Current Affairs Questions
National Infrastructure Pipeline
Recently, the government constituted a high-level task force to draw up National Infrastructure Pipeline(NIP)worth $1.4 trillion.Consider the following statements about the NIP:
- The NIP will be guided by the task force consisting of six members and led by the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs.
- The National Infrastructure Pipeline would include only brownfield projects costing above Rs 100 crore each.
- The task force is mandated to submit its report on the pipeline for 2019-20 by October 31, 2019 and on the indicative pipeline for 2021-25 by December-end, the ministry said.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
NilgiriTahr
Recently, NilgiriTahr’s population has increased from 568 in 2018 to 612 in 2019 in the Mukurthi National Park, Tamil Nadu.Consider the following statements regarding the NilgiriTahr:
- It has been listed as “Critically Endangered” by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- It has been listed under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
- It is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats inTamil Nadu and Kerala.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited
Recently, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region has inaugurated the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC) in Guwahati. Consider the given statements regarding NERAMAC.
- The NERAMAC Limited was incorporated in the year 1992 as a marketing organization in the field of Agri-Horti sector of the North-eastern region, under the administrative control of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).
- It is continuously making all efforts for the development of the farmers of the region and double their income by the end of 2022.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
State Of The World Population 2019 Report
Consider the following statements regarding the recently published United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) report, ‘State of the World Population 2019’:
- According to it, India accounts for over one-sixth of the world’s population in 2019.
- India’s life expectancy at birth is 69 to 72 years.
- 86% of births in India (2006 and 2017), were attended by skilled health personnel (which is 79% across the world).
- India’s Maternal Mortality Rate(MMR) in 2015 was 174 deaths per lakh live births (global MMR in 2015 was 216).
Choose the correct answers from the codes given below:
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 4
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
North East Rural Livelihood Project
Recently, astudy found that North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP) improves livelihoods of 300,000 households in various districts of North Eastern States.Consider the following statements regarding the NERLP:
- NERLP is Asian Development Bank (ADB) aided, multi-state livelihood project under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), launched in 2012.
- It is being implemented in the districts of Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Meghalaya.
- It has focussed on five development strategies, namely, social empowerment, economic empowerment, partnership development, project management and livelihood & value chain developments.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 3
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None of the above
Eight Core Industries
According to recent government data, growth of eight core industries has been slowed down to 2.1 percent in July, 2019 as against 7.3 percent in the same month last year. Considerthe following statements regarding eight core industries:
- The eight core sector industries consist of coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertiliser, steel, textile and food processing.
- These core industries comprise 40.27 per cent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 and 2
New Development Bank
Recently, a one-day Joint India - New Development Bank(NDB) workshop on Enhancing NDB’s engagement with the India private and public sector was held in New Delhi. Consider the following statements regarding NDB:
- The idea to form a new Development Bank to mobilize resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects was mobilized at fifth annual BRICS summit, held in Durban, South Africa in 2013.
- As of now, NDB’s approved loan proportion to India is 18%, the third highest after China and Russia amongst the BRICS countries.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Integrated Online Junction For School Education ‘Shagun’
Ministry of Human Resources and Development(HRD) has recently launched an Integrated Online Junction for School Education ‘Shagun’.Consider the Following statements regarding Shagun:
- It is an initiative to improve school education system by creating a junction for all online portals and websites relating to various activities of the Department of School Education and Literacy in the Government of India and all States and Union Territories.
- Websites of Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, other CBSE affiliated schools, SCERTs, among others are integrated with Shagun.
- It also provides to set up an Integrated National School Education Treasury (INSET).
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None of the above
World’s First Ever Biometric Seafarer Identity Document
Recently, which of the following country launched the World’s First Ever Biometric Seafarer Identity Document (BSID)?
A
India
B
France
C
Sweden
D
Australia
Coking Coal
According to a recent report published by Fitch Solutions Macro Research, India will overtake China as the largest importer of coking coal by 2025.Consider the following statements about the coking coal:
- Coking coal, also known as metallurgical coal, is used to create coke, one of the key irreplaceable inputs for the production of steel.
- Coke is produced by heating coking coals in a coke oven in oxidizing atmosphere.
- The property that really sets coking coals apart from other coals is its coking ability, which is the specific property required in order to make coke suitable for steel making.
- Coking coals generally have volatile matter contents of 20% to 32% – i.e., the low- and medium-volatile anthracite ranks.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 and 3
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 4
D
1,2, 3 and 4
National Infrastructure Pipeline
Recently, the government constituted a high-level task force to draw up National Infrastructure Pipeline(NIP)worth $1.4 trillion.Consider the following statements about the NIP:
- The NIP will be guided by the task force consisting of six members and led by the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs.
