Current Affairs December 2019 part 1

Current Affairs December 2019 part 1

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1. Which of the following versions of fast chess that was in news recently, when Koneru Humpy won the World Women’s Rapid Chess Championship had more time on the clock for the White than the Black?

[A] Blitz chess

[B] Armageddon chess

[C] Bullet chess

[D] Ultrabullet chess

Correct Answer: B [Armageddon chess]

Notes:

In Armageddon chess, the White is given more time on the clock than the Black. This is a way to produce decisive results- acting as a tie-breaker. Koneru Humpy became the 2nd Indian chess player after Vishwanathan Anand to win the Rapid Gold.

2. The Stolen Works of Art Database, which was in news recently, is maintained by which organisation?

[A] UNESCO

[B] WTO

[C] ASI

[D] INTERPOL

Correct Answer: D [INTERPOL]

Notes:

The Stolen Works of Art (WoA) database is maintained by the Interpol. The Central Bureau of Intelligence (CBI), which is the nodal agency for Interpol in India, recently alerted agencies like the ASI about India turning into a prime target for art thefts.

3. Which state recorded the highest forest cover in the recently released India State of Forest Report 2019?

[A] Andhra Pradesh

[B] Madhya Pradesh

[C] Nagaland

[D] Meghalaya

Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]

Notes:

Madhya Pradesh recently recorded the highest forest cover in terms of area. Other high forest covers were recorded in Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra. The State of Forest report is released biennially by the Forest Survey of India which is under the ministry of environment, forest and climate change.

4. What is CAT IIIB system which has been in news recently with respect to the fog conditions in the north?

[A] Instrument landing system

[B] Weather monitoring system

[C] System for classifying fog intensity

[D] Road safety system

Correct Answer: A [Instrument landing system]

Notes:

The CAT III B system is an instrument landing system. It is used for safe landing of airplanes in times of poor visibility. It enables precision landing when the visibility is at least 50 feet. Only CAT III B compliant pilots were allowed to land at the Delhi airport sue to the fog.

5. Operation Inherent Resolve, which was in news recently, is being conducted by which country’s military forces?

[A] France

[B] USA

[C] Canada

[D] Russia

Correct Answer: B [USA]

Notes:

Operation Inherent Resolve is a military operation of the USA. It is a military intervention against the activities of ISIL in Iraq, Syria and previously Libya. Recently, the USA undertook airstrikes against Iran-backed militia, Kataib Hezbollah, in Syria and Iraq.

6. The atrial fibrillation technology, over which tech giant Apple was recently sued, is used to detect what condition?

[A] Overheating of system

[B] Foreign body attack

[C] Irregular heartbeat

[D] Electrolyte imbalance

Correct Answer: C [Irregular heartbeat]

Notes:

The atrial fibrillation technology is used to detect irregularities in the heartbeat. The Apple Watch product makes use of this technology to monitor the functioning of the heart of the wearer. A New York University doctor recently sued Apple for stealing the technology which was patented by him.

7. The protein Importin-11, that was recently identified by scientists, is linked with causing which type of cancer?

[A] Blood Cancer

[B] Lung Cancer

[C] Prostate cancer

[D] Colorectal cancer

Correct Answer: D [Colorectal cancer]

Notes:

Scientists recently identified the protein, Importin- 11, to be responsible for transferring beta-catenin protein into nucleus of cells. This beta-catenin drives the proliferation of the bowel cancer cells. They identified that the gene IPO11 to be responsible for coding for the Importin- 11 protein.

8. Who recently set the record for the longest spaceflight by a woman?

[A] Peggy Whitson

[B] Christina Koch

[C] Jessica Meir

[D] Sally Ride

Correct Answer: B [Christina Koch]

Notes:

Christina Koch, a NASA astronaut has set the record for the longest spaceflight by a woman. She broke the previous record set by astronaut Peggy Whitson who was in space for 288 days. Koch is expected to be in space for a total of 328 days, especially to study the effects of long spaceflights.

9. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which was conferred recently, is the highest award in the country for which field?

[A] Theatre

[B] Classical dances

[C] Cinema

[D] Classical music

Correct Answer: C [Cinema]

Notes:

Dadasaheb Phalke award is the highest award conferred in the field of cinema in India. Recently, it was awarded to Amitabh Bachchan. The award was instituted in honour of Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (also known as the Father of Indian Cinema) in 1969.

10. All cases registered during the Pathalgadi Movement were withdrawn recently. Which state is the movement associated with?

[A] Chhattisgarh

[B] Jharkhand

[C] Odisha

[D] West Bengal

Correct Answer: B [Jharkhand]

Notes:

The state government of Jharkhand recently decided to withdraw all cases registered during the Pathalgadi Movement. The term pathalgadi means ‘planting a stone order’. The members of the movement refused to recognize the authority of the state and central governments. Instead, they recognized only the gram panchayat.

11. China had recently launched its heaviest satellite, Shijian-20, on which rocket?

[A] Long March 2E

[B] Long March 4C

[C] Long March 3B

[D] Long March 5

Correct Answer: D [Long March 5]

Notes:

China had recently launched the heaviest and the most advanced communication satellite, Shijian-20, on the country’s largest carrier rocket Long March 5. This powerful rocket can carry a maximum payload of 25 tonnes into the low Earth Orbit and 14 tonnes into the geosynchronous orbit.

12. Which archipelago did Tropical Cyclone Sarai recently hit?

[A] Indonesia

[B] Solomon Islands

[C] Fiji

[D] New Guinea

Correct Answer: C [Fiji]

Notes:

The tropical cyclone Sarai had recently hit Fiji, a country in the South Pacific. It is an archipelago consisting of more than 300 islands. On its present track, the cyclone is forecasted to pass adjacent to Fiji’s main island Viti Levu and then may head towards Tonga, where the tropical cyclone warning centre has been alerted.

