind the postwar period by electing a young alternative to the two-party ­system.

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Current Affairs Quiz: February 3, 2019

Current Affairs 3 February 2019 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 2 February 2019 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of February 2, 2019

1. The government has constituted a committee under the CEA to explore prepaid payments by state electricity distribution companies to power plants.What is “A” in CEA?
   A)Authentication
   B)Authority
   C)Adverse
   D)Addicted
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: The government has constituted a committee under the Central Electricity Authority(CEA) to explore prepaid payments by state electricity distribution companies to power plants. It was recommended by panel of PK Sinha.
   
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2. How much hike was made by the government for the sports budget for the financial year 2019-20?
   A)Rs 190.20 cr
   B)Rs 195.80 cr
   C)Rs 200.10 cr
   D)Rs 214.20 cr
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: The government hiked the sports budget by Rs 214.20 crore for the financial year 2019-20, which also includes an increase of Rs 55 crore in funds for the Sports Authority of India.
   
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3. Which has been been named the “highest ranked” Indian tank in the “2018 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report”?
   A)United Service Institution
   B)Observer Research Foundation
   C)Institute of Economic Growth
   D)Lawyers Collective
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Observer Research Foundation(ORF) has been named the “highest ranked” Indian tank in the “2018 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report”.
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4. State-owned NBCC said it will construct an ayurveda and naturopathy hospital in which state?
   A)Uttar Pradesh
   B)Goa
   C)Telangana
   D)Maharashtra
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: State-owned NBCC said it will construct an ayurveda and naturopathy hospital in Goa at a cost of Rs 267.81 crore. A memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of AYUSH has been signed in this regard.
   
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5. The Kala Ghoda Art Festival began in which city?
   A)Mumbai
   B)Chennai
   C)Pune
   D)Lucknow
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: The Kala Ghoda Art Festival began at the iconic Kala Ghoda Precinct in South Mumbai.
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6. Recently,the government revised the economic growth rate to how much percent for 2017-18 from the 6.7 percent estimated earlier?
   A)7.0%
   B)7.5%
   C)7.2%
   D)7.1%
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: The government revised the economic growth rate upwards to 7.2 percent for 2017-18 from the 6.7 percent estimated earlier
   
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7. Which country won their first ever Asian Cup Title?
   A)Japan
   B)India
   C)Qatar
   D)Indonesia
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   Explanation: Qatar won its first major soccer title by beating four-time champion Japan 3-1 in the Asian Cup Final, completing an improbable run to glory for the Gulf nation as it prepares to host the 2022 World Cup.
   
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8. Which player has rocketed to the No 1 spot in the latest ODI women’s batters rankings?
   A)Smriti Mandhana
   B)Mithali raj
   C)Jhulan Goswami
   D)Harmanpreet Kaur
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   Explanation: After stunning performances in the first two ODIs against New Zealand, India’s opening batswoman Smriti Mandhana has rocketed to the No 1 spot in the latest ODI women’s batters rankings,the ICC announced recently.
   
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9. Recently,Greg Chappell announced his retirement.He was the former player of which country?
   A)England
   B)Australia
   C)South Africa
   D)Zimbabwe
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   Explanation: Greg Chappell, who is considered one of Australia’s most influential voices in the field of cricket, is set to exit the stage as the selector and national talent manager following the end of the Ashes later this year.
   
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10. Which INS won the Kochi Area Boat Pulling Regatta 2019?
    A)INS Shardha
    B)INS Sujata
    C)INS Virat
    D)INS Dronacharya
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: The 2019 edition of Kochi Area Boat Pulling Regatta, which is one of the most prestigious and traditional naval sporting activities conducted in Indian Navy,was held in Kochi.
    
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11. Who became the first Indian to earn Australian Ladies PGA card?
    A)Diksha Dagar
    B)Ankita Tiwana
    C)Vani Kapoor
    D)Aditi Ashok
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Vani Kapoor became the first Indian to earn a card for the Australian Ladies PGA Tour after coming through its first-ever Qualifying Tournament at the Ballarat Golf Club in Australia.
    
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12. Who was appointed as new director of CBI?
    A)Alok Verma
    B)M Nageswara rao
    C)Rishi Kumar Shukla
    D)Ajai Singh
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Senior IPS officer Rishi Kumar Shukla was appointed as CBI Director, just four days after he was shifted from the post of Madhya Pradesh DGP by the Kamal Nath government to the Madhya Pradesh Police Housing Corporation.
    
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13. Recently,which former Planning Commission member and ex director of IIMC passed away?
    A)Aruna Asaf
    B)Mrinal Chatterjee
    C)VK Malhotra
    D)Hiten Bhaya
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: Former Planning Commission member and ex director of IIMC Hiten Bhaya passed away at his residence in south Delhi’s Vasant Kunj. She was 98.
    
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14. What is the theme of this year’s World Wetlands day ?
    A)Wetlands for Disaster Risk reduction
    B)Wetlands for a Sustainable Future
    C) Wetlands and Climate Change
    D)Wetlands for Agriculture
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2nd February.The theme of this year’s is “Wetlands and Climate Change”.
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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Where is the HQ of Central bureau of Investigation?
   A)New Delhi
   B)Chennai
   C)Mumbai
   D)Pune
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
   
   
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2. What is the currency of Qatar?
   A)Riel
   B)Riyal
   C)Dollar
   D)Peso
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
   
   
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3. Where is the HQ of Central Statistics Office?
   A)Pune
   B)Mumbai
   C)New Delhi
   D)Chennai
   [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
   
   
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