Current Affairs Quiz Set 69

  1. With how many states did the textile ministry sign the agreement for skilling 4 lakh under ‘Samarth’ scheme?

 

  1. 11
  2. 12
  3. 13
  4. 16

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  • Sixteen states have signed pacts with the Ministry of Textiles to partner with it for skilling about four lakh workers as part of the 'Samarth’ scheme.
  • Once the agencies that are nominated by the states provide training to the workers, they would be provided jobs in the textiles industry.
  • The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its approval for the ‘Samarth’ Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector (SCBTS) from 2017-18 to 2019-20 to meet the skill requirements of textiles industry. The scheme aims at skill development of 10 lakh youth up to 2020 with a projected outlay of Rs 1300 crore.

 

  1. What does ‘C’ stand for in CORAS?

 

  1. Carrier
  2. Cash
  3. Capital
  4. Commandos

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  • Railway Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Commandos for Railway Safety (CORAS).
  • Comprising RPF and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) personnel, the CORAS is headed by the RPF DG and is armed with special uniforms with bullet-proof jackets, helmets and sophisticated weapons.
  • There are 14 battalions of the RPSF and one of its battalion had been converted into CORAS.

 

  1. How much amount has India contributed to the UN Fund?

 

  1. USD 4 million
  2. USD 3 million
  3. USD 2 million
  4. USD 1 million

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  • India has contributed USD one million to the UN Special Purpose Trust Fund for the Resident Coordinator System.
  • The Special Purpose Trust Fund (SPTF) is a specific fund housed within the UN Secretariat established to receive, consolidate, manage and account for all contributions and financial transactions of the new Resident Coordinator system in a transparent and effective way.

 

  1. The Chardham project is related to which of the following states?

 

  1. Uttrakhand
  2. Maharashtra
  3. Punjab
  4. Madhya Pradesh

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  • Char Dham Expressway National Highway is a proposed two-lane (in each direction) express National Highway with a minimum width of 10 metres in the state of Uttarakhand.
  • The proposed highway will compliment the under development Char Dham Railway by connecting the four holy places in Uttarakhand states includes Badrinath, Kedarnath, Champawat,Pithoragarh, Gangotri and Yamunotri The project includes 900 km national highways will connect whole of Uttarakhand state
  • Supreme Court has cleared the decks for the Chardham highway project, which will connect four holy places of Uttarakhand through 900-km all-weather roads.  

 

  1. Who among the following is China’s External Affair Minister?

 

  1. Wang Yi
  2. Xi Jinping
  3. Li Keqiang
  4. Zou Enlai

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  1. How many districts will be there in Tamil Nadu?

 

  1. 32
  2. 34
  3. 37
  4. 31

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  • Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami announced trifurcating the large Vellore district into three and asserted his government's commitment to the two-language formula.
  • Dividing Vellore district was following consideration of representations from Ministers, MLAs and the general public.
  • Two new districts with Ranipet and Tirupattur as headquarters respectively will be carved out from Vellore and K V Kuppam in Vellore district will be upgraded into a new taluk. Vellore will continue to function as a separate district.
  • He had recently announced new districts of Chengelpet and Tenkasi and with the two new districts, Tamil Nadu is set to have a total of 37 districts.

 

  1. Jal Jeevan mission aims to provide piped water to urban and rural household by when?

 

  1. 2024
  2. 2020
  3. 2021
  4. 2022

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced during his Independence Day speech that the government will launch Jal Jeevan Missionto bring piped water supply to every house.  
  • Under this the government will spend more than Rs. 3.5 Lakh crore in coming years under the Jal Jeevan Mission(JJM). Jal Jeevan Mission will work under the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
  • The Major objective of Jal Jeevan Mission is to provide piped water supply (Har Ghar Jal) to all rural and urban households by 2024.
  • It also aims to create local infrastructure for rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and management of household waste water for reuse in agriculture.