13. Who had drafted the recent UNGA-approved draft for international treaty to combat cyber-crime?

[A] USA

[B] Russia

[C] France

[D] China

Correct Answer: B [Russia]

Notes:

The United Nations General Assembly had recently approved a resolution that allows the initiation of the process of drafting a new treaty to combat cyber-crime. This resolution was drafted by Russia and it allows the establishment of expert committee representing all the regions in the world. It will provide for a comprehensive international convention on countering the use of information and communication technologies for the criminal purposes.

14. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank had recently announced a loan for irrigation and solar energy projects in India. It is headquartered in which of the following countries?

[A] South Korea

[B] Singapore

[C] Japan

[D] China

Correct Answer: D [China]

Notes:

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is a multilateral developmental bank, whose headquarters is located in Beijing, China. It had recently approved a total loan of 210 million USD for solar energy and irrigation projects in India. Of the 100 members, India is its second largest shareholder and the largest recipient of loan and equity commitments.

15. Which state/UT had recently approved the Electric Vehicle Policy, 2019?

[A] Delhi

[B] Punjab

[C] Puducherry

[D] Sikkim

Correct Answer: A [Delhi]

Notes:

The Delhi Cabinet had recently approved Electric Vehicle Policy, 2019 to counter the air pollution in the national capital. As per the policy, the government seeks to make 25% of all new vehicles into electric vehicles by 2024. Through this policy, the government will provide for public charging infrastructure and subsidies for those who are buy EVs.

16. Da Chen, who had recently died, is well known for which of the following works?

[A] Colours of the Mountain

[B] Dream of the Red Chamber

[C] To Live

[D] Art of War

Correct Answer: A [Colours of the Mountain]

Notes:

Da Chen, who had recently passed away, was famous for his work “Colours of the Mountain”. In this book, he narrates the abuses he and his family suffered during China’s Cultural Revolution, launched by Mao Zedong. This book was published in seven languages.

17. Him Darshan Express that was recently launched connects which of the following sites?

[A] Sikkim – Gangtok

[B] Kalka – Shimla

[C] Chandigarh – Shimla

[D] Srinagar – Shimla

Correct Answer: B [Kalka – Shimla ]

Notes:

On December 2019, for the first time, the Indian Railways had launched the “Him Darshan Express” that consists of vistadome coaches. It travels between Kalka and Shimla. It consists of 6 AC vistadom coaches and one AC coach with transparent ceiling and walls.

18. Which state’s urban bodies have not yet declared themselves Open Defecation Free?

[A] Bihar

[B] Uttar Pradesh

[C] Jharkhand

[D] West Bengal

Correct Answer: D [West Bengal]

Notes:

On December 2019, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs had announced that the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban has achieved the national target of becoming ODF. The urban areas of 35 states/UTs have become ODF. However, the urban local bodies in West Bengal have not yet declared themselves as ODF.

19. The Mandu Festival is held in Madhya Pradesh. Who is organising this event?

[A] Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board

[B] Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Department

[C] UNESCO

[D] Madhya Pradesh Department of Culture

Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board]

Notes:

The first edition of Mandu Festival haS begun in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh. It is organised by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board. This festival is based on the idea of “Khojne Me Kho Jao”. It would involve the celebration of historic heritage blended with the modern liveliness of the city culture.

20. Which bank had recently received the “Best Performing Bank Award”?

[A] SBI Bank

[B] ICICI Bank

[C] Jammu and Kashmir Bank

[D] Andhra Bank

Correct Answer: D [Andhra Bank]

Notes:

The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj had recently awarded the “Best Performing Bank Award” to the Andhra Bank for the financial year 2018-19. It was awarded for setting up 14 Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs) in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha and Kerala. The RSETIs function under the Andhra Bank Rural Development Trust.

21. Which fighter aircraft, that was recently retired, is also known as Bahadur?

[A] MiG 27

[B] Tejas

[C] Mirage 2000

[D] Gulfstream

Correct Answer: A [MiG 27]

Notes:

The Indian Air Force recently retired the MiG 27 fleet. The fighter aircraft, developed by Soviet Union and manufactured in India by HAL, is also known as Bahadur. It is noted for its role in the 1999 Kargil War.

22. Which tropical storm is also known by the name of Typhoon Ursula?

[A] Typhoon Kammuri

[B] Typhoon Phanfone

[C] Typhoon Nakri

[D] Typhoon Bualoi

Correct Answer: B [Typhoon Phanfone]

Notes:

The Typhoon Phanfone raging in the Philippines region is locally known as Typhoon Ursula. It is a part of the Pacific Typhoon Season. Several people were killed and thousands were evacuated in Philippines in response to the tropical storm.

23. The centre is consulting with the states and UTs for the 2020 Shehri Samriridhi Ursav – which is used to create awareness about which government initiative?

[A] DAY- NULM

[B] PMKVY

[C] PM KISAN

[D] National Rural Livelihood Mission

Correct Answer: A [DAY- NULM]

Notes:

The Shehri Samridhi Utsav is organised by the government to create awareness about the DAY- NULM (Deendayal Antyodaya Mission- National Urban Livelihood Mission). The event helps in linking target groups like Self-Help Groups with various government schemes for their development.

24. The government recently made Aadhaar linking for Vaya Vandana Yojana mandatory. Who are the beneficiaries under this Vaya Vandana Yojana?

[A] Widows of the armed personnel

[B] Senior citizens

[C] physically challenged persons

[D] Destitute women

Correct Answer: B [Senior citizens]

Notes:

The Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vanjana Yojana is a pension scheme for senior citizens. It covers citizens of age 60 years and above. The government recently made it mandatory for beneficiaries to provide Aadhaar as identity proof under this scheme.

25. Who is the world’s longest serving president, recently in news when IMF asked him to declare his assets before availing financial assistance?

[A] Teodoro Mbasogo

[B] Robert Mugabe

[C] Hun Sen

[D] Hassanal Bolkiah

Correct Answer: A [Teodoro Mbasogo]

Notes:

Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is the longest serving president in the world. He is the president of Equatorial Guinea. He came to power in 1979. The IMF had recently asked Mbasogo to provide information about his assets to avail financial aid as the country’s economy has shrunk by almost a third.

