Current Affairs Quiz Set 110

  1. According to the India Justice Report by Tata Trusts, which is the top state in delivering justice to its citizens?

  1. Tamil Nadu
  2. Maharashtra
  3. Punjab
  4. Haryana

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  • Maharashtra is the top state in delivering justice to its citizens, according to the India Justice Report by Tata Trusts. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Haryana are some of the top states that fared well in delivering justice to its citizens.
  • The India Justice Report is a quantitative analysis of the four pillars of justice - judiciary, police, prisons and legal aid. They are being quantitatively studied on the basis of budgetary allocation, human resources, workload, diversity, infrastructure and trends using only government data.
  • The report presents a state wide picture of each pillar, in two separate clusters of states divided as per population.

 

  1. Under Z Plus security cover, how many personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are provided?

  1. 1000
  2. 999
  3. 800
  4. 1100

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  • Z Plus security means each person will be guarded by around 100 personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

 

  1. In which year was the Special Protection Group (SPG) established?

  1. 1992
  2. 1990
  3. 1980
  4. 1985

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  • The SPG was set up or the security of prime ministers and their families in 1985, a year after Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards.
  • The SPG, an elite force of 3,000, are now tasked with protecting only Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

 

  1. Which of the following launched country’s first standing wheelchair?

  1. ISRO
  2. IIT-Madras
  3. IIT-Delhi
  4. DRDO

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  • Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Madras) has launched the country’s first indigenously designed standing wheelchair.
  • The wheelchair is known as Arise.
  • The project, in collaboration with Phoenix Medical Systems, enables a differently-abled person requiring a wheelchair to shift from sitting to standing position, and vice versa, independently and in a controlled manner.

 

  1. For which of the following cities was the red map atlas launched?

  1. Chennai
  2. Delhi
  3. Lucknow
  4. Pune

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  • Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu unveiled the 'Red Atlas Action Plan Map,' a first of its kind ready reckoner, prepared by the Ministry of Earth Sciences to aid Tamil Nadu government in effective flood mitigation in Chennai which witnessed the worst deluge in 2015.
  • The atlas, with probable scenarios for different rainfall periods, aims at flood mitigation, preparedness, operations and management aspects.
  • The manual provides information, including on corporation wards that are likely to be affected due to flooding, and the areas that may need evacuation in Chennai taking into account all historical datasets.

 

  1. Where was the Guinness World Records for the largest astrophysics lesson (45 minutes) and assembly of spectroscopes created?

  1. Delhi
  2. Pune
  3. Lucknow
  4. Kolkata

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  • The Guinness World Records for the largest astrophysics lesson (45 minutes) and assembly of spectroscopes was successfully achieved by Kolkata students at Science City, Kolkata.
  • The record was attempted on the first day of 5th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2019 in which over 1,598 students participated.
  • The session was dedicated to Meghnad Saha and Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman.

 

  1. When did the Od-Even scheme start in Delhi?

  1. 4 November 2019
  2. 2 November 2019
  3. 3 November 2019
  4. 10 November 2019

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  • The Odd-Even car rationing scheme to curb air pollution in the National Capital came into effect from 3 November 2019. It will continue till the 15th of this month.
  • The scheme will be in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM on all days, except Sundays.
  • The scheme restrictions will not apply on two-wheelers, women drivers and vehicles being used for medical emergencies and ferrying school children.

 

  1. Which of the following has signed a pact worth 50-million euros with a French agency to help restore the state's forests and preserve its biodiversity?

  1. Tamil Nadu
  2. Andhra Pradesh
  3. Assam
  4. Mizoram

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  • Assam signed a pact worth 50-million euros with a French agency to help restore the state's forests and preserve its biodiversity.
  • The partnership marks the launch of the second phase of the Assam Project for Forest and Biodiversity Conservation (APFBC).
  • The agreement between the French Development Agency (AFD) and the Assam government will also strive to build capacities of the state's forest department, particularity its frontline staff. The APFBC aims to reforest an additional 12,000 hectares, scale up efforts in biodiversity conservation and skill the members of 135 more communities in different trades.

