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Current Affairs Quiz 26 January 2019
- India observed its ____________ Republic Day on January 26, 2019
A) 69th
B) 70th
C) 71st
D) 75th
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Option B
Explanation: India is celebrating its 70th Republic Day on January 26, 2019 with the main function organized at Rajpath in the New Delhi. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was the Chief Guest this year.
- Who has been honored with the 2019 Ashok Chakra award?
A) Lieutenant Navdeep Singh
B) Lance Naik Mohan Goswami
C) Havildar Hangpan Dada
D) Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani
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Option D
Explanation: Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani, a militant-turned-soldier, was awarded the Ashoka Chakra 2019 posthumously by President Ram Nath Kovind on January 26, 2019 for sacrificing his life in a counter-terror operation against six terrorists in Hirapur village near Batgund in Shopian in Kashmir in November 2018. The India’s highest peacetime gallantry honour was received by Wani’s wife and mother at the Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath.
- When is the International Customs Day (ICD) observed?
A) January 23
B) January 25
C) January 26
D) January 24
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Option C
Explanation: The International Customs Day (ICD) is observed every year on January 26 to recognize the role of custom officials and agencies in maintaining border security. The slogan for 2019 ICD is “SMART borders for seamless Trade, Travel and Transport.”
- What is the rank of India in the GDPR readiness index for 2019?
A) Sixth
B) Third
C) Seventh
D) Tenth
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Option A
Explanation: Global networking leader Cisco has said that India is the sixth leading nation globally in the GDPR readiness index. Nearly 65 per cent of Indian organisations are better prepared for the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- Who among the following has not been conferred with the 2019 Bharat Ratna Award?
A) Pranab Mukherjee
B) Kapil Dev
C) Bhupen Hazarika
D) Nanaji Deshmukh
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Option B
Explanation: Former President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has been conferred with the highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna 2019. Additionally, late Assamese singer Bhupen Hazarika and late social activist Nanaji Deshmukh have also be awarded with the Bharat Ratna, posthumously.
- Under the Rs 207 crore Irrigation Tax Waiver scheme of Chhattisgarh, the state government will waive off loan taken by farmers till___________
A) September 2018
B) November 2018
C) December 2018
D) October 2018
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Option D
Explanation: Chhattisgarh, chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on January 26, 2019 announced that the Irrigation Tax (Sinchai Kar) for farmers in the states till October 2018 will be waived off. This will amount to Rs 207 crore.
- Who has won the 2019 women’s single title at Australian Open?
A) Simona Halep
B) Serena Williams
C) Naomi Osaka
D) Petra Kvitova
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Option C
Explanation: Japan’s Naomi Osaka defeated Czech Republic’s Petra Kvitova 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-4 in the women’s single final to win 2019 Australian Open title at Melbourne. This is her second major Grand Slam title. She also won the 2018 US Open title where she defeated Serena Williams.
- Padma awards are conferred in how many categories?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 2
D) 1
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Option A
Explanation: Padma Awards is one of the highest civilian Awards in India. They are conferred in three categories namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The awards are announced every year on the occasion of Republic Day on January 26. The 2019 Padma Award winners list comprises 4 Padma Vibhushan, 14 Padma Bhushan and 94 Padma Shri Awards.
- Which word has been selected as the Hindi Word of the Year for 2018 by Oxford Dictionaries?
A) Swavalamban
B) Desh Bhakti
C) Nari Sakti
D) Aadhaar
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Option C
Explanation: Oxford Dictionaries has announced ‘Nari Shakti’ as its Hindi Word of the Year for 2018. The announcement was made at the Jaipur Literature Festival.
- Which state has launched the Yuva Swabhiman Yojana to provide employment to the urban poor youth?
A) Chhattisgarh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Haryana
D) Rajasthan
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Option B
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath has announced the launch of the ‘Yuva Swabhiman Yojana’ for employment of youths from the economically weaker sections in urban areas on the occasion of 70th Republic Day of India.
- Michel Legrand was a well known music composer hailing from which country?
A) France
B) United States
C) Germany
D) United Kingdom
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Option A
Explanation: French musical composer and jazz pianist, Michel Legrand passed away on January 26, 2019 in Paris. He was 86. Legrand won three Oscars. His received his first Oscar award in 1969 for the song ‘The Windmills of Your Mind’ from the film ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’.
- The Bharat Parv 2019 has been organised at which place?
A) Qutub Minar
B) Rashtrapati Bhavan
C) India Gate
D) Red Fort
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Option D
Explanation: The 4th edition of ‘Bharat Parv’ showcasing the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat began at Red Fort in Delhi on January 26, 2019. The 5-day event will end on January 31 and has been organised by the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with other central Ministries.