26. Mauritius accused UK of committing ‘Crimes against Humanity’ for refusing to allow people to return to their homes. This accusation is in reference to which island?

[A] Bougainville

[B] Sri Lanka

[C] Chagos

[D] Kiribati

Correct Answer: C [Chagos]

Notes:

The Chagos Islands are disputed between the United Kingdom and Mauritius. Despite the United Nations calling for the handing over of the islands to the natives, UK has refused to do so. In response, the Mauritian government has accused UK of committing crimes against humanity.

27. Japan recently announced a rare overseas mission to protect their merchant ships in which region?

[A] Strait of Hormuz

[B] Gulf of Oman

[C] Pacific Ocean

[D] South China Sea

Correct Answer: B [Gulf of Oman]

Notes:

The Japanese government announced a rare overseas mission in the Gulf of Oman, Northern Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden. This ‘investigation and research’ mission is to collect information about piracy in the region. The mission is to involve the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force.

28. Which state/ UT celebrated the Losar Festival recently?

[A] Telangana

[B] Meghalaya

[C] Puducherry

[D] Ladakh

Correct Answer: D [Ladakh]

Notes:

Losar is the New Year’s Day celebration observed in the Himalayan states. Ladakh celebrated the Losar for the first time as a union territory. It is a 15 days long celebration based on Tibetan Buddhist traditions. It is also celebrated in Bhutan, Nepal, etc.

29. Shirodhara, which was recently highlighted by the health ministry, is most associated with which therapy?

[A] Ayurveda

[B] Rigpa

[C] Unani

[D] Traditional Chinese Medicine

Correct Answer: A [Ayurveda]

Notes:

Shirodhara is a therapy in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. The term Shirodhara is derived from Sanskrit terms for head (shiro) and flow (dhara). The therapy involves pouring liquids like oil, coconut water, milk, water, buttermilk, etc. over the forehead.

30. The Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, near which an earthquake struck recently, is in which country?

[A] Iran

[B] Iraq

[C] Saudi Arabia

[D] Kuwait

Correct Answer: A [Iran]

Notes:

The Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is in Iran near its coastline. An earthquake of magnitude 5 recently struck close to it. The plant was inaugurated in August of 2010 and is the first civilian reactor in the Middle East region.

31. Which state is going to observe 2020 as Susashan Sankalp Varsh?

[A] Uttar Pradesh

[B] Gujarat

[C] Haryana

[D] Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: C [Haryana]

32. The followers of which religion are called the “Hynniew Trep”?

[A] Shinto

[B] Taoism

[C] Seng Khasi

[D] Confucianism

Correct Answer: C [Seng Khasi]

33. Which government is going to conduct ‘Night Walk’ to promote women empowerment?

[A] Tamil Nadu

[B] Andhra Pradesh

[C] Karnataka

[D] Kerala

Correct Answer: D [Kerala]

34. In which state, India’s first university for transgender community will be opened?

[A] Uttar Pradesh

[B] Kerala

[C] Gujarat

[D] Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]

35. Pakistan, one among the three countries in the world with Polio endemic, is planning to import Polio markers from India. Which are the other two countries:

[A] Afghanistan and Mongolia

[B] Nigeria and South Africa

[C] Afghanistan and Nigeria

[D] Nigeria and Kenya

Correct Answer: C [Afghanistan and Nigeria]

36. Which organisation gives forecast on general locust situation to the global community?

[A] FAO

[B] WWF

[C] IFAD

[D] WFP

Correct Answer: A [FAO]

37. Which of the following is called the Falcon Capital of the World?

[A] Siberia

[B] Nagaland

[C] Meghalaya

[D] China

Correct Answer: B [Nagaland]

38. Which of the following is the only ape found in India?

[A] Gorilla

[B] Chimpanzee

[C] Hoolock Gibbon

[D] Mandrill

Correct Answer: C [Hoolock Gibbon]

39.Which American firm is developing the Project Kuiper, which is to launch thousands of satellites into space?

[A] SpaceX

[B] NASA

[C] Amazon

[D] Blue Origin

Correct Answer: C [Amazon]

40. The Tamil Nadu government recently observed the 15th anniversary of the 2004 tsunami. Where did this tsunami originate?

[A] Java Island

[B] Sumatra Island

[C] Bali Island

[D] Sulawesi Island

Correct Answer: B [Sumatra Island]

41. When is “Good Governance Day” observed?

[A] December 24

[B] December 25

[C] December 26

[D] December 27

Correct Answer: B [December 25]

42. Strategic tunnel under Rohtang Pass was recently named after which of the following individuals?

[A] Indira Gandhi

[B] Vallabhai Patel

[C] Moraji Desai

[D] Atal Bihari Vajapyee

Correct Answer: D [Atal Bihari Vajapyee]

43. Who is Madan Mohan Malviya, who was recently mentioned in the news?

[A] Freedom Fighter

[B] Nobel Peace Prize Winner

[C] Wartime Gallantry Winner

[D] Distinguished scientist

Correct Answer: A [Freedom Fighter]

44. What is Sire Directory that was recently launched by Madhya Pradesh Government?

[A] Matrimonial record of cattle

[B] Land ownership record

[C] Farmers’ portal

[D] Home ownership record

Correct Answer: A [Matrimonial record of cattle]

45. Many civilians were recently killed in Burkina Faso due to terror strike in the military base and a village. Where is Burkina Faso?

[A] North Africa

[B] Latin America

[C] West Asia

[D] West Africa

Correct Answer: D [West Africa]

46. Typhoon Phanfone had recently hit which of the following countries?

[A] Japan

[B] China

[C] USA

[D] Philippines

Correct Answer: D [Philippines]

47. National Street Food Festival was organised by which of the following?

[A] FAO

[B] Department of Agriculture

[C] Department of Food and Public Distribution

[D] NASVI

Correct Answer: D [NASVI]

48. As per the recently released report by Global Alliance on Health and Pollution, which country saw the most deaths due to pollution?