 

  1. Which of the following is the fifth state to declare a state butterfly?

 

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

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  • The southern state of Tamil Nadu has recently declared Tamil Yeoman (Cirrochroa thais)as its state butterfly to symbolise its rich natural and cultural heritage, in a move aimed at boosting the conservation efforts of the attractive insects.
  • Tamil Yeoman was finally chosen for its cultural identity linking the state through its name and is abundance in hilly areas.
  • It has become the fifth India state after Maharashtra (Blue Mormon), Uttarakhand (Common peacock), Karnataka (Southern birdwings) and Kerala (Malabar banded peacock) to bestow a state emblem status to one of its colourful insects.

 

  1. Who among the following has sung in the patriotic video 'Watan'?

 

  1. Javed Ali
  2. Arijit Singh
  3. Kailash Kher
  4. Mohit Chauhan

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  • Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar dedicated a new patriotic music video 'Watan' to the nation on August 13.
  • Recorded in the enthralling voice of renowned Indian singer, Javed Ali, the song both lyrically and visually outlines the beauty and might of India.
  • Doordarshan and Prasar Bharti have prepared this amazing song.

 

  1. In which of the following states has Indian army launched ‘Mission Reach Out’?

 

  1. Bihar
  2. Assam
  3. Gujarat
  4. Jammu & Kashmir

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  • The Army has launched "Mission Reach Out" in Jammu to ensure basic necessities and essential services are available in the region post the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 and reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Among these are mobile medical care units with essential medicines and lady medical officers, wherever necessary, providing water in locations where the supply was disrupted, provision of essentials, including rations, assistance in transportation of patients to hospitals, facilitating people to speak to their near and dear ones through Army exchange and creating a safe environment for ATMs, banks and hospitals to function.

 

  1. Palani panchamirtham is the prasad given at which of the following temples?

 

  1. Murugan temple
  2. Meenakshi Temple
  3. Brihadeeswarar Temple
  4. Ranganathaswamy Temple

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  • The famous Palani panchamirtham, given as ‘prasadam’ at the Murugan temple there, has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
  • This is the first time a temple ‘prasadam’ from Tamil Nadu has been bestowed with the GI tag.
  • The panchamirtham is a combination of five natural substances — banana, jaggery, cow ghee, honey and cardamom. Dates and diamond sugar candies are added for flavour.
  • The panchamirtham is an ‘abhishega prasadam’ (food that is a religious offering), which is served in a semi-solid state.

 

  1. Where will be Assam’s first ever CNG fuel station situated?

 

  1. Dibrugarh
  2. Jorhat
  3. Guwahati
  4. Tezpur

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  • Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate the first ever CNG fuel station of the state in Dibrugarh. Since the CNG is affordable fuel it will be cost effective for the users.

 

  1. Tirur betel vine has received the GI tag. It belongs to which of the following states?

 

  1. Maharashtra
  2. Punjab
  3. Kerala
  4. Jammu & Kashmir

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  • Tirur betel vine from Kerala, which is mainly cultivated in Tirur, Tanur, Tirurangadi, Kuttippuram, Malappuram and Vengara block panchayaths of Malappuram District, is valued both for its mild stimulant action and medicinal properties.
  • Even though it is commonly used for making pan masala for chewing, it has many medicinal, industrial and cultural usages and is considered as a remedy for bad breath and digestive disorders.

 

  1. Tawlhlohpuan has received the GI tag. It belongs to which of the following states?

 

  1. Mizoram
  2. Kerala
  3. Tamil Nadu
  4. Assam

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  • Tawlhlohpuan, a medium to heavy, compactly woven, good quality fabric from Mizoram is known for warp yarns, warping, weaving & intricate designs that are made by hand. Tawlhloh, in Mizo language, means 'to stand firm or not to move backward’. 
  • Tawlhlohpuan, which holds high significance in the Mizo society, is produced throughout the state of Mizoram, Aizawl and Thenzawl town being the main centre of production.

 

  1. Who among the following has been appointed as India’s head coach?

 

  1. Ravi Shastri
  2. Kapil Dev
  3. Rahul Dravid
  4. Sunil Gavaskar

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  • Ravi Shastri has been reappointed as India’s head coach and will continue till T20 World Cup 2021. The announcement was made by the former India captain and head of Cricket Advisory Committee Kapil Dev