- The National Infrastructure Pipeline would include only brownfield projects costing above Rs 100 crore each.
- The task force is mandated to submit its report on the pipeline for 2019-20 by October 31, 2019 and on the indicative pipeline for 2021-25 by December-end, the ministry said.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
NilgiriTahr
Recently, NilgiriTahr’s population has increased from 568 in 2018 to 612 in 2019 in the Mukurthi National Park, Tamil Nadu.Consider the following statements regarding the NilgiriTahr:
- It has been listed as “Critically Endangered” by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- It has been listed under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
- It is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats inTamil Nadu and Kerala.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited
Recently, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region has inaugurated the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC) in Guwahati. Consider the given statements regarding NERAMAC.
- The NERAMAC Limited was incorporated in the year 1992 as a marketing organization in the field of Agri-Horti sector of the North-eastern region, under the administrative control of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).
- It is continuously making all efforts for the development of the farmers of the region and double their income by the end of 2022.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
Only 2
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
|
State Of The World Population 2019 Report
Consider the following statements regarding the recently published United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) report, ‘State of the World Population 2019’:
- According to it, India accounts for over one-sixth of the world’s population in 2019.
- India’s life expectancy at birth is 69 to 72 years.
- 86% of births in India (2006 and 2017), were attended by skilled health personnel (which is 79% across the world).
- India’s Maternal Mortality Rate(MMR) in 2015 was 174 deaths per lakh live births (global MMR in 2015 was 216).
Choose the correct answers from the codes given below:
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 4
|
|
| D |
1, 2, 3 and 4
|
|
North East Rural Livelihood Project
Recently, astudy found that North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP) improves livelihoods of 300,000 households in various districts of North Eastern States.Consider the following statements regarding the NERLP:
- NERLP is Asian Development Bank (ADB) aided, multi-state livelihood project under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), launched in 2012.
- It is being implemented in the districts of Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Meghalaya.
- It has focussed on five development strategies, namely, social empowerment, economic empowerment, partnership development, project management and livelihood & value chain developments.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
Only 3
|
|
| C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
| D |
None of the above
|
|
Eight Core Industries
According to recent government data, growth of eight core industries has been slowed down to 2.1 percent in July, 2019 as against 7.3 percent in the same month last year. Considerthe following statements regarding eight core industries:
- The eight core sector industries consist of coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertiliser, steel, textile and food processing.
- These core industries comprise 40.27 per cent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
Only 2
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
Neither 1 and 2
|
|
New Development Bank
Recently, a one-day Joint India - New Development Bank(NDB) workshop on Enhancing NDB’s engagement with the India private and public sector was held in New Delhi. Consider the following statements regarding NDB:
- The idea to form a new Development Bank to mobilize resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects was mobilized at fifth annual BRICS summit, held in Durban, South Africa in 2013.
- As of now, NDB’s approved loan proportion to India is 18%, the third highest after China and Russia amongst the BRICS countries.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
Only 2
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
|
Integrated Online Junction For School Education ‘Shagun’
Ministry of Human Resources and Development(HRD) has recently launched an Integrated Online Junction for School Education ‘Shagun’.Consider the Following statements regarding Shagun:
- It is an initiative to improve school education system by creating a junction for all online portals and websites relating to various activities of the Department of School Education and Literacy in the Government of India and all States and Union Territories.
- Websites of Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, other CBSE affiliated schools, SCERTs, among others are integrated with Shagun.
- It also provides to set up an Integrated National School Education Treasury (INSET).
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
| D |
None of the above
|
|
World’s First Ever Biometric Seafarer Identity Document
Recently, which of the following country launched the World’s First Ever Biometric Seafarer Identity Document (BSID)?
| A |
India
|
|
| B |
France
|
|
| C |
Sweden
|
|
| D |
Australia
|
|
Coking Coal
According to a recent report published by Fitch Solutions Macro Research, India will overtake China as the largest importer of coking coal by 2025.Consider the following statements about the coking coal:
- Coking coal, also known as metallurgical coal, is used to create coke, one of the key irreplaceable inputs for the production of steel.
- Coke is produced by heating coking coals in a coke oven in oxidizing atmosphere.
- The property that really sets coking coals apart from other coals is its coking ability, which is the specific property required in order to make coke suitable for steel making.
- Coking coals generally have volatile matter contents of 20% to 32% – i.e., the low- and medium-volatile anthracite ranks.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
| A |
1 and 3
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 4
|
|
| D |
1,2, 3 and 4
|
|