[A] China

[B] India

[C] Indonesia

[D] Nigeria

Correct Answer: B [India]

49. Where is Chaukhandi Stupa, an ASI protected site where Chinese sign boards were installed recently?

[A] Uttar Pradesh

[B] Madhya Pradesh

[C] Bihar

[D] Ladakh

Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]

50. The recently unveiled long distance CNG bus project was executed by which natural gas distribution?

[A] Indraprastha Gas Ltd

[B] Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

[C] Reliance Petroleum Ltd

[D] Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd

Correct Answer: A [Indraprastha Gas Ltd]

51. The government had recently notified rules on microdot identifiers. Microdot technology is used for what purpose?

[A] Vehicle ID

[B] Surveillance

[C] Navigation

[D] E-Banking

Correct Answer: A [Vehicle ID]

52. Shahid Beheshti Port, sometimes seen in the news, is located in which country?

[A] Turkey

[B] UAE

[C] Oman

[D] Iran

Correct Answer: D [Iran]

53. The newly inaugurated DNA analysis centre in Chandigarh was established under which fund?

[A] National Small Savings Fund

[B] Enterprise Fund

[C] Nirbhaya Fund

[D] Provident Fund

Correct Answer: C [Nirbhaya Fund]

54. The Kanal Istanbul project connects the Sea of Marmara with which sea?

[A] Red Sea

[B] Black Sea

[C] Arabian Sea

[D] Bohani Sea

Correct Answer: B [Black Sea]

55. When is National Consumer Day observed?

[A] March 15

[B] December 24

[C] March 14

[D] December 25

Correct Answer: B [December 24]

56. What is thermal inversion which caused Iran to close down its schools recently?

[A] A type of heat wave

[B] Drought-like condition

[C] Hot air held close to the ground by cold air above

[D] Cooler air held close to the ground by the hot air above

Correct Answer: D [Cooler air held close to the ground by the hot air above]

57. Chillai Kalan, sometimes seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

[A] Avalanche-prone area in Kashmir

[B] Tourism spot in Jammu and Kashmir

[C] Sanctuary

[D] Harshest period of winter in Kashmir

Correct Answer: D [Harshest period of winter in Kashmir]

58. Which app was recently released by the president to improve access to blood banks?

[A] Red Cross App

[B] ed Cross App

Friends2Support

[C] MBlood

[D] LifeLine

Correct Answer: A [Red Cross App]

59. Which region of Africa was recently deemed as the most unequal on the continent by UNDP in terms of income?

[A] North Africa

[B] West Africa

[C] East Africa

[D] South Africa

Correct Answer: D [South Africa]

60. Arak Nuclear Reactor, which is currently being redeveloped, is in which country?

[A] North Korea

[B] India

[C] Pakistan

[D] Iran

Correct Answer: D [Iran]

61. Galapagos National Park, sometimes seen in news, is located in which country?

[A] Ecuador

[B] Honduras

[C] Papua New Guinea

[D] Brazil

Correct Answer: A [Ecuador]

62. Manuel Marrero Cruz is the Prime Minister of which country?

[A] Cuba

[B] Cambodia

[C] Chile

[D] Ecuador

Correct Answer: A [Cuba]

63. The National Farmers Day is celebrated in honour of which Indian Prime Minister?

[A] Gulzarilal Nanda

[B] Morarji Desai

[C] Chandra Shekhar

[D] Charan Singh

Correct Answer: D [Charan Singh]

64. The Kirtipur Girls’ Hostel was constructed by the Indian Government for the armed police force of which country?

[A] Nepal

[B] Bhutan

[C] Tibet

[D] Afghanistan

Correct Answer: A [Nepal]

65. India’s National Mathematics Day is celebrated on 22 December each year. It is to commemorate which person?

[A] Aryabhata

[B] C.R.Rao

[C] D.R.Kaprekar

[D] Srinivasa Ramanujan

  

Correct Answer: D [Srinivasa Ramanujan]

66. The Ethiopian Prime Minister, the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize winner, had recently called for peace in Horn of Africa. What is it?

[A] Island

[B] Peninsula

[C] Plateau

[D] Subcontinent

Correct Answer: B [Peninsula]

67. Acute Respiratory Infection, which is claiming the lives in Bangladesh, is caused by which organism?

[A] Bacteria

[B] Virus

[C] Fungus

[D] Achaea

Correct Answer: B [Virus]

68. Storm Elsa is affecting which part of the world?

[A] America

[B] East Asia

[C] Central Asia

[D] West Europe

Correct Answer: D [West Europe]

69. What is Ursids that was recently mentioned in the news?

[A] Meteor Shower

[B] Comet

[C] Constellation

[D] Satellite

Correct Answer: A [Meteor Shower]

70. FDA has recently approved Ervedo. What is Ervebo?

[A] Ebola vaccine

[B] Measles vaccine

[C] Small pox vaccine

[D] Polio vaccine

Correct Answer: A [Ebola vaccine]

71. The ‘Nine Dash Line’, which is to be contested at the UN, is in which water body?

[A] South China Sea

[B] North Atlantic Ocean

[C] East Philippine sea

[D] Arctic Ocean

Correct Answer: A [South China Sea]

72. The Nord Stream 2 is a gas pipeline project between which two countries?

[A] Russia and Turkey

[B] Germany and Turkey

[C] Russia and Germany

[D] Turkey and USA

Correct Answer: C [Russia and Germany]

73. The International Criminal Court, which is seeking to look into war crimes in West Asia, was established by which treaty?