 

  1. What is the renewable energy target of Gujarat by 2022?

  1. 30,000 MW
  2. 20,000 MW
  3. 40,000 MW
  4. 80,000 MW

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  • Gujarat government has set a target of 30,000 MW of renewable energy generation by 2022 from the current 9,670 MW.
  • At present, the state has a total of 9,670 MW production of renewable energy which includes 6,880 MW wind energy and 2,654 MW solar energy.
  • Gujarat has overtaken Maharashtra as its contribution in the country in industrial production increases 16.81 per cent compared to 14.21 per cent of latter.

 

  1. Who among the following will represent Asian bloc in athlete ambassadors group in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

  1. Mary Kom
  2. Julio Cesar La Cruz
  3. Vasyl Lamachenko
  4. None of the above

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  • Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom has been included in a 10-strong athlete ambassadors group to represent boxers in the build-up to next year's Tokyo Olympic Games by the IOC's Task Force for the sport.
  • Mary Kom will represent the Asian bloc in the group, which also comprises two-time Olympic and world gold-medallist Vasyl Lamachenko and five-time world champion and 2016 Olympic gold-winner Julio Cesar La Cruz among others.
  • The 36-year-old Indian recently surpassed herself as the most successful boxer in the history of the world championships when she claimed her eighth medal, a bronze, at the marquee event's latest edition in Russia.

 

  1. Where will be museum for Keeladi artifacts situated?

  1. Tamil Nadu
  2. Maharashtra
  3. Andhra Pradesh
  4. Madhya Pradesh

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  • Tamil Nadu Minister for Culture and Archaeology K Pandiarajan has announced that a state of the art museum, exhibiting more than 600 artifacts unearthed at the historic Keeladi site in Sivaganga district, will soon come up.
  • Steps are being taken to bring 10,000 antique items and other artifacts, now in the ASI museum, to Tamil Nadu.
  • The Keezhadi excavation site, located in the border of Madurai and Sivaganga districts, has revealed a Sangam era settlement, dating back to 6th century BCE.

 

  1. Where was the first health ATM situated?

  1. New Delhi
  2. Lucknow
  3. Nagpur
  4. Pune

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  • In a move to improve medical facilities for its passengers, the Indian Railways has installed two 'Health ATMs' at the Charbagh railway station in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
  • The walk-in kiosks are equipped with integrated medical devices for measuring basic vitals; conducting cardiology, neurology, pulmonary, gynecology testing; basic laboratory testing and emergency facilities, and provide as many as 16 check-ups at affordable rates.

 

  1. Which of the following is the helpline for job seekers in Punjab?

  1. 76240-76260
  2. 71160-76260
  3. 76260-76260
  4. 76260-76261

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  • Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh said that the state government has launched first of its kind Punjab job helpline number for the job seekers.
  • The first of its kind Punjab Job Helpline number is 76260-76260 for the job seekers.

 

  1. According to the latest guidelines of FSSAI, there will be a ban on sale as well as advertisements of junk foods within how many meters?

  1. 50m
  2. 20m
  3. 100m
  4. 90m

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  • Food regulator FSSAI issued draft regulations proposing a ban on sale as well as advertisements of junk foods in school canteens and within 50 metres around school campuses as part of its objective to ensure safe and wholesome food for children.
  • The Food and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has sought comments from stakeholders within 30 days on its draft regulations titled ‘Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and healthy diets for School Children) Regulations, 2019’.
  • Foods which are referred to as foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) cannot be sold to school children in school canteens or mess premises or hostel kitchens or within 50 meters of the school campus.

 

  1. Who among the following was heading the Ayodhya dispute bench in the Supreme Court?

  1. Ranjan Gogoi
  2. Dipak Mishra
  3. Sharad Bobde
  4. S Abdul Nazeer

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  • The Supreme Court on November 9, 2019 pronounced its judgement on Ayodhya Ram Janma Bhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case.
  • It cleared way for the construction of Ram Temple in the disputed 5-acre land. The verdict was pronounced by a 5 judge bench headed by the Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.
  • The bench also comprised of justices Ashok Bhushan, S A Bobde, D Y Chandrachud and S Abdul Nazeer. In a verdict 5-0, all the justices stood unanimous.