[A] Geneva Convention

[B] Rome Statute

[C] Vienna Convention

[D] Kyoto Protocol

Correct Answer: B [Rome Statute]

74. Which pope abolished the ‘pontifical secrecy’ rule’s applicability to sexual abuse cases?

[A] Pope Francis

[B] Pope Benedict XBI

[C] Pope Pius XII

[D] Pope Paul VI

Correct Answer: A [Pope Francis]

75. The Apex court of which country recently became the first for holding the government responsible for climate action?

[A] Netherlands

[B] Denmark

[C] Norway

[D] Finland

Correct Answer: A [Netherlands]

76. The humanoid robot capable of mirroring human actions, T-HR3, was launched by which firm?

[A] Ford

[B] Volkswagen

[C] Toyota Motor Corp.

[D] Honda

Correct Answer: C [Toyota Motor Corp.]

77. USA’s legislation DASKA provides for sanctions against which country?

[A] Russia

[B] China

[C] Iran

[D] Iraq

Correct Answer: A [Russia]

78. Harbin Ice Festival is celebrated by which country?

[A] China

[B] Japan

[C] Finland

[D] South Korea

Correct Answer: A [China]

79. The South Central Railway recently adorned the Hyderabad to New Delhi Express in the colours of which company as a part of its vinyl wrapping advertisement?

[A] Singareni Collieries Company Limited

[B] Mahanadi Coal Mine Limited

[C] Tata Steel

[D] Eastern Coal Field

Correct Answer: A [Singareni Collieries Company Limited ]

80. Which port was recently brought under the Chabahar Agreement?

[A] Chennai

[B] Mormugoa

[C] Kolkata

[D] Vishakhapatnam

Correct Answer: B [Mormugoa]

81. Which country recently became the first to recognize the Indian Pharmacopoeia?

[A] Afghanistan

[B] Iraq

[C] Saudi Arabia

[D] Qatar

Correct Answer: A [Afghanistan]

82. What aspect does the recently launched EChO Network deal with?

[A] Indian ecology and environment

[B] Indian foreign policy

[C] Indian military technology

[D] India’s satellite network

Correct Answer: A [Indian ecology and environment]

83. What is Pinaka which was recently tested in Chandipur of Odisha?

[A] Cruise Missile

[B] IED

[C] Minesweeper

[D] Artillery Missile

Correct Answer: D [Artillery Missile]

84. What is Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft that is being tested?

[A] Solar space probe

[B] Mars space probe

[C] Astronaut capsule

[D] Jupiter space probe

Correct Answer: C [Astronaut capsule]

85. The Kuril Island is being disputed between which two countries?

[A] Japan and South Korea

[B] Japan and Russia

[C] Russia and Ukraine

[D] Russia and USA

Correct Answer: B [Japan and Russia]

86. Which surface rover recently broke the record for lunar longevity?

[A] Lunokhod 1

[B] Viper

[C] Pragyan

[D] Yutu 2

Correct Answer: D [Yutu 2]

87. The bite strength of a Purussaurus was recently calculated. What is a Purussaurus?

[A] a flying reptile

[B] an ancient shark

[C] a caiman

[D] an ancient snake

Correct Answer: C [a caiman]

88. RBI’s Operation Twist is meant for tackling which issue?

[A] Stagflation

[B] Hardening in long tenor bond yields

[C] Liquidity crunch in NBFC

[D] Low transfer of rate cuts

Correct Answer: B [Hardening in long tenor bond yields]

89. The ‘Cricket 4 Good’ is a partnership program of ICC with which international body?

[A] Olympic committee

[B] UNESCO

[C] UNICEF

[D] WADA

Correct Answer: C [UNICEF]

90. The Kambala sport, which is to get its own museum, involves the use of which animal?

[A] Dogs

[B] Camels

[C] Horses

[D] Buffaloes

Correct Answer: D [Buffaloes]

91. The Jalasathi program was launched by which state government?

[A] Telangana

[B] Andhra Pradesh

[C] Odisha

[D] Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: C [Odisha]

Notes:

The Jalasathi program was recently launched by the Odisha state government for providing access to safe drinking water supply to all households. A dedicated app was also launched along with it. Point of Sale machines and kits for testing water quality were distributed to women volunteers called ‘Jalasathis’.

92. What is Andhra Pradesh’s OCTOPUS?

[A] Science research institute

[B] Water management authority

[C] Anti-encroachment drive

[D] Counter-terrorism unit

Correct Answer: D [Counter-terrorism unit]

Notes:

OCTOPUS is a counter-terrorism force of Andhra Pradesh. OCTOPUS or Organisation for Counter-Terrorist Operations is an elite unit and was recently assigned as a security cover for the state’s Chief Minister. It was formed for the first time in 2007.

93. Which state is in talks to develop 3 decentralized capitals instead of one?

[A] Telangana

[B] Nagaland

[C] Andhra Pradesh

[D] Odisha

Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]

Notes:

The state government of Andhra Pradesh is in talks to develop 3 decentralised capitals instead of one. The state is in talks to develop Amaravati as the legislative capital, Visakhapatnam as the executive capital and Kurnool as the judicial capital.

94. The upcoming 2020 Raisinia Dialogue is to deal with what topic?

[A] Infrastructure Development

[B] Geopolitics

[C] Climate Change

[D] Wildlife conservation

Correct Answer: B [Geopolitics]

Notes:

The Raisinia Dialogue is a flagship platform of India in geoeconomics and geopolitics. The ministry of external affairs organises this event annually in collaboration with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF). The 2020 edition is to be conducted from January 14th to 16th in New Delhi.

95. The Mukhyamantri Suposhan Abhiyan is a scheme of which state?

[A] Chhattisgarh

[B] Jharkhand

[C] West Bengal

[D] Odisha

Correct Answer: A [Chhattisgarh]

Notes:

The Suposhan Abhiyan is a scheme of the Chhattisgarh state government. The state recently conducted information dissemination drives in local languages under this scheme to create awareness about the various government initiatives to the forest dwellers and tribal people of the region.

96. The Ludhiana Tiger Safari, which is to receive new Bengal Tigers, is in which state?

[A] Punjab

[B] Chhattisgarh

[C] Gujarat

[D] West Bengal

Correct Answer: A [Punjab]

Notes:

The Ludhiana Tiger Safari is in Punjab. It is the one such facility in the state. The safari is to welcome 2 new tigers from Chhattisgarh. Three of its tigresses had passed in 2013 and its remaining two tigers are of failing health.

97. The INDRA 2019 bilateral exercise involves which arms of the armed forces?

[A] Army

[B] Air Force

[C] Navy

[D] All of the above

Correct Answer: D [All of the above]

Notes:

The INDRA 2019 is a tri-service defence exercise between India and Russia. The exercise involves the army, navy and the air force of both the countries. The second edition of the exercise concluded recently in Pune, Goa and Babina. The exercise focuses on counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency.

98. Which of the pairs of host star and exoplanet were named after gemstones in Malay language?

[A] Wadirum and Petra

[B] Bibha and Santamasa

[C] Baiduri and Intan

[D] Nakambe and Mouhoun

Correct Answer: C [Baiduri and Intan]

Notes:

The host star and exoplanet, HD 20868 and HD 20868b, were named as Baiduri and Intan by the International Astronomical Union recently. The names are derived from terms for gemstones in Malay language. It was suggested by Malaysia. They are in the constellation Fornax (the Furnace).

99. Which recently named star is in the constellation Eridanus (the River constellation)?

[A] Baiduri

[B] Nakambe

[C] Bran

[D] Wadirum

Correct Answer: B [Nakambe]

Notes:

The star Nakambe is in the constellation Eridanus (the River). The star was named by the International Astronomical Union based on the suggestions of Burkina Faso. The star is named after a major river in the African nation. The name was arrived at through the ‘NameexoWorlds’ contest.

100. The recently conducted exercise ‘Apharan’ involves which arm of the armed forces?

[A] Indian Army

[B] Indian Navy

[C] Indian Air Force

[D] CRPF

Correct Answer: B [Indian Navy]

Notes:

The exercise ‘Apharan’ was conducted at Port of Kochi. It saw the participation of Indian navy and coast guard. It is an anti- hijacking exercise of the Southern Naval Command. The Cochin Port Trust was also involved in the exercise.

101. India and the US are going to hold 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Washington. India holds similar dialogue format with which other country?

[A] Japan

[B] Australia

[C] Russia

[D] New Zealand

Correct Answer: A [Japan]

Notes:

Japan and the US are the only two countries with which India is currently holding 2+2 Ministerial dialogue. It is held between the countries’ foreign and defence ministers. This year, Japan and India held its first ever 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.

102. What is the name of the trilateral naval exercise held between India, the US and Japan?

[A] Milan

[B] Malabar

[C] SIMBEX

[D] INDRA

Correct Answer: B [Malabar]

Notes:

India, Japan and the US are part of the trilateral naval exercise Malabar. Initiated in 1992, it was originally a bilateral exercise between the US and India. Japan became a permanent member in 2015. It includes diverse activities, ranging from fighter combat operations from aircraft carriers through Maritime Interdiction Operations Exercises.

103. India’s Supreme Court has decided to examine the constitutional validity of the Citizenship Amendment Act. Which part of the constitution deal with citizenship in India?

[A] Part I

[B] Part II

[C] Part III

[D] Part IV

Correct Answer: B [Part II]

Notes:

Article 5 to 11 (Part II) of the Indian constitution deals with the citizenship in India. The legislation related to this is the Citizenship Act, 1955. It has been amended many times and the most recent of it is in 2019 to provide path to citizenship to certain religious minorities from several Muslim countries.

104. The US has recently rejected China and Russia’s call to ease sanctions on North Korea. Which country supported North Korea during the Korean War?

[A] China

[B] USSR

[C] Vietnam

[D] Cambodia

Correct Answer: A [China]

Notes:

Korean War (1950-53) took place when North Korean military invaded South Korea. The UN force led by the US intervened to defend the south and rapidly advanced into North Korea. Chinese forces intervened on behalf of North Korea. No peace treaty was signed but an armistice in 1953 led to the restoration of the original boundary of the two nations.

105. The Odisha Cabinet has approved SAMRIDHI. What is it?

[A] Agriculture policy

[B] Healthcare policy

[C] Education policy

[D] Trade policy

Correct Answer: A [Agriculture policy]

Notes:

Agriculture Policy 2020, SAMRIDHI was approved by the Odisha Cabinet recently. It is based on 8 components – Science and Technology, Adaptation to Climate Change, (Markets) Domestic and Global, Physical and financial, Resource use efficiency and higher productivity and Creating appropriate Infrastructure.

106. Lok Sabha speaker emphasised on the implementation of e-cabinet. Which is the first North East State to implement e-cabinet solution?

[A] Assam

[B] Sikkim

[C] Tripura

[D] Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: D [Arunachal Pradesh]

Notes:

In 2017, Arunachal Pradesh became the first North East state to implement e-cabinet solution. The solution allows the ministers to prepare, conduct and review the cabinet meetings without the use of papers. It gives remote access to the Ministers to view and circulate Cabinet notes in advance for the proper analysis and feedback. It has also reduced the time consumed during the cabinet meeting.

107. Where is the Bharat Vandana Park being constructed?

[A] New Delhi

[B] Gujarat

[C] Rajasthan

[D] Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]

Notes:

The foundation stone for the Bharat Vandana Park was recently laid at Dwarka in New Delhi. The park is to serve as a major tourist attraction upon completion. It is to be developed at the cost of 550 crore INR.

108. Where is the Incirlik Air Base located?

[A] USA

[B] Greenland

[C] Turkey

[D] Syria

Correct Answer: C [Turkey]

Notes:

The Incirlik Air Base is located in Turkey. Turkey is planning to close down this strategically important air base. The United States air force makes use of this base to launch air raids on Islamic State/ IS forces in Syria.

109. The Global Refugee Forum meeting was organised by which institution?

[A] Amnesty International

[B] Euro Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor

[C] Centre for Economic and Social Rights

[D] UNHCR

Correct Answer: D [UNHCR]

Notes:

The first ever Global Refugee Forum meeting was recently organised by the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland in December. The UNHCR organised the meeting a year after the adoption of the Global Compact on Refugees by the United Nations General Assembly.

110. The Abraham Koshy Committee was constituted for which organisation?

[A] RBI

[B] SEBI

[C] IRDAI

[D] TRAI

Correct Answer: B [SEBI]

Notes:

The Abraham Koshy Committee is an eight member panel that serves as an advisory body for the SEBI/ Securities and Exchange Board of India. It was recently revamped to look into the issues of investor education and protection. It is headed by Abraham Koshy who is a former professor of IIM Ahmedabad.

111. Recently, the Indian troops serving with the UNMISS received the UN Medal for their dedication and sacrifice. The UNMISS is in service to which country?

[A] Morocco

[B] South Sudan

[C] Sudan

[D] Syria

Correct Answer: B [South Sudan]

Notes:

Around 850 Indian peacekeepers who are serving in South Sudan were awarded with the prestigious UN medal for their service and contribution to promote peace in the strife-torn nation. India is among the largest contributors to the UN peacekeeping operations.

112. Five US tech giants are currently facing lawsuits over the death of child labourers in cobalt mines in which country?

[A] Democratic Republic of Congo

[B] Uganda

[C] Angola

[D] Sierra Leone

Correct Answer: A [Democratic Republic of Congo]

Notes:

Apple, Microsoft and Google’s parent Alphabet are among the tech giants who were named in a case that is currently looking into the death of child labourers in cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Democratic Republic of Congo is the largest producer of Cobalt, a rare metal and a vital raw material for batteries used in mobile phones and electric vehicles.

113. Which neighbouring country of India was recently criticised for providing special permits for the royal family of Qatar to hunt vulnerable species Houbara Bustards?

[A] Nepal

[B] China

[C] Sri Lanka

[D] Pakistan

Correct Answer: D [Pakistan]

Notes:

International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed houbara bustard as “vulnerable” species. IUCN states that these species are currently at a high risk of extinction. These birds are constantly under threat due to hunting and trapping. Current estimates state that there are about 50,000 to 10,000 left.

114. Which joint military exercise was recently concluded by Nepal and India?

[A] Yudh Abhyas

[B] Sampriti

[C] Hand in Hand

[D] Surya Kiran

Correct Answer: D [Surya Kiran]

Notes:

Surya Kiran is an annual bilateral military exercise between India and Nepal. It is conducted in alternative basis. This year it was held in Salijhandi of Rupendehi district of Nepal. Its aim is to conduct battalion-level combined training to increase interoperability in jungle warfare and counter-terrorist operations in mountainous terrain, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, medical and environmental conservation.

115. In December, the MSME ministry launched which of these products produced by women of militancy affected areas of J&K?

[A] Khadi Rumal

[B] Kashmiri Rug

[C] Papier mache crafts

[D] Pashmina shawls

Correct Answer: A [Khadi Rumal]

Notes:

In December, the ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) launched ‘Khadi Rumal’ from the militancy affected areas of Jammu and Kashmir. These are handkerchiefs made of khadi cloth and stitched by the women of the affected region. This is an effort to create employment in the region.

116. The Ilisu Dam, which has been in the news recently, is in which country?

[A] Pakistan

[B] Bhutan

[C] Turkey

[D] Bangladesh

Correct Answer: C [Turkey]

Notes:

Ilisu Dam is in Turkey. It is one of the Southeastern Anatolia Project which involves 22 dams. The Ilisu Dam is located on the Tigris River. The dam is meant for water storage, flood control and also hydroelectricity generation. It is a concrete face rock filled dam.

117. The scientists at the IIT-H developed a ‘memristor’ for detecting Bovine Serum Albumin. Which of the following is not a feature of this ‘memristor’?

[A] SET switching

[B] RESET switching

[C] Metal electrodes

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: D [None of the above]

Notes:

The scientists at the IIT Hyderabad had developed a memristor sensor for detecting the bovine serum albumin, which is analogous to the human serum albumin. The memristor or ‘Resistive Random Access Memory’ device is capable of changing its resistance state with voltage (called SET and RESERT switching). It is made up of metal electrodes and uses titanium dioxide as the active material.

118. Pakistani judiciary recently announced the death sentence for former president Pervez Musharraf. In which year, Musharraf had seized power in a military coup in Pakistan?

[A] 1996

[B] 1999

[C] 2000

[D] 2002

Correct Answer: B [1999]

Notes:

The judiciary of Pakistan recently handed the death sentence to Pervez Musharraf in December. The penalty was handed by a special court against the former military dictator for high treason. Musharraf was a 4 star general of the Pakistani Army and the 10th president of the country. Musharraf seized power in a military coup in 1999 and ruled Pakistan as President until 2008.

119. The Centre is planning to initiate ‘Saksham Anganwadi’ scheme through which of its ministries?

[A] Ministry of health and family welfare

[B] Ministry of science and technology

[C] Ministry of women and child development

[D] Ministry of human resource development

Correct Answer: C [Ministry of women and child development]

Notes:

The ministry of women and child development is planning to implement the ‘Saksham Anganwadi’ scheme. Through this program, 2.5 lakh anganwadis are to be upgraded over the next 5 years. The scheme will introduce upgraded facilities like smart teaching, smart learning, crèche facilities, etc.

120. Which sportsman was recently named “BBC Sports Personality of the year 2019”?

[A] Lewis Hamilton

[B] Ben Stokes

[C] Jos Buttler

[D] Eoin Morgan

Correct Answer: B [Ben Stokes]

Notes:

Ben Stokes, the famous all rounder of the England Cricket team has won the coveted ” BBC Sports Personality of the year 2019″. He played a crucial role in the World Cup finals match against New Zealand. This is one among the BBC’s annual sporting awards, that honours sportspersons and teams selected through public voting. The England Cricket team won the Best Team of the year award.

121. Which country is to host the 36th International Geological Congress?

[A] Russia

[B] USA

[C] India

[D] Japan

Correct Answer: C [India]

Notes:

India is to host the 36th International Geological Congress (IGC) in New Delhi during the first week of March 2020. It is popularly described as the Olympics of Geosciences. The theme of the event is Geosciences: The Basic Science for a Sustainable Development. The IGCs are global geoscientific events held once in four years.The event aims to provide a platform for international cooperation in all major fields of geosciences including the provision of investment opportunities in mining, launching of collaborative programs, mineral exploration and environmental management and related enterprises

122. Which company has  won the Space Oscars awards at Copernicus Masters competition?

[A] Urthecast

[B] Spatial AI

[C] Blue Sky analytics

[D] PCI Geomatics

Correct Answer: C [Blue Sky analytics]

Notes:

Blue Sky Analytics won the Space Oscars awards on the international competition Copernicus Masters. The awards were presented in a ceremony during the European Space Week held at Helsinki, Finland. Blue Sky Analytics became the has become the first Indian Startup to win the Space Oscars award presented by the European Space Agency.

123. Who has recently created history by scoring centuries on debut in both ODI and Test cricket?

[A] Marnus Labuschagne

[B] Abid Ali

[C] Dhananjaya de Silva

[D] Mohammad Hasnain

Correct Answer: B [Abid Ali]

Notes:

Pakistan opener Abid Ali has become the only male player in cricket history to score a hundred on both his ODI and Test debuts when he reached three figures on the final day of the Rawalpindi Test against Sri Lanka. Former England women’s player Enid Bakewell who played 12 Tests between 1968 and 1979 was the first cricketer (male/female) to start both their ODI and Test careers with a century.

124. Who has been recently crowned Miss World Asia 2019?

[A] Suman Rao

[B] Anukreethy Vas

[C] Shreya Shanker

[D] Shivani Jadhav

Correct Answer: A [Suman Rao]

Notes:

Jamaica’s Toni-Ann Singh was crowned Miss World at an annual beauty pageant held at the 69th annual beauty pageant held in ExceL London, UK on 14 December. She was crowned by the 2018 winner Vanessa Ponce de Leon of Mexico. She became the fourth Jamaican woman to win Miss World.

India’s Suman Rao became the second runners-up. She was crowned as Miss World Asia.

125. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification on December 15, 2019, to regulate the registration of which type of vehicles?

[A] Petrol Vehicle

[B] Vintage Vehicle

[C] Diesel Vehicle

[D] Luxury Vehicle

Correct Answer: B [Vintage Vehicle]

Notes:

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification on December 15, 2019, to regulate the registration of old vintage vehicles. The ministry has planned to provide a special number plate with letters VA to signify the vintage vehicles

126. Which paramilitary force has launched the first ever matrimonial site for its staff?

[A] CISF

[B] BSF

[C] NSG

[D] ITBP

Correct Answer: D [ITBP]

Notes:

In a first of its kind move, the border guarding paramilitary force of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has started a dedicated matrimonial site for its staff. This is the first -ever dedicated and well-managed matrimony portal among Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). A link for the unique portal was launched on 9 December on the official website of ITBP. The website will be managed by ITBP and only the staff will be able to access it.

127. Police of which state has recently received the President Colours Award -2019?

[A] Andhra Pradesh

[B] Haryana

[C] Gujarat

[D] Rajasthan

Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]

Notes:

The Gujarat police was presented the ‘President’s Colours’ by Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu at a ceremony held in Karai Police Academy in Gandhi Nagar on 15 December 2019. Gujarat now becomes the seventh state to receive the prestigious President’s Colours, also called as Nishaan, an emblem which all police officers of Gujarat would wear on left-hand sleeve of their uniform. A new logo of Gujarat Police was also unveiled and the force was also awarded a specially designed flag and an emblem.

128. Which Union Territory unveiled a start up policy of the Industries Department?

[A] Chandigarh

[B] Delhi

[C] Puducherry

[D] Lakshadweep

Correct Answer: C [Puducherry]

Notes:

The Union Territory Puducherry unveiled a startup policy of the Industries Department. It was announced by Puducherry Industries Minister Shajahan. The policy lays emphasis to provide financial grants, monthly stipend, fiscal incentives to interested entrepreneurs and bring new business ventures to the Union Territory.The policy creates a corpus fund of Rs.10 crore to support the setting up of startup incubators and to develop co-working spaces. It will provide a grant of Rs.3 lakh to the projects recommended by incubators that are established by the government or private sector as a startup grant.

129. Which site has been selected for sample collection on asteroid Bennu?

[A] Nightingale

[B] Ceres

[C] Itokawa

[D] Hygiea

Correct Answer: A [Nightingale]

Notes:

NASA has finally selected a sample collection site on asteroid Bennu after the arrival of OSIRIS-REx spacecraft in December 2018. The OSIRIS-Rex mission team has selected the site designated Nightingale, which is located in a crater high in Bennu’s northern hemisphere. The team has also selected site Osprey of Bennu as a backup sample collection site.Site Nightingale is located in a northern crater 460 feet wide of the asteroid. As per the observation, Nightingale’s regolith or rocky surface material is dark, and images show that the crater is relatively smooth.

130. Which famous massage has been recently added to prestigious heritage list of UNESCO?

[A] Swedish massage

[B] Hot Stone massage

[C] Aroma Therapy massage

[D] Nuad Thai massage

Correct Answer: D [Nuad Thai massage]

Notes:

Thailand’s famous 2000-year-old massage, Nuad Thai was added to UNESCO’s (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) prestigious heritage list. Nuad Thai is an intense form of massage in which the body is pulled and rotated well with the help of the thumb, elbow, knees and feet. Thai massage originated in India and brought it to Thailand about 2,500 years ago by doctors and monks who carried its secrets for generations.

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